Helping hands bring holiday cheer to homebound neighbors
DEAR ABBY
JEANNE PHILLIPS
     DEAR ABBY: The holiday season has begun and most people have started planning for family feasts, gifts, home decorating and travel. Not everyone, however, will be able to leave home, enjoy a holiday trip, or be with family and friends. For many people who are frail, elderly, sick and have disabiliti
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Fifth disease: common childhood ailment
YOUR HEALTH
DR. DONOHUE
     DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am writing about fifth disease. I never heard of it when my children were growing up. My grandchildren have had it. What is it? Can they get it more than once? -C.K.
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HOROSCOPE
FORECAST FOR WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7, 2005
JACQUELINE BIGAR
     ARIES (March 21-April 19) Some downtime will help you focus on what you need to do. Some of you might be concerned about finances, while others will worry about completing their to-do lists. Curb communication and/or ask a key support for help. A surprising insight heads in your direction. Tonight
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