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SUMMER SOLSTICE
by Kathy Wolfe
This year, the Summer Solstice will fall on Friday, June 21, and will be the Northern Hemisphere’s longest day of the year and the Southern Hemisphere’s shortest day. It’s when the sun reaches its highest position in the sky, and the Earth’s North Pole tilts directly toward the sun. After this day, the length of days decreases as the season progresses toward the next solstice. Follow along as Tidbits sets its sights on that event and other happenings that have occurred during this Solstice week over the years. • On the June solstice, in the Northern Hemisphere, the solstice is used as the start of the summer season. The tilt of the Earth’s axis is most aligned with the sun, providing us with the most daylight of any day of the year. South of the Antarctic Circle, there is no direct sunlight whatsoever, known as Polar Night.
• Every year, thousands gather at Stonehenge, the stone circle in Wiltshire, England, to watch the sun rise above the circle’s Heel Stone. Stonehenge’s age is estimated at 4,500 years, and the Neolithic stone circle is wellknown for its alignment with the movement of the sun. The sunrise of the summer solstice and the sunset of the winter solstice align with Stonehenge. (turn the page for more!)
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SUMMER SOLSTICE (continued) • This week was significant in amusement park history. On June 16, 1884, America’s first roller coaster opened on Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York. The Switchback Railway, as it was called was a 600-foot (183-m) wood structure that traveled at about 6 miles per hour (9.7 km/hr). At the cost of a nickel per ride, the coaster generated $600 a day, and had paid for itself in just three weeks. Although the coaster was torn down, Coney Island’s famous Cyclone roller coaster sits on the same site. The Cyclone, which opened in 1927, reaches speeds of 60 mph (96.5 km/hr), and has an 85-foot (26-m) drop. It’s one of America’s oldest coasters still in operation. On June 21, 1893, the Ferris wheel made its debut at Chicago’s Columbian Exposition. Measuring 250 feet (76.2 m) in diameter and requiring 100,000 parts, with 36 cars each carrying 60 people, the wheel was the brainstorm of a 33-year-old Pittsburgh engineer named George Ferris, Jr. For the 19 weeks of the fair’s operation, more than 1.4 million people rode the Ferris Wheel, paying 50 cents for the 20-minute ride. Unfortunately, the wheel created several legal issues for George Ferris, who was bankrupt just three years after the fair closed. He then contracted typhoid fever and died at age 37. The Ferris wheel became an integral part of the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis, but two years later, it was dynamited and sold for scrap. • June 16, 1903 was a big day in the business world. It’s the day that Henry Ford and his 12 stockholders gathered in Detroit to sign the paperwork to incorporate the Ford Motor Company. It had been seven years since Ford had built his first gasoline-powered vehicle in the workshop behind his house. (continued next page)
Honey-Soy-Glazed Salmon with Peppers
This sweet 'n' sticky Asian glaze would taste equally delicious on chicken or grilled veggies. 2 large peppers, seeded and thinly sliced 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced 2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, divided 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoon soy sauce 2 tablespoon honey 2 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 4 fillets salmon (5 ounces each) 3 cups cooked brown rice Fresh basil, for garnish
1. On large rimmed baking sheet, toss peppers with onion, 1 tablespoon sesame oil and salt. Roast in 425 F oven 20 minutes or until tender. 2. In 2-quart baking dish, whisk soy sauce, honey, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, ginger and black pepper; add salmon turning to coat. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until cooked through. 3. Serve salmon with pepper mixture and cooked brown rice. Garnish with fresh basil. Serves 4. • Each serving: About 505 calories, 1g fat (3g saturated), 36g protein, 51g carbs, 5g fiber, 875mg sodium. For thousands of triple-tested recipes, visit our Web site at www.goodhousekeeping.com/recipes/. (c) 2019 Hearst Communications, Inc. All rights reserved
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SUMMER SOLSTICE (continued) • One month after the Ford Motor Company was established, the first Ford vehicle was assembled at a Detroit plant. Elsewhere in the business world, on the same day in New Bern, North Carolina, Caleb Bradham was registering the official trademark for his invention, Pepsi-Cola. Originally known as “Brad’s Drink” and served at Bradham’s downtown drug store, it was a mixture of sugar, water, caramel, lemon oil, and nutmeg. He renamed it Pepsi-Cola, taking the term from the word dyspepsia, meaning indigestion. Bradham claimed it was a healthy drink, and used the slogan, “Exhilarating, Invigorating, Aids Digestion” • All eyes were on the television screen on June 17, 1994, as a white Ford Bronco raced down a California freeway, chased by Los Angeles policemen. They were chasing former football great O.J. Simpson, who had been charged that morning with the murder of his wife Nicole and her friend Ronald Goldman. Simpson was scheduled to surrender at 11:00 AM, but instead fled in the Bronco to the Santa Ana freeway, where he engaged police in an hour-and-a-half pursuit before surrendering in the driveway of his Brentwood home. He was arraigned on June 20, 1994, and “The Trial of the Century” began, ending in Simpson’s acquittal in 1995. • On June 18, 1983, astronaut Sally Ride stepped aboard the space shuttle Challenger, the first American woman in space, as well as the youngest American astronaut at age 32. The physicist and engineer had answered an ad in the Stanford University student newspaper, announcing the search for applicants for the U.S. space program. At age 27, she was chosen by NASA to join the program. After leaving NASA in 1987, Ride returned to Stanford, this time to work at the Center for International Security and Arms Control. She later became a physics professor at the University of California. (continued next page)
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An Orlando Resort -- Just for You
You only need to view the online photos of the Shades of Green resort in Orlando, Florida, and you'll want to go. Sitting next to Disney World and sandwiched between two PGA golf courses, the place is a highly desirable resort -- for you. It's one of a small chain of Armed Forces Recreation Centers, all owned by the Department of Defense. There are nearly 600 rooms and suites at Shades of Green, and they sound very high-class. There are seven levels of accommodation, from standard room to garden suite. If you're bringing a crowd, perhaps for a wedding or big celebration, the family suite sleeps eight, and the palm suite sleeps 10. Yes, you can take guests, but you must check them in. With tennis, two pools with slide, golf, shopping at the handy AAFES Exchange and a spa, this could be a great place to go with the family. You'll also be eligible for reduced-rate tickets to most of the attractions in the Orlando area, including Disney World. At the bottom of all the web pages is a Special Offers button. Click it. You'll see what secret benefits they're cooking up for the rest of the year: special rates on special days in August, special rates on certain dates in September, and more. Don't miss the Red White and Blue Salute Package. Check your eligibility at www.shadesofgreen.org and see what paperwork you need to verify your status. Shades of Green is a military property, which means there's guarded, controlled access to the resort. If you happen to be in Hawaii this summer, there is another AFRC resort there [www.halekoa.com]. In addition, there are resorts in South Korea, the Bavarian Alps in Garmisch, Germany, and Tokyo. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
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doctor's visit, as I am certain she has done for you.
To Your Good Health By Keith Roach, M.D.
Elderly Mom Always Complains She's Sick DEAR DR. ROACH: My 93-year-old mom is in good condition, except for a kidney disease that has been good for the past 26 years and has had very good reports from her medical practitioner and kidney specialist. One thing that stresses me is why she complains of being sick all the time. Is it because she wants attention, or just wants people to feel sorry for her? I am her daughter, and our family is just upset because of the way she acts. She does have depression, but she has been given depression pills. Please give me some information as to why she is doing this. As her daughter, I need TLC, and I need to know how to handle this situation. -- A.M.A. ANSWER: Based on no more information than you have just given me, I would suspect that she complains about being sick all the time because she feels sick all the time. She probably needs some TLC herself. At 93, I believe she's earned the right to be the one on the receiving end. Depression may be the cause of her not feeling well, as it so often is. Unfortunately, medication for depression is completely effective for only a minority of people. Depression goes hand in hand with many other illnesses, especially those with chronic pain. I worry that there is a problem you don't know about. Consider accompanying your mother to her next
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 48-year-old woman in pretty good health. I was a smoker for 30-plus years and quit about three years ago. I don't have any signs of COPD or other lung ailments yet, but I fear they are just around the corner. My question is, is there anything I can do now to postpone or prevent the onset of these diseases, or at least decrease their severity? -- V.M. ANSWER: Not all smokers will develop COPD. Some smokers are more susceptible than others to the effects of the many toxic chemicals in tobacco smoke. Conversely, some nonsmokers can develop COPD, especially those who lack a protective enzyme, alpha-1 antitrypsin; this is more likely in those exposed to secondhand smoke or other airborne pollutants. Quitting smoking is by far the most important action you can take to reduce your risk of developing lung disease, but there may be others. Avoid other airborne pollutants, especially other smokers, but also dusts and fumes. Some preliminary evidence suggests that statin drugs might slow down COPD, but there are conflicting studies, and I don't recommend them just for COPD. Regular exercise may help, and it certainly helps your heart and many other systems. The new booklet on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease explains both emphysema and chronic bronchitis, the two elements of COPD, in detail. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Roach -- No. 601W, 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 4-6 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. (c) 2019 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved
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SUMMER SOLSTICE (continued) • Sally Ride wasn’t the first woman in space. That honor belongs to Russian cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova, who rocketed into space aboard Vostok 6, almost 20 years to the day before Ride, on June 16, 1963. Prior to her career in space travel, Tereshkova was a textile factory worker and amateur skydiver. • The French ship Isere cruised into New York Harbor on June 17, 1885, bearing the 350 individual pieces of the Statue of Liberty, a gift of friendship from the people of France. Once reassembled, the 450,000-lb. (204,116 kg) statue was taller than any NYC structure at the time. It was officially dedicated in October of 1886 • The College of Philadelphia (today’s University of Pennsylvania) granted America’s first medical diploma on June 21, 1768. Dr. John Archer graduated from the Department of Medicine, but strangely enough, began practicing law the following year rather than pursuing a medical career. He was instrumental in organizing troops for the Revolutionary War, became a major in the Continental Army, and was elected to the U.S. Congress three times from the state of Maryland. • June 21, 1939 was a sad day in baseball history when the New York Yankees announced the retirement of their first baseman Lou Gehrig. Gehrig’s performance on the field had been declining for several weeks that Spring, and after undergoing six days of intensive testing at the Mayo Clinic, Gehrig was informed he had an incurable disease called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis that would lead to paralysis, and eventually death. Gehrig played his final game on April 30, the 2,130th consecutive game of his career. He died at age 37 on June 2, 1941, the anniversary of the beginning of his consecutive game streak.
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New Pill Bottle Labels
Don't be surprised if your next prescription bottle looks different, especially if you pick up your drugs at CVS. The newest thing is to put lots of information on the label, in big letters on a big label. CVS is calling it ScriptPath. If you take multiple drugs and haven't been given instructions about what can go with what, ask. Don't count on the fancy new label to let you know. Tell the pharmacist all the drugs you're taking and when, and ask when your new drug should be fit into the schedule. Don't just take them all at once in the morning. There's one drug, for example, that can't be taken within an hour of food. Another one works better late at night. You need accurate information.
Check the side of the bottle where the label says morning, midday, evening and bedtime, and see which one is marked. Ask, especially, if your doctor or pharmacist has told you one thing and the pill bottle indicates something else. One change you'll likely see is the size of the bottle itself. Even if you're only getting a month's supply of small pills, the label needs to go around the bottle. Your best bet, especially if you have a new prescription, is to not leave the counter until you have a chance to read the label and ask questions. Having said all this, I do not like the new label. Perhaps the pharmacy needs a new printer cartridge, or maybe the printer doesn't work well with that type of paper label. I only know that it nearly requires a magnifying glass to read the faint and broken up letters. I'm tempted to make my own label. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
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1 In 2016, the Dodgers' Julio Urias became the youngest postseason starting pitcher 1. (20 years, 68 days old) in major-league history. Who had been the youngest one?
• On June 17, 1885, the dismantled Statue of Liberty, a gift from the people of France, arrives in New York Harbor packed in more than 200 cases. The copper and iron statue was reassembled and dedicated the following year. • On June 13, 1895, Emile Levassor drives a Panhard et Levassor car with a two-cylinder, 750-rpm, fourhorsepower engine to victory in the world's first real automobile race. He completed the 732-mile course in just under 49 hours, at a then-impressive speed of about 15 mph. • On June 15, 1917, two months after America entered World War I against Germany, Congress passes the Espionage Act. The act made it a crime to convey information intended to interfere with the U.S. armed forces prosecution of the war or to promote the success of the country's enemies.
2. David Cone, Pedro Martinez and David Wells all tossed a perfect nine innings in a major-league game. Who of the three had the most career regular-season victories? 3. Donnel Pumphrey of San Diego State set a new record in 2016 for most career rushing yards (6,405 yards). Whose record did he break? 4. Who was the first athlete from the Dominican Republic to play in the NBA?
5 The Vegas Knights set a record in 2017-18 for most regular-season road wins by an NHL expansion 5. team (22). Which team had held the mark? 6 Which Major League Soccer teams have won back-to-back MLS Cup championships? 6.
7. 7 In 2018, Germany's Kristina Vogel won her 11th women's world cycling title. Who else has won 11 times?
Answers: 1. Bret Saberhagen was 20 years, 175 days old when he started in 1984. 2. Wells had 239 victories, Martinez 219 and Cone 194. 3. Wisconsin's Ron Dayne, who rushed for 6,397 yards (1996-99, when bowl statistics were not included). 4. Tito Horford, with the Milwaukee Bucks in 1988. 5. The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, with 19 road victories in the 1993-94 season. 6. D.C. United (1996-97), Houston (2006-07) and the Los Angeles Galaxy (2011-12). 7. Australia's Anna Meares.
• On June 12, 1940, Edsel Ford agrees to manufacture 9,000 Rolls-Royce-designed engines to be used in British and U.S. airplanes in World War II. A biography about Edsel's father, Henry, later revealed that Henry had already accepted a contract to work with the German government. He eventually reversed his position.
by Jo Ann Derson
• Sunburn relief: Take two nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories right away (aspirin, ibuprofen) and soak a cloth in cold milk. Drape over the burn until it warms to room temperature. Repeat if necessary and apply a light moisturizer.
• On June 14, 1951, the U.S. Census Bureau dedicates UNIVAC, the world's first commercially produced electronic digital computer. Weighing 16,000 pounds, UNIVAC used 5,000 vacuum tubes, and could perform about 1,000 calculations per second. • On June 16, 1963, aboard Vostok 6, Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova becomes the first woman to travel into space. She returned to Earth after 48 orbits, having spent more time in space than all U.S. astronauts combined to that date.
• "When purchasing clothes for a loved one in a care facility, look for garments that are comfortable and stylish, but double-check that they do not require any special care, like ironing or dry cleaning. Also, be sure they are labeled clearly with the person's name." -- C.G. in Michigan
• On June 11, 1979, actor John Wayne, born Marion Morrison in Iowa, dies at age 72. In his early acting jobs Wayne was credited as Duke Morrison, a childhood nickname derived from the name of his beloved pet dog.
• If you want your chocolate chip cookies to really pop, sprinkle lightly with course sea salt before baking. They do not come out tasting salty. Rather, the salt enhances the sweetness and make the whole thing extra delicious.
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• "When you shop for shoes, go in the evening. Feet swell and expand throughout the day, so if you buy shoes in the morning, the fit might not feel too good later in the day." -- A.T. in Louisiana • "I make my grilled cheese sandwiches with mayonnaise instead of butter. I know it sounds gross, but it is so good. The oil and egg in the mayo flavor and crisp the bread without leaving it too greasy." -- S.O. in Alabama
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• To ease the ache of a "brain freeze" after eating or drinking something really cold, simply cup your hands over your mouth and nose. Blow out hot air, and it recirculates to warm your palate in seconds. Works like a charm. -- Send your tips to Now Here's a Tip, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803 (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
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1) Is the book of Lot in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2) From Judges 3, who was the lefthanded Benjamite who killed Eglon? Geshem, Agag, Ehud, Joram 3) How many beasts rising out of the sea did Daniel have a dream about? 4, 7, 13, 20 4) What king wanted to see miracles when the arrested Jesus was before him? Pilate, Shishak, Herod, Solomon 5) From Judges 1:6, what king had his thumbs and toes cut off? David, AdoniBezek, Josiah, Herod 6) Whose biblical name means "messenger"? Aaron, Moses, Samuel, Malachi ANSWERS: 1) Neither; 2) Ehud; 3) 4; 4) Herod; 5) Adoni-Bezek; 6) Malachi Visit Wilson Casey’s Trivia Fan Siteat www.patreon.com/triviaguy. Š 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
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License for Indoor Cats Is a Scam, Reader Says DEAR PAW'S CORNER: I disagree with what you wrote about buying a license and tags for cats that stay indoors. Requiring a license for indoor cats is such a government scam. It's just another dirty local tax to burden the people with -- like the little fees on our phone bills! I love my country, but these hidden taxes aren't right. -Tim in Lancaster, Ohio DEAR TIM: I know how frustrating it can be to pay additional fees for many things, especially when prices are rising for products like gasoline. But I also stand by my original article. Even indoor cats need routine vaccinations and, if mandated, license tags. Even the best pet owner in the world can be impacted by unforeseen events. Say a natural disaster hits, like a tornado or a mudslide -- something with little or no warning. In the chaos, pets can and will escape to a safer place. For example, during a recent house fire in my community, firefighters rushed in to save the homeowner, who was trapped with her dog in a back bedroom. They were able to get her to safety, unhurt. However, she lost her hold on the dog, who ran into the woods, terrified. It took a few days of searching before it was found and matched back to its owner thanks to his license tags and microchip. Vaccinating and licensing indoor pets is a comparatively low-cost way to improve pets' chances of staying healthy and being quickly reunited with their owners should they escape. While it's good for citizens to be aware of and question different taxes and fees, this is one fee that is worth the price. Send your questions or pet care tips to ask@pawscorner.com. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
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