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• It was American actress, screenwriter and notorious sex symbol Mae West who made the following sage observation: "You only live once. But if you do it right, once is enough."

• At the 2012 USA Memory Championship, Nelson Dellis set a new record for the memorization of random digits. At the annual event in New York City, Dellis accurately recalled a whopping 303 numbers in sequence.

• The Rose Parade, popularly known as America's New Year Celebration, was originally started in 1890. These days, hundreds of thousands of people crowd the parade route each year, and millions more view the television broadcast worldwide. The amount of work that goes into the display is astonishing: Each float has anywhere from 30,000 to 150,000 flowers on it, which are applied during the 700 to 900 hours spent on preparing each float.

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• Beloved film icon James Dean was missing his front teeth; he had to wear a bridge to fill the gap in his smile.

• If you're like the average American, at least one-tenth of the garbage you produce is made of plastic.

• The first sound recording ever made was created in 1877 by Thomas Edison. It was a musical selection: "Mary Had a Little Lamb."

• Those who study such things say that American English has roughly 20 swear words (depending, of course, on how one defines swearing). In contrast, residents of ancient Rome had a lexicon of about 800 "dirty" words to draw upon.

• If you're planning a trip by air anytime soon, you might want to keep in mind that the busiest day in airports is Thursday.

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• “To clean the mouthpiece on the telephone in my home, I dip a soft toothbrush into rubbing

alcohol, shake off any excess and use it to brush the holes in the handset clean. I do this weekly during cold and flu season.” -- M. in Minnesota

• To keep track of rolls of tape or other rolled items in your shop, hang a length of chain from two “S” hooks on your pegboard. They will be readily accessible, and you can tear off what you need.

• “If you use those little plastic key-ring cards for store rewards accounts and discount programs, you can keep them easily organized in a small photo brag book. These books can be found at drugstores and big-box retailers, and are meant for a small collection of wallet-size pictures. However, if you put your cards in one, it’s easy to flip through to find the correct card to scan.” -- R.I. in Arkansas

• Fill an easy-to-use hand-soap dispenser with body wash or shampoo for kids to use in the bath or shower.

• “Here’s a fun idea for place cards at Thanksgiving (coming up in Canada): Scan in and print out a photo of each guest as a child. Laminate it and attach it to a pretty piece of ribbon with a glue gun. Use the ribbon to tie up a napkin and/or utensils. Guests will have a good time trying to guess who’s who and reminiscing about days gone by.” -- P.D. in Ontario, Canada

• When working with juicy items (lemons, watermelon, etc.) on a cutting board, try placing the board on a kitchen towel. When the juices run off the edge, they’ll be caught by the towel. Cleanup will be easy!

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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have suffered with restless leg syndrome for 25 years. What causes it? Is there a cure? I do take Requip. Some say that having the veins in your legs stripped helps. Does it? -- C.K.

ANSWER: Stabbing pain, a burning feeling and a creepy-crawly sensation in the legs are some of the ways people describe restless leg syndrome. The sensation mostly comes on in the evening when sitting in a chair or, more of-ten upon going to bed. The night is punctuated with interruptions of sleep, as the sensations wake a person. They drive the person to get up and walk about until these annoying feelings go way. Walking does get rid of them, but the respite is only temporary. The attacks reach peaks at midnight and again around 4 a.m.

For most, a cause cannot be found. Some-times it’s a family affair, passed by the parent to the children. In a few instances, iron defi-ciency anemia, renal failure and Parkinson’s

disease are associated with it. The anemia con-nection is worth checking out, since it has a definite cure -- iron tablets.

The medicine you mention, Requip (ropini-role) is one often prescribed for this problem. If you’ve been taking it for some time without relief, you ought to try some of the other medi-cines used for it. Mirapex (pramipexole) and Neurontin (gabapentin) are two others. A new variety of gabapentin called Horizant comes as an extended-release tablet, so medication is de-livered to the body throughout the night.

A warm bath before going to bed, coupled with a leg massage afterward, often can cut down on the number of attacks and their intensity. Re-stricting alcohol and caffeine works for some people. Removing leg veins will not help.

The booklet on restless leg syndrome and nighttime leg cramps goes into greater detail on both these subjects. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 306W, 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 mother has lived

in an assisted-living facility for two years. She’s mentally clear, but physically unable to take care of herself. The last time I visited her, a nurse was taking her blood pressure. She told me that my mother’s pres-sure in her right arm was normal, but the pressure in her left arm was 165 over 95. Which is her true blood pressure? -- E.L.

ANSWER: A 10-point discrep-

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTHBy Paul G. Donohue, M.D.

Restless Legs Ruin Sleep

ancy in blood pressure between the two arms is considered acceptable. With a larger difference, the actual blood pressure is the higher one.

• • •DEAR DR. DONOHUE: How does pancre-

atitis relate to cancer of the pancreas? Is it an early stage of that cancer? -- D.B.

ANSWER: Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas brought on by many different conditions, including viral infections. Pancre-atitis is not an early stage of cancer.

Chronic pancreatitis, a long duration of pan-creas inflammation, is a slight risk for eventual development of pancreatic cancer, but even it is not a common prelude to cancer.

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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In 2011, the total number of cases of West Nile virus for the whole year was 712. So far in 2012 the CDC has logged 1,590 cases and 65 deaths. In other words, it’s getting worse, and we need to know how to protect ourselves.

A fact sheet from the CDC gives some good advice.Outside your house: Empty any containers that can

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hold standing water. This can include saucers under flower containers and any pots or buckets. Empty water in birdbaths weekly. It recommends emptying a pet’s outdoor water bowl weekly as well, but I would suggest doing it daily. You don’t want your pet to drink water that might have mosquito larva in it.

Inside your house: Make sure all your screens are tight to the window and do not have holes.

When you go out: Taking care that you don’t get bit by mosquitoes is probably the most crucial of all the

preventions. Wear long sleeves and pants if you’re out when the mosquitoes are most active, which is dawn and dusk. Use an EPA-registered insect repellent.

If your community decides to spray for mosquitoes as a way of controlling West Nile virus, take care not to be outdoors when they spray. Keep windows closed.

For more information, especially the symptoms, go to the CDC site (www.cdc.gov) and search for West Nile virus, or call it at 1-800-232-4636.



DEAR PAW'S CORNER: Last week a really tragic accident happened just down the street. Our neighbor was walking his 1-year-old German Shepherd, ?Champ,? on a sturdy leash. The dog tended to tug on his leash or jump away from his owner when something grabbed his attention. Sadly, when the owner paused to let his dog sniff at a tree on the curb while he waved to a neighbor, Champ suddenly darted into the busy street. Before his owner could tug him back on the curb, Champ was struck by a car and killed almost instantly.

Please warn your readers to keep their dogs under control and on the side-walk, even while on a leash, and to pay attention to their dogs during their walks. My neighbor is suffering terrible grief, and I hate to think of anyone else, or their pets, suffering from preventable accidents. -- Sharon in Utica, N.Y.

DEAR SHARON: You're right: While accidents do happen, many can be prevented by knowing how to correctly walk your dog on a leash. Reinforcing your dog's basic obedience training, including sit, stay and heel commands, is an important daily task.

If you're having trou-ble controlling your dog on the leash despite fol-lowing common leash-training techniques, contact a professional dog trainer for group or private sessions so you and your dog will learn to walk together safely.

Send your questions or tips to [email protected], or write to Paw's Corner, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. For more pet care-related advice and information, visit www.pawscorner.com.


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Q: I have a mustache cup that I purchased at a flea market. I paid $10 and think it could be worth much more. -- Susan, Metarie, La.

A: Maybe and maybe not. It depends on who made the mustache cup, when, and its design. Victorian-era mustache cups are always in higher demand than those made during the 1970s and ‘80s.

In recent years, mustache cups and shaving mugs have become more collect-ible, and good ones more difficult to find. Look for cups and mugs with elaborate Victorian designs or occupational mugs. A shaving mug with a fireman and hose cart recently sold at auction for $450. In special demand are mustache cups with matching saucers and left-handed cups and mugs.

• • •Q: I have several paperback novels from the late 1940s and early ‘50s that I think

might be worth a little money. They belonged to an uncle who took meticulous care of his property. How can I find out current values? -- Steve, Ramona, Calif.

A: One of the better references is “The Antique Trader Collectible Paperback Price Guide” by Gary Lovisi (Krause, $19.99). This book proves that you can, in-deed, sometimes judge a book by its cover. The colorful, edgy illustrations on the cover of many paperbacks from this period often can translate into real money. For example, the lurid novels about sex, drugs and juvenile delinquency are currently commanding top prices.

Mint copies of “Born to Be Bad” by Sheldon Lord, “Man Hungry” by Alan Mar-shall, “Incest Street” by Carlton Miller, and “Thrill Kids,” a Gold Medal book with a James Meese cover, are worth as much as $100 each. As with most collectibles, rarity and condition are extremely important.


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Q: I saw a video on CMT by Shooter Jennings, and he sounds and looks so familiar. Is he related to the late Waylon Jennings? -- Travis R., via e-mail

A: Shooter is the country-music star’s son with wife (and fellow country singer) Jessi Colter. Shooter grew up surrounded by legends: Waylon, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and Kris Kristoffer-son. You can catch Shooter beginning Sunday, Oct. 7, at 8 p.m. EDT on Ovation, where he participates

in the six-part documentary series, “Johnny Cash: Song by Song,” sharing his recollections of the Man in Black.

Shooter shared some memories of Cash with me when we spoke recently: “One of the first things I think that has not been documented very well about Johnny Cash is how funny and goofy and charming he was. He wasn’t a brooding, dark, stoic character. He’d play jokes on people and do things to make little kids laugh. He was like a big kid. My dad was like that too. That’s the way they were together too.”

If you want to read more about Shooter, Waylon and Cash, as well as how Shooter has carved his own niche in the country-music world, check out our interview at celebrityextraonline.com.

• • •Q: What can I see Jennifer Garner in next? --

Vivianne A., via e-mailA: Jennifer stars in a new movie called “Butter,”

which hits theaters Oct. 7. I’m not only eager to see Jen, but check out this cast: Alicia Silverstone, Rob Corddry, Ty Burrell and Hugh Jackman. I can’t begin to explain the movie (which is about a butter-sculpting competition) -- you’ll just have to see it for yourself.

• • •Q: I watched the “Price Is Right” 40th birthday

show, and was dismayed to see that Bob Barker wasn’t there to celebrate. Was he not invited, or was he unable to attend? I can tell you his presence was definitely missed! -- Ada E. in Arkansas

A: Bob Barker, the original emcee for the long-running game show, was not invited to the birthday bash, which came as a shock to many longtime viewers, and to the man himself. Bob told “TV Guide Magazine”: “I don’t know why I wasn’t asked to take part in some way. But I do know I am ashamed of the show and surprised at their complete disregard for the welfare of animals. (When I was there,) we never did anything that condoned animal cruelty. Apparently, things have changed.”

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September 20 - 26, 2012

Attempting to pick the winner of the Chase for the Sprint Cup is a hazardous proposition. The format is designed more to create an exciting process than to produce a just winner.

No one would suggest that Tony Stewart's spectacular 2011 championship -- not to mention the breathtaking competition with Carl Edwards -- was undeserved, but Stewart somehow man-aged to step up his game in a way that few, including him, could have anticipated. After going winless in the season's first 26 races, Stewart won five of the final 10. Edwards lost by a tie-breaker after compiling the best average finish (4.9) in the history of the Chase. Edwards finished second in each of the final three races. Stewart won three of the final four and was third in the other.

"I couldn't predict it last year," Stewart said. "I wasn't good enough to predict it then. I'm not sure I'm going to be any better at predicting it now.

"All 12 guys have a shot, and a good shot, I think."Here's one modest attempt to set the odds. Each driver has a one-in-12 shot.Just kidding.--Jimmie Johnson 4-1. Given his history, it's impossible to pick anyone else.--Denny Hamlin 8-1. He's tried and failed before, and he now has Stewart's 2011 crew chief, Darian

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Grubb, in his corner.--Dale Earnhardt Jr. 10-1. He needs to win a few more races. If he can maintain his consistency,

though, he's still got a decent shot.--Brad Keselowski 10-1. He's poised to give Dodge its last hurrah.--Tony Stewart 10-1. He pulled out of his slump at Richmond with a fourth-place finish.--Greg Biffle 12-1. He doesn't lead the points now because he has only two victories, but winning the

regular season counts ... a little.--Jeff Gordon 12-1. He made it, and now he's going to have to be reckoned with. His average finish

in the past three races is 2.33.--Clint Bowyer 15-1. The most recent winner must avoid the occasional disaster. He finished outside

the top 25 four times during the first 26 races.--Matt Kenseth 20-1. In spite of claims to the contrary, he's slipped since he announced he was leaving

Roush Fenway at season's end.--Kasey Kahne 20-1. Oh, he could win the championship, but it's hard to see him as better than the

fourth seed at Hendrick Motorsports.--Martin Truex Jr. 30-1. Maybe it won't require a victory, but his most recent one was in 2007.--Kevin Harvick 35-1. In the last 13 races, he has two finishes better than 10th. That won't cut it.


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• On Oct. 6, 1847, "Jane Eyre," a book about the struggles of an orphan girl who grows up to become a governess, is published. Charlotte Bronte, the book's author, wrote of her experiences at being sent to a boarding school at the age of 5.

• On Oct. 1, 1920, Scientific American magazine reports that the rapidly developing medium of radio soon would be used to broadcast music: "Experimental concerts are at present being conducted every Friday evening from 8:30 to 11:00 by the Radio Laboratory of the Bureau of Standards."

• On Oct. 5, 1930, a British dirigible crashes in Beauvais, France, killing all 56 people aboard. The R-101, Great Britain's biggest blimp, was flying only 250 feet above the ground, unbeknownst to the pilots because of the dark night. The blimp skimmed treetops before hitting a ridge, igniting the hydrogen supply.

• On Oct. 4, 1944, Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower distributes to his combat units a report by the U.S.

Surgeon General that reveals the hazards of prolonged exposure to combat. Based on this evaluation, American commanders judged that the average soldier could last about 200 days in combat before suffering serious psychiatric damage.

• On Oct. 2, 1968, St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Bob Gibson strikes out 17 Detroit Tigers in the first game of the World Series, breaking Sandy Koufax's record for the most strikeouts in a Series game.

• On Oct. 7, 1975, a New York State Supreme Court judge reverses a deportation order for John Lennon, allowing him to remain legally in the U.S. The judge wrote that "The courts will not condone selective deportation based upon secret political grounds." An FBI investigation of Lennon had turned up no evidence of involvement in illegal activities.

• On Oct. 3, 1995, Heisman Trophy winner O.J. Simpson is acquitted of the double murder of his estranged wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ronald Goldman, despite a DNA match, a wound on Simpson's hand, the recent purchase of a "Stiletto" knife and matching shoeprints at the scene.



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Money is tight everywhere, but there is one group that truly deserves any holiday donations you’ll make this year. I want to get first dibs on at least 15 of the dollars you have earmarked for charity.

Operation Gratitude (www.operationgratitude.com) recently reached a mile-stone of 800,000 packages sent to service members stationed far away. Started by Carolyn Blashek at her dining-room table in 2003, OpGrat’s efforts have been constant, ever expanding and heartfelt. Here are the stats since 2003:

--6.4 million pounds of donated product--$8 million in shipping expenses--40 million items--$80 million worth of product shippedThe number and type of corporate donations are proof positive that OpGrat

is an organization worth getting behind. That 800,000th package was a special one that contained a week’s vacation, a web cam, a DVD player, a digital camera -- and the keys to a custom-built American Chopper motorcycle.

Of course not all of the 100,000 packages sent every year contain the keys to a vehicle, but each one, addressed individually to a service member by name, is packed with at least $125 worth of excellent products, as well as individually written letters and cards.

That $15 I mentioned? It’s for postage. In spite of all the donations from corporations, OpGrat can’t get any kind of deal on mailing the packages. It costs $15 to send each box.

If you want to donate, the address is:Operation Gratitude16444 Refugio RoadEncino, CA 91436A bonus, too: Those who donate at least $15 before Oct. 31 will receive a

special limited edition “March to a Million” dog tag that reads “I am a part of Operation Gratitude History.” If the $15 is out of the question, check the website. There are other ways you can help.

Write to Freddy Groves in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to [email protected].


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• 2 Acre Lot• Power- Installed• Septic - Installed• Water- Holding Tank/ ask about well

• Large Corner Lot• Small Business - Location Possibility• Room to Expand

Call Tricia • 277-0750$80,000

431 S Beverly St.

PriceReduced

$317,900

3501 Aspen Lane

• 5 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms • Beautiful 2003 Home • Walkin closets• Cathedral ceilings

• Nice landscaping• Egress windows in full basement• Call for a personal tour!

Call Tricia • 277-0750

4411 Center

$266,000 Call Mary 267-5588• 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath • Beautiful home• Extra family room

• Newer kitchen w/ granite counters• Hardwood floors• RV parking • 2639 sq ft

2312 Lexington

$137,500• Great house with a great price! • 4 Bed, 2 Bath home • Open floor plan & vaulted ceiling• Storage shed, garden & patio

New Listing

420 Big Horn

$85,000 Call Ramona • 259-4682• 4 Bedroom, 1.75 Bath• 1728 sq feet• Bi-level home with deck • Laundry upper & lower• Call today for a tour

PriceReduced

Call Ramona • 259-4682

PriceReduced

$190,000

4251 Fox

• 3 Bed , 2 Bath • 2 Car Garage• One level living• Wolf Creek

• Wheelchair/Ramp• Corner lot• Great Neighborhood• $3,000 Appliance/ Carpet Allowance

Call Tricia • 277-0750

PriceReduced


$137,500Nice Ft Casper area home with new carpeting, new windows throughout, and freshly painted.

Home has 3 bedrooms, separate laundry room.

1808 Laramie

3406 Schlager Road$379,000(2) 12x36 barns with automatic waterers and electricity. 150’x250’ arena w/return alley &

sorting pen and corrals. Pioneer water, 9.9 acres of Alcova Irrigation rights. 30x32 garage w/

cement floor & 2 overhead openers.

$84,900 UPDATED one bedroom, one bath home. Newer

carpet and tile. Newer tile countertops and backsplash. Newer hot water heater. Newer high

efficiency Renai gas furnace.

1136 N Glenarm

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$109,900 1231 E 5th Street3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, updated bath

upstairs. Large living room. Bring All Offers.

1865 Elk$119,000“AS IS” Condition. Master has ceiling fan and walk-in closet. Automatic sprinkler,

aluminum windows.www.Hudhomestore.com

$305,000 5518 Mountain WayFantastic ranch in excellent condition. Living

room with gas fireplace, oak kitchen with newer stainless steel appliances. Large family

room downstairs along with two very large conforming bedrooms and a bath.

$128,900 343 S JeffersonSpacious Remodeled Ranch. Great Windows - Lots of light. Refinished hardwood floors. Tiled bathroom.

Large living room and dining area.

$219,900Great ranch style home featuring 3 bedrooms,

3 baths and a large two car garage. The lot is over13,000 sqft and has plenty of room to add

protected RVParking or a large shop.

6500 Buckboard

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