Daily Crossword Across and Down Clues Mixed From Puzzle Text
Puzzle clues span across and down entries with mixed cryptic style hints. Many entries reference common crossword terms and distributed wordplay including references to authors musicians and places. The grid appears incomplete and includes stray phrases about book sales and puzzle volumes.
Bible question on food given to man at creation
Hugh Brittain notes that today’s Bible question asks what God provided as food for man. The answer cites Numbers 13 27, stating milk and honey as the provision.
Parents and guilt over adult children's faith
A reader asks why grown children ignore church and God. The reply says parents aren’t to blame for adult choices. children bear responsibility for their decisions, while parents should seek forgiveness for any failures, keep loving them, and pray for their eventual repentance and faith.
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Jesus
Dear Abby readers share mixed feelings on unexpected pregnancies
Letters from readers recount surprise at parents having a baby in midlife and a teen’s fear of judgment, followed by acceptance once the sibling arrives. A Chicago reader shares supporting a 45 year old mother with twins and an 18 year old child’s forgiveness, noting growth and patience.
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Farabby
LJ Mama
Washington State
Chicago
Abby
Advice on separating from a preschooler and video game bans
A parent asks how to handle a three year old’s separation anxiety after the father left. Rosemond advises keeping departures calm without prior reassurance and letting the caregiver take over, predicting the crying will subside in weeks. Another reader asks about a persistent nighttime video game habit. Rosemond recommends removing the console entirely, arguing gaming addiction and urging the child toward reading as a substitute.
Reading for pleasure fuels better school success
A school psychologist argues parents must prioritize reading at home to boost literacy and grades. Citing National Education Association findings, he notes more home reading materials and parent involvement correlate with higher reading and math scores, while kids read less for fun as they age. Bradley greeson, York School District One official, emphasizes back-to-school readiness.
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John Rosemond
Rosemond
Ummer
National Education Association
Educational Testing Service
America
U.S. Department of Education
the Condition of Education
Department of Education
United States
IEA
Bradley
Bryan Greeson
York School District One
Preserving Personal Digital Memories at the Library
Gaston Lincoln Region Library patrons can learn to save digital memories using free Library of Congress preservation tools. The Personal Archiving section offers seven minute videos and links on saving digital photos email archival records and more. Visit digitalpreservation.gov to access resources and learn how individuals can protect home memories for the future. Carol Reinhardt coordinates Gaston County Public Library programs and resources.
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Gaston-Lincoln
Digitalpreservation
Library of Congress Project
Digitalpreservation.gov
Gaston County Public Library
gitLlib
Carol Reinhardt
Gaston County
Heloise readers learn to stop telemarketing calls
Readers advised about the national Do Not Call Registry from the FTC with two access options online or by phone. Register from each number, note exemptions, and the service covers landlines and cellphones. The piece mentions emergency calling rules per the FCC and personal anecdotes from Washington.
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Federal Trade Commission
Donot
Heloise
Washington
Federal Communications Commission
Fec.gov
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