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WINNIE THE POOH (continued): • During World War I, in faraway Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, a young lieutenant named Harry Colebourn boarded a train along with other troops being transported to eastern Canada for their deployment to Europe. When the train stopped in Ontario, Colebourn bought a small female black bear cub from a hunter who had killed its mother. He paid $20 for little cub that he named Winnipeg, nicknaming her Winnie. The bear cub traveled to London with the troops and became the mascot of the 2nd Canadian Infantry Brigade. • When the Canadians shipped out for France, Winnie was loaned to the London Zoo. She quickly became the favorite animal of Christopher Milne, and the bear was so tame, that the boy was allowed to spend time in Winnie’s cage feeding her. The stuffed Edward Bear’s name was soon changed to Winnie. “Pooh” was the name of a swan the Milnes had encountered while on a holiday vacation. And Winnie the Pooh was born. • A.A. Milne began a series of stories about the “bear of very little brain,” centered around the only human character named Christopher Robin for his own son. He incorporated his son’s other toys, Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo, and Tigger, into his stories. Piglet had been a gift to Christopher from their neighbors, while Eeyore had been a Christmas gift in 1921, the boy’s second Christmas. Kanga and Roo were added to the nursery in 1925. Milne invented two more characters, Owl and Rabbit, to round out the band of friends. Milne created a setting of the Hundred Acre Wood, based on the Five Hundred Acre Wood located in East Sussex, England’s Ashdown Forest. The Milne family lived at Cotchford Farm, on the northern edge of the forest.
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Online at www.lovemytidbits.com WINNIE THE POOH (continued): • Because Owl and Rabbit are “real” animals that Milne created, the two let it be known that they are smarter and wiser. In the Pooh stories, Rabbit remarks to Owl, “You and I have brains. The others have fluff.” • Milne chose an illustrator named E.H. Shepard for his books. Shepard drew inspiration from Ashdown Forest for his illustrations, and used his own son’s teddy bear “Growler” for the model of Winnie the Pooh. The first chapter of the first book was released on Christmas Eve, 1925, with the entire book published the following October. • Pooh lived in a tree “under the name of Sanders,” not because that was his name, but rather that of the previous resident. In Milne’s words, “…he had the name Sanders over the door in gold letters and Pooh lived under it.” Pooh’s first words each morning are “What’s for breakfast?” and his first activity is to look for “hunny to fill the rumblie in his tumblie.” • The gloomy, pessimistic gray donkey in the Pooh tales is named Eeyore, who lives in an area marked as “Eeyore’s Gloomy Place: Rather Boggy and Sad” on the map in the book. His name comes from the braying sound made by a donkey, “Hee-haw.” Eeyore always seems to be losing his tail, and at one point, it was being used by Owl as a bellpull beside his door after he found it on the ground. • The favorite food of the springy-tailed, bouncing Tigger is extract of malt. • Although Milne’s books suggest he had a close, affectionate relationship with his only son, in fact, Christopher was brought up by a nanny, and was taken downstairs three times a day to visit his parents. He was sent to boarding school for his education.
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* It was Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe during World War II and the 34th president of the United States, who made the following sage observation: “I would rather try to persuade a man to go along, because once I have persuaded him he will stick. If I scare him, he will stay just as long as he is scared, and then he is gone.” * The biggest polar bear ever recorded weighed a whopping 2,209 pounds -- roughly the weight of 12 adult men. * Russian health authorities are very familiar with cold-weather injuries -- and fatalities. For instance, every winter, about 100 Russians are killed by falling icicles. * Noon and midnight are the only times that have their own names. The origin of the term “midnight” is obvious, since it occurs in the middle of the night, but how did 12 p.m. come to be called noon? The word itself is derived from the Latin word “nono,” which means “nine.” Still doesn’t seem to make sense? Here’s how lexicographers trace the evolution of the word: If hours are counted from dawn -- roughly 6 a.m. -- instead of midnight, nine hours into the day would be 3 p.m., or midafternoon. Lacking accurate portable timepieces, ancient Romans used the term “nono” to refer to the midafternoon in a general sense. Over time, as the pronunciation of the word shifted to “noon,” the meaning of the word shifted to “midday.” Once society began to be run according to the accuracy of clocks, noon was pinpointed as 12 p.m. * Some police departments in Canada are known for giving out “positive tickets” -citations for doing something good in public. *** Thought for the Day: “Few things are harder to put up with than a good example.” -- Mark Twain (c) 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.
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This week, Tidbits is “strummin’ on the ole banjo,” as we look at the facts surrounding this stringed instrument. • There are differing theories as to the origin of the word “banjo.” It may have its roots in the Nigerian Yoruba language, from the term “Bami jo,” translating “dance for me.” Others claim it came from the Kimbundu language in Angola, from their word “mbanza,” or from a West African term for a bamboo stick that was used for the instrument’s neck. But there’s no argument as to the African origin of the banjo. • The journals of English explorer Richard Jobson during his 1620 voyage down the Gambia River in Africa mentioned an instrument “made of a great gourd and a neck, thereunto was fastened strings.” A 1678 document from the Caribbean island of Martinique references slave gatherings where the “banza” is played. Because of many different countries engaged in the slave trade, the instrument spread throughout the world. An English physician visiting Jamaica in 1687 referred to it as a “strum strump.” • There were 19 different spellings in the 1700s for the banjo, including “banjar,” “banjil,” “bangoe,” “bangie,” and “banshaw.” • The banjo is classified as a chordophone, meaning it makes sound through vibrating strings stretched between two points. The banjo’s round-shaped body has animal skin or parchment stretched over it, and usually has four or five strings, a fretted fingerboard, and an elongated neck. • The first American commercial manufacturer of banjos was a drum maker and musical instrument dealer from Baltimore named William Boucher, who began production in the early 1840’s. Three of his banjos are housed in the Smithsonian Museum of American History.
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 76-year-old woman with diabetes. My body, as I have been told, is bad with arthritis, for which I have been prescribed Celebrex. I have been taking it for a few months now, and am definitely moving around with a lot less pain. I recently watched a program that devoted the entire hour to Celebrex. It scared me out of my wits upon hearing the side effects of the medicine. I am asking your advice about whether to stop taking the Celebrex. -- S.A. ANSWER: All medicines have risks, and in order to decide whether you should keep taking the medicine, you need to really understand what the risks are and balance them against the benefits you feel in your ability to move around more easily. In the case of Celebrex, we have a pretty good idea of what the risks are. Like all related drugs (including ibuprofen and naproxen), celecoxib (Celebrex) can damage the kidneys, so it isn’t recommended for people with kidney disease. There also can be allergic reactions, which may be related to allergies to sulfa drugs. A few people have had vision changes. However, the most concerning risk is heart disease -- both heart attacks and heart failure. These risks definitely are increased among users of celecoxib. However, the absolute risk is small: There were about two extra cases of all heart events, including heart attack and heart failure, per thousand people taking 400 mg once daily, and six extra events in people taking 400 mg twice daily. Those risks probably are higher if you are at increased risk for heart disease (which you probably are, because of your diabetes), but it still means less than 1 percent of people per year. If the medicine isn’t helping, the risk certainly isn’t worth it. However, only you can decide if the risk is worth the benefit. Drug companies get into big trouble when they try to hide the risks of their medications, and honesty demands that we admit that all drugs and supplements have risks. Only you can make that decision, but I think it’s up to us as doctors to have a frank discussion, especially about medications intended to be taken long-term. *** DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 72-year-old female. My doctor told me four years ago that I would need a Pap test only every two years, which I have done. She told me recently that I would not need to have any more. My tests have always been negative. I am concerned, as I would rather be proactive and know early if I had cancer. What is your opinion, and what does the American Cancer Society say? -- B.L.S. ANSWER: All of the leading organizations, including the American Cancer Society, have recommended stopping screening at age 65 for women with no history of cancer and who have had adequate screening, meaning three negative Pap smears (or two negative combination Pap and HPV tests) in the past 10 years, with at least one in the past five years. The risk for cancer in this specific group is very low. *** Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell. edu. To view and order health pamphlets, visit www.rbmamall.com, or write to Good Health, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. (c) 2017 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved
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Fun With Recycled Ribbons and Wrap There are plenty of things to do with holiday leftovers. And I’m not talking food. Think of all the colorful catalogs, wrinkled gift wrap, ribbons and bows stashed away in your recycling bin this week. To artist and retired art educator Becky Anderson, it’s a treasure-trove of stimulating materials that can open doors to expression and creative thinking for her 19-month-old granddaughter, Lucia. “When Lucia comes over, I like to share what I enjoy doing, and that usually comes in the form of making things with our hands,” she said while tearing cast-off holiday gift wrap into different shapes. “I’m curious to see what she’ll do with paper and a bottle of glue today.” Sure enough, all it took was the sound of the spit and sputter from the glue bottle as Becky dabbed glue on construction paper, and Lucia was engrossed. “Sticking colorful papers to the glue is just plain fun for her,” said Becky. “It’s also teaching her cause and effect, a basic skill for life. She discovers by her actions that something changes. To create is intrinsically rewarding for children, and it also expends lots of energy -- all the better for a nap later on,” she adds with a smile. Here are two paper-and-glue art activities for young kids using recycled stuff from around the house. Here’s the stuff: --Leftover holiday gift wrap cut or torn into 2- to 3-inch shapes. --Leftover ribbon, string and gift tags --Construction paper --Household white glue in a squeeze container such as Elmer’s --Art paintbrush, paper plate and leftover tissue paper cut into 1/2-inch by 16-inch strips Here’s the fun: Toddlers: If this is your child’s first experience using glue, show him or her how to squeeze the bottle and dab it on the construction paper. Choose pieces of paper one by one and press them into the small puddles of glue every which way. Talk about colors and patterns as you create the collage together. 3s and 4s: Squeeze some glue on a paper plate, then stir in some water. Using the paintbrush, your child may “paint” the glue solution on the art paper. Stick paper shapes on the glue. Crumple tissue strips and press the wads onto the glue in colorful combinations. Add more glue solution, if needed. Display the art at home for the whole family to enjoy, or hang it in your office as a colorful reminder of your child. Extra idea: Make the collages on folded cardstock and use as original thank-you notes for holiday gifts. Or glue papers to a box and then use it to store things inside. *** Donna Erickson’s award-winning series “Donna’s Day” is airing on public television nationwide. To find more of her creative family recipes and activities, visit www.donnasday.com and link to the NEW Donna’s Day Facebook fan page. Her latest book is “Donna Erickson’s Fabulous Funstuff for Families.” (c) 2017 Donna Erickson Distributed by King Features Synd.
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A Year of Stunners Say what you will about 2016, but if you thought it was boring you have got to get your head checked. It was a year of stunning achievements. Without question, the highlight being the Chicago Cubs finally winning a World Series, ending the Hack Wilson era. It was a year that saw LeBron James cement his all-time superstar legacy by bringing a championship back to Cleveland, a year that saw Peyton Manning leave on top. The Golden State Warriors did their best Seattle Mariners impression, setting the mark for the best regular season record, then not winning it all at the end. Villanova kept Philadelphia basketball front and center, taking the NCAA tournament. Alabama continues to roll in college football, and Penn State returned to the good graces of the game. The Pittsburgh Penguins only need one more for the thumb after winning their fourth Stanley Cup. Army beat Navy. There were individual achievements. Jaromir Jagr moved past Mark Messier for all-time points in the NHL. Andy Murray finally broke through to become the top-seeded player in men’s tennis. Kobe Bryant put up 60 points in his final game. Angelique Kerber and Serena Williams dominated woman’s tennis. Jimmie Johnson won his record-tying seventh NASCAR Sprint Cup title. Michael Phelps won his 23rd gold medal, Max Scherzer struck out 22 in a game, and Conor McGregor conquered the rest of the world. McGregor, who really helped propel the UFC to a higher ratings breakout after Rhonda Rousey’s hiatus from the sport, might well be considered the sportsman of the year if it weren’t for Joe Madden’s deft hand at managing the brilliant Theo Epstein Cubs. There were some events more recognized as someone’s loss than another’s win: Jordan Spieth’s collapse, allowing Danny Willet to add a green jacket to his wardrobe being the foremost example thereof. Tyson Fury, who acts like a loser, wobbled around the ring to beat Vladimir Klitschko for what used to be the well-respected heavyweight belt. Tom Brady, in one of the stupidest suspensions in NFL history, missed four games. (Way to market your stars, Goodell.) And then there were those who slipped this vale of tears. Giants like Ali, Arnie and Gordie are gone. Legends from the past century, their names will forever remain in the upper echelon of sporting statistics, men of exceeding valor both in their respective sports and away from the cheers of the crowd in gainful retirement. They will be missed, but this year, one of the greatest in recent sports history, will not be forgotten. Mark Vasto is a veteran sportswriter who lives in New Jersey. (c) 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Wake up to a warm, hearty breakfast of bread pudding topped with blueberry sauce. 1 loaf dry or slightly stale French or Italian bread 1/4 cup lemon curd 7 eggs 2 cups milk 2 cups half-and-half 1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons water 1 bag frozen blueberries 1. Cut bread in half lengthwise. Spread bottom half with lemon curd. Replace top and cut down center from end to end, then crosswise into 3/4” slices. Arrange bread in small (2 1/2-cup) gratin or shallow baking dishes or a 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Place small baking dishes on 2 jelly roll pans. 2. Lightly beat eggs. Add milk, half-and-half, sugar, vanilla and salt, beating until blended. Pour 2/3 cup custard into each small casserole. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight. 3. Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Bake small casseroles 50 to 55 minutes (large casserole 1 to 1 1/4 hours), until cooked through. 4. For blueberry sauce, combine sugar and cornstarch in small saucepan. Stir in water until smooth. Add blueberries. Cook, gently stirring over low heat, just until boiling, about 5 minutes. Boil 30 seconds and remove from heat. Serve with bread pudding. Serves 8. For thousands of triple-tested recipes, visit our website at www.goodhousekeeping.com/ recipes/. (c) 2017 Hearst Communications, Inc. All rights reserved
* On Jan. 17, 1893, on the Hawaiian Islands, American sugar planters under Sanford Ballard Dole overthrow the Hawaiian monarch and establish a new provincial government with Dole as president. The coup occurred with the knowledge of the U.S. minister to Hawaii, and 300 U.S. Marines were called, allegedly to protect American lives. * On Jan. 20, 1909, General Motors buys into Oakland Motor Car, which later becomes GM’s Pontiac division. It was founded in 1907 in Pontiac, Michigan, by Edward Murphy, a manufacturer of horse-drawn carriages.
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* On Jan. 21, 1950, in one of the most spectacular trials in U.S. history, former State Department official Alger Hiss is convicted of perjury in testimony about his involvement in a Soviet spy ring. * On Jan. 16, 1970, star centerfielder Curt Flood of the St. Louis Cardinals files suit to protest baseball’s player reserve clause, which prevented players from moving to another team unless they were traded. The Supreme Court ruled against him in a 5-3 decision in 1972. * On Jan. 19, 1983, Klaus Barbie, the Nazi Gestapo chief of Lyons, France, during the German occupation, is arrested in Bolivia for his crimes against humanity four decades earlier. Barbie had sent thousands of French Jews and French Resistance members to their deaths in concentration camps. * On Jan. 18, 1990, District of Columbia Mayor Marion Barry is arrested and charged with drug possession and the use of crack cocaine. Barry was sentenced to six months in prison, but in 1994 was again elected mayor for an unprecedented fourth term. (c) 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs has come up with a new way to tell the difference between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). The difficulty with diagnosing one versus the other is that they both share some common symptoms, such as fatigue, memory loss, irritability, hypersensitivity and dizziness. A recent study used an electroencephalogram to measure the electrical activity in the brain. When researchers studied a large group of EEGs, patterns emerged -- the activity was coming from different parts of the brain. While it doesn’t pinpoint the exact place in the brain, it does indicate an overall location. TBI, for example, showed low-frequency waves in the prefrontal and right temporal regions of the brain. PTSD, on the other hand, showed decreased low-frequency waves in the right temporoparietal region. (Low frequency also is indicated in other disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease.) By learning which area of the brain is affected, doctors can diagnose more accurately. This is key, especially with mild TBI that’s been present a long time but hasn’t responded to treatment. Researchers looked at the records of 147 veterans and servicemembers who’d been exposed to blasts. Of those, 115 had mild TBI, 40 had PTSD and 35 had both. Despite the progress, this study isn’t the complete answer. Researchers need to analyze more large groups to further pinpoint the brain locations. Still, being able to make a more accurate diagnosis based on an EEG goes a long way toward getting it right the first time and being able to offer treatment that’s more likely to be accurate. If you’d like to know more, read about the study at www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pubmed/27238074, as well as www.research. va.gov/topics/ptsd.cfm and www.research. va.gov/topics/tbi.cfm.
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