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JULY IN HISTORY by Kathy Wolfe All kinds of events have taken place in July over the years. This week, Tidbits cracks open the history books to examine some of them. • Michael J. Fox was 24 years old when the film “Back to the Future” was released on July 3, 1985. Fox starred as Marty McFly, a teenager who climbed into wacky scientist Doc Brown’s DeLorean DMC-12 sports car and traveled back 30 years in time, only to meet his future parents in high school. The film went on to be the highest-grossing film of the year, grossing over $380 million. Doc Brown’s DeLorean was powered by plutonium capable of achieving the “1.21 gigawatts” power required to travel through time. Did you know that only 9,000 DeLoreans were produced before the company ran out of money? About 6,500 of those are still around today. • In the midst of the Great Depression, in July of 1930, construction of Hoover Dam began. It took the next five years and the labor of 21,000 to complete the structure, with completion two years ahead of schedule and millions of dollars under budget. The dam provided for a huge increase in irrigated farming in the desert, as well as providing water for much of southern California. Today, the dam remains the second highest in the U.S., and the 18th highest in the world, and serves over a million people.
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JULY IN HISTORY (continued): • History was made in the world of medicine on July 25, 1978, when the world’s first “test tube baby,” Louise Joy Brown was born in Manchester, England. In November of the previous year, Lesley Brown, who had suffered from infertility for many years, underwent an experimental in vitro fertilization. Several years after the birth of Louise, Mr. and Mrs. Brown once again were parents of an IVF baby, Natalie. In 2006, Louise became a mother herself to a son conceived naturally. • George Herman “Babe” Ruth made his Major League Baseball debut on July 11, 1914 as a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox. After living in an orphanage, St. Mary’s Industrial School for Boys, since age 7, at 19, Ruth was signed by the Baltimore Orioles, but was quickly sold to the Red Sox over the summer. He was part of three World Series championships during his tenure with the Sox. Just prior to the 1920 season, Sox owner Harry Frazee desired to finance a Broadway musical, and sold Ruth’s contract to the New York Yankees to obtain the money. Ironically, in 10 of the next 12 seasons with the Yankees, Ruth alone hit more home runs than the entire Red Sox team. This gave rise to the phrase “the Curse of the Bambino,” referring to the fact that the Red Sox did not win another World Series for 85 years. • In other baseball news, on July 20, 1976, slugger Hank Aaron hit his record 755th and final home run. The event occurred in Milwaukee County Stadium where Aaron played as a Milwaukee Brewer. California Angels pitcher Dick Drago threw the pitch to the 42-year-old Aaron. Aaron retired from baseball following the 1976 season after 23 years. His record remained in place until 2007 when it was broken by Barry Bonds.
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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My 1-year-old dog, “Clemente,” gets extremely anxious whenever I leave home. He barks nonstop, as my neighbor has mentioned repeatedly. I put him in his crate whenever I leave, but it doesn’t matter if I’m gone for 20 minutes or all day -he will not stop barking until I get home. I tried leaving him out of the crate when I go out for short periods, but then he just barks, claws at the door and scatters my shoes everywhere. What else can I do? -- Beth N., Brooklyn, New York
DEAR BETH: Reducing your pet’s anxiety when you leave home can be really tough. Regardless of his history -- whether he was a shelter adoption or brought home from a litter -- Clemente’s perception is that you are leaving, and he doesn’t know why or for how long. How will he eat if you’re gone for days? Why won’t you take him with you? A lot of
things are running through his mind. Even if you just go out of sight for a few minutes, some pets get really worried. I’ve come out of the bathroom to find my dog and cats clustered together, staring up at me mutely with eyes that seem to say, “Where did you GO?” There are many things to try, all of which involve reassuring Clemente that you will come home. Contact a trainer who specializes in easing anxiety (Clemente’s vet may have some good recommendations). Most importantly, do it soon. Right now he’s got some anxiety, but that could develop into more destructive behaviors. Now is the time to really build that relationship with your dog and help him feel more confident that you are always there for him. Send your tips, questions or comments to ask@pawscorner.com. (c) 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.
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JULY IN HISTORY (continued): • Many of us think of the Salvation Army as merely a thrift store, or the bell-ringers at Christmas. The organization got its start in London in July of 1865 when preacher William Booth and his wife Catherine founded the Christian Mission, attempting to help those living in poverty. With 1,000 volunteers and 42 evangelists, Booth’s team spread out across London, setting up soup kitchens and preaching the Gospel, and became known as the “Hallelujah Army.” In 1878, the group became known as the Salvation Army. Today, there are 7,546 centers in the U.S. alone, along with branches in 75 other countries. • On July 13, 1978, Henry Ford II fired Lee Iacocca as Ford Motor Company’s president, and changed the course of history. Iacocca had been employed by Ford since 1946, and within 14 years he was a vice-president and general manager. He was the designer of the Ford Mustang, an achievement that led to his being named President of Ford. Along the way, his management style contributed to frequent conflict with Henry Ford II, whose intention was to turn the company over to his son Edsel, who was 28 at the time. Ford’s justification to Iacocca was, “Sometimes you just don’t like somebody.” It proved to be a good thing for Iacocca, who was hired as president of Chrysler the following year. The company was nearly bankrupt, and under Iacocca’s leadership posted record profits of $2.4 billion five years later. He retired from Chrysler in 1992.
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* It was noted American computer scientist Alan Kay who made the following sage observation: “A change in perspective is worth 80 IQ points.” * The pirate spider eats almost nothing besides other spiders. Researchers say this presents some problems when it comes time to mate. * Isaac Asimov is probably best known for his classic science-fiction novels, including the Foundation Series and “I, Robot,” but he was much more than a pulp writer. His works are so wide-ranging that he has entries in nine out of the 10 major categories of the Dewey Decimal system. In addition to his sciencefiction works, he wrote history (“The Greeks: A Great Adventure,” “The Egyptians”), literary works (“Asimov’s Guide to Shakespeare,” “Asimov’s Guide to the Bible,”), humor (“Lecherous Limericks,” “Treasury of Humor”), mystery (the Black Widowers series) and popular science (“The Intelligent Man’s Guide to Science”). Asimov earned a Ph.D. from Columbia University in biochemistry, which he also taught; he published academic works in science and mathematics. His prolific life is detailed in three works of autobiography, and he and his wife, Janet, even found time to co-author a self-help book titled “How to Enjoy Writing: A Book of Aid and Comfort.” * You might be surprised to learn that the electric fan was invented in the 19th century. Then again, at the moment that fact might not be surprising; the heat of summer can be a powerful motivator. * Though the ukulele is commonly associated with the Hawaiian Islands, it didn’t originate there. The instrument actually came from Portugal, where it was known as a machete, and was introduced to the islands around 1870 by sailors. *** Thought for the Day: “As scarce as truth is, the supply has always been in excess of the demand.” -- Josh Billings (c) 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Online at www.lovemytidbits.com JULY IN HISTORY (continued): • Aviation history was made in July, 1938, when multi-millionaire Howard Hughes circumnavigated the globe in 91 hours, 14 minutes, and 10 seconds. He departed Long Island, New York, on July 10, with a crew of four aboard his Lockheed Super Electra Special, making his first stop in Paris. It was on to Moscow, Alaska, Minneapolis, and back to Long Island on July 14. The distance was approximately 14,800 miles (23,818 km), with an average speed for the flight of 206.1 mph (331.7 km/hr). • On July 28, 1945, another airplane was in the news when a U.S. B-25 Mitchell military bomber crashed into New York City’s Empire State Building. The plane was flying from Massachusetts to LaGuardia Airport and due to heavy fog, it was re-routed to Newark, New Jersey Airport. As the bomber flew over Manhattan, suddenly the Chrysler Building came into view through the fog and the pilot swerved to miss it, which sent him straight into the side of the Empire State Building at the 79th floor. The jet fuel exploded and filled four floors of the building with flames, killing the three people on the plane and 11 within the building. The fact that it was a Saturday saved the lives of thousands. The engine flew through the building and landed in an apartment across the street. The building sustained an 18’ x 20’-foot (5.5 x 6.1-m) hole, and $1 million in damages ($10.5 million in today’s dollars.) • Thirty-fourth U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower became the first president to ride in a helicopter on July 12, 1957. It soon became the new mode of transportation for short Presidential trips, safer and more efficient than the limousine motorcade.
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One of the most unusual creatures in the animal kingdom is the platypus, found only in one small part of the world. Check out these facts. • The strange-looking platypus has the appearance of a beaver with webbed feet, but with the flat bill of a duck. They measure about 20 inches (51 cm) from head to toe and are covered with thick, dense fur that keeps them warm while underwater. When the platypus was first discovered by Europeans in 1798 by Captain John Hunter, a sketch was made of the unusual animal and sent back to Britain. The scientists there believed it to be a hoax, refusing to believe its existence, stating that it was produced by a taxidermist who had sewn a duck’s beak and feet onto another animal. Even after a live specimen was brought to them, several still doubted its authenticity. • The platypus can only be found in the freshwater areas off the eastern and southeastern coast of Australia and around the island of Tasmania. They dwell in burrows dug into riverbanks that contain chambers connected by tunnels. • Although the semi-aquatic platypus is a mammal, it is an exception to the rule of mammals giving birth to live young. Female platypuses lay eggs instead, one of only two mammals to do so. This characteristic classifies them as monotremes. Female mammals also produce milk, but in the case of the platypus, the milk oozes out of ducts much like sweat glands onto specialized patches of skin, and their babies lap the milk off the skin.
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For Advertising Call (740) 446-4543 PLATYPUS (continued): • It’s no surprise that with their webbed feet, platypuses are excellent swimmers and are able to stay underwater for up to 140 seconds. They paddle with their front feet and steer with their back feet and large beaverlike tail. Folds of skin cover their eyes and ears, and their noses have a waterproof seal for their underwater hunts. • Navigating across land is tough work for a platypus and requires 30% more energy than swimming. Their webbing retracts when they are on land, and their claws become more prominent. They move clumsily along on their knuckles in order to protect their webbing. • The carnivorous platypuses are bottom feeders, feeding along the muddy bottom of whatever body of water they inhabit. Much of these nocturnal creatures’ time is spent on the hunt, which can last 10 to 12 hours every day. The skin of its flexible, rubbery bill contains thousands of receptors that pick up electrical signals generated by their prey’s muscular contractions. Once the platypus locates its dinner, it scoops up insects, larvae, shellfish, and worms with its large bill and stores them in its cheek pouches for the swim to the surface. It also scrapes up bits of gravel from the bottom to aid in digestion. Since the platypus has no teeth, only grinding plates, the gravel helps mash their food into small pieces. The platypus also has no stomach, just an intestine and esophagus connected together. • The platypus’ secret weapon of defense against predators is a spur on its hind feet. While both males and females have the spur, only the male has a gland that produces a toxic venom that can easily kill a small animal and cause severe pain to humans.
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1. Is the Book of Colossians in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. Whose first chapter begins, “Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month”? Ezra, Ezekiel, Micah, Malachi 3. In Exodus 10, what was blown out of Egypt by a strong west wind? Rivers, Locusts, Sinners, Nightness 4. From 1 Chronicles, who killed a sevenand-a-half foot tall Egyptian giant? Beniah, Gideon, Jannes, Baruch 5. In Genesis 28, what city was the site of Jacob’s famous dream? Lachish, Perga, Haran, Bethel 6. From Colossians 4, what city was home to Philemon? Berea, Shechem, Beersheba, Colossae Comments? More Trivia? Visit www.TriviaGuy.com (c) 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.
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1. In 3-quart saucepan, cover and heat water, broth and wine to boiling on high. 2. Meanwhile, in 4-quart microwave-safe bowl, combine margarine, shallots and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Microwave on high 2 minutes, stirring once halfway through. Stir in rice; microwave 30 seconds. 3. Carefully pour boiling liquid into bowl; stir to combine. Cover with vented plastic wrap and microwave on 50 percent power 15 to 18 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. 4. To risotto, add tomatoes, Parmesan, pesto, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; gently stir to combine. Divide among serving bowls. Garnish with basil. Makes 6 servings. Tip: Instead of wine, stir in 1 cup chicken broth and 2 teaspoons lemon juice. * Each serving: About 450 calories, 8g total fat (2g saturated), 8mg cholesterol, 765mg sodium, 80g total carbs, 4g dietary fiber, 11g protein. 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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In commemoration of July as National Honey Month, Tidbits sweetens the pot with these facts about honey. • Honey is simply the condensed nectar of flower blossoms, the only food source produced by insects that humans eat. The sugary nectary secreted by the flowers attracts honey bees. The bees collect not only the nectar, but the flower’s pollen as well, depositing it at the next flower it visits, enabling the production of its seeds. The bee will visit between 50 and 100 flowers during one trip, all the while flapping its wings more than 180 times per second. • Back at the hive, the bee deposits its load of nectar that will be transformed into honey. A bee colony is home to between 30,000 and 60,000 bees, each with a lifespan of about 45 days over the summer. Two million flowers must be visited and 55,000 miles (85,514 km) logged to make just 1 lb. (0.45 kg) of honey, but the average worker bee will make just 1/16 of a teaspoon of honey during its lifetime. A strong colony of bees can store hundreds of pounds with just a few days. • The color, flavor, and aroma of the honey are dependent on the type of flower that was visited by the bee. Monofloral honey is made from the nectar of just one type of plant, such as clover, orange blossom, buckwheat, lavender, dandelion, and honeysuckle. Polyfloral honey is also known as wildflower honey, and is made from the nectar of many different types of plants. Buckwheat honey is thick and dark with a very strong flavor, while alfalfa honey is almost white, with a delicate mild flavor.
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You don’t get the opportunity very often, witnessing pure unadulterated excellence, so when the moment comes you don’t ever forget what took place. For LeBron James, that moment was Game Seven of the NBA Finals, and the place was Oakland. The business world likes to use sports analogies. Easy deals are referred to as “slam dunks,” ambitiousness is measured by “goals,” wins are “home runs” and losses are “knockouts.” Rare are the times that sports teams use business analogies. Nobody calls a player a “pencil pusher” or a “bean counter,” there are no “working stiffs” or “executive vice presidents.” In basketball, you are assigned nicknames like “Air,” “Magic” and “King.” They’re in the business of delivering championships. As far as business decisions go, LeBron’s decision to skip college paid off. His decision to leave Cleveland for Miami paid off in the form of dual championships. The decision to broadcast his decision live on ESPN, a narcissistic misstep that humiliated his hometown, severely damaged his “brand.” I wouldn’t say I was a hater, but “The Decision” tipped the scale for me ... LeBron was a bad guy in terms of the storyline. No more. After almost singlehandedly beating the Warriors in one of the greatest finals through sheer force of will, he is the hero at the end of the book. James’ performance, particularly in Game Seven, where he totally took control of the final minutes of play, was astounding. Numbers don’t tell the whole story, can’t tell the whole story. What reads on the stat sheet as a block was actually a story about a guy who kept on running back, catching up in time to take to the air and smash a sure bucket into the backboard to preserve the tie. What the stat sheet lists as one free throw was actually the story of a giant of a man, rolling in utter pain on the hardwood for several minutes before rising for the last minute of the game. There are some great postscripts, too. Rihanna trolling Stephen Curry on Twitter was an interesting novelty. The series also gave us a few stunning renditions of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” most notably Carlos Santana’s version and the Cleveland sing-along. It also showcased Oakland in a very favorable light, something that has been way overdue. Oakland and Berkeley are two overlooked cities, struggling from broad generalizations for generations. For Cleveland, which suffered through a bunch of “The” moments -- “The Drive,” “The Shot,” “The Fumble” and “The Dennis Kucinich” -- LeBron James has given the city a few other moments to remember, namely “The Comeback” and “The Block.” Most importantly, he gave Cleveland the championship, and that’s your fairy-tale ending. Mark Vasto is a veteran sportswriter who lives in New Jersey. (c) 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.
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The bride and groom were without a doubt the main attraction at the garden wedding reception I attended last summer, but the eyecatching handcrafted tic-tac-toe game -- with river rocks colorfully painted like ladybugs and bumble bees for markers -- was a draw the kid guests couldn’t resist. Created by the bride’s dad, it was an attraction that kept the children, and eventually playful adults, happy and entertained. “What a great idea!” I thought. Tic-tac-toe grid lines were painted in black on a thick round slice of wood from a neighbor’s fallen tree -- about the size of a large pizza. Set on a low table, the popular game board was at an ideal height for young players. Games have brought people together for generations. Time spent playing hide and seek, running obstacle courses, skimming stones on a lake and challenging one another with rounds of rock-paper-scissors is fun, playful and free! If your kids are whining that they have “nothing to do,” play a game! Make a list of your favorites to refer to, and try these take-anywhere versions of tic-tac-toe and checkers. TIC-TAC-TOE BACKPACK What you’ll need: --Solid-colored backpack or picnic tote --Fabric paint in a squeeze bottle --Adhesive backed hook and loop tape squares --Two sets of five matching buttons or flat playing pieces from an old game
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Parts of the country are seeing dangerous triple-digit temperatures, and seniors are the most at-risk for health problems because of the record-breaking heat. We just can’t cool down as fast once we get overheated, and sometimes we’re not aware of how hot it really is. Safety needs to be our biggest concern. If you have central air conditioning, turn it on. If you have window units, turn them on. Block off rooms by shutting doors if necessary to keep a cool zone in your home. Don’t try to get by with just fans, especially when the temperature is over 90 degrees F. All they do is push the hot air around, which can dehydrate you faster than you can replenish with liquids. Keep an eye on the Heat Index (how hot it feels). Drink plenty of water. Stay away from sugary drinks. Call your doctor’s office to ask how many ounces of water you should drink in a day. Be sure to mention any medications you’re taking, since some of those can cause dehydration. If you have a chronic medical condition, the heat can affect you more quickly and more severely. Stay away from alcohol. If you have to go out in the heat, drink water before you go and take some with you. Remember your pets, and bring them indoors with you. Make sure they have plenty of water. They also can suffer physical problems from the heat, including heat stroke. Stay indoors during the hottest part of the day. Check out places that are normally air conditioned (sometimes called Cool Zones), such as the library, malls, government buildings, senior centers and grocery stores. Try calling the information 2-1-1 number for a list of cooling centers near you. (c) 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.
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A clinical trial has shown that the addition of just one care component can improve outcomes for those with PTSD. The component was specially trained care managers and telephone therapy. After one year, those who had telephonebased therapy saw significant improvements in recovery, compared with those who didn’t have the teletherapy. The telephone therapy aspect was seen as a way to get around the stigma of showing up to see a mental-health specialist. The specially trained care managers were key, too, and served to coordinate between the patient and the overall care team. The non-profit research organization RAND Corporation, in collaboration with the Department of Defense and two universities, began the study back in 2012. More than 600 military personnel at various bases were divided into two programs. One group got the standard care: screening for PTSD and depression. Nurses would call monthly to ask about symptoms. The other group got the upgraded care: In addition to the above, the nurses were specially trained, and psychologists would make the telephone calls to do therapy, as well as offer faceto-face meetings. Psychologists, psychiatrists and care managers would review the information on a weekly basis and suggest changes if necessary. The bonus is that the telephone therapy likely will get more people to seek care sooner, reducing the time to begin treatment. It’s thought that between 13 percent and 18 percent of active military or veterans suffer from PTSD, depression or anxiety after they’ve been deployed. Only half of those receive mental-health services. The clinical trial isn’t currently taking on new participants. Still, if you want to read the particulars, go online to clinicaltrials.gov/show/ NCT01492348. If you’re interested, it wouldn’t hurt to talk to your care provider about it. The contact info for medical personnel is at the bottom of the webpage.
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* On July 14, 1881, Sheriff Pat Garrett shoots Henry McCarty, known as Billy the Kid, to death at the Maxwell Ranch in New Mexico. Garrett had been tracking the Kid for three months after the gunslinger escaped from prison only days before his scheduled execution. * On July 15, 1903, the newly formed Ford Motor Company takes its first order: an $850 two-cylinder Model A automobile with a backseat. The car was delivered a week later. The Model A could accommodate two people side-by-side on a bench; it had no top, and was painted red. * On July 12, 1933, the first three-wheeled, multi-directional Dymaxion car designed by Buckminster Fuller is manufactured in Connecticut. It had a steel chassis and a body made of ash wood, covered with an aluminum skin and topped with a painted canvas roof. * On July 11, 1945, the Soviet Union promises to hand over power to British and U.S. forces in West Berlin. Although the division of Berlin into zones of occupation was seen as temporary, the dividing lines quickly became permanent. * On July 13, 1955, nightclub owner Ruth Ellis is convicted of murdering her boyfriend, playboy race-car driver David Blakely. Ellis was later executed by hanging, becoming the last woman in Great Britain to be put to death.
Answer 1. Oakland’s Mark McGwire, in 1987. 2. Six times (2001, ‘02, ‘03, ‘04, ‘06 and ‘07). 3. Craig “Ironhead” Heyward, in 1987. 4. Indiana’s Larry Bird, in 1998. 5. The Detroit Red Wings had 62 wins in the 1995-96 season. 6. Austin Dillon was 23 when he captured the pole in 2014. 7. True -- he won seven Grand Slam singles titles, nine doubles title and one mixed doubles title.
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* On July 17, 1967, Jimi Hendrix drops out as the opening act for teenybopper sensations The Monkees. The booking of psychedelic rock god with the made-for-television Monkees was the brainchild of Hendrix’s manager, Mike Jeffery.
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* On July 16, 1995, Amazon officially opens for business as an online bookseller. Within a month, the fledgling retailer had shipped books to all 50 states and 45 countries. Amazon eventually morphed into an e-commerce colossus, selling everything from groceries and furniture to live ladybugs. (c) 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.