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TIDBITS® EATS EDIBLE INSECTS
by Janet Spencer Bee larvae are said to have a sweet nutty flavor. Fried wax moth larvae taste like bacon. Crickets are crunchy and tangy. In Thailand, they claim that dung beetles add a wholesome flavor to curries. (Never eat dung beetles raw.) Come along with Tidbits as we consider eating bugs! BUTTERFLIES IN YOUR STOMACH? • There are about 1,400 species of edible insects, and there are 113 different nations where bugs are routinely eaten. When locusts arrive in Algeria, people sweep them into baskets for consumption later. In Malaysia people sell the honey they find in a beehive but keep the bee larvae for themselves. In China, silkworm cocoons are separated from the pupae, and the cocoons are turned into silk, while the pupae are taken home for dinner. • The Old Testament states that locusts are kosher, and artwork dating to 700 B.C. depicts the Assyrian king being served locust-kabobs. • Most insects are high in protein, and yield more protein pound for pound than any type of animal protein. Crickets are high in calcium. Termites are high in iron. Many kinds of caterpillars and grubs are high in fats. (Continued next page, if you dare)
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TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Idaho Issue #10 March 11th 2019 RUSTLING UP SOME GRUB(s) • A Utah state archaeologist was studying ancient human excrement in caves near the Great Salt Lake. He found insect fragments and wondered what bugs the Indians had been eating. One day, he saw a swarm of grasshoppers flying over the lake. A sudden downdraft of wind blew them all into the water, where they drowned. A few days later, the dead grasshoppers (by now thoroughly salted) washed up on shore where they dried in the sun. Curious, he picked one up and tasted it. It tasted like a roasted peanut, salty, crunchy, and full of protein. Mystery solved. • The Klamath Indians used to light fires beneath trees to smoke out the caterpillars of the Pandora moth which would be collected as they fell. Some Paiutes still eat Pandora caterpillars. When the U.S. Forest Service proposed a spraying plan to control the Pandora moth, the Paiutes sued, and won. • In Botswana, mopane caterpillars are relished. Named after the mopane tree which they feed off of, mopane caterpillars turn into the emperor moth, one of the largest moths on the planet. The caterpillars are huge, too, weighing about half an ounce each. The demand for these caterpillars is so great that their population has been drastically reduced. The one thing that has saved them from extinction is that the small, young caterpillars taste bad. It’s not until they get fat and ready to pupate that they taste good- so the smallest are spared to carry on the species. Researchers are trying to figure out a way to raise them in captivity on a caterpillar farm. BON APPETITE • Sound revolting? Well, you eat insect parts every day of your life without knowing it. In every sandwich you eat, there may be up to 56 insect parts in keeping with U.S. Food and Drug Administration standards. (Continued)
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NOW HERE’S A TIP By JoAnn Derson * Worried about pesticides in your diet? Try mangos, one of the fruits least likely to have pesticide residues. * It can be a snap to remove burned-on food from the bottom of a pot or a frying pan. All you have to do is sprinkle in some baking soda and add hot water. Let the mixture sit overnight. In the morning, add a dash more baking soda and scrub the residue away. * Got dirty floors? Make sure you aren’t throwing good effort into a dirty mop. You need a second bucket filled with rinse water, then follow this pattern: Clean mop in water with cleaner, mop a section of floor, rinse mop in plain water, go back over that section, rinse mop again. Repeat. * “I like strong tea with no milk. My husband drinks black coffee. The coffeemaker and our mugs get stained over time. About monthly, I ‘brew’ a pot of hot water, but I put a dishwasher ‘pac’ in the carafe. The hot water dissolves the cleaner, making the coffee carafe easy to clean. Then I use the detergent water to clean all the mugs. It works like magic.” -- T.L. in Missouri * In time for tax season: Don’t overlook the value of opening and contributing to an individual retirement account to reduce your tax bill. Contributions need not always be made by Dec. 31 to count; it’s possible to open an account as late as tax-filing day on April 15, and it can still count against your 2018 taxes. * To check for toilet leaks, add a few drops of food coloring to the toilet tank. If, without flushing, you see the bowl water start to change color, you know you have a leak. 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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March 16, ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE SPONSORED BY IDAHO CENTRAL CREDIT UNION Takes place on March 16, 2019 from 4:00 pm Enjoy the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade presented by Idaho Central Credit Union and then head out for dinner and drinks at one of Downtown Coeur d’Alene’s local restaurants or watering holes. This family-friendly event is free to the public! Parade starts at 4:00 PM on March 16 at 8th and Sherman Downtown Coeur d’Alene and will end at 1st Street.
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DRUNK WORMS • Why are there worms in the bottom of bottles of tequila and mescal? Tequila and mescal are made from agave plants, and the worms in the bottles are maguey worms, which feed exclusively on agave plants. The presence of the caterpillar in the bottle certifies authenticity. Also, tequila and mescal are usually double-distilled and are around 110 proof but they are sometimes watered down by greedy dealers. Caterpillar carcasses can’t stay in a state of perfect preservation for very long in watered-down liquor. So if the worm at the bottom of the bottle is in good shape, you know the liquor is pure. NATIONAL STINKBUG DAY • South of Mexico City near the town of Taxco at the temple on top of Mount Huizteco the residents celebrate the Day of the Jumil. The jumil is a type of stink-bug about half-inch long. Each year townfolk gather on the mountaintop to collect the insects, cook them, eat them, elect the Jumil Queen, and have a great celebration. These insects are a delicacy, suitable for serving to honored guests. Peter Menzel, author of “Man Eating Bugs: The Art and Science of Eating Insects” described their taste as, “Like an aspirin saturated in cod liver oil with dangerous sub-currents of rubbing alcohol and iodine.” The insects are indeed high in iodine, important in preventing goiter in an inland area far from the ocean’s natural sources of iodine. The locals say they taste slightly of apples. RECIPES • If you’re interested in making a meal of mealworms, check out David George Gordon’s “EatA-Bug Cookbook” where you’ll find recipes for Termite Treats, Grilled Grasshopper, Three Bee Salad, Cricket Casserole, Cockroach a la King, and Pest-O, among others. (continued)
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® of Idaho TIDBITS of Kootenai Issue #10 March 11th 2019 TidbitsCounty, Dallas County COOKING TIPS • Interested in raising your own grub? Try mealworms, crickets, or termites, which are some of the easiest ‘microlivestock’ to grow. All you need is a tank or aquarium, some grain to provide food, and a few slices of fresh fruit for moisture and you’re in business. • The official term for insect-eating is “entomophagy.” • Deep-fried tarantulas, two for 20 cents, are consumed by Cambodian men who think it will boost their virility. • Most kinds of caterpillars are edible, but don’t eat the brightly colored ones which may contain toxins. According to the rule of thumb for insect eating in the “Eat-a-Bug Cookbook”: “Red, orange, or yellow / forgo this small fellow / Black, green, or brown / Go ahead and toss him down.” • In general, avoid eating any insects that have a strong odor. • If you’re allergic to shellfish, avoid eating insects because the two are closely related. • Scorpions are eaten just like shrimp. • Boil slugs in vinegar to remove mucus, then stir fry in butter and garlic. • Boil wasps and bees before eating to neutralize the poison in their stingers. • In Colombia they enjoy ant paste, which is spread on bread. • Canned ant eggs, available in Thailand, goes best when spread on toast. • Grasshoppers and crickets are edible at all of their life stages: larvae, pupa, and adult. Like lobsters, grasshoppers turn red when cooked. • A cup of crickets has about 250 calories and only 6 grams of fat. (We are done discussing insects now)
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by Samantha Weaver * It is still not known who made the following sage observation: “The difference between ‘involvement’ and ‘commitment’ is like an eggsand-ham breakfast: The chicken was ‘involved’; the pig was ‘committed.’” * Those who study such things say that if you were (for reasons unspecified) to eat the liver of a polar bear, you’d die. The amount of vitamin A stored in that organ constitutes a fatal dose for humans. * You might be surprised to learn that high-quality opals can be more valuable than diamonds. * John Tyler, born March 29, 1790, was the 10th president of the United States. He was married twice and had a total of 15 children. These children, collectively, were witness to a surprisingly large swath of American history. The oldest, Mary Tyler Jones, was born in 1815, the year that saw the end of the War of 1812; the youngest, Pearl Tyler Ellis, survived until 1947, two years after the end of World War II. * The next time you’re planning a trip to Indiana, keep in mind that in that state it is illegal to talk behind a person’s back or engage in “spiteful gossiping.” * In 1915, the average annual income for a family in the United States was $687, the equivalent of $17,088 today. * In 1889, a magazine called The Literary Digest made the following prediction: “The ordinary ‘horseless carriage’ is at present a luxury for the wealthy, and although its price will probably fall in the future, it will never, of course, come into as common use as the bicycle.” * Squirrels are wonderful foresters. Every year, thousands of trees grow from caches of nuts and acorns that squirrels forgot about. Thought for the Day: “An inconvenience is only an adventure wrongly considered; an adventure is an inconvenience rightly considered.” -- Gilbert Keith Chesterton (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
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COUCH THEATER -- DVD PREVIEWS By Amy Anderson
PHOTO: Julia Roberts, Lucas Hedges in “Ben Is Back” Photo Credit: Roadside Attractions
“Creed II” (PG-13) -- Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan) faces off against the son of Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren) with the help of his mentor and boxing legend Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone). The “Rocky” blueprint is in full effect here, so you won’t be surprised when, say, the fighter comes into the ring too arrogant and loses, or later when a grizzled, tough trainer (in this case, Rocky) breaks the fighter down and rebuilds him in an unforgiving environment (in this case, the desert). What you also should not be surprised to see is attention to detail, themes of honor and commitment to family, and some wonderful character development. Rather than being played-out, it’s well-played -- a “Rocky IV” for the next generation. “Ben Is Back” (R) -- The bonds of a mother and son are tested on Christmas Eve, as Ben (Lucas Hedges) unexpectedly returns from rehab and is given an iron-clad rule for remaining: He must stay within the sight of his mother (Julia Roberts) at all times. As the lure of Ben’s old life tests him time and again, the proximity reveals how addiction and drug use have distorted, marred and even taken lives in a small town. It is an understandably emotional journey for both, and Roberts and Hedges have done a lovely job of giving insight into the small tensions and big dramatic moments alike. “Instant Family” (PG-13) -- Rose Byrne and Mark Wahlberg play Ellie and Pete Wagner, a sweet middle-class couple who, ready to be parents (they think), enter the foster system and come out on the other side as parents of not one but THREE siblings who needed a home. Teenage Lizzy (Isabela Moner) is sarcastic and rebellious; young Juan is serious and sensitive; and little Lita is a handful. It’s an awkward and heartwarming and painful process of getting to know and trust one another, while dealing with the very real issues of these kids’ traumatic past, all done with love and humor and sincerity. Based on the reallife story of director Sean Anders. “Vox Lux” (R) -- Natalie Portman is Celeste, an overblown icon and narcissistic celebrity on a comeback tour while attempting to manage her professional life with a smarmy manager (Jude Law) and her relationship with her daughter (Raffey Cassidy). After surviving a high-school shooting, Celeste and her sister wrote and performed a tribute song that rocketed Celeste to fame along an alcohol- and drug-fueled path. Is this a statement on the celebrity of tragedy or a cautionary tale of the instant fame of this generation? I’m still not sure. That it came out in the same flow as “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “A Star Is Born” certainly dimmed its star. There will be no encore. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
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By Dr. Holly Carling
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE – BLOWS A HOSE High blood pressure is problematic. Effecting about one third of the U.S. (72 million people), it is a source of great concern. If your blood pressure is high, it means it is putting too much pressure on your artery walls, each time your heart beats. That can be a lot of strain. Have you ever had an old garden hose or radiator hose blow? An old one could swell and burst, spewing water everywhere. Sometimes it’s cracked, or maybe got too hot in the engine of your car or lawn mower nicked it when it ran over it. Over time, the pressure stresses that area until one day it blows. This is akin to excess pressure in a blood vessel. If the vessel was weakened for any reason, it could potentially blow with excess pressure (if around the heart, you have a heart attack, the brain, a stroke). The most important thing is WHY is the blood pressure high in the first place? Answer that, resolve that issue, and you don’t need to artificially force it down with meds. Please, don’t stop taking your medications. To do that without first resolving the issue is unwise. There are multiple reasons why your blood pressure is up. It doesn’t just go up for no reason – something is causing it.
The main reasons given for justifying medication use is kidney disease or “we just don’t know why” or because cholesterol is too high. Cholesterol may be high, indeed, but why is cholesterol high? Cholesterol has a very important role in healing vascular damage. Remember the hose? If it is high, the body is using the cholesterol to try to heal something. Smart body. The problem comes when not only is cholesterol high, but triglycerides and glucose as well. These three can create thick blood. It takes a lot of pressure to move thick blood, sludge, through tiny vessels. If the 3 are high, why is that? Triglycerides and glucose are high generally due to excess intake of sugar and carbs – something very much within our control. Another area within our charge is dietary fats. The wrong fats can contribute to arterial damage, the right fats help heal them. Vitamins A, B, C, D and E deficiencies also can create some damage. Smoking, stress, loss of elasticity, garbage salt intake, and so much more, results in insult to vascular walls. This is only the tip of the iceberg. Sorting through the reasons for high blood pressure is the single most important first step in alleviating this potentially life-threatening symptom. You need a Health Detective to sort through the array of things that can deteriorate your health. Education is power.
Dr. Holly Carling is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturist, Doctor of Naturopathy, Clinical Nutritionist and Master Herbologist with over three decades of experience. Dr. Carling is currently accepting new patients and offers natural health care services and whole food nutritional supplements in her Coeur d’ Alene clinic. Visit Dr. Carling’s website at www.vitalhealthcda.com to learn more about Dr. Carling, view a list of upcoming health classes and read other informative articles. Dr. Carling can be reached at 208-765-1994 and would be happy to answer any questions regarding this topic.
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Although you tend to bore easily and leave others to finish what you start, this is one time when you’d be wise to complete things on your own. Then you can move on to something new. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your indecision about a personal situation might come out of those mixed signals you’re getting. Best not to make any commitments until you have a better sense of how things are going. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A dispute appears to be getting out of hand. But you should be able to step in and bring it all under control soon. Be patient. News about a potential career move might be delayed. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Career obligations could interfere with important personal plans. But using a combination of common sense and compromise helps resolve the dilemma to everyone’s satisfaction. LEO (July 23 to August 22) A stressful situation drains some of your energy reserves. But you soon bounce back in time to finish your tasks and enjoy a well-deserved weekend getaway. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) This is a good time to throw a party for friends and colleagues, and surprise them with your dazzling domestic skills. You also might want to reconsider that career move you put on hold. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A sudden change of mind by someone you relied on could cause a delay in moving ahead with your plans. But those whom you’ve helped out before are prepared to return the favor. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You start the week feeling too shy to speak up in front of others. However, your self-assurance soon takes over, giving you the confidence you need to make yourself heard. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) One way to deal with a pesky personal dilemma this week is to meet it head-on. Insist on an explanation of why the situation reached this point and what can be done to change it. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) The creative Capricorn finds several outlets for her or his talents this week. Also note that while a romantic connection looks promising, remember to allow it to develop on its own. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You stand out this week as the best friend a friend can have. But be careful that you don’t take too many bows, or you might see gratitude replaced with resentment. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) What seems to be an ideal investment should be checked out thoroughly before you snap at the offer and find yourself hooked by an expensive scam.
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“Pick a Stick,” Get a Chore Done
Put stuff on a stick, and kids are bound to like it. Think ice cream, candy and colorful pinwheels. So why not chores on a stick? “Call it a gimmick, but if it works, I say go for it,” says my friend Lisa, a busy single working mom of a 7-year-old daughter and 5-year-old son. She was definitely determined to entice the kids to get into the chore thing without the whining and the all-too-frequent response of “It’s not mine, so why do I have to pick it up?” Sound familiar? Her “chores on a stick” germinated out of an idea at an early-childhood class she attended in her community. Write up little jobs that need to be done on one end of a wooden craft stick, decorate the other end with cut-out paper flower blooms and stand them upright in tin can to look like a bouquet. When it’s time to get the blooming chores done around the house, say to the kids, “Pick a stick!” Whatever is written on the stick becomes the child’s responsibility. Since kids generally get overwhelmed with a huge chore like “clean up your room”, Lisa has been mindful to break up big jobs into smaller tasks. The can of chores labeled “BEDROOM” has several sticks with specific things printed on each one that are to be completed over a period of a few days, one stick at a time. For example, sticks may say: “Put away dolls on the shelf,” “Put shoes and boots in the closet,” “Put toys in bins.” Other cans might be labeled, “PLAYROOM” or “BACKYARD” with specific chores on each stick. Pick up some craft sticks, decorate them if you wish, label with chores, toss them in a recycled soup can and try out this strategy in your home. “Pick a Stick” is like a game, so your young kids will no doubt like the novelty of it at first, but even more, they’ll feel a sense of accomplishment as they do their part to keep the home organized and humming this fall. Grandparent Tip: When the grandkids come for a visit this spring, fill a can with craft sticks with something to do together outdoors such as “Visit the playground at the local park,” “See the ducks at the pond” or “Walk to the library,” and enjoy doing the chosen activity together. Donna Erickson’s award-winning series “Donna’s Day” is airing on public television nationwide. To find more of her creative family recipes and activities, visit www.donnasday.com and link to the NEW Donna’s Day Facebook fan page. Her latest book is “Donna Erickson’s Fabulous Funstuff for Families.” (c) 2019 Donna Erickson Distributed by King Features Synd.
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Q&A with Susan Ashley, MD Overcoming Anxiety Anxiety is very common in our society. No age is immune, it can occur in children, middle aged or the elderly, and the uncontrollable worry can profoundly affect health and reduce quality of life. While there are medications to help with anxiety, oftentimes the symptoms can be controlled with natural methods, such as the following: --Exercise - consistent exercise has been shown to reduce the symptoms of worry and anxiety, releasing our natural endorphins, reducing irritability and pain, and increasing energy. Both aerobic and resistance training is important. Start at whatever level you are now and increase slowly. --Meditation - can help slow racing thoughts and make it easier to manage stress and anxiety. There are many types of meditation, including yoga, and all can be highly effective. --Aromatherapy - essential oils can help relieve anxiety, especially lavendar and orange. Buy a diffuser and use the oils in your bedroom to help you relax at night for better sleep. --CBD oil - or cannaboids, without THC. These can be very useful in promoting more restful sleep and in reducing anxiety and panic attacks. Use a pure oil that is of high quality - we have it in a cream, sublingual drops, capsule and suppository.
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--Writing - keeping a journal can be very helpful in reducing anxiety, and helps us to cope better. --Animals - our pets are therapeutic, and the unconditional love they give us is very helpful in soothing and helping us be more calm. A 2015 study found that even caring for crickets could improve the psychological health in the elderly! I don’t recommend crickets, get a dog instead. --Minerals - natural minerals such as magnesium are calming. We use magnesium glycinate, or a supplement by Standard Process called Min Tran - filled with calming minerals that nourish each cell. Epsom salt baths can also be great, soak for at least 20 minutes and allow the magnesium to absorb thru the skin. --Deep breathing exercises - this is important to learn and can alleviate stress and anxiety. --De-clutter - when our homes are filled with clutter it causes a feeling of unease and stress. Look at something, ask if it’s necessary and do you absolutely love it, , and if not, donate it. --Get adequate sleep -- this is an absolute must. If you’re not sleeping well, you will not handle stress well. Get to bed early and calm your mind; try to avoid burning the midnight oil. --Reduce caffeine, sugars and processed foods these act as stimulants and make it difficult to be calm. Food allergies are also a big contributing factor in your overactive nervous system. --Challenge negative core beliefs - remember that thoughts precede feelings. Listen to motivational speakers daily, and reduce the time spent watching the news. Practice gratitude. --Natural herbs- L-theanine, chamomile, valerian, lemon balm and passion flower are all very calming.
Dr Ashley is board certified in Family Medicine and in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. She provides a mix of traditional with alternative medicine and specializes in bio-identical hormones for both men and women.
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1. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital city of the Yukon territory in Canada? 2. LANGUAGE: What is the ending to the proverb that begins, “All roads lead ...”? 3. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which country’s flag is a red circle on a white background? 4. SCIENCE: What gas with a distinctive odor is created by a lightning strike? 5. GEOMETRY: How many sides does a decagon have? 6. COMICS: What is the full name of Batman’s butler? 7. MOVIES: What was the name of Johnny Depp’s character in the “Pirates of the Caribbean” movie? 8. BIBLE: On what mountain did Moses receive the Ten Commandments? 9. U.S. STATES: Which state’s nickname is “The North Star State”? 10. HISTORY: Who was the first spouse of a former U.S. president to be elected to public office? Answers 1. Whitehorse 2. “... to Rome.” 3. Japan 4. Ozone 5. 10 6. Alfred Pennyworth 7. Capt. Jack Sparrow 8. Mount Sinai 9. Minnesota 10. Hillary Clinton .
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Remarkable People PAUL FREES • Paul Frees is the most famous person you’ve heard, but never heard of. Born in Illinois in 1920, he developed a versatile four-octave voice. Then he mastered the art of doing impressions. He toured Vaudeville, perfecting his timing and improving his vocal talent. • Beginning in 1942, Frees found that his talents were in demand in the world of radio. He played a wide variety of parts in audio dramas, often playing the role of several characters due to his ability to change his voice. In one radio series, he played not only every part in the drama, but also the narrator. • Over four decades, he was involved in making over 250 films, innumerable cartoons, and many TV appearances. • His gift for impressions meant that he was invaluable to Hollywood producers who needed help with dubbing sound tracks. Humphrey Bogart was battling throat cancer in his final film “The Harder They Fall” (1959), and spoke his lines so softly that they couldn’t be heard well. Paul Frees dubbed over the lines in a perfect imitation of the star. • Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, Frees was called upon to dub dialogue of other actors to correct for foreign accents, poor English proficiency, or bad line readings. Sometimes he was needed to over-dub just a few lines; other times he dubbed entire roles. In the 1959 film “Some Like It Hot”, Frees provides the voice of the funeral director as well as much of the falsetto voice for Tony Curtis’ female character Josephine. Frees also dubbed the entire role of Eddie in the 1966 Disney film “The Ugly Dachshund”, replacing actor Dick Wessel, who died of a heart attack before the sound work on the film was finished. (cont’d)
TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Call Idaho Issue #10505-0674 March 11th 2019 For Advertising (334) PAUL FREES (continued) • But Paul Frees’ talent shown most brightly in his work as the voice of various cartoon characters. He voiced the part of Boris Badenov (The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show), Inspector Fenwick (Dudley Do-Right), Weevil Plumtree (George of the Jungle), and Ludwig Von Drake (with Donald Duck). • Unlike many voice actors who did most of their work for one studio, Frees worked extensively with at least nine of the major animation production companies of the 20th century, including Walt Disney Studios, Warner Bros., HannaBarbera, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and others. • Paul Frees really came into his own in the world of cartoon commercials. He played the part of the Farmer in the Jolly Green Giant ads; Toucan Sam for Froot Loops; and Boo Berry for Monster Cereals. • But his most famous role, the one for which he is still remembered today, was as the voice of Poppin’ Fresh, the Pillsbury Doughboy. More than 50 actors auditioned to do the voice for the Pillsbury Doughboy, including Paul Winchell, who did the voice for Tigger from “Winnie the Pooh.” Paul Frees won the role, and his iconic giggle is famous. The commercial first aired in 1965, and since then, Poppin’ Fresh has appeared in over 600 ads. • Paul Frees died in 1986 at the age of 66. Upon his death, Jeff Bergman, who also voiced Charlie the Tuna, took over the voice of the Pillsbury Doughboy. • Poppin’ Fresh is recognized by 87% of American consumers, yet few know the name of Paul Frees. When asked if he resented that so much of his work was done anonymously, Frees replied, “Sometimes, yes. But it’s nothing I can’t overcome when I look at the bank balance.”
More About Pet Diets DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I read your column about the man who needed to put his severely overweight cat on a diet. While you wrote that it’s important to feed them about 40 calories less per day than normal -- that way the cat won’t feel like it’s starving -- you didn’t say that owners need to weigh their pet regularly during the diet and adjust their food amounts so that they keep losing weight steadily and don’t plateau. -- Kim in Oyster Bay, New York DEAR KIM: That’s right, and thank you for mentioning it! As your pet slims down, it will plateau -- reaching a point where the amount of calories it’s eating each day maintains its weight. Weighing your cat regularly -- once a week if possible -- will help you keep track of whether it’s losing weight, and how quickly. Again, cats should consume about 24 to 35 calories per pound, per day. Some vets recommend a little less, about 20 calories per pound. For example, a 12-pound cat needs 240 to 288 calories per day (based on 20 to 24 calories per pound). If the cat needs to lose, say, 4 pounds, gradually feed it less -- knock off about 30-40 calories per day to start. Every cat’s metabolism is different, so weighing regularly will help you to make adjustments to their diet. To figure out how much food to give your pet, look on the back of the container for the serving size -- it’s in ounces or grams, with calories per serving in the nutrition data below that. Also, invest in a digital kitchen scale and weigh your pets’ food at every feeding so you know precisely how much they’re getting. Send your tips, questions or comments to ask@ pawscorner.com. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
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CREDIT CARD FACTS • Frank McNamara went out to eat in New York City in 1950. Before going to the restaurant, he had changed suits and left his wallet in his other suit, and suddenly found that he had no way to pay for his meal. This was his inspiration to invent the Diners Club card, a credit card that could be used at 28 different New York restaurants and two hotels. Having a Diners Club card quickly became a status symbol, and its popularity soon spread, growing to 10,000 members in its first year. McNamara still thought it was a fad that would pass, and sold his share in Diners Club for $200,000 (equivalent to about $1.6 million today). By the mid-1960, Diners Club had 1.3 million cardholders and was used around the world. Diners Club, the first true credit card, was bought out by Citicorp. • Today, 75% of American adults have at least one credit card, and 80% have debit cards. • The total value of credit card transactions in the U.S. alone is about $2.48 trillion per year. • Two-thirds of all in-person sales are made with plastic, and 27% are made with cash. • Each American household receives approximately 6 credit card offers a month. • There are 10,000 worldwide credit card transactions every second. • The average value of a single typical credit card transaction in the U.S. is $94.00. • In the U.S, there are about 1.4 billion cards in circulation. • Credit cards are used more than 20 billion times in one year just in the U.S. • Stacking all the credit cards in the United States would create a tower 288 miles (463 km) high. • All credit cards everywhere are the same size: 85.60 mm x 53.98 mm. (continued)
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Don’t Be a Victim of Pension Poaching There is a law currently making its way through Congress called the Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act. Its purpose is to add another tool to the arsenal to prevent frauds against veterans. Those convicted could be fined, imprisoned for five years, or both. Rep. Ted Deutch (D-Fla.) is behind this bill, focusing on what they call pension poaching, specifically, criminals who purport to help veterans get their benefits faster and who charge a fee for services. They prowl Department of Veterans Affairs clinics, assisted-living centers, hospitals and senior housing, claiming they know all the ropes and can get veteran benefits much faster -- for a fee. These poachers seem to focus on veterans who might be eligible for Aid and Attendance benefits, which can put thousands of dollars in a veteran’s pocket each month to pay for in-home care, assisted living and private nursing. What they want in return is a percentage -- up front. (Yes, attorneys can charge fees for their services, but they need to be approved by the VA.) While most of us would call this fraud, there apparently aren’t any laws against charging fees. And yet some people are against making this illegal, claiming we already have laws against fraud. The bill has come before the last two Congresses, passing easily in the House and getting stalled in the Senate. The short text of the bills hasn’t changed. If you’re invited to a seminar that promises to help you get your benefits, don’t go. Instead, contact the closest veterans group, such as the American Legion. Ask for the Veterans Service Officer. They won’t charge you for their services. Remember: The more cash you’re likely to get in retroactive benefits, the more of a target you’re going to be to scammers who want a piece of that money. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
CREDIT CARDS (cont’d) • Visa is the largest credit card company in the world with about 800 million card members, followed by Mastercard with 731 million, and American Express with 104 million. • If a credit card number starts with a 1 or a 2, it was issued by an airline. Number 3 is for companies in the travel and entertainment industry; all American Express and Diners Club cards start with a 3. Numbers 4 and 5 are for banking institutions. If it starts with a 4, it’s a Visa card. Number 5 is for Mastercard. Number 6 is for merchandising and banking; 7 is for gas cards; 8 is for telecommunication companies; and 9 is for national assignments. • It’s estimated that 40% of overall losses to fraud are directly associated with credit card and debit card products. • Visa began as BankAmericard, offered by Bank of America in 1958. It became Visa in 1976. “Visa” stands for “Visa International Service Association.” • Mastercard began as MasterCharge and was formed by four Californian banks in 1967. It became Mastercard in 1979 and it was the first card to use holograms starting in 1983, in an effort to cut down on fraudulent cards. • Until the passage of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act of 1974, women could not get a credit card without a husband as a co-signer. Single women and married women who wished to establish credit separate from their spouses were denied credit cards. • The reason credit cards expire is because the magnetic strip gets a lot of abuse and needs to be replaced. A magnetic strip is good for only about 3-4 years of swiping. • The average U.S. household credit card debt is $6,375. Citizens of Ohio tend to have the lowest credit card debt, and residents of Alaska have the highest.
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NEWLY DISCOVERED ALZHEIMER’S GENES FURTHER HOPE FOR FUTURE TREATMENTS (By Sandee Lamotte, CNN | Posted - Mar 3rd, 2019 @ 10:02pm)
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Don’t be Seduced by Romance Scams
Romance can be lovely ... except when it isn’t. Disaster can be part of the package if the new “perfect match” is a scammer. There are far too many ways for thieves to con seniors. Online Dating Sites -- You can’t really know who’s on the other end of the ads you view, but there are some warning signs that a potential date might not be honest. He or she might profess love all too quickly, or send photos that don’t look real. You might be encouraged to delete your profile and instead exchange direct email. Maybe you’ll be told you can’t meet yet because the other person is out of the country, and there are excuses about why you can’t talk on the phone. Eventually there will be an “emergency,” and you’ll be asked to help by sending money ... and then more money. Drug Mules -- Many seniors have been conned into sneaking drugs into other countries. A new love will ask a senior to travel overseas, even making the arrangements. Unfortunately, those arrangements include taking along an extra piece of luggage. It could contain anything, but it’s often drugs. If the senior gets caught, claiming innocence doesn’t help when stuck in a foreign jail. Financial Assets -- Co-mingling of assets or accounts in another red flag. Don’t do it, especially if intend to leave money to your heirs. The more assets you have, the more you’re at-risk of having your money stolen. Be careful how much financial information you give out about yourself. Setting up a senior to be scammed doesn’t have to happen overnight. Sometimes the scheme can play out for months while trust is built and information disclosed. If you suspect you’ve been scammed, call the anti-fraud hotline at 1-855-303-9470. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
NEW YORK (CNN) — An analysis of the genetic makeup of more than 94,000 people in the United States and Europe with clinically diagnosed Alzheimer’s led to the discovery of four new genetic variants that increase risk for the neurodegenerative disease. These genes, along with others previously identified, appear to work in tandem to control bodily functions that affect disease development, the study found. “This is a powerful study, and a step forward for our understanding of Alzheimer’s,” said neurologist Dr. Richard Isaacson, who directs the Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic at Weill Cornell Medicine. “Finding these new genes allows clinicians to one day target these genes with therapeutic interventions,” said Isaacson, who was not involved in the study. “It also gives us a greater insight to potential causes of Alzheimer’s.” The study’s findings will not change anyone’s “day-to-day life or medical practice any time soon,” said Heather Snyder, the Alzheimer’s Association’s senior director of medical and scientific operations, who was also not involved in the new research. Advertise with usReport this ad “That said, they do give us potentially useful insights into the bodily processes that may cause or interact with the changes of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias,” Snyder added. Unprecedented numbers Led by a team from the University of Miami’s Hussman Institute for Human Genomics, an international consortium of researchers analyzed data collected by four centers, two in the United States and two in Europe, that make up the International Genomic Alzheimer’s Project. The study, published Thursday in the journal Nature Genetics, was the second genome-wide association study to be performed by the group on individuals with known Alzheimer’s compared to a group of controls. The first study, published in 2013, looked at nearly 75,000 people and identified 11 gene “loci,” or locations, that had not been previously known to be associated with the development of Alzheimer’s. By increasing the numbers to 94,000, the new study added 30 percent more data to the analysis, allowing the researchers to verify 20 previously found genes and add four. How the new genes — IQCK, ACE, ADAMTS1 and WWOX — along with a previously discovered gene called ADAM10, affect the development of Alzheimer’s is under investigation. But once their specific functions are understood and examined, researchers say they will be able to begin to develop potential drug targets. “Alzheimer’s is a complex disease. It’s not like Huntington’s or Parkinson’s, where one gene is altered and you get the disease,” said senior author Dr. Margaret Pericak-Vance, director of the Hussman Institute. “With Alzheimer’s, it’s multiple genes acting together,” Pericak-Vance said. “We were trying to get at the very rare gene variants that could contribute to Alzheimer’s. And we couldn’t do that before. We just didn’t have the sample size to do it.” The study validated the previously discovered role of amyloid and immune system genes in the development of Alzheimer’s, said Harvard professor of neurology Rudy Tanzi, director of the Alzheimer’s Genome Project and a member of the international consortium. “We had seen amyloid early on, but it had not been verified in a (genome-wide association study),” Tanzi said. “So I think one exciting thing is that it brings us back to amyloid as a major player. “I should also say that we’re also seeing that the other major pathway besides the amyloid is innate immunity,” Tanzi said. “In this study we’re seeing even more innate immune genes affecting one susceptibility to neuroinflammation.” A susceptibility to neuroinflammation is key, Tanzi says, “because at the end of the day, plaques and tangles may set the stage, but it’s neuroinflammation that kills enough neurons to get to dementia.” Now having more than a dozen gene targets on how immunity ties into Alzheimer’s, Tanzi said, should “really facilitate a new drug discovery.” Precision medicine The increase in sample size allowed the researchers to discover “hubs of genes” that might impact the development of Alzheimer’s. “And some of those genes have the potential to have more than one function,” said lead author Brian Kunkle, an associate scientist at the Hussman Institute. “They may be increasing risks through different disease pathways,” Kunkle said. “Prediction of risk and treatment for each individual will rely on what type of changes a person has in each of those 25 genes or other biomarkers.” Isaacson said the ongoing work could lead to “precision medicine at its finest.” “A person can take many different roads to Alzheimer’s,” Isaacson said. “If we can find out what road a person is on through identifying certain genes, we can target specific interventions that may work preferentially for that specific person.” As to when that might occur, Kunkle is cautiously optimistic. “It’s difficult to say if it will help someone that has Alzheimer’s now,” he said. “Hopefully, we will have treatments developed for their family members that may have these genes that are putting them at risk.” The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2018 Cable News Network, Inc., a Time Warner Company. 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1 cup shredded Kraft 2 Percent Milk cheddar cheese 1 cup frozen peas, thawed 1 (6-ounce) can white tuna, packed in water, drained and flaked 1 (2-ounce) jar sliced pimiento, drained 3/4 cup Bisquick Heart Smart baking mix 1/2 cup fat-free milk 1/2 cup fat-free half & half 2 tablespoons non-fat sour cream 3 eggs or equivalent in egg substitute 2 tablespoons dried onion flakes 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
* On March 20, 1345, according to scholars at the University of Paris, the Black Death plague is created from what they call “a triple conjunction of Saturn, Jupiter and Mars in the 40th degree of Aquarius.” The Black Death left an estimated 25 million dead. It’s now known that bubonic plague is carried by fleas.
1. Heat oven to 400 F. Spray a 9-inch pie plate with butter-flavored cooking spray. 2. In medium bowl, combine cheddar cheese, peas, tuna and pimiento. Evenly spread mixture into prepared pie plate. In same bowl, combine baking mix, milk, half & half, sour cream and eggs. Mix well using a wire whisk. Stir in onion and parsley flakes, and black pepper. Carefully pour batter over tuna mixture. 3. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean. Place pie plate on a wire rack and let set for 5 minutes. Divide into 6 wedges.
* On March 18, 1937, nearly 300 students in Texas are killed by an explosion of natural gas at their school. Officials at the New London school had been persuaded to save money by tapping into less stable wet-gas lines that ran nearby. The blast was felt 40 miles away.
* On March 19, 1842, French writer Honore de Balzac’s play “Les Ressources de Quinola” opens to an empty house. Hoping to create a buzz for the play, Balzac had circulated a rumor that tickets were sold out. Unfortunately, most of his fans stayed home.
* On March 21, 1952, the first rock and roll concert in history is held in Cleveland, hosted by legendary disk jockey Alan Freed. Police were overwhelmed when an estimated 20,000-25,000 fans swarmed the Moondog Coronation Ball, held in an arena with a capacity of only 10,000.
HINT: Thaw peas by rinsing in a colander under * On March 24, 1965, the first “teach-in” is conhot water for one minute. ducted at the University of Michigan as 200 faculty members hold special anti-war seminars. * Each serving equals: 220 calories, 8g fat, 17g This form of protest spread to many colleges and protein, 20g carbs, 505mg sodium, 228mg cal- universities. cium, 2g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Meat, 1 Starch; Carb Choices: 1. * On March 22, 1983, the Pentagon awards a contract worth more than $1 billion to AM (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc. General Corp. to produce 55,000 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles. Nicknamed the Humvee, the rugged vehicles were used by the U.S. military. In 1992, a civilian version, the Hummer, went on sale. * On March 23, 1994, Wayne Gretzky scores his 802nd goal, breaking his childhood idol Gordie Howe’s NHL record for most goals in a career. (c) 2019 Hearst Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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By Mick Harper 1. Which girl group had a debut single with “P.S. I Love You”? (No, not the Beatles version.) 2. “All I Wanted” was the last of what band’s many top-40 hits? 3. What singer released “Multiplication” in 1961? 4. This Canadian wrote and performed the international hit “Stand Tall”? 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “The girls in the bars thinking, ‘Who is this guy?’ But they don’t think nothing when they’re telling you lies.” Answers 1. The Angels, in 1960. This 1934 song has been widely covered, including by Bette Midler on her “For the Boys” soundtrack. 2. Kansas, off their “Power” album in 1986. The band spent more than 200 weeks on the Billboard charts during the 1970s and 1980s. 3. Bobby Darin, in 1961. The song has been covered by numerous others over the years. 4. Burton Cummings, formerly of The Guess Who, in 1976. Canada gave him the 1977 Juno Award for Composer of the Year for this song. 5. “Seven Year Ache,” by Rosanne Cash in 1981. The dilemma with this song has always been whether it’s the guy out at a bar trying to forget his relationship problems, or a woman. The song became Cash’s first No. 1 hit. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
1. In 2017, Texas’ Adrian Beltre became the third major-leaguer who primarily played third base during his career to reach 3,000 career hits. Who were the first two? 2. How many times did Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew hit 45 or more home runs during a season? 3. Penn State’s DaeSean Hamilton set a school record in 2017 for most career receptions (214). Who had held the mark for the Nittany Lions? 4. Who was the first NBA player to have at least 2,000 points, 900 assists and 600 rebounds in a season? 5. Name the player who holds the NHL record for the fastest scoring of a hat trick (three goals) in a game. 6. In 2018, Mikaela Shiffrin became only the third American to have won an Olympic medal in each of three different Alpine disciplines. Who were the first two to do it? 7. Entering 2019, which golfer holds the current active streak for most consecutive years with at least one victory on the LPGA Tour?
Answers 1. George Brett (3,154 hits) and Wade Boggs (3,010 hits). 2. Five times (1961, ‘62, ‘63, ‘64 and ‘69). 3. Deon Butler, with 179 (2005-08). 4. Houston’s James Harden, in the 2016-17 season. 5. Bill Mosienko tallied three goals in 21 seconds for the Chicago Blackhawks in 1952. 6. Julia Mancuso and Bode Miller. 7. Lexi Thompson (six years). (c) 2019 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
1. How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (PG) animated 2. Alita: Battle Angel (PG-13) Rosa Salazar, Christoph Waltz 3. The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (PG) animated 4. Fighting With My Family (PG-13) Dwayne Johnson, Lena Headey 5. Isn’t It Romantic (PG-13) Rebel Wilson, Liam Hemsworth 6. What Men Want (R) Taraji P. Henson, Kristen Ledlow 7. Happy Death Day 2U (PG-13) Jessica Rothe, Israel Broussard 8. Cold Pursuit (R) Liam Neeson, Laura Dern 9. The Upside (PG-13) Kevin Hart, Bryan Cranston 10. Run the Race (PG) Mykelti Williamson, Frances Fisher (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Top 10 Video On Demand 1. Bohemian Rhapsody (PG-13) Rami Malek 2. Widows (R) Viola Davis 3. Nobody’s Fool (R) Tiffany Haddish 4. The Grinch (PG) animated 5. The Wife (R) Glenn Close 6. Girl in the Spider’s Web (R) Claire Foy 7. Hunter Killer (R) Gerard Butler 8. The Sisters Brothers (R) John C. Reilly 9. BlacKkKlansman (R) John David Washington 10. Crazy Rich Asians (PG-13) Constance Wu Top 10 DVD, Blu-ray Sales 1. Bohemian Rhapsody (PG-13) FOX 2. The Grinch (PG) Universal 3. Nobody’s Fool (R) Paramount 4. Widows (R) FOX 5. The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (PG) Disney 6. Venom (PG-13) Sony 7. The Greatest Showman (PG) FOX 8. Hunter Killer (R) Lionsgate 9. Halloween (R) Universal 10. Creed (PG-13) Warner/MGM Source: comScore/MediaPlayNews (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
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