Concerned daughter weighs intervention for parents health
A reader recounts aging parents who visited for two weeks in Arizona and appeared disengaged, spending time mostly watching news. She worries about their health, social isolation, and fixation on past stories, seeking a tactful plan to encourage adult social groups and hobbies.
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Annie
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Roseanne and NFL spark debates on race and corporate action
A media column argues Roseanne Barr’s firing highlights how networks and sponsors handle racism and controversy. It compares ABC Disney decisions with NFL policy on anthem protests, noting other brands’ varying responses and the ongoing impact on television and advertisers.
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Jacqueline Bigar Stars Forecast Busy Career Outlook
The column notes tension around Aries and a focus on professional image. Singles attract many suitors while attached pairs enjoy romantic outings. Taurus seeks exotic goals, Gemini wrestles with high standards, Cancer blends emotion with logic, and Leo urges paced family talks with a calm evening.
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Taurus
Gemini
Seo
Uly
Kokokow
Weekly Horoscope Blends Advice and Mood Tonight Readings
The forecast offers entertainment astrology for each sign with tonight’s suggested activity. Virgo through Pisces receive cautions and tips on balance, endurance, creativity, decision making, and self discipline, ending with a disclaimer that readings are for entertainment only.
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Virgo
Libra
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Capricorn
Aquarius
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Downgrade v Childlike and Other Crossword Clues
Puzzle page from Tribune Content Agency includes clues such as Turned down and Dampen with scrambled grids. Circles hint at a final BONUS word after unscrambling letters. Contact details for comments and puzzle design credits are included.
Dairy quiz and wordplay puzzle edited by Parker
A June 2018 puzzle page edited by Timothy Parker presents a large themed crossword style with Across clues and Down clues. The grid lists entries such as Dairy cas and Mesmeriz- connected to science and culture, including references to LAX and Frasier actor Gilpin, inviting solvers to fill entries like goat-footed and lipstick related terms.
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Dous Carvey
Scrambled Word Game by Hoyt and Knurek
A new puzzle feature titled CX XY Y Y THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME debuts with author David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek. The column promises daily word challenges, clever hints, and playful brainteasers for fans of word games.
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David L. Hoyt
Jeff Knurek
Four Notrump Pitfalls in Blackwood Slam Probe
A bridge deal illustrates the misuses of Blackwood and a wrong four notrump call. South probes for slam by bidding two spades over two hearts to gauge Norths extra values. North responds minimally and the sequence ends in four hearts, with West ruffing a diamond and the contract failing.
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North
Blackwood
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