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TIDBITS® LAUGHS by Janet Spencer Come along with Tidbits as we consider the science behind laughter! ATMOSPHERE FACTS • A researcher wanted to answer the question: “What makes a joke funny?” His research methods included setting up a website where he asked respondents to rate jokes on a scale of funniness from one to ten. There was also a section where people were encouraged to submit their own favorite jokes. Over 40,000 were sent in. By analyzing this data, he found that the funniest animal was the duck. He also found that the shorter a joke was, the higher it was rated. The optimal length of a joke contained just 103 letters. • In one experiment, subjects were asked to pick up a series of objects and then guess its weight. The long line of objects included items that weighed between 2 and 6 pounds. However, the final object that they were asked to pick up was absurdly and deceptively lightweight, and the subjects were surprised by this. All of the subjects laughed when they picked up this final object. The experiment had not been about estimating weights; it had been about what makes people laugh. There was nothing inherently funny about lifting a lightweight object; it was the surprise that they found funny. (cont)
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A group of test subjects were first given a battery of personality tests before being handed a stack of cartoons lacking captions. They had 30 minutes to come up with as many captions as possible. The end result was that the people classified as extroverts came up with the greatest number of captions. Those who were introverts had fewer captions, but their captions were judged as funnier than those created by the extroverts.
• Test subjects were asked to view three funny films and rate them for their level of humor. A control group watched the films while the researcher sat quietly off to the side reading a book. The next set of subjects were told by the researcher that these were her very favorite funny films. She sat behind them, laughing at all the funny parts. Not surprisingly, the second group rated the films far higher on the funniness scale than the first group. •
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A study set out to see if funny movies could reduce the amount of distress suffered by post-surgery patients. The answer was yes, pain was tolerated more comfortably when patients watched humorous films, as they tended to ask for fewer doses of painkillers while being entertained. Watching tragic films or serious dramas also reduced the need for painkillers, but not as much as funny movies did. A study set out to see if comedians live longer than non-entertainers. The answer was that comedians tended to die at an earlier age than non-entertainers, perhaps because of the stresses of being on the road, staying up late to perform, or being constantly judged. The study also showed that comedians are not prone to suicide or depression. There’s no single joke that amuses everyone. However, some researchers have found that the best way to make people laugh is to show them clips of people who are trying not to laugh in a situation where it would be inappropriate to laugh. (cont)
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A great idea for mini ice packs: Freeze ketchup packets you get from takeout food. They are great for icing small bumps or bug bites.
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Spread a teaspoon of peanut butter thinly on a paper plate. Then when the dog is busy with its treat, you can trim its nails. Or sometimes just having it nearby as a promised treat can do the trick to distract your pet. Good luck!
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"One of the things I do each spring (and fall) is to go through my makeup and toss the old items. I also restock my first-aid kit and get new bottles of sunscreen and bug spray to keep in my car kit, so I will always have it around." -- E.A. in California
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Love beans but trying to save a little money? Don't be intimidated by dry beans; just rinse them and chuck them in the slow cooker. Add water according to package directions and cook on low for up to eight hours. After they cool, you can bag them in freezer-safe, zipper-top bags and freeze them for easy use later.
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"On a health kick: Step one is to keep a food and activity diary for a week. You can get an idea of what you eat, what times of the day you are overeating and the areas where you can make improvements. Knowledge is power!" -- V.R. in Oregon
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J.D. of Massachusetts writes: Mix 1/2 cup vinegar and a chamomile tea bag in a pan of medium hot water. Let cool slightly and soak feet for up to 10 minutes. Follow up with foot powder or deodorant.
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TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Idaho Issue #16 April 18th 2022 LAUGHTER (cont) •
In 1921 a group of 11-year-olds were given personality tests, and their individual traits were cataloged. They were followed for the next 60 years to see how long they would live. The thought was that those with a robust sense of humor would outlive those who were more serious. However, humor had no impact on longevity. Neither did sociability or self-confidence. There was only one factor that led to increased lifespan: conscientiousness. If a person cared about other people, their lifespan tended to run five years longer.
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In 1950, The Hank McCune Show became the first show to use a pre-recorded laugh track in place of a live audience. 49 years later, Time Magazine included the laugh track in their list of “The 100 worst ideas of the century” along with Muzak and aerosol cheese.
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Charlie Douglas invented the laugh track by recording people laughing, sorting them into different combinations, and running them on loops which could be played like “laugh chords” depending on whether the situation called for giggles, chortles, or guffaws.
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To be “sardonic” is to be grimly mocking or cynical. Why is it called “a sardonic smile” or “sardonic laughter”? There is an island in the Mediterranean Sea called Sardinia (from which we get “sardines.”) On that island there is an herb called marsh crowfoot, which is a member of a toxic family of buttercups. Ingesting the plant can result in grotesque grimacing and convulsions resembling laughter. The term has come into medical terminology, with “risus sardonicus” meaning literally “the grin of Sardinia” referring to the permanent grimace usually found with tetanus or strychnine poisoning. (cont)
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LAUGHTER FAST FACTS •
Women talking with other women generate the most laugher. By comparison, men talking with men laugh only half as often. Women laugh at men more than men laugh at women.
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Researchers studied kids that were watching cartoons, and found that when girls were watching cartoons with boys, they laughed more than when they were watching cartoons with other girls.
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Women tend to laugh less as they get older, but not men.
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Babies laugh up to 300 times a day.
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Children under the age of 6 cannot distinguish between a lie and a joke, nor can they recognize irony and sarcasm. Children learn to joke around the age of 6.
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A 6-year-old child laughs about three times more than an adult. The ages at which we laugh most exuberantly are 5 and 6.
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Research has found that being around other people is the most common trigger of laughter. It’s not really about jokes. Social laughter is far more common than solitary laughter. People laugh about 30 times more when they are with other people than when they are alone.
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When people are on the phone when they are alone in the room, they will laugh and smile more than people who are on the phone in the middle of a crowded public place.
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Speakers laugh 46% more than the audience that they’re speaking to.
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In normal human communication patterns, laughter punctuates the end of sentences but seldom interrupts the middle of a sentence.
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When researchers eavesdropped on people conversing and laughing, they found that only about 20% of comments that elicited laughter were intended to be funny. Only about 10% of laughter is related to a joke.
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By Lucie Winborne Now, here's a good reason not to neglect checking your spam email folder from time to time: A Michigan woman bought a lottery ticket online but forgot about it until, opening said folder days later in search of a missing message, discovered that she'd won $3 million.
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In 1985, a sting operation dubbed Operation Flagship mailed letters offering free tickets for Washington Redskins games to fugitive criminals. More than 100 arrests resulted, including two of America's top 10 most wanted.
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Domino's Pizza Group has its own registered Tartan in its brand hues of red, white and blue.
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In 2007, Ben Carpenter got the most terrifying ride of his life when his wheelchair's handles were caught in the grill of a semi-trailer. Carpenter was pushed for several miles at a speed of over 60 mph before a pair of police officers followed the truck to its place of business and informed the stunned driver. The chair's wheels had to be replaced, but Ben survived without injury.
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FedEx's founder nearly bankrupted his company with a Las Vegas trip, in which he used the corporation's last $5,000 to play blackjack. Fortunately, he managed to turn the sum into $27,000 and keep things running until he obtained more funding.
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Remember playing "Simon Says" in your youth? In France, it's "Jack Says"; in Norway "The King Commands"; in Japan "Teacher Says" and in Ireland "O'Grady Says."
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In 1920, Anoka, Minnesota, became the first U.S. city to put on a Halloween celebration, in an effort to distract kids from playing Halloween pranks.
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Pronto Ham Minestrone Try this soup recipe the next time you have leftover ham. You're not going to believe how easy and tasty this is until you try it. It's filled with flavor -- but not fat! 1 full cup diced extra lean ham 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, coarsely chopped and undrained 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can reduced-fat tomato soup 1 cup water 1/2 teaspoon dried minced garlic 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 1 (16-ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup shredded cabbage 1/3 cup broken uncooked spaghetti 1/4 cup grated reduced-fat Parmesan cheese 1. In a large saucepan, combine ham, undrained tomatoes, tomato soup and water. Stir in garlic, Worcestershire sauce and Italian seasoning. Add kidney beans, cabbage and uncooked spaghetti. Mix well to combine. 2. Bring mixture to a boil. Lower heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until spaghetti is tender, stirring occasionally. When serving, top each bowl with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Makes 4 (1/2 cup) servings. * Each serving equals: 219 calories, 3g fat, 14g protein, 34g carb., 811mg sodium, 7g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Meat, 1 1/2 Starch, 1 1/2 Vegetable. (c) 2022 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
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1. Morbius (PG-13) Jared Leto, Matt Smith 2. The Lost City (PG-13) Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum 3. The Batman (PG-13) Robert Pattinson, Zoe Kravitz 4. Uncharted (PG-13) Tom Holland, Mark Wahlberg 5. Gekijouban Jujutsu Kaisen 0 (PG-13) animated 6. RRR (Rise Roar Revolt) (NR) N.T. Rama Rao Jr., Ram Charan 7. Spider-Man: No Way Home (PG-13) Tom Holland, Zendaya 8. Dog (PG-13) Channing Tatum, Q'orianka Kilcher 9. Everything Everywhere All at Once (R) Michelle Yeoh, Stephanie Hsu 10. X (R) Mia Goth, Jenna Ortega Source: Box Office Mojo (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.
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By Sam Mazzotta
Social Media a Bad Idea When Rehoming Pets DEAR PAW'S CORNER: I read about Sherrie's dilemma in trying to rehome her grandmother's cats. Should she maybe put a notice in the newspaper or on Facebook that the cats need a good home? -- Gerry O., via email DEAR GERRY: On the surface, it seems like a good idea. But there are some dangers involved in rehoming cats using these routes. In fact, many publications and some social media sites -- most notably, Facebook -- do not allow posts about pets being available for free or for sale. The danger for pets is that they could go to a home that's not going to meet their needs, where they may be abused. They may not even go to a home -- dogs, puppies and even kittens have been obtained this way by promoters of illegal dog fights, or by others with bad intentions, where they meet a terrible end. For humans, the danger with rehoming via the internet is that the person they're meeting may be setting them up as a target. Whether to rob them directly or initiate a con job to get even more money out of them, the danger is real. The best ways for Sherrie to get the word out about needing to rehome the cats is to talk directly to friends and relatives, let the veterinarian know and contact the local shelter. More information can be found by searching for "rehoming your pet" at the national Humane Society website (www.humanesociety.org). Send your questions, tips and comments to ask@pawscorner.com. (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.
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By Dr. Holly Carling
WEIGHING ON OUR MIND: HEALTHY WEIGHT It seems that the majority of people in the United States, and perhaps the world, to more or less degrees, have the same thing weighing on their minds – their weight. I rarely find anyone happy with their weight. Most want to lose weight, others need to gain it. Most have tried so many diets that they no longer know how to eat right. But is diet the only answer to weight loss? No! There are so many things that factor into healthy weight. I know people who eat an amazingly “clean” diet, yet still can’t get their weight under control. That’s because diet isn’t the only contributing factor, despite its importance. I’ll group most of the factors into two groups: Things You Are Doing, and Things You Are Not Doing. Things you are not doing: Not going to bed early enough. Staying up late causes many to snack late and also disrupts normal cortisol secretion. Not sleeping once in bed can also be a contributor to weight gain. Not keeping active can contribute to weight gain. You don’t have to go to a gym to do enough, as farm work or yard work generally qualifies. Aggressive workouts can have a negative effect on weight and working with a professional to help determine what is enough or not enough is key. Not keeping stress under control. Stress releases cortisol which tells the body to store fat. We all have stress, but it is our response to stress that matters. If you are not able to keep stress down
to a “dull roar”, try acupuncture to help. Yoga, meditation, Tai Qi and Qi Gong are also good to help learn to be calm during the storms of life. Not having a balanced endocrine system: hypothyroidism, Cushing’s Disease or other adrenal imbalances, diabetes or other blood sugar regulation issues, insulin resistance, and menopause are all hormone-related diseases or aberrances that can contribute to weight gain. Things You Are Doing: Taking medications. Certain medications, such as antipsychotic drugs, antidepressants, steroids, medications to treat migraines, or seizures, blood pressure and diabetic meds and well as birth control pills and other hormone replacement medications commonly have side effects of weight gain. Be sure to consult with your healthcare practitioner before discontinuing any medication. Quitting smoking is unquestionably beneficial, however, some will gain up to 10# after quitting. The good news is that studies are now showing that that may only be short term. As the new nonsmoker gets more time under their belt of being a non-smoker, the weight eventually will correct itself, usually within 6 months. Toxic overload can also be a cause of weight gain, as toxins can store in fatty tissue. Good Phase I and Phase II detoxifications programs generally stimulate weight loss. PCOS is another toxic condition that can manifest with weight gain. If you are struggling with weight, and find it is really weighing on your mind, come in and see the Health Detectives to identify the underlying reasons why you may be gaining weight, and put your mind to rest.
Dr. Holly Carling is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturist, Doctor of Naturopathy, Clinical Nutritionist and Master Herbologist with over four decades of experience. Dr. Carling is a “Health Detective,” she looks beyond your symptom picture and investigates WHY you are experiencing your symptoms in the first place. 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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Patient Surveys Show VA Hospitals Improving In the latest Medicare Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems patient survey, the Department of Veterans Affairs outperformed community hospitals in 10 of 11 different categories. The report said that 54% of VA hospitals earned four or five stars, while only 35% of community hospitals did. That's a hefty increase; just a few years ago, only 26% of VA hospitals rated four or five stars. The categories included cleanliness of the hospital, care transition, communication with nurses, discharge info and more. Questions were wide ranging, from "Did doctors treat you with courtesy and respect?" all the way to "If you were given new medication, were you told what it was for?" and "Was your personal information treated in a confidential way?" The VA questionnaire, called the Survey of Healthcare Experience of Patients, is based on Medicare's Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems surveys. Results for all hospitals can be found at Medicare.gov and are updated quarterly. The latest release of the data, however, includes results from July 2020 through March 2021. One worrying detail: Staff selects veterans to fill out the surveys based on the kind of care they got and the last time they filled out a survey. These can be either veterans who were admitted and had surgery or a treatment and then were sent home, or veterans who had care during a medical visit. Shortly afterward, they're sent the survey packet (questionnaire, cover letter, return envelope). The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS.gov) website says that the survey is for a "random sample" of patients. How, one wonders, is it truly random if staff is selecting the patients to ask? Additionally, since all hospitals have a different mix of patients, it appears that those who finalize the reports average out the results in areas such as age, education, health status and so forth in what they call patient-mix adjustments. What would the results be if they weren't making adjustments? (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.
1. Which artist released "Rock with You"? 2. Name the group that released "Sexy Eyes." 3. What 1956 Elvis Presley 45 rpm record had No. 1 hits on both sides? 4. How long was "Street Hassle"? 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: "Livin' on your cheatin' and the pain grows inside me, It's enough to leave me crying in the rain." Answers 1. Michael Jackson, in 1979, on his "Off the Wall" album. It was re-released in the box set "Visionary: The Video Singles" in 2006. 2. Dr. Hook in 1980, on their "Sometimes You Win" album. In the beginning (1968), the group was called "Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show: Tonic for the Soul." 3. Both "Don't Be Cruel" and "Hound Dog" stayed at No. 1 for 11 weeks. Ellie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton had first released "Hound Dog" in 1953. 4. Lou Reed's 1978 song was 10 minutes, 56 seconds long, and was broken into three parts: "Waltzing Matilda," "Street Hassle" and "Slipaway." 5. "Love You Inside Out," by the Bee Gees in 1979. The song was released on their "Spirits Having Flown" album and went to No. 1 on the charts for one week -- the group's last chart topper in the U.S. (c) 2022 King Features Syndicate
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1. HUMAN ANATOMY: How many miles of blood vessels does the average human have? 2. GEOGRAPHY: What degree is assigned to the International Date Line? 3. MOVIES: Which Looney Tunes character's catchphrase is "You're despicable"? 4. ADVERTISING: What was the name of the grocery owner in the Charmin bath tissue ads of the 1960s-80s? 5. U.S. STATES: What is the only state to have one syllable in its name? 6. CHEMISTRY: What is the only letter that doesn't appear in the periodic table? 7. MYTHOLOGY: How many gods and goddesses were said to live on Mount Olympus? 8. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president was the last to serve without a college degree? 9. LITERATURE: Celie is a character in which 1982 novel? 10. TELEVISION: Which musical TV drama takes place at William McKinley High School? Answers 1. 60,000 miles 2. 180 degrees longitude 3. Daffy Duck 4. Mr. Whipple 5. Maine 6. J 7. 12 8. Harry Truman 9. "The Color Purple" 10. "Glee" (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.
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On April 27, 1773, the British Parliament passes the Tea Act, a bill designed to save the faltering East India Company from bankruptcy. Many colonists viewed the act as yet another example of taxation tyranny, because it left in place an earlier duty on tea entering the colonies, while removing the duty on tea entering England. On April 28, 1916, Ferruccio Lamborghini is born in Italy. After experiencing mechanical difficulties with his Ferrari, Lamborghini decided to start his own rival sports car company. The Lamborghini 350 GTV, a two-seater coupe with a V-12 engine, debuted in 1963. On May 1, 1960, an American U-2 spy plane piloted by Francis Gary Powers disappears while on a flight over Russia. The CIA reassured the president that the plane was equipped with self-destruct mechanisms, but Russia produced not only the intact wreckage, but also the captured pilot -- very much alive. On April 26, 1977, Studio 54, which would soon become the most famous nightclub in the world, opens at 254 West 54th Street in New York City. It was known for excluding all but the most chic, famous or beautiful patrons. On April 25, 1983, Russian leader Yuri Andropov writes to Samantha Smith, an American fifth-grader from Manchester, Maine, inviting her to visit his country. Smith had sent Andropov a note in December 1982, asking if the Soviets were planning to start a nuclear war. On April 30, 1993, computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee releases the source code for the world's first web browser. Originally called Mesh, the browser he dubbed World Wide Web became the means of exploring the emerging information network that developed into the Internet.
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“…volunteering isn’t something to put off until you have extra time and money.
By Matilda Charles
COVID Phone Scams Thieves and scammers will do nearly anything to help us part with our dollars. In the latest one, as I write this, the thieves want to help me get the free COVID tests the government is sending out. I signed up months ago and received my shipment of four tests. The scammers, however, think I should have more on hand and have offered to help me order them ... for a small handling fee. That handling fee for the free tests? Thirty dollars, and giving them my banking information. No, I don't think so. We need to be on our toes with these thieves. No matter what topic is on the news, they'll find a way to turn it into a scam. You might get a call supposedly from a COVID contact tracer who asks too many personal questions, such as for your banking information. You might get a call saying we're now supposed to get an additional booster and you can be put at the head of the wait list for a small fee. Or you might get a call saying you're due to get another government relief check, but you have to pay the taxes first out of your checking account. Why, oh why do they target seniors? The answer is that we are perceived to have lots of money and that we're not likely to report fraud. We're also, unfortunately, too trusting and too polite. If you don't recognize the phone number when someone calls, don't answer. If someone hasn't left a message, don't call them back. If someone does get you on the phone and the conversation involves any pressure, time-limited offers or questions about your personal information, hang up. Remember, you are not obligated to be polite! (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.
There are numerous reasons why the returns far outweigh the time you invest, especially during lean times. I’ll point out just five reasons you should consider making volunteering a part of your every day life. 1. Volunteers live longer and are healthier. Volunteers are happier and healthier than nonvolunteers… 2. Volunteering establishes strong relationships. Despite all of the online connections that are available at our fingertips, people are lonelier now than ever before. Indeed, a 2010 AARP study reported that prevalence of loneliness is at an all time high, with about one in three adults age 45 or older categorized as lonely… 3. Volunteering is good for your career. People who volunteer make more money, partially because the relationships people create while volunteering can be leveraged for financial benefit…
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4. Volunteering is good for society. Many businesses, and almost all mission-driven organizations, are successful only if they maintain a strong volunteer workforce… 5. Volunteering gives you a sense of purpose. Although it is not well-understood why volunteering provides such a profound health benefit, a key factor is assumed to be that volunteering serves to express and facilitate opportunities to carry out one’s sense of purpose. The very nature of volunteering means choosing to work without being paid for it… If you aren’t currently volunteering, and three in four of us aren’t, there are many resources online that can help you find an opportunity. Committing even as little as one hour a week can have a profound benefit on your own life, and the organizations that rely on such help will be able to thrive…” (Dawn C. Carr, Ph.D., an assistant professor at Florida State University, is a social gerontologist whose research focuses on factors that facilitate healthy and active aging, as quoted in Psychology Today, “The Third Age”.)
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SPORTS QUIZ By Ryan A. Berenz 1. In 1955, what catcher and outfielder became the first Black player in New York Yankees history? 2. In an October 2000 NFL game dubbed "The Monday Night Miracle," what team scored 30 points in the fourth quarter and sealed a 40-37 overtime win against the Miami Dolphins? 3. At the 1980 Lake Placid Winter Olympics, alpine skier Hanni Wenzel won the first two gold medals in the history of what small European country? 4. In 1994, Augusta National Golf Club banned what irreverent CBS golf analyst from broadcasting the Masters? 5. Hockey Hall of Famer Glenn Hall holds the NHL record for most consecutive regular-season games started by a goaltender with how many? 6. The Utah vs. BYU and Notre Dame vs. Boston College football rivalries have what nickname in common? 7. Santiago Bernabeu Stadium is home to what European professional football club?
Answers 1. Elston Howard. 2. The New York Jets. 3. Liechtenstein. 4. Gary McCord. 5. 502. 6. The Holy War. 7. Real Madrid CF. (c) 2022 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A sudden change of plans could lead to a misunderstanding with a friend or family member. Be ready to offer a full explanation of your decision. A past favor is returned. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Expect pressure from those who want you to change your position on a matter of importance. However, the determined Bovine will be able to withstand the bullying and win out. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) It's time to stop dwelling on past disappointments and move on to other possibilities. By week's end, you'll be meeting new people and making new plans for the future. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A longsimmering situation between co-workers threatens to heat up and could create problems with your work schedule. Best advice: Consult a supervisor on how to proceed. LEO (July 23 to August 22) You might have just learned that someone close to you is keeping a secret. And, of course, the Cat's curiosity has gone into overdrive. But be patient. All is revealed soon enough. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Don't give up. The recognition citing the good work you recently did will come through. Meanwhile, an opportunity opens up that can lead to a lot of traveling later on. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A financial crunch eases, but it's still a good idea to keep a tight rein on what you spend for nonessentials. Education becomes a major focus as the week winds down. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Recent encounters with stressful situations could require some restorative measures to get your energy levels back up. Talk to your doctor about a diet and exercise program. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) New connections follow changes on the job or in your personal life. But keep your feelings reined in until these relationships have a chance to develop. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Pay more attention to your aches and pains, but avoid self-diagnoses. Seek professional advice to make sure these problems won't lead to something more serious. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You love doing research and learning new things, so you'll be happy to know that education becomes a big part of your life at this time, and for some time to come. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your Piscean penchant for doing things logically could be challenged by an equally strong emotional reaction to a new situation. Best advice: Keep the two factors in balance. BORN THIS WEEK: You love music and nature. You would be an excellent environmentalist, as well as a fine singer or musician. (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.
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