Dear Abby: Heirlooms and familysense clash over antiques
A reader asks how to handle a son and daughter in law who undervalue family heirlooms. Abby advises nondefense, suggests donating or selling to preserve items, and placing proceeds in a trust for future generations. In another note, a Black employee asks how to address racist “homeboy slang” at work and Abby urges private confrontation and possible boss notification. A third reader complains about being misgendered as “guys” and Abby explains casual language and sensitivity.
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Across and Down Puzzle Word List Shifts and Clues
A crossword style puzzle jumble with mismatched letters, partial clues, and scattered names. It lists Across and Down hints like Restroom for short petrol derby contender and includes names such as Boudreau and Piniella, with solution timing noted as twenty five minutes.
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Mixing meds advice from Dr Donohue prompts caution
In the Dear Dr Donohue column a reader asks about refilling felodipine and Nifedical XL amid pharmacist warnings. The response notes both drugs are calcium channel blockers for angina and high blood pressure and urges consulting the reader’s doctor for the rationale behind dual therapy.
Birthday Horoscope for Friday December Twenty Eighth
The Virgo and other signs receive guidance for a fortunate year ahead. Singles may meet someone meaningful while couples invest more energy in their relationship. Focus on goals for the next 11 years, with a strong emphasis on personal direction and practical choices.
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Paul Chemla Faces Tough Trap In Bridge Match
North-South vulnerable West chemla opens with a heart lead. North's four no trump invite leads South to a maximum, yielding a tight game. Declarer plays diamonds and clubs while Chemla presses with a club shift, risking spade and club loss to thwart the contract.
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Jumble That Scrambled Word Game
Henri Arnold and Mike Argirion present a playful Jumble puzzle where mixed letters form common phrases. Readers try to unscramble each clue to reveal the hidden proverb or joke, testing vocab and wits with light humor and visual wordplay.
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Henri Arnold
Mike Argirion
This Day In History December 28 Highlights
On December 28 1694 Queen Mary II died ending joint rule with William III. 1832 John C Calhoun resigned as vice president. 1846 Iowa admitted to the Union. 1856 Woodrow Wilson born. 1897 Cyrano de Bergerac premiered. 1937 Ravel died. 1945 Pledge of Allegiance recognized. 1973 Solzhenitsyn Gulag Archipelago published. Denzel Washington is 53 today.
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