Dear Annie readers guide for supportive coming out responses
Wilkes Barres Want to Know asks how relatives should respond after two family members come out as gay and one as transgender. The editor affirms the initial supportive reply and encourages respectful, nonintrusive affirmations while avoiding awkward or intrusive questions.
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Is there anything I can do about nursing home care
A reader asks how to address a brother in a dying nursing home kept in diapers. A nurse with decades of experience confirms the concern is valid and urges documenting, escalating to the director of nursing or administrator, and filing a state nursing home complaint using the facility posted 800 number.
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Annie
Melissa
Great female characters wrap up first seasons
Two series ending their first seasons feature strong female leads. Melissa Benoist shines as Kara Zor-El in Supergirl on CBS while Crazy Ex-Girlfriend on CW returns for a second season with Rachel Bloom’s bold musical comedy. Also: 12 Monkeys begins season two on Syfy, plus The Voice top 12 perform.
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Kara Zor-El
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Kara
Annie Hall
Warner Bros. Television
Mike & Molly
Rachel Bloom
Bloom
Syfy
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Ramse
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Jackie Bigar Zodiac Forecast for Monday April 18
The reading notes pressure from outside forces and changing roles at work or in the community. Singles may meet someone grounded yet different. couples may open to new possibilities though one partner may hesitate. Aries faces authority, Taurus uses ingenuity, Gemini stays centered amid finance tensions, Cancer handles volatile associates, Leo grows fussy about minor details.
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Astrological Forecast Readings for Zodiac Signs
A playful entertainment forecast offers brief horoscopes for Virgo through Pisces. It notes energy, leadership hints, breaks, financial musings, and social plans with a disclaimer that the forecast is for entertainment only.
Jumble Crossword Puzzle Clues and Message
Puzzle instructions show scrambled letters and clues for a 2016 Tribune Content Agency Jumble puzzle. Readers are guided to unscramble clues to fill the crossword and then solve a bonus. Contact details for feedback and publishing credits are listed.
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TMS
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Chicago
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Elbows and Nails Puzzle Clue List Teases Answers
Crossword style clues mix sports figures actors and tech phrases with definitions and puns. The list includes references to college and pro figures such as Jordan Husain and Ford as well as names tied to CBS and E S Colt. The downs cover lobbyists organs and musical terms in a broad wordplay grid.
Traffic on the horse farm caused by tail gaiters
Saturday's Jumbles solution notes that traffic on the horse farm was caused by tail gaiters, with the clue set MANLY DITTO RIPSAW VOYAGE and answer tail gaiters.
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Universal Sudoku Puzzle Grid Challenge
A Universal Sudoku puzzle requires a 9 by 9 grid where each row column and 3 by 3 box contains all digits from 1 through 9. The puzzle presents a grid with clues and empty cells to fill, demanding logical deduction or trial and error to complete a valid solution.
Famous Bridge Hand From 1971 France and U S Match
The North South deal features East dealer and 1 Pass 1NT Pass 2NT Pass 3NT. In the U S–France game, Goldman and Lawrence as North South won with a queen led by West and a diamond finesse. France’s declarer misplayed, while Goldman’s line offered two chances to succeed. Tomorrow: Pre emptive defense.
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United States
Mike Lawrence
Bobby Goldman
U.S
West
Goldman
Pierre Jais
Roger Trezel
Bobby Wolff
East
South
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