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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»Myyounger brother has become very unhelpful around the house. Our parents got divorced about two years ago, and although it was rough at first I think my brother and I are doing OK. He is a freshman in high school and I am a junior. My father has been very stressed, as he started a company around the time of the divorce. He asks us to do basic chores around the house. I hap- pily oblige. My brother is asked to do something and he puts it off until ei- ther he goes to soccer (so I end up doing it) or my father asks him multiple times. Due to my own work- load this school year, I don't have the time or energy to do his jobs AND mine. Any advice? —Tired DEAR TIRED » Everybody growing up with siblings faces the inequity of work and responsibility. When I was your age, also grow- ing up in a household with a stressed single par- ent, I had a sister whose job it was to clean a particular room. Let's say (for the sake of argument) that she was the worker bee and I the malingerer. She threatened that if she found any of my posses- sions in the room at the appointed cleaning time, she would throw them out the front door. And she did. In February. In your brother's case, the most logical conse- quence is that he doesn't go to soccer until he has done his jobs. Your father has to be willing to enforce this. You should ask your father to call a family meeting. If you end up doing your brother's chores, would your father (or your brother) be will- ing to compensate you? DEAR AMY » When I was in school, librar- ies were places where people went to read and study in a quiet environ- ment. Librarians quickly squelched noisemakers with a "shush" and stern gaze. I have recently begun frequenting local city and university libraries, as I am researching various issues related to starting a company. However, the noise level at these librar- ies, without exception, makes it impossible for me to concentrate. I'm sitting at a local branch of a city library. Children are running around talking loudly, and their parents respond in kind. St a f f me mb er s sp e a k at a normal volume, making no effort to set an example for patrons. Other patrons answer cellphones at a normal volume. Not 10 feet from me, two people are talk- ing loudly while using a public computer. Whenever I ask people to please be quiet, they react like I am crazy to expect quiet in a library. — Frazzled DEAR FRAZZLED » Crazy? No, but you are very much behind the times. I happen to think this is just right. If you want quiet, you can still find it in designated spaces at the library — or at home. Younger brother's laziness should have consequences You can contact Amy Dickinson via email: askamy@tribune.com and follow her on Twitter @askingamy. Amy Dickinson Ask Amy Sudoku Instructions:Theobjectistoplacethe numbers1to9intheemptysquaresso thateachrow,eachcolumnandeach 3x3boxcontainsthenumberonlyonce. AnswertoPreviousPuzzle CelebrityCipher ByLuisCampos Instructions:CelebrityCiphercryptogramsarecreatedfromquotationsbyfamouspeople, pastandpresent.Eachletterinthecipherstandsforanother. NEACrossword Pisces(Feb.20-March20) — Catch your breath. Someone too lazy to deal with small but important details will take ad- vantage of your capabilities. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Attending a seminar or surf- ing the Internet will give you a sense of what you want to do and how to reach your goals. It's up to you to follow through. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Don't be fooled by the hype. Use your common sense and protect your interests rather than give someone else the right to play with your money. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — You will need certain questions answered in order to trust a sit- uation or person. Don't jump to conclusions or make decisions until you have all the facts. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Focus on your accomplish- ments, not your failures. Put all your effort into whatever job you are given if you want to impress onlookers. End your day with a celebration or special treat. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Do the things you enjoy most. Let your creativity flourish. You will have the competitive edge if you put your best foot forward and display your attributes. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Avoid turmoil by getting out and doing something independently. Take in a show or go shopping for something that will add to your comfort or appearance, but don't overspend. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Socializing with a wide variety of people will help you get what you want. The more you mingle, the more support you will get. A positive suggestion will lead to a surprising turn of events. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Work hard, even if you don't feel like taking care of the jobs that have piled up. Once you clear the mess, you'll be able to start something. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Begin again by focus- ing on what's important to you. Don't let anyone talk you out of what you know will bring the best results. Take ownership of your circumstances. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Uncertainty regarding your motives will develop in your al- lies if you are evasive. If you are upfront, you will get the support you need to pursue your dream. If you don't ask, you won't get anything. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — A sudden change will be a welcome surprise. Put your ideas into motion and help those who are having trouble getting started. Satisfaction, along with friendship, will result. 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