Understanding Isodril, heart disease risk from alcohol
A doctor explains Isodril as a relatively new isosorbide dinitrate used to dilate coronary arteries with nitroglycerin. Combined use may dangerously lower blood pressure. alcohol in moderation is not clearly harmful. Myocardial infarction is heart muscle damage from a blocked artery, while myocarditis is an inflammatory infection of the heart muscle. Angina is chest pain from artery spasm, not obstruction, and true heart attacks may recur. Arteriosclerotic heart disease may be symptomless until obstruction occurs, with severe chest pain, nausea, and sweating. bed rest and oxygen are immediate treatments, plus reading about the condition. A recommended book is Heart Attack, New Hope, New Knowledge, New Life by Prinzmetal and Winter.
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Prinzmetal and Winter
Simon and Schuster
Polly Cramer Polly's Pointers Dear Polly
Readers ask about separating a two piece glass coffee maker and elastic questions. Pauline explains dead elastic is a fine round material like heavy thread. Mrs J W A suggests crocheted waistline edging with elastic inserted. Mrs V T shares many plastic dishpan uses for organization and storage.
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Polly
Bea
Ruby
Pauline
J.W.A
Wests nuisance bid aims to derail bridge slam
In bridge lore a random disruptive bid can steer the bidding. West throws in a monkey wrench at three heart to unsettle North South. South sensing a long hearts suit and careful timing ruffs a heart queen and diamonds to force a slam.
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West
South
East
Hollywood talk and temper in 1970s TV and film
Claude Rains considers India for a film after a long illness while actors like John Ericson Paul Boyd and Robert Gist comment on the industry. Tedious network walls hinder Honey West and a shift toward demanding costume drama challenges actors to perform beyond modern roles. David Janssen reflects on bearing The Fugitive’s load as creators discuss budgets and risk in Hollywood.
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India
Claude Rains
John Ericson
Honey West
Ericson
China
Anne
Francis
Stephen Boyd
Bridge hand reveal from North South vulnerable at 6NT
West opens 4NT and East passes as dummy, leading to 5NT and 6NT. North holds AQB 4762 KJ76542 while South has AQ A82 K42. The auction ends with Passes and final contract 6NT. West faces a precise lead and defense choices.
Bridge bidding puzzle with four no trump decision
In a four no trump bid lead to a five spades risk, the partner’s hand and ace distribution decide the next move. The problem asks for the best action after the sequence West North East South and the given holdings. Determine the optimal reply to avoid a unfavorable double and maximize contract chances.
Family Etiquette Quick Guide on Sharing Clothes
A brief note advises asking permission before wearing clothes that belong to another family member. It emphasizes respect for personal belongings and clear communication within the home.
Freckles and Shells puzzle clues list
A mixed list of crossword like clues and partial words spans animals colors places and terms. Entries mention things like Northern constellation Martinique volcano Greek mountain and Turkish coin, suggesting a large riddle of crossword answers with several numbered hints.
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Martinique
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