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Golly, gee-whillikers, it’s time for Tidbits to gather a group of terms all starting with the letter “G,” from the well-known to the obscure. • Gouda cheese accounts for 50% to 60% of cheese consumed in the world. It’s named after the city of Gouda in the Netherlands, and is one of the oldest-recorded cheeses in the world, with written documentation dating back to 1184. The name Gouda refers to the method of making this cheese, rather than a name for a specific kind. It’s pressed into circular molds, giving the cheese its characteristic shape. It’s then soaked in brine, which gives it its distinctive taste. A yellow coating prevents the cheese from drying out. There are seven different categories of Gouda cheese, based on how long the cheese is aged. A young cheese is aged for four weeks and has a very mild, nutty taste. Old cheese is aged for 10 to 12 months, and very old cheese for more than 12 months, giving it a bit of a butterscotch flavor. Smoked Gouda is smoked in brick ovens over hickory chip embers. • How much is a googol? It’s the number 10 raised to the 100th power, written as a 1, followed by 100 zeroes. A googolplex is the number 1, followed by 10 to the 100th power zeroes. • If you have gelasins, it simply means that you have dimples in your cheeks when you smile. It’s believed that dimples are caused by a variation in the structure of the facial muscle known as the zygomaticus major. The muscle is a little shorter in those having dimples. • There were several “G” men who sat at King Arthur’s round table, according to the legend. The most famous was Sir Galahad, who was the natural son of Sir Lancelot. Folklore tells us that one day, as they were out riding, Arthur’s
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knights spied a sword in a stone sitting in a river. Only the world’s best knight could pull it out of the stone. Galahad was the knight who accomplished it. Galahad was later chosen as one of the three nights chosen to embark on the Quest for the Holy Grail. Sir Gawain, Sir Gareth, and Sir Gaheris were all nephews of King Arthur, and Sir Geraint was the eldest son of King Erbin of Dumnonia. What was the reason for the round table? A round table has no head, signifying that the 12 knights who sat there all had equal status. • There are several synonyms for the word gormandize, including pig out, binge, and gorge. A person gormandizes anytime they eat food gluttonously. • We might call this person a panhandler, beggar, vagrant, or bum, but the fancy term for these folks is gaberlunzie, a word with its roots in the medieval Scottish language. It can also refer to someone who is licensed to accept public charity. • Musicians will know that a grace note is a type of ornament in a piece of music that acts as an embellishment. It’s also known as a short appoggiatura, and will be seen on the page as much smaller than the regular notes, with a slash through the note’s stem and is usually played quickly before the larger note to which they’re attached. Another musical “G” word, glissando, is a glide from one pitch to another. A pianist might play a glissando down the keyboard by sliding the thumb of the right thumb across the keys. • Did you know that the tongue of a giraffe can reach a length of 20 inches (50.8 cm)? This unusual animal uses it to harvest leaves from tall trees, with its favorite being the acacia tree. These trees have thorns and the giraffe’s tongue is used to separate the thorns from the leaves. The color of the tongue is black or dark purple, which helps protect it from sunburn. A giraffe’s neck is about 6 feet (1.8 m) long and can weigh about 600 lbs. (272 kg). Its heart is 2 feet (0.6 m) long and weighs 25 lbs. (11 kg). The animal needs no more than 30 minutes of sleep in a 24hour period, and take frequent catnaps lasting just a minute or two. • There are several unusual “G” words that are uncomplimentary, including grobian, which refers to a rude, blundering oaf, and grinagog, a person with a stupid grin. If you’re a goop, you’re an inconsiderate, ill-mannered clod, while if someone calls you a gomeril, he or she thinks you’re a half-wit. Don’t confuse gomeril with gump, which is a complete nitwit. •
Who knew there’s a special term for a narrow alley or passageway between tall buildings? It’s called a ginnel.
• The famed Apache chief Geronimo spent the first part of his life in Arizona. His name translates “the one who yawns.” During Mexico’s attempts to annex the southwest, Mexican soldiers killer his mother, his wife, and his three small children, which led to a life of antagonism. After Geronimo and his people were confined
* “A go-green and lose weight tip: Shut off your car and walk inside banks, restaurants, etc. You’ll burn less gas than sitting in the drive-thru, and the walk will flatten your figure.” -- S.S. in
* “Here is my tip: When closing a plastic bag, use a clip-type wooden clothespin with a metal springform. It holds much better than a ‘twist tie’ and takes less time and effort to use. Keep a bunch in a kitchen drawer with rubber bands and other handy things. They’re not expensive and can be used over and over again.” -- S.L. in Illinois * If you are sensitive to the smell of leftover coffee grounds, here’s a tip from E.O’B. in Delaware: “Line a 34.5-ounce coffee can with a plastic bag and dump the filter and grounds in it every day. Keep lid on. At week’s end, or trash day, tie up the bag and put in trash.” (Or the compost pile! -- JoAnn) * If you’re watching what you eat, try food logging for a week. You may be taking in more calories than you think. Write down everything you eat and drink -- including tiny treats or spoonfuls you eat while cooking! -- and use an online calorie counter or get a book from the library. You might surprise yourself. * M.A in Oklahoma has a novel tank for her fish: a coffee pot! It’s economical -- most thrift stores sell glass coffee pots for $1 or less -- and easy to handle, too. She has two pots, and when it’s necessary to clean one, she pops the fish right into the other pot with no fuss. She can even transport her fish easily around her apartment. Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. (c) 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.
to a reservation in Arizona, they found the restricted life difficult. Geronimo carried out various raids on the U.S. and Mexican military until his final surrender in 1886. He was incarcerated in Florida, followed by exile at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. He was allowed to appear at the 1898 World’s Fair in Omaha, Nebraska,
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1. What word is given to a person who seeks arelationship for material gain? 2. What’s the word for the little hair-covered horns on the head of a giraffe? 3. To challenge someone to a fight is to “throw down the ______.” 4. It’s a small cucumber used for pickling. What is it? 5. What red gem is the birthstone for the month of January?
which launched his celebrity status. Geronimo was soon in demand at fairs, appearing at the 1901 and 1904 World’s Fairs, and posing for photographs in his traditional clothing and selling his crafts. After being thrown from his horse in 1909, Geronimo died at Fort Sill, still considered a prisoner of war. Over the course of his life, he’d had nine wives. • Some folks have “G” phobias, such as gamophobics, those who have a fear of marriage, or gelotophobics, who are afraid of being laughed at. Gerascophobia is the fear of growing old, while gerontophobics fear old people. It’s one thing to have galeophobia, the fear of cats, but galeanthropy is something completely different – it’s the belief that one IS a cat! • We all know that person who is garrulous and practices garrulity. What is that person doing? He or she is engaging in excessing or pointless talkativeness. Add gasconism to the mix, and the person is bragging or boasting. UNUSUAL PLANTS:
“G” FLOWERS
“I should have never surrendered. I should have fought until I was the last man alive.” – Geronimo’s last words
Gee, it looks like there are several varieties of flowers with names beginning with the letter “G”. Let’s pick a few! • The name gladiolus has its origins in the Latin language, from the word gladius, meaning “sword.” In fact, sometimes it’s referred to as the “sword lily.” In ancient times, the gladiolus was known as xiphium, from the Greek word xiphos, also translating “sword.” There are about 300 different species of gladioli, with their numbers added to every year. It’s necessary to dig up the bulbs at the first Autumn frost. • Gladioli are associated with a fortieth wedding anniversary and are the flower for the birth month of August. They symbolize remembrance, and also stand for strength of character, faithfulness, and honor. A gift of gladioli also expresses infatuation, telling the receiver that she “pierces the heart.”
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• In 1925, the first National Spelling Bee was held. “Gladiolus” was the word that 11-year-old Frank Neuhauser spelled correctly to win the contest. Frank prepared for the competition by copying the dictionary into a notebook. U.S. President Calvin Coolidge personally awarded the boy $500 in gold pieces. Back home in Kentucky, Frank was honored with a parade, where he was presented with several bouquets of gladioli. He went on to become a patent attorney. • Gardenias are a member of the coffee family, and are native to tropical regions. They are named in honor of a Charleston, South Carolina physician and naturalist, Alexander Garden. The flowers are waxy, white or pale yellow, and very strongly scented. Although they can be cultivated as a house plant, because of their tropical origins, they require high humidity to thrive. “G” FLOWERS (continued): • In France, men wearing formal evening dress traditionally wear gardenias as their boutonniere. During America’s Gilded Age, upper-class men in New York City wore gardenias in their buttonhole. It was the favorite flower of psychologist Sigmund Freud. • Gardenias are the symbol of purity and sweetness, and a gift tells the receiver, “You are lovely.” They also indicate secret love. • Geraniums are a popular addition to hanging plants, containers, and flower gardens everywhere. They are hardy plants that will grow in nearly any type of soil and don’t need frequent watering. • There are about 400 species of geraniums found throughout the world, ranging in height from 6 inches (15.2 cm) to 4 feet (1.2 m) tall. • Geraniums are also known as crane’s bill, because their seed capsule does in fact resemble a crane’s bill. They’re not just a beautiful addition to a garden, but are useful in many other ways, including brewing a tea from the leaves. Their essential oil can be used as a deodorant, tonic, or diuretic, and has been effective for some in reducing the appearance of scars. • There are many unusually-scented geraniums, including peppermint, lemon, rose, orange, pineapple, and nutmeg. There is even a variety that smells like citronella that repels mosquitoes. • You may not have heard of gypsophilia, but you’ve certainly seen it. It’s the fancy name for plain old Baby’s Breath, a bushy plant with delicate small flowers on long slender stems. Baby’s breath is a member of the carnation family, and there are about 150 different species of the plant.
When a verb can be used as a noun, the word is known as a gerund. For example, “cooking” is an action verb, but it can also be used as a noun, such as “Cooking is my hobby.” The same applies to “smoking,” which is an action, but a noun as well, “Smoking is hazardous to your health.”
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JUNE IS DAIRY MONTH
IAGUYFRMLAL This word means: A jumble of various things
June is Dairy Month, so let’s turn our attention to the facts of this industry. • Before it was National Dairy Month, it was National Milk Month, an observance created in 1937 to promote drinking milk. The dairy industry had been changing dramatically since the late 1800s when scientific advances, including pasteurization, transformed the production process. The centrifugal separator that removes milk fat was introduced in 1878, and the Babcock test to determine fat content came along in the 1890s. Chicago was the first U.S. city to pass a law requiring milk to be pasteurized, in 1908. • Every state in America has dairy farms, with about 47,000 licensed dairy farms across the nation, 97% of which are family-owned. The average herd numbers about 200 cows. These farms produce about 21 billion gallons (17,485,000 British) every year. About 99% of American households purchase milk, with the average person drinking about 25 gallons (20.8 British) every year. • Although milk is sold by gallons, dairy farmers are actually paid by the hundredweight (100 pounds = 45.4 kg). One gallon (3.79 liters) weighs approximately 8.6 lbs. (3.9 kg). • The average cow produces about 6.3 gallons (23.9 liters) of milk per day, which adds up to more than 2,300 gallons (1,915 British) each year. Over the course of its lifetime, a cow will produce about 350,000 glasses of milk. To be able to produce that milk, the cow drinks about 35 gallons (29.1 British) of water every day. That’s about the amount of water it takes to fill a bathtub. In addition, the cow consumes between 90 and 100 lbs. (40.8 to 45.4 kg) of food daily. • About 72% of the calcium in our food supply comes from dairy foods, with milk the number one source for calcium, potassium, and Vitamin D. You get more calcium out of drinking an 8-oz. (0.24 liter) glass of milk than from eating seven oranges or six slices of wheat bread. Other nutrients found in milk are phosphorus, riboflavin, niacin, and Vitamins A and B12. • Ten pounds of milk (4.5 kg.) are required to make one pound (0.45 kg) of cheese. A gallon of ice cream (3.79 liters) takes 12 pounds (5.4 kg.) of whole milk to make, while 21.8 lbs. (9.9 kg.) of milk are needed to produce a pound (0.45 kg) of butter. • Did you know that butter’s natural yellow color comes mainly from the beta-carotene found in the grass that the dairy cow consumes? • In 1884, dairy processors began selling milk in glass bottles. The first paper cartons to package milk came along in 1906. The familiar plastic jugs of today were introduced in the mid-1960s. • The 27th President of the United States, William Howard Taft, kept a Holstein dairy cow named Pauline Wayne as his official presidential pet from 1910 to 1913. Pauline lived and grazed on the White House lawn, providing milk to Taft and his family. • What are our favorite dairy foods? Of the more than 300 varieties of cheese sold in the United States, Cheddar is the most popular. The average person will eat about 34 lbs. (15.4 kg) of cheese this year. Vanilla is by far the most popular flavor of ice cream, with chocolate a distant second. We also love our yogurt, consuming more than 300,000 tons (304,814 metric) nationwide.
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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My wife recently received orders to transfer to a new duty station in Germany. I’m excited to go with her, but the problem is that we can’t take our two cats. I don’t want to give them up to a shelter, and I’ve asked relatives nearby if they can take them, but they can’t. What can I do? -- Proud Army Spouse in Maryland DEAR ARMY SPOUSE: Is there a health reason why you can’t bring along the cats? From my research, pets are allowed to accompany military families to Germany when transferring to a new assignment, or what’s known as a permanent change of station (PCS). The article “PCS and Your Pet” in military.com explains many of the details involved in moving to an overseas base with your pet. If your cats are too sick or old to handle the trip, then you should look at finding them a new home. However, if they’re healthy, several resources are available to help you plan and bring them along. Get a certificate of health from your veterinarian as soon as possible to avoid any problems with bringing them to a new country. Coordinate with the military offices that handle the details of PCS -- you likely must contact several -- to make travel arrangements for you, your wife and the cats. Find out if more documentation is needed for the cats. You may need to pay for the cats’ transportation, and you’ll have to buy airline-rated pet carriers. Contact the agency helping you complete the move to Germany. Also contact the base veterinarian, who may have additional advice in helping you and your cats move smoothly overseas. Send your tips, comments and questions to ask@pawscorner.com. (c) 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.
“Let Freedom Ring” Vegetable Salad Happy birthday, Canada & America! Enjoy this salad at your BBQ picnic this July 1st & 4th.
1 (15-ounce) can cut wax beans, rinsed and drained 1 (15-ounce) can cut green beans, rinsed and drained 3/4 cup coarsely chopped celery 3/4 cup coarsely chopped carrots 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1/4 cup reduced-sodium tomato juice 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons Splenda Granular 1. In a large bowl, combine wax beans, green beans, celery, carrots and onion. 2. In a small bowl, combine tomato juice, vinegar, vegetable oil and Splenda. 3. Pour dressing mixture evenly over vegetable mixture. Mix well to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. 4. Gently stir again just before serving. Makes 8 (1/2 cup) servings. * Each serving equals: 55 calories, 3g fat, 1g protein, 6g carb., 192mg sodium, 29mg calcium, 2g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1 Fat; Carb Choices: 1/2. (c) 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.
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by Samantha Weaver * It was American civil-rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr., who made the following sage observation: “We all too often have socialism for the rich and rugged free market capitalism for the poor.” * If you go on a road trip to the Northwest Territories of Canada, keep an eye out for the unusual license plates -- they’re shaped like polar bears. * When he was 66 years old, American novelist Edgar Rice Burroughs -- beloved creator of Tarzan and Mars explorer John Carter -- served as a war correspondent, going along on bombing runs during World War II. * Did you ever wonder what makes French vanilla different from other kinds of vanilla? Evidently, French vanilla contains egg yolk. * If you’re like me, you have fond memories of a bookmobile visiting your neighborhood. For more out-of-the-way locales, though, there are other kinds of mobile libraries. For instance, residents of some parts of Norway look forward to the arrival of Epos, a library on a boat. In addition to space for 6,000 books, the boat has room for author readings and other literary events. * In Vietnam, the conflict that Americans commonly call the Vietnam War is known as the Resistance War Against America, or just the American War. * You might be surprised by the strength of the mantis shrimp. When it swings its claw at its prey, it doesn’t have to hit the creature -- the shock wave from the attack is often enough to stun or kill the animal. * Social scientists say that the first businesses to get set up in a new neighborhood -- and the last ones to flee a dying community -- are churches and liquor stores. Thought for the Day: “My country is the world, and my religion is to do good.” -- Thomas Paine
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