Contamination concerns at dentist light fixtures
A reader and nurse voices worry about cross contamination in dental offices from shared overhead lights. They describe hygienists and dentists touching mouths then adjusting lights, transferring bacteria between patients, and question whether lights are cleaned between procedures.
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Annie's Mailbox readers seek guidance on infection control and wedding seating
The column advises nervous patients that dental offices should clean and decontaminate all surfaces per CDC and ADA guidelines and suggests asking the dentist for infection control details. It also recounts a father-daughter family issue where a stepfather walks the bride down the aisle, urging the father to be supportive despite hurt feelings.
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TCM Celebrates 20 Years With Slapstick Salute On TV
Twenty years after silent era ends TCM airs two veteran slapstick films The Disorderly Orderly a 1964 hospital comedy starring Jerry Lewis and Sleeper a 1973 Woody Allen satire in prime time along with a daylong salute to classic cinema. The network notes its mission remained unchanged and highlights prior revival venues and lost films while praising TCM’s growth and commercial-free model. Also listed are PBS Simon Schama program The Story of the Jews, NBCs About a Boy and other prime time offerings including Mind Games and Person of Interest.
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Birthdays: Alito OToole Boyle Maddow Lanter Zuckerman
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito turns 64, actress Annette O'Toole 62, singer Susan Boyle 53, commentator Rachel Maddow 41, actor Matt Lanter 31, and actor Josh Zuckerman 29 this period.
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Clue Card Types and a West African Nation
Puzzle style clue listing a card game type and a West African country with four letters, a truthful clue and a steam loud sound. The mixed text hints at an answer letter set EGIENN NGLCA RGEEM AUTNTR and a named actor sharing a last name with a U.S. president.
Aries to Leo Daily Horoscope for Tuesday April 1
A chaotic mix of advice and fragments outlines daily star weather for Aries through Leo. It notes charisma for singles and steady partnerships and urges listening, reversing direction when needed, and caution against overfocus on details. Tonight hints at choosing desired places and late-night focus.
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Virgo to Pisces Daily Outlook Says Change May Help
Virgo through Pisces are advised to adjust plans and seek balance tonight. The column notes varying energy levels and social activities, urging caution with spending and invitations. Read for entertainment only.
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One-man flights and Champion's claim headline
An edited page by Timothy E. Parker dated April 1 2014 features items on single person aviation feats and a notable claim by a champion. The brief notes reference historical aviation anecdotes and a bold assertion from a titleholder, framed in a concise newspaper card style.
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Comedy club service turns LAUGHABLE in Jumble puzzle
The clue shows a poor service at the comedy club prompting the punchline LAUGHABLE. The scrambled word game titled Tumble That Scrambled Word Game credits David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek.
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Oe eeee Sudoku Puzzle Oe eeee Sudoku Puzzle
A brief puzzle item notes a Sudoku puzzle where constraints require every row column and 3 by 3 box to contain digits 1 through 9, ensuring each line and region holds all digits without repetition. The fragment emphasizes standard Sudoku rules and completeness across grid segments.
Bridge Disaster Spurs Reader Letter to Becker
A south player describes a three no trump bid gone wrong after West leads diamonds. Despite 26 high card points, he loses all 13 tricks and goes down nine as West streams through clubs and hearts. He hints the hand date explains the unlikely result. Tomorrow topic: eliminating luck.
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