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On April 29, 1813, Jacob Hummel of Philadelphia was awarded a patent for an elastic rubber varnish suitable for waterproofing clothing, in one of the world’s first applications of rubber. Come along with Tidbits as we consider rubber!

A NEW SUBSTANCE • Rubber comes from the sap of the Para rubber tree. The sap is called latex (from the French word for milk), and it is refined to form rubber. • In 1755 a paper was presented to the French Academy of Sciences describing the properties of latex. In 1770, Joseph Priestley found that it was extremely good for rubbing off pencil marks on paper, dubbing the substance with the name “rubber.”

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• Brazil was the main source of rubber throughout the 1800s. Exporting seeds or seedlings was forbidden. In 1876, Henry Wickham smuggled 70,000 Para rubber tree seeds out of Brazil, delivering them to Kew Gardens, England. Only 2,400 of these survived, after which the seedlings were then sent to India, Ceylon (Sri Lanka), Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia. Malaysia later became the biggest producer of rubber. (continued next page)

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• Over 21 million tons of rubber are produced each year, and about 42% is natural rubber, with the rest of it being synthetic rubber made from petrochemicals and coal. Natural rubber offers best elasticity, while synthetic 1. LITERATURE: Who wrote the short story rubber tends to offer better resistance “The Lottery”? to environmental factors such as oils, 2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What “first” did temperature, chemicals and ultraviolet light. tennis player Althea Gibson achieve in 1951? 3. GEOGRAPHY: Where is the resort city of San • Asia is the main source of natural rubber, Remo? accounting for about 94% of the world’s 4. GOVERNMENT: The Homestead Act of 1862 supply. The largest producing countries are granted how many acres of land to each settler? Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia, which 5. MYTHOLOGY: Which knight supposedly account for 72% of all rubber production. threw King Arthur’s sword Excalibur into the • It takes six years for a rubber tree to grow to lake? a point at which it’s economical to harvest 6. TELEVISION: What is the deputy’s name on “The Andy Griffith Show”? the sap, and each tree has a productive life of 7. PRESIDENTS: John Foster Dulles was about 35 years. A single tree yields about 19 appointed secretary of state by which president? lbs. (8.6 kg) of rubber each year. 8. PHILOSOPHY: What philosopher said, “Man • Although natural rubber originated in Brazil, is the measure of all things”? it is not cultivated there due to leaf blight and 9. HISTORY: In what city did Rosa Parks refuse other natural predators of the rubber tree, to give up her seat on a bus? which do not exist in Asian countries. 10. MONARCHIES: Duncan I became the king of what country in 1034? • The highest quality of latex rubber is used for such things as surgeons’ gloves, condoms, and (c) 2015 King Features Synd., Inc. balloons. Mid-range quality rubber is used in items such as belts, windshield wipers, hoses, tubing, insulators, valves, gaskets, shoes, and Patterson Construction pencil erasers. • When electricity was invented, demand for rubber skyrocketed because it was such an effective insulator for wires. With the WE DO IT ALL! invention of automobiles, demand once again Roofing ◆ Siding ◆ Pole Barns jumped because every car needed rubber tires Custom Built Homes that wore out at a regular rate. About 70% of rubber produced today is used for tires. Remodel & More 740-446-7226 or 740-853-1024 • Foam rubber is made by beating air into the latex before pouring it into a vulcanizing mold, which heats it under pressure. Rubber sponges are made by adding a powder to the latex which forms gas during vulcanization.

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FORDLANDIA In 1926 Henry Ford set up the Ford Industrial Company of Brazil. He wanted to build a rubber plantation to provide rubber for his tires. Ford wanted not only to build the cars, but also to control all the resources it took to build the cars. In exchange for employing Brazilian workers, the government of Brazil gave him free use of 2.5 million acres of jungle tax-free for 50 years. The community was dubbed Fordlandia. 4,000 workers cleared the land of the native hardwoods. Then they planted nearly half a million rubber trees on 7,000 acres. By 1936 the first rubber plants were ready to be tapped. Also by 1936, the hilly deforested slopes that had been cleared of their hardwood trees were so eroded that the soil ran down gullies and rainwater flooded the community. Then came the leaf blight which devastated the rubber plantation. Ford abandoned Fordlandia and moved the project to a new site, ten times bigger than the old one. Called Belterra, the area was healthy and well drained. Ford ordered workers to clear the land and plant three million rubber trees. This time they planted a grafted hybrid designed to resist disease. The process of grafting and planting was extremely tedious. Workers grew dissatisfied and left in droves. By 1941, Ford had only 2,700 of the 11,000 workers he needed. And then the leaf blight returned. Plagued by high costs, labor shortages, and blight, Belterra also ended in failure. In 1945 Henry Ford’s son sold the whole thing to the Brazilian government for a mere half a million dollars. Over $9 million had been pumped into the project over 19 years, and Ford had failed to produce enough rubber to make a pencil eraser.

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Answer: The rubber overshoes are galoshes. Noteworthy Inventions BINNEY & SMITH • The chemical company run by Edwin Binney and Harold Smith in the 1880s manufactured pigments used in paints. They made a very deep black by using carbon, and there was a high demand for this pigment for use in shoe polish, ink, and even tires. • With the profit, they began to expand, producing chalk, pencils, and other school supplies and art products. Now there were many new items in their warehouse that needed to be tracked and inventoried. • At the time, the ink marker used to label boxes and crates was very messy, so Binney and Smith designed a new box marker using carbon black mixed with paraffin wax, wrapped in paper to make it easy to handle. • As their salesmen visited schools across the country hawking the company’s products, they began to report back that often the only art supplies the children had to work with were expensive French markers that many children could not afford. Binney and Smith decided to take the idea for their box marker and adapt it for school use. • They added talc to the formula and mixed in different pigments. First they sold it in boxes of eight colors, then 16, and now 120. Binney’s wife came up with the name for the product from the French word “craie” meaning chalk, and “oleaginous” meaning oily, referring to the paraffin wax: Crayola Crayons. • Today the average child will use up an average of 730 Crayola Crayons by the time they turn ten. • If the power ever goes out, remember that you can use crayons as a candle.

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1. Is the book of 1 Timothy in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. What did the Lord cast down among the Israelites who complained about their wilderness misfortunes? Fire, Hail, Stones, Winds 3. From Romans 3, who have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God? Jews, Gentiles, Heathens, All 4. What idol fell and broke after the Ark of the Covenant was placed nearby? Edrei, Dagon, Molech, Golden calf 5. Who built an altar and called it “Jehovahnissi”? Isaiah, Baal, Moses, Malachi 6. What was the name of John the Baptist’s mother? Elisabeth, Miriam, Sarah, Ruth Wilson Casey’s “Bedlam on the West Virginia Rails,” a firsthand true account of America’s last moving train robber, is available from HistoryPress. net. (c) 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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QUIZ: TIRES Ben’s mother gave her son the first name of Benjamin and the middle name of Franklin. After the Civil War, he bought out a New York rubber company. Numerous other rubber companies in the area provided such stiff competition that the business floundered. The citizens of Akron, Ohio, convinced him to set up a new factory in their town. In Akron, he was the only rubber company west of the Allegheny Mountains, and the market was wide open. He established a licensing agreement with Charles Goodyear, and named his new business after himself. Benjamin had once seen a friend’s home burn to the ground in the middle of winter because the leather fire hoses used by firemen were frozen, cracked, and useless. The first product he began manufacturing was rubber fire hoses that wouldn’t crack. Then he added garden hoses. When Benjamin died in 1888 at the age of 46, his son took over. Pneumatic tires (containing air instead of being solid rubber) had recently been invented, and they began to manufacture tires for bikes, cars, and planes. Benjamin’s company, named after him, became the largest rubber manufacturer in the world, most well-known for its automobile tires. What’s it called? (Answer at top of next page)

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• In France in 1886, a family’s rubber manufacturing firm was failing, but the founder’s nephews, Edouard and Andre, were determined to save it. One day a bicyclist came in whose bike sported two recently invented pneumatic tires, which contain air instead of being solid rubber. Pneumatic tires gave a smooth ride, but they punctured. This bike had a flat, and the biker asked the brothers to fix it. (continued next page)

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DETATCHABLE TIRES (cont’d) • Edouard and Andre discovered that the bicycle tire was glued to the rim. It took hours to remove, but they eventually repaired it, replaced it, took it for a test drive– and it went flat again. There had to be a better way. • They subsequently invented detachable tires that could be easily removed from the rim. Then they outfitted bicycle racer Charles Terront with their tires, and showed him how to repair a flat. During a race in 1891, Terront’s tire was punctured, but he repaired the flat in a few minutes and went on to win the race. The resulting publicity boosted the family rubber firm immensely. • Next the brothers decided to work the same miracle for automobile tires. At that time, car tires were wooden wheels with a metal rim. The car industry embraced the new detachable tires and their company became one of the largest tire manufacturers in the world. Their company logo of a pile of tires shaped like a rotund man, trademarked in 1898, is one of the oldest and most recognizable logos in the nation. The company is named after the French family’s last name. What is it? (Answer at bottom of page) AN UNFORTUNATE MISHAP When David Pearson was racing in the Rebel 500, he pulled off for a pit stop. His crew rushed to change all four tires. Pearson was under the mistaken impression that the crew was replacing the right tires only. They loosened the left tires as they were tightening the right tires. When Pearson started to pull out, a crew member yelled, “Whoa!” but Pearson thought he said, “GO!” Fifty yards later, both left wheels left the car and went bouncing down the track. Answer: Michelin, who now incidentally produces B. F. Goodrich tires.

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DEAR DR. ROACH: You had an article from a man that said he had his prostate removed and was wondering about taking testosterone. You said he would likely have an increased risk of prostate cancer recurrence. I, too, have had my prostate removed and was wondering how you could have an increased risk of prostate cancer after having the prostate removed. Could you explain? -- C.G. ANSWER: Even the best surgery can leave some prostate tissue in place. It’s also possible that some tumor cells spread before surgery. Any residual cancer can be stimulated, in theory, by taking testosterone. Fortunately, the available evidence so far suggests that this risk may be much lower than feared. Careful follow-up remains essential. 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 328536475. (c) 2015 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved


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Right now you have what I like to call “perseverance power.” It was imbedded in your soul by God himself even before you were born. Over the next few iterations of this series you will see what “perseverance power” is, where it comes from, and how you can put it to work in your life so you can get past the anguish and discomfort of timidity, insecurity, and anxiety.

5.0: Persevere Power - Introduction By Ron Ross Confidence does not come easy. Fear does, disappointment does, anger does, failure does; each with little or no effort. But confidence, courage, composure, or conquest does not. If it did, more people would display it in their daily lives. Because it takes effort, because it takes risk, because it takes guts to dig down deep within the soul to mine the very best you have to offer, very few ever feel or act poised and able to assert themselves. Most people never get past the diversions and discomforts, trials and troubles of daily life and push through to success. They get tired of the battle, focus too much on their mistakes, and hand over their lives to the naysayers and critics. They are unfulfilled and unhappy but miserably content to live without passion or a sense of mission. Author Seth Godin in his dandy little book, The Dip, writes, “Extra ordinary benefits accrue to the tiny minority of people who push just a tiny bit longer than most.” I’m guessing you want to be one of those “who push just a tiny bit longer than most” and become a person of great confidence. You want your life to mean something and you want to live with passion. It does (your life means something) and you can (live with passion)! Right now as you read these words, you have what it takes to become confident, composed and secure within yourself. Right now you are able to forge ahead to self assuredness despite past mistakes, betrayal, unfair treatment, etc.

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Several points will be made including the following: Your Perseverance Power is divinely infused into your soul. You have already persevered in many areas of your life and you can build on that Perseverance Power and move to the next level. You will want to quit, that is normal, but you don’t have to. Perseverance builds character – so those who persevere come out better, stronger, happier, and more resilient than those who too quickly surrender. Putting your already personally owned Perseverance Power to work will change your life. The Scottish philosopher Thomas Carlyle said, “Permanence, perseverance and persistence in spite of all obstacles, discouragements, and impossibilities: It is this that in all things distinguishes the strong soul from the weak.” - Thomas Carlyle Scott Hamilton, retired American figure skater who won four consecutive U.S. Championships, four consecutive World Championships and a gold medal in the 1984 Olympics said almost the same thing over 200 years later. He said, “Everything that I’ve ever been able to accomplish in skating and in life has come out of adversity and perseverance.” Stay with me each week for the next six weeks as we examine how you can bring success to your life and confidence to your soul using Perseverance Power.

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Home Management in the Digital Age

Home automation is becoming all the rage, but many homeowners balk at rigging up remotely controlled thermostats or security systems because they’re concerned about the cost or about locking into contracts. And some DIY’ers don’t want automation, but they do want to bring a little order into the chaos of home maintenance and improvement. Fortunately, the explosion of mobile apps is making life a bit easier ... and at an affordable price. Here are some of the latest connected devices that aim to make home management, automation and security easier: * BrightNest: This home maintenance app for iOS (think iPhones and iPads) and Android platforms helps you set up a maintenance schedule and offers helpful tips on cleaning and maintenance. Free. (brightnest.com, App Store or Google Play) * Cozi Family: Need to assign chores to the kids or split up home-maintenance tasks? This app can do that. It also syncs with everyone’s device from a single account and has a simple interface. Free. (www.cozi.com, App Store or Google Play) * HomeZada: This desktop software allows you to make an inventory of all your home’s systems for free. For $59 a year, it gives you maintenance reminders and instructions, a calendar, a remodeling budget tool and more. (www.homezada.com) * Nest: While this startup company’s physical products include a “learning thermostat” and a smoke/CO detector, both of which can be controlled remotely, it’s also partnering with other tech firms to connect systems in and outside your home -- from your car to your fitness wristband and more. Products can be found online or at homeimprovement stores, and start at $99 for the smoke/ CO detector. (nest.com) * Notion: This home-sensor system goes beyond the standard security system: It senses pretty much anything you want it to, whether it’s an open garage door, an almost-empty propane tank or a window being lifted. The system sends a message to your smartphone. Sensors along with a necessary Wi-Fi bridge are available on line and start at $129. (getnotion.com) TIP: Home security starts with good maintenance, so make sure windows are in good shape and lock tightly, and install sturdy deadbolts at entrance doors. Send your home tips and questions to ask@thisisahammer.com.

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A cookie jar just isn’t well-stocked unless there’s something chocolate in it. This one’s for people who like a little decadence in their afternoon snack. 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter or margarine (2 sticks), softened 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 large eggs 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, cut into 1/2-inch chunks 1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped 1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Grease large cookie sheet. 2. On waxed paper, combine flour, baking soda and salt. 3. In large bowl, with mixer at medium speed, beat butter and sugars until creamy, occasionally scraping bowl with rubber spatula. Beat in vanilla, then eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. At low speed, gradually add flour mixture; beat just until blended, occasionally scraping bowl. With spoon, stir in chocolate and walnuts. 4. Drop cookies by heaping measuring tablespoons, 2 inches apart, onto prepared cookie sheet. Bake cookies 10 to 11 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer cookies to wire rack to cool. Repeat with remaining dough. Makes about 3 dozen cookies. * Each cookie: About 170 calorie, 10g total fat (5g saturated), 3g protein, 19g carbohydrate, 1g fiber, 26mg cholesterol, 130mg sodium. For thousands of triple-tested recipes, visit our website at www.goodhousekeeping.com/ recipefinder/. (c) 2015 Hearst Communications, Inc. All rights reserved

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Not long ago, a high-school kid would ask his favorite girl to the prom. She’d say yes, then the expensive parts would start ... limo, dinner, flowers, tickets, tux or dress, pictures, after-party. Now the simple act of inviting has risen to the level of a marriage proposal, complete with all the hoopla and expense. Visa’s annual survey says that just asking someone to the prom will average $324 this year, approximately one-third of the $919 total cost. A Google search for “promposals” reveals 447,000 results. On Twitter, @ThePromposal has over 24,000 followers, many of whom have attached a photo or video showing how they did it. Sometimes the request is written inside the lid of a pizza box. Others are as simple as a cake with “Prom?” in the icing. More expensive proposals include rented restaurant signs, highway billboards, even Jumbotrons. Spending on a promposal and the prom isn’t equal across the country. In the South, promposals will average $305, with the prom itself costing $544, totaling $937. In the Midwest, those figures are $218 and $515, for a total of $733. In the Northeast, promposal will average $431, with prom costing $738, for a total of $1,169. Out West, they’re looking at $342 and $596, for a total of $937. Most disturbing, however, is the incomes of families handing over these amounts. In a family with an income under $50,000, cost of prom and promposal will average $1,109. Under $25,000, and the family will spend an extreme $1,393. But those making over $50,000 will spend only $799. With parents expecting to pay 73 percent of the costs, teens don’t have much incentive to cut expenses. The free Plan’it Prom app helps students and parents make and stick to a budget for the prom (or any other event) by tracking spending as they shop. Look for it on iTunes, Google Play store or www. practicalmoneyskills.com/prom. The app has timeline, budget and cost-cutting tips. It’s worth considering. (c) 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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* With garden centers bursting with spring planting supplies, here’s a handy and fun twine keeper you can make with your kids using two repurposed clay flowerpots with drain holes. Choose a size that can easily fit a ball of twine or thin rope. Set the ball inside and invert one pot on top the other, threading the line through the drain hole of the top pot. Secure with tape or even hot glue. Now you can pull twine through the hole without the ball getting all tangled up! * “If you have a poster that has been rolled up and you want to hang it, try rolling it the opposite way and leaving it overnight. When you unroll it, there will be fewer bumps, and the edges won’t curl so much.” -- R.L. in Idaho * The best way to quickly chill canned and bottled drinks is in a mix of ice and water. This works because ice water makes complete contact with the surface of a can or bottle, while ice alone makes only partial contact. To make your ice last longer and stay colder, pour salt on the ice/water mixture. * “After too many mornings of rushing to find uniform pieces before a game, we decided to get smart. Now, sports uniforms get hung up with all accessories in the coat closet right after washing. They’re ready as soon as it’s game time -- no looking under beds or in the back of overstuffed teenager closets!” -- P.P. in Texas * “To hold all my daughter’s bobby pins, I mounted a plastic cup with double-stick tape right to her vanity mirror. I used to vacuum them up all the time, but now that she has a place to put them, it’s better.” -- L.E. in New Hampshire

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