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- WEATHER WATCH ROBERT KRIER
Sky watcher inspired others to look upward
John Day was a force of nature. Someday, if we're lucky, another person of his character will come along. But don't hold your breath. John Days show up about once every century – just a few years more than this one graced the Earth.
- STARGAZER DENNIS MAMMANA
Stars are as different as night and day
'If you've seen one star, you've seen 'em all.” I can't tell you how many times I have heard these words before stargazing sessions – but never afterward.
- Eureka!
Scientists know why the cage bird doesn't sing. Uncaged birds, too. It seems that at least some bird species only sing when there's a payoff – breeding season, for example.
- Questions answered
Is chocolate really good for you? Does it matter what kind of chocolate?
- The crawling eyes of flatfish back Darwin
Some dusty fossil fish spotted by a sharp-eyed doctoral student as he rummaged through forgotten corners of museum collections in Europe have solved a question that has long vexed scientists.
- William Petersen's 'CSI' life of high-ratings crime to end
William Petersen is leaving “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” a move that might send fans of his brainy crime-buster Gil Grissom screaming bloody murder.
- NIELSENS
'Dog' helps CBS fetch ratings lead
CBS got a paw up on its competition with the debut of “Greatest American Dog” helping the network to a midsummer ratings victory.
- DEAR ABBY
Potluck wedding supper is a 'hoot' and a smart way to save money
I had to laugh when I saw the letter from “Not Sure If I Do” (May 8), who hesitated to attend a potluck wedding at which guests would be expected to pitch in and do dishes.
- TELL ME ABOUT IT CAROLYN HAX
Don't micromanage at-home dad
I call my stay-at-home-with-baby husband. Phone rings at least six times. When he answers, he tells me he's out on the porch with our 9-month-old (in her playpen). I ask, “Did you run inside to answer the phone?” He says yes. Probably took 15 seconds, but still.
- HINTS FROM HELOISE
Getting the red out from strawberries
Help! I love strawberries, but got them on my shorts. Can you share a suggestion on how to remove the stain?
- Horoscope
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