Dear Abby readers share cousin conundrums and toothpick etiquette
Abigail Van Buren responds to readers in a mixed batch of family tree confusion, restaurant etiquette, and marriage values. Teresa Bloomingdale in Omaha clarifies cousin terminology, Martha Curry of Heathsville seeks toothpick guidance, and Big A. in Van Nuys reflects on personal tolerance after a long marriage and a near affair.
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Abby
Mississippi
Mr. Webster
Teresa Bloomingdale
Omaha
Martha Curry
Martha
van Nuys
Medical literature travels to doctors through TTUHSC library
TTUHSC Library extends services to West Texas hospitals offering consultation, interlibrary loan, training, and demonstrations to help clinicians access current medical information. Deborah Ward oversees on-site visits, Med-Line demos, policy guidance, and the Basic Hospital Library Demonstration Collection shared with Midland Memorial and Cook Memorial hospitals.
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Lubbock
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Ttuhsc
Texas
Deborah Ward
Uuhsc Library
Ward
West Texas
Brandon
Hill
Gotsick, Friedman
Stith
TUHSC
Moderate alcohol use during pregnancy not linked to birth defects
A Boston City Hospital study of 469 women finds that moderate drinking during pregnancy does not increase risk of smaller babies or developmental handicaps compared with rare or no drinking. Heavy drinking raises fetal alcohol syndrome risks. reducing intake before the last three months improves outcomes, though risks remain. Researchers Rosett and team adjusted for smoking, drugs, race, sex, education, and pre-pregnancy weight.
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Washington
Boston City Hospital
Journal
Obstetrics and
Henry L. Rosett
Gifted child signs and testing guidance from experts
The Catholic University of America professors describe signs of giftedness including early curiosity, rapid language growth, strong memory, and broad interests. They advise professional evaluation, balanced development, and avoiding burnout while stressing social skills and individualized approaches.
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Taylor
Tom Long
Long
Lake Austin Summer Computer Programs Offer Camps
Computer Search Inc and St Stephen's School offer Lake Austin Summer Computer Programs for youths grade 7 and above and adults at St Stephen's School on Lake Austin's 300 acre site. For information call (512) 327 9660.
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Austin — Computer Search Inc
St. Stephen’s School
Lake Austin
Call Computer Search Inc
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Dear Abby
Abigail van Buren
Teresa
Heathsville
Midland Memorial Hospital
Midland
Cook Memorial Hospital
Levelland
the Family Circus
By Bil Keane
Hurt Florist
Cnique XK Joe & Gifts
Joss Vencil
Mary Hill
English Tweeds, Inc
N. Parkway
Tex
Russ Johnson
B.S. Permian Basin Community Center
Lnc
1541
Parkway
Cindy West
Biles
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Odessa
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