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1. GEOGRAPHY: In what nation might you hear the Xhosa language? 2. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president nationalized U.S. steel mills to avert a strike? (The U.S. Supreme Court later ruled that he lacked authority to do so.) 3. LANGUAGE: In cowboy lingo, what’s a maverick? 4. MEASUREMENTS: About how many pounds does one U.S. gallon of water weigh? 5. POLITICS: In what country did the communist guerrilla group The Shining Path operate? 6. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the origin of the international distress signal “mayday”? 7. MATHEMATICS: What is the Arabic equivalent of the Roman numeral DLX? 8. HISTORY: When were the first Olympic Games held in Greece? 9. TELEVISION: Who portrayed Festus on TV’s longrunning drama “Gunsmoke”? 10. ASTRONOMY: What is the largest moon of all the planets in our solar system? (c) 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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grooming your cat, and a list of upcoming events. The International Cat Association (http://tica.org/) is another good resource, with lots of information and a robust show calendar. It’s important to be sure that George is up to the stress of being shown. Is he a friendly, well-socialized cat who is OK with being petted and picked up by strangers? Can he stay relaxed in a strange, noisy environment near several other cats? Is he in good health? Are his vaccinations up to date? Finally, attend one or two cat shows near you, without George, to see how they are conducted and decide if you’d like to make your cat a competitor. Send your questions or tips to ask@ pawscorner.com. (c) 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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• Newspaper humorist John Medbury and his wife liked to throw extraordinary dinner parties. At one, half of the invitations said the dinner was to be very formal, and half said dress was to be informal. Half the guests showed up wearing tuxes and gowns and the other half arrived wearing t-shirts and shorts. • Ben Franklin once entered an inn and found every seat next to the fire already occupied. He asked the innkeeper if he had any oysters, and the reply was yes. “Take a bucket of them out to the stable and feed them to my horse,” Franklin said. Everyone seated at the fire went out to see a horse eat oysters. When they came back in to say the horse refused to eat oysters, they found Ben seated at the prime position next to the flames. “Then bring the oysters in here and roast them for my supper!” he said. • Sportswriter Bill Hanna was walking down the street when he ran into fellow reporter Bill Phelon. Hanna remarked on how nice it was to run into his old friend, but mentioned he was looking ill. They parted company. Hanna walked a half a block farther when Phelon again approached him with surprise, saying how long it had been since they’d seen each other and how ill Hanna was looking. “But I just ran into you a moment ago,” cried Hanna. “Impossible!” replied Phelon and wandered off. A block further, here came Phelon, rushing to Hanna to pump his hand and mention how ill he was looking. “Please tell me you just saw me a few minutes ago!” hollered Hanna, which of course was denied by Phelon. Hanna hailed a taxi and took himself to the hospital. • On April Fools’ Day shortly before Mt. St. Helens erupted, a Massachusetts TV producer thought it would be funny to air the report that a local nonvolcanic ski mountain was also erupting. Police were swamped with calls. The station apologized for the prank and the producer was fired. (More pranks next page)

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Help for Spinal Stenosis Pain DEAR DR. ROACH: I enjoyed your informative article on spinal stenosis. I also have acute and chronic pain in my lower back. I am 75 years of age and have had vertebroplasty on seven vertebrae. I realize that my back will not be normal again. I am currently working with a doctor who uses osteopathic manipulation. He is suggesting prolotherapy in conjunction with the manipulation. I have tried the prolotherapy previously without any relief of pain. What is your assessment of prolotherapy therapy, or would you advise me to go to a pain clinic? The pain level in the lower back usually is about 6 or higher on pain scale of 1 to 10. I walk 3 miles every day in a grocery store using a small grocery cart. I am trying other exercises, even working on a balance ball. But it just does not seem to improve. I would greatly appreciate any advice you could give me. -- D.R. ANSWER: Prolotherapy is the injection of an irritant solution into a space, designed to stimulate healing and reduce pain. However, if it hasn’t worked for you in the past, it is unlikely to work for you again. On the other hand, some studies have shown prolotherapy to be modestly effective when combined with spinal manipulation. A pain clinic has several modalities available, including steroid injections and pain medications. Unfortunately, steroid injections have been shown to be ineffective in back pain that is due to spinal stenosis lasting beyond six weeks. It sounds like you are doing what you can with exercise. I think continuing with the manipulation and prolotherapy as a trial of six weeks or so is reasonable, and at that point you can continue if it begins helping. If not, you can try a pain specialist, as there are effective non-narcotic medications that may be of help, in combination with your continued exercise. However, I think that an experienced physical therapist may be able to guide your exercises more effectively. *** DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband drinks tonic water with quinine every day because he was told that it will help alleviate his leg cramps. He drinks as much as 1 1/2 quarts a day. Is that much safe? If not, what is a safe amount? -- D.V. ANSWER: Many people have found that quinine relieves leg cramps. However, the Food and Drug Administration banned sales of quinine for leg cramps due to unproven effectiveness and the possibility of side effects. Quinine in large doses can cause abnormal heart rhythms, blood problems and even organ failure. However, the amount of quinine in tonic water is quite small, compared with quinine tablets. One common brand has 17mg in a liter, so your husband is getting about 25mg. The quinine tablets formerly prescribed for leg cramps were 200mg. Toxic effects are unlikely at the dose in quinine water. Some people are allergic to quinine, in which case even the small dose in tonic water could potentially cause problems. Your husband can keep on as he’s been doing if he finds that it helps. *** 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 P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. (c) 2015 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

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4.2: Proceed Forward – Calms Your Fears By Ron Ross

When you were a kid were you afraid of ghosts, goblins, monsters and that big scary Bogeyman under your bed? Me too, but I got over it. Would you like to shine the light on the ghosts of past mistakes and scare away the monsters of unforeseen obstacles? Would you like to blow off the menacing imagined Bogeyman of negativity? Here’s how – take action, proceed forward toward your destiny. When you take action your fears become faith and your uncertainties turn in to confidence. How does action calm fears? When you take action you proceed from “I can’t” to “I can.” You will be surprised at what you can do once you give it a try. Think how many things you have learned to do that you once thought impossible. I still recall my mother teaching me to tie my shoes and thinking, “I can never learn how to do this!” Who hasn’t felt incapable of doing something until they actually gave it a serious try, like learning to parallel-park a car, or cook a soufflé, or eat a lobster, or give a speech, or play chess, or dance the tango? Fear fades as action expands and skills increase, so take that first step forward, give it a try, take a chance, risk a mistake, learn something new. When you take action you proceed from “what if I fail” to “so what if I fail.” How many times do you have to hear it, failure is not final.

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Q: I’ve read that ice dams and roof damage can lead to water leaks, but how can I find them? And what can I do if I find a leak? -- Janice L., Portsmouth, N.H. A: If you’ve noticed ice buildup along your eaves outside, it’s a good idea to check inside in those same areas for water leaks. Take a flashlight and go to the part of the house that’s as close as possible to the suspect area. Using the flashlight, check the wall and ceiling for lightbrown water spots or streaks. If you see them, a leak likely has been occurring for a few days. Run your hand along the wall and ceiling around the area, whether you see water spots or not (stand on a stepladder, not a chair or furniture). If the drywall or ceiling plaster feels damp, cold or a bit spongy in one spot, a leak may be forming. If you smell mildew or mold in an area, dampness is a problem and may be caused by a leak. Mark this and other potential problem areas with a pencil or blue painter’s tape. A leak needs to be addressed as soon as possible. Contact a roofing professional to schedule an inspection and get a quote to remove the ice dams and repair the roof, as well as seal up leaks. Before the contractor arrives, start minimizing the water damage indoors. Open up the wall or ceiling a bit to let water flow through freely. In the ceiling, punch a small hole in the center of the damp or water-stained area with a nail, and place a bucket underneath to catch drips. Leaks behind a wall are more complicated: Often a section of drywall needs to be cut away, as close to the leak source as possible, and a bucket or pan placed beneath the drip. If you have no experience repairing or replacing drywall, enlist an experienced friend or call a contractor to quickly stop further damage until the roof can be repaired. You also may need to contact an electrician to make sure any wiring in a leak-affected area is OK. TIP: To avoid dampness or leaks in the cellar, shovel snow a foot or two away from the foundation when possible. Send your home tips and questions to ask@ thisisahammer.com. (c) 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Are the kids talking about summer camp yet? It’s time to start investigating the possibilities and get them signed up. Look into day or sleep-away camps at colleges near you. Look for math, computer and science camps run by older students. Drama majors especially love to introduce theater to kids. The fees for these day camps are typically fairly low. For older kids, combining sleep-away camp with their interests could lead to new career possibilities. Spending a week on a farm could lead an animal lover in the direction of veterinary medicine. A water or ocean-related camp could lead to a career in marine ecology. A week at video camp could open opportunities in television, digital media, advertising and more. When it comes to special interests, no matter what they are, there’s a camp for it. If your child wants to get a head start with SAT tests, there are prep camps for that. Photography, rock music songwriting, entrepreneurship, wilderness adventure -- they all have camps. Check www. camppage.com and explore the information in the drop-down menus. Search through the offerings at www. campresource.com. It has comprehensive listings of sleep-away camps, day camps, co-ed, boys, girls and traditional camps. Use the drop-down menus to search for camp types, activities and locations. For kids who want a new experience, search for camps that emphasize Nashville music, rodeo riding, PGA golf or hockey. Look for teen travel camps that provide tours and camps all over the globe. Language majors can take advantage of language immersion camps and tours, and more. There’s even a roller-coaster camp! It involves visiting amusement parks across the country in one, two, three, four and six-week camps. For younger children that you want to keep nearby, check the resources around you for traditional camps at recreation departments, the YMCA and churches. They’re sure to provide plenty of summer activities: swimming, boating, archery, sports, arts and crafts, and singing around the campfire. When it comes to choosing a camp, the American Camp Association has must-read information at www.acacamps.org. Look for How to Choose a Camp: Safety Tips. Learn about the difference between accreditation versus licensing, questions to ask camp directors, camper-to-counselor ratios and how the camp handles behavioral and disciplinary problems.

Don’t be a Sucker 1. When was the last time before 2014 that the Kansas City Royals had a winning streak of at least 10 games? 2. Name the last College World Series game to go 15 innings before Virginia and Texas Christian did it in 2014. 3. Who was the first tight end to be named an NFL Offensive Player of the Month? 4. In 2014, Oakland’s Travis Bader set a Division I record for most career 3-point shots made (504). Who had held the mark? 5. Who was the last defenseman in the 20th century to score four goals in an NHL game? 6. In 2014, Austrian Mario Matt became the oldest alpine men’s skier (34) to win an Olympic gold medal. Who had been the oldest? 7. Who are the three male pro golfers to win three major titles by age 25?

The FBI website has a list of scams that are aimed at seniors. Many of these swindles have been going on for years, and the scammers still are finding plenty of victims. Why do they target seniors? Because they think we have money. Because they think we won’t report the crime. Because we were raised to be polite to callers. Here are some examples: * Medicare and insurance fraud: Scammers posing as Medicare representatives call to try to get personal information. Or, even more brazen, they set up fake mobile clinics and entice seniors to provide their Medicare information. * Reverse mortgage scam: Seniors can lose all their home equity to scammers or even be conned into aiding the scammers in stealing equity from a flipped property. Beware reverse mortgages, and don’t sign anything without expert advice. Be wary of investment seminars, even those hosted by churches. * Funeral and cemetery scams: Scammers read the obituaries and pounce on the spouse to try to collect money that the deceased didn’t even owe. Or, shady funeral-home operators will try to pad the bill. * Telemarketing: Seniors make twice the average number of purchases over the phone, so we’re a handy target. Don’t buy anything from anyone who calls you. If you want something, make the call yourself. * Charity scams: Especially after a natural disaster, the scammers are looking for money. If you want to donate to an organization, make the call yourself. Clip this column and share it with your friends the next time you get together. Maybe you’ll keep one potential victim away from the scammers. To read about more senior scams, go online to www.fbi.gov/scamssafety/fraud/seniors. (c) 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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