Dear Abby Readers Share Personal Family Frictions
Abigail Van Buren presents readers' letters about a troubled family triangle involving a father-in-law, mother-in-law, and a cancer survivor wife. The column offers guidance on boundaries, therapy, and seeking legal help, plus responses on marital strain and office greeting etiquette.
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Horoscope Birthday Echoes Across Zodiac Month
Horoscope notes a 2015 birthday theme urging personal stakes and one on one ties. Taurus seeks clear view while others show varied behavior. Aries and Virgo emphasize balance and stability. Leo aims for long awaited goals with caution about pushing friends away.
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Is microwaving healthy according to Dr Roach
Dr. Roach says microwaving is not uniquely harmful or beneficial. Nutrient loss occurs with any heating, with vitamin C most affected. shorter heating preserves nutrients. Microwaves heat water, effectively steaming, and may even beat boiling for nutrient retention. Uneven heating can create hot spots, so brief heating and rest is advised.
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Bridge hand prompts a clash over defense and discards
In a vulnerable heart lead contract, East follows with the jack of diamonds and West wins with the ace. West then cashes diamonds while South ruffs and discards, four tricks total. The key fault centers on East discarding a club instead of ruffing diamonds, inviting critique of partner play. Readers invited to respond to the Tribune via Tribune Content Agency.
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Cryptoquip Puzzle Decode Clue From Syndicate
A cryptogram explains substitution ciphers with a hint that E equals 7 and X equals 0. It notes yesterday's quote about a carpenter's vise and suggests using single letters and apostrophes to locate vowels. The note credits King Features Syndicate Inc for 2009.
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Crossword Puzzle Clue List and Online Access
A dense crossword clue grid appears with across clues, down hints, and a note about playing online at aopa com. It lists various words and partial phrases such as Born, Mosque, Unrivaled, Predicate, and many scattered clues guiding word entry.
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