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Walter Lippmann, who originated the terms "Cold War" and "stereotype," said, "It requires wisdom to understand wisdom: The music is nothing if the audience is deaf."

DEAR DOCTOR K: I recently had a prostate biopsy and was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Now my doctor wants to do an MRI. Why? What new information will the MRI provide?
Continue reading MRI for prostate cancer can reveal extent of its spread...

Be observant and nonjudgmental with peers and partners in the year ahead. Take care of your own responsibilities before taking on another's cause. Diplomacy will be required if you're to maintain your popularity.
Continue reading Horoscope for August 28, 2013...

DEAR ABBY: A friend of mine was a victim of domestic violence. When I asked her why she didn't phone 911 for help, her response was, "They play those 911 calls on the radio all the time." She didn't want her prominent husband's career damaged by adverse publicity.

Today, a group of us discussed the issue over breakfast. Many of the women said that because of the popularity of 911 calls being broadcast on the Internet, radio and TV, they'd be hesitant to phone for help when needed, too.

Are there letter-writers you wonder about to this day? While I'm away, readers nominate some who stayed in mind.

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January 15, 2010
Dear Carolyn:
Both of our sons came home for Thanksgiving. We put up our older son and his family in a hotel and had our younger son, his new (second) wife and their baby stay in our guest room.

The value of universalism—meaning justice and fairness for all—is one of the 10 beliefs that nearly all Americans hold dear.

Will Huron or Pioneer be in our next Game of the Week poll?Daniel Brenner | AnnArbor.com file

After a record-setting first Game of the Week poll, we’re already gearing up for our Week 2 contest. And we need your help.

The Ypsilanti Planning Commission will consider a request to rezone the Thompson Block and an adjacent property into a planned unit development.

The change will allow developer Stewart Beal to combine the Thompson Block property and the property to the east to create parking for the Thompson Block building project.

There’s a (relatively) new literary journal in town.

And although it’s called Midwestern Gothic, don’t think Akron-based vampires and historical romance.

A new Mexican restaurant is now serving up margaritas, nachos and chilaquiles on the west side of Ann Arbor.Continue reading Now open: Don Juan Mexican Bar & Grill on Ann Arbor's West Stadium...