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TIDBITS® CELEBRATES THE SUMMER SOLSTICE

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This year, the Summer Solstice will fall on Friday, June 21, and will be the Northern Hemisphere’s longest day of the year and the Southern Hemisphere’s shortest day. It’s when the sun reaches its highest position in the sky, and the Earth’s North Pole tilts directly toward the sun. After this day, the length of days decreases as the season progresses toward the next solstice. Follow along as Tidbits sets its sights on that event and other happenings that have occurred during this Solstice week over the years. • On the June solstice, in the Northern Hemisphere, the solstice is used as the start of the summer season. The tilt of the Earth’s axis is most aligned with the sun, providing us with the most daylight of any day of the year. South of the Antarctic Circle, there is no direct sunlight whatsoever, known as Polar Night. • Every year, thousands gather at Stonehenge, the stone circle in Wiltshire, England, to watch the sun rise above the circle’s Heel Stone. Stonehenge’s age is estimated at 4,500 years, and the Neolithic stone circle is well-known for its alignment with the movement of the sun. The sunrise of the summer solstice and the sunset of the winter solstice align with Stonehenge. turn the page for more!

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TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Idaho Issue #24 June 10th SUMMER SOLSTICE (continued): • This week was significant in amusement park history. On June 16, 1884, America’s first roller coaster opened on Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York. The Switchback Railway, as it was called was a 600-foot (183-m) wood structure that traveled at about 6 miles per hour (9.7 km/ hr). At the cost of a nickel per ride, the coaster generated $600 a day, and had paid for itself in just three weeks. Although the coaster was torn down, Coney Island’s famous Cyclone roller coaster sits on the same site. The Cyclone, which opened in 1927, reaches speeds of 60 mph (96.5 km/hr), and has an 85-foot (26-m) drop. It’s one of America’s oldest coasters still in operation. On June 21, 1893, the Ferris wheel made its debut at Chicago’s Columbian Exposition. Measuring 250 feet (76.2 m) in diameter and requiring 100,000 parts, with 36 cars each carrying 60 people, the wheel was the brainstorm of a 33-year-old Pittsburgh engineer named George Ferris, Jr. For the 19 weeks of the fair’s operation, more than 1.4 million people rode the Ferris Wheel, paying 50 cents for the 20-minute ride. Unfortunately, the wheel created several legal issues for George Ferris, who was bankrupt just three years after the fair closed. He then contracted typhoid fever and died at age 37. The Ferris wheel became an integral part of the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis, but two years later, it was dynamited and sold for scrap. • June 16, 1903 was a big day in the business world. It’s the day that Henry Ford and his 12 stockholders gathered in Detroit to sign the paperwork to incorporate the Ford Motor Company. It had been seven years since Ford had built his first gasoline-powered vehicle in the workshop behind his house.

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SUMMER SOLSTICE (continued): • One month after the Ford Motor Company was established, the first Ford vehicle was assembled at a Detroit plant. Elsewhere in the business world, on the same day in New Bern, North Carolina, Caleb Bradham was registering the official trademark for his invention, PepsiCola. Originally known as “Brad’s Drink” and served at Bradham’s downtown drug store, it was a mixture of sugar, water, caramel, lemon oil, and nutmeg. He renamed it Pepsi-Cola, taking the term from the word dyspepsia, meaning indigestion. Bradham claimed it was a healthy drink, and used the slogan, “Exhilarating, Invigorating, Aids Digestion” • All eyes were on the television screen on June 17, 1994, as a white Ford Bronco raced down a California freeway, chased by Los Angeles policemen. They were chasing former football great O.J. Simpson, who had been charged that morning with the murder of his wife Nicole and her friend Ronald Goldman. Simpson was scheduled to surrender at 11:00 AM, but instead fled in the Bronco to the Santa Ana freeway, where he engaged police in an hour-and-a-half pursuit before surrendering in the driveway of his Brentwood home. He was arraigned on June 20, 1994, and “The Trial of the Century” began, ending in Simpson’s acquittal in 1995. • On June 18, 1983, astronaut Sally Ride stepped aboard the space shuttle Challenger, the first American woman in space, as well as the youngest American astronaut at age 32. The physicist and engineer had answered an ad in the Stanford University student newspaper, announcing the search for applicants for the U.S. space program. At age 27, she was chosen by NASA to join the program.

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® of Idaho TIDBITS of Kootenai Issue #24 June 10th 2019 TidbitsCounty, Dallas County SUMMER SOLSTICE (continued): • Sally Ride wasn’t the first woman in space. That honor belongs to Russian cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova, who rocketed into space aboard Vostok 6, almost 20 years to the day before Ride, on June 16, 1963. Prior to her career in space travel, Tereshkova was a textile factory worker and amateur skydiver. • The French ship Isere cruised into New York Harbor on June 17, 1885, bearing the 350 individual pieces of the Statue of Liberty, a gift of friendship from the people of France. Once reassembled, the 450,000-lb. (204,116 kg) statue was taller than any NYC structure at the time. It was officially dedicated in October of 1886 • The College of Philadelphia (today’s University of Pennsylvania) granted America’s first medical diploma on June 21, 1768. Dr. John Archer graduated from the Department of Medicine, but strangely enough, began practicing law the following year rather than pursuing a medical career. He was instrumental in organizing troops for the Revolutionary War, became a major in the Continental Army, and was elected to the U.S. Congress three times from the state of Maryland. • June 21, 1939 was a sad day in baseball history when the New York Yankees announced the retirement of their first baseman Lou Gehrig. Gehrig’s performance on the field had been declining for several weeks that Spring, and after undergoing six days of intensive testing at the Mayo Clinic, Gehrig was informed he had an incurable disease called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis that would lead to paralysis, and eventually death. Gehrig played his final game on April 30, the 2,130th consecutive game of his career. He died at age 37 on June 2, 1941, the anniversary of the beginning of his consecutive game streak.

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STRANGE BUT TRUE by Samantha Weaver * It was noted 20th-century American playwright Arthur Miller who made the following sage observation: “Maybe all one can do is hope to end up with the right regrets.” * When creating its cocoon, the silkworm spins a continuous thread more than a thousand yards long, or 12,000 times the length of its own body. To accomplish a comparable feat, a 6-foot-tall man would have to spin a thread that stretched unbroken for 15 miles. * You may be surprised to learn that the onion is actually a lily, botanically speaking. * In 2016, Michigan State University received a delivery of inedible mayonnaise -- the mayo had been frozen and thawed during transit, spoiling all 10,000 pounds of the condiment. Instead of just throwing it out, MSU decided to put the bad mayo to good use. The campus already had an anaerobic digester -- a device that decomposes organic waste and converts it to methane -- so they poured in all 500 2.5-gallon tubs. * Guinness, that notoriously dark and bitter brew, contains fewer calories that skim milk or orange juice. Stout for breakfast, anyone? * If someone were to ask you to name the sunniest spot on Earth, you might be tempted to answer “the Sahara Desert” or some other such exotic place. You would be wrong, though; that distinction belongs to a town right here in America. Out of the possible 4,456 daylight hours each year, the sun shines for an average of 4,050 in Yuma, Arizona. That means that there’s cloud cover or rain for only about 10 percent of the time there.

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COUCH THEATER -- DVD PREVIEWS By Amy Anderson

PHOTO: Adam Driver in “The Man Who Killed Don Quixote” Photo Credit: Diego Lopez Calvin/Tornasol Films

“Tyler Perry’s A Madea Family Funeral” (PG13) -- Tyler Perry is back in a swan song for Madea, this time in rural Georgia for a reunion centered around the anniversary of Vianne and Anthony. But the happy occasion is suddenly eclipsed by Anthony’s untimely and inelegant demise. Madea plans a true sendoff, while all around her, family intrigue and shocking secrets erupt. For a PG-13 movie, there sure are a lot of sex jokes; I’d put it more at a PG-16. Perry has said this will be his final Madea movie, dropping the drag in favor of some new projects. For that reason, I was hoping for something a bit more epic. But it wasn’t Madea’s funeral, so maybe we’ll see her again. “The Man Who Killed Don Quixote” (NR) -It took Terry Gilliam a couple of decades to get this epic adventure-comedy off the ground, but it finally makes its way to DVD. Toby (Adam Driver) is an ad-man working unsuccessfully on a commercial. He serendipitously ends up with a copy of his own student film, “The Man Who Killed Don Quixote,” and travels to the nearby village where it was filmed. There he runs into his lead actor (Jonathan Price), who years later still believes that he truly is Quixote. The actor tags Toby as Sancho Panza, his squire, and the two go off on a time-traveling, reality-bending adventure that explores the effects the student film had on the little village that hosted it. The story is all over the place and requires a high level of commitment to get through, but it’s entertaining and creative. “JT Leroy” (R) -- In a ripped-from-the-headlines peek-a-boo, director Justin Kelly explores the story of JT LeRoy, a phantom persona who broke the fourth wall by appearing in public in the 1990s. Author Laura Albert (Laura Dern) wrote under the name JT LeRoy. No problem there, except her accounts were semi-autobiographical -- of the character she created. When pressed for a public appearance, she enlists her androgynous sister-inlaw Savannah (Kristen Stewart) to be the face of LeRoy. We follow the pair as the true identity of LeRoy is dragged out bit by bit. “The Kid” (R) -- There’s no shortage of Billy the Kid mythology in film. Vincent D’Onofrio takes this rich source material for a ride, but this time from the director’s chair. Young teen Rio (Jake Schur) kills his abusive father and runs away with his sister under threat of their vicious uncle (Chris Pratt). They encounter Billy the Kid (Dane DeHaan) and Sherriff Pat Garrett (Ethan Hawke, easily the best performance of the bunch), and tag along, choosing sides and racing demons. Rather than being a revolutionary retelling, it’s a wellacted and well-presented version of a solid story. NEW TV RELEASES “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan” Season 1 “Lost in Space” Season 1 “Game of Thrones” Season 5 “PJ Masks: Birthday Cake Rescue”

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By Dr. Holly Carling

IBS ; IBD – TURN OFF THE FAUCET! Irritable Bowel Disease (IBS) and Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD – which primarily consists of colitis and Crohn’s Disease) - continues to rise. There is an estimated 1.6 million people in the U.S. that have IBD according to the Crohn’s &amp; Colitis Foundation of America. The International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders states that 10-15% of people worldwide, have IBS, with 25% of them classified as severe. 60-65% of sufferers are female, with 47-55% of those previously having had a hysterectomy or ovarian surgery. Because I believe that most diseases are preventable in some way or another, we need to take a look at what causes breakdown in the digestive system that pre-disposes an individual to a bowel disorder. The most important thing to remember when treating any kind of bowel disorder is to turn off the faucet. Let’s say one day you come home and your house is flooded. You trace the source and find that the bathtub was left running and water is overflowing the sides and that is where the flood started. You immediately get to work trying to sop up the mess with towels, a mop and anything you can find. However, you missed the most important step – turning off the faucet! You will never get ahead of the mess, if you don’t first go to the source and stop it. Metaphorically, it’s no different from the body. Treating a bowel disorder, without first examining the up-stream issue, is akin to not shutting off the faucet. Digestion, starting from the mouth has to be addressed.

I have studied many fields of medicine and have found really only one common denominator amongst them all – “Fix the digestion!” If stomach digestion isn’t fixed, you will always be chasing the disease. I don’t mean masking it by taking acid-reducing drugs – I mean fixing the problem. Once that is done, or simultaneously, other factors have to be considered. While bowel diseases are generally considered functional disorders, there is likely more to it. We must ferret out the other causes or we will just be treating symptoms: Biochemical abnormalities such as bacterial overgrowth, an infection in the gut, effects in the neighborhood of 84% of sufferers. Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is becoming a widely recognized underlying issue with many bowel disorders. Dysbiosis (an imbalance in the gut microbiome) is another concern with 83% showing abnormal fecal biomarkers. This imbalance of good and bad bacteria, yeasts and other microbiota needs to be controlled with pre and pro biotics. If the intestinal barrier has been damaged (generally by antibiotics, certain medications, coffee and other acids), and there is increased permeability, that is a structural change that needs to be ruled out. Psychosomatic issues (anxiety, depression, etc.) can increase the likelihood of digestive issues. Runaway immune responses and Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity (NCGS - hypersensitivity to foods not severe enough to be Celiac disease, nor “just” an allergy) need investigation. Bottom line: If you have a bowel disorder, please see a practitioner that will get to the underlying source and turn the faucet off!

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: Ruby Rose Photo credit: Depositphotos --HOLLYWOOD -- The “Me Too” movement has finally caught up with Woody Allen. The first clue came when Woody started shopping his memoir around to publishers and found that no one would touch it. His latest film, “A Rainy Day in New York,” starring Timothee Chalamet, Elle Fanning, Selena Gomez, Jude Law, Diego Luna and Liev Schreiber has been dropped by Amazon, which was to distribute it in the U.S. and internationally. Apparently, American theaters weren’t keen to show a Woody Allen film. “A Rainy Day in New York” will now open Oct. 3 in Italy, hoping for great reviews in Europe to help convince greedy theater owners to change their minds. Allegedly, Greta Gerwig, Colin Firth, Ellen Page, Michael Caine and Timothee Chalamet are at the top of a list of actors who say they’ll never work with Woody again. But Kevin Spacey is very available. *** Olivia Colman, this year’s best-actress Oscar winner (for “The Favourite”), and Anthony Hopkins, best-actor Oscar winner for “Silence of the Lambs,” are shooting “The Father,” in which Colman plays the daughter of Hopkins, who refuses any assistance from her despite the fact that he’s slowly going mad.

“Batwoman” will be coming to the CW with Ruby Rose in the title role as the first gay liveaction superhero. Rose starred in “Resident Evil: The Final Chapter” (2016), “John Wick: Chapter 2” (2017) and “The Meg” (2018). In more CW news, Kennedy McMann of “Gone” (2017) is “Nancy Drew,” with Scott Wolf as her father, and Lucy Hale is joining the new “Riverdale” spinoff series “Katy Keene.” Brad Pitt’s latest, the sci-fi film “Ad Astra,” with Ruth Negga, Jamie Kennedy, Donald Sutherland and Tommy Lee Jones, was due in theaters May 24, but was pulled by Disney after its 20th Century Fox buyout. Now that Disney has devoured the movie world, it has become the most powerful film studio since the MGM Studios years! Disney has always had the family film market, but now that it’s acquired The Marvel Universe (with the No. 1 box-office hit of all time, “Avengers: Endgame,” which surpassed first “Titanic” and then “Avatar”), all the “Star Wars” films formerly owned by 20th Century Fox, and the “Avatar” franchise, they’ve got it all. Disney has set up a new release pattern for the “Avatar” films. “Avatar 2” was to have opened Dec. 18, 2020, but will now premiere Dec. 17, 2021, followed by “Avatar 3” (Dec. 22, 2023), “Avatar 4” (Dec. 19, 2025) and “Avatar 5” (Dec. 17, 2027). “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” opens in December and will be followed by two more “Star Wars” films in December of 2024 and 2026. How nice of Disney give us all those dates to look forward to. We should all live so long ... LOL!

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Q&A with Susan Ashley, MD NAD and Aging Most of us would like to slow the aging process and all that comes with it --wrinkles, fatigue, reduced cognition (brain fog), joint pain, and so on. Anyone over age 50 knows what I’m talking about. While there are many things you can do to slow the rate of aging, one of the most power Research suggests that scientists may be close to finding that golden ticket to help us, this golden nucleotide is called nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD), and it plays a central role in aging. NAD is found in all living cells, this helper molecule is a coenzyme that helps other enzymes complete their activities, and it is involved in cellular metabolism chemical reactions that sustain life. Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide exists in two forms: NAD+ and NADH because it is an electron carrier. In redox reactions one reagent transfers electrons to another while the other loses or is oxidized; in the case of NAD, NAD+ is reduced by accepting 2 electrons and a hydrogen atoms to become NADH. Cells would not be able to stay alive without NAD+, think of it as a courier transporting electron goods to mitochondria factories; this shuffling helps enzymes to complete their duties. NAD+ was initially thought to only be associated with cellular respiration, but now we know it goes beyond redox reactions to such as acting as a cosubstrate for three classes of enzymes that

play key roles in maintaining cellular balance: 1) Sirtuins(SIRTS) the longevity gene; 2) ADP ribose transferases(ARTs) and poly(ADP-ribose) polymerases(PARPDs); and 3) cyclic ADP- ribose (cADRP) synthases (CD38 and CD157). These enzymes rely on NAD+ to function, indicating that NAD+ plays a key role in biological processes such as DNA transcription, DNA repair, fatty acid synthesis, increasing energy production and utilization, coordinating circadian rhythms, regulation of protein-protein interaction, and new roles are still being discovered. NAD+ levels decline with age, and low levels are thought to correlate with declining health which includes but is not limited to cognitive decline, fatigue, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and disruptions in sleep cycle. Why levels of NAD+ decrease with age isn’t fully understood, but it is closely correlated with mitochondria health which is the powerhouse of the cell and a hallmark of aging. As you read, write, watch tv, or look at a painting brain cells work to process the information through a series of signals. There are typically 86 billion neurons with 100 trillion interconnections in the human brain that provide physical basis for numerous capabilities such as processing images as quickly as blinking an eye. This unparalleled processing ability is powered by the mitochondria through cellular respiration which breaks down food chemically to generate adenosine triphosphate energy currency for cells. To complete their functions estimates are that the body uses 160kg of ATP a day. Cellular respiration happens in four stages: glycolysis, pyruvate oxidation, citric acid cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation. Once this process is complete and all of the energy has been taken from food cells are able to store it for all of their activities.

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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There are 9 hallmarks of aging: genomic instability; mitochondrial dysfunction; stem cell exhaustion; altered intercellular communication; telomere attrition; deregulated nutrient sensing; loss of proteostasis; cellular senescence; and epigenetic alterations. Mitochondrial health is thought to be one of the drivers of aging because they begin to lose function with age leading to disruption of homeostasis and eventually to a wide range of disease. Accumulation of reactive oxygen species and mutations in mitochondrial DNA were initially believed to be the primary reasons for mitochondrial dysfunction;some now believe it is the decline in NAD+ levels which prevent mitochondria from producing ATP efficiently. NAD+ is consumed and degraded by enzymes that depend on it to function, however the body does not have an endless supply of NAD+. There are several ways the body makes and maintains NAD+ including through precursors from which NAD+ can be synthesized. Sirtuin proteins regulate biological functions important to aging such as DNA repair, cell cycle, inflammatory response, mitochondrial functions, maintenance of telomere length, DNA transcription, and apoptosis. Sirtuins have been dubbed the guardians of the genome, however they cannot function without NAD+: when levels are high sirtuins are more active and when low activities decline leading to aging. The brain consumes more energy than any other organ in the body, meaning neurons depend on mitochondria to carry out their functions, this dependence also means mitochondrial dysfunction can contribute to neurodegenerative diseases; supplementation with NAD+ precursors or NADH has been shown to have neuroprotective properties. SIRT3 protects cells from ROS that are a byproduct of oxidative phosphorylation, and it activates superoxide dismutase 2 scavenger enzymes that detoxifies ROS from cells. New research suggests that NAD+ may promote development of some cancers as high levels can alter the NAD+/NADH ratio to disrupt cellular homeostasis and promote cancer; inhibiting NAMPT may suppress development of cancer, slow down cancer progression, improve patient survival, increase apoptosis, initiate cell death, and sensitize cancer cells to chemotherapy agents. Anti-aging health benefits may become clouded by possible roles in promoting cancer cell growth, however more research is needed to fully understand the role(s) NAD+ may play in cancer because reports of higher than normal

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1. MUSIC: Which singer and group made the song “Rock Around the Clock” a hit in 1954? 2. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital of Australia? 3. HISTORY: Which three nations made up ANZUS, the Pacific defense treaty in the 1950s? 4. TELEVISION: What was the name of the actor who played the bass guitar player in “The Partridge Family”? 5. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the site of the 2020 Summer Olympics? 6. FAMOUS QUOTATIONS: Which 19th-century poet once wrote, “And what is so rare as a day in June? Then, if ever, come perfect days”? 7. MOVIES: How many children were in the Von Trapp family in “The Sound of Music”? 8. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of lizards called? 9. ADVERTISING: What product was promoted with the ad slogan “the pause that refreshes”? 10. BIBLE: In which two chapters of the Bible’s New Testament do the Beatitudes, or blessings, appear? Answers 1. Bill Haley & His Comets 2. Canberra 3. Australia, New Zealand and the United States 4. Danny Bonaduce 5. Tokyo 6. James Russell Lowell 7. Seven 8. A lounge 9. Coca-Cola 10. Matthew and Luke

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REMARKABLE PEOPLE: BRENDON BURCHARD

“No matter how small you start, start something that matters.” That’s wisdom from Brendon Burchard, the motivational speaker who is Tidbits’ focus this week. • If Montana-born Burchard hadn’t had a lifechanging event at age 19, he might not have become the inspiration that he has become to millions. After surviving a near-fatal car accident, Burchard identified what he felt were life’s three vital questions, which have served as the inspiration for his teachings: “Did I live fully? Did I love openly? Did I make a difference?” He has made it his life’s purpose to help others live, love, and matter. • In order to “make a difference,” Burchard urges practicing generosity, not just with money, but also with time, attention, love, patience, forgiveness, and energy. • Burchard has built his life around some simple advice he received from his father: “Be yourself. Be honest. Do your best. Take care of your family. Treat people with respect. Be a good citizen. Follow your dreams.” He advocates, “Be an example of the kind of conduct you wish to see in the world. Do not expect love, excellence or generosity if you do not radiate such things.” • The near-death experience moved him to write his first book Life’s Golden Ticket. During his 20s, he studied psychology and leadership while working at a consulting firm. His second book, The Millionaire Messenger, shot up the “New York Times Best Seller List,” enabling Burchard to strike out on his own as a performance coach and motivational speaker.

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Her Dog Knows Many Words

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Can dogs really understand what we’re saying? Well, my little rat terrier, “Adam,” understands many words, such as “hot” when he gets too close to my coffee. He backs away quickly. He also picks up many words from our conversations, such as “cook” or “hungry.” I always tell him a person’s name when they meet him for the first time. Once, the woman he met was named Laura, so that’s what I told him. He looked at her, then at me, then back to her. He knows that my daughter’s name is Laura, and this wasn’t “his” Laura! -- Anita T., Chicopee, Massachusetts DEAR ANITA: You’ve got one smart dog there! Some dogs do seem to understand new words, names or associations faster or better than other dogs. And a research study published last year seems to back that up. An evaluation of 12 dogs of different breeds found that they could tell the difference between words they had previously heard and words that they hadn’t. The words they “knew” were the ones used when training them to distinguish between two objects. What was interesting is that when the dogs heard unfamiliar words or even “gibberish,” their neural centers for auditory processing were more active than when they heard familiar words. This is the opposite of the way our auditory processing activates. The researchers said it’s likely because the dogs were trying hard to understand what their humans were saying to them. It’s really cool that Adam can associate a familiar person with her name, Laura, and it seems clear that he noticed a difference. Now, will he identify “new Laura” and “old Laura” in the future? That’s definitely something to watch for. Send your tips, questions or comments to ask@ pawscorner.com.

BRENDON BURCHARD (continued): • The online course he developed has been completed by more than 1.5 million students in 192 countries. Burchard has the #1 self-help series, “The Charged Life,” on YouTube. It’s his desire that everyone reach their full potential, and has made it his objective to help people set high performance goals. The first step is to define the mission, and define what stands in the way of achieving it. A person should set three small lifechanging goals for each day, starting the day with an attitude of anticipation. Study up on individuals who have mastered the same mission and pay attention to successful people. • Burchard has identified three specific kinds of fear and pain experienced by most people – loss, hardship/disaster, and disappointment. Many resist trying new things because of fear of losing status, power, or relationships. Others fear the pain of disappointment when things don’t succeed as desired, while some fear the struggles and doubts that come from trying to change. His mantra is to ask oneself, “What if instead of fearing disappointment, I can imagine a positive future?” or “What if instead of hardship, I can honor or enjoy the learning process?” • Burchard recommends setting boundaries by saying “no” to false obligations. Eliminating ineffective habits and negativity and replacing them with positive new rituals and high performance habits will help people focus on their mission. • He credits much of his insight to the thousands of comments, stories, and feedback from his students, which has equipped him to understand the struggles and habits that helped them develop. • “Be aware of the information that’s entering your mind. Seek empowering information that moves your life forward.” -- Brendon Burchard

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JAWS June 20 marks the anniversary of the release of the movie Jaws, which debuted in 1975 on 464 screens across the continent. Follow along as Tidbits reviews the history of this blockbuster about a giant man-eating shark. • The movie’s fictional Amity Island was actually filmed on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, beginning in May, 1974. Several of the local folks were hired as extras on the movie and were paid $64 to run across the beach screaming. • Three full-size sharks, each costing about $250,000, were created for the movie. The pneumatically-powered mechanical great whites were nicknamed Bruce after director Steven Spielberg’s lawyer Bruce Ramer. • Jaws was the first major film to be shot on the ocean, which created all kinds of trouble, causing the film to drastically exceed its budget and miss its scheduled completion by 104 days. The film’s budget was set at $4 million, but the final bottom line ballooned to $9 million. Problems with the mechanical sharks contributed to a huge increase in the special effects budget. The very first day the model shark was put in the water, it sank to the bottom of the ocean. Malfunctions continued with the pneumatic hoses filling up with salt water, and corrosion of the props’ skin. • Spielberg, just 28 years old, wanted moviegoers to feel as if they were treading water, and so filmed about 25% of the movie at water level. This presented the problem of unwanted watercraft drifting into view, as well as making actors seasick much of the time.

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Message From a Rescued Soldier

Were you in Binh Duong, South Vietnam, in May 1969? Were you part of the crew of a 1st Cav airmobile near Lai Khe? Under fire, did you swoop in and pick up two severely injured 1st Infantry soldiers and whisk them to safety? A truck full of soldiers had rolled over a land mine, killing five of them immediately. Chances are you made so many rescues that you don’t remember. And even if you do remember picking up two seriously injured guys outside Lai Khe, things were moving so fast and furious that you didn’t catch their names. But one of them definitely remembers you. And he has a message. That soldier -- his name is Rich Newcombe -thinks about you every day. Rich made it to the hospital alive, thanks to you, where he spent eight months. Since then he’s had a good life, finishing college, working and marrying. On the 50th anniversary of the day you rescued him, he sent a letter to a number of newspapers across the country, hoping you would see it. He says, “I hope that you survived as well and have had the same happiness that you have given me to enjoy all these years.” He knows and appreciates the risks you took to go in and get him. My own father was 1st Cav back in the day, and he wore the yellow insignia on his shoulder with the diagonal black stripe and the horsehead. Knowing what he was like, I wasn’t at all surprised when I read that those who rescued Rich (and so many others during the war) were 1st Cavalry, one the Army’s most decorated combat divisions. If you were part of that airmobile crew that rescued Rich, thank you ... and welcome home. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

JAWS (continued): •Although the movie opened in just 464 screens, after opening with a $7 million weekend, it was expanded within to 700 theaters by July 25, and an additional 250 by August 15. Production costs were recovered within just two weeks after opening. After grossing $450 million worldwide, Jaws gained the status of “highest-grossing film of all time,” but only held on to the honor for two years until Star Wars was released in 1977. • The film frightened viewers to the point of generating fear of going into the ocean. A dramatic reduction in beach attendance was ascribed to the movie, and reported shark sightings surged. For all the terror the shark created, the beast actually had just four total minutes of screen time. • The ominous theme song, signaling the shark’s approach, was a simple alternating pattern of two notes, “E” and “F”, and was performed by tuba player Tommy Johnson. The American Film Institute has ranked composer John Williams’ soundtrack as #6 on their list of the 25 Greatest Film Scores. The Institute ranks Jaws as #48 on its list of the Top 100 Movies. • Nominated for four Academy Awards, Jaws took home three of them. Although nominated for Best Picture, it was edged out by One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. • Three Jaws sequels followed the original blockbuster, but none came even close to its success. In fact, the total gross generated by all three sequels combined amounted to just half of the original movie’s millions. • When released for home viewers, Jaws was the first LaserDisc marketed in North America.

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“THE END OF ALZHEIMER’S STARTS WITH YOU!”

By Matilda Charles

The Next Exercise Fad?

A study done in Brazil has concluded that it’s muscle power, as opposed to muscle strength, that can add years to life. Confusing, isn’t it? It sounds like they’re the same thing, but they’re not. A short example might be that having strength means you can pick up a certain weight. Power means you can pick it up quickly a number of times. It’s also called power training. Beware. Researchers gathered participants between the ages of 41 and 85 and gave them tests involving upright rowing. They would stand in front of a machine, pick up the bar and pull it to chest level. Just pulling it up was strength. Doing it quickly multiple times was power. After determining how much weight each person could quickly pick up, they were divided into groups. At the end of six years, the scientists found that those who had the most muscle power had a lower risk of death. It was the first study of its kind that linked longevity to muscle power. I have concerns about this study, especially because I fear it’s going to become the new exercise fad for seniors. Even though the study participants were generally older, I see the possibility of pulling muscles and wrenching joints while attempting to lift weight too quickly. There are other things we can do to increase our longevity. The DASH diet (Dietary Approach to Stopping Hypertension) has been shown for years to cut the risk of stroke, kidney stones and more. And moderate exercise every day can help us avoid some serious health problems. If you’re tempted to join this new exercise fad, run it by your doctor for advice. You might ask for other exercise ideas if you’re looking for something new. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

“The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to end Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, this inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to reclaim the future for millions. Together, families, friends, co-workers, and members of the community display combined strength and dedication in the fight against this devastating disease. The funds raised through Walk to End Alzheimer’s benefit the care, support, and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association. We strive to: Help families across the country by continuing to provide and enhance programs focusing on education and support. Advance critical research studies into methods of treatment, prevention, and ultimately, a care. Speak up for the needs and rights of those facing Alzheimer’s through our public policy initiatives.” (Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Alzheimer’s Association, 2018) The Lodge Family is heading up the Sponsorship Committee for this year’s remarkable event, working side by side with our community caregiving partners!! How can you help??? Contact Linda at 208-755-3637 or at linda@lodgeliving.net with your ideas and commitments!!! Thank you!

Linda Davis Director of building relationships. 208.457.3403

DONNA’S DAY: CREATIVE FAMILY FUN By Donna Erickson

Slow Cooker Perfect for Weekend Brunch

When the weekend rolls around, we’re a brunch bunch in our family. Just say the word, and it translates to “relaxing.” Brunch isn’t too early, so we have time to read the paper and do a run, and not too late so the day is taken away. Best of all, it’s an occasion for good food and connecting with friends and family. For a main dish, here’s a slow cooker brunch egg casserole you can serve without having to think too much about the details, and you won’t be heating up your oven on a hot day. Assemble the ingredients early in the morning (or the night before and refrigerate), turn the slow cooker switch to high for about three hours, and it’s ready to serve as is, or with your favorite toppings. Like classic baked egg dishes, this recipe uses the basics -- eggs, milk and cheese. But instead of adding bread cubes, this combo is layered with shredded hash brown potatoes. SLOW COOKER EGG CASSEROLE 12 eggs 1 cup whole milk 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black or white pepper 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard 1 20-ounce package fresh shredded hash browns (in the refrigerated section of your grocery store) or frozen 1/2 pound cooked ham, cut in pieces, or substitute cooked bacon cut in pieces 1/2 cup red bell pepper chopped 1/2 cup green onions, chopped 3 cups cheddar cheese shredded, or Mexican four-cheese blend, shredded 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or rosemary, chopped for garnish (optional) Toppings such as salsa, sour cream, sliced avocado (optional) 1. Grease a 6-7 quart slow cooker. In a large bowl whisk the eggs, milk, salt, pepper and dry mustard. Set aside. 2. Distribute one-half of the hash browns evenly over the bottom of slow cooker. 3. Layer with half of the ham or bacon, red pepper, onions and one cup of the cheese. Repeat layers, ending with two cups cheese on top. 4. Pour egg mixture evenly over the layered casserole. (Assemble the night before, if you prefer, and refrigerate.) 5. Cook on high for three hours or until eggs are set and thoroughly cooked, and edges begin to brown. 6. Sprinkle thyme or rosemary on top for garnish and serve directly from the slow cooker. Set out small bowls of toppings, if you wish. Makes 8 servings. (c) 2019 Donna Erickson

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COMFORT FOODS MADE FAST AND HEALTHY! By Healthy Exchange

Better-Than-Candy Pie

The name for this outrageous dessert came right from the men who tried it. Each one took a big bite, then smiled and said, “This is better than candy.” That’s saying a lot! 1 cup diced banana 1 (6-ounce) purchased chocolate-flavored pie crust 1/4 cup chopped dry roasted peanuts 1 (4-serving) package sugar-free instant butterscotch pudding mix 2/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder 1 1/4 cups water 2 tablespoons reduced-fat peanut butter 3/4 cup reduced-calorie whipped topping 2 (2 1/2-inch) chocolate graham crackers, made into fine crumbs 1. Layer bananas in pie crust. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons peanuts evenly over bananas. In a large bowl, combine dry pudding mix, dry milk powder and water. Mix well using a wire whisk. Blend in peanut butter until mixture is smooth. Spread pudding mixture evenly into pie crust. Refrigerate 5 minutes. 2. Spread whipped topping evenly over set filling. In a small bowl, combine remaining 2 tablespoons peanuts and cracker crumbs. Evenly sprinkle crumb mixture over top of pie. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Cut into 8 pieces. * Each serving equals: 217 calories, 9g fat, 5g protein, 29g carb., 324mg sodium, 1g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch, 1 Fat, 1/2 Meat. (c) 2019 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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1. Elton John is said to be the top-selling British solo artist of all time worldwide. Who is No. 2? 2. “The Fool on the Hill” was released on which Beatles album? 3. True or false? “Love Child” by Diana Ross & The Supremes was released by Ross and Supremes singers Mary Wilson and Cindy Birdsong. 4. What was the Doors’ first No. 1 single? 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “I’ll bring fires in the winters, You’ll send showers in the springs, We’ll fly through the falls and summers with love on our wings.” Answers 1. Cliff Richard. But in the U.K. alone, Richard is No. 1. His debut single was “Move It” in 1958. 2. “Magical Mystery Tour,” in 1967. 3. False. It was recorded by Ross and The Andantes, female backup session singers for a number of artists. Quite a few Supremes songs were released with The Andantes doing the singing. 4. “Light My Fire,” in 1967. It was the first single from Elektra Records to reach No. 1 and sold more than a million copies. 5. “Longer,” by Dan Fogelberg in 1979. It reached No. 2 on the charts, behind “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” by Queen. “Longer” was used in Nissan Gloria sedan ads in 1983. (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. Cold Pursuit (R) Liam Neeson 2. What Men Want (R) Taraji P. Henson 3. Fighting With My Family (PG-13) Dwayne Johnson 4. The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part (PG) animated 5. The Mule (R) Clint Eastwood 6. Happy Death Day 2U (PG-13) Jessica Rothe 7. John Wick (R) Keanu Reeves 8. Serenity (R) Matthew McConaughey 9. Glass (PG-13) James McAvoy 10. Aquaman (PG-13) Jason Momoa Top 10 DVD, Blu-ray Sales 1. Cold Pursuit (R) Lionsgate 2. The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part (PG) Warner 3. Fighting With My Family (PG-13) Universal 4. What Men Want (R) Paramount 5. Happy Death Day 2U (PG-13) Universal 6. Aquaman (PG-13) Warner Bros. 7. Apollo 11 (G) Universal 8. Triple Threat (R) Well Go USA 9. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (PG) Sony Pictures 10. Valentine: The Dark Avenger (NR) Shout! Factory

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Things that usually come easily and quickly for the Aries Lamb might need more of your time and attention during the next several days. Try to be patient as you work things out. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A changing situation can create some complications. But if you apply that sensible Bovine mind to what seems to be a hopeless tangle of confusion, you’ll soon sort things out. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Creating a new look for your surroundings is fun. Expect to hear mostly positive comments on your efforts, as well as some well-intended suggestions you might want to note. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Maybe you’d rather do anything else than what you’re “stuck with” right now. But if you stop complaining, you might see how this could lead to something with real potential. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Even a proud Leo ultimately recovers from hurt feelings. However, a damaged relationship might never heal unless you’re willing to spend more time and effort trying to work things out. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) There are lots of changes on the horizon, so be prepared to make some adjustments in your usually finetuned life. One change might even impact a personal decision you’ve been putting off. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Being the dependable person you are could work in your favor for a project that requires both skill and accountability. But check this out carefully. There could be a hidden downside. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A temperamental outburst about a mishandled project causes some fallout. Be sure to couple an apology with an explanation. A new opportunity beckons by week’s end. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Changing horses midstream is usually unwise but sometimes necessary. Examine your options carefully before making a decision. A trusted colleague offers good advice. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) While much of your time is involved with business matters, fun-time opportunities open up by week’s end. Enjoy yourself, but be careful that you don’t overspend. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A “revelation” opens your eyes to what is really going on in the workplace. What you learn could make a difference in your career path. Continue to be alert for more news. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Not wanting to make waves might be the safest way to deal with a difficult situation. But no substantive changes can be made unless you share your assessments with others.

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