Retirement deadlines and the rise of self created goals
A Kansan quotes retirement freeing from career pressure while noting deadlines fueled business and promotions but stresses that in retirement the stress fades. The piece urges retirees to set personal, self governed deadlines for Social Security, pensions, housing, estate plans, and personal growth to ensure a meaningful, orderly transition.
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Kansas
Horoscope by Sign Cards Advisor
Aries to Pisces predictions offer gentle counsel on patience, self care, and restraint. Noting optimism versus realism, it highlights common traits and urges bold steps for Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces. You Born Today section mentions John Spencer, Billy Bragg, and Jenny Agutter as notable births.
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ARIES
Taurus
Gemini
Leo
Scorpio
John Spencer
Billy Bragg
Jenny Agutter
Never too old to be tattooed in DuBois
Ralph Bonebreak born in 1910, at 94, got his first tattoo at Tainted Flesh Tattoo and Piercing Studio in DuBois. A locomotive on his right arm and an eagle on his left honor his 38 years with the railroad. The artist notes older skin is tougher to tattoo and Bonebreak shows calm resolve despite nerves.
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Dubois
Ralph Bonebreak
Tainted Flesh
Bonebreak
Bob MacCready
Railroad
Eve Camuso
Dear Abby readers pushy sales parties and gift excess
Dear Abby replies urge ignoring invitations from sales parties, advising that true friends don’t pressure budgets. A concerned Bloomington parent asks about a boy’s unhealthy snacks and parental guidance, Abby recommends coach involvement and healthy post game snacks. A Massachusetts reader complains about a 14 year old neighbor’s gift request and Abby says such expectations are inappropriate.
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Abby
Timmy
Bloomington
Ind
Massachusetts
Heloise hints on glass storage and handy home tips
Readers debate whether wineglasses should be stored stem up stem down or upright. Experts favor stem down but advise odor free storage and space saving tricks. Additional tips include tackle box uses medicine storage craft supplies bathroom vanity recipe card pinning and homemade funnels from bottle tops.
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Carolyn Russett
Hyannis
Mass
Carolyn
Heloise
Jackie
Texas
Heloise Central
Jan
Virginia
Borderline bids decide world championship bridge outcome
In the 1970 Brazil vs United States world championship match, North-South decisions split the deal. At table one Jacoby opened one heart and six hearts was made doubled for 1210. In table two Br azil reached six spades and failed after a club lead. Regardless North may have bid hearts, the slam would fail against a spade lead. Tomorrow: Structural visualization.
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Brazil
United States
Bobby Wolff
Jim Jacoby
Jacoby
Gabriel Chagas
Pedro Assumpcao
South
West
Declarer
East
North
TIA warnings and the urgency of treatment
A TIA or transient ischemic attack signals possible future stroke and requires immediate investigation. Symptoms vary by brain region and can include speech trouble, vision loss, weakness, numbness, or difficulty walking. Carotid-artery blockages may be fixed by endarterectomy or balloon procedures, and blood thinners address clots from distant sites. Immediate medical evaluation and preventive therapy are essential.
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J.D
Mick
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