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WATCH YOUR LANGUAGE! My short, strong sentence can beat up your fancy long one This week I'm going full-bore on long phrases that can so easily be shorter. I hope going full-bore doesn't make the topic a complete bore. by Bernadette Kinlaw - August 10, 2020

Obsessosaurus rex? A paleontologist’s guide to your dinosaur-obsessed kid Every time Cheri Johnson dropped off her son, Evan, at daycare, he would throw a tantrum because he didn't want her to go. Certainly, she thought, the 20-month-... by Nicholas St. Fleur, The New York Times - August 10, 2020

ASK THE VET: Healthy dogs can have dry, warm noses I'm confused about why my dog Sam's nose is occasionally warm and dry, even though he seems fine. I thought a dog in good health always had a cold, wet nose. ... by Lee Pickett, VMD - August 10, 2020

U.S. dietary guidelines revamp recommends less alcohol Can a daily drink or two lead to better health? No, says the science panel charged with updating the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. by Anahad O'Connor, The New York Times - August 10, 2020

GAME ON: Drift gently along the high seas with your ‘Raft,’ your pals — and sharks Here to trigger everyone's thalassophobia, or fear of the sea, is the open-water survival and crafting game "Raft." by Jason Bennett - August 10, 2020

Horoscopes by Holiday Birthday child, you give yourself over to the worthiest pursuits and also to people who do not have to do a single thing to deserve your unconditional love. As ... by Holiday Mathis - August 10, 2020

READ TO ME: This animal doctor never sleeps TITLE: "Eat Your Rocks, Croc: Dr. Glider's Advice for Troubled Animals" by Celia Storey - August 10, 2020

Early Access version of 'Ooblets' game is cute but needs work Upon booting up "Ooblets," I was immediately taken by the video game's cheery presentation. Everything is bright, colorful, and all its characters are warm and ... by ELISE FAVIS THE WASHINGTON POST - August 10, 2020

Helpful hints DEAR READERS: During the summer when we are enjoying outdoor activities, it's important to remember the dangers to our skin from sun exposure. According to the ... by Heloise - August 10, 2020

Super Quiz: Literary matters 1. The use of the same letter or sound at the beginning of words in a sentence. August 10, 2020

MASTER CLASS: Your stance changes the muscles taxed by squats Squats are a mainstay among programs targeting the development of lower body strength, stability and muscular endurance. There is simply no effective alternativ... by Matt Parrott - August 10, 2020

Smart moves when you have more time than money Lots of people have more time than money nowadays. If you're one — maybe you're taking a staycation or you freed up commuting hours by working from home — optim... by Gregory Karp, NerdWallet (via AP) - August 8, 2020

Drawing on experience: Little Rock artists create company whose comic books are sold at Walmart Welcome to the Allegiance Arts Universe. by Sean Clancy - August 3, 2020

OLD NEWS: Brazen bandits set tone for run-up to primaries Brazenly unmasked bandits held up the Arkansas Transfer Co. 100 years ago in Little Rock. They weren't the only bold characters in the county that week. by Celia Storey - August 3, 2020

ASK THE VET: Indoor cats need rabies vaccination My veterinarian insists my indoor cat needs a rabies vaccination. Why is this necessary, if she's a committed homebody? by Lee Pickett - August 3, 2020