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You’ve heard it said, “Two heads are better than one.” Apparently, all of these featured folks believed it. This week, Tidbits looks at some famous couples who made their way through life paired together. •David Starsky and Kenneth Hutchinson were fictional Bay City, California, cops who raced through the streets in Starsky’s red Gran Torino for 92 episodes on ABC television. Actors Michael Glaser and David Soul portrayed the police pair under the radio call sign “Zebra three” from April of 1975 until May of 1979. • In 1939, Batman was introduced in “The Case of the Chemical Syndicate” in Detective Comics as a crimefighter who masqueraded as playboy Bruce Wayne. The faithful sidekick Robin (aka Dick Grayson) joined the Caped Crusader in 1940, and together, the Dynamic Duo waged war against Gotham city crime. The pair moved to television in 1966 for 120 episodes of a live-action series. On the big screen, Batman has been portrayed by box office stars Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer, George Clooney and Christian Bale. turn the page for more! •Although most famous for their “Who’s on First?” baseball sketch, the comedy team of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello appeared in 38 films together. They got their start in burlesque in 1935, moving on to radio, film and television. They were box office stars by 1941 and began their own TV series in 1952. However, fame didn’t come without its difficulties. Both comics were habitual gamblers, and Abbott managed the pain from his epilepsy with alcohol. Costello battled regular bouts with rheumatic fever, which forced him to take a year off from work. On the day he returned to work, his
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infant son drowned in the family swimming pool. Both men were charged for back taxes by the IRS in 1956, and both were forced to sell their homes and film rights to cover the debt. • Bonnie Parker was just 19 years old and already married to an imprisoned murderer when she met 21-yearold Clyde Barrow in Texas. During the Great Depression, the outlaw couple reportedly was responsible for at least 12 bank robberies, countless smaller burglaries and 13 murders, including those of nine police officers. On the day their lives of crime came to an end in 1934, Bonnie and Clyde were driving a gray V-8 Ford, which was ambushed by the law in Louisiana. Officers fired a total of 167 bullets, killing the pair and halting a three-year spree. Over the next several years, carnival and fair goers viewed the Ford for 25 cents. The car was later purchased by Nevada’s Primm Valley Resort and Casino for $250,000 and can now be seen at the facility just outside Las Vegas. • Meriwether Lewis was 29 years old and co-commander William Clark was 33 when they were commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson in 1803 to explore the Louisiana Purchase all the way to the Pacific coast. Lewis and Clark were both Virginia-born veterans of Ohio Valley Indian wars. Their expedition included more than 40 other men and their Shoshone guide Sacagawea as they wound their way up the Missouri River. Over a period of two years and four months, the group traveled over 8,000 miles (12,875 km), using a 55-foot-long (17-m) keelboat and two smaller boats, all the while making maps and studying the rocks, soil, plants and wildlife they encountered. After the expedition, Jefferson appointed Lewis Governor of the Louisiana Territory. At age 35, on a journey to deliver his journals to a Washington, D.C., publisher, Lewis died from multiple gunshot wounds, generally accepted as a suicide, although some believe he was the victim of an assassin. Clark served as Governor of the Missouri Territory and finally as Superintendent of Indian Affairs. • Barbie and Ken were the creations of Ruth Handler, wife of the Mattel toy company co-founder. Ruth named the couple after her own children, introducing Barbie in 1959 and Ken in 1961. Barbie (full name Barbie Roberts) has had more than 125 careers, including architect, astronaut, doctor and racecar driver. Ken Carson, who has had at least 40 occupations, first appeared with a molded plastic haircut with felt hair. In
More Vets Landing Government Jobs The effort to put more veterans into government jobs is paying off. John Berry, director of the Office of Personnel Management, recently gave a speech at the Veteran Employment Symposium “boot camp” and gave some of the preliminary statistics for fiscal 2011: --Hiring percentages are at a 20-year high, up 26 percent from last year and 24 percent over 2009. (That’s when an Executive Order was issued, creating the Veterans Employment Initiative.) --Out of 24 federal departments, 22 of them hired more veterans than they did in 2009. --Out of those 24 departments, 23 of them hired more disabled veterans than they did in 2009. --Veterans accounted for 29 percent of new hires. That comes to 4.5 percent over 2009 and 2.9 percent over 2010. Not only that, but a pilot program was approved during
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2004, Mattel announced a breakup of our favorite couple, implying Ken’s reluctance to get married, but rekindled the romance in 2006 in conjunction with a makeover for Ken. Barbara Handler Segal is now a 70-year-old Los Angeles mother of two. Her brother Ken passed away at age 50 in 1994 of a brain tumor. • Most baby boomers will recall learning from the popular “Dick and Jane” readers during their primary school years — about 60 million children in all used the books. The brother and sister pair first appeared in 1930, and by the 1950s, about 80 percent of first-graders were reading the series. Written by William Gray and Zerna Sharp, the books also featured sister Sally, Spot the dog and Puff the cat. If you happen to have a first edition of one of the books, it’s worth as much as $200. •Daryl Hall and John Oates met in 1967 while attending Philadelphia’s Temple University. It wasn’t until seven years later that they achieved their first hit “She’s Gone.” Their first of six Billboard No. 1 songs came along in 1977, “Rich Girl,” followed up with “Kiss on My List.” The pair has racked up 34 singles on the Hot 100 charts and seven platinum albums, with sales of more than 60 million records. •The German Grimm Brothers introduced Hansel and Gretel in an 1812 publication. The brother and sister were the children of a poor woodcutter who surrendered to his second wife’s plot to abandon the young pair in the woods. Wandering in the forest, the children happened upon a cottage made of gingerbread cakes, home to a cannibalistic witch. • Mickey and Minnie Mouse became an item in 1929 in the cartoon “Plane Crazy,” just four months after Mickey’s debut in “Steamboat Willie.” They went on to appear in 73 cartoons together. Their friend Donald Duck was single from the time of his 1934 premiere in “The Wise Little Hen” until Daisy Duck’s appearance in 1940’s “Mr. Duck Steps Out.” The sailor-suited Donald is the uncle of triplets Huey, Dewey and Louie, while Daisy is the aunt of their counterparts April, May and June Duck.
Weekly Horoscope ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your batteries should be fully recharged by now, making you more than eager to get back into the swing of things full time. Try to stay focused so that you don’t dissipate your energies. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You’re eager to charge straight ahead into your new responsibilities. But you’ll have to paw the ground a little longer, until a surprise complication is worked out. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Rival factions are pressuring you to take a stand favoring one side or the other. But this isn’t the time to play judge. Bow out as gracefully as possible, without committing yourself to any position. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Reassure a longtime, trusted confidante that you appreciate his or her words of advice. But at this time, you need to act on what you perceive to be your own sense of self-interest. LEO (July 23 to August 22) You need to let your warm Leonine heart fire up that new relationship if you hope to see it move from the “just friends” level to one that will be as romantic as you could hope for. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) There’s still time to repair a misunderstanding with an honest explanation and a heartfelt apology. The sooner you do, the sooner you can get on with other matters. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Expect a temporary setback as you progress toward your goal. Use this time to re-examine your plans and see where you might need to make some significant changes. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Some missteps are revealed as the cause of current problems in a personal or professional partnership. Make the necessary adjustments and then move on. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Jupiter’s influence helps you work through a pesky problem, allowing your naturally jovial attitude to re-emerge stronger than ever. Enjoy your success.
the meeting to hire formerly homeless veterans, starting soon. The programs will give veterans a chance to work in various departments in the government and match job skills. If you’re unemployed or want a government job, this is good news for you. Go online to www.FedsHireVets.gov and click Veteran, Transitioning Service Member or Family Member, depending on your circumstance. Yes, even some family members (spouse, widow/widower or mother of a veteran) can be meet eligibility criteria. Learn about Veterans’ Preference (this can be confusing, as it’s not the same as preference for federal civilian employment) and how you qualify for 5 or 10 points in eligibility preference. Be sure to read about Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans. Certain other qualifications, such as having a campaign badge or a service medal for a military operation, are extra items in your favor. To see the video of the speech Berry gave, go to www.opm.gov and put “boot camp” in the search box.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Set aside your usual reluctance to change, and consider reassessing your financial situation so that you can build on its strengths and minimize its weaknesses. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Some recently acquired information helps open up a dark part of the past. Resolve to put what you’ve learned to good use. Travel plans continue to be favored. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Act on your own keen instincts. Your strong Piscean backbone will support you as someone attempts to pressure you into a decision you’re not ready to make. BORN THIS WEEK: You embody a love for traditional values combined with an appreciation of what’s new and challenging.
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TRUTHS ABOUT TWINS
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Great things come in pairs, so they say. This week, Tidbits shares some truths about twins. • About one-third of all twins are identical, or monozygotic. This means they were formed from a single fertilized egg that splits into two. When it splits, there are either two males or two females. It’s a very small window of time for the split to occur — It must happen during the first 14 days after conception, or it won’t happen! Fraternal twins are formed from two separate eggs, fertilized separately. The combination can be two males, two females or one of each. • In the United States, the birthrate for twins is about 3 percent. Approximately 70 percent of twins are the result of fertility treatments. In America, one in 50 people is a dizygotic (fraternal) twin, and one in 150 is a monozygotic (identical) twin. If a woman is a fraternal twin, she has about a one in 17 chance of giving birth to twins. Each year, about 140,000 babies born in the United States are part of a set of twins. Over 50 percent of those are born prematurely. •Several celebrities have a twin sibling, including Scarlett Johansson, who has a twin brother Hunter, and Vin Diesel, whose twin brother is a film editor. Kiefer Sutherland’s twin sister is also in the movie business, as a post-production supervisor and casting assistant. Ashton Kutcher’s fraternal twin brother is afflicted with cerebral palsy and had a heart transplant as a youth. • Other celebrities are parents of twins, such as singers Mariah Carey, Celine Dion and Jennifer Lopez, and film stars Julia Roberts, Michael J. Fox, Denzel Washington and Mel Gibson. •The correct term for Siamese twins is “conjoined” twins. These occur when the babies do not fully separate from each other because the division of the fertilized egg is incomplete. They are connected at certain points of the body, frequently sharing organs or limbs. This condition occurs about once every 85,000 births. Because they are monozygotic, they are always either both boys or both girls, never one of each. The term “Siamese twins” came from a pair of famous brothers Chang and Eng Bunker who were the first conjoined twins to have their medical history documented. Born in Siam in the early 1880s, they were joined at the sternum. Settling in the United States, the men married sisters and fathered 21 children between the two of them. They died at age 62 on the same day. One of their descendants was a candidate for governor in Florida in the 2010 election. •The town of Igbo-Ora, Nigeria, has been proclaimed “The Land of Twins.” For some reason, about 5 percent of births there result in twins, compared to an overall world average rate of about 0.5 percent. Igbo-Ora’s community leader came from a family of 10 sets of twins, and he himself has three sets. Some experts believe the high occurrence is the result of the residents’ heavy consumption of yams, a food that contains the hormone phytoestrogen, which may stimulate production of eggs in a woman’s ovaries.
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2. Name the most recent Yankees starting pitcher to be elected to the Hall of Fame.
3. When was the last time the University of South Carolina won a conference championship in football? 4. Name the three NBA players who have finished a season shooting at least 50 percent from the field, 50 percent from the 3-point line and 80 percent from the free-throw line. 5. Entering the 2011-12 NHL campaign, how many consecutive seasons had the San Jose Sharks won the Pacific Division? 6. In 2011, 21-year-old Austin Dillon became the youngest driver to win a season championship in NASCAR Truck Series history. Who had been the youngest? 7. True or false: During his career, Jim Courier played in the men’s singles final in all four of tennis’ Grand Slam events.
Madonna? Give Me a Break!
Madonna is going to play the halftime show at the Super Bowl, and while everyone I’ve talked to has either shaken their head in silent consternation or flat out said something along the lines of, “That is so (annoying to ponder).” The way I see it (and haven’t we all seen Madonna? I mean, really seen her by now?), who really cares? After Justin Timberlake exposed Janet Jackson’s nipple jewelry almost a decade ago, we’ve all had to sit and watch the halftime show because most of us are old and care about bands like The Who, The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Tom Petty, and Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. See? This is a problem. For one -- these bands typically do terrible jobs at whatever they’re supposed to be doing at a halftime show. McCartney -- who was the first post-Timberlake halftime act -- seemed to be pretty game, but that’s probably because he plays a stadium every other freaking day of his life. Can’t really say the same for the other acts. Roger Daltrey looked like he wanted to punch Pete Townshend for making him sing a medley at his Super Bowl turn. Keith Richards looked like he wanted to smash his guitar Pete Townshendstyle on Mick Jagger during their turn because Jagger was clearly enjoying the attention too much. Anyway, back to the problem at hand.
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We don’t want to have a halftime act -- at least not a good one. Halftime is when you check on the chicken or steaks. It’s when you hit the restroom. It’s when you go outside and have a smoke or comment on the weather. It’s when the younger kids, who in all likelihood are bored of the game after 10 minutes anyway, go and play their video games (to date myself, we played Atari and Intellivision). But now, it’s like, nooooo ... gotta see the legendary Prince sing “Purple Rain” and burn the Stouffer’s lasagna because ... I don’t know, because it’s Prince and we’re supposed to watch him because the NFL deemed it to be so. But it used to really deem a lot of other stuff suitable for the viewing audience. Did you know that Carol Channing performed not one, but two Super Bowl halftimes? That’s two more than Lady Gaga, two more than Madonna until this year. See, it used to be marching bands. That was until corporate sponsors said, wait a minute! There’s a minute not being sponsored by a corporation! Let’s fix that! This started in the mid-’80s, when those happening fellas George Burns and Mickey Rooney hit the stage a year before Bob Costas introduced “Elvis Presto” to the world (in 3-D, no less). But nobody ever watched that stuff. We wouldn’t have even seen Janet Jackson’s nipple if the FDA or FCC or ESPN -- pick your acronym -- hadn’t told us about it over and over again. Some of us were making the next batch of nachos, you know?
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FARMER’S FRITTATA 3 eggs, whole 4 egg whites 1/4 cup milk 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup corn, frozen and thawed or canned and drained 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes 2 large asparagus stalks, chopped into 1 inch pieces 1 handful arugula (or spinach) 2 tablespoons mozzarella, optional
Food for Thought With Claire Thomas Claire Thomas is an effervescent, 23-year-old chef with an unusual, family-friendly television show entitled “Food for Thought” that airs on Saturday mornings on most ABC networks. The new show is designed to guide families into the kitchen by presenting food in an interesting new way. “Food for Thought” is hosted by Thomas and reflects her curiosity about all things culinary. She approaches food from a fresh and enlightening perspective -- from exploring a wide variety of indigenous foods that are celebrated by cultures across the world, to providing easy ways to grow healthy produce in one’s own community. “Food for Thought” not only showcases her passion for food as a lifestyle, but also fulfills her dream of sharing her enthusiasm and knowledge with young people. Thomas is an old-movie buff and worked in the entertainment industry. A job change sparked a desire to find something she could be passionate about. Her parents urged her to explore her interest in food and cooking. Thomas started a food blog she calls The Kitchy Kitchen (www.thekitchykitchen.com) and discovered a love for recipes and food photography. Soon, the vibrant photographs she took for her website grew into job offers as a food stylist. Working as a food stylist helped her understand how food ought to look, how it should be shot and, most importantly, how she could make it look more delicious. Thomas approaches food from a West Coast viewpoint and enjoys being surrounded by the diverse culture and amazing produce. Her recipes below for a Farmer’s Frittata and a Mixed Berry Parfait With Walnut Coconut Granola reflect her love for using fresh, local produce and healthy ingredients. If you’re trying to get your children and family to eat healthier meals, Thomas and “Food for Thought” are the perfect combination of entertainment and education about food and cooking. For the television schedule, check local listings.
1. Preheat oven to 400 F. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, whites, milk, and salt and pepper. 2. Meanwhile, in a 9-inch pan (a non-stick skillet is great for heat distribution), warm the olive oil; add corn and garlic, and saute until slightly toasted. Add tomatoes and asparagus and let them cook, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add egg mixture and arugula or spinach, and cook for a minute or two until the frittata is just set. 3. Sprinkle with cheese and pop in the oven for 7 to 9 minutes until the eggs have set and the cheese is melted.
MIXED BERRY PARFAIT WITH WALNUT COCONUT GRANOLA Mixed Berry Parfait 1/2 cup raspberries 1/2 cup strawberries 1/2 cup blueberries 1/2 cup blackberries 1/4 cup orange juice Pinch orange zest 2 tablespoons good honey 2 cups Greek yogurt Combine berries, orange juice and zest in a bowl, and refrigerate until juices start running out, about 30 minutes. Serve in a glass bowl, and layer with Greek yogurt and granola, giving each layer a drizzle of honey.
Your guests will welcome a steaming bowl of this vegetable-bean soup on a cold winter night. It tastes even better reheated, so it’s a good choice to prepare in advance. 2 slices bacon, chopped 2 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 medium onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 large celery stalk, cut into 1/4-inch dice 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 medium (about 1 pound) all-purpose potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) chicken broth 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1 can (19 ounces) white kidney beans, (cannellini), rinsed and drained 1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 1/3 cup small pasta, such as cavatelli, tubettini or ditalini 1 pound Swiss chard, chopped, with tough stems discarded 1/2 pound spinach, tough stems discarded 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon peel Grated Parmesan cheese (optional) 1. In 6-quart saucepot, cook bacon over medium heat until browned. With slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain; set aside. 2. To drippings in saucepot, add carrots, onion and celery, and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are browned, about 15 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds longer. 3. Add potatoes, broth, salt, pepper, thyme and 6 cups water; heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 minutes. 4. Add kidney beans, green beans and pasta; cook 7 minutes longer. Stir in Swiss chard, spinach and lemon peel; cook 5 minutes longer or until greens are wilted and tender. Stir in bacon. Serve with grated Parmesan if you like. Each serving: About 370 calories, 2g total fat (1g saturated), 2mg cholesterol, 440mg sodium, 17g total carbs, 4g dietary fiber, 5g protein.
Walnut Coconut Granola 3 cups oats (slow-cooking kind) 1/3 cup brown sugar 3 tablespoons honey 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 egg white (optional) 3/4 cup toasted walnuts, chopped 1/2 cup coconut 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Mix oats, brown sugar, honey and oil together. (Fun tip: Pour the honey into the oil for no sticky mess!) Add vanilla, and if you prefer clumpy granola, the egg white. Add the walnuts and coconut, mix, and pour onto a cookie sheet covered in aluminum foil or a silicone mat. Spread over the entire cookie sheet and pop in the oven for 10 minutes. 2. Remove the cookie sheet and with a spatula, break up the granola, flipping pieces over to let the sides brown. Return to the oven for another 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Let the granola cool for 10 to 15 minutes, then gently break it up using the back of a spoon. Enjoy!
Hearty Lentil Stew Coconut adds a sweet touch, and cumin a dash of spice (plus antioxidants), to a dish loaded with heart-healthy fiber. 1 cup lentils, picked through and rinsed 1 can (14- to 14.5-ounce) lower-sodium chicken broth (about 1 3/4 cup) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon cumin seeds 2 shallots, thinly sliced 1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut 1 large (10-ounce) Yukon gold potato, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes 6 ounces baby spinach 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt 1. In 2-quart saucepan, combine lentils, broth and 1 cup water. Heat to boiling on high. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 15 minutes or until tender. 2. Meanwhile, in deep 12-inch skillet, heat oil on medium until hot. Add cumin seeds and cook 15 to 30 seconds or until fragrant, stirring. Add shallots and coconut; cook 3 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Stir in potatoes and cook 2 minutes. Carefully pour lentil mixture into skillet; stir to combine. Cover and cook 10 minutes. 3. Stir in spinach and salt. Cook 2 minutes or until spinach is wilted, stirring. Yields: 4 main-dish servings
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Each serving: About 305 calories, 7g total fat (3g saturated), 0mg cholesterol, 420mg sodium, 47g total carbs, 20g dietary fiber, 17g protein.
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On Jan. 22, 1779, famed Tory outlaw Claudius Smith meets his end on the gallows in Goshen, N.Y. Smith earned the label “Cowboy of the Ramapos” for his use of guerrilla tactics against Patriot civilians. Legend has it that Smith’s skull was filled with mortar and included in the edifice of the Goshen Court House. On Jan. 19, 1809, poet, author and literary critic Edgar Allan Poe is born in Boston. In 1836, Poe married his 13-year-old cousin, Virginia Clemm, and completed his first full-length work of fiction, “Arthur Gordon Pym.” He became known for dark horror stories like “The Fall of the House of Usher” and “The Tell-Tale Heart.” On Jan. 17, 1893, on the Hawaiian Islands, a group of American sugar planters under Sanford Ballard Dole overthrow Queen Liliuokalani, the Hawaiian monarch, and establish a new provincial government with Dole as president. Three hundred U.S. Marines were called to Hawaii, allegedly to protect American lives. On Jan. 18, 1912, after a two-month ordeal, the expedition of British explorer Robert Falcon Scott arrives at the South Pole, only to find that Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen had preceded them by just more than a month. Caught in a storm on the way back to base camp, Scott and two others perished. On Jan. 16, 1945, Adolf Hitler, leader of Nazi Germany, takes to his underground bunker, where he remains for 105 days until he commits suicide on April 30 in the waning days of World War II. Hitler and his wife swallowed cyanide capsules (which had been tested on his “beloved” dog and her pups). For good measure, he shot himself with his pistol. On Jan. 21, 1957, Patsy Cline, one of the greatest figures in country music history, first gains national attention with her appearance on “Arthur Godfrey’s Talent Scouts,” wowing the studio audience with her performance of “Walkin’ After Midnight.” On Jan. 20, 1980, bleachers at a bullring in Sincelejo, Colombia, collapse, killing 222 people. The deadliest tragedy at a sporting event in Colombia’s history was the result of overcrowding and poor construction.
To Your Good Health By Paul G. Donohue, M.D.
Stroke: Quick Action Saves Brain Cells
DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Six years ago, my father died of a stroke. My mother tried to rouse him from bed, but he responded with confusion and was unable to speak. She called for an ambulance. He was in the hospital only four hours before he died. The doctor said he would have lived if he had gotten treatment sooner. My mother has felt guilty about this ever since. She lives with us now. I don’t want to miss a stroke if she has one. How do you recognize one, and what should be done right away in an emergency? -- T.B.
ANSWER: Nearly 900,000 strokes occur yearly in the United States, and of those victims, 200,000 die. Many of the survivors are left with great disabilities. Strokes come in two types: One is an ischemic (isKEY-mick) stroke, and the other is a hemorrhagic stroke. “Ischemic” means “deprived of blood.” It’s the more common kind of stroke, accounting for 80 percent of all strokes. The flow of blood to part of the brain is blocked by a clot in an artery. It’s the brain’s equivalent of a heart attack. The other 20 percent comes from bleeding in the brain, a hemorrhagic stroke. Signs of either kind of stroke include slurred speech, sudden confusion, numbness of the face, arm or leg, trouble seeing, dizziness and severe headache. Many advocate testing the person to decide if a stroke has occurred. Asking the affected person to stick out his or her tongue and seeing if it deviates to the side is one of those tests. Don’t waste time doing tests. Immediately call 911. I’m limiting what I say about treatment to strokes
resulting from the obstruction of blood flow. Brain cells begin to die within minutes. However, there’s a threehour window during which clot-dissolving medicines can be given. They almost always lead to a full recovery of function. Now the window has been opened wider, to 4 1/2 hours. That doesn’t detract from the important message that the earlier the treatment, the better the result. The booklet on strokes tells their signs and their treatments. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 902W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow two weeks for delivery. DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My husband is very nearsighted and has to wear thick glasses. I’m not. I don’t wear glasses at age 50. We have four children. What are their chances of having to wear glasses? -E.P. ANSWER: Nearsightedness (myopia) indicates that the eyes can see things that are near. Nearsighted eyes don’t see distant objects clearly. It’s a common eye condition, and genetic involvement in it is high. If one parent is nearsighted, the children have a 24 percent chance of also being nearsighted. If both parents are nearsighted, the children’s risk increases to 48 percent. If neither parent is affected, the children have an 8 percent chance of developing nearsightedness. Factors other than genes have to be at work. (Don’t believe these percentages with unquestioning acceptance. I don’t.)
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Reader: Adopting Dogs From Puppy Mills By Samantha Mazzotta
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My family would like to adopt a shelter dog, and a recent news story about several dogs rescued from horrible conditions in a “puppy mill” facility really captured our hearts. However, the shelter caring for these dogs is not immediately putting them up for adoption, and it says there will be stricter requirements for those who want to adopt them. Why is this? -- Karl in South Florida DEAR KARL: Many shelter pets come with their own special set of behavioral quirks, often due to the stress and trauma of being abandoned at a shelter. But dogs (and cats and other pets) that suffer especially traumatic situations, such as abuse or starvation or neglect, can have a very difficult time adapting to home life. Because of this, many shelters have developed special policies regarding these rescues. As you found, the puppymill dogs were not immediately put up for adoption; they’re being treated and evaluated. Some may never be considered safe to adopt. Once dogs are considered healthy enough to adopt, the
shelter is following guidelines to make their transition to a new home as smooth as possible. For instance, it may not allow a puppy-mill rescue to go to a home that has kids under age 10. First-time pet owners will likely be discouraged or outright not allowed to adopt. Adopters may need to attend special classes, and the shelter may ask to make followup visits to the dog’s new home. Many rescues need a great deal of one-on-one attention, love and patience. If you’re an experienced dog owner, meet the guidelines and are willing to take on the challenge of rehabilitating a rescued dog, go for it. But if you’re not sure, then consider very carefully whether your family is ready to care for a rescued pet.
Keep Your Dollars in Your Pocket If there’s one worthy goal for the new year, it’s learning to live within your budget. That’s not the same as living within your income. Many people assume that having something left over at the end of the pay period, or at least not resorting to credit cards to get through the last few days, constitutes living within a budget. By definition, a budget is a detailed plan for how you?ll spend and save your money. Living within a budget means sticking to a plan that accounts for every dollar of your income -- everyday expenses, paying off different debts at certain rates and saving a set amount for various future goals and emergencies. To set up a budget, start with realistic and accurate numbers: the income you bring home after taxes are deducted. Don?t include the extra money from odd jobs or selling items you own. From this amount, subtract all of your fixed expenses, such as rent or mortgage, car payment and loans. Variable expenses are next and can be determined from previous expenses. Electric costs, for example, likely vary through the year. Groceries can be estimated. Other variable expenses, such as credit-card debt, will be determined by how quickly you?re working to pay off the balances. The goal is to account for where the money goes and analyze it to find places you can cut back.
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The one category in your budget that needs more attention than any other is your rate of saving. In addition to the 10 percent that you should be paying yourself out of every check, do everything you can to increase what you put away. Your greatest success at finding more dollars to save will likely come from the small daily expenditures you make without giving them much thought. Look for opportunities not to spend and put the money in savings. Take your shoes to a repair shop for new soles and heels instead of investing in a new pair. Learn how to stretch meals by adding inexpensive ingredients to casseroles and stews, and take the extra for lunches at work instead of eating out. Consider starting a swap group for children?s clothing. Make it a way of life to look for bargains and keep your dollars in your pocket.
1. COMICS: What is the name of Hi and Lois’ youngest daughter? 2. HISTORY: Which Allied general defeat ed German field marshal Erwin Rommel in North Africa during World War II? 3. POETRY: Who was the Greek creator of pastoral poetry? 4. ART: Which Early Renaissance artist painted “The Birth of Venus”? 5. TELEVISION: Who were the only witnesses to the shooting of Mr. Burns on “The Simpsons”? 6. EXPLORERS: What was the nationality of explorer Edmund Hillary? 7. MUSIC: Which actress/singer’s theme song was “Que Sera, Sera”? 8. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who was the only bachelor to serve as U.S. president? 9. FAMOUS QUOTATIONS: What famous 20th-century leader once said, “If I had no sense of humor, I would long ago have committed suicide”? 10. LANGUAGE: What is the meaning of the word “aplomb”?
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brain shrinks more rapidly than a woman’s. • According to Tibetan tradition, a man must get permission from his lady love’s maternal uncle before the couple can get married.
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1. Al Kaline, with 399 home runs. 2. Phil Niekro, who pitched for the Yankees in 1984-85. 3. It was 1969, as a member of the ACC. 4. Steve Kerr (1995-96), Tim Legler (1995-96) and Detlef Schrempf (1994-95). 5. Four consecutive seasons. 6. Travis Kvapil was 27 when he won it in 2003. 7. True. He won two Australian Opens and two French Opens, and lost in the finals at Wimbledon and the U.S. Open once each.
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