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Is Mayim Bialik still doing her sitcom, or will she become the full-time host of “Jeopardy?” I think she does the best job since Alex Trebek. - R.V.

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Ellen? It makes a gazillion dollars.” Pompeo somehow found her inspiration, because shortly after that story, she inked a oneyear deal for another season of “Grey’s.” She’s also earned a co-executive producer title along with showrunner Krista Vernoff, which should allow her to influence the outcome of the show’s stories during its expected final year, an issue that has long been important to Pompeo. Shonda Rhimes, who created the series, says she has the final say of when and how “Grey’s” will end. She told “Variety” this past November that she has unofficially written the ending -- whether just in her mind or on her laptop -- a “good eight times,” but that she is the person who will decide when it’s over. “Grey’s Anatomy” will return Feb. 24 with new episodes on ABC at 9 p.m. ET. *** Q: I have a bet with my husband. Who plays the sheriff in the new Dr Pepper commercials? I think he used to be on “Justified,” but he says no, but he also can’t figure out where we’ve seen him before. Can you help? - G.B.

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A lot of people say they got a dog for protection. But do those people know the difference between protection and aggression? Barking at anyone who comes into your yard or house is not protection. Charging the mailman is not protection. Snarling at passers-by from that coveted spot at the front window is not protection. Growling at or biting family members and friends is certainly not protection. So what is? A protection dog will recognize a potentially life-threatening situation and act to prevent it. This kind of recognition requires training to develop, as does the dog’s ability to respond reliably and appropriately to the situation. Anything less is simply aggression. Aggression is an overreaction. It’s a form of imbalance. An aggressive dog responds to stimuli, however innocuous, without reason or logic. He’s irrational, out of control, unpredictable and even dangerous. I recently spoke with a couple whose dog bit their upstairs neighbor’s child. Their response? “He didn’t mean it. He was protecting our son.” From what? The playfulness of another kid? The dog overreacted. He wasn’t picking up on a life-threatening situation. He misread the signs, and his response was grossly inappropriate. With a dog like this, the question becomes: How do you prevent unpredictable behavior? “He doesn’t do it all the time.” I hear this all the time. It just underscores the challenge of making safe an unpredictable dog. If he did it all the time, it would be predictable, and you could, in that case, desensitize the animal to those tried-and-true triggers. “He doesn’t do it all the time” is by no means a good thing. When it comes to aggressive behavior, that he does it at all should be cause to call in a professional. If you want a protection dog, there are plenty of specialty trainers who can help you find the

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ANSWER: Premature heart contractions can come from either the top chambers of the heart (premature atrial contractions) or the bottom (premature ventricular contractions). Both are common, but neither is usually the sign of serious heart disease. by Freddie Groves The fact that you have found a way to stop them suggests to me that you are more M.D. likely having premature atrial contractions, which can come in runs of multiple beats (runs of premature ventricular contractions is called ventricular tachycardia and is very serious). If you’re in school and were about to lose Evaluation of this common concern often half of your VA education housing benefits at the includes a long-term electrical study of the heart, end of last month due to remote classes, you’re such as wearing a Holter monitor, a 24-hour safe. Congress pushed through the REMOTE (Rerecording of every heartbeat. 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Send email to columanimals to humans) that might be of concern. nreply2@gmail.com. Her cats’ veterinarian would be a useful resource (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc. to find out more. The cats should, of course, be thoroughly evaluated. Allergies, not infection, might be the issue, but allergies are usually less of a problem during chemotherapy. The risks from a healthy indoor cat are very small. Risks must always be balanced against the very strong feelings people have for their pets, especially at a vulnerable time. I would not recommend separating a person from her cats without very good reason, and would want to know exactly why, since it’s not clear to me in this case. *** DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 80-year-old man with Type 2 diabetes. I have been told that I have a heart “prebeat” but that I should Enjoy Tidbits not worry unless it becomes random and misses beats. I do not have atrial fibrillation and have passed several stress tests. 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This mark is on the bottom of a porcelain pitcher that was given to me by a relative at least 50 years ago. The pitcher is decorated with the image of a young woman and stands about four inches tall. The design is in relief. I know nothing about how old it is, who made it or its value.

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This is a photo of a metal figure that belonged to my aunt. It always fascinated me when I was a child, and when my aunt passed away, my uncle gave it to me. He said he knew how much I liked it and thought my aunt would want me to have it. It stands 12 inches tall and is marked “J.M.R. -- 1916.” It is in perfect condition. I will always treasure it and would never part with it. I plan to pass it down to my daughter. Any information you can provide will be greatly appreciated.

Art Nouveau Lady series was made by Royal Bayreuth in Germany.

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The Good Fairy figure was the creation of Jessie McCutcheon Raleigh.

A: Your figure is known as “The Good Fairy” and was made by the Armour Bronze Company in New York in the early 1900s. It was made of gilded spelter (pot metal) and was produced in several sizes. Jessie McCutcheon Raleigh commissioned sculptor, Josephine Kern, to create the model. Raleigh was a doll maker and was inspired by the idea of creating a figure that represented friendliness, freedom and good luck. The Good Fairy brought so much joy and happiness to people that she quickly became popular and spawned “Good Fairy” clubs globally. “J.M.R.” are the initials of Jessie McCutcheon Raleigh and “1916” is the copyright date. The Good Fairy was also made into bookends, lamps and trophies. Some were painted white. Your figure was made around 1916 and can be seen selling in the range of $400 to $700. * * *

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Few places in the golf swing have a similar look to another, except for two key areas in the backswing and downswing. When the club swings back to an “upside down” position on the backswing, then through to the same point in time with the club on the follow through, you should observe the following for yourself: 1. Shoulders are near a 90 degree turn. The upper body should be turned roughly 90 degrees or your best turn by each position. This is proof of allowing the lower body to freely rotate and shift weight during the swing. The shoulders turn on a PROOF “plane” which ADVERTISING means that each respecFinal Changes DUE: tive shoulder is under5:00 p.m.. the Please review carefully. Double check:  Phone Number(s)  Spelling  Prices  Hours chin at these two places. Contact your Tidbits representative immediately with changes or corrections. 2. The wrists are free to hinge and re-hinge. The Office: hands760-320-0997 and wrists play Fax: 760-320-1630 a critical role to swinging the club with speed and repeatability. The left thumb is basically pointing up and slightly behind the player at each point. 3. At least one arm is extended for swing width. Simply stated, the left arm is long in the backswing, and the right arm is long in the follow through (vice versa for left handers). Width creates and sustains power.

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