What to give at Christmas when money is tight
Youths aged 14 to 17 suggest heartfelt, handmade gifts and acts of service instead of money. They propose helping family, calling distant friends, offering time, sharing love, and creating items from household scraps to convey meaning.
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Guessing on the SAT Aimed to Aid Test Takers
Val Sullivan reports on Gary Gruber advising students to guess rather than skip, and to prep beforehand. He suggests quick techniques like recognizing prefixes, simple math shortcuts, and avoiding excessive pondering to improve odds on the SAT at college admission time.
Olivia’s record leads hot singles in Billboard preview
The upcoming Billboard issue lists Olivia Newton‑John’s Physical at number one followed by Foreigner Waiting for a Girl Like You and The Police Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic in the top three. Other entries include Commodores Oh No, Earth Wind & Fire Let’s Groove, Rod Stewart Young Turks, Air Suply Here I Am, Diana Ross Why Do Fools Fall in Love, Quarterflash Harden My Heart, and Journey Don’t Stop Believin’.
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Foreigner
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Diana Ross
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Heart
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SAT guessing debated by Syracuse expert
Syracuse expert Dennis O Neill says guessing on the SAT can hurt score but is better than leaving blanks when you can eliminate wrong choices. He notes second attempts can boost scores, advises taking the test late junior year and again in October of senior year, and warns against pricey tutoring while stressing the value of a strong overall high school record. The next local SAT dates are May 1 and June 5.
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Harvard
Univ
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Ann Landers Purses and a Shy Child
Dear Ann Landers answers two letters about men carrying purses and a family adoption. A man might carry a purse but faces social scrutiny. better options include a briefcase or knapsack. The second letter concerns a five year old who is terribly shy and up for adoption. the advice recommends the book The Shy Child by Philip G. Zimbardo.
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Sunday Herald American Post Standard local news recap
A brief Sunday roundup highlights regional happenings across cities, noting community events, local governance, and public notices. The summary emphasizes neighborhood activities, service announcements, and upcoming civic deadlines shaping the week ahead.
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