Dear Abby and the prankster who unsettles friends
A reader asks how to respond to a group of friends where Bill's jokes turn into aggression upsetting two couples. Abby urges truth telling to preserve reputation and highlights Bill as a recurring problem.
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Bill
Gemini Daily Horoscope Sparks Social Energy
Your day blends steady charm and playful pulls as Gemini shines. You may attract attention and money from a talent, yet avoid overspending. singles offer much to others while couples add excitement simply by being you. Readings hint at a lively evening and personal momentum.
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Gemini
ARIES
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Totoe
Bridge Quiz: respond to no trump openings and limited bids
Bridge problem set asks for actions as South under vulnerability for five scenarios. Each item presents hand patterns with no trump openings or simple bids and requires selecting a bid or response. Answers depend on standard bidding conventions and hand strength, aiming to describe the correct aggressive or conservative response for each situation.
Crosswords Online Challenge in Odessa American
Odessa American announces online crossword puzzles with daily new games and access to past grids via www.oapa.com. Clues cover across and down with themed entries including familiar terms, pop culture, and common language words suitable for puzzlers at all levels.
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Oapa.com
Jumble Answers Monday Tempo Cashew For Months
The reader sees a playful Jumble word puzzle referencing tempo valet cashew and a pun about a shoplifter who took a fancy calendar spanning twelve months. The clue hints at a humorous outcome tied to the calendar.
Day in History highlights key milestones and tragedies
On January 27 1967 Apollo 1 fire killed Grissom White and Chaffee at Cape Kennedy. Other events include Mozart born 1756 Verdi died 1901 Edison lamp patent 1880 Frenchman Flats atomic test 1951 and Paris Vietnam peace accords 1973. A 2002 Nigerian depot explosion caused over 1 000 deaths in a stampede.
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Gus” Grissom
Edward H. White
Roger B. Chaffee
Cape Kennedy
Fla
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Salzburg
Austria
Thomas Edison
Giuseppe Verdi
Milan
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Nevada Desert
Frenchman
Paris
Mumicious
Nigeria
Your Good Health: Pool Hygiene and Walking Regimens
Dear Dr Donohue, a lap swimmer asks about pool hygiene as people enter undress and skip showers, and management responsibilities. Advice suggests checking pool pH and chlorine. improper levels risk closure and lawsuits, so advocate for timely action and safe swimming venues. A second reader asks if 30 minutes daily or 60 minutes every other day is better. answer notes experts favor most days, though not definitive.
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Abby
Josh
Detroit
Leo
VIRGO
LIBRA
Scorpio
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Keke
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Aquarius
DR. Donohue
Cartoon character sharpened by whetstone pun clue
Yesterday’s Cryptoquip asks if a cartoon character using a whetstone to sharpen something would be dubbed Honer Simpson. The clue explains the substitution cipher method and hints at vowel clues. Published in 2002 by King Features Syndicate.
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Honer Simpson
King Features Syndicate, Inc
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