Self-censorship in public discourse and manners
A columnist defends self censorship arguing it differs from external censorship and promotes civility. The piece suggests everyday self censorship improves communication and reflects thoughtfulness toward others while urging rejection of outside censorship. It argues that more self censorship would reduce crude language and improve public dialogue.
Save and spend wisely lessons from Dear Abby
A Florida reader asks how to teach a 9 year old the value of money as he hammers spending. Abby suggests avoiding power struggles over allowance and encourages making saving a goal. A Seattle father shares a successful plan: give 25 cents to spend and save 25 cents until reaching ten dollars, then allow purchases with accumulated savings.
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Prolapsed Uterus May Cause Backache and Blockage
Dear reader explains that a prolapsed uterus can press on bowel loops causing partial obstruction and heavy weight causing backache. When severe, hysterectomy may restore normal bowel evacuation. The column also notes skepticism about magnetic bracelets for health claims.
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Copper bracelets debunked as arthritis remedy by Dr Gott
The piece notes no reputable studies prove benefits of metal bracelets for arthritis and cites past fads where impresarios profited from selling copper baubles. It urges skepticism and instead highlights maintaining mineral intake via diet or supplements and warns physicians would endorse proven methods.
Greenland’s colonizer and other crossword clues
Across clues include Greenland's colonizer and 25 26 28 30 31 33 35 43 45 47 48 50 51 52 55 with answers such as Vain, Borg, Fur-bearing animal, Guthrie, Lizard, Bearlike, Ordain, Place of entrance, At an angle, Costa-, Cross inscription, Distribute, Wild ox, Walesa, and Zodiac sign.
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Borg
Folksinger
Guthrie
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