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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»Iamwork- ing as a health care aide. Where I am working now I love my job, but the lady's husband is touch- ing me inappropriately. I don't like that but I don't know how to tell him to stop. I can't quit my job be- cause I need the work. I am someone who is really shy. Please tell me what to do. I am freaking out. —Worried Worker DEAR WORRIED » I under- stand that when you are shy, it seems impossible to confront someone, even if he is doing some- thing bad. Please — tell other people about this. Friends, family members — or anyone else you can think of. The more people who know about this, the braver you will feel. Part of this man's power is in the secrecy and silence. You will take these away from him by telling other people about it. If you work for a com- pany, you must tell your supervisor about this. Your company cannot put you in the home of some- one who will assault you. It should find another assignment for you. In the meantime, whenever you are work- ing in this home, do ev- erything possible to avoid being alone with this man. Keep your phone with you at all times. The number for the National Sexual Assault Hotline is: 800-656-4673. Program this into your phone and call if you feel nervous. A phone counselor can help. DEAR AMY » I'm really not asking a question as much as I am commenting. This past summer I received an invitation to a baby shower that was to be held 1,500 miles from where I live. I have only met the expectant mother twice in my life, but she is the daughter of a much- loved nephew so I spent some time and money putting together a gift to send. I put care and thought into several items, which I then mailed at the cost of $18. I almost missed the thank-you I received because it was one line written on Facebook. I believe it to be a sad commentary on our times that a young woman, with plenty of time on her hands, could not make the effort to sit down and write, on paper, a sincere thank-you. I love today's technology but firmly believe it should not re- place good old-fashioned manners. — Frustrated DEAR FRUSTRATED » I agree with you, naturally. I do sense a slight uptick in the pract ice of writin g and sending cards and letters, however (I hope I'm right about that). Could this be because the same technology that makes it so easy for us to connect also denies us the ability to touch, hold and tape a card or note onto the refrigerator? My feedback for people who don't write notes is: Paper and a stamp! It's authentic! It's artisanal! Handwritten notes are cool and impressive — and they make people smile. Health care aide is being assaulted at her workplace You can contact Amy Dickinson via email: askamy@tribpub.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 Libra(Sept.23-Oct.23) — Lady Luck is in your corner. You will feel more comfortable, satisfied and secure with the changes you make if you don't go over budget. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Your genuine compassion and concern for others will lead you to initiate a charity event. Your popularity will grow, and others will contribute to your cause. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — You will be tempted to make unrealistic promises. Stick to the truth in order to avoid a misunderstanding. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Take on a new project. Your impressive skills and attention to detail will make it easy to outperform any competition you encounter. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — You will be faced with added duties. Don't let other people's problems consume you or jeop- ardize your personal or profes- sional responsibilities. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — Don't be intimidated by un- orthodox people. If you feel akin to someone, make your feelings known. There is no reward for standing on the sidelines, wait- ing for someone else to make the first move. Aries (March 21-April 19) — You should be concerned over improvements at work or in your community. Join forces to formulate a plan to make others aware of what troubles you. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Challenges or contests with family or friends will be fun. Include the younger generation for additional entertainment and in order to catch up on the latest trends. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — You will face some personal or professional setbacks. Don't give in to worry or depression. Deal with matters swiftly and move on with a positive attitude and an open mind. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Love is on the rise. Fill your social calendar with events that will allow you to show off your appealing personality. You will be hard to resist. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — If it feels like you are getting no- where, you have probably taken on too much. Organize and prepare to downsize your to-do list in order to make your goals more realistic. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — You will be impulsive today. Slow down to avoid leaving out an important detail. Love and romance are on the horizon, and making simple plans for an evening of fun will pay off. Horoscope By Eugenia Last SATURDAY, OCT. 10 | YOURDAILYBREAK | REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2015 8 B