Proud Marine Mom Seeks Quick Comeback to “Chose to Join”
A military mother asks for a sharp reply to critics who say her son joined the Marines by choice. The columnist urges empathy, explains service members do not pick postings, and suggests using a poised reply like “You’re welcome.” A resource link for supportive peers is provided.
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Dear Abby on a mother grieving loss of a son’s ex wife
A mother who helped raise Paige after her son’s divorce grieves the end of that relationship. Dear Abby advises honoring the son's choice, seeking counseling if needed, and accepting that only Paige can change her path while the mother heals from the loss of a daughter figure.
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Caffeine Withdrawal Effects From Unleaded Coffee Change
Withdrawal begins 12 to 24 hours after stopping caffeine and lasts up to a week. Common symptoms include headaches fatigue sleepiness difficulty concentrating irritability anxiety flu like complaints such as nausea muscle aches and hot or cold spells. Johns Hopkins affiliated Tayview Medical Center provides related guidance.
Beverage consumption in the United States in 2004
CMS cites Beverage Marketing Corp data showing Americans reportedly drink 192 gallons per person per year about 3.7 gallons per week. The 2004 mix includes carbonated soft drinks 73 percent bottled water 12.4 percent milk 11.4 percent coffee 11.6 percent beer 11.3 percent fruit beverages 7.6 percent tea 4.4 percent wine 2 percent distilled spirits 0.7 percent and all others 71.5 percent.
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Beverage Marketing Corp
History of caffeine use through the ages
The timeline traces caffeine from early Chinese practice circa 0.2737 B C to Arab coffee culture in the 11th century. It notes African bean use as money in 75 A D, Spanish encounters with chocolate in 1519, and 16th century coffee houses in Istanbul Cairo and Mecca. European coffee houses opened in the 17th century and caffeinated soft drinks emerged in the 1880s.
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New World
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Mecca
Seniors share wisdom from Elder Wisdom Circle
Three women in a Sussex County nursing home form Elder Wisdom Circle, offering free online advice to thousands daily. They answer letters on dating, family issues, and life problems, drawing on 232 years of combined experience. The non profit group matches seniors 60 plus with online questioners, focusing on relationships and personal matters while avoiding legal or medical guidance.
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Paige
Hackensack
Sussex County
Elder Wisdom Circle
Isabella Kymer
Newton
Nal
Lor-raine Hedden
Isabella
Frances Bischaff
San Francisco
Noug Meckelson
Citcles
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Frances
Lorraine
Morris County
Cindy
Frances Bischoff
N.J.) Homestead Nursing Home
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