CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Marisol Nichols, 48; David Schwimmer, 55; k.d. lang, 60; Stefanie Powers, 79. Happy Birthday: Take the edge off, relax and think about the best way to get what you want. Empathy and understanding, mixed with genuine charm and positive suggestions, will help you make your way through any pitfalls you […]
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Aries: Learn from experience that knowledge and qualifications are essential
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Natalia Tena, 37; Toni Collette, 49; Jenny McCarthy, 49; Anthony Kiedis, 59. Happy Birthday: Verify information, and let your intuition guide you. Make decisions that reflect realistic plans. Get rid of dead weight, and simplify your life. Restructure your expenses to fit your financial intake. Ease stress instead of exacerbating […]
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Caregiver gets a hand but kids foot the bill
DEAR ABBY: My mother has had serious health problems lately. She had a brain tumor that was successfully removed. Four weeks later, she needed major colorectal surgery. I stepped up and used my vacation and sick time to care for her. I don’t earn a lot of money, but I make enough to support myself. […]
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Blood thinners necessary to combat clots in lungs
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a friend whose 50-year-old son is healthy except for having had his spleen removed in his 20s after an auto accident. Recently, he was diagnosed with blood clots in his lungs. He has had extensive tests, but none of his doctors could tell him why he was getting these clots. […]
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Pisces: protect your plans from anyone who could try to stand in your way
Horoscope for Sunday, Oct. 31
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Snoring and crap kepp couple up at night
DEAR ABBY: I’m divorced and dating a man who is 10 years younger. We live together and pretty much have a great relationship. About a year ago, he told me he was losing sleep because of my heavy snoring. I was put on CPAP and use the machine several nights a week. Well, sometimes the […]
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Aquarius: consider any emotional repercussions that may be holding you back
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Matthew Morrison, 43; Michael Beach, 58; Kevin Pollak, 64; Henry Winkler, 76. Happy Birthday: It’s time to cut back, not expand. Rethink your lifestyle, the way you approach work and how you handle your cash. Take the initiative to size down, eliminate undue stress, and discover what makes you happy […]
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Dirty Shoes create a stink in a clean room
DEAR ABBY: I’ve been with my wonderful husband for 15 years. I currently work from home with our small children, ages 4 and 1. I have a “no shoes in the house” policy (always have), but my husband prefers to wear shoes in the house. We have bought numerous pairs of sneakers to be used […]
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Red puffy gums? Check your medicine bottles
DEAR DR. ROACH: I know you are not a dentist, but I have a question connected to high blood pressure, which I’ve had for 20 years. I am 75, in fairly good health and have gingivitis. For high blood pressure, my doctor took me off amlodipine 5 mg and prescribed a different calcium channel blocker, […]
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Suffering woman tires of Sister’s negativity
DEAR ABBY: I have ALS, aka Lou Gehrig’s disease, am wheelchair- or bed-bound, and am unable to do anything for myself, much less around the house. My husband works, and aides come in four days a week for several hours to provide me with personal care. I have to ask my only sister to help […]