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THE GRAND CANYONby Patricia L. Cook

Imagine the astonishment when early travelers heading West happened upon one of the largest canyons in the world. Whoa! Put on the brakes as we explore the Grand Canyon, one of the most popular tourist sites on earth. •GrandCanyonNationalParkis277miles(446km)long,5,000feet(1524m)deepandabout18miles (29 km)wide. Encompassing 1,218,375acres(493059ha)ofnorthernArizona,itisoneof the Seven Wonders of the World and hosts around 5 million guests each year, more than anyotherU.S.NationalPark.

•Accordingtoarchaeologists,theDesertArchaic,Anasazi and Pueblo Indians were the earliestpeople to live in the Grand Canyon region. Others explored the region in the1500-1800s,withprobablythemostsignificantbeingMajorJohn Wesley Powell, a one-armed Civil Warveteran.(HelosthisarminthebattleofShiloh.)Heandhisgroupoftenmenexploredtheareainseveralexpeditionsfrom1869-1872.

•TheareawasestablishedasaForestPreservein1893,GrandCanyonGamePreservein1906,aNationalMonumentin1908andGrandCanyonNational Park in 1919, three years after theNationalParkServicewascreated.

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Executive Order 13360 was signed to let small businesses owned by disabled veterans have more opportunities to do work for the federal government. The program, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, has been in place since the program’s inception in 2004.Various federal agencies are able to set

aside contracts for the veteran-owned small businesses. Requirements are stiff and appear to be non-negotiable. A business must be 51 percent owned by a disabled veteran and managed by a disabled veteran or that veteran’s care-giver or spouse. The veteran can own only one business in the program. Fifty-one percent of the profits must to go the business. In the case of a small business bidding jointly with a non-veteran business, both companies are required to qualify as small. The business must be an eligible SDVOSB at the time it bids. The business must re-apply every year for certification.In one year alone, SDVOSB businesses had $6.5 billion worth of contracts.Sounds great, on the surface: Disabled veter-ans getting to run their own businesses.

Unfortunately, there are problems -- big ones. Last year the Government Accountability Of-fice warned that the Small Business Adminis-tration, which runs the program, did not have enough safeguards in place against fraud.The GAO did a study and discovered that there was no validation of eligibility informa-tion, no monitoring of program compliance and a lack of investigation into abuse. It identi-fied 10 ineligible companies alone that had $100 million in small-business contracts that should have gone to veteran business own-ers. The contracting agencies were notified to take action, but since last winter these same companies have been awarded $5 million in new contracts.

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1. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: In currency, what is a wa-termark, and why is it used?2. TELEVISION: What TV show featured the neigh-bors named Lenny and Squiggy?3. GEOGRAPHY: Which of the Great Lakes is located entirely within the United States?4. MOVIES: What book is the movie “Clueless” loosely based upon?5. MEASUREMENTS: What measurement is used to determine the height of a horse?6. SCIENCE: What instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?7. MATH: What are congruent angles?8. TRADITIONS: Traditional Chinese brides might wear which color of dress on their wedding days?9. MUSIC: Which Christmas carol features the phrase “the weary world rejoices”?10. MEDICAL TERMS: What’s a common name for deglutition?

• On June 22, 1775, Congress issues $2 million in bills of credit. The bills, known at the time as “Continentals,” notably lacked the then de rigueur rendering of the British king. Instead, some of the notes featured likenesses of Rev-olutionary soldiers and the inscription “The United Colonies.”

• On June 27, 1844, Joseph Smith, the founder and leader of the Mormon religion, is mur-dered when an anti-Mormon mob breaks into a jail where he is being held in Carthage, Ill. Smith claimed in 1823 that he had been vis-ited by a Christian angel named Moroni, who spoke to him of an ancient Hebrew text that had been lost for 1,500 years.

• On June 23, 1902, Daimler-Motoren-Gesell-schaft first registers “Mercedes” as a brand name, feeling that the non-German name might sell better in France. The famous Mercedes symbol, a three-point star, was registered as a trademark in 1909.

• On June 26, 1948, U.S. and British pilots be-gin airlifting food and supplies to Berlin after the city is isolated by a Soviet Union blockade. By July 15, an average of 2,500 tons of sup-plies was being flown into the city every day.

• On June 25, 1950, armed forces from com-munist North Korea smash into South Korea, setting off the Korean War. The United States quickly sprang to the defense of South Korea. More than 55,000 American troops were killed in the three-year conflict.

• On June 24, 1975, an Eastern Airlines jet crashes near John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City, killing 115 people. The Boeing 727 was brought down by wind shear during severe thunderstorms with heavy winds and rain. Seven passengers and two flight attendants survived the fiery crash.

• On June 21, 1982, John W. Hinckley, Jr., who shot President Ronald Reagan, was found not guilty of attempted murder by reason of insan-ity. In the trial, Hinckley’s defense attorneys argued that their client had a pathological ob-session with the 1976 film “Taxi Driver,” in which there is an attempt to assassinate a fic-tional senator.

THE GRAND CANYON (continued):• With the Grand Canyon’s large expanse ofland there is great environmental variety.Theelevationrangesfrom1,200feet(366m)nearLakeMead to 9,165 feet (2793m) above sealevelatthenorthrim.Scientistshaveidentifiedfive life zones in the park: Lower Sonoran,Upper Sonoran, Transition, Canadian andHudsonian.Thebestwaytothinkofthisisthatif you traveled from Mexico to Canada, youwould see lots of variations in the ecosystem, but you can see the same variations within GrandCanyonNational Park! So from desertplants to mountain trees – they’re all there!From the north rim to the canyon floor, thetemperaturecanvaryupto35°F.(19.4°C)

• Bears, mountain lions, weasels, bald eaglesand many other animal species are found in the park.KeepinmindthatGrandCanyonNationalPark is home to six species of rattlesnakes, including the most common Grand Canyon pink rattlesnake that blends in with the canyon terrain. If you go hiking on the many miles of trails, watch your step and listen carefully!

• Baby rattlers are born fully equipped withpoisonousvenomandteeth.Theyarebornwitha “prebutton” for the rattler that is shed with its skin making way for “buttons” that develop. Rattling occurs when they grow more buttons and shake them together – at the speed of about 60ormoretimespersecond!

•Approximately47reptilespeciesarefoundinthepark.TenarecommonalongtheColoradoRiver in the bottom of the canyon.Have youheardofgilamonstersandchuckwallas?Theyarethetwolargestlizardsinthearea.

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THE GRAND CANYON (continued):• The Grand Canyon Railway began as anextension of theAtchison, Topeka and SantaFeRailroad.In1901,theSantaFeextendedabranch to the south rim of the Grand Canyon, andhotelandrestaurantdeveloperFredHarveyenteredthescene.TheFredHarveyCompany,with railroad architect Charles Whittlessey’sdesign expertise, built the El Tovar Hotel 20feet (6m) from the edge of the south rim in1905.Thebeautiful,ruggedbuildingsometimescalled “the most expensively constructed and appointedloghouseinAmerica”islistedontheNationalRegisterofHistoricPlaces.

• When automobiles became popular in the1920s,theSantaFeRailwaylostalotofriders.It struggled until closing in 1968. Over theyears after its closing, the park became more andmorecongestedwithvehicles.Thebranchlinewasreopened in1991and isoperatedbytheGrandCanyonRailway.Thenostalgictrainrides are more popular than ever today.

•AnotherarchitecturalbeautybuiltbytheFredHarveyCompany in theGrandCanyon is theDesert View Watchtower. Architect MaryColter designed the structure to mimic an Anasazi Indian watchtower. It was dedicatedin1933andprovidesanexcellentviewofthecanyonalongEastRimDrive.

• In 2008, a couple of “typo vigilantes” usedwhiteout and permanent markers to correct mistakes on a sign on the watchtower. Now,typos are annoying, and we should all strive to begrammaticallycorrectatalltimes,butdon’twe need to respect historic property? Yes, the two were banned from all national parks for a year, had to pay $3,035 for repairs and arebanned from modifying any public signs.

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Here’s yet another reason to take all the medication that our doctors prescribe: It can save us from falls.A study was done by a group with a rather interesting name: MOBILIZE Boston, which stands for Balance, Indepen-dent Living, Intellect and Zest in the Elderly of Boston. The group exists to study fall risk factors in seniors. More than 600 participants with an average age of 78 were studied after they’d had falls. They were all asked four questions: Do they ever forget? Are they ever careless? Do they ever stop taking medicine when they feel better? Do they ever stop taking medicine if they feel worse?Forty-eight percent were what it called “low adherence,” which means they weren’t taking their prescriptions as in-structed.Those seniors had more than one fall per year, a full 50 per-cent more than the “high adherence” group. Over the course of the study, 376 of the participants reported more than 1,000 falls.The researchers suggested that doctors quiz their senior pa-tients about whether they take all medication as prescribed.While that might be a good idea, I have an idea, too: We need to take responsibility for our health, and that includes taking medications when and as they’re prescribed. Granted, there are some medications with side effects. But a call to the doctor’s office often can result in getting a slightly different medicine. After all, falls are one of the quickest ways we can lose our independence. Here are some more steps you can take to limit the number of falls:• Check your environment. Are there wrinkled throw rugs on your floors? Is the stair-rail sturdy?• Are your shoes comfortable, with a non-slip sole?• Do you need to update your eyeglass prescription?• Do you need handrails installed? Help is available if you ask for it.

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THE GRAND CANYON (continued):

•ManystructuresinGrandCanyonNationalParkarehistoricandlistedontheNationalHistoricRegister.Anew,modernstructurewasaddedtotheparkin2007.If you are afraid of heights, this is probably not for you.But, if you reallywant to view the canyon aseagles see it, take a walk on the Skywalk.

•TheSkywalkatGrandCanyonWestisontheHualapaiIndianReservation.Thetribedevelopedtheareafortourism and to expose visitors to a different area of the Grand Canyon.

•TheSkywalkprotrudesoutfromthecanyonwall4,000feet(1219m)abovethecanyonfloor.Itisdesignedto hold the weight of 71 747 airplanes. Camerasaren’tallowedon thewalkway,andnumberedshoecovers are issued to visitors to prevent scratching and slipping.

• Doyouknowwhoparticipatedinthe“FirstWalk”ontheSkywalk?BuzzAldrin, thesecondman towalkonthemoon,afterNeilArmstrong,onJuly20,1969.AldrinwalkedouttomeetHualapaitriballeadersandJohnHerrington,theonlyNativeAmericanastronaut.Itwasaprettysignificantdayforthetribeandagreataddition to the Grand Canyon experience.

•TheGrandCanyonisamagnificentplaceforbothafamily vacation and studying nature.TheColoradoRiverandcanyonwallsarefullofscientificevidenceaboutthehistoryofthearea.Bothevolutionistsandcreationists are intrigued with the area, and even though they disagree about life origins, they agree that theGrandCanyon is one of themost amazingnatural features on earth.

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I’m not afraid of dogs, but I worry about getting bitten sometimes. My older brother told me that only mean dogs will bite, but I’m not sure about that. How can I tell when a dog is about to bite? -- Kerry in South Dakota

DEAR KERRY: Unfortunately, it’s not true that only “mean” dogs bite. Any dog can bite, even a gentle one, if it is in pain, startled or protecting something like its puppies or a toy. So, your instinct is right on: Don’t be afraid of dogs, but use caution and respect when interacting with them.The U.S. Postal Service has some tips to follow to minimize the risk of being bitten:• Don’t run past a dog. The dog’s natural instinct is to chase and catch prey.

• If a dog threatens you, don’t scream. Avoid eye contact. Try to remain motionless until the dog leaves, then back away slowly until the dog is out of sight.• Don’t approach a strange dog, especially one that’s tethered or confined.• While letter carriers are discouraged from petting animals, people who choose to pet dogs should always let a dog see and sniff them before petting the animal.• If you believe a dog is about to attack you, try to place something between yourself and the dog, such as a backpack or a bicycle. You can find more information about preventing dog bites at http://www.avma.org/public_health/dogbite/default.asp

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ANSWER:At one time, I conducted a crusade toerasetheterm“stomach(orintestinal)flu”fromtheEnglishlanguage.Ididn’tgetveryfar,soIgaveuponit.Realflu--influenza--isarespiratoryillness,notanintestinalillness.Theflushotprovidesprotectiononlyagainsttrueflu,not“stomach”flu.Fourvirusesaretheusualculpritsofstomachflu,and,for adults, the one that leads the pack is norovirus. Vomiting,diarrhea,feverandoftenheadachearethemain symptoms. It comes on suddenly, about one or twodaysafterthevirusentersthebody.Thesicknesslasts only one to three days. A slight increase innumber of cases occurs in the winter, but it comes in all seasons.Norovirus infections usually spare infants. Olderpeople have the worst symptoms, and they are the

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5. How many times has the U.S. men’s hockey team finished with a silver medal at the Winter Olympics?

6. When was the last time before 2010 that the U.S. won the most medals at a Winter Olympics?

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TheEaglesbandwasformedin1971whenfourback-up players for Linda Ronstadt decided to try to make itontheirown.OftheoriginalfourDonHenleyandGlennFreyhavealwaysbeenpartofthegroup,whichis still performing today.• Therehavebeensevenmembersthroughtheyears.ThetwootheroriginalmemberswereBernieLeadonandRandyMeisnerwholeftthebandin1976and1977,respectively.DonFelderjoinedthegroupin1974andleftwithhardfeelings–anda lawsuit–in2001. JoeWalsh andTimothySchmit joined in1976and1977respectivelyandarestilltouringwithHenleyandFrey.

•Thefirstalbum,simplytitled“Eagles,”releasedin1972, sold a million copies. Even though it wasrecorded in England, the band members were allfromtheU.S.andamongthefirsttopopularizetheCalifornia“country rock”music style.Therewerethree“Top40”hitson thealbum:“Take ItEasy,”“WitchyWoman”and“PeacefulEasyFeeling.”

• JacksonBrowne,anothercountryrocksinger,hadbeenwritingasongbuthadbeenunable tofinish.Hegavehisfriend,GlennFrey,permissiontoworkon the song. Glenn added verse two, with some of thewordsbeing,“Standin’onthecornerinWinslow,Arizona.”That song,“Take ItEasy,”was the leadsongonthefirstalbumandpropelledtheEaglestosuper-stardom!

• Winslow is located on famed Route 66. WhenInterstate 40 was built bypassing the town in thelate 1970s, the town nearly disappeared. In 1994,theStandin’ontheCornerFoundation,anon-profitcorporation dedicated to restoring Winslow, was formed.

1. Is the Book of Lamentations in the Old or New Testament or neither?2. What Moabit woman became ancestress of King David through her marriage to Boaz? Sarah, Jeze-bel, Ruth, Leah3. From Daniel 6, what king called to David in a lamentable voice? Pilate, Darius, Herod, Solomon4. What’s a binding agreement made between God and a person or group? Daric, Crown, Covenant, Commandment5. From 2 Samuel 12, who said “Thou art the man”? Boaz, Samson, Isaac, Nathan6. Who said, “My soul doth magnify the Lord”? Ruth, Sarah, Miriam, Mary

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THE EAGLES (continued):•TheLaPosadaHotel,oneofthe“lastgreatrailroadhotels” from the 1930s reopened in Winslow,Arizona, in 1997. (This was a former FredHarveyHotelthatwasdesignedbyMaryColter,the same company and architect who designed structuresinGrandCanyonNationalPark.)TwoyearslaterStandin’ontheCornerParkopened.A28-footby40-footmuralbyartistJohnPughdepictsthelinefrom“TakeItEasy”:“It’sagirl,myLord,inaflatbedFordslowin’downtotakealookatme.”AsculptureofacowboybyRonAdamson stands on the corner with his guitarleaningagainstalamppost.Eaglesfansshouldmarktheircalendarsforthe12thAnnualStandin’ontheCornerFestivaltobeheldSeptember24and25,2010.

•TheEaglesrecordedfiveotheralbumsby1980,including the release of “Their Greatest Hits(1971-1975),” which became the best-sellingalbum inU.S. history.Todate there havebeenover29millioncopiessoldintheU.S.andover42millionworldwide.

• Thebandbrokeupwithhardfeelingsin1980.Several of the band members began solo careers, but none were as successful alone as they had been as a group.

• In 1994 the band reunited consisting of Frey,Henley,Walsh,Felder,Schmitandfouradditionalmusicians.AttheirfirstliveperformanceinApril1994,Freysaid,“Fortherecord,weneverbrokeup;wejusttooka14-yearvacation.”

•“LongRoadOutofEden”wasrecordedin2007forthefirstEaglesstudioalbumsince1979.Theyhave been touring sporadically in the last ten yearsorsoandjustcompletedatourinAprilandMay.Let’shopeformoretocome!

Q:Iwasvisitingmyelderlyneighbortheotherdayandnoticedthat one of the lower cabinet doors was dangling by one warped hinge (the other had snapped completely). I’d like to fix thatforherbuthavelittleexperiencewithhomerepair.--MeganinDelaware

A:It’sgreatthatyou’rebeingagoodneighbor,andhingescanbeaquickfix.Bringahelpertoholdthecabinetdoorinplaceandmakethejobgofaster.Once you have permission from your neighbor, unscrew the hinges from the cabinet frame and door. Place the door in a safe place, put the broken hinges in your pocket, and head for the hardware store.You’llwanttopurchasetwonewhingesthatcloselymatchtheoriginalhinges,andscrews(iftheydon’tcomewiththehinges).You’llalsoneedautilityknife,ascrewdriver(mostlikelyaPhil-lipshead),anelectricdrillwitharangeofdrill-bitsizes(borrowoneifyoudon’twanttobuyitatthistime,althoughIhighlyrec-ommend having one of your own), wood putty and wood stain to match the color of the cabinet. Pick up some wood glue and a small pack of wooden golf tees, too.Inaperfectworld,notonlywillyoufindtheexactreplacementhinges and screws, but the screw holes in the door and cabinet framewon’tbemarredbyyearsofuse.Intherealworld,youwillprobablyneedtore-drillthescrewholes(ifthehingesarethe same) or drill all new holes if the hinges are larger or smaller.If you just need to re-drill the original screw holes:Coat thepointy end of a golf tee with wood glue and carefully tap into a holeuntilit’stightlywedged.Letthegluedry,thencutawaytherestoftheteesothattheremainderisflushwiththewoodsur-face.Now,drillanewpilotholeusingadrillbitslightlysmallerthanthediameterofthescrewyou’regoingtouse.Ifyoucan’tuse theoriginalholesdue to thenewhinge size,carefully mark the location on the cabinet frame and the door where the new hinges will go, and mark the screw drill locations exactly.(Haveyourhelperholdthedoorinclosedpositionwhileyoumeasureandmark--youmustbeprecisesoithangscor-rectly.)Drillnewholes.Filltheoldholeswithwoodputty,letthatdry,sandandstainorpaint the old hinge area.Installthehingesonthecabinetdoorfirst,thenattachthehingesto the frame while your helper holds the door in place.

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• Keep your outdoor hardwood furniture (teak, aca-cia, etc.) looking its best by cleaning and oiling it once per year. Liberally apply oil made for wood with a clean rag, then use another rag to wipe off any excess. It’s a simple thing that can make a big difference.

• “When I replaced the towel rack in our bathroom, my husband decided to keep the old one for his shop. He put several ‘S’ hooks on it, and stores all manner of tools and supplies on it.” -- M.W. in Michi-gan

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A plan you’ve kept on hold for a long time finally could be greenlighted. But in typical Aries form, you’ll need to be sure that everything is in place before you hit the “start” button.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Others might urge you to act more quickly on your ideas. But you’d be wise to follow your Bovine instincts and get more facts to bolster your position when you finally present it.GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might be tempted to accept the well-meaning offer of a friend to act as an intermediary in a dispute. But you know best what it’s about, and you can handle the challenge. Good luck.CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Entertainment can play an important role this week. Enjoy some well-earned diversion with people you care about. Something especially wonderful might come from this well-spent time.LEO (July 23 to August 22) Catnaps and playtime are in order for Leos and Leonas who need to take some time off from their hectic schedules to restore their energies and rebuild their mental muscles. Have fun.VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Virgos will need to keep an open mind this week about choices that seem improbable. A closer study might well reveal possibilities that might have been overlooked. Stay with it.LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A disappointing outcome of a well-intentioned effort should be seen as a lesson in how to do it right the next time. Note all your changes and have your new plan set up by week’s end.SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Travel plans might need readjusting because of changes in the costs previously agreed to. Deal with the problem as quickly as possible to minimize any delays that might result.SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your honest approach to an unsettling ex-perience draws admiration from others. Use their positive feedback to build support for your program to introduce needed changes.CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Travel is strong in your aspect this week, and so is nostalgia! You might want to consider planning a trip to a place that holds some very special meaning for you. Bon voyage.AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A job-related situation could provide an op-portunity you hadn’t considered before. Look it over carefully and see where and how you can tailor it to fit your needs.PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Showing strength as well as sympathy helps you deal with a difficult personal matter. It also helps you set an example for others when it’s their turn to get involved in the situation.BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of making people feel comfortable without losing one whit of your own dignity in the process.

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“GRAND” CANYONSArizonahastherealGrandCanyon,butthereareothercanyons around the United States and Canada that in-clude“grand”intheirnames.Let’sexplore!• Therearefour“GrandCanyons”inCanada,allinBritishColumbia.TheGrandCanyonof theFraserandGrandCanyonoftheNechakoareinnorth-centralBritishColombia.TheNechakoRiverflowsintotheFraserRiver.TheothertwoCanadiangrandcanyonsareinthefarnorthofB.C.TheGrandCanyonoftheLiardRiverishometothemostsignificanthotspringsareainCanada.TheGrandCanyonoftheStikineisinnorthwesternB.C.andisoneofthemostruggedriver canyons in the world. Only a small number of world-classkayakershaveeverattemptedtorunthisriver.ThemouthoftheStikineisactuallyinAlaska.Theriverhasprolificsalmonruns,butbecauseofthetremendous force of the rapids, the salmon are only inthelowerone-thirdoftheriver.

• Yellowstone and Yosemite National Parks eachhave Grand Canyons. The Grand Canyon of theTuolumne in Yosemite is on the Tuolumne Riverandisademandingareatohike.TheGrandCanyonof the Yellowstone is not as well known as Old Faithful geyser, but it is just as impressive. Thereis a moderately strenuous hike to the area known as Inspiration Point that provides a perfect photo opportunity.

• Hawaii hasWaimeaCanyon,which is known astheGrandCanyonofthePacific,locatedonKauai.IfyouhappentobethereinMay,TheBananaPokaRoundup is a “forest fair” that educates the public about the banana poka weed, which is an invasive pest.

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• It was American author, playwright, screenwriter and political activist Gore Vidal who made the following sage observation: “Any American who is prepared to run for president should automatically, by definition, be disqualified from ever doing so.”

• The next time you get a chance, you might want to check the pressure of your car’s tires; if they’re not inflated to the correct pressure, you’re contributing to the $9 million in fuel that is wasted due to improper tire pressure, according to the Department of Energy.

• If you ever go to Rome, one of the sights that must be seen is the Trevi Fountain, the

elaborate Baroque installment that was completed in 1762. According to legend, anyone who throws a coin in the fountain is ensured a return visit to Rome. This is, evidently, a popular tradition; every night approximately $3,500 is retrieved from the fountain. The money is used to fund a supermarket for the city’s needy.

• In this era of ubiquitous technology and instant communication through e-mail and text message, the average American still receives 1.5 personal letters each week. Of course, you have to weigh that against the 10.8 pieces of junk mail that arrive on a weekly basis. • Due to the rising prices of the materials used to mint coins, it now costs 2 cents to manufacture every penny and 9 cents to make a nickel.

• In 2006, an Illinois police officer was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. This probably would not be noteworthy, except that it was the same police officer who received an award for making the most DUI arrests in his county.

1. Stan Musial, with six home runs.2. Frank Tanana, with a 2.54 ERA in 1977.3. It was 1965-67.4. Phoenix’s Alvan Adams, in 1977.5. Eight times (1920, ‘24, ‘32, ‘52, ‘56, ‘72, 2002 and ‘10).6. It was 1932.7. Chi Chi Rodriguez won four in a row in 1987.

1) Old; 2) Ruth; 3) Darius; 4) Covenant; 5) Nathan; 6) Mary

1. A distinguishing mark on paper money to prevent counterfeit2. “Laverne & Shirley”3. Lake Michigan4. “Emma,” by Jane Austen5. Hands (one hand equals 4 inches)6. Barometer7. Angles that have the same measure in degrees8. Red, for good luck9. “O Holy Night”10. Swallowing

“Grand” Canyons (continued):• Pine Creek Gorge near Wellsboro is called theGrandCanyonofPennsylvania.ItisontheAlleghenyPlateauthatisapartoftheAppalachianMountains.TheLeonardHarrisonandColtonPointstateparksareonoppositesidesofthecanyon.Thegorgeisinthemidstofapproximately165,000acres(66773ha)oftheTiogaStateForest.Itisabout47miles(75.6km)longandthemaximumdepthis1,450feet(442m) near the southern end.

• Another Grand Canyon in the eastern U.S. is ontheGenesseeRiver about 35miles (56 km) southof Rochester, NewYork in Letchwork State Park.Thisisanothergorgeousareawithcanyonwallsashighas600feet(183m).WilliamLetchworthwasasuccessful businessman who bought property along the river in the late1800s.Hedonatedhisacreageand his Glen Iris Estate to NewYork in 1906. ItbecameLetchworthStateParkin1907,andtheGlenIrisbecameanInnin1914.(Bytheway,henamedhis home for Iris, Greek god of rainbows.)

•Georgiahasa“LittleGrandCanyon”about30miles(48km)awayfromformerPresidentJimmyCarter’shometown of Plains. Providence Canyon State Park has15canyonsandreachesadepthof150feet(46m)fromtoptobottom.DuringJulyandAugusttherareplumleafazaleacanbeobservedwithbeautifulblooms. The plants grow only in this region andbloomwhenmostotherazaleashavestopped.

•Therearemanyothercanyonsaroundtheworldnotmentioned here. Most areas with these geologicalwonders have turned them into tourist destinations. Get out your atlases or search the internet for canyons to explore.

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