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Getting a guinea pig? Be ready to care for it

Dear Readers: A new movie was recently released featuring animated guinea pigs. This probably will


We have a duty to protect children from abuse

Dear Annie: We need your help, and the help of your millions of readers, to safeguard kids. In every


Baking soda makes stainless-steel sinks shine

Dear Heloise: I change the baking-soda fridge boxes regularly and keep one every other month to use


Teen should let Carter make the next move

Dear Annie: I’m a 14-year-old girl who is having relationship problems. My new boyfriend and I just


Always know where fire extinguishers are

Dear Heloise: My sister recently had a pan of grease catch fire, and some things became rather


Thread or floss can cut cheesecake

Dear Heloise: Can you tell me some way to cut a cheesecake without it sticking to the knife? I’ve


This marriage has one too many

Dear Annie: I have been married to “Kristina” for 14 years, and we have a beautiful 7-year-old


How to get White House to send out greetings

Dear Readers: Many have written asking about having birthday greetings sent from the White House.


She’s tired of husband always catering to siblings

Dear Annie: My husband seems to be the “go to” guy in his family. He used to do carpentry work, and


Woman badmouths boyfriend’s ex-wife

Dear Annie: I divorced 18 months ago after being separated for three years. During this entire time,


Don’t forget the need to obtain a valid passport

Dear Readers: With the holidays quickly approaching, here’s an important reminder for anyone who has


Friend is concerned about man’s engagement

Dear Annie: My best friend is leaving soon for a vacation in Europe. She has posted on Craigslist,


Bird feeder goes out on a limb

Dear Heloise: Some time ago, I remember seeing an article on how to make a bird feeder from a cut


Sad wife is happy, except for marriage to wonderful man

Dear Annie: My husband really is a wonderful man. People describe me as patient, easy-going and


Dad wants to help daughter cope

Dear Annie: I have a 9-year-old daughter whom I love more than anything in this world. Her mother