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• The twin towers of New York City’s World Trade Center were completed in 1972 and became the world’s tallest buildings, surpassing the Empire State Building, the record-holder for the previous 40 years. The towers didn’t hold on to the honor for very long, as Chicago’s Sears Tower outdid them in 1973.

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• America celebrated its 200 birthday in 1976, commemorating the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Many of the festivities were centered in Philadelphia, the nation’s first capital and home of the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. The city’s celebrations were tragically marred, however, by an epidemic of a respiratory disease that struck 231 people, killing 34. Because most of the dead were members of the American Legion attending a convention, the ailment was dubbed Legionnaire’s Disease. It was later identified as the result of a bacteria found in the air-conditioning pipes of the Bellevue Stratford Hotel. The air conditioning was quickly replaced, but the damage had been done to the hotel’s reputation, and it went bankrupt shortly afterward.

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THE 1970s (continued): • On October 1, 1971, the 107-acre Walt Disney world resort officially opened, seven years after Walt Disney had procured 27,443 acres of land in central Florida. Unfortunately, Disney had passed away five years earlier and never saw his dream fulfilled. It is now the world’s most-visited entertainment resort and welcomes about 17 million visitors per year.

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• Does the name Louise Brown ring a bell? She was a five-pound, 12-ounce baby girl delivered in July 1978, the world’s first test-tube baby, born as a result of the experimental in vitro fertilization process. Although called a test-tube baby, her conception actually took place in a petri dish. Brown became a mother herself in 2006.

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• After scoring 1590 out of a possible 1600 on the SAT, 17-year-old Bill Gates enrolled at Harvard in 1973. He stayed in contact with his boyhood chum Paul Allen, and after dropping out of Harvard, Gates teamed up with Allen in 1975 to form Microsoft, a combined abbreviation of “microcomputer” and “software.”

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• The big news of 1977 was the death of Elvis Presley, declared by the medical examiner as the result of “coronary arrhythmia.” Over the eight months prior to the King’s death, his physician had prescribed more than 10,000 doses of sedatives, amphetamines and narcotics. The autopsy revealed 14 different drugs in Presley’s system at the time of his death. As thousands lined up outside Graceland’s gates during the funeral, a car swerved into a group of fans, killing two. More than 80,000 people lined the procession route to his Forest Hill Cemetery burial site.

• In 1972, burglars broke into the Democratic Party’s National Committee office at the Watergate Hotel. In the coming months it was revealed that President Richard Nixon was involved in covering up the burglary and possessed a number of stolen tapes. When he refused to surrender the tapes, a judge ordered the chief executive to hand them over. In 1974, impeachment proceedings were initiated against the president. In August of that year, Nixon resigned and Gerald Ford became president. A month later, Ford issued a full pardon to Nixon for “all offenses against the United States.”

• What were folks wearing in the 1970s? Bellbottomed pants paired with either a turtleneck sweater or flower-print shirt was a popular look.

After the premiere of the movie “Saturday Night Fever” in 1977, John Travolta’s three-piece suit and wide-collared shirt inspired the disco fashion.

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By Chris Richcreek 1. In 1973, there were four no-hitters tossed in the American League. Two were by California’s Nolan Ryan.

Name either of the other two pitchers.

2. Which of these left-handers had more 20-win seasons: Vida Blue, Tom Glavine or Ron Guidry?

3. Who reached 100 college football victories quicker -Urban Meyer or Bud Wilkinson?

4. Name the all-time leading scorer in Clippers franchise history.

5. What was the last time before November 2011 that the NHL’s Boston Bruins went a calendar month without a single loss in regulation?

6. In 2011, driver Sebastian Vettel set a Formula One record by winning 15 poles in a season. Who had held the mark?

7. True or false: Martina Navratilova was in every Wimbledon’s women’s singles final during the 1980s.

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2. Glavine did it five times; each of the others did it three times.

3. Wilkinson needed 111 games to do it; Meyer did it in 118 games.

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5. It was 1969.

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9. Regina is the capital of what Canadian province?

10. H. Ross Perot founded what political party?

11. Who introduced the physical theory of relativity?

12. When the Roman Catholic Church needs a new pope, what body within the church elects him?

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14. What is the name of the Greek shipbuilder and financier who married Jackie Kennedy?

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• In the sports world, Hank Aaron beat Babe Ruth’s home run record when he hit his 715th career home run in April 1974. By the time Aaron retired in 1976, his record was 755 homers, one that held until 2006. ABC began broadcasting Monday Night Football in 1970, and ESPN, an acronym for Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, was launched in September 1979 as a cable network devoted strictly to sports broadcasting.

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• At the theaters we were viewing “The Godfather,” “Rocky” and “Dirty Harry.” We were scared out of our seats by “The Exorcist,” “Jaws” and “Carrie” and laughed uproariously at “Animal House,” “Young Frankenstein” and “Monty Python.” George Lucas’ career took off with “American Graffiti” in 1973, followed by “Star Wars” in 1977, which quickly became the highest-grossing film of all time, an honor it maintained for the next five years.

• On television, our favorite Westerns “Gunsmoke” and “The Virginian” were phased out, as were sitcoms “Bewitched” and “I Dream of Jeannie.” The Sci-Fi era was ushered in with hits such as “The Six-Million Dollar Man,” “The Bionic Woman” and “Battlestar Galactica.” The controversial sitcom “All in the Family” had its run from 1971 to 1979, featuring the fictional Archie Bunker’s frequently inappropriate remarks about religious, political and social issues of the day. Game shows gained in popularity, including “Wheel of Fortune,” “Family Feud” and “The Price is Right,” first hosted by Bob Barker in 1972. NBC debuted “Saturday Night Live” in 1975; George Carlin was the first host with musical guests Janis Ian and Billy Preston. HBO was inaugurated as the first pay-TV channel in 1972.

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In 1880 the first electric toothbrush appeared, but was not very effective. The Swiss invented the first effective electric toothbrush right after World War II ended. In 1961 the first cordless electric toothbrush was marketed and soon became popular. Today we have a nearly-unlimited variety styles, colors, sizes, and designs of toothbrushes.

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Early civilizations concocted various powders used to clean teeth. Ingredients included powdered fruit, ground up or burnt shells, sometimes mixed with honey and dried flowers. Other, less appetizing concoctions added rabbit heads, mice, lizard livers, and urine. (At least give them credit for being creative!) Sadly, many of these early toothpastes were highly abrasive or corrosive, which dissolved tooth anamel.

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The next time you’re out for a walk in the country, kneel down and scoop up a cupful of soil. You might be surprised to learn that that single cup of dirt could hold more bacteria than there are people on the planet.

Those who study such things say that more Frisbeetype discs are sold every year in the U.S. than footballs, baseballs and basketballs combined.

People sometimes fight over the silliest things. Countries, too. For example, in 1925, Greece and Bulgaria were at war for 10 days, all because of a dog. Evidently, tensions were high in October of that year, when a Greek soldier’s dog ran away from him -- across the border. The soldier chased his dog into Bulgaria, where he was shot dead by a sentry. In retaliation, the Greek army invaded, and the League of Nations had to step in to restore order to the region. ¥ There is a species of frog found in Indonesia that breathes entirely through its skin; it has no lungs at all. *** Thought for the Day: “Everyone, in some small sacred sanctuary of the self, is nuts.” -- Leo Rosten

Toothpaste as we know it first came to market in the 1800’s. These early “modern” toothpastes included soap and chalk powders. The first toothpaste tube came on the scene in 1892. In 1956 Proctor and Gamble developed “Crest” toothpaste, which added flouride to fight cavities.

Toothpicks?

Toothpicks have been around for a long, long time.

Ancient drawings and texts mention small pointed devices used to clean food from the teeth. Some were carved from twigs or made from silver, gold, bronze or other available metals. Dentistry An Illustrated History states: “In one regard at least, upper-class Romans outdid hygieneconscious people today: When guests were invited to dinner, they were provided not only with spoons and knives, but also with elaborately decorated toothpicks of metal, often of gold, which they took home with them.

And it was considered quite proper to pick the teeth between each course of the meal!” (Now don’t you wish you had a box of those gold toothpicks?)

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Teach them to be savers — Encourage young children to put away part of their allowance, or any money they receive for household jobs, in a savings account. Offer to match their contributions dollar for dollar.

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Contribute to a college savings plan — One of the best things you can do to boost your children’s chances of success in life is to help them go to college. You’ve got several good college-savings vehicles available, such as a 529 plans, Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and custodial accounts. Your financial advisor can help you choose the vehicle that suits your needs and objectives.

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Make long-term care arrangements — If you needed long-term care, such as an extended nursing home stay, and you had inadequate financial preparations, the burden could fall on your children. Now is the time to consult with your financial advisor to begin preparing for possible long-term care costs.

When Your Children Reach Middle Age Communicate your financial situation and estate plans — Don’t leave adult children in the dark as to your financial information. Share everything you can about how much you own, where you keep your assets and how you plan to eventually distribute them. By clearly communicating your situation and wishes now, you can avoid major problems later.

Create a durable power of attorney — By creating a durable power of attorney, you can appoint another person, such as an adult child, to conduct your business and financial affairs if you become physically or mentally incapacitated. Such a move can help reduce stress your children may be feeling, while allowing them to make moves that can help preserve your finances.

Mother’s Day commemorates the special bond that mothers have with their children. By following the above suggestions, you can help strengthen that bond throughout your lifetime.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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POWERFUL FACTS ABOUT HYDROCEPHALUS

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FACT -- Hydrocephalus is a life changing, life threatening condition.

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FACT -- Anyone, at any age, can develop hydrocephalus.

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FACT -- Hydrocephalus can mean a lifetime of brain surgeries.

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FACT -- There is no prevention for hydrocephalus – there is no cure. The only treatment requires brain surgery.

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FACT -- The most common surgical treatment for hydrocephalus is the implantation of a device called a shunt to drain from the brain.

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FACT -- Head injuries, suffered by US military personnel serving in Iraq and Afghanistan are greatly increasing the numbers of Americans living with hydrocephalus.

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FACT -- On average, 6,000 babies are born with hydrocephalus annually in the U.S.

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FACT -- Over 36,000 shunt surgeries are performed annually

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FACT -- Accurately diagnosing adult hydrocephalus would save Medicare in excess of $184MM over five years

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FACT -- There have been no significant improvements in hydrocephalus treatment since the 1950’s.

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FACT -- The U.S. has yet to establish an accurate way of monitoring hydrocephalus cases. Many more people may be living with the condition than is known.

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FACT -- A shunt is NOT a cure-- it’s only a control—and with a 50% failure rate in the first two years, not a very good one.

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FACT -- Early symptoms of shunt malfunction-headache, fever, vomiting and irritability-- can be confused with many other childhood illnesses.

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FACT -- A hydrocephalus related shunt surgery is performed every 30 minutes

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FACT -- Over one million people in the US are currently living with hydrocephalus.

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FACT -- An estimated 375,000 older Americans are believed to have NPH, but often are misdiagnosed as having Alzheimer’s or dementia.

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FACT -- Hydrocephalus is the most common brain disorder treated by a neurosurgeon

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FACT -- Medical costs for children with hydrocephalus totals more than $2 billion annually.

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FACT -- In 2011 the U.S. government spent $6.2 million on hydrocephalus research (contrasted with government expenditure of $100 million for autism and $200 million for Parkinson’s disease – although all three issues affect approximately the same number of Americans

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FACT -- The Hydrocephalus Association provides support and education to individuals, families and professionals dealing with the complex issues of this condition.

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FACT -- The Hydrocephalus Association’s goal is to drive research.

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FACT -- In 2009 the Hydrocephalus Association launched a multi-year, multi-million dollar campaign to fund research. Since then HA has committed $1,000,000 to research.

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FACT -- The Hydrocephalus Association is the largest non-profit, non-governmental funder of hydrocephalus research in the U.S

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On May 21, 1881, in Washington, D.C., humanitarians Clara Barton and Adolphus Solomons found the American National Red Cross, an organization established to provide humanitarian aid to victims of wars and natural disasters.

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Hydrocephalus... Most people haven’t heard of the word, find it hard to pronounce and don’t know the devastation of this silent disease. Hydrocephalus is a life changing, life threatening condition.

We live with this word and the uncertainty and fear of its effects every day of our lives. I’ve waited twenty-nine years, but I can’t wait any longer for someone to find a cure…I have to be part of the cure.

We need to raise awareness of hydrocephalus for Jessi… and Jordan, and Jenn and the one million other Americans living with this disease.

I invite you to read the stories in the coming weeks of those living each day with hydrocephalus and join the Hydrocephalus Association in its fight against this extremely difficult and little understood condition. Here are some facts:

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On May 24, 1917, after losing 373 Allied and neutral ships in one month because of attacks by German Uboat submarines, the British Royal Navy introduces a convoy system, whereby all merchant ships crossing the Atlantic Ocean would travel in groups under the protection of the British navy.

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