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DEODORANTSby Janet Spencer

For most of our time on earth, humans walked around stinking. Deodorant is a relatively new invention, and Tidbits tells the story.

THE ARMPIT• To understand antiperspirant, you must first

understand sweat. Sweat does not gush out of the pores. It hangs in the opening like a drop of water in a faucet. What finally pulls the sweat out is an electrical charge. A bead of sweat has a negative electrical charge. The surface of the skin has a positive electrical charge. The positively charged skin yanks the negatively charged sweat out of the pores. Enter antiperspirant. Aluminum chloride is the active ingredient, and it has a negative charge. The negatively charged aluminum shoves the sweat back into the body, just like two negative ends of a magnet move each other around. The sweat is re-absorbed by the body and the skin stays dry.

• Deodorant is another story. There are bacteria living in a typical armpit, which is warm and moist. The ammonia waste products produced by the bacteria cause the odor. (Sweat is odorless.) Deodorants contain insecticides and bactericides that wipe out the entire arm pit colony— temporarily, at least. When the anti-microbial agents wear off, the bacteria move in again, journeying from the shirt or other parts of the body.

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Are Your Investments Getting enough exercise? Now that spring has arrived, it’s easier to get outside and participate in physical activities. And the more active you are, the more efficiently your body will work. This conventional wisdom can hold true for your investments: The more “exercise” they get, the more potential they have to work on your behalf.

Just how can your investments get more exercise? Through lots of activity in at least two ways: systematic investing and dividend reinvestment.

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DEODORANTS (continued)• The reason we have armpit hair is because the

hairs act like wicks, moving moisture away from the skin and keeping it dry. Dry skin is healthier than moist skin. However, hair adds plenty of extra surface area for skin bacteria to cling to. Shaving cuts that area down.

• Mankind through history has worked to combat body odor. Early Egyptians applied perfumed oils to the armpit, and regularly removed their underarm hair. The Greeks and the Romans followed suit, but until 1888 the only remedy for B.O. was to mask the odor with perfume and spices.

• In 1888, a Philadelphia inventor stumbled on the fact that zinc prevents body odor. Zinc, like aluminum, prevents sweat from coming out of the pores, but it was decades before anyone understood why. He invented a zinc-based cream called Mum, patented it, and sold it widely. Bristol-Myers later bought him out, and Mum is still produced today, being marketed mainly in Britain. In 1902, a new antiperspirant called Ever-Dry hit the market; it was the first to use aluminum chloride. It was followed in 1908 by Hush. Unfortunately all of these early brands of antiperspirant were sticky, slow drying, and irritating to the skin. Ever-Dry was so acidic it would eat right through the fabric of a shirt.

• In 1916, an article in the Journal of the American Medical Association discussed a study that showed a 25 percent solution of aluminum chloride in distilled water would reduce excessive sweating if applied to the underarm every two or three days. However, such a solution tended to cause the skin to burn,

▶ ‘Winnipeg’ comes from the Cree word ‘wiinipaakw’ meaning ‘nasty water’ probably because the water was salty.

▶ The Creighton nickel and copper mine in Sudbury, Ont, is the deepest mine in Canada, reaching a depth of about 2.2 km (1.4 mi).

Creighton Mine is also home of the world’s deepest underground physics laboratory located 2,070 m (6,800 ft) underground.

▶ The Hudson’s Bay Company has been in business since 1614, making it the oldest business in North America.

▶ The border between Canada and the United States is the world’s longest border between

two nations. It spans 8,891 km (5,525 mi) which includes the 2,475 km (1,538 mi) border between Canada and Alaska.

▶ Canada’s largest earthquake occurred on August 22, 1949 off the Queen Charlotte Islands (now called Haida Gwaii), with a magnitude of 8.1 on the Richter Scale. It was larger than the 1906 San Francisco quake. No one was killed.

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DEODORANTS (continued)sting, and itch because aluminum chloride is

corrosive, having a very low pH value.• There was a break-through in 1919 with

the unveiling of a brash new antiperspirant called Odo-Ro-No. In ads in newspapers and magazines, Odo-Ro-No proudly declared that it banished “B.O.” B.O., an abbreviation for ‘body odor’, was a scandalous term. Previously, such products had euphemistically claimed that they kept a person “clean, sweet, and dainty” so to admit that people actually sweat— and to further state that sweat smelled bad— made for a shocking advertisement. “Take the Armhole Odor Test!” challenged the ads, hinting at social disasters that might ensue if one failed the test. Sales soared.

• A new product called Arrid Cream was introduced in the 1930s which contained aluminum sulfate instead of aluminum chloride. This was much easier on the skin and the product sold well. The next advancement in deodorant didn’t come along until 1947 when Stoppette Spray Deodorant became the first deodorant that could be applied without the fingers having to contact the solution. It came in a spritzing squeeze tube. In 1952, Bristol-Myers (producers of Mum) came out with the first roll-on, invented by a company researcher named Helen Barnett Diserens who was inspired by the newly invented ballpoint pen. They named the product Ban, and it is still one of the top selling deodorants today.

• While scientists were trying to figure out how to get a man to the moon, the Gillette corporation was trying to figure out how to get deodorant into a can. It was a tough problem because the spray nozzle kept corroding or the deodorant would crystallize inside the can. In 1965 they

ARIes (March 21-April 19): It isn’t necessary to strive to fit in when you are given a chance to stand out. You can just be yourself without artifice or restraint. Welcome praise and appreciation in the upcoming week without guilt.TAURUs (April 20-May 20): No one else can decide what is right or wrong for you. Listen to the little voice inside that cheers you on in the week ahead. This will counterbalance any doubts and negativity that others voice.GeMINI (May 21-June 20): Meditate on the wisdom of your actions. Sometimes in the week ahead, you may be so consumed by making progress that you forget to enjoy whatever you progressed to. Enjoy the fruits of your labors.CANCeR (June 21-July 22): Make a list of your own personal greatest hits. Play them over and over again in your mind. Improve your confidence and bolster spirits in the week ahead by reminding yourself of all your triumphs.Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Both pleasure and pain serve a purpose. You can’t appreciate one without the other. It is possible to form a lasting connection early this week. This might take the form of a new friendship or group association.VIRGo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Think outside the box unless you can figure out a way to make a new, improved box. Use originality and creativity to your advantage in the upcoming week. Understanding brightens your love life.LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Cheer them on. An honest compliment can turn someone’s life around. In the week ahead, be straightforward. Remember that everyone needs encouragement - and that most people can detect insincerity.sCoRPIo (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): It would be wise to get your most important tasks completed in the early part of the week. You might be burdened by extra duties late in the week and not have as much time to meet a deadline on time.sAGITTARIUs (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): No harm, no foul. You may have been rebuffed in the past or felt excluded from a group, but in the week to come you may be given an opportunity to try again. Expect a warm welcome.CAPRICoRN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Put a halt to hesitation. You will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did. Grab every chance to embrace new experiences in the first half of the week.AQUARIUs (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Turnabout is fair play. You might be called upon to pinch hit or take over for someone else. An ability to get along with people from diverse backgrounds is a decided asset during the week ahead.PIsCes (Feb. 19-March 20): Open the floodgates. Once you put your heart on the line with a romantic partner or commit to a creative project, the feelings come rushing though. Let your heart be your guide in the week ahead.

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aluminum salts. Although it was less irritating to the skin, it acted as a deodorant but not as an antiperspirant. Five years later, Arrid Extra Dry provided both an antiperspirant and an anti-microbial deodorant in an aerosol spray. It sold so well that use of roll-ons and creams diminished, and by the mid-1970s the vast majority of deodorants used in the U.S. were aerosols. Then problems with the ozone layer surfaced. The aerosol market plummeted, to be replaced by today’s infinite variety of pump sprays, sticks, and gels.

• The FDA classifies deodorants as cosmetics. However, antiperspirants are classified as drugs. Why the difference? Because antiperspirants technically alter the natural functions of your body.

• Aluminum chloride discolors clothing and is famous for turning T-shirts yellow. Blame the antiperspirant for the armpit stains, not your sweat.

• When rock star Kurt Cobain wrote the lyrics for Nirvana’s breakout song “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” he didn’t know Teen Spirit was actually the name a popular deodorant brand.

Q: Why do my two Shih Tzus eat one another’s poop? I’ve tried different products available from pet catalogs to stop this behavior, but nothing has helped. Any advice? I’m 82 years old and running out of patience.

A: No one knows for sure why some dogs start to sample their own feces or the droppings of other dogs. Once tasted, some dogs simply view poop as a delicacy. Some even have preferences, such as frozen “poopsicles” in winter. There are several products on the market that you can sprinkle on a dog’s food, as you’ve learned. You could try some different products that might yield better results. You could also sprinkle on Lowry’s seasoned salt (don’t overdo it), but the results are mixed at best. Some veterinarians suggest the problem in some dogs is a lack of proper nutritional absorption, and recommend a nutritional supplement called ProZyme. Sometimes this works, but sometimes it doesn’t do a thing. You can booby-trap a pet’s feces by dabbing on unpleasant additives like lemon juice and hot sauce. However, you have to catch a dog in the act and quickly apply the concoction. Some dogs then learn to snack immediately after their bowel movements, before the mix can be applied. And remember, dogs who find their own feces delicious might view hot sauce and lemon juice as yummy condiments. One website, www.dogpoopdiet.com, offers a supplement guaranteed to work or buyers receive 120 percent of their money back. A leash with you at the other end is likely the best solution. After your dogs do their business, pick up after them. Once you get them out of the habit, you may not need to be so vigilant - or you could be packing plastic bags and scooping for the rest of their lives. If you’re physically unable to do this, the only solution might be to hire a dogwalker, or ask a friend or neighbor for help.

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DEODORANTS (continued)The Mennen Company, which produced the

deodorant, wouldn’t say whether the song caused sales to spike, but six months after the single debuted, Colgate bought the company for $670 million.

• In 2008, actor Matthew McConaughey mentioned in an interview that he never uses deodorant or antiperspirant. The next day, he received a year’s supply of deodorant body spray from the Axe Company, along with a note on why he might want to start.

• The Service Shirts Corporation once invented a bowling shirt that had deodorant injected right into the fabric of the shirt.

Making sure Rover isn’t a driving distraction

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(NC)—Most people don’t think twice about grabbing their pet to take a ride in the car, to run some errands or to visit friends and family. However, with an increased focus on distracted driving and overall driving safety, there is growing concern about pet safety in the car.

“Many people overlook the potential distraction that a pet can be, especially if they are loose in your vehicle,” saysAchiel Goossens, the senior manager of auto claims with Aviva Canada. “They can distract you from the road, impair your vision, and even attempt to climb on you while driving. This is why pet safety in cars is so important. Properly securing your pet will ensure both you and your pet are safe.”

There are a number tips that drivers can follow to ensure their pet is safe and secure when they go for a ride in the car. They include:

• Don’t let your pets run loose in the car.

• Don’t let your dog hang its head outside the window.

• Secure your pets using a pet friendly seat belt or safety harness.

• Small pets should be crated at all times.

• Avoid letting your pets sit on your lap when driving.

• Never leave your animal in the car unattended, especially in the summer months.

• Consider installing a dog barrier in your vehicle if you have a hatchback, van or SUV.

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“PROMISED LAND’’: Much as he had Ben Affleck as a colleague in both writing and acting in the Oscar-winning ``Good Will Hunting,’’ Matt Damon has a similar peer in John Krasinski (``The Office’’) in this drama about fracking, the effort to find and market natural gas from underground. Damon plays an energy-company rep who arrives in a struggling Pennsylvania town to buy the rights to drill for such gas reserves, with Krasinski as an environmentalist who opposes his efforts. Damon reteams here with ``Good Will Hunting’’ director Gus Van Sant; Frances McDormand, Rosemarie DeWitt, Scoot McNairy (of Affleck’s ``Argo’’) and Hal Holbrook also are in the cast. DVD extras: ``making-of ’’ documentary; extended scene. ***

“MASTERPIECE: MR. SELFRIDGE’’: Arguably best-known as manic Hollywood agent Ari Gold on ̀ `Entourage,’’ multiple Emmy winner Jeremy Piven departs considerably from that persona to play the mogul behind a legendary London department store in this drama series from writer Andrew Davies (``Pride and Prejudice’’) ... which makes its home video debut several weeks before its PBS telecast ends. Hailing from Chicago, Harry Gordon Selfridge was something of a showman as well as a business mastermind, and those traits often collided in his quest for success. Frances O’Connor portrays his wife. ***

“ANY DAY NOW’’: Alan Cumming shows his excellence weekly on CBS’ ``The Good Wife,’’ and he does so in another way in this intensely emotional, true story. He and Garret Dillahunt (``Raising Hope’’) play a gay couple who try to adopt an abandoned Down syndrome youth (Isaac Leyva), only to run into miles of red tape when their lifestyle is questioned in court. Frances Fisher, Gregg Henry (``Scandal’’) and Michael Nouri also appear. DVD extras: theatrical trailer; two ``making-of ’’ documentaries; audition footage. ***

“A HAUNTED HOUSE’’: Members of the Wayans family sent up all sorts of screen shockers in the ``Scary Movie’’ series, and they’re back at it as Marlon Wayans serves as co-writer, co-producer and star of this only mildly amusing parody of pictures in the ``Paranormal Activity’’ vein. He and Essence Atkins play a couple who move into a house that soon seems to have additional occupants of the supernatural kind. Cedric the Entertainer plays a supposed clergyman who tries to help the new homeowners cleanse their dwelling of evil spirits. DVD extra: ``How to Share a Paranormal Presence’’ featurette. **

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QUICK QUIRK QUIZProcter & Gamble produced a bar soap called White Soap, selling for ten cents a bar. It was used as a laundry soap and also as a bath bar. White Soap sank in the bathtub just like every other soap on the market. According to the legend, in 1879 a Procter & Gamble factory worker went to lunch and forgot to turn off the soap-mixing machine. When he returned, he found the vat of soap frothy and bubbling. Mr. Procter himself came to look over the situation, and decided the soap had not been harmed. The soap was processed as usual and sent out on the market in the hopes that no one would notice the difference. But people did notice the difference. Not long afterward, the company started receiving letters from consumers asking for more of that ‘floating soap.’ It was handy not to have to fish around in the bottom of the bathtub, sink, or bucket in search of the bar of soap, and the new soap popped to the surface no matter how many times it was dropped in the water. Once they realized what had happened, they decided to beat extra air into all their soap, making it lighter than water. Although it results in giving the consumer less soap for their money, the move proved to be popular. The fact that it floated was added to all their advertising, and it was renamed. It’s still produced today. What’s it called?

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BIRTHDAY BIOGRAPHIESRemembering those whose birthday “presence” made a difference

By Hal Malehorn, PhD

On April 24, 1743, Edmund Cartwright was born in England. His invention of a machine for weaving cotton implemented the Industrial Revolution. Born to a respectable British family, Edmund attended prestigious Oxford University and studied theology. He began adult life as a country parson. One day Cartwright toured the factory of Richard Arkwright, who had invented a machine for spinning cotton. Cartwright realized that, with huge quantities of cotton being spun,

cottage weavers converting it into cloth on hand looms would be overwhelmed. And so, without ever having seen plans for a mechanical loom, Cartwright invented one. It was bulky, clumsy, powered by an ox– and unsuccessful. Undeterred, and ignoring scoffers, Cartwright continued improving the device. Although the machine worked, since he lacked business sense, his enterprise failed. Cartwright also saw the need for a mechanical means of carding wool, laying fibers straight to be spun into yarn. Here again he made a successful machine, but his business failed. Fearing competition from power looms, local weavers burned down one of Cartwright’s mills. But Cartwright was convinced that the higher quality of cloth manufactured at cheaper prices would create more jobs– in factories, not in homes. And history proved him right. Others continued improving mechanical looms, and in 1823, the year of Cartwright’s death, 10,000 looms were operating in Manchester alone. By then Cartwright, the inventor-clergyman, had come full circle: he had begun as a man of the cloth, and had ended as a man making cloth.