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#TBT – Looking back at this week in 1987

This week's #TBT gallery flashes back to the first two weeks of April, 1987. We see the area was subjected first to snowfall, then to sunshine. This week's gallery includes some fun looks around town, including a beautiful sunset captured over the

Apr 12, 2018 at 2:45 PM
A young girl competes in the Tri-Cities Kids League all-star game.
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ADVICE

Kids once learned negotiating skills in sandlots

Thirty-something years ago in this column, I offered a free (expenses-only) speaking engagement to any community that would abolish all adult-organized-and-run children’s sports programs (except those run by high schools) and replace them with programs organized and run by the children themselves.

Feb 28, 2018 at 6:00 PM
With a little preparation and a lot of organization, moving into your new home won't break the bank — or your back.
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ADVICE

Steps to make moving less of a burden

With a little preparation and a lot of organization, moving into your new home won’t break the bank — or your back.

Feb 2, 2018 at 4:00 PM
A consistent weight-loss plan is better for you than a crash diet.
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healthy living

5 'healthy' New Year's resolutions worth giving up

While most New Year’s resolutions are well-intentioned, sometimes they look better on paper than in practice, actually doing more harm than good. Here are five so-called “healthy” resolutions worth giving up in 2018, as well as better solutions.

Jan 2, 2018 at 5:00 PM
Married couple Julia Rohan and Mark Vanderhoff at their home in Chicago on Nov. 27, 2017.
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relationships

Should you be best friends with your spouse?

Julia Rohan sits just 1 foot away from her husband in their home office — but after the work day is over, she doesn’t want a break from her best friend.

Dec 23, 2017 at 5:30 PM
Holiday weight gain is not unique to only the United States.
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Holiday Eating

Make healthy holiday nutrition choices

When it comes to weight gain, we are about to enter the danger zone.

Nov 12, 2017 at 2:00 PM
Kids' reactions to shots may range from a mild anxiety to a full-blown meltdown, say pediatricians.
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Health

Scared of shots?

Here are 7 things you can do to tame the fear.

Oct 6, 2017 at 4:00 PM
Parental conflict is far less significant in children's happiness post-divorce than the love and guidance of both parents, according to new research.
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ADVICE

New research supports shared custody for children in divorce

What two factors vastly increase the likelihood of a healthy and happy future for kids after divorce?

Sep 7, 2017 at 4:00 PM
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Scams

In the spirit of giving, don’t get taken by a Harvey scam

For every inch of rain, there’s a foot of scams coming.

Sep 4, 2017 at 3:00 PM
Couples are beginning to announce their breakups on social media.
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relationships

Are breakup posts the new Facebook announcement for couples?

It’s not unusual to see engagement announcements, wedding announcements, we’ve-got-a-baby-on-the-way announcements while scrolling down Facebook timelines.

Jul 29, 2017 at 6:00 PM
Science has found ways to help with breakups. There are things you can do to make the pain go away faster, and there are things you might be doing that make it worse.
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relationships

The science behind getting over heartbreak

Love is an addiction that was biologically designed so that we can mate successfully, said Helen Fisher, a senior research fellow at the Kinsey Institute, and New York-based author of “Anatomy of Love” who did a study last year linking love to substance abuse.

Jul 8, 2017 at 12:00 PM
What steps can you take to limit the number of robocalls you receive?
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consumer news

How to stop unwanted phone calls

Whether you use a landline, mobile phone or both, you’ve likely received those pesky robocalls — phone calls that use a computerized auto-dialer to deliver a pre-recorded message.

May 23, 2017 at 4:00 PM
Here are some ways to navigate online safely.
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cyber security

Scared to get hacked? Use these digital protection strategies

How vulnerable is simple, personal information from your computer or cellphone?

Apr 23, 2017 at 4:00 PM
Marcus Searles is not alone in his struggle with post-election anxiety. Like many others, he is trying to balance the need to be informed with the desire to not be overwhelmed by anxiety.
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Politics

Many struggle with post-election anxiety

Marcus Searles considers himself an enthusiastic consumer of knowledge and information, but over the past couple of months, he’s had to turn off the news.

Mar 29, 2017 at 5:00 PM
Spending Valentine's Day alone? Treat yourself to something, such as pizza.
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valentine's day

Cupid-less? Try these 10 tips for surviving Valentine’s Day

There is no shame in being alone, but Valentine’s Day and the weeks leading up to it can make you feel that you are doing something wrong, and that’s just not so.

Feb 12, 2017 at 2:00 PM