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TIDBITS® IS SURROUNDED BY PLASTIC
by Janet Spencer The word plastic comes from the Greek “plastikos” meaning “capable of being shaped.” THE HISTORY OF PLASTIC • Billiard balls used to be made out of elephant ivory. By the mid-1800s, elephants were in short supply. In the 1860s a billiards company in New York City offered a $10,000 prize for anyone who could invent a substitute. • John Wesley Hyatt began experimenting with a new material called celluloid in 1869, made from plant cellulose, camphor (a resin), and alcohol. Billiard balls made out of celluloid couldn’t match the rebound effect of ivory, so he never collected the prize money. • Celluloid did not make good billiard balls, but it had other benefits. It didn’t get slimy when wet like wood. It didn’t corrode like metal. It didn’t get brittle like rubber. It didn’t crack like ivory. One thing the celluloid did well was that it made great motion picture film. • The first silent films were made possible by celluloid, which had only one drawback: it was highly flammable. Celluloid was replaced by non-flammable safety film in the 1930s. • Celluloid was the first plastic-type of material produced on an industrial scale, and ushered in the age of plastics. Hyatt went on to patent over 200 other items, from water filters to sewing machines. (continued next page)
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PLASTIC, PHASE 2 • Leo Baekeland came to the U.S. from his native Belgium in 1863. He invented a type of photographic paper which he sold to George Eastman of Kodak for $1 million in 1899. He used that money to set up a lab in Yonkers, New York, where he continued to tinker. • Because use of electricity was expanding exponentially, Baekeland wanted to invent something that would act as an electrical insulator. At the time, shellac was used as an electrical insulator. Shellac comes from the sticky excretions of the female lac beetle, but it takes 15,000 beetles six months to make enough resin to create a single pound of shellac. The expansion of electricity out-paced the ability of beetles to produce shellac. • Baekeland worked with phenol, a derivative of coal tar, combining it with formaldehyde. Not only did the substance make an excellent electrical insulator, but its ability to be molded made it ideal for use in the manufacture of many items. Baekeland dubbed the substance “Bakelite” and called it “the material of a thousand uses” which was true. Because it could be molded quickly, it could be used in mass-production. Anything made out of it was smooth, scratch-resistant, heat resistant, lightweight, and impervious to solvents. It was the world’s first synthetic plastic. • Starting in 1907, Baekeland patented over 400 uses for it, including telephones, kitchenware, combs, ash trays, buttons, jewelry, and even billiard balls. It was used extensively in many ways during both World Wars. By the 1920s his factory was turning out nearly 4,500 tons of Bakelite annually, and by 1944 production had increased to 175,000 tons. By then Bakelite was used in over 15,000 products. Union Carbide bought the rights to Bakelite in 1939. By the time Baekeland died at the age of 80 in 1944, new and better plastics were already being discovered. (continued next page)
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Sept 28 – Oct 27 Scarywood at Silverwood Thursday, Friday & Saturday Sept 28 – Oct 27 – Scarywood is back in October! Get ready for a month of screams as the theme park you thought you knew just became the nightmare you’ll never forget. As seen on Travel Channel’s “Halloween’s Scariest Thrills,” Scarywood is full of haunted attractions and roaming monsters. Experience 5 haunted attractions, 7 scare zones and most of Silverwood’s signature rides in the dark. Try to survive the night because you’ll be lucky to make it out alive.
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A PLASTIC FABRIC • Wallace Carothers was a chemist for DuPont before World War II. He studied polymers, synthetics, and polyesters, trying to come up with a replacement for silk. America’s silk came from Japan, and trade relations were breaking down. • One day a fellow researcher discovered that when he stirred a flask of warm soft synthetics with a rod, and then pulled the rod out of the flask, the material would stretch into long silky fibers. They decided to see how far these filaments would stretch. They took a blob into the hallway and stretched it out into strings the length of the hall. Amazingly, the fibers became stronger the longer they grew, the opposite of what they expected. They had accidentally discovered that the stress of being stretched causes the molecules to align in strong chains, a process called cold-drawing. • Using this process on other synthetic substances led to the discovery of a material that turned out to be not only a substitute for silk, but also found a million other uses. The raw material consists of coal, petroleum products, air, and water, which is formulated and run through the cold-drawing process. It won’t mildew, decay, or absorb moisture, and it’s impervious to greases and cleansers. In certain forms it has an amazing elasticity, making it perfect for use in ropes, parachutes, and clothing. A rope made of this material holds 50% more weight than a steel cable of the same diameter. Other uses include toothbrushes, guitar strings, and ski boots. They called it nylon, a word they made up.
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® of Idaho TIDBITS of Kootenai Issue #41 October 8th 2018 TidbitsCounty, Dallas County A PLASTIC FILM (cont’d) • One day one of the flasks refused to come clean, no matter how hard Wiley scrubbed, and no matter what cleaning solutions he used. The flask had been used in an experiment searching for better dry cleaning solvents. Finally Wiley peeled a thin film of polymers away from the glass. He showed this film to his boss, John Reilly. Reilly saw potential in the material and put his best chemists on the project. The film needed a name, and Reilly thought of his wife, Sarah, and his daughter, Ann and named the product after them: Saran. • During World War II Saran was sprayed onto airplanes to protect parts from salt sea spray and sand. After the war, it was revamped and used to protect car upholstery. In 1949, it became the first cling wrap designed for commercial use. Re-named Saran Wrap, it was first sold for household use in 1953. • Ralph Wiley continued his career at Dow Chemical, receiving many patents. Today the polyethylene film he discovered is the most abundant form of plastic made, with 80 million metric tons produced worldwide each year. Most is used in packaging. POLYETHYLENE • Ethylene is a gas which is a byproduct of refining crude oil. It used to be burned off and wasted, until 1933 when two British chemists started experimenting with it. One experiment resulted in their lab blowing up, but later they found that if they added benzaldehyde and oxygen under pressure, ethylene molecules hook together into long strong chains called polyethylene. Polyethylene is stronger than steel but soft as wax. Today there are two types: high-density polyethylene (HDPE) used for things such as milk jugs; and low density polyethylene (LDPE) used for plastic wraps and bags. Polyethylene was the first plastic to sell more than a billion pounds per year in the U.S.
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STRANGE BUT TRUE by Samantha Weaver * It was noted American science fiction author Philip K. Dick who made the following sage observation: “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn’t go away.” * You might be surprised to learn that when Hernan Cortes reached the New World in the 1600s, he found the Aztecs drinking hot chocolate at their banquets. * The World Health Organization does not include cockroaches on its list of insects hazardous to human health. * Are you afraid of rattlesnakes? Those are certainly dangerous creatures, but keep in mind that the venom of a black widow spider is 15 times deadlier than that of the rattler -- and the spider doesn’t provide an early-warning alarm like the rattler does. * The name for that lovely lavender stone, amethyst, is derived from the Greek term for “not drunk.” * You probably knew that cats were revered in ancient Egypt, but did you know that when a domestic cat died, the family went into mourning? Yep. People would shave their eyebrows to demonstrate their grief over the passing of their beloved pet. * If you’re like the average American, you eat roughly 17 pounds of potato chips every year. * Way back in 1879, the Cincinnati Gazette predicted that the game of baseball had “run its course.” * Singer and songwriter Roger Miller, best known for his hit song “King of the Road,” had a passion for music early, even though his family was poor. When he was in grade school, he spent his weekends picking cotton so he could save up enough money to buy a guitar. After eighth grade he quit school and went to work herding cattle and riding in rodeos. Thought for the Day: “It is better to sleep on things beforehand than lie awake about them afterwards.” -- Baltasar Gracian (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc.
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COUCH THEATER -- DVD PREVIEWS By Amy Anderson
PHOTO: Scene from “Three Identical Strangers” Photo Credit: NEON “The First Purge” (R) -- As has been established in the first three films in this series, the Purge is a horrific (or hedonistic) annual set-aside of 12 hours during which all actions are decriminalized. This fourth installment, an origin story, might be the most gruesome or uncomfortable of the lot. The New Founding Fathers of America have overtaken the country post-revolution, and Dr. May Updale (Marisa Tomei) announces her experiment: allow the population to exorcise their demons this one night, so that the crime rate will stay low the rest of the year. Stay in your homes, and you get paid. Participate, and you get creepy contact lenses to broadcast your actions. Drug dealer Dmitri (Y’lan Noel), who stays behind to protect his stash, and his ex-girlfriend, Nya (Lex Scott Davis), an anti-Purge protestor, must battle for their very lives when goons are sent in to stir the pot. “Leave No Trace” (PG) -- Director Debra Granik delivers a stunningly touching study of what it means to be a functioning member of society. Will (Ben Foster) and 13-year-old daughter Tom (Thomasin McKenzie) live in a society of two, in a woodlands park in Portland, Oregon, venturing into town only for supplies. Will is a veteran who suffers from PTSD. When they are discovered and shunted into the social-services system, they each begin to explore their individual needs, both from the world around them and each other. “Sicaro: Day of the Soldado” (R) -- Mexican drug cartels are trafficking in terrorists, helping them gain entry to the United States, or so suspect American spies. They formulate a plan to refocus the cartels by encouraging a war between them. Agent Matt Graver (Josh Brolin) enlists the assistance of Alejandro Gillick (Benicio del Toro), an assassin who swoops in to take out one high-level target and blame it on the other side. But when a plan to kidnap the daughter (Isabela Moner) of a kingpin goes south, it puts Graver and Gillick on opposing sides. This sequel to “Sicaro” deals in many of the same locales but is more bullets-andgunsmoke action than psychological drama. “Three Identical Strangers” (PG-13) -- The true story of three boys, identical triplets separated at birth, who unbelievably reconnected at age 19 would be incredible enough. Fascinatingly, there’s much more to the story. Director Tim Wardle takes us on a journey with these men -- David Kellman, Eddy Galland and Bobby Shafran -who were unknowingly the subjects of a lifelong study in personality development and the debate over nature versus nurture, each being adopted at birth into similar family structures at deliberately different socio-economic strata. It’s an informative, intriguing and very well-done documentary. c.
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TIDBITS ofTidbits Kootenai® County, Idaho Issue #41 October 8th 2018 of Dallas County
By Dr. Holly Carling
Over-Active Bladder Solutions
Two studies reveal acupuncture to be as effective as drugs, and without side effects for the treatment of over-active bladder (OAB). Two research teams: the first a combination of Whipps Cross University Hospital and University College of London Hospital, and the Second, Department of Urology in the Second Affiliated Hospital of Guiyang College of Traditional Chinese Medicine found that acupuncture was extremely effective in treating OAB. Over-active bladder is the sudden urge to urinate that is difficult to control, resulting in “not making it to the latrine in time”, urinating 8 or more times per day, or waking 2 or more times per night to urinate. Some people lose control altogether or leak and need to wear incontinence liners. One study compared acupuncture to the drug solifenacin, also known as Vesicare®. The results were 86.9% effectiveness with the drug, which is pretty impressive, however, the acupuncture was 90% effective! The drugs had the following side effects: dry mouth with extreme thirst, dry eyes, blurry vision, constipation, stomach pain, nausea and vomiting, burning or painful urination, difficulty breathing, and extreme exhaustion. The side effects for the acupuncture were none. That was notable. It was determined that acupuncture was safe, free from side effects, and effective!
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The other study, the one done in China had a tighter acupuncture point selection. Only 3 points, and the same points used for everyone. This is referred to as a protocolized approach – quite common in research. Except in real practice, acupuncture points are selected with wider variation – customized to each individual person. This study found a 79% effectiveness, still pretty impressive, however, in actual practice the results would be closer to the 90% effectiveness rate (as in the first study and in clinical results). Also, in the later study, the patients selected had already tried conventional treatments, which failed. 79% success in this group is even more impressive! There are also nutritional components that can aggravate the bladder. Contributing nutritional factors include any food that can be an irritant: spicy foods, certain fruit juices (orange, grapefruit and cranberry especially), caffeine (especially coffee, but including chocolate), alcohol, artificial sweeteners, sugar, carbonated drinks, (soda contains many irritants: carbonation, caffeine, sugar and artificial sweeteners), tomato sauces, MSG, and too little water (concentrated urine is an irritant too!) or too much fluid intake. Acupuncture and nutritional therapies are effective in the treatment of patients with over-active bladder. This is especially true of those sufferers where medical measures, such as medications, have failed and they are unwilling or are not candidates for more invasive therapies. Bottom line: there are oher choices, and acupuncture heads the list!
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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How Do You Like Them Apples?
Minnesotans think of themselves as not being particularly boastful. But fall is in the air, and one exception is when it comes to the humorous question, “How do you like them apples?” We love them, and we take pride in the fact that the popular Honeycrisp was developed in our state years ago. Now, the latest addition to this romance with new apple varieties is First Kiss. A child of the Honeycrisp family, and developed by the University of Minnesota, it was promoted as the “first kiss of autumn” at the Minnesota State Fair this summer. Eager to grab a taste, I stood in a long line at the apple booth to buy one. It was worth the wait. I took a bite and thought, “Whoa ... this IS an exceptional apple!” Would friends and family agree? A First Kiss taste test with other favorite varieties would answer that question. So I put together this entertaining apple-tasting game. First, I purchased six varieties of apples, both to compare with First Kiss and to match apple names with tastes. Cut into bite-size chunks, I set the apples on separate plates numbered 1-7. (I kept track on my hidden “answer key.”) For reference, I listed the names of the seven apples in alphabetical order on a sheet for all to see. To play, the “testers” wrote numbers 1-7 on an index card. They tasted samples on each plate and wrote what they thought was its correct name next to the corresponding number on the card. For extra fun, I asked them to star their favorite. This was a tough assignment! Even though the participants have been chomping on apples for years, comparing apples to apples revealed subtle differences -- a challenge indeed! Not surprisingly, First Kiss was a hit. You might want to do a similar “apple taste test” game using your family favorites and regional varieties to discover the apple of your eye. Then, get inspired and cut up additional apples for this refreshing Waldorf salad, a tasty side to a fall meal. Mix crisp apple chunks with crunchy, healthy ingredients, and toss with a homemade dressing featuring a sweet hint of honey. WALDORF SALAD 2 cups crisp apples in chunks, unpeeled 1 cup diced celery 1/2 cup halved red grapes 1/2 cup toasted walnut pieces 1/4 cup raisins Dressing: 1 tablespoon honey 2 teaspoons lemon juice 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 1. Lightly toss apples, celery, grapes, walnuts and raisins in a bowl. 2. Whisk together dressing ingredients until smooth. Toss with salad ingredients. Serve chilled. Serves 4-6.
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Addictions
Aaron was a robust teenager, a football player in great shape. Everything was going his way until, at the age of 17, he was in an auto accident. The accident left him with fractures of his lower back and ribs. The pain was severe and the only relief was by taking opiates, oxycodone. Prescribed short term initially, the pain became chronic and debilitating, requiring higher and higher doses of oxycodone, taken every 4 hours. Eventually the back and ribs healed, but by then he was addicted to the meds. The problem was, his doctors would no longer prescribe them, and he started searching for them elsewhere. The opiates were easily found on the streets and thru friends of friends, but the price was high. Soon he started stealing from his parents, unbeknownst to them, but he could only get away with this for a short time. Another friend introduced him to something that was much cheaper, would give him the same high and take away the cravings, and was easier to find: heroin. At first he snorted heroin, but then started injecting. By this time his parents were frantic, knowing their child was now a heroin addict, and tried drug rehab facilities.
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By the time he was 25, he had completed 2 inpatient rehab and 3 outpatient rehabs, and always, always went back to the drug. He could not resist the constant cravings that pulled him back. Until his parents learned of something called NAD. Given IV over 10 days, for the first time it completely eliminated the physical cravings he had battled for so long. Now 3 years later, he has completed college and still has no cravings and wonders why ever desired the drug in the first place. Ruth had a secret that she kept from her family and employers. She was an alcoholic. As soon as she got home from work she started drinking until bedtime, one bottle of wine and a half gallon of vodka nightly. She had tried many outpatient rehabs and 12 step programs, but nothing seemed to work. Her doctor stressed that she had to quit, the alcohol was killing her, and cirrhosis had already begun. A google search led her to a treatment called IV NAD, given over 10 days. During this time the withdrawal symptoms were minimal and tolerable, and by the end of the 10 days for the first time in years she had absolutely no cravings for alcohol. She was able to go to the grocery store without being drawn to the alcohol section, and her work performance improved greatly. IV NAD is truly a miracle for so many. If you or someone you love are battling any substance abuse, whether it be alcohol, opiates, meth, cocaine, crack, suboxone or methadone, NAD offers hope of finally conquering the addiction. Call our office for a free consultation and to learn more.509-924-6199
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1. MOVIES: Who directed the movie “La Dolce Vita”? 2. GEOGRAPHY: Where is the famous Olduvai Gorge located? 3. MYTHOLOGY: Tyr was a Norse god of what? 4. MUSIC: What pop group sang “Love Shack”? 5. PRESIDENTS: How old was Theodore Roosevelt when he was inaugurated? 6. SCIENCE: In what century was Isaac Newton born? 7. HISTORY: When was the last year the Dodgers played in Brooklyn? 8. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the symbol of the zodiac sign Scorpio? 9. LANGUAGE: What does the Greek prefix “speleo” mean? 10. MEASUREMENTS: How many bottles of champagne are in a jeroboam? Answers 1. Fededrico Fellini 2. Tanzania 3. War 4. The B-52s 5. 42 6. 17th century 7. 1957 8. Scorpion 9. Cave 10. Four (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Fabulous Food JELLY, JAM, & JUICE • The quince tree grows in a variety of locations in the Mediterranean region, and it bears a fruit that looks like a cross between an apple and a pear. The quince fruit is hard and sour, but when it is peeled and then roasted, baked, or stewed, the flesh of the fruit becomes sweeter, though it remains pungent. It can be added to applesauce or turned into wine or brandy. Also, quinces that are slowly boiled for a long time with honey will gel into a thick, sticky substance due to the pectin in the peel. This quince jelly was popular during sea voyages because it kept well and supplied sailors with vitamin C. • According to legend, when a ship ran aground off the coast of Scotland near Dundee, its load of oranges was going to spoil, so the local residents had a heyday with the windfall. One enterprising woman named Janet Keiller, wanting to preserve the oranges before they rotted, experimented with making quince jelly with oranges instead of quince, dropping chunks of orange peel into the mix. • Whether or not the story is true, Dundee, Scotland became the headquarters for production of this type of orange jam when a factory was opened there in 1797. Since then, oranges have become associated with the jelly more than quinces, although it is also made with limes, grapefruit, and strawberries. • This jam-like treat got its name from the Portuguese word for quince, “marmelo” a word that derives from the Latin word “melimelum” meaning “honey apple.” Today it’s called marmalade. • The widespread mass marketing of jelly in the U.S. began with Thomas Welch, who was a dentist, a minister, and prohibitionist in the 1800s. He felt it was hypocritical for churches to oppose the consumption of alcohol while still offering real wine for communion. (cont)
SPORTS QUIZ
Chris Richcreek 1. Entering 2018, when was the last time a pitcher started 36 or more games in a major-league season? 2. Which major-league team did Lou Piniella manage first, and which one did he manage the longest? 3. When was the last time before 2017 that the University of Miami, Fla., won a bowl game by more than one point? 4. In the 2016-17 NBA season, Elfrid Payton became the fifth player in Orlando Magic history to have at least 1,000 points and 500 assists in a season. Name two of the other four to do it. 5. Who were the last players before Pittsburgh’s Jake Guentzel in 2018 to reach 20 points in 10 or fewer NHL playoff games? 6. Name the last time before 2018 that Russia’s men’s soccer team advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup. 7. When was the last time before 2018 that the U.S. won wrestling’s World Cup? Answers 1. In 2003, Atlanta’s Greg Maddux and Toronto’s Roy Halladay each started 36 games. 2. The New York Yankees (1986); the Seattle Mariners (1993-2002). 3. It was 2004 (the Hurricanes beat Florida, 27-10, in the Peach Bowl). 4. Penny Hardaway (three times), Scott Skiles (three), Darrell Armstrong (twice) and Steve Francis (once). 5. Mark Messier and Wayne Gretzky, in 1988. 6. It was 1986, when the team represented the Soviet Union. 7. It was 2003.
TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Call Idaho Issue #41505-0674 October 8th 2018 For Advertising (334) JELLY, JAM, & JUICE (cont’d) • In 1869 Thomas Welch discovered that pasteurizing grape juice would prevent it from fermenting while also giving it a long shelf life. He lived near Concord, Massachusetts, the birthplace of the Concord grape. He began to bottle grape juice in his home, and he launched a campaign to have churches use ‘Dr. Welch’s Unfermented Wine’ for communion, naming the product after himself. Churches generally felt it was sacrilegious to serve anything but real wine, and ignored him. His product flopped. • After Thomas died in 1903, his son Charles Welch followed in his footsteps, but instead of selling it to churches, he began to sell it to the general populace, hawking it as a healthy fruit drink. By 1909 Charles Welch was selling a million gallons a year. • When Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan served grape juice instead of wine at a hightoned diplomatic dinner in 1914, the newspapers had a field day and Welch’s juice got much free publicity. • In 1914, the U.S. Navy forbade the consumption of alcoholic beverages on board ships, and supplied the sailors with Charles’ grape juice instead. Charles added jellies and jams to his product line and the entire supply of “Grapelade” (grape marmalade) was purchased by the U.S. Army during World War I. When soldiers returned home, they asked their local stores to stock the products. • When Prohibition kicked in, sales of the grape juice really took off. Today Thomas and Charles Welch’s last name is synonymous with juice, jam, and jelly. • Welch’s Food Inc. is still located in Concord, Massachusetts, and has been owned and operated by the National Grape Cooperative Association since 1956. In addition to a variety of juices, jellies, and jams, they now also manufacture several kinds of soda pop as well as fruit snacks.
PAW’S CORNER By Sam Mazzotta
Husband Needs to Stop Barking at Dog DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Whenever our dog “Champ” starts barking, my husband barks back at him. I know he’s doing it as a joke, but Champ keeps barking right through it. I think it’s teaching our puppy bad habits. -- Sara Y., via email DEAR SARA: Your husband’s “barking” sends a mixed signal to Champ, and the last thing you want to do when trying to conduct behavioral training with a dog is to be unclear about your commands. First off, it’s just making noise, and Champ probably barks more so he can be heard over hubby’s barking. Unchecked, Champ’s barking could go from slightly annoying to downright aggravating. Have a talk with your husband. Explain that you both need to encourage Champ not to bark, and there’s a better way to do it than barking back. Keep a few treats in your pocket to start, along with a click trainer. When Champ starts barking, click the trainer once and say “Speak.” Hold out a treat for him. When Champ takes the treat -- meaning, stops barking for a moment -- click the trainer twice as he takes the treat and say “Shush” (or Quiet, or whatever command you want to use). Repeat this each time he starts barking. When you notice that he stops barking for longer periods after the treat-double click, phase out the treats but keep using the “one click for speak, two clicks for shush” pattern. Once he begins associating the clicks with speaking or shushing, phase out the clicker and use just the verbal commands instead. You and your husband both should work with Champ, so that he responds to verbal commands from both of you. And nix the “just kidding” bark. Send your tips, questions or comments to ask@ pawscorner.com. (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc.
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THE PLASTIC BAG • In the early 1960s, Sten Thulin was working for the Celloplast company in Sweden when he developed a method of forming a one-piece bag by folding, welding and die-cutting a flat tube of plastic in order to turn out a simple plastic bag with handles. Patented in 1965, Celloplast had a monopoly on the iconic “T-shirt” plastic grocery bag. • In the U.S., Exxon Mobile challenged Celloplast’s U.S. patent, and it was overturned in 1977. The first plastic bags showed up in stores in 1979, and by the 1980s, many firms in the U.S. were manufacturing them. • Kroger began offering shoppers the choice between “paper or plastic” in 1982, followed by Safeway. Because 1,000 plastic bags cost $24, while the same number of paper bags cost $30, they caught on quickly. By the end of 1985, 75% of supermarkets were offering plastic bags to their customers. • Many customers still preferred paper bags because they would stand upright in the trunks of cars. Plastic held just 25% of the market, but within the next decade, the plastic bag had captured 80% of the market. Plastic bags were waterproof, able to contain up to 1,000 times their own weight, and easier to carry. • Today Americans use around 100 billion plastic bags each year, amounting to almost one bag per person per day. Laid end-to-end, they could circle the equator 1,330 times. Worldwide, it’s estimated that 1 trillion bags are used annually. • The bags are made from high-density polyethylene, or #2-type plastic, which is the same kind used to produce many types of plastic bottles. #2 plastic can be recycled and re-used, but it does not break down in the environment. • In 2007, San Francisco became the first U.S. city to ban plastic grocery bags, followed by the entire state of California in 2016. (cont’d)
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Vacations for Vets
If you hope to take a vacation during the holiday season, the time to nail down the details is now. Slots fill up fast. You’ll need hotel and plane or train reservations, unless you plan to drive. If you search online, you’ll find quite a few websites and companies that cater to veterans and their families. Sometimes it involves a muchreduced hotel rate or discounts to activities. The best place to start, however, is with Veterans Holidays. Veterans Holidays (www.veteransholidays.com) has picked out holiday vacation rental dates around Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and into next year. It has weeklong stays starting at $349 and listings at more than 200,000 locations around the world. All it takes to get started is to sign up with a free membership. Click on a date, destination and other filters such as rating, unit type and options. This is a great site with loads of photos and information on activities in the area, as well as directions from local airports. If your budget is higher, Samoa, Argentina, Australia, Italy, Cyprus, Mexico and more are available, all with veteran discounts. Each site comes with TripAdvisor ratings with reviews by others who have vacationed there, along with amenities and activities. Should your selection not be available when you want to go, alternate choices are at the bottom of the page. It also has last minute and Space-A vacations. High Demand vacations are just that, and come with a higher price, but they’re still discounted for veterans. The available dates might not be specifically at Thanksgiving and Christmas, but trips to Florida, Texas, and Williamsburg, Virginia can be enjoyable anytime, especially if you want warmer weather for the golf, tennis and hiking. Don’t delay, plan your trip now. (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc.
PLASTIC BOTTLES • The polyethylene terephthalate (“PET”) bottle was invented in 1973. Prior to 1973, soda pop and other liquid items were packaged in glass bottles, which were heavy and prone to breaking during transport. PET is a type of plastic that does not explode under the pressure of containing carbonated beverages. • Today about a third of beverage containers sold in the U.S. are made of PET, otherwise known as plastic type #1 at recycling centers. Recycled PET containers are used to make synthetic fleece clothing, straps, paintbrush bristles, sleeping bag filler, t-shirts, carpets, furniture, and new bottles. Still, only about 25% of PET bottles are recycled. • 55 billion PET bottles that could have been recycled end up in American landfills each year. The energy contained in those bottles would have been enough energy to heat and light 1.2 million homes for a year. They could have been made into enough polyester to knit three sweaters for every resident of the U.S. It takes only five recycled two-liter bottles to make enough fiberfill for one ski jacket. • Americans recycle 23% of their glass, 34% of metals, and 55% of paper, but only 7% of plastic. People in Japan recycle 77% of their plastic. States with bottle bills have recycling rates double the amount of states without them. Michigan charges 10¢ for every PET bottle sold, and 90% are returned. California recovers 75% of their bottles.
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Essential Oils and Sleep
We know that everything we do during our daily routine has a strong influence on our health and wellbeing. Our sleeping habits are just as important to our health! We need to make sure our minds and bodies have the opportunity to rest and recuperate at night. Sleep deprivation has been linked to a number of health risks. As we sleep, our brain process information, stimuli and different memories from the day, sorting through the important stuff and clearing away the excess information so that our mind can be refreshed and start new in the morning. It also allows the body to rest and recuperate by relaxing our muscles and rejuvenating cells. Just as sleep deprivation can lead to health risks, getting good sleep will help the body recuperate and prepare for the day. Your mental alertness and control over emotions needed to tackle each day will be activated! Have you ever wondered, “How exactly do the oils work? How could they actually help with sleep?” Chemical composition of oils is very important. Commonly found in essential oils, alcohols are chemical groups that are composed of a hydrogen and an oxygen atom. Oils containing certain alcohols can help support a restful sleep. These oils would include Clary Sage, Lavender and Sandalwood. Esters are formed when a reaction occurs between an alcohol and a carboxylic acid and this chemical group provide a variety of benefits.
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The main benefit of esters are calming, relaxing, soothing effects on mood. This makes them helpful for promoting sleep. Examples of oils containing esters would be Roman Chamomile, Clary Sage, Lavender and Bergamot. Upon inhaling an essential oil with calming properties, the brain will process the aroma and an effect will follow. The restful sleep that follows will trigger the brain to remember this experience so the next time you smell that particular oil, you will have a similar reaction. So, to summarize, which oils will help you get your best night’s sleep? For calming - Lavender, Clary Sage, Pettigrain, Roman Chamomile or Bergamot. For soothing -Melissa, Ylang Ylang or Dill. To settle the mind before bed by promoting calm feelings of security and balance - Cedarwood, Sandalwood or Vetiver. There are several ways you can use these oils. Diffusion is the simplest way - it will allow you to breathe in the relaxing aroma as you drift off to sleep. Applying your favorite oil to the bottom of your feet is an excellent way to get these calming oils into your bloodstream. As always, the oils we are referring to in this article are certified pure therapeutic grade essential oils. These are not the type of oils you will find in your local grocery or health food stores. We trust these oils to be safe and provide a natural solution to our health and wellness and we can help you find the oils that are right for you! Watch for our weekly articles to learn more about our essential oils. If you would like more information about the type of essential oils we use or for a free personalized wellness consultation, contact us at 208-777-5367. J and Pancho Edler are Wellness Educators for certified pure therapeutic grade essential oils. Together, they travel the world, sharing their knowledge and expertise of the use of these oils and how they can empower YOU to take control of your health and wellness.
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“Wisdom, Culture, Love, and Story-telling”
By Matilda Charles
How Will You Keep Busy This Winter?
Did you read the weather almanacs’ predictions for this winter? One of them mentioned teethchattering cold. Others ranged from warm and wet to cold and dry. No matter, winter is coming. Have you decided what you’ll do when it’s cold where you live? While none of us wants to stay locked inside every single day, we do need to prepare for those days we just can’t get out. Here are some thoughts: -- Does your library have a book mobile? Check the bestseller lists and make your reading list. Some books won’t be released yet, but if you reserve the books now, you’ll be higher on the list when they do come out. Check your favorite authors to see if they’ll be releasing a new one this winter. -- Consider starting a hobby you’ve only thought about. If you’ll need supplies -- paints, yarn, fabric, a new computer to write your novel, genealogy generations sheets, a yoga mat and workout video, pots and potting soil for indoor plants -- get them now. If you need your piano tuned or guitar restrung before you start online music lessons, put that on your schedule. If you want to try your hand at designing a website or blog, sign up for a domain name. If beading and jewelry-making sound interesting, pick out your online supplier. If you want to sample woodworking, build a model railroad in the basement, or tie flies at the kitchen table, look for plans and tools. -- For days when you dare to brave the elements, consider a library reading group, swimming classes at the YMCA, a weekly afternoon bowling league, board-game evenings, a cooking class or group tours through the local seniors center. The key is to stay active and engaged during the winter, even if you have to do it at home. (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc.
A text from a resident’s family member received recently really struck my heart… “I’m so ashamed of our Youth Centric Society. There is so much wisdom, culture, love and story-telling that is being wasted and lost, simply disregarded…” Rory Steward in the November 9, 2013, “Guardian” reflects as follows. “…ours is the first generation to draw our deepest fulfilment from our own descendants. Some of my friends imply that all that matters is what happens to their families, in the lives behind their own front doors. We have become reluctant to make sacrifices, except on the altar of our children. And what is the purpose of our children's lives? Their own children. And so on, all the way down. But instead of focusing overwhelmingly on the interests of "the next generation", politicians should give more space to the previous generation. We should begin by allowing older people to take far more political responsibility in local communities…. Our older population is the most impressive, self-sacrificing and imaginative part of our entire community. They are almost the last people who belong to political parties, the last who maintain our churches, the most generous and dedicated supporters of all our charities. They are our last fragile link to deeper history. They are also people who can find themselves in extremes of poverty (fuel poverty, in particular), of isolation, of loneliness and of hopelessness in the wait for death, unimaginable to anyone younger. We are not respecting them and, as a society, we are not making use of their extraordinary talents… If we are looking for redemption for the young, and a mission for our society, it could be in our care for the older generation: finding fulfilment and delight in relationships with the elderly and in helping the elderly. We should admire and learn from them. This is possible. On every street corner in Kabul, you can see a teenager in stonewashed jeans raising his head from scowling at his phone and moving with genuine delight to talk to an older person. I would like to see us begin to do the same here. Instead of building a world that's only fit for our children, I would like to see us building a world fit for our parents…” Rory Stewart is Conservative MP for Penrith For guidance, questions, and tours of The Lodge Assisted Living, call Linda Davis 208-755-3637.
Linda Davis Director of building relationships. 208.457.3403 www.LodgeLiving.net
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Top 10 Video On Demand 1. Ocean’s 8 (PG-13) Sandra Bullock 2. Gotti (R) John Travolta 3. Adrift (PG-13) Shailene Woodley 4. Book Club (PG-13) Diane Keaton 5. Deadpool 2 (R) Ryan Reynolds 6. TAG (R) Jeremy Renner 7. SuperFly (R) Trevor Jackson 8. Avengers: Infinity War (PG-13) Robert Downey Jr. 9. Hereditary (R) Toni Collette 10. Life of the Party (PG-13) Melissa McCarthy Top 10 DVD, Blu-ray Sales 1. Ocean’s 8 (PG-13) Warner Bros. 2. Deadpool 2 (R) FOX 3. Avengers: Infinity War (PG-13) Buena Vista 4. The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Eleventh Season (TV-14) Warner Bros. 5. Hocus Pocus (PG) Disney 6. Deadpool: The Complete Collection (For Now) (R) FOX 7. The Walking Dead: The Complete Eighth Season (TV-14) Anchor Bay 8. Book Club (PG-13) Paramount 9. Hereditary (R) Lionsgate 10. TAG (R) Warner Bros.
* On Oct. 20, 1803, the U.S. Senate approves a treaty with France providing for the purchase of the territory of Louisiana, which would double the size of the United States. President Thomas Jefferson believed it was essential for the U.S. to maintain control of the mouth of the Mississippi River. * On Oct. 15, 1863, the C.S.S. Hunley, the world’s first successful combat submarine, sinks during a test run, killing its inventor and seven crewmembers. The Hunley was operated by a crew of eight -- one person steered while the other seven turned a crank that drove the ship’s propeller. * On Oct. 21, 1918, a German U-boat submarine fires the last torpedo of World War I, as Germany ceases unrestricted submarine warfare. The torpedo sank a small British merchant ship in the Irish Sea. * On Oct. 18, 1931, Thomas Alva Edison, one of the most prolific inventors in history, dies at the age of 84. Edison received little formal schooling, but he employed assistants who provided the mathematical and technical expertise he lacked. * On Oct. 19, 1957, Maurice “Rocket” Richard of the Montreal Canadiens becomes the first NHL hockey player to score 500 goals in his career when he slaps a 20-foot shot past Chicago Blackhawks goalie Glenn Hall. * On Oct. 17, 1968, Olympic gold medalist Tommie Smith and bronze medalist John Carlos are forced to return their awards because they raised their fists in a black-power salute during the medal ceremony, which repudiated “the basic principles of the Olympic games.” * On Oct. 16, 1987, 18-month-old Jessica McClure is rescued after being trapped for 58 hours in an abandoned well in Texas. Rescue workers labored for two days to drill a parallel shaft, then tunneled horizontally to connect the two shafts. (c) 2018 Hearst Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A bid for you to step in and take over an incomplete project could prove to be an excellent learning experience that you can take with you when a new opportunity opens up. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It’s a good time for socializing, both with family and with friends. Your aspects also favor developing new relationships, any or all of which might become especially meaningful. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your success in handling a recent difficult situation prompts a request to handle another workplace problem. But this is one you should accept only if you get all of the relevant facts. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) New information about a past decision raises some unsettling questions from an old friend. Be prepared to explain your actions fully and, if necessary, make adjustments. LEO (July 23 to August 22) This is not a good time to share personal secrets, even with someone you’ve known for a long while. What you don’t reveal now won’t come back to haunt you later. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Pushing yourself to meet a project deadline is admirable. But be careful not to leave out important details in your rush to complete your work and send it off. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Watch that you don’t take on more than you can handle when offering to help someone with a personal problem. There might be hidden factors you weren’t told about. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) That major move you’ve been considering could come sooner than you expected. Make sure you’ll be ready with the facts you need when decision time arrives. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Languishing relationships can benefit from a break in routine. Get out of the rut and do something new and maybe more than a little unpredictable this weekend. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Although you don’t think of yourself as a role model, your ability to make a tough decision at this time sets an example for others, who admire your courage. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You need to move any remaining obstacles out of your way before you can take on a new challenge. Seek advice from close, trusted friends and associates. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A career change appears increasingly likely to happen during the next several weeks. It’s a good idea to start now to prepare, so you can be ready to make the move when the time comes.
BORN THIS WEEK:
You have a strong sense of obligation to justice, which inspires others to follow your example and do the right thing. (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc.
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