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The following is a list of the final unofficial 2009...

The Obama administration is considering suing Arizona to block implementation of its harsh new immigration enforcement measure, SB 1070. The Justice Department doesn’t have much time — barring a judicial stay, the law goes into effect July 29 — and a decision, to sue...

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In the powerful words of my musical muse Huey Lewis, “It’s hip to be square.” If Huey says so, then it’s good enough for me. You know, the ongoing tough decision. Bars or squares. This question can haunt a Dessert Diva in her sleep. Luckily, my love for bad ’80s ...

Dear Pharmacist,Heart disease runs in my family so naturally, I’m worried. A friend told me that brushing your teeth can prevent heart disease. I was polite, but I don’t believe him. Can this be true? --K.M., Sanibel, FloridaAnswer:  You’re friend is right so how ...

  Ahhh, the after-dinner mint...

I could give you a thousand reasons why you will love this week’s treat, but then I would have to take you out behind the woodshed and ... well, I can’t reveal the torture methods inflicted on people who find out my Dessert Diva secrets. But I will tell you that tofu...

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The technology used in headlamps for backpacking and camping has continued to grow by leaps and bounds over the past year, and local outdoor equipment shop managers put them at the top of their list for holiday gift-giving...

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Dear Pharmacist, I saw you on TV the other day, talking about medicine cabinets and how to clean them out.  I caught the tail-end of the segment, can you explain more about that in your column. I’m sure everyone can benefit.  --M.L., Orlando, FloridaAnswer:  Sure, ...

City of Lafayette Ballot Question No. 2B...