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A lot has been said about hero dogs but not all of them are heroes! Lets take a look:

When Haroldo Renato Mota of Sao Paulo, Brazil let his dog out one day in February of 2002, he knew there was a high likelihood that the dog would return carrying something he had found- a stick, a bone, a piece of trash. But the dog, a black and white mixed breed named Chumbinho, came back carrying something Mota didnt recognize. He told the dog to drop it. Mota recognized it all right- a rusty hand grenade. He called police; police called the bomb squad; and the bomb squad detonated the grenade safely.

Mark and Lara Tomlinson live in South Africa with their kids and their dog Digger. Digger is well named, perpetually burying and unbury bones. One day in February of 2002 when Digger began to dig industriously underneath the childrens playhouse, Mark became curious when another neighborhood dog, a puppy named Jack, joined in the excavation. Going to see what they were so interested in, he found to his alarm that the two dogs had uncovered a bomb. Police removed the 60mm mortar bomb left over from World War II. The playhouse had been built the previous April. Never did we think that we were building it on top of a bomb, said Lara.

In 1998 when Rachel Murray of Britain wanted to get a Christmas gift for her roommate, she decided to get him a cell phone. She wrapped it and left it under the Christmas tree. Unfortunately, her dog, a bloodhound named Charlie, enjoyed tearing the package apart while he was bored and unsupervised. Finding the mess but not the phone, Murray dialed the number, hoping to hear it ring. She heard it ringing- a muffled ringing, coming from inside Charlies stomach. At first I though Charlie was lying on the

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BAD DOGSby Janet Spencer

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BAD DOGS (continued):phone- then I realized where it was. I couldnt believe hed swallowed it. I sat there in disbelief. The vet advised her to let nature take its course, and 24 hours later, the phone emerged. The Orange Nokia was in perfect working order.

Stinky, a six-year-old mongrel, enjoyed going hunting with his master, 30-year-old Kelly Russell near their New Zealand home. In December of 2000, Stinky, Russell, and another dog named Red were out hunting wild pigs. When Russell cornered a pig, he set down his rifle to pick up his knife and, in the ensuing chaos, Stinky jumped on the gun. There was a big bang and my leg went flying back, recalled Russell. The blast tore right through his foot. Unable to walk or drive and barely able to crawl, Russell endured a five-hour wait before someone came along who could help him. At the Waikato hospital, doctors were unable to save his foot. Stinky went home, unaware of the trouble he had caused, and Russell said he didnt blame Stinky for the accident. Russell was charged with hunting illegally in an exotic forest. He collected $10,000 (New Zealand dollars) from the state-run insurance company for the accident, and was fined only $500 for illegal hunting.

In the year 2000 in Ipswich, Massachusetts, Mark Meltz bought his fiance Hillary Feinberg a lovely wedding ring. On the day before their wedding, he set the ring on the kitchen counter where hed be sure to see it and remember to give it to the best man. That evening while walking his year-and-a-half old lab, Liza, he noticed the dog was coughing and hacking a lot, but he didnt think anything of it- until he was unable to find the ring on the morning of the wedding day. Suspecting that the cat had knocked it off the counter and the dog had swallowed it, he rushed the dog to Angell Memorial Animal Hospital in Boston, where vet Kathleen Wirth took an X-ray and confirmed his fears. At the wedding at 4:00 that afternoon, Hillary Feinberg presented Mark Meltz with a wedding band, and Mark Meltz presented Hillary Feinberg with an X-ray. The congregation burst into laughter. Meltzs father stood watch over the dog waiting for the ring to reappear while the couple went on their Hawaiian honeymoon.

Garbage collector Glen Shaw operates a trash collection service in New Hampshire. He

occasionally allowed his large Newfoundland dog named Bear to come along for the ride. But at 4:30a.m. on December 20, 2001, Shaw got out of the 10-wheeled compactor truck to load some garbage in the back. Bear somehow released the hand brake somehow, and the truck began to roll slowly forward. Shaw ran after the runaway garbage truck but was unable to catch it as it gained momentum, rolling down the road. It plunged into the Souhegan River, and Shaw plunged into the water in order to rescue the dog. The dog turned out to be fine, but it took a hazardous material team many hours to clean up the mess.

In Oklahoma, the Dodson family left their three-month-old puppy in the utility room when they went out. They returned to find their home a pile of rubble. The pup somehow flipped the gas line switch, filling the room with natural gas. When the water heater kicked on, the gas exploded. The pup was hurled clear of the explosion, unharmed.

Lyle Sneary and his dog Rancher were driving in a truck making the rounds of his Oklahoma cattle herd. Noticing a cow was down, Sneary got out of the truck, while the dog stayed inside. Sneary fed the cow hay out of the back of his truck. Seeing that dinner was being served, the rest of the cattle herd stampeded towards him. He began screaming to head off the herd, which caused Rancher to get excited inside the truck. The dog hit the automatic door lock. Then he knocked the gear shift into neutral. Seeing the truck rolling, Sneary jumped on the sideboard, trying to reach inside the window. He was unable to stop the truck and bailed out right before the rig hit a tree. Sneary and his dog had to walk a mile and a half to call for help. The officer who responded revoked Ranchers license.

Michael Staley and Jenna Lee Fetters left their black lab tied to an outdoor water spigot at their apartment in Montana while they went out. The dog pulled so hard on its leash that the spigot broke. The broken pipe flooded the apartment. The property manager entered the home using his pass key to shut off the water. Not only did he find the emergency water shut-off valve in the basement, but he also found 21 six-foot marijuana plants under cultivation in the basement. Police lieutenant Jim Neumayer was still searching the basement when Staley and Fetters returned. They were arrested on the spot.

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Red meat often has a bad reputation in the world of nutrition and health. Some people have elimi-nated red meat from their diet. Like most foods, lean cuts of beef are a healthy addition to your diet and, in moderation, a good source of protein.An appropriate portion size is a 3-ounce piece of lean meat, which is about the size of a deck of cards. A lean cut of beef is an excellent source of protein, zinc, vitamin B-12, selenium and phos-phorus. Even with these benefits, it is important to select lean cuts that are redder in color, without a lot of marbling. The leanest cuts will have loin or round in the name.A 3-ounce serving of lean beef provides at least 20 percent of the Daily Value for these nutrients per serving. A 3-ounce serving of beef also is a good source of niacin, vitamin B-6, iron and ribofla-vin -- which means it supplies 10 percent to 19 percent of the Daily Value for these nutrients per serving.All of these nutrients play a vital role in the body. Protein helps build bones, muscles, cartilage and skin. Its also a component of blood, enzymes, hormones and vitamins, and it gives the body energy. Zinc boosts the immune system and pro-motes wound healing. Phosphorus is required for the formation of healthy teeth and bones. Iron car-ries oxygen in the blood to the cells and muscles, helping to inhibit fatigue, as well prevent iron-deficiency anemia. Vitamin B-12, niacin, vitamin B-6 and riboflavin all aid the body in the release of energy, help the nervous system function prop-erly and assist with the synthesis of red blood cells and tissues.When using ground beef in a recipe, it should be at least 90 percent lean. Make beef cuts even healthier by removing any excess fat, and prepare it using cooking methods like baking, grilling or broiling. Be sure to include a variety of protein foods in your diet in addition to beef, like fish, poultry and nuts. As with all foods, remember to eat beef in moderation.

(Additional information from Christeena Haynes, MS, RD, LD, nutrition and health education specialist, Dallas County, University of Missouri Extension.)

STEAK WITH MEDITERRANEAN LEMON AND CAPER SAUCE

4 (4-ounce) lean ribeye steaks2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon kosher salt1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 large red onion, peeled and chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes (cherry or grape tomatoes work well)1 cup low-salt, fat-free chicken broth1/4 cup white wine vinegar2 teaspoons sugar substitute or honey1/2 teaspoon nutmeg2 teaspoons Italian seasoning or dried oregano2 tablespoons capers2 teaspoons grated lemon zest1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley or chopped green onions, white part and tops (optional)

1. Preheat oven to broil.2. Brush steaks on both sides with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Season steaks on both sides with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper and the cayenne pepper. Allow steaks to sit at room tem-perature for 30 minutes. 3. Cover a rimmed baking sheet with foil or place steaks on the rack of a broiling pan. Broil steaks about 7 to 10 minutes on each side, or until de-sired degree of doneness.4. Using a large pan over medium-high heat, sau-te the onions and garlic in olive oil for 3 minutes or until tender. Stir in the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and pepper, the tomatoes, broth, vin-egar, sugar substitute or the honey, nutmeg and Italian seasoning or oregano. Bring mixture to a boil. Add in the capers and the lemon zest and juice. Simmer until heated through.5. To serve, arrange steaks on a serving platter; top with sauteed mixture and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serves 4.

Angela Shelf Medearis is an award-winning childrens author, culinary historian and author of seven cookbooks. Her new cookbook is The Kitchen Divas Diabetic Cookbook. Her web-site is www.divapro.com. To see how-to videos, recipes and much, much more, Like Angela Shelf Medearis, The Kitchen Diva!, on Facebook and go to Hulu.com. Recipes may not be reprinted without permission from Angela Shelf Medearis.

(c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc., and Angela Shelf Medearis

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* On Jan. 23, 1849, Elizabeth Blackwell is granted a medical degree from Geneva Col-lege in New York, becoming the first female to be officially recognized as a physician in U.S. history. In 1857, she founded the New York Infirmary for Women and Children.

* On Jan. 27, 1888, the National Geographic Society is founded in Washington, D.C. Read-ership in its magazine did not grow, however, until it discarded the format of overly techni-cal articles and used articles of general inter-est accompanied by photographs. National Geographic quickly became known for its stunning and pioneering photography.

* On Jan. 25, 1905, at the Premier Mine in Pretoria, South Africa, a 3,106-carat diamond, the Cullinan, is discovered. Worried that the diamond might be stolen in transit from Africa to London, a phony diamond was sent as a decoy aboard a steamer ship loaded with detectives, while the real stone slowly made its way in a plain box.

* On Jan. 24, 1935, canned beer makes its debut when the Gottfried Krueger Brewing Company delivered 2,000 cans of beer and ale to faithful Krueger drinkers in Richmond, Va. Ninety-one percent of the drinkers approved of the canned beer, prompting Krueger to give the green light to further production

* On Jan. 26, 1945, the most decorated soldier of World War II, American Lt. Audie Murphy, is wounded in France. Murphy was wounded three times, fought in nine major campaigns across Europe, and was credited with killing 241 Germans. He won 37 medals and decora-tions.

* On Jan. 21, 1957, Patsy Cline, one of the most important figures in country-music his-tory, first gains national attention with her winning appearance on Arthur Godfreys Talent Scouts. Cline wowed the studio audi-ence with her performance of the now-classic Walkin After Midnight.

* On Jan. 22, 1973, the Supreme Court decriminalizes abortion by handing down its decision in the case of Roe v. Wade. For most of the countrys first 100 years, abortion was not a criminal offense, nor was it considered immoral.

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1. Is the book of Thyatira in the Old or New Testament or nei-ther?2. In Luke 3, who told Roman soldiers to avoid taking money by force? John the Baptist, Paul, Mark, Matthew3. After Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed, who lived in a cave with his daughters? Job, Lot, Levi, Joel4. Who was Davids oldest broth-er, who picked on him for coming to the battle lines? Abner, Omri, Amasa, Eliab5. What Canaanite city was burned down by the men of Dan? Tarsus, Antioch, Laish, Cana6. In what book (KJV) is the phrase, Salt of the earth found? None, Matthew, Mark, Jude

1. Name the three Chicago White Sox pitchers to throw a perfect game.2. In 2012, Detroits Miguel Cabrera (29 years old) became the sixth-youngest player to get 1,000 career RBIs. Name three of the five younger ones.3. Who were the first pair of rookie NFL quarterbacks to play in the same Pro Bowl?4. Name the oldest head coach to win an NCAA mens basketball national championship.5. In 2012, Colorado Ava-lanches Gabriel Landeskog became the youngest player (19 years, 286 days) to be named team captain in NHL history. Who had held the mark?6. How many times has the U.S. won womens gymnas-tics all-around team gold at the Olympics?7. In 2012, Lydia Ko be-came the youngest LPGA Tour event winner ever at the age of 15. Who had been the youngest?

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This one goes in the category of those things we are planning to do when we get the time - making or updating a home inventory. It may not sound like an excit-ing activity, but in the event of a calamity such as a fire, burglary, flood or tornado, a current home inventory can save a lot of time, money and frustration in the insur-ance settlement process.

Take this test. Sit down and try to make a detailed list of whats in each room of your dwelling. Its amazingly hard to re-member all the stuff that accumulates wall hangings, curtains, cookware, cloth-ing, sports gear, jewelry, knick-knacks, rugs, clocks, etc. Get the picture?

This weekend, go ahead and face the situation. Video or photo each room and list major items on paper. Record brand, model, date and amount of purchase, if possible (serial numbers are important on some items). Also, saving receipts on big-ticket items is always a good idea.

For antiques and jewelry, written descrip-tions or appraisals are important. Dont forget the closets, and remember, even your attic may be full of valuables.

Finally, remember to update your inven-tory every year or so, and keep it in a safe location away from your dwelling. Taking the time to make and update your inven-tory now, can help you in working with your insurer later and maximizing your recovery should you have the need.

Keep a Home Inventoryby Keyesta Sherman, State Farm Agent

1. Charlie Robertson (1922), Mark Buehrle (2009) and Philip Humber (2012).2. Mel Ott (27 years old), Jimmie Foxx (27), Alex Rodriguez (28), Ken Griffey Jr. (28) and Lou Gehrig (28).3. Cam Newton and Andy Dalton, after the 2011 season.4. Jim Calhoun was 68 when UConn won in 2011.5. Sidney Crosby was 19 years, 297 days old when named captain of Pittsburgh in 2007.6. Twice -- 1996 and 2012.7. Lexi Thompson was 16 when she won an event in 2011.

BIBLE TRIVIA ANSWERS:

1) Neither; 2) John the Baptist; 3) Lot; 4) Eliab; 5) Laish; 6) Matthew

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