Chimps Message Language Study Highlights Apes' Communication
Two chimpanzees at Yerkes under Dr. Duane Savage-Rumbaugh and colleagues use an artificial geometric-symbol language to ask for and exchange items via an electric keyboard. Lana, Austin, and Sherman demonstrate advanced conversation about objects and abstract symbols, per Science report.
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Dear Abby: Wife upset by husband’s attention to an older woman
A 35 year old wife asks how her 36 year old husband can maintain a longtime friendship with a 66 year old coworker who relies on him for rides and errands. The wife fears jealousy and questions the woman’s influence in their marriage. The columnist notes the pattern and hints at the woman’s simple availability.
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Heloise hears and logs odd call refusals in Gulfport
A Gulfport Mississippi reader vents about rude callers asking who is calling and whether they left messages. Advice columnist Heloise notes few people see themselves in such complaints and urges courtesy, warning that miracles are unlikely.
Old canning jars and kitchen hints from Heloise
A reader praises canning jars as versatile storage for coffee tea sugar and staples, advises preserving antique jars for value, and shares practical tips on fashion zippers egg bin lids and DIY solutions. The letter also describes a chimp language experiment with food requests and symbol comprehension.
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Silent Comedy Double Feature at Roswell Museum Sunday
Two silent films will screen at 3 p.m. in the Goddard Planetarium Roswell Museum and Art Center. The Floorwalker stars Chaplin and marks Mutual’s early free-woming era. Putting the Pants on Philips features Laurel and Hardy as an initial team.
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