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EndNotes archive for June 29, 2013

SATURDAY, JUNE 29, 2013

This Saturday, June 11, 2011 photo shows animal groomer Ana Sondall as she gives her client Bodie a summer cut at Petco in the Van Nuys section of Los Angeles. A dog's coat is like insulation, warding off cold in the winter and heat in the summer. Trim, but don't give your dog a crew cut or such a close shave that it takes away that protection. Dogs can get sunburn and skin cancer, so never cut fur shorter than an inch. (Richard Vogel / Associated Press)

Summer sizzle

With the temperatures outside rising, we need to heed advice to stay well and prevent illness or injury. So, stay cool inside and keep your cool by limiting strenuous activity to those cooler times of day. Avoid the sun and use sunscreen when you do…

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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.