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EndNotes archive for Jan. 31, 2013

THURSDAY, JAN. 31, 2013

Patty Andrews...RIP

If you ever listened to your grandparents’ music, chances are you heard the Andrews Sisters. Their music marks the World War II era with songs like Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy (of Company B). They performed with Bing Crosby and Glenn Miller and traveled overseas to…

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Dr. Gary Kunkel arrives at the Utah State Capitol wearing a breathing mask Wednesday. (Associated Press)

Pneumonia shot: Yay or nay?

In our family, infections and viruses seem to like our lungs, and we've had more than most cases of pneumonia, from the littlest ones to the oldest ones. (An 8-month-old in my extended family is now recovering from pneumonia.) So I didn't hesitate getting a…

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Spokesman-Review features writer Rebecca Nappi, along with writer Catherine Johnston of Olympia, Wash., discuss here issues facing aging boomers, seniors and those experiencing serious illness, dying, death and other forms of loss.