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Many people suffer from the blues during the winter months because of a lack of sunshine, but spring will bring us all warmth and sunny days soon! This Tid-bits explores the gigantic star that our planet revolves around. •The sun is a huge star that is the center of our solar system. Earth is tiny compared to the sun. Our entire planet could fi t inside the sun 109 times if it was a hol-low ball! Of course, it’s not hollow; it is fi lled with hot gasses. How hot? The surface of the sun is about 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit (5,500 degrees Celsius). The core, or center of the sun, is estimated to be more than 28 million degrees Fahrenheit (15.5 million C). • The sun is 864,000 miles (1.4 million km) in diameter, almost 35 times larger than the diameter of the earth and is about 330,000 times the mass of earth.• On a mountain summit on a hot summer day, it ap-pears that the sun is really close to earth. However, it is nearly 93 million miles (150 million km) away. It takes sunlight about eight minutes to reach us. Even with that distance, the light and heat keep our planet warm, allow-ing plants to grow and even giving us a sunburn if we are not careful. Without the sun, earth would be frozen and dark all the time and could not support life as we know it. •The closer you get to the earth’s poles, the more ex-treme the days are with and without sunshine. The North Pole does not have sunshine for 186 days a year.• Barrow, Alaska, doesn’t have any sunshine in Decem-ber and January, but when summer rolls around, June through August, they are blessed with continual sun-shine 24 hours a day. • Today, much attention is focused on our need for vita-min D, known as the sunshine vitamin. Being in the sun is the best way to satisfy your body’s need for vitamin D; it is produced in your skin when your skin is exposed to sunlight. • A lack of vitamin D can put you at increased risk for the bone disease osteoporosis. Low vitamin D can also cause poor metabolism, a weakened heart and cause your body to heal slowly from broken bones and cuts. •Even though Florida is nicknamed the “Sunshine State,” there are fi ve other states that actually have more sunshine. According to the National Weather Service, Arizona, California, Texas, Nevada and New Mexico catch more rays.•The sunniest place in the United States where you can absorb some natural vitamin D is Yuma, Arizona. The

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next four places are: Redding, California; Flagstaff and Phoenix, Arizona; and Las Vegas, Nevada.• Juneau, Alaska, is the cloudiest city in the United States with only 30 percent of the annual possible sun-shine. Other areas that lack sunshine, where vitamin D supplements may be needed, are Quillayute, Washing-ton; Elkins, West Virginia; Hilo, Hawaii; and Anchor-age, Alaska. • If you search the internet for businesses, towns, clubs and other organizations that use the word sunshine in their name, you will probably be amazed. It seems that everyone loves sunshine! The word seems to imply hap-piness. However, there are a few places borrowing the name that haven’t turned out so sunny. How about ghost towns?• Sunshine, Tennessee, is also known as Kinsel Springs, after S.J. Kinsel who established the town in the early 1900s. Located in what is now the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, at one time it had a large resort hotel, and people rode the train from Knox-ville to enjoy swimming in the Little River and walking across the swinging bridge. After the hotel burned in the 1950s, and the railroad’s demand for the local lumber dried up, the company was discontinued and the town died. The swinging bridge has been renovated, but not much else is there today. • Mr. Kinsel, known for his wealth, was also known for his generosity. He donated a large sum of money to the International Sunshine Society. The society was started in the early 1900s to help infants and children who were blind, to bring “sunshine” to their sweet lives.

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• Two mines named “Sunshine” were located in Utah and Idaho, for gold and silver respectively.• Sunshine Mine in Utah was expected to be a great gold find but proved to be disappointing and was abandoned after 15 years of work. Only about $400,000 in gold was extracted. Sunshine Canyon, where the mine was located, has been deserted since 1910. • Sunshine Mine in Idaho, located between the towns of Kellogg and Wallace in the Idaho panhandle, was a silver mine that produced almost 365 million ounces of silver from 1904 through 2001. Unfortunately, the Sunshine Mine has the distinction of being the spot of the worst disaster in Idaho history. A fire in the mine in 1972 killed 91 workers. A monument to the lost miners was erected near the mine and can be viewed there today. • Sunshine Hill, Texas, near Wichita Falls, got its name from the fact that at 1,208 feet (368 m) above sea level, it was the highest hill in the area. The school that was established there in 1889 was the only structure left in the town in recent years. Unfortunately, the school burned to the ground in March 2011. • North of the border in Alberta, Canada, is Sunshine Village Ski Resort, one of three ski resorts within Banff National Park. It claims to have up to 30 feet (9 m) of snow in the winter! It also has summer hiking access and fun programs beginning in June. • All of us need to be thankful for the sun coming up every morning and going down every night. There have been numerous religions that have the sun as their cen-terpiece. The Egyptians, Aztecs, Greeks and Japanese all had major tenets of their beliefs based on the sun. The Aztecs actually thought the sun died every night and had to be resurrected each day.

FAMOUS LANDMARKS: BANFF NATIONAL PARKThe first national park in Canada, second in North America and third in the world, Banff, lies about an hour and a half west of Calgary, Alberta. •Banff started as a small hot springs reserve. When the Great Canadian Railway reached the Banff area in 1883, two railway workers discovered hot springs near an area referred to as siding 29. The hot springs quickly became an attraction for visitors, and the government established the Banff National Reserve in 1885. At that time, it was 10 square miles (26 sq km).•When the Canadian government changed the designation of the area to Rocky Mountain National Park in 1887, it included the town of Banff and the hot springs. The size at that time was 260 square miles (673 sq km). The main transportation to the park was the Canadian Pacific Railway, which is still around today, more commonly known as CP Rail. • Today, Banff National Park consists of 2,564 square miles (6,641 km2) of spectacular mountain scenery nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The western border of the park runs for 149 miles (240 km) along the Continental Divide. • The most famous landmark in the park and in the entire Canadian Rockies is Lake Louise, a beautiful glacial lake 35 miles (57 km) west of the town of Banff. Natives of the area were familiar with the lake when Edwin Hunter led Tom Wilson to his “discovery” of Lake Louise in 1882. Wilson gazed at the site and said, “As God is my judge, I never in all my explorations saw such a matchless scene.” • Lake Louise is referred to as the Hiking Capital of Canada, the Skiing Capital of Canada, the Romance Capital of Canada (tied with Niagara Falls), the Jewel in the Heart of the Canadian Rockies and the Diamond in the Wilderness. All of the names are deserved! It is also the Highest Community in Canada at 5,020 feet (1,530 m). • Just as railroads helped build and increase traffic to national parks in the United States, CP Rail helped with the popularity and growth of Canada’s first national park. In 1888, CP Rail built the Banff Springs Hotel. (At the time, the wealthy were the only ones who could afford travel.) The historic hotel remains a great attraction of the park for visitors from all over the world. • A modest hotel geared toward adventurers was built at Lake Louise in 1890. With the lake in front and a mountain glacier behind, the hotel became a popular tourist spot. It was renamed Chateau Lake Louise in 1913 and after a fire, was rebuilt much larger. The area then went on to become a major tourist stop. • Originally opened as summer-only resorts, Chateau Lake Louise and Banff Springs Hotel began opening for skiers during the winter holiday seasons in the 1970s. In 1988, when Calgary hosted the Winter Olympics, Banff National Park was showcased to the world. • Banff along with Jasper, Kootenay and Yoho National Parks and the provincial parks of Mount Robson, Mount As-siniboine and Hamber are designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the largest protected areas in the world.

Nightmare Was RealAn Army reservist in Washington, D.C., called a help line when he was depressed because he hadn’t slept for days. When he dialed the number, he thought he was calling a support hotline for veterans. He wasn’t sui-cidal, but yes, he did have some firearms, and yes, he was a veteran. Eventually he hung up and went to bed.Imagine his dismay when the police and SWAT showed up (setting off his PTSD big-time). They hauled him off to a VA hospital, where he stayed vol-untarily for three days. While he was gone they trashed his place, without a warrant, and took his guns (which were all locked up and separated from the ammo). They took his dog and then, on a hunt for explosives, they further trashed his place, still without a warrant. Once the reservist was released, he was arrested and thrown in jail for a couple weeks for reasons that still

Weekly Horoscope

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You’re correct to want to help someone who seems to need assistance. But be careful that he or she isn’t pulling the wool over those gorgeous Sheep’s eyes. You need more facts.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your Bovine optimism will soon dispel the gloom cast by those naysayers and pes-simists who still hover close by. Also, that good news you recently received is part of a fuller message to come.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Feeling jealous over a col-league’s success drains the energy you need to meet your own challenges. Wish him or her well, and focus on what you need to do. Results start to show in mid-March.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You’re likely to feel some-what Crabby these days, so watch what you say, or you could find yourself making lots of apologies. Your mood starts to brighten by the weekend.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Your pride might still be hurt-ing from those unflattering remarks someone made about you. But cheer up, you’re about to prove once again why you’re the Top Cat in whatever you do.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A misunderstanding with a co-worker could become a real problem unless it’s resolved soon. Allow a third party to come in and assess the situation without pressure or prejudice.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Call a family meet-ing to discuss the care of a loved one at this difficult time. Be careful not to let yourself be pushed into shouldering the full burden on your own.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) An upcoming de-cision could open the way to an exciting venture. However, there are some risks you should know about. Ask more questions before making a commitment.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Personal matters need your attention during the earlier part of the week. You can start to shift your focus to your workaday world by midweek. Friday brings news.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) You’ve been going at a hectic pace for quite a while. It’s time now for some much-needed rest and recreation to recharge those hardworking batteries.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) This is a good time to upgrade your current skills or consider getting into an entirely different training program so that you can be prepared for new career opportunities.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Keep a low profile in order to avoid being lured away from the job at hand. Focus on what has to be done, and do it. There’ll be time later to enjoy fun with family and friends.

BORN THIS WEEK: You can be a dreamer and a realist. You dream of what you would like to do, and then you face the reality of how to do it.

aren’t clear. When Matthew Corrigan finally returned home 16 days later, he found his front door unlocked, his oven on and his tropical fish dead.I’m guessing that the number he called was 1-800-273-8255. It’s an easy mistake to make, thinking that it’s a number for veteran assistance. On Google, that number is listed as Veterans Crisis Line. However, it’s also the listing for National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, SAVE, Crisis Hotlines Suicide Prevention and SuicideHotline, among others. The Department of Veterans Affairs even lists it as the number to call for “Where to Get Help for PTSD.”In other words, it’s a one-size-fits-all number -- and maybe not one you want to call unless it’s serious.Here’s a better bet: When you’re getting treatment, whether individually or in a group, ask for phone numbers you can call when the going gets rough.

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1. Name the last rookie manager before Don Mattingly of the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2011 to beat the defending World Series champions on Opening Day.

2. Only two major-league teams since 1900 started a season 0-6 and made the playoffs. Name either one.

3. Name the last 11-win team to not make the NFL playoffs.

4. In 2011, Doc (1980) and Austin Rivers became the second father-son basketball duo to be named McDonald’s All-Americans. Who was the first?

5. When was the last time an NHL team won back-to-back Northeast Division titles?

6. Name the first Major League Soccer team to win consecutive U.S. Open Cups?

7. In 2011, Joseph O’Brien became the youngest jockey to win a Breeders’ Cup race. How old was he?

A SPORTING VIEWBy Mark Vasto

Becalmed in the DoldrumsToward the end of February and the beginning of March, nobody is having a fiery discussion about sports. That shouldn’t come as a surprise to the seasoned sports-talk listener. This is the time of the hypotheti-cal trade and the “bubble team.” With the possible exception of those two or three real sports writers that seemingly make all the rounds on ESPN -- if only to make the folks behind “Deadspin.com” a little extra jealous -- nobody cares about the sporting world right now. All there is to talk about is the absence of sport. It’s a language of lament.In college hoops we already know the top 25, and any team with 20 wins is going to the NCAA tournament. Some like to debate the merits of a bubble team, but they tend to be the hundred or so students that attend the bubble college. All apologies to the student body at Guam State or Boondocks Tech ... but with the pos-sible exception of your parents, nobody cares about you except your college loan lender. (Anyway, you’re going to lose in the first round.)Rare is the time somebody runs into the room and yells, “Hockey season is almost two-thirds of the way over!” Nor do they put on face paint and tailgate for

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the reporting of pitchers and catchers at baseball’s spring training. I know that there are a lot of purists out there -- and I’m sure Sports Illustrated’s Joe Posnanski can write a novella filled with all sorts of weep-inducing allegories, but really, rooting for pitchers and catchers is about as fun as scanning the sign-in sheet at a Kansas City software convention. And this year it appears that the Davis Cup has once again failed to capture the imagination of America, even though America’s John Isner defeated the legendary Roger Federer in the first bumper of the competition. Remember that despite its aristocratic French indoor courtyard origins and subsequent centuries of posh country-club maturation, outside of boxing and MMA, tennis is the only major sport where you can go one-on-one with somebody head-to-head. But this generation of tennis stars, I am told, doesn’t have the “it” factor previous generations did.The matches are too long today, people whine. Well those people clearly do not have kids. When you’re around a baby that requires minute-to-minute atten-tion, you’d be surprised at how much you “really need” to see if Coco Crisp takes a big lead off of second base. With that in mind, you, too, will realize there is no need to get fired up about sports talk at the end of February or beginning of March. Every non-Pamper-changing moment is a panacea; you’ll be surprised.

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THIS IS A HAMMERBy Samantha Mazzotta

Gas Furnace Needs Annual Maintenance

Q: I have a gas heater in my home that works very well, but my friend told me I need to maintain it and get it serviced every year. One reason I chose a gas

heater was that it didn’t need as much maintenance as the oil-fueled heater in my old home. Do I really need

to spend the money to bring in a heater repairman every year? -- Gladys J., Grand Junction, Colo.

A: Ideally, you should have a professional check your heating system once a year to make sure everything is working properly. The reason is that, like any machin-ery, gas furnaces have moving parts, inlet valves and other things that can and will break down eventually. Dirt can build up in the furnace system, and moisture from various sources also can cause problems. A heat-

ing professional will be able to check systems like the blower motor and exhaust stack, electrical connections and other areas that are not safe or practical for many

homeowners to tackle themselves.There are some maintenance tasks you can do your-self that will help keep the professional’s visit cost-effective. The single most important thing you can

do is change the filter every month that the furnace is in operation. This minimizes the amount of dust that enters the furnace itself and keeps it from gunking up the works and reducing heating efficiency (or shutting it down entirely). Keeping the room that the furnace is in free of clutter and dust is another way to maintain

the unit.You also can inspect parts of the heating system

yourself. Check to make sure the pilot light is burning properly and at the right height. (Your manufacturer’s manual should specify this, but if it doesn’t, most pilot

lights burn at about an inch in height, with a bright-blue hue at the top of the flame.) You also might be

able to inspect the burners, which when operating also should have clear flames with a bright blue hue. When they are off, visually check the burners for any buildup

of soot or grease.Inspect the furnace and all visible ductwork for signs of damage or corrosion twice a year. If you see any

issues with the furnace, the burners or the pilot light, or if other problems occur, such as the furnace tripping the circuit breaker, contact a heating professional right

away to fix the issue.As a final note, remember to get a written estimate from the heating professional before allowing any

maintenance or repair work to take place.

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Warning signs your employer might not be right for you

Job competition in the market is still high. The economy is slowly recovering, but there still aren’t as many jobs available as there were a decade ago. But just because the competition is tough, it doesn’t mean you should take the first job offer you receive. It’s okay to pass on a potential employer if you don’t think it’s the right company.There are several companies out there willing to take advantage of the increased amount of people look-ing for work. That is why it is important to research a potential employer. Not only to prepare your résumé and interview readiness, but also to make sure the organization is a good fit. Here are some warning signs to steer clear of a job offer.Hiring Process is a “Rough Road”If you are having an interview and you get the impres-sion that you might not enjoy the environment or culture of the workplace, you should pay attention. Notice how well you communicate and interact with your interviewer, especially if the interviewer will be your supervisor. If you have trouble seeing eye to eye or getting your point across with your interviewer, it could improve over time, but it may be something to consider before accepting a job offer.You “Stop” Asking QuestionsWhen it comes to interviewing, it’s always good to ask specific questions to get a better understanding of your employer, while helping you look prepared and engaged. But if you feel like your potential employer is being reluctant to answer your questions, it should be a warning sign. Some employers may feel like a posi-tion isn’t attractive to job candidates and could try to sidestep or obscure certain specifics.Your Paperwork is “Under Construction”If you are offered a job, but the employer doesn’t pro-vide you with any written information or a contract to sign, you should be cautious. If you receive a legiti-mate offer, it should be in writing. Some companies are struggling and may offer verbal contracts in hopes of renegotiating it later. If you have your job descrip-tion on paper, it could help keep your job from being altered to the organization’s desire. The more that is in writing, the more there can be to protect you.It’s a “Speed Zone”If you feel an employer is too quick to offer, you may want to consider passing. Being too eager to hire new employees could be a sign that the company has lots of turnover, which could mean the company isn’t being handled well or the work environment isn’t friendly.Your Pay and Benefits Take a Huge “Dip”You may feel like the salary you desire is out the ques-tion because of the recovering economy, but if a poten-tial employer is asking you to work for a very low-ball salary, it should be a big warning sign. If you’re not making the money you feel you deserve, you will prob-ably be miserable at work.If you have some experience, be careful of accepting a position that’s too far below your most recent posi-tion. It will be very difficult to get back to the higher positions, and when looking for a new job, employers will look at your résumé and wonder why you accepted such a low-level position. It will look better if you take less pay, but keep your title in the same range.Just because the job competition is stiff, that doesn’t mean you should jump at every job offered to you. If you keep these warning signs in mind, you’ll be able to avoid the bad apples and find an employer that’s right for you.For more insight be sure to follow Jason on LinkedIn and on Twitter @JasonCPoole

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Diabetes Drugs, Blood Thinners Are Leading Cause of Adverse Medication

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By Jim Sukiennik from the Home Instead Senior Care® offi ce in Ocean Springs, MS serving the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Q. I am 77 years old and just got out of the hospital after suffering some unexpected bleeding. The doctors said it was caused by my blood-thinning medication, which they say needs to be monitored more frequently now because of my age. I’m a little more worried about my health, but I told my two sons who live 400 miles away that I feel too good to go to a care facility. Any recommendations?

Your situation is not unusual. There are nearly 100,000 emergency hospitalizations each year for adverse drug events that involve U.S. senior citizens, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study pub-lished in the New England Journal of Medicine. Of the thousands of medications available to patients, a small group of blood thinners and diabetes medications caused two-thirds of the emergency hospitalizations, the report said.

The study used data collected from a nationally repre-sentative sample of 58 hospitals participating in CDC’s National Electronic Injury Surveillance System-Cooper-ative Adverse Drug Event Surveillance project.

Almost half (48.1 percent) of these hospitalizations occur among the elderly aged 80 years or older, and two-thirds (65.7 percent) of the hospitalizations were due to overdoses, or to situations in which patients may have taken the prescribed amount of medication but the drug had more than the intended effect on the patients body. Four medications, used alone or together, accounted for two-thirds of the emergency hospitalizations:

• 33 percent, or 33,171 emergency hospitalizations, involved warfarin, a medication used to prevent blood clots.•14 percent involved insulins. Insulin injections are used to control blood sugar in people who have diabetes.•13 percent involved antiplatelet drugs, such as aspirin or clopidogrel, which prevent platelets, or pieces of blood cells from clumping together to start a clot.•11 percent involved diabetes medications that are taken by mouth, called oral hypoglycemic agents.

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THE KITCHEN DIVABy Angela Shelf Medearis

Just the FactsThe health field has many interesting facts that are not well known. Here are some interesting nutrition, health and physical activity facts that might surprise you.Did you know that ...1. A sweet red bell pepper has more vitamin C than an orange? One-half cup of red bell pepper has about 95 mg of vitamin C, compared to 70 mg in one medium orange. Try sliced raw red pepper in a salad or saute it in your fajitas for extra vitamin C.2. Vitamin C helps your body absorb more iron? We best absorb iron from meat sources, but there also is iron in plants. Vitamin C helps with plant iron absorption as well as counteracting certain foods (such as tea) that may inhibit iron. Add some lemon juice to your tea or mandarin orange slices to your spinach salad to get the most iron from your foods.3. Stretching [SET ITAL]after[END ITAL] physical activity is more beneficial? A good warm-up before activity is essential, but stretching cold muscles may do more harm than good. At the end of a workout, muscles are warm and stretching can help prevent soreness later.4. A baked potato with skin has twice as much potassium as a banana? A medium baked potato with skin has about 925 mg of potassium compared with 422 mg in a me-dium banana. Fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts and seeds are all good sources of potassium, so eat more of them.5. Beans have nutrients similar to vegetables and meat? They have vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber like vegetables, and protein and iron like meat. They also do not raise blood sugar very much and help with digestion. Everyone should eat more beans.6. Bread that is brown is not always 100 percent whole-wheat bread? It may be very similar nutritionally to white bread, but with brown coloring. Read the nutrition label and make sure the first ingredient has the word “whole” in it, then you’ll know you are getting 100 percent whole-wheat bread.7. Did you know that 0 grams of trans fat on the label doesn’t always mean zero? Companies can round down and list 0 grams of trans fat if the food has less than 0.5 grams. Look for the word “hydrogenated” in the ingredi-ent list to determine if the food does have some trans fat.(Additional information courtesy of Melissa Bess, Nutri-tion and Health Education Specialist, Camden County, University of Missouri Extension)

ROASTED RED BELL PEPPER SOUPRed bell peppers are simply green bell peppers that have been left on the vine to continue to ripen. The long vine-ripening time increases the amount of vitamin C in the peppers. Adding cannelloni beans to the soup provides it with a creamy texture and boosts the vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fiber, protein and iron in the dish. Adding the lemon juice boosts the flavors of the soup and helps the body to absorb iron.

1 (15 ounce) jar of water-packed, roasted bell peppers, or 3 fresh bell peppers, roasted and peeled (see Tips below)1 tablespoon olive oil1 large onion, chopped1 tablespoon minced garlic2 tablespoons Italian seasoning1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon sugar2 (15 ounce) cans cannelloni beans, drained and rinsed2 (14.5 ounce) cans low-sodium chicken broth1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1. Drain the jar of bell peppers. In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Saute the onion and garlic in the oil for 5 minutes, or until the onion is translucent. Add the roasted red bell peppers, Italian seasoning, salt, pep-per, cayenne pepper and sugar. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes. 2. Place vegetables and the beans in a blender or food processor and puree. Add one can chicken broth. Puree the soup until smooth and return it to the pot. Stir in remaining can of chicken broth until mixture is smooth. Heat 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in lemon juice. Soup can be eaten hot or cold or used as a sauce for meats or veg-etables.

Tips for roasting fresh bell peppers:Preheat oven to broil. Place bell peppers on a baking sheet and broil on oven’s top rack, using tongs to turn them as each side blackens. Place blackened peppers in a paper bag, close tightly and allow to cool for 20 to 30 minutes. Peel off skin by rubbing peppers with paper towels. Do not rinse peppers. Discard stems and all seeds, and slice the peppers.

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Red Wine Steaks with Green BeansLow in carbs and accompanied by healthful veggies, this low added-fat steak dinner is sauced with a rich red wine reduction.

1 1/2 pounds beef strip steaks (each 1 inch thick)SaltPepper1 tablespoon margarine or butter1 bag (12-ounce) microwave-in-the-bag green beans1 teaspoon red wine vinegar2 shallots, finely chopped1 cup dry red wine1/4 cup packed fresh tarragon leaves, finely chopped

1. Sprinkle steaks on both sides with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. In 12-inch skillet, melt 1/2 tablespoon margarine on medium-high. Add steaks and cook 7 minutes for medium-rare or until desired doneness, turning steaks over once.2. Meanwhile, cook green beans in microwave as la-bel directs. Transfer beans to large bowl and toss with vinegar, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper and 1 tablespoon shallots.3. Transfer steaks to plate. Reduce heat to medium-low and add remaining shallots to skillet. Cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.4. Add wine, increase heat to medium-high, and sim-mer 2 minutes, stirring and scraping up browned bits from pan. Remove from heat and stir in tarragon, ac-cumulated steak juices and remaining margarine until margarine melts.5. To serve, slice steak across grain. Divide steak and green beans among serving plates. Spoon sauce over steak. Serves 4.

• Each serving: About 455 calories, 29g total fat (11g saturated), 97mg cholesterol, 340mg sodium, 9g total carbs, 2g dietary fiber, 37g protein.

Red Wine SpaghettiThis easy pasta dinner is quick enough to enjoy any night of the week, and a great way to use up leftover wine before it goes off.

2 cups wine2 cups water8 ounces thin spaghetti1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped1 tablespoon butter1/8 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoon grated Pecorino cheese

1. In 12-inch skillet, stir wine, water, spaghetti and salt. Heat to boiling on high, stirring.2. Boil 9 to 11 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring often. Remove from heat.3. Stir in capers, butter and pepper. Top with grated Pecorino cheese. Makes 2 servings.

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• On March 6, 1899, the Imperial Patent Office in Ber-lin registers Aspirin, the brand name for acetylsalicylic acid, on behalf of the German pharmaceutical company Friedrich Bayer & Co. In its primitive form, the active ingredient, salicin, was used for centuries in folk medi-cine.

• On March 10, 1902, in the case of Edison v. American Mutoscope Company, the U.S. Court of Appeals rules that despite his claims, Thomas Edison did not invent the movie camera. The court did, however, admit that Edison invented the sprocket system that moved perfo-rated film through the movie camera.

• On March 9, 1913, English author Virginia Woolf de-livers the manuscript of her first novel, “The Voyage Out,” to her publisher. In 1941, fearful for her own men-tal state and afraid of the coming world war, she filled her pockets with rocks and drowned herself.

• On March 7, 1923, the New Republic publishes Rob-ert Frost’s poem “Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Eve-ning.” The poem begins with the famous line “Whose woods these are, I think I know.” Although Frost never graduated from a university, he had collected 44 honor-ary degrees before he died in 1963.

• On March 5, 1963, the Hula-Hoop, a hip-swiveling toy that became a huge fad across America when it was first marketed by Wham-O in 1958, is patented by the com-pany’s co-founder, Arthur “Spud” Melin. An estimated 25 million Hula-Hoops were sold in its first four months of production alone.

• On March 11, 1970, author Erle Stanley Gardner, cre-ator of Perry Mason, dies. The crime-solving attorney Perry Mason appeared in numerous novels and became the star of a top-rated TV show starting in 1957. The show starred Raymond Burr as the titular hero and ran for nine years.

• On March 8, 1986, “Mask,” starring Eric Stoltz and Cher, opens in theaters. Cher, who had launched a se-rious acting career with her appearance in Robert Alt-man’s film “Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean” in 1982, received the Best Actress prize at the Cannes Film Festival for her role in “Mask.”

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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I’ve always heard that at older ages, it doesn’t matter how high the first number of a blood pressure reading is; it’s bound to rise with age. My blood pressure is 185/70, and my doctor wants me to go on blood pressure medicine. My second number is fine. Why is he making a fuss? I am 67. I don’t like taking drugs. -- W.S.

ANSWER: You have heard wrong. Both numbers of a blood pressure reading are significant. If either is higher than normal, it indicates high blood pressure. It is true that systolic pressure, the first number, rises with age. And it is true that the second number, diastolic pressure, tends to plateau after age 50. However, a higher-than-normal systolic or diastolic pressure constitutes hypertension, high blood pressure.The first number is the pressure imparted to blood when the heart pumps it into the aorta. It takes a great deal of pressure to circulate blood through all the body arteries. The second number is the pressure in the heart as it fills with blood. Normal pressure is less than 120/80. High blood pressure is 140/90 and above. Numbers between those two pressures are called prehypertension, a short stop lower than actual high blood pressure.You have high blood pressure, hypertension. You doctor made a fuss because uncontrolled high blood pressure causes artery hardening, leads to strokes and heart attacks, puts the kidneys out of action, contributes to congestive heart failure and promotes dementia. Still think your pressure is OK?If you are overweight, weight loss brings pressure down. So does shunning salt. It’s not the saltshaker on the table that pushes people over the recommended daily limits (1,500 mg of sodium), but it is commercial foods. Become a reader of the sodium content of the foods you buy. Potassium lowers blood pressure. Potassium-rich foods are baked potatoes, bananas, orange juice, peas, beans, milk, spinach, squash, watermelon, figs and cantaloupe. Be as physically active as your doctor allows.If your pressure doesn’t fall, then you have to resort to medicines. Eight large drug families, yielding more than 57 different medicines, give you a wide choice to bring your pressure down without side effects.The booklet on high blood pressure will convince you of the importance of blood pressure control. To order a copy, write: Dr. Donohue -- No. 104W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Allow four weeks for delivery.

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: What happened to DMSO? It used to be available, but it has disappeared. Why? -- W.K.

ANSWER: DMSO -- dimethyl sulfoxide -- was very popular as a treatment for arthritic joints. It is rubbed on the skin over the aching joint. The Food and Drug Administration never approved it for that use, and that may be why it lost its appeal.There is a dedicated doctor and a dedicated group of DMSO fans who feel the same as you. They’re trying to get the FDA to re-evaluate its stance on this substance.DMSO is approved for the treatment of interstitial cystitis, a painful bladder condition. The material is instilled into the bladder.

To Your Good Health By Paul G. Donohue, M.D.

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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: In a list of “responsible” things one should do to their pets, you wrote that owners should spay or neuter them. Well, I own a purebred German shepherd, and I think your advice is just wrong for owners of purebred pets. Maybe mongrels from the shelter need to be spayed and neutered but doing that to my “shep” will alter his behavior. Plus I plan to breed him. You should rethink your advice. -- Tom C., Roswell, Ga.

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Others are extremely selective about whom their dogs go to. Many will recommend that dogs not suited to be bred be neutered or spayed.Neutering your German shepherd may indeed cause behavioral changes; in many dogs the procedure reduces aggression. But you also eliminate the risk of your dog getting out and fathering a bunch of unwanted puppies with, say, the owner of different breed of dog who thought her precious also was too special to be spayed.But you don’t have to believe me. Talk to your dog’s vet, or to a professional AKC-registered breeder of German shepherds (learn more at www.akc.org), and get the facts.

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• It was English philosopher Francis Bacon who made the following sage observation: “The root of all superstition is that men observe when a thing hits, but not when it misses.”

• I’m sure you’ve seen photos of those picturesque covered bridges. It seems that they would have provided a welcome haven for people driving buggies caught out in the rain. You may be surprised to learn, though, that the bridges weren’t designed with a roof for the comfort of travelers. Being made of wood in an era before protective sealants, the bridges themselves needed to be protected from the elements.

• Most frogs lay their eggs in the water; that way, when the tadpoles hatch they are already in their

element. The red-eyed tree frog, however, protects its eggs from aquatic predators by attaching its eggs to the underside of leaves that hang out over a body of water. Once the eggs hatch, the tadpoles fall into the water.

• The next time you travel to the United Kingdom, if you visit the university towns of Cambridge or Oxford, you should keep off the grass. Professors are the only ones allowed to walk on most of the green swards in those towns.

• In ancient Rome, it was widely believed that holding in gas could cause a person to catch a disease or become poisoned. This was such a concern to public health that Emperor Claudius went so far as to pass a law making it legal to fart at banquets.

• Have you ever known someone who keeps making the same error over and over again despite being corrected? The next time you run into this person, you’ll know what to call him or her: a mumpsimus. ***Thought for Today: “I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious.” -- Albert Einstein

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