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Slow Down And SaveBy Craig W. Armstrong

The snow and ice have melted, the roads are clear and spring is here. Winter driving can be dangerous and very frustrating. Going to the store or getting to work during the winter takes planning. You have to allow for road conditions, traffic and the stress of taking to the ice roads. Once spring arrives, most people just want to relax behind the wheel and enjoy the open road. But there is something else to consider that you might not have thought about during the winter months-gas.

Getting from place to place in the winter is enough to occupy your mind, but once the roads are clear, you want to drive farther and faster, and that means using more gas. Here are a few ways to save on gas as you spend more time in your vehicle.

Slow down and save. The faster you go, the fewer miles you will get to the gallon. Driving over 60 mph will decrease your gas mileage. It has been estimated that every 5 mph over 60 you drive, you are going to consume more fuel. Besides how fast you are driving, consider HOW you are driving. If you rapidly accelerate or brake, you are using more gas and will lower your

mileage by more than 30%.Keep the pressure under control.

Correct tire pressure is crucial to good gas mileage. Make sure that your tires are properly inflated. The correct PSI (pounds per square inch) can be found on the tire, on the sticker on the door or in your owner’s manual.

Change your oil regularly. The classic rule of thumb is to change your oil every three months or 3,000 miles. This rule is a source of great debate. The point at which oil breaks down has improved over the years and many experts feel today’s oil lasts longer. The best way to judge when your oil needs to be changed is by consulting the vehicle owner’s manual.

Pace yourself. If you do a lot of highway driving, use your cruise control. This will allow you to keep a constant rate of speed and improve your gas mileage.

Lighten your load. During the winter months, you may have put bags of salt or sand in your trunk for added weight and traction. Now is the time to get rid of them. A lighter vehicle is a more fuel-efficient vehicle. Drag on your vehicle decreases its efficiency by 2%. Get rid of any nonessential items in your car and save some money on gas.

Spring is the time to shake off the cold of winter and enjoy the warmer weather. Just remember it may be warmer outside, but gas prices are still the same.


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good at keeping out drafts on windy nights, and in the summer, it’s the hottest room in the house. Do we need to replace these windows? -- Charlene T., via email

A: Drafty, leaky windows have a number of causes for -- from warped or old frames to single-pane win-dows and more -- but completely replacing the win-dows and frames can be quite costly.

Your electric company may offer an energy audit kit -- or can even send a professional to perform an energy audit -- at low or no cost. A basic kit can deter-mine that hot or cool air is escaping the house, while

more detailed audits can determine where that air is escaping.

Another way is to simply bring in a window replace-ment contractor to inspect the front-room windows, determine what’s wrong and present an estimate for the cost of repair or replacement. This is the costliest option, so be certain the problem is severe enough to warrant window and/or frame replacement. Consider getting two or three estimates from different contrac-tors to compare prices.

In the long term, investing in new, higher-quality windows can save a lot in heating and air condition-ing costs, and help make the front room more com-fortable year-round.

In the short term, you’ll want to take some inex-pensive measures to prevent drafts and, in the sum-mer, cool air from escaping.

If you’ve performed an energy audit or have been able to figure out just where outside air is blowing through, you can lessen the problem. Air entering under the sash can be blocked by placing a length

of foam weatherstripping along the underside, where the sash meets the frame. Thinner weatherstripping can be installed vertically along the frame to prevent drafts from entering between the window and the frame.

Install double-paneled curtains on all the windows of the room. In the winter, these provide an extra buf-fer between drafts and you. In the summer, these sol-id curtains can be pulled shut when the sun is shining into the room, to help keep the room cool.

These short-term measures can save some energy, but to really make that room comfortable, take a se-rious look at replacing the windows, particularly if they’re old or the frame or sash are visibly warped.

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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have a 13-year-old boy who’s having asthma attacks. At least, that’s what they sound like to me. It started early this year when the weather was still cold. He plays or practices baseball three times a week. When he’d run the bases, he’d start coughing and wheezing. Now that the weather is warmer, he still has attacks, but not so bad. Does this sound like asthma to you? I don’t know that he’s allergic to anything. -- W.O.

ANSWER: Asthma is an inflammation of the airways, the bronchi. They become very sensitive, and suddenly narrow and fill with mucus when provoked. Both the constriction and the mucus make it difficult to get air into and out of the lungs. Included in the definition of asthma is reversibility. The constriction and mucus buildup are not permanent, in most cases.

The signs of asthma are a feeling of chest tightness, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing. In your son’s kind of asthma, exercise-induced asthma, the attack comes on five to 10 minutes after beginning an activity. Exercise-induced asthma is not so dependent on allergy triggers. It comes on because cold, dry air irritates the airways. The warmer, moister air is perhaps the reason why his attacks are not as pronounced as they were.

You need to have a doctor examine the boy to be sure if this is exercise-induced asthma. Even if he has no symptoms at the time of his doctor visit, the doctor can induce them in a number of ways. He or she also can put an end to them.

If exercise-induced asthma is proven, a multitude of medicines are available for control. Most can be taken as mouth sprays. Taking the medicine before physical activity can prevent asthma symptoms for two or three hours. That’s long enough to get him through a practice or a game.

The above is for exercise-induced asthma.

It’s not for other asthma varieties.The booklet on asthma explans this

common illness and its treatments in detail. To obtain a copy, write: Dr. Donohue -- No. 602W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery.

• • •DEAR DR. DONOHUE: What’s the lowest

number of calories a woman can safely eat in a day to lose weight? I would like to lose 20 pounds. How long will that take? -- G.K.

ANSWER: An active woman needs around 1,800 calories a day. If she gets much less than that, she’ll have a hard time meeting her vitamin and mineral requirements.

If she deducts 500 calories from her daily diet, she should lose a pound in a week -- 20 pounds in 20 weeks.

If she actively exercises, she needs to lower her daily intake by only 300 calories to get the same results.

• • •DEAR DR. DONOHUE: You printed two

letters on headaches. I don’t see you mention the medicine that works for me -- Excedrin. It takes only half a pill to end my headaches. My grown son has tried it, but he didn’t get good results. Just wanted you to know how well it works for me. -- J.R.

ANSWER: Thanks. Excedrin is a combination of aspirin and acetaminophen (Tylenol). Many Excedrin products also contain caffeine, which is said to enhance pain-relief. I’m sure readers will appreciate your testimonial.

READERS: Dr. Donohue is retiring after writing “To Your Good Health” for three decades. Dr. Keith Roach will be taking over the popular King Features syndicated column.

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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Can I give my dog and cat the same herbal supplements and vitamins that I take? It seems that a lot of medicines prescribed by the vet are just pet-sized doses of human medication. -- Tanya G., via email

DEAR TANYA: Some pets can take similar vitamin supplements to humans, but as you noted, the dosages can vary greatly between humans and between dif-ferent sizes and species. Dogs and cats and other mammals are most likely to be pre-scribed medicines that humans also take. Lizards, fish and non-mammals are far less likely to take the same things.

It’s really, really important to talk to your

pets’ veterinarian about giving them vi-tamins or herbal supplements, in addi-tion to doing your own research on nat-ural pet health. Many vets recommend certain supplements for dogs and cats, usually added to their food or given in pill form. Some advocate homeopathic remedies. All vets will tell you what not to give your pets, and you should take heed.

Additionally, your pet’s food may already contain some vitamin supple-ments. Be aware of what they’re already eating before adding more of the same.

What kind of supplements are com-monly given to house pets? Some of the more popular ones include vitamin

C, which is purported to reduce inflammation; fish oil, which improves skin and hair; and glucosamine (along with chon-droitin), which many owners say has reduced the severity of arthritis in their older dogs.

Again, do your research and make sure the supplement or vitamin you want to give your dog or cat is safe for them. Make sure they’re getting the right dose for their weight, as well. With vitamins as with ev-erything else, there is too much of a good thing.

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Can Pets Take Human Vitamins?Q: In 1955, I received a Pelikan fountain pen as a graduation gift. It is the 400 NN

model in a light tortoise case. I understand that some fountain pens have become quite valuable, and I hope the one I have is among them. -- Kenneth, Albuquerque, N.M.

A: I spoke to several pen collectors and they seem to agree that your Pelikan 400 NN is worth about $150.

• • •Q: When I was a young girl, I loved reading the Judy Bolton mystery series. I have

a first edition of “The Ghost Parade” by Margaret Sutton, with its original dust jacket. Does it have more value than sentimental? -- Jan, Ramona, Calif.

A: The first edition of this book was published in 1933 and is valued in the $50 to $75 range, depending, of course, on condition. Incidentally, the first 10 titles in the Bolton series, which were published from 1932 to 1937, had four black-and-white illustrations printed on glossy paper. They were the work of Pelagie Doane from originals no doubt done in full color. Doane also was responsible for your book’s cover art.

• • •Q: During the 1970s, I began collecting bobbing heads, mostly NFL team mem-

bers. I now have several dozen but have no idea of current values. -- Sam, Chester-field, Mo.

A: One of the better references is “Bobbing Head Dolls: 1960-2000” by Tim Hunter. This illustrated reference features more than 700 dolls from baseball, foot-ball, basketball, hockey, TV, advertising, political and cartoon characters. This guide should help you determine how much the dolls in your collection are worth. It is available at Amazon.com.

• • •Q: My mother’s china pattern was “Virginia Rose,” and I would like to find out

more about it. I’m thinking of adding to the pieces already in the set. Do you have any suggestions? -- Laura, Rio Rancho, N.M.

A: “Virginia Rose” was introduced by the Homer Laughlin china company in 1929 and continued to be produced well into the 1970s. It was mainly sold in depart-ment stores, two of the main sources being Sears and Woolworth’s. I suggest you monitor eBay to track down additional pieces of this pattern.

Write to Larry Cox in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to [email protected]. Due to the large volume of mail he receives, Mr. Cox is unable to personally answer all reader questions. Do not send any materials requiring return mail.


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