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Lifestyles

Hints from Heloise: Getting out all of the toothpaste

DEAR HELOISE: To solve the problem of getting all the toothpaste out of the tube easily, you can purchase a small plastic device that is available in most drug stores. This device slides over the rear of the tube after you have used about 30% of the toothpaste, and you can easily advance it up ...

To Your Good Health: Heart attacks no longer ‘rare’ at 57

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m always saddened when a young person dies of an old person’s calling. I read about an actor dying of a heart attack at age 57. Apparently, he was athletic and in otherwise good health. Why do healthy young people suffer from unexpected heart attacks? — ...

Bridge by Steve Becker

1. Two spades. Generally speaking, the double of one diamond shows at least an opening bid and implies support for the unbid suits. If the double is based on minimum values, the doubler should not bid again after his partner responds at the lowest level in his chosen suit. Thus, if the ...

Dealing with noisy spouse during remote work

DEAR ANNIE: My husband and I both work from home and each have our own offices. The problem is our walls are thin and his voice is LOUD. It travels through walls and doors and can even be heard by colleagues I’m speaking with when we both have meetings at the same time. It honestly sounds ...

Send boxes ahead of a vacation

DEAR HELOISE: What’s the easiest and cheapest way to send clothes ahead of a trip instead of checking bags? — Dee, via email Dee, sending a little box ahead to your destination can really cut down on travel headaches. Keep it to just what you’ll actually need and pack it up in a ...