Dear Abby column on handling requests and assertiveness
A reader asks how to address a pediatrician who took a phone from her son without asking and how to confront an uncle who borrows money. Dear Abby advises clear communication, a written note cooled by a waiting period, and suggests switching doctors if brusque behavior persists. The advice also urges the teen to set boundaries and stand up for herself.
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Beetle Bailey Yesterday's Jumbles Answer Tease
Pirate misreads treasure map and reacts with shock as the treasure is not where shown. The cartoon caption teases a comic income tangles and playful wordplay.
Today’s Crossword Puzzle Highlights and Clues
Crossword clues span Across and Down with references to Shakespeare North Sea Ali Mosses and Bogart roles. The grid includes entries like 10 Across and 14 Across, with hints for actors poets and common words. The puzzle mentions famous names and terms such as La Bamba and Mad Dog in full-length context.
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Heloise advice column fodder on organization and canning tips
A reader asks about filing manuals by category and keeping original papers. The column covers freezing fish oil to reduce belching, odorless supplements, vinegar cleaning for canning scale and jar haze, and tips for organizing meds with dosage cups.
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