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with whom she finds a surprisingly deep connection. But tragedy shatters this life when Lovey is found dead, an ap“The Daring Ladies parent suicide that of Lowell” is quickly found to by Kate Alcott be murder. Intent on (Doubleday, $25.95) justice for her friend, Reviewed by Ealish Alice determinedly Waddell defends her against all the sordid accusaAmerica of 1832 tions and scandalous doesn’t offer many revelations of the enopportunities for suing trial, especially a girl to make her once a prominent own way, so farm member of the comgirl Alice is elated to munity is implicated. snag a sought-after But the longer the position in one of trial continues, the New England’s new more Alice feels the cotton mills. For the pain of her divided first time she is truly loyalties, until finally independent, earning she must make a her own money and choice between her able to spend her conscience and her free time however heart. she likes. And she’s “The Daring Ladies delighted to find a of Lowell” delves family in her fellow into elements of a workers, especially little-known chapter the spirited Lovey, of American hiswhose humor and tory -- and a real-life boldness inspire all murder trial -- to her fellow mill girls. create an enthralling But mill work is hard fictional tale of life in and hours are long; the rapidly changing dangerous machinsocial and economic ery and even the landscape of 19thscraps of floating century America. cotton that fill the air Life in this era was constantly threaten difficult for girls like life, limb and lungs. Alice and Lovey, Forthright and outbut the courage and spoken, Alice soon zeal with which they becomes a voice for pursued their own the rights of the mill destinies is still an girls. And for a while inspiration nearly it seems like some200 years later. one is actually listen- (c) 2014 King Features ing: Samuel, the son Synd., Inc. of the mill owner,

CLOCK CONFUSION, cont’d • Charles Dowd took his time zone plan to a convention of railway superintendents meeting in New York City in 1869. They spent the next 13 years thinking it over. • Finally, at a convention in 1882, the Standard Time system was adopted by the railroads. This divided the U.S. into four time zones: Eastern, Central, Mountain, and Pacific which were divided by the 75th, 90th, 105th, and 120th meridians. At noon on Sunday, November 18, 1883 – a day that became known as “the day with two noons” the railroads set their clocks to this system. • This was only an agreement among the railroads, but people all over the world recognized the beauty of the system. Leaders from about 25 different nations met in Washington, D.C. on October 13, 1884 at the International Meridian Conference where it was agreed that the longitude line that runs through Greenwich, England, would be the “prime meridian”- zero degrees longitude and the time would change by one hour for each 15 degrees traveled from that point, known as Greenwich Mean Time. Still, it took Congress years to get around to making the Standard Time Act a matter of American law, on March 19, 1918 — a move they made in conjunction with passing the first Daylight Saving Time, enacted on March 31. DAYLIGHT SAVING • Ben Franklin was the first person to suggest that setting clocks ahead in the spring and behind in the fall would be a wise idea because it would save expensive candles. The thought wasn’t taken seriously until 1907 when a British man named William Willert was riding through the countryside early one morning and noticed that in spite of the full daylight, all the curtains were drawn in the cottages, indicating their occupants were still sound asleep because the clock said it was too early to get up in the morning. (Continues on PG. 8) 1. Name the song that ended each section with “And the band played on.” 2. John Lee Hooker, Boston, Bruce Springsteen, Fine Young Cannibals and the Temptations all released songs with the same title. What

was it? 3. Which group released “You’re Driving Me Crazy,” “Pasadena” and “Hard Hearted Hannah” in 1961? 4. Name the Kinks band member who went solo on “Death of a Clown.” 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “Listen to the ground: there is movement all around. There is something goin’ down and I can feel it. On the waves of the air, Answers there is dancin’ out there. If it’s somethin’ we can share, we can steal it. in Back☺

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HOLLYWOOD -- Could Warner Brothers be trying to beat NBC to the punch with Peter Pan? It’s moving full steam ahead, with Hugh Jackman already cast as Blackbeard, Garrett Hedlund as Captain Hook and Rooney Mara as Tiger Lily. Now Warner Brothers is searching Hollywoodland for a young boy to play Pan in this prequel about an orphan kidnapped during World War II by pirates and brought to Neverland. NBC’s live production of “Peter Pan” will air Dec. 4. Hedlund, who last appeared in “Inside Llewyn Davis,” has three films upcoming. He stars with Amy Adams, Terrance Howard and Jennifer Hudson in the drama “Lullaby,” the very secretive “Mojave” and the Coen brothers film “Unbroken,” be-

hard sell, but in the hands of producer Harvey Weinstein it could be a major film at award time. *** Getting to the top of the leading-man heap is hard enough -but staying there is harder! Take Keanu Reeves -- his “The 47 Ronin” cost $175 million to make but only earned $145 million. He’ll have to do better with the action-thriller “John Wick,” costarring Willem Dafoe and Bridget Moynahan,

ing directed by Angelina Jolie. It’s based on the life of World War II prisoner of war and Olympic distance runner Louis Zamperini. *** Michael Fassbender, Oscar nominated for “12 Years a Slave,” has a full slate of films upcoming. The comedy “Frank,” with Maggie Gyllenhaal, premieres May 2 in England (no U.S. date yet). “X-Men: Days of Future Past” comes out May 23, followed by the actionthriller “Slow Garrett Hedlund West.” Fassbender currently later this year, is shooting “Mac- and the sci-fi film “Passengers,” beth” in Surrey, with Rachel England, with McAdams, next Oscar-winner year. ... Ryan Marion Cotillard Reynolds’ star as Lady Macis shaky after beth and “Harry “R.I.P.D.,” dePotter’s” David spite starring Thewlis. “Macwith Oscar-winbeth” will be a

Life Is Still Good Without an Appendix

he recovered quickly. My wife and I have a few questions. Could he have eaten something that caused appendicitis? What does not having an appendix do to people? No one in my wife’s or my family has had such an operation. We’re ignorant about all this. -- G.G.

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My 13-year-old son went to band camp for five days. On day three, he had terrific stomach pain and started to vomit. The instructors were alarmed and took him to the local hospital, where doctors diagnosed appendicitis. We had to give phone permission for him to have an operation. Everything went fine, and

ANSWER: The appendix dangles from the first part of the colon in the lower-right side of the abdomen. It looks like a slender worm, and has an average length of 3 inches (8 cm). The function of the appendix isn’t clearly defined, but it might have a role in body immunity. Life without an appendix goes on as normally as life with one.

ner Jeff Bridges and Kevin Bacon. The film cost $130 million and made only $78.5 million. He gets another chance with the comedy horrorthriller “The Voices,” co-starring Anna Kendrick and Gemma Atherton; the thriller “The Captive,” with Scott Speedman and Rosario Dawson (out this year); the drama “Selfless,” with Ben Kingsley; and the comedy-drama “Mississippi Grind,” with Sienna Miller, due out next year. ... Zac Efron’s “Parkland” cost $10 million but grossed only $1.4 million. Luckily, “That Awkward Moment,” which cost $8 million, took in $25 million. That’s why his next film, “Neighbors” with Seth Rogan, HAS to score big if he wants to stay on top. And speaking of staying on top, in an unprecedented move, CBS has renewed the mega-hit series “The Big Bang Theory” for three more years, into its 10th season. (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

The appendix has a hollow core, which is lined with lymphoid tissue, the same kind of tissue found in lymph nodes. Bacteria from the colon can invade the hollow core and cause the lymph tissue to swell. Swelling cuts off blood supply, and the appendix begins to disintegrate -- appendicitis. Undigested food or hard fecal material also can block the appendix’s core and lead to the same situation. Nothing your son ate is likely the cause. All the other campers ate the same food as he, but he was the only one to develop this problem. The pain of appendicitis most often starts in the area of the navel (bellybutton) and works its way toward the lowerright corner of the abdomen. Temperature rises. Vomiting is common, and sometimes diarrhea is part of the picture. A doctor, by what

Here’s a quick kitchen timesaver for those mornings when you want to get a little fancy: Make hash browns in a waffle iron. Parboil shredded potatoes the night before. Store in the refrigerator in a plastic bag. Generously oil your waffle iron and scatter precooked potato shreds on. They cook twice as fast, and have all of the doublesided crispiness of panfried. -- JoAnn Freeze leftover wine for use in cooking. Use icecube tray for uniform measuring. Want to hard cook many eggs at once? Bake the eggs in the oven 325 F to 350 F for 30 minutes, then submerge them in ice water for 10 minutes. Peel and enjoy. “Tension rods can be used in cabinets to separate cookie sheets and have them stored upright. Use two shorter ones mounted vertically

he or she hears from the patient, along with the examination of the abdomen, usually can make the diagnosis. In confusing circumstances, an ultrasound is most helpful. Millions of people worldwide live without an appendix. They do quite well. So will your son. *** DEAR DR. DONOHUE: When I was about 10 years old, I got the mumps. Now I am 30 and have been married for three years. My wife and I want to have a family, but we aren’t having any luck. Do you think the mumps made me infertile? -J.Z. ANSWER: In around 40 percent of men who get the mumps after puberty, the virus also travels to the testicles. That results in impaired fertility in only 13 percent. Sterility almost never happens. If both testicles

in the cabinet, and slide the sheets right in. You also can use a dish rack to store pot lids upright. This is something I do, and my cabinets are nice and organized.” -R.L. in Indiana Try prep cooking once a week for as many elements of that week’s meals as possible. Chop veggies, saute or even brown meats for casseroles or prep slow-cooker bags. It also saves time if you are able to cook two meals at once -- say, roast two chickens: one for tonight’s dinner and another for chicken enchiladas later in the week. “I only buy my bread when it’s two-for-one. I freeze it in half loafs, so I always have fresh bread, even if my nest is empty now!” -D.D. in Maryland Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475 or e-mail JoAnn at heresatip@yahoo. com.

are infected, then sterility might be a problem. Before puberty, testicular involvement is rare, and infertility isn’t a problem. You were only 10. It’s highly unlikely that the mumps caused you to be infertile. You and your wife shouldn’t have to handle this problem on your own. Why not consult a doctor so both of you can be examined? An answer to the question why you aren’t having the family you want will be found, and a solution, if possible, will be suggested. *** Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. (c) 2014 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

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Opaque Bowl Q: I have a large opaque bowl that has been identified as a piece of Paden City Glass. I can’t find this type of glass mentioned in any of my reference books. Can you help me? -- Dot, Hammond, La. A: The glass company was established in Paden City, W.Va., sometime during the early decades of the past century. During the 1920s, the company expanded its production to include colored wares in crystal and opaque glass in a variety of patterns and styles. The Paden Glass Company built a reputation for its high standards of homemade wares until about 1950, when under new management, the plant was automated. Paden Glass later closed due to financial problems. One of the best sources is “Glass A to Z” by David Shotwell and published by Krause Books. *** Q: I have a series of maps, mostly from the 1870s and 1880s, and all documenting regions in North and South America. I would like to have them appraised. -- Brett, Weston, Conn. A: Kevom James Brown, owner of Geo-

Q: With “Games of Thrones” starting back up, it got me wondering what Sean Bean is up to. Can you tell me what he’ll be in next? -- Alicia W., via email A: Beginning in August, Sean stars in the new TNT actionthriller series “Legends,” which is set to premiere Wednesday, Aug. 20, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The story centers on Sean’s character, Martin Odum, who plays a deep-undercover FBI agent who may be losing his grip on reality. Martin has the ability to transform himself into a completely different person for each job, but he begins to question his own identity when a mysterious stranger suggests that he isn’t the man he believes himself to be. The series comes from “Homeland” executive producers Howard Gordon and Alexander Cary, and “Fringe” co-executive producer David Wilcox, and costars Ali Carter, Morris Chestnut, Amber Valletta, Steve Harris and Tina Majorino. *** Q: I was happy to read in your column that Kiss will be inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll

graphicus Fine Antique Maps, appraises maps for about $50 each. He does not purchase maps that he appraises, as he sees that practice as a clear conflict of interest. Contact for Brown and Geographicus is 201 W. 105th Street, New York, NY 10025; http://www.geographicus.com; and 646-320-8650. *** Q: I have a planter that features a poodle design. It was made by Hull Pottery and given to me as a gift. -Susan, Mason City, Iowa A: I found your planter referenced in “Warman’s Hull Pottery: Identification and Price Guide” by David Doyle and published by Krause Books. According to Doyle, your planter is valued in the $20 to $40 range and was a “novelty” product of Hull. *** Q: I have a copy of “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens published in 1935 by Dodd, Mead & Company. Can you tell me how much it is worth? -- Lillian, Marion, Ind. A: I contacted several used book dealers about your novel, and they seem to agree it is probably worth about $35. The value of a book is determined by several factors including condition, rarity and edition.

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Hall of Fame. Will they be to another cable network? -touring to support their Dale P., Fort Worth, Texas induction? -- Gary T., A: While I never say never (see Cleveland “Scrubs” and “Cougar Town” for A: Kiss will indeed be em- examples), there hasn’t been barking on a joint project much talk about the series conthis summer, co-headlining tinuing. Set in 1959 in Miami with hard-rock superstars shortly after the Cuban RevoluDef Leppard in a 42-city tion, “Magic City” centered on summer stadium tour, the story of Ike Evans, played which will run from June 23 to by Jeffrey Dean Morgan, who Aug. 31. Def Leppard lead sing- owned Miami’s most glamorous er Joe Elliott said that he and hotel, the Miramar Playa. I do Kiss bassist Gene Simmons have slightly good news for you, first discussed the though: The entire idea of the two 16-epsiode “Magic bands touring City” series will be together when released by Starz they played some and Anchor Bay in South American Blu-ray and DVD dates two years formats on May 13. ago as part of a *** rock-and-roll allQ: Can you tell me stars tour. “It’s if “Unforgettable” finally happened, will be back? -which is fantasTom V., The Viltic,” Joe said. lages, Fla. Also, a dollar A: The CBS drama from each ticket series starring Popsold on the tour py Montgomery will go to the as Carrie Wells, a Sean Bean Wounded Warwoman with hyperrior Project and thymesia -- a rare other military nonprofits. (Go to medical condition that gives her livenation.com for ticket info.) the ability to visually remember *** everything -- will return with a Q: Starz canceled “Magic 13-episode third season beginCity” just as season two ning in June. ended. What a disappointment. The show was never Write to Cindy at King Feagiven much publicity, but it tures Weekly Service, P.O. Box was wonderfully done. I love 536475, Orlando, FL 32853it and miss it so much, and 6475; or e-mail her at letters@ so do my friends. Is there any cindyelavsky.com. chance of “Magic City” going (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Putting yourself in someone else’s shoes isn’t easy for you. But if you do it, you’ll gain a better perspective of what you need to do to achieve your goals. Be open to new ideas. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) There are still some problems you might have to deal with before moving on to your next project. It’s a good idea to accept help from those who share your objectives. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) It’s time to recognize the difference between those who are truly concerned for you and those who simply plan to use your good nature to their advantage. New ideas become increasingly attractive. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Depending on a promise made becoming a promise kept could be more than a mite unwise at this time. It’s best to proceed on your own rather than wait for aid that might never arrive. LEO (July 23 to August 22) A recently revitalized relationship might not be quite what the Big Cat expected. But give yourself more time to deal with the changes. A little flexibility can go a long way. Good luck. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A major change could prompt more adjustments. Some of them might be difficult to deal with at first. But hang in there, and before you know it, you’ll be coasting to your next goal. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your sense of justice prompts you to speak out against an unfair

situation, even if you seem to be the only one who feels that way. But you soon learn that many others agree with you. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Creating a fuss is not usually your style. But that doesn’t mean you should tolerate an ill-mannered attitude. Speak up for yourself, and you’ll earn the respect of others. S A G I T TA R I U S (November 22 to December 21) You might have a few loose ends to tie up before you can stamp your project as complete. But once that’s done, you might want to celebrate with someone special in your life. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Disappointment darkens the Goat’s mood. But close friends rally to pull you through with words of encouragement. Use their confidence in you to rebuild your own self-esteem. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) An upcoming decision might be more difficult with inaccurate information. Best to recheck the data you have at hand right now to be sure it won’t mislead you later. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) An offer you previously turned down might no longer be available. But if you do some checking around, you could find something else that would suit you just fine. BORN THIS WEEK: You believe in helping those who cannot help themselves. Although it embarrasses you, the fact is, people like you and tell you so. (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc. ouldn’t want you to be part of his or her life.

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tions and “diversion,” which means they’re sold to others. Other patients are at risk just because of long-term use. The methods to help at-risk veterans start before the drugs are even handed out -- by improving the training of those who prescribe the drugs and by participation in state-level prescription monitoring programs. The greatest effort has gone into determining when these opioids are appropriately prescribed when there are multiple medical conditions -physical as well

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as psychological -- along with the risks for overdose because of a combination of the two. One of the VA’s drug programs is showing great signs of success. The Opioid Safety Initiative -- tested at eight sites in Minnesota -- has been shown to reduce the dependency on habit-forming opioids. This is accomplished via education, monitoring, other non-habit-forming drugs and alternative methods such as acupuncture and behavior therapy, as well as using a multi-disciplinary medical team. Patients were offered a trial of non-opioid drugs to test lower doses for pain management. The result: Dependen-

on time. Others fit under the mattress on our bed to check breathing and heart rate. Still others can check our glucose levels or blood pressure. That’s not to say most doctors are jumping on these devices as being the latest and greatest. While they like the information that can be gathered, some doctors are concerned about patient privacy. The information doesn’t go straight into patient records, but the day eventually will come when it will. At this point, patients must give permission for their information to be taken and must go into the doctor’s office to have the data transferred. Soon patients will be able to send it themselves over the Internet. In a preview of coming events, one device developer already is hooked up

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On April 8, 563 her race. CALL Buddhists 962-7600 B.C., celebrate the com- On April 11, 1951, cy on high-dose opioids use was reduced by 50 percent. Also in development is a painmanagement app for cellphones -- the self-management VA Pain Coach. The app includes the veteran’s health library, a management toolkit and assessments. To learn more about the cellphone app, go online to mobilehealth.va.gov/ content/paincoach-app. F r e d d y Groves regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Send email to columnreply2@gmail.com. (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

with advertisers and labs. Insurance companies are encouraging patients to upload their information from other devices. Many of the devices aren’t yet approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Are you nervous about this yet? What if you knew your information would go over the Internet, or if you knew it wasn’t always covered by health privacy laws? If you’re asked to wear one of these new gadgets, ask questions about where the information goes ... lots and lots of questions. Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Send email to columnreply2@gmail.com. (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

memoration of the birth of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. Gautama Buddha was born as Prince Siddhartha, son of the king of the Sakya kingdom, located on the borders of present-day Nepal and India. On April 7, 1776, Navy Capt. John Barry, commander of the American warship Lexington, makes the first American naval capture of a British vessel when he takes command of the British warship HMS Edward off the coast of Virginia. On April 12, 1914, the Mark Strand Theater opens to the public in New York City. The Strand was the first of the “dream palaces.” It seated 3,000 people and boasted a secondfloor balcony. On April 9, 1939, Easter Sunday, more than 75,000 people come to the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., to hear black contralto Marian Anderson give a free concert. Anderson had been scheduled to sing at Washington’s Constitution Hall, but the Daughters of the American Revolution denied her the right to perform because of

President Harry Truman relieves Gen. Douglas MacArthur of command of the U.S. forces in Korea. The firing set off an uproar among the American public, but Truman remained committed to keeping the conflict in Korea limited. Eventually the American people understood that MacArthur’s policies might have led to a massively expanded war in Asia. On April 10, 1963, the USS Thresher, an atomic submarine, sinks in the Atlantic Ocean, killing the entire crew when it unexpectedly plunged to the sea floor 300 miles off the coast of New England. A subsequent investigation revealed that a leak in a silver-brazed joint in the engine room had caused a short circuit. On April 13, 1970, disaster strikes 200,000 miles from Earth when oxygen tank No. 2 blows up on Apollo 13, the third manned lunar landing mission. The crippled spacecraft continued to the moon, circled it, and began a long journey back to Earth, parachuting safely into the Pacific Ocean on April 17.

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1. Is the book of Deuteronomy in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. In which book’s 10:30 does it say that God keeps numbered the very hairs of your head? Genesis, Exodus, Matthew, Mark? 3. From Leviticus 11, which of these were Israelites permitted to eat? Camel, Hare, Swine, Cow? 4. Who tried to take a Beersheba well away from Abraham? Abimelech, Samson, Ezekiel, Pekahiah? 5. From biblical and current times, what type of creature is a coney? Donkey, Rabbit, Viper, Locust 6. According to Proverbs 16, what is it better to get than gold? Mate, Health, Wisdom, Saved

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What works? -- Anon. A: Great question. There’s a lot of confusion because of the data being released from a 1980 Canadian mammography study and its 25-year-long follow-up. The conclusions? Mammograms don’t prevent more deaths from breast cancer than today’s standard medical care for ages 40-49, or annual breast exams for those 5059. But here’s the shocker: Mammograms lead to a substantial number of false positives and unnecessary treatment. A whopping 22 percent of mammogramdetected breast cancers in this study turned out to be overdiagnosis! Still, cancers detected in the study’s mammogram group were somewhat smaller and less likely to have spread to the lymph nodes than those detected in the control group. This means that some women who did NOT get mammograms may have needed more aggressive surgery and treatment to attain the same positive results as those in the mammogram group. So where does that leave you? Our best advice: Try to see the same gynecologist year after year for your breast exams. Having a doctor who knows your family and personal medical history is important. Get a baseline mammogram at age...40...or 50 (we debate this, as do many organizations); then every two years after that. But have your first mammogram earlier and more frequently if you have any family history of breast cancer or are BRCA-1 or BRCA-2 positive. MRIs are also recommended for this group. A monthly breast selfexam isn’t recommended. But if you’re too young for a mammogram, a self-exam plus an annual exam at your doctor’s may be your best bet for early detection. We also recommend you live an anti-breast-cancer life. Start walking 10,000 steps daily, no excuses. After two months, add 30 minutes of resistance exercises and 20 minutes of cardio three times a week. One minute of resistance or cardio equals 100 steps; you can count them in your 10,000 daily steps. Also, maintain a healthy weight; eat nine servings of fruits and vegetables daily; avoid saturated fats and all red meat; limit alcohol intake; meditate to help manage your stress reactions. And perhaps most important: Eliminate all added sugars and syrups from your diet! *** Mehmet Oz, M.D. is host of “The Dr. Oz Show,” and Mike Roizen, M.D. is Chief Wellness Officer and Chair of Wellness Institute at Cleveland Clinic. Email your health and wellness questions to Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen at youdocsdaily(at sign)sharecare.com.

Q: My dad has had Type 2 diabetes for about 10 years (he takes metformin) and was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. It’s localized, so they’re going to treat it with external beam radiation. He’s been through a lot; is there anything I can do or say to make him feel better? -- Amy D., Columbia, MD A: We’re sorry that your dad (and you) are contending with these health issues. There is always a risk of increased cancer when someone has high blood sugar levels, and that’s certainly the case with Type 2 diabetes. Prostate cancer (and breast cancer too) also may be associated with Type 2 diabetes through genetic predisposition, and because the increased insulin production that happens when blood sugar levels are chronically high affects cell synthesis in the prostate and breast. But there is some good news. A recent study from Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York looked at men like your dad, with prostate cancer who were treated with external beam radiation and also were taking the Type 2 oral medication metformin. These guys had much better outcomes than diabetics diagnosed with prostate cancer who were not taking metformin and even those who didn’t have diabetes. The facts: Eight to 10 years after initial diagnosis, metformin users were more than five times less likely to die from prostate cancer than men with prostate cancer who were not taking metformin. They also were almost four times as likely to be alive and free of distant metastases. (There’s also some evidence that breast cancer outcomes may be improved if standard anticancer treatment is combined with metformin.) So make sure your dad talks to his diabetes and cancer doctors about staying on metformin. Q: There are so many contradictory opinions (c) 2014 Michael Roizen, M.D. and about the best way to de- Mehmet Oz, M.D. Distributed by King tect breast cancer. I don’t Features Syndicate, Inc. know what to believe.

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the activity. If he already has some homesteading activities going on, such as keeping a few chickens, and those activities haven’t been a nuisance to you or others, it’s likely that the beehive will make little to no difference in the neighborhood -- other than the flowers in your garden perhaps blooming bigger and better than ever before, thanks to nature’s best pollinators living nearby. After talking to your neighbor, do some research of your own. MAAREC (Mid-Atlantic Apicultural Research & Extension Consortium) has a good pamphlet available to download as a PDF about suburban beekeeping, and a number of websites are available under that search term. There are many ways for beekeepers to reduce the possibility of nuisance and stings in the neighborhood. You also can contact your municipality about whether beekeeping is allowed. If it is specifically permitted, there are usually rules about how big the hive can be and whether it needs to be registered with the state’s agricultural office. Above all, give it a chance. The dwindling bee population worldwide is greatly concerning researchers, so homesteaders’ beekeeping can be a small but helpful contribution toward solving the problem. And, being on friendly terms with a successful beekeeper can have the positive side effect of receiving an occasional, and perhaps steady, gift of honey. HOME TIP: Interested in beekeeping but don’t have a lot of money or space? Look up local beekeeping groups online or consider starting one at a community garden or other open space. Send your questions or home tips to ask@thisisahammer.com. (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

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stickers or write a number from 1-12 on each plastic egg with a marker, with “1” representing Easter Sunday. Add decorations to make them festive. Take a look at your family calendar and discuss plans and activities you’ll be doing during those days. Jot them on thin strips of paper and tuck inside the corresponding eggs. Your schedule might include: --Decorate the house with toy chicks and bunnies --Cut and arrange budding branches in a tall vase for an Easter-egg tree --Dye Easter eggs --Deliver an Easter basket to Grandmother --Wash bikes --Bake hot cross buns, and so on, until the 20th. Along with the activity, the eggs might include a verse, treat or trinket. Put the surprises in the eggs when the kids aren’t looking, and set them in a decorated egg carton. Each morning until Easter, let your kids choose the egg for the day and discover the activity and surprise inside. Tip: If you don’t celebrate Easter, adapt this countdown activity to another event your family looks forward to. *** Donna Erickson’s award-winning series “Donna’s Day” is airing on public television nationwide. To find more of her creative family recipes and activities, visit www.donnasday. com and link to the NEW Donna’s Day Facebook fan page. Her latest book is “Donna Erickson’s Fabulous Funstuff for Families.” (c) 2014 Donna Erickson Distributed by King Features Synd.

Fast Freezer Food I consider my freezer my cold pantry. I keep it stocked with individual, quick frozen (IQF) fish, shrimp, beef and pork that I wash and season immediately after coming home from the grocery store. (This marinates the meat and saves time). I also stock frozen vegetables -- both pre-packaged and blanched veggies from spring and summer months -- “planned ahead” casserole meals for busy days, leftovers in old-school “TV dinner” plastic containers (perfect for the microwave), extra loaves of bread and sale items that are too much for the two of us to eat, but too good to pass up. I also prepare and freeze appetizers for unexpected company, strawberries macerated in sugar, balsamic vinegar, vanilla and cinnamon to spoon over warm pound cake, and cookie and cake crumbs to sprinkle on ice cream for quick desserts. Frozen food is a delicious way to capture the best flavors of each season. Although many people developed innovative foodfreezing techniques, it was Clarence Birdseye who in 1924 invented the quick freezing method known as IQF that produces the frozen foods that we know today. While working as a fur trader in Labrador, Canada, Birdseye discovered that the fish that he and the local Inuit caught froze almost immediately after being pulled from the water. He was delighted to discover that the fish was just as delicious when thawed out months later. From this experience, he theorized that food must

be frozen very quickly in order to retain its taste and texture. Birdseye was right. Before quick-freezing came along, foods were frozen at a fairly slow rate. This caused large ice crystals to form, which ruptured the cell membranes of the food. When the food was defrosted, the ice crystals melted and water would leak out, taking with it the food’s flavor and texture. Birdseye developed two methods for quick freezing foods, both of which employed the innovation of packaging the food beforehand. In the more popular technique, the packaged food was held under pressure between two hollow metal plates that were chilled to -25 F by the evaporation of ammonia. Using this method, a 2-inch-thick package of meat could be frozen to 0 F in about 90 minutes, while fruits and vegetables took about 30 minutes. Birdseye’s quick-freezing process ended up creating 168 patents! These covered not only the freezing technique, but also the packaging, type of paper used and related innovations. Frozen foods are a delicious way to prepare a variety of dishes using fruits and vegetables that have been frozen at their peak of freshness. This recipe for Veggie Breakfast Cupcakes is the perfect “on the go” breakfast. It’s also a delicious way to incorporate vegetables into a breakfast dish.

age directions 1 bag (12 ounces) Steamfresh Mixed Vegetables, cooked according to package directions 3 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream 1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese 2 eggs 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon honey 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1. Preheat oven to 375 F. 2. Evenly press biscuits into bottom and up sides of a 12-cup muffin pan; set aside. 3. In large bowl, combine the cooked vegetables with cream cheese, yogurt, 1 cup shredded cheese, eggs, garlic powder, salt, pepper, honey and cayenne pepper. 4. Evenly spoon vegetable mixture into prepared muffin cups. Bake 15 minutes. Evenly sprinkle with remaining cheese and continue baking, 5 minutes or until golden brown. Serves 4. Tips: Try substituting Birds Eye Steamf r e s h B a b y Broccoli, Italian or Broccoli Cauliflower blends in place of Mixed Ve g e t a bles. *** Angela Shelf Medearis is an award-winning children’s author, culinary historian and the author of seven cookbooks. Her new cookbook is “The Kitchen Diva’s Diabetic Cookbook.” Her website is www.divapro.com. To see how-to videos, recipes and much, much more, Like Angela Shelf Medearis, The Kitchen Diva! VEGGIE BREAKFAST on Facebook and go to CUPCAKES Hulu.com. Recipes may not be reprinted without 1 can (16.3 ounces) refrig- permission from Angela erated biscuits (8 biscuits) Shelf Medearis. 1 bag (12 ounces) Steamfresh Broccoli Florets, (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc., and Ancooked according to pack- gela Shelf Medearis

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FLASHBACK ANSWERS 1. “Ball of Confusion (That’s What the World Is Today)” by the Temptations in 1970. The song talks about drugs, the Vietnam war, segregation and white flight. 2. “Don’t Look Back.” 3. The Temperance Seven, known for releasing songs reminiscent of 1920s jazz. 4. Dave Davies, in 1967. 5. Disco song “Night Fever” by the Bee Gees on the soundtrack to “Saturday Night Fever.” The original music video, done in 1978, didn’t surface for decades. You can find this rare video on YouTube. Check out Barry Gibb minus the beard.

Advertising/Distribution call (864)962-7600 ● 1(855)SC-TIDBITS ● publisher@upstatetidbits.com IT’S A FACT (Continued) • There are only three states and one Canadian province that have exempted themselves from Daylight Saving Time. In Hawaii, the length of the days doesn’t change as much as it does on the continent so DST isn’t needed. In Arizona, most of the state does not follow DST with the exception of the Navajo Reservation which does, except for the Hopi Partitioned Land which lies inside the Navajo Reservation, which doesn’t. Things are especially confusing in Indiana where some parts of the state follow DST and some parts do not. To further confuse the issue, some parts of Indiana are on Eastern Standard Time and other parts on Central Standard Time. Saskatchewan also opts out of Daylight Saving because, although they are located in the area for Mountain Standard Time, they observe Central Standard Time, effectively meaning they are on Daylight Saving all year long anyway. WHY ARE THERE 12 HOURS? • The mathematical system of the Sumerians was based on the number 12 just like ours is based on the number 10. Twelve was considered magical because it is the lowest number with the greatest number of divisors. Multiples of the number 12 were also considered notable, especially 60 which can be divided by ten other numbers. The number 360 was also special, since they operated on a 360-day calendar. (That’s why there are 360 degrees in a compass instead of 365.) The Sumerian’s system of weights and measures was based on the number 12, as was their money. And it was the Sumerians who first divided the day into 12 parts, with each segment equal to two of our hours. • Later the Egyptians divided the day into 24 segments instead of 12. And the Babylonians are responsible for our current system of having 60 minutes in an hour and 60 seconds in a minute.

It was 19th-century British author and social reformer John Ruskin who made the following sage observation: In order that people may be happy in their work, these three things are needed: they must be fit for it; they must not do too much of it; and they must have a sense of success in it. Before the element helium was known to exist on Earth, scientists discovered that it existed on the sun. The newly discovered element was therefore named helium after the Greek god of the sun, Helios.

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Food prepared alla cacciatora, “hunter-style,” includes mushrooms in the sauce. This dish is representative of the kind of home cooking that found its way first into Italian restaurants and then into American kitchens. Serve over wide, flat noodles. 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 (3 1/2 pounds) chicken, cut into 8 pieces and skin removed from all but wings 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 medium onion, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, crushed with garlic press 8 ounces mushrooms, trimmed and thickly sliced 1 can (14 to 16 ounces) tomatoes 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano, crumbled 1/4 teaspoon dried sage 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper, like cayenne 1. In nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until very hot. On waxed paper, coat chicken with flour, shaking off excess. Add chicken to skillet and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. With tongs, transfer chicken pieces to bowl as they are browned. 2. Add onion and garlic to skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently, until just tender, about 3 minutes. 3. Add tomatoes with their juice, breaking them up with side of spoon. Add salt, oregano, sage, ground red pepper and chicken, and heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until juices run clear when thickest part of chicken is pierced with tip of knife, about 25 minutes. 4. Transfer chicken to serving bowl. Spoon sauce over chicken. Makes 4 main-dish servings. Each serving: About 371 calories, 13g total fat (3g saturated), 133mg cholesterol, 608mg sodium, 18g total carbs, 44g protein. For thousands of triple-tested recipes, visit our website at www.goodhousekeeping.com/recipefinder/. (c) 2014 Hearst Communications, Inc. All rights reserved

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