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BEHIND THE MAGICCinema in America has entertained us with over a century of movie magic. Yet, during the making of some movies, equally unbelievable stories unfolded before the films ever hit the big screen. • In Steven Spielberg’s terrifying 1975 classic,

“Jaws,” you don’t see much of the actual shark until very late in the film. That wasn’t just an aesthetic choice. It was due to all of the problems Spielberg and the crew had with the mechanical sharks that were used during filming.

• Three different mechanical sharks were employed during the filming of “Jaws.” All were nicknamed “Bruce” after Steven Spielberg’s attorney, Bruce Ramer.

• All three mechanical versions of “Bruce” proved unreliable from the beginning of the shoot. The animatronics stalled the first time one was put in the water, and the sharks sank to the seafloor several times, leaving divers scrambling to recover them.

• After completing the filming of “Jaws,” the studio had so little confidence in the film that the three Bruces were dumped on the Universal back lot. No efforts were made to preserve them, and none of the three original sharks remain.

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• A fourth “Bruce” was made from the same mold as those used in the film. Although it never had a place in the filming of “Jaws,” it was employed at the Universal Theme Park from 1975 to 1990.

• In Alfred Hitchcock’s 1963 horror classic “The Birds,” people in a California beach town are suddenly terrorized by swarms of birds. As outlandish as the premise sounds, it was inspired by an incident only two years before where birds in Monterey Bay suddenly began crashing into local houses.

• Many years later, the strange real-life occurrence that inspired “The Birds” was explained as the result of toxic algae in the birds’ water supply.

• In the 1976 suspense blockbuster “The Omen,” a couple (played by Gregory Peck and Lee Remick) takes on the care of an orphan who may literally be the devil’s spawn. The filming of this movie was so crazy it inspired the documentary “The Curse of the Omen.”

• Not one, not two, but three planes associated with “The Omen” were hit by lightning during the shoot. Among those onboard during these three separate incidents were star Gregory Peck, screenwriter David Seltzer and executive producer Mace Neufeld.

• Speaking of Mace Neufeld, his hotel during the “The Omen” shoot was the object of an IRA bombing. A restaurant frequented by the cast and crew was also bombed. Luckily, no one was hurt in either incident.

• The special effects coordinator of the film had the spookiest scrape. On Friday the 13th, 1976, he crashed his car in Holland. When he got out, he noticed the road sign. It read “Ommen, 66.6 km.”

• In terms of sheer danger, the film shoot for the 1925 epic “Ben-Hur” (the second of three cinematic adaptations of the novel of the same name) takes the cake. The chariot race in the film is still renowned for its realism, because the race was completely real.

• “Ben-Hur’s” director Fred Niblo wasn’t happy with the initial footage of the race, so he staged it again. The second time, he told the stunt drivers that the winner of the race would be given the equivalent of around $1,000. Drivers took the race so seriously that there was a huge pile-up of men and horses before the finish line.

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One of the most famously embattled movie shoots was Francis Ford Coppola's 1979 film about Vietnam, "Apocalypse Now." The film was lossely based on the classic Joseph Conrad novel, "Heart of Darkness." Al Pacino was initially offered the starring role (played by Martin Sheen in the film) but turned it down. Pacino said he didn't want to get stuck "in a swamp for five months." The production ended up taking 16 months.

between two ships, proved equally dangerous. Italian extras were recruited and separated by political affiliation (pro- or anti-fascist), then put on the two boats, to give the on-boat clashes more “realism.”

• After separating the two sets of extras according to their violently opposed political affiliations, “Ben-Hur’s” director gave all the men prop swords that had actually been sharpened, again for “realism.”

• In Howard Hughes' misbegotten 1956 epic “The Conqueror,” John Wayne played Genghis Khan. Filming was disastrous from the very start, when a flash flood nearly claimed the entire crew of the film.

• Later, “The Conqueror’s” lead actress, Susan Hayward, was attacked by a panther. Fortunately, she survived the attack and was able to carry on filming.

• Most of the filming of “The Conqueror” took place in St. George, Utah. Heat during filming regularly topped 120 degrees, and, unbeknownst to the performers, not far away in Yucca Flats, Nevada, were the military testing grounds for the atomic bomb.

• Eleven atomic bombs were tested in Yucca Flats during filming of “The Conqueror.” Not only were the actors and crew exposed to dusts blown over from the nuclear test site, filmmakers unknowingly shipped 60 tons of the radioactive dirt back to Los Angeles for reshoots.

• There aren’t many films more beloved than 1939’s “The Wizard of Oz,” starring Judy Garland. A little known fact is that she wasn’t the child actor the screenwriters had in mind for the part. Their choice for the part wasn’t a child actor at all: W.C. Fields!

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The colossal Vulcan statue overlooking the Birmingham, Alabama, skyline has a rich history over a century long. • Vulcan, the ancient Roman god of the forge (a

furnace shop that heats and molds metal), was first associated with Birmingham in 1885 when his image was used as advertisement for the hardware and home furnishings store George C. Kelley Company.

• He was one of the rare ugly gods of ancient literature, and before the Vulcan statue was erected, Birmingham residents clashed over whether to create a statue of Vulcan or Mercury, the handsome god of commerce and travel, as a symbol for their city.

• In the early 1900s, Alabama State Fair Manager James A. MacKnight elected that a statue of Vulcan would best represent the city’s growing industrial capabilities to be presented at the fair.

• Built in 1904 from the design of Italian artist Giuseppe Moretti, the Vulcan statue is the largest cast iron statue in the world and the largest metal statue to ever be made in the United States.

• Vulcan is 56 feet tall and made from 100,000 pounds of iron. Its pedestal is 124 feet, making Vulcan a combined 180 feet.

• The statue was originally planned to be 50 feet tall; however, when residents learned that a 52-foot statue of Buddha stood in Tokyo, they opted to increase Vulcan’s height.

• After receiving the commission, Giuseppe Moretti was only given six months to complete the project.

• Moretti constructed the full-size Vulcan plaster cast with 16 assistants in an abandoned church in New Jersey before it was transported to Birmingham.

• When Vulcan arrived in Birmingham, he was not assembled correctly, with his left hand turned the wrong way and his right hand

backward. As a result, he could not hold his hammer and spear.

• Vulcan’s hammer represents the tool he used in his forge, and the spear is a depiction of his completed work.

• Since Vulcan originally couldn’t hold his spear, he was used as a marketing ruse. At different times, he held a giant ice cream cone, a soda bottle and a jar of pickles.

• When Vulcan was first assembled, the Commercial Club’s Vulcan Committee charged 10 cents to see him.

• Between 1896-1900, Vulcan became part of Birmingham’s Mardi Gras tradition, with the king of the celebration parading around as King Vulcan.

• In 1946, Vulcan’s spear hand was given a lighted torch to encourage safe driving. On days no one was killed in a car accident, it glowed green. If a fatality had occurred, it glowed red.

• Harsh weather conditions caused Vulcan to crack and be removed from his pedestal in 1999. He was restored and returned to his place atop Red Mountain in 2003.

• After repairs were made to the 50-ton statue, and he was put back in his place, city leaders also created a corresponding revitalized historical park, now called Vulcan Park and Museum.

• Although the torch was removed in 1999, it is on display in Vulcan Center, and visitors can even push a button to light it, though now it only glows green.

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• It was British mathematician, philosopher and social critic Bertrand Russell who made the following sage observation: “Every advance in civilization has been denounced as unnatural while it was recent.”

• If you’re like most adults, you have approximately 1,000 hairs per square inch of your scalp. That might seem like a lot, but consider the otter: Its 1 million hairs per square inch of skin make it the owner of the densest fur in the world.

• Before the 19th century, it was déclassé to wear clothing with pockets. All the well-dressed members of the upper classes had servants to carry things for them.

• The next time you’re out for a walk in the country, kneel down and scoop up a cupful of soil. You might be surprised to learn that that single cup of dirt could hold more bacteria than there are people on the planet.

• Those who study such things say that more Frisbee-type discs are sold every year in the U.S. than footballs, baseballs and basketballs combined.

• People sometimes fight over the silliest things. Countries, too. For example, in 1925, Greece and Bulgaria were at war for 10 days, all because of a dog. Evidently, tensions were high in October of that year, when a Greek soldier’s dog ran away from him — across the border. The soldier chased his dog into Bulgaria, where he was shot dead by a sentry. In retaliation, the Greek army invaded, and the League of Nations had to step in to restore order to the region.

• There is a species of frog found in Indonesia that breathes entirely through its skin; it has no lungs at all.

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Check fees for children and seniors — they’re less, and in some locations seniors are free, as are disabled veterans.

If you’re camping, your day-use fee is likely included in the camping fee. Note whether the park is open all year or only during warm weather months. Check, too, whether pets are welcome.

Some parks have cabins and cottages available for the night or by the week. You’ll need to make reservations in advance.

Whether you want the occasional weekend away this summer or want to get away for a whole week, state and locals parks can be a bargain.

If you want to explore one of the 58 national parks, there’s a guide at http://parks.mapquest.com. Click on All Parks for a list of all parks.

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State parks can be a bargain for a tight vacation budget: Once you pay the entrance fee, most of the activities in the park are free. Most states have at least one park; some have dozens when you add in historical or memorial spots, wildlife refuges, natural monuments and recreation areas.

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Dear Dr. Donohue: What is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's disease? Are they the same? -- M.J.Answer: "Dementia" is an encompassing word that includes many different conditions. Those conditions have some similar features that indicate an impairment or loss of important mental functions. The inability to retain new information, getting lost in familiar surroundings, difficulty choosing the proper words to express oneself, trouble doing simple arithmetic like adding and subtracting, the failure to recognize close relatives and friends, and showing poor judgment like dressing for winter in the middle of summer are signs of dementia.Alzheimer's disease, Pick's disease, vascular dementia (dementia due to many small strokes), dementia with Lewy bodies and frontotemporal dementia are but a few of the dementia illnesses. Each of these illnesses has special features that set it apart from the other dementing conditions.Alzheimer's disease is the most common kind of dementia. People often use "dementia" when they mean "Alzheimer's disease." It's best to give the exact name for the illness that is causing mental deterioration.The booklet on Alzheimer's disease provides the signs and symptoms of this illness. Readers who would like a copy can obtain one by writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 903W, 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.Dear Dr. Donohue: What has happened to the appendix? I never hear about appendicitis anymore. Has the operation gone out of fashion? Or is there some other way to deal with it? -- R.P.

Alzheimer's Is Common Type of DementiaBy Paul G. Donohue, M.D.

Answer: The appendix is still where it always has been, dangling down from the first part of the colon on the lower right side. Long thought not to have any purpose, it does appear to add to immune defenses and seems to produce products useful for the development of the fetus. We do well without it, though.Appendicitis has not gone out of fashion. It happens with the same regularity it always has. The age group most likely to suffer from it is the group between 10 and 19. Around 250,000 appendectomies are done yearly in the United States.Newer developments in the diagnosis of appendicitis include CT scans and ultrasound. Many surgeons now use a laparoscope to remove it. It's a viewing instrument passed into the abdomen through a small incision. Instruments also are inserted through similar small incisions.Dear Dr. Donohue: I don't think my problem will impress you, but here I go. I refuse to wear a bathing suit in the summer because of all the spider veins on my legs, especially in the area of the ankles. How are they gotten rid of? I heard that tea bags work. Do they? -- E.L.Answer: I'm not familiar with tea bags for spider veins.Other treatments do work well. Lasers can obliterate them. So can sclerotherapy. A doctor injects these tiny veins with a solution that causes them to wither and dry up. I'm sure you won't have trouble finding a doctor who does these procedures. If you do have trouble, ask your family doctor for a referral.Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.yearly in the United States.(c) 2012 North America Synd., Inc., All Rights Reserved

Keep Driving LongerFew of us want to even contemplate giving

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There you'll learn how to:--Evaluate your driving ability: a 15-question

self-rating tool, interactive driving evaluation and links to getting a professional assessment.

--Understand mind and body changes: As we age, our vision and hearing might not be as good as they once were. The medications we take can affect us, too. Our reaction times can slow, but there are ways to learn to overcome that.

--Improving driving skills: Everyday driving can become challenging for us as we age, and unexpected situations can be downright dangerous. Click on the sections with tips for handling both everyday and unexpected situations on the road. Don't miss the link to driver-improvement courses, especially the AAA's Senior Defensive Driving Program. You can take the class online from home!

--Maintaining mobility and independence: One of the best things we can do to keep driving longer is to stay physically and mentally fit. Click on the physical fitness techniques link. AAA has a series of stretches and exercises designed to improve neck, shoulder, trunk, back and overall flexibility. When you consider all the twisting and turning involved in getting in and out of the car and bending to put

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If you don't have a computer, have a friend print out the brochures under Tools & Additional Resources.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].(c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Q: My husband said he read somewhere that Breckin Meyer is leaving "Franklin & Bash" because he has a new comedy on TBS. Please tell me that isn't true.

-- Kellie K., via e-mail

A: The only part that is true is that Breckin does indeed have a new comedy called "Men at Work" on TBS, which premieres Thursday, May 25, at 10 p.m. ET/PT. The multicamera comedy, which Breckin created, writes and executive produces, stars Danny Masterson, James Lesure, Michael Cassidy and Adam Busch. Breckin told me a bit about his new show when we spoke the other day: "Honestly, it's a show based on my life and the embarrassing relationships I've had. It's about four guys who are all at different stages of their lives relationship-wise, and they have each other's backs. It's based on me and my friends."As for Breckin making a cameo, he played coy: "I don't know -- we'll see. There might be an Alfred Hitchcock-like walkthrough. Hopefully we'll have some better guest stars than just me."Speaking of guest stars, as "Franklin & Bash" gears up for its second season -- premiering Tuesday, June 5, on TNT -- Breckin revealed: "We have an unbelievable line of guest stars this season. Sean Astin plays a superhero. Seth Green and Eric Mabius come on as the 'Bizarro' Franklin and Bash. Cybill Shepherd guest-stars. And we actually get to meet Mark Paul Gosselaar's mom this time around, who's played by Jane Seymour.

Q: When will my favorite show, "Rookie Blue," be returning for another season? Please say it hasn't been canceled!

-- Olaf D., St. Paul, Minn.

A: "Rookie Blue" will indeed be back for its third season on Thursday, May 24, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on ABC. Now entering their third year on the job, our five rookie cops have learned to overcome the sophomore curse -- knowing a little knowledge is a dangerous thing. Having seen the premiere episode, I can tell you that it is indeed one that fans won't want to miss! Q: I love everything that the talented Sarah Chalke does. When will she get her own show?

-- Jason R., via e-mail

A: Sarah is slated to star in the new ABC comedy called "How to Live with Your Parents for the Rest of Your Life," in which Brad Garrett and Elizabeth Perkins play the aforementioned parents. Sarah plays

Polly, a recently divorced single mom who moves in with her eccentric parents, Elaine and Max. The show is set to premiere this fall.Q: I am hooked on "Once Upon a Time." Will it be back for a second season? -- David T., St. Louis

A: As of this writing, no official word has come from ABC, but you can bet the farm that the top-rated drama series, which has smashed viewing records each week, definitely will be back for another season.Write to Cindy at King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475; or e-mail her at [email protected].(c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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ARIES (March 21 - April 19) A stubborn refusal to go ahead on a project mystifies colleagues who expected more flexibility. But once you explain your position, they’ll understand and even applaud you.TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) A relationship seems to be stuck in the same place. Now it's up to you, dear Bovine, to decide how far you want it to go and how intense you want it to be. Choose well and choose soon.GEMINI (May 21 - June 20) A relationship progresses more slowly than you would prefer. Best advice: Insist on a frank and open discussion. What is learned could change minds and, maybe, hearts.CANCER (June 21 - July 22) It's all right to be grateful to a workplace colleague who has done you a good turn. But gratitude shouldn't be a life-long obligation. The time to break this cycle is now.LEO (July 23 - August 22) It's going to be especially nice to be the King of the Zodiac at this time. A recent money squeeze eases. Plans start to work out, and new friends enter Your Majesty's domain.VIRGO (August 23 - September 22) Before you make a commitment on any level (personal, professional, legal), get all the facts. There might be hidden problems that could cause trouble later on.LIBRA (September 23 - October 22) Personal relationships improve. Professional prospects also brighten. A job offer could come through by month's end. An old friend seeks to make contact.SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21) Your senses detect that something is not quite right about a matter involving a workplace colleague. Best advice: Follow your keen instincts and don't get involved.SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21) A prospect offers rewards, but it also demands that you assume a great deal of responsibility. Knowing you, you're up to the challenge, so go for it, and good luck.CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 19) A favor you did a long time ago is repaid, as a trusted colleague steps in to help you with a suddenly expanded workload. A family member has important news.AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18) A new job offer could require moving across the country. But before you let your doubts determine your decision, learn more about the potentials involved.PISCES (February 19 - March 20) Your sense of fair play doesn't allow you to rush to judgment about a friend who might have betrayed you. Good! Because all the facts are not yet in.BORN THIS WEEK: You have a romantic nature that allows you to find the best in people. You would excel at poetry and drama.


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Answer: Dry mouth, also known as xerostomia, is the reduced flow of saliva. Sufficient saliva is needed in the mouth to wash away food debris and reduce plaque by neutralizing the acids that plaque produces. Gingivitis, gum disease and severe tooth decay often occur if dry mouth is left untreated.

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The City of Novi will host the annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 28. The parade begins at 10am and travels west along Ten Mile Road from Karim Boulevard to the Novi Civic Center. A Memorial Ceremony will immediately follow the parade at the Novi Civic Center. There are still opportunities to participate including:• Veterans may pre-register to ride on the Veteran Recognition float. The registration form is available online at cityofnovi.org, at the Novi Senior Center and Novi Civic Center. Registered Veterans will receive a

person at the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services office (located inside the Novi Civic Center) by Monday, May 21

. For more information about the Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony, please contact Rachel Zagaroli, Senior Services Manager by calling (248) 347-0414 or emailing [email protected].

To learn more about other Novi community events, including the Novi Memorial Day Run 5k and 10k, visit cityofnovi.org.

Certificate of Appreciation from the City of Novi and be recognized at the Memorial Ceremony. • Area families are encouraged to decorate their bikes and join the parade. Riders should meet at 9:30am at the Holly Hill Plaza, located on the south side of Ten Mile Road, west of Haggerty Road. Helmets are required. No pre-registration is necessary. • New for 2012, family and friends of deceased Veterans may participate in the parade as part of a Fallen Hero Tribute. Signs, recognizing the deceased Veterans, to be showcased during the parade route will be created by Novi staff members. Photos and military service information must be provided to Stephanie Schuetzler via [email protected] or in

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Rentals

1. Take turns drawing lines connecting one dot to another with vertical or horizontal strokes. 2. Write your initial in the box each time you complete a square, and take another turn. 3. Continue playing until all the dots on the page are connected. 4. Count how many initials each player has on the page. The player with the most wins.

Documents

TidBitsMI 5/19/2012