Dogs ranked by adaptability to kids and cats in breeds
The article lists breeds and traits including Doberman pinscher as best watchdog when familiar, Miniature Schnauzer seventh for intelligence and grooming ease, Labrador Retriever eighth for versatility and water retrieving, Cocker Spaniel ninth for sociable nature, Saint Bernard tenth for gentleness, Collies eleventh for family compatibility, and Pekinese twelfth for brave, reserved family pet qualities. It notes breed origins, tolerance of cats, and exercise or grooming needs.
Bridge in the Fourth Dimension noted humorist Mollo book
Dear Abby highlights Victor Mollo's book Bridge in the Fourth Dimension from Pinnacle Books. It features the repugnant character Hideous Hog and a hand where Hog's three no trump bid leads to playful commentary on misfit play and club contraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Mollo
Pinacle Books
N.Y.C
Mollo
Bridge hands and a trap reveal Corn's sharp play
A bridge column discusses a North opening lead by IRA G. CORN JR. and a clever endplay sequence. Declarer wins spades, forces East to misplay a jack, and secures the ninth trick. South’s BK five evaluation suggests passing when no suit fit is found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Declarer
East
Ready to Match Currents and Power Talks
Abigail Van Buren answers readers on personal issues from marriage to in-law gossip and finances. A Lynn Massachusetts wife asks how to curb husband’s shop talk about electricity while a mother-in-law provokes with gossip and a woman wonders about paying for an engagement ring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abigail van Buren
Abby
Electric
Ready
Rene's Circus puppet show at Ahmanson for holidays
Rene and his Puppet Artists perform 10 shows at the Music Center Ahmanson Theatre from December 26 to 31 with 10:30 am and 12:30 pm daily, except December 27 and 28 at 10:30 am only. Hosts Chivo and Chavo lead a 60-puppet holiday production featuring a bear, horse, ring master, aerialists, pink poodles, ostrich ballet, gorilla, tightrope walker, and circus band. Tickets cost 2 and 3 dollars at the box office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rene
Music Center
Ahmanson Theater
le Grand Cirque
Chivo
Chavo
Safer holiday tips for New York shoppers and families
Practical safety reminders for the holiday season urge assigning a helper to clear wrappings, keeping children and toys away from traffic, securing candles, wiping spills, drying hands before using appliances, lifting hot covers from the far side, ensuring good lighting, and checking around the car before backing up.
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Germany
Collies
AKC
British Isles
Dear Abby
The
Aces
Dummy
Ira G. Corn JR
Fifty
John
P.O
Los Angeles
Ahmanson
Schenley Imports CO
W.Y
WLY
New York
Dolly Time
Ozs
Geo Siena
Walrow
A. Trormei & Co
Ralphs
Alpha Beta Smith Food King
Super A Foods Mayfair
Hormel
Vons Lucky Thriftsmart Safeway Foods CO
Treasury Fed Mart
Beachs Grocery & Other
Fi Food Stores
the Complete Candle Shop
Candle Cove
Spring St
Long Beach
Palo Verde
Spring
Lucky's Market
Long Beach Blvd
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