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DILBERT ScottAdams PEARLSBEFORESWINE StephanPastis PICKLES BrianCrane BABYBLUES JerryScott&RickKirkman GETFUZZY DarbyConley ZITS JerryScott&JimBorgman SHERMAN'SLAGOON JimToomey ARGYLESWEATER ScottHilburn BIZARRO DanPiraro DEARAMY»Ihavehadan especially horrible week. I received a low per- formance appraisal at work, which blindsided me because I'm extremely dedicated to this (appar- ently thankless) job. The same day I logged on to Facebook to see that my boyfriend is in a relation- ship with someone else. After more than a decade together, this is how he voices his desire to "see other people." Then, one of my best friends declared she doesn't want to be friends with me anymore be- cause I'm friendly with a woman she dislikes. I'm not completely surprised, but I am hurt. Oh, and I'm also turn- ing 30. It's supposed to be a huge milestone, but what do I have to cel- ebrate? I'm a wreck! How do I even begin to get my life together? —WorstWeekEver DEAR WORST WEEK » No question about it: Any one of the items on your "worst week" list could take down a rhino. This is "bad things happen in threes" to the max. I prescribe giving yourself some time to self- medicate with soft-serve ice cream while binge watching "The Mindy Project." After you crawl out from under the covers, you should take another look at the one thing you can do something about: your job situation. It's important to follow up on this job appraisal. Stay calm and focus on discov- ering what things you can do differently. A second look at your evaluation may yield information that you didn't under- stand fully at the time. DEAR AMY» I'm a con- cerned uncle. My beloved 20-year-old niece "Molly" visited my family over a long weekend. Following her departure, my wife brought to my attention her suspicion that Molly was vomiting after eating. She had no direct evidence, just the obser- vation that Molly visited the bathroom following meals, seemed to linger and coughed after exiting. Molly is a normal weight but perhaps somewhat thinner than when we saw her last at Christmas. She was careful about her eating and wanted to join me with my regular running regimen while she was here. Please offer your ad- vice on whether I should bring this to my sister's (her mo ther 's) atten tion. My sister suffered from an eating disorder during her college years. — Appreciative in the Suburbs DEAR APPRECIATIVE » Do not hesitate to talk to your sister about this. Uncles and aunts are in a perfect position to offer loving but slightly objective observations to parents about how their kids seem to be doing. Woman struggles to recover after having worst week ever (You can contact Amy Dickinson via email: askamy@tribune.com. You can also follow her on Twitter @askingamy or "like" her on Facebook. Amy Dickinson's mem- oir, "The Mighty Queens of Freeville: A Mother, a Daughter and the Town that Raised Them" (Hyperion), is available in bookstores.) Amy Dickinson Ask Amy Sudoku Instructions:Theobjectistoplacethe numbers1to9intheemptysquaresso thateachrow,eachcolumnandeach 3x3boxcontainsthenumberonlyonce. AnswertoPreviousPuzzle CelebrityCipher ByLuisCampos Instructions:CelebrityCiphercryptogramsarecreatedfromquotationsbyfamouspeople, pastandpresent.Eachletterinthecipherstandsforanother. NEACrossword Leo(July23-Aug.22)— Variety is the spice of life. Get involved in as many activities and recreational pastimes as you can. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Make sure you are compat- ible with the other party before forming a partnership. Working methods and response to pres- sure should all be evaluated. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — A loved one could use a little nurturing. Be sensitive to the feelings of others, and you will gain respect and an ally who will back you when needed. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — You can smooth out busi- ness relationships by learning more about your colleagues. Be friendly, but keep your personal details out of the conversation. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Your popularity is grow- ing. Although you have set a high standard, continue with your self-improvement plans. You will be admired for the posi- tive changes you undertake. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — An unsettling confrontation can be expected. Complete as much as possible before some- one challenges you or goads you into an argument. You can avoid trouble if you keep a low profile. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Some positive changes are heading your way. An old friend is likely to surface. Reconnect- ing with a phone call or email will remind you of the good times you had together. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — Take decisive action regard- ing a situation that you're cur- rently facing. You have every- thing you need, but your dreams will not come true until you put your plans in motion. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Consider minor changes to your lifestyle. Look at your options before spending a lot of money on something. Once you have investigated the possibilities, you will make an ideal choice. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — If you are looking to move forward in your career, find out everything you can about your chosen field. Social media, Libraries or your workplace will help you prepare your strategy. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Someone has been singing your praises. You must be ready to take action and prove your worth. The window of opportu- nity for positive change will be small. Take the plunge. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Your creative juices are flowing. Keep yourself active mentally and physically, and get the most out of your day. Take on new challenges and activities in order to feel motivated. Horoscope By Eugenia Last SATURDAY, JULY 26 SATURDAY, JULY 26, 2014 REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM |YOURDAILYBREAK | 5 B