During his 2,454 days in captivity – between strategic moves among 20 or more hiding places in Lebanon – journalist Terry Anderson was often allowed by Hezbollah leaders to read a Bible.
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Dear Doctors: I am 74 years old and have Type 2 diabetes. I was prescribed Ozempic, and it helped lower my A1C. I also lost 22 pounds, which I'm happy about. I have heard you can also lose muscle on Ozempic, so I'm concerned.
DEAR HARRIETTE: My husband and I have recently made a decision that's caused tension in our family, particularly with our 22-year-old daughter. She now has a stable full-time job, so we've decided to cut off her financial support completely. Understandably, she's extremely upset about this. We've always striven to provide for her and support her in every way possible. However, we've reached a point where we feel it's time for her to become fully independent and take control of her finances. We believe that by cutting off her financial support, she'll learn valuable lessons about responsibility and self-reliance. While we stand by our decision, we're struggling with how to handle our daughter's emotional reaction. She feels betrayed and abandoned, which breaks our hearts. Is there a way to ease her distress while still standing firm in our decision? — Independence DEAR INDEPENDENCE: My question is whether this move was sudden. Did you discuss your plan with her so that she could prepare? Did you help her to think about the time when she would become independent so that she could evaluate her life and decide how to move forward as an independent adult? If not, you failed to do an important part of your job. You say that in the past you have provided for her in 'every way possible.' That suggests that she has not had to be uncomfortable about money, experience the need to budget or make choices based on how much money she has, etc.
In 1521, explorer Ferdinand Magellan was killed in the Philippines.
(AP) – Thousands of United Methodists are gathering in Charlotte, North Carolina, for their big denominational meeting, known as General Conference.
With less than six weeks remaining in this year’s legislative session, we’re heavily focused on crafting the state budget for Fiscal Year 2025. The House of Representatives recently released their budget proposal, and the Senate Appropriations Committee met to compare state agency budgets within each chamber’s figures. Those numbers that match will be set aside so we can focus on reviewing and negotiating the funding that we are not currently in agreement on. The final budget numbers will also take into account the grocery tax cut that was passed earlier this year. While providing Oklahomans with much-needed relief, this cut does result in a loss of revenues in some areas, so we must account for that as we consider what other appropriations we will make this year.
Dear Doctors: I can’t stop thinking about what my doctor said when I got my flu shot last fall. I’m a 55-yearold man, and I have a history of high blood pressure. He said the flu shot will give me extra protection against having a heart attack. What is the connection?
• Turns out the easiest method to make coffee at home is the greenest, too. If you’re only making a cup of coffee for yourself, using instant instead of grinding and brewing your own java has the lowest amount of carbon emissions. In fact, it’s one-third of the emissions versus making whole-bean coffee. The trick is to use instant coffee packaged in easily recyclable materials like aluminum or glass to make sure it’s zero waste, too. The best part? Instant coffee has a shelf life of 20 years, and you only make enough for yourself, with none going down the drain.
DEAR HARRIETTE: Is it considered inappropriate or unreasonable if I request money back that my boyfriend borrowed? I know that there is a fine line between borrowing and giving, especially in a relationship. My boyfriend bought a car but then faced a layoff due to low profits at his workplace. Over a period of four months, I covered his car expenses – $782 monthly.