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cowboy hat only holds a few quarts of water, and would ruin the headgear in the process.

The more likely explanation is that Mexican cattle drivers wound braided hatbands on their sombreros, known as “galons” in Spanish. Some sombreros were large enough to accommodate 10 hatbands, perhaps giving the name to these large hats. Others say that the term comes from a variation on the Spanish phrase “tan galan,” which translates as “very gallant” or “very handsome,” describing a vaquero sitting astride his horse.

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Just two weeks ago, I wrote a column answering questions from divorced women. Obviously, I left a lot of questions unanswered because my email inbox has been flooded with inquiries about Social Security benefits for divorcees.

Q: I am about to turn 70. When I was

66, I filed for wife’s benefits on my ex-husband’s Social Security record. Someone told me that I must sign up for my own Social Security when I reach 70. This can’t be right. I am getting $1,270 on my husband’s account.

I worked just barely over 10 years early in my life and the last time I checked, my own Social Security check was about $110. Why should I sign up for my own Social Security when it is so much less?

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My hunch is you are already getting your own retirement benefits and don’t know it.

When you were 66 and thought you were applying for just divorced wife’s benefits, I will bet they actually had you file for both your own and your husband’s Social Security benefits. The rules generally say that you must apply for your own benefits first and then at the same time, file for any spousal benefits you are due. In other words, I think you are getting $110 from your own Social Security account and then another $1,160 off your husband’s record to take you up to the $1,270 rate you are getting.

You can check this out by looking at your Medicare card. If it has your Social Security number on it followed by the letter “A,” that means you are getting Social Security retirement benefits.

If your Medicare card has your husband’s number with the code “B6” behind it, that means you are getting just divorced wife’s benefits. And if for some strange reason you are getting just spousal benefits, there is no need for you to file for your own Social Security at age 70.

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My ex-wife wants me to give her my Social Security number so that she can file for spousal benefits on my record. Do I have to do this?

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There is no law that requires you to tell your ex what your Social Security number is.

But why not be a nice guy and give it to her? I suggest that for two reasons. First, even if you don’t give it to her, the Social Security people are going to be able to find it in their records. And second, if she does qualify for benefits, it doesn’t take a nickel away from your Social Security checks. And if you remarried, it doesn’t take any money away from what your current wife might be due. Or to put that another way, benefits paid to ex-spouses are just add-on benefits.

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I am about to turn 66 and I did something stupid 29 years ago that may really have messed me up now that I’m older. That’s when I got a divorce from my ex-husband.

He was a rich man and hired the best lawyer money could buy. They added a clause to the

You said a woman must be mardivorce decree that essentially said I could never claim any benefits off my husband’s So- ried 10 years to qualify for benefits as a dicial Security account. I was 37 at the time, vorced wife off her ex-husband’s account. I and Social Security was the farthest thing got married June 28, 1989 and got divorced from my mind. And I don’t want to go into June 22, 1999. Does that count as 10 years? too many of the messy details, but my hus- Or am I six days short? band was a philandering and abusive fool and Darn! The law says your marriage I just wanted to get rid of him. So I signed the must reach its 10th anniversary to meet the eligipapers. Now that I’m 66, I want to apply for Social Security while I keep working. My own bility requirement for divorced wife’s benefits. So benefit is about $1,450. I don’t know what you do come up six days short of that mark.

Over the years, I’ve heard from hundreds he is getting, but he always had a six-figure of women just like you. I totally understand that income, so I’m sure he is getting a ver y high Social Security check. He is 72 years old. He when you are going through the trials and tribulaWed., when Oct. 11, you2017 are youngis married to his fourth wife. Is there anything tions of a divorce, especially er, Social Security the farthest thing from your  Pric I can do?

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DEAR DR. ROACH: I just read your column about ulcerative colitis. Many years ago, I read about a possible relief: nicotine. I had a friend who was in dire straits for years, and he was ready to get a colostomy. He had not responded to all kinds of steroids and expensive meds. He was treated with nicotine patches, and in 48 hours he had relief. He wore a patch for at least a year. He moved years ago, but when I knew him, he looked at nicotine as a cure. Any thoughts? -- R.

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If you’re bogged down in a disagreement with the Department of Veterans Affairs about a claim, help (or at least hope) might be on the way.

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pain and cramping in the hip, thigh or calf muscles, especially when walking or exercising but usually disappears after resting for a few minutes.

Another reason PAD is under-diagnosed is because many people assume that aches and pains go along with aging and simply live with it instead of reporting it to their doctor.

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DEAR SAVVY SENIOR: For the last six months or so, I’ve been having problems with my hips and legs cramping when I walk, although they feel better once I stop. I thought it was just because I’m getting old, but my friend was telling me about a leg vein disease called PAD and thinks I may have it.

What can you tell me about this condition?

-- Limping at 60

Other possible symptoms to be aware of include leg numbness or weakness, coldness or skin color changes in the lower legs and feet, or ulcers or sores on the legs or feet that don’t heal.

Are You at Risk?

Like most other health conditions, the risk of developing PAD increases with age. Those most vulnerable are people over the age of 50 who smoke or used to smoke, have elevated cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, are over weight, or have a family history of PAD, heart attack or stroke. African Americans are also twice as likely to have PAD as Caucasians.

Dear Limping: The health condition your friend is telling you about is known as “peripheral arterial disease” (or PAD), which is an under the radar disease that affects up to 12 million Americans.

If you are experiencing any symptoms or if you’re at increased risk of PAD, you need to be tested by your doctor or a vascular specialist. He or she will probably perform a quick and painless ankle-brachial index test, which is done by measuring your blood pressure in your ankle as well as your arm and compare the two numbers.

It happens when the arteries that carry blood to the legs and feet become narrowed or clogged over the years with fatty deposits or plaque, causing poor circulation.

With early detection, many cases of PAD can be treated with lifestyle modifications including an improved diet, increased physical activity and smoking cessation.

But you also need to be aware that because PAD is a systemic disease, people that have it are also much more likely to have clogged arteries in other areas of the body like the heart, neck and brain, which greatly increase the risks of heart attack or stroke.

If lifestyle changes aren’t enough, your doctor may also prescribe medicine to prevent blood clots, lower blood pressure and cholesterol, and control pain and other symptoms. And for severe PAD, the treatment options are angioplasty (inflating a tiny balloon in the artery to restore blood flow then removed), the insertion or a stent to reopen the artery, or a graft bypass to reroute blood around the blockage.

Few Symptoms

Unfortunately, PAD goes undiagnosed and untreated way too often because most people that have it experience few, if any symptoms. The most common symptom, however, is similar to what you’re experiencing:

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To learn more about PAD, visit the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute at www. nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/pad.

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used from 1874 to 1909. A swastika is an ancient symbol that has been used by most cultures for at least thousands of years. It represented good fortune and well-being. The word has its origin in Sanskrit. The Nazis in Germany made a connection between the ancient history of the word and their ancestry coming together to promote a god-like warrior Aryan culture. The ancient Greek key pattern that was used in architectural ornamentation evolved from the swastika. Before the swastika was adopted by Nazis, it was used

by Coca-Cola, the Boy Scouts and the Girl Scouts, and the American military during World War I, and it was seen as late as 1939 on Royal Air Force planes. After World War II, it was banned.

Your plate is circa 1900 and would probably be worth $25 to $50.

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Enclosed is a photo of a porcelain plate I purchased at a yard sale. The border is decorated with flowers, green leaves, butterflies and black swastikas inside yellow squares. Since there are so many swastikas on the border, I was wondering about its origin. On the back of each plate is the image of the god Mercur y. Also included are the words “Villeror y & Boch -- Mettlach.�

I would be grateful for any information you may find on the histor y of my plate.

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candlesticks, a hair receiver and two small covered dishes. Each piece is decorated with pastel flowers against a white background.

I hope you can tell me something about the origin, vintage and value of my set.

A. G. Richardson and Company Ltd. was located in Tunstall, England.

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Swastika symbols have been used by most cultures for centuries.

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I have enclosed an English mark that I am curious about. It is on each piece of a dresser set that belonged to my greatgrandmother. The set includes a tray, two

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A. G. Richardson and Company Ltd. in Tunstall, Staffordshire, England, made your dresser set. Albert G. Richardson founded his pottery in 1915. The Crown Ducal Ware mark was first used in 1916. The company made earthenware dresser sets, dinnerware, breakfast sets and tea ware. The company was sold to Enoch Wedgwood Ltd. in Tunstall in 1974 and eventually closed.

Similar dresser sets can be seen selling on the internet in the range of $50 to $75.

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