CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kayla Ewell, 35; Aaron Paul, 41; Sarah Chalke, 44; Chandra Wilson, 51. Happy Birthday: Slow down. Keep your plans moving at a steady and doable pace. Your reliability will make a difference this year when it comes to progress and advancement. Stretch your mind, learn new skills and be open […]
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Couple planning wedding want to keep haters away
DEAR ABBY: My fiance and I have begun planning our wedding for next year. We have both been married before, so family doesn’t think we should have a “big” celebration. Mom actually told me that it can’t be as special as my first one. While lying in bed the other night, we were discussing how […]
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Aries: Keeping a positive attitude will bring success
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Keke Palmer, 27; Macaulay Culkin, 40; Chris Pine, 40; Melissa McCarthy, 50. Happy Birthday: You’ll encounter winning proposals this year. Don’t let emotional issues stand between you and the changes you want to make. Maintain equality and fair trade, regardless of what you face. Let go of a personal problem […]
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Epic search launched for cause of high hemoglobin level
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 51-year-old male in very good health. I have had blood tests taken yearly for the past 15+ years. Nearly every test shows high hemoglobin. My average is 17.4, but has been as high as 18.1 within the past several years. (Anything above 17.5 is considered high.) My primary care […]
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Young man debates merits of keeping his virginity
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 28-year-old male who is still a virgin. I always wanted to be intimate with a virgin female for my first time, but I have never met one. I’ve had opportunities for sex but refrained because she wasn’t a virgin. The older I have gotten, the harder it has become to achieve […]
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Pisces: Stay calm through tough times to reach your objective
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Blake Lively, 33; Tim Burton, 62; Elvis Costello, 66; Sean Connery, 90. Happy Birthday: Positive change is heading in your direction. Be open to suggestions, but only follow through with the ideas and plans that you feel passionate about. You are in control, so don’t give the throttle to someone […]
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Dad’s “tall tales” come up ever shorter on the truth
DEAR ABBY: My father, who is in his 60s, has always been a storyteller, but since retirement his tales have gotten longer, and so has his nose. I suspect he’s concerned about his waning influence in the world and that’s why he puffs himself up. He tells people he has academic degrees he hasn’t earned, […]
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Over 70? It might be time for a statin
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 71-year-old male in reasonably good health. At a recent routine checkup, my primary-care physician suggested I consider taking Lipitor 10 mg. My total cholesterol is in the 150-160 mg/dL range, although my LDL is slightly elevated, and my HDL is slightly low and has been for many years. My usual […]
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Aquarius: Being observant will help you make a wise decision
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rupert Grint, 32; John Green, 43; Dave Chappelle, 47; Cal Ripken Jr., 60. Happy Birthday: Put the past behind you, and prepare to initiate a change. Opportunity is within reach and will be your ticket to a better future. Channel your energy into the relationships and pastimes that will bring […]
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Family wishes to acknowledge friend’s support and devotion
DEAR ABBY: My family has suffered a great loss. My older sister died by suicide. My younger sister’s best friend “Carrie” drove four hours from Michigan to be with our family. From the day after we found out and for almost a week, Carrie was by our side, comforting us, helping with arrangements and anything […]