Engagements, debt, and heartbreak pull wedding plans apart
A reader worries marriage to her fiancé Blake, who owes $25,000 to creditors after risky condo dealings, plus an $8,000 engagement ring. She asks if she would bear his debt after marriage. Dear Abby urges legal consultation before tying the knot and not delaying counsel.
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Defense Shuts Down Four Spades as East Sculpts the Reveal
North-South vulnerability. East wins opening club ace and deduces West’s aces and trumps to defend. A cascade of precise plays follows, with East’s nine of diamonds signaling a singleton and West’s king of trumps forcing further diamond returns. Declarer is doomed after East's ruffing lead, regardless of trump finesse choice.
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Celebrities born on Aug 3 birthday list
Noting James Hetfield Martha Stewart Martin Sheen and Tony Bennett this August third. Horoscope style guidance follows with zodiac signs Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces Aries and practical prompts about goals love finances and social activity. The page ends with a long alphabetized word puzzle and author credits.
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