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OLD NEWS: Kicking the 'profiteers' while wearing their shoddy shoes Shoes were on the move in autumn 1919. by Celia Storey - September 16, 2019

WATCH YOUR LANGUAGE! What’s in a (hurricane's) name? Some of us are likely hyperaware of hurricanes right now. During an occasional lull in the coverage of Dorian, I wondered about who decides on hurricane names. by BERNADETTE KINLAW Special to the Democrat-Gazette - September 16, 2019

Fighting the humiliation of skin-picking illness When Deborah Huffman went for her annual physical a few years ago, she saw a new doctor who handed her a paper gown, instructing her to leave it open in the bac... by LINDSAY GELLMAN The New York Times - September 16, 2019

MASTER CLASS: Work won't make you strong, unless you also rest Recovery is one of the least explored aspects of fitness training, probably because 80% of the population is trying to reach physical activity standards — as op... by Matt Parrott - September 16, 2019

READ TO ME: A lost dog finds a friend This story is about loneliness, awareness, patience, the power of play, kinship, determination — peril — and the sweet haven of home, and it describes all that ... by Celia Storey - September 16, 2019

Stubborn aging parents? Blame 'mismatched goals' To what extent, the researchers asked middle-aged adults, do your parents ignore suggestions or advice that would make their lives easier or safer? by Paula Span The New York Times - September 16, 2019

This is why white barn owls exist When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, it may not be amore at all. If you're a vole, it might be a ghostly white barn owl about to kill and eat you. by James Gorman The New York Times - September 16, 2019

PHOTOS: Historic Arkansas building doesn’t need a backside to have a future Looking at the front of the Adler Building, it is easy to see why some want to save it. It's a handsome, 5,000-square-foot brick building on Main Street in a ch... by CARY JENKINS Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - September 16, 2019

Horoscopes by Holiday TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Sept. 16): You thought you were on your own side, but you didn't realize the many ways you were passing your power instead of holding on to it... by Holiday Mathis - September 16, 2019

Helpful Hints DEAR READERS: Today's Sound Off is about companies trying to get new customers by offering them discounts: by Heloise - September 16, 2019

Super Quiz: Ends in "IT" 1. He wore a three-piece --------. September 16, 2019

Where the birds are: These 8 sites are the state’s hottest hotspots for bird-watching Bird-watching is a pastime that can overlie other outdoor activities, for example, seeing an eagle catch a fish while you're boating, or watching a woodpecker c... by Jerry Butler - September 9, 2019

GAME ON: It’s not pay to play — unless you want to win Rise of Kingdoms: Lost Crusade gives the advantage to wallet warriors. by Jason Bennett - September 9, 2019

WATCH YOUR LANGUAGE! Science finds some people who can't fake a real smile Facial expressions are a form of nonverbal communication. When we see someone with a big smile, we might assume that the person is happy. That's simple enough. ... by BERNADETTE KINLAW Special to the Democrat-Gazette - September 9, 2019

OLD NEWS: Much ado about the price of shoes In September 1919, Arkansans were fascinated by the millionaire Chicago meatpacker who refused to buy new shoes. by Celia Storey - September 9, 2019