Fighting off the winter doldrums by Mike Royko
Mike Royko's vacation reprint piece surveys expert tips to beat January blues. It lists drinking brooding changing lifestyles winter sports correspondence and more as lighthearted ways to pass the dull months. It cautions against unsafe or extreme methods and invites reader input.
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Finland
After Holidays No Excuse to Delay Action
A stream of thoughts laments postholiday inertia and excuses to delay tasks from dentist visits to tax prep, writing, organizing finances, and closet purges. The writer vows to begin but clings to procrastination, noting the fatigue of December and the lure of watching TV after shopping.
Mississippi Seceded in 1861 On This Day
On this day in 1861 Mississippi seceded from the Union. Birthdays include Carnie Chapman Catt and Joan Baez, among others. In sports history Oscar Robertson scored 56 points for Cincinnati against Seton Hall in 1958 at Madison Square Garden, a then record.
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Richard Nixon
Bob Denver
Joan Baez
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Madison Square Garden
World War II updates from January 9 1942 across fronts
The Japanese begin their attack on the Bataan Peninsula with probing assaults on American and Filipino defenders. In Malaya British and Indian divisions dig in at Seremban Port Dickson Tampin and Malacca as other troops withdraw. The Soviet offensive opens in the Valdai Hills northwest of Moscow.
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Bone marrow extraction and lingering hip pain
A reader questions persistent pain after bone marrow extraction from the hip for protein tests. The doctor explains the marrow’s role and that a needle sample is taken through the dense bone into the marrow cavity, noting pelvic crests and sternum as common sites.
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DR. Gott
Doctor advises on bone marrow extraction discomfort
Dr. Gott notes the marrow extraction is relatively painless but persistent site discomfort may last weeks or months. Patients should report ongoing pain to their doctor during healing.
Crossword puzzle clues set with across and down answers
A reader friendly list of crossword clues including entries like Roman 4 Clown 9 Makes a mistake 10 Guessed 13 Beer foam 14 Group of sculptures 15 Unplayed golf hole 16 Sault Maria 17 Cut 18 Accounting agey. 20 Slipper etc plus names and abbreviations for letters, with clues spanning from 1 to 55 and varied word parts.
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