Dear Abby on college degrees and skilled trades careers
The reader argues for valuing trades and military paths alongside four year degrees and notes a skilled trades shortage. Another letter reveals a long secret affair, asking if it would be morally wrong to reveal the other spouse’s affair after 20 years.
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Abby
Tresses
Ann Arbor
Secret knowledge and hurtful love triangle revealed
The speaker questions secrecy and warns that once more than two people know a secret rumors spread. They advise against harming the wife and say if a lover must choose, the chooser will be the one left behind. The speaker asserts the fault may lie with the seeker, not the long‑term spouse.
Beetle Bailey Scrambled Word Game Surprise Answer
The puzzle asks solvers to arrange circled letters from the Beetle Bailey cartoon by David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek to reveal a surprise answer as suggested by the strip.
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David L. Hoyt
Jeff Knurek
After winning the big hand he was this chipper
After winning the big hand he was this chipper.
Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues Dense
Crossword puzzle with numerous across and down clues covering diverse topics from Greek myth to famous figures. Entries include Athena father, Yegg, Turkish official, and Kazan director, among others, with hints for completion.
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Bradle
Prez
Jimmy
Tea Poet
Ligallie
Heloise tips on passwords and home safety
The column shares FTC guidance on weak passwords using pets birthdays and simple words. Readers offer tips on organizing clippings and keeping car rentals user friendly. Home security advice covers mail pickup, stopping mail, pausing newspapers, yard care, and using timers to appear home.
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Federal Trade Commission
Ftc.gov
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