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FOOTBALL

by Janet Spencer

On November 23, 1919, the first playby-play football game in radio broadcast history took place when Texas A & M beat the University of Texas 7 to 0. In honor of this, join Tidbits as we play football!

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• In a 1897 football game, Georgia was playing the University of Virginia. During a pile-up, a player named Von Gammon ended up on the bottom and was found unconscious. He died of a brain concussion. As a result, the Georgia team disbanded. Protests against the brutality of football spread. A bill was introduced to the Georgia state legislature to ban football from the state. It passed and was sent to the governor for his signature. It looked like football was doomed. But then a woman came forward. She wrote a letter to the governor, pleading with him not to use Von Gammon’s death as an excuse to outlaw a good game. Because of this letter, the Governor refused to sign the bill into law. Football was saved. The woman who had written such an effective letter was Von Gammon’s own mother.

• In 1905 there were 18 football deaths in the nation. The violence of the game diminished somewhat when the forward pass was invented, cutting down on the confrontations. (Cont’d next page)

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FOOTBALL (cont’d)

• In 1890 the Naval Academy in Annapolis challenged the Army institution of West Point to a game, but West Point had no team. A cadet named Dennis Michie accepted that challenge and set about drumming up a team. However, Michie’s father was an officer at West Point and felt that football was a pathetic game. He told his son to quit the project. Dennis Michie defied his father, and three weeks later 300 spectators watched the first Army-Navy game in history. The inexperienced Army team lost 24 to 0. Not even Dennis Michie’s father could swallow such a defeat. He ordered his son to do better next year and beat the pants off the Navy. Today the football stadium at West Point is named after Dennis Michie, founder of the ArmyNavy rivalry.

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• In 1893 a little old lady watched the Annapolis football team play a game. She was friendly with a player named Reeves. During the game she saw Reeves take a pretty hard hit in the head during a pile up. Thinking about that blow to the skull, she became so concerned that she went home and designed a crude helmet for him. When he wore it in the next game, fans laughed and players teased. But it started a new fashion and before long helmets were standard gear.

• During a football game at West Point a player sat on the bench watching Jim Thorpe run all over the field. As he was sitting there dreaming of becoming as great a player as Thorpe, the coach called him and sent him into the game. His moment of fame was at hand! Unfortunately, during his very first play he was hit so hard that his leg was broken and he was carried from the field, his dreams shattered.

He never played football again, but the player went on to other successes. He was Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Does Exercise Delay Parkinson’s Decline?

People who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease might want to reconsider doing strenuous exercise as a means of keeping their physical abilities.

A recent short-term study concluded that normal, frequent movements are better for Parkinson’s patients than working out. The study was funded by some power hitters -- the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Michael J. Fox Foundation and the National Institutes of Health -- and conducted by Parkinson’s research teams at the University of Michigan. Their conclusions bear paying attention to, even though they might seem contrary to logic.

Many Parkinson’s patients begin to reduce the amount of time they spend moving. Whether it’s a walk around the block, doing dishes or strolling the aisles of the grocery store, many

prefer to forgo those daily activities to keep from falling or losing balance.

In the four-week study, using 48 participants, researchers looked at the result of non-exercise movement versus exercise activity. They did PET scans of the brain to look at dopamine levels and used questionnaires to learn about the participants’ level of activity and the type they did -- daily routines or exercise.

Researchers tested whether a strenuous exercise program such as swimming or aerobics could help with symptoms. The answer: No, it’s the daily, small activities that were protecting motor skills. It’s those routine movements that were linked to fewer motor symptoms, even in those patients with lower dopamine levels.

So, say the researchers, get up and move. Any kind of movement appears to help, as long as it keeps you active and doing your normal, daily tasks.

Reminder: The open enrollment period to sign up or change your Medicare health and drug plan ends Monday, Dec. 7.

Sunshine State Simmered Steaks

Here in Iowa, sunny days are becoming quite a scarce commodity. But, I promise, if you put this delicious main dish on the menu, it will make a gloomy day seem much brighter! You may doubt me when you start stirring orange marmalade into the sauce, but trust me, it all works out perfectly in the end.

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 4 (4-ounce) lean minute or cube steaks 1 cup unsweetened orange juice 1 cup (two 2.5-ounce jars) sliced mushrooms, drained 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium ketchup 2 tablespoons orange marmalade spreadable fruit 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes 1. Place flour in a shallow dish and coat steaks on both sides in flour. Reserve any leftover flour.

Evenly arrange coated steaks in a large skillet sprayed with butter-flavored cooking spray and brown for about 3 minutes on each side.

2. In a medium bowl, combine orange juice, mushrooms, ketchup, spreadable fruit, onion flakes, parsley flakes and any remaining flour.

Spoon sauce mixture evenly over steaks.

3. Lower heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until steaks are tender. When serving, evenly spoon sauce mixture over top of steaks. Serves 4.

Freezes well. * Each serving equals: 218 calories, 6g fat, 23g protein, 18g carb., 359mg sodium, 1g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 3 Meat, 1 Fruit, 1/2 Vegetable.

Cedar Creek Assisted Living Celebrates Veteran’s Day Pikeville, KY --Memorabilia, artifacts, and pieces of our American history lined the walls of Cedar Creek Assisted Living during their Annual Veteran's day Celebration Luncheon. A representative from the Veteran's of Foreign War recognized each veteran residing in the home and presented them with a certificate of recognition for their service. WWII Marine, Army and Airforce vets, Korean War Army and Airforce vets, A Vietnam Navy vet, and a Desert Storm Navy Veteran were present, which included eight tenants and one staff member. After the ceremony special singing was provided by Maria Musgrave of Pikeville. Members of the Phelps, Ky Senior center also attended the event as special guests.

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MEMORABLE MOMENTS

1. Is the Book of Zechariah in the Old or New Testament or neither?

2. Which prophet said God is like a green tree giving shelter to those who trust him? Joel, Hosea, Joshua, Solomon 3. From Exodus 2, who became a fugitive after killing an Egyptian? Moses, Cain, Joseph, Jeremiah 4. Who had seven sons that always celebrated their birthdays with a feast?

Solomon, Job, Hanun, Jonah 5. From Acts 9, what woman had Tabitha as a pet name? Priscilla, Naomi, Dorcas, Delilah 6. Which church was neither hot nor cold? Antioch, Laodicea, Philemon, Philadelphia

• When the Nomads were up against Knute Rockne’s Notre Dame, Rockne could not understand why so many of his players were suddenly breaking their ribs. Player after player was hauled out of the game on a stretcher and the team doctor admitted that perfectly normal ribs were breaking like kite sticks.

Rockne got suspicious and found that the Nomads were wearing steel knee braces. Rockne hit the roof while the Nomad coach feigned ignorance. “Guess they didn’t want to hurt their knees,” he said. From then on a new rule was on the books that made it illegal for any player to wear steel knee braces.

• On October 7, 1916, the powerful Georgia Tech team invited little Cumberland College to play on Tech’s field. Cumberland did not have a regular team, but they rounded up some guys. The game didn’t go well for Cumberland, and later fullback A.L. Macdonald recalled making “our longest gain of the day when I lost 5 yards.” One Cumberland player is said to have fumbled the ball and yelled at a teammate to pick it up. But with five big Georgia Tech guys bearing down on him, he yelled back, “You pick it up! You dropped it!” The game was called in the third quarter and the final score was Georgia Tech 222, Cumberland 0.

• Quarterback Harry Adams was playing for Montana in a game against Washington State in 1920. He had a badly injured ankle but insisted on playing anyway. When a punt went over his head, he limped along to retrieve it, but by the time he picked it up he was flanked by two very large Washington ends who were running at him full tilt getting ready to tackle him. “Don’t hit him, he’s hurt!” yelled one of the ends. At that point both players very carefully picked Adams up and gently laid him on his back on the field.

The Global Learning Organization (GLO) of Big Sandy Community and Technical College announces its study abroad trips for the summer of 2016.

Italy: The Grand Tour Led by Professor Greta Heintzelman Slone May 30-June 10, 2016 From Venice’s endless canals to each Roman piazza, Italy has no shortage of awe-inspiring sights. You’ll see Doge’s Palace pale façade change color at sunset, stroll over the Bridge of Sighs and explore the ruins of the ancient Roman Forum on this show stopping tour of Italian culture. We will explore Venice, Florence, Pisa, Assisi, Pompeii, Sorrento, Rome, and Capri during our 12 day stay. Highlights include Vatican City, the Sistine Chapel, The Leaning Tower of Pisa, and world renowned art museum, The Accademia Gallery, where the Statue of David resides.

Two General Education courses to be offered in conjunction with this trip during the spring term 2016! Earn credit and experience the art of Italy for yourself!

Estimated Cost: $4,000.

For more information, contact: Greta Slone at GSlone0020@KCTCS.EDU Cuba Led by Professor Fallon Watson June 6-14, 2016 Our trip focuses on Havana as a people-to-people tour of this island culture that has been previously unknown to us. We will get to know local people, work with them in-depth in a variety of settings such as health clinics, farms, and even a circus school. This is an amazing once in a lifetime opportunity to see and experience authentic Cuban Culture.

General Education courses will be offered in conjunction with this trip during the spring term 2016! Earn credit and experience authentic Cuban culture!

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1. Who was the first National League shortstop to twice hit 20 or more home runs in a season?

2. Two Boston Red Sox pitchers threw no-hitters in 1962. Name them.

3. Who was the last Tampa Bay quarterback to rush for two TDs in a game before Josh McCown in 2014?

4. Name the player who tallied the most career points in Southern Cal men's basketball history.

5. Two NHL teams have won a Stanley Cup after losing the first two games of the series at home. Name either one.

6. Who was the last driver before Nico Rosberg (2013-15) to win the Monaco Grand Prix at least three consecutive years?

7. How many Grand Slam doubles titles have Bob and Mike Bryan won together?

Q: I’m glad to see that “Agent X” is finally on TNT. I’ve been looking forward to seeing Sharon Stone in this. She is wonderful, of course, but I’m also impressed with the actress who plays Olga. What can you tell me about her? -- Jonathon T., via email A: Olga Fonda, whom you might remember from “The Vampire Diaries” and “Real Steel,” is the gorgeous actress who plays Olga Petrovka. She was born in Russia and came to the U.S. when she was 14 as a foreign exchange student. She was thrilled to come to America, which is, in her words: “a land of opportunities and dreams. So, when I got the opportunity to go to the United States, I happily grabbed it. I always wanted to get an experience of living in different countries, studying in different countries, learning the different cultures, and, of course, having better opportunities.”

Aside from working on the show, Olga is thrilled to work with Sharon Stone and Jeff Hephner. “There is a great mix of action, mystery and drama -- and a sense of humor. It’s a well-done show. Sharon is beautiful and smart and a talented woman. And she is fun to be around. She is very supportive of her fellow actors. There was one scene she did where she had to work with kids. It was such a great experience to observe that she was so kind and so patient. It was a really beautiful moment. She’s a superstar. And Jeff is a talented, nice, good-looking guy with a great, great sense of humor. We have so much fun together.” *** Q: Can you tell me what the actress who plays Maeby on “Arrested Development” has been doing lately? -- Linda R. in Virginia A: Alia Shawkat stars in a new TBS dark-comedy series of her own, which is currently in development. It’s called “Search Party,” and it co-stars John Early, John Reynolds and Meredith Hagner.

The show follows a group of four self-absorbed 20-somethings who come together when a former college acquaintance mysteriously disappears. The series will debut sometime in 2016. *** Q: My wife heard that there is going to be a new “Star Trek” series. Is that true? -- Paul T., via email A: A new “Star Trek” series has indeed been greenlighted at CBS, with an expected debut in January 2017. Prolific writer and producer Alex Kurtzman (producer of the “Star Trek” feature-film reboots) is developing. According to The Hollywood Reporter, “The new ‘Star Trek’ will introduce new characters seeking imaginative new worlds and new civilizations, while exploring the dramatic contemporary themes that have been a signature of the franchise since its inception in 1966.” The latest in the “Star Trek” feature films won’t premiere until 2019, but die-hard Trekkies will have plenty to tide them over until then.

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* On Nov. 28, 1582, William Shakespeare, 18, and Anne Hathaway, 26, pay a 40-pound bond for their marriage license in Stratford-upon-Avon. Six months later, Anne gives birth to their daughter, Susanna, and two years later, to twins. * On Nov. 27, 1703, an unusual freak storm finally dissipates over England after wreaking havoc for two weeks. Packing hurricane-strength winds, the storm killed between 10,000 and 30,000 people, and sank hundreds of Royal Navy ships. * On Nov. 29, 1929, American explorer Richard Byrd and three companions make the first flight over the South Pole. In 1996, a diary of Byrd’s was found that seemed to suggest his plane had turned back 150 miles short of its goal because of an oil leak. * On Nov. 23, 1936, the first issue of Life magazine is published, featuring a cover photo of the Fort Peck Dam. When it folded during the Great Depression, publisher Henry Luce bought the name and re-launched Life as a picture-based periodical. * On Nov. 26, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs a bill officially establishing the fourth Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day. In 1789, President George Washington had proclaimed a holiday of national thanksgiving for the U.S. Constitution. * On Nov. 24, 1971, a hijacker calling himself D.B. Cooper -- wearing only wraparound sunglasses, a thin suit and a raincoat -- parachutes from an airplane into a thunderstorm with 100-mph winds and temperatures well below zero over Washington state. Despite a massive search, no trace of Cooper or the $200,000 in ransom money he carried was ever found.

On Nov. 25, 1990, after a howling wind- and rainstorm on Thanksgiving Day, Washington state’s historic floating Lacey V. Murrow Memorial Bridge breaks apart and sinks to the bottom of Lake Washington. The bridge had been made of 22 floating pontoons.

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MEMORABLE PLAYS • During a game between Clemson & Mercer, a referee turned to Clemson’s halfback, Streak Lawton, and said: “Streak, this is the last game of the season and you have just 60 seconds left to make history.” On the next play, Mercer punted, and Lawton returned the punt 90 yards for a touchdown. As he walked past the referee, Lawton was heard to ask, “What are the other 40 seconds for?”

• Coach Fielding Yost was giving his team an intense pep-talk during half time, whipping the team into a fury. “All right men!” he hollered.

“Follow me to victory!” He yanked open a door to the locker room and ran out. But he had pulled open the wrong door. He plunged headfirst into the swimming pool, followed by the entire team. In their heavy football gear, several of the players nearly drowned before they were pulled out.

• Joe Namath was listening to a lecture by coach Bear Bryant, who was goading them to do well in their college classes because there was more to life than football and he didn’t want any dumbbells on his team. “If there is a dumbbell in the room, I wish he would stand up,” Bear said. Namath immediately stood up. “How come you’re standing up? You ain’t dumb,” asked Bear. “Coach,” replied Namath, “I just hate like the devil for you to be standing up there by yourself.”

• Coach Knute Rockne would often drill his players by setting up imaginary situations and grilling them about what they would do next if caught in such a position. One day he said, “It’s our ball, fourth quarter, we’re behind by three points, ball on our 45-yard line, fourth down, three to go— what do you do?” He asked a third-string quarterback. “Well, Mr. Rockne,” replied the bench-warmer, “I’d slide a few yards down on the bench to get a better look at the next play.”

Perfect Pumpkin Bread A warm, comforting aroma of the season will waft throughout your home when you bake this delicious and moist pumpkin bread that my neighbor passed on to me years ago. It never disappoints. It must be the smooth canned pumpkin that provides the consistent results.

Get your kids involved in the planning and shopping.

Before you head for the grocery store, let them investigate and see if the spices and baking powder hiding in the back of your cupboard are out of date.

Fresh is always best.

When it’s time to bake, gather the ingredients and basic tools you’ll need, and set out them out on the counter. Preheat the oven, put on aprons and get started. Measure, sniff, stir and talk together as you make and bake this spicy bread.

Serve slices warm with mugs of cider, and relax together as you experience a new fall memory and one of the simple joys of family and home.

PERFECT PUMPKIN BREAD 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup canned pumpkin 1 3/4 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon each: ground cinnamon, cloves, allspice, nutmeg 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup raisins or coarsely chopped nuts, such as pecans or walnuts (optional) 1. Heat oven to 350 F. Grease and flour one 1-1/2-pound loaf pan. (Place parchment paper or waxed paper on the bottom of the pan for easy removal.)

2. In a large bowl, mix together oil, sugar, eggs and pumpkin until well-blended.

3. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, spices, salt, baking soda and baking powder.

4. Stir dry ingredients into pumpkin mixture alternately with water. Fold in raisins or nuts, if you wish.

Pour into pan. Bake about 1 hour, or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from pan. Cool thoroughly before slicing. Makes one loaf.

TIP: While all the ingredients are out, make an extra loaf or two to give to others.

1. HISTORY: What conflict did Secretary of State John Hay refer to as a “splendid little war”?

2. MUSIC: What was Aretha Franklin’s first No. 1 hit?

3. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What does the candy name M&M’s stand for?

4. GEOGRAPHY: Which California city is the farthest west -- San Francisco, Los Angeles or San Diego?

5. AD SLOGANS: What laundry detergent vowed to erase “ring around the collar”?

6. FAMOUS PEOPLE: What was the profession of Duncan Hines, whose name became a household brand of food products?

7. TELEVISION: Who was talk-show host Johnny Carson’s announcer and sidekick?

8. MATH: What is the only number whose letters are in alphabetical order?

9. FOOD & DRINK: What is the color of the liquor called absinthe?

10. LANGUAGE: What is the meaning of the term “canard”?

To Your Good Health

By Keith Roach, M.D.

Strange Spells May be Due to Anxiety DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been having weird spells for about six months. They occur only occasionally and last a couple of days and nights.

They awaken me out of sleep and are a little frightening.

It starts with a burning sensation on the right side of my nose. I feel as if I have to remember something, and a wave of warmth floods over my upper torso, down to my arms. I feel my heart fluttering, and am a little sick to my stomach.

I also have funny sensations in my right ear. It lasts a few seconds, and I just have to ride it out.

When it’s over, I feel weak for a while.

I saw a neurologist, who mentioned that it might be anxiety, which made me mad -- being awakened out of a sound sleep doesn’t seem to me that I am anxious, as I have no trouble sleeping! He wanted to put me on a medication with a lot of side effects, such as dizziness and hallucinations.

I do not want to be on medication, but I also don’t want to have a grand mal seizure. He could not tell me if I could have one or not. I only want affirmation that I am not crazy! -- L.G. ANSWER: You aren’t crazy. Your neurologist may be right -- this can be related to anxiety -- but I wouldn’t jump to that diagnosis without considering a few things first.

A warm sensation over different parts of your body should make your doctor think of conditions like carcinoid syndrome and pheochromocytoma. These are tumors that secrete hormonelike substances that can cause odd feelings, such as flushing or warmth, in different parts of the body. They can be screened for with simple urine and blood tests. I agree with you that being awakened with this sensation makes anxiety or panic attack less likely. It does not sound like a seizure disorder to me.

Sometimes, people notice sensations that defy medical explanation. In that case, we generally

just try to make sure it isn’t something that doesn’t threaten life or health and help people minimize and live with the symptoms. *** DEAR DR. ROACH: I have to take levothyroxine in order to obtain an acceptable TSH number. I have read that some doctors are stating that there is a relationship between hypothyroidism and gluten intolerance, possibly even celiac disease. Is this proven to the point that a patient should alter his or her diet and give up the basic foods of bread and cereal? -- R.K. ANSWER: People with celiac disease have a much higher risk of autoimmune thyroid disease (especially Hashimoto’s, the most common cause of low thyroid) than expected, to the point where everyone with celiac disease should have a blood test to look at thyroid levels. Celiac disease, or intolerance of gluten in general, may have few or subtle symptoms, and it might be worthwhile to consider testing for celiac disease in people with autoimmune thyroid disease. However, I would not recommend a drastic change in diet for people with thyroid disease if there are no symptoms.

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Classic Bread Stuffing 1/2 cup butter or margarine (1 stick) 5 celery stalks, finely chopped 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 loaves (16 ounces each) sliced firm white bread; cut into 3/4-inch cubes 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) chicken broth 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon dried thyme 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon dried sage 1. In 5-quart Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add celery and onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes, until tender.

2. Remove Dutch oven from heat. Add bread cubes, broth, parsley, thyme, salt, pepper and sage; toss to combine well. Use to stuff 12to 16-pound turkey, or serve in baking dish alongside poultry or ham: Spoon stuffing into greased 13-by-9-inch baking dish; cover with foil and bake in preheated 325 F oven about 45 minutes until heated through. Makes about 10 cups stuffing.

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protein, 24g carbohydrate, 6g total fat (3g saturated), 1g fiber, 13mg cholesterol, 475mg sodium.

Tip: Stuffing --Remember that the stuffing is only being heated through while inside the bird and does not actually cook. Therefore, it is important that the ingredients are thoroughly cooked before being combined.

To save time, cut up the raw stuffing ingredients the night before, then cover and refrigerate. Stuff the bird just before roasting -- never in advance -- and roast immediately. Lightly stuff the body and neck cavities. Do not pack; the stuffing needs room to expand during cooking. (Bake the extra stuffing in a covered, buttered baking dish 30 minutes or until heated through.)

After cooking, the stuffing temperature should have reached 160 F to be safe. If the poultry has reached the correct temperature but the stuffing hasn’t, transfer the stuffing to a buttered baking dish and continue baking until 160 F is reached. Leftover stuffing should be promptly removed from the bird to avoid potential bacterial growth.

* Each 1/2 cup: About 170 calories, 4g

a surprisingly large swath of American history.

The oldest, Mary Tyler Jones, was born in 1815, the year that saw the end of the War of 1812; the youngest, Pearl Tyler Ellis, survived until 1947, two years after the end of World War II. President Tyler even has two grandsons who are still alive today. * It was 20th-century American journalist Walter Lippmann who made the following sage observation: “Our conscience is not the vessel of eternal verities. It grows with our social life, and a new social condition means a radical change in conscience.” * According to a recent analysis of data from the online music streaming service Spotify and artist popularity data from a website called The Echo Nest, Americans tend to stop listening to new music at the age of 33. * John Tyler, born March 29, 1790, was the 10th president of the United States. He was married twice and had a total of 15 children.

These children, collectively, were witness to

* You might be surprised to learn that it costs the U.S. government nearly 2 cents to mint a single penny. * Unless you’ve been to Crater Lake National Park in Oregon, it’s difficult to believe just how blue the water of that lake appears. In fact, there was a time when the rich blues made the professionals at Kodak believe the photos to be overdeveloped, and the pictures would be returned at no charge. * Those who study such things say that if you were (for reasons unspecified) to eat the liver of a polar bear, you’d die. The amount of vitamin A stored in that organ constitutes a fatal dose for humans.

Should Mom Let Boy Adopt Pit Bull?

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: We’re going to adopt a dog now that I’m 10 years old. I saw a pit bull puppy that I liked at the shelter, but my mom said no, because they’re vicious. My friend said that’s not true. What can I do to persuade her to adopt this dog? -- Braedon in Alpharetta, Ga. DEAR BRAEDON: Before I answer, I do want to tell you that your mom has your best interests and safety in mind. And because of the many publicized incidents about pit bull attacks and aggressive behavior, her first reaction is to keep you from getting hurt.

Ultimately, she will be the one to approve the type of dog to adopt. But you can try to sway her opinion with a few myth-busting facts, courtesy of the American Pit Bull Association (americanpitbullfoundation.com/pit-bullmyths-debunked): * Pit bulls’ temperament is often better than

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that of other breeds. In temperament testing (atts.org/breed-statistics/statistics-page1), American pit bull terriers had a passing rate of 86.8 percent, and other pit bull breeds scored above 82 percent -- well above the general dog population’s average of 77 percent. * Pit bulls originally were bred as working dogs and are typically energetic, intelligent and stubborn. Like other working breeds, they do best when socialized early with other dogs and humans, and with lots of training and attention. * Pit bulls’ jaws are not stronger than other dogs, nor do they “lock” when they bite.

You and your mom should look for certain traits in every dog you’re considering. Each dog’s temperament is unique; ask the shelter about current and past behavior. Meet a potential dog with as many family members as possible. And research each breed before deciding which dog to adopt.

Noteworthy Inventions

ETCH A SKETCH

• In 1959 a 37-year-old man named Arthur Granjean invented what he called “L’Ecran Magique” (“magic screen”) in his garage in Paris. He took it to the International Toy Fair in Nuremburg, Germany. The Ohio Art Company bought the rights to it in 1960 for $25,000 and renamed it the Etch A Sketch. They advertised it widely in time for the Christmas season in 1960 and sales immediately took off. They’ve sold over 100 million since then.

• How does it work? There’s a stylus, or pointer, mounted on two rails. Using a system of wires and pulleys, one rail moves back and forth, and the other moves up and down when the knobs turn. The gray stuff is powdered aluminum mixed with tiny plastic beads. The beads help the powder flow easily. The aluminum powder sticks to the glass because of static electricity.

When the stylus moves, it touches the glass and scrapes the aluminum powder off. Shake it, and the aluminum is redistributed evenly.

• The basic design hasn’t changed a bit since 1960, although variations on the model have been introduced. Now there are pocket-sized models, travel size models, glow-in-the-dark models (only the frame glows), and also noisy models. The Zooper model makes all kinds of weird noises - beeps, boops, squeaks, and squawks - as the knobs turn. Also available is the Etch A Sketch “action pack” which offers various puzzles and games printed on overlays placed on top of the screen.

• To celebrate the toy’s 25th anniversary in 1985, the Ohio Art Company came out with an “Executive” model made of silver with drawing knobs set with sapphires and topaz and a handcarved logo at the top. Price: $3,750.

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Published by Events in Print, LLC ETCH A SKETCH (Cont’d) • Today it’s estimated that 8,000 Etch A Sketches are sold every day. In 2000 the Ohio Art Company moved the Etch A Sketch factory to China.

• Steve Jacobs created the world’s largest Etch A Sketch at the Black Rock Arts Festival in California in 1997. He placed 144 regulationsized Etch A Sketches in a huge square and surrounded them with a huge red Etch A Sketch frame, including huge white knobs. It qualified him for a Guinness World Record.

• A Canadian computer programmer named Neil Fraser pulled the knobs off a standard Etch A Sketch and hooked it up to two motors which attached to the port of his computer.

The motors work by remote control, enabling Fraser to draw without ever touching the toy.

Robotic components are also able to tilt the Etch A Sketch upside-down and shake it.

• George Vlosich creates works of art using the Etch A Sketch as an artistic medium. He was a nine-year-old kid in 1989 when, on a long drive, he brought along his Etch A Sketch for backseat entertainment. A sketch he drew was so good his parents took a picture of it.

An artist was born. Because one of his main interests was sports, he began sketching portraits of sports heroes. Then he waited after games hoping to get them to autograph his Etch A Sketch. His reputation as the “Etch A Sketch Kid” grew quickly. It takes George between 40 and 60 hours to complete a single Etch A Sketch masterpiece. After it’s done, he carefully unscrews the back and removes the excess aluminum powder to preserve the picture forever. Today George is known far and wide for his artwork and has appeared countless times on radio, TV, in newspapers, and magazines. His Etch A Sketch artwork sells for up to $10,000.

WORD ORIGINS

• In the early days of the 1800s, trade was just beginning to open up between Japan and America. Most American trade ships docked in the port of Yokohama. The city had one main street that was well-policed at night, and it was called Honcho-dori Street. It was the only safe thoroughfare in town; sailors caught in the city

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after dark trying to return to their ship through twisting alleys and convoluted byways were far more likely to be robbed, beaten and murdered.

Therefore men being granted shore leave were warned never to wander through Yokohama at night, and to stick to the main route of Honchodori street, where they could be assured that everything would be “hunky-dori” which is how the phrase came into English.

• The French “hoche” means “a shaking.” Add that to the word “pot” and you have “a shaking together in a pot.” “Hotch-pot” became the word for a stew and led to our “hodgepodge” meaning a jumbled assortment.

• In Middle English “habben” meant to have; and “ne habben” meant to have not. “Habben, ne habben” was eventually abbreviated to “hobnob.”

• In Massachusetts in 1812, Governor Elbridge Gerry pressured the legislature to re-district the state to insure his victory in the next election.

A team of men re-drew the voting boundaries to include any pockets they could find of Elbridge supporters. One voting district in Essex County looked like a dragon. Someone looking at a map of the new district mentioned that it looked like a salamander. A bystander said a better name would be Gerrymander, after the Governor. And that’s how “gerrymander” came to mean tampering with something to make it advantageous to yourself.

• Edward I of England invaded Scotland in 1296. In every town that was overtaken, he would force the local politicians to sign a document pledging support to the King. The generic term for any official document written on a scroll was “ragman roll.” Officials made public readings of the long boring ragman rolls, where people got tired of listening to what we now call “rigamarole.”

• During the days of knights in shining armor, a “buckler” was a small shield used to defend oneself from the blows of an adversary’s sword. “Swash” meant the same thing as the word “swish” today: the sound that a sword cutting through the air might make. Therefore a “swashbuckler” was a man who made a great show of fencing, by swashing his sword and striking his opponent’s buckler.

• In John Milton’s poem “Paradise Lost” written in 1667, the city of Pandemonium is the capital of hell. Pandemonium is coined from the terms

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Milwaukee, and now he had a second chance.

Yost was almost universally panned from the start for the way he handled the pitching staff. He stayed the course. He made players change positions. Alex Gordon, who looked like a pretty good third baseman, would learn to play left field from scratch.

Again, he was panned. And then, whether it was his idea or not, the Royals shook George Brett awake from his front-office desk and made him the team’s interim batting coach.

The Royal We Ask the Royals core players -- Moustakas, Gordon, Hosmer, Cain -- what it meant to have a living legend and a guy who knew nothing but how to comThe question was met with a wince of pain that quickly metamorphosed into a look of utter disbe- pete to win all the time on the bench, on road trips, on flights, presumably in bars, with them during his lief and disdain. short reign.

“Now why on Earth would we ever want to do Then they called these anti-moneyball Royals and that?” was the reply. their coach stupid for their style of play. Duh? Didn’t It wasn’t the first time my ol’ pardner, the late, they know they were not supposed to be aggressive great Bill Grigsby, the Kansas City announcer at the plate anymore? That they shouldn’t be swingbest known for being the longtime voice of the ing all the time? That fans wanted on-base percentChiefs and one of the first announcers of the ages and walks? That stealing bases often hurt teams Super Bowl, shot me down. At the time we colmore than they helped? Swinging at the first pitch? laborated on a community newspaper in Kansas No bonafide home-run hitters? Sacrilege!

City, and I had the swell idea to start a “Royals Challenging hitters with relievers who were always Review” column to augment our sports section. rested and available because Yost was too stub“Kid,” he said to me, “I paid my dues covering born to deviate from his plan to use one pitcher for bad baseball when I called the Kansas City A’s for Charlie O’Finley, and I wouldn’t even take the his one designated inning and telling him to throw 1,000-mph fastballs straight down the pipe to chaltime to piss on that [man’s] grave.” lenge the other team’s hitters to put the ball in play “Why not, Bill?” I asked. due to his superior defensive team? Hummm ... on This time he shot me a look of annoyance. second thought, that sort of made sense, didn’t it?

“Because the line is always too damn long!”

Well Grigs, ol’ pardner, we may never got to see Good ol’ Grigs ... I set ‘em up and he’d knock ‘em down. Fine, I said, I’d cover the lousy games these games together but in the long run, it turned out more than just a little bit OK for those that stuck myself. by this franchise, that is, the Royal We. CongratulaBut then the Royals hired Ned Yost. He had tions, Kansas City. You’re a helluva flamed out as a catcher in the big leagues, but I knew him as the bullpen coach for the dynastic Braves of the ‘90s. He was mistreated badly in

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