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MISUSED WORDS ( continued): • Lots of folks don’t know the difference between “affect” and “effect.” If something affects you, it might upset you, move you, touch you, or distress you. In other words, it may have an effect on you, in the form of consequences, influence, or outcome. “Affect” is a verb, and in most cases, “effect” is a noun.

However, to further confuse the issue, “effect” can also be a verb, when it means something causes, provokes, or brings about a result. Did you get all that?

• Now and then in a written communication, you might see the words, “It didn’t even phase me.” What the writer is really trying to convey is, “It didn’t even faze me,” meaning something didn’t discourage or surprise the writer in the least.

• How many times have you heard someone say, “I could care less about that”? That means the person really COULD care less. If one is really at the lowest level of caring about something, he or she should really say, “I couldn’t care less about that!”

• Has something exciting grabbed your attention lately? Perhaps you think that it “peaked your interest.” The appropriate phrase is “piqued your interest.” The word “pique” means to cause a feeling of interest or curiosity.

• Do you know the difference between “regardless” and irregardless”? The difference is, one is a word and one isn’t! The word “regardless” means “without regard.” Adding the “ir” at the beginning simply makes it a double negative, giving “irregardless” the meaning of “without without regard.” Some people argue that “irregardless” is indeed a word, with the same meaning as “regardless.” Some dictionaries have given “irregardless” an entry, which technically makes it a word, even though it’s considered “nonstandard.” (continued on next page)

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The vet quickly diagnosed Moon as having Lyme disease. She loves to run around outside on our big property, and I try to check her daily for ticks, but sometimes forget. I never noticed a tick on her, but the vet said that it’s not unusual to never see a tick or notice a bite, and yet the symptoms appear.

The good news is that Moon responded very quickly to treatment. Even though she will be taking antibiotics for a few more weeks, she is back to her old energetic self. Please remind your readers to check their pets frequently for ticks and monitor them closely if they spend any time outside. -- Doug in Concord, New Hampshire DEAR DOUG: I’m so glad to hear that Moon is doing OK! It is indeed very important to check pets that spend time outdoors daily for ticks. If you have multiple pets and only one goes outside, you should check all the pets. The check can be as simple as running your hand up through their fur to feel for the telltale smooth, hard bump of an attached tick. Using a flea and tick repellent also is important, but it’s not 100 percent effective. So check regularly, and monitor your pet for behavior or physical changes. If you feel that something is “off,” not quite right, contact the vet.

• If your acquaintance refers to something as a moot point, it might mean that it’s unimportant, not worth talking about, or inconsequential.

It might be a question that no one will ever be able to answer. However, if that person calls it a mute point, it’s incorrect grammar. “Mute” means “silent,” and it rhymes with “cute.”

“Moot” rhymes with boot, and means it does not apply to the current situation for any number of reasons.

• If you have a good friend who is available to help you out at any time, he or she is at your “beck and call,” not “beck on call,” a phrase that is frequently misused. And if you did something you didn’t mean to do, it was “by accident,” not “on accident.”

• Let’s set the record straight on the word “there” and its homophones. The word “there” indicates a place, such as, “It’s over there.” The word “their” signifies possession, for example, “That is their house.” “They’re” is a contraction of the words “they are,” as seen in the sentence, “They are on vacation.”

• Perhaps an acquaintance has asked you to “borrow him some money.” You should say no to this request, but if you are so inclined to grant him some cash, tell him you could LOAN him some money! We borrow from, but loan to.

• When it comes to revenge, there’s a difference between “extracting” and “exacting.” The word “extract” means to remove out of something else. If you say you are “extracting your revenge” on someone, you are taking out that person’s revenge, whereas if you “exact revenge” on them, you’re taking your revenge out on them. (continued on next page)

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MISUSED WORDS (continued): • When you give someone complete freedom to do as he or she pleases, you are giving “free rein,” not “free reign,” as is used by some.

“Free rein” is a reference to horseback riding, when the rider holds the reins loosely, allowing the horse freedom of movement, the opposite of keeping a tight rein. “Reign” can mean to rule as a monarch, such as Queen Elizabeth, who reigns over the United Kingdom. It can also mean to dominate or control, such as a certain team “reigning supreme” in the NFL. • The maximum amount of time after an event within which legal proceedings may be initiated is known as the statute of limitations. You’d be surprised how many folks think it’s a statue of limitations! When the period of time passes, the courts no longer have jurisdiction and a claim may no longer be filed. Those crimes that are considered heinous, such as murder, have no statute of limitations.

• If you ask your friend how his son performed at the school track meet, and he answers, “He did good,” sorry to say, his grammar is incorrect. His correct response should be, “He did well,” or “He did a good job.” The word “well” is an adverb, a word that describes verbs, while “good” is an adjective, used to describe nouns.

However, if you want to maintain that friendship, it might be best not to say anything except, “Glad to hear it!”

• There is a bit of confusion about “your” and “you’re.” Your is a possessive adjective used to show it belongs to you. You might tell a friend, “Here is your portion.” You’re is a contraction of “you are.” You could tell your significant other, “You’re the best thing in my life.” When someone thanks you, it is incorrect to write, “Your welcome.” It is always “you’re welcome!”

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Here’s the fun: 1. Tear tissue paper into 1-inch-by-1-inch pieces. This is a fun job for preschoolers. Older children might prefer cutting straight-sided squares or rectangles with scissors.

2. Set the lampshade on a newspaper-covered work surface. Paint an outside section with the glue-and-water mixture over the top of the tissue paper and smooth each piece out with your fingers. When the shade is covered, finish it off with a coating of glue and water. Let dry.

3. Attach glow-in-the dark stars here and there on the tissue-paper-covered exterior, then use the darning needle to poke about 6-8 holes evenly around the top edge of the shade.

4. Now it’s time to put planets and stars jutting outward in space, circling the shade. Start with a 10-inch length of wire. Poke and twist in place one end through the holes of a large flat button to represent a planet or the sun. Loop the opposite end of the wire through one of the holes in the shade.

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• From the 16th to the 19th centuries, pirates on Asthe harvest time approaches for summer Mediterranean Sea sailed a smallgarthreedens, Tidbits takes the opportunity to focus on a masted vessel with square and triangular sails staple found in most vegetable plots, the zucthat enabled them to sail faster than their chini. prospective victims. Depending on the size of • The community of Obetz, Ohio, has their the ship, known as a xebec, between 16 and 40 three-day annual Zucchinion Fest guns might be mounted thecoming vessel. up this month, with a parade, Zucchini Queen pageant, • The word xenia has a variety of meanings. contests, arts, crafts, and games, assuring visiTo the ancient Greeks, it was the concept of tors that the festival is “everything zucchini.” hospitality, generosity, and courtesy shown • Zucchini belongs to the same family as pumpto those far from home. To the botanist, it’s kins, cucumbers and several other squashes. the effect of pollen on a seed. And to those in Although we think of zucchini as green, other Ohio, it’s the county seat of Greene County, hybrids are deep yellow or orange. It’s classia community about 21 miles (34 km) from fied as a summer squash, which means it has a Dayton. thin edible skin, soft seeds, and a tender flesh.

• Xystus is an architectural term, bereferring They are very perishable and must eaten to a long, covered portico, or main entrance, within a few days of harvesting.

Contrast this of ancient Greek gymnasiums.

Here, athletes with winter squash, which have a thick inedible would exercise during inclement weather. skin and may be stored for the winter months.

To the Romans, the xystus was the • Fruit or vegetable? In the culinary world,garden the walkway in front of porticoes,and where zucchini is regarded as the a vegetable, usedthey as planted flower beds. a side dish. However, botanically, zucchinis • Physicians are familiar with two unusual “X” are fruits, a botanical berry that is the swollen words, xyster and xiphisterna.

The xyster is a ovary of the zucchini flower. surgical instrument used for scraping • Zucchini is native to the Americas, and itbones, while thepart xiphisterna refers to the cartilage was a vital of the diet for people living in at the lower end of the body’s sternum, that long Central and South America as early as 5500 flat bone located at the center of the chest.

BC. The plants were spread to other continents by explorers, including Christopher Columbus, • The Greek word xanthos translates “yellow,” who brought to the Mediterranean and several seeds of our words use it for a region. prefix.

The Italians named it “zuccino,” meaning Xanthophyll is a yellow pigment found aalong small The American Indians calledPlants it withsquash. cholorophyll in green plants. “skutasquash,” which translates “green thing with yellow stems are xanthopous. To those eaten green.”from The the French call it vision “courgette,” suffering abnormal condition while the British refer to a fully grown they zucchini known as xanthopsia, everything see as seems a “marrow.” on next page) to have(continued a yellow hue.

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The potential downside of hospitalists is that the personal knowledge about a particular patient isn’t as high. Your PCP knows you -- hopefully very well, if he or she has been taking care of you for a long time. Although your records may be available to the hospitalists, it isn’t the same as personal knowledge. That being said, with good communication (both ways) between your doctor and the hospitalists, the quality of care can be excellent.

There is no doubt that the hospitalist model is increasing in prevalence in the U.S. and Canada.

In answer to your question, your insurance company (or the government) pays the hospitalist directly. The PCP does not bill for consultation. *** DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband has Meniere’s disease. We cannot find anyone who can help him. Is there any medication for this? -- L.M. ANSWER: Meniere’s disease causes episodes of vertigo, tinnitus and eventually hearing loss.

It is caused by swelling in the organ of balance in the inner ear, but the reason for the swelling isn’t clear.

Before being seen by a doctor, your husband can try to identify triggers for the attacks. Common triggers include a high-salt diet, tobacco,

ZUCCHINI (continued): • In August of 2014, an Italian gentleman named Giovanni Scozzafava took the honors for the longest zucchini on record, with a squash measuring 8 ft., 3 inches (2.52 m) in length. Mr. Scozzafava claimed that he used absolutely no fertilizer or manure, he just gave his plant plenty of water.

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• Although zucchini can reach lengths of up to 3 feet (0.8 m), it’s best to harvest zucchini before they get too big, as they will become too hard and seedy. The optimal size for harvest is 6 to 8 inches in length (15 to 20 cm), and 2 inches (5 cm) or less in diameter. The smaller squash will be sweeter. A gardener can expect to harvest within 50 to 60 days after planting the seeds. alcohol and stress. A low-salt diet can dramatically reduce episodes.

ENT doctors are usually expert in treating Meniere’s disease. A diuretic such as hydrochlorothiazide often is used if diet alone doesn’t help.

The booklet on vertigo explains this disruptive condition in detail and outlines its treatment.

Readers can order a copy by writing: Dr. Roach -- No. 801W, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. 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. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med. cornell.edu. To view and order health pamphlets, visit www.rbmamall.com, or write to Good Health, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. (c) 2017 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

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• On August 21, 2017, a total eclipse of the Sun will be visible across the U.S. from Oregon to South Carolina. Here are some weird and wacky facts about eclipses.

• In 1998, there was an eclipse that could only be seen while over the Atlantic Ocean. One enterprising company chartered a Concorde airplane, which could fly faster than the speed of sound. If the Moon’s shadow was advancing at 2,000 mph and the Concorde was flying at top speed, the duration of the eclipse would be lengthened. Every seat on board sold out at astronomical prices. The problem was that only half the people on board the plane could see the eclipse through the tiny windows on the airplane. Everyone understood that the people in the eclipse-side seats would get to watch the event for two minutes, and then a PA announcement would signal when they had to give up their seats to the other half of the passengers.

However, the plane took too long in turning to view the eclipse when it started. The people in the good seats had been promised two minutes of eclipse time, and held onto their seats even after the PA announcement. The people on the wrong side of the plane never got to see the eclipse at all. Tempers flared and no champagne was served.

• An eclipse on May 22, 1724, was visible from Paris. According to the story, a marquis and several aristocratic ladies were invited to witness the spectacle from the Paris Observatory.

However, the ladies spent so much time fussing over their wardrobe and their make-up and their hair-dos that they arrived a few minutes after the eclipse had ended. “Nevermind,” declared the marquis wryly. “The director is a great friend of mine, and he will be delighted to repeat the eclipse for you.” (continued next page)

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ECLIPSE FACTS (cont’d) • An eclipse on August 19, 1887 was almost completely clouded out, with an overcast sky stretching all the way from Germany to Japan.

Some joker posted a notice in Berlin stating that, on account of the weather, the eclipse had been postponed to another day.

• The first time a cruise ship was chartered for the purpose of seeing a total eclipse happened in the year 1972 with the ship traveling 900 miles off the coast of New York in order to see the eclipse in the middle of the Western Atlantic Ocean. That’s the same year that the Carly Simon song “You’re So Vain” was released, in which the subject of the song “flew his Learjet up to Nova Scotia to see the total eclipse of the Sun.” • When a total eclipse occurred near what is now Oklahoma in 1878, the Native Americans were fearful and screaming. One old geezer had enough of the commotion and stepped outside his lodge, pistol in hand. He spoke words of incantation, fired the pistol towards the darkened Sun, then gestured wildly while ordering the Sun to reappear. Then he retreated to his lodge. The eclipse started passing at that very moment, and the Natives were relieved, especially now that they knew a pistol shot was all that was required to save the Sun. • Similarly, during an eclipse in Dakota territory in 1869, a local doctor thought he would use his knowledge of an upcoming solar eclipse to scare the local Sioux tribe. He told them the exact time that the Sun would go dark and that it would last until he saw fit to bring it back.

When totality occurred, instead of cowering in fear, the tribal members fetched their guns and fired them towards the Sun. Within a few minutes the light returned. When the doctor claimed that he had been the one to cause the Sun to disappear, the tribe retorted that they had been the ones to make it reappear.

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