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The Third Army's branch chief for Central and South Asia International Military Affairs, Lt. Col. Robert W. Schaefer, currently serving at Shaw Air Force Base, has had his book named to the "Best of 2011" by Kirkus Reviews. …
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12/15/11 01:00 AM
She says it every December, but like the lyrics of "White Christmas," the sentiment still rings as true as ever - "if you're not in the Christmas spirit when you come to Jingle with the Arts, you will be when you leave."
For a seasonal mantra, …
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BY IVY MOORE
ivym@theitem.com |
12/14/11 01:00 AM
DEAR ABBY - I am an educated woman in my late 20s. I have been married for several years to a wonderful man, and we were recently blessed with our first child.
Since our wedding, my relationship with my mother-in-law has been an evolving one. …
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12/14/11 01:00 AM
DEAR ABBY - I am 35 and my husband is 45. When we met, he weighed 375 pounds. He has now hit the 600-pound mark. I have five kids, a full-time job and go to school two nights a week. He talks about losing weight, but it's easier to talk about than …
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12/13/11 01:00 AM
When church music directors Charles Haraway and Walter "Chuck" Wilson first decided to co-produce Giorg Frideric Handel's "Messiah" in 2007, they were overwhelmed by the response that filled the sanctuary of the Church of the Holy Comforter with …
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BY IVY MOORE |
12/11/11 01:00 AM
DEAR ABBY - Why do camera-happy people think it's OK to snap someone's picture and then post it on social networking sites without permission?
I recently attended a party for an old friend. Of course, everyone wanted a photo of the guest of …
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12/11/11 01:00 AM
When church music directors Charles Haraway and Walter "Chuck" Wilson first decided to co-produce Giorg Frideric Handel's "Messiah" in 2007, they were overwhelmed by the response that filled the sanctuary of the Church of the Holy Comforter with …
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BY IVY MOORE
ivym@theitem.com |
12/11/11 01:00 AM
The replacement of hand-operated with steam-powered printing presses in the 19th century resulted in an increase of reading material for the public as well as a corresponding increase in public literacy. Thousands followed the latest installments of …
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A REVIEW BY ROBERT HARDEN
Special to The Item |
12/11/11 01:00 AM
Do you want to increase your physical activity, better your health and maybe shed a few pounds while also hanging out with old and new friends around the places you live, work, play and worship in Sumter County? If so, the Sumter County On The Move! …
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By Lili Stoisor-Olsson
Special to The Item |
12/11/11 01:00 AM
DEAR ABBY - I am 28 and have dated my boyfriend "Dan" for two years. We have lived together for the past year. I fell for him the moment I laid eyes on him and have always imagined we would spend the rest of our lives together. My problem is Dan …
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12/10/11 01:00 AM
DEAR ABBY - I recently met a man I love dearly, but I don't agree with the toys he buys for his 10-year-old son, "Dale." The boy plays violent video games and is obsessed with guns to the point that we can't leave the house without him bringing a …
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12/9/11 01:00 AM
DEAR ABBY - After a bitter seven-year estrangement from his family, my husband received his grandfather's eulogy in the mail. His father sent it with a note that read, "Here's a copy of the eulogy I read at his funeral." Abby, this was how his …
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12/8/11 01:00 AM
DEAR ABBY - When I married my husband, "Mason," 30 years ago, I was the only girl he could get. He was a great catch by my standards - and still is. But back then nobody else wanted him but me, which was fine with me. I don't like competition.
We …
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12/7/11 01:00 AM
Sunday will be a day to enjoy the music of the season, as both the Sumter Civic Chorale and the Sumter Community Concert Band present their annual Christmas concerts. For the chorale, the 4 p.m. performance at Patriot Hall will be a celebration of …
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BY IVY MOORE
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12/7/11 01:00 AM
DEAR ABBY - This letter is to offer sympathy to "Trish in Louisiana" (Sept. 25), who was seated next to two large passengers on a three-hour flight. It has happened to me.
The airlines control the size and weight of baggage, whether it's checked …
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12/6/11 01:00 AM
NEW YORK - Thelma Schoonmaker, Martin Scorsese's longtime editor, warmly greets a reporter outside their Manhattan offices ahead of a screening of Scorsese's new 3-D fairytale, "Hugo."
Around the corner is Schoonmaker's editing bay, where she and …
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BY JAKE COYLE
AP Entertainment Writer |
12/4/11 01:00 AM
It's widely known that Santa enjoys a good book when he's not busy making toys and delivering them to good boys and girls all over the world. Perhaps that's why he always makes a point to come to the Sumter County Library before Christmas each year …
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BY IVY MOORE
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12/4/11 01:00 AM
In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to be registered. Joseph also went from …
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12/4/11 01:00 AM
DEAR ABBY - I'm a 12-year-old girl who has a problem with my mom. Once a week we clean the house, which is fairly large. Even when I do a good job on every room my mom never says, "Nice job," "Good work," or even a simple "Thanks." It hurts my …
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12/3/11 01:00 AM
DEAR ABBY - A while back I told my family I was considering downsizing my life and made the big mistake of telling them I want them to eventually have my house. I also revealed the contents of my will. Now I feel exposed, uncomfortable and …
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12/2/11 01:00 AM
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