DEAR ABBY
Grandma's term of endearment is not appropriate for toddler
JEANNE PHILLIPS
      DEAR ABBY: My mother-inlaw -- I'll call her "Irene" -- refers to our 3-year-old daughter, "Amber," as "sexy." When she buys clothing for Amber, she will say, "This is sexy." When Amber was younger and would pull up her dress in play, Irene would say, "Are you trying to be sexy?" Luckily, when it has happened, Amber either didn't hear or remember her comments.
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YOUR HEALTH
Diet can often lower triglycerides
DR. DONOHUE
      DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Every year I see my doctor, and every year he says the same thing to me: "Your triglycerides are too high. Lose some weight." That's the end of the discussion. I am 5 feet 10 inches tall and weight 175 pounds. Is weight loss the only thing to do for triglycerides? Incidentally, I wouldn't mind learning what they are. -- A.C.
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HOROSCOPE
JACQUELINE BIGAR
      FORECAST FOR THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2007 ARIES (March 21-April 19) Pressure builds quickly. You cannot seem to juggle all the various interests, no matter how hard you try. Knowing that, choose your priorities. Start at this point, and you might avoid frustration. Family and domestic matters gain in importance. Tonight: Happy at home.
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