Selfie tops word of the year and 2013 trend
Merriam Webster picks science for 2013 lookups while Oxford’s word of the year centers on selfie usage. The piece notes Weiner’s political fate tied to selfies and previews Prince headlining the 2014 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans from July 4 to 6 at the Mercedes Benz Superdome.
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Prince
New Orleans
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Beyonce
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Dear Abby advice column on relationship strains and family boundaries
A reader asks for guidance on leaving a troubled engagement and balancing children with personal safety. Dear Abby urges ending the relationship, pursuing child support if possible, and emphasizes self care. another letter discusses handling a mother’s inclusion of an ex in gatherings and suggests limited contact, planning enjoyable activities, and avoiding guilt.
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Sweet From B1 Holiday Bake Lineup with New Cookie Recipes
The article lists a wide range of cookies and sweets including snickerdoodles M&M peanut butter cup blondies sugar cookies Mexican wedding chocolate chip cornflake marshmallow wreaths peanut butter blossoms with Hershey kisses cream cheese brownies seven lager bars oatmeal Raisinets toffee checkerboard icebox and pizzerias New recipes include chocomint blossoms pumpkin cookies chocolate caramel thumbprints chocolate melting snowman vanilla icebox lemon snowflakes peppermint candy canes chewy chocolate sugar cookies linzer pinwheels cherry almond packages and spritz. A warm up of 10 dozen cookies and a cherry pie was baked on Thanksgiving Day. Chrissy Kadleck invites readers to share their holiday baking.
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Ask Amy Readers Seek Trust After Infidelity and Family Strains
Multiple reader questions cover rebuilding trust after an affair amid long marriage, stepfamily tensions, and dating norms. Advice emphasizes commitment to honesty, sobriety, and inclusive family bonds, with references to a guiding book and clear boundaries.
Bourbon brands surge with new styles and flavors
A bourbon boom features barrel aged and sea aged varieties from small premium producers. Restaurants like Seven Grand in downtown Los Angeles note consumers seek novelty over brand loyalty, as distillers offer single barrel and cutting edge options across the United States.
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Seven Grand
United States
Tips for mindful holiday eating at buffets and parties
Practical guidance from Phyllis J. Molnar, a registered dietitian in Elyria, advising mindful choices at buffets. Choose favorite foods, limit to one plate, fill half with vegetables, savor desserts slowly, avoid skipping meals, and snack high fiber before events. Pack a lunch to cut calories and save money.
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