Dear Abby Letters Offer Stage Vanity and Manners
A Northern California reader asks how to handle a gregarious friend who stars in revues and may be embarrassing. Abby suggests letting her perform if desired and skipping attendances to spare her dignity. Another letter covers saying bless you after sneezes, reaffirming the custom in modern manners. A pet owner seeks polite ways to refuse strangers petting his potentially aggressive pit bull. Abby advises an honest, cautious reply about the dog not biting yet.
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Crochet and Knitting Club Meets at Princeton Library
The Crochet and Knitting Club will meet Monday at 6 p.m. at the Princeton Public Library. The club welcomes new members of all skill levels. A preschool story hour follows at 10 a.m. at the same library with registration info via 304-487-5045.
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Christmas lighting safety and disposal tips from Moye
Citing energy use notes, Moye says large C7 bulbs cost about $27.16 monthly for ten strands at five hours per night and emphasize safety. He urges UL rated outdoor lights, proper fusing, nonflammable testing surfaces, and avoiding aluminum siding. Ladder safety and tree watering are also advised.
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Appalachian Power
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Green Electronics Council opens EPEAT to consumers
Earth Talk notes the Green Electronics Council expands its EPEAT green certification database to consumers. About 1300 models from Apple LG Panasonic Lenovo and Sony bear the label ensuring compliance with green manufacturing and recycling standards. Government buyers already prefer EPEAT certified items and the database is gaining traction across industries.
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Green Electronics Council
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Panasonic
Lenovo
Sony
Toptenusa
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