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As Tidbits brings you fresh information about Valentine’s Day, remember: “Say it with flowers; say it with sweets; say it with kisses; say it with eats; say it with jewelry; say it with drink. But always be careful not to say it with ink.” - Anonymous •There were probably two different men considered to be St. Valentine, and both were supposedly beheaded on February 14. The more commonly accepted legend identifies St. Valentine as a priest in early Rome around the year 260. The Roman emperor at that time forbade his soldiers to marry because he believed that single men made better soldiers. In the name of love and in defiance of the emperor’s edict, Valentine secretly married soldiers and their ladies and paid the price with his execution. •Tradition places the first Valentine letter around 1415. This was when a Frenchman, the Duke of Orléans, was captured in battle and imprisoned in the Tower of London. From there, he composed rhymed love letters to his wife. • In England during the 1700s, women wrote men’s names on little bits of paper, encased them in a piece of clay and dropped all the clay pieces into a pond. The first paper to rise to the top was supposedly the name of the woman’s true love. turn the page for more! •In the 18th-century, some unmarried women pinned five bay leaves to the center and four corners of their pillows on February 13. According to tradition, that night they would dream of their future husband. Some recited a verse before sleep: “Good Valentine, be kind to me, in dreams let me my true love see.” Perhaps this is where we derive the expression “the man of my dreams”! • Another old Valentine custom had men write women’s names on bits of paper and place them in a jar. Each man drew a paper, and that woman was the man’s Valentine. He spent the day paying special attention to her and bestowing small gifts, often a pair of gloves. Some of the men pinned the lady’s name to their shirtsleeve and wore it for several days, literally “wearing their hearts on their sleeves.” •In Victorian days, young women used their fans to convey secret messages to their beaus. Drawing her fan across the cheek meant “I love you,” while twirling it in her right hand gave the warning, “We are being watched.” • Esther A. Howland was the first person to commercially manufacture Valentines, beginning in 1847. Considered the “Mother of the Valentine,” her original creations featured real lace and colorful ribbons. She

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eventually expanded her business into sales of $100,000 annually. • In the late 1850s came the “penny dreadfuls,” Valentines with insulting and derogatory verses. They were printed on cheap paper and designed to make the recipient feel dreadful, hence their name. They were also known as “vinegar Valentines,” due to their sour or acidic messages. : •According to a French tradition, a young woman lets her admirer know whether his affections are welcome by what she feeds him on Valentine’s Day. If she feeds him an egg dish, the answer is definitely “No,” while something with apple or pear signifies “Yes.” • Those colorful little candy conversation hearts have been around since 1866, when they were first manufactured by the New England Confectionery Company, or NECCO, as the company is more commonly known. Originally called “motto hearts,” they contained messages such as “Be Good,” “Be True” and “Kiss Me.” NECCO began updating their phrases in recent years, adding “Call Me,” “Fax Me,” “Email Me” and starting in 2011, one in 80 hearts reads “Tweet Me.” NECCO makes eight billion Sweethearts every year, selling about 100,000 pounds of them every day between January 1 and February 14. • If you plan to give your Valentine a bottle of perfume, you might want to know that one of the ingredients in many perfumes is coal tar. And in order to prolong the fragrance, manufacturers add substances taken from beavers, male musk deer and sperm whales. Still other ingredients are derived from turpentine. Most perfumes are produced synthetically using chemical substances, and even the best perfumes contain only about 10 percent flower petal oil dissolved in alcohol. It takes about 10 million jasmine flowers to produce only 2.2 pounds of fragrant oil. Although a perfume may smell like one specific fragrance, it can actually be a blend of up to 500 ingredients. • In the 1600s, perfume was made by placing rose petals in white wine, adding fragrant herbs and spices and allowing the mixture to ferment for two weeks. • Thinking about chocolates for your sweetie? You’ll be glad to know that chocolate ranks high in food value and contains several vitamins and minerals. It was also the belief of the ancient Aztec Indians that the cacao bean was a source of wisdom and knowledge because the seeds had been brought to their land from Paradise.

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• Before it is molded into bars, milk chocolate is stirred by machines for 72 hours to achieve the smoothest chocolate possible. • About 36 million heart-shaped boxes of chocolate will be given to sweethearts this year. But Valentine’s Day is far from the biggest day of the year for candy purchases. Halloween is first, followed by Easter, then Christmas. • For its first 68 years, the Hershey Chocolate Company operated with no advertising budget. It did not advertise its products until July 1970. • Egyptians were the first candy makers 3,000 years ago when they mixed fruits and nuts with honey. •If your Valentine asks you for a Pascali, a Chrysler Imperial, a Rubaiyat, a Floradora, a Montezuma or an Iceberg, she’s asking for a rose from the list of the more popular varieties. The Society of American Florists estimates the number of roses produced for Valentine’s Day at around 200 million. About 43 percent of flowers given are red roses, and 29 percent are other colors of roses. The remaining gifts are mixed flowers. • Cupid, Roman mythology’s god of love, was the son of the goddess Venus and the god Mars. He’s often depicted with wings, a bow and a quiver of arrows, and one shot is said to cause his “victims” to fall in love. Other legends represent Cupid with two sets of arrows — one goldtipped set for love and another lead-tipped set, which brings about hatred.

Weekly Horoscope ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Lots of mixed signals can create an unreliable situation in which to make decisions. Best advice: Hold off on making any commitments until you’re sure you know what’s going on. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) An apparently friendly offer comes with some strings attached. Be careful not to get tied into something you don’t really want. Thoroughly examine all your options before making a choice. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) If you’re not careful, distractions can interrupt your best efforts. Continue to focus on what you need to do. You’ll soon have lots of time to enjoy the rewards of your dedication. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Knowledge replaces suspicion as you begin to learn more about that “act of betrayal.” On a lighter note, someone close to you might be planning a pleasant surprise. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Control your sometimesoveractive jealousy gene before you find yourself saying or doing something that you could later regret. Best advice: Stop obsessing and move on. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) It’s a good time to loosen up and do something wonderful and exciting before your more reserved nature resurfaces. A message brings news of imminent change. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Cheer up. Things begin to improve significantly by mid-February. However, you might still need help to get through the rest of this sometimes-difficult period. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Something you learned last week takes on new meaning as you begin to relate it to another situation in your life. It’s best to keep this matter to yourself for now. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your energy level is climbing, and so is your self-confidence. Good for you, because you’ll need a good dollop of both to tackle an exciting challenge on the way.

sat on the hot tarmac before being transported to a hot storage area. The temperature at which Aspartame breaks down in a mere 85 degrees F, turning into chemicals such as formaldehyde and formic acid. I’m not a doctor or a researcher, but from reading the studies it looks like there are biologic effects from putting Aspartame in the human body. In the U.K. and Canada, special product labeling is required when the sweetener is used in food. Is there a link between the ingestion of Aspartame and the symptoms of Gulf War Syndrome? Arguments exist on both sides of the issue. If you want to do your own research, put these all words in an Internet search engine: aspartame methanol formaldehyde formic acid. Look for the scholarly articles, not those a non-medical person has written. If you are suffering with any of the myriad symptoms of Gulf War Syndrome, try cutting Aspartame completely out of your diet for one month and see how you feel. You’ll need to read the ingredients in everything you consume.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A family issue might interrupt a career-linked project. Try to give the matter the attention it needs, but be careful not to jeopardize your workplace situation. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Some self-doubt shows up this week, causing you to question your ability to handle a new challenge. But you know you can do it, and this is your chance to prove it. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A personal matter requires you to be as clear and forthcoming as possible in order to avoid misunderstandings. A career move is eased with the emergence of new facts. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of reaching people that makes them feel good about themselves. You would be an excellent motivational speaker.

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“Love is an ideal thing, marriage a real thing,” said the German writer Goethe. Let’s take a look at that strange phenomenon that “makes the world go ‘round.” • Courtship during Victorian times had definite rules of etiquette, and according to one authority of those times, the lady “is not to allow the young gentleman to kiss you until he has proposed marriage.” Of course, there were those who disagreed, such as the expert who advised that, “The prudent maiden should not allow her lover to kiss her even after their engagement. Not until after marriage should such a favor be granted.” • The fourth finger of the left hand became the “ring finger” for wedding rings because of a tradition stating that a delicate nerve ran from that finger to the heart. • The throwing of rice at weddings represents a wish for children and a long life for the couple, since rice, according to tradition, is the symbol of fertility and longevity. • One woman expressed her love for her man on a recently seen bumper sticker: “All men are idiots, and I married their king.” Comedian Rodney Dangerfield had a similar attitude: “My wife and I were happy for 20 years. Then we met.” • It was Sir Alfred Tennyson who said, “’Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.” • One Mexico City couple apparently believed in long engagements. In 1902, when Octavio Guillen and Adriana Martinez were both 15, they became engaged. They remained so for 67 years until 1969 when they married at 82. • Although Britney Spears’ first marriage lasted just 55 hours, and one of Patty Duke’s marriages only 13 days, not every Hollywood marriage is doomed to fail. Bob Hope was married 69 years, James Cagney for 63 years, and Charlton Heston, 65 years. • Minnie Pearl had these thoughts on marriage: “Getting married’s a lot like getting into a tub of hot water. After you get used to it, it ain’t so hot.” •Age seems to have nothing to do with marriage success. Wisconsin’s Simon and Ida Stern dissolved their marriage in 1984. He was 97; she was 91. Britain’s Bertie and Jessie Woods called in quits in 2008; both were 97 at the time. • Harry Stevens robbed the cradle when he was 103 and married a much younger woman, Thelma Lucas, age 84, making him a record-holding oldest bridegroom. •Glynn “Scotty” Wolfe is another unusual record holder. He had 29 monogamous marriages over 71 years. Three of his wives died, and he was married at the time of his death at age 88. His shortest union was 19 days, and the longest lasted 11 years. His son claims, “He divorced one wife for eating sunflower seeds in bed.” • King Mongut of Siam (portrayed in the film “The King and I”) reportedly had 9,000 wives, however not monogamously. • One divorce support group advocates, “You do not need to have any reasons for getting divorced. Building upon half-truths or making some up is just fine. The courts are not interested in who did what or who is telling the truth.” •Research indicates that marital strife can weaken the immune system and cause physical illness, so be nice to your spouse!

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1. In 2010, Texas’ Josh Hamilton became the third Ranger to lead the A.L. in batting average for a season. Name either of the other two. 2. Who is the all-time leader in stolen bases for the Toronto Blue Jays? 3. Name the first team to win 15 games in a regular season once the NFL went to a 16-game schedule in 1978. 4. Which was the lowest-seeded men’s basketball team to win a game in the 2011 NCAA Tournament (not counting the First Four games)? 5. When was the last time Canadian-based NHL teams won at least five consecutive Stanley Cups? 6. In 2011, Tony Stewart became the second driver to win the first two races in NASCAR’s Chase playoff format. Who was the first? 7. Roger Federer holds the record for most singles titles won at the ATP World Tour Finals. How many has he captured?

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THIS IS A HAMMER (Frozen Pipes) By Samantha Mazzotta Q: Last winter, a couple of pipes in my basement burst. The plumber said that they froze and burst. How can I prevent this from happening again? -- Darla G., Dothan, Ala. A: Frozen pipes, as you unfortunately discovered, are a serious problem that quickly can become costly, especially if flooding occurs and damages furniture and other items. Before talking about prevention, let’s quickly look at emergency measures. When the worst occurs -- a burst pipe -the water feed to the pipe must be shut off immediately in order to prevent flooding, and then a plumber contacted to fix the problem as soon as possible. Of course, this problem tends to occur at the worst possible times and in the worst way -- the first prolonged cold snap of the year, when no one wants to be wading through freezing water to the shutoff valve. Or, when homeowners are on vacation and flooding occurs for hours ... or days. (This happened to me several years ago: My upstairs neighbor’s pipes burst, and the water flooded my condo.) To prevent this problem, take steps to keep the temperature around those pipes above freezing. Pipes in an uninsulated basement should be wrapped in pipe insulation (available at the hardware or home-improvement store). Outdoor spigots should have the water flow to them turned off during the coldest months, and then be drained; if you can’t turn off the water, purchase insulated spigot covers. During freezing weather, turn on the cold-water tap in the highest and lowest parts of your house, as well as the outdoor spigot. Keep it at a thin trickle or fast drip. Check on all of your pipe runs throughout the freezing period. Run your hand along the pipes when you can. If you feel a spot that’s significantly colder than the rest of the run, there’s a good chance that water is freezing in that spot. If you see frost or condensation on a section of a pipe, or if you see a bulge in the pipe run, those also are telltale signs. Immediately wrap the freezing pipe in a towel soaked in near-boiling water. Pour hot water over the towel periodically to keep it warm. If a bulge in the pipe occurs, or you can’t thaw it, contact a plumber immediately to take additional measures to save the pipe. HOME TIP: Insulating your basement or crawlspace can not only prevent frozen pipes, it can make a big difference in your heating, electric or gas bills.

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vs. Loyola (N.O.) W, 88-53 vs. William Carey W, 78-53 vs. Spring Hill W, 76-41 at Denver L, 59-52 at Colorado State W, 79-58 vs. UC Irvine W, 78-67 vs. New Mexico State W, 80-72 vs. Murray State L, 90-81 (2 OT) vs. New Mexico StateW, 74-66 at South Alabama W, 67-54 vs. Louisiana Tech W, 78-62 vs. Ole Miss W, 86-82 at Arizona State W, 64-61 vs. USF W, 53-51 vs. Belhaven W, 93-48 vs. Alcorn State W, 80-49 at Mcneese State W, 65-56 vs. East Carolina * W, 78-76 at Tulane * W, 71-66 (ot) at Memphis * L, 60-58 vs. UAB * W, 59-55 vs. Marshall W, 59-55 at East Carolina * W, 72-60 at UCF * W, 78-65 vs. Memphis * at UAB * vs. UCF * vs. Tulsa * at Houston * at UTEP * vs. Rice * vs. SMU * at Marshall

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You “Like” This One of my favorite things to do on a Monday morning after a big playoff game is to check on the Facebook status of every obscure or inconsequential person in my life and then mock him or her without mercy. Today, let’s incorporate these -- let’s just call them “jibes” -- into a sports column. Everyone becomes a football pundit on Monday. Hey, they even invented a term for that! I didn’t know that my college roommate, sophomore year, was a Baltimore Ravens fan. Well, I do now! That’s because he changed his profile picture to a large “GO RAVENS!” banner. But he didn’t stop there, he also served up this tasty nugget of insight: “Everyone needs to quit cryin’ about the fact that we WON the game! We had a game plan, which we did not execute perfectly, but well enough to win. The Patriots are just another team in our way. We will put together a game plan for them, and if we execute it, we will go to the Super Bowl, and if we don’t, we won’t.” Thanks for that profound statement, my old friend from the top bunk. Ironically, I found the most mean-spirited commentary coming from Packer fans -- some of it pretty crude, too. They’re always quick to say New Yorkers are obnoxious and rude, too. These two knickerbockers on the bandwagon decided to take the high road. Let’s listen in on their erudite conversation:

vs.North Alabama W, 91-62 vs.Louisiana-Monroe W, 60-38 vs.Grambling St. W, 69-39 vs. Drake University W, 63-59 vs. Marquette L, 96-66 vs. TCU W, 80-69 vs. Miami W, 64-61 (OT) at DePaul W, 70-68 at Penn State W, 72-70 vs. Mississippi Valley State W, 80-56 vs. Louisiana-Lafayette W, 66-54 at Southern Miss L, 86-82 vs. Middle Tennessee State L, 68-56 at Dayton L, 62-50 vs. SMU W, 50-48 at LSU L, 81-55 vs. Arkansas W, 71-63 at Auburn L, 69-68 (2OT) vs. Mississippi State W, 75-68 at Georgia W, 66-63 vs. Florida L, 64-60 vs. South Carolina W, 66-62 at Alabama at Mississippi State vs. Auburn vs. Vanderbilt at Kentucky at Tennessee vs. LSU at Arkansas vs. Alabama

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Fan 1: “I get accused of not being a sports fan. Well, try this: I understand our local squad of footballers prevailed today and vanquished the opposing faction! Huzzah!” Fan 2: “Yes, that is correct ... our cleated boy wonders of the gridiron did a swell job in the relevant meatpacking town of Green Bay, Wisconsin, yester-eve. The fella quarterbacking our offensive efforts named Eli Manning made such stunning use of the forward pass that it could only be classified as effective!” Fan 1: “It certainly was! Kudos to our golden boy and his squad-mates of the foot-and-ball team known as the Giants of New York!” Fan 2: “Well, they certainly lived up to their moniker, as they played an astounding match against a worthy foe with a reputation for excellence. They were simply titanic during that well-played contest. It was positively delightful to set for a spell and forget about the war for a few ticks of the clock.” Fan 1: “I know our doughboys overseas will feel inspired as they march against the enemy! Just like every sports contest, the game gave us another chance to buy war bonds!” Fan 2: “Why, of course! Also, remember to limit your usage of nylon, meat and steel. And now a dance number from the ravishing and buxom Marilyn Maxwell as she gives her authentic interpretation of a Tonganese “hula” dance while smoking a pack of Lucky Strikes!” Some of my Facebook “friends” are weird, but I “like” them.

vs Eastern Kentucky W76-66 vsAkron L68-58 vs South Alabama W80-65 vs Texas A&M* W69-60 vs Arizona* W67-57 vs Louisiana-Monroe W78-63 vs Tennessee-Martin W76-50 vs North Texas W82-59 vs West Virginia W75-62 vsTroy W106-68 vsFlorida Atlantic W75-68 at Detroit W80-75 vsNorthwestern StateW82-67 vsBaylor* L54-52 vsUtah State W66-64 at Arkansas L98-88 vs Tennessee W, 62-58 vs Alabama W, 56-52 at Ole Miss L, 75-68 at Vanderbilt W, 78-77 OT vs LSU W, 76-71 at Florida L, 69-57 vs Auburn vs Ole Miss vs Georgia at LSU at Auburn vs Kentucky at Alabama at South Carolina vs Arkansas

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Spice Up Your Slow Cooker

Adding spices, especially chilies and hot pepper, to your diet has many health benefits. Hot, spicy foods stimulate circulation. Capsicum peppers, both sweet and hot, contain large amounts of vitamin C -- two and a half times more vitamin C than oranges, on average. Capsicum peppers also are a good source of vitamin A, potassium and contain some iron and protein. At the same time, they are very low in fat and calories -- just 22 calories in three and a half ounces. Various studies have shown that adding spices to your food helps to curb hunger, boost brainpower, improve your mood and strengthen and help to repair muscles. Adding hot sauce to your morning eggs or a veggie smoothie is a great way to start the day! This recipe for Spicy Slow Cooked Tenderloins showcases jalapenos and dried peppers in a delicious new way. Heat up your slow cooker and improve your health by eating more spicy foods this year!

Potted Cheddar and Beer Spread The flavors in this recipe were borrowed from the famous dish Welsh Rabbit, where Cheddar cheese and beer are melted together and served over toast. Include some nice biscuits with this, such as water crackers or plain flatbread crisps. 1 1/2 pounds (6 cups) extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded 1 can (12-ounce) beer 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) margarine or butter, softened 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1. In large bowl, combine cheese and beer. Let stand 30 minutes or until cheese softens. 2. In food processor with knife blade attached, blend cheese mixture, margarine or butter, and remaining ingredients 3 to 5 minutes until smooth. 3. Pack cheese into crocks or decorative airtight containers and store in refrigerator up to 1 month or in freezer up to 3 months. To serve, let cheese stand at room temperature 30 minutes or until soft enough to spread. Makes about 5 cups. • Each serving: About 45 calories, 4g total fat (2g saturated), 9mg cholesterol, 70mg sodium, 0g carbohydrate, 2g protein.

SPICY SLOW-COOKED TENDERLOINS Use rubber gloves or hold the peppers in a paper towel or in plastic wrap when preparing them. If you’ve touched a hot pepper, wash your hands thoroughly and be careful not to touch your eyes, mouth, nose or other sensitive tissues, including those of the pelvic region. If you should get capsaicin on sensitive tissues, flush quickly with lots of water to reduce the irritation. 1 (20 ounce) turkey or pork tenderloin 2 tablespoons yellow or stone-ground mustard 2 tablespoons poultry seasoning 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 cup apple cider vinegar 1 large jalapeno, diced 1 large yellow onion, peeled and diced 2 garlic cloves, smashed and diced 4 cups water or chicken broth, or a mixture of both 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt

Super Bowl Chili This recipe for Texas-style chili contains small chunks of beef, not ground meat. The classic version doesn’t contain beans, but we replaced a portion of the meat with red kidney beans to cut some fat. 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 pounds boneless beef for stew, cut into 1/2-inch chunks 4 cloves garlic, crushed with garlic press 2 red peppers, cut into 1/2-inch dice 2 jalapeno chiles, seeded and minced 1 large onion, chopped 1/3 cup chili powder 2 cans (28-ounce) whole tomatoes in puree 1 can (6-ounce) tomato paste 1/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoon dried oregano 2 cans (15- to 19-ounce) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1. In 8-quart saucepot or Dutch oven, heat 1 teaspoon oil over high heat until hot. Add one-third of beef and cook until browned on all sides and liquid evaporates, 6 to 8 minutes, stirring often. With slotted spoon, transfer beef to bowl. Repeat with remaining beef, using 1 teaspoon oil per batch; set aside. 2. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to drippings in saucepot and heat over medium-high heat until hot. Stir in garlic, red peppers, jalapenos and onion, and cook until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in chili powder; cook 1 minute. 3. Return beef to saucepot. Stir in tomatoes with their puree, tomato paste, sugar, salt, oregano and 2 cups water, breaking up tomatoes with side of spoon. Heat to boiling over high heat. 4. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 1 hour and 30 minutes. Stir in beans and cook 10 to 30 minutes longer or until meat is fork-tender, stirring occasionally. Serves 12. • Each serving: About 275 calories, 7g total fat (2g saturated), 36mg cholesterol, 1,115mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate, 11g dietary fiber, 25g protein.

1. Rub 1 1/2 tablespoons of the mustard on the tenderloin. In a small bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon of poultry seasoning, 1 teaspoon of the salt and pepper, and the cayenne pepper. Sprinkle all sides of the tenderloin with the spice mixture, pressing firmly to adhere spices to the meat. Marinade the seasoned tenderloin in a re-sealable bag overnight, if desired, or continue with recipe as directed. 2. In a 3 1/2 to 5 quart slow cooker, combine apple cider, jalapeno, onion, garlic and water or broth, stirring to combine. Place tenderloin in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for at least 7 hours. 3. When cooking is completed, remove tenderloin and shred with forks in bowl. Scoop out all onions, garlic and peppers and combine the vegetables and remaining 1/2 tablespoon mustard, 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper, and 1 cup of cooking liquid with the yogurt. Mix the shredded meat with the sauce and serve over whole-wheat pasta, use as a sandwich filling or in a baked potato. Serves 4.

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• On Feb. 7, 1812, the most violent of a series of earthquakes near Missouri causes a so-called fluvial tsunami in the Mississippi River, making the river run backward for several hours. The strongest of the aftershocks, an 8.8-magnitude, caused church bells to ring in Boston, more than a thousand miles away. • On Feb. 8, 1924, the first execution by lethal gas in American history is carried out in Carson City, Nev. The executed man was Tong Lee, a member of a Chinese gang who was convicted of murdering a rival gang member. • On Feb. 11, 1937, after a six-week sit-down strike by General Motors autoworkers in Flint, Mich., GM president Alfred P. Sloan signs the first union contract in the history of the American auto industry. Today, the UAW has more than 390,000 active members and more than a 600,000 retired members. • On Feb. 6, 1952, King George VI of Great Britain and Northern Ireland dies in his sleep at the royal estate at Sandringham. Princess Elizabeth, the oldest of the king’s two daughters and next in line to succeed him, was crowned Queen Elizabeth II on June 2, 1953, at age 27. • On Feb. 10, 1962, Francis Gary Powers, an American who was shot down over the Soviet Union while flying a CIA spy plane in 1960, is released by the Soviets in exchange for the U.S. release of a Russian spy. On May 1, 1960, Powers’ U-2 had been shot down by a Soviet missile. Although Powers was supposed to engage the plane’s self-destruct system (and commit suicide with poison furnished by the CIA), he and much of the plane were captured. • On Feb. 9, 1971, pitcher Leroy “Satchel” Paige becomes the first Negro League veteran to be nominated for the Baseball Hall of Fame. He was inducted in August of that year. Joe DiMaggio once called Paige “the best and fastest pitcher I’ve ever faced.”

To Your Good Health By Paul G. Donohue, M.D.

• On Feb. 12, 1988, two Soviet warships bump two U.S. navy vessels in waters claimed by the Soviet Union. The incident between the ships took place in the Black Sea within the 12-mile territorial limit claimed by the Soviet Union.

Yeast Infection Tends to Recur

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I haven’t seen an article about vaginal yeast infections. The doctor gave me an oral antiyeast medicine for it and a cream to apply. In addition, he gave me something to stop the itching. It seemed worse after the treatment, so the doctor gave me five more days of the oral medicine. What would you suggest if it comes back again? Could it be something I am eating or taking? -- N.F.

ANSWER: Candida is the name of the yeast responsible for vaginal infections. Itching is a prominent sign. The vaginal lining also often is irritated and painful. Intercourse can be uncomfortable. White patches adhere to the vaginal lining, and there may be a white discharge. Close to 75 percent of all women will experience at least one Candida infection during their life. It has nothing to do with what you eat or take. Somewhere between 20 percent and 50 percent of woman harbor this yeast in their vagina but don’t have any symptoms of it. If these women are put on an antibiotic for an unrelated infection, the vaginal bacteria that keep the population of Candida at small numbers die off. Without those good bacteria, the Candida yeasts reproduce at a rapid rate and lead to symptoms. You were put on a standard treatment for Candida. Those treatments are antiyeast medicines that come as ointments, creams or vaginal suppositories. There are many of them. The oral antiyeast fluconazole (Diflucan) is another approved treatment. Recurrence of this infection is common and hard to abolish. If it happens, longer treatment with vaginal antiyeast medicines coupled with a weekly dose of

oral Diflucan for six months is a reasonable action. If that fails, referral to a center that has the capability to check Candida’s sensitivity to antiyeast medication can end the problem. Unproven but popular ways of attacking this infection include eating yogurt with live lactobacillus in it to repopulate the vagina’s normal bacterial population. Another unproven approach is to treat the male partner. It hasn’t been shown that such an approach works, but some experts resort to it. Vaginal infections are discussed at length in the booklet on that topic. To obtain a copy, write: Dr. Donohue -- No. 1203W, 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: What can you tell me about hypothyroidism? Does taking iodine help? I hear that taking thyroid hormone is a lifetime commitment. -- C.N. ANSWER: Hypothyroidism is a thyroid gland that’s putting out way too little thyroid hormone. All body processes slow. People become weak and are exhausted. They’re cold when others are pleasantly warm. They gain weight without overeating. Their skin dries. The face becomes puffy. The heart beats slowly. Worldwide, iodine deficiency is the main cause of a sluggish thyroid gland. It is not in North America. Here, the main cause is an attack on the gland by the immune system. The appropriate treatment is supplying the hormone in pill form. It usually is a lifelong treatment, but it’s not an onerous one. It’s taking only one pill a day.

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Reader:Dog Hates Bathtub By Samantha Mazzotta

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My German shepherd, “Silky,” is 10 years old and has developed hip dysplasia, which makes her pretty uncomfortable. She avoids slippery floors and she hates the tub, but I need to give her a bath. Any way I can do this better to keep her comfortable? -Jack T., Oklahoma City

DEAR JACK: There are a few ways to help Silky stay comfortable while being bathed. First, try placing a large, wet towel in the tub that she can stand on to gain traction. Lift her into the high-sided tub rather than make her jump in. Shepherds are large dogs, so if need be, work with a second person and tandem lift her, with one of you cradling under her chest and the other cradling her midsection and then tucking the other arm between her back legs and supporting her belly. A step-in shower is an even better option, if you have one. Again, put down a wet towel so that she feels secure standing or sitting. In warm weather, you could set up an inflatable kiddie

pool and fill it with warm water. This gives big dogs enough room to sit or even lie down during their bath, and they can just walk into it over the low sides. During the bath itself it’s important to work fast. Keep Silky’s collar and leash on so you can hold her still as you wet her down (either with warm water scooped in a cup or using a sprayer attachment), add soap (only soap formulated for use on dogs), then rinse. Talk soothingly through the whole process. Once complete, lift her out of the tub onto a nonslip rug and towel-dry her fur, then give her lots of praise and a treat.

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Mardi Gras Parade Schedule Saturday, February 17th

Saturday, February 4th

Ocean Springs:

Ocean Springs Night Parade- Downtown at 7:00 pm

Elks Mardi Gras Parade- Downtown at 1:00 pm

Pascagoula:

Krewe of Little Rascals ParadePascagoula Beach Park at 1:00 pm

Gulfport:

Orange Grove Parade- Hwy 49 & Dedreaux Road at 2:00 pm

Sunday, February 5th

Saturday, February 18th Diamondhead:

Diamondhead Parade- Community Center at Noon

Pass Christian:

Krewe of Legacy Parade-Vidalia Road at 1:00 pm

Pascagoula:

Jackson County Parade- Downtown at 1:00 pm

Gulfport:

Lizana:

9th Lizana Parade- Lizana School Road at 1:00 pm

Saturday, February 11th

Krewe of Gemini Parade- Downtown at 2:00 pm

Sunday, February 19th Pass Christian:

Vancleave:

Pass Christian Parade- Highway 90 at Noon

Biloxi:

North BayArea Parade-LeMoyne Blvd at 1:30 pm

Mystic Krewe of Pine Island Parade-Downtown at Noon

D’Iberville:

2nd Liners Club Parade- Division Street at 1:00 pm

Monday, February 20th

Long Beach Parade- Downtown at 6:00 pm

Biloxi:

Mens Club Night Parade- Highway 90 at 7:00 pm

Tuesday, February 21th

Long Beach:

14th Children’s Walking Parade- Highway 90 at 11:00 am

Gautier:

Saturday, February 12th

Bay St. Louis:

Krewe of Diamonds Parade- Downtown at 1:00 pm

Bay St. Louis:

Krewe of Kids’ Parade- Dunbar Avenue at 11:00 am

Waveland:

Biloxi:

Gulf Coast Carnival Parade & Krewe of Neptune Parade Downtown at 1:00 pm

Gulfport:

Nereid’s Parade- Highway 90 at 1:00 pm

Gemini Night Parade- Downtown at 5:30 pm

King Juan Carlos of Spain received in France in 1976. • The town of Adamant, Vermont, was once named Sodom. The townspeople voted to change the name in 1905.

• It was 20th-century American critic John Leonard who made the following sage observation: “To be capable of embarrassment is the beginning of moral consciousness. Honor grows from qualms.” • You’ve probably never heard of the Spanish village of Lijar, located in the south of that country. This village, though, was involved in a nearly 100-year war that lasted well into the 20th century. It seems that in 1883, Alfonso XII, the king of Spain, made a state visit to Paris and received a less-than-royal welcome. Led by mayor Don Miguel Garcia Saez, the citizens of Lijar, after hearing that their monarch had been insulted and possible accosted by mobs, declared war on France. Though there were no casualties -- not even any gunfire -- the war lasted until 1981. That was when the town council ruled that it would end hostilities with France thanks to the warm welcome

• The first portable computer was made available to the public in 1975. In this instance, however, “portable” was used as a relative term; the IBM 5100 weighed 55 pounds. • Only 5 percent of American men report that they feel satisfied with their looks. With women, it’s only 1 percent. • In 2008, a study was conducted in the United Kingdom to determine what, if any, effect the consumption of tomatoes had on the human body’s reaction to sun exposure. The university students enrolled in the study who consumed the equivalent of about five tomatoes per day were 33 percent less likely to get sunburned than those who ate no tomatoes. *** Thought for the Day: “Several excuses are always less convincing than one.” -- Aldous Huxley

1. Julio Franco hit .341 in 1991, and Michael Young hit .331 in 2005. 2. Lloyd Moseby, with 255. 3. San Francisco went 15-1 in 1984. 4. No. 13 Morehead State beat No. 4 Louisville. 5. Canadian-based teams won seven Cups in a row between 1984 and 1990. 6. Greg Bifﬂe, in 2008. 7. Six, including in 2011.

1. Don Knotts 2. England 3. “The Polar Express” 4. The Lizard King 5. Tito 6. A silver otter 7. A magician 8. Wiki 9. Elizabeth Barrett Browning 10. Chesapeake Bay

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