CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Gerard Butler, 50; Jimmy Kimmel, 52; Whoopi Goldberg, 64; Chris Noth, 65. Happy Birthday: It’s up to you to make things happen. If you feel passionate about something or someone, take action. Look for unique ways to express your feelings and to make your relationship with others stronger and more […]
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Girls get early training in art of writing thank-you notes
DEAR ABBY: I have my granddaughters write thank-you notes to everyone who gave them presents for Christmas, birthdays and special events. They are 7 and 8 years old now. They have fun drawing pictures and mailing the letters, and the recipients enjoy receiving their notes. I would like to order your Letters Booklet because it […]
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Making the case for prophylactic brain radiation
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer. After radiation and chemotherapy my chest CT scan is now clear. My radiologist recommended prophylactic brain radiation even though my head CT scan is clear. When I asked how much this would decrease my chances of brain metastasis, he couldn’t give me an answer. […]
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Scorpio: An alliance will bloom into a game changer
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Anne Hathaway, 37; Ryan Gosling, 39; Megan Mullally, 61; Neil Young, 74 Happy Birthday: It’s time to share your feelings, bring about change and do whatever it takes to live up to the expectations you set. Communication will help you figure out what your best option is and how to […]
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New girlfriend nixes time spent with kids and ex-wife
DEAR ABBY: I’m recently divorced. We have two wonderful children ages 6 and 11. I try to spend as much time with them as possible because it’s important to me, even if it means spending time with my ex-wife. The woman I am dating is also divorced. She has a bad relationship with her ex […]
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Eating cigarettes is a recipe for nicotine poisoning, not parasite relief
DEAR DR. ROACH: I talked to a person who said they’d eaten a cigarette and it cured all of their symptoms of parasite infection, because tobacco is an “ancient cure” or something like that. I looked up the topic on poison control and was shocked to see cases of children who’ve been hospitalized, etc., for […]
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Libra: Make self-improvement and attaining knowledge your focus
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Leonardo DiCaprio, 45; Calista Flockhart, 55; Demi Moore, 57; Marc Summers, 68. Happy Birthday: Take your time. Be certain before you decide to leap into action. The change will take place, but how well things turn out for you will be based on preparation. Refuse to let someone pressure you […]
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Turn about is fair play for friend using friend
DEAR ABBY: I have a friend who lived in my home most of the time for about six years. During that period, she rented out rooms in her house. She paid her bills, and I paid mine, but I covered her living off me. At the time, it didn’t bother me much because I could […]
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Bleeding problems have reader second-guessing anticoagulant
DEAR DR. ROACH: For the past two years, my husband has been taking Eliquis twice a day as prescribed by his cardiologist for atrial fibrillation. He’s having serious problems with bleeding, especially on his legs when he bumps into furniture or corners. The skin tears so easily, along with a lot of bruising around the […]
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Eugenia Last, horoscope, Libra: Look inward to discover things to change
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Miranda Lambert, 36; Ellen Pompeo, 50; Tracy Morgan, 51; Michael Jai White, 52. Happy Birthday: Weigh the pros and cons. Stay focused on what you can do, and work toward the destination of choice. Set the pace, and put physical energy into the activities, people and events that regenerate you. […]