Stereotypes about dog breeds

Scientists at the International Association of Human Behavior say that not all Swedes are taciturn, Italians are not universally excitable, and not every Frenchman looks down his nose at you.

DO JUST ONE THING

When it comes to grass clippings, dead leaves and other yard waste, never let it near storm drains, ditches or waterways like creeks, streams or a river. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, when this material decays, it uses up oxygen in the water, which in turn hurts the aquatic inhabitants. The best thing is to run a lawn mower over yard waste and let it naturally decompose into the lawn, or pile it up in a compost bin to transform it into beneficial mulch.

Acquaintances feel hurt after social media purge

DEAR HARRIETTE: Recently, I took the step of completely purging my social media accounts of people I don't feel particularly close to anymore. Most of these people are not friends of mine, and I don't think it makes sense for us to continue following each other on social media.

What the Athenians knew

In the evening, from the rooftops, the Acropolis shimmers in the failing light. It was, to be sure, once a place of worship. But it also stands as a symbol of the glory that was Greece in the years when its democracy was founded — the ancients' great contribution to governance and an inspiration to our founders, whose 1787 Constitution was inspired by what the Athenians created in 508 B.C.

Friend’s decision to have baby irks reader

DEAR HARRIETTE: My friend had a baby with someone who clearly expressed that he did not want to have children. My friend went ahead with the pregnancy anyway, and now her partner is absent in the child's life, leaving her to care for the baby on her own.

Compromise makes a comeback

After negotiating a deal with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to avoid a catastrophic default on America's debt, President Biden observed: 'Now, this agreement represents a compromise, which means not everyone gets what they want. That's the responsibility of governing.'

Limited dating options when picky

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have never had a significant other in my life, and I am starting to feel behind because it seems everyone around me is in a relationship. I know that everyone has their own journey, but as I grow older — I'm 19 now — I want to start having relationships to see what I want in a significant other. I don't want to be in my mid-to-late 20s when I begin dating, but it feels so difficult to put myself out there — especially when I don't like the options that surround me.

Pseudomonas bacteria prevalent in health care

Dear Doctors: I recently had a surgical procedure and was in the hospital a few days. While I was there, I was diagnosed with pseudomonas. Can you please explain what that is? How do you get it? I was prescribed antibiotics, but it has not gotten rid of the infection. What happens next?

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