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Science: Cat-human bond is as strong as the dog-human bond Aloof, mysterious and independent, cats are with us only because we feed them. Or maybe not. Researchers reported Sept. 23 that cats were just as strongly bonde... by Rachel Nuwer, The New York Times - October 14, 2019

Science: The way to a dog's heart is through its stomach Why train your dog with food rewards? A growing body of research says it's the easiest and most effective way to train. by LINDA LOMBARDI The Associated Press - October 14, 2019

WATCH YOUR LANGUAGE! What’s with all the hacked-off words? The editors at Merriam-Webster have released a list of yet more words they've added to the dictionary for the end of 2019. I promise that I get no kickbacks fro... by BERNADETTE KINLAW Special to the Democrat-Gazette - October 14, 2019

Long-ago New Orleans home haunts Sarah Broom's memoir When it was announced that her memoir "The Yellow House" was on the long list of nominees for a National Book Award, New Orleans native Sarah M. Broom wasn't ex... by Sean Clancy - October 14, 2019

OLD NEWS: Shorty (or whoever he was) gave ’em the slip, time and again George Jacobs, alias Shorty Jacobs, alias Shorty Williams, alias Charles Williams, alias Robert McKillips, alias George Finley, alias Edward Burke, alias Joe Sn... by Celia Storey - October 14, 2019

Somebody's getting a new comet for Christmas That maybe-comet from another star really is a comet from another star, and now it has a name and a date with destiny. On Dec. 7, the newly named comet 2I/Boris... by DENNIS OVERBYE, The New York Times - October 14, 2019

READ TO ME: Paul McCartney pens fantasy for grandudes Those who remember their Beatles will guess this is a cheery, upbeat story told with a musical lilt and diverse meters. by Celia Storey - October 14, 2019

MASTER CLASS: Change your workout and save your mind Let's face it, any workout can become boring, regardless of how innovative or interesting it started out. Doing the same exercises day in and day out for months... by Matt Parrott - October 14, 2019

Labradoodle was a big mistake, breeder says Australian dog breeder Wally Conron created the labradoodle for a woman whose blind husband needed a guide dog but had allergies. by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (TNS) - October 14, 2019

Horoscopes by Holiday TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Oct. 14): You'll move forward when you feel like it and when you don't. When you're shaking in your boots, you'll march on. by Holiday Mathis - October 14, 2019

Helpful Hints DEAR READERS: Today's Sound Off is about mass transportation: by Heloise - October 14, 2019

Super Quiz: Shakespeare: Similes 1. "jealous of thee than a Barbary cock-pigeon over his ________." (As You Like It) October 14, 2019

Monumental mountain bike paths highlight lesser-known parts of state parks Arkansans already are enjoying the benefits of what has been described by Arkansas State Parks officials as the largest trail-construction project in the parks'... by BOB ROBINSON Special to the Democrat-Gazette - October 7, 2019

OLD NEWS: Reading that first rough draft of history can be painful This week's Old News is awful. by Celia Storey - October 7, 2019

WATCH YOUR LANGUAGE! I second that emoji, sometimes Back in 2015, Oxford Dictionaries announced its Word of the Year, and it wasn't a word. It was the emoji of a smiling face with tears of joy. Oxford said this e... by BERNADETTE KINLAW Special to the Democrat-Gazette - October 7, 2019