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www.APetsMemoryCremation.com 1520 28th St. • Gulfport • (228) 863-7389 – charge up the accumulators, forcing hydraulic fluid into the chambers under great pressure. When a trigger is pulled, the pressure is released and the car is launched at rocket speed. It’s similar in many ways to blowing up a balloon and then letting it go. Kingda Ka is one of only two roller coasters in the world that uses this technology. The experience has been compared to being in a jet fighter, or being a drag racer. QUICK BITS • It takes only ten seconds to go from launch to being 456 feet in the air on top of the tower. • The highest point of the ride is 45 stories tall, which is about 4/5ths the height of the Washington Monument. It’s tall enough that the entire Statue of Liberty would fit under the main arch with 100 feet to spare. • On foggy days, you can’t see the top of the tower from the bottom. • The ride cost $25 million to construct. • The entire track is just over 1,000 yards long. • Fittingly enough, the very first passengers were the engineers who built it. • The braking system, done with magnetic fields generated by 473 magnets, means there’s no friction to wear parts out. It’s silent, efficient, and fail-safe. • The roller coaster has four cars, and each car seats 18 passengers. About 1,400 people per hour take the ride. BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE So where should you sit to get the best ride? Depends on what you’re looking for. Sitting in the very back of

Human Guinea Pig Lawsuit Advances Were you at Edgewood Arsenal or Fort Detrick between 1955 and 1975? Were you used as a guinea pig in drug experiments? The case of Vietnam Veterans of America versus the Central Intelligence Agency finally came to court, and the judge decided that approximately 100,000 veterans can proceed with a suit that asks what chemicals were used. The suit alleges that those in the study weren’t given complete information and were additionally sworn to lifetime secrecy, which has kept them from filing a claim for benefits. One of the 400 chemicals allegedly used was Lewisite, a name many of us don’t know. According to Wikipedia, Lewisite can “penetrate ordinary clothing and even rubber.” The entry describes a long list of reactions, including scarring of the cornea, pulmonary edema, liver necrosis and chemical burns. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a section on Lewisite. The CDC classifies it as a blister-

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a coaster train yields the wildest ride since the last car is being pulled by the weight of the front cars, making for some nice whipping action, especially if they are long trains on steep hills. However, sitting in the front has benefits too. The very first car will hang over the first drop waiting for the rest of the cars to crest the hill before the big plunge. Front cars also have better low-G moments when the train is going over the top of low hill, leading to better stomach-lifting airtime. The ride is usually smoothest in the middle of the train, a good spot for beginners. SAFETY CONCERNS • Two weeks after the grand opening, a bolt unexpectedly sheered off, damaging the brake system. Custommade bolts were ordered and installed to fix the problem and prevent it from happening again. • In 2009, the roller coaster was struck by lighting in the middle of the night when the park was closed. It suffered serious damage and was closed for repairs. • Because it is so close to the Jersey Shore, the coaster is capable of withstanding hurricane force winds. Nevertheless, damage occurred during Hurricane Irene in 2011, and the ride was closed for repairs once again. No one has ever been killed while riding the Kingda Ka. The odds of being injured on an amusement park ride are 1 in 23 million. According to the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission, in 1999 over 600,000 people were injured on bikes, just under 100,000 on trampolines, nearly 50,000 while using golf equipment, while 7,260 were injured on amusement park rides, and only 138 of those people needed to be hospitalized. Most injuries are due to people failing to follow rules rather than equipment failure. OUCH! Kingda Ka does not operate when it’s raining, because being hit by raindrops at 128 mph is not fun. G-FORCE FACTS Normal earth gravity has a g force of 1. Astronauts in orbit float around in zero g’s. Jet pilots black out at 10 g’s. On a roller coaster, g forces decrease on the way down a hill (making you feel lighter) and increase on the way up (making you feel heavier). At 3 g’s a 100-lb person feels like they weigh 300 lbs. On the way down a hill riders may feel 0 g’s, although most coasters only go down to about .2 g’s, making a 100-lb. person weigh 20 lbs. A typical roller coaster offers a maximum of 3.5 g’s. More than that makes the ride too much. That’s about the same g forces as astronauts feel during a space shuttle launch. Three coasters outside the U.S. generate over 6.5 g’s. ing agent, and says exposure can cause damage to the respiratory system, serious burns to the skin and eyes, and damage to bone marrow. The judge said not only would she allow the classaction suit for all 100,000 veterans, but it would go back as far as 1922 and include the heirs if the veteran has passed away. The judge did her homework and likely found the 1993 report “Veterans at Risk: The Health Effects of Mustard Gas and Lewisite.” The study by the Institute of Medicine was commissioned by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The report recommended that the VA find each veteran who participated so they can be notified of their exposures and health risks, and that they should all be evaluated medically, followed in the future, and treated. To read the Lewisite study for free online, go to www. nap.edu and put 2058 in the search box.

Weekly Horoscope ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is a good time to speak out on a difficult situation. You’re known for your honesty, so people will listen and, perhaps, begin to make longneeded changes. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The Bovine’s sharp business sense alerts you to question the positions of those trying to push the Bull into a deal. Demand to see proof of what they profess. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your quick thinking helps you get out of a troubling situation that was suddenly thrust upon you. Later on, you can expect to learn more about why it happened. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You might feel you’ve dotted all your i’s and crossed all your t’s regarding that upcoming deal. But there might be some facts you’ve ignored. Check again. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Time for the Lion to be more physically active. It will help shake off any lingering Leonine lethargy and restore your energy levels, so you’ll be prepared for what lies ahead. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Helping those in need at this time is laudable. But don’t ignore your own needs, especially where it concerns your health. A medical checkup is a wise move. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Good news: Your outspoken views about a controversial on-the-job situation could find unexpectedly strong support from a most unlikely workplace faction. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You might have to draw on your reservoir of spiritual strength to help someone special through a difficult time. Your loving attitude makes all the difference. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your proven leadership qualities make you the perfect person to take on an important workplace task. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Although some compromise might need to be reached regarding your stand on an important issue, you’ll still be able to get the most crucial points across. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A chance to make a career change carries both positive and uncertain possibilities. Best advice: Check it out thoroughly and don’t be rushed into a decision. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You’re still a staunch supporter of one side of an important issue. But be prepared to deal with new information that could cause you to question your current stand. BORN THIS WEEK: You’re perceptive and quick to act when you sense that someone needs help. You are an always-dependable friend.

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PHINEAS T. BARNUM •Phineas Taylor Barnum is remembered today for the circus that still carries his name: Barnum & Bailey. Barnum got rich because, as he stated, “There’s a sucker born every minute.” • Barnum got his start in show biz after meeting a man who owned an old black slave named Joice Heth. Joice claimed to have been George Washington’s nanny. She said she was 167 years old and had the papers to prove it. She really looked the part: blind, half paralyzed, wrinkled and toothless. Yet her mind was sharp and clear. Joice’s owner had been exhibiting her and had turned a tidy profit. Yet he was tired of the road, so he sold the act to Barnum for $1,000. Barnum and Joice went on tour, and Barnum learned the principles that guided his career from then on: that advertising and publicity are all-important, and that controversy brings the skeptics flocking in. When attendance fell off, Barnum wrote an anonymous letter to the editor claiming that Joice Heth was not a human at all, but merely a clever robot. The debate brought crowds to Barnum’s door. When Joice finally died, an autopsy concluded she was probably not more than 80 years old. • Barnum’s success started not with the circus but with the Barnum Museum in New York City. He bought an old, dusty run-down museum and set out to transform it into a flashy attention-getting show that would keep people coming back for more. One of his tactics was to give away plenty of free picture postcards to tourists, who would show them to all their friends back home. Those friends, when they visited New York, would then be sure to stop in at the Museum. • Barnum discovered that the world loves to ogle human freaks. He made a tradition out of exhibiting the bearded lady, the fat boy, giants, midgets, Siamese twins, albinos, and the Wild Men of Borneo (who were really Hiram and Barney Davis from Long Island). • It was an elephant that led to his teaming up with Bailey. Bailey owned a circus, and one of the elephants became the mother of the first baby elephant ever born in captivity. Barnum couldn’t stand to see someone else get more publicity than himself, so he offered to buy the two elephants. Bailey used Barnum’s offer to get more publicity for himself. If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em, thought Barnum, and the two teamed up to form the Barnum & Bailey Circus. When their first combined show was scheduled to open in Madison Square Gardens, Barnum paid all expenses for 100 top newspaper reporters from all over the country to come and review the circus. The free publicity he got all over the country ensured success. • By the mid 1880s, the Barnum and Bailey Circus was earning a million dollars a year. Barnum invented the concept of the three ring circus, and coined the phrase, “The Greatest Show On Earth.” Shopkeepers in towns they visited complained about the circus because for weeks after they were gone, the townfolk were too broke to buy anything in their stores. • P. T. Barnum died in 1891 at the age of 82. Several years later, the Ringling Brothers bought the Barnum & Bailey circus. The combined circus became the largest travelling show on the planet, truly the “Greatest Show on Earth.”

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1. True or false: Cal Ripken Jr. is the Baltimore Orioles’ all-time leader in career home runs.

2. Name the last National League pitcher to complete at least 10 games in a

season. 3. When was the last time before 2011 that the Detroit Lions made the NFL playoffs? 4. Name the last team to go undefeated for the regular season in men’s Division I college basketball.

There have been extensive studies on the effects of stress on a workforce’s overall health and well being. According to the American Psychological Association (APA), 54% of workers are concerned about health problems due to stress. And, Express Employment Professionals’ recent Hiring Trends survey showed that 88% of company leaders say their current work stress is as high or higher than last year. So, how do you reduce workplace stress? There are a wide variety of techniques and countless books about eliminating stress in your life. In a recent APA study, some of the most common indicators of excessive stress included fatigue, irritability, lack of interest or motivation, head and stomachaches, and insomnia. So it’s important to find a stress reducing activity that best fits your symptoms and lifestyle to help eliminate tension and keep you healthy and happy. Make simple lifestyle changes You can make a significant impact on stress levels by just making a few simple lifestyle changes. Take some time to clean and reorganize your workspace. Eat a healthy breakfast. Go to bed an hour earlier. These aren’t major decisions, and you’ll be surprised how little it actually takes to make a noticeable difference in how you feel. Get some exercise Exercise can do wonders for your stress and anxiety levels. Just a half-hour a day a few times a week can make a huge difference in your stress level. The important part is finding an activity you enjoy so you don’t think of it as something you have to do. Use your vacation time If you have vacation time, don’t be afraid to use it. Taking a few days here and there to escape the daily grind of the work week is one of the best ways to recharge your mind and body. By allowing time to focus on the most important parts of your life, like family and friends, you will return to work more productive and better prepared to handle stressful situations. The impact of stress on health and well being can be profound and indiscriminate. Employees at all levels are prone to developing stress-related illnesses, and those who choose to deal with the issue head on are the ones who stand the best chance of overcoming it.

5. How many consecutive seasons have the Detroit Red Wings tallied at least 100 points in the standings?

6. When was the last time before 2012 that the U.S. finished 1-2 in the men’s Olympic decathlon? 7. Who is the only PGA golfer since Tiger Woods to win at least one tournament in each of his first five years out of college?

A SPORTING VIEW By Mark Vasto

Thumbs Down, Chiefs Fans The first time you go to a live NFL game or stand on the sideline of one as a non-player or coach, the first thing you are struck by is how hard the players strike one another. The sheer velocity, the power of the tackler and the punishment inflicted on the person absorbing the blows from blocking or tackling is jarring. When the Chiefs signed Matt Cassel in 2009, he was coming off a good year. After the Kansas City Chiefs knocked Tom Brady out of the season opener, Cassel led the team to a 10-5 record, threw for 3,600-plus yards and 21 touchdowns. After a rough season, Cassel led the Chiefs to the playoffs, posting similar numbers only to lose to the Baltimore Ravens in the first round, 10-7. Last week, game five of the 2012 season, the Chiefs lost to the Ravens again ... this time 9-6. But the Chiefs lost Cassel to a concussion, and the Chiefs fans lost a good amount of their reputation as some of the best fans in sports. They cheered Cassel -- now way out of favor in KC -- when he was taken out of the game. I couldn’t hear what happened, but I find it hard to believe that a

majority did. Some surely cheered him walking off the field on his own, others may have cheered Brady Quinn, the backup entering the game. Lineman Eric Winston spoke for the players after the game. “We are athletes. We are not gladiators. This is not the Roman Coliseum. People pay their hard-earned money when they come in here, and I believe they can boo, they can cheer and they can do whatever they want, I believe that ... there are long-lasting ramifications to the game we play. I’ve already kind have come to the understanding that I won’t live as long because I play this game, and that’s OK, that’s a choice I’ve made and a choice all of us have made. “But when you cheer, when you cheer somebody getting knocked out, I don’t care who it is, and it just so happened to be Matt Cassel -- it’s sickening. It’s 100 percent sickening. ... I’ve never been more embarrassed in my life to play football than in that moment right there. ... [Cassel’s] a person, and he got knocked out in a game, and we have 70,000 people cheering that he got knocked out?” It may not have been 70,000 cheering, but in a league that is getting increasingly violent, where it’s impossible for one man to win a game on his own, even if a few hundred cheered Cassel’s injury, it was one too many.

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THIS IS A HAMMER By Samantha Mazzotta Dryer Fires Tied to Lint Buildup Q: My roommate says that we need to clean the lint filter on the dryer after every cycle, while I think it should be cleaned only when it’s full. Can you settle the argument? -- Flo in Harrisburg, Pa.

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A: This one is pretty easy to settle. Clean the lint filter after every cycle. Why? Because a buildup of lint in the dryer -- even just in the lint filter -- can become a fire hazard. Dryer lint is alarmingly combustible and causes some 15,000 laundry-room fires each year. Even though the lint filter screen traps a good deal of lint from clothing, some lint particles still pass through the screen and out of the dryer vent. Over time, these particles accumulate in corners and bends along the path that the dryer’s exhaust takes. So it’s not unusual to find lint buildup in places like the junction of the exhaust outlet and the hose attachment, or in the bends and folds of a longer piece of flexible vent hose. So in addition to cleaning out the filter after every load, you should clean behind the dryer and clean the vent connections all the way out to the outside vent at least twice a year. To do this, unplug the dryer and, with a helper, care-

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fully slide it out away from the wall, enough so that you can reach behind it. You may need to shift the washing machine as well, if the units are located in a tight space (and it seems like they always are). Purchase a lint brush at your home-improvement store. This can be used to clear built-up lint from the area beneath the lint filter, something you can do more frequently if this seems to be a problem. Clean the vents and hose by detaching the vent hose from the back of the dryer. Use the lint brush and if possible a shop vacuum to clear lint from the vent and the hose. Carefully brush or vacuum out the vent hose. Then, clean the exterior vent -- from the outside in, if need be. Make sure to reconnect the hose securely to the vents on either side. A final tip: If the exhaust hose or pipe is made of white vinyl, replace this material as soon as possible with flexible metal pipe. Vinyl in particular is no longer permitted for dryer exhaust in building codes. HOME TIP: Wash your dryer’s lint filter in warm soapy water every few months to clear built-up fabric softener from the screen. Send your questions or comments to ask@thisisahammer.com, or write This Is a Hammer, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475.

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Tiffany Pace Joined Initial Outfitters as one of the First Consultants on the Mississippi Gulf Coast back in July 2011! Since then she has enjoyed sharing the AMAZING products that Initial Outfitters has to offer and share the ministry that they are connected to! She has started building her business with an amazing team of wonderful ladies! As the first consultant in D'iberville, MS, Tiffany will provide personal shopping services via home parties, Internet sales, and personal consultations. Through a generous rewards plan, Tiffany will offer hostesses the opportunity to earn significant amounts of free jewelry. Initial Outfitters Consultants are passionate about the people. Yes we have amazing array of great jewelry and gifts. However, the things that truly connect us to people are the relationships that fun times at parties create, the way you feel when you wear something you love, the compliments you get on "that great bag”, and the smile on someone’s face when you hand them that perfect gift. Those are the things that connect us to people! Personalized products are enjoying enormous popularity today, as savvy shoppers are searching for unique items that capture the warmth and personal touch that is often lost in our fast paced society. Jewelry and gifts featuring a name or monogram offer more than just the gift itself; they are distinctly personal, and uniquely yours. “My customers love the fact that our jewelry and gifts can be personalized & it is so versatile! One of our #1 Sellers are the Generations Necklace where you build your own charm necklace, That is one of the most popular aspects of this business,” says Tiffany. “Personalizing an item immediately makes it a more thoughtful, keepsake quality gift. These are the kinds of items that can only be found through specialty boutique shopping like I offer with Initial Outfitters! “Our Parties are truly Boutique Shopping, at a time and place that is both convenient and fun for everyone! Our guests are encouraged to visit with one another and treat themselves to a girl's night in! Not only is a lot of gift shopping taken care of at our parties, but it is usually that kind of shopping that we girls are famous for- "ONE FOR YOU, and ONE FOR ME!" With a collection of products ranging from engraved sterling silver jewelry to embroidered handbags to monogrammed soap & household items, the Initial Outfitters product line has been carefully designed to meet a variety of personal and gift giving needs. Initial Outfitters consultants also have the opportunity to support the Charlie’s Lunch ministry, which the company has partnered with to open lunchrooms around the world. This Partnership has brought purpose to many of us Outfitters and their businesses. Imagine your business having a direct and positive effect on the life of a child. Initial Outfitters fully sponsor 12 lunchrooms in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, India and Zambia using 100% of their profits from our Charlie's Lunchboxes and the Lunch Money collected as customers generously round up their totals.

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Slimmed-Down Pumpkin Bread Treat family and friends to our slimmed-down quick bread. Gone are the traditional version’s 3 grams of saturated fat and all the cholesterol (thanks to egg whites and a blend of low-fat yogurt and canola oil). No one will suspect you’ve tinkered -- a slice is that good! 1 cup (packed) light brown sugar 2 large egg whites 1 cup pure pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 1/4 cup canola oil 1/3 cup low-fat plain yogurt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup whole-wheat flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray 8 1/2 by 4 1/2-inch metal loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray with flour. 2. In large bowl, with wire whisk, combine brown sugar and egg whites. Add pumpkin, oil, yogurt and vanilla extract; stir to combine. 3. In medium bowl, combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda and salt. Add flour mixture to pumpkin mixture; stir until just combined. Do not overmix. 4. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of loaf comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Invert pumpkin bread onto wire rack; cool completely. Serves 16. Each serving: About 140 calories, 4g total fat (0g saturated), 0mg cholesterol, 165mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate, 1g dietary fiber, 2g protein.

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Pumpkin Pasta Perfect for Fall Nothing so vividly illustrates the best of the fall harvest like pumpkins. The name “pumpkin” originated from the Greek word for “large melon” which is “pepon.” “Pepon” was nasalized by the French into “pompon.” The English changed “pompon” to “Pumpion.” American colonists changed “pumpion” into “pumpkin.” The origin of pumpkin pie occurred when the colonists sliced off the pumpkin top, removed the seeds, and filled the insides with milk, spices and honey. The pumpkin was then baked in hot ashes. The bright-orange color of pumpkin is a dead giveaway that it’s loaded with an important antioxidant: betacarotene. Beta-carotene is one of the plant carotenoids converted to vitamin A in the body. In the conversion to vitamin A, beta carotene performs many important functions in overall health. Current research indicates that a diet rich in foods containing beta-carotene might reduce the risk of developing certain types of cancer and offers protection against heart disease and other illnesses, as well as some degenerative aspects of aging. To select a pumpkin, look for one with 1 to 2 inches of stem left. If the stem is cut down too low, the pumpkin will decay quickly or may be decaying at the time of purchase. Avoid pumpkins with blemishes and soft spots. It should be heavy, although shape is unimportant. A lopsided pumpkin is not necessarily a bad pumpkin. Figure one pound of raw, untrimmed pumpkin for each cup finished pumpkin puree. To prepare the pumpkin for cooking, spread newspaper over your work surface. Start by carefully removing the stem with a sharp knife. If you are planning to roast the pumpkin seeds, smash or drop the pumpkin on a hard surface to break it open. In any case, remove the stem and scoop out the seeds and scrape away all of the stringy mass. A messy job, but it will pay off. You can cook the pumpkin by boiling, steaming, roasting or using the microwave to create your own fresh pumpkin puree. Directions for cooking and preparing pumpkin puree are as follows: Boiling/Steaming Method: Cut the pumpkin into rather large chunks. Rinse in cold water. Place pieces in a large pot with about a cup of water. The water does not need to cover the pumpkin pieces. Cover the pot and boil for 20 to 30 minutes or until tender, or steam for 10 to 12 minutes. Check for doneness by poking with a fork. Drain the cooked pumpkin in a colander. Reserve the liquid to use as a base for soup. Oven Method: Cut pumpkin in half, scraping away stringy mass and seeds. Rinse under cold water. Place pumpkin, cut side down, on a large cookie sheet. Bake at 350 F for one hour or until fork tender. Microwave Method: Cut pumpkin in half, place cut side down on a microwave safe plate or tray. Microwave on high for 15 minutes, check for doneness at 1-2 minute intervals until fork tender. Preparing the Puree: Allow cooked pumpkin to cool. Remove the peel using a small sharp knife and your fingers. Place pumpkin in a food processor and puree or alternately use a food mill, ricer, strainer or potato masher. Freeze and store in one-cup portions in a small freezer bag for up to one year. There are several delicious varieties of organic canned pumpkin puree available if you don’t have time to process a fresh pumpkin. Either fresh or organic canned puree works beautifully in my recipe for Tortellini With Pumpkin Sage Sauce. Have a happy fall!

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What’s Happening Around Mississippi’s Gulf Coast Gulf Coast Networking Group - Meets Every Thursday at 8am, Port City Café, 2418 14th St. Gulfport Farmers Market- Every Tuesdays and Thursdays 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., under the I-110 over pass off Howard Avenue in Biloxi BALLROOM DANCE CLASS- every Tuesday- 6-8:30, Donal Snyder Community Center, Biloxi- $3 singles, $5 couples come & enjoy, info 228-435-6148 Orange Grove Kiwanis - Meets every Tuesday at Golden Corral on HWY 49 in Gulfport at noon except the second Tuesday they meet at 6:00 P.M. November 3 Hansboro United Methodist Church at 2333 Demaret Drive will hold an Indoor Fall Bazaar from 8:00 - 2:00 POC of contact for both: Barbara McCay at 228-860-3311 Have an event coming up send it to misstidbits@gmail.com to get the word out in our what’s happening corner. 1. Preheat oven to 400 F. 2. Place a large pot of salted water over high heat to boil. When water is boiling, add 1 tablespoon of salt and drop in tortellini. Cook according to package directions. Drain cooked tortellini. Set aside. 3. Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil to a microwave-safe bowl with the onions and garlic. Season with the teaspoon of the salt, the sage, pepper and red pepper flakes. Cook on high for 2 to 3 minutes, until the onions soften. 4. Stir in the pumpkin and broth, remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and cinnamon or nutmeg. Toss 1/2 of pumpkin sauce with tortellini until pasta is well-coated. Transfer to a casserole dish. 5. Spoon the remaining pumpkin sauce on top of the pasta. Sprinkle with Panko breadcrumbs. Sprinkle with remaining teaspoon of olive oil. 6. Cover with cheese and bake until cheese is melted, about 8 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle with the basil leaves and fried sage leaves, if desired.

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2 pounds cheese tortellini 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 yellow onion, chopped 4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 4 sage leaves, minced or 1/2 teaspoon ground sage 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 (15-ounce) can organic pumpkin puree 1 quart vegetable or chicken broth 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or ground nutmeg 1 cup plain, Italian-flavored or whole-wheat Panko bread crumbs 1/2 cup Parmesan or Monetary Jack cheese, shredded 7 basil leaves, torn, optional 7 sage leaves, fried in olive oil until crisp, optional

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Alzheimer’s Is No. 1 Cause of Dementia DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Please give me information on Alzheimer’s disease. I am very active. I would appreciate anything you can tell me about this illness. -- H.N. ANSWER: Alzheimer’s disease is the No. 1 cause of dementia. Dementias are illnesses that lead to progressive loss of mental function. With Alzheimer’s disease, memory loss is prominent, especially loss of memory for the recent past and a loss of the ability to retain new information in the memory bank. Alzheimer’s patients have great difficulty finding even simple words to express themselves. They become lost in familiar places. As the illness progresses, they find it difficult to perform simple tasks, like dressing themselves. Judgment becomes poor. In summer they might wear clothes suited for winter. Numbers lose all meaning to them. Frequently, they become confused and suspicious. They no longer recognize the faces of close family members. The brains of those with Alzheimer’s shrink because brain cells are lost. With microscopic examination of an Alzheimer’s brain, deposits of amyloid, a protein material, are seen. They look like lumps of lava from a volcano, and they presumably kill off brain cells and block communication between them. Tangles of another protein called tau also are scattered through the brain. What leads to the formation of these proteins is as yet unknown. No medicine cures Alzheimer’s disease, but some medicines slow its progress. Three medicines increase the brain’s supply of acetylcholine, a chemical messenger that permits brain cells to communicate with each other. Those medicines are Aricept (donepezil), Exelon (rivastigmine) and Razadyne (galantamine). Namenda (memantine) is a fourth medicine that works in a different way. The booklet on Alzheimer’s disease discusses this prevalent illness in detail. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 903W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. 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 four weeks for delivery. DEAR DR. DONOHUE: As a child, my mother made me drink eight glasses of water every day. She said water flushed out poisons. Does it? -- B.D. ANSWER: No, it doesn’t. The average, healthy person can let thirst be the guide to the need for fluid. All fluids count, not just water. I am positive I will hear from people who say I should mention the diuretic effect of some fluids, but there actually is a net gain of fluid to the body even from drinks that encourage urine production.

• On Oct. 30, 1893, the World’s Columbian Exposition closes in Chicago. Fairgoers were offered a chance to see the first gas-powered motorcar, an alternating-current power plant, a 46-foot-long cannon, a 1,500-pound Venus de Milo made of chocolate, and Juicy Fruit gum.

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I read your article on osteoporosis, as I have it. I was put on Actonel (risedronate) by my former doctor. My new doctor had me switch to Fosamax (alendronate) when it came out as a generic. This doctor says you must take vitamin D and calcium also. Are they necessary? -B.G.

• On Nov. 4, 1922, British archaeologist Howard Carter and his workmen discover a stone sarcophagus containing three coffins nested within each other. Inside the final coffin, which was made of solid gold, was the mummy of the boy-king Tutankhamen, preserved for more than 3,000 years. • On Nov. 3, 1930, the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel between the United States and Canada is officially opened to auto traffic. Each end of the tunnel had a 100-foot-tall ventilation tower; each tower held 12 huge fans, six for pumping fresh air into the tunnel and six for exhaust. The tunnel’s ventilation system still works just as well today as it did 80 years ago. • On Oct. 29, 1948, a killer smog continues to hover over Donora, Pa. The town’s steel mills and a zinc smelting plant had released excessive amounts of sulfuric acid, carbon monoxide and other pollutants into the atmosphere. Over a five-day period, the smog killed some 20 people and made thousands more seriously ill. • On Oct. 31, 1950, 21-year-old Earl Lloyd becomes the first black man to play in an NBA game when he takes the court in the season opener for the Washington Capitols. The Capitols had picked him in the ninth round of the draft. After seven games with the Capitols, Lloyd was drafted into the military and sent to Korea for two years. • On Nov. 1, 1967, “Cool Hand Luke,” starring Paul Newman as a tough, anti-authoritarian, poker-playing prisoner, debuts in theaters. The film contained the nowfamous line: “What we have here is a failure to communicate.” • On Nov. 2, 1986, Norwegian distance runner Grete Waitz wins her eighth New York City marathon. She finished the 26-mile, 385-yard course in 2:28.6, more than a mile ahead of the second- and third-place women in the race. .

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Watch Out for Vampires

Has anybody else noticed how lame vampires have become? They used to be scary! Now they sparkle and are vegetarians! But none the less, what’s better for a last minute Halloween costume than the vampire? Throw in some fake teeth and join the party! However, there really are vampires all around. They are people who suck the life out of us. As adults we should be on guard for our families and really think about the activities we allow our students to participate in. A quick test to see if your teens activities are lifting them up or sucking the lives out of them are 1) is this person or activity life giving, and 2) is my teen’s moral compass being uplifted? Some relationships or activities build up and others tear down. If the majority of our time is spent in life giving activities than we will be able to build ourselves up and pour into others lives. A great example is two pitchers. One is filled and one has a hole in it. Both pitchers hold water, but one stays full and the other is always empty. The Bible tells us in Romans 12:21 “Do not be overcome with evil, but overcome evil with good.” Are our teens connecting with different people in relationships and feel empty because they are pouring more love and concern into the relationship than they are receiving? Ultimately, our goal should be to surround ourselves with enough positive life giving people and events, such as, local church involvement, to become healthy mentally, physically, spiritually, and emotionally. Encouraging our teens to look for life giving and uplifting people and activities will give them energy so they can to pour into others and have enough left over to live with the overflow. Brad Holt Youth for Christ For more information on this topic please contact Brad Holt at www.coastyfc.com or 228-864-0788

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• Everyone knows that a sophomore is someone in his or her second year of high school or college. Most people don’t realize, though, that the word is derived from the Greek words “sophos,” which means “wise,” and “moros,” which means “stupid.”

• It was 20th-century American author and actress Cornelia Otis Skinner who made the following sage observation: “One learns in life to keep silent and draw one’s own confusions.” • If you grew up during a certain era in the United States, you are probably familiar with the board game Parcheesi. If you have a particularly good memory, you may recall that the game’s subtitle is “The Royal Game of India.” You may not realize, though, that the game is so-called because royalty in India used to play a life-size version of the game in gardens specially designed for the pursuit. Centuries ago, rajas would dress members of their harems in brightly colored costumes and use them as game pieces.

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• It’s not unusual for music critics and the artists they critique to butt heads, but they usually do it in print, not in person. In 1978, though, the staff of Rolling Stone magazine and the band the Eagles went head-to-head in a softball match. The writers ended up losing to the rock stars. • The creator of the ubiquitous smiley face earned a grand total of $45 for his creative effort. • Having trouble with your teenager? It’s a worldwide problem, it seems -- though not always for the same reasons. In 2004, a 13-year-old boy in India ran away from home, declared that he was a Hindu holy man and founded a monastery. His parents arranged for him to be kidnapped and brought back home. *** Thought for the Day: “Life is not a spectacle or a feast; it is a predicament.” -- George Santayana

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1. Mounds and Almond Joy 2. Mediterranean Sea 3. E.B. White 4. Neap tide 5. Blood 6. Poker 7. Lunula 8. Proteus 9. Seamus or Shamus 10. 1,000 (thousand) 1. True. He had 431 homers. Eddie Murray is second, with 343. 2. Randy Johnson had 12 complete games for Arizona in 1999. 3. It was 1999. 4. St. Joseph’s went 27-0 in the 2003-04 regular season, then lost in the Atlantic 10 conference tournament. 5. Twelve seasons. 6. It was 1956 (Milt Campbell, gold; Rafer Johnson, silver). 7. Dustin Johnson (2008-12).