Acts of kindness can make our world seem less scary
DEAR ABBY
JEANNE PHILLIPS
      DEAR ABBY: "Missing the Old Days in Arizona City" (May 8), the mother of a small child, wondered how parents can feel safe raising kids in a world that is "crazy and scary." I, too, worry about the state of the world today, but find comfort in my children and in the fact that I am trying to raise them to be among the "good guys.
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Mite causes a mighty itch
YOUR HEALTH
DR. DONOHUE
      DEAR DR. DONOHUE: What can I do to get rid of scabies? I had a terrible itch on my fingers and hands, and it was diagnosed as eczema. The eczema medicine didn't work. My doctor sent me to a dermatologist, who made the scabies diagnosis. The whole affair embarrasses me, and I don't want anyone to know. I applied the skin cream twice, but I still have the itch.
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HOROSCOPE
JACQUELINE BIGAR
      FORECAST FOR FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 2008 ARIES (March 21-April 19) Wake up tense, and concern might start your day badly, but not if you let go of those feelings. Relax, and let others express their ideas. You learn more by watching. Others see that sparkle in your eyes.
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