Bulge Battle The Season of Dietary Heroism
Dieters face a tricky opponent this season as holiday snacks tempt even the most disciplined. Subtle choices like fruitcake cookies and nuts can undermine progress, turning mealtime victories into small losses. Stay vigilant to avoid losing the war to holiday indulgence.
Today's Quip: Failure as the Line of Persistence
A brief quip notes that failure proves a line of persistence rather than a final defeat. It frames resilience as the key to progress and suggests perseverance in the face of setbacks.
Daily Crossword Clues From 1965 Cryptoquote
Puzzle page item lists across and down clues with thematic letter substitutions and a quoted proverb by Thomas Fuller. Also notes a Saturday cryptoquote and includes a cryptogram key showing letter mappings for solving the day’s puzzle.
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A Fascination About Money and the Gambling Addict
Jim Bishop describes the compulsive gambler in Grand Bahama, comparing money to life and a mother’s breast, noting the eye’s sign of a dollar and the desperate smile. He portrays the gambler’s fixation on the next wager as an unstoppable mentality despite worn shoes and bare pennies.
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Are We Both Fools? Godparents and casino reflections
Dear Abby columns explore godparent duties and family finance while a casino vignette profiles gamblers. The letters cover godparents who feel foolish for gifts and couples navigating tickets and rides, plus a casino scene describing player types and a chat with Carl Smith at Lucayan Beach Casino.
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Lost: Computer Instruction Book at La Crosse State
La Crosse Wisconsin UPI report says a missing instruction and diagram book for a new $53,000 analog computer hampers startup. The university bought the machine for $1,000 in shipping after Air Force decommissioning at Wright Patterson Air Base. Professor Richard Blade laments the missing off on switch.
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