SATURDAY, JULY 12, 2014 • 7EOMAHA WORLD-HERALD LIVING

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

July 12, 1984: Democratic presi-dential candidate Walter F. Mondaleannounced his choice of U.S. Rep.Geraldine A. Ferraro of New York to behis running mate; Ferraro was the firstwoman to run for vice president on amajor-party ticket.1543: England’s King Henry VIII mar-ried his sixth and last wife, CatherineParr.1690: Forces led by William of Orangedefeated the army of James II at theBattle of the Boyne in Ireland.1862: President Abraham Lincolnsigned a bill authorizing the Medal ofHonor.1909: The House of Representativesjoined the Senate in passing the 16thAmendment to the U.S. Constitution,allowing a federal income tax, andsubmitted it to the states.1943: The World War II tank battle ofProkhorovka between German invadersand Soviet defenders took place withno clear victor.1948: The Democratic National Con-vention, which nominated PresidentHarry S. Truman for a second term ofoffice, opened in Philadelphia.1957: President Dwight D. Eisenhowerwas flown by helicopter from the WhiteHouse to a secret mountaintop loca-tion as part of a drill involving a mocknuclear attack on Washington.1967: Six days of race-related riotingerupted in Newark, New Jersey; theviolence claimed 26 lives.1974: President Richard Nixon signeda measure creating the CongressionalBudget Office. Former White Houseaide John Ehrlichman and three otherswere convicted of conspiring to violatethe civil rights of Daniel Ellsberg’sformer psychiatrist.1977: President Jimmy Carter defend-ed Supreme Court limits on govern-ment payments for poor women’sabortions, saying, “There are manythings in life that are not fair.”1988: Democratic presidential candi-date Michael S. Dukakis tapped Sen.Lloyd Bentsen of Texas as his runningmate.1994: President Bill Clinton, visitingGermany, went to the eastern sectorof Berlin, the first president to do sosince Harry Truman.

Today’s birthdays:

Movie directorMonte Hellman is 85. Co-median Bill Cosby is 77. Singer-musicianChristine McVie is 71. Actress DeniseNicholas is 70. Singer-songwriter ButchHancock is 69. Fitness guru RichardSimmons is 66. Actor Jay Thomas is 66.SingerWalter Egan is 66. Writer-producerBrian Grazer is 63. Actress Cheryl Laddis 63. Country singer Julie Miller is 58.Gospel singer Sandi Patty is 58. ActressMel Harris is 58. Actor Buddy Fosteris 57. Rock guitarist Dan Murphy (SoulAsylum) is 52. Actress Judi Evans is 50.Rock singer Robin Wilson (Gin Blossoms)is 49. Actress Lisa Nicole Carson is45. Olympic gold medal figure skaterKristi Yamaguchi is 43. Country singerShannon Lawson is 41. RapperMagoo is41. Actress Anna Friel is 38. Rhythm-and-blues singer Tracie Spencer is 38. ActorSteve Howey is 37. Actor Topher Graceis 36. ActressMichelle Rodriguez is 36.Country singer-musician Kimberly Perry(The Band Perry) is 31. Actress NatalieMartinez is 30. Golfer Inbee Park is 26.Actor Erik Per Sullivan is 23. Olympicgold medal gymnast Jordyn Wieber is 19.

HISTORY“The tragedy is not thatthings are broken. Thetragedy is that they arenot mended again.”Alan Paton, South Africanauthor (1903-1988)

BY JACQUELINE BIGAR

KING FEATURES SYNDICATE

A baby born today has a Sun in Cancer and a Moon in Capri-corn until 11:07 p.m., when the Moon enters Aquarius.Happy birthday for Saturday, July 12, 2014:This year you often wonder whether to be vulnerable or likea turtle, protected by your shell. You might experiment as towhich way is best for you. You often want to be logical but arehighly emotional, and vice versa. Potential sweeties find youenticing and magnetic. You might have difficulty deciding who,when and what. Date until you are sure. If you are attached,your significant other will love your changeability once he orshe gets used to it. Your magnetism speaks to this person aswell. Add more glue to your bond, not forgetting how import-ant this person is to you. Capricorn has the same concernsas you. They just approach them differently.The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic;4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-DifficultARIES (March 21-April 19)★★★ — An authority figure inyour life, perhaps an older relative, could present you with anopportunity, but you might not be able to say “yes” becauseof other commitments. Anger could erupt. Proceed with careif you don’t want to get into a fight. Tonight: A force, whereveryou are.TAURUS (April 20-May 20)★★★★ — You could be takenaback by a situation that forces you to break past yournormal boundaries. Once you walk in another person’s shoes,empathy evolves and takes any disagreement away. Goodnews heads your way. Accept a fun invitation. Tonight: Try adifferent type of cuisine.GEMINI (May 21-June 20)★★★★ — Relax and then dealwith someone directly. Speak your mind in a manner in whichothers can receive your message. Make quality time for aloved one you really care about. If it is your sweetie, try tore-create an old-fashioned date. Tonight: Adding more heat tothe moment.CANCER (June 21-July 22)★★★★ — Others could be farmore in touch with their feelings than you realize. A loved onehas been changing in front of your very eyes. You could bedelighted by what comes up in a discussion. Consider beingmore vulnerable than in the past. Tonight: The only answer toan offer is “yes.”LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)★★★ — You might have focus anddirection today, whereas others do not. They are playful andspontaneous. Make it clear what you want to do. Indicatewhen you will be available. A loved one or friend will coaxyou out a little early anyway. Tonight: Enjoy a spontaneoushappening.VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)★★★★★ — Today’s Full Moonbrings into light your friendships, loved ones and possiblyyour relationship with a child. You could be juggling morethan you can handle at the present moment. Someone closemakes a request that you would like to fulfill. Make a majoreffort. Tonight: Whatever you do, do it 100 percent.LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)★★★ — You might feel pressured.The question might be how to proceed. Some of you mighttry to juggle different concerns, whereas others make achoice. You could become unusually frustrated and angrywith demands or requests. Let others know your feelings, inany case. Tonight: Find a friend who knows how to make yousmile and detach.SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)★★★★ — Take a day trip, asyou are very tired of the same old routine. If you can get awaylonger, all the better. You could be amazed at the results ofeven a day trip. You’ll gain a new perspective and relax at thesame time. You just might opt for doing these escapes morefrequently. Tonight: Return calls only if you want.SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)★★★★ — You could see asituation differently than a partner does. You might have aconflict about funds. If you can hold back on this expenditure,you will see new information come forward. Someone closeto you lets you know how much you are cared about. Relax.Tonight: Make it dinner for two.CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)★★★★ — You will want to as-sume control, while others seem scattered. A partner or lovedone might be in such a good mood that his or her efficiencyseems to dwindle and he or she doesn’t care! This person isloving the moment. If you can, join in. Tonight: Your popularitypushes to the forefront.AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)★★★ — You could be stunnedby what you are seeing; nevertheless, you will opt to with-draw. You can decide whether to create a sanctuary-typemood alone or with another person. You crave quieter, morecentered interactions. Tonight: Listen to what is being saidwithout interjecting thoughts in your mind.PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)★★★★ — Your friends cannotseem to be without you. They call you, invite you to theirparties and ask for your company in general. A child or lovedone also needs your attention. You have the ability to jugglevarious concerns. Remember what is most important in yourlife and act accordingly. Tonight: Where you want to be.

HOROSCOPE

BY TANNAH HIRSCH AND BOB JONES

TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY

Q 1 — Both vulnerable, as South,you hold:♠K 10 ♥A K 5 ♦A Q 10 9 4 ♣K 10 7As dealer, what call would youmake?

Q 2 — North-South vulnerable, asSouth, you hold:♠10 5 ♥A K Q J 5 3 ♦10 ♣9 8 6 4Right-hand opponent opens one dia-mond. What call would you make?

Q 3 — East-West vulnerable, asSouth, you hold:♠A J 5 ♥K 4 2 ♦K J 5 2 ♣J 7 6The bidding:NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST1♦ Pass ?What call would you make?(2NT would be non-forcing.)Q 4 — Neither vulnerable, as South,you hold:♠J 9 8 ♥6 2 ♦Q 10 9 8 6 2 ♣Q 5The bidding:NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST1♠ 2♥ ?What call would you make?Q 5 — Neither vulnerable, as South,you hold:♠K Q 9 8 3 ♥J 10 ♦K 10 8 6 ♣K 7The bidding:EAST SOUTH WEST NORTHPass 1♠ 2♦ Dbl*Redbl ?*Negative, values with no clear bidWhat call would you make?Q 6 — Both vulnerable, as South,you hold:♠10 ♥Q J 7 5 4 ♦A K 7 6 4 2 ♣9The bidding:NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST1NT 2♠ ?What call would you make?

Look for answers on Monday.

Contact the writer: tcaeditors@tribune.com

BRIDGE

PET PARADE

SUDOKU

L.A. Times crossword puzzle is running in today’s Classifieds.

DAILY CROSSWORD

All puzzle solutions are on Page 2E.

ACROSS1 Part of a bookcase6 Inquires of

10 Covered with thick greenery14 Sweetheart15 Cut of pork16 Bump __; meet unexpectedly17 Give a speech18 Source of woe19 Halt20 Cleaned one’s hands22 Clothing24 Eden resident25 Adept26 Sickly facial whiteness29 Supermarket walkway30 Hardware store chain31 Come together33 Written work of prose37 Fashionable39 Sear at the edges41 Food fish42 Mike or Cicely44 City in England46 Happy __ clam47 Suffers defeat49 Small tropical lizards51 Moved over a bit54 Destiny55 Seasickness56 Stronghold; citadel60 Sothern and Landers61 TV’s Perlman63 Haunting64 __-Cola65 Fuel, for some66 Bird of prey67 __ over; faint68 His and __69 “__ John B”; Beach Boys hit

DOWN1 __ as molasses2 Israeli dance

3 Longoria and Mendes4 Deadly5 Liberty6 Scrapbook7 __ opera; daytime serial8 Relatives9 Moves furtively

10 Sluggish11 Up __ now; yet12 Put away for later13 Remained optimistic21 Shows boldness23 Scrabble piece25 Prolonged attack26 Treaty27 Sore28 Island garlands29 Actress __ Moorehead32 Peeved

34 __ up; absorb35 Additionally36 Certain votes38 Enormous40 __ Allan Poe43 Short letter45 Medium-sized sofas48 Hunt50 Trix or Kix51 Refreshment in between

meals52 Narrow boat53 1/16 of a pound54 Young horses56 Be petrified of57 Thus58 Cylindrical storage tower59 Ooze out62 Garden tool

Jazz, a female Havanese, is owned byPhyllis B. Roffman.

Bella and Nellie beg for their owner,Cindy Scott of Omaha.

Brandi Jean Tiffin was all decked out forthe Fourth of July. Brandi is owned by Boband Dot Tiffin of Omaha.

Sarah Staack, of Plattsmouth,Nebraska, sent in this photo ofTyson with his kitty friend Sicily.

Cooper Muehling, a 2-year-old Shichon, is having a bad hair day. The Shih Tzu-bichon frisé mix is owned by Matt and Tracy Muehling of Omaha.

BY MARC MORRONE

NEWSDAY

Q: My 14-year-old malecat keeps pulling upthreads on new carpet onmy previously wood stairs.Please help! What can Ido or use to prevent thisfrom continuing?I have been clippinghis nails regularly. I havealuminum foil over thefirst few steps. I have abig piece of cardboardblocking the stair entry.Somehow he gets onthem anyway and I willnotice a new pull. I ambeside myself!

A: From the cat’s pointof view, your steps werenewly carpeted just for hisenjoyment! He has no ideathe fabric on the once-barren steps that feels sogood to him can possiblyhave any monetary value.He has no concept ofmoney at all.There are many ways todissuade him from usinghis claws on the carpet inaddition to the methodsyou have used. I havefound that putting strips ofdouble-sided tape on theedges of the steps worksvery well and is moreconvenient than aluminumfoil and cardboard.No matter what you do,however, he will do hisbest to go around thoserepellents if he has noother place to use hisclaws. Get one of thosebig cat trees that haveshelves covered withcarpet. Place this nearthe stairs and make itas attractive to him asyou have made the stairsunattractive with the tapeand such. The best wayto do this is by spreadingloose catnip all over theshelves.Now when he walksover to the stairs to usehis claws and finds themunattractive, he will seeand smell the cat tree asan alternative, walk awayfrom the steps and usehis claws on the carpetingof the cat tree. Thus youhave tricked him intomaking your idea his idea.As time goes on andhe no longer thinks ofthe carpeted steps as anoption, you can remove thetape and other barriers.

Contact the writer:petxperts2@aol.com

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