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by Patricia L. Cook This Tidbits shares some interesting election trivia. With another presidential election happen-ing shortly in the United States, maybe it is time for some election news you may not have heard; funny, sad, and maybe a bit absurd!• The youngest man elected president was John Kennedy who was 43. Most Americans are aware of that news but did you know that Theodore Roosevelt was actually younger, 42, when he was elevated to president from vice president? He filled the position when William McKinley was assassinated.• The oldest president elected was Ronald Reagan who was 69. Reagan and Gerald Ford were the two presidents who lived the longest after serv-ing, both living to age 93.• Young Grover Cleveland was only nineteen, not even old enough to vote, when he worked on James Buchanan’s successful Democratic run for the presidency in 1856. After Buchanan, there would not be another Democrat in the White House until Cleveland himself was elected 28 years later in 1884! Buchanan was the only presi-dent that never married.• Reagan was the only president who had been divorced. Five presidents remarried after their wives died, two of them, John Tyler and Wood-row Wilson, while they were in office.• Six U.S. presidents had no children. John Ty-ler had the most, fifteen! Tyler was called “His Accidency” by opponents, being the first vice president called to fill the office of president by the death of his predecessor, William Henry Har-rison. Harrison died of pneumonia after only be-ing in office 32 days, the shortest term of any U.S. president.
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Continued from Page 1• There have been short and tall presidents, with James Madison the shortest at only 5’4” (1.62 m). Abraham Lincoln was the tallest at 6’4” (1.93 m), with Lyndon Johnson only a ½ inch (1.27 cm) under him. James Madison was also the light-est president, weighing only about 100 pounds (45.36 kg). William Howard Taft was the heavi-est at about 300 pounds (136 kg) and actually had a bathtub installed in the White House that would fit four normal sized men! • His size was not the most unusual thing or memorable trivia about William Howard Taft, it was his activity after he was president. He served as a Professor of Law at Yale until President War-ren G. Harding selected him to be Chief Justice of the Supreme Court eight years after his service as president, in 1923. In 1925, Calvin Coolidge was the first and only president to be sworn in by a former president. • Taft, said that his greatest honor was serving as Chief Justice. He wrote: “I don’t remember that I ever was President.”• When the government for the United States of America was first formed, there were no political parties. George Washington served as president with no political party affiliation. • The current two party system, with Democrats and Republicans, has been part of the political system in the U.S. for years. The first party was originally formed from many of the advisers that George Washington consulted with. Oddly the first political party, started in 1792, was called the Democratic-Republican Party.
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFULRick was consumed by his guilty conscience. Bill was devastated after Katie left him to raise their baby alone. Stephanie and Eric spent an afternoon reminiscing. Katie’s family began
searching for her in Aspen. Thomas held his first official meeting as the new CEO of Forrester Creations. Rick was suspicious of Caroline’s new position of authority at the company. Stephanie and Dayzee shared memories of their brief but meaningful friendship. Steffy and Liam took advantage of their time together in Aspen. Taylor defended Thomas’ qualifications to his skeptics. Brooke was concerned about Bill’s mental state as he dealt with being jilted by Katie. Wait to See: Hope accuses Caroline of being shady. Katie refuses to accept her diagnosis.
DAYS OF OUR LIVESSami admitted to Rafe that she still loved him, but needed more time before she could trust him again. Lucas didn’t approve of Will and Sonny’s relationship. Daniel let it slip to Jennifer that he was in love with her. Kristin assured EJ that she had no ulterior motive in helping him win back Sami. Kristen slapped Brady after he wouldn’t stay out of her business. EJ was suspicious as to why Nicole changed her story about Jennifer push-ing her. Will confronted Sonny about his past as a player. Kristen delivered a message to Kate from Stefano. Nick and Gabi fell hard and fast for one another. Wait to See: Abigail and Cameron discuss their relationship. Brady apologizes to Jennifer.
GENERAL HOSPITALConnie begged for Trey to help her so that she wouldn’t be admitted to the psychiatric hospital again. Steve found Daniel’s paternity test among Heather’s belong-ings. Todd began to panic when Heather awoke from her coma. Starr and Kristina shared a bond. Lulu asked Johnny if he was blackmailed into marrying Connie. Luke showed up in costume at Todd’s Halloween party. Later, Carly invited Todd to go trick-or-treating with her and Josslyn. Lulu and Dante got excited over the idea of adopting a child. Maxie encouraged Patrick to ask Britt out on a date. Things began to heat up between Carly and Todd. Wait to See: Todd offers Starr a place to live. Emma answers Robin’s phone call.
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESSAdam told Sharon that he felt guilty for leading her on a downward spiral. Victor was disappointed in Nick’s lack of ambition. Phyllis accepted Jack’s offer to work for him. The arson investigator found Sharon’s bracelet among the ashes. Neil and Harmony amicably parted ways as Harmony left town to be with her daughter. Jack faced an unexpected surgery that could result in permanent paralysis. Adam paid someone to set fires to vacant buildings in order to get the heat off Sharon. Vic-tor ordered Billy to spy on Jack or he would tell Victoria about Los Angeles. Chelsea and Chloe found that they had a lot in common. Wait to See: Chelsea accuses Adam of cheating. Phyllis witnesses the closeness between her sister and Nick.
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Cranberry Graham Squares
While cranberry sauce is always appropriate, why not share this cranberry-studded recipe this
season? After all, it won’t be long before these ruby delights won’t be anywhere to be found.
12 (2 1/2-inch) graham crackers1 (4-serving) package sugar-free vanilla instant pudding mix2/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder1 3/4 cups water1 (4-serving) package sugar-free vanilla cook-and-serve pud-ding mix1 cup reduced-calorie cranberry juice cocktail1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries1 cup reduced-calorie whipped topping
1. Evenly arrange 9 graham crackers in a 9-by-9-inch cake pan. In a large bowl, combine dry instant pudding mix, dry milk powder and 1 1/4 cups water. Mix well using a wire whisk. Pour mixture evenly over graham crackers. Refrigerate while prepar-ing cranberry sauce.2. In a medium saucepan, combine dry cook-and-serve pud-ding mix, cranberry juice cocktail, remaining 1/2 cup water and cranberries. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes or un-til cranberries soften, stirring often. Remove from heat, place saucepan on a wire rack and allow to cool for 30 minutes, stir-ring occasionally. Evenly spoon cooled mixture over set filling.3. Spread whipped topping evenly over cranberry mixture. Crush remaining 3 graham crackers into fine crumbs. Evenly sprinkle crumbs over top. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serves 8.
1. Who were Boyce and Hart?2. Name the group that wrote and released “The Letter.”3. Which artist got a start with a
band called Steel Mill?4. Name the female artist who was born Anna Mae Bullock.5. Identify this song lyric: “Take your silver spoon and dig your grave.”
Answers1. Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart produced hits for many major groups in the 1960s, but were best known for the songs they wrote for The Monkees. The duo created more than 300 compositions and sold 42 million records.2. The Box Tops. The first line of the song, “Give me a ticket for an aeroplane,” was a throwaway mentioned by the father of a bandmember. “The Letter” was a No. 1 hit in 1967 and later covered by Joe Cocker.3. Bruce Springsteen. Some members of Steel Mill ended up in Springsteen’s E Street Band in 1972.4. Tina Turner. She met future husband Ike Turner when he was playing in St. Louis. Tina grabbed the mic, and it wasn’t long before the Ike & Tina Turner Revue was born.5. “Gold Dust Woman,” by Fleetwood Mac, written and sung by Stevie Nicks. The 1977 song was originally cut as a B-side to “You Make Loving Fun.”
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Q: I love MTV’s origi-nal comedy “Awkward.” I missed some episodes of season two. Is it on DVD yet? Also, where there be a third season? -- Amy T., via e-mail
A: You’re in luck on both counts. Aside from being able to watch full episodes on hulu.com and mtv.com, seasons one and two are available on DVD. The show has been granted a super-size season three, which will consist of 20 episodes instead of the previous 12 episodes each of the previous two seasons. Look for season three to premiere in summer 2013.***Q: I just heard about the death of one of my favorite direc-tors, Tony Scott. I couldn’t find any information on the definite cause or reason for his death. Do you know what happened? -- Felix S., Vancouver, British ColumbiaA: The results of Tony’s autopsy were recently released, with the cause of death being multiple blunt-force injuries, which were sustained when he jumped off a Los Ange-les bridge on Aug. 19. The official ruling is suicide, as no
foul play was suspected or discovered. There was also no evidence of an inoperable brain tumor -- as some sources were citing as the reason he killed himself -- putting to rest those rumors that his family vehemently denied from the get-go.Tony, who was 68 at the time of his death, had recently announced his intent to develop a “Top Gun” sequel, and was with Tom Cruise just days prior to his death scouting locations for the movie. There is no word yet on whether the movie will be made without Tony.***Q: “Assassin’s Creed” is one of my favorite video games, and my roommate heard that it’s going to be made into a movie. Is that true? -- Douglas W., via e-mailA: Development of a big-screen version of the popular video game is moving forward, with Michael Fassbender set to star as Desmond Miles, a man who comes from a long line of assassins but tries to lie low and maintain a more common lifestyle as a bartender. Since it’s still early in the development process, there’s no word on co-stars or a release date. However, I can tell you that it will be shot in 3-D. ***Q: My husband and I are curious as to what happened to
Lisa, who was one of the “Ice Road Truckers” on the His-tory Channel last year. We’re hoping she didn’t crash. -- Bonnie and George H., via e-mailA: Lisa Kelly is alive and well, and taking a year off. Pro-ducer Thom Beers told a group of reporters: “We offered her a contract to return, and she chose not to. (We’d) love to have her, (but) she’s taking a year off. The thing we liked about her more than anyone else -- she’s the one per-son of them all who showed real fear. I wish her luck, and I wish she was back.”Write to Cindy at King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475; or e-mail her at [email protected].
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HOLLYWOOD -- George Clooney be-lieves in giving back by helping people in need. Among his many causes are “Not On Our Watch,” to stop and pre-vent mass atrocities, and a 2010 telethon, “Hope For Haiti Now,” to aid earthquake
victims. He even got arrested to call attention to atrocities in the Sudan. But his most ambitious undertaking to date is as a board member and co-chairman of “We Take Care of Our Own,” which is trying to raise $350 million for The Motion Picture and Television Fund.The Motion Picture Country Home and Hospital in Calabasas, Calif., is one of the facilities that show-business people go to for care. Three years ago, it nearly closed some of its facilities due to financial prob-lems. Since February, the charity has raised nearly $240 million.Producer Barry Diller and his wife, Diane Von Furstenberg, gave $30 million, as did producer Steve Bing. Media mogul Rupert Murdock, and Anne and Kirk Douglas each gave $20 million. Tom Cruise, the Fox Entertainment Group, producer-director-screenwriter Todd Phil-lips, producer Joe Roth and many other industry heavy hitters have contributed large, undisclosed amounts. A few weeks ago, the founders of DreamWorks, Jeffrey Katzenberg (chairman of the MPTF), Steven Spielberg and David Geffin each donated $30 million.As MPTF president and CEO Bob Beitcher explained, “Our dedication to supporting the needs of the work force, as well as the growing needs of our industry’s senior population, continues to put incredible pressure on our philanthropic needs.”I’ve visited retired thespians at the home and seen how well they’re cared for. Some of them just didn’t have anywhere else to go, and they were able to spend their last days with dignity and love. Even though the fund is close to reaching its goal, you can be sure Clooney will not rest until he exceeds it, and then some. Bravo to all of them!***Tom Cruise shouldn’t be too concerned that Beyonce dropped out of Clint Eastwood’s “A Star Is Born” remake. His plate is already full. This Christmas he has the $80 million “Jack Reacher” (you got the wrong guy) drama, with Oscar-winner Robert Duvall, hitting screens. In April, he’s got the $130 million sci-fi movie “Oblivion” with Morgan Freeman due out, followed by the $140 million “All You Need Is Kill,” based on a Japanese “light novel,” with Emily Blunt and Bill Paxton. “Kill” was shot in London in September, and is scheduled for release in 2014. In Cruise’s future is a remake of “The Magnificent Seven,” a “Van Helsing” (vampire killer) film for Universal, and “Mission: Im-possible 5.” After “Rock of Ages,” Tom should stick to what he does best ... “Cruising” through sci-fi and action films!
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1. LANGUAGE: What is the meaning of the Latin prefix “demi”?2. HISTORY: Who wrote the political book “The Prince” during the Renaissance?3. ASTRONOMY: What phase of the moon is opposite of crescent?4. LITERATURE: What was the real name of the author who assumed the pen name of George Orwell?5. ART: What are the three primary colors?6. MUSIC: What is indicated by the musical notation “estinto”?7. GEOGRAPHY: What state lies directly east of Utah?8. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the traditional birthstone for June?9. MEASUREMENTS: The watt, a unit of electrical power, was named for what famous inventor?10. ETIQUETTE: Properly speaking, who should host a wedding shower for a bride?
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¥ On Nov. 12, 1864, Union Gen. William T. Sherman orders the business district of Atlanta destroyed before he embarks on his famous March to the Sea through Georgia to prevent the Confederates from recovering anything once the Yankees had abandoned it.
¥ On Nov. 16, 1901, a low-slung car called the “Torpedo Racer” -- basically a square platform on bicycle wheels -- breaks the world speed record for electric cars in Co-ney Island, N.Y., by going 1 mile down the straight dirt track in just 63 seconds. That’s about 57 mph. Today the world speed record for an electric vehicle is about 245 mph.
¥ On Nov. 14, 1914, in Constantinople, capital of the Ot-toman Empire, the religious leader Sheikh-ul-Islam de-clares an Islamic holy war on behalf of the Ottoman gov-ernment, urging his Muslim followers to take up arms against Britain, France, Russia, Serbia and Montenegro.
¥ On Nov. 15, 1943, Heinrich Himmler makes public an order that Gypsies are to be put on “the same level as Jews and placed in concentration camps.” Himmler was determined to prosecute Nazism racial policies, which dictated the elimination of all races deemed “inferior” and “asocial.”
¥ On Nov. 13, 1953, a member of the Indiana Textbook Commission calls for the removal of references to the book “Robin Hood” from textbooks used by the state’s schools. She claimed that Robin Hood was a communist because he robbed the rich and gave it to the poor.
¥ On Nov. 17, 1968, the Oakland Raiders score two touchdowns in nine seconds to beat the New York Jets -- and no one sees it. In a debacle which would become known as “Heidi Bowl,” with just 65 seconds left to play, NBC broke away from the game to air its previously scheduled programming, the movie “Heidi.”
¥ On Nov. 18, 1987, a fire in a London subway station kills 30 commuters and injures scores of others. At the King’s Cross station in London, people began to smell smoke coming from beneath one of the station’s escala-tors. It was later revealed that debris and grease had built up under the escalator.
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DEAR CLARICE: First of all, congratulations! Adopting a pet from the shelter is a great choice. Second, there are many things you can do ahead of time to make your house dog-friendly. The shelter may have some information to guide you as well, but here are some basic things to add to your list.--”Pet-proof” your house. In much the same way as parents need to childproof their house, pet owners need to make dangerous items difficult to access. Things that can be chewed on, that can splinter or break into small pieces, should be kept off the floor and off things that are puppy height (like the coffee table).--Set up a living area for your puppy, in a comfortable spot out of the way of foot traffic. Place its pet bed there, along with chew toys.--Have your dog’s leash, collar and other items ready and waiting. You’ll want to purchase these after you’ve chosen your puppy but before bringing it home.--Set up a file among your household papers specifically to hold your dog’s adoption information, shot record, registration and other pet-related data. You also should keep a copy of these papers in a separate location.--Include your new pet in family emergency planning. If you have an evacuation or shelter-in-place kit, add dog food, treats and other essential items.
Send your questions or comments to [email protected]. If your question or comment is printed in the weekly column, you’ll receive a free copy of “Fighting Fleas,” the newest booklet from Paws Corner!
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Finding the Right TurkeyWhether you buy a fresh or frozen turkey, proper cooking and handling of the bird will ensure a deli-cious holiday meal. Here are some tips from the Na-tional Turkey Federation:
¥ Purchase one pound of turkey per person to be served. This formula allows for the holiday meal plus a little left over for the prized turkey sandwich.¥ Check that the packaging is intact, and avoid pur-chasing a bird with packaging that has rips or tears.¥ Save on supermarket specials by purchasing more than one turkey. A whole frozen turkey can be stored
in your freezer for up to 12 months.¥ Select the size of turkey based on number of serv-ings needed. There is no appreciable difference be-tween female (hen) and male (Tom) turkeys in tender-ness, white/dark meat ratio or other eating qualities. Hens typically weigh between 14 to 16 pounds and Toms 15 pounds on up, so choose the size which best fits the number of dinner guests you expect.¥ Consider alternative turkey cuts if you are having a small gathering for the holiday. Other turkey prod-ucts that are readily available include a turkey breast, tenderloins, cutlets, drumsticks or thighs. Or ask your butcher to cut a whole fresh bird in two halves, roast one half and freeze the other half to use later.
Frozen Turkey:¥ Purchase during special value sales and store the bird in the freezer until the thawing time begins.¥ Store at 0 degrees F or below.¥ Thaw under refrigeration, in cold water, or in the microwave:Refrigeration: Allow approximately 24 hours per five pounds to thaw in the refrigerator.
Cold Water: Allow approximately 30 minutes per pound to thaw in cold water; change water every 30 minutes. Do not use warm or hot water.Microwave: Follow the manufacturer's directions and begin to roast the turkey immediately following the microwave process.
Fresh Turkey: ¥ Store at 26 F and above.¥ Purchase for convenience because thawing is not required. Cost may be slightly higher due to special handling required by the store.¥ Order in advance to assure availability.¥ Place fresh raw poultry in a refrigerator that main-tains 40 F and use it within the time frame on the package label, or freeze at 0 F.
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¥ It was Scotsman Bertie Charles Forbes, journal-ist and founder of Forbes magazine, who made the fol-
lowing sage observation: “There is more credit and satisfaction in being a first-rate truck driver than in being a tenth-rate executive.”
¥ The prospectors of 1849 might not have real-ized it, but you’re more likely to find a 5-carat diamond than a 1-ounce nugget of gold.
¥ You might be surprised -- and, depending on your temperament, terrified -- to learn that bats can fly at speeds up to 60 mph. Some can even
reach altitudes of 10,000 feet.
¥ Coffee beans are actually seeds. The fruit of the coffee tree is called a cherry and are said to be delicious. They spoil too quickly to be mar-keted effectively, though, so only the seeds are used.
¥ Beverly Hills, Calif., is one of the most afflu-ent areas of the country. It was not always such a posh locale, however; in 1920 the population was 674, and most of the land was given over to bean fields.
¥ All joking aside, those who study such things say that natural blondes tend to have more diffi-culty driving than those whose hair is of a darker hue -- at night, anyway. The reason? Most natu-
ral blondes also have blue eyes, which aren’t as good as brown eyes at shielding out light. This means that blondes tend to be more easily blind-ed by the headlights of oncoming cars.
¥ When a professional football player retires, there’s a 50-50 chance he’ll get divorced within a year.
¥ Everybody dreams. Those who claim that they never have dreams just don’t remember them.***Thought for the Day: “Any frontal attack on ignorance is bound to fail, because the masses are always ready to defend their most precious possession -- their ignorance.” -- Hendrik Wil-lem van Loon
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The Perils of Kansas ... and Danica Patrick
Among my colleagues, it’s popularly believed that I am at my best, particu-larly as a columnist, when, uh, “all hell
breaks loose.”Of course, my view isn’t objective, and I think I do pretty well regardless of the circumstances.But ... I certainly missed a great opportunity when I went off gallivanting to Texas to play music, taking a few vacation days, and passed up the crashfest at Kansas Speedway on Oct. 21. I watched most of the race on a motel television set after listening to the early stages in bits and snatches on radio.My gosh. There were times when it took half an hour to run a handful of green-flag laps. Drivers who “just don’t wreck” wrecked.By far the most amusing incident involved Danica Patrick, who appar-ently pronounced herself ready to deliver “the old payback.” She didn’t like the way Landon Cassill -- yes, that’s right, this was truly a Clash of the Titans -- was racing her, so, again apparently, but with very little in the way of denial, Patrick decided she’d deliver a message by spinning him out.It’s hazardous for any driver to play with such fire, but it’s absolutely a must for a driver who does decide to wreck his opponent to do so without wrecking, uh, herself.Oh, I wish I’d been there. It was apparently quite the scene. Via radio, Patrick’s veteran crew chief, Greg Zipadelli, let her know in fairly blunt language that he didn’t think much of her actions. When Patrick finally got around to talking about it, she did herself no favors. She has many virtues, but one of them isn’t being capable of freely accepting blame for her various misadventures.Patrick may prove me wrong, but her development as a stock-car racer
is lagging.When a great college football player doesn’t make it in the NFL, it re-ally doesn’t detract from what he accomplished earlier. Some people can make the transition and others can’t. In football, it’s a move upward. Some would claim that moving from Indy cars to NASCAR is lateral, but the difference between racing a lithe, rear-engined speedster and a heavy, fendered behemoth is considerable. Many have been unable to make that transition.As much as I missed being at Kansas, I’m dreading next season already. I have a hunch the story of Danica Patrick trying to make it in Sprint Cup is going to have many twists and turns, and most aren’t going to be pretty.
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Danica Patrick (driving the No. 10 Impala) made a point to Landon Cassill (in the No. 83 Camry) during the Sprint Cup race at Kansas, only she got tangled in
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THE BERLIN WALL The Berlin Wall started as a barbed wire fence, con-structed overnight as Berliners slept. Imagine the shock of finding you couldn’t cross from one side of the city to the other. • The city of Berlin and country of Germany was divided at the conclusion of World War II. The Soviet Union and communism controlled the East, with the allied powers of Great Britain, France and the United States controlling the West in a democ-racy. So it was a West vs. East; democracy vs. communism divide. • By 1949, the division of Germany and the city of Berlin was official. West Germany was called the Federal Republic of Germany and East Germany was the German Democratic Republic. Since Ber-lin was entirely within the East, and it was agreed that the city would be divided, West Berlin was like an island of democracy within East Germany, sur-rounded by a wall. • When the Germans in the Soviet-controlled East became disillusioned with the economic and po-litical oppression of communism, many defected to the West. Approximately 1,500 people per day were fleeing to the West seeking democracy by 1961.• Rumors arose that the German Democratic Re-public was going to do something drastic to stop the movement of people to the West. That became a reality during the night of August 12-13, 1961, when soldiers and construction crews were brought in after midnight. While the people of East and West Berlin slept, crews tore up the streets, put up con-crete posts and strung barbed wire separating the east and west. They even cut the telephone lines.• Upon awakening on the morning of August 13th, Berliners were shocked to see the border. They could no longer visit friends and relatives on the other side. More than 60,000 commuters who went to better-paying jobs in West Berlin could not cross the line to work. If a person went to sleep on Au-gust 12th away from their loved ones on the other side of the city, they were stuck there, unable to return for decades. • The fence constructed in 1961 was easy for peo-ple to cross so in 1962 a second fence parallel to the first was erected. The area between the fences was cleared to create an empty space where guards could see escape attempts. • By 1965 a concrete wall was added. It stood un-til a more sophisticated wall was built in 1975. This wall was also accompanied by over 300 watchtow-ers and thirty bunkers to keep people from crossing the border. • President Ronald Reagan spoke to the people of West Berlin on June 12, 1987. His words were some of the most memorable of his presidency: “General Secretary Gorbachev, if you seek peace, if you seek prosperity for the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, if you seek liberalization: Come here to this gate! Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate! Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!” • The Wall, in its final reinforced state, stood un-til November 9, 1989. Thousands of Germans de-manded passage through the gates after the govern-ment announced that “private trips abroad” would be allowed. They, literally, tore the wall down.
Hot Flashes Can Last Into the 70s
DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Will you please tell me if there is something I can take to get rid of hot flashes? I am 74 and have them all the time. I sweat terribly. I have tried Estrace (female hormone), Estroblend
(a dietary supplement) and black cohosh (an herbal remedy). -- M.B.
ANSWER: It’s said that 8 percent of women still have hot flashes into their 70s. Most women get over them in six months to five years after meno-pause. The drop in estrogen production that occurs with menopause affects a part of the brain that regulates body temperature. The brain’s thermostat is thrown out of whack, and the result is spells of sudden, uncomfortable warming with sweating.Let me give you the usual recommendations made for control of hot flash-es. I’m pretty sure you must have tried them after more than 20 years of putting up with flashes. Dress in layers so that outer garments can be shed at the first inkling of a hot flash. That can keep it from becoming a full-blown one. Keep ice water on hand and drink it at the start of a flash. Cut back on caffeine. Slow, deep breathing at the onset of a flash is said to minimize it.Estrogen, which you have tried, is the most effective treatment for flashes. It should be taken in as low a dose as possible for the shortest time possible. Maybe a different estrogen preparation would work for you.Effexor and Lexapro, two antidepressants, have met with success in sup-pressing hot flashes for some women. Here they are not used for their an-tidepressant action. It’s an example of medicines that have more than one function. Neurontin (gabapentin) is a seizure-control medicine that is also
used for control of hot flashes.Hot flashes that have lasted as long as yours call for a consideration of con-ditions other than estrogen deprivation. An overactive thyroid gland, a hid-den infection and two unusual tumors -- carcinoid and pheochromocytoma -- are examples of illnesses that produce symptoms similar to a hot flash.***DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am 84 years old. Recently I had a CT scan of my abdomen. It revealed multiple diverticula in the sigmoid colon. Will you please explain diverticulitis to me, and what I can expect from it? -- H.T.
ANSWER: You don’t have diverticulitis. You have diverticulosis -- small, pea-size protrusions of the colon lining on the outer surface of the colon. Between 50 percent and 80 percent of people your age have the same con-dition. Diverticulosis almost never causes pain. It hasn’t caused any trouble in your past. It’s most unlikely to cause you any trouble in the future.Fiber stops diverticula from forming. Make sure you’re getting 25-30 grams of it every day.Diverticulitis is inflammation of diverticula. It happens to only a few people with diverticulosis. Fiber also will prevent inflammation from developing.The booklet on diverticulosis explains this common malady in detail. To order a copy, write: Dr. Donohue -- No. 502W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. *** Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will in-corporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.
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How Will You Spend Your $20.91?
For 2013, Social Security re-cipients will get a whopping 1.7 percent increase in their monthly checks starting in
January. Only a few times since 1975 has that rate of increase been so low. For a person who receives the average $1,230 per month, that increase will amount to $20.91 extra.Don’t spend it all in one place.The small increase is due to the Consumer Price Index, which Social Security adjustments are based on. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the index increased just 1.7 percent overall in the fiscal year ended Sept. 30, 2012.The USDA does concede that because of the droughts in the Mid-west (the worst in 50 years), food prices will rise in 2013 above the “average” inflation of 2.5 percent to 3 percent that’s taken place in 2012. It takes several months for that type of disaster
to impact food prices. It says that for 2013, “inflation should be above the historical average for food categories such as cereals and bakery products, as well as other foods.” The “experts” don’t shop at my grocery store. What they ap-parently haven’t seen is that store prices already are rising ... quickly.And that’s not all. Medical care has gone up 4 percent this year. Gas for the car rose 6 percent. Rents and utilities also have risen.Meanwhile there’s the coming rise in Medicare Part B. That cost comes out of your Social Security check before you even get it. It’s estimated that the additional cost each month will be in the $7 range -- one-third of the Social Security adjustment.When you run all the numbers, I think we’re already spending our average $20.91 increase. Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will in-corporate them into her column whenever possible. Write to her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to [email protected].
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PICKS OF THE WEEK“Brave” (PG) -- Pixar’s latest release goes into a mythical Scottish setting to tell the story of a headstrong, red-haired lass. Merida (voiced by Kelly MacDonald), is a princess who doesn’t want to do the whole princess thing. Merida tries to
thwart her own arranged marriage. When that doesn’t work, she tries to use dangerous magic to change her fate.While “Brave” has its strong points, it falls short of Pixar’s greatest hits. The pacing can get on your nerves, for example. The tone can get a little dark. It’s not enough to scare the kiddos or keep them from enjoying the tale. It’s a pleasant departure from the typical princess story with a good helping of slapstick comedy and amazing visuals.
“Savages” (R) -- Oliver Stone directs this summertime crime epic about a trio of pretty, young marijuana moguls who go to war with the big bad Baja Cartel. Chon (Taylor Kitsch, short-haired handsome dude) and Ben (Aaron Johnson, long-haired handsome dude) are liv-
ing large in Laguna Beach with their shared squeeze, Ophelia (Blake Lively, vacant-looking blonde). Brutal drug lord, Elena (Selma Hayek) wants a piece of their pot profits, so she sends in her minion, Lado (Benicio Del Toro.) Stone knows how to keep you watching. Hayek’s evil narco-empress is chilling and also very hot. However, Lively was given voice-over duty, and her voice and the things she says soon become tiresome. You may wish you didn’t want to keep watching.
“The Watch” (PG-13) -- Four suburban guys (Vince Vaughn, Ben Stiller, Jonah Hill and Richard Ayoade) looking for an excuse to hang out form a neighborhood watch and wind up in a showdown with alien invaders. It’s a simply silly concept that could pass or fail based on the comedic riffing of the stars. It’s a fail. The jokes are lazy, the script is tedious. Whether it was the acting or the direction, the funny men just aren’t at their best. There’s no room for wit or originality to blossom when the script is overflowing with anatomy jokes.
“Pixar Short Films Collection 2” -- As much as Pixar has a great record with feature films, it also knows how to put a lot of heart and art into a featurette. This collection of animated shorts includes “La
Luna,” “Day and Night” and “Presto.” Each one is about five minutes of high-quality animation. The shorts were released with major Pixar films, but this collection puts them on one disc and adds value. The collection also includes older shorts from Pixar’s animators and cre-ative directors, as well as information about how they got their start.
TV RELEASES“Teenage Mutant Ninja Tur-tles: The Complete Classic Series Collection”“Doctor Who: Series Seven -- Part One”“Lost Girl: Season Two”“Duck Dynasty: Season 1”“Friends: The Complete Se-ries” [Blu-ray] “Dance Moms: Season 2, Aaron Johnson in “Savages” Volume 1”
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Holiday Jobs Can Ease Financial
StrainsNearly a half-million people will take temporary jobs dur-
ing the holidays to earn extra income. The cash that comes in from those jobs can go a long way toward easing financial strains -- if the windfall goes to critical items first.The National Foundation for Credit Counseling offers some timely advice about where to put that extra money to make sure it does the most good. Here are its recommendations, listed in order of what to do first:--Bring current all living expenses, such as housing, utilities and insurance payments. If you need to put gas in the car or
food on the table, those basics will help restore stability.--Catch up on secured debts, such as a car payment or any loan that involves collateral. If you don’t get caught up on se-cured debt, you can lose whatever the loan covers. Additional fees can be added to a car repossession, so you could end up owing additional money despite having lost your vehicle.--Catch up on past-due debt, such as credit cards. While there is no collateral such as a vehicle, being behind on other debts can result in lower credit scores, which can impact your fu-ture ability to borrow at good interest rates. You also will be subject to late fees, and if the creditor is awarded a judgment against you, your wages could be garnished. Additionally, if you’re left without a credit card, you’ll be forced to pay cash everywhere you go.--Take care of any repairs to your home or vehicle before the problems get worse. If there are extra funds, weatherize your
home. The benefits of weatherization will result in lower util-ity bills not only this winter, but in future years.--Put 10 percent of your holiday pay into a savings account, if possible, after paying critical items. If you have cash left after paying off more crucial items, increase the amount for savings.To learn more about what the National Foundation for Credit Counseling has to say, go to its website at www.nfcc.org. Check the financial self-assessment and the budget sheets in the consumer tools section. The alerts link has information on debt settlements and what to guard against.
David Uffington regrets that he cannot personally answer reader ques-tions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Write to him in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send email to [email protected].
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