Dear Abby letter on references and family support shows
A former executive assistant asks if requesting a letter of reference from a current boss is wise after losing a previous job, while a grandparent caregiver discusses charging for watching grandchildren and defends the need for modest compensation against a critical ex son in law. The advice notes that past employment length should suffice and warns against signaling job dissatisfaction or provoking litigation fears.
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Georgia
Tempe
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Horoscope Birthday Signs and Hints for Friday
Friday forecasts urge clear wants and careful desires across signs with focus on relationships. Pisces leads empathetic notes while Taurus and Gemini face social shifts. Virgo hints at influence over others. Scorpio and Capricorn themes involve imagination and conversation. The reading hints at weekend beginnings with personal choices and subtle power dynamics.
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Leo
Virgo
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Capricorn
Aquarius
Crossword Clues and Web Link From a Puzzle Page
A compact word puzzle item lists crossword clues across and down with answers implied by numbers and phrasing. It references a daily online puzzle at www.cap a com and includes scattered, partially garbled clue fragments and stray words.
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Capa.com
Mental health days deserve ethical view in work health
Dear Dr Roach says mental health matters as much as physical health and an occasional sick day is not unethical. He notes prevention is key, distinguishes illness from unwell minds, and acknowledges abuse risks while inviting reader input.
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DR. Roach
Anon
North South vulnerable bidding and heart defense
In a bridge hand, North South vulnerable with East dealer opens 3 3NT after a 3NT pass sequence. South must decide, duck the king of hearts to disrupt East West communication, then cash diamonds and spades to reach nine tricks. The analysis suggests three no trump as best despite flaws.
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South
East
West
Cryptoquip clue and notes from 2009 King Features Syndicate
A reader friendly note explains substitution ciphers and clues in cryptoquip puzzles. It references a past clue about a policeman questioning a crook in a liquor store, who invoked the fifth amendment. The current clue sets L to P and discusses using single letters and apostrophes to locate vowels.
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