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DILBERT ScottAdams PEARLSBEFORESWINE StephanPastis PICKLES BrianCrane BABYBLUES JerryScott&RickKirkman PHOEBEANDHERUNICORN DanaSimpson ZITS JerryScott&JimBorgman SHERMAN'SLAGOON JimToomey ARGYLESWEATER ScottHilburn BIZARRO DanPiraro DEARAMY»Therearetwo men in my life who have been playing ping-pong with my emotions. I've known "David" for most of my life. For many years he said he was in- terested in me and talked about plans of marriage and children. He never made a seri- ous move until this past year, but he works odd hours and cancels plans on short notice. Sometimes he disappears, leaving me in the dark as to what is going on. For about a week we were officially "dating." He labeled me his "girl- friend" on social media and soon after that he disappeared. He recently messaged me and said he wanted to get back together, but I've been dating "Jack." Jack and I have dated for a year but he shows a lack of interest in our re- lationship. He will tell me he is on his way home, and by morning he won't be there and he won't tell me why. When I brought up a plan for starting a health- ier lifestyle, Jack treated it as a joke. I decided to break up with him. I'm not sure which guy is good for me. I'm not sure what to do now that my emotions are all over the place. I feel swamped with a big decision I don't know how to make. —Torn DEAR TORN » I hope you'll let me make this decision for you. I promise that my choice will leave you hap- pier, healthier and more fulfilled than you've been in these relationships. Picture a dump truck. Imagine driving the dump truck to "Dave" and "Jack's" houses. Let them climb into the back. Drive directly to the landfill, press "dump," and let these two winners slide right out. Then drive away. Alone. My point is that nei- ther of these guys is good for you, so choosing be- tween them is like choos- ing between "Worse" and "Worser." DEAR AMY » While slightly underhanded, "Scared of Scams" could reduce the amount of junk mail their mother is receiving by going to either of the sites below. They can also request her address be removed from market- ing lists by sending $1 and her address to Mail Prefe ren ce Servic e, D irect Marketing Association, P.O. Box 643, Carmel, NY 10512 (dmachoice.org). Also check consumer. ftc.gov and catalogchoice. org — both offer options to opt out of junk mail. Thanks for all your great advice! — A Grateful Reader DEAR READER » Scores of readers responded compassionately to the question from "Scared of Scams," whose mother was being played by predatory mail scams. Scammers know how challenging it can be for concerned family members and friends to intervene with one of their targets. That's why they go after vulnerable people. Thank you for helping readers by including these valuable resources. Woman chooses between 'worse' and 'worser' beaus 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 Leo(July23-Aug.22)— Don't waste time arguing. Make better use of your day by implementing minor home- improvements. Plan to entertain friends once you have your place in order. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Don't be afraid to show off a little. Networking and mixing business with pleasure will yield some interesting returns. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Collaborate with people you respect in order to come up with ideas that will improve your environment or surroundings. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Sharing your thoughts with family members will lessen your stress. An elderly relative will provide insight and solutions to help you overcome your worries. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Legal, insurance or finan- cial matters must be taken seri- ously. Play by the rules or risk losing out. Once you consider the consequences, you will do the right thing. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Put your leadership skills to work. Take on a challenge and prove to yourself and others that you can take control and masterfully put your plans in motion. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Someone will disagree with you. Let your feelings be known without becoming hostile or aggressive. It may be neces- sary to distance yourself from the situation until you feel less aggravated. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — Break away from your routine and try something new. An industry or community event will provide a backdrop for an interesting encounter. Aries (March 21-April 19) — You may have to be the one to take charge if unsettling issues arise concerning a loved one. Clear thinking and levelheaded- ness will break down emotional barriers and provide stability. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Listen and observe. You will learn about leadership if you pay attention to someone in a posi- tion of authority. By tackling different obstacles, you will gain self-confidence. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Set aside time to go over important legal or medical docu- ments. If you are too free with your personal data, someone will meddle in your affairs. Private matters must be kept secret. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Make subtle changes to your looks in order to enhance your confidence. Get out in social settings that allow you to mingle. You will meet interest- ing people. Horoscope By Eugenia Last SATURDAY, AUG. 22 | YOURDAILYBREAK | REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2015 8 B