http://www.eagletribune.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 22:53:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pulife/local_story_283225319.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pulife/local_story_283225319.html and quot;The kids were just so huge, and quot; Bruno says. So five years ago, she was scared into changing her holiday handouts, giving out toys instead of candy. Other households do the same, offering stickers, pencils, Play-Doh or glow sticks, to mixed reviews from candy-loving children. Thu, 09 Oct 2008 22:53:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pulife/local_story_283225344.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pulife/local_story_283225344.html Dear Abby: I have been a poll worker for years. I would appreciate it if you would print this important advice to voters: Before Election Day, voters should check the sample ballot they receive in the mail for their precinct number and the location of their polling place. Polling places can change for a variety of reasons. Often several voting precincts are housed in one location. If a person goes to the wrong location and mdash; perhaps because they have voted there before and mdash; it can take considerable time and effort to direct the person correctly. Nearly all these problems would be avoided if people read the information on the sample ballot and brought it with them on Election Day. Thu, 09 Oct 2008 22:52:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pulife/local_story_283225202.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pulife/local_story_283225202.html Q: I am inquiring about getting help. I have been drinking basically everyday for at least four or five years now, lately almost all day. There have been some personal things going on that have exacerbated it. Thu, 09 Oct 2008 22:52:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pulife/local_story_283225249.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pulife/local_story_283225249.html Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) and mdash; Don't be reluctant to pitch in and help out with a situation another is struggling to handle. Not only will you do a good job; you'll end up protecting your interests in the process. Thu, 09 Oct 2008 22:51:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pulife/local_story_283225125.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pulife/local_story_283225125.html Elderly, general public flu clinics planned NORTH ANDOVER and mdash; Elderly Public Housing Complexes will offer flu clinics for the elderly Friday, Oct. 10, and Wednesday, Oct. 15. The clinics are free for people aged 65 and older. Participants must bring a proof of Medicare or insurance coverage. A general flu clinic for people ages 18 and older will be held Monday, Oct. 20. Thu, 09 Oct 2008 22:50:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pulife/local_story_283225023.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pulife/local_story_283225023.html Q: I called your agency to inquire about getting services for my mother. Someone came out to conduct an assessment and determined my mother was not eligible because all her needs were being met. Apparently Mom told the worker that I take care of all her errands and chores around the house. Thu, 09 Oct 2008 22:50:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pulife/local_story_283225055.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pulife/local_story_283225055.html Dear Doctor, We have three kids, and I want to see if you have any ideas about how to convince them we are not made of money. They don't ask for a lot of things so I don't mean that. What they do is leave lights on all over the house. The television is on when no one is there. They go off to school with the lights fired up and pay no attention to what it all costs. Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:58:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pulife/local_story_283115828.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pulife/local_story_283115828.html "Rendition." "Redacted." "The Kingdom." "In the Valley of Elah." "Lions for Lambs." They're all movies about the war on terror that nobody has wanted to see, either because the topic is too daunting or too much of a downer, or it's simply too soon after 9/11. Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:57:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pulife/local_story_283115753.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pulife/local_story_283115753.html Traditional Irish music and dance is coming to the Rogers Center for the Arts at Merrimack College this Sunday. The All-Ireland Champions in Music, Song and Dance concert will include the harp, uilleann pipes, fiddle, Irish step dancing, and singing in both English and Irish, in addition to other acts. Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:57:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pulife/local_story_283115722.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pulife/local_story_283115722.html Dear Abby: I am writing regarding the letter from "Sniffled Out in Indiana" (July 18), who complained about the noises her co-worker made throughout the day. True, her co-worker may suffer from an allergy or chronic post-nasal drip, but it is also possible that he has Tourette's syndrome. This is a neurological disorder, the symptoms of which can include excessive throat-clearing, sniffling and other vocalizations (verbal tics), as well as eye-blinking, facial-grimacing and shoulder-shrugging (physical tics). Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:45:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pulife/local_story_283114534.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pulife/local_story_283114534.html Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) and mdash; Although you never realized it, you recently threw a lifesaver to a colleague. This individual will surprise you by doing something nice to even the accounts. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) and mdash; If you are presently unattached, Dan Cupid might set his sights on you, ready to strike your heart with one of his arrows. It will be an unexpected, happy encounter. Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:42:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pulife/local_story_283114301.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pulife/local_story_283114301.html AUDITIONS COMEDY AUDITIONS. RJ's Comedy Express seeks local comedic talent for open mike and comedy nights in the Merrimack Valley and Southern New Hampshire. Call Raymond Poirier, 603-382-0445 or 603-793-3725. Mail tapes to 12 Auburn St., Plaistow, N.H. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 01:14:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pulife/local_story_282011412.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pulife/local_story_282011412.html 11But popcorn doesn't have to be your only culinary option. Television programs have been suggesting food and movie pairings for years, and it's an easy idea to bring into your own kitchen. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 01:13:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pulife/local_story_282011343.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pulife/local_story_282011343.html Everyone knows that it's apple season, but don't forget it's pear season, too. And like apples, pears make for great desserts, too. The orchards I visit to pick apples also have pear trees, so I come back with some of both. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 01:13:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/pulife/local_story_282011309.html http://www.eagletribune.com/pulife/local_story_282011309.html Dear Dog Lady, I've had one date with a guy I immediately like and he's asked me out for another. He talks about his Labrador, which is fun for me because I am a big dog person. On our date, he was describing how other dogs yap and run around his Lab. He laughed about it. I did too because the stories were funny. But I wonder if his dog is neutered. Maybe that's the reason the other dogs are all excited and nervous. How do I bring up this subject? I feel strongly that every dog should be fixed.