DEAR HARRIETTE: I lost my place of residence two months ago, but I was able to stay with my family and friends until I came up with a way to sustain myself during this turbulent time of my life. I went to the local government offices and told them my situation, and they were able […]
August 2016
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Breaking through if the break is good
William Arthur Ward, a writer of inspirational maxims who died in 1994, said, “Adversity causes some men to break, others to break records.” We have been looking at declarer’s handling of bad trump breaks. Sometimes, though, declarer needs a favorable split, but must still play carefully. In today’s deal, South is in four hearts. West […]
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Ohio literary peace award to Marilynne Robinson
CINCINNATI — Writer Marilynne Robinson has been named the winner of a lifetime achievement award that celebrates the power of literature to foster peace, social justice and global understanding. Dayton Literary Peace Prize organizers announced Wednesday that Robinson, 72, will receive this year’s Richard C. Holbrooke Distinguished Achievement Award, named for the late U.S. diplomat […]
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Horoscope
An honest assessment of your situation will be required if you want to get things moving in the right direction. Look at your options and adjust your plans accordingly. Don’t let your emotions keep you from making the best or right choice. Strive to be progressive, not aggressive. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – Refrain from […]
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Militants attack American University in Kabul
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Militants attacked the American University of Afghanistan on Wednesday, killing at least one person and wounding another 18, officials said, adding that security forces were still combing the campus in search of attackers. AP photographer Massoud Hossaini was in a classroom with 15 students when he heard an explosion on the […]