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nyone who is aware of word structure (and you know 
that I am) should notice that there are some common 
endings that manifest themselves. Let me educate you 
by giving some examples.
Never underestimate how far someone would 
go to participate in criminal activity. There are 
those who prevaricate so often that you begin to 
speculate as to their trustworthiness.
Want to terminate someone? You may try to 
decapitate or asphyxiate them. If you are unsuc-
cessful, they may try to retaliate in a way that 
you may not calculate. Never underestimate the 
lengths that some may go to for revenge. No one 
will congratulate you, but they may try to incarcerate you.
If you wish to purchase something at a fair, you may negoti-
ate. The seller will contemplate your offer, anticipate his profit 
and facilitate a compromise. Selling an item to you may stimu-
late more sales. Be sure to authenticate any antique.
If you feel that you have a latent talent, create something. If 
it takes planning, meditate a while; this may dictate a positive 
result. Emancipate your latent talent. Do not get irate if results 
are not quickly forthcoming. If your anger does not abate, this 
will alter your creativity. By the way, no one will appreciate tem-
per tantrums.
Anyone who tries to indoctrinate you should be avoided. Do 
not try to debate them; it will only aggravate you both. You may 
then start to hyperventilate, accelerate your heart rate and do 
other physical damage. Your opponent will not commiserate, 
merely demonstrate his insensitivity and abdicate any responsi-
bility for your condition.
I would like to accommodate your submissions for many of 
the words you feel I neglected. However, I would need to have 
someone sedate me to read them all; so, do not activate your 
email system. I will, however, leave you with a riddle. Why was 
six afraid of seven? Because seven ate nine, of course. 

Sy Manello
Editorial 
Assistant

JUST FOR FUN
Find The 
Differences

Can you find the five differences in this photo 

of the Shul Sisters performing at Adat Shalom 

Synagogue on Sept. 10?

Happy (?) Ending

For answers, see next week’s issue. 
For last week’s puzzle answers, see page 51.

PAUL STOLOFF

