AirLifeLine praised for free patient air transport program
Dear Ann Landers cites AirLifeLine’s free flights for financially needy patients, noting a 103 percent increase in humanitarian missions, a million-dollar 1998 grant from Ronald McDonald House Charities, and a partnership with the American Cancer Society aiding cancer patients nationwide. It highlights Mike from Maine who traveled to Boston for treatment, later passing away last Christmas, and urges readers to help more people access this service.
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Microwave method fixes gelatin rubber problem
Reader Roberta Turner from Wabasha Minnesota shares a discovery after mismeasuring gelatin with cold water. A two minute high power microwave, then two cups of ice melted by stirring, prevents rubbery gelatin. Gloria Bradley from Zumbrota adds to stir until fully dissolved with a slotted spoon or whisk.
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Potatoes For A Crowd Quick Slices With Apple Slicer
Dear Heloise offers a fast tip for slicing large quantities of potatoes. Pressing the potato with an apple slicer creates ready to cook sections, saving time and effort for entertaining. Liz Dean from Salem Virginia endorses the method.
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Doctor advises practical cold care not antibiotics
Dear reader K D asks if paying for penicillin was a rip off after a cold. Dr Donohue explains colds are viral, penicillin won’t help, and avoiding antibiotics protects against resistant bacteria and allergies. He recommends OTC remedies like non drowsy antihistamines, nasal sprays with cautions, salt gargle, and skepticism on zinc vitamin C and echinacea.
CROSSWORD By Eugene Sheffer Across 37 Scully's 1 partner
Puzzle clues grid fill with varied references from Scully to Cooper and other names. This syndicated crosswords item lists across and down entries with hints like Bishopric, OPEC, Gandhi or Mars related terms, and assorted wordplay elements.
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