Nice Guys Don't Always Finish Last
Dear Abby responds to readers about dating, self esteem, and social pressure. A columnist urges not labeling oneself a loser and encourages effort, while addressing a bridal gift etiquette note and workplace perspectives.
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Dear Abby: receipts and bridal gifts困
A reader asks about bridedgifts without receipts and how retailers credit returns. Abby notes 20 percent of bridal gifts are returned or exchanged and suggests including receipts to ease frustration, while another letter argues against hostess or bride etiquette. Debbi from Grants Pass recalls a restaurant weird request about a duck.
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Walking a Mile in Their Shoes and the Elite Athletes
A reflective piece compares Lillehammer as the Winter Olympics site to Gulliver’s Travels and honors athletes like Wang Junxia and Susan Butcher. It notes intensive training, harsh routines, and the demanding costs athletes bear to stay in top form.
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Endorsements Motivated By Dedication Says Bombeck
The Erma Bombeck syndicated column reflects on athletes like Olympian Kim Jones and a personal New Year’s goal to walk 30 minutes daily. She notes illness and car troubles hindering exercise and questions why athletes stay so devoted, answering with “Endorsements.”
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Soap Opera World Recap Highlights Romance and Intrigue
Read summaries across daytime soaps noting betrayals and alliances. Kendall lies about Dimitri as Erica faces murder trial while others schemes unfold at Enchantment and Bay City. News covers marriages, divorces, and lingering threats across towns.
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Horoscope Birthday Outlook per Zodiac Guide
Aries through Pisces offer year ahead tips on finances romance and home. Highlights urge honesty, focus on goals, careful spending, and timely actions to strengthen relationships and advance opportunities.
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