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I’ve gotten scores of letters asking that same question, and I finally have a definitive answer for you: On Oct. 1, fans can at last own the critically acclaimed, Dana Delany-star ring hit series. For the show’s 25th anniversary, the complete series will be available in a Dana Delany in “China Beach” 21-disc collector’s set in stores and online. ***

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CASEY’S CORNER (from page 9) For love or lack, they carry on with their ruthless pursuit of the quick buck. And as in most things, the best defense is the best defense: Don’t leave your dog alone in your yard unless you have an insurmountable fence and locked gates. Even then, don’t leave him outside when you aren’t home. When your dog is inside, he’s safer and your home is safer. Crate him if he can’t be trusted alone in the house yet. Walk your dog on a leash. Always. He’s less likely to get lost and less likely to be hit by a car. Microchip your dog. A chip can’t be removed like an ID tag, and it’s solid proof of ownership. Make sure the chip is registered and your information is current. If your dog does go missing, check the “dogs for sale” section of Craigslist for his appearance. And if you do manage to hunt down the perp, try to establish contact via text. Woof!

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Social Security Around the World I have always been amazed by the number of people who think Social Security is unique to the United States. Or if not truly unique, they figure that maybe a couple of those “socialist” countries like Sweden and Denmark might have social insurance programs in place, but surely not too many other places. As someone once said to me following a speech I had given: “You know that Social Security is just one of the social experiments forced on this country by FDR (Franklin Delano Roosevelt), and it’s doomed to failure just like so many of his other New Deal programs.” This guy obviously was not a history major. But he mimicked views held by so many people: Social Security is some kind of income redistribution experiment that the United States is testing. And if by some miracle it works here, maybe other nations around the world might follow suit. Actually, just the opposite is true. Almost every country on the planet has a Social Security system in place for its citizens. And many of those countries had Social Security laws on their books long before the U.S. jumped on the social insurance bandwagon in the 1930s. I have in front of me a book called “Social Security Programs Throughout the World” that is produced by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It provides thumbnail sketches of the history, funding and benefits of each country’s social insurance system. There are currently about 190 countries around the globe. And 177 of them, or 93 percent, have Social Security programs. I always point this out to young people who fret about the future of our Social Security system. I tell them that Social Security isn’t an American experiment in socialism that will someday run its course. Instead, Social Security is a worldwide phenomenon. It is a system of rules and laws in place everywhere from Albania to Zimbabwe. It is the method that civilized people across the globe use to provide some means of financial assistance to their elderly and disabled citizens, and to the widows, widowers and children of workers who die. It’s that last point that is very interesting. Most Social Security programs around the world offer benefits remarkably similar to our own -- to retirees, to disabled people and to survivors. I’m going to use the rest of this column to highlight the similarities and differences between just a random selection of those 177 programs described in my book.

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My husband will be retiring next year and we have run into a stalemate about where we will live. He wants to move to California or Florida because of the weather. I want to stay put in Nebraska. Both of our families and grandchildren live here. He feels that since we have raised and educated our family it’s now our turn to travel, have fun and enjoy our time while our health and finances allow it. While I tend to agree with that, I do not like the idea of leaving our family. How do other new retirees deal with situations like this?

Upon retiring, most couples soon learn their lifestyles change. Being together 24 hours a day often changes the dynamics of a husband/wife relationship. Each finds they lose a great deal of privacy and freedom. Wives tend to keep running the household, plan social activities and organize the family holidays and birthday parties. Husbands find that suddenly not having to go to work leaves them free all day without much to do if they don’t have a hobby or other interest to fill their time. They tend to watch more TV and can get annoyingly bored. Since you disagree on where you want to live, why not give both of your wishes a try? Try spending your first winter in rented condo in a warm climate, and the summer months back at home. This compromise gives you the best of both worlds and lets you experience living away from home without the permanent commitment of moving. Meeting new friends, having the kids come and visit and discovering a new lifestyle might just prove the ticket to help resolve your differences. Explore your opportunities. Take a cruise or two, visit different retirement communities and talk with the residents to see if that lifestyle is something you would both like. Take a class together and choose a hobby that you both can share. Compromise is the key, and keep your options open. The world is now your oyster. Enjoy! * * *

While my husband has always been outgoing and enjoys meeting strangers, I am the shy one and and am never at ease mixing in at parties and social events. I would like to become more like him, but he gave up hope on me 35 years ago. Is it too late for someone my age to lose my shyness around people?

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Ask yourself why you don’t feel com fortable in social situations. Is it lack of confidence in yourself? Are you afraid of embarrassing yourself by saying the wrong thing or sounding ignorant? We often learn we have more in common with others than we realize. Simply asking people questions, like where they live and work can easily begin a pleasant conversation. Ask them where they grew up, if they have grandchildren, a pet, or a hobby. These are questions that have easy answers and get people talking about themselves. By focusing on others you will be less self conscious and soon find yourself more at ease and less shy. Remember that just listening attentively as others talk will encourage them to want to know you better. Losing your shyness will give you new confidence, a new outlook -- and an amazed husband! Doug Mayberry makes the most of life in a Southern California retirement community. Contact him at deardoug@ msn.com. To find out more about Doug Mayberry and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.

● On Sept. 27, 1540, in Rome, the Society of Jesus -- a Roman Catholic missionary organization -- receives its charter from Pope Paul III. The first Jesuits took vows of poverty and chastity, and made plans for the conversion of millions to Catholicism. ● On Sept. 23, 1875, Billy the Kid, born William Henry McCarty, is arrested for the first time after stealing a basket of laundry. He broke out of jail and roamed the American West, eventually earning a reputation as an outlaw and murderer, with a rap sheet that allegedly included 21 murders.

PonderBits What do you do when you see an endangered animal eating an endangered plant? If a deaf person swears, does his mother wash his hands with soap? If someone with multiple personalities threatens to kill himself, is it considered a hostage situation? Can vegetarians eat animal crackers?

● On Sept. 29, 1907, Gene Autry, perhaps the greatest “singing cowboy” of all time, is born in Tioga, Texas. While Autry was no cowboy, he was a genuine Westerner who had lived on a ranch. His lasting fame came from films and his first movie, “In Old Santa Fe,” eventually was followed by nearly 100 other films. ● On Sept. 28, 1918, a Liberty Loan parade in Philadelphia prompts a huge outbreak of the flu epidemic in the city. By the time the epidemic ended, an estimated 30 million people were dead worldwide. The most likely origin of the 1918 flu pandemic was a bird or farm animal in the American Midwest. ● On Sept. 26, 1928, work begins at Chicago’s new Galvin Manufacturing Corp. In 1930, Galvin would introduce the Motorola radio, the first mass-produced commercial car radio. (The name had two parts: “motor” evoked cars and motion, while “ola” derived from “Victrola” record players.) ● On Sept. 25, 1965, the Kansas City Athletics ageless wonder Satchel Paige started a game against the Boston Red Sox. The 59-year-old Paige, a Negro League legend, proved his greatness by giving up only one hit in his three innings of play. He was the oldest pitcher ever to play a game in the major leagues. ● On Sept. 24, 1988, Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson runs the 100-meter dash in 9.79 seconds to win gold at the Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. Johnson’s triumph, however, was short-lived: He tested positive for steroids three days later and was stripped of the medal. (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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This is a photo of a baby stroller that I have owned for a little more than 40 years, and I absolutely love it! I would like to pass it on to a family member who would treasure it as much as I have. The handle, beads and the seat are wood and the frame is metal. I am ver y curious as to whether it has any value. Any information you can provide would be wonderful.

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Tot”. These strollers were made in the 1930s and early 1940s. There are very few that have lasted in as good condition as yours. Similar strollers can be found selling from $40 to $225, depending upon condition.

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I have a ceramic stein with a lid that I am curious about. It is marked on the bottom with the image of a stein inside a triangle and with the words “West Germany.” On one side it is decorated with a scene in relief of a hunter and woman with two children. On the opposite side is a cupid. The pewter lid has a duck on top. I inherited it from my great-uncle who always kept it on the fireplace mantel. As children, my brother and I were fascinated by it and our uncle would get it down so we could look at it more closely. It is in excellent condition, and it will always be kept in the family. I would appreciate any information you can provide about the age, maker and value.

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Germany” were made between 1949 and 1990. At the end of World War II, Germany was divided into the German Federal Republic (West Germany) and the German Democratic Republic (East Germany). In 1990, Germany was reunited. Your stein is circa 1949 and would probably be worth $75 to $125. * * *

I have enclosed the mark that is on the bottom of a porcelain pedestal cake stand. The stand is approximately 6 inches tall and is decorated with pastel flowers against a white background and is trimmed with gold. I would like to learn anything about its histor y and value.

Your cake stand was made by Fischer and Mieg Pottery. They were founded in Pirkenhammer, Bohemia, in 1857. This mark was used from 1857 to 1875. Fischer and Mieg went out of business around 1918. The value of your cake stand would probably be $125 to $175.

Fischer and Mieg Pottery was founded in 1857.

Address your questions to Anne McCollam, P. O. Box 247, Notre Dame, IN 46556. Items of a general interest will be answered in this column. Due to the volume of inquiries, she cannot answer individual letters. To find out more about Anne McCollam and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com COPYRIGHT 2013 CREATORS.COM

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Optimism Persists in Oakland Spending time in Oakland, Calif., is a sporting event all unto itself. Oakland is a weird place in that it suffers in the shadow of its larger and more famous sister city of San Francisco. First-time visitors often are amazed at the architecture, such as the Oakland Tribune building, a landmark that appears ripped from the comic-book pages of Gotham. Most people don’t even know it’s right across the bay from San Francisco and the city has suffered from a rash of bad headlines in recent years. The crime rate is high, and the policing here is known to be a bit extreme too, as the Occupy Oakland riots proved. But as I return from the Burning Man festival, I find the Oakland A’s occupying first place and eyeing a clear path to the playoffs. Going head-to-head with the Texas Rangers in early September and with the Yankees surging and knocking Baltimore back on their heels, the A’s would have to lose at least six games in a row to fall out of wildcard contention. That would be tough to do, as they have no games scheduled with any other likely contenders for the rest of the season. Meanwhile, over in Berkeley, the Golden Bears once again are showing signs of life. With a no-huddle offense and a true freshman quarterback named Jared Goff, the Golden Bears almost pulled off an upset win against Northwestern to open the season. The kid played his heart out, passing for more than 440 yards and five touchdowns -- though two were for the opposing team. Despite the loss, fans were excited to be talking about a quarterback in Aaron Rodgersesque ways. Even the Golden State Warriors were on people’s minds. Overheard in the sports bar was the fact that the Warriors will be nationally televised this year more times than ever before. I also was surprised to learn that Golden State Warrior fans believe that Golden State Warrior fans are the greatest basketball fans in the nation. After a round of that discussion, I head to leave. Outside, one of the colorful local inhabitants without a home shouts like a maniac about things I cannot describe here. I turn back around. Yeah ... Golden State will be pretty good this year. Great fans. Great fans. Mark Vasto is a veteran sportswriter who lives in Kansas City. (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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