Sibling dating trouble and wedding gift debate in Dear Abby
A reader asks if a sister should allow her 14 year old nephew to date and if parents creating dating settings for teens is harmful. Abby cautions against early romance and warns of potential trouble. In a separate column a reader questions etiquette of money gifts for a honeymoon or big-ticket wedding items and explains polite alternatives.
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Beetle Bailey jumbles reveal George de Mestral who patented Velcro in 1955 to avoid getting his fabric ripped off.
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The puzzle lists across and down clues including entries such as Districts Adversary and Siesta with answers spanning topics from geography to pop culture. Readers fill in grids and solve themed wordplay while noting long across and down prompts for practice and enjoyment.
Hints to curb poor cell phone manners and tips from Heloise
Readers share etiquette tips for phone use in public and travel. Advice covers lowering voice levels in meetings and restaurants, using vibrate, avoiding texting in class or driving, and stepping away briefly to answer calls. Also includes home organization and repurposing ideas for luggage and kitchen canisters.
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