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ICY INFO (continued): • Icebergs are composed of freshwater ice that has broken off a glacier or an ice shelf, causing them to float freely in the open water. During the warmer weather of spring and summer, the formation of icebergs increases as they separate from the Greenland and Antarctica ice sheets and from other outlying glaciers. About 15,000 icebergs separate from Greenland every year, but most melt long before entering the Atlantic Ocean. Less than 400 will flow south of Newfoundland into the North Atlantic. • Iceberg Alley is the area about 250 miles (402 km) southeast of Newfoundland, Canada. This is where the Titanic struck an iceberg and sank in April of 1912. Prior to that disaster, which caused 1,500 deaths, there was no system to track icebergs and protect ships from collision. Immediately, the U.S. Navy began patrolling the waters, and the following year a permanent international system was created. • About 93% of the world’s icebergs are found in the Antarctic, and they are much larger than their northern counterparts. The largest iceberg on record was sighted in the Pacific Ocean in 1956 and measured 60 x 208 miles (97 x 335 km), with over 12,000 sq. miles (31,000 sq. km) of area, larger than the country of Belgium. In the Northern Atlantic, a 551-ft-tall (168-m) iceberg was reported in 1958, the equivalent of a 55-story building. (continued on page 4)
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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I’ve heard over and over that it’s dangerous for dogs to eat chocolate. My friend told me they shouldn’t eat grapes, either. My dog “Rascal” snapped up two grapes that fell off of a party tray at a recent event I held, and he is just fine. Was my friend wrong? -- Carla in Laredo, Texas DEAR CARLA: Your friend isn’t wrong -- a number of foods that are safe for humans shouldn’t be consumed by dogs. Cats are at risk from certain foods, too. Rascal didn’t suffer any visible effects from eating a couple of grapes, but that might not be the case next time. Eating grapes or raisins can cause kidney failure in dogs. Chocolate is toxic to dogs -- it can affect their nervous system. Sugar-free candies containing xylitol can cause dogs’ blood pressure to drop, and in large quantities can cause liver failure. Onions, garlic, macadamia nuts and avocados can all be toxic, according
December 16 - December 22, 2013 to the ASPCA. Most of the above foods also affect cats negatively, as do caffeine, tomatoes and mushrooms. Keep cats away from houseplants, especially lilies. Plants popular around Christmastime, such as holly and poinsettia, are toxic and need to be placed out of reach. Because the holidays are a hectic time, include a plan for keeping your pets safe during get-togethers and parties. Don’t let dogs and cats roam freely during a party or while gifts are being unwrapped. Place them in a quiet room with food and water until wrapping, food crumbs and other dangers are cleared away and you have more time to pay attention to them. Send your questions or comments to ask@pawscorner.com. (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.
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by Samantha Weaver It was industrialist Andrew Carnegie, who was born into a poor Scottish family and emigrated to the U.S. as a teen, who made the following sage observation: “There is not such a cradle of democracy upon the earth as the Free Public Library, this republic of letters, where neither rank, office, nor wealth receives the slightest consideration.” There are 10 times more cells from microorganisms like bacteria and fungi in and on our bodies than there are human cells. If you’re like 66 percent of American adults, you’d bend over to pick up a penny you found in the street. Nearly three-quarters of adults would pick up a nickel. You might be surprised to learn that drinking tea increased the life expectancy of the British -- and even more surprised to learn why. It wasn’t any beneficial compound found in the tea itself; rather, it was the act of boiling the water, which had the effect of killing pathogens found in the untreated water that was largely in use in England at that time. Also, once the Brits started drinking tea, they became addicted to the caffeine and therefore drank quite a bit more boiled water than had been their wont, decreasing even further their exposure to the pathogens that caused illness. The United States Department of Commerce has designated approximately 30 houses across the country as authentic haunted houses. Astronauts grew roses in space just to find out if a rose grown in microgravity would smell as sweet. The researchers found that it did, indeed, smell as sweet, but the smell was different from that of the same variety of rose grown the old-fashioned way. Thought for the Day: “The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not ‘Eureka!’ but ‘That’s funny ...’.” -- Isaac Asimov (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.
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On Dec. 26, 1908, Jack Johnson becomes the first black American to win the world heavyweight title when he knocks out Canadian Tommy Burns in the 14th round in a championship bout near Sydney, Australia. Johnson held the heavyweight title until 1915. On Dec. 25, 1914, just after midnight on Christmas morning, German troops fighting in World War I cease firing their guns and artillery, and commence to sing Christmas carols. At points along the eastern and western fronts, Russian, French and British soldiers even heard brass bands joining the Germans in their joyous singing. On Dec. 28, 1938, silent-film star Florence Lawrence commits suicide in Beverly Hills, Calif. Lawrence also was an inventor: She designed the first “auto signaling arm,” a mechanical turn signal, along with the first mechanical brake signal. She did not patent these inventions, however, and as a result she received no credit for -- or profit from -- either one. On Dec. 23, 1946, President Harry Truman appoints an amnesty board to review cases of conscientious objectors who were imprisoned after refusing to serve during World War II. Of the 15,000 violators of the World War II Selective Service Act, only 1,500 were considered entitled to full amnesty. On Dec. 29, 1956, the New York Times leaks the news that the United States is preparing a major policy statement on the Middle East. The U.S. would oppose any Soviet military intervention in the region, and Middle Eastern powers could count on economic help and military help in opposing any Soviet aggression.
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methamphetamine. As a verb, to a hired assassin, it’s ICY INFO (continued): slang for killing their victim and to a baker, it’s what Vivian, South Dakota recorded the U.S.’s largest hailthey do to a cake. To a hockey player, it’s their skatstone in July, 2010, with a diameter of 8 inches (20 ing surface as well as the act of shooting the puck out cm) and a weight of 1.93 lbs. (0.88 kg). The world’s of defensive territory and far into the opposing team’s largest fell in 1986 in Bangladesh and weighed 2.25 territory. If you’re too busy at work to take any time lbs. (1 kg), and was about the size of a cantaloupe. off, you put your vacation on ice when you postpone That deadly storm killed 92 people. it. If you’re in an awkward social situation and no one • What’s the difference between ice and dry ice? Regular is speaking, you might break the ice by offering the ice is frozen water, while dry ice is frozen carbon difirst remarks. But be careful about offensive remarks oxide. Dry ice is much colder, with temps below -108 – they might put you on thin ice, meaning you’re in a degrees F (-78 C). Carbon dioxide does not go through difficult situation. a liquid state as it cools from gas to a solid state, and it also doesn’t melt. Rather, it changes directly from a • A glacier forms when multiple snowfalls occur over many years, even centuries in mountainous or polar solid into a vapor. regions. Glaciers form only on land, and flow very • The word “ice” doesn’t always refer to water that has slowly across the land, powered by gravity, altering frozen into a solid form. It can also refer to an air of the shape of the Earth, creating valleys, morasses, creunfriendliness or animosity, when the atmosphere vasses, and changing landforms. Not surprisingly, the turns to ice. It can be a snack of shaved ice flavored world’s largest glacier, Lambert Glacier is located in with sweetened juice. The term can also mean flashy Antarctica. diamond jewelry or a smokable form of an illegal
Is Your VA ID Card a Security Risk? If you have an older ID card issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, your Social Security number could be at risk for theft. If your card is pre-2004, your date of birth and Social Security numbers are right on the front of the card. Since 2011, the VA hasn’t issued ID cards with those two numbers, but that hasn’t made the information much safer. Here’s why: The information on the barcode on your card can be read by apps easily available online. “App” stands for application, a mini-program that gets installed in a cellphone, like software in a computer. With a phone app scanner held near the card, the Social Security number will pop up. The VA has known about this since at least 2011, when it issued an online alert. (Were you notified of the risks of the card?) A message on the VA website says, “Some bar code readers, including those available as applications on
cellphones, can scan the bar code on the front of the card and reveal the veteran’s Social Security number.” When I looked for phone apps that would read an ID card barcode, I didn’t have to go far. I found them everywhere, including brand-name phone app sites. One scanner works up to 20 inches away. New VA ID cards will be coming out in 2014. Since it’s the squeaky wheel that gets the oil, call your local medical center and inquire about getting one of the new cards as soon as they come out. Your best bet until then: Treat your VA ID card like your Social Security card and leave it at home, not in your wallet, unless you’re going for an appointment or need it for some reason. Freddy Groves regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Send email to columnreply2@ gmail.com. (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.
On Dec. 27, 1968, Apollo 8, the first manned mission to orbit the moon, returns safely to Earth after an historic six-day journey. Astronauts Frank Borman, James Lovell, Jr., and William Anders were the first human beings to see the dark side of the moon. On Dec. 24, 1972, comedian Bob Hope gives what he says is his final Christmas show to U.S. forces in Saigon. The show marked Hope’s ninth consecutive Christmas appearance in Vietnam. (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.
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twigs and small branches. With your fuel ready, it’s time to get started. Open the fireplace damper fully -- this flap is located at the top of the firebox (the area in which the fire burns) and when opened allows air to flow up the chimney and outward. It’s probably the reason your house was filling with smoke when you tried to light a fire before. Twist a half-sheet of newspaper into a cylinder. Holding it inside the firebox, light one end. Hold the burning end a few inches underneath damper for about 30 seconds or until you see smoke from the burning paper flowing freely upward into the chimney flue. Stack your firewood prior to lighting the fire. Opinions vary on how to build the stack, but it’s important to make sure air flows freely between the logs. I prefer stacking four small- to medium-sized logs in a square or triangular pattern. Tuck an assortment of twigs, shredded newspaper and small branches between and Fireplace Tips underneath the logs. Don’t go overboard -- the kindling can flare up too high when lit. Q: This is our first year in a house that has a working Carefully light the kindling, starting near the back of fireplace, but we’ve never used one before. We’d like the log stack and working your way forward. Once the to have a crackling fire during holiday get-togethers initial flame has died down somewhat -- but before and throughout the winter, but so far I can’t get one to light. I just get a lot of smoke in the room and no flame. it disappears -- carefully feed in more twigs and branches. Properly seasoned logs should catch within a Any tips? -- Dale C., Madison, Wis. few minutes, but don’t be disappointed if you have to A: It can be a little tricky to get a nice fire going in the repeat the process. fireplace if you’ve never done it before, and there are Once a good fire is going, make sure the protective some safety tips you need to follow as well. screen is in place. Remember to never leave a fire First, be certain the fireplace is safe to use. If it was unattended. And once the fire is out, don’t remove the inspected and cleaned when you moved in, you’re good cinders until they are completely cold, and dispose of to go; but if it hasn’t, or you don’t know when it was them in a fire-resistant container, away from the house last inspected, contact a chimney cleaning service. or garage. Make sure the area around the fireplace is safe: move HOME TIP: Avoid burning pine logs in furniture, rugs, boxes, paper and other flammable items your fireplace. They can cause creosote, several feet away. If you don’t have a fire extinguisher a sticky substance, to build up in the nearby, get one and place it in an accessible spot. chimney more quickly, creating a fire hazard. To light a fire, you’ll need several pieces of wood in various sizes, along with old newspaper or a firestarter stick. The small bundles of firewood sold in grocery Send your questions or home tips to ask@thisisahammer. stores and home-improvement stores are expensive, but com. My e-book, “101 Best Home Tips,” is available to they’ll do for a first-time fire, as they’re medium-size download on Kindle! Pick it up it today for just 99 cents. and usually cut to fit most fireboxes. You should also go out for a walk and collect an armful of fallen, dry (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.
FAMOUS WOMEN OF THE WORLD: ERMA BOMBECK As one of the world’s favorite columnists, Erma Bombeck caused us all to laugh at the humdrum routine of our daily lives. Here’s how she got her start and achieved her success. • After losing her father when she was nine, Erma and her mother moved in with relatives and her mother went to work to support them. While in junior high, Erma was already showing her gift for humorous writing, with a column in the school newspaper. Her column in her high school paper two years later was a serious column, with a mix of wit. At 15, she landed a job at the Dayton Herald as a part-time copygirl, and at 16, she published her first journalistic effort. This came when Shirley Temple was visiting Dayton in 1943, and Erma’s interview with the child star became a newspaper feature. • Following high school graduation, Erma joined the Herald full-time, writing obituaries and other minor assignments. Then it was on to the university and an English degree. • In 1949, Erma married Bill Bombeck, and when they adopted a child in 1953, she put her journalism career on hold to become a full-time wife and mother. In 1964, with three children, she resumed her writing, penning weekly columns for a small local paper, the Ketterling-Oakwood Times, for $3 each, writing from her small bedroom at home. The
following year, the Dayton Journal Herald asked for two columns a week, paying $50 apiece. Within three weeks, the articles went into national syndication, appearing in 36 major U.S. papers under the title “At Wit’s End.” Her columns drew inspiration from the humorous side of her life as an ordinary suburban housewife. • Just two years later, Erma was popular nationwide and began giving lectures across the country. In 1967, her columns were compiled into a book published by Doubleday. During the 1970s, 30 million people in the U.S. and Canada were reading her columns in 900 newspapers. She was also writing for several popular magazines. Erma then branched out into television, appearing on Good Morning America for more than 10 years. She was the author of 15 books, most of which were bestsellers, and one that was turned into a television move, The Grass is Always Greener Over the Septic Tank. • Erma’s theory on housework was, “If the item doesn’t multiply, smell, catch on fire, or block the refrigerator door, let it be. No one cares. Why should you?” • Erma’s serious side was demonstrated in her promotion of the Equal Rights Amendment for women, as well as her service on the President’s National Advisory Committee for Women. She was also involved in helping families with children fighting cancer. Erma herself was diagnosed with cancer in 1992. Following treatment, her kidneys began to fail,
and she passed away at age 69 in 1996, shortly after receiving a kidney transplant. • A 29,000-lb. (13,154-kg) rock was hauled from Erma’s Arizona home to her gravesite in her native Dayton, Ohio. Erma once said, “When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left and could say, ‘I used everything You gave me.’” This could certainly be said of this amazing woman!
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Good things come in small packages! Check out these folks who are 5’3” (1.6 m) and under. • The career of singer/songwriter Paul Simon began when he met fellow 11-year-old Art Garfunkel while performing in their school’s production of Alice in Wonderland to celebrate the school’s sixth grade graduation. The pair began performing together when they were 13. The 5’2” (1.57 m) Simon has earned 12 Grammy Awards for his work and was chosen by TIME magazine as one of the “100 People Who Shaped the World.” Familiar compositions include “Cecilia, “I Am a Rock,” “Sound of Silence,” “Mrs. Robinson,” and “Bridge over Troubled Water.” “Bridge” has sold more than million copies and is ranked #47 on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.” When Simon writes songs, he says, “The music always precedes the words.” • One of history’s greatest philanthropists stood just 5 feet (1.52 m) tall. Andrew Carnegie came to the United States at age 13, (continued on page 8)
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• Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the Indian indepenFIVE-FOOT-SOMETHING (continued): dence movement, political and spiritual leader, advo and went to work in a Pennsylvania factory earning cated a practice of non-violent resistance to injustice. $1.20 a week. At 18, he began a career in the railroad This London-trained lawyer lived a simple life and business, and began making investments with his believed, “The best way to find yourself is to lose earnings. His wise choices yielded substantial returns yourself in the service of others.” Although Gandhi which enabled him to go into the steel business. The was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize five times, Carnegie Steel Corporation was the largest of its kind he never received it. A 187-minute film chronicled his in the world. At age 61, Carnegie sold his business life in 1982, winning eight Academy Awards, includto J.P. Morgan, earning him more than $200 million ing Best Picture. Actor Ben Kingsley who portrayed (about $6.3 billion in today’s dollars). From that point this hero stood 5’8” (1.73 m), although Gandhi was on, he devoted his life to helping others, including the just 5’3” (1.6 m). In 1948, as Gandhi walked to a construction of 2,800 libraries and the establishment prayer meeting, he was shot in the chest at pointof Carnegie-Mellon University. By the time he died at blank range, the sixth and final attempt on his life. 83, had had donated some $350 million. Two million mourners made up the 5-mile-long (8• Although Minneapolis-born Prince Rogers Nelson km) funeral procession. was professionally known as Prince and The Artist Formerly Known as Prince, his childhood nick- • Danny Devito was a hair stylist in his sister’s salon before enrolling in New York’s American Academy name was Skipper. This 5’2” singer/songwriter has of Dramatic Arts. As a young aspiring actor, the 5’0” produced ten platinum albums and 30 Top 40 sin(1.52 m) Devito shared an apartment with another upgles throughout his career, including 1984’s “Purple and-coming actor, Michael Douglas, with whom he Rain,” which sold more than 13 million copies in the would go on to produce numerous projects. For his U.S., spending 24 consecutive weeks in Billboard’s 1992 role as the Penguin in Batman Returns, Devito No. 1 spot. From 1993 to 2000, Prince’s name was was strictly forbidden to discuss the top-secret makean unpronounceable symbol, referred to as the Love up design with anyone, including his family. Symbol.
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