Big girl faces Halloween setback and self image advice
A New Orleans reader asks about a tall 10 year old named Evangeline who is treated as older during Halloween and by ticket clerks. Ann Landers counsels framing height as a gift, boosting self esteem, and not dwelling on others' perceptions. The column also covers a Texas fiancée uncomfortable with an ex’s nightgown and a Pontiac reader sharing a tattoo joke.
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New Orleans
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Ann
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National low mood Screening Day marks 10th anniversary
The NCSD led screening day on Oct 5 at about 3000 sites nationwide, reporting over 90,000 participants last year and that more than 80 percent improved with treatment. The program adds Signs of death by own action to help in personal crises. Heloise notes letters of thanks and executive staff at mental health screening.
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Joelle Meszler Reizes
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Anna Smith
Licorice and Metamucil diet Q and A column
Dear Readers ask if licorice raises blood pressure. The answer: only licorice from the licorice plant can raise pressure and lower potassium. red licorice is safe. Another reader asks if fiber and Metamucil affect colon cancer. fiber does not prevent cancer but offers benefits such as lowering cholesterol and preventing diverticulosis.
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Sid
Europe
Donohue
P.O
Orlando
CROSSWORD Puzzle by Eugene Sheffer Across and Down
The puzzle lists clues and grid entries for a Eugene Sheffer style crossword with across and down clues, including punny and cryptic style hints and references to familiar names and terms.
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