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by Janet Spencer Come along with Tidbits as we recall forgotten footnotes of history! CHRISTMAS TRUCE • The story of the Christmas truce during World War I in 1914 is well known. Following the indecisive First Battle of Ypres, hostilities lulled as both sides considered their next move. Soldiers were disgruntled, having been promised that the conflict would end soon and they’d be home for Christmas. German, French, and English soldiers alike staged a spontaneous mutiny on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to protest the war. • All along the front, soldiers held up white flags and met in the middle of no man’s land to exchange souvenirs, share food, play soccer, arrange prisoner swaps, sing carols, decorate trenches, hold religious services, and bury their dead. It’s estimated that about 100,000 soldiers took part in the strike. • It’s a feel-good story that’s been passed down through history. But less well known is the fallout that followed: Many of the participants in the Christmas truce were summarily executed after the fact to discourage such spontaneous protests from ever happening again. Indeed, as the war dragged on through two more Christmas seasons, there was the occasional cease-fire called on Christmas Day, but never again was such an event repeated.
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FORGOTTEN HISTORY (cont) • In 1908, a New Yorker woman named Katie Mulcahey was arrested after she struck a match against a wall in the Bowery district and lit up a cigarette. Katie had violated the recently passed Sullivan Act, a city law sponsored by Alderman Sullivan banning women – and only women – from smoking in public. Sullivan passed the law due to pressure from a Christian anti-smoking lobby that identified tobacco with immorality. The Women’s Christian Temperance Union (whose main business was trying to get booze banned) campaigned against women smoking and thought they’d scored a big success with the Sullivan Act. Katie Mulcahey was arrested the day after it passed. Hauled before the district court, Mulcahey was fined five dollars. The Sullivan Act was vetoed by the city’s mayor two weeks later. JOHN AUDUBON’S BIRDS • John James Audubon is known for being a great artist, depicting myriad bird species in natural settings. Prior to achieving success as an artist, however, he operated a string of general stores on the Kentucky frontier, built a steam mill on the Ohio River, and extensively explored the American wilderness. • All along the way, Audubon was drawing birds. Because cameras and binoculars had not yet been invented, it was necessary to shoot the birds in order to draw them. The birds would be skinned, the skins preserved with arsenic, the empty carcass stuffed with rope, and then the specimen were mounted on sticks with wire in order to be drawn. • Because Audubon was so often in very remote regions where food was scarce, he typically ate the birds that he drew, taking extensive notes on their taste. “The flesh of this bird is tough and unfit for food,” he wrote of the raven. The green-winged teal, on the other hand, had “delicious” flesh, “probably the best of any of its tribe.” (cont)
• If you have a stubborn stain on the driveway or garage floor, try oven cleaner. Spray the spot and cover it (to keep pets out) and then let it sit for several hours. Give it a good scrub and rinse with the hose. It might just do the trick! • “I have a tip for you. When pouring water in your coffee pot, use a 4-inch funnel by placing it in the tank. Helps from spilling water. Pour slowly!” -- P.T. in Illinois • Three ways to honor veterans on Memorial Day: pause for the National Moment of Remembrance (3 p.m. local time), a minutelong pause to remember those who lost their lives in service to our country; donate flowers or place flowers on the graves of veterans in your local cemetery; listen to the stories of veterans through StoryCorps’ oral history project (storycorps.org/discover/militaryvoices). • “Here’s a recipe tip from my brother’s man cave: Take a can of beer and mix it with a cup of barbecue sauce. Add a couple drops of hot sauce if you’re feeling spicy. Use the mix to marinate chicken thighs for several hours before slapping them on the grill. He says the beer helps the chicken absorb the flavor, and he must be right, because it’s so yummy.” -E.D. in Arkansas • “Here’s a convenient way to measure oil and not have to wash an inconveniently shaped measuring cup: Label a glass jar with marks for common kitchen measurements: 1/4, 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 3/4 and 1 cup. So easy.” -- J.K. in Vermont 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 #21 May 18th 2020 FORGOTTEN HISTORY (cont) • During the Civil War, the Confederates took up what they thought was an impregnable position at the Battle of Missionary Ridge during the Chattanooga Campaign. However, the Union Army led by General Sherman successfully forced the Confederate contingent off of the ridge they occupied. As they fled, the Confederates left behind munitions and supplies. General Sherman was so excited about the victory that he straddled a captured Confederate cannon, whooping it up and urging his men forward. Following suit, General Wood did the same thing with the cannon right next to it. However, he did not realize that his cannon had recently been fired and was red-hot. He was sidelined for the two weeks it took his embarrassing burns to heal. ROSEMARY KENNEDY • Rosemary Kennedy was born to Rose and Joseph Kennedy in 1918. It was a difficult birth, and perhaps because of that, Rosemary was never quite normal. She struggled to read and write; she struggled with temper tantrums and seizures; and when she was a teenager, she struggled to adhere to societal norms. Joseph Kennedy had high political ambitions both for himself and for his sons, John, Ted, and Robert Kennedy. When the media began paying attention to Rosemary’s misbehavior, he authorized two surgeons to perform a lobotomy on his 23-year-old daughter. At the time, lobotomies were a health fad guaranteed to cure everything from alcoholism to nymphomania. But this lobotomy, performed when Rosemary was fully conscious, went horribly wrong. Afterwards, she was never able to speak more than a few words and was never able to walk or stand again. She spent the next 64 years hidden away, being tended by nurses round the clock. Perhaps due to the guilt of this tragic episode, Rosemary’s sister Eunice Kennedy founded the Special Olympics. (cont)
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® of Idaho TIDBITS of Kootenai Issue #21 May 18th 2020 TidbitsCounty, Dallas County FORGOTTEN HISTORY (cont) • Boston, Massachusetts, had a thriving rum manufacturing district back in 1919. Molasses was needed in the manufacture of rum, and therefore a tank that held 2.5 million gallons of molasses was built by the United States Industrial Alcohol Company. The tank was sealed with no way to expand or contract. On Wednesday, January 15, 1919, the overnight temperatures had gone from quite cold to reasonably warm. The molasses inside the sealed tank expanded with the heat until it suddenly burst without warning, spilling its entire contents catastrophically. A wall of molasses 15 feet high swept down the streets, carrying off vehicles, swamping buildings, drowning horses, and killing pedestrians. In all 21 people died in the mess, and another 150 people injured. The locals claimed they could smell molasses for years afterwards whenever the weather was warm. PESKY ELEPHANTS • Allan Savory was born on a livestock ranch in Zimbabwe in 1935. He earned a degree in botany in 1955 and then went to work for the game department in Northern Rhodesia. He theorized that the desertification in Africa was caused by thousands of elephants trampling and overgrazing the land. In the 1960s he convinced land managers to work towards killing off the elephants in order to let the grasslands recover. Over 40,000 elephants were slaughtered. Only afterwards did Savory realize that herds of animals moving through a territory are necessary for a healthy ecosystem and that degradation is caused by the animals remaining in one place for too long of a time. He subsequently became the champion of responsible grazing practices and continues his work today, while also working towards the conservation of the elephant herds he worked so hard to remove.
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By Lucie Winborne • A swarm of 20,000 bees followed a car for two days because their queen was inside the vehicle. The insects were removed by a beekeeper after the car was parked, but were back the next day, as the queen was still inside. • Peter Ostrum, who portrayed Charlie Bucket in the original “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” declined the offer of a three-picture deal and bought a horse with his movie earnings. His resulting love for animals led him to pursue a career not as an actor, but a veterinarian. • During World War II, Coca-Cola wanted soldiers to have a taste of home and opened bottling plants near Europe. However, the soda was synonymous with the States, making it problematic for non-Americans to be seen drinking it, especially in the Soviet Union where it was viewed as a symbol of American imperialism. Soviet Gen. Marshal Georgy Zhukov, a fan who didn’t want to be seen consuming it himself, appealed to the company to make a clear version. A chemist at the Austrian bottling plant obliged by removing the drink’s coloring, after which “White Coke” was bottled in clear glass with a white cap and red star. • Jeopardy” fan Cindy Stowell dreamed nearly her entire life of being a contestant on the show. In 2016 she successfully auditioned and became a six-time champion even while battling Stage 4 cancer during filming. Sadly, she didn’t live to see her episodes air, but her $103,000 in winnings was donated to cancer organizations. • “Alice in Wonderland” author Lewis Carroll wasn’t the best at personal finance. Sure, he paid his debts on time, but would also often overdraft upwards of 7,500 pounds sterling -- in spite of being a mathematics scholar at Oxford!
Thought for the Day:
“Failure is a bruise, not a tattoo.” -- Jon Sinclair (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
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By Dr. Holly Carling
LOSING YOUR MIND: ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA
Have you ever walked into a room and forgot what you were there for? Have you ever misplaced something and couldn’t for the life of you find it anywhere? I’m sure when things like that happen you declare “I must be losing my mind!” Most people have done this and are not losing their mind. Unfortunately, there are too many that are. There are an estimated 7.5 million Americans that have Alzheimer’s Disease. Out of that, about 200,000 are under the age of 65. There is even a new category of “young-onset Alzheimer’s”. One out of ten over the age of 65 and half over the age of 85 have it. What’s going on and what can we do about it? Alzheimer’s Disease is also referred to as “Vascular Dementia”. As cardiovascular disease is on the upswing, so is AD (Alzheimer’s Disease). So, it stands to reason, that as you improve your cardiovascular health, especially the micro-circulation to the brain, you also reduce the possibility of AD. Diabetes is also a risk factor for AD, partly due to the effect on the cardiovascular system. Glucose control is important for another reason: glucose metabolism in the hippocampus of the brain is key in preventing Alzheimer’s. A healthy diet, banning most overt sugars and carbs and following a low carb diet are priceless when it comes to preventing this devastating disease. We will all age, so that risk we all have. If your family genetics seems to lean that way, you may too. Having said that, we now know through the field of epi-genetics that we have more control over our gene expression that we originally thought.
That means, that even though you may have a genetic propensity for AD, you have some control over whether you get it or not! That’s helpful information! Smoking is a risk factor, and tricyclic antidepressants, according to one study, doubles the risk of having Alzheimer’s Disease. Antihistamines, bladder control medications and diphenahydramine (Benadryl) are also being blamed. Finding other ways to deal with these issues could be of great benefit. In fact, studies done on patients with Alzheimer’s Disease who used acupuncture were found to have improved moods, less anxiety, less depression, and better cognitive function. They found significant improvement in spatial memory and attention, and increased motor and verbal skills, Other studies showed better glucose metabolism in the hippocampus of the brain, better micro-circulation in the brain, reduction in brain β-amyloid plaque, and acupuncture seems to protect hippocampal volume (the hippocampus is an area of the brain responsible for the encoding and retrieval of memories. Reduction of glucose in the brain is correlated with dementia). The use of acupuncture to treat dementia in China is so popular that there are large hospitals (I worked in a 340 bed hospital in Beijing) that are devoted to nothing but Alzheimer’s patients, with acupuncture as one of the primary treatments. Acupuncture, nutritional therapy and herbal medicine are also used to handle problems leading to medication usage, thereby reducing medication-induced Alzheimer's Disease. If you are concerned about losing your mind, you may want to consider acupuncture.
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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Vets Keep Distance Outside Coffee Shop
I ventured into town today to check on the rumor: the town was dead, the streets empty, not a soul in sight. It was mostly true. Very few cars were parked along the main drag, and those were in front of restaurants open for sidewalk takeout service only. I did spot a knot of people in front of the coffee shop, which was my true destination. A half dozen of the early-morning regulars (all elderly veterans) were fanned out on the sidewalk, leaning on canes or sitting in folding chairs. I parked the car and approached the walkup service window. As I did, one of the vets whipped out a folding wooden tape measure and aimed it at me as he opened it to the full length. “Six feet,” he said. “Eight, if you count my arm.” I nodded and steered a wide circuit around him. At the service window the clerk shoved a small credit card reader through the window. “No cash,” she said. I fumbled my one credit card into the machine, and she slid my coffee out the window, slamming it firmly afterward. I hung around at the edge of the group, pretending to study the menu in the coffee shop window. Eventually they started talking again, and as usual, I listened. What I heard, in the middle of this dead town, gave me hope: One veteran was looking forward to his grandson taking him out on the water. Another looked forward to the birth of another great-grandchild. A third one was calculating the possible success of hijacking the grocery store delivery truck and making off with the toilet paper. I even heard some laughter. It was then that I knew we’ll be OK. A constant reminder: Wash your hands with antibacterial soap, and scrub for a full minute. Use a brush under your nails -- better yet, keep your nails trimmed very short. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
TRIVIA TEST By Fifi Rodriguez 1. GEOGRAPHY: The island of Hispaniola is divided into which two countries? 2. U.S. STATES: Which state is known as the Badger State? 3. MEDICAL: Which human organ is involved in the development of diabetes? 4. AD SLOGANS: Which company advises clients to “leave the driving to us”? 5. MONUMENTS: How long ago was Stonehenge built? 6. ENTERTAINERS: Which singer/actress was born with the name Anna Mae Bullock? 7. COMICS: What kind of dog is Snoopy in the “Peanuts” comic strip? 8. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: How many official languages does the United Nations have? 9. MEASUREMENTS: How many drops are in a teaspoon? 10. MUSIC: How many members sing in the Mormon Tabernacle Choir? Answers 1. Haiti and the Dominican Republic 2. Wisconsin 3. Pancreas 4. Greyhound bus lines 5. About 5,000 years ago 6. Tina Turner 7. A beagle 8. Six: English, Spanish, French, Russian, Arabic and Chinese 9. 76 10. 360 (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
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PHOTO: KJ Apa and Britt Robertson in “I Still Believe” Photo Credit: Lionsgate “Bloodshot” (R) -- Vin Diesel stars as Garrison, an elite soldier killed and brought back thanks to RST, a nanotechnology warfare outfit headed by Emil Harting (Guy Pearce). Harting outfits Garrison with an army of nanobots in his blood that not only give him superstrength, but also repair physical damage at lightning speed, making him indestructible. He’s basically a cybernetic superhero. But RST has control over this nanobot army, and Garrison’s brain, too, so that his memories may or may not be real -- especially the ones that compel him to take revenge for his wife’s kidnapping and murder. It’s definitive Diesel -- plenty of slick action and gun sequences married with charming commentary. “I Still Believe” (PG) -- This faith-driven drama is based on the real-life love story of influential Christian rock artist Jeremy Camp (KJ Apa) and his first wife, Melissa (Britt Robertson). At the beginning of their courtship and at very tender ages -- he 23, she 21 -- Melissa is diagnosed with ovarian cancer. The couple sticks together, complete with a fairy-tale wedding on the beach, but while she’s a paragon of faith, Camp struggles with his faith in God’s great plan. It’s a sweet love story, if tragic, that’s not wholly overshadowed by the background sermonizing. Have tissues ready when Camp sings the title song, a tribute to his beloved. “The Jesus Rolls” (R) -- “The Big Lebowski” was an iconic moment in cinema, highly quotable and with some larger than life peripheral characters, among them the eccentric, lawless competitive bowler Jesus Quintana (John Turturro). Lo, these many years later, The Jesus is resurrected for a crime caper with a love triangle twist, featuring the return of John Turturro, who not only takes the title role, but also writes and directs. Jesus is released from prison, picked up by his bestie Petey (Bobby Canavale), and the pair go on a spree, stealing a vintage car, hooking up with a beautician (Audrey Tatou) and causing general lighthearted mayhem. “Gretel and Hansel” (R) -- A poverty-stricken brother (Sammy Leakey) and sister (Sophia Lillis) set out into the woods in search of shelter and food. A fearfully strange witch (Alice Krige) with an overladen table lures the children inside her cursed home. The tale is familiar, but now layered with lore, suspense and witchcraft in addition to the monstrous evil that lurks in the woods for small children. The architecture of the woods and the witch’s house is gorgeous and stylized, but I found the story a bit too slow to be truly terrifying. NEW TV RELEASES “Ray Donovan” The Seventh Season “Gunsmoke” The complete series “Garth Brooks: The Road I’m On” “Medium” The complete series (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
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• On May 30, 1899, amateur bandit Pearl Hart and her boyfriend Joe Boot hold up an Arizona stagecoach. After taking $421 in cash from three passengers, Hart took pity on them and handed each back $1 so they could buy something to eat when they arrived in town. • On May 28, 1902, Owen Wister’s “The Virginian” is published. It was the first “serious” Western. The book became a sensation almost overnight, selling more than 1.5 million copies by 1938 and inspiring four movies and a Broadway play. • On May 26, 1927, Henry Ford and his son Edsel drive the 15 millionth Model T Ford out of their factory, marking the famous automobile’s official last day of production. The “Tin Lizzie” averaged about 17 mpg and could travel up to 45 mph. • On May 27, 1939, a ship carrying 937 Jewish refugees is turned away from Cuba. The ship sailed close to Florida, hoping to disembark there, but a State Department telegram stated that the asylum-seekers must first “await their turns on the waiting list and qualify for and obtain immigration visas.” After appeals to Canada also were denied, the ship was forced to sail back to Europe. • On May 29, 1953, Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay, a Sherpa of Nepal, become the first explorers to reach the summit of Mount Everest. News of their achievement broke on June 2, the day of Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation. • On May 31, 1962, in Israel, Nazi SS officer Adolf Eichmann is executed for his crimes against humanity during World War II. Following the war, Eichmann had fled to Argentina, where he was found by Mossad agents. • On May 25, 1977, Memorial Day weekend opens with an intergalactic bang as the first of George Lucas’ blockbuster “Star Wars” movies hits American theaters. (c) 2020 Hearst Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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Looking forward in life requires planning and insight.
By Matilda Charles
Help Fill the Hours With an E-Reader
I don’t often recommend specific products in this column, but there’s one that many of us could use right now: a Kindle. The Kindle is a handheld reading device, also called an e-reader, that holds thousands of books. Books can be downloaded into a Kindle -- both books you buy (or read for free) from Amazon, and free books from your local library. With Amazon’s Kindle Unlimited, for $9.99 a month, you can read as many books as you like, or many books are $2.99 or less. For the device itself, consider the Kindle Paperwhite. Go to Amazon and read the reviews, questions and technical specs, such as WiFi versus WiFi+Cellular Connectivity, audio capability and storage size. If you already have a tablet, you can read e-books as well. You’ll need an app, available for free on Amazon, if that’s where you’re going to order books. In the search box on Amazon, type in Kindle app. The biggest difference between reading on a tablet and reading on a Kindle is this: The Kindle has one purpose, which is reading. The screen doesn’t have a glare (unlike the shiny glass on a tablet), and you can easily increase the size of the type font. If you want to download free books from your library, either onto a Kindle or a tablet, you can likely get help if you need it. Many libraries are technically closed now (the public can’t go in), but staff are still there, some of them specifically to offer technical help. Call to ask for the specific e-reader app they use. Last week I gave you a puzzle to solve and promised the answer: What is the next letter in this sequence? O T T F F S S __ Answer: E ... as in One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight. (c) 2020 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!!)
Linda Davis Director of building relationships. 208.457.3403
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Heritage Health’s clinics continue to serve the community
Heritage Health is expecting that the easing of Idaho’s statewide lockdown will bring patients back to its medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics across North Idaho. Concerns over the coronavirus have resulted in patients postponing much-needed health care or utilizing telehealth instead of in-person appointments. “While Heritage Health continues to offer Telehealth as an option, we realize many patients prefer in-person appointments,” said CEO Mike Baker. “Our providers love our patients,” said Baker. “The desire for human connection is irrepressible and I know our providers are anxious to see their patients face-to-face again. As always, we’re here for the community.” Over the last five weeks, many patients have missed important wellness exams, regular diabetes monitoring, dental care, and mental health appointments.
“The fear of the coronavirus shouldn’t prevent you from seeing your provider,” said Dr. Peter Purrington, Heritage Health’s Chief Medical Officer. “Many of our patients have serious, complicated health concerns that need regular monitoring.” With the staged reopening of Idaho’s economy, Heritage Health has been preparing for patients to return to its clinics. The nonprofit Community Health Center is taking extra precautions to keep both staff and patients safe as they enter the clinics: Exam rooms are cleaned and sanitized between every patient. Patients and staff are screened on the entrance to buildings for symptoms and to conduct temperature checks. Wearing of masks or cloth coverings is recommended when social distancing isn’t possible. Requiring social distancing in waiting rooms. Drive-up options for point of care testing including Hemoglobin A1c and INR checks. Screening patients by phone for symptoms before in-office appointments.
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Heritage Health, which serves nearly 30,000 patients throughout north Idaho, believes that safety steps will minimize risk for its patients and staff. “We are excited to see our patients again, and to find our ‘new normal’ in healthcare,” said Purrington. “Unfortunately, we haven’t seen the last of COVID-19. There will likely be surges through this year. But we will remain flexible in meeting the needs of our patients in the safest way possible. We are able to adapt to circumstances as the situation evolves.”
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1. Which duo was originally called Two Tons O’ Fun? 2. What is most notable about “It Doesn’t Matter Anymore” and “Raining in My Heart”? 3. Which group started as the Rhythm and Blues Quartet? 4. Who had a No. 1 hit with “Johnny Angel”? 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “She was more than a woman, a goddess for all to see, All I ever needed was her right here loving me.” Answers 1. The Weather Girls. They started as backup singers, then found their own path to success with a name change and the release of “It’s Raining Men” in 1982. 2. Those were the last two songs released by Buddy Holly before he was killed in a plane crash in 1959. J.P. Richardson (the Big Bopper) and Ritchie Valens also died in the crash. 3. The Spencer Davis Group. They made the name change in 1964 because Davis was the only one who liked to do interviews. 4. Shelley Fabares, in 1962. She spent her teenage years playing the daughter on “The Donna Reed Show” (1958-64). 5. “Faded Pictures,” a collaboration between R&B singers Case and Joe. The top 10 song appeared on the soundtrack for the 1998 film “Rush Hour.” (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
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MEMORABLE MOVIES CAST AWAY
• The film “Cast Away” starring Tom Hanks tells the story of a busy FedEx executive (Chuck Noland) who is stranded on a deserted island for four years. The film was released in 2000 and became a hit. • Tom Hanks originally wanted the movie to be a comedy, with the title being “Chuck of the Jungle.” However, he was enthusiastic about the final script and said that one of the reasons he wanted to make the film was to reinvent the “stuck on a desert island” concept. He felt that up to that point, most people’s association of the idea was limited to either “Robinson Crusoe” or “Gilligan’s Island” and that there was room for a new take, one rooted in the modern day struggles. • The film was a challenge because the entire second act of the film features only a single actor alone on a deserted island with almost no dialogue as it depicts Chuck’s struggle for survival. • The first hour and 43 minutes of the film have no musical score; the music doesn’t begin until Chuck uses a raft to escape from the island. In spite of this, the score won a Grammy. • Tom Hanks bulked up prior to the movie so he would look more like a pudgy middleaged executive. Then filming was halted for a full year while Hanks dropped 50 pounds (23 kg) in order to authentically portray a struggling half-starved survivor. During that time he also let his hair and beard grow out. All of the hair in the film is his own. • During this year-long hiatus, director Robert Zemeckis used the same crew to film “What Lies Beneath.” • All of the sound recorded on the island had to be re-recorded afterwards in order to get rid of the sound of crashing waves in the background. (cont)
Sheltering Pets During a Disaster
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I just moved to a new part of the country, where natural disasters like floods are more frequent than I’m used to. When checking out available emergency services, I found out that there is no emergency shelter nearby that allows pets. What can I do? -- Charlie B., via email DEAR CHARLIE: Knowing ahead of time what emergency services are available in a disaster is an excellent move. You won’t have as many unpleasant surprises during the high stress of a natural disaster. But it is a bummer that the local disaster shelter doesn’t accept pets. First, locate the nearest disaster shelter that does allow you to shelter with your pet. Develop a contingency plan for evacuating to this shelter, if possible. Another option is to identify pet-friendly hotels within an hour or two of your home; if you need to leave for more than a day, these may be an option. Next, find out if there are designated shelters just for pets during or after a natural disaster. You wouldn’t be able to stay with your pets, but they would be safe. Third, get engaged with the local government and animal shelter. Talk to your new veterinarian, too. Find out if there’s a local emergency management office and call them. Are any plans in place for taking care of pets in a disaster? If not, ask for steps to be taken to include this contingency. During California’s wildfires in 2018, there were very few facilities just for animals, and no shelters allowed them. The need was so great that empty strip malls were repurposed to care for pets and abandoned animals. Urge local government to create a plan now, before a disaster, so all pets in the area will have a safe place to stay. Send your tips, comments or questions to ask@ pawscorner.com. (c) 2020 King Features Synd.,
TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Idaho Issue #21 May 18th 2020 CAST AWAY • Much of the filming was done on a semi-remote uninhabited privately owned island in Fiji. It took an hour to get to the island from the hotel by boat. About 75 to 100 different boats traveled to the island every day in order to transport production equipment and crew members. • Most of the nighttime scenes on the island (except the creation of fire scene) were shot during the daytime. The darkness and night sky effects were added in post-production. • Chuck paints a face on a Wilson volleyball using a bloody hand print, naming it Wilson, talking to it as if it were a companion. Later Chuck is devastated when Wilson floats away in a storm. The iconic movie prop instantly became a piece of popular culture, with one of the original Wilson volleyballs used in the film selling for $18,400 in an online auction. The Wilson company cashed in on Wilson’s 15 minutes of fame when they started making volleyballs with the iconic hand print face on them, available for only $19.99. • Many people assume that FedEx paid a lot of money in product placement fees to the producers of the movie, but they actually did not pay anything; it was just a fortunate plot device. As a FedEx employee, Chuck has plenty of resources to perform his job but lacks an adequate amount of time to complete tasks and is always in a rush. Once he is stranded on the island, the circumstances are just the opposite: he has plenty of time but lacks proper resources to function and this challenges how versatile his character really is. • Job applications for FedEx went up by 30% after the release of this film. • Chuck Noland’s name can be abbreviated as “C. Noland” or “see no land” which is clearly fitting given the circumstances and plot of the movie.
Top 10 Video On Demand
1. Bad Boys for Life (R) Will Smith 2. Like a Boss (R) Tiffany Haddish 3. The Call of the Wild (PG) Harrison Ford 4. The Way Back (R) Ben Affleck 5. The Gentlemen (R) Matthew McConaughey 6. Underwater (PG-13) Kristen Stewart 7. Dolittle (PG) Robert Downey Jr. 8. 1917 (R) Dean-Charles Chapman 9. Little Women (PG) Saoirse Ronan 10. Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn (R) Margot Robbie Top 10 DVD, Blu-ray Sales 1. Bad Boys for Life (R) Sony Pictures 2. Star Wars: Episode IX: The Rise of Skywaker (PG-13) Disney/Lucasfilm 3. The Gentlemen (R) Universal 4. Ip Man 4: The Finale (NR) Well Go USA 5. Dolittle (PG) Universal 6. Jumanji: The Next Level (PG-13) Sony Pictures 7. 1917 (R) Universal 8. Like a Boss (R) Paramount 9. Little Women (PG) Sony Pictures 10. Frozen 2 (PG) Disney Sources: comScore/Media Play News (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Q&A with Susan Ashley, MD
ANXIETY
I have many patient today complaining of anxiety - and for good reason. Many have lost their jobs and their insurance, and worry what the future will hold. Sleepless nights, panic attacks, palpitations, headaches, fatigue and constant worry are many of the symptoms of anxiety. It impacts 40 million adults in the US alone. We need to know how to handle these symptoms so they don’t overtake our lives Natural remedies include: Exercise - both cardio and weights. Go on a walk, ride your bike with the kids, go outside and get some sunshine. This is extremely important - if you’re cooped up inside all day, it’s hard to relieve the tension! And if you are under quarantine and stuck inside, then exercise inside - do stairs, pace, get a stationary bike, or just go on youtube and there are thousands of exercise videos you can follow. You don’t need a gym. Eat a healthy diet. This might be difficult with higher grocery prices and declining paychecks, but it can be done. Try to reduce foods that have calories and no nutrition - sugar, desserts, soda, alcohol, chips, crackers, junk food. Eat only whole foods and as many raw fruits and veges as you can - especially colorful foods. Your body is a machine and functions better with premium foods.Get 8 hours of sleep a night. Not 10, not 6. 7-9 is ideal. Now I know that there a lot of us who have a hard time getting restful sleep right now, but there are some things you can do to help. Read before bedtime. No TV, no phone for one hour before bed. Keep lights dim 2 hours before bed. Take melatonin if needed. Avoid alcohol - it interferes with REM sleep! If these options are not enough, consider supplements to help relieve anxiety. There are a number that are helpful, including: GABA - an amino acid that helps to improve mood and reduce anxiety. To increase absorption and passage into the brain, take it with a probiotic one half hour before bedtime.
Vitamin B has many different types, such as riboflavin, folate, thiamine, pantothenic acid, niacin, pyridoxine, cobalamin, and biotin. Make sure your supplement contains as many of these as possible. Valerian Root - nature’s valium, this has proven benefits to increase calmness, reduce anxiety and improve sleep quality. B Complex - with stress, the B vitamins are used up quickly. Their decline leads to fatigue, as the B’s are needed to make energy. Many studies have shown that those with higher B levels have less anxiety and depression. Magnesium - a critical mineral needed in over 1300 enzyme systems throughout the body. Magnesium is naturally calming, and I always take two before bedtime. Most magnesium that is sold is a form called magnesium oxide, and this is very poorly absorbed, causing diarrhea. Instead take magnesium glycinate or chelate for excellent absorption. You can also take Epsom salt baths, and soak for 20 minutes, thus allowing the magnesium to be absorbed thru the skin. L-theanine - an amino acid well known to reduce anxiety. It works best when given twice a day, usually 200mg twice daily. Omega-3 Fatty Acids - fish oil. A deficit of omega 3’s can cause depression, anxiety and insomnia. Take 2000 - 4000mg a day. Make certain that the brand is purified, with the toxins and mercury removed. Chamomile - studies showing a daily intake of 1500mg a day for 8 weeks show a reduction in symptoms of general anxiety disorder. You can take a chamomile supplement, make a chamomile tea, or use chamomile essential oils. Lavender - the scent of lavender can help reduce anxiety and stress. Use as an essential oil, and plant lavender in your garden. Lemon Balm - an herb with a lemon aroma, and a popular calming remedy. It has been shown to help reduce anxiety and improve the quality of sleep. There are a number of other supplements for anxiety. If none are working for you, and the anxiety is debilitating, then see your doctor to consider medication. We will make it through this crazy time and come out stronger than before - I truly believe that. Just don’t hesitate to ask for help in the meantime.
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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EPIC OSTENTATION
• Admiral Edward Russell was an English Navy commander in charge of the Mediterranean fleet. In 1694, he was expecting to receive orders to return to England in time for Christmas. Instead, he was angry when he was instructed to over-winter in the Spanish port of Cadiz. To get his revenge upon his higher-ups, he arranged for a truly epic Christmas party. • In a garden in the middle of the local governor’s estate there was a large tiled fountain. Admiral Russell ordered it drained and cleaned. Then he turned it into the world’s largest punch bowl, filling it with 250 gallons of brandy, 125 gallons of wine, 1,400 pounds of sugar, 2,500 lemons, 20 gallons of lime juice and 5 pounds of nutmeg. • Bartenders took turns rowing around the fountain in a tiny boat, using their oars to mix the concoction and filling reveler’s cups with ladles on long poles. When it started to rain, a canopy was raised to avoid dilution. • The party also included 150 different dishes served by 800 waiters. Russell invited his entire fleet to join the festivities. Over 6,000 people attended the week-long party. • Obviously, the Royal Navy got stuck with the bill. Although Admiral Russell was in the doghouse for a while, the presence of his fleet in Cadiz that winter ended up setting the stage for England’s acquisition of Gibraltar during the War of Spanish Succession. Russell went on to serve until retiring in 1717. • Agostino Chigi was a wealthy banker in Rome in the 1500s. He would hold extravagant dinner parties at his villa overlooking the Tiber River. After each course he instructed his guests to hurl their dirty dishes and silverware into the river. What the guests didn’t know was that prior to each party, the banker had his servants string a net just below the surface of the water so that none of the tableware was lost. (cont)
TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Idaho Issue #21 May 18th 2020 EPIC OSTENTATION (cont) • In the year AD 64, there was a huge fire that leveled large portions of Rome. Nero, Emperor of Rome, worked to restore order after the fire. He taxed citizens heavily to come up with the money for reconstruction. • In the center of the city, Nero claimed several hundred acres of recently burned ground as his own in order to build new palatial residence for himself. Tax money that could have gone to reconstruction of the city was instead routed into Nero’s Golden House. • The property included an artificial lake, pastures, manicured groves, and large gardens. The building in the center featured a large dome with gold-plated exterior walls. The interior walls and floors were stone overlaid with solid marble, trimmed with elephant ivory, and encrusted with diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and other precious stones. Surrounding the dome were over 300 rooms. • Nero commissioned a massive bronze statue of himself, the Colossus Neronis, which stood some 35 meters (116 ft) tall and was placed just outside the main entrance. The central dining room was set on stone balls that could rotate the whole room with guests dining in it, in time with the changing of the sky’s color. The roof had retractable windows to let in fresh air. • Nero used the property exclusively to entertain rich friends and political acquaintances, and that led to his downfall. The populace was starving while Nero was partying. The tide turned against Nero, who fled for his life. He committed suicide to avoid being murdered by the people he had once served.
Corkscrews With Spring Veggies
Toss sauteed asparagus and leeks with pasta and creamy goat cheese. Yum! 1 bunch (about 1 pound) leeks 1 package (16 ounce) corkscrew or bow-tie pasta 1 tablespoon margarine or butter 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 2-inch pieces 1 package (4 ounces) soft goat cheese, cut into small pieces 1. Cut off roots and leaf ends from leeks. Discard any tough outer leaves. Cut each leek lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/4-inch-wide slices. Place leeks in large bowl of cold water; with hand, swish leeks around to remove any sand. Transfer leeks to colander. Repeat process, changing water several times, until all sand is removed. Drain well. 2. In large saucepot, prepare pasta in boiling salted water as label directs. 3. Meanwhile, in nonstick 12-inch skillet, melt margarine or butter over medium heat. Add leeks and cook until almost tender, about 5 minutes, stirring often. Stir in asparagus, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper; cook 5 minutes longer, stirring often. Add 1/3 cup water; cover and cook 3 to 5 minutes, until asparagus is tender-crisp. 4. Drain pasta, reserving 3/4 cup pasta cooking water. Return pasta to saucepot. Add asparagus mixture and pasta cooking water; toss well. Spoon into large serving bowl; sprinkle with goat cheese and coarsely ground black pepper. * Each serving: About 580 calories, 11g total fat (5g saturated), 13mg cholesterol, 705mg sodium, 96g total carbohydrate, 6g dietary fiber, 23g protein. (c) 2020 Hearst Communications, Inc.
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