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Why can stores install illegal things on cars? Don’t know

Q: Several years ago, the son of a coworker was ticketed for having wheels that stuck out past…

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Simpson’s death a reminder of domestic violence scourge

I’m pretty sure that the number of people who are mourning the death of O.J. Simpson can fit…

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Prosecution failed to prove reasonable doubt in O.J. case

For those too young to remember the O.J. Simpson trial, it was a TV spectacle with all the…

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Uncomfortable topics need to be discussed; college is the place

Thanks to the so-called culture wars, debates about events on college campuses are being employed as useful weapons…

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Let this percolate: Coffee that’s good to the last dropping

I saw an article recently about a rare and exciting variety of coffee. It seems this coffee comes…

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It’s 20 mph even if school forgot to turn off sign

Q: In a school zone, if the lights are flashing but school is out (like for spring break),…

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Only thing funny about distracted driving is this column

It wasn’t my fault the car in front of me hit me. I glanced at my text message…

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Poll honors countries that, ‘Don’t worry, be happy’

The 2024 Gallup World Happiness Poll came out last week. The poll rates the happiness of 143 countries…

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Art on roadways can actually make them safer

Q: Lately I’ve driven through some intersections that have artwork painted on the pavement, including some multi-colored crosswalks.…

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Running shoes should be replaced every 300 miles

Spring is here, and that means its running season. Most races, from 5Ks to ultramarathons, occur in summer.…

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Shame on GOP for politicizing bridge tragedy

Leave it to the right to make a cheap attempt to capitalize off human tragedy.

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How support groups can elevate your parenting skills

Is this normal?” or “Am I doing this right?”

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‘The’ plus ‘IRS’ spells theirs; government agrees

Wise and witty thoughts are the only things that bring me any solace during tax-filing season — thoughts,…

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Tech ‘upgrades’ can put those not in car at-risk

Q: You’ve written before about A-pillars being a visibility problem, but try being tall with the safety cam…

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Here’s a tip: You’ll catch more funds with honey than vinegar

The other night, I took a friend out for her birthday at an upscale French restaurant. The food…

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Democrats advice to Trumpers: You do you

Now that Taylor Swift has single-handedly delivered a House election to the Democrats, George Santos is congratulating himself…

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Big cars are actually not safest for young drivers

Q: In front of my building I saw a shiny Cadillac Escalade, that on closer inspection had fender-bender…

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American Dream is reality if you work for it

A growing number of Americans think the American Dream is out of reach, but I think they are…

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Only airbags would tell you it’s safe not to wear seatbelt

Q: I have a car with 10 air bags. If I get in a crash I’m going to…

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I’ll check out lesser-known National Parks

My friend Paul is on his way to having visited every National Park in America. I, on the…