CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Chris Daughtry, 37; Jared Leto, 45; Ozzie Smith, 62; John Walsh, 71. Happy Birthday: Use your imagination. Look at every angle of each situation you encounter. The trick will be to avoid overspending, overdoing and overindulging. If you are bored and want to make a change, consider altering your appearance, […]
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It’s time to talk turkey to freeloading relatives
DEAR ABBY: It has happened again, another stressful, unpleasant Thanksgiving for me. My husband has out-of-town relatives who fly in using frequent flier miles. They get picked up from the airport on arrival and returned to the airport for departure. They spend a week here eating, drinking and being entertained. NEVER ONCE have they offered […]
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Friend abuses use of guest pass to gym
DEAR ABBY: I go to the gym regularly. Part of my membership includes a free guest pass. Working out with others can be much more fun and a really good motivator. I have a friend who has taken me up on my offer to join me at the gym. She goes with me two to […]
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Aries: Friendly gesture will make someone’s day
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Annie Lennox, 62; CCH Pounder, 64; Sissy Spacek, 67; Jimmy Buffett, 70. Happy Birthday: Emotional stress over finances, settlements or other legal matters will weigh heavily on you if you don’t take care of business and live within your means. Work with the system to help you get the most […]
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Leo: Be open to suggestions
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ryan Seacrest, 42; Stephenie Meyer, 43; Ricky Martin, 45; Diedrich Bader, 50. Happy Birthday: Get into the zone and follow your heart. Don’t be afraid to do things differently or to learn through experience. Your intuition is spot-on and will help you make choices that will teach you important life […]
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Teen kept in dark about his autism should be enlightened
DEAR ABBY: My nephew, ”Logan,” is a sophomore in high school. He is a bright, awesome kid who is on the autism spectrum. He is very high-functioning, even on a higher level than Asperger’s. But the social struggles/issues are still there. To this day, my sister refuses to tell Logan about his autism. She feels […]
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No evidence to support ‘toxic heavy metal removal’ as treatment for cancer
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a middle-aged woman, who has just today, as a result of a breast biopsy, been diagnosed with breast cancer (ductal carcinoma). Although I haven’t yet seen the surgeon, I know that chemotherapy will be offered to me after surgery. I know chemotherapy is one of the usual treatments for most […]
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Leo: Do something different this year
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Greg Biffle, 47; Eddie Vedder, 52; Susan Lucci, 70; Harry Shearer, 73. Happy Birthday: Look for the good in everyone. Taking the high road and striving for perfection in all that you do will help you combat any negativity you face. Live by the rules and conduct your personal and […]
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Young son confused by sex but ready to have ‘the talk’
DEAR ABBY: I divorced last year after 14 years of marriage. We have a 10-year-old son together. While staying with his father on weekends, he has overheard his father and new girlfriend having sex. It has happened a couple of times, and each time my son comes home in tears. His father has promised to […]
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Cancer: Moderation will help you avoid trouble
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jordin Sparks, 27; Brooke Nevin, 34; Ralph Fiennes, 54; Diane Sawyer, 71. Happy Birthday: Take the high road. It’s easy to take cheap shots at others, but not much fun when it’s you who is under the microscope. Give out what you want back and you will fare much better. […]