Gift avalanche prompts gift limit idea at holidays
Dear Abby hears from a mother of three worried that generous in laws create gift overwhelm for kids. She describes lavish presents from the in laws and less gifts from her parents, risking spoiled behavior. Abby suggests capping openings and directing gifts toward charitable giving to teach values.
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Channel blockers challenged
Dear Dr. Donahue readers discuss calcium channel blockers. The writer argues the drugs do not lower blood calcium or affect bone and act by preventing artery constriction. They credit decades of BP control but note a study linking fast acting forms to heart attack risk and suggest using them only when other drugs fail or intolerable. Diabetics should avoid them. consult a doctor about continuing or switching.
Puzzle tease echoes through Odessa American site highlights
A fragmented OCR brings a cryptic note about a cryptoquip puzzle titled Perhaps In The Beginning. It mentions varying word counts and a daily online puzzle option at the Odessa American interactive site.
Virgo Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces Horoscope for August 13 1998
Happy Birthday column outlines a busy year with professional gains, enduring effort, partnerships aiding growth, and Aries through Pisces daily guidance. Each sign receives focus on money, plans, and personal dynamics with nightly advice and practical steps.
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Taurus
Cryptoquip Puzzle Clue About Letter Substitution
A short cryptogram note explains a substitution cipher where one letter stands for another. It illustrates the rule that E equals B and that single letters and apostrophe words help reveal vowels. This 1998 King Features Syndicate publication describes solving by trial and error.
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King Features Syndicate, Inc
Local 5 day Outlook shows mixed conditions across regions
The 5 day outlook notes variable weather with periods of sun and showers. Specifics include possible rain chances in eastern areas and drier spells elsewhere. Temperatures fluctuate modestly, with warm afternoons and cooler mornings expected through the period.
Neat endplay helps NS reach five diamonds
North South played a two over one force and a later cue bid four hearts. West led a heart to the five diamonds declarer won in hand, ducked a diamond to set up clubs, ruffed, and then used trumps to cash clubs. A nine on first trump would have doomed the game.
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