Boss rights and workplace safety in a changing world
A reader argues the boss should fire coworkers having an affair to protect others, citing gun violence in society. Ann Landers concedes protection is important but notes that a jealous spouse is less dangerous than an unstable employee. Another letter laments retirement boredom and the shift toward women’s independence, ending with a quip about a fisher’s delusion.
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Ann Landers
Calgary
Ann
Bob
L.A
Napkin ring tames unruly tongs
Kathleen Eschette of Westwego Louisiana shares a simple fix to keep metal tongs closed by sliding a napkin ring from the spring side up to the tips. The tip stays aligned and tongs no longer tangle with other utensils in the drawer. Kathleen praises the hack as effective and easy to implement.
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Heloise
Kathleen Eschette
Westwego
Hepatitis C virus outlook and treatment notes
A reader with hepatitis C asks for guidance after failed interferon therapy. The reply explains the virus prevalence, progression to chronic active hepatitis, cirrhosis, and possible liver cancer, and mentions interferon ribavirin trials, the option of transplant if needed, and advice to avoid alcohol and seek help from medical societies or Social Security.
Crossword by Eugene Sheffer color 37 Devotees and then some 40
A crossword puzzle by Eugene Sheffer presents clues and grid entries with Across and Down prompts. It includes references to Hulot's portrayer and various wordplay items such as thought, cast, and old story, plus themed entries like Pinafore two cents and Valhalla address. The puzzle combines general knowledge with wordplay across multiple clue groups.
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Hulot
Ernie
Putone
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Tong Re
Valhalla
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Mir
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Telemines
Blondie
Willy
Sarfield
Ptooey
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