July 31, 2010 RSS feed / Advice & Entertainment

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A Word Please

by June Casagrande
Tom in Glendale, Calif., wrote recently to ask about plurals of names ending in S. “How do you pluralize a name like Ross?” he asked. “It has to be Rosses, right? More...

FINANCIAL FOCUS

For whom are you investing?
WILBUR F. YATES

You may, on occasion, ask yourself why you are investing. Why go through the fluctuations of the financial markets, the worry over interest rate movements, the fears of today and the uncertainties of tomorrow? More...

MINISTER’S MOMENT

Look at the whole picture
CHARLOTTE AUSTIN

Therefore, judge nothing before the appointed time; wait till the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God. More...

THE IDLE AMERICAN

Some facts about failure . . .
DR. DON NEWBURY

Who’da thought it? Despite college graduation rates being lower than we’d like, over the long haul, a higher percentage of colleges than students have failed. More...

HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?

MASTER GARDENER
JEAN LAIRD

Dear Fellow Gardeners and Future Gardeners, July—only a few more weeks and the cooling, fall months will march to the front lines. This is the month to relax and begin to enjoy all the work you have done in your gardens. More...

Does creatine have a place in an athlete’s life?

YOUR HEALTH
DR. DONOHUE

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I play all sports, and I work hard at staying in shape. I am 16. I've read lots about creatine and would like to try it. My dad says I'll get into trouble by using it. More...

CHITCHAT CORNER

Respectfully
LINDA K. BALLARD

IN HASTE LAST WEEK, I accidentally demoted a very distinguished Admiral of the Unites States Navy. Thankfully, my readers pointed out the error in kindness. More...