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Good grief – Bring Charlie Brown back to broadcast

Good grief.

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My attempt at fitness was a complete failure

If my body were a temple, the bricks would be glued together with Cheez Whiz.

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Make sure to have plenty of patience at 4-way stops

Q: At a four-way stop with three cars approaching the intersection, in what order do they go? The…

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It’s a good idea to have your headlights on all the time

Q: I often see motor vehicles being driven in the dark, or near dark, without headlights on. My…

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What happens if you’re an accomplice to a traffic violation?

Q: You wrote an article about a woman who was cited for honking as she drove past a…

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No bed of roses at my house

My house plants and I are in a dysfunctional relationship where I forget to water them and they…

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Stressing out over Thanksgiving travel? You’re not alone

Don’t hate me because I’m stationary.

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When entrepreneurs strike the right chord

We got it in the early 1970s — a Kimball organ that sat in our living room for…

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Early merging traffic laws: what is and isn’t allowed

Q: At a freeway on-ramp, is it illegal to merge early by driving across the white lines before…

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For friendships, quality more important than quantity

I purposefully maintain a small circle of friends because I value deep, meaningful connections. Also, I’m terrible at…

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The difference between physical activity and exercise

The world of fitness can be a confusing place. With contradictory information and seemingly interchangeable terms, it can…

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Leave plenty of room on the road for commercial vehicles

Q: As a Class A commercial driver, I see a lot of drivers failing to maintain sufficient distance…

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The perils of managing your money

My financial portfolio mainly consists of expired pizza coupons and a sense of mounting dread.

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When are children technically present in a school zone?

Q: Signs around public schools often read “Speed Limit 20 mph when children are present.” Does this mean…

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Self-treatment is infinitely preferable to dependence on care

Every year, I read a series of textbooks written by Robin McKenzie, the iconic New Zealand physical therapist,…

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While driving barefoot is legal, it’s generally not a good idea

Q: A few of my adult driving students from other countries are in the habit of driving barefoot.…

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What mattress firmness is best for people with low back pain?

Last month, I came across a post in a Facebook community group that asked members to share health…

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Never ride your bike on the road facing traffic

My fellow cyclists, I want you to live. From conversations I’ve had with bike riders and observations on…

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Can I honk my horn for freedom of expression?

Q: Is it true that, besides warning others of danger, using your horn for free speech is the…

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Water engines, sand batteries new climate-friendly innovations

Water engines and sand batteries are novel ways to cut CO2 emissions and reduce China and Russia’s grip…