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CARTOONSby Kathy Wolfe

What would Saturday mornings be like without our favorite cartoons? This week, Tidbits brings you Part One of a look at some of our long-time favorites, guaranteed to inspire more than a few good memories.

• TV Guide has ranked Bugs Bunny as the greatest cartoon character of all time. Homer Simpson is No. 2 on the list, and Rocky and Bullwinkle hold the No. 3 slot.

• Beep! Beep! Wile E. Coyote started chasing the Roadrunner across the Southwestern desert in 1949. The coyote’s pursuit involved many complex contraptions manufactured by the Acme Corporation, but his elaborate schemes were foiled every time. He regularly caught on fire, was run over and plummeted to the bottom of a canyon in his attempts to nail the elusive bird. The coyote’s creator, Chuck Jones, used the same design for another cartoon character known as Ralph Wolf. Each work day, Ralph and Sam Sheepdog punched into a time clock, exchanged pleasant greetings, and spent the day battling each other over a flock of sheep. Although the two characters’ designs were nearly identical, the coyote’s nose was black, while Ralph’s was red.

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DownsizingInstead of downsizing, maybe we should call it “right sizing.” For many seniors, that right size is a smaller place. And that means getting rid of some belongings that just won’t fit.No matter what you call it, moving can be difficult. There is help, however.

If downsizing involves selling your current property, consider using an expert. A Seniors Real Estate Specialist is an agent who has passed special course work and training. To locate one in your area, call a local broker.

If you don’t need to sell or buy a property and only need help with the actual moving process, consider using a Certified Relocation and Transition Specialist. These are people who help with the planning and moving of those who are age 55 and older. They will be able to arrange

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Do you really know what you have in terms of value? Have multiple appraisers come out and make offers on items you either don’t want to take with you or haven’t decided on. Perhaps learning that certain antiques could net you hundreds or thousands of dollars can help you decide.

Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate 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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• Wearing a Roman soldier’s uniform of helmet and skirt, Marvin the Martian was modeled after Mars, the Roman god of war. He was forever trying to destroy the Earth with his Illudium Q-36 Explosive Space Modulator, but his efforts were outwitted every time by the clever Bugs Bunny. These failed attempts made him “very angry, very angry indeed.”

• In the midst of the Cold War, the world of cartoons had its token Russian spies, Boris Badenov and Natasha Fatale. These bumbling villains attempted to do the will of their Fearless Leader, such as stealing secret rocket fuel formulas. All the while, Natasha called everyone “dollink” as Boris snapped, “Sharrup you mouth!” Natasha was voiced by June Foray, whose other credits include Dudley Do- Right’s lady friend Nell Fenwick, Rocky the flying squirrel, Tweety’s owner Granny and Lucifer the Cat in Disney’s 1950 production “Cinderella.”

• The Jetsons were just an average family living in the year 2062. Their home in Orbit City’s Skypad Apartments was filled with futuristic, labor-saving devices. George Jetson’s work life consisted of pushing a computer button three hours a day, three days a week at Spacely Space Sprockets. Jane was assisted in her wifely duties by the robot maid Rosie. The series, produced between 1962 and 1963, was the first program on ABC to be broadcast in color.

• “Ruh-roh!” became a common expression after it was frequently used by the Jetsons’ dog Astro. Voice actor Don Messick was the source for “Rats Rall Right, Reorge!” You might recognize his voice as that of other cartoon dogs Scooby-Doo and Muttley.

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THE BEACH BOYS The pleasing harmonies that are the

trademark of the music of the Beach Boys immediately conjure up thoughts of 1960s California and its culture of cars, surfing and young love. Tidbits takes you on a backstage tour of their rocky road to fame.

• In 1961, three brothers, Carl, Dennis and Brian Wilson, gathered around the family piano in Hawthorne, California, practicing vocal harmonies. Their cousin Mike Love was soon on board, as was a friend from the football team, Al Jardine.

• They adopted the name The Pendletones, a play on the brand name Pendleton, a popular wool shirt frequently worn by California surfers. Soon they had recorded their first single, entitled simply “Surfin.’” The name change to the Beach Boys came at the time of the song’s release, and the tune remained on Billboard’s Hot 100 for six weeks.

• The band’s first four hits all contained the word “surf,” from 1961’s “Surfin’” and 1962’s “Surfin’ Safari” to 1963’s “Surfin’ U.S.A.” and “Surfer Girl.” Although all the songs were popular, none hit the No. 1 spot on the charts. That feat was accomplished in 1964 with “I Get Around.” It was quickly followed by their second No. 1, “Help Me, Rhonda,” and their third, “Good Vibrations,” the first hit to go platinum.

• The Beach Boys didn’t sing just about surfing; they also sang about cars, such as “Little Honda,” “409” and “Little Deuce Coupe.” The summer was a popular theme as well, as evidenced by “Summer of Love,” “Summer Means New Love,” “Things We Did Last Summer” and “Your Summer Dream.”

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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I was wondering what kind of medicine to give a cat that has asthma. My cat “Jack” had an asthma attack last night. Are there any home remedies I can use? -- Cathy S., via e-mail

DEAR CATHY: Only your veterinarian can determine the right medicine to give to your cat. It’s very important that you take Jack to the vet for a complete checkup in the next few days. (If he seems distressed or continues to have trouble breathing, take him to vet right away.)Tell the vet the symptoms Jack had during his asthma attack -- any wheezing, distress or odd behavior before the attack, and any weakness or lethargy before, during or after. If he has shown the symptoms before, describe when they occurred and the intensity.Don’t try to diagnose Jack’s problem yourself, and don’t try a home remedy until a proper diagnosis has

Send your pet questions and tips to [email protected], or write to Paw’s Corner, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Find more pet advice and resources at www.pawscorner.com.


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• Success took its toll on the group early in their careers. While on tour in 1964, 22-year-old Brian Wilson suffered a nervous breakdown and left the tour. He was replaced by singer Glen Campbell for several months. Wilson’s problems were to plague him for years to come. He was in and out of the band several times, as he abused drugs, suffered from depression and paranoia, and experienced weight gain up to 320 pounds. He was officially dismissed in 1982 and entered a detox program.

•It was the heartbreaking drowning death of brother Dennis in 1983 that seemed to bring the group back together. Their fourth No. 1 hit, “Kokomo,” came along in 1988, 22 years after their third. Cousin Mike Love sued Brian for songwriting royalties along the way, contending that Brian had failed to give him credit as the co-writer of 79 of the group’s songs. Yet another reconciliation followed, with plans for another studio album, followed by more tragedy in the Wilson family. Lung cancer claimed the life of brother Carl, a long- time heavy smoker, in 1998.

• Despite their hardships, the Beach Boys top the list of sales of singles and album revenues, making them the No. 1-selling American band in history. They’ve logged 56 Hot 100 hits, 36 Top 40 hits and four No. 1 singles over the years. They received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1980, were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1988 and received a Lifetime Achievement Award Grammy in 2001.

• It’s interesting to note that while the group is best known for its surfing tunes, Dennis Wilson was the only one who surfed.


A 40-ton whale they had been viewing breached right next to the boat and landed on the deck, breaking off the mast and then thrashing around before sliding back into the water. The whale lost some skin and blubber, but was otherwise unharmed; the couple were lucky to still have a seaworthy craft and made it safely back to the harbor.

Those who study such things say that the word “daisy” started out as “day’s eye” and was shortened over the years. Similarly, “God be with you” became “goodbye” and “whole be thou” became “hello.”***


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It was librarian and essayist Frederick Saunders who made the following sage observation: “Pride, like laudanum and other poisonous medicines, is beneficial in small, though injurious in large, quantities. No man who is not pleased with himself, even in a personal sense, can please others.”

Earthquakes occur at a rate of roughly one every minute around the world. About eight of those every year are considered to be major, registering above 7.0 on the Richter Scale.

If you’re a sailor you’re probably familiar with the hazards of being out on the water: high seas, storms, hidden reefs. You probably wouldn’t count whales among the dangers, but you’d be wrong. It seems that on a recent day sail out of Table Bay Harbor in South Africa, a couple on a 30-foot sailboat were whale-watching when one got too close for comfort.

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• An artist from childhood, Disney was already selling sketches at age seven. In high school, he worked on the school newspaper while attending night school at the Academy of Fine Arts.

• In 1918, Walt tried to enlist in the military but was turned away because he was only 16. His alternative was to sign up with the Red Cross, who sent him overseas. He spent a year driving an ambulance, decorated from top to bottom with his drawings and cartoons. He served in a unit with Ray Kroc, who, decades later, would found the McDonald’s fast food chain.

• Disney’s career in advertising began after the conclusion of World War I. In 1920, he created his first animated cartoons, and three years later, headed for Hollywood with $40 to his name. He joined up with his brother Roy, and the two borrowed $500 and built a camera stand in their uncle’s garage where they started production of cartoon “featurettes.”

• Mickey Mouse hit the big screen in 1928, and four years later, Disney was awarded the first of his many Oscars for a film entitled “Flowers and Trees.”

• In the midst of the Great Depression, Disney produced “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” for the astronomical sum of $1,499,000. It took two million illustrations using 1,500 shades of paint to create the 1937 masterpiece. Fifty different names were considered for the dwarfs, including Gabby, Blabby, Hotsy, Nifty and Shifty. Disney had first conceived the idea for the film at age 15, when he saw a silent film version of the tale.

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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Is it possible to get wet macular degeneration from a scratch on the left eye during cataract surgery, or could it have been a cyst that caused wet macular degeneration? I am 85, and my right eye is perfect. I had cataract surgery on that eye also. -- C.

ANSWER: A scratch on the eye isn’t likely to cause macular degeneration. The possibility of cataract surgery leading to macular degeneration is a remote one. More than 6,000 people who had had a cataract removed were followed for five years after the operation. Slightly more people who had the operation developed macular degeneration, dry or wet, in the operated eye than did a similar group of people who had not had an operation. This isn’t proof that cataract surgery leads to macular degeneration. The same risks that cause cataracts also cause macular degeneration. The numbers that do develop it after cataract removal are small. A cause-and-effect relationship has not been proven.

I am not clear what you mean by a cyst causing the degeneration. In what part of the eye was the cyst? I have not seen a link between cysts and macular degeneration.The retina is the back layer of the eye, the layer that

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TO YOUR GOOD HEALTHBy Paul G. Donohue, M.D.

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WALT DISNEY(continued):

• Although “Snow White” featured eight songs, 25 songs were originally composed for the feature. It quickly became the highest grossing film of all time, a record it held only until 1939, when “Gone with the Wind” surpassed it. Walt built Disney Studios in Burbank, California, with the profits from “Snow White.” Over the next five years, he released “Pinocchio,” “Fantasia,” “Dumbo” and “Bambi.”

• As early as August of 1948, Walt Disney was thinking of building an amusement park called “Mickey Mouse Park.” In 1955, he opened his 400-acre Magic Kingdom, Disneyland, in Anaheim, with a price tag of $17 million. It was Walt’s intention that Disneyland would, “never be completed as long as there is imagination left in the world.” Indeed, new attractions are added on a regular basis.

• With his eye on the future, Walt purchased 28,000 acres in Florida for another theme park but didn’t live to see its construction. Walt Disney World opened in 1971, five years after Walt’s death. Strangely enough, Disneyland is in Orange County, California, and Walt Disney World’s location is Orange County, Florida.

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