Dear Abby column questions on wheelchairs and twins
A reader asks how to respond to rude questions about using a wheelchair for a medical condition and considers funny replies. Abby cautions that joking about illness isn’t appropriate and suggests honesty. The column then covers a twin celebrating a 50th birthday with separate attention and a daughter seeking a fix for a husband disturbed by her father’s chewing at meals, recommending polite family discussion.
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Horoscope Birthday Echoes Across Signs July 14 2015
The weekly horoscope notes this year brings shifting views and a need to verbalize less to avoid upsetting others. Singles may meet someone as cool weather begins to next birthday, couples see deeper bonding, and a Gemini boss may mislead. Leo urges rest, Virgo seeks acknowledgement, and Libra advised to accept a gift gracefully.
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What are sulfites and who is affected
Sulfites are chemicals found naturally in wine and some foods and used as preservatives at higher levels. Most people tolerate them, but some individuals have reactions even at low levels. Those with severe allergies should learn which foods contain sulfites as labels may not always indicate them.
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Nine of trumps drive successful bridge play noted
In a bridge deal North opens with a challenged bid and South fails to find the right lead. Declarer executes a strategic trump sequence centering on the nine, jack, and diamond control to secure the contract while West ruffs a potential setting trick. Readers invited to respond to the newspaper.
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Jumble Puzzle Clue Reveals Roof Support Word
In a word game by David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek a clue themed around paying for a new roof leads to the answer TRUSS FUND. The punny line ties together the concept of funding a structural overhaul with a common roof component.
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LAND IN OZ FAMOUS CHEF LAGASSE OWNS DOZENS
Yesterday's Cryptoquip hints at a theme where Land in Oz is connected to Emeril City and Chef Lagasse. The clue L equals A guides substitution. single letters and short words reveal vowels as the puzzle unfolds.
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Crossword Puzzle Clue Grid From The Newspaper
The text shows a daily crossword with across and down clues, including names and partial phrases. It references an online puzzle site and presents clues such as Gumbo tells, Geller, and Leary s org along with various wordplay hints and partial answers.
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