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Garfield*' SINCE VOCJTVE BEE.N RAISEP BV 50£)IRR£LS/CP/ VOO HAVE A LOT TO LEARN ABOUT pw?s Peanuts By Jim Davis NORTHWEST HERALD SactlonB Friday, July 13, UtS PtQl 7 WHATB •THAT? I HAVE WHVPM FORGOTTEN © 1965 Untttd Feature Syndicate.lnc ASTRO GRAPH By Bcnnice Bede 0*o l , Newspaper Enterpr ise A s s o c i a t i o n Persistence required to reap rewards /Je UJZLA, AKA^ Qm£VtfX>nt OrurfroTft. lit JUJWJJUL crnic^ SWdJLs crn-^ ( VOU MEAN Y~/Z V^MPAS 6RA5S.J lit JUJWJJUL crnic^ SWdJLs crn-^ By Charleys M. Schulz <Your ^Birthday I SAID HE WAS ARROGANT PlPN'T I 7 The Born Loser Art Sansoni Jcxv BPUTU '̂LL KJEV0S FIKJD |Ki CL06ET1. HEE- WsE-HEEi ..MINE... TEVi." PEAPW OfclXT, HEP.EI COME! -njxk\ July 12,1985 Persistence and determination will be called for to gain all the rewards you'll be capable of achieving in the year ahead. Keep your shoulder to the wheel to be victorious. Cancer (June 21-July 22) Today, try not to let your pleasurable involvements detract from time and attention that should be given to more serious issues. Major changes are ahead for Cancers in the coming year. Send Tor you Astro- Graph predictions today. Mail $1 to Astro-Graph, Box 489. Radio City Station, New York, NY 10019. Be sure to state your zodiac sign. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Important objec­ tives can be achieved today, but not without a struggle. If you really want something, you must be prepared to go all out. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) When conversing with friends today, think before you speak or you might let some­ thing slip out that will be difficult to retract. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) An enterprise in which you're involved may require more resources than you have at your disposal. Seek a wealthy ally. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) A situation that you're negatively anticipating is going to work far better than you think. Someone who likes you will see that it does. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) A responsibility with which you're presently burdened will pass from your hands. Make certain that you don't put yourself in the same position again. - CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) There's a possibility today that your views will be in opposition to those of some friends of yours. To restore harmony, be the one to suggest a compromise. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) A way can now be found to get something you want that isn't for you alone. Your desire will be to share it with those you love. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) Use a lesson learned from an unpleasant past experi­ ence to your advantage today. The bene­ fits could be substantial. ARIES (March 21-April 19) A financial situation in which you're presently involved has more potential than early signals indicated. Don't write it off yet. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) (f you encounter opposition today, don't attempt to meet it head on. You'll have better success if you leave yourself ample room to maneuver. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Today your initial tendencies may tempt you to do things the hard way. Try to be more imaginative and look for the lines of least resistance. Frank and Ernest ia By Boh Thaws AH, TUBUS You WlMgte-- I WANT You T o P F A £ > T M I J " fjeopofAi- ANP Tfiu. NIP itv A GPPAT IPEA. © 1995 by NfcA tnc 7 - r t . B. C . CPtttS ! MRS....' By Johnny llarl 1He CUD coofc AtfEsMAe\l AOs To€&oti MiM ST Wizard of Id \V 10MA& OUT A WAS m r By Brant Parker & Johnny llart TH£ f i&T THlM6> VXX VClF£ I* TiKe* CA&<* ft wm7 A MifmcHWse fCf- cftoncAto /m&» Eek and Meek 50 VDU'VE HAD A STRING OF BAD LUCK...50 I0HCT? u ONLV LOSERS LET rr BOTHER tM vet By Howie Schneider • ^ QH...S0RRV j" Alley Oop HUH??.* YEAH Y'CAN WHAT A PRETTY LITTLE BAUBLE! HERE'S YOUR NECKLACE, ROXANNE/ THANKS FOR LETTING ME USE IT in Bugs Bunny THIS NEWUNIC IS fROM KS0irfWAMgl2lCAN mpians By Warner Bros, trwobtr <3I30W HAIK. BUT IT WILL MAK£ -TMEON^YOU HAVE LOOK LIKSMO&E. For Better or Worse" HOLDTflfTT LADDER sieaoy! RRE.yoo holding rrf By Lynn Johnston. HAS SHE SOT OOR e>tRDies Verf TReRE. MOW!PONT UJflNTToFlND RNOTHef^ ONE- OP THeSe ON "THE: f^COF If HEALTH By Dr . Lawrence E . Lamb, M.D. , Newspaper Enterpr ise A s s o c i a t i o n Many contend with colon pockets DEAR DR. LAMB: Recently I had a colon X-ray and rectal examination. The doctor said I have little pockets on my intestines and sometimes food would get trapped in these pockets and cause me pain. I am taking Metamucil for this. I was wondeftng if these pockets would ever heal, or will I always have them. Also, is there any danger of these becoming cancer? I am 68 years old and would appreciate any information you can send me. DEAR READER: You need to know that over half of the population 60 years of age or older in the United States has diverticulosis, those little pockets of the colon. They are really small hernias. The inner lining of the colon ruptures through the muscular wall of the colon. The results are little sacs or pockets along the surface of the colon. In some ways a diverticulum is like a miniature appendix. ** Yes, you will always have them. No, they will not become cancer. Of course, I can't guarantee that you will never have cancer of the colon, as it is one of the most common types of cancer, but if you do it will not be caus­ ed by your diverticulosis. Many doctors think the pockets are "blow-outs" caused by too much pressure inside the colon. That hap­ pens when you have a spastic colon that traps gas and colon contents and the tension keeps building up until a "blow-out" occurs. You will want to read more about this common problem and what to do about it in The Health Letter, Special Report 20, "Diverticulosis: Pockets of the Colon," which I am sending you. Others who want this issue can send 75 cents with a long, stamped, self- addressed envelope for it to me in care of this newspaper, P.O. Box 19622, Ir­ vine, CA 92713. The pain associated with diver­ ticulosis is often from muscle spasm from the underlying problems of a spastic colon. Pain from an inflamed diverticulum is much less common and more nearly resembles an attack of acute appendicitis. But it is why diver­ ticulitis is often called "left-sided ap­ pendicitis." The frequent discomfort from colon spasms is often helped by increasing the bulk in the diet, and your Metamucil may help you with that pro­ blem. DEAR DR. LAMB: I take the diuretic Lasix. I read that it softens the bones. I'm 81 years old and have osteoporosis (dissolving bones), so if that is true, couldn't the doctor give me a diuretic that would be safer for me? I have been taking it for four years and my knees are so bad I can't stand without pain. In the four years I have taken Lasix for my heart I have gotten so bad that I have to use a wheelchair. The doctor say s it is bad cartilage. DEAR READER: Your knee pro­ blem is probably not osteoporosis, but I don't doubt that you have that, also. And you have read right. Lasix does cause an increased loss of calcium through the kidneys. All diuretics are not alike: Diurll and HydroDiuril cause the kidneys to retain calcium. Long-term use of Lasix is certainly a reason to increase your calcium intake to prevent osteoporosis. Lasix affects calcium in the kidneys the same way it affects sodium. It is advisable to get rid of the sodium, but not to eliminate the calcium. Lasix and some other diuretics have also rarely caused permanent deafness. There are many different diuretics, and if your osteoporosis is bad and your condition permits, your doctor may well wish to use a different diuretic in your case. CROSSWORD BARBS By Dave Graue . 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With our luck, we'd get a job in a brewery the same day it ruled out free beer for the help. The nicest thing about being young is that you're sure to get over it even­ tually. 40 Mao tung 42 Attain 43 Osar (pi.) 47 Put out of sight 48 Facet 49 Numbers 50 Rams' mates 51 Cuticle 52 Pretend 53 Capital of Norwav 54 Despot 57 French friend 58 Basketball group (abbr.) Q & A 1 2 3 \ 1 S 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ' 1 14 is 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 BO 51 • 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 • 62 63 .. Match the following sports personal!* ty with the sport for which he or she is known: 1. Maria Bueno 2. Duke Kahanamoku 3. Bill Hartack 4. Gus- tave Theoni 5. Kathy Whitworth (a) skiing (b) swimming (c) golf (d) tennis (e) horse racing ANSWERS Berry's World o ? * » 9 z q zp l By Jim Berry (c ) 1985 by NEA Inc Jll HO 6RM1MG1 By James Jacoby Newspaper Enterpr ise Associa t ion Grit your teeth, count When a big fat finesse is staring you right in the face, it's hard to grit your teeth and count your tricks in the other suits. It seems so unnatural not to go after your best and longest suit. It will help if you remember that the contract is all-important. First make it. If you have time afterward, think about overtricks. but not at the risk of your contract. Shortsighted South won the opening lead with the spade ace in his hand and tried the club finesse. That lost and back came a spade. Declarer was still in good shape if clubs split, but no such luck! When South finally and belatedly forced out the heart ace. West took three more spade tricks to set three no-trump. All declarer needed was his eight fingers and either thumb to count to nine tricks -- two spades, two hearts, four diamonds, and the club ace. But to be certain of taking all those tricks, he must take the spade king in dum­ my at trick one. Next comes the heart jack and, if West ducks the ace, a heart continuation. That brings in nine tricks. As for the club finesse -- save it for the next hand, when you might need it. WEST • Q 9 8 6 4 • A 7 4 2 • 9 6 5 48 NORTH • K 5 • J3 • A K Q J • A Q J 7 5 EAST 7-12 85 • J 7 3 * 1 0 9 6 5 • 8 2 • K 10 9 3 SOUTH • A 10 2 V K Q 8 • 1 0 7 4 3 • 6 4 2 Vulnerable: East-West Dealer: North West North East South 1+ Pass 1 NT Pass 3 NT Pass Pass Pass Opening lead: 46