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Using nonstick spray on a grater

Dear Heloise: Whenever I had to grate cheese, it would usually stick to the grater and make a mess. Then I had an idea. I got out my nonstick spray, and I sprayed the grater and discovered that the cheese doesn’t stick to the grater anymore! It also makes it so much easier to wash afterward. ...

Why Israel should give peace talks another chance

What? Again? Such was the stunning sense of surprise that rocked the world as the Palestinian militant resistance group Hamas delivered a devastating blow to Israel and the reputation of the nation's globally respected intelligence services. What went wrong? For Israel, it seemed, just about ...

Husband rebrands cruelty as ‘honesty’

Dear Annie: I have been married for almost 20 years and have five beautiful babies with my husband. The problem is that he tends to say things without thinking. He can hurt people’s feelings, and he says he doesn’t care because he is just telling the truth. He has said some hurtful things ...

Make sure your pet has an ID tag

Dear Heloise: Your advice was great about getting your pets microchipped. I’d also like to add that everyone should have collars with a name and phone number for their pets. You can make the ID tag yourself at many pet stores or even order them online already made-up. Even indoor pets need ...

As Far as ‘Good Deaths’ Go, This One Ranks up Top

Skydiving can be deadly. Just look at Dorothy Hoffner of Chicago, who died recently after tandem jumping in Ottawa, Illinois. Sure, she was 104 years old -- probably the oldest person to ever skydive -- and the jump went perfectly, and she didn't die until passing away peacefully in her ...