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July 24-July 30Page 1

TABLE OF CONTENTSISSUE 2011.30

SUMMERTIME!pages 1-4

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SUM-SUM-SUMMERTIME!by Kathy Wolfe

“Summertime, and the livin’ is easy” goes the old Gershwin song. This week, Tidbits brings out all kinds of summer facts to get you through these long, hot days. • “Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of

summer,” crooned Nat King Cole in 1963 when this catchy tune hit the Billboard charts. Cole further vocalized about a “romanticmoon, bikinis, picnic baskets, soda, pretzelsand beer,” closing out with, “You’ll wish that summer could always be here.”

• RelativelyunknownJulyobservancesincludeAnti-Boredom Month, National Baked Bean Month and National Tennis Month. And don’t forgetNationalTapiocaPuddingDayonJuly15!

•AugustisthetimetocelebrateNationalCatfishMonth, International Clown Week, National SmileWeek,RomanceAwarenessMonthandElvis Week. Unusual August observances include Sneak Some Zucchini onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Night, National Cherry Popsicle Day and National Marshmallow Day.

•EveryAugust,SunPrairie,Wisconsin,ishometo the Sweet Corn Festival. The town of 26,300 welcomes about 100,000 people from all over the Midwest and serves up more than 70 tons (63.5 metric tons) of sweet corn over the weekend.

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1. HUMAN ANATOMY: What would it mean if a person were “horripilated”?2. CARTOONS: What’s the name of the family “dog” on “The Flintstones”?3. MUSIC: Singer Bob Dylan recorded the hit “Blowin’ In The Wind” on which album?4. LANGUAGE: A quadrennial event would occur how often?5. GEOGRAPHY: What modern-day country exists in the land once known as Phrygia?6. ENTERTAINERS: What were the first names of the Andrews Sisters?7. HISTORY: What year did the famous Watergate break-in occur?8. LITERATURE: Who is Willie Stark in the novel “All the King’s Men”?9. MOVIES: The slogan “Where were you in ‘62?” was used to promote what movie?10. TELEVISION: What was name of the inn featured in the “Newhart” com-edy show?



SUMMERTIME (continued):•According to theancientGregoriancalendar,Julywasthefifthmonthandconsequentlywascalled Quintilis, theRomanword for “fifth.”WhentheRomanslatermovedthebeginningof the year fromMarch 1 to January 1, Julybecame the seventh month. Because JuliusCaesarwasbornduringthismonth,theRomanSenatechangedthenametoJuly.

•JulyisabigmonthforIndependenceDays—the U.S. celebrates on July 4, while Canadaobserves July 1. National independence isobservedonJuly5inVenezuela,onJuly9inArgentinaandJuly14inFrance.TheholidayinBelgiumisJuly21andinPeru,July28.

• Thefirst patent ever registered in theUnitedStates was in July of 1790 and was grantedto Samuel Hopkins for his new process of making potash, an ingredient in soap, glass and gunpowder.

•WhentheminimumwagewasestablishedinAmericainJulyof1933,youcouldexpecttoearn 33 cents an hour.

•ThenameofRodLaverisnotafamiliaroneunless you are an avid tennis fan. In July of1969, Laver became the first person to winfour Wimbledon titles.

• International Lefthanders Day is set asideevery August 13 for the estimated 13 percent of the world’s population who is left-handed. LefthandersInternationalpublishesamagazineand offers a catalog packed full of products aimed at “lefties.”

•According to legend,St.LawrenceofRome,a friend to the poor, was roasted to death on an iron grill for distributing church property to the needy. As a result, southern Europeans consider itcivilized toeatonlycoldmeatonthis martyr’s feast day, August 10.

Potato salad is always a hit at a casual bar-becue, and this simple recipe of red-skinned potatoes with a tangy mayonnaise dressing is a winner! Our secret? First toss the warm pota-toes with a vinaigrette so they can absorb lots of flavor, then stir with the creamy dressing to coat.

3 pounds (about 12) medium red-skin pota-toes, cut into 1-inch chunks1/4 cup distilled white vinegar1 tablespoon olive oil2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard1 1/4 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper1/2 cup mayonnaise1/3 cup whole milk2 small celery stalks, thinly sliced2 green onions, minced

1. In 5- to 6-quart saucepot, place potatoes and enough water to cover; heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and

simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender.2. Meanwhile, in large bowl, with wire whisk, mix vinegar, oil, mustard, salt and pepper.3. Drain potatoes. Add hot potatoes to bowl with vinaigrette; gently stir with rubber spatula until evenly coated and vinaigrette is absorbed. Cool 15 minutes.4. In small bowl, with wire whisk, mix mayon-naise and milk until smooth. Add mayonnaise mixture, celery and green onions to potatoes. Gently stir with rubber spatula until mixed. Serve warm or cover and refrigerate up to 1 day. Yields 12 (2/3 cup) servings.

■ Each serving: About 215 calories, 9g total fat (1g saturated), 6mg cholesterol, 325mg sodium, 31g total carbs, 3g dietary fiber, 3g protein.

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SUMMERTIME (continued):• Summer has been a historical time for theEnglish Channel. Frenchman Louis BleriotaccomplishedthefirstflightacrosstheEnglishChannelinJulyof1909in37minutes,pilotinghis 25-hp plane. He received an award of 1,000 English pounds for his efforts but apparently notmuchfame,sincethenameofLouisBleriotis unknown to the average person. The firstwomantoflyacrosstheChannelishonoredonAugust 2. Harriet Quimby Day is set aside to commemoratethisbravewoman’sflyingfeats,includingbeing thefirstAmericanwoman toearn a pilot’s license. Sad to say, Harriet was killed in an airshow accident just three months after her historic English Channel adventure.

• August1,1893goesdown inhistory forallcereal lovers. That’s the day a patent was issued for Shredded Wheat!

• Only the diamond is harder than July’sbirthstone, theruby.Rubiesareactuallyrarerthan diamonds and can be found in Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand,Afghanistan and India.In Sanskrit, the ancient language of India, the word for ruby was Ratnaraj, which translates “king of gems.” According to legend, wearers of rubies will receive wisdom, happiness and health.

• Women’s rights took a step forward in Julyof 1848, when the first women’s rightsconvention was held in Seneca Falls, New York. Resolutions presented at the gatheringmaintained that a man should not withhold a woman’s rights, take her property or refuse to allow her to vote.

•ThepilotoftheEnola Gay, the B-29 bomber that dropped the world’s first atomic bombonHiroshima,Japan,inAugustof1945,was30-year-old Paul W. Tibbets.



SUMMERTIME (continued):• Summer has been a historical time for theEnglish Channel. Frenchman Louis BleriotaccomplishedthefirstflightacrosstheEnglishChannelinJulyof1909in37minutes,pilotinghis 25-hp plane. He received an award of 1,000 English pounds for his efforts but apparently notmuchfame,sincethenameofLouisBleriotis unknown to the average person. The firstwomantoflyacrosstheChannelishonoredonAugust 2. Harriet Quimby Day is set aside to commemoratethisbravewoman’sflyingfeats,includingbeing thefirstAmericanwoman toearn a pilot’s license. Sad to say, Harriet was killed in an airshow accident just three months after her historic English Channel adventure.

• August1,1893goesdown inhistory forallcereal lovers. That’s the day a patent was issued for Shredded Wheat!

• Only the diamond is harder than July’sbirthstone, theruby.Rubiesareactuallyrarerthan diamonds and can be found in Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand,Afghanistan and India.In Sanskrit, the ancient language of India, the word for ruby was Ratnaraj, which translates “king of gems.” According to legend, wearers of rubies will receive wisdom, happiness and health.

• Women’s rights took a step forward in Julyof 1848, when the first women’s rightsconvention was held in Seneca Falls, New York. Resolutions presented at the gatheringmaintained that a man should not withhold a woman’s rights, take her property or refuse to allow her to vote.

•ThepilotoftheEnola Gay, the B-29 bomber that dropped the world’s first atomic bombonHiroshima,Japan,inAugustof1945,was30-year-old Paul W. Tibbets.

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Heat and the Elderly

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My mother is 92 and lives by herself. She’s quite independent and does well. A neighbor takes her grocery shopping, and we take her to other places she has to go. She is extremely set in her ways.I offered to have her home air-conditioned. She won’t hear of it. She says she’s used a fan all her life, and she likes to keep the windows open.I worry about someone her age tolerating heat, and it gets very hot here. Can you provide some arguments that would change her mind? -- D.A.

ANSWER: Your offer to air-condition your mother’s home is a kind gesture and has lots of merit. I’m not about to chal-lenge your mother. She has successfully lived a long life, and I could learn from her. People in the past lived comfortably without air conditioning. Your mother does have to be on guard for dehydration and heat sickness.During hot summers, everyone has to stay well hydrated. Older people’s sense of thirst is not as reliable an indicator of fluid needs as is younger people’s thirst sense. She should sip water all day long, or she can choose any beverage she likes, including tea. Cooled drinks help keep the body cooled.Evaporation is the chief means the body has for staying cool. Not only is an older person’s thirst sensation blunted, but so is the ability to sweat. Evaporation of sweat cools the body. I don’t mean visible sweat; the sweating I mean is impercep-tible but constant. Her fan helps evaporate that imperceptible sweat. However, with a reduced capacity to sweat, older people are at greater risk of suffering from a heat injury.Increased body heat increases the body’s need for oxygen, and that stresses the heart.On very hot days, how about inviting your mother over to

To Your Good Health By Paul G. Donohue, M.D.

1. In the 1991 major-league sea-

son, during which there were seven

no-hitters, two teams had no-hitters

pitched both for and against them.

Name either team.

2. Name the three centerfielders to

win at least 10 consecutive Gold Glove

awards.

3. Who are the only quarterbacks in NFL history to top 4,600 passing

yards two seasons in a row?

4. How many schools have won back-to-back Pac-10 men’s basketball

tournaments?

5. Boston goaltender Tim Thomas tied an NHL record in 2010-11 for

most consecutive road wins to start a season (nine). Who else holds

the mark?

6. Who was the No. 1 overall pick in Major League Soccer’s 1996

inaugural draft?

7. True or false: Animal Kingdom was the first horse to have won the

Kentucky Derby (2011) without having previously raced on dirt?

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your house until the hot spell breaks?***DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have a problem that I am reluctant to talk to the doctor about. It’s a rectal itch. I have tried many preparations, but they haven’t worked. What would you sug-gest? -- L.F.

ANSWER: I’ll mention a few self-remedies, but if the itch doesn’t leave promptly, see a doctor. Too many conditions are responsible for such an itch, and each one has a different treatment. Psoriasis, pinworms, eczema and Bowen’s disease are a few of the conditions causing a rectal itch. The doctor isn’t going to faint when you mention this problem. It’s a very common complaint. Make a couple of diet changes. Stop taking anything that has caffeine. The same goes for citrus fruits, tomatoes and chocolate. If these are the culprits, two weeks away from them should break the itch.Use moist cotton balls in place of toilet paper. Or you can use commercial products like Tucks.Take an antihistamine before going to bed. Itching usually worsens at night.Those are enough home remedies.***DEAR DR. DONOHUE: What is Proteus mirabilis, and how does it affect a person? And how is it treated? -- P.P.ANSWER: Proteus mirabilis is the name of a bacterium, a germ. It’s often implicated in urinary tract infections, but it can cause infections elsewhere, too. Antibiotics eliminate it.***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.

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Exercise Isn’t Enough

Many of us exercise for an hour a few times a week and assume that takes care of all our heart needs. Not so, apparently, according to a long-term study. Researchers wanted to know the cor-relation, if any, between the hours spent watch-ing television and heart disease. A second part of the study looked at the correlation between those TV hours and higher Body Mass Index (BMI) and high cholesterol.What they found is enough to make you toss away the television remote control: Sitting too

long is tied to risk of obesity, cancer, heart disease and diabetes. It’s the equivalent of smoking ciga-rettes in a lot of ways.And even if we get regular exercise, it doesn’t counteract the effects of sitting for long hours.Cardiologist Dr. David Cohen described pro-longed sitting as the body going into “storage mode.” The longer you sit, the worse the risks. For those still working at desk jobs, he suggested de-livering messages down the hall instead of sending email, and in general moving as much as possible. Some of Cohen’s suggestions also can apply to those of us who don’t work outside the home: standing up when talking on the telephone, taking stairs when possible, going for walks.Being up and about is good for weight bearing on long bones and building up bone strength. Mov-ing, even just walking, increases blood flow to

limbs, brain and heart.As a start, I’m still in favor of taking the batteries out of the television remote control. There would be no idle channel surfing, skimming for programs to watch. Instead we’d consult the show listings, get up, walk across the room and change the channel by hand. And who knows, while we’re up, we might even decide not to sit back down again.

Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Write to her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to [email protected].




SUMMERTIME (continued):•Itwasduringthesummerof1974thatRichardNixon became the only U.S. President toresignfromoffice.Hewasavoidingprobableimpeachment proceedings stemming from his cover-up of the illegal activities of his staff in the Watergate scandal. He was granted a full pardon for all federal crimes one month later by his successor Gerald Ford.

• The founder of L’Oreal cosmetics, chemistEugene Schueller, is credited with the invention of sunscreen in 1936. If you’re using sunscreen with an SPF of 15, it is providing protection from 93 percent of the sun’s UVrays, while the SPF-30 variety will provide 97 percent protection. Manufacturers advise against using any sunscreen that is more than a year old. Statistics indicate that only about 30 percent of teenage males apply sunscreen onaregularbasis,comparedto46percentoffemales of the same age.

• Going fishing on your summer vacation?According to “The Old Farmer’sAlmanac,”thebest timesforfishingarewhentheoceantides are “restless, one hour before and one hour after high and low tides.” In addition, when the wind is from the west rather than fromthenorthoreast,fishingwillbebetter,aswell as when the barometer is steady or rising, says the “Almanac.”

•July19isFlitchDay,whenaccordingtoanoldcustom, bacon was given to any couple who could prove they had lived in harmony and fidelityforoneyear.

• The 40 days from July 3 to August 11 arethe hottest days of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and are known as “Dog Days.” The technical term for this period is “Canicular Days,” deriving its name from the Dog Star, Sirius.

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■ “To help our children learn the placement of states, we glued a map to a piece of cardboard, then used a razor knife to cut each state out along its lines. This created a puzzle. It made learning the states fun. We wrote the capitals on the backs, so we learned those, too.” -- M.A. in Georgia

■ Keep extra magazines in the car to read when you have to wait or while sitting in line at the bank or a fast-food drive through.

■ “I love self-sticking notes to stay organized. I use them on my bathroom vanity mirror so that I can preplan my day in my head while getting ready in the morning.” -- E.T. in Georgia

■ “I purchased extra-large safety pins and used scraps of fabric to designate towels for family members. I wrote each of our names in washable ink on several ‘tags,’ which are then attached to our bathing towel. I can tell in an instant who has left his or her towel on the floor/bed/etc. And I am washing a lot less towels now.” -- D.L. in Ohio

■ “I had a few old mouse pads that were lying around. I used embroidery floss to stitch a few to-gether and I use them as a kneepad in the garden. The bonus is that it rolls up for storage!” -- A.C. in New Mexico

■ Keep and wash thoroughly any vegetable or meat trays (discard broken ones or pierced ones). They can be used as paint tray for small projects around the house, or for the children.

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Q: What is a GFCI? A contractor we’re considering to renovate our kitchen and bathroom keeps mentioning them. -- Gayle S., Wheeling, W.Va.

A: The letters GFCI stand for “Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter,” a safety feature found in power receptacles (outlets). GFCI receptacles are required in bathrooms and kitchens by law.GFCI receptacles detect when electricity is “leaking” and immediately interrupt the electrical circuit (e.g., shut off the power). This is an extremely important safety fea-ture when operating electrical appliances like hairdryers or toasters near water. Even a tiny amount of excess electrical current will trip the circuit.The receptacles are reset by pressing a but-ton, usually set between the two outlets. ***Q: How can I know for sure that a circuit has been turned off to a room or larger area? -- Jay S., via email

A: Plug a lamp or a radio into an outlet in the room, or turn the overhead light or fan on. Have a helper stay in the area and tell you when the light or radio turns off. If you aren’t sure or are unable to check for power for any reason, turn off power to the entire home by flipping the main switch or circuit breaker. If you’re unsure the power is completely off (for example, power sup-plied from a source outside the home) or not confident you can make the repair, contact a licensed electrician.

HOME TIP: Veteran electricians know to never grab a wire -- touch it with the back of your hand first. If electrical shock oc-curs, your fist could close involuntarily, in-creasing injury if it closes around the wire.

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Last-Minute Vacations

If you didn’t plan for a vacation this summer but are determined to get a break, it’s still possible even at this late date. In fact, the approaching end of summer might work in your favor as owners try to fill last-minute vacancies.Look for vacation rentals that are within a few hours drive of home. You’ll save precious vacation time by not battling crowds and security at airports and wast-ing time in the air, not to mention saving money on airfare and transportation. Vacation rentals generally will accommodate your whole family and allow you to

save money by cooking your own meals. Many provide laundry facilities.While you might think you want a place with activities suited to your interests, consider taking this opportunity to try something new. If you’re into golf, go for a lake-side cabin that comes with fishing poles and a canoe. If you like water skiing, opt for a condo in an historic city for a change of pace.Go online to www.vacationhomerentals.com and click on your state. You’ll find rentals categorized by county and town, with lots of photos and descriptions. If a property sounds interesting, check the availability. For verification or to ask if there have been cancellations, contact the owner using the online form. Ask if any end-of-season deals are available. Don’t miss the Last Minute Deals link at the top of the main page.Check www.vacationrentals.com, and again click on your state. You’ll be able to narrow your choices by date, reviews and whether the rental has a pool or allows pets. You can select multiple rentals to compare. Check the

activities on each listing for local attractions. This site provides the owner’s name and telephone number, as well as an online contact form.If you want a lot of amenities, consider a timeshare rental. With timeshares, owners “own” a certain week or weeks each year when they have use of the accommoda-tions. They can’t always use those weeks and will rent out the property. Timeshares generally have a full menu of amenities, and many are luxurious resorts. Search online for timeshares in your state. Call the timeshare office directly, as it’s likely to have a list of rentals.As always, ask whether any discounts are available.

David Uffington regrets that he cannot personally an-swer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Write to him in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to [email protected].




OVERCOMING THE ODDS:

BETHANY HAMILTONIfyou’veseenthe2011film“SoulSurfer,”the

name of Bethany Hamilton is a familiar one. This week, Tidbits spotlights the life of this courageous young lady who has triumphed over a devastating shark attack.

• Bytheageofeight,BethanyHamiltonalreadyknew she wanted to be a professional surfer. The young Hawaii resident entered her firstcompetition,Oahu’sRellSunMenehuneevent,and came out the victor in her age bracket. It wasn’t long before she picked up a sponsor, and she was on her way!

•On Halloween morning in 2003, whenHamilton was 13, she was out with friends for an early surf along the Kauai north shore beach. The water was clear and calm as she lay on her surfboard and dangled her left arm in the water, watching the many turtles in the area. With no warning,her lifewas foreverchanged.A14-foot(4.3-meter)tigersharkattacked,severingher arm just below the shoulder. It was later determined that a bite just two inches farther in would have claimed her life. As it was, she lost over 60 percent of her blood.

•Hamiltonwatchedthewateraroundherchangeto a bright red, but somehow this young teen managed to stay calm enough to paddle toward the beach assisted by her friend, who, upon reaching shore, created a tourniquet from asurfboard leash. Ironically, when they reached the hospital, Hamilton was wheeled into an operating room where her father had been scheduled to have knee surgery that morning.

• Aftersevendaysofrecoveryin thehospital,Hamilton returned home. Less than amonthlater,shewassurfingagain,gettingusedtoawhole new sense of balance in her body.

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■On Aug. 14, 1751, Francis Blandy falls into a coma and dies in his home outside London, a victim of arsenic poisoning at the hand of his daughter, Mary, who wanted his fortune and the freedom to be with her married lover. Mary was hanged from the gallows after being found guilty of murder.

■On Aug. 10, 1776, news reaches London that the Americans had drafted the Declaration of Inde-pendence. Until the Declaration of Independence formally transformed the 13 British colonies into states, the conflict centered in Massachusetts was seen as a local uprising.

■ On Aug. 13, 1899, Alfred Hitchcock is born in London. His innovative mastery of suspense made him one of the most popular and influen-tial filmmakers of the 20th century. In 1925, he directed his first film, “The Pleasure Garden,” a silent picture.

■ On Aug. 11, 1934, a group of federal prisoners classified as “most dangerous” arrives at Alca-traz Island, a 22-acre rocky outcrop located 1 1/2 miles offshore in San Francisco Bay. Alcatraz was designed to hold prisoners with a penchant for escape attempts. Al Capone and George “Machine Gun” Kelly were among those housed on “the Rock.”

■ On Aug. 12, 1961, East Germany begins build-ing the Berlin Wall to divide East and West Berlin. The completed concrete block wall included sentry towers and minefields. During the lifetime of the wall, nearly 80 people were killed trying to escape from East to West Berlin.

■ On Aug. 9, 1974, Vice President Gerald Ford is sworn in as the 38th president of the United States after the resignation of Richard Nixon. After taking the oath of office, President Ford spoke to the nation in a television address, declaring, “My fellow Americans, our long national nightmare is over.”

■ On Aug. 8, 1988, the Chicago Cubs host the first night game in the history of Wrigley Field. Because of lack of lighting, for 74 seasons, the Cubs had played only day games at home. Today the Cubs are the only major-league team that still plays the majority of its home games during the day.(c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: It seems the cost of pet food has risen, among other things. I have to feed my cat “Barney” a special diet that includes canned food I can only get from my vet. Is there any way I can cut costs on items like this without risking Barney’s health? -- May K., San Diego

DEAR MAY: There are always ways to find savings in our everyday budgets as well as pet care-related costs. Talk to your veterinarian about the brand of pet food Barney has to eat -- is there a comparable product that doesn’t cost so much? If you don’t get a satisfactory answer, try searching for the pet food by name on the Internet. In addition to the food manufacturer’s website where you may find coupons or other places where you can buy it, you may find forums where pet owners share informa-tion that could help you save money.Consumer Reports magazine recently published a series of articles on cutting pet-care costs. The report can be found in the August 2011 issue, or online at http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine-archive/2011/august/money/pet-costs/

overview/index.htm.Here is a brief summary of its tips:¥ If you’re buying “premium” pet food, look around for comparable products that cost less, buy in bulk at a “big box” store, or look at store brands.¥ Concerned about veterinary costs? Shop around -- check with other vets for their service rates.¥ The vet is no longer the only source of pet medicines: Walgreens, Giant/Eagle, Kroger and Target either have or are testing pet prescription programs.¥ Keep up with preventive care: Schedule an annual checkup and vaccinations at the vet, and perform home health maintenance like feeding a healthy diet, brushing teeth, etc.

Send your question or comment to [email protected], or write to Paw’s Corner, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Find more pet advice and resources at www.pawscorner.com.(c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.



BETHANY HAMILTON (continued):•Threeshortmonthsaftertheattack,Hamiltonreturned to competition, taking fifth placeinherfirst timeout.Ayearafter, just shyofher 15th birthday, she nabbed first place inthe NSSA national championships, her firstnationaltitle.Shewastherecipientof2004’sBest Comeback Athlete ESPY Award and a special courage award that was presented at the2004TeenChoiceAwards.

• In2004,Hamiltonrecordedherexperiencesina biography entitled “Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board.” It is the story of how a positive attitude, perseverance and a strong faith in God accounted for her recovery. She has published fivenon-fictionbookssincetheattack,withthegoalofexplaininghowadversitycanchangeaperson’s life perspective.

• In 2007, at age 17, Hamilton achieved thedream of turning professional and continues fulltimeontheprosurfingcircuit.In2009,sheappeared on the game show “Are You Smarter thana5thGrader?”andin2010wasfeaturedonABC’s“ExtremeMakeoverHomeEdition.”She also participates in humanitarian projects, including having helped children orphaned by a tsunami to overcome their fear of water. “Friends of Bethany” is a new effort of hers, a foundation that supports shark attack survivors and other amputees. The film version of herbiography, “Soul Surfer,” was released in April of 2011, starringAnna SophiaRobb,DennisQuaid, Helen Hunt and Carrie Underwood.

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FAMOUS COUSINSLotsof famous folks sharecommonancestors,

and this week, Tidbits brings you a list of some of these blood relatives.

•DoyouknowFirstLadyEleanorRoosevelt’smaidenname?ItwasRoosevelt!WhenEleanorwas 18 years old, shewas introduced to herfather’s fifth cousin, Franklin D. Roosevelt,and married him at age 20. At their wedding, Eleanor was walked down the aisle by the 26th President of the United States, her uncle Teddy Roosevelt,FDR’sfifthcousin.

• Arizona CongresswomanGabrielle Giffordsis in the midst of recovery from a January2011 gunshot wound. Her second cousin is alsofrequentlyinthenews.ActressGwynethPaltrow’s father andGiffords’ father arefirstcousins.

• Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, QueenVictoria,marriedherfirstcousinPrinceAlbertofSaxe-Coburgwhentheywereboth20yearsold. His father and her mother were siblings who collaborated for years to unite the two. VictoriaandAlbertweremarriedfor21years,a union that produced nine children and 42grandchildren.Albertdiedatage42,andinhergrief,Victoriaworeblacktheremainderofherlife,another40years.

• Even a genius can marry his cousin! Take,forexample,AlbertEinstein,whomarriedhissecond cousin Elsa in 1919, remaining married to her until her death in 1936. Evolution theorist CharlesDarwinmarriedhisfirstcousinEmmaWedgwood and had 10 children with her. “The Time Machine” author H.G. Wells married hisfirstcousinin1891.Ateacheratthetime,Wells left her three years later for one of his students.



FAMOUS COUSINSLotsof famous folks sharecommonancestors,

and this week, Tidbits brings you a list of some of these blood relatives.

•DoyouknowFirstLadyEleanorRoosevelt’smaidenname?ItwasRoosevelt!WhenEleanorwas 18 years old, shewas introduced to herfather’s fifth cousin, Franklin D. Roosevelt,and married him at age 20. At their wedding, Eleanor was walked down the aisle by the 26th President of the United States, her uncle Teddy Roosevelt,FDR’sfifthcousin.

• Arizona CongresswomanGabrielle Giffordsis in the midst of recovery from a January2011 gunshot wound. Her second cousin is alsofrequentlyinthenews.ActressGwynethPaltrow’s father andGiffords’ father arefirstcousins.

• Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, QueenVictoria,marriedherfirstcousinPrinceAlbertofSaxe-Coburgwhentheywereboth20yearsold. His father and her mother were siblings who collaborated for years to unite the two. VictoriaandAlbertweremarriedfor21years,a union that produced nine children and 42grandchildren.Albertdiedatage42,andinhergrief,Victoriaworeblacktheremainderofherlife,another40years.

• Even a genius can marry his cousin! Take,forexample,AlbertEinstein,whomarriedhissecond cousin Elsa in 1919, remaining married to her until her death in 1936. Evolution theorist CharlesDarwinmarriedhisfirstcousinEmmaWedgwood and had 10 children with her. “The Time Machine” author H.G. Wells married hisfirstcousinin1891.Ateacheratthetime,Wells left her three years later for one of his students.



COUSINS (continued):• Two well-known female singers share

common ancestry, Celine Dion and Madonna. Genealogy records reveal that these ladies have 146 ancestors in common. In addition,both Celine and Madonna are distant cousins of England’s Camilla Parker-Bowles, wife of Prince Charles.

• Two other female celebrities have the sameancestors quite a distance up the familytree. Actress Angelina Jolie and Secretaryof State Hillary Clinton are ninth cousins, twice removed. This means that they share a grandparent eight generations back. The word “removed” indicates the number of generations separating the cousins from each other.

•SpeakingoftheClintons,formerPresidentBillClinton is a distant cousin of the best-selling author of legal thrillers, JohnGrisham.Bothare native Arkansans.

• Talk about robbing the cradle! At age 20,19th-century mystery writer Edgar Allen Poe married his 13-year-old cousin. That’s the sameagefamousrockandrollmusicianJerryLeeLewis’cousinMyrawaswhenthesingermarried her in 1957. At age 22, it was the third ofhissixmarriages.

• “Fatal Attraction” actress Glenn Close andactress Brooke Shields are second cousins. Shields’ great grandmother was Close’s great aunt.

• Oscar winner Meryl Streep and “DesperateHousewives”starEvaLongoriawereinforasurprise during the making of the 2010 PBS documentary on genealogy called “Faces of America.” It was discovered that the two women are distant cousins, and both share ancestry with famed cellist Yo-Yo Ma.

1. He or she would have goose bumps2. Dino3. “Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan”4. Every four years5. Turkey6. Patty, LaVerne and Maxene7. 19728. A populist politician9. “American Graffiti”10. Stratford Inn(c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

1. Baltimore and the Chicago White Sox.

2. Andruw Jones (1998-2007), Ken

Griffey Jr. (1990-99) and Willie Mays

(1957-68).

3. San Diego’s Dan Fouts (1980-81) and

Houston’s Warren Moon (1990-91).

4. Two -- Arizona (1988-90) and Wash-

ington (2010-11).

5. Chicago’s Glenn Hall, 1965-66.

6. Columbus selected Brian McBride.

7. True.

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