Mom's problem with manners may be misplaced priorities
DEAR ABBY
JEANNE PHILLIPS
      DEAR ABBY: May I point out something to "Mannerly Mom in Cumberland" (July 23)? She's the woman who, after thanking someone, becomes offended when she hears, "No problem," rather than, "You're welcome." In many languages, the literal response to "Thank you" translates to, "It was nothing." So a reply of "No problem" is not entirely inappropriate.
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YOUR HEALTH
Emphysema at young age suggest genetic illness
DR. DONOHUE
      DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Is there any point in getting a second opinion after a diagnosis of emphysema? My 47-year-old son was a "chesty" baby, lots of bronchitis. Then we went to Africa for two years, and he didn't seem to have chest problems while there. An internist diagnosed him as having chronic bronchitis when he was only 18.
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HOROSCOPE
JACQUELINE BIGAR
      FORECAST FOR WED., OCTOBER 15, 2008 ARIES (March 21-April 19) You feel as if you must do something about a situation. Listen well to others, as spontaneity could take over on your part.
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