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by Patricia L. CookMost bridges span natural obstacles, such as rivers or gorges. Some are strictly utili-tarian in nature, serving the purpose of connecting land and people. Others are amazing architectural beauties that accom-modate foot traffic along with or instead of automobiles. •The Chihuly Bridge of Glass in Tacoma, Washington, is a unique pedestrian bridge linking the Museum of Glass with the Wash-ington State History Museum. It is 500 feet long (152 m) with its walkway 70 feet (21 m) above Interstate 705. It displays the fas-cinating glass artwork of native Tacoma art-ist Dale Chihuly. Chihuly says he wanted to provide something that was “full of color and offers a joyous experience.” Many bridge visitors observe that he accomplished that! • •The Henderson Waves pedestrian bridge

in Singapore boasts an interesting design. The curvilinear structure connects Mount Faber Park and Telok Blangah Park 118 feet (36 m) above Henderson Road, mak-ing it the highest footbridge in Singapore. The horizontal distance is 899 feet (274 m), and the elevation change is 66 feet (20 m) between the two nature parks. The wavy look of the bridge is stunning when lit up at night, and the bridge provides a great view of the city. It has become a favorite destination for locals as well as tourists.

• • Another pedestrian bridge that provides amazing views of Singapore is the He-lix Bridge, opened in April 2010. It is an ultra-modern, curved double-helix bridge that links the Marina Centre with Marina Bay in view of the Singapore Flyer (Ferris Wheel). Double helix is a term from bio-chemistry describing “the spiral arrange-ment of the two complementary strands of DNA.” The bridge is part of a pedes-trian loop around the bay that adds to the appeal of the city, especially when lit up at night. Singapore claims this is the first

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walk across, there is a walkway made of 1,292 planks of decking, with about 250 replaced annually. Built in 1929, it is listed on the National Historic Register.

• •The original Capilano Suspension Bridge over the Capilano River in Vancouver, British Columbia, was built in 1889. This footbridge is 230 feet (70 m) above the river and is 450 feet (137 m) across. It has been rebuilt several times and is now part of a 27-acre park that is one of the top tourist attractions in British Columbia.

• •Canada has another, even longer and higher, suspended footbridge. This bridge, 600 feet (182 m) long and 152 feet (45 m) high, is over Eagle Canyon in northwestern Ontario. While not as well known as the Capilano Bridge, it does at-tract over 30,000 brave visitors per year.

• •While not intended as a footbridge, the Bosphorus Bridge in Turkey over the Bos-phorus Strait, was the site of a famous tennis match in 2005. Played between Venus Williams and Turkish star Ipek Senoglu it was the first-ever competition to take place between two continents. The 4,954 foot-long (1.5 km) Bosphorus Bridge was completed in 1973 after many years of consideration. It links Europe and Asia.

• •The next time you cross a footbridge, whether short or long, wide or high, think about the engineering and architectural work that went into its design and con-struction. Bridges are pretty amazing structures.

bridge of its kind, however, there are two similar bridges in Seattle and London that were both opened in 2004.

• •The world’s largest biotechnology com-pany, Amgen, has a double-helix design skybridge at its massive waterfront cam-pus in Seattle, Washington. The $10 mil-lion structure is an architectural gem.

• •Also named Helix Bridge is a footbridge at the Paddington Arm of the Grand Union Canal in London. The canal is the longest single canal in the United Kingdom, link-ing London and Birmingham. This “helix” bridge retracts like a corkscrew to allow for the passage of boats.

• •Two other bridges in the Paddington Basin area were installed in 2004 in a large, on-going redevelopment. The Station Bridge is a space-age glass and steel structure with a semi-transparent screen and canti-levered steel deck. It connects the rail sta-tion with new development in the area.

• •The third bridge is truly a marvel. Named the Rolling Bridge, this drawbridge lets boats through in a unique way. The bridge span curls up into an octagonal shape that sits at the water’s edge, resembling a hamster wheel.

• •The first pedestrian-only bridge crossing the River Thames in London in more than a century is affectionately called the “Wob-bly Bridge.” Two days after its opening in 2000, it was closed due to unexpected lat-eral vibration. In other words, it wobbled, and people were frightened! Following repairs, it reopened in 2002. Now, it is a popular London walking path. The real name for the bridge is the London Millen-nium Footbridge.

• •Another big city downtown improvement involving a bridge is the 130-foot-long (40 m) Denver Millennium Footbridge that opened in 2002. A distinguishing feature of the bridge is the tilted, 200-foot-tall (61 m) mast that resembles that of a sailboat, a feature that has become iconic to lower downtown Denver. The bridge goes over a railroad easement 25 feet (7.6 m) above street level and is an extension of the pop-ular 16th Street pedestrian mall.

• •A bridge with breathtaking views of the Colorado River served as a route for auto-mobiles and trucks for 66 years. The origi-nal Navajo Bridge was opened in 1929, replacing a ferry that crossed the river. In 1995, the bridge was restricted to pe-destrian use due to the opening of a new, stronger bridge for vehicles. The bridges are side by side and look very similar. They are located in the Glen Canyon Na-tional Recreation Area in Arizona; a Navajo Bridge Interpretive Center is there as well.

• • Ogunquit, Maine, has a footbridge that crosses the Ogunquit River to a section of beach called “Footbridge Beach.” Ogun-quit Beach has been maintained as a pub-lic park since 1938 and is one of two mu-nicipally owned beaches in Maine.

• •The Royal Gorge Bridge is 1,053 feet (321 m) above the Arkansas River in Can-on City, Colorado. The bridge will support more than 2 million pounds (907 metric tons) and is open to foot traffic as well as automobiles. For those brave enough to

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Laugh Lines!An eighty year old couple was having problems remem-bering things, so they decided to go to their doctor to make sure nothing was wrong with them. When they ar-rived at the doctor’s office, they explained to the doctor about the problems they were having with their memory. After checking the couple out, the doctor told them that they were physically okay but might want to start writ-ing things down, making notes to help them remember things. The couple thanked the doctor and left. Later that night while watching TV, the old man got up from his chair and his wife asked, “Where are you going?” He replied, “To the kitchen.” She asked, “Will you get me a bowl of ice cream?” “Sure.” Then his wife asked him, “Don’t you think you should write it down so you can remember it?” “No, I can remember that.” “Well, I also would like some strawberries on top. You had better write that down cause I know you’ll forget that,” his wife said. “I can remember that. You want a bowl of ice cream with strawberries.” She replied, “Well, I also would like whipped cream on top. I know you will for-get that. You had better write it down.” With irritation in his voice, he said, “I don’t need to write that down, I can remember that.” He went into the kitchen. After about 20 minutes, he returned from the kitchen and handed her a plate of bacon and eggs. She stared at the plate for a moment and said, “You forgot my toast.”

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PAW’S CORNERBy Sam Mazzotta

Choosing The Right Doggie Day CareDEAR PAW’S CORNER: I was wondering how to choose the right day-care center for my dog, “Chet,” a medium-size Collie mix. Price is a consideration, though it seems that all these day cares are pretty expensive. I’d like to find a place to board him for two weeks while my family goes on vacation. -- Barbara C., Atlanta

DEAR BARBARA: It’s clear that you’re already thinking through some of the require-ments a day care or boarding center will need to meet before placing Chet there. You’re looking for longer-term care that includes overnight care, but which provides an active environment for an energetic dog.Here are a few questions to ask each prospective care provider:--How long has the facility been open? How much experience do the owners have in boarding dogs?--Are certified dog trainers on staff? How much training do other staffers have?--Will a certified trainer be on duty at night?--Talk with one of the trainers; ask specific questions about how training is handled.--Can you drop in and tour the facility at any time during normal business hours?--Ask for a look at the actual living area for boarding dogs to make sure Chet will be pro-vided for adequately.--How does the facility screen dogs for health or behavior problems? How does it handle behavioral issues and fights?These are just a few of the questions you should ask when visiting prospective day-care centers, in addition to the usual questions about cost, day-care rules and so on. If you don’t have a good feeling about a facility, move on.

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¥ On May 19, 1836, during a raid, Co-manche, Kiowa and Caddo Indians in Texas kidnap 9-year-old Cynthia Ann Parker and kill her family. Adopted into the Comanche tribe, she lived a happy life, marrying a warrior and having three children, until Texas Rangers recap-tured her in 1860. They forced her to return to live again among Anglo-Ameri-cans after killing her husband.¥ On May 16, 1849, the New York City Board of Health finally is able to estab-lish a hospital to deal with a cholera epidemic that, before it ends, kills more than 5,000 people. The disease spread when boat passengers escaped from a mandatory quarantine.¥ On May 18, 1861, an obscure Cali-fornia newspaper relates how first lady Mary Todd Lincoln took it upon herself to appoint Mr. W.S. Wood as superin-tendent of Public Buildings. The article suggested that Mrs. Lincoln had been smitten with Mr. Wood’s handsome features, luxuriant whiskers and grace-ful carriage.¥ On May 20, 1873, Levi Strauss se-cures the necessary patents for canvas pants with copper rivets to reinforce the stress points. Unable to sell a large sup-ply of canvas in the California mining camps, Strauss had hit on the idea of using the durable material to make work pants for miners.¥ On May 17, 1943, the crew of the Memphis Belle, one of a group of Ameri-can bombers based in Britain, becomes the first B-17 crew to complete 25 mis-sions over Europe. A fictional film about the B-17, called “Memphis Belle,” was released in 1990.¥ On May 21, 1955, unknown singer Chuck Berry paid his first visit to a recording studio and cut “Maybellene.” The song became a No. 1 R&B hit and a No. 5 pop hit. It helped that DJ Alan Freed played the record for two hours straight during his WINS radio show.¥ On May 22, 1969, legendary actor Paul Newman makes his onscreen rac-ing debut in the action-drama film “Win-ning.” Newman played Frank Capua, a struggling race car driver who must turn around his fortunes by winning the big-gest race of them all -- the Indianapolis 500.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A once-harmo-nious relationship appears to be hitting some sour notes. Spend some time together to see why things have gone off-key. What you learn might surprise you.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You feel a need to make some changes. Good -- you can do it on a small scale (some new clothes, for example), or go big and redecorate your home and/or office.GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Control your tendency toward early boredom. A situation in your life might be taking a long time to devel-op, but patience pays off. Stay with it.CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You might feel that you’re on an emotional roller coaster this week. Don’t fret; just ride it out and let things settle down. A Pisces shows understanding.LEO (July 23 to August 22) Do something different for once -- compromise. A stubborn stand on an important issue proves counterpro-ductive. You need to be open to new ideas.VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A friend offers advice that you perceive as an act of betrayal. But before you turn against the mes-senger, pay attention to the message.LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A year of riding an emotional pogo stick finally settles down. Use this calmer period to restore frayed relationships and to pursue new opportunities. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your words can sting, so be careful how you respond to a friend’s actions. A calm approach could produce some surprising facts.SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Be careful about whose secrets you’re being asked to keep. They could impose an unfair burden on a straight arrow like you.CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19)

While you prefer taking the tried-and-true course in life, be adventurous this week and ac-cept a challenge that can open new vistas.AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Your strong sense of justice helps you deal with a job- or school-related situation. Stay with your principles. A Sagittarius emerges as a sup-porter.PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You need to build a stronger on-the-job support system to convince doubting colleagues that your innova-tive proposals are workable.BORN THIS WEEK: You might not say much, but you’re capable of extraordinary achievements. You are a loyal friend and a devoted family person.


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Washing Machines Agitate OwnersQ: Our washing machine is pretty old, and one day when my son was doing laundry the dial made a cracking sound and came off in his hand. Right now we make do by ar-duously turning the small plastic collar that’s left until the wash cycle comes on. However, only one cycle, “permanent press,” works properly (goes all the way from start to fin-ish). Is there any way to fix this, or should I start saving for a new washer? -- Hannah G., Brattleboro, Vt.

A: Unfortunately, I’m not sure exactly what the solution would be. If I had the make and model of the washing machine, I could look up common problems and suggested fixes for that brand. I do know that some replace-ment parts, like the dial, can be ordered, but if the machine is more than several years old, the part may no longer be available. The single-cycle only problem might be a problem with the wash timer, but again, it’s tough to know how to fix it. Your best option at the moment is to contact an appliance repair center with the make and model and a description of the prob-lem. A repairman might come out to fully diagnose the issue. If so, ask for any repair estimate in writing before allowing any work to be done.***Q: I picked up an older washer-dryer set for a good price via an online ad. Everything works fine, except that when the clothes are done washing, they seem to have a lot of lint and stuff on them. Most of it comes off in the dryer, but it’s annoying. How can I fix it? -- A Reader, via email

A: Sounds like the washer could have had some kind of lint-trap attachment. Many, many years ago, some upright washers had perforated plastic attachments placed on or near the top of the basin to catch stray lint during the wash and rinse cycles. Contact the person you bought it from and ask if he or she has something like that. You may be able to order the part online as well.Incidentally, many modern washers still have lint traps. They’re located in out-of-the-way places and are designed to not need cleaning very often. Check the manufac-turer’s guide to see if your new washer has a lint trap and for any instructions regarding its maintenance.

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1. Which artist wrote and sang “Koda-chrome,” and when?2. What song do Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Mick Jagger and David Bowie have in common?3. Which rocker was born Steven Victor Tal-larico?4. What name did the Grateful Dead use when the band first started? And when was that?5. Who sang “I Got a Name”?6. Name all four Neville brothers.

Answers1. Paul Simon in 1973. Kodachrome was a type of 35mm film, and Kodak required the song to carry the trademark symbol in the title.2. “Dancing in the Street,” first done in 1964 by Reeves. Jagger and Bowie teamed up with a duet in 1985 for Live Aid.3. Steven Tyler, originally of Aerosmith. He’s recently acted as a judge on “American Idol.”4. They began as the Warlocks in 1965. Legend has it that “grateful” and “dead” came together by flipping dictionary pages.5. Jim Croce. The song appeared on the al-bum of the same name, which was released in late 1973 after his death in a small-plane crash.6. In order of birth: Art, Charles, Aaron and Cyril. Of the four, Aaron has had the most solo success.


¥ It was the multitalented Pierre Beau-marchais -- born in the 18th century, he was a revolutionary in both France and America as well as a watchmaker, dip-lomat, musician, spy, inventor, publisher and arms dealer -- who made the follow-ing sage observation: “It is not necessary to understand things in order to argue about them.”¥ If you live in Florida, you probably won’t be surprised to learn that there are more than 3,000 different species of mosqui-toes.¥ The experts claim that roses don’t really have thorns. Botanically speaking, thorns are considered to be modified branches and are difficult to break off the stem. What roses have are known as prickles, which are just outgrowths of the stem’s outer skin -- and they are, fortunately, much easier to break off.¥ Statistics show that after having her first child, a woman’s driving sees a measur-able improvement.¥ The name of the great state of Mis-souri comes from a Native American word meaning “town of large canoes.”¥ A man named Henry Budd, before his death in 1862, directed in his will that if his sons, William and Edward, grew moustaches they would receive nothing from his estate. In further discrimination against facial hair, one Mr. Fleming, a British upholsterer, left 5 pounds in his will to each of his mustached employees, but double that to those who were clean-shaven.¥ Those who study such things say that the Atlantic Ocean is getting 1.2 inches wider every year.If you enjoy apricots, be sure you don’t accidentally swallow the pits -- they con-tain substances called cyanogenetic glycosides, which, once they reach the digestive tract, are converted to cyanide.***Thought for the Day: “Half of the modern drugs could well be thrown out of the window, except that the birds might eat them.” -- Dr. Martin Henry Fischer


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Potassium Plays Many Roles in BodyDEAR DR. DONOHUE: A recent blood check showed that my potassium was high. I was told to stop eating bananas and drinking orange juice. I also was told to return to the doctor’s office the next week. I did. They took another blood sample. They told me nothing more. What happens when potassium is high? -- F.H.

ANSWER: Potassium has many important jobs. It keeps the body’s electrical charges balanced. It’s in-volved in transmitting nerve signals. It’s needed to keep the heart beating and muscles contracting. It takes part in keeping the body neither too acid nor too alkaline. High blood potassium raises blood sugar, weak-ens muscles, causes nausea and vomiting, and triggers erratic and dangerous heartbeats. When the level is very high, potassium paralysis and death occur. Your potassium must not have been all that high. You had no symptoms. The causes of a high blood level include kidney illnesses, nonworking adrenal glands, a lack of insulin, sudden death of body cells, overuse of potassium supplements and medicines like beta blockers.The blood level of potassium can be read erroneously as high when the patient, during blood collection, keeps clenching and unclenching arm muscles. It rises when blood cells break apart in their journey from a patient’s arm to the laboratory. It could be your reading was high because of either of these situations.It’s hard to come up with an explanation that indicts an illness with raising potassium on one occasion and not keeping it raised for a short while. The electrolytes -- sodium, potassium, bicarbonate and chloride -- are not well understood by most people. Yet they are responsible for many body ailments. Readers can read about these minerals in the booklet describing their function. Write to Dr. Donohue -- No. 202W, 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: Swallowing became a real problem for me. Food would get stuck on its way to my stomach. I tried all sorts of over-the-counter medicines, but nothing worked. I saw a gastroenterologist, who put a scope down my swallowing tube. He discovered that there was a constricting ring of tissue at the bottom of it. How did I get it? He opened it with a balloon. Can it come back? -- C.W.

ANSWER: You’re talking about a Schatzki (SHOT-ski) ring. It is as you say -- a fold of tissue encircling the lowermost part of the esophagus, and it does cause food to hang up there. How did you get it? Some theorize that reflux of stomach acid into the esophagus explains why it developed. Acid reflux is a fancy way of saying heartburn. However, people can have reflux and a Schatzki ring but not have any heartburn symptoms. Meat and large pieces of bread are the foods most likely to get stuck. Stretching the ring with a balloon or other device usually fixes the problem. However, it can come back, and it often does. Because recurrence is common, many doctors put their patients on medicines that suppress stomach acid pro-duction. 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.

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1. Evenly arrange strawberries in pie crust. In a large saucepan, combine dry pudding mix, dry gelatin and water. Cook over medi-um heat until mixture thickens and starts to boil, stirring often. Spoon hot sauce evenly over strawberries.2. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Cut into 8 servings. In a small bowl, combine whipped topping, vanilla extract and red food coloring. Top each piece with a full tablespoon of topping mixture. Serves 8.

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