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The “I’S” HAVE IT! (continued): • If you’re suffering from icterus, your skin and the whites of your eyes will appear yellow. The more common name for his ailment is jaundice, from the French word jaune, meaning “yellow.” Bilirubin is a yellow substance produced when the liver breaks down old red cells. When the substance is at high levels, the yellowish pigmentation appears. The condition is common in infants around Day Two of life, and can be alleviated by exposing the baby to light and sunlight, which promotes the production of Vitamin D. Hepatitis, liver cancer, and bile duct blockage can also produce icterus. • Idaho is nicknamed the “Gem State” because almost every known type of gemstone has been found there. In fact, its state gem, the star garnet, can only be found there and in India. This mountainous state was the 43rd state admitted to the Union and has an area larger than that of all the New England states combined. It’s believed that the name Idaho traces its origins to the Shoshone language, translating “the sun comes from the mountains.” Two major grocery chains, Safeway and Albertsons, have their roots in the state of Idaho. Famous folks born there include baseball great Harmon Killebrew, Olympic skier Picabo Street, and actress Lana Turner. • Izzard might sound like a rare animal or one of its parts, but it’s actually the Old English word for the letter “Z”. The expression “from A to izzard” means “from beginning to end.” If you “don’t know A from izzard,” you don’t know even the most basic things. Izzard is related to the British use of “zed” for Z, while the Scots call it “ezed.”

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Helping in Disasters -- What to Donate?

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: As the flood waters in Louisiana recede, shelters there are calling for assistance in caring for pets that were lost or abandoned when residents fled their homes. I want to help, but I feel a little insulted that many charities are just asking for money up front. I’m sure I could collect pet food or blankets for these shelters and mail them to the area. What’s your take? -- Greg in El Paso, Texas DEAR GREG: While the seemingly constant emails and TV spots asking for money to help shelter animals can be annoying, there are some very good reasons why cold hard cash is often the best option -- particularly in large-scale disasters. First, shelters in a disaster area -- and national organizations like the American Humane Association or the Humane Society that pledge to help -- need specific items, they need them in big

quantities, and they need them yesterday. They don’t have time to sort through random donated items to find a few usable things. (For example, shelters don’t use clumping cat litter because it’s a health issue for kittens.) With cash donations, these organizations can buy exactly what they need and get it delivered quickly. Now, local shelters in your area may be OK with donated goods like old blankets, newspapers, unopened pet food and new toys. It’s important to check with them first -- visit their website for a list of needs, and follow up with a phone call to confirm their list is up to date. They also like cash, too. Check out pet charities online at sites like Charity Navigator before donating money, and then decide how you would like to help -- either nationally, or locally. Send your questions or pet care tips to ask@ pawscorner.com. (c) 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.

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1. GEOGRAPHY: What is the name of the dam that created Lake Mead? 2. LITERATURE: Who wrote essays about attempting to speak French, titled “Me Talk Pretty One Day”? 3. U.S. PRESIDENTS: What political party did President Zachary Taylor represent when elected? 4. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: How many time zones does China have? 5. MOVIES: Who starred in the movie “Mommie Dearest,” and what actress did she portray? 6. FOOD & DRINK: What ingredient gives gin its distinctive taste? 7. MYTHOLOGY: The Minotaur and his labyrinth were said to be located on which Greek island? 8. ACRONYMS: What does ROM stand for? 9. ANIMAL KINGDOM: About how many eggs can a queen bee lay each day? 10. TELEVISION: What was the name of the amily dog on “The Simpsons”? (c) 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.

THE “I’S” HAVE IT (continued): • Ibex and ibis might look like similar words, but these two creatures are vastly different. The ibex is a wild goat with large curved horns that lives in the European Alps. Its habitat is the mountainous regions from 5,900 to 10,800 feet (1,800 to 3,300 meters). The ibis is a long-legged wading bird related to the heron. Its long slender, downwardly-curved bill enables them to probe mud for food. Florida’s University of Miami has chosen the white ibis as its school mascot because of its bravery. Legend has it that the ibis is the last creature to take shelter before a hurricane, and the first to reappear when the storm has passed. • The driest known object in the Solar System is Io, one of the moons of the planet Jupiter. Discovered in 1610, it’s also the most geologically active object, with more than 400 active volcanoes. This moon is named for the mythological priestess Io, a mortal lover of Zeus, ruler of the Olympian gods. According to Greek mythology, Zeus turned her into a heifer in order to hide her from his wife. • Can you translate this sentence? Those who are impavid have no iatrophobia. To be impavid means a person is fearless; therefore, he has no fear of going to the doctor, which is iatrophobia. • If a word is imsonic, it’s also onomatopoetic. What in the world does that mean? These are words that have been created to imitate a natural sound, such as honk, beep, buzz, cuckoo, meow, quack, and purr. • If someone can follow your ichnograms, you’ve simply left your footprints behind. • We all have that one inaniloquent friend – one who is prone to foolish or empty babbling!

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UNUSUAL ANIMALS: SEAHORSES

It’s time to bone up on the more than 50 different species of seahorses found around the globe. • The scientific name given to seahorses is Hippocampus, which translates from the Ancient Greek word hippos, (horse), and kampos, meaning “sea monster.” In looking at the tiny fish, with its head and neck resembling that of a horse, it’s easy to see where it received its name. • Seahorses are classified as “bony fish,” with a skeleton of bone tissue rather than cartilage. They have no scales, but rather bony plates of armor arranged in rings around their bodies. Each species has its own specific number of rings. • Size of these sea creatures ranges from less than one inch (2.54 cm) up to 14 inches (35.6 cm) long. The smallest is the pygmy seahorse that is 0.5 inch (13 mm) long and lives in the waters off Indonesia and Malaysia. The bigbellied seahorse ranks as the largest species, and can be found in the waters off Southern Australia and New Zealand. • Each seahorse shows it uniqueness in the small crown on its head. Each crown, known as a coral net, differs in size and design. • Only two types of fish swim upright, seahorses and razorfish, propelling themselves with their dorsal fin, located on the back of their body. The pectoral fins on the sides of the head are used to steer themselves while swimming. Even with these methods of locomotion, seahorses are poor swimmers. They would rather rest in one area, holding on to seaweed or coral for days at a time. Sometimes they hitchhike through the waters by attaching themselves to floating debris.

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September is National Mushroom Month, and September 10 and 11 have been designated Mushroom Days by a group of mushroom devotees. In conjunction with this observance, Tidbits is conveying some information on these little fungi. • In 1986, the residents of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania were attempting to raise funds for scholarships for local students, and put together the community’s first Mushroom Festival. Vendors gathered along a one-block area to host the event, which has now grown into a mile-long (1.6-kg) stretch, with exhibits, culinary events, kids’ activities, and upwards of 200 vendors, attended by 100,000 spectators. Since 2000, the community’s grant program has donated $700,000 to local non-profits. • Mushrooms are the spore-bearing body of a fungus, classified as such because it has no chlorophyll and produces spores rather than seeds. A single mushroom can drop as many as 16 billion spores. The word “fungus” has its roots in the Greek word sphongos, meaning “sponge.” The part that we see growing above the ground is the fruit of the organism, with a web of tiny filaments growing underground. Because they have no chlorophyll, mushrooms require no sunlight to make energy. • Truffles are mushrooms that grow below the ground and are one of the world’s most expensive foods, highly valued in Italy to flavor pasta sauces. Several varieties can cost up to $1,500 a pound (0.45 kg). The largest and most expensive truffle to date was harvested in Tuscany and fetched $330,000 at auction. Although truffles normally weigh between 1 and 3 ounces (28.4 to 85 g.) this record-holder weighed in at 3.3 lbs. (1.5 kg). • China, the world’s largest producer of edible mushrooms, grows about half of all cultivated mushrooms.

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• There are about 10,000 known species of mushrooms in North America alone. Of these, 50% are inedible, meaning woody and indigestible. About 25% are edible, but lacking much taste. Another 20% will make you sick, meaning they will severely irritate your digestive tract, resulting in vomiting and/or diarrhea. Just 4% are tasty, and the remaining 1% can kill you. • Edible mushrooms are loaded with health benefits. Research indicates that eating these fungi can help reduce blood pressure, reduce cholesterol, boost the immune system, and reduce stress. They are rich in copper (necessary for red blood cell production), selenium and zinc, which both strengthen the immune system, three B-complex vitamins -- riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid – which release energy, and potassium, necessary for all cell functions. A 100-gram serving contains more fiber than the same amount of celery. • A person who collects mushrooms for consumption is referred to as a mycophagist. • If you have a “fairy ring” in your lawn, it’s actually a mushroom formation that causes the fungi to grow in the outline of a perfect circle. Some of the oldest living fairy rings grow around England’s Stonehenge monument, with rings up to 328 feet (100 meters) wide. According to some legends, fairy rings mark the site of witches or fairies dancing, while others say the rings show where the Devil set his milk churn. • The largest living organism on Earth is a 2,400-year-old giant mushroom in Oregon. This honey mushroom species covers 2,200 acres (8.9 sq. km), and is a parasitic variety that consumes wood and is slowly killing off the trees in the forest by creating a destructive white rot.

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Can Laser Zap Nail Fungus? DEAR DR. ROACH: In discussing treatment of nail fungus, you did not mention newer laser treatments that I see advertised by podiatrists in my area. Are they effective? -- J.F. ANSWER: We don’t really know if they are effective, since well-done studies haven’t yet proven it; however, preliminary evidence is suggestive. This would be a great addition to treatment, since the only currently accepted highly effective treatments are oral medications, which have risk of liver damage. Even more exciting is the idea of combining a topical antifungal agent, amorolfine, with laser. This medication is not available in the U.S., but a study in Korea showed a 50 percent effectiveness rate (which is pretty good for this difficult-to-treat condition). Since I last wrote about this condition, I heard from a lot of readers. Some mentioned cures from Vicks Vapo-Rub, but the only study I found on that showed a 22 percent cure rate. One person asked about surgery, but since the fungus gets into the nail bed, the infection often recurs after removing the nail. Listerine and white vinegar mixed half and half cured one couple, and several people had success with Dr. Paul’s Piggy Paste, which also is vinegar-based. None of these has good data to support its use, but all likely are safe. *** DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 70 years old and have been dealing with a problem for about a month now that I’ve never read about in your column. The upper joint in my left thumb pops every time I bend it. The lower thumb joint is tender, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to grasp things. The thumb never gets stuck. My right thumb pops only occasionally, and there is no pain there. Can you please tell me the cause of such an anomaly, and the type of doctor that I should be seen by? I am very active, and this has become a bit bothersome. -- C.G. ANSWER: If it’s not getting stuck, then the popping sound can be made by one of the tendons snapping over a bony protuberance, or it can be from nitrogen bubbles coming out of solution. Neither of these usually causes much trouble, but the fact that you are having pain suggests that you may have some arthritis in the thumb joint. A rheumatologist is the expert in all joint matters, but your regular doctor probably has a fair bit of experience with this as well. *** DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 74-year-old male with a breast issue. When I press on the nipple or around it, I feel pain. It has been seven weeks, and no change. I can’t say I feel a lump, but it does seem harder under the nipple compared with my other breast. I did not bump or bruise it, and I see no marks or discoloration. -- R.F.C. ANSWER: You should go and get it checked out right away. While breast cancer in men is uncommon, it does happen, and the sooner it is evaluated, the better. Odds are it’s nothing to worry about, but get seen. *** Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell. edu. To view and order health pamphlets, visit www.rbmamall.com, or write to Good Health, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. (c) 2016 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

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1. In 2015, Eddie Rosario set a Minnesota Twins record for most triples by a rookie (15). Who had held the mark? 2. Who was the first third baseman elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame? 3. When was the last time before 2015 that the University of Oregon football team was not ranked in The Associated Press Top 25 poll? 4. The top two players on the NBA’s career assists list are John Stockton (15,806) and Jason Kidd (12,091). Who is No. 3? 5. When Dallas’ Jamie Benn won the Art Ross Trophy (top NHL scorer) in the 2014-15 season, it was the lowest total (87 points) by a league leader in a full season since when? 6. In 2016, bowler Anthony Simonsen (19 years, 39 days) became the youngest winner of a major championship on the PBA Tour. Who had been the youngest? 7. How many times did famed horses Affirmed and Alydar race against one another? (c) 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.

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A View From the Back of the Class K.J. Carson is a friend of mine. We used to sit in the back of our high-school classes and constantly crack up on the way to our C averages. We had this one teacher who was about 110 years old who used to like to start his lectures with a line from the famous person he would be teaching us about that day. For instance, if he was teaching us about John Kennedy, he might start with “Ask not what your country can do for you ...” The day K.J. and I really became friends was the day that teacher walked in and declared “I am the virgin queen!” I’m not sure if we ever really stopped laughing from that day since. Yeah, we didn’t learn much from that class -- and if I am ever asked who the virgin queen was, I will quickly answer “Mr. Reed” -- but we did keep a running commentary over the years. K.J. is a burgeoning radio talk-show host. Over the years, we have floated the idea of me phoning in as “the token white guy” on his show (K.J. is black), but we never really saw it through. We’ve talked about doing podcasts for this column, but the furthest that ever got was me designing a nifty graphic for this column’s Twitter handle: @sportingview (be sure to follow ... Pete Rose does!). The other day, he broke his silence on Colin Kapaernick, the soon to be former NFL quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. Colin, as you may know, refuses to stand for the national anthem in protest of police brutality against persons of color. I personally don’t really care what Colin does on the sideline ... I didn’t know this was even a thing until K.J. opined. “What gives a man the right to tell another man how he should protest a perceived injustice? Our law frowns upon vigilante-style retaliation, and this isn’t even close. I’ve heard and seen some strong language about a guy they don’t personally know. They think they know him because he plays football on TV ... I wish some people would just admit they have a problem with Colin Kapaernick making $19 million a year. It’s not about a flag, or disrespecting soldiers. That’s trying to “dictate” what you believe he is doing instead of “listening” to what he is saying ... unless you don’t want to hear that ... because that’s your right too!” I can only add that it’s fitting to remember what police officers go through every day, too. As a former police-beat reporter and member of a family that has had more than a few cops in our ranks, it is important to remember that these officers are the ones kicking in the door to find your dead grandma in the morning, handling multiple murders before lunch, fighting rape, finding stolen tools (which, believe me, causes murders in a small town filled with day laborers and drunk and disorderly nights). There is no way to fleck off the instances of police brutality, but you can put me squarely on the side of sane reform. These people signed up to be heroes, and now it’s time to help them out. Whether or not Colin can be helped from here on out is up to him. He went from a standout to someone now remembered for refusing to stand. Mark Vasto is a veteran sportswriter who lives in New Jersey.

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* On Sept. 22, 1598, famed playwright Ben Jonson is indicted for manslaughter after a duel. His ability to read and write saved him, and he claimed “benefit of clergy,” which allowed him to be sentenced by the lenient ecclesiastical courts. * On Sept. 25, 1789, the first Congress of the United States approves 12 (of an original 17) amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Only 10, known as the Bill of Rights, were initially ratified by the states. * On Sept. 21, 1866, H.G. Wells, pioneer of science fiction, is born in Bromley, England. Wells worked as a draper’s apprentice and bookkeeper before becoming a freelance writer. In 1895, he published “The Time Machine,” about a man who journeys to the future. * On Sept. 24, 1890, faced with the eminent destruction of their church and way of life, Mormon leaders reluctantly issue the “Mormon Manifesto” in which they command all Latterday Saints to uphold the anti-polygamy laws of the nation. * On Sept. 23, 1933, American Standard Oil geologists land in Saudi Arabia and begin their search for oil. The next year the Arabian American Oil Company (a joint venture with the Saudi government) exported its first tanker-load of petroleum. In 1980 the Saudis won control of the company. * On Sept. 19, 1959, in one of the Cold War’s more surreal moments, Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev enjoys lunch with Frank Sinatra and photo ops with Shirley MacLaine, and then explodes with childish anger when he learns that he cannot visit Disneyland. Authorities feared that the crowds would pose a safety hazard. * On Sept. 20, 1973, in a highly publicized “Battle of the Sexes” tennis match, top women’s player Billie Jean King, 30, beats 55-year-old Bobby Riggs, former No. 1 ranked men’s player, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3. Riggs had boasted that women were inferior. (c) 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.

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1/2 cup mint leaves 3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped 1. On a paper-towel-lined plate, arrange leaves in single layer. Microwave on high 40 seconds or until brittle. 2. In a bowl, microwave chocolate on high in 30-second increments until melted, stirring occasionally. Cool slightly, then dip leaves in chocolate; transfer to a waxed paper-lined plate. Refrigerate to set. Makes 24 chocolates. For thousands of triple-tested recipes, visit our website at www.goodhousekeeping.com/recipes/. (c) 2016 Hearst Communications, Inc. All rights reserved 3. Prepare dressing: From lemon, grate 1/2 teaspoon peel and squeeze 3 tablespoons juice. In small bowl, with wire whisk or fork, combine lemon peel, lemon juice, olive oil, shallot, oregano, mustard, sugar, pepper and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Toss dressing with shrimp and vegetables in bowl. Sprinkle with feta cheese. Makes 4 maindish servings. * Each serving: About 300 calories, 14g total fat (5g saturated), 27g protein, 18g carbohydrates, 205mg cholesterol, 1,105mg sodium. For thousands of triple-tested recipes, visit our website at www.goodhousekeeping.com/recipes/. (c) 2016 Hearst Communications, Inc. All rights reserved

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Like It or Not, Winter Is Coming Are you getting ready for winter yet? A quick look at one of the famous almanacs shows a mixed outlook for this year. Depending where we live, we might get colder temperatures than last year, or more snow but warmer temperatures, or lots of rain but cold weather ... the possibilities are all over the place. There’s nothing to do but be ready for the worst. Here’s what my to-do list looks like for the next few months: * Stock up on canned goods and packaged meals, antiseptic wipes and batteries for smoke detectors and flashlights. * Check hats, gloves and coat to see if they need to be replaced. (Gloves, yes. Hat and coat, no. I added a waffle shirt, which is great for an additional layer.) The good news is that right now these items are on sale in a number of stores before their new stock arrives. * Schedule a flu shot for the end of September. * Send extra money to the fuel company to add to my monthly plan amount (they base it on last year’s usage), and schedule a furnace inspection to be sure it’s in good shape. * Schedule car maintenance and buy tires. When I heard the mechanic says my tires probably would see me through one more winter, I didn’t like the sound of that “probably” and opted not to take a chance. * Load up on books for cold, dark days. * Sign up for a winter class to make sure I get out, even when it’s cold. Depending where you live, your to-do list might look something like mine, but also might include stocking up on bottled water, finding out if senior services will be giving away space heaters, having drafty windows caulked and adding pet food to your supplies. (c) 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Who Let This Veteran Down? There’s a story out there that’s given me a chill that just won’t go away. An elderly veteran reportedly presented himself at a Department of Veterans Affairs hospital emergency room in New York to get mental-health help, and he was turned away. He went out to his car in the parking lot and committed suicide. A wife no longer has her husband, three daughters no longer have their father, and seven grandchildren no longer have their grandpa. Because it happened on federal property, the FBI is involved. Ideally they’ll get to the bottom of who turned this man away. Two congressmen also are involved now, demanding answers. The website for the VA facility says right on the front page: “There is always a caring mental health doctor available 24/7 in our Emergency Room.” Granted, the paragraph is talking about substance abuse, but one would think that a “caring mental health doctor” of any specialty would be able to spend some time talking to a veteran to assess the problem. What I really hate is that they’re always sorry later, and always say just the right words about being committed to helping veterans, as though it’s a stock phrase they stick into each official statement after a tragedy occurs, but never taking any responsibility. The condolences left on the website of the funeral home will hopefully bring comfort to family members, knowing that so many strangers care. These same condolences should be required reading for those who let this veteran down. If you’re a veteran, family member, or friend of a veteran, note this information: Mental health help is available 24/7 on the Veterans Crisis Line. The number is 1-800273-8255, then press 1. Or you can send a text message to 838255. Or you can do an online chat at www.veteranscrisisline.net. (c) 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.

Answers: 1. Tony Olivia, who hit nine triples in 1964. 2. Jimmy Collins, in 1945. 3. It was 2009. 4. Steve Nash, with 10,335 assists. 5. Chicago’s Stan Mikita tallied 87 points in the 1967-68 season. 6. Mike Aulby was 19 years, 83 days old when he won the PBA National Championship in 1979. 7. Ten times, with Affirmed winning seven of them, including all three Triple Crown races in 1978. .

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