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NOVEMBER CELEBRATIONS

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NOVEMBER CELEBRATIONSby Kathy Wolfe

November has been declared National Stamp Collecting Month, Banana Pudding Lovers Month and National Novel Writing Month. Tidbits takes a look at what other occasions are celebrated during the eleventh month of the year. • November is National Peanut Butter Lovers

Month. The average American eats three pounds of peanut butter every year, which adds up to about 700 million pounds, enough to cover the floor of the Grand Canyon. There are about 50,000 peanut farms across the nation, found in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, Texas and Virginia. Just one acre of peanuts produces about 30,000 peanut butter sandwiches. But they’re not for everyone — About 1 percent of the U.S. population is severely allergic to peanuts! And did you know that peanuts aren’t really nuts at all? They’re legumes, just like beans, peas and lentils.

• The Japanese celebrate the Shichi-go-san festival on November 15, when they honor their daughters aged three and seven and their sons aged three and five. Shichi-go-san literally translates “Seven-Five-Three, ages that are considered critical in a child’s life.

• November is a big month for Independence Day celebrations, including Poland on November 11, Latvia on the 18th, Lebanon on the 22nd, Suriname on the 25th and Albania on November 28.

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WOODSTOCK (continued): Santana, the Grateful Dead and Joan Baez.

Artists that may have forever regretted declining the offer to perform included the Beatles, Bob Dylan,TheDoorsandLedZeppelin.

• Three recorded deaths occurred during theWoodstock Festival, including a heroinoverdose. Another concert-goer sleeping in a neighboringhayfieldwaskilledwhenatractorran over him. A baby was born in a car stuck inthetrafficjam,whileanothermother-to-bewas airlifted by helicopter from the scene to a nearby hospital where she gave birth.

• Itwastheorganizers’wishthattheFestivalbeclosed outwith singing cowboyRoyRogerscrooning“HappyTrails,”butwhenapproachedbytheexecutiveproducer,Rogersturnedhimdown. Fans had to settle for Jimi Hendrixshutting it down on Monday morning.

• When Max Yasgur was approached about a1970 encore festival, the answer was no, inYasgur’s words, “I’m going back to runningadairy farm.”Hewassuedbyneighbors forproperty damage and incurred severe damage tohis own farm.Hewas awarded a$50,000settlement. The community of Bethel further prevented a second concert by passing “mass gathering”laws.Yasgursoldhisfarmin1971and died two years later at age 53. Rolling Stone magazine featured a full-page obituary, something that very few non-musicians have ever received.

• The year after Woodstock, a documentaryfilm chronicling the event was released, aneffort that received the Academy Award for BestDocumentary.Theproceedsfinancedthesettlementsof the80 lawsuits thatwerefiledagainst the organizers, as well as their $1.4 million debt.

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1. MUSIC: What artist is the subject of a 1970s Don McLean song that begins, "Starry, starry night"?2. HISTORY: When and where did the first African slaves arrive in America?3. ANIMATION: What was the name of the craggy peak overlooking Whoville in "How the Grinch Stole Christ-mas"?4. MEASUREMENTS: What is absolute zero measured in Celsius?5. MOVIES: What was the home planet of the "Trans-formers" alien robots (2007) who came to Earth?6. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a baby horse called?7. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which U.S. president proposed the Great Society?8. LITERATURE: Who wrote "The Canterbury Tales" in the late 14th century?9. MEDICAL: What is the tine test used to diagnose?10. SCIENCE: What elements were discovered by Pierre and Marie Curie?


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CELEBRATIONS (continued):• Americans used to celebrate Armistice Day on

November 11, commemorating the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. This was the time when a peace agreement was declared between the Allies and Germany, ending World War I, then called the Great War. It became a U.S. federal holiday in 1938. President Eisenhower officially changed the holiday from Armistice Day to Veterans Day in 1954. There are about 9.2 million veterans in the United States over age 65. About 1.9 million are under 35.

• Veterans Day in Canada, Britain, France and Australia also memorializes their heroes on or near November 11. Canada calls it Remembrance Day, and the second Sunday of November in Britain is called Remembrance Sunday.

• The third Thursday in November has been proclaimed the Great American Smokeout, when all smokers have been asked to make a plan to quit or at the least, abstain from smoking on that day. It’s the day the American Cancer Society reminds smokers that cigarette smoking is responsible for over 80 percent of all lung cancer deaths. Just 20 minutes after quitting, the heart rate and blood pressure drop. Twelve hours later, the blood’s carbon monoxide level drops to normal. One year after quitting, the excess risk of coronary heart disease is half that of a continuing smoker, and 10 years after quitting, the risk of dying from lung cancer is half that of a continuing smoker. 4th Quarter 2011

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CELEBRATIONS (continued):• Musicians, singers and poets pay homage to

their patron saint, St. Cecilia, on November 22. This Roman Christian martyr is said to have heard the music of heaven during her wedding ceremony and to have sung to God as she lay dying. The patroness of business and professional women is St. Hilda, who is honored on November 17.

• Everyone seems to have a patron saint, including tavern owners, beggars and drunkards. This honor belongs to St. Martinmas, a noted philanthropist who supposedly hid in a barn to avoid being made a bishop. Because a honking goose gave away his location, many Europeans eat roast goose during the Feast of St. Martinmas on November 11.

• Is matrimony on your mind? According to an old proverb, “Marry in September’s shine, your living will be rich and fine.” However, “If in October you do marry, love will come, but riches tarry.” Now, “If you wed in bleak November, only joys will come, remember.”

• Thanks to Alfred Gerald Caplin we have Sadie Hawkins Day on November 15. Alfred was more commonly known as Al Capp, the creator of the “L’il Abner” comic strip. In 1937, Capp pictured November 15 as a day when the unmarried women of the fictional community of Dogpatch could aggressively go after the town’s available bachelors. Dogpatch’s Sadie Hawkins was dubbed “the homeliest gal in the hills,” waiting interminably for men to “come a-courtin’.” Her father, a community leader, decreed the first annual celebration in the comic strip, and it soon became a popular event across the country.

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CELEBRATIONS (continued):• November 5 is celebrated in England as Guy

Fawkes Day, commemorating the anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot, a conspiracy to blow up Parliament and King James I along with it. The plot was an uprising of English Catholics, who believed they were being persecuted unjustly for practicing their religion. Thirty-six barrels of gunpowder were hidden in a cellar under the House of Lords and guarded by Fawkes. Thirteen conspirators devised the plot, and many were killed outright, while others were imprisoned or executed. Fawkes was sentenced to be hanged but jumped off the scaffold and broke his neck. While this doesn’t appear to have been a good idea, it saved him the agony of the drawing and quartering that was to follow the noose breaking his neck. Today, the English celebrate with fireworks and bonfires, with Guy Fawkes’ effigy burned on the fire.

• The day after Thanksgiving has been nicknamed Black Friday in the United States and marks the beginning of the Christmas shopping season. If it’s one of retailers’ best days, why do they call it Black Friday? It earned this moniker as it is the day many retailers make a profit and are “in the black.” “Buy Nothing Day” is the same day and is a day of protest by some against consumerism and overspending. A Canadian artist conceived the idea and initiated it in Vancouver in 1992. Festivities often include sit-ins with credit card cut-up ceremonies. Some areas use the day to hold a winter coat exchange for the less fortunate.

• Don’t forget Sinkie Day on November 24. That’s the day set forth for recognition by The International Association of People Who Dine over the Kitchen Sink, those folks who think food tastes better eaten over the sink and that it makes less mess as well!


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CELEBRATIONS (continued):• November 5 is celebrated in England as Guy

Fawkes Day, commemorating the anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot, a conspiracy to blow up Parliament and King James I along with it. The plot was an uprising of English Catholics, who believed they were being persecuted unjustly for practicing their religion. Thirty-six barrels of gunpowder were hidden in a cellar under the House of Lords and guarded by Fawkes. Thirteen conspirators devised the plot, and many were killed outright, while others were imprisoned or executed. Fawkes was sentenced to be hanged but jumped off the scaffold and broke his neck. While this doesn’t appear to have been a good idea, it saved him the agony of the drawing and quartering that was to follow the noose breaking his neck. Today, the English celebrate with fireworks and bonfires, with Guy Fawkes’ effigy burned on the fire.

• The day after Thanksgiving has been nicknamed Black Friday in the United States and marks the beginning of the Christmas shopping season. If it’s one of retailers’ best days, why do they call it Black Friday? It earned this moniker as it is the day many retailers make a profit and are “in the black.” “Buy Nothing Day” is the same day and is a day of protest by some against consumerism and overspending. A Canadian artist conceived the idea and initiated it in Vancouver in 1992. Festivities often include sit-ins with credit card cut-up ceremonies. Some areas use the day to hold a winter coat exchange for the less fortunate.

• Don’t forget Sinkie Day on November 24. That’s the day set forth for recognition by The International Association of People Who Dine over the Kitchen Sink, those folks who think food tastes better eaten over the sink and that it makes less mess as well!

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1. True or false: In 1970, Major League Baseball had four no-hitters -- all pitched in California.

2. Name the first year and last year that Philadelphia's Steve Carlton led the National League in strikeouts. 3. Four Stanford quarterbacks have won the Sammy Baugh trophy as the top college passer. Name two of them.4. In the 2009-10 season, Kevin Durant became the youngest scoring champion in NBA history (age 21). Who had been the youngest? 5. Before Boston's Tim Thomas had 798 in 2011, which NHL goalie had recorded the most saves in one postseason?6. When Abby Wambach set the record in 2011 for most career goals by a U.S. women's soccer player in World Cup action, whose mark did she break?7. Julie Krone was the first female jockey to win a Triple Crown horse race. Which one was it?


Finally, a Bump Up in Social Security

We're about to receive our first Social Security cost-of-living increase in three years. But don't rush out to buy jewels, furs and vehicles with your new riches: The increase will be 3.6 per-cent and will take effect in January.These past two years were the first time since 1975 that there was no adjustment, but the economy changed just enough to trigger the small increase. The Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) is based on any increase in the Con-sumer Price Index from one year to the next. The average Social Security check this year was $1,177. The 3.6 percent increase of $42.37 will bring that up to $1,219 per month in 2012. Per the Social Security website, the earnings limit for those under age 66 is as follows: For those born in 1943 through 1954, the limit will be $14,640 with $1 deducted from benefits for each $2 earned over that amount. If you'll turn 66 in 2012, you can earn up to $38,880 without penalty, but will lose $1 for every $3 you earn over that amount until the month you reach age 66. These limits are slight increases.Then, too, there is the possibility of an increase in Medicare Part B premiums. (You should have gotten your Annual Notice of Change in the mail.) Your Social Security increase might be completely eaten up by the increase in Medicare premiums.If you haven't filed for Social Security, run the AARP Social Security Benefits Calculator [www.aarp.org] to get a better idea of whether it will benefit you to wait, or to keep working and file at the same time.To save money, the Social Security Administra-tion no longer mails out annual statements.

Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot person-ally answer reader questions, but will incorpo-rate them into her column whenever possible. Write to her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to [email protected].

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OVERCOMING THE ODDS:EDDIE C. BROWN

This week, Tidbits explores the lowly beginnings and life of Eddie Brown, founder of one of America’s most successful financial firms. • The cards were seemingly stacked against

Eddie C. Brown, born to an unmarried 13-year-old in 1940. But the world was destined to discover the tenacity and strong will to succeed possessed by this remarkable individual. Brown was taken to live with his grandparents in a home without modern conveniences. His grandfather was a Florida citrus grove worker, and his grandmother worked at a greenhouse.

• At age 12, Brown worked with his uncle as a moonshine runner, making deliveries on the back roads of Florida in an old Ford pickup. His grandmother stepped in to turn Brown’s life in a new direction. She began taking him to the city, showing him businessmen in suits, all the while impressing upon him the need for a good education in order to wear those suits and sit behind a desk. Brown became committed at that young age to pursue a higher education.

• Brown hit a roadblock with the death of his grandmother when he was 13, and he was sent back to live with his young mother. His teachers encouraged him to take vocational industrial arts classes, but his mother and a family friend guided him into the necessary college prep academic classes. With excellent grades, he graduated from high school at age 16 near the top of his class.

• It was on to Washington, D.C.’s Howard University, one of America’s most prominent African-American educational institutions, where he graduated in 1961 with a degree in electrical engineering.

Taking Care of Frostbite

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Many years ago, when I was still a teen, I went skiing with my older brother. He was a much better skier than I, so we went our sepa-rate ways. Later, I saw a group huddling around one skier who looked a lot like my brother. It was my brother. He lost one of his gloves, and he had two frost-bitten fingers. His only permanent dam-age was the loss of a fingertip. Ever since, I have been careful about dressing warm, often with two pair of gloves in cold weather. I don't know what to do about frostbite. Will you run the basics by me? -- S.S.

ANSWER: Frostbite happens when the temperature drops to 32 F (0 degrees C) or lower. Actually, the temperature has to be lower than 32, since the minerals in the fluids bathing the tissues lower their freezing point. The places most susceptible are the fin-gers, hands, toes, feet, nose and ears. The first sign of trouble is pain. Then the skin turns quite pale. After that, numbness sets in. People might think that nothing is wrong at this stage, but numbness is a sign that freezing is imminent. The skin and involved tissues become hard and firm.Ice crystals form in the spaces between

cells. They pull water out of the cells and dehydrate them. The dehydration, de-creased blood flow and ice crystals all work together to cause tissue damage. One of the most destructive factors is the lack of oxygen that comes from artery constriction to prevent heat loss from the rest of the body.Fast rewarming is the treatment. It should not begin if you are in a place where there's a chance of refreezing. Refreezing is a more destructive process than leaving things alone until you are in a place where the person can be kept warm.The affected part should be immersed in a bath of hot water whose temperature is around 104 F (40 C). The water has to be kept warm by adding more hot water as the bath begins to cool. At no point should you rub the frozen part. If the af-fected area cannot be warmed in a water bath, then use hot compresses.Rewarming is painful. Tylenol or a stron-ger medicine should be given. In 12 to 24 hours, blisters form. Do not break them. At this point, have a doctor examine the patient for definitive care.***Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column when-ever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

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Here are a few ideas to help you save money during the coldest months of the year.1. If you haven't had your furnace in-spected this year, it's not too late to do so. Consider buying one of the service plans. If your furnace quits in the middle of a cold night, you not only want to know who's going to come fix it, you want to know that some or all of the repair costs are covered.2. Be sure you're not blocking any air vents with furniture.3. If you never got around to caulking your windows and are feeling drafts when the wind blows, head to the hardware store and look for Frost King plastic window sheeting. This clear plastic (three large sheets to the box) goes on the in-side of windows with the adhesive tape that's supplied. Shrink the plastic tight with a hair dryer and trim off the extra. The trick is to get a few inches of dead air space between the window glass and the plastic. The wider that area, the better the insulation factor.4. While you're at the hardware store, pick up two or three furnace filters. Plan to change them on the first of every month during the winter, when the fur-nace is running frequently.5. If you have ceiling fans, run them in re-verse to move the warm ceiling air down into the main part of the rooms.6. Consider turning down the tem-perature on your water heater. Generally they're set at 140 degrees F. You can still get a hot shower, and it will save 3 percent to 5 percent of your energy bill with the temperature set at 120 F.7. If you're home during the day, open the drapes on the sunny side of the house, and close them when the sun moves to the other side. 8. Turn down the temperature on your thermostat 1 degree. In a few days, turn it down another degree. You likely won't feel the difference in temperature, but you'll save between 2 percent and 5 per-cent on your heating costs. If you can, invest in a programmable thermostat set to lower the temperature when no one is home.9. Insulate your attic access door, if you have one.10. Add a warm-air humidifier: Moist air feels warmer.11. If you're in the market for a new fur-nace, water heater, doors and windows or attic insulation, remember to check www.energysavers.gov for rebates before you buy.David Uffington regrets that he cannot per-sonally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Write to him in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to [email protected].(c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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STRANGE BUT TRUEby Samantha Weaver


■ It was the 40th president of the United States, Ronald Wilson Reagan, who made the follow-ing sage observation: "Politics is not a bad pro-fession. If you succeed there are many rewards; if you disgrace yourself you can always write a book."■ If you're like 75 percent of Americans, you like to doodle.■ There was a shipwreck in 1664 that had only one survivor, one in 1785 that also resulted in all but one aboard being killed, and one in 1860 that likewise left a single person alive. Considering the fact that shipwrecks are not that uncommon -- particularly in the heyday of ocean travel -- you might not think this much

of a coincidence. Think again, though; in each of those shipwrecks, the sole survivor was named Hugh Williams.

■ Those who study such things say that Roman Emperor Caligula's last words were, "I'm still alive!"

■ If you go bankrupt, your creditors are forbid-den from seizing your wedding ring to pay debts.

■ In 1984, a woman named Deborah Martorano was shopping at Bloomingdale's in New York City, when one of the store's employees, a per-fume demonstrator, sprayed her with scent. The experience evidently caused Martorano, who suffered from allergies and asthma, to spend

10 days in a hospital. This respiratory distress resulted in a $75,000 settlement from the store.

■ The Dead Sea isn't a sea at all; it's a lake.

■ If you ever travel to Borneo or Sumatra and come face-to-face with an orangutan, keep this tidbit of information in mind: If one of these great apes belches at you, you might want to back off; that's how they warn others to stay out of their territory.***Thought for the Day: "Irrationally held truths may be more harmful than reasoned errors." -- Thomas H. Huxley(c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

BROWN(Continued)


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OVERCOMING THE ODDS:EDDIE C. BROWN

This week, Tidbits explores the lowly beginnings and life of Eddie Brown, founder of one of America’s most successful financial firms. • The cards were seemingly stacked against

Eddie C. Brown, born to an unmarried 13-year-old in 1940. But the world was destined to discover the tenacity and strong will to succeed possessed by this remarkable individual. Brown was taken to live with his grandparents in a home without modern conveniences. His grandfather was a Florida citrus grove worker, and his grandmother worked at a greenhouse.

• At age 12, Brown worked with his uncle as a moonshine runner, making deliveries on the back roads of Florida in an old Ford pickup. His grandmother stepped in to turn Brown’s life in a new direction. She began taking him to the city, showing him businessmen in suits, all the while impressing upon him the need for a good education in order to wear those suits and sit behind a desk. Brown became committed at that young age to pursue a higher education.

• Brown hit a roadblock with the death of his grandmother when he was 13, and he was sent back to live with his young mother. His teachers encouraged him to take vocational industrial arts classes, but his mother and a family friend guided him into the necessary college prep academic classes. With excellent grades, he graduated from high school at age 16 near the top of his class.

• It was on to Washington, D.C.’s Howard University, one of America’s most prominent African-American educational institutions, where he graduated in 1961 with a degree in electrical engineering. 4th Quarter 2011

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EDDIE BROWN (continued):• After serving in the Army Signal Corps for

two years, Brown took a job with IBM in 1963. He was designing computer circuits by day and attending New York University by night, earning his Master of Science degree in electrical engineering. A major career change was on the horizon, however, with Brown resigning from IBM in 1968. He enrolled full time in the Indiana University School of Business to pursue yet another masters degree, this time in business and finance.

• This intelligent and hard-working individual began working in the investments industry, moving up to vice president and portfolio manager at the international investment firm of T. Rowe Price.

• In 1983, after a decade with T. Rowe Price, Brown launched his own money management company, starting up in a home office. His ability to pick stocks and his philosophy of GARP (Growth at a Reasonable Price) has turned the Baltimore-based Brown Capital Management into the manager of billions of dollars of assets. He was named financial services’ “Entrepreneur of the Year” by his peers and has been called a “stock-picking whiz.” Brown served as a regular panelist for 25 years on a national financial broadcast. As a noted philanthropist, Brown has created a foundation called Turning the Corner Achievement Program to encourage African-American middle school students to pursue higher education. His recently released autobiography “Beating the Odds” takes the reader through his humble beginnings, chronicling how “intellectual curiosity, abiding self-belief, hard work and divine providence” enabled him to meet his goals.

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■ On Nov. 25, 1783, nearly three months after the Treaty of Paris was signed ending the American Revolution, the final British soldiers withdraw from New York City, the last British military position in the United States. The city had been in British hands since 1776.

■ On Nov. 26, 1898, a powerful winter storm batters New England, killing at least 450 people in New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts. Blizzard conditions caused 20-foot snowdrifts, some 100 ships were blown ashore in Boston and another 40 were sunk. About 100 people died when a steamer sank near Cape Cod, filling the harbors and nearby beaches with bodies and debris.

■ On Nov. 23, 1936, the first issue of the pictorial magazine Life is published, and it quickly became an overwhelming success. At its peak, the magazine had a circulation of more than 8 million. Life ceased running as a weekly publication in 1972.

■ On Nov. 27, 1942, guitar legend Jimi Hendrix is born in Seattle. Hendrix made his first U.S. appearance at California's Monterey Pop Festival in 1967. He made a splash by burning his guitar and was quickly established as a rock superstar.

■ On Nov. 22, 1963, John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States, is assassinated while traveling in a motorcade through Dallas. First lady Jacqueline Kennedy was beside him, along with Texas Gov. John Connally and his wife. Lee Harvey Oswald allegedly fired three shots from the sixth floor of the Texas Book Depository.

■ On Nov. 24, 1971, a hijacker calling himself D.B. Coo-per leaps from a Northwest Orient Airlines 727 over Washington state carrying $200,000 he extorted from the airline. Wearing only wraparound sunglasses, a thin suit and a raincoat, Cooper parachuted into a thunder-storm with winds in excess of 100 mph.

■ On Nov. 21, 1980, 350 million people around the world tune in to television's popular primetime drama "Dallas" to find out who shot J.R. Ewing, the character fans loved to hate. J.R. had been shot on the season-ending episode the previous March.


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--Schedule a veterinary checkup every six months, rather than once a year. A senior pet's health can change rapidly.--Learn the signs of common ailments in senior dogs, like hip and joint problems, diabetes and eye or ear issues.--Feed your senior dog two smaller meals per day, rather than one. This may help with digestive problems.--Consider adding at least two fresh meals to your dog's diet per week. The added nutrition can be a big help.--Replace long runs or walks with shorter jaunts followed by a daily training or toy romp.

Send your question or comment to [email protected], or write to Paw's Corner, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. For more pet care-relat-ed advice and information, visit www.pawscorner.com.


Senior Dogs Need Extra Attention

DEAR PAW'S CORNER: My golden retriever, "Jessie," recently turned 9 years old. He's always been an energetic dog, but he doesn't seems to like walking as far as he used to, and when chas-ing birds in the park, he only chases them a few feet before trotting back to me. He also has some digestive issues. Is this normal for an older dog, or should I worry that he's got some hidden health issue? -- Sam L., Atlanta

DEAR SAM: Nine years is definitely "senior dog" territory, and it is normal even for very energetic dogs to begin to noticeably slow down. Their dietary needs and their digestive system also go through gradual change. If Jessie isn't showing signs of distress or extreme lethargy, he's probably OK. However, as his owner, you know him best, so if his behavior or digestion concern you, take him to the veterinarian for a checkup.Senior dogs do have unique needs that owners should address. Heidi Ganahl, owner of Camp Bow Wow, recently listed a few considerations senior dog owners should take:


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EDDIE BROWN (continued):• After serving in the Army Signal Corps for

two years, Brown took a job with IBM in 1963. He was designing computer circuits by day and attending New York University by night, earning his Master of Science degree in electrical engineering. A major career change was on the horizon, however, with Brown resigning from IBM in 1968. He enrolled full time in the Indiana University School of Business to pursue yet another masters degree, this time in business and finance.

• This intelligent and hard-working individual began working in the investments industry, moving up to vice president and portfolio manager at the international investment firm of T. Rowe Price.

• In 1983, after a decade with T. Rowe Price, Brown launched his own money management company, starting up in a home office. His ability to pick stocks and his philosophy of GARP (Growth at a Reasonable Price) has turned the Baltimore-based Brown Capital Management into the manager of billions of dollars of assets. He was named financial services’ “Entrepreneur of the Year” by his peers and has been called a “stock-picking whiz.” Brown served as a regular panelist for 25 years on a national financial broadcast. As a noted philanthropist, Brown has created a foundation called Turning the Corner Achievement Program to encourage African-American middle school students to pursue higher education. His recently released autobiography “Beating the Odds” takes the reader through his humble beginnings, chronicling how “intellectual curiosity, abiding self-belief, hard work and divine providence” enabled him to meet his goals.


TRIVIA TESTAnswers1. Vincent Van Gogh2. 1619 (Jamestown, Virginia)3. Mount Crumpit4. -273 degrees5. Cybertron6. A foal7. Lyndon Johnson8. Geoffrey Chaucer9. Tuberculosis10. Polonium and radium(c) 2011 King Features

Synd., Inc.

Answers1. True.2. It was in 1972 and 1983.3. Dick Norman (1959), Guy Benjamin ('77), Steve Dils ('78) and John Elway ('82).4. Chicago's Max Zaslofsky was 22 when he won the scoring title in 1947-48.5. Kirk McLean had 761 saves for Vancouver in 1994.6. Michelle Akers had 12 goals between 1991 and 1999.7. The 1993 Belmont Stakes, aboard Colonial Affair.(c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.


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ALL KINDS OF HATSWhat’s that on your head? It might be a boater, tam, cloche, kepi or homburg, or you just might call it a hat! Follow along as Tidbits describes some unusual headgear. • A basher, skimmer, katie and sennit are all

synonymous with the boater, a hat associated with sailing and summer days. You also might see members of a barbershop quartet wearing this straw hat. It’s typically made of sennit straw and features a ribbon around the crown.

• Jewish law decrees that a man is to cover his head during prayer. That’s why you’ll see Orthodox Jews wearing the spherical skullcap known as a yarmulke.

• Because of actor Basil Rathbone’s movie portrayal of Sherlock Holmes, the deerstalker hat is often associated with detectives. Rathbone wore this double-brimmed, ear-flapped cap in 14 Hollywood productions between 1939 and 1946. Beginning in the Victorian era, it was worn by hunters to, of course, stalk deer. The side flaps can be worn up, down or tied under the chin. Another famous deerstalker wearer is cartoon character Elmer Fudd, who stalks “wabbits” rather than deer.

• The cloche first became popular during the 1920s. It’s a fitted, bell-shaped hat, usually made of felt, that’s worn low on the forehead. It takes its name from the French word for bell.

• The bowler hat and the derby are pretty much the same thing. It was invented in 1849 by London hatter William Bowler and is a hard felt hat with a rounded crown. Charlie Chaplin’s character “The Tramp” wore this headwear. It became known as the derby when it became a popular item at the English Derby race. It’s also known as a coke hat, billycock or bombin. 4th Quarter 2011

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ALL KINDS OF HATS (continued):• The hat worn by the French Foreign Legion

is known as a kepi. Several pictures of French statesman Charles de Gaulle feature this cap with the flat circular top and visor.

• The popularity of the fedora has endured for decades. This felt hat is creased lengthwise down the crown and pinched in at the front. In the early 20th century, it was a woman’s fashion accessory, but around 1920, it became symbolic of middle-class men. You’ve seen the fedora crowning the likes of Gene Kelly as he sang in the rain, Humphrey Bogart in Casablanca, and fictional detective Dick Tracy. In more recent years, it was the trademark of Indiana Jones, The Blues Brothers, Michael Jackson and of course, Dallas Cowboys coach Tom Landry, who was seldom seen without one.

• The homburg is similar to the fedora, with its dent running down the crown, but the brim is fixed in a tight, upwards curl. It’s usually made of wool and features an optional feather tucked in its ribbon hatband. Singer Kid Rock is seldom seen without his homburg.

• Louisiana Cajuns bring out their capuchons during Mardi Gras, celebrating the final days before Lent. These are cone-shaped ceremonial hats worn as part of their brightly colored costumes, often accompanied by a mask.

• A toque, especially popular from the 13th to the 16th centuries in France, is usually brimless. Today you often see them in culinary settings as the traditional headwear of chefs.


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