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UNUSUAL ISLANDS (continued): Staten Island, a borough of New York City, is home to what was once the world’s largest landfill. Freshkills Landfill was established by the City of New York in 1948. The area was mainly coastal marshland and tidal creeks before it was filled in with garbage. At the peak of use, in 1986-87, the landfill had 680 employees and received up to 29,000 tons (26 million+ kg) of trash per day! Freshkills Landfill received its last garbage on March 22, 2001 and its transformation into a city park started in 2009. Freshkills Park will be about three times the size of Central Park, with 2,200 acres (890 ha). As the development of the park continues in phases over the next 30 years, future generations will know Staten Island as a beautiful place to play and relax rather than as a place for trash. A popular television series that ran for seven seasons on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) network was Fantasy Island. From 1978 to 1984, Mr. Roarke (Ricardo Montalban), the handsome, debonair host greeted guests to the island and fulfilled requests for their fantasies. The very popular “little person,” (the acceptable term used by the Little People of America organization), Herve Villechaize, known as “Tattoo” on the show, would rush up the tower of the main cottage to ring the bell when guests arrived. His call, “De plane, De plane!” was heard at the beginning of each show for six seasons. After a salary dispute he left the show and a butler took his place for the final season. Fantasy Island was not filmed on an island but in various locations in California and Hawaii. The cottage where Tattoo rang the bell is at the Los Angeles Arboretum and Botanical Garden in Arcadia, California. (continued on page 4)
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• On Aug. 1, 1498, Italian explorer Christopher Columbus sets foot on the American mainland for the first time, in present-day Venezuela. Thinking it was an island, he christened it Isla Santa and claimed it for Spain. Columbus, a deeply religious man, decided that Venezuela was the outer regions of the Garden of Eden. • On July 29, 1862, Confederate spy Marie Isabella “Belle” Boyd is arrested by Union troops and detained for providing crucial information to the Confederates during the war. It was the first of three arrests. Boyd was just 18 years old. • On Aug. 2, 1876, “Wild Bill” Hickok, one of the greatest gunfighters of the American West, is murdered in Deadwood, South Dakota. Hickok was playing cards with his back to the saloon door when a young gunslinger named Jack McCall shot him in the back of the head. • On July 31, 1937, Charles Martine, an Apache scout who played an important role in the surrender of Geronimo in 1886, dies on the Mescalero Reservation in New Mexico. After being found, Geronimo agreed to a meeting with Gen. Nelson Miles, during which he gave his unconditional surrender. Martine and Geronimo were exiled, and Martine never did receive his promised reward. • On July 28, 1945, a United States military plane crashes into the Empire State Building, killing 14 people. Upon impact, the plane’s jet fuel exploded. One engine from the plane went straight through the building and landed in a penthouse apartment across the street. • On July 30, 1956, two years after pushing to have the phrase “under God” inserted into the pledge of allegiance, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs a law officially declaring “In God We Trust” to be the nation’s official motto and be printed on all U.S. paper currency. • On Aug. 3, 1965, CBS-TV news shows pictures of men from the First Battalion, Ninth Marines setting fire to huts in the village of Cam Na, Vietnam, despite reports that the Viet Cong had already fled the area. The film report sparked indignation and condemnation of the U.S. policy.
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• Known for its millions of peppers instead of people UNUSUAL ISLANDS (continued) is Avery Island, Louisiana. The island is one of five • In the far northern part of Canada there is a chain of salt domes that rise out of the marshes of the Louisiislands known as the Arctic Archipelago. There are 94 ana Gulf Coast. This island is only 163 feet (49.68 m) islands with Ellesmere Island being the farthest north above sea level. and the tenth largest island in the world. • Ellesmere Island is only 497 miles (800 km) from the • The McIlhenny Company and their acres of hot peppers and facilities for producing the famous TABASNorth Pole and 15 miles (25 km) from Greenland. It CO® products occupy most of Avery Island. The is a polar desert with an average annual precipitation family-owned hot sauce company has been at the site of only 2 ¾ inches (70 mm), making it drier than the since its founding in 1868. Sahara Desert! • An island not known for hot peppers, but for beautiful • On the southern coast of Ellesmere Island, Grise Fiord flowers, red soil, shorelines, and a famous novel is is the northernmost permanent community in Canada Prince Edward Island (PEI). Anne of Green Gables, with a hardy but small population of 148. published in 1908 by Lucy Maud Montgomery, is fa• An island with a population at the other end of the mous all over the world. Thousands of tourists come population spectrum is Java, Indonesia. It is the thirto the island off the eastern coast of Canada annually teenth largest island in the world and is home to 136 to visit Green Gables Heritage Place and Montgommillion people. ery’s home, both part of PEI National Park.
VA Awaits New Leader Department of Veterans Affairs chief Eric Shinseki is gone. He resigned after getting caught by the whiplash of the revelation that there were serious problems down the line in the VA, mostly having to do with medical appointments being manipulated, deleted, fudged, canceled, hidden in desk drawers (pick a word), and that veterans died while waiting. No matter how it turned out, Shinseki was always in our corner. We can never doubt that. If he had a failing, it was that he trusted those down the chain of command to do their jobs well. We have a new secretary of the VA nominee, who surely will be approved by Congress. Let’s look at who he is. Robert “Bob” McDonald, age 61, West Point grad, former Army captain, 82nd Airborne, son of a World War II veteran, 33 years with Procter and Gamble, the soap company. His years at P&G weren’t all rosy, but that’s to be expected with a responsibility that large (the company has over 100,000 employees), especially with a recession tightening all our wallets. A few things come up as red flags:
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The Best Recipe For A Great Grilling Season Is “Safety First” (NAPSA)-Grilling is one of America’s favorite pastimes and a popular summer activity in backyards across the country. More than 60 percent of American households will cook kabobs, fresh vegetables, and of course meat on propane grills this summer, according to the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC). PERC is an energy check-off program dedicated to safety and training for the propane industry. “Summer is a time to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends,” says PERC President and CEO Roy Willis. “And with the onset of warm weather, it’s also a good time to review outdoor safety tips, including safe grilling techniques.” Willis offers families some simple reminders for preparing and maintaining safe cooking conditions while using propane grills. Before using the grill, he recommends reviewing and following all grill manufacturers’ instructions. “If you buy a propane-powered grill and assemble it yourself, follow the manufacturer’s instructions to the letter,” Willis says. “Better yet, have the grill assembled before you bring it home. If you’re planning a more elaborate outdoor kitchen, be sure to get in touch with your nearest propane professional for tips on products and access to qualified installers.” Next, the location of the grill is an important consideration. PERC reminds families that the only safe location for any grill-including propane cooking units-is outside in a well-ventilated area and a safe distance from the home. “Grills should never be placed in a confined area,” Willis says. “Make sure your grill is at least five feet from your house on a level surface away from siding, outdoor furniture or anything else that could be a fire hazard. It’s something that you don’t always think about when you’re grilling, but it’s a basic safety measure that’s easy to imple-
his love of propane grilling, Willis shares one of his favorite grilling recipes. “On the bayous, seafood was a part of our culture, so putting a Louisiana twist on grilling comes naturally for me,” Willis explains. “But enough about me; grilling is the main topic here, and of course propane is the main ingredient. So let’s get cooking.” ment.” Whether the grill is equipped with an automatic ignition or needs to be lit manually, the manufacturer’s instructions should be followed precisely. “Always use caution when lighting the grill and never stray from the grill manufacturer’s instructions,” says Willis. “If the flames go out for any reason, turn the grill and gas off and wait 15 minutes before relighting it.” PERC also encourages families to keep the top open when lighting the grill. This allows for ventilation and ensures that propane vapors are not being released into the confined grilling area. Finally, proper storage of propane cylinders is an essential safety step when using propane-powered grills. “Be sure to store propane cylinders upright and outdoors, and keep cleaning fluids, oil-soaked rags, gasoline or other flammable material away from cooking areas and gas appliances,” Willis says. “Removing combustible materials from any heat source is always a good idea.” PERC reminds families that propane is a safe fuel when handled properly, and encourages grillers to learn about additional resources on www.usepropane.com. “Grilling is an enjoyable way to prepare food and celebrate warm weather,” Willis says. “Enjoying warm weather throughout the summer can be easy with safe, efficient propane grills.” Growing up in Cajun country in southern Louisiana, Willis learned to appreciate good food. In order to share
RAYMOND BURR Raymond William Stacy Burr was born on May 21, 1917 in the small community of New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. He starred in many films and television shows but is most widely known for the roles of Perry Mason and Ironside in a long television career. • Quite the story-teller, Burr apparently told many untruths about his own personal life. He claimed to have been married three times and that he had a son who died young. By all accounts at least two of the marriages and the son were fabricated relationships. • What is known as truth about Burr is that he could pretend to be a lawyer and a detective and proved that well in two long-running television shows. • One of the earliest appearances that Burr is known for was in Alfred Hitchcock’s film, “Rear Window.” • He is most widely known for his starring role as the heavy-weight burly attorney, Perry Mason, in the show by the same name that was broadcast nine seasons from 1957-66. • The Perry Mason television show was based on the fictional writings of Erle Stanley Gardner, who was a practicing attorney for about 20 years. Gardner created the main character as well as Mason’s secretary, played by Della Street, and the private detective and investigator who made up the main cast of characters for the television series. Gardner wrote the first Perry Mason stories in 1933. The last Perry Mason mystery was published three years after Gardner’s death in 1973. • A year after the original Perry Mason series ended Burr returned to television as Ironside. That series was about a police detective who became confined to
Grilled New Orleans-Style Shrimp 1-1/2 lb large shrimp 2 tbsp olive oil 3 medium garlic cloves, minced 6 tbsp unsalted butter 2 tsp chili powder 2 tsp black pepper 4 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 3/4 tsp salt Toss shrimp with oil, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt and marinate at cool room temperature for 15 minutes. While shrimp marinate, prepare grill for cooking. If using a propane grill, light the grill according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Remember to keep the top open. Once the grill is lit, the lid can be closed in order to preheat burners. Preheat the grill for 10 minutes, and then reduce heat to moderately high. Heat butter, chili powder, pepper, Worcestershire sauce and remaining 1Ú4 teaspoon salt in saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring, until butter is melted. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Thread shrimp onto a skewer and grill, turning over once, until just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes total. Push shrimp off skewers into a bowl, then pour butter mixture over them and toss to combine well.
a wheelchair in the first episode. It was on the air from 1967-75. • It is sometimes reported (inaccurately) that Perry Mason never lost a case. However, Perry Mason did lose two cases: The Case of the Terrified Typist and The Case of the Deadly Verdict. • Canada honored Raymond Burr, aka Perry Mason, with a postage stamp in 2008. He was one of four Canadians the postal service chose to honor for their achievements in Hollywood. • The U.S. Postal Service also had a Perry Mason stamp. It was part of a series of stamps called “Early TV Memories,” issued on August 11, 2009. • Collectors of Raymond Burr memorabilia seek out the stamps for their collections but also look for vintage copies of TV Guide. He was on the cover 14 times! • Burr starred in numerous reprisals of his role as Perry Mason after the original series ended. There was The New Perry Mason series in 1973; a television movie, Perry Mason Returns in 1985; and more than 25 other Perry Mason appearances for Burr. The movie in the 1985-86 season was the second-highest rated television movie that year. One of the funniest appearances by Raymond Burr was in a spoof of his Perry Mason role on Airplane II, the Sequel in 1982. • Burr had a great interest in two horticultural beauties: orchids and his favorite wine grape, Cabernet Sauvignon. One of his last ventures was the establishment of the Raymond Burr Vineyards in Sonoma County, California. • Burr died on September 12, 1993 at his home in Sonoma, California after a battle with cancer.
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a Rose Bowl game? 4. In 2012-13, the Hornets’ Ryan Anderson became the fourth NBA player to have 500 rebounds and 200 3-pointers made in a season. Name two of the others. 5. Colorado Avalanche goaltender Semyon Varlamov, in 2014, became the fourth Russian-born goalie to have 100 wins in the NHL. Name two of the first three. 6. In 2014, Kurt Busch tied for the best finish (sixth) at the Indianapolis 500 for a driver also racing in the Coca-Cola 600 the same day. Whom did he tie? 7. In 2014, tennis’ Novak Djokovic became the second player to win the Indian Wells and Sony Open tournaments back-to-back twice. Who was the first? (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
1. Is the book of John in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. On watching Jesus arrest and trial, what disciple claimed three times he didnt know the Lord? Judas,
James, John, Peter 3. From Proverbs, A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of ...”? Song, Silver, Meadows, Eden 4. Who was quoted, Is there any taste in the white of an egg? Solomon, David, Daniel, Job 5. What did Job behold as the fear of the Lord? Distrust, Wisdom, Unrighteousness, Sympathy 6. Who was the father of Samson? Manoah, Isaiah, Abdon, Felix (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Q: While doing a quick visual scan of the roof, I noticed a couple of areas where the asphalt shingles were chipped or even By Samantha Mazzotta lifted a little. I didn’t find any leaks in the attic. Do I need to completely replace these shingles? -- Don C., via email A: If a shingle is chipped but mostly intact, and the surrounding shingles are OK, you can get away with patching it. The repair may last only a couple of seasons, but it can protect your roof in the short term. To patch a shingle, take a spare shingle of the same material and cut it to the size of the damaged area. Remove any dangling or jutting pieces from the damaged section. Tack the new piece of shingle into place using roofing cement. Shingles that are torn or buckled, missing, or areas with several damaged shingles will benefit more from replacement than patching. Purchase replacement shingles at the home-improvement store, along with repair tools and supplies including roofing cement, tack hammer or roofing-nail gun, pry bar and spare roofing nails. Check out the YouTube video titled “Replacing a Damaged Roof Shingle” for a quick-and-dirty primer on replacing shingles.
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Before pencils, ancient Romans used a writing instrument called a stylus to make light marks on papyrus, an early form of paper. When graphite was discovered in Borrowdale, England in 1564, darker marks were made possible leading to what is still called a pencil. • The term “lead” pencil has been used throughout history but was actually never accurate. Lead has never been used as the marking material inside pencils. However, lead was used in the exterior paint of pencils and caused health problems when pencils were chewed or put in the mouth. • In the early discovery years, pencils were not covered with wood. People would use cloth or some other covering to hold the graphite to write. When just held by hand, graphite turns hands and fingers black. • The birthplace of mass-produced pencils was Nuremberg, Germany. One of the earliest known makers of pencils was Kaspar Faber, a cabinetmaker in Nuremberg, in 1761. He glued narrow sticks of graphite between small, smooth pieces of wood. He started the Faber-Castell Company. • Faber’s grandson, Lothar, used water and then steam power to increase production and consistency in making pencils. He created standards for pencil size and hardness grades in 1839. Lothar is credited with the invention of hexagonal pencils and the first brandname writing instruments, marked A.W. Faber. The Faber-Casteel Group is, still today, the world’s largest pencil manufacturer, producing approximately 1.8 billion wood-cased pencils annually. (continued on page 10)
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As you can see, the shingles above the damaged area need to be lifted slightly (be careful not to break them) so the roofing nails holding the damaged shingle in place can be removed. Once the nails are removed, loosen and slide the damaged shingle downward and out. Slide the replacement shingle into the same spot. If holding the shingle in place is difficult, put a couple dots of roofing cement on the underside just to hold it in place while you secure it. Work your way back up, putting new roofing nails near the same spots that you removed the old ones from. Re-secure the loosened shingles above with new nails. As always, remember that safety comes first when working up on the roof. Always have a partner helping to steady the ladder, and use a safety line. Move along the roof in a crouch, rather than standing up, which could cause you to lose your balance. If you don’t feel confident in working at that height, contact a professional roofer to handle the repair. The National Roofing Contractors Association can provide advice and guidance in finding a contractor. HOME TIP: Check the weather forecast before starting roofing repairs: The materials need several days of dry, warm weather to cure completely. Send your questions or home tips to ask@thisisahammer.com. (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
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• Potato salad will have more flavor if you whisk together all the dressing ingredients and add it to the potatoes when they are warm. The potatoes will absorb the ingredients better, and the flavor will develop even more during refrigeration. • Dill planted near tomatoes will draw caterpillars away from the fruits. And it’s delicious. • “I love to grill, and when it’s nice out, we grill every weekend. I always put on extra and use the leftovers through the week. Chicken in salad, a nice flank steak for fajitas, etc. And it means less cooking for me!” -- Y.L. in Maryland • Here’s a great recipe for an icy treat: Freeze orange juice or apple juice in ice trays. Throw a handful in the blender for a fruit slush that can’t be beat on a hot day. • “A lot of smoke was coming off our grill, and our patio doors were wide open. Long story short: It swamped the living room with smoke. The smell was a little overwhelming. After we closed the door, my neighbor doused a kitchen towel with white vinegar, wrung it out and waved it around the room. It cleared out the smoke smell right away, and the vinegar smell went away just as quickly. What a miracle!” -- F.F. in South Carolina • Rubbing alcohol can be used to remove ballpoint-pen ink from most upholstery. Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475 or e-mail JoAnn at heresatip@yahoo.com. (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
HOLLYWOOD -- Alexander Skarsgard segues from vampire Eric Northman in “True Blood” to Tarzan, the king of the jungle. Before we see him swinging on any vines, though, he’ll be seen in “The Giver” with Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep, Katie Holmes and Taylor Swift, out Aug. 15; and “Diary of a Teenage Girl” with Kristen Wiig and Christopher Meloni. This Tarzan will return to Africa after living in London. Filmed in 3D, “Tarzan” will costar Margot Robbie, Samuel L. Jackson, Christoph Waltz and Djimon Hounsou. Even though it began shooting in April, it won’t be released until July 1, 2016. Apparently, the sexy Swede is anything but shy ... they’re having a hard time getting Skarsgard to keep his loincloth on while shooting. Tarzan has been a cinema favorite for many years. In 1918, Elmo Lincoln made three silent films as Tarzan. From 1932-1948, Olympic swimmer Johnny Weissmuller was MGM’s Tarzan, though Buster Crabbe (1933), better known as
“Flash Gordon,” Bruce Bennett (1935) and Glenn Morris (1938) played him for other producers. In 1952, Tarzan was played by Lex Barker, followed by Gordon Scott (1955-60), Denny Miller (1959), Jock Mahoney (Sally Fields’ father) (1962/63), football player Mike Henry (1966/67), Miles O’Keeffe, with Bo Derek as Jane and Christopher Lambert (1984). In 1998 Casper Van Dien, fresh off the success of “Starship Troopers,” played Tarzan in “Tarzan and the Lost City,” which cost $20 million to make and only took in $2.8 million domestically. TV has given us four Tarzans: Ron Ely (1967-71), Joe Lara (1989), Wolf Larson (1991-94) and Travis Fimmell (2003). By the way, Alexander Skarsgard is 37 years old and not married. He was rumored to be dating Ellen Page, who came out recently as a gay woman. He’s also been linked to 25-year-old Swedish actress Alicia Vikander on and off for the past year. It looks like this Tarzan hasn’t found his Jane yet.
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PHOTO: Alexander Skarsgard There was a Tarzan movie starring Kellen Lutz in the title role, which was released May 9. Even though it was filmed in 3D, it wasn’t well-received and quickly disappeared. Kellen didn’t have much luck with his “Legend of Hercules” either, which cost $70 million to make and only earned $61 million. Luckily, he’s not carrying his next film, “Expendables 3,” out Aug. 15. He’s in great company with Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Antonio Banderas, Jet Li, Wesley Snipes, Dolph Lungren, Terry Crews, Mel Gibson, Harrison Ford and Arnold Schwarzenegger. With so many action heroes in one film, there’s no way it can fail. If producers will just give this fine young actor another chance to carry a film, hopefully he’ll have better Lutz next time! (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
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by Samantha Weaver • It was novelist Ayn Rand who made the following sage observation: “You can avoid reality, but you cannot avoid the consequences of avoiding reality.” • Those who study such things say that penguins are ticklish. • On the whole, Texas is a good bit hotter than Ohio, wouldn’t you think? You might be surprised to learn, then, that on a per capita basis, Cleveland has 42 times as many swimming pools as Fort Worth. • The 21 Club is a posh New York restaurant that has been in operation since 1922, though it has undergone some changes since its early days. The eatery’s policy prohibiting women from wearing pants to dine didn’t change until 1969. That was the year when ‘Laugh-In’ actress Judy Carne entered wearing what has been described as a “tunic-topped pants suit.” When she was told she wouldn’t be allowed to dine, she took off her pants and left them in the coat-check room. The tunic by itself just barely qualified as a micro-mini, but it was enough. The 21 Club changed its policy the next day. • Smiling is a natural human instinct. Even people who have been blind since birth smile when they’re happy. • Ireland has the distinction of being the first nation in the world that had one woman succeed another woman as head of state, when, in 1997, Mary MacAleese was elected president after Mary Robinson served in that position. • During World War I, the opposing armies called a truce to celebrate Christmas 1914. During the truce, a group of German soldiers and a group of British soldiers met in the no-man’s land between the opposing trenches to play a soccer match. *** Thought for the Day: “Forever is composed of nows.” -- Emily Dickinson
PENCILS (continued) • The first factory that produced pencils was in Keswick, Cumberland, United Kingdom in 1832. The Pencil Museum in Keswick is the home of the “world’s first pencil.” • Nicholas Jacques Conté of France is credited with the invention of pencil “lead.” He mixed graphite with clay to create pencils with varying degrees of hardness. The rods of graphite and clay were fired in a kiln to prepare them for use. He received a patent for this process in 1795. • With the pencil’s origins in Germany and the United Kingdom, Americans imported pencils for years. Early settlers in North America depended on the imports until the supply was cut off during the Revolutionary War. Seeing the need for pencils, William Monroe, a cabinet-maker in Concord, Massachusetts, became known as the first pencil maker in America. • James Musgrave was also involved in the early years of the pencil industry in America. The owner of a sawmill in Shelbyville, Tennessee, his main business was cutting worn cedar fence posts into small slats of wood to ship to German pencil companies. Musgrave bartered with farmers to replace their fences with wire and pole fencing in order to have the cedar to ship. • When the United States entered World War I, the company could no longer send wood to Germany. At that time, Musgrave started the Musgrave Pencil Company. His success led to other pencil companies opening in the area. In the 1950s, Tennessee Governor Buford Ellington named Shelbyville, “Pencil City, USA.” • Some extra pencil trivia: Two common derogatory uses of the word pencil found their way into the English language years ago: pencil-pusher means “office worker;” and pencil-neck means “weak person.” The first term came about in 1881, while the second was first recorded in 1973.
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Fire up the grill! There’s something about cooking and eating outside that just can’t be duplicated indoors. 16 ounces extra-lean ground turkey or beef 3/4 cup finely chopped onion 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon (2 1/4 ounces) dried fine breadcrumbs 1/4 cup reduced-sodium ketchup 2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 cup fat-free milk 1. In a large bowl, combine meat, onion and breadcrumbs. Add ketchup, mustard, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce and milk. Mix well with hands until well-combined. 2. Using a 1/2 cup measuring cup as a guide, shape into 6 patties. Place on hot grill, and grill for about 6 minutes on each side or until desired doneness. Good served on small hamburger buns or eaten as “steaks.” Makes 6 servings. Each serving equals: 175 calories, 7g fat, 15g protein, 13g carb., 199mg sodium, 1g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Meat, 1/2 Starch/Carb. (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
Blood Pressure Rises at Doctor’s Office DEAR DR. ROACH: I have had high blood pressure at times, and my doctor said I have white coat syndrome. I am on metoprolol and ramipril. My blood pressure spikes at times. Recently I didn’t feel right. My blood pressure was reading 200/120, more or less, over 12 hours. I went to my doctor, who gave me something that would bring it down and told me to double up on metoprolol. I took readings at home, and for the next three days it was better but still on the high side. The average over 12 hours was 145/90. I went to a specialist and took along my readings. He didn’t seem alarmed that I had several spikes of 190/105. He told me it’s normal to have high blood pressure readings, everyone has them. I can understand occasional spikes, but mine goes up and stays up for hours. -- G. ANSWER: Let’s first define white-coat hypertension, also called reactive hypertension. It’s a condition where blood pressure in the doctor’s office is much higher than blood pressure at home. Consistent regular readings at home are a better marker of overall blood pressure. At first glance, that doesn’t seem to be what you have. You have high blood pressure consistently, at least recently. Even people with whose blood pressure generally is well-controlled -- either naturally or because they take medication -- will have some readings that are higher than others. However, readings of 195/105 are too high. Even your relatively better average of 145/90 is too high.
DVDs reviewed in this column will be available in stores the week of July 28, 2014. PHOTO: Russell Crowe as Noah PICKS OF THE WEEK “The Other Woman” (PG-13) -- Three women team up for slapstick revenge when they realize they are being strung along by the same guy. Cameron Diaz plays a super-busy, extra-classy Manhattan lawyer who tries to surprise her boyfriend, but ends up finding out he’s married. The cheated wife (Leslie Mann of “This Is 40,” “Knocked Up”) confronts and then befriends Diaz. Together they discover that Mann’s husband (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau from “Game of Thrones”) is cheating on both of them with a voluptuous beach bunny (Kate Upton). This might not be the hilarious and empowering ladies-get-revenge the producers had in mind. While Diaz and Mann try to bring balance between warmth and goofy comedy, the script and the direction just don’t support them. “Noah” (PG-13) -- The Bible story of Noah and the Ark gets a different spin in this somewhat darker and grungier retelling. Russell Crowe plays Noah with gravel-voiced conviction. He receives visions from the silent “creator” who seems to give him instructions. Noah puts together the boat, rounds up the animals and fights off hordes of enemies -- all with a little help from giant rock monsters who used to be angels. Darren Aronofsky handles the material as reverently as he can. The movie tries to fill in the gaps while pleasing both devout and secular audiences. There
One test that is often done is called an ambulatory blood pressure measurement. A blood pressure monitor is worn for 24 hours and takes your blood pressure every 15-20 minutes during the day and 30-60 minutes during sleep. It’s possible that your blood pressure is normally in the good range but spikes every time you or your doctor take it -- I have seen a few cases of this. An echocardiogram also can detect changes in the heart, most commonly enlargement of the left ventricle, which may show damage from high blood pressure. I suspect you may need additional treatment. This is usually medication, but salt restriction and stress management can reduce blood pressure in most people. High blood pressure is one of our most common ailments. The booklet on it describes what it does and how it’s treated. Readers can order a copy by writing: Dr. Roach -- No. 104W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. ***
DEAR DR. ROACH: Some time ago, I had a lot of noise coming from my stomach, a kind of growling sound. It went away, but now it comes on again once in a while. No pain, just the noise. -- T. ANSWER: These noises go by the official-sounding name of borborygmi (BOR-boh-RIG-mee), and are both common and normal the vast majority of the time. They reflect the movement of the stomach and the intestines. Since there is no pain, you don’t have to do anything about them. ***
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Page 11 are some genuine thrills in the film, as well as some truly impressive special effects. “Lullaby” (R) -Jonathan (Garrett Hedlund) left his family years ago to pursue a music career out in California, and now he’s come back to New York City for his father’s final days. Dad (Richard Jenkins) has decided he wants to be pulled off life support after a very long battle with cancer. Now the whole clan has a lot of feelings to work out and only 48 hours to do it. Jonathan finds some peace when he meets Meredith (Jessica Barden), a terminally ill teen who teaches him a few things about living with death. “Five Dances” -- Chip (Ryan Steele) is talented, young, broke and all but alone in New York City. He’s in a small dance troupe rehearsing five classical pieces of choreography, dedicating himself to the art while still receiving phone calls from his alcoholic mother, begging or demanding that he return to Kansas or else she’ll follow him to the city. Chip has a connection with one of the other dancers, but he doesn’t how to react to it. The driving force of this film is the expert dancing -- shot almost entirely in a small dance studio with natural lighting and minimal schmaltz. TV RELEASES “Midsomer Murders, Set 24” “Mystery Science Theater 3000: XXX” “Teen Titans Go: Couch Crusaders Season 1 -- Part 2” “My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic: The Keys of Friendship” “Bubble Guppies: Get Ready for School” (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
Senior Snapshot The National Institutes of Health and the National Institute on Aging have compiled an analysis of seniors age 65 and older, based on the 2010 Census. The information gives a clear picture of who we are and what we’re doing in areas of location, health and economics. • Where we are: As of 2010, more seniors were living in Florida, West Virginia, Maine and Pennsylvania (more than 15 percent of the population) than anywhere else. Eleven states have more than 1 million seniors age 65 and older. When it comes to growth, however, the South and West experienced a higher rate. • Over 38 percent of us have one or more disabilities. Most common difficulties are walking, climbing stairs and doing errands alone. • Our computer use is up 31 percent. • While the percent of seniors in nursing facilities has declined, the percentage in long-term care facilities has risen. • Women outnumber men (this we know!) and it started at age 35 when the male/female balance shifted. By age 65, there are one hundred women to every eighty-nine men. • Seniors are the only group to have an increase in voter participation. • Our workforce levels have risen, up to 22 percent for men and 13 percent for women. (The rate for those ages 25 to 34 fell.) Age 65 and older is the only group not to have a decline in employment rate. • While the rate of home ownership fell for those under age 65, seniors stayed the same. Our rate of 81 percent puts us above all the other age groups. To read the whole report, go online to www.census.gov and put this in the search box: 65+ in the United States: 2010. At 192 pages, this document is packed with information. 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.
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