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He uses threats to control ‘maid’

Dear Annie: I’ve been married to “Clem” for two years. I have a full-time job and a part-time job,


Vinegar can remove hard-water deposits

Dear Heloise: What do you suggest for cleaning the inside of a dishwasher? A Reader, via e-mail To


Poem provides promise of a Happy New Year

Dear Readers: Happy New Year. We hope you don’t need to recuperate too much from your celebrations


Reader keeps Christmas-related items, including jewelry, together

Dear Heloise: Each year when I’m cleaning out the Christmas decorations and storing them, I pack my


Controversy over credit cards creates chaos

Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for two years. I recently found out he has been using


Reader shares recipe for family dessert

Dear Heloise: I thought I would share a light, colorful family recipe for dessert that my mother has


Brother’s disorder is no excuse for abuse

Dear Annie: I am a female college student living with my parents until I finish school. I love my


Free eye care program is available for seniors

Dear Heloise: The U.S. economy is experiencing a major downturn. Often when faced with tough


She must respect friend’s choice

Dear Annie: I am a recovering alcoholic and have worked in addiction recovery for the 22 years I


Safe Internet practices will help to foil identity thieves

Dear Heloise: We realize that remembering your frequently used Web sites, log-on names and passwords


Mother of special-needs child needs lessons

Dear Annie: My 27-year-old son recently moved in with a woman he met online. “Garth” has brought


For safety, check the fit of pets’ collars

Dear Heloise: We had an incident today. My beloved little Alley Cat was grooming herself. Somehow,


She wants a baby, but ‘Marc’ doesn’t want more children

Dear Annie: I am a 34-year-old woman and met “Marc” a year ago. Marc is 45 and divorced with three


Mom wonders why rich daughter doesn’t help her brother

Dear Annie: My son and daughter each have two young girls. My daughter is very rich, but my son is


Travel tips help pave road to a better trip by avoiding loss of luggage

Dear Readers: Here are some travel hints to help prevent you from losing your luggage when