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Monday, August 9, 2004 THE WORLD, Coos Bay, Ore. C5 by Jim Unger ARLO and JANIS by Jimmy Johnson THE FAMILY CIRCUS KIT 'N' by Bil Keane CARLYL HERMAN by Larry Wright lwrightQic.nat CHIP, eXMHKl www tamtycraa oom www.comict.com (Si 2004 by NEA, Inc The helmet isnt for my bike. Its for somersaults." Listen, youre the groom and man! We are not changing ROSE IS ROSE Im the best places. let daughter Annie's Mailbox by Kathy Mitchell aad Mircy Sagar Dear Set: Marla is entitled to make her own choices, whether or not you approve. Theres no reason, however, that you have to pay for them.

If Marla wants to be treated as an adult, tell her such responsibility includes handling her own finances, and you certainly dont want to stand in the way of her independence. Then close the checkbook and step aside, Dad. Its time to let her grow up. Dear Annie: For the entire 12 years of our marriage, my husband has slept on our couch with the remote in his hand. I have begged and pleaded, but he says its a habit from childhood.

Now I say nothing and go to bed alone. Our children are beginning to notice that Daddy and Mommy dont sleep together, and I think thats a bad example to set. Worse, our physical relationship has been deteriorating over the years, and Im sure this is one reason why. I feel disconnected in our marriage and often think about living alone or finding someone else. Can you give me any advice and hope? Everyday Cheapskate from Please causes was elbow, and this need for For N.

CA by Art Sansom LUANN a car Should kflkt who you FOR INSTANCE, YOU DRIVE THIS BIS UNRELIABLE CLUNKER THE BORN LOSER m't YOUR SPtClWL TODAY? FRANK ERNEST DILBERT UE HAVE A BAD CONNECTION, 50 LISTEN CAREFULLY. PEANUTS PE66YJEAN 15 GONE, LINUS! SHE GOT MADlSHE SAID I DIDN'T TRUST HER Yr. I LOVED AND NOW 5EE HER HER, I'LL Dad should Dear Annie: I am a 54-year-old father of two children: a daughter who is in her fifth year of college and an older son. My wife recently returned to school and is not working. Ive borrowed money for the past six years to cover everyones tuition, but it is becoming increasingly difficult to pay the bills at the end of the month.

We allowed our daughter, Marla," to go out of state to school to be near a boyfriend who ended up living overseas. We finally moved her back home because we could not afford the out-of-stale tuition and living expenses. Marla has a netf boyfriend and has been staying with him. Meanwhile, I am borrowing money to pay for an apartment she doesnt use and a car she simply cant do without She has a part-time job and a small college loan, but we still end up sending money to cover unexpected expenses or pay off a Credit card. I do not approve of Marla living with her boyfriend and have asked her to move back to her apartment.

She says shes an adult now and should be free to make her own decisions. I feel that by providing financial support, I am encouraging her to behave in a way I disapprove of. I wish Marla could see that I give advice out of love and respect Instead, I feel slapped in the' face. According to my wife and kids, I am a spoilsport with an outdated -sense oLvaiues. Whatdajuu Set Me Straight Bridge This deal is buried in an old edition of The Bridge World magazine.

Six diamonds looks hopeless, but a bizarre train of events allowed declarer to make it. Today, no expert would double with that North hand. Unless one is very strong (at least an excellent 17 points), a takeout double should be reserved for a three-suited hand, not a two-suiter. Nowadays, North would overcall two hearts or two spades. The latter would be a Michaels Cue-Bid, promising at least 5-5 in hearts (the unbid major) and one of the minors.

The rest of the auction was a mixture of optimism and uncertainty. East started the defensive debacle by leading the spade nine out of turn. (One should lead facedown, so that there is no penalty' for this error.) Declarer barred a spade lead, but West led the spade queen anyway! This was now a penalty card, to be played at the first opportunity. Next, West led the heart nine, which was covered by the 10, queen and two. East should have shifted to a spade to remove his partners penalty card, but he absurdly continued with the heart ace, which declarer ruffed with the diamond two and West over-ruffed with the 10..

This was a major mistake because he was required by the Laws to play his penalty card, the spade queen. Now the diamond 10 was a penalty card! So, after West discarded the spade queen, declarer led a low diamond to Wests forced 10 and dummys jack. A diamond to the ace, a spade ruff on the board, and an avalanche of heart winners brought home the slam. North 08-00-04 A 10 6 4 7 5 A A I East A 0 7 A 7 5 0 6 A 7 2 West A A 10 I 2 10 A 10 0 4 South A 5 4 2 2 A 0 4 2 A Dealer West Vulnerable: Neither pay the bills Bedroom Loner Dear Loner Your husband may need the white noise from the TV in order to fall asleep. If you dont have a TV with a remote in your bedroom, consider adding one (with headphones) and see if that helps.

If you already have one, or if Hubby refuses to change his habit, you might as well make an appointment with a marriage counselor, because it doesnt sound as if the situation is going to improve anytime soon. Dear Annie: You printed a letter a woman whose young sister-in-law, Nadia, has mysterious illnesses and frequent surgeries. tell her to refer Nadia to a rheumatologist to see if she has fibrbmyalgia, a syndrome that inflammation of the muscles, ligaments and tendons that surround the bone. I am now 48 years old and had fibromyalgia for 15 years before it properly diagnosed. Ive had knee, shoulder and stomach surgeries due to the inflammation, am in pain 24 hours a day.

If is Nadias problem, she will a lot of support and standing. Tallahassee, Fla. Dear Tallahassee: Thank you providing another possibility. more information, readers can contact the National Fibromyalgia Association (fmaware.org) at 2200 Suite Orange, 92865. BythnU.L Caesar (not creamy dressings) and cook with them.

Heres one example: SASSY CHICKEN 6 chicken thighs, skin removed teaspoon each paprika and salt, combined 1 tablespoon olive oil cup chopped onion cup salad dressing (any oil and vinegar based) 'A cup chicken broth chopped parsley for garnish Sprinkle the chicken with the paprika-salt mixture. In a skillet with a tight-fitting lid, heat the olive oil and brown the onion lightly over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and brown on both sides. In a measuring cup, combine the salad dressing and chicken broth. Pour over the chicken.

Cover and reduce the heat to medium. Cook for 15 minutes, turn the chicken and cook for 10 minutes more, or until done. Sprinkle with parsley and serve. Yield: 6 servings. SPAGHETTI NOODLES: Dont throw out those leftover noodles.

Add diced raw vegetables and enough bottled Italian dressing to coat for an easy and refreshing pasta salad. They also make a great addition to stir-fry. Stir-fry noodles in 2 tablespoons hot oil for a few minutes; remove and set aside. Prepare your stir-fry and stir in the fried noodles last and youve got instant chow mein. By Peter Gott, M.D.

dyes are injected intravenously and, if an allergy is present, can cause life-threatening complications. Your doctor apparently believes -that you are particularly sensitive to the iodides in shellfish and must, therefore, be especially cautious about having imaging studies that use iodine dyes. This is not customary because, as I mentioned, shellfish allergy is usually due to a protein sensitivity. I urge you to be tested by an allergist Using skin and blood tests, the specialist should be able to determine, with amazing precision, exactly what your allergy profile is. If, in fact, you are sensitive to iodides, you will have to avoid not only shellfish but seafood in general, as well as iodized salt.

X-ray dyes and other compounds. If, on the other hand, you are sensitive only to shellfish protein, you neednt be concerned about contact with fish and X-ray dyes. I advise you to get a MedicAlert bracelet only if you have had a serious allergic reaction in the past or are truly sensitive to iodides. Ask the allergist about this. UNIDENTIFIED FRYING OBJECTS! by Bob Thaves .5 III lil id 1 if 8-f TwAvEf by Scott Adams I HOPE THAT SOUNDED LIKE 'GO THROUGH NY DESK AND OFFICE AND FIND THE BILLING by Charles M.

Schulz ujhaTstuat 60TT0 DO WITH IT? it's Au. I COULD THINK OF TO by Lynn Johnston CONNIE, WHEN A FRIEND DECIDES TO cor BACK ON. CALORIES, THE LEAST i you can ee is SUPPORTIVE. THROW. DESK.

LINUS, NEVER A6AlN. GOLF 15 A CRUa 6AME, CHARLIE BROWN Im convinced that by some mystery of life my refrigerator is engaged in reproductive activities in the dark of nighL Just this morning I opened it to find dozens of nearly empty bottles of condiments, wine, salad dressing, pickles and salsa. I cant throw good food away, so Im finding new and exciting ways to use it up. Consider these possibilities for your leftovers. CHAMPAGNE: Dont throw out that last bit of champagne, even if its gone flat.

Use it to make this exotic dressing for a beautiful fruit FRUIT SALAD DRESSING 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges with juice cup flat champagne cup sour cream 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon poppy seeds Place die mandarin oranges, with their syrup, in a medium-size saucepan. Add the champagne and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the mixture has -reduced to about' 1 cup. Remove from the heat and let cool. Place the cooled mixture in a blender, and process until smooth.

Stir in the sour cream, honey, and poppy seeds. SALAD DRESSINGS: If your refrigerator is overcrowded with nearly empty bottles of salad dressing, dont throw them ouL Combine all those oil and vinegar based dressings like French, Italian and Health DEAR DR. GOTT: My doctor suggests that I am allergic to shellfish and told me that I should be careful about having certain X-rays. If this is true, what shouM I watch out for? Could this allergy be so bad that I need to wear a MedicAlert bracelet? DEAR READER: People can become allergic to almost anything in their environments, including food. Seafood hypersensitivity is common.

When eaten by individuals who are allergic to it, seafood can cause hives, diarrhea, vomiting, rapid pulse, asthma, swelling of the mouth and in serious cases anaphylactic shock. Most specialists believe that such reactions are triggered by proteins in the food, to which the allergy sufferer responds by an outpouring of histamine, leading to the symptoms I mentioned. In a similar situation, some patients are allergic to compounds that contain iodides, notably the iodine-based dyes used for certain X-ray examinations. This reaction is especially dangerous because these hi FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE ill HAYE A1AU. VANILLA TAU.

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