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How to solve a bitter coffee taste

Dear Heloise: My coffee comes out terrible. I've changed coffee brands, used cold tap water and distilled water, and measured my coffee grounds carefully, yet I always get such a nasty bitter taste to my coffee. What am I doing wrong? -- C.N., in Texas C.N., are you cleaning your coffeepot ...

Overwhelmed wife and a sister who treats me like an ATM

Dear Annie: I've been married to my husband, "David," for 12 years. We have two kids, "Ella" (9) and "Lucas" (6). Lately, I've been feeling like I'm doing everything alone. David works long hours as an accountant, and I understand that his job is demanding, but when he gets home, he zones out ...

Reader sounds off on medical errors due to prescription drugs

DEAR DR. ROACH: I think it would be very enlightening if you would write a follow-up piece on the third leading cause of death in the United States. I am certain you are aware that I am referring to medical errors. I am of the opinion that physicians are overprescribing medication on a regular ...

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Dear Heloise: I love your column and read it every day. Here is my solution for your readers on how to get rid of scam calls. (I would receive 10 per day.) I called my telephone provider, and they have a link where you can list up to 30 telephone numbers that are allowed to call your phone. All ...

Today in History: March 12, Gandhi begins ‘Salt March’

Today is Wednesday, March 12, the 71st day of 2025. There are 294 days left in the year. Today in history: On March 12, 1930, Mohandas Gandhi began his 24-day, 240 mile (387 kilometer) "Salt March" to the Indian village of Dandi (then called Navsari) as an act of non-violent civil ...