Mechanic friend damage dispute in Minnesota
Dear Annie advice column outlines handling a faulty repair by a certified mechanic friend. Suggests non accusatory approach, requesting reimbursement for repairs, and considering legal action if not offered. Includes mental health resource guidance for PTSD and low mood with free anonymous contacts.
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Annie
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The
National Alliance On Mental Illness
Nami.org
Anxiety Disorders Assn. of America
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Keeping coffee fresh and how to store it
Dear Heloise answers a reader from Khafji about keeping coffee from degrading. She notes heat accelerates flavor loss and advises against refrigeration, recommending only short heat-at-rest times after brewing and storing beans or grounds in an airtight, cool dry place. She also suggests using cold water for automatic drip brewing and drinking promptly.
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Heloise
Texas
John R. Newman
Khafji
Kingdom of
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John
Arab Times
Kuwait
Heloise/Coffee
San Antonio
Fresh Idea Keeps Boxed Staples Fresh and Bug Free
Micky from email shares a method to store boxed ingredients like cornstarch and baking soda in repurposed grated cheese containers. Labeling with a label maker aids identification, and the lids allow convenient spooning or shaking of contents.
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Heloise
Micky
Hope for neuropathy explains types and treatments
A 79 year old woman with sensory dominant peripheral neuropathy from long term diabetes seeks relief for numbness and leg pain. The doctor outlines nerve types, common causes, and treatment options including antidepressants, seizure meds, topical capsaicin, lidocaine products, and stronger pain medicines if needed.
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DR. Donohue
J.H
The
Neuropathy Association
Neuropathyorg
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