Show C2 — The Herald Journal Logan Utah Tuesday February 24 2004 FOR BETTER OR WORSE Chronic cursing a problem By Kathy MRctwII & Marcy Sugar Creators Syndicate Inc: Heyjya! daughter’s college education and our future retirement Sometimes money is a little tight My husband wants to keep giving money to his son “Line” a musician I really love my stepson and would do anything for him I even took a second job to help pay for his tuition at a nearby junior college and he's e On top of that we attending classes $100 him sending every few weeks keep Line washes dishes to supplement what he makes with his band But after four years of college I think it is high time to end this constant trickle of gifts When I was Line’s age I had finished school with the help of grants and loans and was supporting myself My husband had a similar experience My husband worries that Line cannot manage on his own and will go hungry I said I’d write to you and we have agreed to take your advice — No Grimm Stepmom DEAR GRIMM: It’s always difficult to know when to shut off the spigot and let your child sink or swim The two of you should talk to Line Create a budget and find out how cru-- : cial those “gifts” are Set a limit for how long you will pay tuition so he doesn't become a : professional student Then instead of cutting him off give him pointers on how to support himself even if it means putting his music career on the back burner finding cheaper e accommodations or getting a job and attending school at night Be helpful not critical and he's more likely to listen ( DEAR ANNIE I am a male happiand married a former ly military member My ' problem is that I curse a deal great I use words that should be left in the locker room or oh the battlefield My wife cringes every 'time I swear and my foul language often causes arguments My friends and colleagues frequently call me on it Most of the time I don't even realize that I have said a curse wotd This whole ordeal embarrasses me I want to stop but how? — Ashamed in Mississippi DEAR ASHAMED: This will require some major behavior modification but we think you are up to the task The first step is to be motivated whichyou are Ask your wife and your friends to tell you (nicely) as soon as they hear you utter a swear word TTiis will make you aware of it immedi- ately Then repeat your previous sentence using more acceptable language For the first few weeks you will have to pay dose attention to every word you speak but eventually it will become second nature Good DEAR ANNIE: My husband and I are pro- fessionals in our late 40s We have good jobs and are actively saving for our i tunteoHf-IHPoftMKIIot- i FoRy part-tim- DILBERT ACCORDING TO THIS REPORT OUR EMPLOYEES ARE AFRAID TO! TAKE RISKS WE CAN TRAIN THEM TO TAKE RISKS BY GIVING THEM STRETCH GOALS AND PUNISHING THEM FOR FAlLINGI UJE DID THAT TO RAISE IT STOPPED ALL THE MORALE DIDNT IT? ( 01a ARLOANDJANIS full-tim- iditv can be treated In addition the use of antacids (TUMS Maalox Mylanta and others) or drugs to inhibit gastric secretions (Pepcid AC Prilosec Zantac and others) may reduce symptoms If these simple steps are ineffective see a ' doctor because you may need or other testing to diagnose your disorder For example acid reflux and peptic ulcer are common condi- -' tions that usually require prescription drugs for ' relief Remember that angina (heart muscle cramps caused by coronary artery blockages) can in ' some people mimic hyperacidity so your doc- -: tor mny wish to check this out as well ' Finally if you are using medication (ibuprofen aspirin and others) you should immediately stop These drugs are often associated with gastric irritation ulcers and intestinal bleeding By Peter H Gott MD Newspaper Enterprise Association DEAR DR GOTT: Please provide information on how to treat hyperacidity Is there a diet or medication for this? DEAR READER: Many people experience the periodic heartburn and indigestion caused by too much stomach acid This is often worsened by beverages alco-hsmoking meals rich Therefore and to' disspices cover what dietary restrictions might' help you I suggest that you experiment by eliminating foods that you know aggravate the problem caffeine-containin- g ' GRIZZWELLS X-ra- ys oi mttitecuT SOMETHING TW BEEN PULSING ME? ' ZITS Horoscope offer this person lots of ideas and suggestions but it wouldn't be a good idea to assist monetarily Things could tum sour LEO (July For Tuesday Feb: 24 22) — Under no circum- ' stances should you allow others to poke their 2004 Your birthday noses in your affairs today in which they are ' not directly involved Your managerial skills VIRGO (Aug will be heightened in the 22)— Avoid basing your judgments on emotional contingencies year ahead and recog- -' ' because they will distort your common sense nized by the' powers that that might be trying to guide you: be You could be asked LIBRA (Sept Don’t get your- -' to handle a situation that self all in a dither today over confusing condiwould earn you much GARFIELD tions at work because rather than setting you esteem and merit handsomely in the process PISCES (Feb back they could serve to awaken your ingenu20) —Although your ideas could contain great merit if your ' ity for creating further growth SCORPIO (Oct attitude is negative you will fait to appreciate 22) — Make it a their worth and not use them to your benefit point to devise occasional breaks in your rou- ' tines today so that you won’t get stuck in a ARIES (March 19) — Dcin’t ignore monotonous rut an opportunity for adding to your resources SAGITTARIUS (Nov someabout itcame because 21) — through today just Instead of making excuses today as to why you one you don’t like shouldn't do something do wnat needs doing TAURUS (April 20) — Try to keep the side on and each job pops up and you’ll end the day as conversations breezy light your friehdsJ with involvements in a sense of real accomplishment with today your — There will be CAPRICORN (Dec 19) — Once GEMINI (May ample opportunities that pop up today where you decide to shelve some activity until anothyourcareer or goals are concerned However if er day in order to participate iri afun involve- -' ALLEY OOP fashion they could ment let it go and don’t think about it again you react in a 19) — Don’t toss AQUARIUS (Jan evaporate right before your eyes in the towel prematurely in' any of your busi- CANCER (June 22) — Should a ' g friend' or associate come to you today for help ness dealings or transactions By Bernice Bede Osot Newspaper Enterprise Association 23-Au- gi 23-Se- pt m : 3) ch : 24-N- ov ril - 23-D- ec 20-M- ay - 22-Ja- ni : ho-hu- m 20-F- eb ! 21-Ju- ly ' money-makin- Crossword : February 24 2004 ACROSS ' :' 1 Sphagnum 7 moss : 5 Perturb 8 Cash giver '' 11 : Hibernating ' animal got it!" 12 r-- r- 13 Europe-Asi- a - range rr ' 15 ' NYC area t i 16 Mesh ' 17 Garr or Hatcher ' ' 18 Law Caesar 20 New cop '''to 51 27 Consume 53 Wanted- - 28 Respect 31 Red-wax- ' cheese poster abbr 54 Green fruit 55 Gold Medal 33 Off-roa- d vehicle 34 Nile wader 38 Persist 39 Golf peg 40 Theta : follower : 41 Rush away of meditation 45 Triumphant : Mg Essence FRANK AND ERNEST Eairly : garden?- - Cloistered woman " — Major Lupino of old films 44 Kind "' Walled dty °nce 26 Not worth ' a — " Before ' Wheeze ! 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