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New park space?
I thought I would spare everyone from another wedding planning column (although it’s therapy for me), so instead I have a hodgepodge of comments, thoughts and opinions. It’s my way of saying, “I n...
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Dizzy
So this is why some couples elope… I’m more than a month into my new life as an engaged man, and it’s pretty much what I expected: a whole lot of planning, even more indecisivene...
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Let’s walk!
I will participate in tomorrow’s Arc Walk for Independence because I no longer feel sorry for people with developmental disabilities. Arc of Southeast Los Angeles County has taught me that anythin...
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Young author discusses book, writing at West
DOWNEY — Twenty-eight year old Nathan Charlton teaches pre-algebra to sixth and seventh graders at Griffiths but since he’s also the author of a 357-odd-page novel that came out only last March,...
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You know you’re ready when
The recent earthquake caught a lot of people by surprise. It rumbled like many of the others, and then it did something many were not prepared for, it didn’t stop. Instead of the rolling motions s...
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WWII as seen by poet and historian John Vincent
He was the Downey Rose Float Association’s before he was the Downey Historical Society’s, John Vincent was, known as the preserver of Downey’s history, a poet, and, then and now, raconteur. Someti...
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Winning copy is key online
With the downturn in the economy encompassing nearly every aspect of our lives, businesses large and small are feeling the pinch. A recently published survey showed that more than 60 percent of la...
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Paging Dr. Frischer - Energy Bars
As a runner of long distance races, I long ago discovered energy bars. In fact, Clif, maker of a wide variety of bars, cleverly sponsors my running group. In return, they gain a large loyal follow...
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Paging Dr. Frischer - Sex
Today’s topic is near and dear to most of us: It’s been scientifically demonstrated that it is healthful to have sex. However, before we proceed further, I must say that many of my patients are no...
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Paging Dr. Frischer - Twinkie
by Dr. Alan Frischer
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I cannot imagine how many times in my professional career I’ve made fun of the Hostess Twinkie. Everyone knows them; the Twinkie has become a cultural icon. It is a food (if I may be so bold to c...
Paging Dr. Frischer - Heart Attack
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Dr. Alan Frischer
Paging Dr. Frischer - Tattoos
by By Dr. Alan Frischer
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It’s inevitable that my columns are often a product of personal experience – typically regarding my three daughters. So far, today’s topic has not affected my life at home, but I’ll bet that it has...
Paging Dr. Frischer - Multivitamins
by Dr. Alan Frischer
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Nearly every one of my patients has asked at one time or another: “Should I take a multivitamin, and how do I choose?” There are so many options. Should your multivitamin include additional calcium...
Paging Dr. Frischer - Mammograms
by Dr. Alan Frischer
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You are a woman who is over the age of 40, and your doctor recommends a routine mammogram. What do you do? Are mammograms helpful? Can they harm you in some way? And, why didn’t one catch the cance...
Paging Dr. Frischer - Fibromyalgia
by Dr. Alan Frischer
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There are diseases that many doctors just love to avoid: they do not lend themselves to easy diagnosis. Neither blood tests, nor x-rays, nor special exams will help to identify them. For these type...
Paging Dr. Frischer - Diet Soda
by Dr. Alan Frischer
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When I first met my wife, she was a slender 18 year-old, drinking diet cola and eating chocolate. My obvious question was “Why the diet drink, if you’re eating chocolate?” Her answer: “You have to ...
Paging Dr. Frischer - Food Poisoning
by Dr. Alan Frischer
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A few hours after eating something suspicious, you develop nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. You may be suffering from food poisoning. Let’s discuss how it happened, how to get healt...
Paging Dr. Frischer - High Heels
by Dr. Alan Frischer
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Recently, my 16-year-old daughter came home with what she described as the “cutest” high-heeled shoes. For so many reasons (I am her father), I was unhappy to see them. What I said to her reflected...
Paging Dr. Frischer - MILK
by Dr. Alan Frischer
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Is it true that milk “does a body good”? I was raised on plenty of milk, and continue to drink a fair amount. I have always held that milk contains a well-balanced mix of nutrients, including calc...
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Another Downey resident joins 'Survivor' cast
Producers of “Survivor” may have an affinity for Downey, or perhaps it’s the other way around. In any case, the reality show will feature its second Downey resident when it premieres Sept. 15 on ...
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New 7-Eleven gains liquor license
The Planning Commission yesterday approved a liquor license for a 7-Eleven slated to take over Price’s Liquor at Florence Avenue and Tecum Road. 7-Eleven officials said the company will make...
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Planning Commission to consider ban on medical marijuana dispensaries**
The Planning Commission will consider on Wednesday asking the City Council to revise the city charter to permanently bar medical marijuana dispensaries from operating in Downey. The meeting begins...
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