Reason for G P A’s varying generosity ABIGAIL VAN BUREN
Dear Abby responds to a query about why a grandfather’s allowance to his granddaughters varies. The CT granddaughter and other readers suggest reasons tied to visits, gratitude, birthdays, and differing family needs. Several readers offer personal explanations, noting unequal support from parents and siblings can shape gifts.
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New State In Which All Residents Are Instructed In Hindi
A cryptoquip clue hints at a substitution cipher puzzle where one letter replaces another. The daily note explains that single letters and short words help locate vowels and that the solution comes by trial and error. 2009 King Features Syndicate Inc.
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Horoscope Birthday Wishes and Busy Christmas Plans
A Tuesday December 24 2013 horoscope notes singles may attract many potential partners while couples consider trips together. Libra, Aries, Taurus and others face varied holiday prompts, with calls to connect, relax, share treats, and plan gatherings.
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DSAEK corneal transplant question to Dr Roach
A reader reports persistent corneal edema after cataract surgery and asks about DSAEK. Dr Roach notes edema is a known but uncommon complication and explains DSAEK replaces the damaged inner cornea with an air bubble to secure the graft. Recovery varies. follow your surgeon’s guidance.
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Extra Chances in Bridge Showdowns From The East
South wins decisive heart play after a spade finesse and careful ruffing to eliminate minors. The hand demonstrates a strategic sequence where cashing the ace of hearts first yields an extra chance if the king is offside, with clever discards from dummy to secure the final trick.
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Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues Debut
A daily online crossword puzzle with across and down clues. The grid includes entries such as Foot par and Swamp through terms like Palestine and Pennsy, with a solution time of 21 minutes and references to Tony and Kathleen in the clues.
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Sudoku Puzzle Instructions From Puzzle Site
The reader is invited to solve a Sudoku puzzle by filling the grid so that every row column and 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9 with no repeats. The message references the Sudoku-Puzzies and Sudoku-Puzzles nets as sources of more puzzles.
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