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3rd Quarter 2011Week 36

Sept. 4 - Sept. 10Page 1

TABLE OF CONTENTSISSUE 2011.36

September Babiespages 1-4

Overcoming the Odds:Chris Waddell

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SEPTEMBER BABIESby Kathy Wolfe

It’s birthday time for those born in September! Here are a few tidbits about these autumn babies, both past and present. • EdSullivanwas62yearsoldwhentheBeatlesmadetheirfirstliveappearanceinAmericaonhisTV variety show in 1964. Every Sundaynight since 1948, this former boxer hadpromised“a reallybig show” tohisviewers,frequently prefacing his introductions with,“And now, right here on our stage…” TheBeatles’performancemade thatweek’sshowthe most-watched program in TV history todate. Sullivan’s program remained on the airuntil1971.

•PrinceHarry,theyoungersonofCharlesandDiana born in September 1984, isn’t reallyHarry at all, but ratherHenryCharlesAlbertDavid.The27-year-oldpilotintrainingisthirdinlinetotheBritishthrone.

•“Youmightbearedneck”ifyou’refamiliarwiththeworkofSeptemberbaby JeffFoxworthy.ThisBlueCollarComedyTeammemberalsohoststhequizshow“AreYouSmarterthana5thGrader?”Foxworthydidn’t start out as acomedian,butratherasamainframecomputermaintenance technician at IBM, a companywherehisfatherwasanexecutive.ItwashisIBMco-workerswhoconvincedhimtoenteracomedytalentshowin1984.

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1. GEOGRAPHY: Most of the Sierra Madre mountains are located in what country?2. MATH: What term is used to describe an irrational number such as pi?3. HISTORY: Before the start of the Civil War, in what city was the Confederacy’s provisional constitution adopted?4. ART: What was artist Picasso’s first name?5. TELEVISION: What was the Bionic Woman’s name? 6. OPERA: Who composed the opera “The Magic Flute”?7. SCIENCE: What is the most abundant element in the known universe?8. LANGUAGE: What does the acronym GOP stand for?9. LITERATURE: Who wrote the book “The Naked and the Dead”?10. MUSIC: What does the musical term “allegro” mean?(c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.


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WOODSTOCK (continued): Santana, the Grateful Dead and Joan Baez.

Artists that may have forever regretted declining the offer to perform included the Beatles, Bob Dylan,TheDoorsandLedZeppelin.

• Three recorded deaths occurred during theWoodstock Festival, including a heroinoverdose. Another concert-goer sleeping in a neighboringhayfieldwaskilledwhenatractorran over him. A baby was born in a car stuck inthetrafficjam,whileanothermother-to-bewas airlifted by helicopter from the scene to a nearby hospital where she gave birth.

• Itwastheorganizers’wishthattheFestivalbeclosed outwith singing cowboyRoyRogerscrooning“HappyTrails,”butwhenapproachedbytheexecutiveproducer,Rogersturnedhimdown. Fans had to settle for Jimi Hendrixshutting it down on Monday morning.

• When Max Yasgur was approached about a1970 encore festival, the answer was no, inYasgur’s words, “I’m going back to runningadairy farm.”Hewassuedbyneighbors forproperty damage and incurred severe damage tohis own farm.Hewas awarded a$50,000settlement. The community of Bethel further prevented a second concert by passing “mass gathering”laws.Yasgursoldhisfarmin1971and died two years later at age 53. Rolling Stone magazine featured a full-page obituary, something that very few non-musicians have ever received.

• The year after Woodstock, a documentaryfilm chronicling the event was released, aneffort that received the Academy Award for BestDocumentary.Theproceedsfinancedthesettlementsof the80 lawsuits thatwerefiledagainst the organizers, as well as their $1.4 million debt.



SEPTEMBER BABIES (continued):• Two great football coaches shared the samebirthday, September 11, although 11 yearsapart.Paul“Bear”Bryant, longtimecoachofthe University of Alabama’s Crimson Tide,ledhischargestosixnationalchampionshipsduring his 25 years at the post.TomLandryguidedhisDallasCowboystotwoSuperBowlvictories and five NFC titles during his 29seasonswiththeteam.HeholdstheNFLrecordforthemostconsecutivewinningseasonswith20,from1966to1985.

• Tommy Lee Jones, of “The Fugitive” and“Men inBlack” fame, is an honors graduateofHarvardwithadegreeinEnglish.WhileatHarvard,hewasthefootballteam’soffensivetackleduringtheirundefeated1968seasonandwas named to the first-teamAll-Ivy Leagueroster.Hiscollegeroommatealsowenton togreat things. That personwasAl Gore, laterto become vice president under PresidentBillClinton. In his free time, Jones is aSanAntonioSpurs fan.OfCherokeeancestry,healsoisfluentinSpanish.

• CountrysingerPatsyClineaccomplishedmuchinher shortfive-and-a-half year career.BornVirginia PattersonHensley, shewas aGrandOleOprystaratage26andtheNo.1femaleartistat29.Herrecordingof“IFalltoPieces”was Song of theYear for 1962. She initiallydislikedwhathasbecomehersignaturesong,“Crazy,”writtenbyfellowcountryartistWillieNelson.Clinewasnearlykilled in ahead-oncollision in 1961 and cheated death for justonemore year.At age 30, shewas killed ina plane crash in a Tennessee forest. “PatsyCline’sGreatestHits”wasreleasedfouryearsafterherdeathandhassold10millioncopiesworldwide.She’snumber46onRolling Stone magazine’slistof“100GreatestSingersofAllTime.”

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Piecrust:2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt3/4 cup shortening5 tablespoons water

Filling:1/2 cup dark corn syrup1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed1 large egg, beaten1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 cup hot water

Crumb Topping:1 cup all-purpose flour3 tablespoons shortening2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed1 pinch salt1 pinch ground cinnamon

1. For crust: In a medium bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut shortening into flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add water until combined. Press together to form dough and chill for at least 1 hour or up to overnight. Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness; fit into a 9-inch pie pan. Preheat oven to 350 F.2. For filling: Combine corn syrup, brown sugar and egg. Dissolve baking soda in hot water, stir into syrup mixture, and pour into crust.3. For topping: In a medium bowl, mix ingredients using your fingers or a pastry blender until com-bined. Sprinkle crumbs evenly over corn-syrup mixture. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes. Serves 8.

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SEPTEMBER BABIES (continued):• In1965,LesleyHornbywasregularlyinthecamera’seye,oneof theworld’sfirstfamousteenage models. Weighing in at only 91pounds (41 kg) on a 5-foot, 6-inch (1.68m)frame,herultra-thinbodyearnedherthenameof“Twiggy.”Sheachievedherwide-eyedlookwiththreelayersoffalseeyelashes.

• More than 11,000 teachers applied to theNASATeacher inSpaceproject forachancetobecomethefirstcivilianeducatorinspace.NewHampshiresocialstudiesteacherChristaMcAuliffewaschosentobeapartoftheJanuary1986 flight of the Space ShuttleChallenger andwasscheduledtoteachtwolessonstoherclasses from space. Just 73 seconds into theflight,thecraftexploded,theresultofafailureofrubberO-rings.

• Even if you’ve never heard the name EdgarRice Burroughs, you’ve undoubtedly seenhis creation. Beginning in 1912, Burroughspublished26novelsaboutjungleheroTarzanof theApes.Hebeganwriting thestories thepreviousyearafterstrugglingtomakeendsmeetonhis salaryasapencil sharpener salesman.Withinafewyears,hehadpurchasedalargeranchnorthofLosAngelesandappropriatelynamed itTarzana.The community that grewuparoundtheranchgoesbythatnametoday.Even though it was Tarzan that brought thefame, Burroughs penned nearly 70 novelsthroughouthiscareer.

• September-born New York Yankee RogerMarisgainedfamewhenhebrokeBabeRuth’ssingle-season home run record in 1961. TheBabe had hit 60 homers in 1927, andMarisbeltedouthis61stin1961,anewrecordthatendured until 1998. Over the course of his12yearsintheMajors,MarisplayedforfourteamsandbattedinsevenWorldSeries.



SEPTEMBER BABIES (continued):• In1965,LesleyHornbywasregularlyinthecamera’seye,oneof theworld’sfirstfamousteenage models. Weighing in at only 91pounds (41 kg) on a 5-foot, 6-inch (1.68m)frame,herultra-thinbodyearnedherthenameof“Twiggy.”Sheachievedherwide-eyedlookwiththreelayersoffalseeyelashes.

• More than 11,000 teachers applied to theNASATeacher inSpaceproject forachancetobecomethefirstcivilianeducatorinspace.NewHampshiresocialstudiesteacherChristaMcAuliffewaschosentobeapartoftheJanuary1986 flight of the Space ShuttleChallenger andwasscheduledtoteachtwolessonstoherclasses from space. Just 73 seconds into theflight,thecraftexploded,theresultofafailureofrubberO-rings.

• Even if you’ve never heard the name EdgarRice Burroughs, you’ve undoubtedly seenhis creation. Beginning in 1912, Burroughspublished26novelsaboutjungleheroTarzanof theApes.Hebeganwriting thestories thepreviousyearafterstrugglingtomakeendsmeetonhis salaryasapencil sharpener salesman.Withinafewyears,hehadpurchasedalargeranchnorthofLosAngelesandappropriatelynamed itTarzana.The community that grewuparoundtheranchgoesbythatnametoday.Even though it was Tarzan that brought thefame, Burroughs penned nearly 70 novelsthroughouthiscareer.

• September-born New York Yankee RogerMarisgainedfamewhenhebrokeBabeRuth’ssingle-season home run record in 1961. TheBabe had hit 60 homers in 1927, andMarisbeltedouthis61stin1961,anewrecordthatendured until 1998. Over the course of his12yearsintheMajors,MarisplayedforfourteamsandbattedinsevenWorldSeries.



SEPTEMBER BABIES (continued):•FrankieAvalondidn’tsetouttobeateenidol.Heactuallygothis startplaying the trumpet,recording“TrumpetSorrento” in1954atage15. His 1959 tune “Venus” firmly cementedhim as a singing star, spending five weeksin the No. 1 spot on the charts. He joinedupwithAnnetteFunicello in the1960s for aseriesofbeachmovies,suchas“BeachParty”and “BeachBlanketBingo.”Avalon remainsmarried to a former beauty pageant winner hewed48yearsago,andthecouplehaseightchildren.

•GenerationsofchildrenhavebenefitedfromthewisdomofStanBerenstainandhiswife Jan,whotogetherpennedmorethan300BerenstainBears books. The series of children’s storiesaddress a variety of difficulties faced byparents, including teaching children aboutstrangers, tantrums in public places, visitingthe dentist and homework hassles. Stan gothis startdrawingcartoons formagazinesandprogressed into children’s literature after thebirthofhissonLeo.

• WeknowAlisonSweeneyasthelovelyhostoftelevision’s“TheBiggestLoser,”apositionshe’sheldsince2007.Butherlongest-runningroleisthatofSamanthaBradyonthedaytimedrama“DaysofourLives,”aroleshehashadsincetheageof16,onethathasearnedherfourSoap Opera Digestawards.HerfirstgigwasinaKodakadattheageoffive.She’smarriedtoaCaliforniahighwaypatrolofficerwhooncehadaguestspoton“Days.”

•Mike Post has made his living composingmusic for several television programs. Ifyou’ve ever watched “The Rockford Files,”“Hill Street Blues,” “L.A. Law,” “Law andOrder,” “Magnum P.I.” or “NYPD Blue,”you’veheardthisSeptemberbaby’swork.

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SEPTEMBER BABIES (continued):•FrankieAvalondidn’tsetouttobeateenidol.Heactuallygothis startplaying the trumpet,recording“TrumpetSorrento” in1954atage15. His 1959 tune “Venus” firmly cementedhim as a singing star, spending five weeksin the No. 1 spot on the charts. He joinedupwithAnnetteFunicello in the1960s for aseriesofbeachmovies,suchas“BeachParty”and “BeachBlanketBingo.”Avalon remainsmarried to a former beauty pageant winner hewed48yearsago,andthecouplehaseightchildren.

•GenerationsofchildrenhavebenefitedfromthewisdomofStanBerenstainandhiswife Jan,whotogetherpennedmorethan300BerenstainBears books. The series of children’s storiesaddress a variety of difficulties faced byparents, including teaching children aboutstrangers, tantrums in public places, visitingthe dentist and homework hassles. Stan gothis startdrawingcartoons formagazinesandprogressed into children’s literature after thebirthofhissonLeo.

• WeknowAlisonSweeneyasthelovelyhostoftelevision’s“TheBiggestLoser,”apositionshe’sheldsince2007.Butherlongest-runningroleisthatofSamanthaBradyonthedaytimedrama“DaysofourLives,”aroleshehashadsincetheageof16,onethathasearnedherfourSoap Opera Digestawards.HerfirstgigwasinaKodakadattheageoffive.She’smarriedtoaCaliforniahighwaypatrolofficerwhooncehadaguestspoton“Days.”

•Mike Post has made his living composingmusic for several television programs. Ifyou’ve ever watched “The Rockford Files,”“Hill Street Blues,” “L.A. Law,” “Law andOrder,” “Magnum P.I.” or “NYPD Blue,”you’veheardthisSeptemberbaby’swork.

Questions About Shingles Vaccine

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am a 59-year-old female who had a severe case of chick-enpox as a child. It has been recommended that I get a shingles vaccination after my 60th birthday.However, my husband never had chick-enpox, and I have a 1-month-old grand-daughter. Are my husband and grand-daughter at risk for becoming infected when I get the vaccine? -- J.Z.

ANSWER: The shingles vaccine Zostavax contains live but weakened virus. Trans-mission of the vaccine virus from some-one who just received it is theoretically possible, but actually is a rare event. Your husband’s chances of catching the vaccine virus are close to zero. Although your husband says he never had chickenpox, 99 percent of adults bear evidence in their blood that they did have childhood chickenpox. Many of these people have no recollection of being sick.

That might be because the infection was so mild that they never knew they were infected. Furthermore, all adults, whether they remember they had chickenpox or not, are urged to have the vaccine after their 60th birthday. Your husband can get the shot along with you.As far as your 1-month-old grandchild goes, her chance of catching the virus from a recently immunized person is small. However, you can eliminate the risk com-pletely by waiting to have your immuni-zation until your granddaughter gets her chickenpox immunization at 12 months; you don’t have to be immunized on the day you turn 60. Or you can be immu-nized before your granddaughter gets her chickenpox vaccine, and then wait to hold her and care for her for two or three weeks after you have the shot.Shingles is the bane of older people. The booklet on this illness describes it in detail and how it is treated. Readers can order a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 1201W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Can. with the re-cipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. ***

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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A New Way to Do CPRWhen it comes to saving a life, how far would you go?We know what CPR is: Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation. It’s used to restart a heart that has stopped. It involves lot of hard work pumping a patient’s chest, alternating with another person to force air into the lungs and counting breaths. Of course, it’s a worthwhile effort, and many of us have taken CPR classes to learn how to do it.Unfortunately, far too many people won’t even try to administer CPR for one main reason: They are hesitant to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.Now there’s an alternative to standard Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation. It’s called Continu-ous Chest Compressions CPR, or Cardio-cerebral Resuscitation, and since it doesn’t

involve any mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, one person can do it alone. This relatively simple, hands-only technique can double a heart-attack victim’s chances of survival.The new method focuses on keeping blood pumping through the heart and to the brain (notice the “cerebral” part of the name), which is crucial for the survival of the victim. It doesn’t do much good if you get the heart started but the brain has been without blood for too long.If you’re interested in learning this technique, there are three steps before you begin. Go on-line to www.heart.arizona.edu, and you’ll find a link right on the front page. Watch the video. Step two is to ask your doctor if you should learn this technique to use on anyone in your family who might have a heart condition, or on anyone else. Step three is to find a class in your community. While the video is better than nothing, for something this serious, a class is the best way to learn it properly.

Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Write to her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to [email protected].(c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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1. In 2010, Arizona’s Stephen Drew became the third shortstop in major-league history to have at least three consecutive seasons of at least 10 triples. Name either of the other two to do it.2. Name the last Philadelphia Phillies pitcher before Roy

Halladay (21 in 2010) to win at least 18 games in a season.3. Who set the NFL record for most touchdowns scored by a rookie?4. Name two of the three men’s basketball coaches who immediately preceded Brad Stevens at Butler.5. When was the last time before 2011 that the Boston Bruins were in the Eastern Conference finals?6. How many times was Ronaldo named FIFA World Player of the Year during his 18-year soccer career?7. Who is the oldest mixed martial arts athlete to win a major championship?(c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Here's a Tip by JoAnn Derson Next week Here's a Tip will be replaced with Front Range Professional's Report Due to the Labor Day Week-end this will StartSeptember 13th. ■ Plant deciduous trees (trees that lose their leaves in the fall) strategically in order to reduce your heating and cooling costs. Their leaves emerge in the spring to block sum-mer’s heating rays, but when winter comes, they fall off to let the sun in, warming things up a bit.

■ Keep nail-polish bottles easy to open by rubbing a little bit of petroleum jelly inside the cap of the bottle.

■ M.C. in Arizona would like to know some alternative uses for hair conditioner. Here goes: as a shaving lotion for legs or face; a makeup remover; ouch-free bandage re-moval; to soften makeup brushes or paint-brushes before storage; to get knots out of doll hair or costume wigs; washing delicates (think silks and pantyhose); rub on a show-er rod to help curtain glide effortlessly; and lastly, soak a shrunken sweater in a condi-tioner/water solution to soften the fibers, then gently try stretching the sweater back to size.

■ “Clean an egg carton very well, then flip it over and make slits in each egg cup. This works wonders as a child’s card holder for card games.” -- L.P. in Maryland

■ Use an empty paper towel roll to store plastic grocery bags. Just stuff to capac-ity. These “bag sticks” are easy to store in a drawer or even be mounted on the side of a trash can with double-stick tape.

■ When cleaning glass tabletops or chrome fixtures, try using newspaper instead of paper towels or rags. There is no lint left behind, and newspaper gives a better shine.

Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475 or e-mail JoAnn at [email protected].

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Q: The toilet in our master bedroom, for no reason I can explain, will randomly start run-ning for a few minutes and then stop again. Of course, it is accompanied each time by a faint hissing sound as the water flows into the tank and then a “clunk” when it stops. At night, this is incredibly annoying. My wife wants it fixed ASAP. Is this something that can be fixed quickly, or do I need to call a plumber? -- Hoyt C., Vero Beach, Fla.

A: There’s a good chance you can fix this your-self. What’s happening is that water is silently trickling from the upper tank into the toilet bowl. When the water level of the tank drops to a certain point (below the range of the float ball or indicator), the inlet valve at the bottom of the tank opens up and the tank refills. Once the water level rises and returns the float ball or indicator to its top position, the valve closes and the water stops. Often you’ll hear a “clunk” or chain rattle as this happens.To verify a slow leak, mark the water level at its highest point (right after it finishes refilling from a flush) with a crayon, then close the inlet valve under the tank. Come back in a half hour to an hour to see if the water level has fallen.

Next, try to locate the cause of the leak. If there’s no water on the floor (indicating bad seals or a cracked tank -- a definite contact-the-plumber sign) then the flapper valve -- the big valve in the center of the tank that dumps water into the bowl with each flush -- is the likely culprit.The problem could be as simple as a misaligned flapper valve. This is most commonly caused by a lift chain or lift arm that is too long or too short. (The lift chain or arm literally lifts the flapper valve up when you push the flush handle -- try it now and see.) Adjust the chain by plac-ing the connecting hook (the hook that attaches the chain to the upper lift arm) into a different rung of the chain. Adjust a vertical lift arm by either slightly bending or straightening the arm.If the adjustment doesn’t work, consider the age of the flush assembly. The seals may be breaking down, especially in a hard-water environment. Replacement assemblies can be purchased at your local home-improvement store (be sure to bring the toilet’s brand and model number with you to get the correct fit).

HOME TIP: Increase the life of your toilet tank seals and flush assembly by avoiding the use of bleach-based, in-tank cleanser tablets.

Send your questions or comments to [email protected], or write This Is a Hammer, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

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OVERCOMING THE ODDS:CHRIS WADDELL

ChrisWaddell’s story is one of a young manwho was dealt a tragedy yet chose to turn itinto triumph.Thisweek, Tidbits looks into thelife of this remarkable athlete who overcameastoundingdifficultiestoreachvictory.• In 1988, Chris Waddell was a promisingyoung ski racer as a freshman at Vermont’sMiddlebury College.With the goal of goingAll-American, he planned to spend hisChristmas break training on the slopes. Onthefirstdayofhisvacation,heexperiencedadevastatingcrash,onethatbrokehisbackandparalyzedhimfromthewaistdown.

•AsWaddell lay recuperating in the hospital,he made up his mind to continue skiing insomeshapeorform.Withintwomonthsoftheaccident, he was back again at Middlebury,enrolled in Spring Semester classes. Tenmonths after that, he was back on the hill,learning to mono-ski in a specially-built skiframe.

•WaddellremainedontheMiddleburyskiteamasheworkedtoperfecthisabilities,andasasenioratthecollege,servedascaptainoftheteam.Twoyearsafterhisfirstattemptatmono-skiing,hewasnamedtotheU.S.DisabledSkiTeam. He first competed at the ParalympicWinter Games in 1992, winning two silvermedals. In Lillehammer’s 1994 Paralympics,he collected all four golds.He continued hisparticipationintheseeventsupthrough2002,garnering12totalmedals,becomingthemostdecorated skier in Paralympic history. Inaddition,hehasnineWorldChampionmedals.Along the way, as a way of helping otherdisabled athletes, he founded a camp for up-and-comingmono-skiers. 3rd Quarter 2011

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CHRIS WADDELL (continued):• As ifallofWaddell’s triumphs inski racingweren’t sufficient, he branched out intowheelchair racing and nabbed the WorldChampionship in 1998 and a Paralympicgold medal. His greatest conquest, however,occurred in 2009, when the 42-year-oldparaplegic climbed to the summit of MountKilimanjaro,Africa’shighestmountain,usingthepowerofhisownarms.Heascended the19,340-foot-high (5,895-m) mountain insix and half days, wheeling himself up in aspecially designed four-wheeled mountainbike, a 50-pound (22.7-kg), 27-geared cyclethat can scale foot-high boulders. The final4,000 feet (1,219 m) were a vertical climb,duringwhichhewassecured toawinchandpedaled up a fixed rope. Waddell estimatedthatittook528,000revolutionsofthecycle’swheels to reach the summit. Speaking of hismonumental feat, his words were, “My goalwas to change the lives of the 600 millionpeopleintheworldwithphysicaldisabilities.ThatdayIfeltlikeIrodeontheirpower.”

•WaddellhasbeenhonoredbySkiing magazine as one of “The 25 Greatest Skiers in NorthAmerica.”Hehashadmodelingassignmentsfordepartment storesandcatalogsandhadarole in the daytime drama “Loving.”People magazinehasincludedhimontheirlistof“TheFiftyMostBeautifulPeopleintheWorld.”

• Waddell has also created a non-profitfoundation called One Revolution (referringtoonerotationofawheelchair’swheel),withthegoalofbringing“hopeand inspiration tothe disabled community.” He maintains hewouldn’tchangeathingabouthislife,saying,“Idon’tthinkwhathappenstoyouisnearlyassignificantaswhatyoudowithwhathappenstoyou.”

Glue Gun Is Latest “High-Tech” ScamIn this high-tech world, who would have thought that a scammer could steal from people with a glue gun. Here’s how it works:At your neighborhood bank’s ATM, where you’ve gone many times to withdraw cash, you might find one day that the machine seems to be defective. Some of the keys aren’t working correctly. Specifically, after you’ve entered all your numbers, including your PIN, the “enter” but-ton appears to be stuck. Same for the “cancel” button. They’ve been glued in place.Meanwhile, your card is stuck in the machine mid-transaction. When you go into the bank for help, the thieves appear from around the corner and either

hammer the keys loose and complete your transaction, grabbing the money, or they use the touch-screen feature, which you probably didn’t even know about.If this happens to you:--Try pressing the screen. Many locations have installed touch screens. You might be able to complete or cancel your transaction and get your card back.--If you’re carrying a metal nail file or a pocketknife with gadgets on it, try to loosen the “cancel” key.--Use your cell phone to call the bank to tell them you’re standing outside at the ATM. When you tell them the keys are stuck, they’ll surely be right out because they’ll suspect what has happened. Whatever you do, don’t leave your card there.--In a pinch, call the police and ask for assistance.The older scams are still in play, however, so don’t let down your guard. These include:--A false front with a sleeve or skimming device installed on the machine. When you insert your card, either your card number is read by a remote device, or the machine won’t let go of your card. As in the previous scenario,

when you go for assistance, the scammer takes your card.--The brochure box next to the machine doesn’t just dispense literature, it also might have a camera that records every number you punch in. The thieves, likely sitting not far away, not only grab your card number, but the PIN too.--Even the keypad could be fake. Be vigilant.Remember that ATM machines that have been tam-pered with can be anywhere: the bank, retail stores, gas pumps and fast-food places with checkouts that have you swipe the card yourself.

David Uffington regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Write to him in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Or-lando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to [email protected].(c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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■On Sept. 22, 1598, English playwright Ben Jonson is indicted for manslaughter after a duel. He was very nearly hanged, but his ability to read and write saved him. He claimed “benefit of clergy,” which allowed him to be sentenced by the lenient ecclesiastical courts. Jonson was as famous in his time as Shake-speare.

■ On Sept. 21, 1866, H.G. Wells, pioneer of science fiction, is born in Bromley, England. In 1895, he published his classic novel “The Time Machine,” about a man who journeys to the future. The book was a suc-cess, as was “The War of the Worlds” (1898).

■On Sept. 20, 1881, Chester Arthur becomes third president to serve in one year. The year began with Rutherford B. Hayes in office. Hayes served out his term and turned over the reins to James A. Garfield. Four months later, Garfield was shot by an assassin but did not die until Sept. 19. Vice President Arthur was then sworn in as president.

■ On Sept. 24, 1890, faced with the eminent destruc-tion of their church and way of life, Mormon leaders reluctantly issue the “Mormon Manifesto” in which they command all Latter-day Saints to uphold the laws of the nation and abandon polygamy.

■ On Sept. 23, 1944, President Franklin D. Roosevelt is forced to defend his dog’s honor and his own reputa-tion. Critics had circulated a story claiming that Roo-sevelt had accidentally left Fala behind while visiting the Aleutian Islands earlier that year. They accused the president of sending a Navy destroyer, at taxpayer expense of up to $20 million, to go back and pick up the dog.

■ On Sept. 19, 1957, the United States detonates a 1.7 kiloton nuclear weapon in an underground tunnel in Nevada. The test was part of a series of 29 nuclear weapons and nuclear weapons safety tests known as Operation Plumbbob.

■ On Sept. 25, 1981, Sandra Day O’Connor becomes the first female U.S. Supreme Court justice in history when she is sworn in by Chief Justice Warren Burger. After graduating from Stanford law school in the early 1950s, no law firm in California would hire her because she was a woman.(c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

Chris Waddell Continued

Learn Your State’s Pet Evacuation Laws



CHRIS WADDELL (continued):• As ifallofWaddell’s triumphs inski racingweren’t sufficient, he branched out intowheelchair racing and nabbed the WorldChampionship in 1998 and a Paralympicgold medal. His greatest conquest, however,occurred in 2009, when the 42-year-oldparaplegic climbed to the summit of MountKilimanjaro,Africa’shighestmountain,usingthepowerofhisownarms.Heascended the19,340-foot-high (5,895-m) mountain insix and half days, wheeling himself up in aspecially designed four-wheeled mountainbike, a 50-pound (22.7-kg), 27-geared cyclethat can scale foot-high boulders. The final4,000 feet (1,219 m) were a vertical climb,duringwhichhewassecured toawinchandpedaled up a fixed rope. Waddell estimatedthatittook528,000revolutionsofthecycle’swheels to reach the summit. Speaking of hismonumental feat, his words were, “My goalwas to change the lives of the 600 millionpeopleintheworldwithphysicaldisabilities.ThatdayIfeltlikeIrodeontheirpower.”

•WaddellhasbeenhonoredbySkiing magazine as one of “The 25 Greatest Skiers in NorthAmerica.”Hehashadmodelingassignmentsfordepartment storesandcatalogsandhadarole in the daytime drama “Loving.”People magazinehasincludedhimontheirlistof“TheFiftyMostBeautifulPeopleintheWorld.”

• Waddell has also created a non-profitfoundation called One Revolution (referringtoonerotationofawheelchair’swheel),withthegoalofbringing“hopeand inspiration tothe disabled community.” He maintains hewouldn’tchangeathingabouthislife,saying,“Idon’tthinkwhathappenstoyouisnearlyassignificantaswhatyoudowithwhathappenstoyou.”

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: During Hurricane Irene, I was kept busy contacting my town’s superintendent’s office on behalf of some of my older neighbors who were worried about evacuating with their pets. The misinformation about evacuating with pets was huge. Fortunately we were spared the flooding that took place in surrounding towns. After the storm, the fire chief told me my neighbors could have brought their pets with them as long as they were crated.Please let your readers know that many states, including Vermont, have pet evacuation laws on the books that specify exactly how and where owners can evacuate with their pets. Owners need to know them, because many emergency centers and local media did not, and citizens often were misinformed. -- S.H., Bellows Falls, Vt.

DEAR S.H.: Thank you for the heads-up! Readers, in 2006 following Hurricane Katrina, the federal government passed the PETS (Pet Evacuation and Transportation Standards) Act, which requires state and local governments to include companion pets in

their disaster planning and evacuation plans. Laws in each state and municipality are slightly differ-ent, so it’s important to familiarize yourself with the regulations where you reside prior to a natural disaster.For example, Louisiana and New York permit pets to ride on public transportation with their owners if an evacuation is declared. Check your state govern-ment’s website (go to www.pawscorner.com for a list of links to each state’s site) or contact the emergency planning agency by phone to get details.Of course, it’s also important to include your pet in emergency planning at home. Keep your pet’s travel crate and important documents together, along with a small kit containing food, treats, toys and medica-tions so you can quickly grab them and go if needed.

Send your question or comment 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.(c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

Tidbits® of the Front Range



WACKY WARNINGSIn thisdayof frequent lawsuits,manufacturersaremakingsuretheyhavealltheirbasescovered.Intheirattempttoshieldconsumersfrominjury,theylistsomeratherbizarresafetyprecautions.Thisweek,webringyousomeactualwarningsfoundonavarietyofproducts. • Boxes of Christmas lights were distributedwith thecounsel, “For indoororoutdooruseonly.”Thequestionis,whatotherkindofuseis there?

• Even though it seems to be the purpose ofpepper spray, the warning on one brand of this self-defense item reads, “May irritate eyes.”Thesamegoes for theadvisoryonapopularnighttime sleep aid: “Warning, may causedrowsiness.”

•Fishermen,trytoavoidthetemptationtoingestyourthree-pronghookedfishinglure,because,afterall,it’s“harmfulifswallowed.”

•Youprobablywon’tbetemptedtodisobeythewarningfoundononeelectronicthermometer:“Do not use orally after using rectally.”Similarly,onewell-knownbrandoftoiletbrushdirects, “Do not use for personal hygiene.”Don’tworry!Mostfolkswon’teventhinkofit!

•Do-it-yourselfers,beware!Youareadvisednottousea12-inchcompactdiskstoragerackasa ladder. Likewise, your electric drill mightcarrythewarningfoundononemanufacturer’sbrand, “This product not intended for use asa dental drill.”And if you haven’t read theowner’smanual for your chainsaw, youmayhavemissedtheadmonition,“Donotattempttostopthebladewithyourhand.”

•Thewrapperof apopular fruit roll-up states,“Removeplasticbeforeeating.”You’dthinkitwouldjusttastebetterthatway!



WACKY WARNINGS (continued):•Incaseyou’retryingtotakecareofallyourpets

at the same time, one brand of dog shampoo hasa label informingusers,“Thecontentsofthisbottleshouldnotbefedtofish.”

•We’veallbeeninahurryinthemorning,andperhaps that’s what prompted the warning on apopularhouseholdiron,“Neverironclotheswhiletheyarebeingworn.”Andbyallmeans,followtheprecautionsonyourhairdryer,“Donotuseinshower.Neverusewhilesleeping.”

•Thenexttimeyoutakeyourlittleoneoutforarideinthestroller,youmightwanttoreadthelabelonthecontraptionthatstates,“Caution,removebabybeforefoldingstroller.”

•Ifyourecallthewinterdaysofyourchildhood,perhapsthewordsofwarningonasnowsledring true: “Beware, sled may develop highspeedundercertainsnowconditions.”

•Bicyclistsandroller-bladersshouldbeawareof the hazards associated with shin guards—“Shin pads cannot protect any part of thebodytheydonotcover.”Thatseemstomakesense!

• Not that you planned to, but the next timeyou’re changing the cartridge in your laserprinter,“Donoteattoner.”

•Thewarninglabelonacertainchildren’scoldmedicine is designed to ensure that its 6- to12-year-old users don’t operate any heavymachinery because this product can causedrowsiness. These youngsters should alsoconsult a health professional before use ifthey’re pregnant.

• Be advised when choosing your child’ssuperhero costume for Halloween as, “Thiscapedoesnotgivethewearertheabilitytofly.”



WACKY WARNINGS (continued):•Incaseyou’retryingtotakecareofallyourpets

at the same time, one brand of dog shampoo hasa label informingusers,“Thecontentsofthisbottleshouldnotbefedtofish.”

•We’veallbeeninahurryinthemorning,andperhaps that’s what prompted the warning on apopularhouseholdiron,“Neverironclotheswhiletheyarebeingworn.”Andbyallmeans,followtheprecautionsonyourhairdryer,“Donotuseinshower.Neverusewhilesleeping.”

•Thenexttimeyoutakeyourlittleoneoutforarideinthestroller,youmightwanttoreadthelabelonthecontraptionthatstates,“Caution,removebabybeforefoldingstroller.”

•Ifyourecallthewinterdaysofyourchildhood,perhapsthewordsofwarningonasnowsledring true: “Beware, sled may develop highspeedundercertainsnowconditions.”

•Bicyclistsandroller-bladersshouldbeawareof the hazards associated with shin guards—“Shin pads cannot protect any part of thebodytheydonotcover.”Thatseemstomakesense!

• Not that you planned to, but the next timeyou’re changing the cartridge in your laserprinter,“Donoteattoner.”

•Thewarninglabelonacertainchildren’scoldmedicine is designed to ensure that its 6- to12-year-old users don’t operate any heavymachinery because this product can causedrowsiness. These youngsters should alsoconsult a health professional before use ifthey’re pregnant.

• Be advised when choosing your child’ssuperhero costume for Halloween as, “Thiscapedoesnotgivethewearertheabilitytofly.”

Answers1. Mexico2. Transcendental3. Montgomery, Ala.4. Pablo5. Jaime Sommers6. Mozart7. Hydrogen8. Grand Old Party9. Norman Mailer10. Lively and fast

1. Minnesota’s Zoilo Versalles (1963-65) and Jose Reyes of the New York Mets (2005-08).2. John Denny won 19 games in 1983.3. Chicago’s Gayle Sayers had 22 touchdowns in 1965.4. Barry Collier (1989-2000), Thad Matta (2000-01) and Todd Lickliter (2001-07).5. It was 1992.6. Three times -- 1996, 1997 and 2002.7. Randy Couture was 43 years, 255 days old when he won the Ultimate Fight-ing Championship heavyweight title in 2007.

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