Sleeping pills safety and Viagra row with doctors
Dear doctors discuss balancing sleep medications for an 87 year old with blood pressure and cholesterol drugs. They warn falls and death risk from sleeping pills, offer non drug sleep tips, and advise reducing use. The column then covers shingles vaccine decision for HSV and explains Plavix, aspirin, Nexium interactions with warfarin.
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Dear Annie readers weigh family ties and weddings
A reader asks how to handle hostile in laws while married to Jim. Annie advises husband to assert you are his family, invites and hospitality may win them over, and to avoid cutting him off. In a separate piece a New York reader resents destination weddings yet should give a simple gift and good wishes. A third note discusses handling a late wife mementos with family input and respect for children.
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Fluorescent bulbs must be recycled not tossed in trash
Dear Heloise explains fluorescent tubes contain mercury and should not go in trash. Check local hardware stores for bulb recycling programs and use Earth911.com to locate collection stations or schedules. Recycling preserves materials and reduces mercury release.
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Heloise
Ohio
Environmental Protection Agency
Heloise Shares Dust Trick For Quiet Computer Fans
A reader from Danville Ky reports a loud computer fan due to dust and pet hair buildup. Using a household vacuum attachment cleared the fan area and reduced noise. An added tip suggests vacuuming over the keyboard to remove dust and crumbs between keys.
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Amy G
Danville
Heloise
The Ghost News On The County Sheriff Case Metal Monster
Jake joins the Times staff and pitches UFO and creature stories to the sheriff. The sheriff hints at investigating a hairy one eyed beast the hunter saw while Mom accuses Jake of favoring sensational crime. Humpty and I are invited to tomorrow's staff meeting amid local sponsors.
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Ornery
Jake Passmore
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Jefferson
George Elder
Holly
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