Expectant mom faces life as single parent
A reader in Phoenix asks how to handle an unreliably employed fiancé expecting a baby. Abby advises legal and family counsel to press responsibility, while offering steps to prepare for single parenthood if necessary. The column also answers readers on emotional affairs and wedding guest limits with practical guidance.
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Gallstones and gallbladder surgery advice explained
Dr Donohue outlines that most gallbladder stones cause no pain and can be left alone, while a severe attack predicts future ones and may warrant surgery. Laparoscopic removal is common. patients can obtain a surgeon list from a hospital. A reader correction confirms protein needs at 0.36 grams per pound body weight.
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The Slug Bug Game Across Regions and Variants
East and West coast players spell out the toy car game with Punch Buggy Slug Bug and Beetle Bop. Experts note origins in the late 1960s and discuss how the Volkswagen Bug became a pop culture icon across eras and car models.
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Bug Beetle Debate Sparks Slug Bug Enthusiast Quote
Kansas City resident Jenni fer Wieman, 26, asserts that a Bug is a Beetle and champions Slug Bug, joking that it matters only to spot the insect first.
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Sweetened condensed milk substitute and festive pasta tips
Heloise reprints a quick substitute for sweetened condensed milk using powdered milk water sugar and butter noting it matches a can in taste. Also shared tips on decorating cookies with sprinkles using a light water spray and adding color to pasta water for color coded salads.
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