Life & Culture
Dear Abby: My drama-filled sisters could lose out on my generous help if they don’t shape up
They borrow money from him, and expect him to help them with house projects, but also gossip about him and his girlfriend.
Hollywood legend turns 82: Today’s birthdays for Aug. 17
Celebrity birthdays, plus astrology for those born on Aug. 17.
Keep an open mind and heart, Leos: The daily horoscope
Do things by the book, Tauruses. Less talk and more action, Scorpios.
Asking Eric: Yoga instructor’s snide comments make me uncomfortable. Should I quit the class?
The instructor hosts the classes in her own yard, so if she's unable to cut back the comments, there's not much the student can do.
Dear Abby: Mother’s extremely odd sleep schedule could affect small child’s life in many ways
The child's mother's circadian rhythm disorder keeps the pre-schooler up until 4 or 5 a.m. nightly.
Dear Annie: Mom tries everything to help doctor-in-training daughter to succeed, care for her children
The daughter's soon-to-be ex is no help and just made matters worse.
Bikers from across the country compete in cycling event in Portland’s North Park Blocks
A criterium is a race where bikers complete multiple laps around a short route, usually on city streets.
Dear Abby: Should I tell my adult daughter I’m not her birth father?
He didn't find out until the girl was 13 that he isn't her dad. Should he tell her now?
Pop icon is 67: Today’s birthdays for Aug. 16
Celebrity birthdays, plus astrology for those born on Aug. 16.
Choose kindness with loved ones, Geminis: The daily horoscope
Anger will lead to regret, Cancers, and verify information before sharing it, Capricorns.
Miss Manners: Should shop owner notify customer gift certificates he keeps buying aren’t being used?
A distant brother buys the certificates each year for a sister in the shop's town, but she doesn't use them. Shouldn't he be notified?
Watch Oregon college president run 1,400 miles to combat student homelessness and hunger (photos, video)
Tim Cook has already logged 1,300 miles across Oregon in 47 days, raising funds for basic needs at all 17 community colleges in the state.
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