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THIS WEEK IN HISTORY by Kathy Wolfe
From science to medicine to politics to music – Tidbits makes you aware of the events that occurred this week in history.
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• On November 29, 1947, the United Nations met to vote on a crucial issue, that of whether to partition the Britishcontrolled territory of Palestine into two states, one for Jews and one for Arabs. The area had been under British control since 1917. Needing a two-thirds majority for passage, the U.N. General Assembly passed the resolution with 72%, with all Arab nations voting against the creation of Israel. The day after the vote, violence erupted into what became the 1947-48 Civil War between Jews and Arabs. In May, 1948, the state of Israel was formed.
• The world lost a famous daredevil on November 30, 2007, with the passing of motorcyclist Evel Knievel. The Butte, Montana native suffered more than 430 broken bones over the course of his career. His record of jumping 19 cars on his cycle lasted for 27 years, his record of jumping over stacked cars endured for 35 years, and his jump over 14 Greyhound buses was on the books for 24 years.
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THIS WEEK IN HISTORY (continued):
• On November 30, 1954, as a Sylacauga, Alabama woman lay sleeping on her couch, a meteorite crashed through her roof, bounced off a radio, and struck her, the first modern record of such an occurrence. Measuring about 8 inches (20.3 cm) in diameter and weighing about 9 lbs. (4.1 kg), the sulfide space rock did not permanently injure Mrs. Hulett Hodges, but it did leave a 3-ft. (0.9 m) hole in her roof. • Rosa Parks made history when she stepped onto a Montgomery, Alabama bus on December 1, 1955. Headed for home from her job at a local department store Rosa took a seat in the 11th row of the bus, the first row of the section reserved for blacks. As the bus filled up, three whites were left standing. The driver demanded that four black people give up their seats. Three black men moved, but Rosa refused to surrender her place. Although she had not technically broken any law, she was arrested for violating city code and for disorderly conduct. Within four days, a boycott of the city’s buses was in place, led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Because 75% of bus customers were black, the finances of the public bus companies plunged. Yet it still took 381 days for an agreement to be reached on the end of segregation. • The Ford Motor Company dramatically shortened the time it took to assemble an automobile when they launched a continuousmoving assembly line on December 1, 1913. A complete car could be produced every 2 _ minutes, a reduction from the previous time of 12 hours. By producing vehicles so efficiently, Ford was able to substantially lower the price of the Model T, from $825 to $575.
Hunting Isn’t Answer to Feral Cat Problem DEAR PAW’S CORNER: There was a furor last summer over a veterinarian who shot a feral cat with an arrow. While animal lovers’ fury was understandable, what wasn’t addressed is the massive population of feral cats in the United States. Cats are very effective hunters and have decimated native populations of small wildlife. What is your opinion on the suggestion to hunt feral cats rather than simply trap, neuter or spay, then release them back into the wild? -- A Feral Cat Friend in Florida DEAR FRIEND: I think that we shouldn’t give up on TNR (trap, neuter, release) programs, though additional solutions need to be looked into. Hunting isn’t one of those solutions. In 2004, a study published in the Journal of American Veterinary Medical Association said that the population of feral cats in the U.S. was nearing the number of cats that had a home -- about 50 million feral versus 73 million domesticated. However, while about 85 percent of female cats that had owners were spayed, only 2 percent of feral female cats were. (www.avma. org/News/Journals/Collections/Documents/ javma_225_9_1354.pdf) I wrote about the problem those many years ago, advocating TNR. Fast-forward to 2014: A TNR study conducted in Alachua County, Florida, found that increasing awareness among area residents and
encouraging them to TNR feral cats helped reduce the number of cats entering the local shelter by 66 percent. (www.sciencedirect. com/science/article/pii/S1090023314001841) So, providing local education and resources to residents helps them actively and humanely participate in the gradual reduction of feral cat colonies. Fewer cats in an area can help the local wildlife rebound. Whether or not you own pets, you can play a role in reducing the feral cat population without using a bow and arrow. Start with organizations dedicated to achieving this, such as Alley Cat Allies at saveacat.org.
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Don’t feel sheepish about looking to spend more time with that special person during the upcoming holidays. Do it because it’s the right thing to do. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Never mind letting misunderstandings repair themselves. Consider speaking up while the healing process can be shorter and sweeter and leave fewer scars. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Romance is easily awakened in the Geminian heart, especially around the happy holiday season. So go ahead and make those plans with that special someone. CANCER ( June 21 to July 22) Moon Children can glow with their own inner light as the holiday season magic takes hold. It’s a very special time for Cancers and Libras together. Enjoy. LEO ( July 23 to August 22) It’s a good time for you fabulous Felines to take pleasure in your special gift for, well, taking pleasure! Look for this holiday season to give you every reason to purr. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) This is a good time to let others who are in your life get a little closer to you. You’ll both find out what you’ve been missing for far too long. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Open
THIS WEEK IN HISTORY (continued): • On the first day of December in 1959, representatives from 12 countries signed the Antarctica Treaty, an agreement that banned any military activity and weapon testing on that frozen continent. The pact decreed that all personnel and equipment may only be for scientific research or other peaceful purposes. Prior to that, several nations, including Great Britain, Australia, Chile, and Norway, had laid claim to parts of Antarctica. • “I Want to Hold Your Hand” was released by the Beatles on December 1, 1963, quickly hitting the top of the charts in America and the U.K. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame lists the song as one of history’s 500 songs that shaped rock and roll. It’s also ranked as the 45th best song of all time. • The New York Municipal Airport opened on the waterfront of Flushing Bay in Queens on December 2, 1939. The site was originally an amusement park owned by the Steinway Pianos family, and became a private airfield in 1929. New York City shelled out $23 million to change the field into a modern airport. In 1953, the name was changed to LaGuardia Airport, honoring Fiorello LaGuardia, major of the city from 1934 to 1945, who had come up with the idea of the new facility. • The first Burger King opened its doors in Miami, Florida on December 4, 1954, first known as Insta-Burger King. They added The Whopper in 1957. More than 11 million folks eat at a Burger King somewhere in the world every day. With more than 13,000 locations in 79 countries, they are the world’s third largest hamburger chain. In case you’re counting calories, a Burger King cheeseburger has 360. A slice of cheddar cheese adds about 113 calories to an ordinary burger.
up your eyes and see some welcome surprises you’ve missed or overlooked for too long. What you find can lead to other favorable changes. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) What you expect to be potentially troublesome might simply be especially challenging and well worth your efforts to check out. Good luck! SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A friendship might not seem as trustworthy as you’d like. OK. Ask your questions, get your answers and settle the matter once and for all. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A family situation moves into a new area because of (or, maybe, thanks to) some decisions you might have felt you could not avoid making. AQUARIUS ( January 20 to February 18) You could be cutting it very close if you hope to make those holiday plan changes in time to avoid problems. Get a friend or family member to help. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Friends show how important you are to them. Keep these precious relationships thriving. They affect much that will happen to the fabulous Fish in the new year. BORN THIS WEEK: Time spent at home alone nurtures your mystic self. Spending your time with others nurtures them.
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Both options have their pros and cons. Refacing can generally be done in a week or less, whereas installing new cabinets can take weeks. New cabinets mean new everything inside and out, whereas with refaced cabinets, you get just new doors, drawers and hardware. If your cabinets are older, that could be a plus as many cabinets built 20 or 30 years ago are of better quality than some of the cabinets on the market today. Refacing will do nothing for cabinets that are in poor condition or misaligned due to sagging floors. To determine the best option for you, consult with some reputable contractors. They can tell you whether your cabinets are in good enough condition to reface and advise you as to the best route to take. If you are looking for more counter space, for example, new cabinets may be the way to go. Budget is always a factor. How much do you have to spend? Generally, it costs twice as much to replace cabinets as it does to reface them. Should you purchase stock cabinets or install them yourself, however, you may be able to save enough to afford new cabinets. Look around and do your homework. The right cabinets, new or updated, can enhance the feel of any kitchen. Reface or replace, you’re sure to end up with a kitchen where your friends and family will enjoy hangingout. And if replacing the cabinets means selling the house, give us a call, our experience benefits you -- we guarantee it!
Rogue Valley Real Estate Kitchens are often the heart of a home. They’re the place where people gather together to enjoy each other’s company as they prepare food, pay bills or do other chores. Kitchens work overtime and can take a real beating over the years, especially the cabinets. While some homeowners choose to reface their cabinets, others choose to replace them entirely. There are pros and cons to each, of course, but either way, the heart of the home will get a much-needed facelift. Refacing cabinets is generally the less expensive option of the two. With refacing, cabinet boxes are left in place while the exposed frames are refaced with plastic veneer or wood and new cabinet doors and drawers or drawer fronts are installed. For an additional cost, other accessories may be incorporated, such as pull-out shelves, a “lazy Susan”(multi-tiered, round, turntable tray inside a cabinet), flip-out drawer fronts, a wine rack or a pull-out trash bin. Some refacers will even replace countertops, sinks and flooring. Need a cabinet above the refrigerator? No problem. Your refacer can custom-build one for an additional fee. Refacing works best on cabinets that are in good condition but could use some updating. The average cost for a job runs from $5,000 to $8,000. Replacing is just what it sounds like. All of the old kitchen cabinets are removed and new ones are installed. This option is much more time consuming, but if your cabinets are in terrible shape or you are looking to create a better layout or add storage, new cabinets are your best bet. But, be prepared to shell out some money. New cabinets can cost anywhere from $5,000 on up. Add in the cost of installation and extras like molding, and you can see why replacement is the more expensive option.
To Your Good Health By Keith Roach, M.D.
Prostate Often Blamed for Bladder Problems
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m 87 and have an enlarged prostate. When I get the urge to urinate, which is often, I have to go at once. Do you think that taking a bladder-control medicine would interfere with the Cardura (doxazosin) I’m taking to keep my urine duct (urethra) open? It’s getting to be a big problem. Hope you can help me. -- CB ANSWER: Both men and women can have urinary urgency (the sensation of needing to go right away), and sometimes this can lead to accidents. In women, the problem usually is attributed to bladder spasm, and in men it may be attributed erroneously to the prostate. Of course, it is possible to have both pros-
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tate problems like benign enlargement of the gland and bladder spasm, but oftentimes the problem in men is solely the bladder. Some people need treatment for both, and there are no interactions I could find between doxazosin and bladder spasm agents like Detrol (tolterodine) or Ditropan (oxybutynin). The booklet on men’s health discusses prostate gland enlargement. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Roach -- No. 1001W, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. 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. ROACH: I read and hear of great health benefits attributed to eating nuts. I have a very healthy heart, but no one can consider himself beyond the specter of cancer. Also, possibly my neurological or other systems that deteriorate with age could benefit from eating nuts. Unfortunately, eating nuts or peanuts results in constipation that can last for days. Foods with dairy or egg components give me the same problem. Do I do myself a disservice by not eating nuts? Should I consider episodes of constipation worth the benefits? -- J.M.
THIS WEEK IN HISTORY (continued): • This week was an important one in the history of heart surgeries. On December 3, 1967, Dr. Christiaan Barnard performed the first human heart transplant in Cape Town, South Africa. Dr. Barnard removed the heart of a 25-year-old woman killed in an auto accident and placed it in the chest of 55-year-old Louis Washkansky, who was dying of heart damage. For 18 days, the transplanted heart functioned normally; however, the anti-rejection drugs Washkansky was given left him susceptible to illness. Her perished from double pneumonia on December 21. Fifteen years later, during the same week, Dr. William DeVries implanted the first permanent artificial heart, designed by Dr. Robert Jarvik, in Seattle dentist Barney Clark. Mr. Clark survived 112 days with the device. • On December 5, 1945, five U.S. Navy torpedo bombers departed from the Ft. Lauderdale Naval Air Station for a three-hour training mission over the Atlantic. The five aircraft carrying a total of 14 men were known as Flight 19 and were scheduled to fly east for 120 miles (193 km), north for 73 miles (118 km), then back another 120 miles (193 km) to the base. Two hours into the flight, the squadron leader radioed that his compass had failed and that he did not know his position. The other planes reported similar malfunctions. A search and rescue plane carrying 13 men took off five hours after Flight 19. A massive air and sea search was launched to comb the area now known as the Bermuda Triangle, a stretch of sea from the southern U.S. coast across to Bermuda and down to Cuba and Santo Domingo. No trace of the six planes was ever found and 27 men were lost. The Navy’s final report of the incident listed the cause of the disappearances as “Reasons Unknown.”
ANSWER: I have carefully read the new studies on nuts, and they confirm previous studies showing that nut consumption is associated with a lower risk of heart disease and overall death and, as you note, reduced cancer risk as well. However, this doesn’t prove that eating nuts reduces those risks. It is possible that people who eat nuts have other behaviors that are really responsible for their lower risk of disease. However, the authors of the study did as good a job as possible to reduce that possibility. In your case, I would think of nuts as a medicine. You have to consider the benefits (possibly lower risk of cancer and other diseases) against the side effects (constipation, which can be very unpleasant and reduce quality of life). One estimate is that nut consumption may increase lifespan by as much as a year. You may have less benefit than other people from nut consumption because of your healthy heart. That would make me less likely to recommend nut consumption for you. If your constipation were more than mildly annoying, I probably wouldn’t “prescribe” nuts. Similarly, people with nut allergies, which are increasingly common, cannot enjoy the health benefits of nuts. Only you can determine if the modest improvement in (possible) life expectancy is worth the symptoms.
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CHARLES BRANNOCK
“If the shoe fits, wear it.” That phrase could have been the inspiration for Charles Brannock’s famous 1926 invention. Follow along and learn about the invention of the shoe-measuring device. • Charles Brannock was raised in the shoe business. In 1903, when he was three years old, his father Otis Brannock and Ernest Park founded the ParkBrannock Shoe Company in downtown Syracuse, New York. The company continually expanded, offering a wide selection of all shoes, handbags, hats, hose, and accessories. Charles worked as a salesman while attending Syracuse University. • Dissatisfied with the shoe size-sticks known as RITZ sticks, an industry standard, Brannock began tinkering with an improved foot-measuring device. While the sticks measured only the foot’s length, Brannock’s sketches and calculations represented an apparatus that would measure length, width, and distance from the heel to the ball of the foot to determine arch length. His prototype was built from an Erector set. • The Brannock Device improved accuracy to about 96%. It began with a man’s size 1 measurement of 7 2/3 inches (19.5 cm), with each additional size adding 1/3 inch ((0.84 cm). Each width was separated by 3/16 inch (0.48 cm). The widths were divided into nine sizes, AAA, AA, A, B, C, D, E, EE, and EEE. There were also two knobs for adjusting the fit for the curve of the heel, along with a sliding bar for adjusting for thin feet and wide feet. The device remains much the same today, with very little change.
Mediterranean Diet Makes Brain Younger
The Mediterranean diet has been in the news for years, but some of us aren’t sure if it offers any real benefits. Now we have a piece of the puzzle. In a recent study supported by the National Institutes of Health, participants experienced less brain atrophy after adhering to that type of diet, resulting in loss of fewer brain cells and maintaining cognition. The Mediterranean-type diet (called MeDi in researcher parlance), consists of low intake of dairy, poultry, meat and alcohol, and higher intake of fruit, fish, cereal, vegetables and fats that are monounsaturated (such as olive oil). A few specifics: Eating less meat resulted in larger total brain volume. Eating more fish was associated with greater cortical thickness. Based on
YMCA Programs for Vets
Have you been to the Y lately? Did you know there are special programs there for veterans? The alliance between the armed forces and the YMCA goes back to 1861, in Abraham Lincoln’s day, when YMCA members provided relief services to the military in local encampments. The Y also offered education scholarships long before that benefit was established for veterans and active-duty personnel. The relationship has continued all these years. In 1984, the YMCA and the Department of Defense established a Memorandum of Understanding, which was renewed in 2004. And now, the VA and the YMCA have expanded their partnership to promote the health and well-being of veterans and their families. Who knew? The expanded agreement pairs Veterans Benefits Administration regional offices and
these, researchers concluded that even these two diet adjustments had a positive benefit as part of the Mediterranean diet. The difference in two groups (those who adhered to a Mediterranean diet versus those who didn’t) was the same as aging five years. The average brain volume was 13 percent larger, which is significant. This isn’t the first time the benefits to the brain have been studied. In 2010, a similar study concluded that the Mediterranean diet can help avoid damage to the parts of the brain that deal with thinking and memory. Those who adhered to the diet were 36 percent less likely to have damage. Those who generally stuck to the diet were 21 percent less likely. Ask your medical provider whether you should add these types of foods to your diet and stay away from the more harmful ones. For more information, search online for “Mediterranean diet,” and look for sites by the Mayo Clinic, the American Heart Association and WebMD as places to start.
Veterans Health Administration facilities with YMCAs to make sure that veterans are hooked up with resources in their communities, as well as their families and caregivers. Not every YMCA site has the veterans program. The variety of programs is broad. This summer a new program started that provides career opportunities for veterans on public lands protecting natural and cultural resources. Some YMCAs have started scuba experiences for wounded veterans. Others sent the kids and families of veterans to camp. Typical programs can include health and fitness, aquatics, camping, family, child care, arts, community development, sports and teens, as well as LIVESTRONG (healthy living and fitness help) and Healthy Kids Day. Some locations have diabetes prevention programs, youth afterschool, preschool enrichment, aerobics and indoor track, cross training and more. To find a YMCA near to you, go online to www. ymca.net/military-outreach, scroll and click on “Find a Y Participating in the Military Outreach Initiative.” Put in your ZIP code and then select “Show only Ys participating in the Military Outreach Initiative.”
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‘Joy of Cooking’ Q: My mother collected cookbooks during the 1930s and ‘40s. She has the 1943 edition of “Joy of Cooking” by Irma S. Rombauer. I understand that this particular edition is quite collectible. A neighbor has offered me $25 for it. Should I sell or keep? -- Lydia, Chesterfield, Missouri A: Your neighbor’s offer sounds half-baked to me, and I’ll explain why. “The Joy of Cooking” was originally published in 1931, compiled by Irma Rombauer and illustrated by her daughter, Marion. It was a
rather straightforward collection of recipes with a German-American twist. This cookbook, simply put, is one of the most famous and significant cookbooks in American history. It has had more than a halfdozen editions and somehow, even after 84 years, has remained relevant. The 1943 edition is especially interesting. Irma began revising her cookbook in 1942, keeping in mind that American cooking had changed since the start of World War II. Ration cards and shortages were commonplace. Her 1943 edition even featured meat substitutes, using leftover foods and sugarless desserts. Her suggestions for wartime emergency soups are just as valid today as when they were featured more than 70 years ago. Although the first edition of “Joy of Cooking” can sell for several thousand dollars, the 1943 edition also is desirable. I have seen several copies of this edition sell in the $75-$150 range. Incidentally, this is my favorite cookbook and hardly
a week goes by that I don’t use it, and yes, it is the 1943 edition. *** Q: I have a Pez dispenser that I have had since 1983. It is “Little Orphan Annie.” Is it worth keeping? -- Drake, Davenport, Iowa A: I found your Pez dispenser in several of my price guides, and they seem to agree that “Little Orphan Annie,” which was issued in about 1982, is valued in the $120 to $180 range. A good reference is “Collector’s Guide to Pez: Identification & Price Guide” by Shawn Peterson and published by Krause Books. *** Q: I have a Singer sewing machine that is one of the AH series. Can you tell me when it was manufactured? -- Carol, Sun City West, Arizona A: Your Singer was produced during a two-year period: 1947-48.
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1. GEOGRAPHY: How many U.S. states border the Gulf of Mexico? 2. TELEVISION: Who lives at 124 Conch Street, Bikini Bottom, Pacific Ocean? 3. LITERATURE: What was the name of the first mate in “Moby-Dick”? 4. MOVIES: What film was the first full-length “talkie”? 5. MATH: What is the decimal equivalent of the fraction one-eighth? 6. HISTORY: In what year did President Jimmy Carter pardon all Vietnam War draft dodgers? 7. FOOD & DRINK: What is the traditional liquor used in making a Tom Collins drink? 8. ANATOMY: What is the only muscle in the human body that’s attached at only one end? 9. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is the offspring of a cockroach called? 10. DISCOVERIES: Who was the first to show how anesthesia could be used to relieve surgical pain?
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Make a Succulent Pumpkin Centerpiece
BRANNOCK (continued): • Brannock assembled the device right in the family shoe store, and its trials were conducted there, where it was used exclusively. ParkBrannock was the only store in town to measure feet so accurately. At age 25, Brannock obtained a patent, established the Brannock Device Company, and began sales of the apparatus to other shoe retailers. He then hired salesmen throughout the country. By 1929, the device was being sold internationally. • In 1933, a U.S. Navy captain was looking into why so many sailors had problems with their feet, and asked a shoe salesman for his advice. The salesman measured the sailors’ feet with a Brannock device, and informed the captain that the only problem was ill-fitting shoes. That captain wrote an article about this simple solution in the July, 1933 issue of United States Naval Institute Proceedings. Brannock seized the opportunity to expand his business by forwarding the article, first to other naval ships, then on to other branches of the military. By World War II, his device was in use by most of the armed forces. • Following the death of his father in 1962, Brannock added to his own manufacturing company work load by becoming CEO of Park-Brannock Shoes. He continued to come to the office of Brannock Devices on a daily basis well into his 80s. When his health began to fail, he thought about selling the business, but many prospective buyers wanted to change the device to a plastic material. To Brannock, this was a non-negotiable point, and he insisted that the devices be manufactured from steel. • Brannock passed away in 1993 at age 89. The company was purchased from his estate by Sal Leonardi, who has maintained the business just as Brannock would have wanted it.
Pumpkins aren’t just for Halloween. Available in green, white, blue-gray and various shades of orange, like the deeply ribbed Cinderella pumpkin, they make an eye-catching Thanksgiving Day centerpiece when you glue moss and living succulents on top. Keep the succulents misted as they root into the moss, and enjoy an attractive creation in your home into the December holidays and beyond. When the pumpkin eventually begins to soften and age, toss it in the compost bin and pot the succulents indoors in soil in a flowerpot or outdoors in a frost-free garden bed. Kids will enjoy making the centerpiece with you this week. Swirling the nontoxic sticky glue, handling the wiry moss and arranging the succulents and add-ins make for artful fun. Here’s what you’ll need for one succulent pumpkin centerpiece: --One clean pumpkin with a flat top surface and center indentation works best. --Water-soluble white glue that dries clear, such as Mod Podge Matte finish --Sphagnum moss available in garden centers or craft stores --Several succulents. Use cuttings from your garden or purchase at garden centers --Natural add-ons such as seedpods, acorns, tiny pinecones, eucalyptus Here’s the fun: 1. Set pumpkin on a newspaper-covered work surface. Remove stem with clippers, being careful not to cut into the pumpkin. 2. Drizzle glue around the top area of the pumpkin in swirls. Cover with the moss about 1/2-inch thick, pressing firmly in place. Let dry. 3. Remove roots and soil from the succulents from containers. Dip 1/4-inch stems into glue and poke into the moss. For balance, place a tall succulent for a focal point near the center and add remaining succulents and add-ons around it over the moss. (An adult may use a glue gun to affix the add-ons, if you prefer) Care: Set the centerpiece on a trivet or tray. Mist succulents and moss weekly, making sure the pumpkin remains fresh and dry. The succulents will begin to root through the glue into the moss. Keep away from excessive heat, freezing temperatures and rain. Extra idea: Make succulent pumpkin place cards for each place setting at the Thanksgiving table using single minis, such as the Munchkin pumpkin. Tuck a name card in each one and set at each plate. Guests may take it home to enjoy.
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of the word BINGO head up each of the five columns. The “B” column contains numbers from 1 to 15, “I” has 16 to 30, “N” has 31 to 45, and the numbers 61 to 75 are listed in the “O” column.
• There are several ways to achieve a Bingo. The most common is, of course, to fill a line vertically, horizontally, or diagonally. Also popular is “Four Corners,” which requires a player to cover the game card’s four corners. The “Roving L” pattern requires the entire “B” column to be covered along with the top or bottom row, or the entire “O” column and the top or bottom row, forming an “L.” B-I-N-G-O ! The Cross pattern forms a center cross on the December has the distinction of being Bingo’s card. And, of course, covering all the squares Birthday Month. Take a look to see what on a card is called a “blackout.” you may not know about one of the world’s • The “bubble” refers to the minimum number favorite games. of balls necessary to complete a Bingo pattern,
• The game of Bingo has its origins in Italy, clear the earliest point a player could have a valid back in 1530, when a game called Lo Guioco Bingo. If a player achieves a “Hard-Way del Lotto D’Italia, which resembles present- Bingo,” the bingo is a straight line without day Bingo was played. This early lottery-type using the Free space in the middle. game is still played every Saturday in Italy. • What about when a player calls out “Bingo!” The game spread to France in the 1770s and but is actually mistaken? There are several Germany in the 1800s. names given to this blunder – “falsie,” “just • Bingo came to North America in 1929, and practicing,” “social error,” or “bongo.” was originally called Beano because the • It’s estimated that people spend more than squares on the playing card were covered $90 million dollars each week playing bingo with beans. Players used pieces of cardboard in North America alone. or paper with a grid of numbered squares. It was first played at an Atlanta, Georgia Thank you to carnival. Numbered disks were drawn from our friends at Logan Design a cigar box and beans were placed on the for sponsoring this ad. appropriate square.
• About that time, a New York toy salesman named Edwin Lowe was playing and when a player mistakenly yelled “Bingo!” instead of “Beano!” he had a brainstorm. Lowe hired a math professor from Columbia University to help him expand the game by increasing the number of combinations on a card. The professor came up with 6,000 different cards. Lowe changed the name to Bingo and launched his creation. The cigar box was replaced with a wire mesh cage with a handle that twirled the balls inside.
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Buck 4 Kids Day
$1 from each cup of coffee sold will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Rogue Valley!
Thanks Dutch Bros.
• In the early 1930s, a Pennsylvania Catholic priest thought that Bingo might be a good way to raise funds for the church, and that practice began. By 1934, about 10,000 Bingo games were being played weekly across the country.
• The most common Bingo cards have 25 squares in a five row by five row configuration. The squares contain numbers from 1 to 75, with the center square a “Free” space, considered automatically filled. The letters
1. Dontrelle Willis, with 15 (2003-07). 2. Bobby Bonds had 200 hits for San Francisco in 1970; Barry’s high was 181 hits for San Francisco in 1993. 3. Ameer Abdullah (2012-14). 4. Junior Bridgeman, with 711 games played. 5. Wayne Gretzky (1983), Mario Lemieux (1990), Vincent Damphousse (1991), Mike Gartner (1993), Dany Heatley (2003) and John Tavares (2015). 6. Ten. 7. Michael Spinks (twice), Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, Oliver McCall and Brian Nielsen.
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When school’s out, the Clubs are in.
Answers 1. Five (Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas) 2. SpongeBob SquarePants 3. Starbuck 4. “The Jazz Singer” (1927) 5. 0.125 6. 1977 7. Gin 8. The tongue 9. Nymphs 10. William Morton (1846)