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TIDBITS® RECOGNIZES MIDDLE CHILDREN

by Kathy Wolfe For all those middle children who have ever felt left out, here’s good news! August 10 has been designated National Middle Child Day, and, in honor of this commemoration, Tidbits is handing out the facts on some famous “middles,” along with some of the characteristics of middle children. • Some middles view their place in the birth order to be one of disadvantage, not having received the attention doled out to the first-born, nor the affection showered on the family’s baby. The old wives’ tale says this causes them to become withdrawn, resentful, underestimated, misunderstood, and lacking in confidence. Yet these so-called “disadvantages” seem to give the middles positive characteristics of empathy, independence, and creativity. Creativity blossoms as they devise creative ways to stand apart from their siblings. Because they don’t seem to receive as much attention, middles often try to get that attention through any means possible, whether good or bad. Some ask for help with things they already can do as a means of receiving longed-for attention. • Middles tend to lean on outside friends rather than the family as a result of feeling left out. Sometimes the middles’ eagerness to please makes them too easily influenced by those friends. turn the page for more!

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TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Idaho Issue #32 August 5th MIDDLE CHILDREN (continued): • In the work world, middle children are teambuilders who exhibit flexibility and independence and don’t need to be micromanaged, nor do they like to micromanage others. Since they think outside the box, they are frequently the ones who come up with new ideas. • Having spent much of their life waiting their turn, they tend to have a high degree of patience. This, along with always having had to share, and having the ability to see to see things from all sides, also makes them good negotiators and listeners, as well as being fairly flexible, more willing to compromise, and peacemakers by nature. Since many are used to not getting their own way, they become skillful manipulators. • Middles seem to have a passion for confronting injustice and unfairness, perhaps because they are frequently overshadowed by their siblings. Born between an older sister and a younger brother, Civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. met the injustice of racial inequality head-on. Also a middle, Nelson Mandela, the first black president of South Africa, instituted a campaign of peaceful, nonviolent rebellion against his country’s unjust racist regime, earning him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993. Renowned suffragist Susan B. Anthony came from a politically active family that toiled in the movement to abolish slavery. This paved the way for her tireless crusade for women’s rights to vote and own property. Sadly, she had not seen the fruits of her labor by her death in 1906, since the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution wasn’t passed until 1920.

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* Yet another use for a microfiber cloth: Keep one in your vehicle to dust the dashboard or remove smudges from your windshield. * Bring a binder clip and a zip-top plastic bag with you on a flight, and you can put your phone in the bag and clip it up on the seat in front of you for easy viewing. A gallon-size bag, two binder clips and a small bungee work for a tablet. * “Our family loves to make our own pizza, and we purchase dough from a pizzeria. On pizza nights, I pick up the dough first thing on the way home from work and let it sit in a bowl in the car while I pick up the kids and drive home. It takes about 45 minutes, so it’s risen nicely while we’ve been on the go.” -- E.F. in New York * If you have stainless steel appliances, you might want to try a simple furniture polish to get those surfaces shiny and smudge free. You can use most any commercial spray-on polish, applied with a clean, lint-free rag. * Peg racks mounted low on the wall near an entranceway can make a swell shoe rack. Hang shoes from pegs by the heel. It’s a great way to keep your daily walkers up off the floor! * “Plastic containers with a serving spout can be used for more than fruit juice and sweet tea! Mine fit a full bag of flour or sugar, and if I open a hole in the bag right where the spout is, I can pour what I need out without even removing the top. Admittedly, it works better for sugar than for flour, but it still makes baking goods easy to store.” -- T. in Arkansas Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803.

TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Idaho Issue #32 August 5th 2019 MIDDLE CHILDREN (continued): • Middle children seem to make excellent life partners because of their ability to get along with a variety of personalities. Having had to share and compromise with siblings helps them to peacefully co-exist with others. Studies indicate that they are more likely to be faithful to their spouse or partner. Yet because they dislike conflict, they might avoid dealing with conflict in marriage or at work. Their trusting and cooperative temperament can also lead to being taken advantage of. • Risk-taking and a willingness to try new things are characteristic of trailblazing middles. A recent study indicates that 85% of middles are open to new ideas (compared to 50% of firstborns), so it should come as no surprise that Bill Gates was the brother between two sisters. Although his parents wanted him to pursue a law career, after two years of study at Harvard, Gates dropped out in 1975, and launched Microsoft the same year, and registered the trade name with the State of New Mexico the following year. In 1987, he became the world’s youngest self-made billionaire, worth $1.25 billion. Today that number is around $100 billion. • Two other billionaires are middle children, sharing many similar characteristics with Bill Gates. Warren Buffett, Mark Zuckerberg, and Gates are all sandwiched between two sisters. All are very hard-working, competitive businessmen, all stay out of the way of their upper employees, allowing them to do their jobs without interfering, and all three have pledged to give at least 50% of their wealth to charity.

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® of Idaho TIDBITS of Kootenai Issue #32 August 5th 2019 TidbitsCounty, Dallas County MIDDLE CHILDREN (continued): • Another risk-taking college dropout was the middle of three sisters. Jennifer Lopez’ older sister was “the pretty one, the younger one was “the singer,” while JLo was known as “the athletic one.” When Jennifer quit college after one semester to pursue an acting career, her mother told her it was “really stupid” and booted Jennifer out of the house. It wasn’t until Jennifer was 22 that she got her first big break, as a backup dancer for the New Kids on the Block. Today her net worth is estimated at $400 million. • Of all the U.S. Presidents since 1787, 52% were middle children, including Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, JFK, Teddy Roosevelt, and Donald Trump, all of whom have exercised that ability to negotiate. Although 31st President Herbert Hoover was a middle child, when he lost both parents by the time he was nine, Hoover and his siblings were split up and raised by different relatives. But this didn’t keep Hoover from becoming a millionaire from working as a mining engineer and consultant before entering the world of government. • Archie and Olivia Manning raised three sons in the world of football, but the middle boy, Peyton, is the one considered by many to be the sport’s greatest quarterbacks of all time. Peyton Manning retired after the 2015 season after 14 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts and four seasons with the Denver Broncos. He was named the league’s MVP a record five times, played in the Pro Bowl a record 14 times, holds the NFL record for career touchdown passes and career passing yards, and has two Super Bowl wins on his list of achievements. • In their quest for attention, middles often find interesting ways to grab it, sometimes as a creative artist or being the “jokester.” It’s interesting to note that TV hosts Johnny Carson, David Letterman, Jon Stewart, and James Corden were all “stuck in the middle.”

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* It was French playwright and actor Louis Verneuil who made the following sage observation: “The prime purpose of eloquence is to keep other people from talking.” * With only two known to exist, the rarest U.S. postage stamp is an 1868 1-cent Benjamin Franklin Z-Grill, so called because of the shape that was impressed into the stamp. One of the ZGrills is in the collection of the New York Public Library, and the other was sold in 1998 for $935,000. That’s not the end of the story, though; in 2005, the same stamp was traded for a block of stamps valued at $3 million. * The year 1828 was a sad one for winemakers. For unknown reasons, 80 percent of the bottles of Champagne bottled that year exploded.Ê * There is a law on the books in Maine that prohibits having your shoes untied in public. I assume that one is not much enforced. * In 2002, in an effort to be more environmentally friendly, Ireland decided to try to reduce the use of plastic grocery bags by levying a 15-cent tax on each one. It worked, too -- use of the bags dropped by 95 percent. * Sir Christopher Wren, who designed the famous London landmark St. Paul’s Cathedral, was an astronomer, not an architect. His other achievements included developing a method for calculating eclipses and devising a way to measure the rings of Saturn. * Back in 1935, the owner of the Chicago Cubs baseball team predicted that night games were “just a fad.” He wasn’t much of a prognosticator, it seems.

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COUCH THEATER -- DVD PREVIEWS By Amy Anderson

PHOTO: Scene from “Missing Link” Photo Credit: Laika

“Missing Link” (PG) -- If you are looking for an animated adventure film full of whimsy and heart for the whole family to enjoy, cue up “Missing Link.” Zach Galifianakis stars as the voice of Mr. Link, just your average reading and writing Sasquatch living in the Pacific Northwest. He recruits adventurer and wouldbe discoverer of all things mythical Sir Lionel Frost (Hugh Jackman) to assist him in tracking down distant relatives the Yetis. They are joined by Frost’s ex-girlfriend and colleague Adelina Fortnight (Zoe Saldana), with unfriendly rivals hot on their trail. It’s fun and message-filled with some interesting twists. The pairing of Jackman and Galifianakis is lovely. Emma Thompson, Stephen Fry and Timothy Olyphant are cute in their supporting roles. “Alita: Battle Angel” (PG-13) -- The sci-fi vision of James Cameron meets the intense action of director Robert Rodriguez, and the result is a future world where the line between humans and machines is blurred and sometimes nonexistent.

Enter into this Alita, a bit of cyborg wreckage who is dumped without much of a body nor scrap of memory and rebuilt by Dyson Ido (Christoph Waltz), a robot surgeon. With the help of Ido and a street-wise tough named Hugo (Keean Johnson), Alita learns to navigate the rough back alleys of Iron City and the elevating but brutal sport of motorball while attempting to find the key to her past. “Master Z: Ip Man Legacy” (R) -- Max Zhang plays Cheung Tin Chi, a former Wing Chun master who, after being defeated by Ip Man, lives a low-key depressed life as a sometimes grocer, sometimes mercenary. In protecting a vulnerable woman, he ignites a feud with gang leader Tso Sai Kit (Kevin Cheng), eventually pulling in Kit’s sister and partner Kwan (Michelle Yeoh), a drug-dealing restauranteur Davidson (Dave Bautista) and even Tony Jaa, playing a hired assassin. The fight scenes are exquisitely choreographed, as you’d expect from legendary Hong Kong action director Yuen Woo-ping, and expertly executed by a bang-up cast. “Hellboy” (R) -- In a deep season of reboots and resurrections, here’s one we didn’t need. David Harbour (of “Stranger Things” fame) steps into the big red knobbed-off horns of Hellboy, the lovable demonic good guy, on a mission to stop Nimue the Blood Queen (Milla Jovovich). Ian McShane also stars as Hellboy’s adopted dad. Unless you are a unique fan of overly complicated but surprisingly underwritten plotlines, garish violence, absurd creature-monsters and “witty” (it’s in quotes for a reason, folks) dialogue, you might be better skipping this one. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

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By Dr. Holly Carling

JOINT AGONY

Arthritis is said to effect 46 million people, with 1.3 million of those presenting with Rheumatoid Arthritis – the autoimmune version. Today conventional treatment consists of some pretty harsh drugs that control a degree of the symptoms, with a rash of side effects. But, what if we have more control on the agony of our joints than we originally thought? We do. Starting with diet, research supports that diet can have a profound effect on RA from several different positions. Many of those who endure the pain of arthritis find that when they eliminate wheat, or gluten from their diets, the swelling and pain go down tremendously! Others find that they are sensitive to pasteurized dairy products, foods in the “nightshade” family (potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant), coffee (decaf can be worse than regular), wine and other alcoholic beverages, and sugar/carbohydrates in many forms. To find out if you are sensitive, take one of these categories at a time and completely (that means 100%!) eliminate it from your diet for 2-6 weeks. Note how well you feel. Then reintroduce those foods – eat/drink a lot (except alcohol!) – enough to make a good test, and see how you feel. It may not be that day, but generally by the 2 nd or 3 rd day, you can tell the difference.

Thereafter, avoid the food that you’re sensitive to. After a while of omitting the offending food, if you eat it, you’ll really be able to tell the difference in your RA. Nutrient deficiencies can also impact RA. Vitamins A, D, E and Omega 3 fatty acids are all essential components of healthy joints, and when added to the diet from whole food sources (not from fake/synthetic vitamin sources), it can substantially help with RA. Also needed are calcium, magnesium, selenium, boron, iron, potassium, Vitamin C, and some of the B vitamins – all from real foods. Sulfur-containing foods such as broccoli, kale, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and cabbage are beneficial, and the body also needs good proteins to build healthy tissue. Some raw protein is essential to healthy synovial fluid in the joints. Rheumatoid arthritis not only has a strong immune component to it, but also a digestive component. Studies have found that RA sufferers tend to have abnormal gut bacteria/flora and insufficient hydrochloric acid (stomach enzyme) levels. Many tend to have blood sugar issues, with impaired glucose tolerance, and benefit from a sugar-free diet (including an artificial sweetening-free diet). Stress and emotional duress are critical components that may contribute to RA as well. Stress reduction activities could go far in helping these individuals. The bottom line, is that if you are suffering from agonizing joints, there is much you can do to help yourself.

Dr. Holly Carling is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturist, Doctor of Naturopathy, Clinical Nutritionist and Master Herbologist with over three decades of experience. Dr. Carling is currently accepting new patients and offers natural health care services and whole food nutritional supplements in her Coeur d’ Alene clinic. Visit Dr. Carling’s website at www. vitalhealthcda.com to learn more about Dr. Carling, view a list of upcoming health classes and read other informative articles. Dr. Carling can be reached at 208-765-1994 and would be happy to answer any questions regarding this topic.

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Blue Water Vets Gain Agent Orange Benefits

It passed! H.R. 299, known as the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019, is now Public Law 116-23. It extends disability benefits to Blue Water Navy veterans who were presumed to be exposed to Agent Orange between Jan. 9, 1962 and May 7, 1975. It will take effect on Jan. 1, 2020 when the VA will begin processing claims. Here are some of the specifics you need to know: If you were on a vessel within 12 nautical miles of the Vietnam or Cambodian coasts, you may be eligible for presumption of exposure. You also may be eligible if you have any of the diseases previously connected with Agent Orange: AL amyloidosis, chloracne or similar acneform disease, chronic B-cell leukemias, diabetes mellitus Type 2, Hodgkin lymphoma, ischemic heart disease, multiple myeloma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Parkinson’s disease, early-onset peripheral neuropathy porphyria cutanea tarda, prostate cancer, respiratory cancers (lung, bronchus, larynx or trachea) and some soft-tissue sarcomas. If you applied for AO disability and were turned down, file again. Eligible survivors should also file. If you’re age 85 or older and you are ill, your claims will be processed first. We can thank in part the Institute of Medicine, which was asked years ago to determine whether shipboard veterans could possibly have been exposed to AO, and if so, how. The answer was in the water distillers that converted sea water into water used on the vessel for showers, coffee, laundry, etc. They called it a “plausible pathway of exposure.” To determine if you’re eligible for benefits, go online to www.va.gov and put Blue Water Veterans in the search box. Look for the first link, titled Agent Orange Exposure in Vietnam Waters (Blue Navy Veterans). You also can contact your Veteran Service Office or call the VA at 800-8271000. And keep an eye on www.bwnvva.org, the Blue Water Navy Association website.

Keeping Paws Cool in Summer Heat

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: We’re now in the full grip of summer. Please remind your readers to be careful walking their dogs on the hot pavement, because it can burn the pads of their paws. -- Debra L., Baltimore DEAR DEBRA: Absolutely! Folks, even dogs that love being in the outdoors are vulnerable to injury from the hot pavement, and from heat in general. Here are a few tips for keeping pets safe during the summer: -- Take pets outside early in the morning, before it gets very hot, or after sunset. -- Before walking dogs on the sidewalk, place the back of your hand on the pavement for 7 to 10 seconds. If it’s too hot to keep your hand pressed to it, it’s too hot for your dog’s paws. Walk on a grassy area, instead. -- If you must walk your dog on pavement (you live in the city, for example), place booties on your dog’s paws to protect them. -- Make sure your pet has plenty of cool, clean water to drink, even if it spends all day indoors. -- Don’t let your pet out in the backyard unless there’s a shady, open-air spot for it to rest. A blog post at Vets Now breaks down the details. Even when the air temperature is below 80 F, asphalt on the street can reach 125 F, especially on sunny days with little wind. That’s hot enough to cause severe skin burns, even on dogs’ seemingly tough pads. Brick and concrete pavement are only slightly cooler. So don’t leave it to chance. Take control of your pet’s comfort and safety this summer by making sure they are protected from heat-related injuries. Send your tips, comments or questions to ask@ pawscorner.com. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Q&A with Susan Ashley, MD

Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine

Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine are believed by many to be the most promising breakthrough in medicine in decades. Indeed, along with scientists across the country (including biologists, physicists, chemists, engineers, and clinicians), I believe that society is witnessing the early steps of a revolution in science and medicine, driven by an emerging understanding of stem cells. What are stem cells? Basically a stem cell is a cell that has the potential to become any cell, such as cartilage, bone, liver, kidney, heart, lung, spinal cord, etc. I’ve written about them before and will continue to do so, as they are vastly underutilized yet hold such promise in medicine. Among their many uses includes transforming therapies for heart failure, spinal cord injury, neurodegenerative diseases including Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, cancer, diabetes, neuropathy, lung disease including COPD, retinal disease, hearing loss, and orthopedic/sports injuries. There are several types of stem cells: Embryonic stem cells - illegal to use in the US, and I consider to be highly unethical and immoral. We never recommend this type. Stem cells derived from your own fat or bone marrow - these can be effective. However, the process to obtain them is painful, and the potency and number of stem cells is far reduced than that which can be obtained thru the umbilical cord.

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Umbilical cord stem cells - these are by far the most potent and easy to use. After a healthy baby is born, and with permission from the mother, the umbilical cord that is usually tossed out has been shown to be rich in stem cells. And because they are so young, newborn, they are extremely potent. This type of stem cell is what I recommend, and is becoming the standard of care among stem cell clinics. They undergo rigorous testing as required by the FDA and screened for multiple communicable diseases. They are then either injected into a joint or tendon or other site of injury, or can be infused IV for systemic effects. The stem cells are what we call immune priveliged, meaning they are not rejected by our immune system. There are thousands of studies being done currently on stem cells. They have been used to repair spinal cord injuries, reverse congestive heart failure and COPD, and re-build cartilage in joints, avoiding the need for joint replacements. They have profound effects in auto-immune disease. Go to ClinicalTrials.gov to see what studies are currently being done with stem cells - just search for stem cells and the disease you’re interested in, for example: stem cells and multiple sclerosis. In our clinic we will infuse 30 million cells. Other clinics in the area infuse only 3 million cells and charge more. Make sure you do your research and find a clinic that uses only mesenchymal stem cells derived from umbilical cord blood, and that you’re getting 30 million or more cells.

For a free consultation for stem cell therapy, call Healthy Living Liberty Lake at 509-924-6199.

Dr Ashley is board certified in Family Medicine and in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. She provides a mix of traditional with alternative medicine and specializes in bio-identical hormones for both men and women.

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1. Who is the oldest member of the Rolling Stones? 2. Name the first artist to release “Hound Dog.” 3. In which song does Elton John sing about his old, gold Chevy and a place of his own? 4. Which music instrument did Satchmo play? 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “I don’t have to beg you to hold me, Cause somebody else will.” Answers 1. Drummer Charlie Watts, at age 78. Next are Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, who turn 76 this year. Ronnie Wood is the youngest at 72. 2. No, it wasn’t Elvis Presley, although he’s the artist most associated with the song. Ellie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton first released “Hound Dog” in 1953, three years before Elvis. 3. “Crocodile Rock,” in 1973. The song was used in the soundtrack of the 1994 film “Four Weddings and a Funeral.” 4. Louis Armstrong, aka Satchmo, played trumpet. 5. “Your Good Thing Is About to End,” by Lou Rawls in 1969. His is the most recognizable version, although the song was first released on Stax in 1966 by Mable John. The song was most recently released by bluesman Robert Cray.

1. ANATOMY: Which vitamin is necessary for normal blood clotting? 2. GEOGRAPHY: Which state lies directly south of Missouri? 3. PSYCHOLOGY: What fear is represented by the condition called pogonophobia? 4. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the basic currency of the nation of Georgia? 5. FOOD & DRINK: What is a latke? 6. ADVERTISING: Which breakfast cereal features a leprechaun in advertisements? 7. LITERATURE: Who wrote the Greek play “The Trojan Women”? 8. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who was Abraham Lincoln’s first vice president? 9. MOVIES: Which early 20th-century film actress was dubbed “America’s Sweetheart”? 10. GAMES: How many balls are used in pocket billiards? Answers 1. Vitamin K 2. Arkansas 3. Fear of beards 4. The lari 5. A pancake usually made of grated potato 6. Lucky Charms 7. Euripides 8. Hannibal Hamlin 9. Mary Pickford 10. 16 balls (15 numbered balls and the cue ball) (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Dealing with a difficult person can be the kind of challenge you Aries Lambs love. Or it could be an energy-draining exercise in futility. Be certain your goals are worth your efforts. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The Divine Bovine might be seeing red at having your crisisresolution efforts overlooked. But others know the truth, and they can be expected to step forward when the time comes. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You should be well on your way to finally making that important decision. Having the support of loved ones will help when crunch time comes. Keep a positive attitude. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Feeling uneasy about a move might not mean you’re having a case of Cancerian wavering. It could be your inner sense is warning you to reassess your situation before taking action. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Your pride could get in the way of admitting you might have erred. Best to ‘fess up now before a small mistake turns into a big misunderstanding. Make the weekend a special family time. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Trying to please someone with a less-than-glowing opinion of something you value could be a waste of time. If you like it, stay with it. The week’s end brings an answer to an old mystery. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) There might be time to make a change. But be honest with yourself: Is it what you really want, or one you feel pressured into making? Your answer should determine your next move. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Change is dominant, but so is caution: Proceed carefully, checking each step along the way to avoid encountering any unwelcome surprises that might be lurking along your path. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) It could be a mistake to rely on someone to keep his or her promise without checking out previous performances. What you learn now could save you from a painful lesson later. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Taking a strong stand on an issue you feel is too important to ignore could inspire others to follow suit. The weekend is a good time to socialize with old friends and make new ones. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Your sensitive nature gives you an insight into the problems of someone close to you. Your offer of support could be just what this person needs to start turning his or her life around. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Financial matters continue to need even more careful analysis than usual. Use caution with investment possibilities. A personal relationship might take an unexpected turn by the week’s end.

BORN THIS WEEK:

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* On Aug. 17, 1877, though only a teenager, Billy the Kid kills his first victim, an Arizona blacksmith. Just how many men the outlaw killed is uncertain. Billy himself reportedly once claimed he had killed 21 men. * On Aug. 13, 1902, German engineer Felix Wankel, inventor of a rotary engine, is born in Germany. Wankel reportedly came up with the idea for a new type of internal combustion gasoline engine when he was 17 years old. * On Aug. 16, 1920, Cleveland Indians shortstop Ray Chapman is struck in the temple by a ball pitched by Carl Mays of the New York Yankees. He died 12 hours later. It was the only death as the result of a pitched ball in major league history. * On Aug. 14, 1945, an official announcement of Japan's unconditional surrender to the Allies is made public to the Japanese people. Even though Japan's War Council had submitted a formal declaration of surrender on Aug. 10, fighting continued. In fact, two days later, a Japanese submarine sank two American ships. * On Aug. 12, 1964, British author and journalist Ian Fleming, creator of James Bond, the world's most famous fictional spy, dies in England. His novels about the debonair Agent 007 were based in part on Fleming's real-life experiences. The first Bond book, "Casino Royale," was published in 1953. * On Aug. 15, 1979, "Apocalypse Now," the acclaimed Vietnam War film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, opens in theaters. It told the story of an Army captain who is sent into the Cambodian jungle to kill a U.S. Special Forces colonel who has gone AWOL and is thought to be crazy. * On Aug. 18, 1992, celebrated Boston Celtics forward Larry Bird retires. Bird entered the NBA in 1979 and was named Rookie of the Year after leading the Celtics to a 61-21 record. (c) 2019 Hearst Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Special Peach Pie

Love fresh peaches? You'll enjoy this recipe. 1 (4-serving) package sugar-free vanilla cookand-serve pudding mix 2/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder 1 cup unsweetened orange juice 1/2 cup water 2 cups fresh peeled and sliced peaches 1 (6-ounce) purchased graham-cracker pie crust 1 (8-ounce) package fat-free cream cheese Sugar substitute to equal 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup fat-free whipped topping 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1. In a large saucepan, combine dry pudding mix, dry milk powder, orange juice and water. Cook over medium heat until mixture thickens and starts to boil, stirring occasionally. 2. Remove from heat. Stir in peaches. Spoon hot mixture into pie crust. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. 3. In a medium bowl, stir cream cheese with a spoon until soft. Add sugar substitute and vanilla extract. Mix well to combine. Fold in whipped topping. Spread mixture evenly over set peach filling. Lightly sprinkle nutmeg over top. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes. Cut into 8 servings. * Each serving: 213 calories, 5g fat, 7g protein, 35g carb., 401mg sodium, 1g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch, 1/2 Fruit, 1/2 Meat, 1/2 Fat.

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1. The Lion King (PG) animated 2. Spider-Man: Far From Home (PG-13) Tom Holland, Samuel L. Jackson 3. Toy Story 4 (G) animated 4. Crawl (R) Kaya Scodelario, Barry Pepper 5. Yesterday (PG-13) Himesh Patel, Lily James 6. Stuber (R) Dave Bautista, Kumail Nanjiani 7. Aladdin (PG) Will Smith, Mena Massoud 8. Anabelle Comes Home (R) Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson 9. Midsommar (R) Florence Pugh, Jack Reynor 10. The Secret Life of Pets 2 (PG) animated (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

Top 10 Video On Demand

1. Little (PG-13) Regina Hall 2. Pet Sematary (R) Jason Clarke 3. Dumbo (PG) Colin Farrell 4. Us (R) Lupita Nyong'o 5. Captain Marvel (PG-13) Brie Larson 6. After (PG-13) Josephine Langford 7. Escape Plan: The Extractors (R) Sylvester Stallone 8. The Upside (PG-13) Kevin Hart 9. The Best of Enemies (PG-13) Taraji P. Henson 10. Cold Blood (NR) Jean Reno

Top 10 DVD, Blu-ray Sales

1. Pet Sematary (R) Paramount 2. Dumbo (PG) Disney 3. Captain Marvel (PG-13) Disney/Marvel 4. Little (PG-13) Universal 5. Escape Plan: The Extractors (R) Lionsgate 6. After (PG-13) Universal 7. Aquaman (PG-13) Warner 8. San Andreas (PG-13) Warner 9. How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (PG) Universal/DreamWorks 10. Matilda (PG) Sony Pictures Sources: comScore/Media Play News (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

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By Chris Richcreek 1. In 2019, Pittsburgh's Josh Bell became the third player in National League history to have at least 12 doubles and 12 home runs in the same month. Name either of the other two to do it. 2. When was the last time before 2018 (Cincinnati's Bryan Price) that a major-league manager was fired in the month of April? 3. How many years went by before the Buffalo Bills returned to the NFL playoffs in the 2017 season? 4. When was the last time before the 2018-19 season that the Tennessee men's basketball team won at least 15 games in a row? 5. How many times have the Florida Panthers made the NHL playoffs during their first 25 seasons (through 2018-19)? 6. Who was the only sprinter to set a world record in the 100-meter, 200-meter and 400-meter? 7. Name the last male golfer to win the same major three years in a row. Answers 1. Hank Aaron and Frank Robinson. 2. It was 2002, when four managers (Colorado's Buddy Bell, Milwaukee's Davey Lopes, Detroit's Phil Garner and Kansas City's Tony Muser) were fired in April 3. Eighteen years (last in playoffs in 1999). 4. It was 1915-17. 5. Five times. 6. Irena Szewinska of Poland. 7. Peter Thomson won the British Open in 1954-56.

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“12 Summer Safety Tips for Seniors” By Matilda Charles

Social Isolation Linked to Bone Loss in Women

If you ever wanted a compelling reason to join a group or get out more, here it is: A new study shows that poor social relationships contribute to bone loss in senior women. This wasn’t a small, brief study. In this Women’s Health Initiative, researchers studied the bone health of 11,000 women over six years and included information about social support and social functioning. The bottom line: Over those six years, high social stress equated to lowered bone mineral density in the femoral neck (where most hip fractures occur), the lumbar spine and the whole hip. They assigned a rating to levels of “social strain,” and found that each additional point added to the lowered bone density. There’s more to this than how many groups we meet with each week. It turns out it’s the quality of our relationships rather than the quantity. Life satisfaction and our sense of optimism play a part, which might well be tied in with the quality of the relationships we do have. That’s scary, and for those of us who don’t have much time for socializing, it serves as a wakeup call. What are we going to do about it? The first thing that comes to mind is any activity that encourages interaction with others. Even a weekly reading group at the library, with participants commenting on the book they read and adding thoughts to others’ comments, has the potential to evolve further into coffee afterward, phone numbers swapped and invitations to other activities. The same goes for dog walking at the animal shelter, bus trips with the senior center, walking clubs around town, board-games night at the library and neighborhood yard sales. As a place to look for local activities, search online for the Red Hat Society (www.redhatsociety. com). (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

The summertime is a time of fun and relaxation for most people. But for seniors, the heat and sun can be dangerous if the proper precautions aren’t taken. Here are some great tips that aging adults, as well as their caregivers, can use to make sure they have a fun, safe summer. Stay Hydrated Seniors are more susceptible to dehydration than younger people because they lose their ability to conserve water as they age… Talk to Your Doctor Check with your medical team to make sure any medications you are on won’t be affected by higher temperatures — especially if you don’t have air conditioning in your home… Keep Your Cool Even small increases in temperature can shorten the life expectancy for seniors who are coping with chronic medical conditions… Stay in Touch High temperatures can be life-threatening, so communication plays an important role in ensuring the safety of aging adults… Meet Your Neighbors Get in touch with those who live in your neighborhood and learn a bit about them and their schedules… Know Who to Call Prepare a list of emergency phone numbers and place them in an easy-to-access area… Wear the Right Stuff Everyone, including seniors, should dress for the weather… Protect Your Eyes Vision loss can be common among seniors, and too much exposure to the sun can irritate eyes and cause further damage… Know the Risks of Hyperthermia During the summer, be particularly cautious about abnormally high body temperatures — a condition known as hyperthermia. Heat stroke is an advanced form of hyperthermia that can be lifethreatening. Make sure to know the warning signs and get medical attention immediately if you or anyone you know is experiencing these symptoms..: Body temperature greater than 104 degrees A change in behavior, such as acting confused, agitated or grouchy Dry, flushed skin Nausea and vomiting Headache Heavy breathing or a rapid pulse Not sweating, even if it’s hot out Fainting Put on Sunscreen and Wear Hats Everyone, young and old, should wear sunscreen when outdoors… Apply Bug Spray Seniors are particularly prone to West Nile Virus and encephalitis… Exercise Smart If you enjoy outdoor activities, such as walking or gardening, make sure to wear the proper clothing and protective gear… If you follow these tips, there’s no reason you can’t have an enjoyable and fun-filled summer — no matter how old you are. (www.care.com, Gillian Kruse, a freelance writer in Houston, June 13, 2018) For guidance, questions, and tours of The Lodge Assisted Living, call Linda Davis 208-755-3637.

Linda Davis Director of building relationships. 208.457.3403 www.LodgeLiving.net

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