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by Kathy Wolfe • This week, in celebration of National Raisin Day on April 30, Tidbits is “raisin awareness” about those little dried fruits we all love! • Most folks know that raisins are dried grapes. Did you know that the French word for “grape” is “raisin”? The word has its origins in the Latin word “racemus,” which translates “a cluster of grapes or berries.” • Greece, Iran, and Turkey were the original producers of raisins. During the 11th century, Crusader knights returned home from their excursions to the Mediterranean, bringing raisins to Europe. • Grape growers probably didn’t set out to produce raisins. History tells us that growers in 1490 B.C. discovered fallen grapes that had dried in the sun, and loved the fruit’s sweetness. • High value was attached to grapes by the ancient Romans, who were known to trade a slave for two jars of the dried fruit. Their physicians prescribed raisins as a cure for food poisoning and to combat old age. Raisins were used as currency, and the Greeks and Romans also used them as awards in sporting events and as adornments in their places of worship. turn the page for more!
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RAISINS (continued): • Raisins are mentioned at least nine times in the Bible, along with other mentions of “dried grapes.” It’s recorded in the book of I Samuel that King David was presented with “a hundred clusters of raisins.” • The first raisin grapes, Egyptian Muscats, were planted in the U.S. in 1851. In 1872, Scottish immigrant William Thompson propagated a variety of seedless grapes, using cuttings from Turkey. In 1873, during a spell of hot weather, the Thompson seedless grapes growing in a vineyard known as Fruitvale Estates, withered. Vineyard owner M. Theo Kearney transported the shriveled grapes to San Francisco, promoting them as “Peruvian Delicacies,” the first commercial raisin crop. Kearney became known as the “Raisin King of Fresno,” and led the establishment of the California Raisin Growers Associations. By 1920, the Thompson seedless grapes had replaced the Muscats as the most popular variety. • Until the 20th century, Turkey, Iran, and Greece were the world’s leading raisin producers, when the U.S. took the lead. The U.S. raisin crop comes solely from California. About 95% of California’s crop comes from Thompson seedless grapes. • The color of a raisin depends on what type of grape is dried, with some the well-known black, while others are green, purple, yellow, and even blue! A golden-colored raisin is most generally referred to as a sultana, and come from small pale golden-green Turkish grapes. They’re sweeter than the black raisins. Some golden raisins are treated with a lye solution and sulfur dioxide after drying, giving them a golden color. They are usually dried in dehydrators under a controlled temperature and humidity, which gives them a light color and higher moisture content.
• Spring clean your tools. Ditch half-used tubes of caulk, stiff paintbrushes, random hardware that doesnÕt have any obvious use, especially screws or nails that have been pulled out of the wall. • “When cleaning the microwave, boil a couple of cups of water in the microwave first. The steam will help loosen any stuck-on food.” -O.D. in Idaho • Defrost meats on the bottom shelf only. Ideally, you should have a large bowl or container to put packages of meat in that require defrosting, so that if they leak, the leakage will be contained and will not get on any of your other foods. • “The plastic liner in cereal boxes makes a good, strong container for kitchen scraps if you are saving them for composting.” -- Y.T. in Oregon • Another reason to get the newspaper: Crushed newspaper makes a great rag for shining windows in your home and in the car. No lint left behind! • “Wipe out the insides of a cornstarch container to make a handy catch-all for craft supplies or crayon sets for kids (labeled so they all have their own). These are a really good size, and several brands seem to come with a clear lid.” -- H.D. in Florida Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.
TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Idaho Issue #17 April 26th 2021 RAISINS (continued): • Fresno, California has been called the “Raisin Capital of the World,” producing about 90% of all U.S. raisins, and over 25% of the world’s harvest. In 1906, a minor league baseball team, aptly named the Fresno Raisin Eaters, was formed as part of the Pacific Coast League. Opening day matched the Raisin Eaters against the Portland Beavers. That loss, combined with 116 others led to the Eaters’ season record of 64-117, a dismal last place in the league. • Good and good for you! The American College of Cardiology has presented evidence that eating raisins on a regular basis may significantly lower blood pressure in individuals with a mild condition. Raisins are low in sodium, have near-zero cholesterol, and can contain over 6% dietary fiber. They’re not only a good source of iron, potassium, copper, Vitamin B6, and manganese, raisins also contain boron, which contributes to good bone and joint health. Some sources believe these dried fruits can even improve cognitive performance. And even more good news! Raisins have higher levels of antioxidants than other dried fruits, which can prevent cell damage produced by aging as well as reducing the risk of diabetes, osteoporosis, and cancer. So what’s the downside? Fresh grapes contain more Vitamin C than their dried counterparts. And because raisins contain more than 70% sugar by weight, they are high in calories, with a quarter-cup amounting to about 108 calories. Put another way, just 3.5 oz. (100 g) of raisins contain 300 calories. It’s the drying process that makes raisins high in nutrients and sugar, concentrating both into the dried snack
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® of Idaho TIDBITS of Kootenai Issue #17 April 26th 2021 TidbitsCounty, Dallas County RAISINS (continued): • One of the most popular brands of raisins, Sun-Maid, is a farmers’ cooperative, privately owned by 750 families farming 50,000 acres of raisin grapes in central California. Back in 1915, the director of Sun-Maid noticed a young girl wearing a bright red bonnet, and asked her if she would allow her likeness to be featured on the Sun-Maid logo. That portrait of Lorraine Collette can still be seen today on each box of Sun-Maid raisins. • When Kellogg’s introduced a new advertising slogan known as “Two Scoops,” they promised that there are “two scoops of raisins in every package of Kellogg’s Raisin Bran.” However, they didn’t really spell out how many raisins qualify for a “scoop.” A company spokesperson says, because of several different package sizes, “the amount of raisins in each package may vary and increases proportionately with the size of the package,” meaning that the percentage of weight of raisins and flakes remains the same when packaging in varying sizes. An independent study showed that a 20-oz. box of the cereal contained about a cup of raisins, making a scoop a half-cup, about 381 raisins, about 19 raisins per ounce. However, the 25.5oz. box was much less, with just 12 raisins per ounce. • Post cereals chose the dancing California Raisins as their advertising scheme. Introduced in 1984, these little animated fruits first crooned the Marvin Gaye classic “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” on a commercial to promote California raisins before they were picked up by Post. They were so popular, they were given a Saturday morning show in the late 1980s and were included as a prize with the purchase of a Hardee’s breakfast meal. The group also earned an Emmy Award for 1987’s “A Claymation Christmas Celebration.” Although most folks just called them the Raisins, they actually had names – Ben Indasun, Justin X. Grape, and Tiny Goodbite.
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By Lucie Winborne • Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose once earned $8 an hour for smoking cigarettes, for a science experiment at California’s UCLA. • If you translate “Jesus” from Hebrew to English, the correct translation is “Joshua.” The name “Jesus” comes from translating the name from Hebrew, to Greek, to Latin, to English. • The tongue is the only muscle in one’s body that is attached from one end. • In 2007, Scotland spent 125,000 British pounds devising a new national slogan. The winning entry was: “Welcome to Scotland.” • The suicide palm gets its name from how it meets its demise. At the end of its life, the stem tips explode in a massive array of tiny flowers capable of being pollinated and developing into fruit, and their nectar attracts insects and birds. However, the flowers also exhaust the plant and drain its nutritional supply until it dies. • There is a punctuation mark used to signify irony or sarcasm that looks like a backward question mark. • Lipstick was considered an essential item for female nurses in the armed forces during the World War II, both to remind women they were ladies first and military second, and because it might have a calming effect on the male soldiers. • A 2013 exhibition in Dublin displayed a variety of cheeses made with bacteria samples obtained from people’s feet, armpits and navels. No one actually ate them, so we can’t comment on the taste. • We goofed! Our Feb. 8 “Strange But True” column contained this statement: “Baked beans aren’t baked. They’re stewed.” It should have read, “In the U.K., baked beans aren’t baked, but stewed.” We apologize for the error.
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“Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.” -- Robert Louis Stevenson (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.
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By Dr. Holly Carling
PROTECTING OUR CHILDREN THROUGH The speaker chuckled and said “I never have FOOD a problem getting my kids to eat vegetables. I I don’t think I’ve ever encountered a parent who believe in choices, and here I give my kids a wasn’t concerned about their children’s health, choice. I tell them the only choice they have in and more especially that they are feeding their getting vegetables into their bodies is which orikids the right foods. Feeding our children the fice it will go into!” The audience roared, and I correct foods that will build their brain, a strong will never forget it! I am not advocating this apimmune system, and help protect them from the proach, but I do want to remind you that, as the myriad of serious or annoying health challeng- parent, you are in charge. es that beset so many children and adults alike, In addition to sugar, parents need to be aware should take priority at every meal. of additives in their diets. In the Journal of the Every single thing that enters a child’s mouth will American Academy of Child Psychiatry, 1982, either support health or degrade it. Most recog- Dr. Feingold postulated, then confirmed in the nize the detriment sugar has on a child’s health, study, that children’s behavior was affected by but yet continue to feed them sugary foods. Why? chemicals in the diet. These chemicals include So often a parent wants to be popular with their bisphenols such as BPA (plastics), Phthalates, child, so they give in to their persistent begging perfluoroalkyl chemicals, perchlorate, nitrates, for foods, even though they know they aren’t nitrites and food coloring amongst others. In a good for them. This sets them up for other such policy statement entitled Food Additives and behaviors that can make life difficult for them as Child Health, the American Academy of Pediattheir children get older. rics warns about these harmful chemicals. The Often a child is picky about their foods and par- FDA has also been actively investigating the link ents succumb to giving them whatever they will between food coloring (which is made from peeat, even knowing it is not good for them. There troleum) and hyperactivity in children. are several websites and cookbooks, such as The What are parents to do? Feed your children Sneaky Chef, that help find ways to sneak bet- healthy fats (butter, olive oil, coconut oil) and ter, wholesome foods into their diet until they be- whole foods. Eat less processed, sugary and junk come accustomed to eating healthier foods. Since foods. Read labels and avoid foods with chemiour taste buds change every two weeks, there cal-sounding names on them. is an increased hope of better eating habits for Make it a commitment to support their health, no them. On this topic, I remember a seminar I at- matter how unpopular you may become. tended a few years ago, where a doctor attendee complained about not being able to get her own children to eat vegetables, much less her patient’s kids. 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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For These Vets, Haircuts Are Life-Changing
I pushed through the coffee shop’s back door and found the attic dormitory crowd in the kitchen. Sarge had arranged for the lady who gave free haircuts at the senior center to come in and “neaten up” the homeless veterans, as he’d expressed it to her, before they went on job interviews. She breezed through the door with a plastic tarp for the floor, fancy salon wraps for their shoulders, a hand mirror, and a bag of scissors, combs, razors, sprays and gels, plus a stack of cosmetology magazines from which each veteran could choose his preferred hairstyle. All just opted for “something shorter.” For one of the veterans, the one with long, tangled hair past his shoulders and a full bushy beard and mustache that covered half of his face, the “something shorter” turned into “more, please” as she cut. “Hello again,” he quietly said to his image in the small mirror, touching his chin and cheek after the haircut and shave. “Haven’t seen you in a long time.” He handed the lady a few bills, even though he didn’t need to pay, and then trotted up the street to the drug store, where he bought a pack of disposable razors and shave cream. Seeing this, Sarge made arrangements for the lady to come back twice a month for trims and cut her a check that she refused to take. Standing outside under the streetlight after the haircuts, Sarge was subdued. “Did you see how his eyes lit up, seeing himself in the mirror like that? All trimmed and shaved? And all of them confident now about finding jobs?” He quietly muttered an uncharacteristic string of profanities, then spun to face me. “We have to do better for them. The VA has to do better. Towns have to do better.” As he stared off across the parking lot, I pointed out that he’d singlehandedly changed the lives of these four men by opening the dormitory. He faced me again and said, “Well, I’m not done yet.” (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.
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PHOTO: Mel Brooks in “Spaceballs” Photo Credit: MGM
Mr. Melvin Kaminsky, the Brooklyn-born, 93-year-old comedy mastermind better known as Mel Brooks, really knows his satire. As a writer and director, he’s shepherded several movies to the top of the American Film Institute’s list of best comedies, holds a coveted EGOT status (meaning, he has won Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards) and boasts multiple films in the National Film Registry, a list of culturally significant films that are worthy of preservation by the Library of Congress. In the business of making a darn good movie that’s making fun of another movie, he has no equal. “Blazing Saddles” -- A 1974 masterpiece of black comedy, this film stars Cleavon Little as Bart, a Black sheriff installed as a patsy to offend townspeople seeking protection from a group of ne’er-do-wells sicced on them by an underhanded government official looking to get rich off their land. Gene Wilder backs up Bart as a boozy gunslinger named Jim, aka “The Waco Kid.” Hijinks ensue, as you’d expect. “Young Frankenstein” -- Also in 1974 -- and done on a promise to Gene Wilder for his involvement in “Blazing Saddles” -- Brooks parodies the Universal monster franchise with Wilder in the title role and Peter Boyle playing his monster. “History of the World” Ð- Historical retelling gets its own Brooks treatment in 1981’s “History of the World: Part 1,” which skewers the Stone Age to the French Revolution. Brooks’ roles range from Moses (who brings God’s 15 ... I mean 10 Commandments to the people), to Torquemada in a musical salute to the Spanish Inquisition. “Spaceballs” -- This 1987 “Star Wars” spoof has Bill Pullman as Lone Starr, hired to track down Princess Vespa (Daphne Zuniga), whose planet is in the crosshairs of Dark Helmet (Rick Moranis). Lone Starr and his sidekick Barf (John Candy) launch a renegade rescue effort in their Winnebago spaceship. Mel Brooks holds dual roles as President Skroob and Yogurt (can you guess who he’s parodying there?). “Robin Hood: Men in Tights” -- Cary Elwes is behind the bow as do-gooder Robin of Loxley, who returns from the Crusades to find that the local sheriff (of “Rottingham,” played by Roger Rees) has plunged his home into a hot mess. He takes to the forest with a band of merry men while pursuing justice and the lovely Amy Yasbeck as Maid Marian, with her Everlast chastity belt. “Dracula: Dead and Loving It” -- Leslie Nielson stars as a more modern Dracula, who purchases an abbey in Merry Olde England and sets about installing himself there with the help of an unwitting solicitor-turned-servant played by Peter MacNicol. Brooks plays Dracula’s foil and enemy, Professor Van Helsing. (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.
Dog’s First Encounter With Skunk Ends Badly
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: We have a big fenced backyard and have no problem letting our dog “Ace” out to roam. However, for the first time, Ace ran into a skunk! Now I’m trying to get rid of that horrible skunk odor, with no luck. What can I use to clean his fur? And how do I keep skunks off my property? -- Suzie H., via email DEAR SUZIE: I agree, skunk encounters are pretty awful. And when a dog gets a good soaking from the skunk’s defensive spray, it can be very tough to get out of its hair. The American Kennel Club’s website (www.akc.org) has some expert advice on getting rid of the skunk smell on dogs. Rule No. 1: Do not bring the dog in the house if you can avoid it. The AKC recommends a homemade solution to break up and remove the odiferous oil that makes up skunk spray: Mix a quart of 3% hydrogen peroxide (available over the counter at the local pharmacy) with two teaspoons of mild dish soap and a quarter cup of baking soda. This mixture will start foaming immediately, so have Ace ready. (Don’t wet down his fur yet.) Rub the foamy solution into his coat, soaking it completely. (Avoid getting into his eyes or ears.) Leave it on for five minutes, then rinse. Discard any unused solution. To keep the skunk from coming back, determine where it’s getting into your yard and when. Skunks raising young like nesting spots like wood or debris piles. Open trash cans or compost piles are attractive foraging spots. Skunks are most active after sundown or in the early morning hours. Ace may be fine in the yard during the day, but you should accompany him on potty breaks before sunrise or after sundown to prevent another stinky encounter. Send your questions, tips or comments to ask@pawscorner.com. (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.
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• On May 4, 1776, Rhode Island becomes the first American colony to renounce its allegiance to King George III. Ironically, Rhode Island would be the last state to ratify the new Constitution more than 14 years later. • On May 8, 1792, Congress passes the second portion of the Militia Act, requiring that ablebodied males between the ages of 18 and 45 be enrolled in the militia. The act was quickly tested when farmers in Pennsylvania, angered by a tax on whiskey, attacked the home of a tax collector. President George Washington responded with 15,000 militia members. • On May 7, 1915, the British ocean liner Lusitania is torpedoed by a German submarine off the coast of Ireland, sinking within 20 minutes. Of the 1,959 passengers and crew, 1,198 people were drowned. The British Admiralty had warned the ship to avoid the area, but the Lusitania’s captain ignored the recommendations. • On May 3, 1946, in Tokyo, the International Military Tribunals begins hearing the case against 28 Japanese military and government officials accused of committing war crimes during World War II. All but three of the defendants were eventually found guilty. • On May 9, 1950, Ron Hubbard publishes “Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health.” The book introduced a self-help psychology called Dianetics, which morphed into a belief system called Scientology, popular due to its high profile in Hollywood. • On May 5, 1961, Navy Commander Alan Shepard Jr. is launched into space aboard the Freedom 7 capsule, becoming the first American astronaut to travel into space. The flight lasted 15 minutes. • On May 6, 1994, a rail tunnel under the English Channel officially opens, connecting Britain and the European mainland for the first time since the Ice Age. The “Chunnel” runs under water for 23 miles, with an average depth of 150 feet below the seabed. (c) 2021 Hearst Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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Looking forward in life requires planning and insight.
By Matilda Charles
Scammers Try New Ways to Trick You
How many phone calls did you receive today? Of those, how many were scam calls? So far today I’ve received eight. This is nothing new, but the tricks that scammers use are changing, and we need to be up on all of their tactics to steal our identities and money. The latest scammer craze is something called tele-transformer. This is step one in the scammer bag of tricks before handing you off to the closers who will pull you into a deal. Sometimes the message will leave a call-back number. Or they’ll claim they’re returning your call, or calling because you recently bought one of their products. If you answer, a typical message will say, “This is Kristen with benefits advisers calling on a recorded line. How are you today?” No matter what you say, they launch into their spiel, sometimes about Medicare, sometimes about Social Security, or your mortgage or your student loan, or car insurance, your disability or senior-living home improvement. The range of topics is long. Just hang up. With other types of calls, however, what they’re looking for is “yes.” With that simple word, they can steal your identity and your money. Here’s how it works: The first question they usually ask is “Can you hear me?” What they want is for you to say “yes.” Sometimes the question is “Are you having a good day?” or “Is this X?” if they have your real name. Do not say “Yes”! Once they have a recording of that one word from you, they’re free to do all kinds of things. They can sign you up for a service or send items to you in the mail. They have proof, they claim, that you agreed to those ... because they have your “yes” recorded in your own voice! Just hang up. (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.
One step in that planning is to examine financial preparedness for care requirements that might be forthcoming. Long-term Care Insurance just might be a remarkable tool to cover the costs of home care, assisted living, adult daycare, respite care, hospice care and more. “As we get older, we may need a little more help. Sometimes we reach the point when we’re unable to care for ourselves—because of an illness, injury, gradual frailty, or a sever cognitive impairment such as Alzheimer’s disease. We may need help with daily activities, or more specialized care. That’s where long-term care insurance comes in—you could receive thousands of dollars in benefits to help pay for the care you may need in the future. Doesn’t that sound better than tapping into your retirement savings to pay for your care?” (Long-term Care Insurance Policy Guide, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance, 06-2016, p. 1) Here are some insights to encourage the reader to consider the possibilities of such coverage. “A complete retirement plan includes coverage for life’s unknowns, including the possibility of needing care for an extended amount of time. A key statistic that you may have already seen is that 7 out of 10 individuals age 65 or older will need some type of long-term care assistance in their lifetime. (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information, www.longtermcare.gov/the-basics (accessed April 2015). Since estimated costs can exceed $90,000 annually (John Hancock 2016 Cost-of-Care Survey), choosing to retain the risk of an extended care event can have a devastating impact on your retirement goals. It is important to understand the differences in the options available to you. ” (Wells Fargo Advisors, 1016-04192, p. 1) At The Lodge Assisted Living Homes, we highly recommend that the reader seek professional guidance in taking steps to plan for the future. Also, we welcome Long-term Care Insurance coverage for our residents and celebrate the relief that it provides. (If you know someone who would like to join our circle of caregivers in one of our homes, please contact Linda at 208-755-3637 or linda@lodgeliving.net. We even have gorgeous onsite studio apartments which include meals and all utilities as a part of our employment package. We are delighted to schedule around school commitments for our employees who are reaching ever upward. Call us!!)
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1. U.S. CITIES: What is the name of the mountain and city where the famous Hollywood sign is located? 2. MOVIES: “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” was filmed in and around which American city? 3. LITERATURE: Which 20th-century novel featured a character named Daisy Buchanan? 4. TELEVISION: Which 1960s sitcom’s theme song is “The Fishin’ Hole”? 5. ANIMAL KINGDOM: Which island nation is home to lemurs? 6. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the birth flower for people born in November? 7. GEOGRAPHY: Where are the Harz Mountains located? 8. HISTORY: What kind of mammal was the first to be cloned successfully? 9. MUSIC: Which rock group performed the 1970s song “Doraville”? 10. MEASUREMENTS: What does a kilopond measure? Answers 1. Mount Lee, Los Angeles 2. Chicago 3. “The Great Gatsby” 4. “The Andy Griffith Show” 5. Madagascar 6. Chrysanthemum 7. Germany 8. A sheep 9. Atlanta Rhythm Section 10. Force (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.
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1. The Beatles held the No. 1 slot on the charts for three months with consecutive hits in 1964. Name the song and artist that finally broke their lock on the top of the charts. 2. Which group released “Island Girl”? 3. Who was the first to release “Spanish Harlem”? 4. Isaac Hayes was best known for his work on the music for what film? 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “Cause we’ll all stick together, And you can take that to the bank, That’s the cowboys and the hippies, And the rebels and the yanks.” Answers 1. “Hello, Dolly” by Louis Armstrong, the oldest artist to ever reach No. 1. The song was from the musical of the same name. 2. The Beach Boys on their “Still Cruisin’” album in 1989. Elton John had released a different song by the same title in 1975. 3. Ben E. King, in 1960. The song was released as a B-side, but climbed the charts on its own. 4. “Shaft,” in 1971. 5. “In America,” by the Charlie Daniels Band, in 1980. The song is a patriotic answer to all the problems facing the country at the time, from Watergate, to unemployment, to high interest rates (mortgages had reached 18%).
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