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Au contrair... RE: taking care of one's ass at home... My earliest memory is of my dad teaching me how to clean myself in a stall at our pool club.

After complaining for the better part of two years that Gen Z grads are difficult to work with, bosses are no longer all talk, no action: Now they’re rapidly firing young workers who aren’t up to scratch just months after hiring them. According to a report, six in 10 employers say they have already sacked some of the Gen Z workers they hired fresh out of college in recent months. Intelligent.com, a platform dedicated to helping young professionals navigate the future of work, surveyed nearly 1,000 U.S. leaders. It found that the class of 2024’s shortcomings will impact future grads. After experiencing a raft of problems with young new hires, one in six bosses say they’re hesitant to hire recent college grads again. Meanwhile, one in seven bosses have admitted that they may avoid hiring them altogether next year. Three-quarters of the companies surveyed said some or all of their recent graduate hires were unsatisfactory in some way. Employers’ gripe with young people today is their lack of motivation or initiative—50% of the leaders surveyed cited that as the reason why things didn’t work out with their new hire. Bosses also pointed to Gen Z being unprofessional, unorganized, and having poor communication skills as their top reasons for having to sack grads. Leaders say they have struggled with the latest generation’s tangible challenges, including being late to work and meetings often, not wearing office-appropriate clothing, and using language appropriate for the workspace. When asked what would make college grads more hirable, bosses responded: a positive attitude and more initiative. Intelligent’s chief education and career development advisor, Huy Nguyen, advises Gen Z grads to observe how other workers interact to understand the company culture at any new firm they may join. From there, it’s easier to gauge what’s an appropriate way of engaging with others. “Take the initiative to ask thoughtful questions, seek feedback, and apply it to show your motivation for personal growth,” Nguyen adds. “Build a reputation for dependability by maintaining a positive attitude, meeting deadlines, and volunteering for projects, even those outside your immediate responsibilities.” Amazon CEO Andy Jassy recently echoed that an “embarrassing” amount of your success in your twenties depends on your attitude—and the reason why is simple: Managers would rather work with positive people. Some leaders have even insisted that a can-do attitude at work will advance young workers’ careers more than a college degree. Richard Branson, the billionaire founder of Virgin, has repeatedly urged young people to ditch university in favor of the “school of life.”

Law & Order: Organized Crime has added another big name to its squad. Jason Patric will join the cast of the Christopher Meloni-led cop drama for its upcoming Season 5, our sister site Deadlinereports. Patric will recur as Detective Tim McKenna.

Jeremy Allen White is stepping out of the kitchen for the Netflix limited series Enigma Variations. The Emmy Award-winning Bear actor is attached to star in and executive-produce the adaptation of André Aciman’s novel, our sister site Variety reports. The project, which is currently only in the development stage, will be written and showrun by Amanda Kate Shuman (The Wheel of Time, Berlin Station). Aciman also wrote the novel Call Me by Your Name, which was adapted into the 2017 movie starring Timothée Chalamet and Armie Hammer. The official book description for Enigma Variations follows: “Enigma Variations charts the life of a man named Paul, whose loves remain as consuming and as covetous throughout his adulthood as they were in his adolescence. Whether the setting is southern Italy, where as a boy he has a crush on his parents’ cabinetmaker, or a snowbound campus in New England, where his enduring passion for a girl he’ll meet again and again over the years is punctuated by anonymous encounters with men—whether he’s on a tennis court in Central Park or on a New York sidewalk in early spring. Paul’s attachments are ungraspable, transient, and forever underwritten by raw desire. Ahead of every step Paul takes, his hopes, denials, fears, and regrets are always ready to lay their traps. Yet the dream of love lingers. We may not always know what we want. We may remain enigmas to ourselves and to others. But sooner or later, we discover who we’ve always known we were.

Everybody will be talking about this wild movie The No. 1 movie at this year’s Sundance Film Festival that will have the masses talking when it hits theaters in a few months is “Twinless.” Bring an oxygen tank, you’ll be gasping so much. And not always from laughter. A Sundance debut was a shrewd move for writer-director James Sweeney’s totally unexpected dramedy about two 30-something men who bond over the fact that both of their twins have died. The storied cinema locale makes for a mischievous bait-and-switch. That’s because you stomp in assuming the flick starring Dylan O’Brien and Sweeney will be the familiar kin of countless other sweet, quirky indies, in which paralyzing grief gives way to hipster joy, that have bowed up here in the Utah mountains. Most of us can recite the plot from memory. There are probably vintage bicycles. And doesn’t the quick synopsis sound lovely? Two urban people losing their biological other half and filling their seemingly unfillable void with against-type friendship? Even the title comes off like a nice ’90s VHS. “Twinless” begins innocently enough, but soon transforms into something much darker and more psychologically sinister. Sweeney’s unpredictable movie twists and writhes, while never losing sight of its layered characters’ heartfelt longing. Still, don’t go for feel-good. Go for feel-shocked. Definitely go for feel-complicated. Sweeney’s compulsively addictive film begins with the loud noise of car crash, and then quick-cuts to a funeral. This director revels in abrupt cuts, which deliver laughs as well as cringes and lend the film a brisk pace that never lets up. Roman’s (O’Brien) brother Rocky is in the casket, and he and his mom (Lauren Graham) are overcome with sadness. The emotionally confused attendees fall apart when they see Roman, Rocky’s identical twin. They sob and hug him like their friend has come back to life. “We’ve never met before, but I feel like I know you,” one says. And whenever anybody on the street mixes him up for his late brother, Roman tends to lie. It’s just easier. At a support group for grieving twins, he meets spindly, awkward Denis (Sweeney), whose brother Dean died a year and a half earlier. Denis is gay and chatty; Roman is a straight, athletic meathead, who blurts out malapropisms like, “I’m not the brightest knife in the drawer.” The unlikely duo hit it off, and become inseparable. Borderline obsessive. Cue the kindness, we think. Not so fast. To give some idea of the evolving tone, during a party with a lot of simmering subtext, Sweeney splits the screen like Brian De Palma in “Carrie” or “Dressed to Kill.” From here, the less you know, the better. Sweeney — a mega-talent who is as terrific an actor as he is a writer and director — is a brilliant plotter. Those who are always a mile ahead of a script will find themselves refreshingly behind this filmmaker’s razor-sharp mind. He’s also smart to risk doing double-duty as Denis, a tricky character with a hyper-specific tone and brow-raising behavior. If handled clumsily, the the geeky friend could easily get a cool response from the viewer. Even at his worst, we give Sweeney’s endearing Denis the benefit of the doubt. Hard to admit (you’ll find out why), but I think we also all see ourselves in him. O’Brien wears two hats, too. He also plays Rocky, Roman’s extroverted gay brother, in flashbacks from before the accident. Although the stark contrast between the siblings is impressive, the actor’s most shattering moment comes in a hotel when rough Roman uncages his trapped feelings. I can’t recall such a raw performance in a comedy in ages. You’ll begin “Twinless” with basic expectations, and you’ll end it with your mouth agape. And then you’ll ask the most satisfying question there is after first encountering an exciting young filmmaker’s work: When’s the next one?

A North Merrick woman has gone above and beyond to unite lonely older strangers on Long Island — by creating a “friendship circle” with nearly 850 members. “Four years ago, I put out online that I was looking for friends that I could call my family,” the group’s founder, Ester Horowitz, 68, told The Post, adding that her motivation came from a shrinking sphere of companionship because of age and COVID. “The reaction was about 300 responses. It made me realize how many of us were feeling isolated,” she said. Now the widely popular group of women over 55 — with their spouses also invited to certain events — has genuinely brought a shine to their golden years. On any given day, a member posts on their closed Facebook channel to seek out a buddy to join them for a walk, meal or other activity. “I probably know at least 50 new people now” through the group, longtime member Toni Smith, 68, of Bellmore told The Post. The group also holds more extensive planned events such as excursions to theatrical plays, museums and game nights at restaurants. Some members are mulling over the idea of a group cruise, too. “It feels like the new version of being a neighborhood kid and knocking out the door to see if somebody can come out to play,” said Horowitz, who explained that the circle grows when its members invite their outside pals. The founder, who initially felt embarrassed to ask for new friends online in 2021, has even gathered the gals for important talks on Medicare and cybersecurity. She also organized an upcoming three-and-a-half-hour defensive-driving course, a hot ticket for the circle. “Life is better with friends,” member Jenny Jardine, 65, of Wantagh, told The Post. The connectivity was on display last week during one of their larger get-togethers — an evening of card games including Mahjong and Italian food at Patrizia’s of Hicksville.

How could I forget the Batemans?

BUY A ROLL OF SCOTCH TAPE... Most sunfish spend their days swimming slowly through the world’s oceans, feasting on jellyfish or soaking up the sun near the water’s surface. In the wild, these behemoth creatures—which can tip the scales at 6,000 pounds—are typically spotted alone. But at least one of them seems to appreciate a little company. In Japan, an ocean sunfish appeared “lonely” after its aquarium shut down for renovations, staff said—so they created human cut-outs to cheer the animal up, reports the Guardian’s Justin McCurry. In February last year, the Kaikyokan aquarium in Shimonoseki got a sunfish from the southern coast of Kochi in the Pacific Ocean. The goofy-looking, 60-pound creature—with its round body, gaping mouth and large eyes—quickly became a hit with aquarium visitors. For months, the sunfish—nicknamed “Mambo”—seemed to be adapting to its new life in captivity. Mambo was known to swim up to the side of its tank when humans approached and generally seemed curious about its new human companions. But, in December, the aquarium closed for a six-month renovation project. Not long after, staffers noticed the sunfish seemed unwell. The creature no longer wanted to eat its provided jellyfish and began rubbing up against the tank windows. At first, they suspected the fish was suffering from digestive issues or was bothered by the loud noises and vibrations coming from the construction work. But then one caretaker suggested the sunfish might simply be lonely. Without visitors stopping by its tank throughout the day, the solitary creature might have begun feeling a little blue. Though the aquarists were initially dubious, they decided to take a chance and run with the theory. They taped photos of human faces to the side of the fish’s enclosure, then hung up some uniforms to create the illusion of visitors. Now, it seems their quirky solution might have worked. The next day, the sunfish began eating again and seemed more content overall. The aquarium’s social media posts about this unusual remedy have racked up millions of views, likes and comments. “We were skeptical but decided to do anything we could,” Moe Miyazawa, an aquarist at the facility, tells the Associated Press’ Mari Yamaguchi. “I knew [the sunfish] was looking at us when we were placing them, but I never thought it would start eating the next day.” Staff have also been making an effort to visit the sunfish more frequently and offer some friendly waves through the windows. Humans are far from the only creatures that feel lonely or benefit from social interactions. In 2023, scientists made headlines after they taught solitary pet parrots to video chat with each other—and revealed that the birds seemed to love the social interactions. And, during the Covid-19 lockdowns, the Sumida Aquarium in Tokyo put out a call for volunteers to video chat with its spotted garden eels, which had reportedly grown shy from the lack of human interaction. As for Mambo, caretakers hope the fish will cheer up for good once construction wraps up and visitors are allowed to return this summer. “I hope many people take interest in the sunfish, and when the renovation work is finished, I’d like visitors to wave to it in front of the tank,” Mai Kato, a staff member at the aquarium, said.

Back then, if a family had one child on a sitcom, it meant they were likely to have at least one other. You had the Gold sisters, the Gilbert sisters, the Sweetin sisters, the Camerons, the McKeons, the Lawrence Brothers, and several other examples I'm sure I'll think of as soon as I post this.

Max Mutchnick, co-creator of the upcoming Hulu comedy Mid-Century Modern, shared on Friday evening how the series will write out the late Linda Lavin‘s character, Sybil Schneiderman. In an Instagram post accompanied by BTS photos of series co-leads Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer and Nathan Lee Graham, and others, all clearly dressed for a memorial service, Mutchnick wrote, “This Week at ‘Mid Century Modern’ we filmed an episode I never thought we’d have to write — ‘Here’s to You, Mrs Schneiderman'

Seven men indicted in ‘Wild West’ Richmond Hill baby shower shooting, gun found hidden in rice tray that particular type of rice is known to have high lead content

After 13 years of serving the Glendale community, Zum Stammtisch’s beloved Pork Store will close its doors for the final time on March 1, 2025. While the local deli is entering the end of an era, the restaurant will continue serving its customers as usual for many more years.

It got nominated for Best original screenplay and supporting actor (Culkin).

I was late to the party on this one. I figured it was "ABC does Elsbeth" and didn't bother with it but I read many good things about it and binged the 7 episodes of the first half of the season in one night a few days before it returned. Kaitlyn Olsen has found a great role to show off her talent. It has been renewed for season two.

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Christina Haack and Heather El Moussa Have a ‘Therapy Session’ About Tarek — and It Ends with a Sweet Hug Christina Haack and Heather El Moussa are having a heart-to-heart! The HGTV stars have been having fun acting in spoof videos on social media ahead of their upcoming series, The Flip Off, which also stars Heather’s husband and Christina’s ex, Tarek El Moussa, 43. In their latest skit, Christina, 41, and Heather, 37, sit down for a “therapy session” at Christina’s Newport Beach home to discuss some of Tarek’s problematic behavior they’ve both experienced over the years. The Instagram Reel was shared jointly by Heather, Tarek and Christina on Monday, Jan. 20. “So Heather, what brings you in today?” Christina asks. Heather jokingly responds, “Christina, it’s Tarek. He’s driving me absolutely crazy. I just don’t know what to do at this point. He farts under the covers, and he holds my head under. I can’t deal with it anymore. Did he ever do those things to you?” The Christina on the Coast star jokes back, “Sometimes he would throw them at me.” “He does that to me too. Every single day, I don’t know what personality I’m going to get," Heather says. "He yells at me, and then everything’s fine two minutes later." After Heather says that “it’s been almost six years of this” and Tarek has only gotten “15% better,” Christina tries to console her by looking at the situation in a more positive light. “Look at what the next six years would be. Another, I would say, 30% better,” she says, followed by Heather asking, “Can I last that long, Christina? You lasted what, nine years, was it?” Christina responds, “Yeah, but I will tell you this – the grass isn’t greener on the other side. So look, he’s gotten 15% better, so there’s probably another 30%. By the time that you’re 60, he’s going to be really nice. There’s hope.” She continues to reflect: “I feel like all men are big kids, though. I mean, I had the cargo shorts, stinky sandal version,” and Heather chimes in, “In the same black shirt every day?” Tarek then bursts into the room, startling Christina. Heather tells her husband, “We’re having a therapy session. About you.” “I told Heather to stick it out,” Christina notes to her ex, before telling Heather, “You got this girl.” The skit ends with Christina giving Heather a big hug as she warns Tarek to “behave.” The trio’s most recent skit comes nearly a week before the premiere of their HGTV series, The Flip Off, out Wednesday, Jan. 29. The house flipping showdown will follow Heather and Tarek as they compete together against Christina and her “trusted team,” according to the network. This is the first time Christina, Tarek and Heather are starring in a show together. Christina and Tarek previously co-hosted their show, Flip or Flop, which ended in March 2022. The pair — who share daughter Taylor, 14, and son Brayden, 9, together — continued to film the series for several seasons even after their dramatic 2016 split. While Heather and Christina didn’t always get along, the pair have since made amends and now consider each other friends. Christina told PEOPLE in July 2024 that she and Heather have been “close for a while now” and that she thinks "she's an amazing stepmom.” The Flip Off was originally supposed to star Christina’s estranged husband Josh Hall as her partner before their July 2024 split. While HGTV hasn’t addressed how involved Hall will be in the show post-split, they did remove him from new promotional photos for the series that were released in December 2024. The Flip Off premieres Wednesday, Jan. 29 on HGTV.

As Barry Green tells it, his 47-foot houseboat was a hunk of junk rotting away at a South Jersey marina when he bought it. He completely rebuilt it, insulated its interior, and had it towed to a dock beside Brooklyn’s Kings Plaza mall 12 years ago. He found a community among other houseboaters moored at the marina in Mill Basin, along with a refuge from skyrocketing rents for apartments on dry land. Now, however, he and other houseboat owners are being told to shove off. Mall executives decided to evict them last year, citing a plan to renovate the marina after its agreement with a prior dock operator ended. “They own the dock. We own the boats,” Green said. “It’s, ‘Pick up your boat and go someplace else.’” The problem, he said, is “there really isn’t any place else to go” — especially for an 80-year-old retiree living on about $1,300 a month in social security payments. Those facing eviction can’t easily move their floating homes. Even if they could, the number of “liveaboard” docks where people can live on houseboats are dwindling across the five boroughs. And, in a nautical version of supply and demand, rents are rising at the marinas that still allow full-time residents. Prices are spiking on land, too. “You look in the papers and it says affordable apartments for $2,000 or $3,000 a month,” said Green, who was paying around $700 a month to rent the slip at Kings Plaza under previous management. “This is affordable? For who?” There is no official tally of New York houseboats. The city’s housing, transportation, parks, environmental and small business agencies say they don’t keep track. The parks department bans “liveaboards” from city-owned marinas and in 2021 evicted the few remaining houseboat residents from a deteriorating dock on the Hudson River at West 79th Street. Residents, experts and historians say the number of houseboaters continues to decrease. “ People are looking for another marina and it's hard to find one,” said Linda White, a retired letter carrier who has lived in a large houseboat at Kings Plaza for the past 14 years. “And the ones that will take you, they're expensive.” Gothamist contacted 15 marinas across all five boroughs to see if they accept full-time residents. Representatives from each said they prohibit “liveaboards,” though one said they look the other way for longtime residents. Most said they cut off water and electricity during the winter, or require members to remove their boats during the coldest months. Some boaters find safe harbor in inland waterways, like Newtown Creek, which courses through Brooklyn and Queens, and Westchester Creek in the Bronx, or keep a low profile in spots that officially ban full-time residents. In legal papers filed last year, Kings Plaza General Manager Emma Dawson informed the houseboat residents they have to leave due to “a scheduled renovation of the Marina.” Another company had been leasing the facility from Kings Plaza and renting out the slips to the boaters until late 2023. When that agreement ended, the houseboat residents lost their right to remain at the marina, Kings Plaza’s attorneys wrote in six eviction lawsuits. The commercial eviction cases are still moving through Brooklyn Civil Court and the residents do not have attorneys. Dawson did not respond to questions from Gothamist and instead referred an email and phone call to the mall’s parent company Macerich, a retail real estate behemoth that owns at least 40 shopping centers across the country. Macerich spokesperson Denise James said the company declined to comment and that she had no information about why mall executives wanted to remove the houseboat residents from the dock. New York City’s Economic Development Corporation asked businesses to submit proposals for redeveloping two waterfront lots near Kings Plaza last year, but a spokesperson said they have no involvement or information regarding the mall’s plans. Evictions would unmoor the close-knit community of more than a dozen people, where residents said they chase away vandals, keep one another safe by making sure the gangway gate is locked, and check in on sick neighbors. The marina and others like it around the city attract self-sufficient New Yorkers with an adventurous side. White, the retired letter carrier, said she and her husband decided to move in 14 years ago because they were in search of “something new.” “It looked kind of exciting. And the first time you live on it, you're like, ‘Oh my god,’ because it's moving back and forth and it's up and down,” she said. “You get used to it.” She now worries they may have to return to land. White said she has been unable to find another marina willing to accept her 52-foot barge. Green’s houseboat is more like a floating workshop, brimming with his artistic and functional creations in wood, steel and leather. Shelves he built along the walls are lined with dozens of plastic containers filled with fasteners. Drawers are crammed with tools, like the chisels he uses to carve designs into an 8-foot-long plank covering a gap in the ceiling. He showed off some of his artworks: an intricate lock and an ornate, dragon-shaped steel dagger in a handcrafted leather scabbard. “If I want to pound on metal at 3 o'clock in the morning, and you're living in an apartment, this doesn't work very well,” he said. Elsewhere in the country, cities and towns from Portland, Oregon to Portland, Maine embrace “floating homes.” Boaters and maritime experts say that’s no longer the case in New York City, despite its 520 miles of shoreline and rich maritime history. Barbara Dolensek,  the vice president of the City Island Historical Society and administrator of the City Island Nautical Museum, said “plenty of people” were living on boats in the Bronx when she and her husband arrived in 1976. “Now, I don’t believe there’s anyone living aboard,” she said. Robert Johnson, an 89-year-old houseboat resident and boating historian living on the Bronx’s Westchester Creek, said he has seen rents triple in the city’s few remaining marinas in recent years.  A new landlord doubled his own rent four years ago. Houseboat communities are “considerably diminished” compared to two decades ago, Johnson said. “I would say almost disappeared.” White, the retired letter carrier, said the city is losing an important source of affordable housing for hearty New Yorkers with a taste for unconventional living arrangements. For the Kings Plaza residents, it means uncertainty and a community set adrift. “The thing that's a shame is that you can buy these. They’re affordable,” White said. “I don't see why you can't live on them.”

DEAR ABBY: My sister, brother and I lost our mom to dementia six months ago. We needed to start cleaning out the house. My brother, who lives in assisted living was unable to help. When I mentioned to my sister that I was going to start cleaning out the kitchen, she told me she didn’t want me there alone. I told her when a person offers to help, the polite thing to say is thank you. Well, she hasn’t spoken to me in the last five months. She and her husband have taken to cleaning out the house on their own. I know my sister has personality disorders. Her doctor told that to my mom from the time sis was a teen. She won’t take my calls. I have apologized 100 times. What now? — SAD SISTER IN ARIZONA DEAR SISTER: When someone with a personality disorder is also suffering from an emotional stressor such as grief, they are, to put it mildly, not at their best. AND When someone with a personality disorder WHO is also suffering from an emotional stressor such as grief, they are AND IS, to put it mildly, not at their best, THEY CAN BE TRIGGERED BY SOMEBODY SNOTTILY TELLING THEM when a person offers to help, the polite thing to say is thank you. Did your sister object to you going to the house because she was afraid you would take something without telling her? Did your mother leave a will describing what she wanted you, your sister and your brother to have in the event of her death? What is supposed to be done with the house and its contents? IS SHE A BITCH OR THE DEVIL? Because your sister won’t accept or answer your calls, seek out a lawyer AN EXORCIST for guidance. DEAR ABBY: We recently hosted an event at home, and one couple showed up an hour and a half early! I thought it was incredibly rude. Thankfully, I wasn’t in the shower or only partially dressed. I was in the middle of food preparation and house cleaning, and too frazzled to say anything. My partner entertained them while I finished preparing for the party, but I had planned on using his help for a few last-minute tasks. These guests have also nicknamed our children despite our repeatedly politely correcting them. How do we better establish firm boundaries? — SEETHING IN THE SOUTH DEAR SEETHING: A way to do that would be to CONNECT YOUR DOORBELL TO AN ALMOST-LETHAL LEVEL OF ELECTRICAL CURRENT AND NOT DISCONNECT IT UNTIL A FEW MINUTES BEFORE THE ANNOUNCED TIME OF THE PARTY. As to their addressing your children by nicknames in spite of your asking them to refrain, quit “asking.” Tell them it is offensive, and if it happens again, you will no longer invite them over. TO GO TO HELL. DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been friends with another couple for 15 years. We would see each other once or twice a week, alternating between each other’s home and occasionally out to dinner, where we took turns paying the bill. Three years ago, we bought our dream home, and since then, our friends have stopped inviting us over to theirs. We have invited them countless times as we enjoy their company, but they have stopped reciprocating. They are also less likely to pick up the tab when we go out. Once, we went three months without seeing each other. I wanted to see how long it would be until they reached out. They never did, so I relented and invited them over. They happily accepted the invite, and we had the good time we always do. We spare no expense on food, alcohol and desserts when they come over, which we are happy to do, but this has become extremely inequitable. It’s not a matter of money — they earn the same amount as we do. We have fun together, but I’m seriously starting to resent them for not making an effort toward our friendship. I am starting to wonder if maybe they aren’t really good friends and I should just give up, which really saddens me. Have you any advice? — MOVED OUT OF FRIENDSHIP DEAR MOVED: You stated that for more than a decade you and this couple lived in homes that were similar, until you moved away and upgraded your lifestyle. Has it never occurred to you MORON that the reason these friends no longer invite you to their home may be because they are embarrassed about the comparison? They could also be jealous THINKING THAT PEOPLE WHO ARE SO HAPPY TO FLAUNT THEIR SUCCESS DESERVE TO BE TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF. Consider telling them you DON’T CARE THAT YOU HAVE SURPASSED THEM, always enjoyed visiting them and would like to do it again. Then cross your fingers and hope they’ll take you up on it. You stated that this couple has the same amount of income that you have, but it is unwise to count other people’s money UNLESS YOU’RE A BANK TELLER. DEAR ABBY: I walk with a cane and have difficulty standing since I had a bad accident. Our building has a laundry facility for all. I went to put my laundry in. There are two medium-sized washers. One had finished. The empty one rejected my laundry card, so I emptied the other person’s laundry into a cart. The new neighbor returned and was upset that I “touched his laundry and didn’t wait for him.” When he demanded an apology, I said, “Write a note to the board.” I don’t feel obligated to teach a grown, able-bodied man what entitlement is. Your thoughts? — IN THE WASH IN NEW YORK DEAR IN THE WASH: Your neighbor is territorial about his things. Some folks are. Although he returned in a reasonable amount of time, you had no idea how long he would be and, because the other washer wasn’t working, you had every right to do what you did. You might have cooled this standoff by giving him the apology he asked for. You should write a note to the board, informing them that one of the machines in the laundry room needs servicing A FUCKING ASSHOLE. START BY BUYING A GUN…

Class President in elementary school. I'll never forget it. Wasn't a dry eye in the place.

I just watched the first episode of NBC's newest show starring Melissa Roxburgh, who was Michaela on manifest. It was OK… It has kind of a blacklist/manifest vibe, in that there will be a weekly storyline which incrementally (and probably frustratingly) builds to an ever-elusive overall mystery. It was decent enough that I'll keep watching it and see if it retains my interest.

Ditto

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