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Talk of the Town: Keep your hot dogs cool in the summer heat
It’s getting toasty, loyal readers. We know it’s hot out there, but pets feel the elevated temperatures, too.

Thursday, May 22, 2008 6:49 PM MST

Lamb on the Run: Will Mars send a space ship here?

  • ”War of the Worlds” revisited…

    Thursday, May 22, 2008 6:49 PM MST

    The Old Scout: A few muttering over graves of soldiers
    The Current Occupant tossed Nazis into a speech last week, something he rarely does since it only reminds people of Dick Cheney. He likened those who would negotiate with terrorists to those who tried to appease the Nazis, an awkward comparison, since Nazis were self-defined and wore the swastika proudly, and terrorists are anybody we nominate to be terrorists, who may include terrorists, people who know terrorists, people named Terry, or people with wrists.

    Thursday, May 22, 2008 6:49 PM MST

    Your Health: Dust mites: a household health hazard
    You can’t see them, but there’s a good chance you’re sharing your home with millions of microscopic vermin known as dust mites.

    Thursday, May 22, 2008 6:49 PM MST

    Hildreth on Health: Balanced thyroid function takes on utmost significance
    “He who enjoys good health is rich, though he knows it not.”

    Thursday, May 22, 2008 6:49 PM MST

    Book Review: Rivera delivers strong commentary
    In “HisPanic: Why Americans Fear Hispanics in the U.S.,” controversial journalist Geraldo Rivera explores America’s exploding Hispanic population and tries to explain the prejudice and fear that drives the panic about this wave of immigration over previous ethnic waves.

    Thursday, May 22, 2008 6:49 PM MST

    Genealogy Today: Who is your great-granddaddy?
    Ancestry.com hired Omnibus Survey recently to find out how interested Americans are in their family history and how much they know about their families.

    Thursday, May 22, 2008 6:49 PM MST

    Review: Music in the Canyon: The start of something big?
    Combining the majestic setting of Madera Canyon with a program called “Mountain Serenade” sounded like an inviting way to spend a Sunday afternoon. So along with my friend Francesca, I headed to the Proctor Ramada.

    Thursday, May 22, 2008 6:49 PM MST

    Previous Columns Headlines

    November 17th, 2009
    Green Thumb: With planning, enjoy citrus from your yardGreen Valley is not necessarily the easiest place to grow citrus. Knowing a few facts about our area and about citrus trees, however, can yield a tasty reward.
    November 16th, 2009
    Today in the Kitchen: The 2009 Beaujolais Nouveau is comingThe third Thursday of November marks the release of the first wines of the vintage year in France - Beaujolais Nouveau. The event has become a national obsession in France, with trucks ready at midnight to deliver to establishments in Paris and to shippers around the world.
    Gardening: Cactus can provide that winter colorLast week, the topic was winter color from leafy plants and succulents. Cactus also can add a spark of brightness to the cool season, either by their flowers, skin, or spicy colored thorns.
    Singletary: First-time homeowner credits became law Nov. 6It’s official, we have a new tax break for people who don’t need it, with money our government doesn’t have.
    November 9th, 2009
    Today in the Kitchn: Fall is a time for pears, pomegranates and persimmonsIt’s a little confusing in the market right now — we are seeing both summer and fall vegetables and fruit. The melons and basil sing of summer, but things like pears and pomegranates are definitely autumnal.
    Genealogy: Sometimes a DNA test can pay offIn August, I shared about my venture into the world of DNA testing as an assist in genealogical problem-solving. I’m excited to report the findings have more than fulfilled my expectations.
    Hidreth: The Unity of the Inner Man: digestion and assimilationThis whole series has been based upon the importance of the glandular mechanism of the body and the autonomic nervous system of the body. I hope to show that without a balanced glandular and internal nervous system we will die within hours, days, weeks, or maybe even a few short years.

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