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TIDBITS® WANTS YOU TO THINK POSITIVE

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During this time of year as we focus on being thankful, Tidbits urges readers to take a few moments to improve their emotional well-being and happiness by thinking positive! •What makes us happy? Psychologists suggest that each person has a happiness “set point,” which is a personal tendency to be very happy, somewhat happy, or not at all happy. About 50% of the explanation for a person’s set point is determined by genetic make-up, which helps to explain why some folks just seem to be naturally happier than others! It also helps explain why long-term levels of happiness appear to be resistant to many signifi cant life events, both good and bad. Lottery winners initially feel “overjoyed” and people who have experienced a negative life event, such as a job loss or death of a loved one, feel “sorrowful,” But most of these individuals eventually settle back to their set point. Research confi rms that personal circumstances, such as level of wealth and where we live, account for a measly 10% of happiness.• Are happier people more successful in their personal

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and professional lives? It appears so partly because happy individuals’ positive moods motivate them to work enthusiastically toward their goals. They leantoward feeling confident, optimistic, and energetic, they have a positive perception of themselves, and others find them more likable. Happier folks seem to perform better in job interviews and secure better positions as a result. They also tend to have less absenteeism at work. • Level of happiness also affects an individual’s health. Data indicates that happier people have lower levels of hypertension and lower blood pressure. Those who use humor to cope with difficulties have stronger immune systems, and are less likely to get sick. They have fewer doctor visits, use less medication, and are much less likely to experience substance abuse. • Do you think you’d be happier if you just had more money? Not so, say researchers! Income actually has a weak effect on levels of happiness. In the workplace, employees seem to gain more satisfaction from their rank, position, and sense of achievement than they do from their pay. Surprisingly, spending money on others – as little as $5 a day – creates a boost in happiness levels. • Wondering what you can do to increase your happiness level? Since 40% of happiness is subject to self-control, a person’s deliberate choices and intentional activities can amp up cheerfulness and contentment. High-quality social relationships contribute to life satisfaction, and research indicates that married people are generally hap-pier than single ones. Socializing with cheerful people

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increases the likelihood of being happier.• Think happy thoughts! The average woman has 60,000 thoughts a day – can you believe that 48,000 of them are negative? Avoiding “negative self-talk” can improve at-titude and enhance happiness. Rather than saying, “I’m not good at this,” try, “What can I do to get better at this?” Substitute “That’s too difficult,” with “I’m go-ing to give it a try.” Replacing negative thoughts with positive ones allows you to focus on all that is good in life. Keeping a journal listing three things that went well each day produces satisfaction and contentment as well. • Having an “attitude of gratitude” is one of the best ways to possess emotional well-being. Counting your blessings causes you to consider all that is valuable in your life. Gratitude during the bad times actually helps you cope with and adjust to adversity, helping you bounce back to that happiness set point. Taking stock of all you have and recalling contributions others have made for you cause you to be more likely to help others and be less materialistic and envious of others, as well as alleviating bitterness. • You are what you eat! Did you know that a diet low in fiber has been linked to depression? Likewise, a Vitamin B-12 deficiency can produce irritability and depression. Residents of countries who eat the most fish possess the lowest rates of depression. A wide variety of whole foods provides brain-enhancing nutrients, causing your mind to be sharper and more energized. Too much sugar can contribute to shrinkage in the areas of the brain involved in regulating your moods. • Letting go of offenses, anger, and resentment is a sure-fire way to be happier and healthier. Brooding and obsessing over wrongs done to you and refusing to forgive takes its toll on your happiness levels as well as your physical health. • Don’t worry, be happy! Worriers experience muscle tension, agitation, irritability, sleep problems, difficulty with concentration, and an inability to relax. They spend much of their time trying to predict the future, and worrying about all that could go wrong. Much of the problem involves trying to solve issues that are not solv-able. As Mark Twain said, “I am an old man and have known a great many troubles, but most of them never happened.” • Increase your positive outlook with random acts of kindness. Research has established that these acts induce positive thoughts and can alleviate negative feelings. It seems that individuals get a strong sense that they’re doing something that matters, and subsequently, mood is enhanced.

Yellow Ribbon Money Can Boost GI Bill

You finally got all set up with GI Bill benefits and were accepted to an institution of higher learning ... and then you discovered that the college won’t give you in-state resident tuition rates for one reason or the other. And you can’t afford the balance due.That’s happened to a number of veterans.There’s help for some, but not all veterans, in the form of the Yellow Ribbon Program, which is to provide increased tuition reimbursement to those either attend-ing a pricier private school or a public school but as an out-of-state student. The information can be found at http://www.gibill.va.gov/school-certifying-officials/yellow-ribbon-agree-ment/index.htmlClick on the link to the 2012 and 2013 participant list and the Frequently Asked Questions.The cap for private and/or expensive schools is $17,500, and the Yellow Ribbon money can be used to pay anything over that. For non-residents who’re being charged higher rates, the Yellow Ribbon money

Weekly Horoscope

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Restless Rams and Ewes might want to let others finish a current project while they start something new. But if you do, you could risk losing out on a future opportunity.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The Bovine’s creative forces start revving up as you plan for the upcoming holi-days. Some practical aspects also emerge, especially where money is involved.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Moments of doubt disrupt your otherwise clear sense of purpose. Don’t ignore them. They could be telling you not to rush into anything until you know more about it.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A planned trip might have to be delayed. Plan to use this new free time to update your skills and your resume so you’ll be ready when a new job opportunity opens.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) A flood of holiday party bids from business contacts allows you to mix work and plea-sure. Your knowledge plus your Leonine charm wins you a new slew of admirers.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) An unexpected act by a colleague complicates an agreement, causing delays in implementing it. Check out the motive for this move: It’s not what you might suspect.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You might want to cut ties with an ingrate who seems to have forgotten your past generosity. But there might be a reason for this behav-ior that you should know about. Ask.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Be careful not to set things in stone. Much could happen over the next several days that will make you rethink some decisions and maybe change them.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your plans to help provide holiday cheer for the less fortunate inspire others to follow your generous example. Expect welcome news by week’s end.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) You’re in your glory as you start planning for the holiday season ahead. But leave time to deal with a problem that needs a quick and fair resolution.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) The upcoming ]holiday season provides a perfect setting for strengthen-ing relationships with kin and others. A new contact has important information.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Instead of fretting over a cutting remark by a co-worker, chalk it up to an outburst of envy of your well-respected status among both your col-leagues and superiors.

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can be used to pay 100 percent of the costs, up to that $17,500.Another potential glitch to keep you from accessing that Yellow Ribbon money is whether or not the school signed up for it. Check the participant list at the link above.And one more potential problem: If your school doesn’t offer a degree program, there’s no Yellow Rib-bon money.Other facts about the Yellow Ribbon money:Students in Arizona, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania and South Carolina are exempt from the $17,500 cap. For those at private school in those states, the benefit is the higher amount of either the tuition or the highest in-state undergrad costs.If you’re going to school part-time, your money will be prorated.Hint: Get all the information about the school before you apply. Make sure it qualifies for Yellow Ribbon in case you need that benefit.

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THAT’S SEW GREAT!

“Stitch your stress away” seems like sound advice. How much do you know about the machine that allows you the privilege? Read along and see! • Although the word “Singer” is synonymous with sewing machine, Singer’s machine was far from the first one on the market. European inventors were devising mechanical sewing machines as early as the mid-1700s, with most designed for making shoes. In the United States, Elias Howe, Jr. patented his first sewing machine in 1846, one with a lockstitch mechanism, capable of sewing 250 stitches per minute. His invention moved the world toward mass production of clothing, lowering the cost of clothes and making it more readily available. • Isaac Merritt Singer patented his first machine in 1851, incorporating Howe’s lockstitch mechanism into his machine. Howe sued Singer for patent infringement and won the suit, and Singer was ordered to pay royalties to Howe, making Howe a very wealthy man.• Isaac Singer lived on his own from the age of 11. He had a love of the theater and joined a troupe of traveling stage performers and earned his living as an actor for more than 20 years. When ticket sales were slow, he worked as a machinist in his brother’s shop. In 1839, he obtained his first patent, one for a machine that drilled rock, which he sold to a canal building company for $2,000. With a financial cushion in place, he returned to the stage. • Eleven years later, at age 38, using $40 borrowed from a friend, Singer presented his sewing machine, the first one practical for home use, which became the model for all future machines. It incorporated a needle that moved up and down rather than side to side as previous models did, resulting in a great reduction in needle breakage. He also replaced the arm crank with a foot pedal, and later added a carrying case. His innovations resulted in a machine that could produce 900 stitches per minute.• Singer unveiled his improved model at the 1855 World’s Fair in Paris, earning first prize. Before long, there were several Singer factories in New York. Perhaps Singer’s most important contribution was his marketing technique. With the goal of putting a machine in every American home, Singer demonstrated his machine at numerous coun-try fairs and other gatherings, using his flair for the dramatic to entice buyers. He hired traveling salesmen, but most importantly, introduced an installment payment plan for the $99 machine, enabling those with lower incomes to purchase the machine, and he also included a trade-in allowance in his shrewd marketing plan. Due to the ex-pense, women frequently pooled their money and purchased one machine jointly, shared by all. • Isaac Singer retired 14 years after he invented the sewing machine and moved to England, where he built a mag-nificent 115-room mansion, complete with a separate theater and riding stables. • The Singer Company introduced the world’s first computer-controlled sewing machine, the Touchtronic, in 1978.

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THIS IS A HAMMERBy Samantha Mazzotta

Fireplace BasicsQ: This winter will be the first time we will use our new fireplace. Can you give us some advice on safely light-ing a fire? -- Charlie L., Oviedo, Fla.

A: Sure can! Your request comes at the perfect time, as we move into November and cold weather sets in for most of the country.Here are step-by-step instructions for lighting a fire safely and successfully. If you own a gas-lit fireplace, skip Steps 3 and 5.1. Open the damper and visually inspect the firebox and flue to ensure that they are clear.2. Stack firewood in the center of the fireplace, being careful not to place the logs too close together. The wood stack should take up no more than one-third of the space in the fireplace.3. Place loosely rolled newspaper in the gaps created by the wood stack, on all three sides. (Use newspaper only -- avoid magazines or color inserts.)4. Preheat the flue. Carefully light a rolled piece of newspaper and hold the paper about 2 inches inside the

flue. Move the paper in slow circles for 10 to 30 seconds. This will encourage warm air to flow up and out the chimney.5. Light the newspaper between the logs, on all three sides. A good-size flame should leap up shortly, but will die down as the last of the paper burns. Look for smaller flames flickering along the bottom of the logs; this shows that the wood has caught, and that a nice, small- to medium-size fire will build in a few minutes.6. Add wood to the fire one piece at a time. To maintain the fire’s size, add one new log for each log that burns away. To increase its size, add one log every five minutes or so to a steady fire, and note the amount of flames and heat after each addition.The most complicated part of fire-building, for new users, is finding the right amount of kindling to get a steady fire going. Dry twigs and wood chips can be added to news-paper; leaves don’t burn as well and are better left on the mulch pile.Use a combination of woods for the best results: oak burns slowly and cleanly, while pine ignites more easily and burns hotter, but is consumed quickly.Enjoy your new fireplace, with a dose of common sense: Don’t burn trash in it, keep the gate closed and have the fireplace and chimney cleaned once a year.

be a Hall of Famer, but he certainly has taught kids a thing or two about competition (also, he’s a children’s book writer). That’s a hero. In basketball, you witnessed Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Shaq, Kobe and Magic Johnson. Nothing else needs to be added to that sentence. Serena and Venus Williams, Steffi Graff, Roger Federer and Pete Sampras (with a side of Andre Agassi) ruled the courts during this generation, and there is very little doubt that they are the best of all-time. On the gridiron you’ve watched the Manning broth-ers, Emmit Smith, John Elway, Tom Brady, Jerry Rice and Joe Montana. Hockey gave you Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier, Mario Lemiuex, Steve Yzerman, Sidney Crosby, Patrick Roy and Martin Brodeur. Soccer gave us Mia Hamm and that girl who took her shirt off.Look at the Olympic games. Forgive a little here and there, and you can point to Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte as the best swimmers of all time. Apolo Ohno is the best speed skater this side of Eric Heiden. Kerri Strug won a gold medal by landing full force on her broken ankle in gymnastics. So don’t let anybody tell you that the weak-kneed cheaters have hijacked sports and drug users are dictat-ing the pace -- there are plenty of great examples to go around. And remember ... if you have a kid and a little spare time, pick up a ball or a puck, put on the running shoes, because to the next generation of sports stars, you’re the biggest hero of them all. All it takes is a little time.

1. Name the last Twins manager before Tom Kelly and Ron Gardenhire, and what year was his last managing the team.

2. In 2012, the Tampa Bay Rays ended their record run of consecutive games started by pitchers under the age of 30. How many games was it?

3. Who is the only person in NCAA Division I history to win three national titles as a player and three as a football coach?

4. Name the last NBA player to average at least 23 points and 14 rebounds per game for a season?

5. Who did the University of Maine beat to win its first NCAA men’s hockey championship in 1993?

6. How many sets did Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings lose during their 21 matches over three Olympics?

7. In 2012, Tiger Woods (74 victories) moved past Jack Nicklaus into second place on the PGA Tour career victory list. Who is first?


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A SPORTING VIEWBy Mark Vasto

We Don’t Need Another HeroSo last week I went on a prolonged whine about how this generation was robbed of its heroes due to sub-stance abuse, marital abuse or “that player is a jerk” abuse. In my lockup you will find the following: Mike Tyson, Floyd Mayweather, Tiger Woods, Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, Chipper Jones, Alex Rodri-guez, Roger Clemens, Bill Romanowski, Lawrence Taylor, O.J. Simpson, Martina Hingis, Ben Johnson, Marion Jones, Tonya Harding, Chinese gymnasts, East German swimmers and Lance Armstrong.My point was how this generation of sports fan got the shaft -- that they thought they were seeing the greatest of all times but were really, it turned out, just wasting their time. Look, drugs and treating people poorly aren’t anything new -- for every Pete Rose there’s a Ty Cobb, for every Black Sox scandal there’s a U.S. Postal Service Cycling team. But that doesn’t mean we’ve been com-pletely blanked out when it came to superstars during this generation. Here are but a few to remember:In baseball you had Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Cal Ripken, John Smoltz, Randy Johnson, Greg Maddux and, recently, R.A. Dickey. Dickey, in particular, the knuckleballer for the Mets, is a standout. He may not

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In September, Federal officials upgraded the economic growth outlook for 2013 believing the economy will improve faster than first expected. Experts, though, still expect slow growth overall in the coming year. In light of these projections, as businesses begin setting goals and planning for 2013, there are a few things every leader should watch for.

Changes in Federal and State Regulations Every year, new rules and regulations that impact busi-nesses are instituted at federal and state levels. With changes in workers’ compensation, tax codes and rates, health care coverage and more, it’s so important to be aware of what issues could affect your company. As you prepare for 2013, don’t forget to assess the changes com-ing to your state to plan accordingly.

Changes in Consumer DemandsEvery business naturally has seasonal ups and downs. It’s important to evaluate your company’s growth from past years to estimate and prepare for your upcoming business needs, like adequate staffing. Having a flexible workforce through the help of staffing agencies can help you get ready for peak seasons.

Changes in Employee EngagementA company’s most valued asset isn’t its capital or stock worth, but its employees. Just as businesses have had a rough time with the economy so have their employees, and it has affected everything from their productivity to their engagement, all of which can influence profitability. Businesses are still struggling to retain their most talented workers, and lack of engagement is the No. 1 reason. To keep your employees from getting burned-out, don’t for-get to make improving employee retention a top priority. Communication plans, recognition programs and schedul-ing fun activities, including outings and team-building events, can go a long way to developing a strong environ-ment conducive to engagement and increased productiv-ity. This is also a good time to start a schedule of people’s planned vacations and employee recognition days.

Uncertainty is still a factor in the economy, and chances are, it’s weighing heavily on the minds of business lead-ers and their employees. Begin setting company and indi-vidual goals that will move you forward. By developing a comprehensive plan for the new year, you will be able to anticipate problems before they arise, exercise innova-tion by staying ahead of your competitors and maintain a strong, team-oriented office by retaining your top talent. Stay in control of your business, expect anything and be surprised by nothing – including success.


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Dance is seen today in a different way than it once was. Always seen as a performing art, and something that one might do on a Friday night out and just for fun, the many other benefi ts of dance have come overwhelmingly to the forefront of the public eye. A Tango Y Salsa in the Edgewater Square Shopping Plaza in Biloxi is a dance studio and club that meets the needs of everyone seeking another way to better and enjoy their life.A Tango Y Salsa offers internationally certifi ed care and instruction in primarily Tango and Latin dances through fun, moving, motivating, and easy group and private sessions. Although the focus of the group programs is toward the dances suggested by the name, the studio/club offers instruction in private sessions for those seeking other ballroom dances such as Waltz, Foxtrot, Swings, Quickstep, Country/Western, and, for something truly unique, Hawai`ian Hula, Flamenco, and Broadway Jazz. A Tango Y Salsa is not only a dance venue, but a cross-cultural meeting center for all peoples of the Coast.Dance is unique in that it offers many things simultane-ously to many people. Some of the benefi ts of dance include; exercise (both aerobic – toning and strengthen-ing muscles, and anaerobic, toning and strengthening the heart and cardiovascular system), losing weight, boosting the immune system, improving mental health, promoting or maintaining positive self-esteem, and even augment-ing sex appeal or social image and interaction. When one enhances these things in their life, it becomes instantly and increasingly better, and, of course, dance is fun. A Tango Y Salsa was created ironically when Tango maestro and international Ballroom Dance coach Percell St Thomass tore two tendons in his ankle and couldn’t dance. Two of his students, Ben Samel and Dr Nyron Marshall, asked him to join their classes and form a larger and more unifi ed dance scene for the Gulf Coast. Percell had been holding on to the name for years, and thought that this might be the opportunity to do something with it. The Tango, known in other parts of the world, is still largely a mystery in the U.S., but its popularity as a social dance in this country has continu-ally risen since the mid ‘80s. Latin dances, according to St Thomass, such as Salsa, Cumbia, Bachata, Merengue, Danzon, Cha Cha, Beguine, and others, “…are just plain fun!”A Tango Y Salsa is Spanish for “To Tango and Salsa”, but the A doubles here for “Argentine”. This is the origi-nal social style of the dance, and is somewhat different than the Ballroom versions. During the week, the studio teaches daily group (step) classes at 6:00, 7:00, and 8:00pm with a different dance in each hour. Levels range from beginner to intermediate and no partner is required. Private sessions are scheduled at the mutual availabilities of the instructor/client. On Fridays and Saturdays, the studio becomes a club when the doors open at 7:15pm for a mini-lesson, and open-to-the-public dances begin at 8:00. Friday nights are All Latin nights with popular music provided by DJ or live band, and Saturday nights are Mixed Dance nights playing Tangos, Swings, and a wider variety of Latin music. Special dance packages are available for individual needs, and the venue may be rented for private parties, receptions, meetings, etc.For more information come by 288 Eisenhower Dr at Pass Rd, Biloxi, MS or call 251.605.2657.


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nutrient for the promotion of health. Iron allows for the production of hemoglobin. This nutrient will promote the production of white blood cells which are important for fighting of diseases and preventing conditions like anemia, other blood diseases, fatigue and weakness in the body. Dried fruits are also packed with antioxidants which prevent the onset of free radicals, and are high content of calcium, which promotes healthy bones and teeth as well as better eyesight.The consumption of dried fruits, in measured amounts, also helps with weight loss. The fiber in the dried fruit makes you feel full for a longer period of time, mak-ing it the perfect snack. Dried fruits also are one of the best options to choose before exercise in place of carbs, because they provide for steady bursts of energy and help to sustain a heavy workout.The next time you’re in need of a healthy snack, try this healthy, fiber-filled recipe for Fruit and Oat Cookies!

FRUIT AND OAT COOKIES

1/3 cup coconut oil or vegetable oil3 large bananas1/4 cup agave syrup or honey1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon salt1 1/2 cups rolled oats1/2 cup oat bran1 1/2 cups mixed dried fruits, chopped3/4 cup chopped pecans

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.2. In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth. Mix oil into the mashed bananas. Add the syrup or honey, vanilla and salt. 3. Stir in rolled oats, oat bran, dried fruits and nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets. Flatten slightly. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, rotating cook-ie sheets for even browning. Cool on wire rack. Store in tightly closed container in refrigerator.

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While the bounty of summer fruits has ended, dried fruits offer a healthy alternative and are a good choice when fresh fruits aren’t available. Dried fruits are devoid of the water content that is so characteristic of fruits. Fruits are dried by drawing out the water content, either by sun-drying or using specialized machines. Once in their dried phase, the fruits can be stored for a longer period of time and continue to provide basic nutrients. Some of the most common dried fruits are apricots, raisins, plums, dates, prunes, cranberries, blueberries and figs.Dried fruits retain all the nutrients that are present in whole fruits. They’re full of vitamins, minerals, fiber, iron, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus and sugar. The infusion of these nutrients helps in promoting overall health and keeping us free of diseases, as well as devoid of fatigue.Dried fruits also are high in fiber, which lends to sev-eral benefits. Fiber helps to draw water into the system, bringing about effective digestion. Along with improv-ing digestion, fiber also helps in cleansing the system by drawing out the layers of waste and impurities, which automatically prevents the onset of constipation and other diseases associated with bladder problems. This promotes great skin health, because the flushing of toxins leads to healthy and clear skin that is free of all skin conditions.Dried fruits are infused with iron, which is an important

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West Wortham Elem & Middle is hosting a lot of wonderful fundrais-ing activities next week for Prematurity Awareness Week leading up to the National Prematurity Awareness Day, 11/17 for March of Dimes. Specifically we are hosting a FREE community yard sale with a 1 mile walk to raise awareness and funds on 11/17 at the school. The yard sale spaces are available for FREE and available to ALL interested. Sale Setup is at 7am, Yard Sale is 8am – 11am and the walk will be held immedi-ately following the yard sale at 11am. We are only asking that the public consider making a donation to March of Dimes for any proceeds that they receive from their booth and/or to walk. The public may also bring old cell phones to drop off on this day as March of Dimes refurbishes and recycles them.West Wortham Elem & Middle, 20199 West Wortham Road Saucier, MS, [email protected]

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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My husband has had many medical problems. Earlier this year, he developed atrial fibrillation. A cardioversion was performed and worked for about five minutes. Then his doctor prescribed amiodarone. Since being on amiodarone, he has felt much worse. Could the medicine be the problem? He only sits around, and doesn’t even feel like going out for lunch. Another cardioversion is possible in a couple of weeks. Is there any danger to this procedure? -- M.C.

ANSWER: Does his doctor know how he feels? He can prescribe many other options for your husband.Atrial fibrillation is an erratic and fast heartbeat. Cardioversion, an electric shock delivered to the fibrillating heart, has a fairly high success rate of restoring a normal beat. Success depends on how long the fibrillation has been present and how large the person’s heart is. The sooner from the onset of fibrillation, the better are the results for cardioversion. The results for longstanding atrial fibrillation are not as good.Fibrillation can recur after cardioversion. It can recur after taking medicines, too. Danger exists for every single medical procedure. The complications from cardioversion are few and rare.The booklet on heartbeat irregularities explains the common kinds of rhythm disturbances. Readers can order a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 107W, 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: My 12-year-old son has large breasts, like a woman’s. In other respects he looks like a 16-year-old. He’s tall and wears a size 11 shoe. What has caused his breasts to be like they are? -- M.C.

ANSWER: Your son is going through puberty. Two-thirds of boys experience breast enlargement during puberty. It’s normal. The enlargement for some boys might not be as great as your son’s, however. It comes from a temporary imbalance of male and female hormones. It’s not a lasting thing, for most. Some see a regression in a matter of months, while others might have to wait for two years. The condition is gynecomastia (GUY-nuh-coe-MASS-tee-uh).If this causes your son great embarrassment and makes life miserable for him, speak to the family doctor. Removing the breast tissue ends the problem. Surgery isn’t extensive and doesn’t require a long healing period.

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My future husband wants me to go on birth-control pills. Do the pills make a woman less able to have a family when they’re stopped? We want to have children, but not right away. How long can a woman take the pill? -- J.W.

ANSWER: In the past 10 years, the birth-control pill has been modified. It contains less estrogen and progestin. There are fewer side effects than there used to be. The pill, in all its variations, does not affect a woman’s fertility when she stops taking it.A nonsmoking woman can take birth-control pills right up to menopause if she wishes. Generally, a smoker is advised to stop the pill after age 35.

• On Nov. 24, 1849, John Froelich, the inventor of the first internal-combustion tractor, is born in Girard, Iowa. Froelich and investors formed the Waterloo Gas-oline Traction Engine Company. The Waterloo Tractor Works, owned by John Deere since 1918, remains one of the largest tractor factories in the United States.

• On Nov. 22, 1900, the first car to be produced under the Mercedes name is taken for its inaugural drive in Cannstatt, Germany. The car was specially built for Emil Jellinek, a fan of fast, flashy cars. He bought 36 of them. In exchange, the company agreed to name the car after Jellinek’s 11-year-old daughter, Mercedes.

• On Nov. 19, 1915, British airman Richard Bell Davies performs a daring rescue, swooping down in his plane to whisk a downed fellow pilot from behind the Turkish lines. The British government awarded him the Victoria Cross.

• On Nov. 21, 1934, teenager Ella Fitzgerald wins Ama-teur Night at Harlem’s Apollo Theater. Putting her name in the hat on a bet, she’d originally planned a dance number. History was made when she changed her mind and sang “The Object of My Affection.”

• On Nov. 20, 1945, a series of trials of accused Nazi war criminals, conducted by a U.S., French and Soviet military tribunal based in Nuremberg, Germany, begins. Twenty-four former Nazi officials were tried, and half would be sentenced to death by hanging.

• On Nov. 23, 1959, Robert Stroud, the famous “Bird-man of Alcatraz,” is released from solitary confinement for the first time since 1916. For 15 years, Stroud lived among canaries brought to him by visitors, and he be-came an expert in birds and ornithological diseases. In 1943, Stroud’s Digest of the Diseases of Birds, a 500-page text that included his own illustrations, was pub-lished to general acclaim.

• On Nov. 25, 1963, President John F. Kennedy, who was assassinated three days earlier, is buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery. An eternal flame was lit by his widow to forever mark the grave.

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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I’ve been thinking of getting my Border Collie, “Jake,” a set of those booties that fit over a dog’s paws to protect them from cold ground and sharp objects. Do these really work? -- Sarah in Chicago

DEAR SARAH: Booties can be very good paw protectors for dogs that are outdoors in the winter. The biggest considerations, besides price, are getting the right type for the kind of terrain and the level of activity your dog will have.For everyday walking on a sidewalk, there are many brands of booties to choose from, most for less than $30 per set. Booties with extra traction or customized fit cost a little bit more. You also can find “fashion” booties if you want your pet to look swanky walking down the street, although many of those look like they would be uncomfortable for your dog.Be sure to buy booties of a size closest to the size of your dog. Try them on your dog’s paws right away, in case they don’t fit and need to be returned. Protecting your dog’s paws is just the beginning of cold-weather safety, of course. A dog coat that wraps comfortably around his torso will help Jake retain body heat much longer. Stay alert when out with your dog, and make sure he is not shivering from cold or limping from an injury to his paw. In either case, get him home right away, warm him up and check his paws for cuts, debris or other injury.

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• It’s not known who made the following sage observation: “The sharper your words are, the more they’ll hurt if you have to swallow them.”

• Those who study such things say that Southerners watch more TV than residents of any other region of the country.

• Any given major ballet company will go through about 3,000 pairs of toe shoes every year. Under normal use, one pair will last for about one hour of performing.

• If you average out the depth of the world’s seas and the elevation of the land, you’ll fi nd that the ocean is four times as deep as the land is high.

• Pierre-Auguste Renoir, one of the leading artists of the Impressionist movement, died in 1919, at the age of 78. His last words were, “What a pity I have to go now just when I was beginning to show promise!”

• Researchers studying the workings of memory briefl y showed human volunteers sequences of fi ve numbers on a computer screen. When asked to repeat the numbers, the test subjects could accurately do so half the time. The same researchers conducted the same test with a chimpanzee named Ayumu, who was able to recall the number sequences 80 percent of the time.

• A male sea otter shows affection by biting his mate’s nose.

• If you’re a young baseball player hoping to make it in the big leagues, you might want to keep this fact in mind: Only 8 percent of those who sign major-league contracts actually play in even a single big-league game. The other 92 percent spend their careers languishing in the minor leagues for a pittance.***Thought for the Day: “What is defeat? Nothing but education, nothing but the fi rst step to something better.” -- Wendell Phillips

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