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C2 Monday, May 28, 2001 Oshkosh Northwestern Advice Goren Bridge Hypovolemia signifies a loss of the fluid part of blood plasma By Omar Sharif and Tannah Hirsch Vv? ANSWERS TO WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ 4 Both vulnerable, as South you hold: 1 Neither vulnerable, you hold: 7 9KJ 10973 OQ652 95 Ivi DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am my aunt's only relative. She tends to be melodramatic. She says she has hypovolemia and is at death's door. 1 have searched for information on hypovolemia but can find none.

Please explain it to me. C.R. Here "hypo" means too little; "vol," volume; and "emia," blood. In medicine, hypovolemia signifies a loss of the fluid part of blood -plasma. Hypovolemia can lower blood pressure to the point that weakness and dizziness immobilize the patient.

Brisk bleeding causes hypovolemia. Excessive sweating does the same. Constant urination without resupplying fluid is another cause. Hypovolemia doesn't exist in a vacuum. Almost always there is an underlying condition that produces it.

A person with serious hypovolemia is not treated at home. Tell your aunt to ask her doctor for the cause of her hypovolemia. He wouldn't have sent her home if she was at death's door. DEAR DR. DONOHUE: After brushing my teeth this morning, I happened to stick my tongue out while I was looking in the mirror.

I could see a fairly large white patch on my tongue. I tried to brush it off, but it wouldn't budge. I showed it to my sister. She says it's a yeast infection and that a vinegar mouthwash will kill it. Should I try the vinegar cure? No.

Put down the vinegar Q74 VK8763 0 J954 9 The bidding has proceeded: WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH 10 2 Pass What action do you take? A You have a weak hand with a shabby five-card major, and partner has not invited you to the party. There is no reason to suppose the hand will play better in hearts than clubs, so do not leap from the frying pan when no one has lit a fire. Pass 5 Neither vulnerable, you hold: KQ10 What is your opening bid? A Your hand is far too strong, both in terms of distribution and high cards, to open with a non-vulnerable three-spade preempt take away the king of clubs and that action would be merited. Here, the correct preempt is four spades. 6 Not vulnerable, as South, you hold: AK76 58 0 AK73 A865 The bidding has proceeded: NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST 39 Pass What do you bid now? A With the unbid suits well stopped, you might be tempted to bid three no tramp.

But take into account that, with your singleton heart, partner might not contribute a single trick at a no-trump contract! You do have enough for game, and the correct action is to raise to four hearts! Your outside winners should take care of most, if not all, of partner's side-suit losers, so partner can afford to lose two, perhaps even three, trump tricks. Your right-hand opponent opens the bidding with one club. What action do you take? A Some years ago you would have had to overcall one heart if you did anything, and partner would often double the opponents expecting you to provide a couple of defensive tricks with disastrous results. These days, weak jump overcalls are the norm, so jump to two hearts. 2 Both vulnerable, as South you hold: KJ84 0 95 KJ1074 The bidding has proceeded: WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH 10 Pass 19 What action do you take? A You have the right shape for a takeout double but, sandwiched between two bidding opponents with undisclosed strength, to contest the auction now with such a weak hand is tantamount to committing suicide.

Pass, and consider entering the auction iater should it die at a low level. 3 As South, vulnerable, you hold: A93 9 J95 1082 763 The bidding has proceeded: WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH 30 Dbl Pass What action do you take? A A vulnerable game beckons, and while it is tempting to bid three no trump, partner wilfneed an exceptionally good hand for that to make, especially with the suits not breaking. Rather than look for the best possible score, settle for what you can get by defending. Pass. Dr.

Donohue A likely diagnosis of an adherent white patch on the tongue is leukoplakia (LUKE-oh-PLAY-key-uh). Leukoplakia can be a prelude to cancer. Smoking, alcohol and poorly fitting dentures often lead to leukoplakia. In many other instances, it appears without any explanation. Get to your family dentist or doctor soon.

If either thinks that leukoplakia is the correct diagnosis, the next step most likely will be a biopsy. If the biopsy shows suspicious changes, then the entire patch must be removed, something that can be done in a number of ways. Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O.

Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at RO. Box 536475, Orlando, FL Horoscopes 'Pearl Harbor' opens solidly, but won't break box office records Monday, May 28 ARIES (March 21-Aprll 19): You can convince others to help you by instilling confidence and self-assurance in them.

Competitive sports will enable you to rid yourself of pent-up frustrations that Ann Landers Thank vets before it's too late DEAR ANN LANDERS: Our World War II vets are now passing away at the rate of 1,000 per day. Hard to believe? Well, it's true. We need to say thank you before it is too late. One of my army buddies sent me this poem, which I hope you will print on Memorial Day. I'll be looking for it, Ann.

Don't let me down. Mike in Chantilly, Va. DEAR MIKE: Here's the poem you asked me to print. No way would I let you down. Your timing was perfect.

I hope the author will step forward to take credit for his touching piece. Here it is: Just A Common Soldier He was getting old and paunchy, and his hair was falling fast, And he sat around the Legion telling stories of his past. Of a war that he had fought in and the deeds that he had done, In his exploits with his buddies they were heroes, every one. And though sometimes to his neighbors, his tales became a joke, All his Legion buddies listened, for they knew whereof he spoke. But we'll hear his tales no longer, for old Bill has passed away, And the world's a little poorer, for a soldier died today.

He was just a common soldier, and his ranks are growing thin. But his presence should remind us we may need his like again. For when countries are in conflict, then we find the soldier's part is to clean up all the troubles that others often start. If we cannot give him honor, while he's here to hear the praise, Then at least let's give him homage, at the ending of his days. Perhaps a simple notice in a paper that would say, "Our Country is in mourning, 'cause a Soldier passed away." DEAR ANN LANDERS: Today is Memorial Day, and it is a long-honored tradition to pay tribute to our war heroes.

Every year at this time. I visit the veterans' cemetery and place a plant or some flowers at a few of the gravesites. Sometimes I see memorial flowerpots that have been neglected. Most people can't care for these plants and flowers throughout the summer as I do. Those in charge of tending the cemetery cut the grass, but they do not water the plants and flowers.

Some of those floral arrangements are expensive, and they are left to wither and die. It hurts my heart when I see this. May I make a couple of suggestions for those who would like to remember our veterans on this day? A donation to an appropriate charity in the name of the veteran is always appreciated. Any amount will do. If you like flowers, why not keep an arrangement in your own home? I have a window box I call my "memory garden." Every time I water the plants, I think of my loved ones.

Petal Patrol in Western Massachusetts DEAR PETAL PATROL: Everyone knows live flowers don't last but a few days. If family members wish to honor our veterans by placing floral arrangements by the gravesites, I see nothing wrong with it. are causing you grief. You will be TAURUS (April 20-May 20) stubborn and difficult to get along with. )t ill the easy way I 1 f.

Blaming others would be animated movie ever, passing the $106.7 million total for "Chicken Run," said Jim Tharp, the studio's head of distribution. With the hype leading up to "Pearl Harbor," entertainment reporters had speculated the movie could break "The Lost World" record or even top $100 million for the weekend. "That didn't come from us," said Chuck Viane, Disney's head of distribution. "For those who bandied those numbers around, they didn't put the math to it for how long a film it is." At just over three hours, "Pearl Harbor" can run three or at most four times a day. At a bit more than two hours each, theaters could run "The Lost World" or "The Mummy Returns" four times or more each day.

"Considering its running time, I think it's a terrific opening, said Paul Dergarabedian, president of Exhibitor Relations Co. which tracks the box office. "No other three-hour movie has done this well its opening weekend." "Titanic," which ran a bit more than three hours, grossed an unremarkable $28.6 million its first weekend but held on for months to hit $600 million domestically and $1.8 billion worldwide. That film benefitted from Leonardo DiCaprio's heartthrob status, which prompted many teen-age girls to see "Titanic" again and again. LOS ANGELES (AP) "Pearl Harbor" opened big, but it will not break box-office records.

The World War II epic took in $39.7 million in its first two days, according to figures provided Sunday by Disney, whose Touchstone Pictures released the movie. "They're phenomenal numbers for me. It's the biggest opening I've ever had," said producer Jerry Bruckheimer, whose other credits include "Armageddon" and "Gone in 60 Seconds." Disney would not estimate how much "Pearl Harbor" would gross for the full Memorial Day weekend, but based on its first two days, box office analysts predicted it would pull in at least $75 million by today. That would make it the second-biggest Memorial Day debut ever, behind $90.2 million for "The Lost World: Jurassic Park" in 1997. "The Mummy Returns" had a stronger debut than "Pearl Harbor," grossing $68.1 million in just three days when it opened iri early May.

"The Mummy Returns" took in an estimated $15 million from Friday to Sunday, pushing its total to $162.8 million. The animated "Shrek" had a terrific second weekend, taking in an estimated $42.6 million. By today, the film will become DreamWorks' highest-grossing Dilbert Eugenia Last SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): If you Judge others harshly, you can expect to be judged in return.

You need to put energy into your own work, Instead of dissecting what everyone else is working on. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 Dec. 21): Don't hesitate to follow up on your desire to travel, and plan your vacation early. Just the thought of going away should Improve your emotidnal well-being.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Go over the fine points of a financial Investment that you're interested in. You can save yourself some cash and disappointment if you make a couple of changes in your favor. AQUARIUS (Jan.

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