Fertility tests and medical cautions in reader letters
DEAR DR GOTT raises fertility concerns and postcoital testing while DEAR READER discusses high blood sugar and diabetes management with diet as key. A reader questions hair analysis for calcium and liver function, and READER replies warn against pseudoscience and urge medical exams and blood tests.
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Retirement clash spurs talk of reconciliation and routines
A reader from Pennsylvania vents anger at a spouse driven by a carefree retirement. The writer fears a wrecked home as he questions life, while suggesting constructive steps. The reply urges patience, shared activities, and gradual change to avoid divorce. Lifting spirits through routine, romance, and joint chores is advised.
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Potomac Trails and Other Travel Guides Reviewed
A roundup of hiking and home improvement books includes Potomac Trails detailing the Potomac River region with elevation maps and access tips. Also featured are Specialties of the House Inn and Bed & Breakfast, Paint Your Home with techniques from Francis Donegan, Down Home Cookin Without the Down Home Fat, and Overnight in the Shenandoah National Park by Joe.
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Potomac Trails
Fulcrum Publishing
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Menasha Ridge Presse
Joe. Erated
Skyline Drive
Espense
Shenandoah National Park
Dear Abby on Driving Fear and Safe Alternatives
Readers discuss driving anxiety, suggesting depth perception issues may underlie fear. One letter argues driving is a privilege, not a right, and promotes transit, while another advises gradual practice at dawn to build confidence. A respondent praises optimism and notes eye exams can reveal vision problems.
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Tustin
Laura Ashley seeks divine aid as Robertson named director
Laura Ashley names Pat Robertson as non executive director to help solve years of executive churn and distribution woes. Ng, already a Laura Ashley director, becomes chief executive while Mrs Egan leaves for family reasons. Thornton, Goldman Sachs co chief operating officer, is chairman and will devote time to the group.
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Pat Robertson
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Laure Ashley
Kwan Cheong Ng
Victoria Egan
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Metrojaya
Malayan
United Industries
Jusco
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Is Alcohol a Drug in Your View
A reader asks if consuming alcohol makes them a drug user and Dr Wallace explains that alcohol is a drug, slows the central nervous system, and is the most used and abused substance. He urges stopping drinking and emphasizes the need to recognize alcohol’s power and risks.
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Nixon era museum in Morganton honors Sen Ervin
The Sen Sara J Ervin Jr Library and Museum in Morganton preserves the Watergate hearings led by NC lawmaker Ervin in 1973 and Nixon's resignation in 1974. Visitors rarely come, but many are Ervin fans who left notes and messages in the guest book. The collection includes about 7500 items, with Nixon memoirs in Ervin’s study replica marked by his red pen annotations.
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North Carolina
Senate Watergate Committee
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Western Piedmont Community College
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