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- WEATHER WATCH ROBERT KRIER
Will umbrellas find steady work?
After three straight dry winters and nine subnormal rainfall years in the last 10, water managers and many people in Southern California and the West are ready for a wet winter.
- STARGAZER DENNIS MAMMANA
Mars will guide the way to shimmering Beehive star cluster
It has been known to stargazers since the time of the Greek writer Aratos in 260 B.C. In 130 B.C., Hipparchus included it in his star catalog and called it “Little Cloud.”
- Eureka!
When the first stuffed specimens of the platypus arrived in Europe at the end of the 18th century, scientists thought they were looking at a taxidermic hoax: a beaver's body with a duck's bill and webbed feet.
- Questions answered
I understand that gravity is not fully understood. Is it likely that time is even less understood?
- Mussels study finds lower contaminants
Some good news from the government scientists who study pollution in U.S. coastal waters: A newly released 20-year study shows overall levels of pesticides and industrial chemicals are generally decreasing.
- Pulling the plug on 'ER': Series shutdown will come in February
Deep inside Stage 11 on the bustling Warner Bros. lot, a giant of a television show is starting to die.
- NIELSENS
Golden 'Idol' has slight crack in it
Contestants are disappearing as the “American Idol” finale approaches. Unfortunately for Fox, so are the viewers.
- DEAR ABBY
Those grabbing, grating customers need much more than a touch of class
I disagree with your reply to “Nicki in Maryland” (March 23), the retail saleswoman who is tired of being not only touched, but physically pulled about by customers.
- TELL ME ABOUT IT CAROLYN HAX
Behavioral anxiety gives fiancée pause
I wrote in a while ago about nerves over my impending engagement – I mentioned that my boyfriend was kind of a difficult dude. We had talked things out and I felt good about the conversation, so when he proposed, I said yes . . .
- HINTS FROM HELOISE
A money-saving all-purpose cleaner
Do you know the difference between dishwashing liquid and dishwasher gel? Dish soap and dishwashing detergent?
- Horoscope
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