CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: James Van Der Beek, 43; Freddie Prinze Jr., 44; Camryn Manheim, 59; Aidan Quinn, 61. Happy Birthday: You’ll be sensitive to what’s going on around you. Let your intuition take over and help you make the best decisions. A personal change is heading in your direction that will encourage you […]
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Teen sexual assault victim seeks closure after 50 years
DEAR ABBY: Fifty years ago, at the age of 17, I was raped by a high school classmate. At the time, I was living in an apartment with a friend, “Becky.” She and three male classmates witnessed the attack, stood by and did nothing. (They were drunk.) I never reported the assault because I was […]
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Pisces: Use your charm and positive attitude to your benefit
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jessica Biel, 38; Julie Bowen, 50; Tone Loc, 54; Jackie Joyner-Kersee, 58. Happy Birthday: Deal with emotional matters swiftly. If something isn’t fixable, have enough sense to walk away. You have far too much to lose if you let others interfere in your life and pursuits. Take the path that […]
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Temporal arteritis can cause sudden blindness
DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife went blind in her left eye suddenly last October, and a biopsy showed temporal arteritis. She was started on high-dose prednisone, and after four weeks they lowered the dosage. Her right eye is blurry, and doctors recommended removing the cataract in hopes of helping her see better. What is her […]
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“Friends” refuse to leave teen’s home when asked
DEAR ABBY: On a recent Saturday afternoon, two of my daughter’s 13-year-old friends came to our house. My daughter answered the door, and after being denied access, both pushed their way in. During their stay, the girls were rude and disrespectful, going through the refrigerator and pantry and helping themselves to whatever they wished. My […]
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Aquarius: Make a change with comfort and convenience in mind
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Bryce Dallas Howard, 39; Method Man, 49; Daniel Craig, 52; Jon Bon Jovi, 58. Happy Birthday: Control and contain your emotions, and the rest will be simple. Getting into senseless debates is a waste of time. Your intelligence, experience and ability to use your skills to make a difference should […]
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Early intervention key to treating shingles
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed with shingles after a few days of a painful rash. The doctor recommended acyclovir, gabapentin and prednisone. Do these really help? — M.F. ANSWER: Shingles is when the chickenpox virus reappears in a specific area of the body, such as in a beltlike distribution on the torso. In fact, […]
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Dear Abby: Father-in-law refusing to see reality
DEAR ABBY: My father-in-law is his own worst enemy. While my husband and I were dating, we visited his father regularly. Since our marriage, our visits have become less frequent. This is because my husband and I both have demanding jobs, and I am in school. We are BUSY trying to secure a stable life […]
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Capricorn: Interact with those who appreciate you and your accomplishments
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Justin Bieber, 26; Kesha, 33; Lupita Nyong’o, 37; Ron Howard, 66. Happy Birthday: Use your time wisely. Reach out to people you have an interest in or have worked alongside in the past, and new ideas will emerge. You can make a difference if you stand up for your beliefs […]
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Father-in-law frets over wrong he never committed
DEAR ABBY: My father-in-law is his own worst enemy. While my husband and I were dating, we visited his father regularly. Since our marriage, our visits have become less frequent. This is because my husband and I both have demanding jobs, and I am in school. We are BUSY trying to secure a stable life […]