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by Janet Spencer Come along with Tidbits as we remember the explosion of Mount Saint Helens! NAMING THE VOLCANO • In 1774, Juan Josef Perez Hernandez sailed through some harbors off the coast of what is now Washington state, but didn’t bother to stop. In 1778 Captain James Cook anchored off the same coast. The native tribe canoed out to greet him, shouting “Itchme nutka!” which means “Go around!” because they wanted him to sail his ships into a better port. However, he thought they were announcing their name, and the place has been known as Nootka Sound ever since. • Cook landed to stock up on fresh water and to trade with the natives. He brought a few sea otter pelts back with him. Soon, otter pelts were being sold in Europe for $4,000 each, worth more than their weight in gold. Thus began the Otter Rush. • The Spanish claimed that since they had been the first to sail through the sound, the Nootka area belonged to them. The English said that since they had been first to set foot upon the land, they owned the territory. The English built a fort there; the Spaniards seized an English ship in retaliation; and war was brewing. England sent an ambassador named Alleyne Fitzherbert Baron St. Helens to Spain where he negotiated a treaty. (cont)
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MOUNT SAINT HELENS (cont) • In 1794, the Nootka Convention was signed and both countries were given access to the area. When Captain George Vancouver explored the area, he saw a mountain in the distance and named it after St. Helens. Therefore, Mount St. Helens is named neither for a saint nor for a woman named Helen. It’s named for an ambassador. Before Vancouver arrived, the natives had called the mountain Loo-wit-lat-kla, meaning “keeper of the fire.” It was an appropriate name, for the mountain exploded on May 18, 1980. • The build-up of suspense preceding the blast attracted tourists and journalists. As the mountain rumbled, a woman in Cleveland called the Cowlitz County sheriff’s office in Washington and offered to throw herself into the crater as a sacrifice to the mountain. A local deputy quipped that he appreciated the offer, but that if there was going to be a human sacrifice, it needed to be a native. • Scientists knew an explosion was imminent when a bulge 320 feet (97 m) high appeared on the side of the mountain in April, indicating that magma was pressing upward. The bulge was moving forward at the rate of 5 feet (1.5 m) per day. Finally an earthquake caused by the moving of the magma triggered an avalanche. The avalanche scraped off the top of the bulge, exposing the white-hot interior to the air. • Normally, water can’t be heated beyond the boiling point because it turns to steam. But when it’s kept under pressure, it can be heated beyond boiling and still remain liquid. When the pressure is removed, the super-hot water flashes into steam. Because steam takes up a lot more room than water, an explosion occurs. It’s like carbon dioxide dissolved in soda pop. Shake the can, and the gas wants to escape but can’t. Pop the top, and the release of pressure results in a mini-volcano of soda. (cont)
• Free up space on your smartphone by setting text messages to auto delete after a certain amount of time, like 30 or 60 days. If you have a friend who loves to send you gifs or endless bitmojis, you might want to have your chuckle, then delete. These image files take up much more space than a text message. • “Baking soda can have a whitening effect on some fabrics and is a good alternative for items that might be sensitive to the harshness of bleach in the washing machine. It’s fantastic for musty items as well. Add a cup of baking soda to a load of towels, then add a cup of vinegar to the rinse water.” -- T.H. in Kansas • Periodically take down curtains and run them through the clothes dryer to dust. If they are not delicate, you can add a couple wool dryer balls to help loosen the dust. Rehang as soon as they are finished to avoid unsightly wrinkles. • “Drop a small item in a hard to reach place? Slip a sock over the end of a vacuum hose attachment and hold to secure. Turn on the vacuum and “suck up” the small item. The suction will hold it in place, but it will not go into the vacuum. Rather, it will be held captive in the sock, which you can simply slip off for retrieval.” -- A.F. in New York • Pet treats for fish? Sure! If you have lettuce in your vegetable crisper, most varieties of fish would enjoy a nibble on a floating piece. Just make sure that you remove any uneaten bits after a day. Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Idaho Issue #19 May 4th 2020 MOUNT SAINT HELENS (cont) • The blast was heard in Canada. The energy released was equal to dropping 27,000 Hiroshima-sized bombs at the rate of one per second for 9 hours. The volcano disgorged matter equivalent to a piece of land a mile wide and a mile long and as high as three Empire State Buildings, hurling 1.3 billion cubic yards of ash and rock into the air. That works out to more than a ton of debris for every person on earth. However, there was little significant lava flow. • Where ashes mixed with water of rivers and lakes, mud formed. It was the consistency of wet concrete and it flowed downstream, wrecking everything in its path. The flash flood of mud that went raging down the Toutle River was 30 feet (9m) higher than any previously recorded flood. After the blast, the mountain was 1,200 feet (366 m) lower. Two weeks later, pumice that had been ejected from the mountain was still 780° F. Over 150 square miles of land were completely leveled. • 57 people died. The only survivor in the blast area was a dog who was on a camping trip with his family. One man who died instantly when the blast hit was found in the front seat of his car with his camera still held in front of his face. Two young lovers in a tent were blown into a mass of fallen trees hundreds of feet away. They were found with their arms still around each other. Two people were killed in their car as they drove 70 mph (112 k/h) trying to outrace the ash cloud. Most had violated orders to avoid the area. • 800,000 tons of ash fell on Yakima, 85 miles (137 km) east of the volcano. So much ash went into the sewer when the streets were washed down that the sewer treatment plant shut down for fear of permanent damage. In Spokane, so much water was being used to wash down cars, sidewalks, and rooftops that water rationing was imposed. (cont)
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® of Idaho TIDBITS of Kootenai Issue #19 May 4th 2020 TidbitsCounty, Dallas County MOUNT SAINT HELENS (cont) • The reservoir in Potlatch, Idaho dropped three feet (1 m) in a single hour and was nearly half empty when only half of the town’s streets had been washed down. In Pasco, Washington, paper envelopes full of ash being mailed from residents to friends and relatives around the country kept breaking open during processing, ruining the machinery. Post Office officials requested that people place the ashes in zip lock baggies before mailing it. Folks in Seattle suggested dropping the “W” from the state’s name and calling it Ashington instead. One disc jockey joked, “If you were planning on visiting Washington this year, don’t bother. Washington is coming to visit you!” • Everything was flattened in the area stretching eight miles (13 km) out from the volcano and fanning out to a width of 15 miles (24 km) . But the damage extended much farther than that. • 1,100 miles (1,770 km) of Washington roads were impassable and 10,000 people stranded. Police cars were stalled; train service was halted; shipping channels were clogged; and power lines were knocked out. • 195 square miles of wildlife habitat were destroyed. A million and half animals and birds lay dead, and half a million fish were cooked to death. 100 miles (160 km) of streams were wiped out, another 3,000 miles (4,800 km) of streams were contaminated by ash, 26 lakes were removed from the map, and 27 others were changed forever. 27 forest recreation sites were destroyed as well as four private camps and seven bridges. • 123 riverside homes were washed away and 75 recreational cabins were wrecked. 23 additional homes were damaged by mud. Over 1,000 people were left homeless. • In all, $2.7 billion in damage was done in a single day by a single volcano. Yet today the area is lush, green, and full of wildlife.
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By Lucie Winborne • Sigurd the Mighty, a ninth-century Norse earl of Orkney, was killed by an enemy he had beheaded several hours earlier. He’d tied the man’s head to his horse’s saddle, but while riding home one of its protruding teeth grazed his leg, causing an infection from which the unlucky Sigurd died. • Irish author and politician Edmund Burke was not a skilled public speaker. In fact, his speeches at the House of Commons were so boring, many MPs left the building once he stood up. • In 1907, an ad campaign for Kellogg’s Corn Flakes offered a free box of cereal to any woman who would wink at her grocer. • While Jackie Robinson was laid up for two weeks in 1948 with a hamstring injury, the Dodgers secretly replaced him with Herschel Morowitz, a white man in black face. • The average human body contains enough iron to make a 3-inch-long nail. It also contains enough fat to produce seven bars of soap. • The first washing machine was invented in 1782 by H. Sidgier of Great Britain. His design was later honed by other inventors, including William Blackstone, who invented the first at-home washer as a birthday gift for his wife. • Drinking seawater will cause rapid dehydration and, if enough is consumed, eventually death. Frozen seawater is a much safer alternative, since it contains only a tenth as much salt as the liquid form, due to the fact that the salt is separated from the water when freezing as it does not fit into the crystalline structure of ice.
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The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don’t do anything about it.” -- Albert Einstein (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
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By Dr. Holly Carling
ACUPUNCTURE AND ASTHMA
Coming from a conventional medical background working as a nurse generally in the Intensive Care Unit or the Emergency Room, the switch to acupuncture school was quite the culture shock! I went to acupuncture school never having had traditional acupuncture before. After having met my educational requirements, I was able to start my internship. This is where my story really begins. I had just stepped into the clinic on my first day of my internship, when I heard a rushing noise behind me. I whirled around, to find 3 men, practically carrying a mostly limp man between them. The man in the center was having a severe asthma attack, and was cyanotic. He was in bad shape. I would expect most people to take someone like this to a conventional emergency room or call 911. But they hadn’t. He wanted acupuncture. My first thought as I observed what was before me, was “where’s the epinephrine or oxygen or nebulizer?” I was clearly out of my element, so I briskly sat the man down in the waiting room sofa and ran off to get the head physician/Clinic Director. He responded amazingly quickly, prepared with 4 needles in hand. In a flash, he expertly inserted the first two needles. The asthmatic man instantly calmed, drew in a good breath, and pinked up. We’re talking 30 seconds. I was stunned. Never had I seen any treatment in the emergency room work that fast! He inserted the other 2 needles and the man relaxed into a
I looked at the Doctor with an obvious shock to my countenance, and said “Wow! This stuff really works!” He laughed and walked back to his other patient. I hate to admit it, but the culture of acupuncturists tends to be a bit odd. I think to be an acupuncturist, you have to think differently. When I first started acupuncture school, I kept trying to pigeon-hole what I was learning within the context of conventional medicine, because that’s what I knew. Nursing, conventional medicine, was my background. I came from a family of nurses and started in medicine at an early age. Now, in acupuncture school, I was really struggling and not doing well the first few weeks. It wasn’t until a teacher in acupuncture school told me to forget everything I know about conventional medicine and learn with a clean slate, that I finally got it. Now as a seasoned practitioner, I can explain it in conventional medicine terms. The most important thing that I took from school, and from that first day, and first real experience in clinic, is that acupuncture works. After a number of acupuncture treatments, that first man was eventually cured of his asthma. Since then, I have seen some pretty remarkable ailments resolved with acupuncture. While I still believe the first place to go to while in an acute asthma attack is the Emergency Room, I sure enjoy helping people resolve or lessen their asthma condition.
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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Coronavirus Doesn’t Quarantine Scammers
It doesn’t take much for scammers to find new ways of conning us. Now, with the country on edge fighting this invisible virus enemy, the thieves have gotten even more creative and the scams are more targeted. What they want most from us is what they always want: personal information and money. With relief checks going out to millions of Americans, the crooks are cashing in by sending email or calling to say you qualify for a coronavirus grant, and that they can help you get it. What they want is your personal information. Variations include offers of fake vaccines, fake cures and treatments, air filters, masks and hand sanitizers at inflated prices. You might get an alarming coronavirus email that prompts you to click links for more information on the virus. Don’t do it -- scam email can download malware onto your computer. Another scam offers at-home virus test kits, but you’ll need to provide your personal information, including credit card numbers. The email is made to look like it came from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Even without the virus, the scammers are always active. If you need to order your military records or any kind of government form, it’s free; just call the VA. The swindlers, calling themselves advocates for veterans, say they can “help” you get those by charging a fee. There are no secret programs or special entitlements that can get you more money either. The thieves want your personal information. The VA isn’t going to call to collect personal information from you or to update your file. They want it in writing. If somebody calls claiming to be from the VA, asking for your banking info so more money can be deposited into your account, it’s a scam. If you get a monthly benefit, be careful who you trust for financial advice. Thieves would love to get hold of that money with a “pension advance” scam. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
TRIVIA TEST By Fifi Rodriguez --1. GEOGRAPHY: What percentage of the world’s population lives in the Northern Hemisphere? 2. MATH: In geometry, what shape is a torus? 3. TELEVISION: What was the name of the character played by Tina Fey on “30 Rock”? 4. SCIENCE: How many earthquakes are detected in the world each year? 5. U.S. PRESIDENTS: What was Barack Obama’s Secret Service code name? 6. LANGUAGE: What is the opposite of a synonym, words with similar meanings? 7. MOVIES: Who played the role of Tess McGill in the 1988 film “Working Girl”? 8. BIBLE: How many plagues were unleashed on Egypt, according to the Book of Exodus? 9. LITERATURE: Who was the author of the novella “The Time Machine”? 10. HISTORY: Who served as the first postmaster general of the Continental Congress? Answers 1. About 90% 2. Doughnut 3. Liz Lemon 4. About half a million 5. Renegade 6. Antonym, words with opposite meanings 7. Melanie Griffith 8. Ten 9. H.G. Wells 10. Ben Franklin (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
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PHOTO: Michelle Dockery, Matthew McConaughey in “The Gentlemen.” Photo Credit: Ascot Elite Entertainment “The Gentlemen” (R) -- Guy Ritchie -- master of the British crime caper ensemble -- scores a hit with “The Gentlemen,” featuring an American ex-pat weed magnate named Michael Pearson (Matthew McConaughey) attempting to unload his empire. Meanwhile, his head henchman (Charlie Hunnam) negotiates a payoff deal with a sleazy PI (Hugh Grant) who regales him with a play-by-play of the forces working against said deal, including the upstart Asian gangster “Dry Eye” (Henry Golding) and a group of charming, acrobatic thugs who call themselves the Toddlers and post vids of fights while rapping. Michelle Dockery (“Downton Abbey”) also stars in a decidedly inelegant but juicy power woman role as Pearson’s wife. “The Last Full Measure” (R) -- William H. Pitsenbarger (Jeremy Irvine) was a paratrooper medic in the Vietnam War whose acts of bravery and sacrifice go unvalidated for decades until Scott Huffman (Sebastien Stan), a fast-rising Pentagon staffer, takes up the mission to award Pits the Congressional Medal of Honor decades after his death. His investigation uncovers both the medic’s unbridled valor, as told by fellow soldiers and witnesses to his sacrifices (Samuel L. Jackson, Peter Fonda and Ed Harris), and a shocking conspiracy at the highest levels to keep the past buried. It’s based on a true story. Set in a war so filled with tragedy, the story is uplifting and inspirational. “Bad Boys for Life” (R) -- As he welcomes his first grandchild to the world, Marcus Bennett (Martin Lawrence) aims to retire. Partner Mike Lowery (Will Smith) may be getting older, but he’s still aims at every bad guy in the Miami area -- and he’s still just as swass. When a Mexican drug cartel targets Lowery, he teams up with Miami’s elite tech unit to take down his would-be killer while attempting to lure his better half out of retirement. This franchise stretches back a quarter century, and it gives as much mayhem, banter and attitude today as it did in 1995. “Like a Boss” (R) -- Two besties build a great company from the ground up, but small business can be a big headache if it’s buried in debt. This is where we find Mia and Mel (Tiffany Haddish and Rose Byrne), who are struggling to keep their quirky cosmetics business afloat. Enter Claire Luna (Salma Hayek), the boss of a large cosmetics conglomerate, who throws out a lifeline partnership. Unfortunately, it comes with strings and obstacles that the friends will have to overcome to save their business and friendship. It’s meant to be a real girl’s-night yuk-it-up featuring personality archetypes and competing interests, but it never gets past middle management-level laughs. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
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• On May 17, 1792, a group of 24 traders gather in lower Manhattan to work out the regulations of the speculative market. The result was the Buttonwood Agreement, a two-sentence contract that gave birth to the New York Stock Exchange. • On May 14, 1904, the first Olympic Games to be held in the United States open in St. Louis. The 1904 Games were initially awarded to Chicago, but were given to St. Louis to be staged in connection with the St. Louis World Exposition. However, the Games were overshadowed by the world fair. • On May 12, 1925, a Philadelphia radio station broadcasts the first all-star radio program featuring film actors and actresses. Sound films had not yet debuted, and it marked the first time that most listeners had heard the voices of film stars like Lillian Gish and Marion Davies. • On May 15, 1942, a bill creates the Women’s Auxiliary Army Corps (WAACs) in the U.S. Army, granting women official military status in a wide variety of roles around the world. The 16,000 women who joined the early WAACs would not receive veterans’ benefits until 1980. • On May 13, 1956, Gene Autry’s musical variety show, “Gene Autry’s Melody Ranch,” airs its final broadcast after 16 years. The show featured short skits about cowboys and rustlers, along with musical numbers by Autry, “America’s singing cowboy.” • On May 16, 1975, Japanese mountaineer Junko Tabei becomes the first woman to reach the summit of Mt. Everest. In 1988, Stacy Allison became the first American woman to successfully climb Everest. • On May 11, 1987, Klaus Barbie, the former Nazi Gestapo chief of German-occupied Lyon, France, during World War II, goes on trial, charged with 177 crimes against humanity. Barbie sent 7,500 French Jews and French Resistance partisans to concentration camps and executed some 4,000 others. (c) 2020 Hearst Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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“No matter the type or location of the elderly home, activities play a vital role in helping residents of all physical abilities live as fully as possible. ActiviBy Matilda Charles
Marigold Seeds
How are you doing with your time-filling activities now that so many of us are locked up inside and told not to go out? Have you been able to complete any of your projects? Part of my plan to fill some of the hours in my stay-at-home time was to get a start on flowers for this summer. I planned to get a small seed starter kit and a packet of marigold seeds. I looked forward to seeing the little greenery coming up, a sign of life. My plan went nowhere. Where are all the marigold seeds? While I almost understand why the stores are out of bread and canned beans, who is buying all the flower seeds from nurseries and gardening centers? Granted, I only tried to order from locations in my growing zone, but still ... how can they all be out of stock? Learning how to solve the Rubik’s cube didn’t go well either, even with the help of multiple YouTube videos that promised to teach how to solve within 30 seconds. Not all my plans have failed so miserably, however. I did manage to finish three French lessons on Duolingo.com. Encouraged by how fast it came to me, I decided to read children’s books in French as a way to learn more. The French Experiment (www.thefrenchexperiment.com) offers not only books in French but lessons. As I write this, there are still a handful of states where the governor has not issued mandatory stay at home orders. If you’re in one of those states, pretend that you are under restrictions. Your job is to keep yourself healthy. To do that you need to stay at home. Imagine that every other person outside has the virus, because there’s a chance that they do and no one knows it yet. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
ties should be designed not only to honor residents’ preferences and needs, but also to engage body, mind and spirit. The evidence is clear that a mixture of physical activity, intellectual challenge, socialization and spirituality or quiet contemplation contribute to a fulfilled life. How is this implemented in various elderly home settings and what should you look for? … Typically activity areas are day rooms large enough to comfortably accommodate groups. Other spaces such as libraries, indoor common areas, designated outside gardens and patios can be used for a variety of small group or individual activities. Ask about the community’s process of including residents in decisions about activities. Important questions include: Is the activity program manager professionally trained? How is the activity calendar devised? Are special event flyers posted? Are accommodations made for residents who may have vision, hearing or other physical challenges? While those on the outside may look at the activity calendar and think, “too much of the same thing,” remember that responding to residents’ preferences is the first step toward an engaging program. Be on the lookout for variety in each of the mind, body, spirit areas: Computers Puzzles and memory games Exercise programs such as tai-chi or yoga Garden clubs Men’s breakfast groups Sporting events Movie nights Shopping trips Church services Uninterrupted quiet, private time” (SeniorHomes.com) At The Lodge Assisted Living Homes we take exquisite care to provide many of the activities listed above…please call for a tour today. Linda (208-755-3637)
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) The Lamb is usually excited about taking on a new challenge. But if that’s a touch of doubt you’re feeling, maybe it’s you telling yourself to go slow on this until you learn more about it. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Accepting new commitments when you haven’t yet finished the batch on hand could be a bit rash. Better to ease up on the new ones until you get further along with your current lot. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Try to be more open-minded in working toward a resolution of that standoff between yourself and a colleague or family member. A little flexibility now could work to your advantage later. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Some people might be anxious about your plans. So you need to take time to explain what you expect to do and how you expect do it. And don’t forget to ask for suggestions. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Dealing with an unfamiliar problem can be difficult. The wisest course you can take is to ask for advice from those who have been where you are and have come through it. Good luck. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Tackle a frustrating job problem by considering possibilities you might have ignored before. This reassures colleagues you’re serious about finding a solution, even if it’s not totally yours. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your balanced approach to life proves to be helpful this week when someone you care for needs your spiritual comfort, while someone else benefits from your tough-love practicality. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Once again, you’re likely to be asked to keep a secret for someone. But do you really want to do so? Be honest with yourself and with your needs before you make any such commitment. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Taking a more direct approach from the more diplomatic one you’ve used before could make a difference in finally resolving a too-long-held disagreement. Try it. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Being asked for advice is flattering to the Sea Goat, who has a habit of saying the right thing. This time, expect someone to be especially impressed and to act on that sentiment. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) With a number of pressures easing, your project could be making a lot more progress than you expected by this time. That’s great news. But don’t let yourself be distracted; stay with it. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) An interesting challenge looms that could be exactly what you’ve been looking for. Discuss this with colleagues who could have much to contribute and who might want to join with you.
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Your heart is always open to offer loving concern for others. And they, in turn, reach out to complete the circle. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
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1. Bob Dylan walked out of rehearsals of The Ed Sullivan show because of a dispute over which song? 2. Which two artists cut “Ebony and Ivory”? 3. Canadian rockers Bachman-Turner Overdrive (aka BTO) had one No. 1 hit in the U.S. What was it? What was on the flip side of the single? 4. Which group released “Once in a Lifetime”? 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “Did you think I could hate you or raise my hands to you, Now come on, you know me too well.” Answers 1. “Talkin’ John Birch Paranoid Blues.” The show’s censors said the song was possibly libelous. In later years, it was realized the song is satire. 2. Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder, in 1982. 3. “You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet,” in 1974. The b-side was “Free Wheelin’.” 4. Talking Heads, in 1980. The song was used in the 1986 film “Down and Out in Beverly Hills.” 5. “At This Moment,” by Billy Vera, in 1981. Vera’s song didn’t get much notice until it was used on episodes of “Family Ties” during 198586. Then it rocketed up the charts to No. 1 as “Family Ties” fans called radio stations demanding to know the name of the song. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
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MEMORABLE MOVIES JURASSIC PARK
• When director Steven Spielberg and author Michael Crichton were working on a screenplay that would eventually become the television series “ER,” Spielberg asked Crichton what he was writing next. Crichton told him about “Jurassic Park,” and Spielberg had Universal buy the film rights before the book was even published. • The dinosaurs in the film were a combination of puppets, rubber suits, CGI, and animatronic robots. • Despite having a run time of 127 minutes, Jurassic Park only actually contains 14 minutes of actual dinosaur action. Of that, six minutes is composed of computer generated dinosaurs. • In one scene, a CGI T. Rex throws a CGI raptor into a real T. Rex animatronic, which needed to react realistically to the CGI effects. • The triceratops puppet took eight people to operate. One person operated the eyes by remote control while the others sat in a pit underneath the dinosaur. Each of the limbs was operated by a different puppeteer, with others operating the mouth, tongue and breathing mechanism. • Some dinosaurs were full models but most were just either the front half or the rear half of the dinosaur. The velociraptors in the kitchen scene had a man inside each suit. • Spielberg took license with the truth. For instance, T. Rex teeth were actually shaped like bananas. In the film, they are fang-like and look more like shark teeth. In reality, velociraptors were about the size of turkeys and may have been covered with feathers. And the entire premise of extracting DNA that’s millions of years old is false because DNA deteriorates. (cont)
Cooped Up Toddlers Keep Tormenting Pets
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My toddlers will not stop tormenting our pets! They chase the cat and pull his tail; they dive-bomb the dog and scare her every time she lays down for a nap. I’m tired of chasing after them and trying to stop them. What else can I do? Lock the pets in another room? -Ð Susanna Y., Ogden, Utah DEAR SUSANNA: Let me ask you this: Why should the pets be punished every time your toddlers misbehave? Your dog should be able to nap peacefully in her own doggie bed, and the cat should be able to sit quietly at the window. That’s the ideal, anyway. I know it’s difficult, especially since all of us are cooped up right now. But, consider that toddlers tend to react just as well to a punishment/reward system as most dogs (and some cats) do, if not more so. Make it clear that your kids are not to torment the pets -- and that if they do, there will be consequences. As to the consequences: What are their favorite things to do? Play with specific toys? Watch certain Netflix Kids cartoons? Eat candy? They may be very young, but threatening to (temporarily) remove one of their favorite activities or snacks can be effective. And of course, there’s always the tried-and-true time out. I wish I had more advice to give you. Chasing around toddlers is truly exhausting. Just try to be firm and make it clear that it’s wrong for them to torment the pets. We’ll all be able to get out of the house soon. Send your tips, questions or comments to ask@ pawscorner.com. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Idaho Issue #19 May 4th 2020 JURASSIC PARK (cont) • The T. Rex’s roar was a composite of tiger, alligator, and baby elephant sounds. The Dilophosaurus roar was created by combining howler monkeys, hawk screeches, rattlesnake hisses, and swan calls. The noise used to convey the velociraptors talking to each other is actually the sound of tortoises having sex. • Whenever it rained, the animatronic T-Rex would frequently short circuit and ‘come alive’ of its own accord. • To cast the role of Hammond’s granddaughter, Lex, Spielberg auditioned several girls and asked them to record their screams. Ariana Richards won the role because she was the only one whose taped scream was loud enough to awaken a sleeping Kate Capshaw (Spielberg’s wife) and send her running down the hall to see if the children were OK. • Joseph Mazzello played the part of Hammond’s grandson Tim because he had auditioned for Spielberg’s “Hook” when he was just seven, but was too young to get a part. Spielberg promised him a future role. • Universal Studios engineers started building the Jurassic Park section of the theme park before Spielberg even began filming. The attraction at Universal Studios in Hollywood opened in 1996 and cost almost twice what the film cost to make. • When Jurassic Park aired on television for the first time in 1995, it had over 65 million viewers. This made it the most-seen-movie on television taking the top spot over 1987’s “Trading Places.” • The movie claimed the record as the biggest hit movie of all time, usurping Spielberg’s “ET.” It held the spot for nearly five years until “Titanic.” It won three Oscars at the 1994 Academy Awards. • The number of people who enrolled in paleontology classes quadrupled after the film debuted.
Top 10 Video On Demand 1. The Call of the Wild (PG) Harrison Ford 2. Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn (R) Margot Robbie 3. Little Women (PG) Saoirse Ronan 4. Dolittle (PG) Robert Downey Jr. 5. Star Wars: Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker (PG-13) Carrie Fisher 6. 1917 (R) Dean-Charles Chapman 7. Onward (PG) animated 8. Jumanji: The Next Level (PG-13) Dwayne Johnson 9. Just Mercy (PG-13) Jamie Foxx 10. Knives Out (PG-13) Daniel Craig Top 10 DVD, Blu-ray Sales 1. Star Wars: Episode IX: The Rise of Skywaker (PG-13) Disney/Lucasfilm 2. Dolittle (PG) Universal 3. Little Women (PG) Sony Pictures 4. Jumanji: The Next Level (PG-13) Sony Pictures 5. 1917 (R) Universal 6. Frozen 2 (PG) Disney 7. Cats (PG) Universal 8. Spies in Disguise (PG) FOX 9. Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (PG) Disney 10. Joker (R) Warner Bros. Sources: comScore/Media Play News
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Q&A with Susan Ashley, MD LYME DISEASE According to the CDC between 329,000 and 450,000 people are diagnosed with Lyme disease each year, making it more prevalent in the US than HIV and breast cancer combined. It’s actually presumed to be much higher as the diagnosis is difficult and is not well known by most physicians. It’s transmitted by a tick bite, with the tick so small, the size of a poppy seed, that most of us don’t even see it. There is also evidence that it can be sexually transmitted. If caught early it can be cured, treated with antibiotics and easily killed. The problem is that most infections are not caught early and become chronic, affecting any organ system. The disease is devastating, causing significant illness that can last a lifetime, with symptoms including: chronic fatigue, chronic pain diagnosed as fibromyalgia, heart disease, severe cognitive impairment even diagnosed as dementia, neuropathy, numbness, paralysis, facial nerve paralysis misdiagnosed as Bell’s palsy, swollen lymph nodes, stiff neck, flu-like symptoms, lightheaded, blood pressure fluctuations, memory impairment, muscle weakness, headaches, joint pain and swelling, and psychiatric symptoms such as anxiety, insomnia, OCD, depression and schizophrenia. Another problem with Lyme disease is it is almost always associated with co-infections that cause their own disease processes and misery. Most patients will spend thousands upon thousands of dollars in diagnosis and treatment - similar to cancer, there is not one treatment, multiple things can be tried, yet the disease marches on.
That being said, there is one treatment that will kill Lyme disease -- heat. With this in mind, there is a very reputable clinic in Mexico (to get away from our FDA) called Sanoviv, that uses heat to kill Lyme. They heat the body to 108 degrees in a controlled setting - you are asleep at this time and have successfully killed the spirochete. The treatment takes two weeks and includes multiple other modalities, costing $24,000. This is actually relatively inexpensive as most patients will spend far more in fighting this disease. There is some evidence that a drug called disulfram can be effective at treating Lyme disease This is a drug used in alcohol abuse, to keep people from drinking alcohol, but we’ve found that it can interfere with the metabolic pathways in the Lyme organism. We’ve also used stem cells and something called NAD IV to greatly enhance the immune system. I urge you to learn more by watching two films: “Under Our Skin”: “A chilling tale of microbes, medicine and money, this Oscar shortlisted film has changed the landscape of the Lyme epidemic, bringing unprecedented awareness in an engaging and accessible way. The definitive record of the Lyme controversy, UNDER OUR SKIN exposes a hidden story of medical and scientific malfeasance and neglect. As official case numbers explode and hundreds of thousands of people around the world go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, the film is as relevant and timely as ever.” And then watch “Under Our Skin 2 - Emergence”: This highly-anticipated sequel investigates the deepening Lyme disease crisis and follows its casualties and controversies around the world. As the Lyme epidemic explodes globally, medical collusion and conflicts of interest incriminate the very healthcare systems meant to protect us. Despite the obstacles that researchers, physicians and patients continue to face, promising new findings are emerging. And when we revisit the unforgettable characters from UNDER OUR SKIN, we see that they have moved from horror to hope, arriving at better health and reclaiming their lives. You can watch these for free with Prime Amazon. See for yourselves and become educated about this devastating diseas
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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THE SHAH’S BIG PARTY • Mohammad Reza Pahlavi was the last king (Shah) of Iran, serving from 1941 until his overthrow by the Iranian Revolution in 1979. In 1971 he threw an epic party that contributed to his downfall. • The Shah wanted to demonstrate that Iran was not stuck in the past, but was instead moving into a new modern era. To celebrate the 2500th anniversary of the founding of the Persian Empire, he staged a carefully planned 5-day party, to which world leaders were invited. • The site for the event was the ancient capital of the Persian Empire, Persepolis, whose oldest remains date to 515 B.C. Preparations began with the expansion of the local airport and the construction of better roads leading to the ruins. The area was cleared of snakes and scorpions. Thousands of trees, shrubs, and flowers were brought in and planted. Over 50,000 songbirds were imported from Europe, only to die of the heat. • French architects and interior decorators designed a city of 50 tents right next to the ruins. Each tent had two bedrooms, two bathrooms, an office, and a salon. Each was outfitted with a hand-made tapestry that depicted whichever head of state was staying there. Over 23 miles (37 km) of silk was used in the construction of the tents. In the center, the main tent served as the banquet hall with a serpentine table 75 yards (70 m) long. 125 women spent six months embroidering the tablecloth. • 150 tons of kitchen equipment was hauled in by the Iranian military. Over 18 tons of food was flown in from France, prepared by 40 French chefs, and served by 120 carefully coordinated waiters. 250 red Mercedes-Benz limousines were used to chauffeur guests from the airport and back. (cont)
TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Idaho Issue #19 May 4th 2020 THE SHAH’S BIG PARTY (cont) • Attendees included over 600 of the world’s kings, queens, presidents, emperors, sheiks, and other leaders. They were treated to a five-course banquet served with some of the world’s rarest and most expensive wines. The feast lasted over five hours, making it the longest and most sumptuous official banquet in modern history. • Over a five-day period, guests were treated to lavish entertainment. In a spectacular pageant, over 1,700 soldiers paraded by while wearing authentic reproductions of soldier’s garb dating back 25 centuries. Evening entertainment included an incredible fireworks show. A sound-and-light show transmitted through hundreds of hidden loudspeakers and projectors instilled the message that although Iran was faithful to ancient traditions, it had transcended its past to become a modern nation. There were ceremonies to dedicate a new museum in Tehran, dedicated to preserving Iran’s history. There was a parade in a newly opened sports stadium. • On the sidelines, a cleric named Ayatollah Khomeini loudly criticized the Shah for his extravagance, calling it “the Devil’s festival” and complaining that while world leaders were eating stuffed peacock, Iranian citizens were starving. Dissention blossomed, and revolution fomented. By 1979, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi had been overthrown. • • The tent city the Shah built remained in place until the place was looted following the revolution. Today the ruins of Persepolis are still a tourist attraction, but only the iron skeletons of the tent poles are left to remind travelers of the excesses that brought down a world leader.
Chocolate Fondue
Fondue is French for “melted,” and this easyto-make dessert will melt many a chocolate lover’s heart. It’s fantastic with fruit, but try other dunkables, too -- marshmallows or cubes of angel food or pound cake. 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 1/4 cup half-and-half or light cream 1 tablespoon flavored liqueur such as cherry, orange, coffee or raspberry, optional 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Fruit such as whole strawberries or chunks of banana, pineapple or pear 1/2 cup almonds, toasted and finely chopped (optional) 1. In heavy 1-quart saucepan or fondue pot, melt chocolate with half-and-half over low heat until mixture is smooth, stirring frequently. Stir in liqueur and vanilla; keep sauce warm. 2. To serve, arrange fruit on large platter. Spoon fondue into small bowl if you like. Place nuts in another small bowl. With toothpick, dip fruit into fondue, then into almonds if you like. * Each serving: About 75 calories, 5g total fat (3g saturated), 2mg cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 8g total carbohydrate, 1g dietary fiber, 1g protein. For thousands of triple-tested recipes, visit our website at www.goodhousekeeping.com/foodrecipes/. (c) 2020 Hearst Communications, Inc. All rights reserved
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RESTAURANTS Open for Takeout
315 Cuisine at the Greenbriar Inn 208-667-9660, 315Cuisine.com
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Honey Eatery and Social Club
Roger’s Ice Cream & Burgers
Iron Horse Bar and Grill
Roger’s Ice Cream & Burgers
208-930-1514, HoneyEateryAndSocialClub. com
(CDA-downtown), 208-930-4900, rogersicecreamburgers.com (CDA-Neider Ave.) 208-664-0696
Angelo’s Ristorante
208-667-7314, facebook.com/pg/IronHorse. CdA.1972/menu
Anthony’s
(208) 771-7020 musthavemenus.com
Roger’s Ice Cream & Burgers (PF)
208-765-3868, jimmysdownthestreet.com
Stacies Cakes
208-773-4325
Roger’s Ice Cream & Burgers
208-765-2850, AngelosRistorante.net
Juniors Cocina Mexicana
208-664-4665, anthonys.com
Jimmy’s Down the Street
208-758-0600, bellesbrunch.com
La Cabana (PF)
208-762-7275
La Cabana (Rathdrum)
Sweet Lou’s Restaurant and Tap House
Mackenzie River Pizza
Texas Roadhouse
Belle’s Brunch House CaddyShack
Candle In the Woods 208-664-0135
Cafe Carambola,
208-676-8784, cafecarambola.com
Capone’s (CDA)
208-687-4900, lacabanarathdrum.com
208-772-5111, mackenzieriverpizza.com
Meltz
208-664-1717, meltzextreme.com
(Hayden), 208-772-6205 208-773-6532
staciescakes.com, 208.777-CAKE
208-667-1170, SweetLousIdaho.com 208-664-1903, texasroadhouse.com
Thai Bamboo
208-667-5300, thaibamboorestaurant.com
208-667-4843, caponespub.com; Capone’s (PF), 208-457-8020 ;
Mod Pizza
Tony’s on the Lake
208-762-5999 ;
Moon Time 208-667-2331
Toro Viejo (Hayden)
Capone’s (Hayden)
Capone’s at Ponderosa 208-664-1101
Carusos
208-765-1001, carusosandco.com
Chili’s
208-214-7600, chilis.com
208-277-9500, www.modpizza.com
Vine & Olive Eatery and Wine Bar
Noodle Express
Westwood Brewing Co.
208-687-6441, nadinesmexicankitchen.com 208-762-8488, noodleexpress.net
Nosworthy’s 208-664-6161
Old European
Cosmic Cowboy
Olympia
208-277-0000, cosmiccowboy.com
208-772-0291, toroviejo.com
Nadine’s Mexican Kitchen
Chomper Cafe
208-719-0441, chompercafe.com
208-667-9885, tonysonthelake.com
208-772-2017, oldeuropean-restaurant.com
208-758-7770, VineAndOliveCdA.com 208-712-3423, WestwoodBrewing.com
The White House Grill
208-777-9672, WhiteHouseGrill.com
OTHER BUSINESSES
Domino’s Pizza (CDA)
208-666-9495, facebook.com/Olympia-Restaurant-136891056331211/
Nutrishop Coeur d’Alene
Domino’s Pizza (Hayden)
208-689-9968, oneshotcharlies.net
GNC
208-765-1216, dominos.com
One Shot Charlie’s
(208) 292-4611
208-772-8210
The Oval Office Bistro and Martini Bar
Call (208) 666-4005
Paragon Brewing
Delivery Service
208-618-2277
Pepe Caldo Pizzeria
Badger Building Center Post Falls
208-687-3480
Pita Pit (CDA)
MLS Reversed Mortgage
208-981-0533
Pita Pit (Hayden)
Kangen Water Store
208-765-7827, firehousesubs.com
Pita Pit (PF)
NW Pet Resort
208-664-4800, FishermansMarketCdA.com
The Porch Public House
Peachy Kleen Housecleaning
208-635-5836, FlameAndCork.com
Post Falls Steakhouse
Don Taylor Tree Service,
208-777-7600, Fleur-de-sel.weebly.com
Radicci
208-664-3998, franklinshoagies.com
Rancho Viejo (Hayden)
Clean Finish Construction & Real Estate Cleaning
208-719-0009, fukihaydenid.com
Rancho Viejo (CDA)
208-457-7077, fukisteakhouse.com
Republic Kitchen and Taphouse
Domino’s (PF-Mullan Ave.) 208-457-1216
Domino’s (PF- Spokane St.) Domino’s (Rathdrum)
Embers By the Lake Firehouse Subs,
Fisherman’s Market Grill & Sushi, Flame and Cork, Fleur de Sel,
Franklin’s Hoagies, Fu-ki Hayden
Fuki Japanese Steakhouse El Taco Loco,
208-719-0040, eltacolocoidaho.com
National Mattress and Furniture
208-777-2102, WhiteHouseGrill.com
Call 208-762-0800 cdamattress.com
208-772-9292, paragonbrewing.com
call Lisa Tussing (310)347-6475
208-765-6010, pepecaldopizza.com
(208) 773-1848
208-664-1738, pitapitusa.com
Call Debra Compton 208.699.0970
208-772-7600
208.667.8692
208-773-7200
208.417.8388
208-772-7711
(509) 216-4533
208-773-0350
208.640.1951
208-635-5821
208-762-3310, ranchoviejomexican.com 208-773-6600
208-457-3610, Repub.pub
(208) 964-2148
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