VICTORIA ADVOCATE, Monday, September 29, 2014 B3 VictoriaAdvocate.com PAGE DESIGNERCOPY EDITOR: JESSICA RODRIGO, JR0DRIG0VICAD.COM TODAY'S HOROSCOPE Lonely man with full house wants to date again Any mature woman who is worth her salt will respect that, just as I do. You won't find what you're looking for in bars as you may have done in the past. You would probably have better luck if you oin a group like Parents Without Partners or ask some of your married friends if they know someone nice. Dear Abby: My family and I were watching a popular annual awards show recently. Like most of these, this one included an "In Memoriam" segment in which it featured a slideshow of the photos and names of people from the field who had died during the year.
The segment was well done and very meaningful. When it was over and the lights went back up, Dear Abby: I am a 35-year-old single man. Three years ago, I took legal custody of my niece (who is now 8) to prevent her from becoming a ward of the state. Her parents were drug addicts. Shortly afterward, my mother moved in to help me raise her, which is greatly needed and appreciated.
The problem is, I had to dramatically alter my lifestyle no more staying out late on weekends or impromptu trips to visit college buddies and worst of all, an end to dating. I used to go out with a lot of women, but I haven't been with anyone in more than two years. Now I'm starting to get lonely, and I'm not sure how to get back into the dating scene. How would I THE FAMILY CIRCUS Mystery of meat allergies bly will thank you for your smile. You'll hear some news or see a situation that could shock you.
Given some time, you will understand the dynamics better. Tonight: Ever playful. VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) You could be more in your own head than you realize.
As a result, others might find it difficult to communicate with you. Take some time to realize who you are angry with or what is upsetting you. Try to get that situation settled first. Tonight: Happy at home. LIBRA (SEPT.
23-OCT. 22) You might need to screen calls and readjust your schedule. On the other hand, you could decide to stay on course. If you do, expect a snag or two along the way. Someone else will understand where you are coming from only after you explain your response.
Tonight: Out late. SCORPIO (0CT.23-N0V.21) Be aware of the costs of proceeding as you have been. You could be very tired and withdrawn. Know when to say "enough," as it will help you to avoid a hassle. If you can prevent it now, you will be much happier as a result.
Tonight: Balance your checkbook first. SAGITTARIUS (NOV. What seems clear to you might be obscure to someone else. You are direct and forceful, and it would not be surprising if you were to lose your temper. A friend will come to the rescue, but you might find it difficult to take back words already spoken.
Tonight: All smiles. CAPRICORN (OEC. 22-JAN. 19) You might want to step back and consider your options. Even if you have a busy schedule, you'll need some thinking time.
Someone you have to answer to could be very caring yet usually difficult. Interact with those you can count on. Tonight: Make it a personal night. AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB.
18) A friend will demonstrate an enormous amount of caring. A discussion will point you in a new direction. Others seem to be more than willing to do whatever you want. You always appreciate your friends, but make the extra effort to show it now. Tonight: Where the gang is.
PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) Honor a change of pace. You will want to follow through on a project and get it done. You will not allow distraction to go on for too long; however, you could have a lot of requests from people who would like some extra time with you. Tonight: A must appearance.
the audience clapped. My family applauded, too. That made me feel uncomfortable, so I didn't join in. What are your thoughts on applause at a memorial tribute? TO Clap Or Not To Clap Dear T.C.O.N.T.C.: Audi ences clap for many reasons among them, a spontaneous gesture of emotion or to show appreciation. (Some may do it because everyone else is doing it.) However, in this circ*mstance, it is not required or prohibited.
As long as the applause is sincere, I think it is appropriate. Contact Dear Abby at DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, Al The majority of cancer and precancerous lesions in the mouth, pharynx and larynx, and of the head and neck in general, are squamous cell cancers, and the most common risk factors are smoking and alcohol. However, recently there has been an increase in cancers in people who do not have these traditional risk factors, and there is strong evidence that one particular strain of HPV (HPV-16), the human papilloma virus, causes many of these cancers. The average time from exposure to HPV, which can be through sexual contact, is six years.
I would suspect HPV in people with squamous cell cancer of the head and neck but no history of smoking or drinking, especially if there is a history of sexual exposure to HPV I don't know what you have on your vocal cord. It's possible that you have a hyperplastic or dysplas-tic lesion on the cord (these are terms that indicate increased and abnormal growth, and are precursors to cancer). If so, your doctors will keep a periodic eye on your cord to look for any change or growth. Although not proven, we believe the HPV vaccine will prevent most of these cancers if the vaccine is given before exposure to the cancer-causing strains of HPV Once exposed, the vaccine has little or no efficacy. Readers may email questions to ToYour-Good- HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, Sept.
29,2014: This year, you are likely to have a different outlook on life. As a result, you will want to make a lot of adjustments and changes. Let go of what no longer works. In the next few years, many opportunities will head your way. Your circle of friends and acquaintances will grow.
Your influ BIGAR'S STARS ences will De areas that are significant for you. If you are single, and you would like to change your status, you are very likely to encounter Mr. or Ms. Right. If you are attached, the two of you achieve a mutual goal, which adds to the level of contentment that exists between you.
SAGITTARIUS encourages you to open up more. The Stars Show the Kind of Day You'll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Posi-tive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1 -Difficult ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) You'll draw inspiration from others' ideas. You might not agree with someone, nor might he or she with you, so detach in order to keep the peace. Try to consider what this person really means to you. Tonight: Accept a caring gesture for exactly what it is.
TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) Relate directly to an individual who has a way of affecting you deeply. You two are very different, and the results of you avoiding certain matters will not be pleasant. Leave nothing to serendipity. Tonight: Buy a favorite dessert on the way home. GEMINI (MAY21-JUNE 20) Others seem to make a big splash wherever they are.
You could feel somewhat intimidated by them. Step back and note the good ideas being presented. Know that you still will be able to proceed in your chosen direction. Tonight: A friend could be full of surprises! CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) Remain at the helm of the ship, even if you feel distracted. An older person might be more unpredictable than you have ever noticed before.
Refuse to stand on ceremony; simply smile and move on. Eye a purchase for your home carefully. Tonight: As you like it. DENNIS THE MENACE "WlUIWS JACQUELINE BIGAR "Now I know summer's REALLY over. Mommy just got me two new sweaters." I heard that there is a sudden surge in people coming down with severe meat allergies.
Is there any information as to why, after years of eating red meat, you suddenly can become extremely al lergic due to tick bites. I have read that over 5,000 cases of meat allergy have been estimated in the United States, mostly in the Southeast. The allergy is most often caused by a bite of the Lone Star tick, which carries the carbohydrate alpha-gal. If introduced into the bloodstream, it can cause a reaction from eating meat, especially beef, pork and lamb. Interestingly, it is much more likely in people with blood types A and 0.
It isn't yet clear if the allergy will be temporary or long-lasting, but it can be very severe, and people who develop this allergy should avoid meat and carry an epinephrine device in case of exposure. I have a problem with my throat. I have something on my vocal cord. They have taken biopsies of it and have told me that it is not cancer, but that it could become cancer. I have heard that oral sex could be where I got this problem with my throat.
Could you let me know? WO. E.V. Meat allergies Pj are un- common; however, there has KEITH been a re- RQACH cent surge T0 Y0UR of meat al- good HEALTH Lergies explain my living situation to a potential wife: "I have a kid and my mother living with me, and that's not going to change. In-I terested?" I Abby, any thoughts or suggestions would be welcomed. Lonely by Design In West Virginia PHILLIPS Dear Lonely: Explain your living situation to the women you meet in much the same way as you have explained it to me.
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