Christmas Countdown Hints From Heloise and Readers
Readers share practical ideas for seasonal tasks. A mother uses a 24 day candy tree to count down to Christmas, another hides buttons to gamify dusting, and tips cover bandages, starching sheets, and iodine stain removal.
Slipping The Leash In Vet's Office
Dear Eve answers a reader worried a veterinarian husband may chase patients. The writer considers leaving work to stay home and protect her marriage, asking if she should start a family next year. The reply cautions about trust and boundaries in professional relationships.
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Deception and settlement in bridge play at team match
A bridge deal shows deceptive bidding and misplay leading to a swing in team match scoring. West misleads on heart lead, South overreaches believing the queen and jack exist, and a late misdefense costs his team 1650 points. The article also includes readers’ Q and A about domestic finances and family advice.
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Undersea Ads Neon Gobies Advertise Reef Cleaning Service
Neon gobies that dwell on reefs advertise cleaning services paid with meals. Fish with electric-blue stripes trade pest control for food, while small fish swarm over scales to eat sea lice and copepods.
No Vacations For Convicts In Sweden Hunger Strikes Follow
In Stockholm the government refused vacations for convicts prompting hunger strikes. Fifty guards at one prison sought new jobs after opposing negotiations with inmates. Convicts requested vacations after one-eighth of a term, while prison unions and veto rights over board decisions were rejected.
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Motorcycle Firetrucks Used In Paris
AP reports Paris introduces four motorcycle fire engines to beat traffic. Officials say the compact vehicles navigate crowded streets and respond faster, improving emergency access and reducing response times in congested areas.
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Northern Ireland Seizures Reach 81 Rifles This Year
Security forces report 81 rifles and shotguns seized in Northern Ireland so far this year. Authorities say 103 pistols and related items were also recovered, as part of ongoing counterterrorism efforts.
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