Moving Expense Rules More Generous for '77
Rules for moving deductions broaden in 1977 under the 76 Tax Reform Act. A new 35 mile threshold from old to new job location replaces prior 50 miles, allowing deduction eligibility with closer moves. Expanded deductions cover pre move house hunting, temporary living, selling and buying costs, with higher limits and future columns planned.
Dr Solomon on Embarassed by VD and Suicide Warnings
Reader questions about gonorrhea and suicide provide practical guidance. Experts urge confidential doctor visits for STI testing and emphasize talking openly about suicidal thoughts. The advice notes infertility risks from untreated gonorrhea and stresses reaching mental health professionals for support.
Diamond filled hourglass dazzles the rich in jewelry form
San Francisco designer Sidney Mobell unveils a wearable gold lined hourglass with thousands of diamonds replacing sand. Priced from 4500 to 15000, the piece is marketed as a jewelry item rather than a precise timekeeper. Mobell cites past high end designs and notes he awaits orders to finish a larger million dollar hourglass.
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Retiree weighs fund switch to bonds over growth gains
A reader nearing retirement asks whether to move from growth shares to the management group's income fund during a bull market. The adviser says delay the switch until needed, since stock movements in the final quarter are unpredictable and the tax and risk considerations differ from fund to fund.
Bridge Hand Tricks And A False Card Misdirection
A detailed bridge hand narrative describes Ike toward James Jacoby facing a six heart contract. A false card by West persuades South that hearts are breaking leading to a failed finesse. The entry cites Jonathon Cansino’s misdirection as pivotal, with East overruff and a diamond ruff thwarting the plan. North holds strong spade and diamond honors in a standard American bidding system discussion.
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Standard American bidding system overview
A Florida reader asks about the standard American bidding system widely taught and used by American experts. The basic method remains consistent though each expert adds personal variations.
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Fragmented TV and radio listings from Des Moines area page
A scrambled OCR style listing shows numerous station names and times across Des Moines and surrounding towns. Entries mention boxing, shows featuring Donny and Marie, and various local broadcasts with times such as 7:30 and 14:00. The text appears garbled, containing channel codes like 2-WAIT and 8-WOK and mentions of Davenport and Waterloo.
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