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TIDBITS® CELEBRATES THE MONTH OF JULY
by Kathy Wolfe
Happy July from Tidbits! It’s a busy month for most, but it’s also been pretty eventful over the years, as you’ll soon see.
• The month of July was named in 44 B.C. by the Roman Senate to honor their general Julius Caesar, whose birthday fell on July 12. In the ancient Roman lunar calendar, which started in March, July was the fifth month and was called Quintilis.
• In 1984, President Ronald Reagan officially designated July as National Ice Cream Month. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce declared July as National Hot Dog Month in July, 1945. It’s estimated that Americans will consume about 155 million hot dogs over the July 4th weekend. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, that number is over seven billion.
• After consulting with fellow founding fathers, statesman Thomas Jefferson composed America’s Declaration of Independence over the course of 17 days in 1776, from June 11 to June 28 at his Philadelphia residence. It was a document that declared the 13 colonies’ independence from Great Britain and freedom from the rule of King George III. Congress approved the resolution on July 2 and adopted the Declaration on July 4th, thus establishing the United States of America.
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• July 4th took on additional significance in 1959 when a 49th star was added to the American flag representing the new state of Alaska, and on July 4, 1960, when a 50th star was added for Hawaii.
• The United States isn’t the only nation that achieved independence in the month of July. Canada celebrates Canada Day on July 1, the anniversary of the 1867 act that united Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick into a single dominion. Belarus’ Independence Day is July 3, and America shares its day with Rwanda, the Philippines, and Abkhazia. Algeria, and Venezuela observe the occasion on July 5. Other July independence day countries include the Bahamas, Malawi, Argentina, Colombia, Liberia, and the Solomon Islands.
• Most baby boomers have fond memories of Woolworth’s, the original five-and-dime store. The chain had its beginnings in Utica, New York, in 1879, when F.W. Woolworth opened his first store. Unfortunately, that store failed in a short time. Four months later, Woolworth tried again, this time in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, a venture that proved successful. Several more Pennsylvania stores followed, and another attempt in New York. In 1912, there were nearly 600 Woolworth’s stores. The following year, New York City’s Woolworth Building was completed, a 792ft. tall skyscraper that was the tallest building in the world until 1929. Woolworth paid for the building entirely in cash. In 1979, the chain’s 100th anniversary, Woolworth’s was the world’s largest department store chain. Eighteen years later, on July 17, 1997, Woolworth’s announced the closing of its final 400 stores.
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• Americans first paid federal income tax in 1862, when, on July 1, President Abraham Lincoln signed the first bill that levied a 3% tax on those with an annual income of $600 - $10,000, and 5% for those over $10,000 in order to help fund the Civil War. Ten years later, the tax was repealed, but in 1894, when the country had enormous deficits, it was reinstituted, but that, too, was later repealed. Income tax as we know it came about in 1913, when Congress created a 1% tax on all income above $3,000, with an additional 6% levied on those higher than $500,000. Less than 10% of Americans were affected by the tax.
• “Where is Jimmy Hoffa?” was the frequentlyasked question in July, 1975. That’s when the Teamsters’ Union president disappeared without a trace. Hoffa, who had been involved with organized crime for many years and had been convicted of attempted bribery and fraud, serving a little less than five years of his sentence, was last seen outside a Detroit restaurant. Several individuals have claimed responsibility for Hoffa’s death, but no remains have ever been discovered. Theories surrounding his final resting place include a Michigan gravel pit, an underground steel drum gravesite, and burial under the old New York Giants’ football stadium, Meadowlands.
• Carlton Magee was a journalist who came to Oklahoma City to start up a newspaper. He soon discovered that the downtown area had a lack of sufficient parking spaces. He set to work on an invention he called the Park-OMeter, and on July 16, 1935, the world’s first parking meter was installed on the corner of the city’s First Street and Robinson Avenue. A total of 175 meters were installed that day, placed at 20-foot (6.1-m) intervals over a distance of 14 blocks. Citizen complaints were many, but motorists soon saw the benefit of paying a nickel an hour for a place to park. By the early 1940s, the number of meters across the nation had grown past 140,000.
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• Anaheim, California’s Disneyland opened its gates for the first time for a sneak preview to invited guests only on July 17, 1955. But the theme park was in for a big surprise when more than 30,000 people showed up, with thousands having procured counterfeited passes and many others scaling the fence. The facility wasn’t prepared for the numbers, running out of food and drink on the 101-degree day, along with many nonfunctioning drinking fountains. Construction had begun one year and one day earlier on July 16, 1954, on 160 acres of former orange groves, 25 miles (40 km) southeast of Los Angeles. Construction costs reached $17 million, about $153 million in today’s dollars. After extremely negative press reports from July 17, the park had its official opening the following day. More than 18 million people visit Disneyland every year, spending about $3 billion.
• More than 3,000 guests attended the “wedding of century” on July 29, 1981, while 750 million others in 74 countries watched on TV. It was the nuptials of Prince Charles and Lady Diana, held at London’s St. Paul’s Cathedral. More than 600,000 spectators lined up on the streets for a view of the royal couple as they passed by after the ceremony. The price tag for the wedding festivities topped $48 million. Diana’s gown took three months to create, decorated with more than 10,000 tiny pearls and a 25-footlong (7.6-m) train. The main wedding cake stood 5 feet (1.5 m) tall and weighed 200 lbs. (91 kg). Twenty-seven additional smaller cakes made sure everyone got a taste. Diana, who had met Charles just 13 times before marrying him, spoke of the day as “it was heaven, amazing, wonderful,” but her later memoirs deemed it “the worst dayof her life.”
Celebrate Independence Day with a Classic Blueberry Cherry Buckle
This week we have the perfect summer dessert for Independence Day. Picture this: a bowl of warm, freshly baked Blueberry Cherry Buckle. Each spoonful blends tart and sweet, vanilla and butter, perfectly complemented by a scoop of cool, creamy vanilla ice cream melting into the warm dessert. It's a slice of nostalgia, evoking memories of simpler times and Grandma's kitchen.
A buckle is a traditional American dessert with a cake-like batter and fruit, usually berries, baked until the batter rises and the fruit "buckles," or sinks, creating a rustic appearance. The name "buckle" comes from this effect. This delightful buckle brings together the patriotic colors of red, white and blue, making it a perfect dessert for Independence Day.
Historically, buckles were a practical way to use up fresh, seasonal fruit, making them a beloved part of home-baking traditions. They are similar to other fruit desserts like cobblers and crisps, but the key difference is the cake-like batter that envelops the fruit, creating a moist, tender crumb that pairs perfectly with the juicy fruit. This delightful dessert is cherished for its simplicity, versatility and the comforting, homey feel it brings to the table. Here's how to make this easy yet impressive dessert: Blueberry Cherry Buckle
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Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Total Time: 55 minutes
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1 cup fresh or frozen cherries
Vanilla ice cream, for serving
Preheat your oven to 375 F and position a rack in the center. Place the butter in a 9by-5-inch loaf pan and put the pan in the oven. Once the butter has melted, take the pan out of the oven.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Add the milk and vanilla, stirring to combine. It's OK if the batter is a bit lumpy. Pour the batter into the pan with the melted butter and gently stir with a spoon. Make sure to leave some visible streaks of melted butter, as these will create delicious, buttery, caramelized edges.
Evenly distribute the blueberries and cherries over the batter. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until the top is golden brown. Be sure not to remove it too early, as the buckle may collapse in the center. Wait until it's golden and set in the middle. Let the buckle cool on a rack for 10 minutes before serving warm with a scoop of ice cream
Make It Your Own
The beauty of a buckle lies in its versatility.
While blueberries and cherries create a wonderful patriotic theme, you can substitute other fruits as long as they total 2 full cups. Here are some delicious alternatives: Peaches and Raspberries: For a juicy,
fragrant combination.
Strawberries and Blackberries: Offering a lovely balance of sweetness and tartness Just Blueberries: The classic buckle, simple and delicious.
Rhubarb Strawberry Buckle: Mixed chopped rhubarb with sliced strawberries offer another perfect balance of tart and sweet.
Blackberry Peach Buckle: Pair slightly tart blackberries with juicy sliced peaches to create a lovely summertime flavor combination.
No matter which fruits you choose, this old-fashioned dessert is sure to bring a touch of nostalgia and a whole lot of joy to your Independence Day celebrations. So, gather your loved ones and enjoy the warm, comforting flavors of this homemade treat as you watch the fireworks light up the sky. Happy Fourth of July! ***
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Indulge in the patriotic colors and summer flavors with Blueberry Cherry Buckle.
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BEAUTIFUL BODY: THE SINUSES
This week, Tidbits sniffs out the facts on the body’s sinuses, more specifically, the paranasal sinuses.
• When we hear the word “sinus,” we usually think of the nasal passages, but the word itself, which translates from the Latin for “pocket,” refers to any sac or cavity in any organ or tissue. The lungs, hearts, kidneys, lymph nodes, and brain all have these air cavities.
• The paranasal sinuses are air-filled spaces surrounding the nasal cavity in the cranial bones. There are four pairs of sinuses located near the nose connected by a network of tiny airflow and drainage narrow passages. The largest adult sinuses are about an inch in diameter, while the others are much smaller.
• A newborn baby has just two pairs of sinuses, with the other two developing by the age of six.
• When we breathe in through the nose and mouth, the air moves through the sinus passages. The lining of the sinuses produces mucus that drains out of the passages, helping to keep the nose clean and free of bacteria, germs, dust, and allergens. Tiny hairs called cilia beat about 800 times a minute, helping mucus move through the cavities and drain down the back of the throat.
• The four pairs of sinuses are named for the bones of their location. The pyramid-shaped maxillary sinuses are the largest of the sinuses and are located behind the cheekbones near the maxillae, or upper jaw. Triangular front sinuses are above the eyes, in the center of the forehead. Ethmoid sinuses are a collection of up to 12 small air cells able to open independently. They’re found in the ethmoid bone, which separates the nasal cavity from the brain. Deeper into the skull near the optic nerve and the pituitary lie the sphenoid sinuses. (Continued page #7)
Fireworks leave pet owners with few options
DEAR PAW'S COR-
NER: My brother-in-law has invited the whole family to his lakeside house for the Fourth of July, with a cookout and fireworks in the evening. My husband and I never go anywhere without our dog "Ranger," and while we want to attend, we know the fireworks will upset our dog. Should I tell our in-laws to cancel the fireworks part of the cookout? April H., Tavares, Florida
DEAR APRIL: You can certainly ask your brother-in-law to nix the fireworks, but be prepared for a chilly reception to your request.
Family dynamics can be difficult to navigate, and doubly so during big holidays that feature loud music, alcohol and fireworks. Consider some other options: Can you leave Ranger at home for a few hours to attend this party? Do you absolutely have to go? Will your relatives be hurt if you don't attend? Are you able to have a calm conversation with your brother-in-law about fireworks and how stressful they are for pets? Could you make an appearance and then leave before the fireworks begin?
As a pet owner myself, I know how difficult the Fourth of July holiday can be for pets, especially in states where fireworks are sold legally. The explosions, even from a distance, can really stress them out. I've had these conversations with fellow pet owners. Most of them choose option number four: They attend parties in the afternoon to enjoy the cookout and leave before the fireworks start. That way, they can be at home to comfort their pets if any fireworks go off nearby. This may be the way for you to go. But you can also opt to just "nope" out of the party entirely. It's your choice, made with Ranger's health in mind. Send your tips, comments or questions to ask@pawscorner.com.
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• All of the functions of the sinuses are not yet known. It is known that in addition to protecting the nose from bacteria and keeping it moist, they also give the voice resonance as the air vibrates, provide insulation against rapid temperature changes within the nose, and provide an immunological defense. Because they are filled with air, sinuses also act as a “crumple zone,” protecting the brain from damage by acting as a shock absorber, absorbing energy when head or facial trauma occurs.
• The official name for a sinus infection is sinusitis, which creates inflammation and swelling of the tissues lining the sinuses. The increased pressure within the sinuses creates facial pain in the cheeks, eyes, nose, or temples, along with a severe headache. A stuffy nose and fever often accompany the infection. Some individuals seem more prone to sinusitis, including those with allergies or asthma. A deviated septum, which means the line of tissue that divides the nose isn’t straight, narrows the passage on one side of the nose, creating a blockage, which can contribute to frequent infection. Those who smoke are more likely to get a sinus infection, and a dental infection can spread to the sinuses. About 4% of the population has nasal polyps, growths inside the nose or sinuses that can block the nose, creating breathing problems, loss of smell and decreased taste. These people are more likely to develop sinusitis than others.
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