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Get set for some fascinating figures as Tidbits crunches some numbers this week and learns how many of this, how many of that, and how much of the other. So sharpen your pencil and follow along to see how it all adds up!

by Kathy Wolfe

• If you’re asked how many Hawaiian Islands there are, you might say seven. There actually are seven main islands, all of which are inhabited. However, the grand total of islands in the Hawaiian chain is 136. Some are small islets, while others are coral islands circling a lagoon. The “Big Island,” Hawaii, is the largest of all with 4,028 square miles, and it’s the only island containing active volcanoes. Oahu is the third largest of the major islands, but it’s the most populated, with that number upwards of 950,000.

• There are 30 Major League baseball teams – 15 teams in the National League and 15 in the American League. Twenty-nine of the teams are in the United States and one, the Toronto Blue Jays, in Canada. The New York Yankees

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• The craft was coated with a specially-developed white paint that reflected the intense heat created during supersonic flight. The extreme speeds caused such intense heat on its surface that the plane would expand six to ten inches during prolonged supersonic flight. Even the windows were hot during flight, unlike the cold of a normal high altitude jet plane.

• The flights carried a nine-member crew of two pilots, a flight engineer and six flight attendants. While the usual training time for pilots to fly a normal commercial jet was about eight weeks, Concorde pilots’ training required a full seven months. Seating capacity for the aircraft ranged from 92 to 128, but it wasn’t just passengers the Concorde carried. Commodities such as precious metals and vital human organs destined for medical transplants were often loaded onboard for rapid overseas delivery.

• The Concorde was designed and built by a team of British and French engineers in the late 1960s. The plane was named as such because the word “Concorde” means “agreement.” It was built with powerful Rolls Royce engines, a sleek, swept-wing design, and a unique "droop nose," designed so pilots could lower the front cone for better visibility during takeoffs, landings and taxiing procedures.

5. How many days are in a fortnight?

For 27 years, the Concorde shuttled passengers at a speed up to twice the speed of sound. Tidbits invites you to check out the facts on this supersonic passenger jet.

1. How many symphonies did composer Ludwig Van Beethoven write?

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• In 1996, the Concorde shattered all records for commercial transatlantic crossing, when the flight from New York to London was completed in just two hours and 53 minutes.

• The oldest person ever to fly on the Concorde was 105-year-old Eva Woodman, a nursing home resident who had never before been on a plane. For her birthday in 1998, Eva (who was 11 years old in 1903 when the Wright Brothers made the first powered flight) was treated to a 90-minute flight aboard the plane. She arrived back at the nursing home to a party complete with a Concorde-shaped cake.

• There were 20 original Concorde jets, 18 of which remain on public display at aerospace museums around the world.

• This kind of supersonic travel was definitely not for those of moderate income. Passengers paid dearly for the speed and luxury, more than 30 times the price of a regular ticket. In 1997, those flying from New York to London paid $7,995 for a round-trip ticket -- about $14,700 in today's money.

3. How many cups of water are there in one U.S. gallon?

• Several factors contributed to the end of the Concorde – the Paris crash, rising fuel prices, aging planes, and the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The supersonic jet’s last commercial flight was in October, 2003, from New York to London. In total, the Concorde fleet had logged 50,000 flights and 2.5 million passengers.

• The word supersonic merely means that the jet could fly faster than the speed of sound. In fact, the Concorde SST had a take-off speed of 250 mph and a cruising speed of 1,340 mph. The speed of sound, depending on the temperature of the atmosphere, is about 760 mph, or 1100 feet per second.

• The first flights took off in January 1976, with a British Airways jet flying from London to Bahrain, and an Air France plane flying from Paris to Rio de Janeiro. The jets flew at an altitude of 60,000 feet, over 11 miles high! At that altitude passengers could easily see the curvature of the Earth on the horizon.

1. GEOGRAPHY: How many inde pendent countries are

2. How many chemical elements are on the periodic table?

• In July 2000, a Concorde flight bound for New York from Paris tragically crashed and burned on takeoff from the Paris airport. The crash, which killed all 109 people aboard plus another four on the ground, was caused by a metal shard on the runway, bursting one of the main tires, which sent fragments into one of the Concorde’s engines, igniting a fuel tank.

4. How many states formed the Confederate States of America during the Civil War?

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have played in the most World Series, with 40 appearances and 27 wins, the most recent in 2009. The St. Louis Cardinals have won 11 of their 19 Series appearances. Only one team, the Seattle Mariners, has never played in a World Series. The Blue Jays are the only franchise from outside the U.S. to appear and win a World Series, taking the title in 1992 and 1993.

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• A baby is born with about 300 bones, but by adulthood will have just 206. Why is that? A baby’s bones are mostly cartilage rather than solid bone. As the baby grows, some of the bones fuse together, and much of the cartilage turns into bone, a process known as ossification, reducing the number of bones from 300 to 206. The 206 bones make up about 15% of an adult’s body weight.

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rattle added each time. The first molting might be just a few weeks after birth. In addition, as rattlesnakes slither along with their rattles held up, the rattles often break off. The average life span of a rattlesnake in the wild is 10 to 20 years.

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• If you’ve ever wondered how many dimples are on a golf ball, there’s no pat answer. The number can vary between 330 and 400. Most American golf balls contain 336. The dimples reduce the aerodynamic drag on the ball, resulting in the ball flying a longer distance. The spin of the ball is also affected by the diameter of the dimples as well as their shape. Some golf balls have round dimples, while others are hexagonal.

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• Forbes magazine tells us that there are close to 2,800 billionaires in the world, which is the equivalent of about one billionaire per two million, 800 thousand people. More than 25% of that number live in the United States. China is a close second in numbers, followed by India and Germany. The total worth of all the world’s billionaires exceeds $13 trillion. Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk go back and forth on a regular basis for the title of the world’s richest individual.

• Roman numerals aren’t used much anymore, except for outlining, clock faces, and numbering the Super Bowls! There are seven symbols in the Roman system: I, V, X, L, C, D, and M, representing 1, 5, 10, 50, 100, 500, and 1000, respectively. A letter placed after another letter of greater value increases it, for example, VI

= 6, LXX = 70, and LXXXVIII 90, = 900. originated ancient Rome the 14th century, they began being numerals.

• Most of us were taught in school that there are seven continents – Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America. However, many geologists assert there are just six, claiming that Europe and Asia are actually Eurasia because it is one large land mass. There are 195 countries in the world, of which 54 are in Africa. Asia is home to 48 countries, while 44 are in Europe, and 33 in Latin America and the Caribbean.

replaced by our current Arabic

= 88. A letter placed before another letter of greater value decreases it: IV = 4, XC =

• A mere 23 languages account for more than half the world’s population. English is the largest, if you count both native and non-native, but if only native speakers are counted, Mandarin Chinese has the largest number of speakers. About 40% of the world’s languages are now endangered, many with less than 1,000 speakers remaining.

• As of 2022, there are 7,151 recognized languages. However, that number is always changing, as new languages are discovered. About 2,000 different languages are spoken in the countries of Africa. Although the country of Papua New Guinea is just 4.71% the size of the United States, more than 840 languages are spoken there, making it the most linguistically diverse country in the world.

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A retirement account allows you to save your money before it gets taxed. If you take your money home, you have to earn about $1 to see 75 cents in your paycheck. But if you put that dollar into a retirement account instead, you get to deposit the entire $1. You get to invest the 25 cents that belongs to the government. It’s not a gift; you will have to pay that 25 cents to the gov ernment eventually. But for now, you get to keep all the growth you will achieve by investing the government’s money! Get it? And it’s all locked up, so it is safe from YOU. That’s the beauty of a retirement

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notice that you have 14 days to come up with the entire amount owing, which is $14,650. You can’t do it!

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* Statistically, the most dangerous job one can hold in America is president.

The beauty of an IRS-approved retire ment account is that you get to save pretax dollars. It’s no secret that what you see in your paycheck is not the full amount you earned.

BAM! Just like that you owe 10% penalty on the entire $15,000. Then the entire $15,000 is imme diately reported to the IRS as ordinary income upon which you owe federal and state (if any) in come tax. Your federal tax rate is 28%, and since you live in California you must also pay 10% to the state. Do the math: 14,800 x (10% + 28% + 10% = 48%) = $7,200. That’s what you owe in taxes. Can’t pay? Then you’ll have to agree to a payment plan with the feds and the state tax board -- plus interest, of course. Ka-ching!

Here’s my suggestion: Don’t! Do not even think about it. The money in your retirement ac count will become your safety net in the future. Live as if the money is not even there. Just save it and forget it.

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and stick your hands in there and borrow some of that money, you really mess things up. There are rules, conditions and penalties for doing that. But the biggest penalty of all is that you stop the machine that makes those dollars grow. Sure, it can be slow growth as we are experiencing now, but it’s growth, nonetheless.There

* Classical composer Franz Schubert was nicknamed “Little Mushroom” for his short stature and wide girth.

* The first public phone call on an Ap ple iPhone was a prank. On a San Fran cisco stage, Steve Jobs opened Google Maps, located a nearby Starbucks, and placed an order for 4,000 lattes, then told the surprised barista he was just joking and hung up.

Mary invites you to visit her at Everyday Cheapskate.com, where this column is archived complete with links and resources for all recommend ed products and services. Mary invites questions and comments at https://www.everydaycheapskate. com/contact/, “Ask Mary.” This column will answer questions of general interest, but letters cannot be answered individually. Mary Hunt is the founder of EverydayCheapskate.com, a frugal living blog, and the author of the book “Debt-Proof Living.”

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More people are taking loans from their retirement accounts (401(k), 403(b), etc.) than ever, simply because they can. Here’s the prob lem: seeing one’s retirement account as a sav ings account, or worse, a personal ATM machine. That’s so ridiculous I cannot even tell you. Sure, it’s your money, but it’s not your money now. It’s for later. It is out of your reach, so you need to get it out of your mind.

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In fact, the amount in your paycheck is shrinking, and many of our elected officials are trying to shrink that even further by increasing taxes. You know what I mean if you live in Cali fornia -- one of the most heavily taxed states. (Did I mention my husband and I left California for this very reason?) But I digress.

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are lots of reasons not to borrow from a retirement account, but I think the biggest is the rule that should you leave your job for ANY reason, that loan becomes all due and payable. You’ll have a couple of weeks to come up with the money. And if you can’t? That loan will be automatically converted to a cash withdrawal. Between the penalties and taxes you will owe on it right away, it could cost you up to 50%. Gone. Vanished into thin air. That is just too risky.

A couple of months later, you got a pink slip -- a shocking, unexpected layoff. You get a

* While over 50 million Americans have signed up with a local gym, according to one study of 2,000 such members, 50% admitted they didn’t even exercise when they got there but instead preferred to spend their time hanging out with friends or checking out the opposite sex.

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* Venus rotates so slowly that a single day on the planet lasts longer than a year on Earth.

* Cherry farmers hire helicopter pilots to air-dry their trees after it rains so the fruit won’t split open.

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Whatever will you do? You don’t have a job; you can’t afford the bills you have already. How will you take on two more monthly pay ments to creditors who are anything but un derstanding, kind and forgiving, should you fall

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The Real Cost of Dipping Into a Retirement Account

The plan’s administrator immediately converts that $14,650 to a “cash withdrawal.”

to a fresh horse at each relay station. Home stations were also constructed about 90 to 120 miles apart, where the riders were switched out and allowed to rest.

• The Pony Express Company was the idea of three owners of a freight business, who proposed a faster method of transporting mail between St. Joseph and the California Gold Country, a journey of roughly 1,800 miles. Although critics said it was impossible, William Russell, William Waddell, and Alexander Majors claimed that the mail could be moved across the distance in just ten days.

Joseph by two days, proving that the route really covered in only ten days.

• There have been nine movies made about the company, with the first a silent film in 1925, followed by Frontier Pony Express, starring Roy Rogers in 1939. A popular television series, The Young Riders, ran from 1989-1992, starring Stephen Baldwin and Josh Brolin. 

• In May 1860, the Paiute Indian War broke out, resulting in an interruption of mail delivery. Several Pony Express stations were attacked by the tribe, with 16 employees killed and 150 horses stolen. The attacks cost the Company about $75,000 in addition to the loss of life.

• In April 1860, the Pony Express made its inaugural run, with a rider leaving St. Joseph at the same time one left Sacramento. The westbound rider made the journey in ten days, beating the eastbound rider’s arrival in St.

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• The initial postage rate for the Pony Express was $5 per ½ ounce. It was later lowered to $2.50, then dropped to its lowest in July 1861, of $1. The rider’s pouch could hold 20 lbs. of mail. In addition, his saddle bag contained a water sack, a Bible, a horn to alert the relay station of his arrival in order to have a fresh horse ready, and a pistol with ammunition. The requirement was to have no more than a total of 165 lbs. for the horse to carry on its back, including saddle and rider.

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• They hired 120 young men, each weighing less than 125 lbs., to ride between 75 and 100 miles, whether day or night, rain or shine, before being switched out. Riders were paid $25 a week, which, even with the many dangers and hardships involved in these strenuous rides, was considered a good wage in that day.

August 28 is set aside to celebrate Pony Express Day, honoring the mail service between St. Joseph, Missouri, and Sacramaneto, California during the 1860s. Read on to learn more about this shortlived enterprise in America’s history.

• During its 18 months of operation, the Pony Express delivered about 35,000 letters between Missouri and California. The owners hoped to obtain a mail delivery contract from the U.S. Government, but it never materialized. When the first transcontinental telegraph line was instituted in October 1861, the days of the Pony Express were over. During that time, it had grossed $90,000 and lost $200,000. Its assets were later sold to Wells Fargo for $1.5 million.

• At any one time there were about 80 Pony Express riders along the trail traveling east or west, averaging a speed of about 10 mph.

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• The men acquired more than 400 horses for their operation and set up a series of 157 relay stations along the route about 10 to 15 miles apart. This was the distance that a horse could gallop at top speed before tiring. Riders changed 3/22/22

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After taking a break from show business during the isolating pan demic, Rimes is preparing to release a new album, “God’s Work,” on Sept. 16, and she’s already in the midst of her tour. You can find tour dates and other information at www.LeAnnRimes.com.***

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CBS entertainment president Kelly Kahl explained to TVLine that season 19 was a “transi tion year for TV’s most watched drama,” but that it might not be the end for Gibbs. There’s a good chance he’ll be taken out of the credits for season 20, but that doesn’t mean he can’t pop back in for a guest appearance or more.

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Q: Is LeAnn Rimes still doing music? I remember seeing her on a billboard for a con cert at a local casino a while back, but nothing since. -- F.N.

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Real-life husband and wife Jerry O’Connell and Rebecca Romijn are hosts of the dating show, and while you won’t see Gavin MacLeod, who played Capt. Stubing and passed away last year, you will see other familiar faces. Jill Whelan, who played little Vicki Stubing, and Ted Lange, who played bartender Isaac, will pop in to offer words of advice to the contestants.

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Q: Is it true that they are reviving “The Love Boat”? Will it have celebrity guest stars like the original did? It’s a shame the late Gavin MacLeod can’t be a part of it. -- Y.R.

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A: It’s been 25 years since LeAnn Rimes shot to stardom at the age of 13 with her hit song “Blue.” Growing up in the public eye took its toll on her, and she sought help years later for depression, anxiety and codependency. She’s much happier and healthier now, with husband/actor Ed die Cibrian (“Hot in Cleveland”) and stepsons Mason and Jake. She’s even made amends with Eddie’s exwife, Brandi Glan ville (“Real House wives of Beverly Hills”).

looking for fictional love. Instead, according to TV Guide, the new version will be a reality show where “singles set sail on a real Princess cruise ship and, as they visit exotic Mediterranean ports, pair up to test their chemistry with challenges.”

A: When we saw Leroy Jethro Gibbs, played by Mark Harmon, cast his fishing line into the chilly Alaskan waters on Oct. 11 of last year, it seemed like a permanent retirement for the charac

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Q: Is Mark Harmon ever coming back to “NCIS”? He was still featured in the open ing credits last season, so it makes me think he’ll eventually return. -- K.L.

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Season 20 of “NCIS” will premiere on Sept. 19 at 9 p.m. ET on CBS.*

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5. Drop topping by scant 1/4 cups over hot fruit. Bake, uncovered, 20 to 25 minutes until topping is browned. Cool slightly on wire rack to serve warm. Or, cool completely to serve later. Reheat if OATMEALdesired.

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3 pounds (about 10 medium) ripe nectar ines, each cut into 6 wedges

Nectarine and Cherry Crisp

The topping is actually oatmeal cookie dough! You can prepare it up to a day ahead and store it in the refrigerator.

1 1/2 pounds dark, sweet cherries, pitted

Spoon fruit mixture into 13-by-9-inch glass baking dish; dot with margarine or butter. Cover with foil and bake 40 to 50 minutes until mixture is gently bubbling.

1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves

3. Preheat ridged grill pan or prepare outdoor grill for covered direct grilling on medi um-high. Remove tuna from marinade; discard

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4. Drain cucumber salad. Break tuna into chunks and add to salad. Serves 2.

Topping (below)

1. In a glass pie plate or bowl, combine teriyaki sauce, lemon juice, parsley, 2/3 cup oil and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Add tuna steaks, making sure fish is completely covered by mari nade. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour or over night.

2 tablespoons lemon juice

4. Meanwhile, prepare Oatmeal CookieCrisp Topping. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

In large bowl, with mixer at medium-high speed, beat 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar and 6 tablespoons margarine or butter (3/4 stick), softened, until smooth. Add 1 large egg and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; beat until light and fluffy. With spoon, stir in 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats, uncooked, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda. Serves 12.

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1/4 cup teriyaki sauce

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marinade. Cook tuna 4 to 6 minutes or until browned on both sides but still pink in center, turning once.

2. In bowl, combine cucumbers, vinegar, cilantro, 1 teaspoon oil, 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper, and onion if using. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.

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3 tablespoons cornstarch

this light dish, savory teriyaki-marinated tuna steak is grilled lightly and then paired with a refreshing cucumber salad.

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves

2. In large bowl, toss nectarines, cherries, lemon juice and sugar mixture until fruit is evenly coated.3.

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2 (8 ounces each) fresh tuna steaks

2 tablespoons margarine or butter, cold, cut in small

cucumbers, peeled, seeded and thinly1/4slicedcupwhite wine vinegar

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I have some concerns about my 18-month-old American Staffordshire, “Duke,” and my two children, who are 4 and 5. To night, the kids were playing with the dog, and my 4-year-old boy pinched and teased the dog and obviously hurt him. My daughter was giv ing him a big cuddle at the same time -- and was probably also being a little rough. The dog lunged at her with a huge bark, which to me sounded like an aggressive warning as if to say I’ve had enough. Is that a normal response to pain from a dog, or is my dog a time bomb waiting to go off?

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He didn’t bite her, but he did show his teeth. He mouths sometimes when playing, and he’s a big dog who could do a lot of dam age if he snapped. He is very social with other dogs and people.

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No one and nothing is immune from a breaking point. Chemical substances have break ing points. Physical objects have breaking points. Men and women have breaking points. And dogs are no exception.Abreaking

During our cool down (although we hadn’t actually worked up a sweat) the coach inquired: “How many want to do this again? Twice a week, same time.”Hands

4. Do not be afraid to mix. Juxtapose styles, colors and textures.

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The rec center space was nicely decorated with blue painter’s tape X spots across the floor, 10 feet apart. Then before we started, we got a little talk.

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For example, my interior design philoso phy, first and foremost, is dictated by a regional approach. Interiors in Palm Springs, California, should not look like interiors in New York, and vice versa. Interior selections with regard to materials, finishes and colors should reflect the location of the project. A designer should always endeavor to capture the nuances of place, without hitting kitsch.

Selecting an interior designer to help with the design of your home is tricky. A bit of research is required to see if you are a good fit. A meet ing should take place -- not unlike speed dating -- in which basic questions such as stylistic prefer ences, scope of work, work ethic and budgets are discussed by both parties. Most important is your approach and/or your design philosophy.

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Hence, the borrowed space at the rec center (which had to cancel the Tots and Mommy Workout Hour ... something about a stay-at-home father objecting to the name of the class).

For an aspiring chef, it might be a culinary haven. For a high-stress businessperson, it may be a spa-like atmosphere. For an art collector, it may be a place to house art. It is crucial for the de signer to know this linchpin of the design; in the end, the homeowner gets to live with an interior they truly enjoy, and the designer can walk away knowing they have done their very best for them.

1. Decorate to please yourself -- not your neighbors or friends.

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The letter writer’s questions are off-base. “What is the best way to discipline this type of be havior?” Whose behavior? The kids’? The dog’s? The parents’? And “discipline” isn’t the ingredi ent that will bring this dish together. Education is what’s missing. These kids have not been taught how to properly handle and play with a dog.

“home” mean to you?

It’s most important to find out what “home” means to one’s clients and to oneself. The con cept of home captures both tactile things and abstract emotions. The best compliment is when guests and visitors cannot describe why they feel so good in your home. It is the “it” factor. Home is about a feeling. It’s a place of comfort, which is the ultimateBeluxury.candid with your designer about what you would like the most important function of your home to be. For one family, it might be comfort.

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9. Take risks. It’s your home and your rules.

5. Be bold.

Steer away from designers providing a “signature” look. The best interior designers can work in almost any style. Each home and project should be a reflection of a homeowner’s taste and lifestyle. Each project is and should be different -different in architecture, different in style, different in client requirements. Therefore, the design re sults are never rubber-stamped, never the same. A designer’s role should be to act as a moderator, editor and facilitator of design.

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It’s important to understand the differ ence between aggression and a normal reaction to provocation. Duke might very well thrive in an environment without small children -- or even with children who know how to properly handle a dog. A professional trainer or behaviorist can help make that determination. But if Duke is to stay in this home, everyone needs some good positive train ing.

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That is not the dog’s fault. And it’s not the kids’ fault.This kind of behavior toward an animal is unacceptable -- even abusive -- and many parents don’t even realize it. Kids are allowed to flat-out abuse the family dog, and their parents have this notion that because he’s the family pet, he won’t react.

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There was a knowing nod from the coach and the admonishment: “We’ll be taking this nice and easy. Do not push yourselves. If you need to stop and rest, then do that. Nobody will judge you.” He cast a fierce look around the room as he said that.

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went up, because, yes, we wanted more of Wethis.each

The senior center commandeered a large space at the rec center to use in an experiment. Their goal: to determine if we actually meant what we said about not coming in for exercise classes in a cramped senior center space where we’re all breathing on one another. Find more room, we’d said, room to spread out.

The routine the coach put us through was a perfect combination of nearly everything, start ing with mild stretching, moving into a few minutes of yoga poses, some cha-cha steps, a few ballet moves, leg lifts, toe touches and more.

3. Accessorize with few items. It’s best if each item is larger than a football.

6. Leave room for changes: accessories, art and the occasional piece of furniture.

As a parent, you have a duty to protect your children. The best way to do that is through intel ligent prevention. And the most effective way to prevent a dog from biting your kids is to teach your kids how to appropriately handle a dog.

took a handout at the door as we left, instructions for doing these exercises at home in case we didn’t like the rec center setup. But I have a feeling we’re all going to show up next week. It’s the first bit of normal in two years.

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10. Read “Home: A Short History of an Idea” by Witold Rybczynski as well as “Geography of Home: Writings on Where We Live” by Akiko Busch.

Some takeaway tips:

Why is a dog expected to tolerate this? Where is it written that “family” can treat a dog however they want and the dog will just put up with it? Everyone has a breaking point.

7. An inviting room can even make food taste better.8.Always add your favorite color to any room. It’ll make you feel good.

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For example, there were lots of reports -- all from the same questionable source -- on the day I’m writing this (in early August) that carried headlines

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Oh, yeah. And did you know agents are also giving undocumented workers a Wells Fargo Visa card, interest-free mortgage loans, a new car and a box of chocolates? I mean, c’mon folks, get real. This isn’t happening, and I hope all my readers are smart enough to realize that.

third “big change” the newspaper sto ry talked about is the increase in the retirement age. I mean, c’mon: is this news? Absolutely not. The law increasing the retirement age from 65 to 67 was passed in 1984. And it’s been gradually phased in over the past 40 years. We have reached the point now where the retirement age is 66 and 6 months for people born in 1957, and those folks will be reaching that “full retirement age” in 2023. But I challenge the editors of that newspaper to find me one reader and potential retiree born in 1957 who didn’t know that was his or her full retirement age.

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And finally, the fourth “big change” is the increase in the earnings penalty limits for Social Security recipients under their full retirement age who might be working part time. The limit is cur rently $19,560. For every two dollars you earn over that limit, one dollar is withheld from your Social Security benefits. But once again, the update to the limit is an automatic increase that has happened ev ery year for the past 30 years or so. It’s not a big deal. It’s not a big change. And frankly, it’s just not news.

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Another wagehypedcuritySocialarybenefits2023?”derhavethe2023waitallytiontheirCOLA,theCOLAbecausecost-of-living-adjustmentinme)“BigbotherSecurityhadheadline?gramtineAndmostandnextSocialheardonofchangesheadline:versionthattune-costingknowingstuffinformationThatthattriedsoSecurityitscarycauseline.SecuritybeingHeadlineMisleadingIdon’tknowhowyoufolksgetbywithoutscaredoutofyourwitsbymisleadingSocialstoriesyoureadinnewspapersorseeonBecauseIknowthesubjectsowellandbeIcandeciphertheconfusingandsometimesSocialSecurity-relatedmuckthat’soutthere,doesn’tbotherme.ButIcanseewhereaSociallaypersoncouldgetworriedorfooledbymuchofwhatyouseeinprintoronline.Justlastweek,IwroteacolumninwhichItoclarifythepointsmadeinacolumnIreadhadthisheadline:“SocialSecurityMistakesCouldCostYouaFortune.”Almostalltheinthatcolumnwasrathermundanethatmostpeoplealreadyknow.Andevennotthemwouldn’thaveledtoaseriesofformistakes.AndjustacouplehoursafterIsubmittedcolumntomyeditors,Iwasreadingtheonlineofamajornationalnewspaperandsawthis“Attentionseniors:4bigSocialSecuritycomingin2023.”WhenIfirstreadthatheadline,evenIkindpanicked.Ithought:“Ohmygosh!IalwaysstaytopofthisSocialSecuritystuff.AndIhaven’tanythingaboutCongressmakinganybigSecuritychangesthatwouldgointoeffectyear!”So,Icouldonlyimaginetheconfusionmaybetheanxietysuchaheadlinecouldcauseretirees.ButthenIopenedthestoryandreadit.guesswhat?These“bigchanges”arejustrouupdatesthathappentotheSocialSecurityproeveryyear.So,whytheprovocativeandmisleadingInsomeways,Igetit.Ifthenewspaperusedtheheadline,“RoutineandboringSocialupdatesfor2023”--well,noonewouldreadingthatstory.ButthesensationalizedChanges!”headlinedrawspeople(includingin.Itdoeswork.Butitisstillmisleading.So,whatarethe“bigchanges”upcoming2023?Ofcourse,first,therewillbetheannual(COLA)inJanuary.Andinflationhasbeenrunninghigh,thenextwillalsobehigh.It’ssupposedtobearound10%mark.Insteadofjustannouncingtheupcomingthisnationalnewspapercouldhavedonereadersarealserviceandansweredthequeseveryoneisaskingme.Andthatquestionusugoessomethinglikethis:“IwasplanningtountilIreachmyfullretirementagelaterintofileformySocialSecurity.ButIwanttogetbenefitsofthisprojectedbigCOLA.So,doItofileforreducedearlybenefitsin2022inortogetthe10%increaseinmybenefitsinearlyAndtheanswerisno.Ifyouaren’tgettingwhentheCOLAcomesout(i.e.,inJanu2023),thesameCOLAincreaseisbuiltintotheSecuritybenefitformulaforfutureSocialSerecipients.Thenext“bigchange”thenewspaperistheroutineandannualincreaseinthebase--theamountofincomesubjecttothe

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Of course, this change doesn’t affect most people reading this column. It only affects those who are still working and making more than $147,000 per year. So, if you’re in that boat, I sup pose you could classify this as a “big change.” But it is absolutely not a surprise or an unexpected change.The

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And speaking of misleading Social Securi ty-related “news” stories, sometimes they are so downright silly that I hope most of my readers can understand that they are totally bogus.

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5. Into which apostle did Satan enter? a) Judas b) Thomas c) James d) Peter

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I know some folks like to think of the fed eral government as this one huge, monolithic en tity in which all employees are just cookie-cutter bureaucrats following the mantra of an appointed leader. That’s just not how it works. There are hun dreds of federal agencies, each with their own staff and with their own mission. For example, you obvi ously would not go to the Department of Agricul ture to file your federal tax return; you would go to the Internal Revenue Service. You would not go to the FBI to try to get a national park pass; you would go to the National Park Service. And you would not go to the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol to get a Social Security number; you would go to the Social Security Administration. (And by the way, if you entered this country illegally and you tried to get a Social Security card from the SSA, you simply wouldn’t get one!)

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Prophylactic antibiotics are not the firstline treatment to prevent recurrent infection. Urologists, the specialists for the urinary tract, will evaluate the urinary system to try to identify a correctible condition. I trust your urologist has considered other options before prescribing your current treatment.

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DEAR DR. ROACH: As a 90-yearold man in mostly good health, I have been taking one Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole/trim ethoprim) pill per day for several years now, preventatively for recurrent urinary tract infections. I am very pleased with this suc cessful treatment. However, my urologist has mentioned that I might have to relinquish the Bactrim at some point without a full explanation of why. Is there any danger in the habitu al use of Bactrim? -- J.M.

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DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a question about smoking. I smoke cigarettes, but now I want to stop. I want to use Velo to break this habit. Are Velo pouches harmful for health? Are there any side effects? -- Z.

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The largest organization is the American Legion. Across the country are more than 12,000 posts and approximately two million members. The Legion is to be thanked for the GI Bill of Rights, which has helped many veterans get a college or trade education and a home with a low mortgage rate.

ANSWER: Both men and women who get recurrent urinary infections are sometimes treated with prophylactic antibiotics, such as the sulfa-based antibiotic you are taking. The main risk is not toxicity of the medicine, it is that you might acquire a bacterial strain that is resistant to the antibiotic treatment. You are fortunate that you have gone several years without this devel oping, and you may go many more successfully, but other people periodically need to change the antibiotic they are taking.

ANSWER: Velo is a brand of synthetic nicotine (there are many now) designed simply to provide nicotine without smoking. The nicotine is derived from tobacco, but there is no actual tobacco in the product. The health risk is much lower compared to smoking tobacco, and much less than chewing tobacco. They come in loz enges and pouches (which are placed under the lip); many are flavored. Nicotine does not cause cancer, but there is still potential to harm your health, especially in the mouth, particularly for gum disease.Unlike nicotine replacement products, such as patches, gum and inhalers, that are intended to help people gradually taper off and then quit smoking, these nicotine products are intended to be used long-term. These should never be used by a person who does not smoke or use other forms of nicotine, as nicotine can make a person very ill if they are not accustomed to it. It can cause nausea and vomiting, but also abdominal pain, headache, and irritation in the mouth.

Maybe if we start telling people the brain is an app they'll start using Sometimesit. people tell me to stop living in the past, but the music was so much better then.

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But the Legion has done much more: This vital organization has also donated $1 million to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund and sponsored a study on the effects of Agent Orange. If you want to explore the Legion, read more online at www. legion.org

There is not enough information to say how effective a nicotine product like Velo would be to help you quit smoking. For people who successfully quit smoking but continue to need nicotine, long-term nicotine is not ideal, but it still has far fewer health risks than smoking.

The DAV has 26 transition service offices, helping veterans make the oftentimes difficult change to civilian life by providing benefits coun seling.

The Continued Use of Bactrim Creates Resistance in Treatment

by Freddie Groves

Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) chang es lives. They push for better access to air travel, help veterans find employment and pay for adaptive housing and vehicles. So far they’ve invested over a half million dollars into spinal cord research. In one year alone, they helped veterans receive over $78 million in benefits. Learn more at pva.org.

Started in 1899 by a few veterans during the Spanish-American War, the Veterans of For eign Wars (VFW) has worked since then to get the rights and benefits that veterans deserve. They’ve assisted veterans with collecting $10 billion in dis ability compensation and pension benefits with the help of over 2,000 accredited VFW reps. Today membership stands at 1.5 million.

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I would strongly recommend you quit tobacco with the help of behavioral support through group sessions or counseling, as well as considering medications such as varenicline (Chantix) or bupropion (Wellbutrin or Zyban) in addition to nicotine replacement therapy.

Please consider this: Many of the veterans groups are gradually losing membership due to the age of their members. Your interest and participa tion in these worthwhile volunteer groups will be greatly welcomed. for to the Loma Linda VA Hospital Proof: Mon., 6/19/17

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You should review these notices to see if your plan will continue to meet your health care needs in 2023. If you are dissat isfied with any upcoming changes, you can make changes to your coverage during fall open enrollment, which runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7.

If you have not received an ANOC by the end of September, you should contact your Medicare Advantage Plan or Part D plan to request it. This notice can be very helpful in determining whether you should make any changes to your coverage dur ing the fall open enrollment. Reading your ANOC can also prevent any surprises about your coverage in the new year.

2. Coverage: If you have an Advan tage plan with prescription drug coverage check to see if your doctors, hospitals, and other health care providers and pharmacies will still be in network for 2023. You have the lowest out-of-pocket costs if you go to providers and pharmacies that are in your plan’s network. If you see an out-of-network provider, your plan may not cover any of the cost of your care, leaving you to pay the cost out-of-pocket. You should also contact your providers directly to confirm that they will still be accepting your plan in the coming year.

Here are three types of changes to look for:

1. Costs: If you have a Medicare Ad vantage plan, find out what you can expect to pay for services in 2023. Costs such as deductibles and copayments can change each year. For example, your plan may not have had a deductible in 2022, but it could have one in 2023. A deductible is the amount

Shopping, comparing and enrolling in a new Medicare Advantage or Part D plan during the open enrollment period can eas ily be done online at Medicare’s Plan Finder Tool at Medicare.gov/find-a-plan

incomplete, or you do not see your drug(s) on the list, contact the plan directly to learn more.

The ANOC gives a summary of any changes in your plan’s costs and coverage that will take effect Jan. 1 of the next year. The ANOC is typically mailed with the plan’s “evidence of coverage,” which is a more comprehensive list of the plan’s costs and benefits for the upcoming year.

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of money you owe out-of-pocket before your plan begins to cover your care. Another example is that your plan may increase the copayments you owe for visits to your pri mary care provider or specialists.

What is an Annual Notice of Change?

DEAR SAVVY SENIOR: Last year I received a “notice of change” letter from my Medicare provider which I found a bit confusing. Should I expect another one this year, and if so, what should I do with it? -- Medicare Rookie

Or, if you don’t have a computer or Internet access, you can also call Medicare at 800-633-4227 and they can help you out over the phone. Your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), which provides free Medicare counseling, is also a great resource to help you make any changes. To find a local SHIP counselor, visit ShipHelp. org or call them at 877-839-2675.PROOF

3. Drugs: If you have prescription drug coverage, look through the plan’s formulary, which is the list of drugs the plan covers. Formulary changes can happen from year to year, so make sure the medications you’re taking will be covered next year, and that they’re not moved to a higher tier which will affect your copay. If you see any changes that will increase your costs, you may want to select a different drug plan that covers all of your medications. If the formulary is

Dear Rookie: The letter you’re ask ing about is actually referred to as the An nual Notice of Change (or ANOC), which is a letter you receive from your Medicare Advan tage or Medicare Part D prescription drug plan in late September. (People with only a Medigap plan don’t receive these because Medigap plans do not have benefit changes from year to year). So yes, you should ex pect to receive another letter next month.

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Sabin Industries, Inc. made your plates. The company was founded in McKeesport, Penn., in 1946. Sabin Industries did not produce china. They purchased white china blanks from other companies and then decorated them. The center decorations were not hand painted; they were de cals. The filigree bands were 22 karat gold. These plates, with scenes of people in vintage costume, are often referred to by collectors as “George and Martha”Yourplates.platter and plate were made around 1946. The platter is often seen selling in the range of $30 to $45 and the plate $20 to $30.

* On Aug. 31, 1888, Mary Ann Nichols, the first victim of London serial killer “Jack the Ripper,” is found murdered in Whitechapel’s Buck’s Row. On Nov. 7, after a month of si lence, Jack took his fifth and last victim, Mary Kelly. In 1892, with no leads found and no more murders recorded, the Jack the Ripper file was closed.

* On Sept. 2, 1987, the trial of Mathias Rust, the 19-year-old pilot who flew his Cessna plane into Red Square in May 1987, begins in Moscow. Rust had become an international celebrity after he flew completely undetected through Soviet airspace. Rust claimed that he was merely trying to promote world peace.

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* On Aug. 29, 1945, President Harry S. Tru man authorizes the Navy to seize control of and operate petroleum refineries to counteract strikes by oil workers. Oil, gas and chemical workers had worked hard during the war to meet production demands and now wanted to return to a 40-hour work week. They resented the amount of money oil industry CEOs were making off of their labor while they simultane ously threatened to lower workers’ wages af ter the war.

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Q: I have enclosed my drawing of the mark seen on two pieces of china. One is a platter decorated with a turkey, and the other is a plate decorated with a man and woman

* * * Antiques expert and columnist Anne McCollam has recently retired and no longer receives inquiries nor answers reader letters. Due to the popularity of her col umn, this publication will continue to reprint previous col umns of interest to our readers.

To find out more about Anne McCollam and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoon ists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.

* On Sept. 1, 1850, circus entrepreneur P.T. Barnum brings to the United States Jenny Lind (“The Swedish Nightingale”), the greatest opera performer in the world at the time. Her tour is believed to have netted Barnum close to a half-million dollars.

Davis Sewing Machine Co. made sewing machines for Sears Roebuck and Co.

I would like any information you can

A Stitch in Time

The gold filigree decal decoration is typical for sewing machines made in the early 1900s. Some even had inlaid pearl and silver plated parts. Since the gold decals can be fragile, avoid using any harsh chemicals or cleaners. Use a soft cloth and a small amount of mild soap and water. Always test an area first. Sewing machine oil will help lubricate moving Yourparts.sewing machine would probably be worth $200 to $325.

dressed in Colonial-style clothes. A third per son in the background is a man playing a flute. Both are trimmed with a wide band of gold and are in good condition.

* On Sept. 4, 1957, Ford Motor Company unveils the Edsel. One reporter called it “an Oldsmobile sucking a lemon.” In addition, at highway speeds, the famous hood ornament had a tendency to fly off and into the wind shield.

A: The Davis Sewing Machine Co., some time between 1900 and 1913, made your sewing machine. Job Davis founded his company in the 1860s in Watertown, N.Y. They made the “Min nesota” for Sears Roebuck and Co. Richard Sears chose the name to honor his home state.

My sewing machine has been in our family for a long time, and I hope you can tell me about its history and value. Any informa tion you can provide will be appreciated.

Q: This is a photo of an antique trea dle sewing machine that I inherited. The ma chine is decorated with gold filigree designs and has the name “Minnesota” on the front. The cabinet is oak and stands 32-inches tall and 49-inches tall when it is open. Except for a good cleaning, it is in good condition and the cast-iron treadle still works.

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* On Sept. 3, 1783, the American Revolu tion comes to an end when representatives of the United States, Great Britain, Spain and France sign the Treaty of Paris. The signing signified America’s status as a free nation, as Britain formally recognized the independence of its 13 former American colonies.

• The 13th amendment, ratified in 1865, abolished slavery, while the 19th amendment gave women the right to vote in 1920. Presidential term limits were established by the 22nd amendment in 1951, limiting the Chief Executive to two elected terms.

• As of June 2022, about 332,800,000 people live in the United States. For the world, that number exceeds 7.9 billion. Estimated births per day of the year are 206,489, with the estimated number of deaths 86,689 worldwide.

• How much do you know about the amendments to the U.S. Constitution? Most citizens know that the first ten amendments are known as the Bill of Rights, added to the document in 1791, guaranteeing personal and individual rights, such as freedom of speech, the right to bear arms, and the right to a fair and speedy trial.

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• From April 2021 to April 2022, the world experienced 63,152 earthquakes. The vast majority, 46,421, were a magnitude of between 3 and 4 on the Richter scale. Just 132 were above a magnitude of 6, and 14 quakes exceeding a 7.

Swinging the club in circles and arcs when you’re trying to hit a shot straight can be quite confusing. Yet, that’s the nature of the club travel relative to a target line. The downswing can be thought of as having a diagonal compo nent to the target line that should help you get it on the right track.

It may help to lay down two alignment rods (or an umbrella and club)) to illustrate the target line and the intended downswing path in your practice sessions. Angle the inner rod (umbrella) roughly twenty to thirty degrees as illustrated. Visualize approaching the ball from this diagonal

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A good finish should have the left leg straight, the right thigh up close to the left leg, the right foot up on the toe, and the upper body arching back slightly. The trick is that the hips are now “tucked under” the upper body or the stomach is pushed forward. Many beginners, or players who don’t have good core strength, will finish with their hips pushed out behind their upper body. Learn to correct the finish by tucking the hips under or pushing your belt buckle forward in order to feel the correct position. Good leg work will assist in correct hip positioning as well. Tuck It Under

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• A 2019 survey of 1,400 undergraduate students at Yale University revealed that 14% of that number confessed to having cheated on tests and homework. In another nationwide survey of 30,000 students, 60.8% admitted that they had cheated on their assignments and tests. The poll also revealed that 16.5% of them had no regrets over their actions. One survey revealed that most students believe that it’s permissible to cheat in classes they don’t like much.

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Once the backswing is completed, the lower body makes a slight lateral move as the arms swing forward. It’s helpful to visualize that the swing approaching the ball slightly diagonally into impact, rather than straight on. The diagonal thinking helps bring the right arm into the side of the body and prevents unwinding too quickly.

• A total of 27 Constitutional Amendments have been ratified, although just 25 are currently active. No longer active are the 18th Amendment, which created Prohibition in 1919, and the 21st Amendment, which repealed it in 1933. The most recent amendment, added in 1992, dealt with the compensation of U.S. Congress members. About 10,000 amendments have been proposed throughout the country’s history, but just 27 have been ratified.

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When I work with a lot of beginning to in termediate players, the finish position requires extra attention. The body is contorting into an unusual position and needs to be balanced to be effective. Advanced players take the finish position for granted, especially when it comes to the small arch in the lower back.

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