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It seems that many of us have been misquoting wellknown phrases for years without even realizing it. This week Tidbits does what we can to at least set the record straight on some of the more common ones  we've all used at one time or another. • We’re all familiar with Murphy’s Law, which states, “If something can go wrong, it will.” But did you know there really was a Murphy that the statement is attributed to? He was Edward A. Murphy, a U.S. Air Force engineer who was working on a rocketsled experiment in the late 1940s. The project involved mounting 16 accelerator sensors to measure G-forces on a pilot's body. There were two ways the sensors could be attached and his assistant installed all of them backwards. When the mistake caused the entire experiment to fail, the story made headlines. In a follow-up interview, Murphy, who was clearly disgusted with his helper, stated, “If there are two or more ways to do something, and just one of those ways can result in a catastrophe, then that's the way he will do it!”

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To some people, a cobbler is a lovely fruit dessert best served warm. To® others, it is a shoemaker who repairs shoes -- an almost forgotten trade. But that’s changing. Suddenly, shoe repair by Mary Hunt is coming back. Big time. Sales of luxury goods are down, but it’s a good time for people who repair them. Many high-end cobblers, tailors and jewelers have seen a spike in business from frugal customers, thanks to a trend toward fixing goods rather than replacing them. We’re quickly moving from a disposable society to one that’s learning to mend and make do. According to Randy Lipson, third-generation cobbler and owner of Cobblestone Shoe Repair in St. Louis, Missouri, shoe-repair shops nationwide (of which there are reportedly only about 7,500 remaining -- half as many as a decade ago) are reporting a 20 to 45 percent surge in business. Things are beginning to shift as consumers are learning to make do. And for many, that means getting shoes that fit fixed. Not long ago, I seized an opportunity to sit down with Lipson and I learned a lot, not only about the value of repairing shoes rather than replacing them, but also the fact that a shoe-repair shop does more than just repair shoes.

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can run around $20 depending on where the shop is located. A complete recondition can run as high as $100. But if we’re talking about a $300 pair of shoes, that’s a great value because it means another 10 or 15 years for those shoes. When you think of the cost per wear, repairing shoes rather than replacing them becomes a great value. They’re even better than new. EC: Other than shoes, what items do you repair? RL: We offer repairs on handbags, luggage, dog collars, belts (we shorten belts all the time, in a way that cannot be detected), and saddles and bridles, too. If you have anything made of leather that needs some TLC, take it to a shoe repair shop. EC: Where can we find reputable shoe repair shops in our local areas? RL: You can find a national store locator on the Shoe Service Institute of America website. Just type in your location and you’ll be on your way! A question to you, my readers: Do you know of a great shoe repair shop? Tell us about it! Give a shout out to your friendly neighborhood cobbler! * * * Mary invites questions, comments and tips at mary@everydaycheapskate.com, or c/o Everyday Cheapskate, 12340 Seal Beach Blvd., Suite B-416, Seal Beach, CA 90740. This column will answer questions of general interest, but letters cannot be answered individually. To find out more about Mary and read her past columns, please visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators. com.

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MIGRAINES In observance of National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month coming up in June, Tidbits shares some information on this serious health issue that effects so many. • It’s estimated that about 12% of the U.S. population, approximately 36 million Americans, experience migraine headaches. It is considered one of the Top 20 most disabling medical illnesses in the world. • Research suggests that migraines might be caused in part by changes in the level of serotonin. When serotonin levels fall, blood vessels dilate and the swelling brings on the migraine. • Who gets migraines? The condition is three times more common in women, with 30% of women suffering over a lifetime. It is most common in the ages from the 20s through the 50s. Migraines seem to occur most between the ages of 35 and 45, yet, they can also affect both children and the elderly. • Migraines affect someone in one of every four American households. Most experience a few attacks per month, but 3% of the population experiences chronic migraines, with headaches occuring at least 15 days of each month for at least six months. Eighty percent of those who

• About 20% of those who get migraines experience an “aura” of visual symptoms shortly before the migraine strikes. A person might see flashing lights, jagged or wavy lines, dots, and/ or experience tunnel vision or blind spots. Some might even experience hallucinations. • Several things can trigger a migraine, even a change in the weather! A variance in barometric pressure, humidity, or temperature can bring it on. One study indicates that winds in excess of 23 mph increase the risk of migraines.

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off migraine attacks. Those who exercise for 40 minutes three times per week often experience less headaches. Others claim that taking Vitamin E and ginkgo biloba helps prevent migraines, while others claim that anti-depressants help to reduce the frequency by regulating the brain's chemical levels. • Migraines are best controlled as soon as the warning signs appear. Physicians recommend keeping a journal as a way to track the triggers. Understanding one's personal migraine patterns and symptoms, they say, will be key to controlling them.  CLIP AND SAVE

• Certain foods seem to bring on a migraine in some individuals, especially foods containing nitrates (found in hot dogs and lunch meats). The substance tyramine found in aged cheese, smoked fish, and soy products is another culprit, as well as the flavor enhancer MSG. Many report that eating avocados, lentils, and canned meats increases the likelihood of a headache. • Drinking alcohol, not getting enough sleep, stress, hunger, dehydration, and hormonal changes can also induce a migraine, and even a sudden light glare or certain fragrances. • In ancient times when migraines were unexplainable, a practice called trepanation was used as early as 7,000 B.C., which involved drilling holes into the skull. In their reasoning it was a way to allow evil spirits to escape. Unbelievably, trepanation was still being practiced up until the 17th century. • Although walking and climbing stairs can worsen the pain, regular workouts seem to help ward

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I am hooked on “Quantico.” Please tell me it will be back for another season! -- Eric P., Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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Till Dog Do You Part For the longest time and for reasons that escape me, this column used to be titled “Dogs, Cats and Other People.” Not a week went by where I wasn’t lambasted by some flummoxed cat person with a bone to pick over my gross neglect of felines. Who could blame ‘em? Bad title. And now, with the column at last more aptly named “Dog Talk With Uncle Matty,” I finally have cause to advise a cat person:

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3. With whom did Lot escape the city of Sodom? a) Wife b) Son c) Three friends d) Two daughters 4. From 2 Kings 9, who was thrown from a window and struck the ground dead? a) Hezekiah b) Jezebel c) Joash d) Abner 5. Of Hebrew origin, what does Naomi mean? a) Beautiful star b) Holy woman c) Pleasant d) Righteous 6. From Genesis, who was the wife of Joseph? a) Tamar b) Rebekah c) Asenath d) Taphanes (Answers on page 16) For comments or more Bible Trivia go to www.TriviaGuy.com Features Syndicate, © 2016 2015King King Features Synd., Inc.

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a finial on the lid. I am 80 years old and can remember seeing it at my grandmother’s home. She always told me it was her grandmother’s. Other than that, no one in the family knows about its history. What can you tell me about the maker, vintage and value? Also, what was it used for?

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Enclosed is a photo of a set dishes with playing-card faces imprinted on them. My mother used them at her card-club luncheons. There are eight each of cups, saucers and plates. As you can see in the photo, the cup is the shape of a club, the plates are shaped like hearts, and the cream pitcher, sugar bowl and platter are diamond-shaped. The dishes are decorated with the images of a king, a queen and a joker against a white background. My mom used them in the 40s. They are so unique. The markings on the back of the plates say, “Casino by American Limoges China Company.” I would never part with this set, but would like to know if it has any value.

the mark you provided. The mold number is “641,” and it was decorated with a variety of scenes and designs. They operated several porcelain factories in Germany from 1861 to 1938. Your porcelain cracker jar was made between 1870 and 1914. It would probably be worth $150 to $175. ***

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