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by Kathy Wolfe Listen up! It’s time to “hear” all the facts that Tidbits is presenting about the human ear. • The average ear measures about 2.5 inches (6.3 cm) long, with the ear lobe about 0.74 inches 1.88 long) and 0.77 inches (1.96 cm) wide. Even as an adult, your ear continues to get larger. • Hearing might seem like a simple process, but rest assured that your ears comprise a complex system of parts. A lot of functions occur from the millisecond that sound enters your ear. • The outer ear, also known as the auricle or pinna, consists of cartilage and skin attached to the outside of the head. Think of it as a megaphone that directs sound into the auditory canal. The outer ear ends at the eardrum, where the middle ear (also called the tympanic cavity) starts. The eardrum, officially known as the tympanic membrane, is less than 0.7 inches (17.8 mm) in size, and moves less than one billionth of an inch during the hearing process. After sound waves pass through the auditory canal, they reach the eardrum, which vibrates as the waves strike it, much like a drum hit by a drumstick. However, the eardrum is not flat like the head of a drum, but rather is cone-shaped. turn the page for more!
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NOW HEAR THIS! (continued): • The size of your eardrum won’t change over the course of a lifetime – it’s the same from infancy to adulthood. • Just past the eardrum lie the body’s three smallest bones, so tiny that all three can be placed together on a penny. They’re also the body’s most fragile bones. As a group, they’re known as “middle ear ossicles,” but individually they are the hammer, the anvil, and the stirrup. Each derives its name from the Latin word for its shape – the hammer comes from “malleus,” anvil from “incus,” and stirrup from “stapes.” Together the three a form a bridge to carry the vibrations forward and amplify sounds. • The hammer is directly behind and connected to the eardrum on one end. The other end forms a hinge with the anvil, and the anvil’s opposite end is fused with the stirrup. The stirrup then connects to the end of the middle ear, and transmits vibrations to the inner ear through what is known as the oval window, which is a network of passages and tubes. • The innermost part of the ear contains the cochlea, a spiral-shaped organ similar to the shape of a snail, about the size of a pea. The fluid of the cochlea holds upwards of 20,000 hair cells, or sensory neurons, which react to the sound waves as they travel through the liquid. The cells then release chemicals and transform the waves into electrical signals that are carried by auditory nerves to the brain. Once these impulses reach the brain’s auditory center, the sound is heard, all in less than the blink of an eye! • If the hair cells are damaged or destroyed, hearing loss results. Factors in damage include the aging process, excessive exposure to noise, toxic substances, or lack of adequate blood supply. Because these hair cells do not regenerate, most hearing loss is irreversible.
• “It’s easy to get the stains out of coffee mugs without using a harsh cleaner. Try a little bit of baking soda on a sponge for scrubbing, then rinse with a little bit of vinegar to foam out the smell. I have been able to bring back mugs that looked terrible!” -- Y.S. in California • Use a lint roller to remove dust from a lampshade with fabric that is flat but textured. If your lampshade has pleats, your best bet is a clean soft paintbrush. • “I have perfectly timed the fabric softener cycle on my washing machine. I set a timer for 23 minutes, and it’s just the right time to add liquid softener. Just saying that this has greatly enhanced the quality of my life, because my clothes feel softer and smell nice.” -- L.B. in Georgia • Here’s another laundry tip: “Can you believe I miss washing my daughter’s white softball pants because spring season was canceled? If you have a kid playing sports in white pants -- why? -- get a bar of Fels Naptha soap. You just rub it into the stained spots, and launder. It takes out grass and clay. It should be issued with the uniform for turf sports.” -- M. • A work from home, or work anywhere tip: If you are having trouble focusing, it might be because you are avoiding a difficult task. If there’s a dreaded task on your to-do list, tackle it first. Even if you can’t get it completed, you’ll make progress and it will make everything else seem easy by comparison. • Lemons and limes last longer in the cooler. Say that three times fast, and stick your citrus in the fridge! Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Idaho Issue #26 June 22nd 2020 NOW HEAR THIS! (continued): • Why do your ears pop at high altitudes or in an airplane? That’s because of your Eustachian tube, a tube in the middle ear that links the ear to the nasopharynx, found behind the mouth and nasal cavity. This little tube, just 1.4 inch (35 mm) long and 0.12 in. (3 mm) across, functions to stabilize pressure in the middle ear with outside air pressure. When changes in pressure occur, it may feel like the ears are blocked, and it’s necessary to equalize the pressure by pushing air into the tube, which can be accomplished by swallowing, yawning, or chewing gum. The Eustachian tube is also responsible for draining mucus from the middle ear. Allergies or infections can cause the tube to become swollen, trapping the fluid, which can lead to ear infections. • Your ears never get a rest! Even when you’re sleeping, ears are picking up sounds. It’s the brain that blocks them out, enabling you to sleep. In deep sleep, the brain tunes out normal noise, although loud noises might jolt you out of it. In lighter stages, the brain processes normal sounds, so you might wake up at the slightest noise. • Tiny pores within the ear canal produce ear wax, which is really the ear’s method of cleaning and protecting itself. The wax, which has antibacterial qualities, protects the ear canal by keeping it lubricated and blocking pollutants from the inner ear. Tiny hairs in the ear canal are responsible for pushing the wax out. For many people, too much ear wax can press against the eardrum and impair hearing ability, requiring their ears to be cleaned by a medical professional. However, cleaning out ear wax too frequently can actually lead to deafness by damaging the eardrum.
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® of Idaho TIDBITS of Kootenai Issue #26 June 22nd 2020 TidbitsCounty, Dallas County NOW HEAR THIS! (continued): • Ears not only help you hear, they help you walk! Three canals within the inner ear contain fluid that helps you maintain your balance. When you move, the fluid shifts and alerts sensory hair cells that in turn notify the brain of your position. You might experience vertigo as a result of an inner ear infection because of its effect on the fluids. • Decibels are the units used to measure the intensity of a sound wave. Zero decibels is the quietest sound that a healthy ear can hear. Rustling leaves measure 20 dB, while a whisper is 30 dB. A normal human speaking voice is 60 dB. Alarm clocks register between 65 and 80 dB, and an emergency vehicle siren reaches 115 dB. Because hearing loss is the third most common health problem in the United States, it’s important to protect hearing at all cost. Regular exposure to 110 dB for longer than one minute can cause hearing loss. Sitting close to speakers at a concert registering about 120 dB can damage hearing in as little as 7.5 minutes. Any sound above 140 dB can cause immediate damage. The bad news is there is no repair for hearing damage. Once it’s done, it’s done. • When a sound exceeds a certain frequency, the ear will ring or buzz. This isn’t the same as the chronic condition known as tinnitus, which produces ringing, buzzing, hissing, chirping, whistling, and other types of sounds. The sound might be sporadic or constant, and can fluctuate in volume. About 90% of people with tinnitus have experienced noise-induced hearing loss, often due to their occupation. Those who work with loud devices, such as construction workers, landscapers, agricultural and forestry workers, and pilots, all have a higher risk. Repeated listening to loud music is also a major contributor.
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By Lucie Winborne • Following the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, thousands of hairstylists and alpaca farmers donated over 19 warehouses worth of cut hair to help absorb the spilled oil. • Los Angeles’ full name is “El Pueblo Nuestra Senora la Reina de los Angeles de Porciuncula,” or “Town of Our Lady the Queen of Angels of the River Porciuncula.” Now you know why people usually just call it “L.A.” • Sex expert Dr. Ruth was trained as a sniper by the Israeli military. • Looking for the perfect gift for the object of your affection? How about a toilet seat? Don’t laugh -- that’s what Ben Affleck gave Jennifer Lopez when the two were a hot item. Of course, this particular “throne” cost $105,000 and was covered in diamonds, rubies and sapphires! • Astronaut Neil Armstrong threatened legal action against his barber for selling his hair to a collector for $3,000. • The Benguet of northwestern Philippines blindfold their dead and place them next to the main entrance of the house. • Mr. and Mrs. Curry, of New York City, got married inside a 120,000-gallon shark tank. The bride wore a white wetsuit and the groom wore black, saying their “I do’s” while circled by different types of sharks and eels. Both were experienced divers but had to broadcast their vows to the wedding officiant, family and friends, since (unsurprisingly) none of them possessed equal nerve to enter the tank. • Jewish diarist and Holocaust victim Anne Frank was posthumously baptized “by proxy” into Mormonism at least nine times. • Boxer Mike Tyson once bribed a zoo worker to open the attraction for just him and his wife. During the visit, he also tried to bribe an attendant to let him fight a gorilla. The employee said no. (One wonders who would have won.) Thought for the Day: “So long as we are loved by others I should say that we are almost indispensable; and no man is useless while he has a friend.” -- Robert Louis Stevenson (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
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By Dr. Holly Carling
WHY AM I SO TIRED?
Fatigue is probably the number one reason why people seek alternative care. Too often, when they say to their doctor “I am so tired!” the doctor hears “I am depressed” and puts them on anti-depressants (most of which have a side effect of fatigue). Other physicians rightfully run a battery of tests, beginning with lab tests to try to find an answer. They are mostly looking for anemia, Vitamin D deficiency, B12 deficiency, or signs of disease. When these tests show “within reference range”, they too are either told they are just depressed, or “there is nothing wrong”. When someone is tired, they don’t want to hear that they are normal and nothing is wrong. To be fatigued, incommensurate with activity level or amount of sleep, means that something is wrong! If you are fatigued, try to ascertain a cause before running to the doctor. Are you getting enough sleep? There is a saying that 1 hour of sleep prior to midnight is worth 2 hours of sleep after midnight. Getting to bed early is vital for restoring health and energy. Are you exercising disproportionately to the amount of available energy that you have, or are you burning off your meager resources? While exercise can certainly be revitalizing, and is essential to your energy bank, too rigorous of exercise – too many withdrawals with inadequate deposits, will result in energy bankruptcy! Are you eating garbage foods that are sucking the energy out of you? The foods that extract more energy resources to digest than the value
Stick with fresh, whole foods and drinks that will give greater deposits than withdrawals. This applies to supplements as well. The majority are nothing more than a laboratory creation, having a drug-like effect on the body. “Whipping a sick horse” with synthetic supplements is going to eventually cause a worsening effect on health. Then what? You turn to drugs. Street drugs, prescribed drugs, energy drinks – anything to stimulate some form of aliveness. What a mistake! Nutrient deficiencies can be a real cause of fatigue. Vitamin D, B Vitamins, or iron are tops on the list. Just make sure your supplements are made from whole foods (hint: the label should read like a list of foods). Other lifestyle factors such as alcohol use, use of stimulants, smoking, drug use, etc. cannot be ignored when trying to identify causes of fatigue. Many medications, especially ones for allergies, depression, cholesterol lowering and blood pressure medications have side effects of fatigue. Many others do as well, so research the side effects of all medications – prescribed or OTC – that you are taking. Don’t forget about stress. Stress is a big energy suck as well. If you are one of those people who say yes to every request, learn to say “no” more often. Delegate when needed. Consciously try to limit stress, or even more importantly learn techniques to help you manage stress better. Chronic infection, illness and pain all deplete energy. See a practitioner that specializes in putting all your symptoms together to identify the whole picture your health, including why you are so tired, and find your energy again!
Dr. Holly Carling is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturist, Doctor of Naturopathy, Clinical Nutritionist and Master Herbologist with over three decades of experience. Dr. Carling is currently accepting new patients and offers natural health care services and whole food nutritional supplements in her Coeur d’ Alene clinic. Visit Dr. Carling’s website at www.vitalhealthcda.com to learn more about Dr. Carling, view a list of upcoming health classes and read other informative articles. Dr. Carling can be reached at 208-765-1994 and would be happy to answer any questions regarding this topic.
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Homeless Veterans and the Coronavirus
A recent Department of Veterans Affairs press release describes a new initiative asking the public to “provide emergency relief and facilitate remote access to health care for Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic.” Specifically the VA is asking for non-perishables, cellphones and cash for security deposits. Really? Back in February, VA Secretary Robert Wilkie turned down money when asked if the VA needed more to deal with the coronavirus problem. Yes, you read that right. He turned down money. Granted, in February maybe it wasn’t clear to Wilkie just how bad it was going to get, but he assured those at the budget meeting that they were good to go because they train for emergencies. A month later the VA had to get $60 million in emergency help, followed by nearly $20 billion a week later. That money was spread out over a long wish list, including IT, construction, mobile treatment ... and yes, homeless veterans. On a given day, there are an estimated 100,000 homeless veterans on the street. For those who are ready to whip out a credit card to help, go online to the eDonate site at www. volunteer.va.gov/apps/VolunteerNow. Find your state and the facility you’d like to support. Be sure to include a note that says you want the money to go to support homeless veterans. If you want to donate household supplies to help get a veteran set up in living accommodations, or a cell phone, contact the Voluntary Service office at the VA closest to you. To find it, go here: www.volunteer.va.gov/directory/index.asp. And yes, I did donate a hefty amount to the eDonate site. After all, it’s for our homeless brothers and sisters. But I still want to know why Wilkie turned down that money. On the day he said that, there already were 80,000 cases of coronavirus around the world and in six U.S. states. Everyone knew what was coming. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
TRIVIA TEST By Fifi Rodriguez 1. U.S. STATES: Bay Staters hail from which U.S. state? 2. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital of Lebanon? 3. HISTORY: Which major World War II battle was known by the code name “Operation Detachment”? 4. MUSIC: Which rock group had a 1960s hit with the song “Incense and Peppermints”? 5. MEASUREMENTS: What does a chronometer measure? 6. ADVERTISING SLOGANS: Which automotive company had the slogan, “Quality is Job 1”? 7. MOVIES: Which movie won the 1991 Oscar for Best Picture? 8. SCIENCE: What kind of adaptation allows an organism to blend into its environment? 9. LANGUAGE: What does the Latin phrase “amor vincit omnia” mean? 10. TELEVISION: What is the capital of the Seven Kingdoms in “Game of Thrones”? Answers 1. Massachusetts 2. Beirut 3. Invasion of Iwo Jima 4. Strawberry Alarm Clock 5. Time 6. Ford Motor Co. 7. “Dances With Wolves” 8. Camouflage 9. Love conquers all 10. King’s Landing (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Q&A with Susan Ashley, MD
Time of Day Influences Infection
We’ve always known that people who work night shifts have a higher risk of infection and cancer. The disruption in the circadian rhythm profoundly affects our immune system’s ability to guard against foreign pathogens - viruses and bacteria - and abnormal cancer cells that might develop. And anytime we go a night without adequate sleep, the next day we are more susceptible to catching anything we’re exposed to. Circadian rhythms control many aspects of our physiology, from our sleep patterns, body temperature, and our immune systems ability to release hormones. Researchers at the University of Cambridge did a study with mice. They infected the herpes virus at different times of the day, measuring levels of virus infection and spread. The mice lived in a controlled environment with 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of night. The researchers found that virus replication in those mice infected at the start of the day, equivalent to sunrise, was ten times greater than in mice infected 10 hours into the day! And when they kept the mice up, they found higher virus replication no matter what time of day.
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“The time of day of infection can have a major influence on how susceptible we are to the disease, or at least on the viral replication, meaning that infection at the wrong time of day could cause a much more severe infection”, explains Professor Reddy, the study’s senior author. And abolishing circadian rhythms increased both herpes and influenza A virus infection. Influenza is an RNA virus that infects and replicates in a very different way than herpes. Dr Rachel Edgar, the first author, adds: “Each cell in the body has a biological clock that allows them to keep track of time and anticipate daily changes in our environment. Our results suggest that the clock in every cell determines how successfully a virus replicates. When we disrupted the body clock in either cells or mice, we found that the timing of infection no longer mattered -- viral replication was always high. This indicates that shift workers, who work some nights and rest some nights and so have a disrupted body clock, will be more susceptible to viral diseases.” They also found that in winter months with less sunlight, we are more susceptible to disease, which may explain why influenza is active then. Time of day also influences our response to a vaccine. We have found that the influenza vaccine is more effective when taken in the morning than in the afternoon. Tho the overall effectiveness of the vaccine is low, if you’re going to get the immunization, get it in the morning. So botttom line? Get a good night’s sleep, take your vitamin C and D, and get some sunlight to keep your immune system healthy!
Dr Ashley is board certified in Family Medicine and in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. She provides a mix of traditional with alternative medicine and specializes in bio-identical hormones for both men and women.
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PHOTO: Robin Williams in “Mrs. Doubtfire” Photo Credit: 20th Century Fox
When I was a little girl, my father would read to me and my brother on rainy days. Mostly it was from J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit,” but also from “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy. So when those stories were released in movie form, it created a happy series of memories for me and my dad. Elrond seemed to be a reasonable dad to Arwen, and I think we can all agree that Denethor was a terrible dad, but thankfully there are a whole slew of movies that showcase some completely awesome dads. Here are a few: “Hotel Transylvania” (2012) -- Adam Sandler voices a doting vampire dad who does just about anything to keep his daughter Mavis safe from the outside world, including moving to the middle of a forest and setting up a hotel just for monsters with a fake village to steer her away from humans! And like most good dad stories, it’s his little girl’s potential love interest -- a dreaded human! -- that sparks wacky shenanigans. “Mrs. Doubtfire” (1993) -- You can’t keep a good dad down, and when out of work actor Daniel Hillard (played in glorious drag by Robin Williams) loses custody of his kids, he concocts an over-the-top British nanny in order to spend more quality time with his daughter and son. Now, that’s dad-ication! “The Pursuit of Happyness” (2006) -- Based on a real-life memoir, Will Smith plays Chris Gardner, a homeless salesman whose grit and determination to build a better world for his son take the pair on a journey from the streets to success. Bonus for the fact that Smith’s actual son Jaden plays his son in the movie. “To Kill a Mockingbird” (1962) -- In this classic tale of standing up for others, Atticus Finch walks it like he talks it as a lawyer defending the innocent against injustice and showing his children, Scout and Jem, how to be a good human being in the face of evil. “Finding Nemo” (2003) -- Marlin is a good dad, but overprotective -- and you know how kids love to break the rules, or at least test the waters. And when Nemo, an adorable clownfish with one diminutive fin, gets scooped up by a fisherman, his dad crosses an ocean to find him. “Father of the Bride” (1991) -- Steve Martin plays a shoe designer with a darling daughter whose impending marriage turns his life topsyturvy. It’s an endearing picture and a real tearjerker. “Shogun Assassin” (1980) -- Honorable mention goes to widower Ogami and his son Daigoro, based on the “Lone Wolf and Cub” manga series. A shogun’s executioner, Ogami’s wife is murdered and he is set up for a crime of dishonor. On the run, he offers his baby son a choice: the sword or the ball. The baby chooses the ball, which means he gets to join dad on a violent quest for vengeance.
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• On July 4, 1776, in Philadelphia, the Continental Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence, which proclaims the independence of a new United States of America from Great Britain. The declaration came 442 days after the first shots of the American Revolution. • On July 2, 1937, the Lockheed aircraft carrying American aviator Amelia Earhart and navigator Frederick Noonan is reported missing in the Pacific. No trace of Earhart or Noonan was found. However, photos taken years later in the Marshall Islands were believed to be of Earhart and Noonan. • On July 3, 1958, President Dwight Eisenhower signs the Rivers and Harbors Flood Control Bill, which allocates funds to improve floodcontrol and water-storage systems. The bill was introduced in the wake of disastrous hurricanes that hit the U.S. in 1955. • On June 30, 1974, Soviet dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov defects from U.S.S.R. after four years of planning. While touring in Canada, Baryshnikov evaded his KGB handlers at the end of a performance, disappearing into the crowd outside. He hid until he was granted political asylum. • On July 1, 1984, the Motion Picture Association of America introduces a new movie rating, PG-13. The action film “Red Dawn” became the first-ever PG-13 movie. • On June 29, 1995, the American space shuttle Atlantis docks with the Russian space station Mir to form the largest man-made satellite ever to orbit the Earth. It marked the 100th human space mission in American history. • On July 5, 2003, the World Health Organization (WHO) announces that all person-toperson transmission of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) has ceased. In the previous eight months, the disease had killed 775 people in 29 countries. The first cases of SARS, caused by the SARS coronavirus, appeared in China in November 2002, and soon spread around the world via air travel. (c) 2020 Hearst Communications, Inc.All Rights Reserved
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“THE END OF ALZHEIMER’S STARTS WITH YOU!”
Keep Your Spirits Up
Depending where we live, many of us are still in lockdown. Still, there are ways to keep our spirits up. Plants can make all the difference in how we feel in our environment. Check your local nursery’s website for small plants you can either have delivered or pick up at the curb. Some of the easiest to grow are pothos, spider plant and philodendron. Beware, however, if you have pets. Be sure you can either hang up your plant or put it up on a bookcase where the pet can’t reach it. Books we enjoyed a long time ago can take us back to a time and place that was calm and safe. Look on your own bookshelves or consider getting an e-reader (look for my recent column on using a Kindle) if you don’t want to take a chance going into your own library, assuming it’s open. Baking can fill the house with lovely smells. Since finding flour is impossible in many parts of the country, look online for hundreds of recipes that don’t require flour. No-flour banana bread, flourless chocolate cake ... you can even make oatmeal muffins. Just be certain you can acquire all the ingredients before you set your heart on making a recipe. Zoom is the online conference program that so many companies are using for business meetings. We can learn Zoom, too, and stay in touch with family and friends if we have a computer or device with a camera. Explore the basic free version of Zoom. You’ll be limited to 40 minutes in group meetings, with no limit on one-to-one meetings. Your first step will be to read online instructions and get comfortable with the steps to set up a connection. Your second step will be to tell family and friends you’re ready to start Zooming! (c) 2020 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!
LindaDavis Director of building relationships. 208.457.3403 www.LodgeLiving.net
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1. Which group released an album titled “You Can Tune a Piano, but You Can’t Tuna Fish”? 2. Name the lead singer who was born Francesco Stephen Castelluccio. 3. Which Starship song was used as the theme in the 1987 film “Mannequin”? 4. Name the Beatles film that was originally titled “Eight Arms to Hold You.” 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “I want you girl but your wide-eyed innocence has really messed up my mind.” Answers 1. REO Speedwagon, in 1978. It was their first to break the Top 40 charts. Two singles from the album, “Time for Me to Fly” and “Roll With the Changes,” became their signature songs. 2. Frankie Valli, of the Four Seasons. Valli decided on a singing career at the age of 7 after seeing Frank Sinatra perform in New York. 3. “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now,” in 1986. The song got an Academy Award nom for Best Original Song. Co-writer Albert Hammond wrote it about his long-delayed marriage to his girlfriend. 4. “Help!” in 1965. 5. “Come Back When You Grow Up, Girl,” by Bobby Vee and The Strangers, in 1967. Vee, born Robert Thomas Velline, first found international fame with “Rubber Ball” in 1961.
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New provider joins Heritage Health- Melanie Moss is drawn to help people.
She is working as a physician assistant at the Coeur d’Alene clinic and she likes getting to know her patients. “I love learning their stories and celebrating with them when they have a success,” said Moss. “I try my best to have a kind and gentle heart towards all of my patients. Having compassion is a big part of my style.” Melanie previously worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant in Minnesota and that experience led her to want to become a physician assistant. She was drawn to Heritage Health because of its mission to help all people access health care. “Being able to touch these patient’s lives is something that excites me,” said Moss. “We can really make a difference for people who might not otherwise have access to health care.” Melanie earned her physician assistant degree from A.T. Still University in Mesa, Arizona. She earned her undergraduate degree in biomedical sciences and chemistry at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Melanie completed her residency at a federally qualified health center in Merced, California. Fun facts: Melanie is an experienced fly fisherwoman. She worked as a fly-fishing guide in Colorado for seven summers. She also worked as a wake surf and wakeboard instructor in Coeur d’Alene for several summers prior to PA school. She enjoys hiking and being outdoors.
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