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TIDBITS GOES FOR THE OLYMPIC GOLD

THOSE SUMMER GAMES by Bonnie St. Clair

The Games of the XXIX Olympiad are officially underway in Beijing, China. Join Tidbits as we dig “higher, faster, longer” for Summer Olympics facts of the past and present. • The International Olympic Committee (IOC) votes on a host city about seven years prior to the actual event. (So that means, for example, that Beijing was chosen as the host city for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games way back in 2001.) Due to this early deadline, cities that hope to be considered as a host begin work at least 10 years in advance. • What are the benefits for a city that hosts the Olympic Games? Plenty of international recognition, advertising dollars from sponsorship deals, and lots of increased tourism. The IOC rates each prospective city on 11 criteria, including infrastructure, security, accommodations, and transportation. • For winning cities, the citizens are often the hardest hit. Increased taxes are almost guaranteed, since new facilities often have to be built or rebuilt to accommodate various events. The winning city has to deal with lots of construction before the Games, and a flood of foreign tourists during them, and the long and dreary cleanup afterward. • No women allowed? Yes, the ancient Olympics in Greece were for men only. In fact, women were not even allowed inside the stadium as spectators, since men competed in the nude. There were no team events back then, either; only individual contests. And no medals were awarded; winners were crowned atop the head with a laurel wreath. turn the page for more!

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THOSE SUMMER GAMES (continued): • The modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896; and then in Paris in 1900. Four years later, they came to St. Louis, Missouri. These were the first Games to be held outside of Europe, so competitors from far-flung locations such as Asia and Australia had to travel thousands of miles by ship to reach U.S. shores, and then head deep in to the interior of the country to reach St. Louis. Many countries simply couldn’t afford the journey. Predictably, the 1904 Games were dominated by American competitors. • Despite being dogged by controversy, the 1904 Games had its share of standout athletes. These include gymnast George Eyser of the USA, who took the gold on the parallel bars and vault, won the silver on the pommel horse, and nabbed a bronze on the horizontal bar. Such victories would be impressive on their own, but consider one important fact: Eyser wore a prosthetic leg, since he’d lost his in a train accident when he was younger. • The first Olympic superstar was undoubtedly Jim Thorpe. The Native American had already lettered in 11 different sports at college by the time he arrived in Stockholm for the 1912 Games. He took one gold in the pentathlon, and then another in the two-day decathlon. Sweden’s King Gustav V personally presented Thorpe with a silver chalice in the shape of a Viking ship and said, “Sir, you are the greatest athlete in the world.” Jim casually replied, “Thanks, King.” • Mark Spitz competed in seven swimming events at the 1972 Olympics. He won seven gold medals, and set seven world records. He arrived barefoot and carrying his sneakers during one medal presentation. As the crowd cheered him, he waved with the hand that was holding his shoes. Soviet officials wasted no time in accusing Spitz of commercialism, and demanded that his medals be revoked. (The sneakers were old, Spitz wasn’t being paid, and the medals stayed.)

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Did Guinea Pig Suffer Heart Attack or Stroke? By Samantha Mazzotta

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I had a 3-year-old guinea pig named “Rocky,” and a few months ago he died. The way it happened was, first he was staring at our fish tank. Then all of a sudden he flipped over onto his back and started to shake. After he stopped shaking, he was breathing but he couldn’t get up. Unfortunately at that time, we couldn’t do much because it was a school day. When my father came home to check on him, he had died. What do you think happened to him? -- Abigail O. DEAR ABIGAIL: I’m sorry to hear about your pet. While I can’t be sure what went wrong with Rocky, I suspect that he either had a heart attack or a stroke. Guinea pig expert Peter Gurney, author of numerous books, including “Piggy Potions” (Kingdom Books), and a Web site, “The A to Z of Guinea Pigs” [http: //web.onetel.net.uk/~petergurney/atozmainpage.htm] describes heart attack symptoms as the guinea pig being too weak to stand, often lying flat on its side, giving “great heaving breaths” and having a weak and slow heartbeat.

A guinea pig that has suffered a stroke will usually be paralyzed down one side of its body, with its head tilted at an acute angle to its body, and its eyes may have rapid jerky movements. The reason an owner should differentiate between the two is that, particularly in the case of a heart attack, the sooner the guinea pig gets emergency treatment the better chance it has of surviving. It sounds like you were observant of your pet’s behavior prior to his becoming ill. Guinea pigs can show few overt signs of deteriorating health. Owners must watch for symptoms like a loss of appetite (one of the biggest signs), weight loss of just a couple ounces, subtle changes in behavior or changes in the animal’s coat and eyes. Any of these should warrant a call to the vet and a visit within 24 hours. Acute symptoms like Rocky’s are emergencies, and the guinea pig should be taken in immediately. Send your tips, questions and comments to Paws Corner, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or e-mail them to pawscorner@hotmail.com.

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THOSE SUMMER GAMES (continued): • For eight months leading up to the 1992 Games, Reebok ran a series of “Dan and Dave” commercials, featuring Dan O’Brien and Dave Johnson. The two American decathletes were considered evenly matched. Which one would bring home the gold from Barcelona? As it turned out, Dave had trouble with the pole vault at the Trials and failed to qualify for the Olympics. Dan finished third at the Games, and Reebok quietly folded its $30 million ad campaign. • 1992 was the first year that “professional” athletes were allowed to compete in the Olympics. That was also the year that the Dream Team played for the U.S. in men’s basketball. Led by NBA legends Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, and Michael Jordan, the team easily won the gold, defeating competing teams by an average of 44 points. • Atlanta hosted the 1996 Games. There, one complaint that was heard from several coaches (but none of the athletes) was that the food in the Olympic Village was simply too good – athletes were eating too much and gaining weight! Olympians had a choice of over 150 different items at each meal, including 22 types of bread and 15 kinds of cheese. McDonald’s also had five kiosks in the Village, marking the first time a branded restaurant catered the Olympic Games. • Much was made of Adolf Hitler refusing to shake American gold medalist Jesse Owens’ hand at the 1936 Olympics. But, as Owens later observed, President Franklin D. Roosevelt didn’t shake his hand, either. Nor did FDR even send a congratulatory note or telegram. In Germany, Owens could ride the same trains and stay in the same hotels as white athletes. But when he returned to the U.S., Owens had to use the freight elevator in order to attend a reception in his honor at New York’s WaldorfAstoria hotel. • Badminton made its debut as an Olympic sport at the 1992 Games. The projectile employed in the sport is commonly called a “birdie” but is more properly termed a “shuttlecock.” Professional-grade shuttlecocks are made with 16 goose feathers attached to a cork base. The recent bird flu epidemic in China has led to, of all things, a feather shortage. Naturally, this has driven the price of shuttlecocks up by almost 50 percent. • It is a tradition that, in the Parade of Nations during the Opening Ceremonies, the team from Greece always marches first. The rest of the countries follow in alphabetical order, except for the host nation, which always brings up the rear. Beginning in 1998, the U.S. team now parades in specially made uniforms by major sportswear designers, rather than the traditional suit and tie. • Nine new events will be introduced at the Beijing Olympics. They include two BMX cycling contests, a women’s steeplechase, and even marathon swimming disciplines. Changes to the format of the table tennis and fencing contests are also expected.

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FROM START TO FITNESS By Andrea Renee Wyatt, M.S.S., C.S.C.S.

Is Strength Training Really Necessary?

• If you’re one of those folks who of the world’s English-speaking loves to strum an imaginary population will be native guitar along with the music, speakers of the language. here’s an invention you need to know about: Scientists in Australia • Forbes magazine has ranked have created a T-shirt just for air the most expensive sports to guitarists. The shirt has motion participate in. You probably sensors that relay the wearer’s won’t be surprised to learn that movements to a computer, yacht racing, vintage auto allowing these wanna-be racing and polo top the list. musicians to play real music. • It was about a year ago when • It is not known today which people on a flight from Peru to politician in 1974 made the New York got a bit of a surprise following observation: “Solar when they noticed that one of energy is not something that is their fellow passengers had a going to come in overnight.” It small monkey peeking out from also is not know if the play on under his hat. Evidently, the words was intentional. man was trying to smuggle the primate into the United States. • In the 1860s, there was actually legal currency printed in the • Pulitzer Prize-winning writer John United States with an image of Steinbeck was a creature Santa Claus on it. It was issued of habit. Every morning he by Saint Nicholas National bank sharpened exactly 24 pencils, of New York City. and he wrote with each one until it was blunted. When he was out • It’s been projected that within the of sharp pencils, he was through next 12 years, only 15 percent writing for the day. (c) 2008 King Features Synd., Inc.

Q: My workout routine consists of walking and occasionally riding my bicycle on a trail near my home. I work out three to four days a week, and I feel great. Over the years I have tried to do strength training as well, but I am not as excited about lifting weights as I am about the cardio exercises. Is it really necessary to do strength-training exercises, or can I stick with my favorites? A: Each type of workout has specific objectives, and all work together to keep the body in the best shape possible. Leaving one area, such as strength training, out of the plan can keep you from truly reaching your body’s maximum potential. You are not alone, as many people choose to complete only one type of exercise because they enjoy it much more than another. Cardiovascular exercise suits some people, while strength and flexibility training is the favorites of others. Finding a balance that you can live with is the key. You might not enjoy strength training, but making it a part of your workout routine could allow you to see things differently. The benefits of strength training are extensive. Reasons to add a strength-training routine to your weekly workouts include reducing the signs of medical conditions such as diabetes, osteoporosis, obesity, arthritis and depression, strengthening your muscles and bones, maintaining proper weight and body-fat percentages, maintaining your body’s ability to balance, and even sleeping better. Adding strength training to your

workout does not mean you have to change what you are already doing. Start by adding a few exercises intermittently while you walk. You might walk a mile, then stop to do lunges or squats for a few minutes before proceeding with your workout. If there are stairs nearby, completing a few sets of steps to help strengthen your legs would be a great way to incorporate the two. Exercises that don’t require equipment can be a great way to start. Lunges, squats, push-ups and step-ups, to name just a few, are exercises you can complete before, during or even after your cardiovascular workout. Start by adding just a few exercises and then progress. The use of exercise tubes also can be a great way to complete many different strength-training exercises without the need for a large space. Exercise bands can be used under your feet while holding the handles to work the shoulder and arm muscles, and when attached to a solid, secure structure can allow you to work the muscles of your chest and back. Each band is compact and easy to store or carry, making it a great way to bring together your cardiovascular and strength exercises. Again, begin small and progress slowly, and you may find a new favorite. Always consult a physician before beginning an exercise program. If you have a fitness or training question, write to Andrea in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475

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Mention this Ad for 20% off! BICYCLES (continued): • In the 1890s, the first “modern” bicycles appeared: chain-driven vehicles with similarly-sized tires. These were safer than the high-wheel models (and were even called “safety bicycles” as a result), but proved a step backwards in comfort. While the long spokes of high-wheel bikes absorbed bumps and ruts, the smaller wheels on these new bikes, particularly when coupled with the hard-rubber tires of the era, made for jarring, unpleasant rides. • More than a million bicycles were sold in the United States by the time 1895 rolled around, but one last improvement would propel the bicycle into the must-own category: the pneumatic tire. Under the guidance of the Pope Manufacturing Company (which made bicycles), the Hartford Rubber Works produced America’s first pneumatic tires in 1895. Providing a much softer ride, they soon became a standard feature on all bicycle models. • Dozens of smaller-scale improvements boosted the speed, comfort, longevity and performance of bicycles during the 20th century. As women began to find them as necessary as men, two varieties of bicycle were made. Men’s bikes were built with an extra stabilizer bar across the top of the bike. Women’s bikes omitted the bar, providing for easier mounting and dismounting of the vehicle when wearing skirts. • The 1970s saw the development of two bicycle extremes. First came bicycles that took you nowhere. Otherwise known as exercise bikes, these training aids first hit the home market at the beginning of the decade. Then, as time went on and the energy crisis sent fuel prices skyrocketing, mopeds appeared. These bicycle/motorcycle hybrids, most popular with city-centered business workers, could either be pedaled like a regular bike or powered using a small, low-powered gasoline engine.

1. Ty Cobb was the first player to hit a home run in the majors both as a teen and in his 40s. Who was the second to do it? 2. In 2007, Clay Buchholz tossed a no-hitter in his second majorleague start. Who was the last pitcher to do it in his second start? 3. The SEC has won three of the past five BCS football championships. Which conferences have captured the other two? 4. Who was the last winner of the NBA’s Sixth Man Award to lead his team in points per game that season before Manu Ginobili did it for San Antonio in 200708? 5. How many consecutive Olympic U.S. men’s hockey teams have been captained by Chris Chelios? 6. Which school has won more NCAA men’s lacrosse titles -- Johns Hopkins or Syracuse? 7. True or false: All three heavyweight title fights between boxers Floyd Patterson and Ingemar Johansson ended in either a KO or TKO. (c) 2008 King Features Synd., Inc.

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ALL THE PRESIDENTS’ TIDBITS

RUTHERFORD BIRCHARD HAYES

A single electoral vote would have meant that this edition of All the Presidents’ Tidbits would review the life of Samuel J. Tilden instead of Rutherford B. Hayes. But every vote counts, and they were counted in favor of Hayes after the 1876 presidential election. Here’s the story. • Rutherford Birchard Hayes was born on October 4, 1822, in the town of Delaware, Ohio. His father died shortly after his birth, but an uncle helped fill the void in the youngster’s upbringing. “Rud,” as he was known, graduated from Harvard Law School and married Lucy Webb, a strong-willed young woman who shared his political views. Hayes set up practice in Cincinnati, and joined the then-new Republican Party. • When 1860 arrived, Hayes hoped (as nearly everyone did) that civil war in the United States could be avoided. When conflict became inevitable, however, he joined the Union Army and was named a major. Although inexperienced, Hayes learned quickly, and became a fearless leader. In fact, he was wounded five times during his service. He even rejected a seat in the House of Representatives to stay on the battlefield. (He took the job after the war ended in 1865.) • With the popular combination of law-school smarts, leadership ability, and sheer bravery, Republicans worked quickly to get Hayes ready for the White House. He won Ohio’s gubernatorial election in 1868, and was able to keep the state on the straight-and-narrow while Andrew Johnson and Ulysses Grant struggled. Hayes earned the Republican nomination for president in 1876, and the ensuing election changed American politics forever. • Tilden won the popular vote by more than 250,000 ballots, but a complex situation developed in the Electoral College. Tilden needed only a single vote to win the election, while Hayes needed 22. But those 22 votes were in dispute; Republicans accused Democrats of racial intimidation in four states, and refused to budge. Uncertain how to settle things, Congress put together an Electoral Commission to determine the outcome. In a compromise between the parties, all the remaining votes were awarded to Hayes, and he became the 19th president.

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• What’s on Sale in August: Back-to-school supplies, furniture (particularly small, modular furniture appropriate for dorm rooms) and clothing. Look for deals on electronic equipment such as computers and small appliances. • Getting ready to go back to school? Remember: Kids’ backpacks should weigh no more than 20 percent of the child’s body weight, and the child should use BOTH shoulder straps for the best fit and least stress on the back. • Trying to eat more vegetables? Here’s a great tip from the United States Department of Agriculture: When planning meals for the week, try planning around a vegetable main dish (stir-fry, casserole, etc.) and designing the rest of the

• Recipe substitutions: If you need 1 teaspoon of baking powder, use 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda plus 1/2 teaspoon of cream of tartar. • Here’s a request. W.T. writes via e-mail: “I am an elderly, divorced man, and I frequently find a use for small jars (e.g. salsa jars). I wonder if any of your respondents have ever sent in a tip regarding what to use to remove the smell from the jar lids.” Any suggestions, please write in. Don’t worry, Mr. T. Our readers are on the case. • “Here’s a tip for hamster owners out there. If your dwarf hamster makes much noise when running its wheel, just lube the wheel a bit with olive oil. Just a drop or two will make the wheel turn smoothly and silently, and won’t pose any harm to the little ones in case they lick it!” -- C.H in Utah

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RUTHERFORD B. HAYES (continued): • This compromise meant concessions to help the South, and Hayes became the first post-Civil War president to make major strides toward restoring the Union. Just a month after he took office in 1877, Hayes began to order the removal of federal troops from the South. This action, in effect, gave the Democratic Party a foothold in the southern states that it didn’t relinquish for decades. • Most importantly, Rutherford Hayes managed to clean up a corrupt federal government that had run rampant. He made it clear that civil service jobs would be awarded on merit instead of as political favors. This famously disrupted the machine run by Roscoe Conkling in New York, causing a rift in the Republican Party. To help smooth things over, James Abram Garfield took the party’s nomination (and the election) in 1880. • The influence of political parties on the presidency of Rutherford B. Hayes makes us eager to share a profound line from his inaugural address on March 5, 1877. “He serves his party best,” Hayes said, “who serves his country best.”

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That Gas Guzzler Might be a Keeper Because of the rising cost of fuel, many people are considering trading in their SUVs and other vehicles that get poor gas mileage. Before you do, here are some things to consider: • If your vehicle is already paid for, does it make sense to add a monthly payment to your budget? You’ll still have to buy gas for the new vehicle. • If you still owe on your vehicle, will the monthly payment on another vehicle be more or less than you currently pay? Will the savings in fuel costs make it worthwhile? • Call your insurance agent about other vehicles you’re considering. Does your insurance cost go up or down? • If you buy another vehicle, what kind of interest will you get on the loan? • What will the car’s value be in five years if you want to trade it in? • What’s the maintenance schedule like on the newer vehicle, and what are the costs? To determine the mileage your vehicle is actually getting, fill up the tank and note your mileage. After you’ve driven for more than a quarter tank, fill it again and note the mileage. The mileage divided by the number of gallons used is your miles per gallon rate. Based on your annual driving, do the math on another vehicle and compare it with yours for cost

of fuel, insurance, maintenance, license tag and other fees, and cost of a loan. If you decide to keep your vehicle and ride out the high costs of gas, keep it in top condition. Don’t skimp on oil changes and tuneups. If it’s still under warranty, keep up with all the recommended maintenance, such as filter changes. Drive the speed limit and turn off the engine when you’re going to be sitting for more than one minute. For a list of the operating costs of 300 vehicles, see the April 2008 issue of Consumer Reports. Good Value: If you subscribe to Consumer Reports magazine, you can access its complete Web site after paying an additional $19 subscription fee. Some subscribers are getting offers in the mail for a special $12 fee. You’ll get access to all the behind-the-scenes information in a searchable database, as well as access to the Experts Forums. David Uffington regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, 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 e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com. (c) 2008 King Features Synd., Inc.

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