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• Trackers have identified over 21,000 pieces of space debris larger than four inches (10 cm) in diameter, about the size of a softball. Objects this size are big enough to rip a spacecraft apart, but there are thousands of smaller bits in orbital paths that are also potential collision hazards.

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MAGNETIC FIELDS

• Inside the Sun, atoms are stripped of their electrons, making the atoms ionized. As the free-range electrons move through this ionized gas, magnetic fields are generated. The rotation of the Sun as it turns on its axis stirs up currents of gas in the interior, causing different magnetic fields to move about and join with each other, like streams flowing into a river.

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These are called field lines. A compass always points north because it’s following the field lines of the magnetic net around Earth. The Sun has millions of field lines that extend high above the surface, looping upward and back down in a chaotic and ever-changing display of magnetism in action.

SUNSPOTS AND SOLAR FLARES

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• Only Carrington suspected the connection between what he had witnessed and what subsequently transpired. But another British astronomer, Richard Hodgson, had also seen the solar flare and the two compared notes.

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Letter from a reader: “My well-mannered German shepherd passed away last July, so I adopted Wile E, a Husky mix, from a shelter. His inhome behavior is perfect. He is well behaved in the house with no exceptions. He does not give kisses to anyone, but he shows affection in other ways.

“The problem with this dog is on walks or when he is outside in front of the house -- for example, when we open the garage door to move a car in or out. Under these circumstances, if there is another dog around, he goes nuts. He is not aggressive toward these dogs, but he goes wild and barks, pulls and gets right in the face of the other dog.

“His other problem is with vehicles. He used to get excited about trucks when we were walking. I think it was due to the fact that trucks and SUVs have noisy tires that set him off. He pulls and wants to chase them. I am afraid of what would happen if he found his way out of our home unsupervised.”

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The No. 1 cause of death for dogs is cancer.

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Dogs that get hit by cars almost always share a profile: They are untrained. They have a habit of escaping through the front door as it’s opened. They’re allowed to hang out with their owners in fenceless front yards.

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Repeat After Me: ‘SSI Is Not Social Security’ If I had a million dollars, I’d buy commercial time at the upcoming Super Bowl and run an ad that says, in big bold letters, “SSI is not Social Security.” I have written dozens of past columns about this topic. But I’ve just got to do so again. It seems to me that just about everyone in this country confuses the Supplemental Security Income program with the Social Security program. To clarify, let’s start with some background.

I’m sure everybody knows what Social Security is. You get a Social Security number, you work, you pay Social Security taxes, and one day you, and possibly some of your dependents, collect Social Security retirement benefits. Or you become disabled before reaching retirement age and you, and possibly some of your dependents, get Social Security disability benefits. Or you die and your widow or widower and/or minor children collect Social Security survivor benefits.

But only a small percentage of Americans really know what Supplemental Security Income is.

To introduce it, here is a short history lesson.

Back before the early 1970s, there were hundreds of different welfare programs in the country. Sometimes states administered welfare programs. Other times, counties had their own welfare programs. And in some places, cities or other jurisdictions had their own welfare programs. It was a mess.

Some officials in the Nixon administration had a good idea. They decided to federalize and standardize this hodgepodge of welfare programs into one national program. But then they had two bad ideas.

The first bad idea: They gave this new program to the Social Security Administration to run.

On the one hand, I suppose it made sense. The SSA had a network of field offices around the country, and it had the computer infrastructure necessary to manage a big, national government benefits program. On the other hand, they messed up a nice, clean government operation used to dealing mostly with grandpas and grandmas and saddled it with the task of running a big, messy welfare system.

And their second bad idea was the name.

Some people somewhere in the Nixon administration decided to call the new program Supplemental Security Income. I understand what they were trying to do. They wanted to remove the negative connotations of the word “welfare” from the minds of potential program beneficiaries. But this act of political correctness has led to problems ever since.

So, they called the new program Supplemental Security Income, and they gave the program to the Social Security Administration to run.

And almost everyone back then in the 1970s, and almost everyone still today, got the impression that Supplemental Security Income is some kind of supplemental Social Security benefit.

It’s not. SSI is a federal welfare program that has absolutely nothing to do with Social Security other than the fact that it happens to be managed by the Social Security Administration. SSI payments are funded out of general tax revenues -NOT Social Security taxes.

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someone who inherits $100,000 doesn’t need welfare. I’m not a real expert on the SSI program, but you may be able to set up something called a “special needs trust” that lets you keep your SSI checks.

Those may be the “hoops” you are trying to jump through.

And here is one final tidbit that further shows how these two programs can get confused.

The Social Security disability program is Q: In a recent column, you wrote that frequently referred to as SSDI, which stands for people getting Social Security Income are getting welfare. I beg to differ. Social Security is Social Security disability insurance. And the SSI disability program is usually called SSID. NOT welfare. How could you say that?

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Home Modification Tips for ‘Aging-in-Place’ DEAR SAVVY SENIOR: My wife and I would like to make some affordable changes to our home so we can remain living here independently for as long as possible. Can you recommend some good resources that can help us determine everything we should be thinking about? -- Getting Up There Dear Getting: Many older adults, like you and your wife, want to remain in their own home for as long as possible to maintain the comfort, convenience and independence of your day-to-day living. But being able to do so may depend on how easily you can continue to maneuver about in your living space as you age and possibly acquire some physical limitations.

Here are some helpful resources you can turn to for ideas about the different types of features and improvements that will make your house safer and more convenient as you grow older.

Home Evaluation A good first step in making your home more age-friendly is to conduct an honest assessment. Go through your house, roomby-room, looking for problem areas like potential tripping or slipping hazards, as well as areas that are hard to access and difficult to maintain. To help with this, there are several organizations that have aging-in-place checklists that point out potential problems in each area of the home, along with modification suggestions and solutions.

For example, Rebuild Together has a two-page “Safe at Home Checklist” that’s created in partnership with the Administration on Aging and the American Occupational Therapy Association. Go to AOTA.org and search for “Rebuilding Together Safe at Home Checklist.”

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In addition, they also offer videos and a HomeFit AR app (available for iPhone and iPad) that can scan a room and suggest improvements to help turn your house into a “lifelong home,” free from safety and mobility risks.

Visit AARP.org/HomeFit to order or download a free copy of this guide, or to watch their videos.

In-Home Assessments If you want some personalized help, you can get a professional in-home assessment with an occupational therapist.

fications and can suggest ways to modify or remodel your home that will fit your needs and budget. CAPS are generally paid by the hour or receive a flat fee per visit or project.

To find a CAPS in your area visit the National Association of Home Builders website at NAHB.org/capsdirectory where you can search by state and city.

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An occupational therapist, or OT, can evaluate the challenges and shortcomings of your home for aging in place, recommend design and modification solutions, and introduce you to products and services to help you make improvements.

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measured how much liquid it holds; it is 1/8 of a liter.

What can you tell me about the manufacturer, age and value of my stein?

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Victorian Era Clock Is a Classic Q:

I purchased this clock about 50 years ago and would like to know more about its histor y and value. Marked on a label on the back are the words “Sharon -- Prize Awarded Paris Expo 1878.” The case is oak, and it stands about 17 inches tall. It has a “June 18, 1882,” patent date. It is in good working condition.

Your stein was made around 1960 by Albert Jacob Thewalt Factory. Thewalt has made steins in Hohr, Grenzhausen, Germany, since 1893.

Objects marked “Western Germany” were made between 1949 and 1990.

Your stein would probably be worth $50 to $100.

Thewalt Factory has been located in Germany since 1893.

*** Q: I have a question regarding a Hummel figurine that my wife inherited. It is a figurine of a boy on a sled holding a lantern, and there is a Christmas tree aboard behind him.

It is marked “Goebel -- 396-1-- W. Germany” and “M. I. Hummel” on the base. The overall height is 6 inches, and it is in mint condition.

What is its value?

A: The Goebel mark you described shows

your Hummel figurine was made between 1972 and 1979. “Ride into Christmas” is the name of your figurine and it is the larger of the two sizes available. Many Hummel figurines are not commanding as high of values as in the past. Internet prices for your figurine are in the $175 to $275 range.

Ansonia Clock Co. was in business from 1850 to 1929.

A: Ansonia Clock Co. made your Victorian shelf clock. Anson Phelps, along with clock manufacturers, Franklin C. Andrews and Theodore Terry, formed Ansonia Clock Co. in 1850. They became one of the major clock manufacturers in the United States in the early 19th century.

By 1929, they went into receivership and sold their holdings to Soviet Russia. “Sharon” is the name of the design of your clock. It is an 8-day strike and has a classical design with pilasters on either side. The words “Prize Awarded Paris Expo 1878” refers to an award given to the company rather than to your clock.

Originally, it sold for around $8. Today, your circa 1882 clock would probably be worth between $400 and $500. *** Q: The enclosed mark is on the bottom of a stein that was purchased in Germany. Also included with the mark are the words “Western Germany.” The stein is decorated with scenes in relief of people drinking, has a pewter lid and stands about 5 inches tall. I

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On Feb. 13, 1633, Italian philosopher, astronomer and mathematician Galileo Galilei arrives in Rome to face charges of heresy for advocating Copernican theory, which holds that the Earth revolves around the Sun. The Copernican theory conflicted with the teachings of the powerful Roman Catholic Church.

On Feb. 8, 1936, University of Chicago halfback Jay Berwanger, the first Heisman Trophy winner, is picked No. 1 overall in the NFL draft. However, Berwanger never played for any NFL team because he had too many demands, which teams refused to meet. Instead the college star became a foam rubber salesman.

On Feb. 9, 1942, the largest and most luxurious ocean liner on the seas at that time, France’s Normandie, catches fire while in the process of being converted for military use by the United States. It was to become a troop transport but ended up at the bottom of New York Harbor.

On Feb. 7, 1962, President John F. Kennedy issues an executive order broadening the United States’ restrictions on trade with Cuba. The embargo, which effectively restricts all trade between Cuba and the United States, has lapsed several times, notably under Presidents Jimmy Carter and Barack Obama.

On Feb. 11, 1970, at the Kagoshima Space Center in Japan, the Ohsumi, Japan’s first satellite, is successfully launched into an orbit around Earth. The achievement made Japan the world’s fourth space power, after the Soviet Union in 1957, the United States in 1958, and France in 1965.

On Feb. 10, 1996, after three hours, world chess champion Garry Kasparov loses the first game of a six-game match against Deep Blue, an IBM computer. Kasparov was ultimately victorious when he bested Deep Blue with three wins and two ties and took home the $400,000 prize.

On Feb. 12, 2002, former Yugoslav president Slobodan Milosevic goes on trial at The Hague, Netherlands, on charges of genocide and war crimes in Bosnia, Croatia and Kosovo. The trial ended without a verdict when Milosevic was found dead from an apparent heart attack in his prison cell.

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