30 YEARS AGO Regional Science Fair winners for Clinton Middle School included Andrea Robben, Oklahoma Junior Academy of Science (OJAS); Cari Constein, OJAS; Rico Villanueva, State Science Fair; Jenny Barnett, State Science Fair; T.J.
Dear Doctors: I’m 48 years old and in perimenopause. I’ve missed a few periods and joked with my doctor about being pregnant. She said not to laugh — it can happen. Considering my age, I was really surprised. What happens with your body in perimenopause?
DEAR HARRIETTE: I am traveling with a work group, and we will be in close quarters for about a month. I like the people I’m traveling with, so I suspect everything will be fine. My one concern is that I have a number of medical issues nobody knows about. I am a very private person, especially about things like this. I had to fill out a form to outline my medical history, but that form was private. I’m wondering if I am under any obligation to tell my team about my medical challenges. For the most part, there should be no issues.
Alvin Bragg, the local district attorney in Manhattan who has led the effort to indict former President Donald Trump, is an elected official. He ran for his current office in 2021. In that campaign, he won a Democratic primary crowded with fellow Democrats who promised that, if elected, they would go after Trump.
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DEAR HARRIETTE: I work for a freelancer who has a lot of clients. One of these clients recently offered me a job, separate from the work I do for my current boss. The pay would be more than what I make now, but my boss has shared how difficult the client can be. This made me feel conflicted as to whether or not it would be considered betrayal of my current boss if I take the job offer. I feel like if I take the job, it might create tension between us, and I was hoping to remain friends with my boss after my departure. I also don’t particularly wish to deal with a difficult employer, having watched my boss struggle with this person firsthand. What should my next step be? — Conflicted DEAR CONFLICTED: Beware the client who tries to poach an employee. Unless this client spoke to your boss and asked for their blessing to hire you, it would be considered an ethical violation for them to try to steal you from your current job. Your boss would likely feel betrayed, and your relationship would surely suffer. If this potential new employer sees nothing wrong with doing that, what can you expect from how they might treat you?
To hear her tell it, Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is among the world’s biggest Christians, although her definition might differ from yours or mine. Also, a world-class “mom,” to use the word she employs almost as frequently to describe herself.
According to Reader’s Digest, that bag of shredded cheese in the supermarket contains one ingredient you probably don’t want to eat: cellulose. It’s added to the bag to absorb excess moisture so the cheese stays fluffy and doesn’t cake. So, is it bad for you? Not necessarily, but it’s an additional reason to consider shredding your own cheese. Just purchase a block of cheese and shred it yourself at home, then place it in an airtight container and freeze.
DEAR HARRIETTE: I was on a small group work call the other day, and I noticed that one person in the group blatantly ignored me when I spoke directly to her. At first, I thought she might not have heard me, but then it became increasingly clear that she was intentionally choosing not to engage with me. I wrote a follow-up group email, and everyone responded but her. I am completely confused as to why she would do this, as I’ve never had any sort of negative interaction with her before. What do you think this could be about? — Work Tension DEAR WORK TENSION: Stop driving yourself crazy trying to imagine what this woman’s issue with you might be. Ask her. Describe to her how you experienced her behavior during that work call. Be calm as you tell her what you noticed. Ask her if she intentionally chose not to engage you and, if so, why. Your direct questions will either get her to respond — or possibly to stop. She will likely be surprised that someone would address her behavior so directly. Use her surprise to your advantage.
Welcome to another country. This is not the one you grew up in. This is an entirely different nation, with completely different values and vastly different experiences and expectations.