Fainting differences and lipoma treatment explored in reader questions
A reader asks how neurocardiogenic syncope differs from third degree heart block after a tilt table test, noting a dangerous fall. The column explains that syncope is brief brain blood flow loss with leg pooling and no permanent block, while a pacemaker treats heart block. It also covers seborrheic dermatitis in the ear canal, and lipomas treatment options including deoxycholate injections and liposuction, plus genetic considerations.
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Do and don ts for septic care and reader notes
DO conserve water and run full loads. inspect annually and pump every few years. DON'T treat septic as trash, flush harmful items, or use excessive cleaners. DEAR READERS shares tips from Heloise and readers.
Sudoku Concept Explains Puzzle Rules and Difficulty
The article describes Sudoku as a 9x9 number placing puzzle where players fill digits 1 through 9 so each row column and 3x3 box contains each number once. It notes that the difficulty level rises from Monday to Saturday.
Dear Annie and readers offer frank advice on fantasy and money
The column blends two letters about personal boundaries and inheritance. A 45-year-old woman contemplates wearing provocative clothes on a weekend away with her husband, with Annie suggesting options like a wig or trench coat or saving the outfit for the hotel. Another reader asks how to recover a loan from a friend, with Doris advising a concrete repayment plan and reminders. A third letter defends honoring a will’s wishes, while Annie notes shared inheritance can spare relationships even if it costs money.
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Becker's Bridge 1 Declarer in Six Hearts
North leads spade king to dummy ace then you cash A K and West shows A Q K Q K Q 3. South reveals 1 10 9 8. You must plan play to handle potential club returns after a trump run and diamond odds while avoiding a forced club pin on trick five.
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Test Your Play in a Bridge Decision Card
Card strategy discusses choosing between a club finesse or a 3-2 diamond split. It advises cashing the queen of trumps at trick four, then playing K-Q of diamonds, with careful discards to secure a slam if diamonds split or if South lacks trumps. Also covers sequencing to maximize diamond tricks and trump management. Tomorrow: Good management pays off.
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