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HERBS AND SPICES (continued) • Saffron is the world’s most expensive spice and has been used in trade for more than 4,000 years. It comes from the dried threads of the saffron crocus plant, which grows to a height of 8 to 12 inches (2030 cm) and bears only four flowers. One pound (450 g) of dry saffron requires 50,000 to 75,000 flowers, with 40 hours of labor needed to pick 150,000 flowers. Retail prices for saffron can spike as high as $5,000 per pound. Some medical studies suggest that this spice has antioxidant and cancer-suppressing properties and might also be helpful in treating depression. In the kitchen, it’s used in Indian and Pakistani sweet dishes and Italian risotto. It’s also used in religious rituals in India. • Vanilla is second most expensive spice after saffron. It’s no wonder vanilla is an expensive commodity when you consider the labor required to process it. It comes from the pod of the only fruit-bearing orchid plant, with a waiting period of three years after being planted before the first flowers appear. The flower opens only one day a year, and each one is hand-pollinated in order to produce a pod. Those pods remain on the vine for another nine months and when harvested, have no flavor or fragrance. Those qualities develop during the extensive curing process, when the pods are treated with hot water before being placed in the sun for months. During this time, they shrink to about one-fifth of their original size. It’s another month or two of “resting” before the pods develop their distinctive aroma and taste. • Vanilla takes its name from the Spanish word Vaina, which translates “little pod.” Vanilla extract is made by finely chopping the beans and dripping alcohol on the pieces. (continued on page 4)

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• We usually think of oregano as an herb to flavor our HERBS AND SPICES (continued) tomato sauces and Italian dishes. That is the Mediter• The Scoville scale was developed by Wilbur Scoranean species of oregano, which is a member of the ville in 1912 to measure the hotness of a food item. mint family. It grows in Greece, Italy, Spain, Turkey, A food’s number is based on its concentration of the Egypt, and Morocco, and has a strong, robust flavor. alkaloid compound capsaicin, which is what gives However, there is another completely different varia strong pungent flavor. The hotness of cayenne ety, Mexican oregano, a relative of lemon verbena, pepper measures about 50,000 Scoville Heat Units. which has more of a citrusy licorice taste. The USDA (Compare this to the Carolina Reaper pepper which tells us that one tablespoon of fresh oregano has just averages 1,569,300 SHU’s!) Cayenne comes from a as much antioxidant properties as an apple. small shrub about 39 inches (100 cm) tall, and is considered the best source of Vitamin A of all spices, as • If you’re cooking Mexican food, coriander, cumin, well as being rich in anti-oxidants. Studies indicate and cilantro are essential. Coriander actually comes that capsaicin has anti-carcinogenic and anti-diabetic from the seeds of the cilantro plant. While fresh ciproperties. Cayenne has been successful in treating lantro will offer a bolder flavor, coriander adds more arthritis, sore muscles, and digestive ailments, as of a subtle taste. well as improving blood circulation. (continued on page 6) Women Veterans React Differently to TBI Treatment of veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury has been difficult because of the many symptoms that the illness presents. Now add another barrier ... there are differences in symptoms between men and women. Women veterans with TBI suffer from chronic pain, joblessness, PTSD, homelessness and depression in greater numbers than male veterans. They are more likely to suffer from anxiety, neurological problems and sleep disorders. Additionally, women veterans are more likely to suffer from multiple symptoms. If PTSD is part of the package, women likely take longer to heal. Odette Harris, associate professor of neurosurgery at the Palo Alto Veterans Affairs Health Care System) studied the effects of TBI on women veterans. She began with the fact that women veterans are more likely to be single parents and more likely to suffer from harassment and assault related to gender, both of which add to stress of TBI. Her research concluded that women veterans with TBI are: --Four times more likely than male veterans to have substance-abuse problems.

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• At age 24, Jennings was given the co-anchor position of HERBS AND SPICES (continued) a Canadian late-night national news broadcast, ironical• When the dried fruit of the sweet red pepper Capsicum ly, in competition with his father’s network. At 25, he annuum is ground, the result is a red powder we know was the first Canadian journalist to arrive in Dallas after as paprika. We use it to season stews, soups, and sausagthe assassination of John F. Kennedy. After two years as es, particularly in Hungarian foods. It’s grown mainly in anchor, he moved to the States for a position with ABC Spain, South America, California, and, of course, HunNews. The following year, he was the anchor opposite gary. the time slots of news greats, CBS’s Walter Cronkite and • Why doesn’t our list include salt? Because salt is a minNBC’s David Brinkley. eral, not an herb or spice! • Jennings took on a new challenge two years later when he shifted to a job as a foreign correspondent. He set up FAMOUS CANADIANS: ABC’s news bureau in Beirut, the first TV news bureau PETER JENNINGS in the Middle East, where he remained for 7 years. After • Peter Jennings was one of the most trusted and respected similar positions in Rome and London, he came back to news anchors in the history of television news. As the the U.S. to co-anchor World News Tonight, where we son of a noted Canadian Broadcasting Company joursaw his face for the next 27 years. At one time, 14 milnalist, Peter got his start in broadcasting at age 9, hosting lion people watched Jennings every night. His awards his own radio program, “Peter’s People,” on a Toronto included 16 Emmys and two George Foster Peabody station. awards. • Although a gifted broadcaster, Jennings was not a gifted • Jennings was present at nearly every historic event student. He admitted that his failure to pass 10th grade during his tenure, including not only the building of the was due to “pure boredom.” In an interview he remarked, Berlin Wall in the 1960s, but also its fall in 1989. He was “I loved girls, I loved comic books. I was pretty lazy.” one of the first journalists to report from Vietnam, and He dropped out at age 17, and although he tried to attend was on hand at the 1972 Munich Olympics when terrorCarleton University a few years later, in his words, he ists attacked Israeli athletes. We heard about the space “lasted about 10 minutes.” shuttle Challenger disaster and the Gulf War from Jennings. During the September 11th attacks in 2001, Jen• Jennings was anxious to follow his father into broadcastnings was at his anchor desk for 17 straight hours. After ing, but took a job as a bank teller at the Royal Bank of the tragedy, claiming a “deeper sense of connection to Canada. He got a break in his early 20s when he landed the United States,” he began studying for the citizenship a job hosting a Canadian music program called “Club test, and in 2003, he obtained dual citizenship, U.S. and Thirteen,” followed by a teen dance show similar to Canadian. “American Bandstand” called “Saturday Date.” (continued on page 8)

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By Samantha Mazzotta One-Sided Windows Won’t Come Clean Q: I clean my apartment windows every week, but I can’t clean the outside. If I lift the window and reach around outside, I can just get the bottom part of the window. We’re in an upstairs unit, so I can’t reach them from outside. Any solutions? -- Frustrated in Wisconsin A: It sounds like you have single-hung windows, which have a bottom sash that can be lifted up, while the top window is sealed into the frame. Double-hung windows can be opened at either the top or bottom. Single-hung windows are designed so that the bottom sash can be removed for cleaning or replacement. How they’re removed varies slightly from manufacturer to manufacturer, but there are a couple of methods that are pretty much the same. The simplest type to remove, in my opinion, is a sash that has slide-backs along the top so you can easily pull in its top retainer clips and lever the top of the sash out of the frame toward you. From there it can be disengaged from the slider connections at the botPeter Jennings (continued) • In April, 2005, Jennings announced to viewers that he had lung cancer and would immediately begin chemotherapy. Just four months later, he succumbed to the disease. • Jennings was devoted to his family and was well-known as a loyal friend who enjoyed entertaining and listening to jazz with friends at his home in the Hamptons. He offered these words of wisdom: “Always have a sense of humor about life – you’ll need it – but always be courteous to boot.”

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In keeping with our theme of spices, Tidbits now zeroes in on the culinary and medicinal benefits of garlic. • Garlic, or Allium sativum, is a member of the onion genus, along with shallots, leeks, and chives. A fullgrown garlic plant is about 24 inches (60 cm) tall and yields between 8 and 20 bulbs. It’s one of the oldest cultivated food plants, and its use dates back over 7,000 years. Pictures of garlic have been found on ancient Egyptian tombs and the Greek physician Hippocrates promoted its therapeutic benefits for respiratory and digestion problems, low energy, and eliminating parasites. Olympic athletes in ancient Greece were fed garlic, probably to enhance their performance. • The list of the health benefits of garlic goes on and on. Research has shown the cardiovascular benefits of garlic, as well as a reduction in cholesterol levels. It seems to help regulate blood sugar levels and prevent complications of diabetes. It has antifungal, antibacterial, and antiviral properties, and was used as an antiseptic to prevent gangrene during World Wars I and II. In a study conducted by China’s Center for Disease Control, people who ate raw garlic twice a week had a 44% lower risk of developing lung cancer. Some naturopaths advocate its use for the prevention (continued on page 10)

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HOLLYWOOD -- We’re always reading how the television networks are courting the 18- to 34-year-old demographic, while the rest of us “older folk” don’t count. The CW, known for shows like “The Vampire Diaries,” “Hart of Dixie,” “Beauty and the Beast” and “The 100” (all renewed), has opted to go after a more diverse demographic. It’s canceled “Star Crossed,” “The Tomorrow People” and “The Carrie Diaries” to make room for a grab at an older audience. The CW, a joint venture between CBS and Warner Bros., was rudely awakened by the 15 percent slide in total viewership and 18 percent drop in its younger demographic last season. Research pointed to younger audiences streaming shows online instead of where they can be measured by Nielson Ratings. A spokesman for the CW said, “The network, whose medium viewer age is nearly 42, has changed its slate of shows to attract new viewers and evolve with its core audience. What’s happen-

ing now is we’re moving away from an exclusive focus on teens and slowly moving into a more 20-something focus/supernatural market.” They don’t have it right yet, but they’re headed in the right direction. *** NBC may have canceled “Community,” but now Hulu is vying to ante up for a sixth season of new shows. “Community’s” first five seasons were in a rough neighborhood because NBC shifted it, canceled it, brought it back (because of fan demands) and delayed one of its seasons so long that all its holiday shows were aired months after the actual holidays. Hulu aired episodes the day after NBC and found the show became one of its best performing series. “Community” has more staying power than a New York cockroach! *** Knew it wouldn’t be long before one of the “Super Hero” franchises picked up Channing Tatum. In addition to “22 Jump Street,” due out June 13; the 3D animated “Book of Life,” out Oct. 17; and

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PHOTO: Kevin James “Magic Mike XXL” (in the works now); Channing will be featured in “X-Men: Apocalypse,” due in May 2016. Brad Pitt, producer and star of “World War Z,” which grossed $540 million worldwide, has announced there will be a sequel. Pitt, who was one of the producers of the recent HBO hit “The Normal Heart” and the James Franco/Jonah Hill film “True Story,” will produce the “World War Z” sequel, but no word if he will star as well. Kevin James, the former “King of Queens,” will be “Stranded” on an island in a “Swiss Family Robinson”-inspired film. Let’s see ... he’s been a “Zookeeper,” a “Mall Cop” and a “Grown Ups 2.” With that kind of training, he’s ready to be shipwrecked, fight off pirates and wear a loincloth. (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

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• It was American writer and philosopher Elbert Hubbard who made the following sage observation: “Many a man’s reputation would not know his character if they met on the street.” • You probably know that the king cobra is one of the deadliest snakes: It can grow up to 18 feet long and is very aggressive, often attacking with little or no provocation. When it rears up to attack, the head can be 4 or 5 feet off the ground, and king cobra’s venom is so deadly that a single bite can kill an elephant. You might not realize, though, that these snakes are protective parents. Both the female and the male stay close to the nest, guarding the eggs from any danger. • Those who study such things can tell your age, race and gender just by examining one of your hairs. • Did you ever wonder how the lollipop got its name? A man named George Smith first put the hard treat on the end of a stick, but candy-making wasn’t his only interest. It seems that Smith also had a keen interest in horse racing, and he named the candy after a popular racehorse of the time, Lolly Pop. • If you took the entire surface area of the dwarf planet Pluto and laid it flat, it would fit inside Russia. • The next time you get caught outside in a hard rain, you can reflect on the fact that each drop that hits you is traveling at about 20 mph. *** Thought for the Day: “All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident.” -- Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860)

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GARLIC (continued) of prostate, breast, stomach, and colon cancers. • Of course, the downside of ingesting large quantities of garlic is halitosis – bad breath! – as well as sweat that has a pungent smell. This is cause by Allyl Methyl Sulfide, a sulfur-containing gas that is released when you eat garlic. • Helsinki, Finland is home to Kynsilaukka, a restaurant that caters to garlic lovers. Even its name translates to “clove leek.” They serve all things garlic, including beer, ice cream, and cheesecake. In the U.S., San Francisco boasts “The Stinking Rose,” a restaurant where every menu item features garlic. No wonder their marketing slogan is “Follow your nose to the Stinking Rose.” • Garlic isn’t just for seasoning and medicinal benefits. Even the sticky juice found within the bulb cloves is useful as an adhesive in mending glass and porcelain. • If you don’t have fresh garlic for your recipes, garlic powder can be used, although it does have a different taste. If you do substitute the powder for the fresh, 1/8 teaspoon of garlic powder is the equivalent of one clove of fresh garlic. • Much of the U.S.’s garlic supply is produced in and around Gilroy, California, which has been dubbed “Garlic Capital of the world.” A single farm in the area produces nearly 25 million pounds (11,340,000 kg) annually. Every July, this community of 50,000 hosts the Gilroy Garlic Festival, a celebration that has raised almost $9 million for assorted local charities since its founding in 1979. • Although Gilroy calls itself the garlic capital, it’s nowhere near the world’s top producer. Over 77% of the world’s garlic is grown in China, about 23 billion pounds (10.4 billion kg) worth. India is a distant second with 4.1%, followed by South Korea at 2%. The U.S. produces just 1.6% of the world’s garlic, with some grown in every state except Alaska.

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Key Signs Indicate Legionella Bacteria DEAR DR. ROACH: I became extremely sick and was taken to the hospital. My physician thought I had regular pneumonia. I was so dehydrated that they couldn’t find a vein. I was intubated and had trouble getting enough oxygen. I had dialysis. My family was told I probably would not live. They discovered that my illness was Legionella, and with treatment, I woke up from paralysis. My recovery has been easy and fast, although I was told it would take a year at the least. I am finished with physical therapy. My blood work and scan show everything is back to normal. But I have scarring in my lungs. I am a 47-year-old woman. What should I expect for my future? Are my kidneys at risk? Do I have a greater risk of contracting pneumonia in the future? What about my lungs? Is there permanent damage? What about allergy medicines and ibuprofen? I am afraid to have a glass of wine! -- C.K. ANSWER: Legionella is a bacteria that can cause pneumonia. It is classically found in fresh water, such as air-conditioning cooling towers and condensers. It was thought to be the cause of the original outbreak among American Legionnaires back in 1976 in Philadelphia, hence the popular name of Legionnaires’ disease. Once considered rare, increased awareness and better diagnostic tests have led to a greater understanding of this important cause of pneumonia. It may look just like any other kind of pneumonia, but diarrhea and very high fever are clues that it might be Legionella. Liver problems are more

DVDs reviewed in this column will be available in stores the week of June 23, 2014. PHOTO: Forrest Whitaker in “Repentance” PICKS OF THE WEEK “Rob the Mob” (R) -- Two stupidly in love kids from Queens stumble on a brilliantly doomed plan: find Mafia hangouts where the wiseguys have a no-guns policy, then bring a gun and rob them. Tommy (Michael Pitt) and Rosie (Nina Arianda) sit in on the trials of mob boss Don Gotti -- taking detailed notes of names and addresses. Their story gets the attention of a crime journalist (Ray Romano) who digs into their tale while trying to protect them from the inevitable. It’s all based on a true story from the early ‘90s. Since everything is simultaneously true and ridiculous, the film strikes the necessary balance between comedy and drama. Pitt and Arianda light up the screen with delirious love, getting the audience to sympathize with the star-crossed crooks. “Enemy” (R) -- Jake Gyllenhaal pulls double duty in this psychological thriller. Gyllenhaal plays Adam, a prickly, half-awake history professor. By coincidence, Adam sees a face exactly like his in a rented movie. Adam goes a little mad with paranoia before meeting Anthony (also Gyllenhaal) -- a cocky aspiring actor who is totally and inexplicably identical to Adam. They are quite different in personality and lifestyle, but Adam and Anthony have the same face, and even similar tastes in relationships. This twisty-turny brain-wrinkler has plenty of revelations, but very few answers. Gyllenhaal handles his

common in Legionella infections, but the dialysis you received likely was due to kidney failure from severe shock and sepsis. Intubation -- having a breathing tube inserted into your windpipe -- and paralysis are reserved for only the very most severe pneumonias, and it is really great news that you are recovering so quickly and completely. Being young (47) and female are good signs for recovery. Since your blood tests are normal, your kidneys apparently recovered completely. There is no reason not to use the same OTC medications you used before the pneumonia, and an occasional glass of wine is fine (but not too much). Some scarring after pneumonia is common, and this indeed puts you at somewhat increased risk for future pneumonias. A vaccination for pneumonia will reduce the risk of the most common bacteria. ***

DEAR DR. ROACH: Why do heart attacks occur mostly in the morning and on Mondays? -- J.V. ANSWER: Your statements are quite true. Heart attacks are three times more likely in the morning than in the evening, and 15 percent to 20 percent more likely on Mondays than on other days. Nobody knows exactly why. Mornings are thought to be more likely due to several factors: increased blood pressure, an increase in cortisone and having “stickier” platelets in the morning. There are two main theories for the Monday phenomenon -- the first is back-to-work stress, but recently there has been some evidence that it may be excess alcohol intake over the weekend. These are good arguments for stress reduction and avoiding excess alcohol in the first place. ***

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Everyone needs to take steps to stay safe in hot weather, but seniors especially need to be careful. Our internal “temperature gauge” doesn’t work the way it used to, and becoming overheated can sneak up on us, with dehydration right on its heels. Here are a few ways to stay cool in summer: • If you have air conditioning, use it. Keep an eye on the heat index (temperature plus humidity) on the weather news. The higher the humidity, the less we’re able to sweat and let air evaporation cool us. • Go somewhere cool in the middle of the day, such as the library or a nearby coffee shop that has air conditioning. Find out from your senior center if there are cooling centers in your area where you can go for a few hours. • Drink plenty of water. Some of our drugs can be dehydrating; ask your doctor if your prescriptions mean you should drink more water. Ask him how much liquid you should drink during hot weather, especially if your intake is limited because of water retention. Remember that drinks with caffeine (such as tea or coffee) can be dehydrating, as well as alcoholic beverages or sugary drinks like sodas. • Dress in lightweight clothing. Wear a hat if you go outside. • Put a cool, damp washcloth on pulse points, like wrist and neck. Take a cool shower. • Sign up with a seniors phone service that will check on you, or arrange with friends and family to stay in close contact during hot weather. • Keep an eye on the symptoms of heat exhaustion: clammy skin, fainting, nausea, muscle cramps and weakness. Call for help if you experience any of these, because they can lead to heat stroke if not taken care of. Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Send email to columnreply2@ gmail.com. (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

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My uncle was a professional house painter and saved cans from some of his jobs, especially if the paint brand was rare or unusual. I am helping his family downsize, and we now face the decision of what to do with about three dozen cans. Are they worth keeping? — Lonnie, Grand Rapids, Mich. I discovered several years ago that even older empty paint cans are collectible. For example, a Dinah Black Enamel from the Boston Varnish Company can sell for several hundred dollars. Imagine that! One of the best venues for selling is, of course, eBay. *** I have a Lazy Susan made by Frankoma in the Wagon Wheel pattern. Can you tell me more about this company? How much do you think my piece is worth? — Betty, West Palm Beach, Fla. John Frank founded his company in Oklahoma in 1933. The Frank Pottery Company made vases and other decorative products, marking them with its Frankoma trademark beginning in 1936. A fire destroyed the plant in 1938, and collectors are especially interested in the pre-fire pieces, since many of the original molds perished. Eventually, the plant was rebuilt and production resumed.

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Most pieces from the later period are made from red brick clay, called Sapulpa, found near Ada, Okla. This distinctive color makes most pieces easy to identify, even from a distance. Southwestern designs always have been favored by the company. Values vary. I have seen Frankoma Lazy Susans priced for as little as $15 and as much as $75 in shops and antiques malls. *** I have a silk scarf that I acquired when I was in college during the 1970s. It features a Peter Max design and was rarely worn. Is it worth keeping? — Susan, Rio Rancho, N.M. Peter Max is the quintessential pop artist who has been creating collectibles since the 1960s. He symbolizes the hippie era and sponsored the first psychedelic show in New York in 1995. Most collectors are especially interested in Max items produced before 1975. Your scarf is probably valued in the $50 to $75 range. I base this on recent Internet sales. Write to Larry Cox in care of KFWS, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475, or send e-mail to questionsforcox@aol.com. Due to the large volume of mail he receives, Mr. Cox cannot personally answer all reader questions, nor do appraisals. Do not send any materials requiring return mail.

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