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TIDBITS® SWITCHES ON SOME VINTAGE TELEVISION
by Kathy Wolfe Whether you’re old enough to remember these old TV shows or if you watch them on a syndicated cable channel, you’re sure to find these tidbits about vintage television interesting! • Fans of Knight Rider, which aired from 1982 to 1986, will remember that main character Michael Knight (then known as Michael Long) had been shot in the face during an undercover operation as an LAPD detective. His life was saved by Wilton Knight, whose doctors reconstructed his face, giving him a new identity. Michael Knight was provided with a modified Pontiac Firebird Trans Am controlled by a computer with artificial intelligence. The voice of the car, dubbed KITT (Knight Industries Two Thousand) was actor William Daniels, whose name never appeared in the show’s credits throughout the series. During the show’s run, Pontiac was overrun with orders for black, T-top Trans Ams. • “Don’t do the crime if you can’t do the time” was the catchphrase of undercover detective Tony Baretta from 1975 to 1978. Baretta, played by actor Robert Blake lived in the King Edward Hotel with his cockatoo Fred, and drove a beat-up 1966 Chevy Impala, nicknamed The Blue Ghost. Robert Blake got his start in acting as a young child in the series Our Gang, better known as The Little Rascals, from 1939 to 1944.
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TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Idaho Issue #22 May 27th VINTAGE TELEVISION (continued): • Sammy Davis, Jr. sang Baretta’s theme song, “Keep Your Eye on the Sparrow.” In later years, Robert Blake was charged with the murder of his wife, but was later acquitted. • For seven seasons, four older women known as The Golden Girls shared a home in Miami, Florida. Rose, Blanche, Dorothy, and Sophia lived in Blanche’s home, after the other three answered an ad on the bulletin board at the grocery store. Southern belle Blanche worked at the local art museum and Brooklyn-born Dorothy was a substitute teacher. Somewhat of a dingbat, Norwegian Rose hailed from St. Olaf, Minnesota. Dorothy’s mother Sophia, born in Sicily, rounded out the quartet. Estelle Getty, who played the mother was actually over a year younger than Bea Arthur (Dorothy). It took about three hours to transform the younger woman into Sophia, with heavy make-up, thick glasses, and a white wig. At the start of the series in 1985, Getty was 62, playing an 80-year-old. All four of the Golden Girls actresses won Emmy Awards for their roles, with the show earning 68 total nominations during its 180 episodes. • From 1984 to 1989, one of NBC’s most popular programs was Miami Vice, starring Don Johnson as Sonny Crockett and Philip Michael Thomas as Rico Tubbs, undercover detectives in Miami. The series was loosely based on actual Miami crimes. The network executives hesitated giving Johnson the role because his four previous pilots had all failed. Character Sonny Crockett had played football for the University of Florida Gators and served in the Army Special Forces prior to taking the undercover job with the Metro-Dade Police. He lived on a sailboat named St. Vitus’ Dance, (which carried a price tag of $120,000 in 1986), guarded by his pet alligator. Rico was a former NYPD detective who moved to Miami to hunt down his brother’s killer.
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By JoAnn Derson * “If you paint your kitchen cabinets, be sure that you label each door and drawer exactly where it goes. It can be really hard to figure it out, and the holes might not line up perfectly. Also, save hardware in baggies to keep it all together.” -- R.U. in Montana * To create a fun cake stand, glue a 10-inch terra cotta saucer to the bottom of a 4-inch terra cotta flowerpot. Paint and seal the whole thing. When you flip it over, the bottom of the saucer becomes the cake plate. So neat! * “To clean the outsides of our windows, we mixed vinegar and hot water and added a couple drops of dish soap. Then I used a microfiber cloth to scrub the window and its surrounding casing. We rinsed them with the hose and used the squeegee I keep in my car to get the water drops off. They look great!” -- Y.D. in Arkansas * Wash your reusable shopping bags from time to time, either in the washing machine on the delicate cycle or hand wash in the sink. Hang to dry. * How much money should you have in an emergency cash fund? Experts say that at a minimum, you should have three months’ worth of necessary expenses (home payment, utilities, food and gas, minimum debt payments, etc.) in an accessible form. This means you can’t count the value of assets or stocks you own, nor any retirement funds. This sounds hard because it is, but it could make the difference between success or failure in an emergency. * “I purchase a big pack of bottled water at my discount club. I keep it in the trunk, and it seems there are always opportunities for a bottle. I keep a few in a lunch tote, which actually keeps them cool in the hot car, even without an ice pack.” -- C.L. in Maryland Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
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June 14 - 16 Car d’Alene Downtown Coeur d’Alene comes to life with classic cars from throughout the Northwest. Friday evening - watch as the classics roll by, shoot flames and sound their horns in the Car d’Alene parade of classics. Get a closer look on Saturday, meet the owners at the Show & Shine and grab a bite to eat from select street food vendors.
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VINTAGE TELEVISION (continued): • From 1982 to 1993, the regulars at the Boston bar “Cheers” interacted and shared life at the bar “where everybody knows your name.” The week that the sitcom premiered, it landed in last place in the Nielsen ratings. Things definitely improved as it rose to first place over the years. It’s the only sitcom in history to have been both first and last place in the ratings. When Ted Danson announced he was leaving the series, it was cancelled, and a spin-off, Frasier, was announced, featuring Kelsey Grammer as Dr. Frasier Crane, a psychiatrist who moves to his hometown Seattle after his marriage ends to become a radio advice show host. Grammer had already played Frasier for nine seasons on Cheers, following by 11 seasons on the spin-off. When the role was first created, the writers had chosen Nigh as the last name of Frasier. Kelsey Grammer suggested the name change. Frasier and its cast accumulated 37 Emmy Awards over the 11 seasons. • At the height of its popularity, one-third of American households were watching Family Ties every week. Michael J. Fox was 21 years old when he took the role of Alex P. Keaton, a conservative young Republican living with his liberal, ex-hippie parents. He was the producers’ second choice for the part, having already chosen Matthew Broderick, who had to bow out when his father became terminally ill. The sitcom aired for seven seasons, beginning in 1982, and firmly cemented Fox’s popularity, earning him three Emmy Awards. Fox filmed Back to the Future during Family Ties’ third season, working on the series by day, and on the movie set all night and weekends. Fox met his wife Tracy Pollan on the set of Family Ties, when she was cast to play Alex’s girlfriend. The series was President Ronald Reagan’s favorite show.
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® of Idaho TIDBITS of Kootenai Issue #22 May 27th 2019 TidbitsCounty, Dallas County VINTAGE TELEVISION (continued): • In 1968, two pilot episodes of Columbo were aired, starring Peter Falk as the rumpled, seemingly inept LAPD homicide detective. In 1971, the program became a regular, and went on to win 13 Emmys. Falk himself won four Emmy Awards. Falk has the distinction of being the first actor to be nominated for an Oscar and an Emmy Award in the same year, a feat he achieved twice. Dressed in his shabby beige raincoat, Columbo was depicted as a fumbling, bungling detective, frequently chewing on a cigar, pestering suspects until he extracted convicting evidence. Columbo’s signature raincoat was actually Falk’s own personal coat. The role of Columbo was offered first to “White Christmas” crooner Bing Crosby, who turned it down in order to concentrate more on golf and retirement. • Robin Williams’ first major acting role was in the sitcom Mork and Mindy, a spin-off of the popular Happy Days series. Williams first appeared in a Happy Days episode in February of 1978, and by September of that year, the new series had been launched. Mork, the extraterrestrial who came to Earth from the planet Ork along with his pet Bebo, greeted folks with the words “Na-Nu Na-Nu” along with a hand gesture and a handshake. “Na-Nu Na-Nu” became popular catchphrase of the late 1970s, along with Mork’s profane expression “Shazbot.” Williams, who was a big fan of the series Star Trek, opted for a costume that had actually been worn in a Star Trek episode. • Mork and Mindy wasn’t the only successful spin-off from Happy Days. Laverne and Shirley and Joanie Loves Chachi were also launched from the sitcom.
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STRANGE BUT TRUE by Samantha Weaver * “It is far better to grasp the Universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring.” -- Carl Sagan * You might be surprised to learn that some fish can hibernate. During the long, dark winters, the Antarctic cod will burrow under the seabed and stay there for days at a time, cutting its metabolism by two-thirds. * Despite the fact that famed magician Harry Houdini exposed a number of mediums and psychics as frauds, Sherlock Holmes novelist Sir Arthur Conan Doyle persisted in believing that Houdini himself was a medium. * Wearing skinny jeans can cause varicose veins. * In Germany, Rice Krispies don’t say “Snap, Crackle, Pop”; they say “Knisper, Knasper, Knusper.” * Squid are well known for their uncanny ability to camouflage themselves by changing their color to match their background. What’s really odd, though, is the fact that the creatures are color-blind. * The word “conspire” means, literally, “to breathe together,” meaning to be in harmony. * Even though he was arrested and put on trial numerous times, famed 19th-century outlaw Frank James was never convicted of anything and never went to prison. He died in 1915, at the age of 72, of natural causes. * Those who study such things say that not all your fingernails grow at the same rate. It seems the nail on your middle finger is a bit of an overachiever -- it grows faster than the nails on your other fingers. *** Thought for the Day: “Give all power to the many, and they will oppress the few. Give all power to the few, and they will oppress the many. Both therefore ought to have power, that each may defend itself against the other.” -- Alexander Hamilton (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
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COUCH THEATER -- DVD PREVIEWS By Amy Anderson
PHOTO: Scene from “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” Photo Credit: Universal “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” (PG) -- Hiccup (Jay Baruchel) and Toothless return in the third of the animated series. Hiccup is now grown, and together with Astrid (America Fererra) and the rest of his pals, remains in charge of the dragon/man clan that is Berk, an island paradise that is rapidly being overrun with liberated dragons. A new threat appears, but so too does the yang to Toothless’ yin -- a female Light Fury. As the goofy, super-adorable black dragon explores his feelings, a plan is hatched to move the whole group to the legendary Hidden Island, a mythical place where dragons can be free. Both dragon and rider will finally have their destiny revealed, and the path is emotional -- this is the rare threequel with heart and a wonderfully fulfilling story. “Isn’t It Romantic” (PG-13) -- Rebel Wilson plays a New York City architect, Natalie, who’s got a cynical view of romance: To wit, it’s nonsense and not for gals like her. After an encounter with a subway mugger leaves her unconscious, she wakes up in an imaginary world where she’s the star of the PG-13 show -- musical numbers, censored curse words and all. How does she get back to the real world, and with a handsome billionaire suitor (Liam Hemsworth), does she really want to? It’s refreshingly funny, and re-teams Wilson with “Pitch Perfect” love interest Adam Devine, who plays Natalie’s best friend Josh. Both have great comedic timing, and for all the poking fun at romantic comedies, they sure did make a cute one. Isn’t it ironic? “The Upside” (PG-13) -- Recently paroled and on the prowl for work (or trying to look like it), Dell (Kevin Hart) interviews for a position as caregiver to quadriplegic billionaire Phil (Bryan Cranston). He gets the job, and grudgingly takes it, and the two begin an unfolding friendship under the watchful eye of Phil’s assistant Yvonne (Nicole Kidman). Through this friendship, both grow and influence the other. It’s a story that’s been told several times, most recently in 2011’s French film “The Intouchables.” Although Hart and Cranston -- and in her own way Kidman -- are big personalities who can do justice to both comedy and drama, the story lacks a certain zazzle. The messages are predictable, but I think it’s still worth a watch. “Trading Paint” (R) -- Father and son racers face adversity and a falling out when son Cam (Toby Sebastian) leaves dad Sam (John Travolta) to drive for a rival team headed by the slick Linsky (Michael Madsen). So, dad climbs behind the wheel once more to grind out the gears on his legend. I promise you’d have a funner 90 minutes in a car crash -- it would probably be more exciting, and you wouldn’t have to hear Travolta’s Southern accent.
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By Dr. Holly Carling
CALCIUM: FOE?
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Recently, newspapers are firing off articles about calcium appearing to be more foe than friend. How can that be? A recent large Swedish study concluded that calcium intake in pill form contributed to an increase in cardiovascular disease and had only a nominal effect on bone health. The study was missing some vital key components essential to giving an honest assessment. What type of calcium did they take? Did they have the other cofactors necessary for calcium utilization? What underlying mechanisms may have been amiss, such as hormonal imbalance, kidney deficiencies, digestive capacity, etc.? Not all calcium is the same. The type of calcium probably used in the study was calcium carbonate. This is by far the most used form of calcium in pill form because it’s cheap. Calcium carbonate is ground up shell and rock, barely assimilable and only by a healthy digestive system. You need sufficient hydrochloric acid in the stomach to break it down, and not be inhibited by antiacid medications. Calcium lactate is the easiest form to assimilate. What counts in calcium is that its usable. The building blocks for healthy bones, joints, teeth and some metabolic processes include not just calcium, but essential fats, amino acids/proteins, enzymes, magnesium, sodium, potassium, iodine, inositol, and several vitamins. The minerals provide the hardening factors, but without these other materials, minerals alone cannot reverse calcium depletion in the body.
Other factors not included in the study are known calcium-inhibiting factors. Many medications, alcohol, coffee/caffeine, smoking, phytic & oxalic acids, excess cortisol, dietary fiber, sodium chloride (table salt), and sugar contribute to loss of calcium from the blood or tissues. Hormones play key roles in calcium metabolism. Imbalance in calcitonin insulin, estrogen, parathyroid hormone, and a few others, results in improper blood-tissue ratios of calcium. Physical activity, sun and other lifestyle factors also play a role in how calcium is utilized. Any issues with several organs and systems can affect healthy calcium levels as well. Calcium is needed not only for healthy bones and teeth. It is also needed for strengthening and repair of muscle and connective tissue, it is essential for viral or bacterial infection, allergies, immune response, healthy sleep, hormonal signaling, it acts as a coenzyme for clotting factors, stabilizes blood pressure, needed for normal brain function, cell communication, insulin response, muscle contraction, assists the movement of sperm into an egg to fertilize the egg, supports heart contraction, needed for soft tissue repair, emotional health and it is a physiological relaxer. The best sources of calcium are green leafy vegetables. But since most people don’t eat the 1-2 cups needed per day, pills are necessary. The Bottom Line: if you don’t get enough calcium from foods, you have to get it from pills. Calcium lactate is the best, carbonate is the worst. Get your minerals from plants, include fats when you eat minerals, get ample exercise, eliminate the inhibitors such as sugar, coffee and acid-forming foods, and get your enzymes and hormonal balance up to par. Doing this makes calcium our friend, not foe.
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 208-7651994 and would be happy to answer any questions regarding this topic.
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HOLLYWOOD By Tony Rizzo
PHOTO: Will Smith Photo credit: Depositphotos HOLLYWOOD -- Will Smith is reportedly being paid a whopping $35 million by Netflix for “Bright 2” (the original “Bright,” with Joel Edgerton, cost $90 million to make). That’s more than the busiest guy in movies, Dwayne Johnson, who makes $20 million per film. Will has a cameo in “Student of the Year 2” (now in theaters), but goes big and wide as the Genie in the live-action “Aladdin” (out May 24), and the animated spy comedy “Spies in Disguise,” with Tom Holland (due Sept. 13). Next he’ll star in three-time Oscar-winning director Ang Lee’s sci-fi film “Gemini Man,” in which Smith plays the dual role of a man and his own clone (coming Oct. 11), followed by the action comedy “Bad Boys for Life,” with Martin Lawrence and Vanessa Hudgens (Jan. 17). Ryan Reynolds, who starred in and co-produced “Deadpool” (which grossed $783 million) and its sequel ($785 million gross), has upped his price and star status. He is reportedly getting $27 million from Netflix to star in “6 Underground,” about a billionaire-financed vigilante squad. Meanwhile, Reynold’s “The Hitman’s Bodyguard,” which earned $176 million, has spawned a sequel, “The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard,” with Samuel L. Jackson and Salma Hayek (due in 2020). His latest film, the justreleased “Pokeman Detective Pikachu,” is a big hit.
*** When “Doctor Dolittle” opened in 1967 with Oscar-winner Rex Harrison (who was a big star), it was a flop that cost $17 million and earned only $9 million. Twentieth Century Fox was more successful in 2001 with Eddie Murphy (which cost $70 million and earned $176 million). Fox sold it to Universal Pictures for “The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle” (out Jan. 17) and paid Robert Downey Jr. $20 million to play the man who can talk to animals. Tom Cruise is getting $14 million for “Top Gun: Maverick”; Jason Statham $13 million for “The Fast and The Furious” spin-off “Hobbs & Shaw” (while Idris Elba is making only $8 million for the same film); and Emily Blunt reportedly is going to make $13 million for the sequel to “A Quiet Place.” Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt are earning only $10 million each for Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” the same as Gal Gadot, who received a huge pay hike for “Wonder Woman 1984.” *** Hollywood is well-represented in nominations for this year’s Tony Awards (June 9 at Radio City Music Hall), with the musicals “Beetlejuice” (eight nominations) and “Tootsie” (11 nominations). Among acting nominations are Bryan Cranston (“Network”), Jeff Daniels (“To Kill a Mockingbird”), “Star Wars” Adam Driver (“Burn This”), Annette Bening (“All My Sons”) and Laurie Metcalf (“Hillary and Clinton”). As they say, “Everything old is new again” ... again! (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Q&A with Susan Ashley, MD
CBD, Heroin and Opioids
Addiction related overdoses has now surpassed gun related deaths within the US, and the numbers continue to rise. There have been well over 300,000 deaths in the past decade from heroin and opioids alone, with limited treatment options. Methadone and suboxone are often used, as they work on the same opioid receptors as heroin, however they are addictive themselves which make them strictly regulated by the DEA. Once on either methadone or suboxone, it is very difficult to come off and patients will end up on these drugs for years, some even a lifetime. A recent study has been done to assess the potential of cannabinoid on craving and anxiety in individuals addicted to heroin. The specific effects of CBD on cue-induced drug craving and anxiety are particularly important in the development of addiction, since environmental cues are one of the strongest triggers for relapse and continued drug use. 42 drug abstinent participants were randomly given either 400mg of CBD, 800 mg of CBD, or a placebo, and then exposed to drug related cues immediately after administration; 24 hours later; and 7 days later after the 3rd and final day of administration. What were the drug related cues? Videos showing drug use and related paraphernalia.
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CBD was found to significantly reduce cravings and anxiety from drug cues; positive effects of CBD persisted for 7 days after exposure suggesting that the benefits of CBD as a treatment are long lasting, even when the CBD was not expected to be present in the body. Cannabidiol can make it easier for people to overcome addiction to heroin or opioids according to a study from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, results showed CBDs reduced anxiety and cue induced cravings, as published in the American Journal of Psychiatry. “Our findings indicate that CBD holds significant promise for treating individuals with heroin use disorder. A successful non-opioid medication would add significantly to the existing addiction medication toolbox to help reduce the growing death toll, enormous health care costs, and treatment limitations imposed by stringent government regulations amid this persistent opioid epidemic.” The quantities used in the study were fairly large, and for everyday sufferers of pain, anxiety and other conditions, doses between 5-200mg per day are often enough to provide relief. If the CBD is not enough, then consider IV NAD, which has excellent results in minimizing withdrawal from substance abuse and in reducing and eliminating cravings - the success rate is 90%. IV NAD is given over 10 days for most substances and can be successfully used in treatment of substance abuse from alcohol, heroin, opioids, meth, cocaine, benzos, suboxone and THC. If you or your loved one suffer from addiction disorders, know that there are treatment options available. Call our office for a consultation at Healthy Living Liberty Lake: 509-924-6199.
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 hor-
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1. HISTORY: Which woman won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her work with the poor in Calcutta, India? 2. LITERATURE: What was the last known play written by Shakespeare? 3. LANGUAGE: “Cyborg” is a shortened version of which futuristic phrase? 4. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What men’s haircut was named after a style adopted by college rowing teams? 5. MOVIES: Who wrote the screenplay for the original “The Heartbreak Kid” movie? 6. GEOGRAPHY: Which three countries mainly make up the Scandinavian Peninsula? 7. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who was the only president to be awarded a Purple Heart? 8. U.S. STATES: Which state has the most active volcanoes? 9. ANATOMY: What is a more common name for enlargement of the thyroid gland? 10. GAMES: How many letters does each player draw to begin a game of Scrabble? Answers 1. Mother Teresa 2. “The Two Noble Kinsmen” 3. Cybernetic organism 4. The crew cut 5. Neil Simon 6. Sweden, Norway and Finland 7. John F. Kennedy was wounded in WWII. 8. Alaska 9. Goiter 10. Seven (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
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REMARKABLE PEOPLE: JOSEPH LISTER
We’ve all heard of Listerine, but there’s much more to Dr. Joseph Lister than mouthwash! Tidbits has the facts on this British surgeon who is considered the father of modern surgery. • Joseph Lister got an early start in the world of medicine. His father, a wine merchant, was also an amateur scientist, who developed a microscope. Joseph spent his childhood years peering at a variety of specimens through the microscope, as well as dissecting creatures, studying their skeletons, and drawing them. • While working as a surgeon in Glasgow, Scotland, Lister realized that half of amputation patients died from infection following the surgery. Surgeons were not required to wash their hands and there were no facilities for cleansing a patient’s wounds in the operating theater. Doctors considered the stains on their unwashed operating gowns as a badge of honor of their experience. • In 1865, while studying the work of French scientist Louis Pasteur, the father of pasteurization, Lister learned of the Frenchman’s discovery that microorganisms could cause infection. Lister began conducting experiments using diluted carbolic acid, a coal-tar by-product that was used to kill the parasites found in sewage. He sprayed surgical instruments, the patients’ incisions, and the bandages with the solution, as well as spraying the air within the operating room. All surgeons in his hospital were instructed to wear clean gloves and wash their hands with a carbolic acid solution before and after each procedure.
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Kennel vs. Pet Sitter
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: How do I know if a dog-care facility or a dog sitter are legit? We’re planning a vacation this summer and can’t take “Riley,” our German Shepherd. -- Barbara L., Parsippany, New Jersey DEAR BARBARA: You’re doing the right thing by checking out more than one option for Riley’s care while you’re away. A dog kennel has its good points -Ð as well as specific things to watch for. Likewise for a dog sitter, who will come to your home regularly to feed, walk and play with your dog. In New Jersey, animal facilities including kennels must be licensed annually. They also must be inspected by the local health department to make sure they are sanitary and comply with building codes. Of course, that’s not enough to ensure a satisfactory boarding experience for Riley. No one wants to come back from vacation to find their dog got sick or, in the case of an Indiana couple, was lost. Here are some tips: -- Personally visit each facility and ask for a tour. -- Do research online: Read reviews, search for notices of violations, and look for any news articles about the facilities, good or bad. -- Ask around at the dog park: Find out where other owners boarded their pets. The regulations for in-home pet sitters are not as clear, and so you need to check out potential sitters closely. Word-of-mouth recommendations and positive online reviews are a good start, but don’t go by these alone. -- Meet the sitters personally to interview them, learn about their experience and see how they interact with Riley. -- Ask if they’re affiliated with any national or international pet sitter organizations. -- Find out if they are bonded and insured -- this protects both you and the sitter should anything go amiss.pawscorner.com.
JOSEPH LISTER (continued): • Lister noticed the difference almost immediately. He treated the wound of a young boy with a compound fracture of his leg with the antiseptic solution, and no infection developed. By the following year, Lister’s surgical ward was reporting that there had not been a single instance of blood poisoning, gangrene, or infection for nine months. Within four years, the mortality rate in his ward had been reduced to 15%. • The new of Lister’s techniques spread and in 1871, he was called upon by Queen Victoria to make a house call to her Scottish Highlands estate to treat an orange-sized abscess in Her Majesty’s armpit. His carbolic acid formula prevented infection, and Lister became the royal family’s friend for life. The queen later made him a baron. • Lister did more than just revolutionize how surgeries were performed. He also engaged in the study of the action of muscles in the skin and the eye, and published 15 papers about that, along with his research into the coagulation of blood, and the reaction of blood vessels during an infection’s early stages. Lister also pioneered a method of repairing kneecaps with metal wire, as well as an aortic tourniquet. He was also the first surgeon to use catgut sutures. • So what did Joseph Lister have to do with the invention of Listerine mouthwash? Nothing, actually. In 1879, a St. Louis, Missouri doctor named Joseph Lawrence developed an alcoholbased formula for a surgical antiseptic. Lawrence named his formula Listerine in honor of Joseph Lister’s efforts in reducing post-surgical infection. Although we think of Listerine as a mouthwash, in its early days, it was also marketed as a dandruff cure, hair tonic, deodorant, a cure for the common cold, a remedy for diphtheria, dysentery, and small pox, and as a floor cleaner.
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MORE VINTAGE TV Tune in! It’s time for more facts on your favorite old television programs. • The 20th century’s longest-running primetime series, Gunsmoke, premiered in 1955 and ran for 635 episodes until 1975. By its second season, it was the most popular series in the U.S., a rank it maintained until 1961. John Wayne, who introduced the program’s first episode, strongly promoted his good friend James Arness as the best man for the role of Matt Dillon, marshall of Dodge City, Kansas. Several actors got their start on the show, including Burt Reynolds, who played deputy Quint Asper from 1962 to 1965. Harrison Ford appeared in two episodes, and Star Trek star Leonard Nimoy was in four episodes. Although a romantic connection was always hinted at between Matt Dillon and saloon owner Miss Kitty, in all 20 seasons, Matt kissed just one woman – Michael Learned, who later played Olivia Walton, mother of the Walton brood – in 1973. • James Arness wasn’t the only member of his family to gain fame in television. His younger brother, Peter Graves, starred as Jim Phelps, director of the Impossible Mission Force on the series Mission: Impossible from 1967 to 1973, and again from 1988 to 1990. His starting salary in 1967 was $7,500 per episode. Following his Mission fame, he went on to star in the 1980 spoof Airplane!, although after first reading the script, he said it was “the worst piece of junk” he had ever seen.
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VA, Medicare and Opioid Abuse
Half of veterans who are enrolled in Department of Veterans Affairs health care also are signed up with Medicare Part D. What that means is they can get their prescriptions from either the VA or Medicare through a civilian doctor ... or too often from both. Until now there has been no way to tell if a veteran was collecting opioids from both sources. A recent study looked at 200 patients who died and 800 others, categorizing them as VA only, Medicare only or both. Of these, 60 patients who died and 117 control patients had received opioid prescriptions from both sources. They had a much higher chance of dying from drug overdose than those who received drugs from only the VA or Medicare. Granted, these stats are from 2012 and 2013, but it does indicate a very likely pattern -- patients who are able to get painkillers from two sources just might use both. Now the VA and Medicare have hooked up with a program to monitor drug prescriptions, including opioids. The VA will be able to keep an eye on drugs prescribed by health-care sources outside the VA and will know if anyone has been prescribed double the amount. What the press release doesn’t say is just how the VA plans to monitor the drug prescriptions. Will it have access to a patient’s file at a civilian doctor? Will it have access to the Medicare computer? Or the pharmacy? Between the doctor, the pharmacy and Medicare, at what point will the VA know what’s being prescribed? And if a drug is doubly prescribed for a veteran, what is the VA going to do about it? The biggest question of all: Will this require new computer software at the VA? If so, it could take some time. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
VINTAGE TELEVISION (continued): • During his 30 years as the host of The Tonight Show, Johnny Carson delivered 4,531 monologues. The show was first aired nationwide on NBC in 1954 with host Steve Allen. Carson took over the reins in 1962. On his final appearance in 1992, there were no guests. Carson sat on a stool on the stage and showed clips of favorite moments from the show’s history. That broadcast was viewed by more than 50 million people. • The Tonight Show has the distinction of airing the nation’s last cigarette commercial, after the Public Health Cigarette Act banned cigarette advertising on television and radio. The last commercial aired at 11:59 PM on January 1, 1971, advertising Virginia Slims cigarettes. • Oddly enough, the names of Johnny Carson’s first three wives were Joan, Joanne, and Joanna. • A lab experiment gone wrong resulted in a gifted scientist zapping himself with too much gamma radiation, and morphing into The Incredible Hulk whenever he was under emotional stress. From 1978 to 1982, Bill Bixby starred as the scientist, with Mr. Universe bodybuilder Lou Ferrigno as the Hulk. Bixby made sure that he and Ferrigno were never photographed together when the Hulk was in his makeup, because he didn’t want younger viewers to catch on to the fact that he and the Hulk were separate actors. The storyline was that scientist David Banner had no memory of what he did as the Hulk, so on the set, Bixby would not watch Ferrigno performing, and Ferrigno did the same with Bixby’s scenes. Ferrigno spent much of his day in a refrigerated motor home to keep the heat and his sweating from melting his green makeup.
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TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Idaho Issue #22 May 27th 2019
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Looking forward in life requires planning and insight.
It’s Time to Get Outside Winter has finally let go and summer is taking its first steps. But nearly all of us, no matter what kind of winter we experienced, are eager to get out and about. Here are some ideas for activities to do outdoors: Community Garden: Do you have a community garden near where you live? These are often managed by local groups such as the senior center or the town. Each person who signs up is given a small plot of dirt to plant flowers and vegetables. Sometimes fertilizers and tools are provided. All you need to do is show up and plant something, keep the weeds under control and reap the harvest at the end. If you have a community garden but don’t think you can manage a whole plot, see if you can split it with a friend. If you end up with too many vegetables (think: cucumbers), donate extras to the food bank. Plein Air Painting: Instead of painting in a studio or class, grab an easel and paints (and maybe a chair) and head for the outdoors. Consider watercolor paints instead of oil or acrylic. They dry quickly, and you won’t have to struggle with getting a wet oil painting back home. With plein air painting, the whole world is your subject. If you’re not familiar with this technique, check for online videos and tutorials. Once you get started you might discover a whole community of plein air artists around you. Outdoor Qi Gong or Tai Chi: These classes can get you out in the fresh air and help with fitness. Remember that these two disciplines are good for core strength to help you avoid falls. Invetigate all the offerings through the local rec center. Water aerobics, museum field trips, photography meet-ups and golf lessons all are great ways to get outside. (c) 2019 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 www.LodgeLiving.net
DONNA'S DAY: CREATIVE FAMILY FUN
By Donna Erickson Cozy Corner for Kids After too many rainy seasons of water in her basement, my friend Mary Dykstra, a professional organizer and design consultant, mom of four and grandmother of two girls ages 6 and 10, said the time had come to fix the problem and transform her "catch-all" basement into a welcoming "family space." "Once the drain tile system with sump pump was installed, I was inspired," she said. With carpet laid, it was a blank slate to master the new domain. Her remodel strategy for a life-friendly space with a sense of style that could stand up to extended activities started by designating separate zones. A TV area with a sectional to curl up on at one end, a game table at another, and a charming nook for the grandkids in an alcove. That cozy corner for kids caught my interest. Formerly Mary's office, it invites her granddaughters inside through pretend play "stage" curtains (colorful, cotton shower curtains, draped from a tension curtain rod). Books, toys, musical instruments, puzzles and craft supplies are stored on the built-in bookcase shelves. Doll furniture and decorative containers are a catch-all in a comfy corner that includes bright soft pillows for reading together. "With all the Organizing 101 tips these days, allocating specific destinations to corral things when not in use may sound obvious," she says, "but when you involve kids and actually put the 'a place for everything' concept into practice, it makes a difference. Instead of stuff being mumbo jumbo, items are easy to find and put back, which in turn, provides optimum opportunities for creativity." That said, she readily admits that being on the go is how family life rolls. If the kids can't put things away because they're off to an activity at the last minute, she simply closes the "stage" curtains for a play day another day. While most of us can't close the curtains to a day's drama of activity, here are helpful organizing tips to keep kid spaces in order: -- Choose clear storage containers and wire baskets to hold stuff. They can be moved from room to room easily, and kids can see what's inside. Label with drawings or pictures of the contents for easy identification. -- Affix toy train tracks and other such toys to plywood that can slide under a table or bed when not in use. -- Attach pegs to the wall within easy reach to store prized baseball caps, backpacks, etc. Donna Erickson's award-winning series "Donna's Day" is airing on public television nationwide. To find more of her creative family recipes and activities, visit www.donnasday.com and link to the NEW Donna's Day Facebook fan page. Her latest book is "Donna Erickson's Fabulous Funstuff for Families."(c) 2019 Donna Erickson Distributed by King Features Synd.
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COMFORT FOODS MADE FAST AND HEALTHY! By Healthy Exchange
Hamburger Salad Sandwiches Sometimes the best flavors come from the most unexpected combinations. Don’t turn your nose up at this unusual sandwich before giving it a try. 1 pound extra-lean ground sirloin or turkey breast 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/4 teaspoon dried minced garlic 1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise 1/4 cup dill pickle relish 2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup peeled and chopped fresh red tomatoes 6 lettuce leaves 6 small hamburger buns 1. In a large skillet sprayed with butter-flavored cooking spray, brown meat and onion. Stir in garlic. Place skillet on a wire rack and allow to cool completely. 2. Stir in mayonnaise, pickle relish, mustard and black pepper. Add tomatoes. Mix gently to combine. 3. For each sandwich, place a lettuce leaf on bottom of a bun, spoon about 1/2 cup meat mixture over lettuce, and arrange bun top over meat mixture. Serves 6. * Each serving equals: 225 calories, 7g fat, 16g protein, 24g carb., 545mg sodium, 2g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Meat, 1 1/2 Vegetable, 1 Starch. (c) 2019 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
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1. Who co-wrote and released “Amoreena”? 2. Name the rock band that released “Lowdown.” 3. Who had a hit with “I Will Always Think About You”? 4. Who wrote and released “1-2-3” in 1965? 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “Dear darlin’, surprised to hear from me? Bet you’re sittin’ drinkin’ coffee, yawnin’ sleepily, Just to let you know I’m gonna be home soon.” Answers 1. Elton John, in 1970. The song, off his “Tumbleweed Connection” album, can be heard in the opening of the film “Dog Day Afternoon.” 2. Chicago, off their third album in 1971. It was written by band members Peter Cetera and Danny Seraphine. 3. New Colony Six, in 1968. Although it peaked at No. 22 on the U.S. Billboard charts, it was a No. 1 hit in the Chicago market. 4. Len Barry. He was sued by Motown writers for allegedly rewriting The Supremes’ single “Ask Any Girl” and agreed to give them 15% of the song’s royalties. 5. “How You Gonna See Me Now,” by Alice Cooper (born Vincent Damon Furnier) in 1978. Legend says Cooper wrote the song after he had himself committed to a sanitarium for treatment of alcoholism. After his release, the band’s road show was modeled on an asylum. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
1. Avengers: Endgame (PG-13) Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans 2. Pokemon Detective Pikachu (PG) Ryan Reynolds, Justice Smith 3. The Hustle (PG-13) Anne Hathaway, Rebel Wilson 4. The Intruder (PG-13) Dennis Quaid, Meagan Good 5. Long Shot (R) Charlize Theron, Seth Rogen 6. Poms (PG-13) Diane Keaton, Jacki Weaver 7. UglyDolls (PG) animated 8. Breakthrough (PG) Chrissy Metz, Topher Grace 9. Tolkien (PG-13) Nicholas Hoult, Lily Collins 10. Captain Marvel (PG-13) Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson
Top 10 Video On Demand 1. Serenity (R) Matthew McConaughey 2. Glass (PG-13) James McAvoy 3. The Mule (R) Clint Eastwood 4. Miss Bala (PG-13) Gina Rodriguez 5. Artic (PG-13) Mads Mikkelsen 6. Aquaman (PG-13) Jason Momoa 7. Escape Room (PG-13) Taylor Russell 8. Avengers: Infinity War (PG-13) Robert Downey Jr. 9. A Dog’s Way Home (PG) Ashley Judd 10. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (PG) animated Top 10 DVD, Blu-ray Sales 1. Aquaman (PG-13) Warner Bros. 2. Glass (PG-13) Universal 3. Bumblebee (PG-13) Paramount 4. Dragon Ball Super: Broly -- The Movie (PG) Funimation 5. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (PG) Sony Pictures 6. Avengers: Infinity War (PG-13) Disney/ Marvel 7. Miss Bala (PG-13) Sony Pictures 8. The Mule (R) Warner Bros. 9. Serenity (R) Universal 10. Dragged Across Concrete (R) Lionsgate
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) There’s nothing an Aries Lamb likes less than having to tackle a humdrum task. But finding a creative way to do it can make all the difference. A more exciting time awaits you this weekend. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Finishing up a job on time leaves you free to enjoy your weekend without any Taurean guilt pangs. A romantic attitude from an unlikely source could take you by surprise. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Moving in a new career direction might be seen by some as risky. But if you have both the confidence to see it through and the facts to back you up, it could prove rewarding. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Holding back on a decision might be difficult, considering how long you’ve waited for this opportunity. But until you’re able to resolve all doubts, it could be the wiser course to take. LEO (July 23 to August 22) You still need to move carefully where financial matters are concerned. Better for the Lion to move slowly than pounce on a “promising” prospect that doesn’t keep its promises. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A rejection of an idea you believe in can be upsetting. But don’t let it discourage you. Get yourself back on track and use what you’ve learned from the experience to try again. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) The early part of the week could find you looking to balance your priorities between your family obligations and your career responsibilities. Pressures begin to ease by week’s end. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) An associate’s problem could cause unavoidable delays in moving ahead with your joint venture. If so, use the time to look into another project you had previously set aside. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Although a financial problem could be very close to being resolved in your favor, it’s still a good idea to avoid unnecessary spending for at least a little while longer. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Support for some unwelcome workplace decisions begins to show up, and continues to build, so that by week’s end, the gregarious Goat is as popular as ever. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Congratulations. Deciding to attend a social function you might have earlier tried to avoid could turn out to be one of the best decisions you’ve made in a long time. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Getting into a new situation could prove to be a more difficult experience than you expected. Don’t hesitate to ask for advice in coping with some of the more irksome challenges.
BORN THIS WEEK:
Your strong sense of duty makes you a valued and trusted member of your community. Have you considered a career in law enforcement? (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
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