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Our parks and historic sites are national treasures that belong to everyone,
and what better time of year to visit them than right now, in the summer months? From the redwoods of Northern California to Niagara Falls that straddles New York and Ontario,
Tidbits, shines a spotlight on parks, both in the United States and Canada.
s The world’s first national park, Yellowstone, was created by an act of Congress in 1872 as a “pleasuring ground for the benefit and enjoyment of the people in order to protect for all time this outstanding natural area.”s The most and the least: California has the most National Parks with 23; Delaware has none.s At 1,932 feet (588.9 meters), Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States. It is the centerpiece of Crater Lake National Park, located in southern Oregon.s The spectacular Banff National Park was established in 1885 as Canada’s first National Park (third in the world) and was the birth place of Canada’s vast national parks system; the park covers 6,641 square kilometers (2,564 miles).s While the name Devil’s Tower (in Yellowstone National Park) may not be a household word, millions can recognize its shape from the 1977 movie, “Close Encounters of the Third Kind.” It is also our country’s first national monument.s Niagara Falls, though a state park, is comprised of two major sections separated by Goat Island: Horseshoe Falls, the majority of which lies on the Canadian side of the border, and American Falls on the American side. The smaller Bridal Veil Falls is also located on the American side, separated from the main falls by Luna Island.s Niagara Falls is 23 miles (37 km) northwest of Buffalo, New York, and 79 miles (127 km) southeast of Toronto, Ontario. s The Falls at Niagara cannot claim to be the highest or the widest in the world, or even to have the greatest flow
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The rate of those of us having mental issues involving anxiety seems to decline a bit as we advance in age. On the other hand, if we have depression, it can be harder to treat in seniors. So say two recent studies.
The first study compared people of all age groups to see which group had more anxiety disorders, and then focused on older age groups (55-64 years, 65-74 years, 75-84 years and 85 years and up) and compared them over a 12-month period.
The results showed that, yes, there was an overall decline in mood disorders as the participants aged. Women had more disorders than men, however. Even though there is a decline in mood disorders, anxiety remains very common, especially in women.
Right on the heels of this study was another concerning depression in later life. Researchers claimed that depression in seniors is harder to treat, but at least they now have a clue as to why: Those with depression “don’t respond normally to emotional stimuli,” such as faces that are neutral, happy or sad.
Participants (both healthy and depressed seniors) were first asked to look at pictures of other people
and rate them only by physical features.
The result was that seniors without depression took longer to rate the physical features, likely because happy or sad expressions on the faces affected them and delayed a response.
Participants were then asked to rate the expression on the faces in the photos.
Seniors with depression weren’t distracted at all by any expression. It didn’t matter if it was a happy, neutral or sad face. Additionally — and this is key — depressed seniors had a harder time identifying which emotion was being expressed in the photo.
This is apparently the first seniors-centered study that looked at depression from this angle. I can envision new treatments using this facial emotion recognition, perhaps paired with counseling to augment the drugs that are typically given.
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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Pug Smells Really GnarlyBy Sam Mazzotta
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I have a 1-year-old pug that really smells. I take “Deb” to have her bathed, and a day later she smells again. I was giving her a bath every week and was told that it would dry out her skin. What should I do about it? I hate to give her up, but she smells really bad. Sign me — Pinching My Nose in Rochester, N.Y.
DEAR PINCHING MY NOSE: I’ve never owned a dog that smelled so bad I had to give it up. But I have owned a few smelly dogs in my lifetime. In most cases of chronic odiferousness, a skin problem or other medical condition is the culprit.
That’s why I would recommend you take Deb to a veterinarian who has experience with pugs and their unique issues. Any time a dog’s odor is frequently and noticeably unpleasant — not just when you get up close to their fur and sniff, but almost literally “Oh
man, Deb’s in the room,” you should have her checked out.
One problem that’s been noted in pugs is yeast infections, which can produce a rather gnarly smell. Dogs prone to these infections need careful monitoring and shouldn’t be bathed too much (as dry skin can worsen the problem).
Because pugs can suffer from skin problems and allergies, you want to be careful about how frequently Deb is bathed and what shampoos are used. Talk to the vet about best grooming practices for a pug.
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OUR PARKS (continued):of water. Iguazu Falls on the Paraguay-Brazil-Argentina borders surpasses Niagara Falls on all three counts. But Niagara’s are the world’s most popular. s Seven people have gone over the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara Falls in a barrel. Four lived, and unfortunately, three died. Only two living things have been seen to go over Niagara Falls safely without special protection: a dog over the American Falls in the 1800s and a boy over the Horseshoe Falls in 1960. s Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska, features North America’s highest mountain, 20,320-foot-high (6,194 m) Mount McKinley.s Mount Whitney in California stands 14,494 feet (4,418 m), and is located in Sequoia National Park. s Thomas Alva Edison was born in Milan, Ohio, though the national historic site named in his honor is located in West Orange, New Jersey. s Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky includes more than 336 miles (541 km) of explored and mapped caves.s Located in California’s Owens Valley, Manzanar National Historic Site preserves one of 10 camps at which Japanese American citizens and Japanese aliens were interned during World War II. s Cumberland Falls, the largest waterfall east of the Rockies (except Niagara) is known as the “Niagara of the South.” Clear water pours over rocks in a cascade that is more than 60 feet (18 m) high and 125 feet (38 m) wide. The waterfall is the centerpiece of Cumberland Falls State Park in Kentucky.
s The largest park unit in the United States is the Wrangell-St Elias National Park and Preserve in Alaska, which covers 13.2 million acres, including 8.7 million acres of wilderness area. s In Utah, there is a park that commemorates the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad. The Golden Spike National Historic Site marks the joining of the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads in 1869. s Did you know: The Kalaupapa National Historical Park in Hawaii was the site of a leprosy settlement from 1886-1969. s The home of Clara Barton, (founder of the American Red Cross), in Glen Echo, Maryland, served as headquarters for the American Red Cross from 1897 to1904 and was established as a unit of the National Park Service in 1975.s Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, which has been designated Eisenhower National Historic Site, is the only place President and Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower ever called home.s The Mount Washington Observatory in Mount Washington State Park (New Hampshire) recorded a wind speed of 231 mph (371.75 kph) during a storm in 1934. In the park there is a plaque that reads: “The Highest Wind Ever Observed by Man was Recorded in This Building.”s The Women’s Rights National Historical Park in Seneca Falls, New York commemorates the First Women’s Rights Convention held in 1848 and the early leaders of the women’s rights movement in the United States. s Roberto Clemente State Park, located along the Harlem River in the Bronx, was named in honor of the
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great Pittsburgh Pirate Hall of Fame baseball player and humanitarian who died in a 1972 plane crash while transporting medical, food and clothing supplies to earthquake-stricken Nicaragua.s The Statue of Liberty was reconstructed in America on Bedlow Island; the island is now called Liberty Island and is only accessible by ferry. Auguste Bartholdi, who built the statue, thought that the New York harbor was the perfect setting because it was, “where people get their first view of the New World.”s Between October 4, 1927 and October 31, 1941, Gutzon Borglum and 400 workers sculpted the colossal 60-foot (18 m) carvings of U.S. presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln at Mount Rushmore National Park to represent the first 150 years of American history.s Humans have occupied the area encompassed by Joshua Tree National Park’s nearly 800,000 acres for at least 5,000 years. The first group known to inhabit the area was the Pinto Culture, followed by the Serrano, the Chemehuevi and the Cahuilla.
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events through which The Curry Foundation will support its mission.The Curry Cup event will follow a modified scramble format. The entry fee ($135/individuals and $500/teams of 4) includes a gift package, prize chance, and an awards reception/dinner following play.For an extra competitive twist, The Curry Cup will include a “Club Division” — teams from private golf clubs around the Lowcountry will compete on behalf of their respective clubs for the Curry Cup Trophy. The winning team’s club will have the honor of displaying the Curry Cup Trophy in their clubhouse for a year’s worth of bragging rights until the next year’s event.Player check-in for The 1st Annual Curry Cup Charity Golf Event starts at 12:30 PM on Saturday, June 5, followed by a 2:00 PM shotgun start. For registration and sponsorship information, visit CurryFoundation.org.
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A Name three major-league career categories in which Rickey Henderson is ranked first.
B Who was the only person to manage both the A’s and the Royals in Kansas City?
C Against which team in 1964 did Cleveland’s Jim Brown become the first player to rush for more
than 10,000 yards during his NFL career?
D When was the last time before 2009 that the University of Portland men’s basketball team was ranked in The Associated Press’ Top 25?
E How many times did NHL star Michael Peca win the Selke Trophy (top defensive forward)?
F Who was the last Dutch skater before Mark Tuitert in 2010 to win the Olympic men’s 1,500-meter speedskating event?
G Tiger Woods has been named the PGA Tour Player of the Year the most times — 10. Which golfer is second on the list?
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR opened its Hall of Fame on May 11, giving stock-car racing a shrine to rival baseball’s in
Cooperstown, N.Y., football’s in Canton, Ohio, and basketball’s in Springfield, Mass.As former Charlotte Motor Speedway president H.A. “Humpy” Wheeler, noted, “This is where the peach basket was put up in 1949, right out on Little Rock Road near the airport.”Wheeler was referring to the site of NASCAR’s first major race, run on June 19, 1949, on a 3/4-mile dirt track that existed through 1956. That track was located near the present site of Charlotte Douglas International Airport.The NASCAR Hall of Fame occupies a prominent share of the downtown skyline. It bears some resemblance to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville. Above its massive walls, the Hall takes an oval shape, and there’s a practical reason. Inside, that oval shape translates into something of a simulated short track — and also a banked ramp to the second floor — with still, full-
sized race cars placed around it, frozen in fanciful race mode.The main floor is 10,000 square feet. Exhibit space exceeds 40,000 square feet. The overall budget was $154.5 million. The exhibit budget alone was $31 million.The May 23 Induction Ceremony will officially enshrine NASCAR founder William H.G. (Big Bill)
NASCAR’s new Hall of Fame includes a simulated short track with full-sized race
cars placed around it. (John Clark/NASCAR This Week photo)
A HAll Fit For KingsFrance; his successor and son, William C. (Bill Jr.) France; Richard Petty, stock-car racing’s most prolific winner; Dale Earnhardt, the only other driver to win seven championships; and Junior Johnson, who earned enduring fame as driver, mechanic and owner.NASCAR has been around since 1948, but only five men get into the Hall of Fame each year. Inductions in succeeding years will be eagerly anticipated with legendary drivers like David Pearson, Bobby Allison, Cale Yarborough, Darrell Waltrip, Lee Petty and Curtis Turner still waiting in the wings, so to speak.Among the Hall’s features:• A theater screen 65 feet wide and 15 feet high, along with a video wall containing 64 plasma-screen televisions.• Visitors will wear either video cards or wristbands with computer chips, enabling holders to activate interactive parts of the museum like racing simulations and trivia.• Each Hall of Fame inductee will have a “spire” with a video, emblematic photo and quote about him.
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BIBLE TRIVIAby Wilson Casey
1. Is the Book of Ezekiel in the Old or New Testament or neither?
2. Who/what does “their eyes stand out with fatness” refer to in Psalms 73? Demons, Wicked rich, Serpents, Unholy
3. From 1 Kings 17, what was the widow’s cruse miraculously kept full of? Milk, Water, Oil, Light
4. Who reaped a crop a hundred times the grain he sowed? Gideon, Isaac, Samson, Hanun
5. Whose daughter was referred to as Talitha by Jesus? Zeresh, Jairus, Jeremiah, Shelomith
6. From Acts 16, who sold purple cloth? Lydia, Zimri, Sisera, Hannah
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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: A 50-year-old friend of mine was diagnosed with leiomyoma of the uterus. Does this have anything to do with fibroids? She has fibroids, but her doctor says they are best left alone, since they shrink at menopause. What causes leiomyoma? Can it become cancer? What treatments are available? — L.B.ANSWER: “Leiomyoma” (LIE-oh-my-OH-muh) is the medical word for “fibroid.” Fibroids are noncancerous growths of the uterine muscle. The uterus basically is a muscular sack with a lining designed to nourish a fetus.The cause of fibroids hasn’t been determined.They’re extremely common. By age 35, 40 percent to 50 percent of women have one or more. By age 50, 70 percent to 90 percent have at least one fibroid. For most of these women, fibroids cause no trouble and can be ignored.Large fibroids might cause pelvic pain, and they can press on adjacent structures such as the bladder. When that happens, a woman has a need to empty her bladder frequently. Heavy menstrual bleeding is a sign of fibroids. They also can bring painful menstrual periods, and sometimes they make sexual relations uncomfortable. Infertility is cited as a possible effect, but infertility due to fibroids is rare.Transformation into cancer is possible, but not probable. If a fibroid grows rapidly, that’s a sign of cancer change and
must be investigated. Most fibroids shrink with menopause.Doctors can treat fibroids in a number of ways. One is removal of the uterus — hysterectomy. If a woman wants more children, sometimes removal of only the fibroid is possible, and this can be managed in some cases with a scope and special instruments. Uterine artery embolization is a newer treatment in which a slender, soft tube (a catheter) is passed from a surface artery to the uterine artery. When it’s at the precise spot, the doctor releases sand-size synthetic particles that clog the artery and cut off the fibroid’s blood supply. It withers and is shed. The booklet on fibroids describes them in detail. To order a copy, write: Dr. Donohue — No. 1106W, 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.
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TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH By Paul G. Donohue, M.D.
Women Can Ignore most FIbroIds
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