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DEAR PAW'S CORNER: I see more and more dogs, of all sizes, wearing little booties when outside in winter temperatures. Aren't dogs' paws designed to deal with rough terrain and cold weather? Why do owners feel like they have to protect their pets' paws? -- Jerry in Kansas City, Mo.

DEAR JERRY: Actually, booties are a pretty smart idea for pets in wintertime, and it's not a new idea. Sled drivers in the Arctic have put them on their dogs' paws for centuries to protect them from rough terrain and jagged ice. Booties also protect existing paw or foot injuries.

That booties are catching on among owners of pets of every size is perhaps due to the increasing variety available. But they serve the same practical pur-pose: They protect pets' feet from icy cold surfaces, rough ground and other winter hazards.

The leathery pads on the bottom of dogs' paws can withstand mild tempera-tures and most terrain, but they are not invulnerable. Extremely cold surfaces can cause frostbite or worse. Stepping on urban hazards like glass or sharp chunks of concrete can scratch or cut the foot pads, which is very painful for the dog. The soft skin between each pad also is very sensitive and easily can be scratched if debris gets caught between the pads.

Owners who don't opt to fit their dogs with booties in the winter before bringing them outside should check their dog's paws each time it comes back inside to make sure the pads are uninjured and nothing is caught be-tween them.

Send your question or tip 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 infor-mation, visit www.pawscorner.com.

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Winter Is Rough on Pets' PawsBy Sam Mazzotta

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• On Nov. 28, 1582, William Shakespeare, 18, and Anne Hathaway, 26, pay a 40-pound bond for their marriage license in Stratford-upon-Avon. Six months later, Anne

gave birth to their daughter, Susanna, and two years later, to twins. Shakespeare's plays were not published until after his death, when two members of his troupe collected copies of his plays and printed the First Folio (1623).

• On Dec. 4, 1928, "Dapper Dan" Hogan, a St. Paul, Minn., saloonkeeper and mob boss, is killed when someone plants a car bomb under the floorboards of his new Paige coupe. The first car bomb was a horse-drawn-wagon bomb that exploded in 1920 outside the J.P. Morgan Company's offices in New York City.

• On Nov. 29, 1942, coffee joins the list of items rationed in the United States. Rationing was generally employed to guarantee a fair distribution to all citizens and to give priority to military use in World War II.

• On Dec. 2, 1959, the Malpasset Dam in France collapses after a week-long rain storm, and the resulting flood kills more than 400 people. The city of Frejus, built by Roman Emperor Julius Caesar as a port city on the French Riviera, was devastated by the massive flood.

• On Dec. 3, 1979, 11 people are killed in a stampede outside a Who concert in Cincinnati when a crowd of general-admission ticket-holders surges forward through shattered doors in an attempt to secure prime unreserved seats inside. After the crowd cleared, 11 concert-goers were found on the ground, dead from asphyxiation.


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You have to love the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of the Inspector General. It’s ev-erywhere, and it’s looking out for us -- probing, inspecting, asking questions.

Here is a sampling of its recent reports, covering issues large and small.

--The Office of Information and Technology has some odd things going on with its contracts. Contractors were asked to do some work not in the contract -- which they didn’t do. They also didn’t complete all the work that was in the contract. Cost: More than $1.6 million. An anonymous tip got the OIG to investigate this one.

--In one hospital, it was learned that staff was not properly trained in using monitoring equipment. At another medical facility, the electroconvulsive therapy machine was not sent to the manufacturer

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on schedule for quality-control checks.--VAOIG investigators found “significant con-

trol lapses” that might have resulted in the VA is-suing thousands of Personal Identity Verification credentials to employees and contractors whose backgrounds were not investigated and who were not checked against the terrorist watch list. This one is a biggie. To read the report, go to www.va.gov/oig/ and search for report 10-04037-295.

At the bottom of the OIG reports is hotline in-formation you can use if you see something that isn’t right. It wants to know about patient safety issues, mismanagement of VA programs, waste of resources and criminal activity related to the VA. It can’t help you with medical claims or similar issues.

To contact the OIG, go to the website and click on Contact Us. You’ll find the Hotline link with information. You also can call 1-800-488-8244 or send email to [email protected]

Of course, you’d step up if you saw something wrong because it’s the right thing to do. But did you know there’s a potential reward up to $10,000 for disclosing criminal activity?

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].

©2011 King Features Synd., Inc.


Q: I have a family Bible that originally belonged to my grandma and is dated 1876. Can you tell me its approximate value? -- Fred, Alton, Ill.

A: Verily I say unto you, just because a Bible is more than a century old doesn't necessarily mean it has much value except as a family heirloom. I checked with several antiquarian book sellers and was told that most Victorian-era Bibles sell in the $50 to $150 range, de-pending on condition, rarity and if there is an interesting family tree documented. I found a leather-bound Bible from 1872 on eBay for $42. As with most collectibles, there are always exceptions to every rule.

• • •Q: I have collector plates

in the MGM series honoring such stars as Mickey Rooney and Clark Gable. I also have the "Honeymooners" with Jackie Gleason, and "I Love Lucy" featuring Lucille Ball. I have a friend who plans to sell them for me on eBay, but I thought maybe you could help me set a price for them. -- A.B., Villa Park, Ill.

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• • •Q: I have a cookbook edited by Prudence Penny,

the home economist of the Los Angeles Examiner. It was published in 1939 by Prentice-Hall. -- Elizabeth, Sun City, Ariz.

A: Prudence Penny also hosted a radio show on the West Coast during the 1940s. She is credited with hav-ing written columns for the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, the San Francisco Examiner and the Los Angeles Times. Her 1939 cookbook retails in the $50 to $75 range, depending on demand and condition. You might check out the website, www.oldcookbooks.com.



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Not only do consumers need to juggle brands and stores to find the best bargains on food, but determining what’s in the food is a minefield as well. In theory, the label and packaging will disclose this information, but they often need some translation.

Low sodium: “Low” is subjective. Check the percent-age of daily value on the label. It’s not low if one serving can equal more than half your daily allotment of sodium.

Light: While generally meant to indicate fewer calories, it’s not true across the board. Compare two cans of soup, the regular and the “light” version of the same kind by the same manufacturer. Is there an appreciable difference in calories?

Made with real fruit: How much fruit is actually in the food? If it’s listed after the third item on the ingredients list, you’re not getting much.

Organic: “Certified organic” food is regulated and promises to be grown on land that was pesticide free for the previous three years. With meat, the animals would have been fed a special diet without antibiotics or hormones. “Made with organic ingredients” isn’t the same as wholly organic.

Whole grains: The health benefit depends on how much is actually present. See where it falls in the ingredients lineup. If it’s third or fourth on the list, you’re not getting much. Note: Enriched bleached flour is white flour with vitamins added. If “enriched” bread is dark, look for coloring that’s been added to make it appear to be made of whole grains.

Fiber: Which form of fiber is in the food? You’ll need to check the ingredients list. Serving size: Be realistic. If a serving size is a half cup of a dessert, are you going to stop

at that half cup? On the other hand, if the food is a main dish, will you family be satisfied with half-cup servings?

Know what you’re spend-ing your money on so you can get the most nutrition for your dollar. If you’re not in the habit of reading labels, start by checking at least five things on every label before the food goes into your cart. Choose what those five things will be -- perhaps sodium, protein, sugars, fats and the first three ingredients. It’s a start.

David Uffington regrets that he can-not 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, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to [email protected].


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November 17 - 23, 2011

Kasey Kahne's late-season rally has been lost in the white-hot battle between Carl Edwards and Tony Stew-art for the Sprint Cup championship.

Kahne, whose one-year ride with Team Red Bull will expire -- perhaps along with that team -- at season's end,

has finished sixth or better in five of the past six races, including a runner-up finish in Kansas and a third in Texas Motor Speedway's AAA Texas 500.

Kahne will replace Mark Martin at Hendrick Motorsports in 2012. Martin announced recently that he will compete in 25 races for Michael Waltrip Racing.

"The Red Bull team just keeps doing a good job," Kahne said. "They're working hard. It's pretty impressive for a lot of them, not knowing their future, not knowing what's going on there."

Kahne, 31, was unable to qualify for the 12-driver Chase for the Sprint Cup, but he is 14th in the standings, trailing only Clint Bowyer among non-qualifiers.

It goes without saying that Kahne is looking forward to a move to NASCAR's most successful team of the past two decades. Longtime crew chief Kenny Francis also will join Hendrick, where Kahne will join Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr.

"The way we do things might be a little bit different at Hendrick," Kahne said. "The way they do things is really positive, too."

No kidding."It will be fun to put it all together," Kahne added. "There are tracks where

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they beat us badly, and there are tracks where we run pretty well. Hopefully, we can put it all together and make some gains, make Hendrick Motorsports a little stronger than it already is."

Kahne, 31, from Enumclaw, Wash., has won 11 races in his Sprint Cup career, the most recent being at Atlanta Motor Speedway in 2009.

• • •Monte Dutton covers motorsports for The Gaston (N.C.) Gazette. E-mail Monte at [email protected].


Kasey Kahne has been hot recently, finishing sixth or better in five of the past six races, including a runner-up finish in Kansas and a third-place finish in Texas. (John Clark/NASCAR This Week photo)

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Avoiding Falls at HomeHave you fallen at home and not told your

doctor? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in three of us age 65 and older fall each year -- but only half of us tell our doctors about it. In 20 percent to 30 percent of us, falls can lead to hip fractures, head trauma and lacerations.

Since we spend most of our time at home, the best way to reduce the number of falls is to make sure our living environment is safe, especially with the darker days of winter. Here are some steps you can take:

--Reduce clutter. Magazines and newspapers stacked by the recliner are especially dangerous because of the slick pages. Don’t allow anything to remain in walking paths through rooms.

--In the bathroom, have grab bars installed next to the tub and toilet.

--Make sure the lamp next to your bed is easy to reach. Keep a flashlight there in case the power goes out.

--If you have stairs, make sure the railings are secure.

--Turn on more lights. If you don’t have an overhead light in each room, plug in a lamp that can be turned on as you enter a room.

--Never have an electrical cord stretched across an area where you walk.

--Put a night-light in the bathroom and at the top of stairs.

--Make sure rugs have a non-skid backing and aren’t placed in traffic areas.

For more informa-

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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].



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Perfect Pairings for Easy EntertainingTreat your friends and family to a global culinary adventure this holiday season by hosting

a casual cheese-tasting party in place of a sit-down meal. MyGourmetConnection’s suggested pairings of cold meats, cheeses, condiments and beverages will set the scene for a memorable get-together that’s easy on the host and hostess.

The Menu:Norway’s famous Jarlsberg is a mild cow’s milk cheese with a slightly sweet, nutty flavor

and smooth texture. It pairs well with cubed or thin-sliced turkey, crisp seedless grapes and buttered pumpernickel rounds.

Woolwich Dairy’s Triple Creme Goat Brie is a soft-ripened goat’s milk cheese from Canada. It has a fresh grassy flavor and a rich, creamy texture. It’s delicious served with the subtle spice of Black Forest ham and a condiment with tangy fruit flavors like a homemade chutney.

The Gran Maestre Manchego Semicurado (also available under the Villacenteno label) is a sheep’s milk cheese from Spain that has been aged for 3 months to produce a nutty, buttery flavor. Serve with dry-cured ham, preferably a Spanish Serrano or Italian Prosciutto, and ac-company the pairing with fresh or dried figs and spice-toasted almonds.

The Planning:Determining how much to buy can be a bit tricky, but when cheese and meats (charcuterie)

make up the whole menu, plan on about 1 ounce of each cheese per person and about the same for the meats. Using these guidelines, 1/2 pound of each of the cheeses and meats we’ve sug-gested here should serve 8 people. If you don’t mind leftovers, you may want to allow a little extra of each to be safe.

The Presentation:Plan on taking your cheese out of the refrigerator at least 1 hour before serving for the best

flavor and texture. Group the proper pairings together on decorative plates, wooden boards or marble slabs and have small plates, picks and napkins available so your guests can munch and mingle easily throughout the evening.

Generally speaking, white wines pair best with this cheese assortment. Suggestions include Chablis or White Burgundy, Semi-dry Riesling, unoaked Chardonnay and a sparkling Spanish Cava.

Quick Tip:To make buttered pumpernickel rounds: Get a loaf of fresh, thin-sliced pumpernickel bread.

Using a round biscuit cutter, cut 2 or 3 rounds from each slice. Spread each round with a very thin layer of softened butter and sprinkle them with a pinch of salt. Bake in a 400 F oven for 5 to 7 minutes, until toasted and crisp.

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• It was 18th-century German scientist Georg Christoph Lichtenberg who made the following sage observation: “Everyone is a genius at least once a year. The real geniuses simply have their bright ideas closer together.”

• “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” (popularly known by a line from the chorus, “Glory, glory hallelujah”) was written by Julia Ward Howe in November of 1861 after the author made a trip to Washington, D.C., and reviewed Union troops near the city. The song was published the following February in The Atlantic Monthly magazine, earning Howe a grand total of $4 for what was destined to become one of the most popular songs of the Civil War and a perennial American classic.

• When cartoon icon Bugs Bunny first appeared, in 1935, he was called “Happy Rabbit.”

• If you’re a cat owner, it probably will come as no surprise that cats spend approximately 80 percent of their time sleeping.

• Becoming a sports star is the dream of many young people, so you might think that someone who is signed to a professional

baseball contract has it made. You’d be wrong, though; only one out of every 10 athletes who sign such a contract ever becomes a major-league ballplayer.

• You’ve certainly heard the old adage “lightning never strikes twice” but, strictly speaking, it’s not true. Technically, lightning always strikes twice. Each lightning bolt is made up of multiple bolts that travel the same path and strike the same spot in swift succession.



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In her comedy memoir, “Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns),” Kaling chronicles her childhood growing up with her par-ents (both Indian immigrants) and older brother in Cambridge, Mass., and shares her funny observa-tions on topics such as friendship, love, fame, writ-ing and office work -- both real and staged.

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When she joined the show, Kaling was 24, new to Los Angeles and the only woman on a writing staff of eight. Now, at 32, she continues to write for the show and also has directed two episodes. Kaling typically works 16-hour days, yet doesn’t complain. She has achieved the level of Hollywood fame she wants, which, to her, is being so famous that she can never get convicted of murder in a court of law.

Celebrity does have its consequences. The title of her book comes from a time when Kaling was working so hard that she sensed that friends had stopped inviting her to dinners, birthday parties and other social engagements because she had declined them so many times.

In an age where many starlets are famous for being infamous, Kaling’s collection of essays introduces readers to a good girl who made good. Her voice, which she admits she never tires of hear-ing, is refreshing and unapologetic. She takes great pride in being respectful, intelligent, opinionated and hardworking.

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Humans Can Sprout New Blood Vessels

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I don’t remember you addressing this subject, so I thought I would write. In 1997, I had a mild heart at-tack and went on medicines. Six months later I had another mild incident that led me to angioplasty. Ever since, I have been eating well, exercising and taking all my meds. My cardiologist says I have great collaterals. I have sprouted new vessels for my heart. I thought I should have some kind of intervention, but the doctor says no. Can you discuss autogenesis? Am I related to a starfish? -- R.S.

ANSWER: You’re the first writer ever to use the word “autogene-sis.” If a starfish loses an arm, it grows another -- autogenesis. Humans have the same ability when it comes to blood vessels. They can grow new ones, and do so in many instances. Heart-attack victims often can sprout new arteries. It’s a long process. It doesn’t happen overnight. And it doesn’t happen to all people. Count yourself lucky.

The booklet on CAD -- coronary artery disease -- discusses how vessels become plugged and how they are treated. To order a copy, write: Dr. Donohue -- No. 101W, 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: You are familiar with

energy drinks, aren’t you? Well, my teenage son has gotten in the habit of drinking them far too often. He says they really do increase his energy. I’m worried that they might be dangerous. Will you please provide some information? -- B.B.

ANSWER: One kind of energy drink is a mixture of caffeine and alcohol. In November 2010, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration declared such com-binations to be unsafe. I’m sure your son isn’t using this sort of energy drink. Others are.

Your boy is likely drinking caffeinated beverages. The amount of caffeine in these drinks ranges from 50 to 505 mg of caffeine per can. A 6-ounce cup of coffee contains 77 to 150 mg of caffeine.

Adolescents drinking such large amounts of caffeine can suffer sleep disturbance, shaking hands and possibly a rise in blood pressure. One school district has banned these drinks at all practices and games. I think that’s a good policy.

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