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TIDBITS® TRAVELS TO SOME RAINFORESTS
by Kathy Wolfe If you don’t know much about rainforests, you’ve come to the right place! This week, Tidbits offers the details on these geographical wonders. • Rainforests cover 6% of Earth’s land surface. Yet, more than half of all plants, animals, and insects – about 30 million species – dwell in and depend on tropical rainforest ecosystems. They used to cover 14% of the land surface, but deforestation from ranching, mining, logging, and agriculture have led to loss. More than 720,000 square miles (2 million sq. km) of rain forests around the world were cut down between 2000 and 2012. It’s estimated that an area the size of football field is destroyed every second. • When we think of rainforests, we usually visualize a hot, lush, humid jungle near the equator. But they can be found all over the world, on every continent except Antarctica. Temperate rainforests can be found anywhere between the tropics and the polar circles. In order to be classified as a rainforest, the area must simply receive a lot of rainfall. That’s true of the Pacific temperate rainforest region of North America, which is characterized by high rainfall, as much as 13 feet (4 m) in some areas. It’s the largest temperate rainforest on Earth, spreading from Alaska to Northern California. turn the page for more!
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TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Idaho Issue #44 Oct. 28th RAINFORESTS (continued): • The Pacific rainforest begins at Prince William Sound in Alaska and extends down the British Columbia Coast, through Washington, Oregon, and into Northern California. Southeast Alaska is home to Tongass National Forest, the largest national forest in the U.S., most of which is a rainforest. The western side of Olympic National Park, located on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, has two rainforests, each receiving annual rainfall of about 150 inches (380 cm), the second wettest area in the U.S. Only the Hawaiian island of Kauai gets more rain. • While palm and nut trees dominate a tropical rainforest, the temperate Pacific rainforest is dominated by coniferous trees, such as spruce, hemlock, Douglas fir, cedar, pine, maple, and sequoia. The bark of many trees is covered with moss. Lush ferns, moss, and mushrooms thrive in the Pacific rainforest, along with flowering shrubs and berries. • Tropical rainforests have a warm, wet climate with no dry season. Located within 10 degrees of the equator, the average annual rainfall is at least 66 inches (168 cm), but can surpass 390 inches (1,000 cm). They have an average daytime temperature of 86 degrees (30 C). • The top of the rainforest is called the canopy, consisting of vines and the tops of trees. It can reach a height of up to 160 feet (49 m). Below the canopy is the understory, comprised of ferns, flowers, dead leaves, vines, and tree trunks. The canopy is often so thick that it can take 10 minutes for a falling raindrop to reach the floor. • The Amazon rainforest is the world’s largest tropical rainforest, crossing eight South American countries. Covering 1.4 billion acres (2,123,562 sq. miles; 5.5 million sq. km), if it were a country, the Amazon would the ninth largest in the world.
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* You can rewrap a scratching post with sisal rope fairly easily. The rope usually costs only a couple of dollars, and you can use a drop of hot glue to get started and another at the end. Your cat (and your couch) will thank you. * “I’ve been trying to make better choices about the packaging on items I purchase, and I’ve stopped using plastic wrap and baggies for the most part. But there are some items that wax paper or parchment bags can’t handle. But I found a solution: beeswax wrap. It works just like cling wrap, and you can wash it easily. It’s pretty cool and reusable over and over.” -- K.G. in Florida * Add a few tablespoons of milk to water that you use to cook cauliflower. It will help it retain its whiteness. * Remove a lettuce core with this swift trick: Set the head of lettuce core side down on a hard surface. Bring the lettuce up and then down swiftly, crushing the core. Turn it over and the core should be easy to remove. Slice as needed. * “I use the wide rubber band from a head of broccoli to keep my dusting cloth attached to my bottle of furniture polish. I have a microfiber cloth that I use several times before washing. I tuck it under the band, and the two items stay together under the sink.” -- B. in Oklahoma * “Someone brought a bag of temporary tattoos to a tailgate and the kids (and some of the adults, if I’m being honest) went overboard. We used baby oil to get the residue off the next day. It came off without a fight, thank goodness.” -- J.J. in Georgia Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Idaho Issue #44 Oct. 28th 2019 RAINFORESTS (continued): •Sixty-four percent of the Amazon rainforest is in Brazil, but it spreads across eight countries, including Ecuador, Venezuela, Peru, and Colombia. More than 20 million people live in the Brazilian portion of the rain forest. • There are nearly 400 billion trees in the Amazon, divided into 16,000 different species. Palm tree species are the most common. • Twenty percent of all bird species live in the Amazon rainforest, along with 2.5 million different insect species, 2,000 unique species of butterflies, and 40,000 different types of plants. This rain forest contains 10% of the world’s known species. • Eighteen percent of the world’s total of tropical rainforests are found in Africa. The Democratic Republic of Congo has the second largest in the world. • The rainforests of Australia are lush with 2,800 different plant species, including leafy ferns and luxurious orchids. Eighty percent of the flowers are not found anywhere else in the world. Some of the trees are 2,000 years old, towering to heights of nearly 200 feet (60 m). Sixty percent of this continent’s butterflies live in the rainforests there. • There’s a vast difference in the animal life between temperate and tropical rainforests. The Pacific temperate rainforest is home to bobcats, lynx, coyotes, voles, spotted owls, foxes, deer, and the largest remaining wild herd of Roosevelt elk. Contrast this with the tropical rainforest animal list that includes jaguars, tigers, monkeys, sloths, orangutans, poison dart frogs, and a huge variety of snakes. Many animals remain in the rainforest’s canopy and very rarely come down to the ground.
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® of Idaho TIDBITS of Kootenai Issue #44 Oct. 28th 2019 TidbitsCounty, Dallas County RAINFORESTS (continued): • Plants and animals aren’t the only living things in the rainforests. Brazil is home to nearly 70 tribes who live in the rainforest with no contact with the outside world. About 250,000 indigenous peoples live in the Amazon rainforest. The island of New Guinea has over 40 uncontacted tribal groups. New Guinea’s Korowai tribe lives in tree houses nearly 150 feet (45 m) above ground. • Although the words rainforest and jungle are sometimes thought to be the same thing, there are many differences. Rainforests have thick canopies of tall trees that block out the light, while jungles let light in, contributing to abundant plant life that frequently makes it difficult to navigate through the vegetation. The lack of sun in a rainforest keeps vegetation from springing up on the floor. • Rainforest plants are vital not only to those living there, but to the entire world! Twenty-five percent of the ingredients in our medicines come from these plants. There are more than 2,000 tropical forest plants that have been identified as having anti-cancer properties. Seventy percent of cancer-treating drugs can only be found in rainforests. Other plants contain elements that treat inflammation, diabetes, malaria, heart and skin conditions, arthritis, glaucoma, and muscle tension. The bark of the Tabebuia tree, found in Central and South American rainforests, produces an extract that is brewed into a tea called lapacho. It’s been known to help with infections, allergies, diabetes, asthma, and bronchitis, as well as helping alleviate side effects of chemotherapy. Although the potential for further use in medicines has been proven, just 1% of rainforest plants have been assessed for those medicinal properties.
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* It was Marquette University basketball coach and beloved national basketball commentator Al McGuire who made the following sage observation: “The world is run by C students.” * There were no armadillos in Texas until the 1840s. * Many people think that adding cream to coffee makes it colder, but that’s only partially correct. As it turns out, after cooling the coffee a little bit, the cream forms a layer of fat molecules across the surface, insulating the coffee and keeping it warmer longer. * Those who study such things say that only about half the French-speaking people in the world actually live in France. * After the Civil War, Varina Davis -- widow of Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederacy -and Julia Grant -- widow of Ulysses S. Grant, famed Union general and later president of the United States -- ended up living near each other. According to historians, they became very close friends. * On average, twins arrive 24 days earlier than babies from single births. * It’s been claimed that it was customary in Austria at one time for women to wear small dogs draped about their shoulders for warmth. * You might be surprised to learn that the hula hoop was banned in some Indonesian cities. Why, you might ask? According to officials, the toy “awakens sensuality.” * In China, it is traditional for men do the knitting. * According to anthropologists, if you’d never worn shoes, there would be a larger gap between your big toe and the rest of your toes.
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“Four be the things I am wiser to know: idleness, sorrow, a friend and a foe. Four be the things I’d be better without: love, curiosity, freckles and doubt.” -- Dorothy Parker (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
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COUCH THEATER -- DVD PREVIEWS
PHOTO: Dave Bautista, Kumail Nanjani in “Stuber” Photo Credit: 20th Century Fox
“Stuber” (R) -- How far would you go for a five-star rating? Stu (Kumail Nanjani) -- an Uber driver, hence the “Stuber” -- will go pretty dang far. He’s a timid, keep-the-boat steady type who’s desperate to keep his rating in the clear. Stu picks up a fare in the form of physically intimidating but unfortunately visually impaired cop Vic (Dave Bautista). He’s furiously running down a killer, but can’t do the driving himself. So naturally, he blackmails Stu into being his wingman using that coveted driver rating -- and if you ask me, the results were hilarious. Where Stu is apprehensive and uptight, Vic is brash and ballsy -- and the foil works. Director Michael Dowse’s idea of humor is a two-by-four to the face, so expect limits to be pushed. “Crawl” (R) -- Haley (Kay Scodelario) is a small-town Florida girl sitting in the track of a monster hurricane. She goes to check in on her
dad (Barry Pepper) under evacuation orders and finds him trapped in the crawlspace of his home. Injured and vulnerable, the rising waters threaten their lives -- but that’s not even the worst thing. There, in the brackish maelstrom, lurk giant alligators. You’d think a movie about being trapped in a crawlspace with gruesome gators on the front lines of a Cat 5 hurricane would be camp, a la “Snakes on a Plane.” But no. This rousing creature horror has forever scarred this Southern lady, and I’m not ashamed to admit it. “The Art of Self-Defense” (R) -- Another quirky comedy notch in Jesse Eisenberg’s belt, “The Art of Self-Defense” centers around an aggressively macho karate dojo to which extreme beta male Casey (Eisenberg) turns after being bullied and brutally beaten in the streets. At the dojo, Casey’s confidence increases, and he steps up to attend the rawer, more violent night classes. Here, he is enveloped in a downward spiral of belligerence and mayhem alongside other students, including Imogene Poots as the lone female fighter, Anna. “Night Hunter” (R) -- Henry Cavill stars as detective Walter Marshall, who is investigating the disappearance and death of some young women, suspected to be a part of a human trafficking scheme. Michael Cooper (Ben Kingsley) is a former judge turned vigilante who lures pedophiles to their own castration by working with a young partner. When their stories intersect with a psychopathic killer named Simon (Brendan Fletcher), whose depraved reach seems to extend beyond the interrogation room, it leads them all to a massive set of cliches that are both ludicrous and predictable.
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By Dr. Holly Carling
IT TAKES GUTS
I have studied many different fields of medicine – from conventional medicine to many alternative forms of healing. All of them (except maybe conventional medicine), have one commonality: If you don’t fix the gut, you will never get the person well. You will always just continue to chase symptoms. In my 40 years of being in the field of health and healing, I have increasingly found this to be true. We now live in a time of great severity of digestive dis-eases. No longer is it “just” a little heartburn, easily resolved with a bit of bicarbonate. Today’s digestive issues are painful, deep, and are progressed to auto-immune states. There are more diseases involving significant tissue damage and profound effect on the lives of the sufferers. Nearly every disease you can think of, there is a link to poor digestion – whether symptomatic or not. For instance, arthritis, kidney and gall stones, bone spurs and cataracts, while they sound completely unrelated, share a common issue with calcium metabolism. Translated, that means something is wrong with digesting calcium as a starting point. From there it progresses to a place of inherent weakness (eyes, joints, kidneys, bony surface), and then we attach a fancy medical name to it. The problem?
If you don’t address the gut, you’ll never fully get the condition to resolve (notice I didn’t say simply controlled?) Of course, Crohn’s Disease, Colitis, IBS - any inflammatory bowel disease - is a disease of the gut. But how many of your practitioners are starting with correcting stomach deficiencies first? Usually just the lower gut is addressed in these conditions, with a target to simply restore quality of life, yet the upper gut is left unaddressed. If the upper gut, the stomach, is not putting out sufficient enzymes, taking an acid-stopping medication to resolve the “acid excess” is not correcting the problem. This is an article in itself, because this sounds contradictory, but it isn’t. Email me at vital@vitalhealthcda.com if you want the article on stomach acid. To try to correct lower gut issues without addressing the stomach, is like trying to mop up a floor flooded by a faucet left on, while not turning off the faucet. If you are suffering from any gut issue and are taking antacids, acid-stopping medications, or steroids, you need to be asking if the condition is being corrected, the underlying reason why you have the issue, or is it just being masked to enable you to function in life? As gut issues are not corrected, they morph into other more serious degenerative diseases.The gut is perhaps the most important factor in resolving seemingly unrelated illnesses. It takes guts to stand up and say “It’s time to heal my gut!” “I want my health, my life back!”
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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VA Helping Victims of DomesHalloween Candy: No Treat tic Abuse If you’re a veteran and are a victim of domes- for Pets tic violence, the Department of Veterans Affairs can help you with housing and support services if you need to flee. If you have children, this includes them. If you are a senior veteran, elder abuse is included in the definition of domestic violence. The housing and services are provided by two programs, Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) and Grant and Per Diem. In 2017, public law 114-315 expanded eligibility for both programs to include situations such as fleeing dating violence, domestic violence, stalking and any situation that makes it unsafe for you to stay. The big eligibility hurdle is that you don’t have anywhere else to live. If you have to get out immediately, you’re eligible for SSVF rapid housing intervention, which is a program to help the homeless get quickly into permanent housing. SSVF has a new component called shallow subsidies, which is essentially a hand up. Rents are below market level, but are not based on a percentage of your income. Grant and Per Diem gives grants to companies to provide services to homeless veterans, including transitional housing. The GPD program will help with services to get your life back on track, such as stable housing and gaining skills to increase your income. Go online to www.va.gov/homeless/gpd.asp and www.va.gov/homeless/ssvf/ to gather information and make contacts. The second link, to SSVF, has information for the states that provide the rent subsidies. If your living situation is volatile, gather your information now and keep it in a safe place that you can grab when you need it. Your purse or wallet is not a good place. In a violent situation, make 911 your first call. When you can, when the situation is safe, collect your saved information and go. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Please remind your readers that Halloween candy can be risky for dogs. My dachshund “Jake” got very ill once when my son left his bag of trick-or-treat candy on the floor where Jake could get to it. Fortunately, he recovered fully, but it could have been much worse. -- Diane in Charleston DEAR DIANE: You told them! Halloween is a fun time for families and pets, but when kids bring home lots of candy, or adults leave out a big bowl of fun-sized treats for trick-or-treaters, it’s more temptation than most pets can stand. The trouble is that much of that candy is toxic to pets. Dogs should never eat chocolate, even in small amounts. Often they’ll consume the candy wrappers, too -- not unexpected from a creature with no thumbs. Other candies might be OK, except they have lots of sugar, which can make a pet ill. If you’re giving out candy, keep it in a spot that is out of reach of your pets, or keep a tight cover on the container so they can’t access it. When the kids get back from trick-or-treating, place their bags of candy up high and out of view of pets. Remind kids not to put their bags down on the floor or leave them where the dog can get at them. Adults who are throwing Halloween parties should place their pets in a safe room or section of the house, away from revelers, snacks and candies. Pick up all treats and food before letting them back into the party area -- high-fat snacks can be tough on a pet’s digestive system, and some foods -- like onions, grapes and avocados -- are toxic. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Q&A with Susan Ashley, MD
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The pellets are small, and cylinder shaped, made by compounding pharmacists in customized dosages based on the individual needs of the patient as opposed to the narrow choices available with mass-produced “one size fits all” hormone therapies. Pellet therapy delivers a constant level of hormones throughout the day preventing the rollercoaster-like effects from alternative hormones. The pellets contain bioidentical hormones which are derived from natural sources, and contain the exact hormones that are found naturally in the human body. I am able to achieve much higher testosterone levels in men and women (yes women need testosterone too!), and more even levels of estrogen for women. Both men and women will find increased energy, motivation, elimination of hot flashes, increased libido, reduced body fat, more mental clarity and less depression. Men typically need the pellets inserted every 5-6 months. Women need them more often, every 3-4 months, depending on how quickly their body metabolizes the estrogen. This eliminates the need to apply cream daily, or injections of testosterone. If you are experiencing symptoms as you age, you owe it to yourself to find out more. Call our office for consultation to see if you would be a candidate for pellet therapy, at 509-928-6700.
I prescribe bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) for women and men. These are hormones that are identical in structure to what your body makes - including estrogen, progesterone and testosterone. Why? Because of the multitude of studies showing the health benefits of keeping our hormones in an optimal, younger range. This includes: reduction of heart disease by 30%, reduction of prostate cancer in men, bone protection from osteoporosis, reduction in Alzheimers dementia, slowing of the aging process, maintaining muscle mass, improving libido and reducing belly fat. Hormones are often prescribed as a cream, under the tongue drop, or orally. These all have limitations and are not always ideal, often providing uneven levels, and I’ve searched for a better way to provide the hormones we lack as we age. I’ve researched BHRT delivered in a pellet, and have found it to be superior to all other modalities for hormone replacement. 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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* On Nov. 6, 1528, the Spanish conquistador Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca is shipwrecked on a low sandy island off the coast of Texas. Starving, dehydrated and desperate, he is the first European to set foot on the soil of the future Lone Star state. * On Nov. 10, 1775, a resolution, drafted by future U.S. president John Adams, creates the Continental Marines and is now observed as the birth date of the United States Marine Corps. The motto of the service is Semper Fidelis, meaning “Always Faithful” in Latin. * On Nov. 7, 1914, while World War I rages in Europe, a new weekly magazine, The New Republic, is first published in the United States. Though its first issue sold only 875 copies, after a year the circulation reached 15,000. The New Republic still operates today as a weekly journal of opinion. * On Nov. 8, 1951, Yankees catcher Yogi Berra is voted the American League’s most valuable player. He went on to be the league MVP twice more, in 1954 and 1955. * On Nov. 5, 1968, in one of the closest elections in U.S. history, Republican challenger Richard Nixon defeats Vice President Hubert Humphrey. Because of third-party candidate George Wallace, neither Nixon nor Humphrey received 50% of the vote. * On Nov. 4, 1979, student followers of the Ayatollah Khomeini send shock waves across America when they storm the U.S. embassy in Tehran. The radical Islamic fundamentalists took 90 hostages. * On Nov. 9, 1989, East German officials open the Berlin Wall, allowing free travel from East to West Berlin for the first time since 1961. The next day, celebrating Germans began to tear down one of the ugliest and most infamous symbols of the Cold War. The wall was built to keep a flood of refugees from fleeing Communist East Germany to the West. (c) 2019 Hearst Communications, Inc.
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1. Weird Al Yankovic did a parody of the Kinks’ “Lola.” What did he call it? 2. Sam the Sham (of the Pharaohs) changed one of his songs halfway through writing it and instead named it after his cat. Which song? 3. Name the Heart album that came out in 2010. 4. Who penned and released “Just When I Needed You Most”? 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “Take these broken wings and learn to fly, All your life you were only waiting for this moment to arise.” Answers 1. “Yoda.” He based it on “The Empire Strikes Back” film. It took five years to get Star Wars creator George Lucas to give permission for its release. 2. “Wooly Bully,” started out as a re-do of “Hully Gully Now.” Sam riffed his way through multiple versions, including the English-Spanish intro. 3. “Red Velvet Car.” The album contained 10 tracks in the U.S., 12 tracks in Europe, and 13 in Japan. 4. Randy VanWarmer, in 1979. One of the most underrated songwriters of all time, he later moved to Nashville and penned a string of country hits. 5. “Blackbird,” by the Beatles in 1968. Paul McCartney has given multiple reasons over the years for writing the song, one being as a comment on U.S. race relations in the 1960s.
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PEMF stands for Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields. These magnetic fields alleviate pain, inflammation, promote circulation, increase energy and a sense of well-being. We have the HU=GO™ High Intensity PEMF is the device. This is a professional device used by elite athletes as well as celebrities. www.hugopemf.com provides more information. At CDA Health Center, we have seen relief of chronic shoulder pain experienced by golfers and hairdressers, back pain experienced by retired police officers and relief after surgery helping improve range of motion and relieve scar tissue pain. HOW DOES HIGH-INTENSITY PEMF HELP? High intensity PEMFs induce a flood of electrons inside the body. Free electrons serve as natural antioxidants. These are negatively charged electrons stop free radical formation. Free radicals are known to cause inflammation and accelerate the aging process. This makes High-Intensity PEMF Therapy inherently anti-aging, a nice side benefit beside promoting energy, healing and pain relief. PEMF’s boosts the immune system, decreases inflammation, improves circulation and provides immediate pain relief that lasts for up to 72 hours, sometimes longer, even after 1 session. A series of 3 or 6 sessions is recommended and can be done further apart as the beneficial healing effects are cumulative.
Dr. Margo Parker, OMD, a licensed acupuncturist with over 30 years in practice and higher education. CDA Health Center located at 1044 Northwest Boulevard in the Sky Professional Center Building. Phone/Text (208) 660-7363 to schedule High Intensity PEMF, Ozone Therapy, or other traditional therapies. We offer HU=GO™ HI-PEMF for mobility and pain relief and Ozone therapies for sinus issues, allergies, skin, scalp conditions and more. www.cdahealthcenter.com
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Caution dominates the Sheep’s monetary aspect this week. Rams and Ewes might want to shear their big spending plans until a more favorable financial picture begins to emerge by week’s end. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Thrift counts both at home and at work. So you might want to rethink major purchases or investments. Also, be wary of a so-called revelation about a previous decision. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Both household budgets and workplace accounts might benefit from some judicious trimming of unnecessary expenses. A partnership could lead to an unexpected challenge. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A previously overlooked opportunity could re-emerge with a new travel-related matter. Check this out carefully to see if it’s what you really want before you decide one way or another. LEO (July 23 to August 22) This could be the start of a new career-changing phase, so start marking down your many accomplishments for those who need to know how much you have to offer. Good luck. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) It’s not too early for the sometimes procrastinating Virgo to start making those long-distance travel plans. The sooner you decide where to go, when to go and how to go, the better. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Financial matters once again figure in any major action you might take regarding career, travel or other endeavors. You’ll want a ready reserve to help you back up those moves. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Trying to resolve a problem in a personal relationship could be more difficult than you’d expected. Look into the possibility that someone might be interfering for his or her own reasons. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A project you once rejected might be more attractive because of changes that you feel you can now work with. The weekend is especially favorable to family matters. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) This is a good week for the gregarious Goat to enjoy being with people you care for. You might even want to show off those creative kitchen skills you’re so adept at. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A colleague might think your attitude is patronizing or even outright insulting. True. That might be his or her problem. But you might want to take some reassuring steps anyway. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) It’s a good time to jettison those old concepts about a family matter you might have been holding on to. This will help make room for a new and more enlightened way of dealing with it.
BORN THIS WEEK:
You like to analyze a puzzling situation before you try to resolve it. This makes you excel at getting things done the right way. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
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REMARKABLE PEOPLE: ROALD AMUNDSEN
1. In 2019, Duke’s Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett became the second set of freshman teammates to make The Associated Press’ All-America First Team for men’s basketball. Who were the first pair? 2. In 2018, the New York Yankees’ Gleyber Torres became the fourth-youngest player (21 years, 163 days) in the modern-era major leagues to homer in four straight games. Name two of the three younger players. 3. Who was the last NFL quarterback before Jacksonville’s Blake Bortles in 2018 to have more rushing yards than passing yards in a playoff game? 4. Name the last school before Florida State in 2017-18 to win the ACC Baseball Tournament two consecutive years. 5. Entering the 2019-20 NHL campaign, in how many seasons has Washington’s Alex Ovechkin recorded at least 50 goals? 6. In 2019, Caeleb Dressel set a record at the world swimming championships for most medals (eight). With whom had he been tied at seven? 7. When was the last time before Brooks Koepka in 2019 that a golfer won the PGA Championship despite a final-round score of at least 74?
Answers: 1. DeMarcus Cousins and John Wall of Kentucky, in 2010. 2. Miguel Cabrera (20 years, 362 days), Andruw Jones (21 years, 139 days) and Albert Pujols (21 years, 147 days). 3. Atlanta’s Michael Vick did it in 2004. 4. Wake Forest in 1998-99. 5. Eight seasons.
Could you list the accomplishments of Roald Amundsen? If not, take a few minutes to learn the history of this remarkable explorer. • Roald seemed destined for a life at sea, having been born into a family of Norwegian ship owners and ship captains. But his mother’s dream for him was to become a doctor. Although his life’s desire was to travel and explore the world, he complied with her wishes and entered the university. However, upon her death when Roald was 21, he quickly quit his studies and pursued his dream. • In 1897, at 25, Roald joined an Antarctic expedition as the ship’s first mate. His goal was to gain valuable experience in preparation for his skipper’s license and his own future voyages. This expedition became the first to survive the winter in Antarctica, with the ship frozen firmly in 7 feet (2.1 m) of ice. The ship was poorly prepared, and as scurvy began to set in, the men’s health suffered greatly. The ingenuity of an American doctor on board saved them, as he organized hunting parties for penguin and seal meat. It seems that fresh seal meat contained Vitamin C, which was vital in the cure of scurvy. After 13 months of being locked in ice, the ship was able to break free and head for open sea. • During that first expedition, Amundsen discovered that coats made of animal skins were much better for staying warm than heavy woolen parkas, which would not keep out the cold when wet. Amundsen made note of many important survival lessons that would help him greatly on his own future expeditions.
TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Idaho Issue #44 Oct. 28th 2019 ROALD AMUNDSEN (continued): • At age 31, Amundsen commanded an expedition that was the first to discover the Northwest Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. The perilous journey took 3 years to complete, navigating between the northern Canadian mainland and Canada’s Arctic islands. During the expedition, Amundsen studied the local people to learn further survival skills as well as skill in the use of sled dogs. • Amundsen was planning an expedition to the North Pole when he learned that Robert Peary had claimed to have already reached the Pole. Amundsen quickly altered his plans, aiming for the South Pole, keeping his mission a secret, because British explorer Robert Scott also had plans to conquer the South Pole. Amundsen set out with a crew of four men, 52 dogs, and four sleds, arriving in Antarctica in January, 1911. They spent the next 10 months preparing for the trip to the Pole, fattening up the dogs and redesigning the sleds. The team departed camp for the Pole in October and arrived almost two months later, a full 35 days before the competing expedition, planting the Norwegian flag firmly at the site. • Although Scott’s expedition arrived at the Pole in January, he and his crew did not return safely, and tragically, they were found frozen to death months later. • Amundsen made history again in 1926 when he was part of an Italian air crew that made the first North Pole crossing in an airship, giving Amundsen the honor of being the first to reach both the North and South Poles. And since the claims of explorer Robert Peary were disputed, Amundsen may well have been the first to reach the North Pole as well.
Spiced Apple Pancake
For the puffiest pancake, use a cast-iron skillet. If you don’t have one, choose a heavy 12-inch skillet with a bottom that is at least 10 inches in diameter and has an oven-safe handle. 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 tablespoons water 1/2 cup sugar, plus 2 tablespoons sugar 1 1/2 pounds (3 to 4 medium) Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into 8 wedges 3 large eggs 3/4 cup milk 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1. Heat oven to 450 F. In 12-inch cast-iron skillet, heat butter, water and 1/2 cup sugar over medium-high heat to boiling. Add apple wedges; cook 12 to 15 minutes or until apples are golden and sugar mixture begins to caramelize, stirring occasionally. 2. Meanwhile, in blender or food processor with knife blade attached, place eggs, milk, flour, pumpkin pie spice, salt and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, adding liquid ingredients to blender first. Blend until batter is smooth. 3. When apple mixture in skillet is deep golden, pour batter over apples. Place skillet in oven; bake 15 to 17 minutes or until puffed and lightly browned. Serve immediately. Makes 8 servings. * Each serving: About 210 calories, 6g total fat (3g saturated), 140mg sodium, 36g total carbohydrate, 2g dietary fiber, 5g protein.
Q: I recently saw some episodes of “The Day I Picked My Parents” on the A&E channel about the foster care system. Will it be returning? If so, when? -- B.H. A: I hadn’t heard of this series until just now, but I’m going to have to put it on my must-see list. For those who don’t know, “The Day I Picked My Parents” is a documentary series about 10 foster kids who are given the chance to choose their forever families through an organization called Kidsave. Older children, ages 9 through 18, statistically are harder to place, and many age out of the foster care system without ever having been adopted. Partnering up with the Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services, Kidsave aims to “turn the adoption process on its head” by giving these kids the chance to find parents who are the right fit for them. I would imagine you have to keep a box of Kleenex handy while watching this show. Since there has been only one season so far, I’ll keep my fingers crossed that there will be a second, but as of yet an official renewal hasn’t been announced. If you can’t find episodes in your local guide, be sure to check them out online at www.aetv.com/shows/the-day-I-picked-myparents. Q: Has “Criminal Minds” been canceled? I haven’t seen any new episodes since the fall season premiered. -- M.M. A: CBS’ “Criminal Minds” has had a very successful run. It began in 2005 with Mandy Patinkin in the lead, but he left after two seasons due to creative differences. He famously stated at one time: “CBS is very clear about their for
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mula for success with these kinds of shows. One doesn’t want to throw the baby out with the bathwater. But it is important for this baby to have a certain kind of food to make me stay interested.” The crime series survived for a long time with several cast changes over the years. However, last season CBS decided to renew “Criminal Minds” for one final season of 10 episodes. It’s not on the fall schedule but will return sometime during the winter or spring of 2020. In the meantime, “S.W.A.T.” currently occupies the 10 p.m. timeslot on Wednesday nights and stars another former “Criminal Minds” cast member, Shemar Moore. Q: What is Alison Sweeney doing now that she’s not hosting “The Biggest Loser”? -- T.B. A: Sweeney still pops up occasionally on “Days of Our Lives” as Sami, the role she grew up playing on the NBC soap. She became known outside of the daytime soap world for hosting “The Biggest Loser” for eight years, but stepped down in 2015. The busy star also has done many TV movies over the years, and next up she’ll play a widow opposite Lucas Bryant in “Time for You to Come Home for Christmas” on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. It’s being produced by country singer Blake Shelton. Send me your questions at NewCelebrityExtra@ gmail.com, or write me at KFWS, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Top 10 Video On Demand 1. Spider-Man: Far From Home (PG-13) Tom Holland 2. Yesterday (PG-13) Himesh Patel 3. Aladdin (PG) Will Smith 4. John Wick: Chapter 3 -- Parabellum (R) Keanu Reeves 5. X-Men: Dark Phoenix (PG-13) James McAvoy 6. Shaft (R) Samuel L. Jackson 7. Rocketman (R) Taron Egerton 8. Anna (R) Sasha Luss 9. The Secret Life of Pets 2 (PG) animated 10. Child’s Play (R) Aubrey Plaza Top 10 DVD, Blu-ray Sales 1. Spider-Man: Far From Home (PG-13) Sony Pictures/Marvel 2. Hocus Pocus (PG) Disney 3. John Wick: Chapter 3 -- Parabellum (R) Lionsgate 4. Aladdin (PG) Disney 5. X-Men: Dark Phoenix (PG-13) FOX 6. The Nightmare Before Christmas (PG) Disney 7. Yesterday (PG-13) Warner 8. Avengers: Endgame (PG-13) Disney/Marvel 9. Shaft (R) Lionsgate 10. Anna (R) FOX Sources: comScore/Media Play News
TOP TEN MOVIES 1. Joker (R) Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro 2. The Addams Family (PG) animated 3. Gemini Man (PG-13) Will Smith, Mary Elizabeth Winstead 4. Abominable (PG) animated 5. Downton Abbey (PG) Michelle Dockery, Tuppence Middleton 6. Hustlers (R) Constance Wu, Jennifer Lopez 7. Judy (PG-13) Renee Zellweger, Jessie Buckley 8. It Chapter Two (R) Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy 9. Jexi (R) Adam Devine, Alexandra Shipp 10. Ad Astra (PG-13) Brad Pitt, Tommy Lee Jones (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
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THE UNITED NATIONS Many of us think of the United Nations as a tall building in New York City, but there’s much more to this organization. In commemoration of United Nations Day on October 24, Tidbits takes a quick look into its beginnings and functions. • The term “United Nations” was first used on New Years’ Day, 1942, when, in the midst of World War II, President Franklin Roosevelt used the title to refer to the representatives of 26 nations who had pledged to continue an alliance to fight the Axis Powers that consisted of Germany, Italy, and Japan. • The “United Nations” became the official term for the Allied nations during the war. All countries supporting the Allies signed the United Nations declaration and declared war on the Axis Powers. • The United Nations as we know it didn’t officially come into existence until October 24, 1945, shortly after the end of World War II. Delegates from 50 countries gathered in San Francisco to draw up the organization’s charter. It was ratified that day, and signed the following June by those delegates. Poland, although not represented at the original gathering, signed the charter, bringing the total of original members to 51. Today, there are 193 Member States. • Construction on the U.N. headquarters began in September of 1948, and was completed four years later at a cost of $65 million ($613.2 million in today’s dollars). The land in Manhattan where the building was constructed beside the East River was the previous home of slaughterhouses, tenements, and a pencil factory. • The most well-known goal of the U.N. is, of course, to keep peace throughout the world and develop friendly relations. It attempts to uphold law and order in the world, including providing security to countries where civilians are attacked by rebels or terrorists.
TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Idaho Issue #44 Oct. 28th 2019 THE UNITED NATIONS (continued): • In the area of human rights, the U.N.’s goal is to reduce poverty and hunger, providing $12.5 billion annually in humanitarian aid. Through its World Food Program, it supplies food to 90 million people in 75 countries and assists upwards of 30 million refugees. • Considering that there are an estimated 3 billion people without basic handwashing facilities, it is the aim of the U.N. to combat disease by providing the facilities and educating in sanitation procedures. Since 785 million people lack safe drinking water, the organization seeks to remedy the situation. The U.N. also vaccinates 58% of the world’s children. • The branch of the United Nations known as UNESCO specializes in promoting education, sciences, and culture. Their goal is education opportunities for all. • UNICEF was created as part of the United Nations in 1946 to provide emergency food and healthcare to the children left devastated by World War II. U.N. member governments contribute 65% of UNICEF’s resources, with the remainder donated by private groups and citizens. “Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF” was started in 1950 as a fund-raising event that allowed millions of children to collect funds for the organization. Participants from 191 countries carry small orange boxes to the houses they visit on Halloween and donate the proceeds, a program that has raised more than $188 million. • Ongoing U.N. projects include providing affordable, sustainable energy to all, transportation services, reduction of waste, protection of ecosystems and forests, and combating global warming.
Old English Apple Pie Batter up! This pie is sure to be a hit. 2 eggs, or equivalent in egg substitute 1/2 cup fat-free half & half 2 tablespoons light margarine 1/2 cup sugar substitute 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon table salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 cups (2 medium) cored and finely chopped cooking apples 1/4 cup chopped black walnuts 1. Heat oven to 350 F. Spray a deep-dish 10-inch pie plate with butter-flavored cooking spray. 2. In a large bowl, combine eggs, half & half, margarine and sugar substitute, using a wire whisk. Add flour, salt and baking powder. Mix well to combine. Stir in apples and walnuts. Evenly pour batter into prepared pie plate. 3. Bake for 30 minutes. Place pie plate on a wire rack and allow to cool. Cut into 8 servings. * Each serving equals: 142 calories, 6g fat, 4g protein, 18g carb., 263mg sodium, 78mg calcium, 1g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch/ Carb., 1 Fat; Carb Choices: 1. (c) 2019 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
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SENATOR SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO: ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE IS DEVASTING FAMILIES… (opinion summary)
By Matilda Charles
If Social Security Calls ... Hang Up!
Thieves are continuing to target seniors where we’re most vulnerable. Most common is the Social Security scam. Annoyingly enough, I received one of these calls today on my cellphone. I didn’t answer, of course, so they left a voice message. My Social Security number had been associated with crime, they said. If I didn’t call them back immediately, they would call the police and take out a warrant for my arrest. And so on ... While scam calls can come from any area code, sometimes they use the real Social Security Administration phone number (1-800-772-1213). It’s easy for them to spoof (fake) any number. However, there’s one big difference. No one from Social Security is going to call you with threats. If Social Security has something to say to you, it will send a letter in the mail. There are many reasons not to give out your personal information to someone you don’t know, but the biggest ones are that your benefits can be diverted, and your identity can be stolen. To protect yourself, make use of your Caller ID. If you don’t recognize the number, don’t answer. And leave your Social Security card at home when you go out. If something doesn’t sound right on a phone call you do answer, hang up. The minute someone asks you to verify anything (your name, address, bank information, Social Security number) or threatens you in any way, just hang up. To hear what is said in these scam calls, go online to www.consumer.ftc.gov and put “Social Security scam” in the search box. Click on “This is what a Social Security scam sounds like.” You can hear a recording of a call and know what to expect if you do answer one. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
“Health care is a subject that remains front and center in so many of our national conversations and debates… It continues to poll as a top concern among the American public. …One of those issues is something that is very close to my heart: Alzheimer’s disease. Like so many Americans, I have felt the impacts of this disease. I lost both of my parents to Alzheimer’s, and our family helped to care for them. So I understand the difficulties that caregivers and loved ones face as they try to figure out this difficult challenge. This disease is devastating, and there is no book or a magic formula for how to face it. But I feel strongly that we can do more to ease the pain of those who suffer from Alzheimer’s, to help their caregivers, and most importantly, to find a cure. The statistics surrounding Alzheimer’s are staggering. More than five million Americans are living with the disease, and it’s estimated that as many as 16 million will have it in 2050 without some kind of medical breakthroughs. The cost of caring for those with Alzheimer’s and other dementias is also notable: an estimated $277 billion in 2018, increasing to $1.1 trillion by 2050. Not to mention the emotional costs. These numbers make it clear that we have some work to do… I so wish my parents had the opportunity to be involved in decisions regarding their own care, but it’s my hope that through early assessment and diagnosis, we can give others that opportunity… At the same time, it’s essential that we continue working toward a cure. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I’ve worked with Labor-Health and Human Services Subcommittee Chairman Roy Blunt, R-Mo., and others to provide resources for critical Alzheimer’s research. With the passage of last year’s government funding bill, we have surpassed the $2 billion milestone when it comes to Alzheimer’s research, providing the National Institutes of Health the funding it needs to continue its work and to help support the work of others. It’s easy to get discouraged when you hear about a once-promising clinical trial not moving forward, when you learn another person you know has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, or when a cure may seem so far away. But observing the research being done at NIH and other institutions across the county, seeing the hope and determination in the eyes of those fighting back, and witnessing the bipartisan commitment to tackling this disease—that’s all proof that we are making progress…” Please call for a tour of our “HOMES,” for truly they are… And, if you would like to join our circle of caregivers in one of our homes, please contact Linda at 208-755-3637 or linda@lodgeliving.net. We even have gorgeous onsite studio apartments which include meals and all utilities as a part of our employment package. 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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Pumpkin Bread For years, it was an October tradition in our neighborhood to drop in at my friend’s preholiday arts and crafts sale. Opening the heavy front door of her turn-of-the-century home, we were drawn in from the outdoor chill by the aroma of warm, freshly baked pumpkin bread served on trays in the dining room. Looking back, I now wonder if people came for the pumpkin bread as much as for the art being sold. This updated, foolproof recipe is moist, full of enticing autumn spices we love, and it’s super-easy to make and bake with kids. No mixers or tricky steps. Just measure, whisk, stir and bake. Of course, you may put your own spin on the recipe and add chopped nuts and raisins to the batter, or even drizzle icing with a sprinkling of pepitas (a type of pumpkin seed) on top of just-baked loaf to make it fancy. FAVORITE PUMPKIN BREAD 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup canned pumpkin 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon allspice 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 cup water To prepare oven: Heat oven to 350 F. To prepare pan: Place a piece of parchment or wax paper on the bottom of a greased 9-by-5-by3-inch loaf pan. To prepare batter: Whisk together oil, sugar, eggs and pumpkin in a mixing bowl. Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, sift together flour, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, nutmeg, salt, baking soda and baking powder. Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients alternatively with the water. (Avoid overmixing.) Pour into pan. To bake: Bake in middle of oven for 60 minutes or until wooden pick or knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes and turn out onto a cooling rack to cool completely. Makes one loaf. Donna Erickson’s award-winning series “Donna’s Day” is airing on public television nationwide. To find more of her creative family recipes and activities, visit www.donnasday.com and link to the NEW Donna’s Day Facebook fan page. Her latest book is “Donna Erickson’s Fabulous Funstuff for Families.” (c) 2019 Donna Erickson Distributed by King Features Synd.
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