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• We all know that Alexander Graham Bell is credited with the invention of the telephone, but there’s a bit more to the story than that. Bell applied for a patent on his invention on February 14, 1876. A few hours later, Elisha Gray went to the patent office and applied for a “caveat” on the telephone device, meaning that he too was working on the invention and no one was allowed to apply for a patent on a similar invention until the caveat expired. Because each man filed patent paperwork on the same day, lawsuits ensued. • Elisha Gray was a prominent inventor whose company, Western Electric, was a major supplier to Western Union. During his lifetime, Gray was granted over 70 patents for his inventions, including the precursor to the modern music synthesizer. • Bell’s application was the 5th entry at the patent Telephones: Turn to page 3

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• Lazaridis, who now holds over 30 patents, says, “Until you use a BlackBerry you just don’t get it. You are connected for both the crisis and the opportunity. You can respond to your boss, but at the same time you have the freedom to walk to the corner store and get a cup of coffee.”

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• Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie resigned as the CEOs of the company in 2012, the same year the company reported its first net loss in years. He and Douglas Fregin then co-founded Quantum Valley Investments to provide financial and intellectual capital for the development of breakthroughs in quantum information science. Lazaridis was once ranked by Forbes as the 17th wealthiest Canadian and 651st in the world, but his net wealth has recently dropped from $4 billion to $210 million

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Before I comment on these emails, let me nate them. And do we really want a government buprovide some background information about the reaucrat sitting in judgment of the men that Tom and Dick complain about? I mean -- how do we debenefits we are talking about. Ever since 1939, Social Security law has stip- cide who is a philandering fool and who is just a nice ulated that the legal dependents of anyone getting retired dad who happens to have a teenager still at with14a Social Security retirement benefits should be eligi- home? And who is an “immoral huckster” TUES., JAN. ble for a share of those benefits. Ninety-five percent trophy wife, and who is a guy who just happened to PleasePeople review check:  Spelling meet andDouble fall in love witha Phone youngerNumber(s) woman? Even of the time, that dependent is a spouse. ex-carefully. pect that the wife or husband of a retiree should be if you could figure out a way to morally and legally Contact Tidbits representative immediately with the changes o weed out the “fools” and “hucksters,” is it worth entitled to a portion of the retiree’s benefits -- unlessyour the spouse gets higher benefits on his or her own effort? Office: 760-320-0997 Fax: 760-320-1630 If you have a Social Security question, Tom MarSocial Security account or from another non-Social Security-covered retirement plan (like a teacher’s genau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@ comcast.net. To find out more about Tom Margenau and to Help read U Hear c/o JNSand Media retirement benefit in some states). I’ve never heard past columns see features from other Creators Synanyone squabble about the payment of benefits to1/4 a pg. 4C writers 26x disc. dicate and rate cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate dependent spouse. website www.creators.com. Jan. 19, 2014at Vol. 10 - No. 4 But in rare cases, a retiree still has a minor child at home. And a child is a legal dependent just as much as a spouse is a legal dependent, maybe even more so. That’s why the law has always said that children of retirees qualify for benefits. They get benefits until age 18, or they can continue beyond that age if the child is disabled. For obvious biological reasons, there are very few women of retirement age who have small children at home. And even though older men can People over the age of have children, it still doesn’t happen all that often -60 have hearing loss. even when considering men who have married “trophy wives,” as Dick complained about. The latest A 2012 Study suggests numbers show that out of 56 million Social Security A 2012 Study suggests A 2012 suggests Athat 2012Study Study suggests beneficiaries, only about 550,000 of them are chilthatforforevery every that forevery every that for dren of retirees -- or a little less than one percent. 1010 dB dBloss lossininyour your I’ve talked to hundreds, if not thousands, of 10 dB loss in your 10 dB loss in hearing,your yourrisk riskyour hearing, people about this issue over the years. People who hearing, your hearing, yourriskrisk Alzheimer’s are against paying benefits to the children of retirofofof Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s ees think like Tom and Dick. They believe the govof Alzheimer’s increases 20%. increases bybyby 20%. ernment is wasting money by supporting dodderincreases increases by20%. 20%. ing daddies or philandering fools. They don’t think of folks like Harry and Mary. I don’t think anyone Hearing loss is twice would begrudge Harry the benefits that are being twiceProperty of inispeople common HearingasHearing loss isloss twice paid to his disabled daughter. And I hope most peoAdVenture Media, Inc. in people as common who have ple can agree that women like Mary who have been in diabetes. people as common abused by their husbands, and their children who diabetes. who 4have Million Weekly diabetes. who have Readers have been deserted by their dads, deserve to get a Nationwide! FREE of Coachella Valley portion of the deadbeat’s Social Security check. The Neatest Little Paper Ever Read So what do we do about benefits to children 760.320.0997 Fax: 760.320.1630 of retirees? Because of the thousands of Harrys and All Rights Reserved Marys out there, I don’t think we can simply elimi-

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DEAR DR. ROACH: Would someone quality protein and healthy fat, form the basis of who has a gluten intolerance be able to use a healthy diet for everybody -- diabetics and nonpsyllium products (Metamucil) without any diabetics alike. problems? What I really want to know is, does Being underweight with diabetes should psyllium have gluten, since it comes from raise the possibility of Type 1 diabetes, which is wheat husks? Thank you in advance for your caused by autoimmune destruction of the cells answer. -- S.S. in the pancreas that make insulin. Type 1 diabetics have no or almost no insulin, and absolutely ANSWER: Psyllium is gluten-free. It is need insulin by injection. Most people with Type 1 M.D. made from the husks of the Plantago plant, not are children or adolescents, but it can happen in wheat. Psyllium is an excellent source of fiber, but adults. should be started at a low dose and gradually in Type 2 diabetes is caused by resistance creased to avoid bloating. TUES., MAR. 15 to insulin. Most Type 2 diabetics have normal or *** even high levels of insulin. Insulin helps bring Please review carefully. Double check:  that Phone Spelling  Pr Dr. Roach regrets he Number(s) is unable to  answer sugar from the blood into cells, but it also acts as individual letters, but will incorporate them in the cola growth hormone. That’s one of the reasons Type Contact your Tidbits representative immediately with queschanges or corre umn whenever possible. Readers may email DEAR DR. ROACH: Can you tell me 2 diabetics have trouble losing weight, since the tionsOffice: to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu. To view 760-320-0997 Fax: 760-320-1630 why there is so much emphasis on small porhigh insulin levels promote fat deposition. Type 2 and order health pamphlets, visit www.rbmamall.com, tions for diabetics or prediabetics? If you diabetes is more common in adults, but as North or write to P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. are watching carbs and are extremely underAmericans continue to have increasing rates of Bob’s Clock Repair weight, is there still a reason to limit portion obesity, Type 2 diabetes is showing up at younger (c) 2014 BZ 4C 26x North America Synd., Inc. sizes? -- C. and younger ages. Rights Reserved Mar. 20,All2011 Vol. 7 - No. 12 The situation is even more complex than ANSWER: The majority of people in North I have made it here. There are people with eleAmerica with diabetes and prediabetes are overADVERTISING PROOF ments of both Type 1 and 2 diabetes, and even weight or obese, so limiting portion size makes rarer types. I believe Type 1 diabetics should be Final Changes DUE: TUES., JULY 26 5:00 p.m sense for most people. However, for the minorTUES., JUNE managed by an24 endocrinologist. Sophisticated Please review carefully. Howard Double check: Phone Number(s)  Spelling  Prices  Miller •Ridgeway • Sligh • Antique ity of people with diabetes or prediabetes with blood tests, including insulin, C-peptide and insulin Please review carefully. Double check:  Phone Number(s)  Spelling  Prices  Hours We also Service, Repair and New or corrections normal or below-normal weight, portion size no repair Wall, antibodies, occasionally are necessary to sort outContact your Tidbits representative immediately with changes Mantel, Movements from Germany Office: 760-320-0997 Fax: 760-320-1630 Email: valleybits@msn.co longer has theContact importance does inrepresentative overweight immediately what kind with of diabetes is or present. Ship’s and youritTidbits changes corrections. 32 years Cuckoo people. Diabetes is a serious, lifelong condition Clocks experience BoB’s CloCk shop Office: Fax: 760-320-1630 A careful diet is important for 760-320-0997 everyone that can affect almost every part of the body. The Carlsbad / San Diego / Desert Communities with diabetes. I would be cautious about the term booklet on diabetes explains the illness and its Coachella Valley on Fri., Sat. or Mondays Stephen K.Servicing Su,Call D.P.M. “carbs,” since there are several different types of treatment in detail. To obtain a copy, write: Dr. for In-Home service appointment carbohydrates. Simple sugars and starches are 1/16 pg. BW 13x disc. -or- 1-800-734-5121 Roach -- No. 402W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 760-729-5121 ADVERTISING PROOF the problem for diabetics, since they are rapidly 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no 7/31/11 Final Changes DUE: 5:00 p.m.. converted blood sugar. However, fruits, vegcash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipiDesert ValleytoResearch whole grains are much more slowly ent’s printed name and address. Please allow four 1/3etables pg. 4Cand Open turned into blood sugar, and along with highweeks for delivery. June 29, 2014 Vol. 10 - No. 27 ***

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My wife and I had 38 wonderful years together before I was widowed seven years ago. Last month a lifetime friend also lost his wife. He is suffering from loneliness, confusion and sadness. They had no children and his only family is a brother who lives in Europe. I feel a responsibility to comfort my friend during his grief, but I also feel inadequate. What can I best do to help him through this tough time?

Having gone through a similar experience myself, and from having received advice from readers and other sources, I would advise him that it usually requires at least a year to overcome his shock and grief. Rebalancing his life requires patience, understanding and more time. Each of us learns that grief is never totally over, but the time comes when we have to be thankful for what we had, move on, and choose a positive outlook for our life. Stay in close contact with your friend. Be available when he needs to talk, wants advice or needs a lunch companion -- just someone he can count on to help fill the void he feels. Knowing he can depend on you will be the most help you can offer right now. Just be there for him! Options are open. He needs to look ahead and consider major factors he will now have to face alone, like health, income, driving ability, freedom, dependency needs, loss of independence and where would be the best place to live. Because individuals differ in their personalities, their wants and needs and other habits, it takes time to find their new comfort zone. Hands-on help, family and friends support, learning how to distract yourself, joining clubs, learning to play bridge, and other new habits are opportunities. If both men and women in this situation are willing to make the effort, they can fill their time by finding new activities, exercising regularly, adopting a pet, starting a hobby or taking a class to learn a new skill. The key is staying active and avoiding isolation. We all need others! * * *

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stay limber as long as we can. Friends say we could lessen those pains by stretching. Is this a good idea?

Yes, it is, and you should start now. Make it fun and remember stretching cold muscles can lead to injury. Always start with a warm-up like walking. Reducing muscle stiffness also helps keep joints flexible. It also encourages sleep, prevents falls, relieves depression and improves self-esteem. Also, there are many illustrated guidebooks at your library or online in which you can find valuable techniques for safety. Once you begin a regular routine and your aching muscles feel better, I’ll bet that you’ll make your stretching routines a daily habit!

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● On July 4, 1776, in Philadelphia, the Continental Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence, which proclaims the independence of a new United States of America from Great Britain. The declaration came 442 days after the first shots of the American Revolution. ● On July 1, 1916, 25-year-old Army Lt. Dwight D. Eisenhower marries 19-year-old Mamie Geneva Doud. He would go on to lead the Allies to victory in Europe in World War II and later become the nation’s 34th president. The couple lived in 33 homes during Eisenhower’s 37-year military career. ● On July 6, 1933, Major League Baseball’s first All-Star Game takes place at Comiskey Park in Chicago. The event was designed to bolster the sport during the darkest years of the Great Depression. Fans who could still afford tickets migrated from the more expensive box seats to the bleachers, which cost 50 cents. ● On June 30, 1953, the first production Corvette is built at the General Motors facility in Flint, Mich. All 300 Corvettes were white convertibles with red interiors and black canvas tops. The 1953 Corvette was outfitted with a six-cylinder engine and a two-speed automatic transmission. ● On July 5, 1975, Arthur Ashe defeats the favored Jimmy Connors to become the first black man ever to win Wimbledon. While the confident Connors strutted around the tennis court, Ashe rested between sets. Finally, with the shocked crowd cheering him on, Ashe finished Connors off in the fourth set, 6-4. ● On July 3, 1985, the blockbuster “Back to the Future,” starring Michael J. Fox, opens in theaters. The time-travel device in the film was a DeLorean DMC-12 sports car outfitted with a nuclear reactor that would achieve the 1.21 gigawatts of power necessary to travel through time. ● On July 2, 1990, a stampede of religious pilgrims in a pedestrian tunnel in Mecca leaves more than 1,400 people dead. This was the most deadly of a series of incidents over 20 years affecting Muslims making the trip to Mecca. Hundreds die each year in this pilgrimage, in stonings, stampedes or fires. (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

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China Company for Holmes & Edwards Silverplate tion lasted from 1947 to 1952, and the mark you proCompany. A silver plated fork and spoon accompa- vided was used in 1947. Objects marked “Occupied nied the dish. The pattern is “Danish Princess.” The Japan” are of special interest to many collectors. Your set of dinnerware should be insured for bowl is decorated with a transfer print scene. Homer $800 to $1,200. Laughlin also made a version of this dish before Salem China Company. Holmes & Edwards Silverplate ADVERTISING PROOF Company was founded in 1882 and located in Bridgeport, Connecticut. It was taken over by International Final Changes DUE: Tues.,June 24 5:00 p Noritake porcelain Silver Company in 1889. Please review carefully. Double check:  Phone Number(s)  Spelling  Prices has been made in Your circa 1946 dish would probably be Japan since 1904. Contact your Tidbits representative immediately with changes or correctio worth $40 to $50. Office: 760-320-0997

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We recently inherited a set of Noritake dishes. There are 94 pieces and not a chip or scratch on any of them. We enclosed the mark that is the back of each dish. Each dish is decorated with gold trim around the edge with a burgundy draping border. In each of the loops is a bouquet of flowers. We have searched Noritake books and cannot find the pattern. I know this is ver y little information, but hope you can give us an idea of the value of our set. We don’t intend to sell it; we are just curious.

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