CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Chris Kattan, 45; Jon Favreau, 49; Ty Pennington, 51; John Lithgow, 70. Happy Birthday: Don’t settle for less when you can have more. Call in favors and use your contacts to get ahead. Initiate change and take responsibility. Look for prospects that fit your skill set, and you will be […]
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Which type of flu shot is the best?
DEAR DR. ROACH: For the 2015-2016 flu season, we find a trivalent vaccine (three influenza virus), quadrivalent vaccine (four influenza virus) and high-dose trivalent recommended for seniors 65 and older. As a member of the senior group, I would like your opinion on the best choice. Why do they still supply the trivalent when the […]
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Education is the first step to leaving a life of crime
DEAR ABBY: I am 21 and come from a family of crime involving drugs and violence. I was taken by the state as a child in need of care at 14. I’ve been in and out of juvie and did 18 months in juvenile prison. I’m now sitting in adult county jail. I’m going to […]
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Battle is on to host Thanksgiving
DEAR ABBY: I have been hosting Thanksgiving for most of my married life — 44 years. When my children married, I told them we could celebrate all the holidays whenever and wherever they chose, but I wanted Thanksgiving. Two years ago, my daughter-in-law asked to spend Thanksgiving with her parents and sister, and I reluctantly […]
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Aquarius: Check over your important papers
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Zac Efron, 28; Esperanza Spalding, 31; Freida Pinto, 31; Wynton Marsalis, 54. Happy Birthday: Be wary of selfish individuals. Your willingness to share and do things for others will be taken advantage of if you don’t set boundaries. It’s important to do your best to improve your own life, not […]
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Virgo: Stick to your game plan
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Felicity Jones, 32; Eminem, 43; Rob Marshall, 55; Alan Jackson, 57. Happy Birthday: Stick close to home and protect your assets. Deal with unfinished business or any pressing legal matters. Getting your health and assets in order will give you peace of mind and allow you to plunge into future […]
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Lovebird’s short curfew keeps her close to nest
DEAR ABBY: I have been dating “Colton” for six months. He’s a year and a half older than I am and just started college. I’m still in high school. Recently, my parents have begun putting restrictions on us, limiting us to one date a week, under four hours long and in a group situation. They […]
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Leo: Speak up about how you feel
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: John Mayer, 38; Kellie Martin, 40; Tim Robbins, 57; Angela Lansbury, 90. Happy Birthday: Temper impulsiveness. Wait and see what everyone else is doing before you make a commitment. Someone from your past will slow you down or cause emotional confusion regarding your direction. Keep your plans a secret until […]
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Cortisol ‘stim’ test is common and safe
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am inquiring about low cortisol. My son recently was told that his cortisol level is 0.39 and that it should be above 1.8. The result was from a saliva test. He has a very high pulse, low blood pressure, is somewhat fatigued and has a very poor appetite. He has an […]
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Fiance can’t get his arms around habit of cuddling
DEAR ABBY: I’m on the verge of 30, and my fiance has a huge issue with the fact that I still cuddle with my mom. From what he says, his family isn’t wild about it, either. Mom has suffered a great deal of loss in her life. She has lost all of her immediate family […]