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Tidbits is taking a look at some familiar folks born during the month of May. Follow along as we take a brief glimpse into their lives. • • Sally Ride, the first American woman to go up in space, saw an ad in the newspaper seeking applicants for the space program and along with 8,000 others, answered the inquiry. At age 28, this young woman with a Ph.D. in physics joined NASA. In 1983, her first memorable flight was taken aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger. A second flight followed in 1984, and she was preparing for her third when the Challenger disaster occurred. She left NASA in 1987 and is currently on leave from her professorship of physics at the University of California and directorship of the California Space Institute. • • May baby Priscilla Beaulieu (born Priscilla Wagner) was just 14 years old in 1959 when she was introduced to Elvis Presley in Germany. Her stepfather, a U.S. Air Force officer, was stationed there, as was Presley, and a young Air Force recruit introduced the pair. Elvis returned to the states the following spring but stayed in contact with Priscilla via phone for the next two years. When she turned 21, he married her at the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas. Six and a half years later, they were divorced. • • You may remember South African runner Zola Budd who, at age 17, broke the women’s 5000 meter world record. She was especially noted for the fact that she ran barefoot. While competing at the 1984 Olympics in the 3000-meter race, Budd had three collisions with U.S. runner Mary Decker, with Decker falling, injuring her hip and withdrawing from the race. An international athletic jury found Budd innocent of any wrongdoing in the incident. • • Not too many music fans are familiar with the name Eithne Patricia Ní Bhraonáin, ...continued on page 2
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May Babies... (continued) but millions have heard the music of Enya. Enya Brennan is an Anglicized approximation of how this Irish singer’s name is pronounced in her native Donegal dialect. As of 2009, her album sales stood at over 70 million. This multi-talented musician performs all the instruments and vocals in the majority of her songs and has sung in 10 different languages in her recordings. Her vocals are layered up to 80 times during recording to achieve her distinctive sound. If you’ve seen the movie “Fellowship of the Ring,” you’ve heard her composition “May It Be,” the film’s theme, a song for which she received an Oscar nomination. She is Ireland’s second-biggest musical artist.
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• • If Enya is No. 2 in Ireland, who’s number one? That honor belongs to another May baby, Paul David Hewson, better known as Bono. Rolling Stone has ranked him as the 32nd greatest singer of all time, and his band U2 was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005. Back in 1978, while still in high school, Hewson answered a note on the school bulletin board seeking musicians for a rock band that was written by drummer Larry Mullin, and U2 was born. As to why he is rarely seen without sunglasses, Bono states that his eyes are very sensitive to light and swell up and turn red. But that’s not the whole story. In his words: “It’s part vanity, it’s part privacy and part sensitivity.” • • Who hasn’t heard Bing Crosby croon “White Christmas” in his distinctive bassbaritone voice? Born in May, 1903, Crosby was a descendant of Mayflower passenger and Pilgrim spiritual leader William Brewster. At age six, Harry Lillis Crosby became a fan of “The Bingville Bugle,” a column in the Sunday edition of Spokane, Washington’s Spokesman-Review. A 15-year-old ...continued on next column
Issue #455 neighbor and fellow fan began calling him Bing and the nickname stuck. Crosby had his first No. 1 hit at age 25. His success continued as 10 of 1931’s top 50 songs featured his voice, either solo or with others. He made 1,700 recordings, and 383 made the Top 30, and 41 were No. 1 on the charts. Known as an avid golfer, he was also part owner of baseball’s Pittsburgh Pirates. • • Little did Ken Jennings know when he stepped onto the set of the game show “Jeopardy!” on June 2, 2004, that he would be appearing in 75 episodes and set a record for the longest winning streak on the popular program. During his tenure as champion, the Utah software engineer earned $2,520,700, plus $2,000 for second place on the day of his defeat and another $500,000 prize during the program’s Ultimate Tournament of Champions. Barbara Walters featured Jennings on her 2004 ABC News Special “The Ten Most Fascinating People of 2004.” In addition, Jennings chronicled his success in a 2006 book “Brainiac: Adventures in the Curious, Competitive, Compulsive World of Trivia Buffs.” • • At age 24, Tina Fey became a writer at NBC’s “Saturday Night Live,” and by 29, she was the head writer. The next year she joined the cast, where she remained six years until 2006. She is the creator of the TV series “30 Rock” and is the winner of seven Emmy Awards and three Golden Globes. Her daughter was born in 2005, and she returned to work just one month later, saying, “NBC has me under contract. The baby and I only have a verbal agreement.” • • Clint Eastwood turns 81 this May and seems to have no intention or retiring. He spent his early years in a series of jobs, including lifeguard, grocery clerk, forest firefighter and golf caddy. He was almost 30 before the turn in his career came along with the role of Rowdy Yates in television’s “Rawhide,” a character he would play for the next six years. After starring in a string of Western movies, he moved on to the “Dirty Harry” films. When Sean Connery left the role of James Bond, it was offered to Eastwood, but he declined, stating that Bond should be played by a British actor. Eastwood has had a lifelong love of music and the piano and has composed the music for many of his films. • • The family of Henry Kissinger fled the persecution of Nazi Germany in 1938 and moved to New York when he was 15. After serving in the U.S. Army for three years (where he was a Bronze Star recipient), he went on to Harvard University, receiving his Ph.D. in 1954. For the next 15 years, he was a member of Harvard’s faculty before entering the political world, serving as the U.S. Secretary of State under Presidents Nixon and Ford.
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Week of May 9 ¥ On May 9, 1671, Thomas Blood, an Irish adventurer better known as "Captain Blood," is captured attempting to steal the Crown Jewels from Charles II of England in the Tower of London. Charles was so impressed with Blood's audacity that, far from punishing him, he made him a member of his court with an annual pension. ¥ On May 14, 1914, Washington Senators pitcher Walter "Big Train" Johnson throws his 54th consecutive scoreless inning, against the St. Louis Browns in Sportsman Park III. Johnson broke a 53-inning record set in 1910 by Jack Coombs of the Philadelphia Athletics. ¥ On May 11, 1934, a massive dust storm sends 350 million tons of topsoil flying from across the parched Great Plains as far east as New York, Boston and Atlanta. Even ships some 300 miles offshore saw dust collect on their decks. ¥ On May 12, 1949, an early crisis of the Cold War comes to an end when the Soviet Union lifts its 11-month blockade against West Berlin. The blockade had been broken by a massive U.S.-British airlift of 278,288 relief missions to the city, resulting in the delivery of 2,326,406 tons of supplies.
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Oxygen Hose Is No Chew Toy DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I have a 2-year-old cat, “Annie,” who loves to chew on anything plastic -- particularly my wife’s oxygen hose. How can I stop her from doing this? It gets costly. -- Dave F., via email DEAR DAVE: It’s not just costly in terms of replacing medical equipment, there’s also the risk of Annie having to endure a costly surgery to remove bits of plastic lodged in her digestive tract. However, it can be tough to break a cat of certain habits, and many cats love to gnaw at certain textures and shapes. If possible, you or your wife should come up with ways to move the oxygen hose (or hoses) out of Annie’s reach, either by attaching to the chair with a strip or two of medical tape or, if carrying oxygen around, by looping the excess length of hose around the top of the tank or over one’s shoulder. Another method to consider is spraying the exposed length of hose with a cat repellent. Several types are available at pet stores and are used to deter cats from clawing or gnawing things like furniture or other fascinating protuberances. In either case, constant vigilance is still required, as Annie will continue to try to bite the hose if she can get close enough (despite the presence of any stinky spray). When she makes a move toward the hose, distract her with a toy or by calling her. Or, by gently picking her up and placing her in another part of the room, ideally facing a favorite toy or scratching post on which she can take out her energy. Send your questions or comments to ask@pawscorner.com, or write to Paw’s Corner, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Find more pet advice and resources at www. pawscorner.com. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.
¥ On May 15, 1963, Gordon Cooper is launched into space aboard Faith 7 on the longest American space mission to date. Cooper completed 22 orbits of the Earth and spent 34 hours in space. ¥ On May 13, 1981, Pope John Paul II is shot and wounded at St. Peter's Square in Rome. Turkish terrorist Mehmet Ali Agca, an escaped fugitive already convicted of a previous murder, fired several shots at the religious leader. Agca was immediately captured. After a two-day trial, he was sentenced to life in prison. ¥ On May 10, 1990, the government of the People's Republic of China announces that it is releasing 211 people arrested during the massive protests held in Tiananmen Square in Beijing in June 1989. Most observers viewed the prisoner release as an attempt by the communist government of China to dispel much of the terrible publicity it received for its brutal suppression of the 1989 protests.
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WEEK OF MAY 9, 2011 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You’re the first sign in the Zodiac and like to take the lead wherever you go. But this time, you’d be wise to follow someone who has much to teach you. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your adversary hasn’t given up trying to undermine you. Continue to stay cool -- someone in authority knows what’s happening. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Spring brings a positive aspect for relationships. Paired Twins grow closer, while the single set finds new romance -- perhaps with a Leo or Libra. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Wavering aspects this week mean weighing your words carefully to avoid misunderstandings. LEO (July 23 to August 22) You could soon be on a new career path in pursuit of those long-standing goals, but don’t cut any current ties until you’re sure you’re ready to make the change. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A former colleague wants to re-establish an old professional connection. It would be wise to make the contact, at least until you know what he or she is planning. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A relationship that survived some rocky moments could be facing a new challenge. Deal with the problem openly, honestly and without delay. Good luck. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A recent and much-appreciated change in the workplace inspires you to make some changes in your personal life as well. Start with a plan to travel more.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A friend needs your kind and caring advice, but you need to know what he or she is hiding from you before you agree to get involved. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Your circle of friends continues to widen. Expect to hear from someone in your past who hopes to re-establish your once-close relationship. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Your aspects favor the arts. Indulge in whatever artistic expression you enjoy most. A workplace situation will, I’m pleased to say, continue to improve. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Warning! Your tendency to let things slide until the last minute could have a negative effect on a relationship that you hope can develop into something meaningful. BORN THIS WEEK: You are both emotional and sensible. You enjoy being with people. Good career choices include teaching, performing and the clergy. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Need Help Buying or Selling a Home? By Samantha Mazzotta There’s No Fixing Droopy Light Switch Q: Lately when I turn on the light switch in the bedroom, the switch goes up but then drops loosely down to the halfway position. Why is the switch doing this? -- Jacob C., Cleveland A: The switch is broken and must be replaced. There’s no fixing it, but the part is not expensive. Replacing a switch isn’t an especially difficult task, but if you’re at all uncertain about doing it or totally inexperienced with electrical tasks, have an experienced friend replace the switch, or hire an electrician. If you’re determined to do it yourself, great. You’ll need a standard screwdriver and needle-nosed pliers, and keep a wire cutter/ stripper nearby in case it’s needed. A voltage tester (or multimeter) is important to make sure no electricity is coursing through the circuit during the replacement job. You’ll also want to purchase the replacement switch. Turn off the circuit that controls the switch. The best way is to leave the light on and have a helper call out when you’ve switched off the correct circuit at the box. (Now is also a good time to label that circuit for the next time you need to switch it off.) To make absolutely sure that no power is reaching the switch, take the face plate off and use your voltage tester by placing one sensor tip against one of the two screws on the side of the light switch (you’ll see a wire attached to each) and then placing the other sensor tip against the second screw. If the tester does not light up, electricity is not flowing to the switch; if it does light up, electricity is still flowing and you should not start the repair until the problem is remedied. Once the power is off, gently remove the switch from its mounting brackets by unscrewing the top and bottom screws of the bracket and easing it out. Locate the wiring connections on the side of the switch, taking special note of where the wires go. The “hot” wire (the one through which electrical current flows) is usually black or red in color, while the neutral wire is usually white (but sometimes blue or green). Loosen the connecting screws and detach the wires, using the needle-nose pliers. At this point, check the condition of the wires. If the exposed copper ends are frayed and there is a little wire to spare, consider trimming the old wire end and stripping insulation to expose the same length of twisted copper (just enough to hook around the screw). Attach the new switch, being sure to hook up the wires in exactly the same configuration. Tighten the screws and then ease the switch into its bracket and replace the mounting screws. Attach the faceplate. Test your work by turning the circuit back on and flipping the switch. HOME TIP: Stay safe when doing electrical work. Never start a repair if you’re not certain the power is off, and have a helper nearby in case of emergency. If you’re not
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By Samantha Weaver • ¥ It was Austrian philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein who made the following sage observation: “If people never did silly things, nothing intelligent would ever get done.” • ¥ Much like farmers of today, ancient Egyptians who worked the land worried about a variety of animals that could destroy their crops: locusts, sparrows, mice and worms. Unlike the typical Midwesterner of today, though, they also had to worry about hippopotamuses. • ¥ The fierce Apache warrior we know today as Geronimo was not originally so named. His given name was Goyahkla, which means “one who yawns.” • ¥ We’ve all seen pictures of African women carrying heavy loads -- up to 75 pounds in some cases -- balanced securely on their heads. But you might not realize that these women can carry more, relative to body size, more efficiently than pack mules. • ¥ As the end of the school year approaches, this might be a good time to remember that it was Americans who came up with the idea of summer camp. • ¥ The name of the country of Iraq is derived from the Arabic word meaning “origin.” • ¥ If you’ve ever watched the closing credits of a film (and are not yourself involved in the movie industry), you might be wondering about some of the titles you’ve seen, so here’s a quick rundown: The gaffer is the chief electrician on the project; the key grip puts together and takes down sets, as well as lighting and laying the track on which the cameras move; and the best boy assists the gaffer and the key grip. • Thought for the Day: “Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion hat mocracy means that ‘my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.’” -Isaac Asimov (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.
1. Who is referred to in the title “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes”? 2. Name the artist who had hits with “If You Love Somebody Set Them Free” and “Fortress Around Your Heart.” 3. Who are Genya Ravan, Goldie Zelkowitz and Patsy Cole? 4. Who is Signe Anderson? 5. Who sang “Knocked Out,” and why is the song notable? 6. Who wrote and released “Money, Money, Money”? 7. Who sang “My Heart Can’t Tell You No,” and when? Answers 1. Blue-eyed singer Judy Collins, girlfriend of Stephen Stills of Crosby, Stills and Nash. The song appeared on the group’s self-titled debut album in 1969. 2. Sting, in 1985. Both songs went to No. 1 on the rock charts. 3. They’re various names of the same person, Poland-born Genyusha Zelkowitz. She was lead singer of the all-female rock band Goldie & the Gingerbreads from 1962 to 1967. 4. The original lead singer of Jefferson Airplane. Her best known song on its debut album was “Chauffeur Blues.” She left the group in 1966. 5. Paula Abdul, in 1988. It was her first release, peaking at No. 41 on the pop charts. 6. Swedish group ABBA, in 1976. 7. Rod Stewart, in 1988. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.
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TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH By Paul G. Donohue, M.D.
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