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TIDBITS® FOCUSES ON MOVIES WITH NUMBERS by Kathy Wolfe This week, Tidbits’ spotlight is on movies with a number in the title. •

“Twelve Years a Slave” is the heart-rending true story of a free African-American man who was kidnapped in 1841 and sold into slavery. Nominated for nine Academy Awards, the film took home three, including Best Picture. Solomon Northup was a New York-born violinist who was offered a shortterm series of performances if he would travel to Washington, D.C. with two men. Instead he was taken prisoner and delivered to a slave auction. He worked on Louisiana plantations for 12 years before regaining his freedom through the efforts of a Canadian abolitionist who had been hired as a laborer to build a house for the plantation owner. The actor who portrayed Northup, Chiwetel Ejiofor, learned to play the violin for the role. It was the film debut for Lupito Nyong’o, who played a female slave, Patsey, and Nyong’o received an Oscar for her very first role. Northup was freed in 1853 and published his autobiography that year. Four years later, he disappeared, and it’s still unknown what happened to him. The two kidnappers were eventually tracked down and tried for the crime, but their case was dropped on technicalities.

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Molly Ringwald really was about to turn 16 when she starred in 1984’s “Sixteen Candles,” as was her co-star Anthony Michael Hall. However, the actor who played her teenage crush was 23 years old, and the actor in the role of the teenage foreign exchange student was actually 28. It’s the story of Samantha, a high school sophomore who is over-the-top excited about her 16th birthday, but is devastated when her entire family forgets about it because her sister is getting married. The movie was filmed at Niles East High School in Skokie, Illinois. The set for Samantha’s bedroom was built inside the high school gym, where the school dance was also filmed. Molly Ringwald decorated the set with items from her own bedroom at home. The “Ocean’s 11” film series, which began in 2001, was a remake of a 1960 film by the same name. The films belong to the “heist film” genre, which has a plot featuring expert criminals accomplishing an ingenious and dangerous theft. The 1960 film starred that decade’s “Rat Pack” – Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis, Jr., with Sinatra in the role of Danny Ocean, featuring a series of casino robberies. George Clooney took over the role in 2001, 2004 (“Ocean’s Twelve”), and 2007 (“Ocean’s Thirteen”), accompanied by Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, and Andy Garcia. Clooney wanted Julie Roberts for the female lead and offered to pay her to read the script. At the time, Roberts was commanding $20 million per picture, so Clooney attached $20 to the script, along with a note reading, “I heard you’re getting 20 a picture.” She accepted the role. The series of three films grossed $1.17 billion worldwide.

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Have your carpets cleaned. High-traffic areas may require cleaning as often as every three or four months, but bedrooms can go as long as 18 months. Use runners and area rugs to safeguard spots that may be vulnerable, like under a vanity or by your sofas.

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"I had some residue on my bathroom ceiling from hard water condensation. I happened to have a set of crutches lying around. I used a hair elastic to secure a hand towel to the arm rest of one crutch. Then I sprayed it with water and used it to scrub the ceiling. It worked really well. I was done in no time." -- A.A. in Florida

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Two ways to remove a bandage: Rub a little baby oil or vegetable oil over it. The oil will soak in and make it easier to remove. Or -- and this works especially well with kids -- have them soak in the bath and use baby shampoo to soften the sticky edges.

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A baking soda and water mix is great for tile floors if you want a quick mop up. If a lot of your floors are tile, do yourself a favor and invest in a steam mop. They clean and sanitize, leaving your floors brilliant.

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Be sure you use a trivet or other protectant when placing flowerpots on wood floors. Also, purchase felt pads for the bottoms of furniture. This will eliminate divots or other kinds of depressions or scratches in the floor.

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The 2007 epic action film, “300,” was loosely based on the Battle of Thermopylae during the Persian Wars of 480 BC. Following the 1998 comic book series, it’s the story of King Leonidas, who was the leader of 300 Spartans in the battle against the invading Persian army numbering upwards of 300,000 soldiers. Gerard Butler, who landed the role of the King, spent 4 hours a day for over 4 months training at the gym to prepare for the role. Crews spent two months preparing the 600 costumes, shields, spears, and swords required for the production. Seventeen helmets were created for Butler, each in a gradually-deteriorating state for the ongoing battle. Most of the realistic swords were actually plastic. Thirteen animatronic horses were created for the film.

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Did you see “The Sixth Sense” ending coming? Various clues to the shocking outcome to the 1999 film appeared throughout. Bruce Willis’ character Malcolm Crowe only interacted with his young patient, Cole. And all of the clothes worn by Malcolm were worn the night of his death, slightly modified into different outfits. Because director M. Night Shyamalan didn’t want moviegoers to see that Malcolm wasn’t wearing his wedding ring, the left-handed Bruce Willis learned to write right-handed so that his left hand was never seen. Nine-yearold Haley Joel Osment won the role of Cole because Shyamalan loved the fact that he was the only young actor who wore a tie to the audition. Osment had also stayed up the night before, reading the entire script three times. As a six-year-old, Osment had a role in 1994’s “Forrest Gump” as the son of Tom Hanks’ character. “The Sixth Sense,” nominated for six Oscars, including Best Picture had a budget of $40 million, and grossed an astounding $672.806.292 worldwide. It made $8 million on its opening day in the U.S.

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Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore starred in 2004’s “50 First Dates,” the story of a marine veterinarian wooing a young woman with amnesia. Due to Barrymore’s condition resulting from a head injury, Sandler must reintroduce himself and make her fall in love with him every single day, because her memory disappears every night as she sleeps. The film calls the memory impairment “Goldfield’s Syndrome,” but this neurological ailment is purely fictional, as there is no such condition. It is, however, similar to anterograde amnesia, the inability to form new memories, which can last for mere minutes up to weeks. But going to sleep isn’t related to this memory loss. “Three Men and a Baby” was the Number One box office hit of 1987. It was rejected by two studios, TriStar and Universal, before it was picked up by Disney under their new “Touchstone Pictures” label. Three bachelors played by Tom Selleck, Steve Guttenberg, and Ted Danson, share a Manhattan apartment, living the free and easy life until Danson’s ex-girlfriend shows up with the child he didn’t know about. More than 200 sets of twin girls were screen-tested for the part of Baby Mary before Lisa and Michelle Blair were chosen. The company that manufactures Pampers paid $50,000 for their diapers to be used in the movie. The film careers of Heath Ledger and Joseph Gordon-Levitt were launched with 1999’s “10 Things I Hate About You,” a teen comedy drama that became a cult classic. The movie was a modern-day version of Shakespeare’s 16th-century play “The Taming of the Shrew,” with Ledger’s character Patrick Verona based on Shakespeare’s Petruchio. Ledger, who beat out Ashton Kutcher for the role, studied Richard’s Burton’s portrayal of the character in the 1967 film adaptation to help with his interpretation of the role. The movie’s teen sisters, Bianca and Kat Stratford, were named as such in honor of Shakespeare’s birthplace, Stratford-uponAvon.

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During the entire run of Gilligan's Island, it was never revealed if "Gilligan" was his first or last name.

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Although lesser known today, the temperance novel "Franklin Evans; or, The Inebriate: A Tale of the Times" was one of Walt Whitman's most commercially successful works. The great American poet wrote this novel at the start of his career, strictly for cash. Interestingly, considering the book's subject matter, he later admitted that he wrote it in a three-day drunken stupor.

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The gelatin in Haribo gummy bears contains nine out of the 10 amino acids that are essential to our bodies.

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On Feb. 1, 2005, the Emergency Alert System was accidentally activated in portions of Connecticut, calling for the immediate evacuation of the entire state. Later studies showed that citizens' common sense prevailed, with the typical response being to "change the channel" or seek other confirmation.

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Between 12,000 and 15,000 bicycles are retrieved from the bottom of Amsterdam's canals each year.

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In Ethiopia, a spot known as "The Gateway to Hell" is one of the hottest on earth, with air that's toxic to humans. Scientists have found organisms in its acid pools that are capable of surviving without oxygen.

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After the release of the 1996 film "Scream," which involved an anonymous killer calling and murdering his victims, Caller ID usage tripled in the United States.

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Your ears secrete more ear wax when you are afraid than when you aren't.

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Heritage Health introduces Healthcare at Home Comprehensive medical services included. Heritage Health is proud to introduce Healthcare at Home for patients living in Kootenai County. Healthcare at Home blends existing mprehensive medical care at assisted living and independent living facilities with mobile care for patients unable to visit one of Heritage Health’s locations in Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls and athdrum. “We are excited to continue providing highquality care regardless of the patient’s location,” said Dr. Peter Purrington, Chief Clinical Officer. “And very soon, we will be offering psychiatry and behavioral services to Healthcare at Home, as well as coming to the patient at their home or workplace. The old-fashioned concept of making house calls is new again.” Healthcare at Home is being led by Purrington and Dr. Anthony Rehil-Crest. Rounding out the healthcare team are Tiffany Kugler and Holli Hansen, both nurse practitioners, and Luke Hopkins, a physician assistant. “The Healthcare at Home team is second to none,” said Purrington. “Having local providers is important to our patients.” Healthcare at Home providers can provide a smooth transition from the hospital to an assisted living facility or back to a patient’s home. “The entire organization is behind our Healthcare at Home patients,” said Purrington. “This includes primary care, care management, and nurse triage services. We really enjoy visiting our patients throughout facilities in Kootenai County.” Individuals interested in utilizing Healthcare at Home can contact a customer service representative at Heritage Health (208) 620-5250.

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By Dr. Holly Carling

DEPLETING YOUR VITAMINS AND MINERALS Every day is a balancing act for our vitamins and minerals. Long recognized for their incredible necessity for health, vitamins and minerals must be supplied on a daily basis. This means we have to include more than we use daily. Without adequate amounts, function is altered. Deficient long enough, and disease results. Most people don’t eat diets rich enough in vitamins and minerals, which I believe is widely known, but lesser known is what can deplete what little we’re getting! Drugs and certain acid foods are the two biggest culprits. To avoid being too detailed (not enough room), I will categorize them. Taking medications on a regular basis can deplete a number of vitamins and minerals. They are as follows: • Antacids: Deplete Vitamins: D, B12, thiamin, and folic acid. Minerals: calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus. And protein. • Antibiotics: Deplete Vitamins: K, all B vitamins. Minerals: all. And beneficial “friendly” intestinal bacteria. • Antidepressants: Deplete Vitamins: B12 and CoQ-10 and the SSRI’s deplete melatonin as well. • Diabetic Meds: Vitamins: B12, Folic acid. And CoQ-10. • Anti-inflammatories: NSAIDS: Vitamins: C, folic acid, Minerals: iron, potassium. Steroids: Vitamins C, D, folic acid. • Minerals: zinc, calcium, magnesium, potassium, selenium. • Analgesics: Vitamins: C, folic acid. Minerals: iron, potassium. • Blood Pressure Meds: Vitamins: B6, Mineral: Magnesium. And CoQ-10. • Cholesterol Meds: Different meds create different deficiencies, but in general: Vitamins: A, B12, D, E, K. Minerals: selenium, zinc,

copper, iron, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus. And CoQ-10. • Diuretics: Vitamins: B1, B6, folic acid, C. Minerals: magnesium, potassium, zinc, calcium. • Female Hormones: Vitamins: B6, B12, C. Minerals: zinc, magnesium. And CoQ-10. • Birth Control Pills: Vitamins: B2, B6, B12, folic acid, C. Minerals: magnesium, zinc. • Laxatives: potassium • Tranquilizers: Vitamin B2, CoQ-10 • Anti-Epileptics: Vitamins: D, folic acid, K. Mineral: Calcium. • Bronchodilators: Vitamin B6 • Synthetic Thyroid medications: calcium. In addition: • Coffee/Caffeine: Vitamins: A &amp; D. Minerals: calcium, iron, zinc, manganese, copper, magnesium, potassium, • sodium and phosphate. Also the acids (even in decaffeinated products) deplete a whole array of minerals. • Sugar (sweets, alcohol, bottled fruit juices, energy drinks, soda pop, etc.): Vitamins: All B vitamins and vitamin C. Minerals: magnesium, potassium, chromium. Sugar also results in other mineral losses due to excess insulin release trying to handle the sugar consumed! • Cooked tomato sauces: Mostly calcium and magnesium. • Smoking diminishes Vitamins A, B12, C, D & E Minerals: calcium, iron, selenium, zinc, causes toxic levels of copper. • Low stomach enzymes – Hydrochloric acid (HCL) is essential in the breakdown of minerals and other nutrients. When HCL is deficient, an abundance of nutrients become depleted because they are not replaced. When looking to supplement your medication or other habits that deplete your vitamins and minerals, consider two things: Only buy supplements that are made from “whole foods”, not synthetics. Consider resolving the issues that that deplete you!

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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by Freddy Groves

VA Thieves Never Learn Criminals just can't seem to help themselves when it comes to stealing from the Department of Veterans Affairs. What they haven't figured out is that they will eventually get caught. In a despicable scheme, a New Jersey man has admitted to helping steal and then sell $8.2 million in HIV drugs. One of his theft partners worked in a VA hospital pharmacy and was discovered via surveillance footage. The thefts happened over the course of 27 months. How, we would like to know, could someone be allowed to walk out with $8.2 million in drugs in her bag without being stopped by security? In Georgia, a VA employee pleaded guilty to stealing $1.9 million in medical equipment and then reselling it. Using his VA credit card, he bought hundreds of items and sold them to a company in another state for eight years. The U.S. Attorney had a big day in arresting 16 people in a massive kickback-and-bribery scheme that included vendors and employees at two Florida VA hospitals. The $20 million in thefts started in 2009 and wasn't discovered in audits. Their methods of theft and the charges were numerous and varied: inflating the cost of goods sold or shorting the orders, paying kickbacks, making purchases with VA credit rds, receiving bribes, healthcare fraud and rdering from companies that didn't exist. The last of the band of thieves was recently sentenced. In a smaller but equally important scheme, a Washington landlord admitted to scamming $16,000 for HUD-VA housing for a homeless veteran. Not only was he billing the government for the monthly rent, but he was collecting from the veteran as well, a clear violation of the HUDVASH program. For this he will get nailed for three times the amount he stole. The formerly homeless veteran will share in this and get a settlement of $4,000. The one big beef I have is that none of these criminals ever go to jail for very long. (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

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1. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the full name of the famous Barbie doll? 2. MOVIE: Which movie features a family home on Cherry Tree Lane? 3. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital city of Bermuda? 4. AWARDS: For what achievement is the Folio Prize awarded? 5. MUSIC: What was the only U.S. Top 40 song that guitarist/singer Jimi Hendrix had? 6. ANATOMY: What connects muscles to bones? 7. TELEVISION: What is the name of the van in the animated series "Scooby-Doo, Where Are You?"? 8. MEASUREMENTS: What does a candela measure? 9. FOOD & DRINK: Which spirit is sometimes described as the "green fairy"? 10. LITERATURE: Owen Meany is a character invented by which author? Answers 1. Barbara Millicent Roberts 2. "Mary Poppins" 3. Hamilton 4. Literature written in English and published in the United Kingdom 5. "All Along the Watchtower" 6. Tendons 7. The Mystery Machine 8. Luminous intensity 9. Absinthe 10. John Irving (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

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On Oct. 6, 1847, "Jane Eyre," the book about the struggles of an orphan girl who grows up to become a governess, is published. Author Charlotte Bronte wrote of her experiences at being sent to a boarding school at the age of 5. • On Oct. 8, 1869, future auto inventor and mechanic Frank Duryea is born. In 1893, his Duryea Motor Wagon made its first successful trip, 600 yards down his street in Springfield, Massachusetts, before the transmission blew. • On Oct. 9, 1936, harnessing the power of the Colorado River, the Hoover Dam begins sending electricity over transmission lines spanning 266 miles to Los Angeles. The dam was built for the collection, preservation and distribution of that most precious of all Western commodities, water. • On Oct. 4, 1957, the Soviet Union inaugurates the "Space Age" with its launch of Sputnik, the world's first artificial satellite. The 22-inch sphere weighed 184 pounds. In January 1958, Sputnik burned up in the atmosphere when its orbit deteriorated. • On Oct. 7, 1960, the television drama "Route 66" first airs on CBS. It followed two young men as they drove across the country in a Corvette. "Route 66" was shot on location all over the U.S. instead of in a studio. • On Oct. 10, 1973, Spiro Agnew becomes the first U.S. vice president to resign in disgrace. He pleaded no contest to a charge of incometax evasion in exchange for dropping charges of political corruption, which included accepting bribes even while vice president. • On Oct. 5, 1986, after his plane crashes in Nicaragua, ex-Marine Eugene Hasenfus confesses to shipping military supplies into Nicaragua for use by the Contras, an antiSandinista force created and funded by the U.S. and run by the Central Intelligence Agency. The resulting Iran-Contra scandal would rock the Reagan administration. (c) 2021 Hearst Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved

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“THE DAY THE MOOSE FAMILY CAME TO VISIT”

SENIOR NEWS LINE By Matilda Charles

Budget to Stay Busy, Not Bored This Winter This winter is not going to be a repeat of last year, at least not at my house. COVID will no doubt keep raging around the world, limiting our options for activities, canceling plans that were made with fingers crossed. But here at home I'm going to be busy, not bored. I've decided to spend a little mental health money that in a normal world I would have used for meals out, a few new outfits and maybe a couple of weekends away at a very nice hotel in the next state. To make up for the disappointments, I've renewed my Amazon Prime, not only for the free shipping but for the movies and videos I can watch for free. There are hundreds of documentaries, including ones on travel, giving me great views of places I can't currently go. There are thousands of movies and television series I can watch with my Roku device. And then there are the books, sent instantly to my Kindle, with font sizes I can change in a moment. If I'm in the mood for British television and movies, Adobe.tv has a big selection (even Australian!), only costing a few dollars per month. BritBox is nearly as good as Adobe, at almost the same price. I'm looking at an inexpensive exercise bike, possibly a recumbent one. These allow all the movements of riding a bicycle, but there is a seat back to lean against and two handles to hold. (If there is no space for a bike, there are pedal machines that can be used while seated in a chair.) And then there are the arts and crafts to fill the long days. I searched online for crafts for adults and found thousands of kits, including several types I'd never tried before. Some of them, if they turn out well, might end up being holiday gifts I won't have to shop for! (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

One of our Post Falls home’s residents heard a rustling outside her window in the early morning hours and imagine her surprise when she spotted a momma moose and her twins! Even better, the three visitors spent the entire day circling both homes to the delight of residents, caregivers, and visitors alike. It is not surprising to any who know The Lodge that this little family would feel safe in our environs. Love abides and abounds both inside and out. There is so much life inside the houses, and then to see the forest creatures outside of the houses was just amazing for everybody!! If you, like this moose family would like to join our circle of caregivers 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. And, 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

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You'll soon have a chance to take a big step up from where you are to where you want to be. Check it out first. Remember: Even the Mountain Sheep looks before it leaps. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) This week brings a challenge that could determine the future direction of your life. If you're ready for a change, accept it with confidence. A loved one supports your decision. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A disruption creates a delay in completing your projects. Use this time to pursue a personal matter you were too busy to deal with before. You'll find it will be time well spent. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You still need to be on the alert for any signs of problems that could create serious misunderstandings. A more positive aspect begins to emerge toward the week's end. Be patient. LEO (July 23 to August 22) With things slowing down a bit this week, it would be a good time for luxury-loving Leonines to go somewhere for some well-earned pampering. Things liven up around Friday. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Single Virgos looking for partners are finally getting a break from Venus, who has moved in to make things happen. Attached Virgos see their relationships blossom. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You've been working hard to get things done. Now take a breather and recheck your next step. You might want to make some changes in view of the news that comes your way. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) The watchword for savvy Scorpios this week is "preparation." Consider sharpening your skills to make the most of the new opportunity you're about to take on. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) There might still be some loose ends that need tucking up if you hope to get that important relationship repaired. A new spurt of activity starts soon. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) It's a good idea to keep the positive momentum going by finding and getting rid of anything that could cause you to stumble. Keep the path ahead clear and open. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A period of contemplation is advised before you make your next move. Be sure that where you decide to go is the right place for you. A health matter needs attention. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) That new energy surge that hit you last week continues to send out good vibrations. Try investing a part of it in creating something noteworthy on the job.

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