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by Kathy WolfeAs Tidbits brings you fresh information about Valen-tine’s Day, remember: “Say it with fl owers; say it with sweets; say it with kisses; say it with eats; say it with jewelry; say it with drink. But always be careful not to say it with ink.” - Anonymous•There were probably two different men considered to be St. Valentine, and both were supposedly beheaded on February 14. The more commonly accepted legend identifi es St. Valentine as a priest in early Rome around the year 260. The Roman emperor at that time forbade his soldiers to marry because he believed that single men made better soldiers. In the name of love and in defi ance of the emperor’s edict, Valentine secretly mar-ried soldiers and their ladies and paid the price with his execution. •Tradition places the fi rst Valentine letter around 1415. This was when a Frenchman, the Duke of Orléans, was captured in battle and imprisoned in the Tower of London. From there, he composed rhymed love letters to his wife. • In England during the 1700s, women wrote men’s names on little bits of paper, encased them in a piece of clay and dropped all the clay pieces into a pond. The fi rst paper to rise to the top was supposedly the name of the woman’s true love.turn the page for more!•In the 18th-century, some unmarried women pinned fi ve bay leaves to the center and four corners of their pil-lows on February 13. According to tradition, that night they would dream of their future husband. Some recited a verse before sleep: “Good Valentine, be kind to me, in dreams let me my true love see.” Perhaps this is where we derive the expression “the man of my dreams”!• Another old Valentine custom had men write women’s names on bits of paper and place them in a jar. Each man drew a paper, and that woman was the man’s Valen-tine. He spent the day paying special attention to her and bestowing small gifts, often a pair of gloves. Some of the men pinned the lady’s name to their shirtsleeve and wore it for several days, literally “wearing their hearts on their sleeves.”•In Victorian days, young women used their fans to convey secret messages to their beaus. Drawing her fan across the cheek meant “I love you,” while twirl-ing it in her right hand gave the warning, “We are being watched.” • Esther A. Howland was the fi rst person to com-mercially manufacture Valentines, beginning in 1847. Considered the “Mother of the Valentine,” her original creations featured real lace and colorful ribbons. She

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eventually expanded her business into sales of $100,000 annually. • In the late 1850s came the “penny dreadfuls,” Valentines with insulting and derogatory verses. They were printed on cheap paper and designed to make the recipient feel dreadful, hence their name. They were also known as “vinegar Valentines,” due to their sour or acidic messages. :•According to a French tradition, a young woman lets her admirer know whether his affections are welcome by what she feeds him on Valentine’s Day. If she feeds him an egg dish, the answer is definitely “No,” while something with apple or pear signifies “Yes.” • Those colorful little candy conversation hearts have been around since 1866, when they were first manufac-tured by the New England Confectionery Company, or NECCO, as the company is more commonly known. Originally called “motto hearts,” they contained mes-sages such as “Be Good,” “Be True” and “Kiss Me.” NECCO began updating their phrases in recent years, adding “Call Me,” “Fax Me,” “Email Me” and starting in 2011, one in 80 hearts reads “Tweet Me.” NECCO makes eight billion Sweethearts every year, selling about 100,000 pounds of them every day between Janu-ary 1 and February 14. • If you plan to give your Valentine a bottle of perfume, you might want to know that one of the ingredients in many perfumes is coal tar. And in order to prolong the fragrance, manufacturers add substances taken from beavers, male musk deer and sperm whales. Still other ingredients are derived from turpentine. Most perfumes are produced synthetically using chemical substances, and even the best perfumes contain only about 10 per-cent flower petal oil dissolved in alcohol. It takes about 10 million jasmine flowers to produce only 2.2 pounds of fragrant oil. Although a perfume may smell like one specific fragrance, it can actually be a blend of up to 500 ingredients.• In the 1600s, perfume was made by placing rose pet-als in white wine, adding fragrant herbs and spices and allowing the mixture to ferment for two weeks. • Thinking about chocolates for your sweetie? You’ll be glad to know that chocolate ranks high in food value and contains several vitamins and minerals. It was also the belief of the ancient Aztec Indians that the cacao bean was a source of wisdom and knowledge because the seeds had been brought to their land from Paradise.

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• Before it is molded into bars, milk chocolate is stirred by machines for 72 hours to achieve the smoothest chocolate possible. • About 36 million heart-shaped boxes of chocolate will be given to sweethearts this year. But Valentine’s Day is far from the biggest day of the year for candy purchases. Halloween is first, followed by Easter, then Christmas.• For its first 68 years, the Hershey Chocolate Company operated with no advertising budget. It did not advertise its products until July 1970.• Egyptians were the first candy makers 3,000 years ago when they mixed fruits and nuts with honey.•If your Valentine asks you for a Pascali, a Chrysler Imperial, a Rubaiyat, a Floradora, a Montezuma or an Iceberg, she’s asking for a rose from the list of the more popular varieties. The Society of American Florists esti-mates the number of roses produced for Valentine’s Day at around 200 million. About 43 percent of flowers given are red roses, and 29 percent are other colors of roses. The remaining gifts are mixed flowers.• Cupid, Roman mythology’s god of love, was the son of the goddess Venus and the god Mars. He’s often depicted with wings, a bow and a quiver of arrows, and one shot is said to cause his “victims” to fall in love. Other legends represent Cupid with two sets of arrows — one gold-tipped set for love and another lead-tipped set, which brings about hatred.

LOVE AND MARRIAGE “Love is an ideal thing, marriage a real thing,” said the German writer Goethe. Let’s take a look at that strange phe-nomenon that “makes the world go ‘round.” • Courtship during Victorian times had definite rules of etiquette, and according to one authority of those times, the lady “is not to allow the young gentleman to kiss you until he has proposed marriage.” Of course, there were those who disagreed, such as the expert who advised that, “The prudent maiden should not allow her lover to kiss her even after their engagement. Not until after marriage should such a favor be granted.” • The fourth finger of the left hand became the “ring finger” for wedding rings because of a tradition stating that a delicate nerve ran from that finger to the heart. • The throwing of rice at weddings represents a wish for children and a long life for the couple, since rice, according to tradition, is the symbol of fertility and longevity. • One woman expressed her love for her man on a recently seen bumper sticker: “All men are idiots, and I married their king.” Comedian Rodney Dangerfield had a similar attitude: “My wife and I were happy for 20 years. Then we met.”• It was Sir Alfred Tennyson who said, “’Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.” • One Mexico City couple apparently believed in long engagements. In 1902, when Octavio Guillen and Adriana Martinez were both 15, they became engaged. They remained so for 67 years until 1969 when they married at 82. • Although Britney Spears’ first marriage lasted just 55 hours, and one of Patty Duke’s marriages only 13 days, not every Hollywood marriage is doomed to fail. Bob Hope was married 69 years, James Cagney for 63 years, and Charlton Heston, 65 years. • Minnie Pearl had these thoughts on marriage: “Getting married’s a lot like getting into a tub of hot water. After you get used to it, it ain’t so hot.” •Age seems to have nothing to do with marriage success. Wisconsin’s Simon and Ida Stern dissolved their marriage in 1984. He was 97; she was 91. Britain’s Bertie and Jessie Woods called in quits in 2008; both were 97 at the time.• Harry Stevens robbed the cradle when he was 103 and married a much younger woman, Thelma Lucas, age 84, making him a record-holding oldest bridegroom. •Glynn “Scotty” Wolfe is another unusual record holder. He had 29 monogamous marriages over 71 years. Three of his wives died, and he was married at the time of his death at age 88. His shortest union was 19 days, and the longest lasted 11 years. His son claims, “He divorced one wife for eating sunflower seeds in bed.” • King Mongut of Siam (portrayed in the film “The King and I”) reportedly had 9,000 wives, however not monoga-mously.• One divorce support group advocates, “You do not need to have any reasons for getting divorced. Building upon half-truths or making some up is just fine. The courts are not interested in who did what or who is telling the truth.” •Research indicates that marital strife can weaken the immune system and cause physical illness, so be nice to your spouse!

Gulf War Syndrome, Diet Sodas Linked?Gulf War Syndrome is often a mystery to the medi-cal profession because there are so many varieties of symptoms. What happens in one veteran doesn’t happen in another. Even the source isn’t completely clear. Was it from the vaccines given? Bug sprays? Depleted uranium dust? How about the oil-well fires?Or was it from something completely innocuous -- the diet sodas?Aspartame is a sweetener that’s used in diet sodas. Cooks realized long ago that using it in recipes was a bad idea because the sweetener breaks down at high temperatures.What happened to all those cases of drinks over in Iraq and Afghanistan? Were they kept chilled the whole way? Not likely. A better scenario is that they

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sat on the hot tarmac before being transported to a hot storage area. The temperature at which Aspar-tame breaks down in a mere 85 degrees F, turning into chemicals such as formaldehyde and formic acid.I’m not a doctor or a researcher, but from reading the studies it looks like there are biologic effects from putting Aspartame in the human body. In the U.K. and Canada, special product labeling is required when the sweetener is used in food.Is there a link between the ingestion of Aspartame and the symptoms of Gulf War Syndrome? Argu-ments exist on both sides of the issue. If you want to do your own research, put these all words in an Internet search engine: aspartame methanol formal-dehyde formic acid. Look for the scholarly articles, not those a non-medical person has written.If you are suffering with any of the myriad symp-toms of Gulf War Syndrome, try cutting Aspartame completely out of your diet for one month and see how you feel. You’ll need to read the ingredients in everything you consume.

1. In 2010, Texas’ Josh Hamilton became the third Ranger to lead the A.L. in batting average for a season. Name either of the other two.2. Who is the all-time leader in stolen bases for the Toronto Blue Jays?3. Name the first team to win 15 games in a regular season once the NFL went to a 16-game schedule in 1978.4. Which was the lowest-seeded men’s basketball team to win a game in the 2011 NCAA

Tournament (not counting the First Four games)?5. When was the last time Canadian-based NHL teams won at least five consecutive Stanley Cups?6. In 2011, Tony Stewart became the second driver to win the first two races in NASCAR’s Chase playoff format. Who was the first?7. Roger Federer holds the record for most singles titles won at the ATP World Tour Finals. How many has he captured?

One of my favorite things to do on a Monday morning after a big playoff game is to check on the Facebook status of every obscure or inconsequential person in my life and then mock him or her without mercy. Today, let’s incorporate these -- let’s just call them “jibes” -- into a sports column. Everyone becomes a football pundit on Monday. Hey, they even invented a term for that! I didn’t know that my college roommate, sophomore year, was a Balti-more Ravens fan. Well, I do now! That’s because he changed his profile picture to a large “GO RAVENS!” banner. But he didn’t stop there, he also served up this tasty nugget of insight:“Everyone needs to quit cryin’ about the fact that we WON the game! We had a game plan, which we did not execute perfectly, but well enough to win. The Patriots are just another team in our way. We will put together a game plan for them, and if we execute it, we will go to the Super Bowl, and if we don’t, we won’t.”Thanks for that profound statement, my old friend from the top bunk.Ironically, I found the most mean-spirited commentary coming from Packer fans -- some of it pretty crude, too. They’re always quick to say New Yorkers are obnoxious and rude, too. These two knickerbockers on the bandwagon decided to take the high road. Let’s listen in on their erudite conversation:


Fan 1: “I get accused of not being a sports fan. Well, try this: I understand our local squad of footballers prevailed today and vanquished the opposing faction! Huzzah!”Fan 2: “Yes, that is correct ... our cleated boy wonders of the gridiron did a swell job in the relevant meat-packing town of Green Bay, Wisconsin, yester-eve. The fella quarterbacking our offensive efforts named Eli Manning made such stunning use of the forward pass that it could only be classified as effective!”Fan 1: “It certainly was! Kudos to our golden boy and his squad-mates of the foot-and-ball team known as the Giants of New York!”Fan 2: “Well, they certainly lived up to their moniker, as they played an astounding match against a worthy foe with a reputation for excellence. They were simply titanic during that well-played contest. It was posi-tively delightful to set for a spell and forget about the war for a few ticks of the clock.”Fan 1: “I know our doughboys overseas will feel inspired as they march against the enemy! Just like every sports contest, the game gave us another chance to buy war bonds!”Fan 2: “Why, of course! Also, remember to limit your usage of nylon, meat and steel. And now a dance num-ber from the ravishing and buxom Marilyn Maxwell as she gives her authentic interpretation of a Tonganese “hula” dance while smoking a pack of Lucky Strikes!”Some of my Facebook “friends” are weird, but I “like” them.

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Nov 3 vs.North Alabama W, 91-62Nov 11 vs.Louisiana-Monroe W, 60-38Nov 14 vs.Grambling St. W, 69-39Nov 18 vs. Drake University W, 63-59Nov 20 vs. Marquette L, 96-66Nov 21 vs. TCU W, 80-69Nov 25 vs. Miami W, 64-61 (OT)Dec 1 at DePaul W, 70-68Dec 4 at Penn State W, 72-70Dec 10 vs. Mississippi Valley State W, 80-56Dec 14 vs. Louisiana-Lafayette W, 66-54Dec 17 at Southern Miss L, 86-82Dec 21 vs. Middle Tennessee State L, 68-56Dec 30 at Dayton L, 62-50Jan 2 vs. SMU W, 50-48Jan 7 at LSU L, 81-55Jan 11 vs. Arkansas W, 71-63Jan 14 at Auburn L, 69-68 (2OT)Jan 18 vs. Mississippi State W, 75-68Jan 21 at Georgia W, 66-63 Jan 26 vs. Florida L, 64-60 Jan 28 vs. South Carolina W, 66-62 Feb 4 at Alabama Feb 9 at Mississippi State Feb 11 vs. Auburn Feb 16 vs. Vanderbilt Feb 18 at Kentucky Feb 22 at Tennessee Feb 25 vs. LSU Feb 28 at Arkansas Mar 3 vs. Alabama

Oct 27 vs. Loyola (N.O.) W, 88-53Nov 8 vs. William Carey W, 78-53Nov 12 vs. Spring Hill W, 76-41Nov 17 at Denver L, 59-52Nov 19 at Colorado State W, 79-58Nov 24 vs. UC Irvine W, 78-67Nov 25 vs. New Mexico State W, 80-72Nov 26 vs. Murray State L, 90-81 (2 OT)Dec 4 vs. New Mexico StateW, 74-66Dec 7 at South Alabama W, 67-54Dec 10 vs. Louisiana Tech W, 78-62Dec 17 vs. Ole Miss W, 86-82Dec 19 at Arizona State W, 64-61Dec 22 vs. USF W, 53-51Dec 27 vs. Belhaven W, 93-48Dec 29 vs. Alcorn State W, 80-49Dec 31 at Mcneese State W, 65-56Jan 4 vs. East Carolina * W, 78-76 Jan 7 at Tulane * W, 71-66 (ot)Jan 11 at Memphis * L, 60-58Jan 14 vs. UAB * W, 59-55Jan 21 vs. Marshall W, 59-55Jan 25 at East Carolina * W, 72-60Jan 28 at UCF * W, 78-65Feb 1 vs. Memphis * Feb 8 at UAB * Feb 11 vs. UCF * Feb 15 vs. Tulsa * Feb 18 at Houston * Feb 22 at UTEP * Feb 25 vs. Rice * Feb 29 vs. SMU * Mar 3 at Marshall

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THIS IS A HAMMER (Frozen Pipes)By Samantha Mazzotta

Q: Last winter, a couple of pipes in my basement burst. The plumber said that they froze and burst. How can I pre-vent this from happening again? -- Darla G., Dothan, Ala.

A: Frozen pipes, as you unfortunately discovered, are a serious problem that quickly can become costly, especially if flooding occurs and damages furniture and other items. Before talking about prevention, let’s quickly look at emer-gency measures. When the worst occurs -- a burst pipe -- the water feed to the pipe must be shut off immediately in order to prevent flooding, and then a plumber contacted to fix the problem as soon as possible.Of course, this problem tends to occur at the worst possible times and in the worst way -- the first prolonged cold snap of the year, when no one wants to be wading through freez-ing water to the shutoff valve. Or, when homeowners are on vacation and flooding occurs for hours ... or days. (This happened to me several years ago: My upstairs neighbor’s pipes burst, and the water flooded my condo.)To prevent this problem, take steps to keep the temperature around those pipes above freezing. Pipes in an uninsulated basement should be wrapped in pipe insulation (available at the hardware or home-improvement store). Outdoor spigots should have the water flow to them turned off dur-ing the coldest months, and then be drained; if you can’t turn off the water, purchase insulated spigot covers.During freezing weather, turn on the cold-water tap in the highest and lowest parts of your house, as well as the outdoor spigot. Keep it at a thin trickle or fast drip. Check on all of your pipe runs throughout the freezing period. Run your hand along the pipes when you can. If you feel a spot that’s significantly colder than the rest of the run, there’s a good chance that water is freezing in that spot. If you see frost or condensation on a section of a pipe, or if you see a bulge in the pipe run, those also are telltale signs. Immediately wrap the freezing pipe in a towel soaked in near-boiling water. Pour hot water over the towel periodi-cally to keep it warm.If a bulge in the pipe occurs, or you can’t thaw it, contact a plumber immediately to take additional measures to save the pipe.

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Spice Up Your Slow CookerAdding spices, especially chilies and hot pepper, to your diet has many health benefits. Hot, spicy foods stimulate circulation. Capsicum peppers, both sweet and hot, con-tain large amounts of vitamin C -- two and a half times more vitamin C than oranges, on average. Capsicum peppers also are a good source of vitamin A, potassium and contain some iron and protein. At the same time, they are very low in fat and calories -- just 22 calories in three and a half ounces.Various studies have shown that adding spices to your food helps to curb hunger, boost brainpower, improve your mood and strengthen and help to repair muscles. Adding hot sauce to your morning eggs or a veggie smoothie is a great way to start the day!This recipe for Spicy Slow Cooked Tenderloins show-cases jalapenos and dried peppers in a delicious new way. Heat up your slow cooker and improve your health by eating more spicy foods this year!

SPICY SLOW-COOKED TENDERLOINSUse rubber gloves or hold the peppers in a paper towel or in plastic wrap when preparing them. If you’ve touched a hot pepper, wash your hands thoroughly and be careful not to touch your eyes, mouth, nose or other sensitive tissues, including those of the pelvic region. If you should get capsaicin on sensitive tissues, flush quickly with lots of water to reduce the irritation.

1 (20 ounce) turkey or pork tenderloin2 tablespoons yellow or stone-ground mustard2 tablespoons poultry seasoning1 1/2 teaspoons salt1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 cup apple cider vinegar 1 large jalapeno, diced1 large yellow onion, peeled and diced2 garlic cloves, smashed and diced4 cups water or chicken broth, or a mixture of both1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt

1. Rub 1 1/2 tablespoons of the mustard on the ten-derloin. In a small bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon of poultry seasoning, 1 teaspoon of the salt and pepper, and the cayenne pepper. Sprinkle all sides of the tenderloin with the spice mixture, pressing firmly to adhere spices to the meat. Marinade the seasoned tenderloin in a re-sealable bag overnight, if desired, or continue with recipe as directed.2. In a 3 1/2 to 5 quart slow cooker, combine apple cider, jalapeno, onion, garlic and water or broth, stirring to combine. Place tenderloin in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for at least 7 hours. 3. When cooking is completed, remove tenderloin and shred with forks in bowl. Scoop out all onions, garlic and peppers and combine the vegetables and remaining 1/2 tablespoon mustard, 1 tablespoon poultry season-ing, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper, and 1 cup of cooking liquid with the yogurt. Mix the shredded meat with the sauce and serve over whole-wheat pasta, use as a sand-wich filling or in a baked potato. Serves 4.


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Super Bowl ChiliThis recipe for Texas-style chili contains small chunks of beef, not ground meat. The classic version doesn’t contain beans, but we replaced a portion of the meat with red kidney beans to cut some fat.

2 tablespoons olive oil2 pounds boneless beef for stew, cut into 1/2-inch chunks4 cloves garlic, crushed with garlic press2 red peppers, cut into 1/2-inch dice2 jalapeno chiles, seeded and minced1 large onion, chopped1/3 cup chili powder2 cans (28-ounce) whole tomatoes in puree1 can (6-ounce) tomato paste1/4 cup sugar2 teaspoons salt2 teaspoon dried oregano2 cans (15- to 19-ounce) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1. In 8-quart saucepot or Dutch oven, heat 1 teaspoon oil over high heat until hot. Add one-third of beef and cook until browned on all sides and liquid evaporates, 6 to 8 minutes, stirring often. With slotted spoon, trans-fer beef to bowl. Repeat with remaining beef, using 1 teaspoon oil per batch; set aside.2. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to drippings in saucepot and heat over medium-high heat until hot. Stir in garlic, red peppers, jalapenos and onion, and cook until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in chili powder; cook 1 minute.3. Return beef to saucepot. Stir in tomatoes with their puree, tomato paste, sugar, salt, oregano and 2 cups water, breaking up tomatoes with side of spoon. Heat to boiling over high heat.4. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 1 hour and 30 minutes. Stir in beans and cook 10 to 30 minutes longer or until meat is fork-tender, stirring occasion-ally. Serves 12.

• Each serving: About 275 calories, 7g total fat (2g saturated), 36mg cholesterol, 1,115mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate, 11g dietary fiber, 25g protein.

Potted Cheddar and Beer SpreadThe flavors in this recipe were borrowed from the famous dish Welsh Rabbit, where Cheddar cheese and beer are melted together and served over toast. Include some nice biscuits with this, such as water crackers or plain flatbread crisps.

1 1/2 pounds (6 cups) extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded1 can (12-ounce) beer6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) margarine or butter, softened1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1. In large bowl, combine cheese and beer. Let stand 30 minutes or until cheese softens.2. In food processor with knife blade attached, blend cheese mixture, margarine or butter, and remaining ingredients 3 to 5 minutes until smooth.3. Pack cheese into crocks or decorative airtight containers and store in refrigerator up to 1 month or in freezer up to 3 months. To serve, let cheese stand at room temperature 30 minutes or until soft enough to spread. Makes about 5 cups.

• Each serving: About 45 calories, 4g total fat (2g saturated), 9mg cholesterol, 70mg sodium, 0g carbo-hydrate, 2g protein.



• On Feb. 7, 1812, the most violent of a series of earth-quakes near Missouri causes a so-called fluvial tsunami in the Mississippi River, making the river run backward for several hours. The strongest of the aftershocks, an 8.8-magnitude, caused church bells to ring in Boston, more than a thousand miles away.

• On Feb. 8, 1924, the first execution by lethal gas in American history is carried out in Carson City, Nev. The executed man was Tong Lee, a member of a Chi-nese gang who was convicted of murdering a rival gang member.

• On Feb. 11, 1937, after a six-week sit-down strike by General Motors autoworkers in Flint, Mich., GM presi-dent Alfred P. Sloan signs the first union contract in the history of the American auto industry. Today, the UAW has more than 390,000 active members and more than a 600,000 retired members.

• On Feb. 6, 1952, King George VI of Great Britain and Northern Ireland dies in his sleep at the royal estate at Sandringham. Princess Elizabeth, the oldest of the king’s two daughters and next in line to succeed him, was crowned Queen Elizabeth II on June 2, 1953, at age 27.

• On Feb. 10, 1962, Francis Gary Powers, an American who was shot down over the Soviet Union while flying a CIA spy plane in 1960, is released by the Soviets in exchange for the U.S. release of a Russian spy. On May 1, 1960, Powers’ U-2 had been shot down by a Soviet missile. Although Powers was supposed to engage the plane’s self-destruct system (and commit suicide with poison furnished by the CIA), he and much of the plane were captured.

• On Feb. 9, 1971, pitcher Leroy “Satchel” Paige be-comes the first Negro League veteran to be nominated for the Baseball Hall of Fame. He was inducted in Au-gust of that year. Joe DiMaggio once called Paige “the best and fastest pitcher I’ve ever faced.”

• On Feb. 12, 1988, two Soviet warships bump two U.S. navy vessels in waters claimed by the Soviet Union. The incident between the ships took place in the Black Sea within the 12-mile territorial limit claimed by the Soviet Union.

oral Diflucan for six months is a reasonable action. If that fails, referral to a center that has the capability to check Candida’s sensitivity to antiyeast medication can end the problem. Unproven but popular ways of attacking this infection include eating yogurt with live lactobacillus in it to repopulate the vagina’s normal bacterial population. Another unproven approach is to treat the male partner. It hasn’t been shown that such an approach works, but some experts resort to it.Vaginal infections are discussed at length in the booklet on that topic. To obtain a copy, write: Dr. Donohue -- No. 1203W, 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 can you tell me about hypothyroidism? Does taking iodine help? I hear that taking thyroid hormone is a lifetime commitment. -- C.N.

ANSWER: Hypothyroidism is a thyroid gland that’s putting out way too little thyroid hormone. All body processes slow. People become weak and are exhausted. They’re cold when others are pleasantly warm. They gain weight without overeating. Their skin dries. The face becomes puffy. The heart beats slowly.Worldwide, iodine deficiency is the main cause of a sluggish thyroid gland. It is not in North America. Here, the main cause is an attack on the gland by the immune system.The appropriate treatment is supplying the hormone in pill form. It usually is a lifelong treatment, but it’s not an onerous one. It’s taking only one pill a day.

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I haven’t seen an article about vaginal yeast infections. The doctor gave me an oral antiyeast medicine for it and a cream to apply. In addition, he gave me something to stop the itching. It seemed worse after the treatment, so the doctor gave me five more days of the oral medicine. What would you suggest if it comes back again? Could it be something I am eating or taking? -- N.F.

ANSWER: Candida is the name of the yeast responsible for vaginal infections. Itching is a prominent sign. The vaginal lining also often is irritated and painful. Intercourse can be uncomfortable. White patches adhere to the vaginal lining, and there may be a white discharge. Close to 75 percent of all women will experience at least one Candida infection during their life. It has nothing to do with what you eat or take.Somewhere between 20 percent and 50 percent of woman harbor this yeast in their vagina but don’t have any symptoms of it. If these women are put on an antibiotic for an unrelated infection, the vaginal bacteria that keep the population of Candida at small numbers die off. Without those good bacteria, the Candida yeasts reproduce at a rapid rate and lead to symptoms.You were put on a standard treatment for Candida. Those treatments are antiyeast medicines that come as ointments, creams or vaginal suppositories. There are many of them. The oral antiyeast fluconazole (Diflucan) is another approved treatment.Recurrence of this infection is common and hard to abolish. If it happens, longer treatment with vaginal antiyeast medicines coupled with a weekly dose of

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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My German shepherd, “Silky,” is 10 years old and has developed hip dysplasia, which makes her pretty uncomfortable. She avoids slippery floors and she hates the tub, but I need to give her a bath. Any way I can do this better to keep her comfortable? -- Jack T., Oklahoma City

DEAR JACK: There are a few ways to help Silky stay comfortable while being bathed. First, try placing a large, wet towel in the tub that she can stand on to gain traction. Lift her into the high-sided tub rather than make her jump in. Shepherds are large dogs, so if need be, work with a second person and tandem lift her, with one of you cradling under her chest and the other cradling her midsection and then tucking the other arm between her back legs and supporting her belly.A step-in shower is an even better option, if you have one. Again, put down a wet towel so that she feels secure standing or sitting.In warm weather, you could set up an inflatable kiddie

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pool and fill it with warm water. This gives big dogs enough room to sit or even lie down during their bath, and they can just walk into it over the low sides.During the bath itself it’s important to work fast. Keep Silky’s collar and leash on so you can hold her still as you wet her down (either with warm water scooped in a cup or using a sprayer attachment), add soap (only soap formulated for use on dogs), then rinse. Talk soothingly through the whole process. Once complete, lift her out of the tub onto a nonslip rug and towel-dry her fur, then give her lots of praise and a treat.

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• You’ve probably never heard of the Spanish village of Lijar, located in the south of that country. This village, though, was involved in a nearly 100-year war that lasted well into the 20th century. It seems that in 1883, Alfonso XII, the king of Spain, made a state visit to Paris and received a less-than-royal welcome. Led by mayor Don Miguel Garcia Saez, the citizens of Lijar, after hearing that their monarch had been insulted and possible accosted by mobs, declared war on France. Though there were no casualties -- not even any gunfi re -- the war lasted until 1981. That was when the town council ruled that it would end hostilities with France thanks to the warm welcome

King Juan Carlos of Spain received in France in 1976.

• The town of Adamant, Vermont, was once named Sodom. The townspeople voted to change the name in 1905.

• The fi rst portable computer was made available to the public in 1975. In this instance, however, “portable” was used as a relative term; the IBM 5100 weighed 55 pounds.

• Only 5 percent of American men report that they feel satisfi ed with their looks. With women, it’s only 1 percent.

• In 2008, a study was conducted in the United Kingdom to determine what, if any, effect the consumption of tomatoes had on the human body’s reaction to sun exposure. The university students enrolled in the study who consumed the equivalent of about fi ve tomatoes per day were 33 percent less likely to get sunburned than those who ate no tomatoes.***Thought for the Day: “Several excuses are always less convincing than one.” -- Aldous Huxley


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Saturday, February 4th Ocean Springs: Elks Mardi Gras Parade- Downtown at 1:00 pm Pascagoula: Krewe of Little Rascals Parade- Pascagoula Beach Park at 1:00 pm Gulfport:Orange Grove Parade- Hwy 49 & Dedreaux Road at 2:00 pm

Sunday, February 5thLizana: 9th Lizana Parade- Lizana School Road at 1:00 pm

Saturday, February 11thVancleave:Mystic Krewe of Pine Island Parade-Downtown at NoonBiloxi: 2nd Liners Club Parade- Division Street at 1:00 pmLong Beach:Long Beach Parade- Downtown at 6:00 pmGautier:Mens Club Night Parade- Highway 90 at 7:00 pm

Saturday, February 12thBay St. Louis: Krewe of Kids’ Parade- Dunbar Avenue at 11:00 amWaveland:Nereid’s Parade- Highway 90 at 1:00 pm

Saturday, February 17thOcean Springs: Ocean Springs Night Parade- Downtown at 7:00 pm

Saturday, February 18thDiamondhead: Diamondhead Parade- Community Center at NoonPass Christian:Krewe of Legacy Parade-Vidalia Road at 1:00 pmPascagoula:Jackson County Parade- Downtown at 1:00 pmGulfport:Krewe of Gemini Parade- Downtown at 2:00 pm

Sunday, February 19thPass Christian: Pass Christian Parade- Highway 90 at NoonD’Iberville:North BayArea Parade-LeMoyne Blvd at 1:30 pm

Monday, February 20thBiloxi: 14th Children’s Walking Parade- Highway 90 at 11:00 am

Tuesday, February 21thBay St. Louis: Krewe of Diamonds Parade- Downtown at 1:00 pmBiloxi:Gulf Coast Carnival Parade & Krewe of Neptune Parade -Downtown at 1:00 pmGulfport:Gemini Night Parade- Downtown at 5:30 pm

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