Explaining a trans identity to children
Abigail Van Buren weighs two reader dilemmas about telling children the truth on sensitive topics. She cautions against lying and urges careful, age appropriate discussion. She notes gender identity is complex and involves inner sense, suggesting honest, gradual education as kids mature.
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Horoscope Birthday Outlook for May 22, 2013
The May 22 2013 horoscope predicts singles may meet someone special and couples may pursue shared goals, with Scorpio noted for quiet strength. Aries through Pisces offer midweek advice on conversations, decisions, and balance, with focus on trust, rest, and planning for a getaway or long term desire.
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Prednisone and kidney transplant guidance from DR ROACH
A long term kidney transplant patient asks about stopping prednisone after 30 years on 5 mg daily. The answer warns against stopping without a transplant specialist and notes possible alternative regimens but emphasizes expert oversight. Readers may consult their transplant doctors for personalized decisions.
Trapped in the Endbridge Play Demonstrates Expert Defense
The bridge column analyzes a West-West East-South deal where South opens four hearts as a double-edge contract. West defends with a spade shift after clubs lead, executing endgame maneuvers to force ten tricks. The piece notes a gentlemanly defense and includes reader responses and contact for Tribune Media Services.
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Jumble Word Puzzle By Hoyt And Knurek
The daily Jumble puzzle by David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek challenges readers to unscramble five words and then solve a cartoon caption. This syndicated brain teaser mixes word play with a humorous final answer.
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Cryptoquip puzzle snippet from King Features Syndicate
The provided text explains a substitution cipher puzzle with clues about letters and vowels. It notes a yesterday’s example and a today’s clue that U equals D, plus general hints on solving cryptograms and credits 2009 to King Features Syndicate Inc.
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Sudoku puzzle instruction from a puzzle site
A user prompt invites solving a Sudoku grid and describes standard rules. It mentions filling the grid so each row column and 3x3 box contains digits 1 through 9 with no repeats and directs to the Sudoku-Puzzles.net site for more puzzles.
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A reader puzzle page presents across and down clues with numbered entries such as 15 Across atmosphere 17 With ski 18 Godlike 19 Indefinite interval 21 To and 22 Regimen 23 Sheepish comment 26 Mess or 28 Mani Sharpen your crossword skills online. You can play a new puzzle every day and access previous puzzles at www oapa com. The solution time listed is 21 mins. The page includes numerous clues for various positions and entities across theme entries and hints.
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