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TABLE OF CONTENTSISSUE 2012.32

Eat Your Greens!pages 1-4

Famous Landmarks:French Quarter

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EAT YOUR GREENS!by Patricia L. Cook

Just as “Popeye” from the cartoon of days gone by ate his spinach for strength, we should eat plenty of leafy green vegetables as part of our everyday diet. This Tidbits look at leafy greens that are good for you, just as your mother said!• The National Cancer Institute reports, “foods

rich in vitamins A and C have been associated with the reduced risk of certain cancers.” Many leafy green vegetables are excellent sources of these two vitamins as well as vitamins K and B, calcium, iron, fiber and more.

• Greens are naturally low in sodium and calories. For example: a cup (0.2 l) of raw spinach has only 14 calories and a _ cup (0.1 l) serving of cooked collards has only 38 calories. All greens are fat and cholesterol free.

• According to Jill Nussinow, registered dietician, culinary educator in Northern California and author of a very informative book, “The Veggie Queen,” “Greens are the No. 1 food you can eat regularly to improve your health.”

• Keep these in mind when eating greens: “Green is good. Dark green is better. Organic dark leafy green is best.” If you grow your own — and they are easy to grow — you know how your vegetables have been treated.

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Right on the heels of the Supreme Court’s decision that it’s perfectly legal to claim medals one has never earned, the Pentagon is doing something it should have done years ago -- developing a medals database.One hurdle to rolling out a comprehensive, accurate database is the fire that occurred in 1973 in the records center in St. Louis. The records of at least 16 million service members, which included all their medals and service, were lost in that fire. While information for more recent years has been put on computer, earlier files haven’t been digitized -- and some are gone for good.The Pentagon now appears to be ready to take the step of creating a database of the records it does have. Like most efforts involving the government, it might take a while.At this point, keep an eye on legislation in Congress to replace the original Stolen Valor Act. A few new pro-posals are out there now, ones that wouldn’t fall within

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

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: You’ve written about the DASH diet in the past. The directions for it are quite general. Can you provide an itemized list of what is good and what is bad to eat? It makes things simpler for me. -- F.L.

ANSWER: The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) doesn’t involve a detailed listing of good and bad foods. It’s a general approach that identifies the food groups that are best for lowering blood pressure. You get to pick foods from those groups that appeal to you. That’s one of the beauties of the diet: It permits many choices.Grains are one of the major groups in the diet. Grains include products made from wheat, barley, rye, oats and other such cereal grains, even grains that aren’t familiar to our diet. Every day, people should eat seven to eight servings of grain foods. A serving is a slice of bread, 1 ounce of cereal, or half a cup of cooked rice (brown), pasta or cereal.The next group is three to four servings of fruit, with a serving being equal to a medium-size fruit, a quarter-cup of dried fruit or 6 ounces of fruit juice. People also should eat four or five servings of vegetables a day, with a serving being 1 cup leafy vegetables, half a cup cooked vegetables or 6 ounces of vegetable juice.Two to three low-fat dairy products are allowed, with 8 ounces of skim milk, 1 cup low-fat yogurt or 1 1/2 ounces of low-fat cheese constituting a serving. Two meat servings a day are permitted, with 3 ounces being a serving of cooked meat, poultry or fish.Fats and oils are the final group. Two or three servings meet the requirement, with 1 teaspoon of margarine, 2 tablespoons of low-fat mayonnaise or 2 tablespoons of light salad dressing each being a serving. In addition, 1 1/2 ounces of nuts are allowed four times a week.In addition, you must keep sodium down to 1,500 mg a day. Sodium is listed on all nutrition labels. The booklet on high blood pressure speaks of the many other issues involved in controlling this widespread disorder. Readers can order a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 104W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Can. with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. ***DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Six months ago my husband, 78, had an artificial hip installed -- if that’s the right word. The operation was a complete success, and he was up and walking shortly after the surgery.However, since he’s been home, he does nothing but sit. He says he’s afraid he’ll wear out the new hip. I thought that the operation was done to make people more active. Isn’t that so? -- O.P.

ANSWER: It is so. Mobility and freedom from pain are the reasons why artificial hips have gained such high regard. Your husband isn’t going to wear out the hip. The new joint lasts up to 25 or more years. He can do anything that his doctor has not specifically said not to do.

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the Supreme Court’s problem with free speech. One, by Sen. Jim Webb, focuses on the personal-gain aspect of wearing unearned medals. Criminal punishment would include fines and imprisonment.Senators Scott Brown and Joe Heck have produced revised version of the original legislation that would make it “a federal misdemeanor for someone to profit from lying about their military service, records or awards.”Don’t let down your guard just yet. While, thanks to the Supreme Court, there’s not much you can legally do about nailing a phony, you can take names and keep your eyes open. Make use of the existing on-line databases such as The P.O.W Network [www.pownetwork.org]; The Congressional Medal of Honor Society [www.cmohs.org]; and Home of Heroes [www.homeofheroes.com], which has an alphabetical index of 120,000 genuine recipients of major military awards.

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EAT YOUR GREENS! (continued):

• Nussinow,inawebMDarticle,rankedthenutritionofthemostwidelyeatengreensintheUnitedStates.Thetop10are:kale,collards,turnipgreens,Swisschard,spinach,mustardgreens,broccoli,redandgreenleafandromainelettuces(altogether),cabbage,andiceberglet-tuce.• ThereareothernutritionalgreensnotlistedabovethatarewidelyavailableinNorthAmerica.Theinformationavailableforallgreensisimmense.We’lllookatsomeinterestingTidbitsforbothhighlyandlesspopulargreens.• Eventhoughitmaysoundincorrect,allgreensarenotgreen!Leafygreenvegetableshavemuchcolorvariety,fromthebluish-greenofkaletothebright“Kelly”greenofspinach,tothelight,somewhatwhiteofcabbage.• Thereisevenablackcabbage(CavaloNero),whichisactuallyaverydarkgreenthatisalsocalledTuscankale.ItoriginatedfromtheTuscanyregionofItalywhereitisgrowninmostvegetablegardens.CavaloNeroisanessentialingredientintheveryhealthysignaturesoupoftheregion,ribollita.• TheTuscanregionofItalyisfamousformanyculinarythingsincludingthecookingterm,“Florentine.”ThistermcanbeinterpretedasthecookingstyleusedinFlorence,Italy,buthasalsocometodescribethecuisinethatincludesspinachasaningredient.Florentinecookingalsousesfreshherbslikerosemary,basil,parsleyandthyme.SinceTuscanyisclosetothecoast,Flo-rentinecookingfeaturesseafooddishesaswellaslocalboar,rabbitandbeeffromtheregions’whiteChianinacattle.Accordingtofolklore,theassociationofspinachwithFlorencemayhavebeenbecauseofCatherinedeMedici,theItalianwifeofKingHenryII,whoreignedinFrancefrom1560-1563.

The latest scam is hitting consumers in the middle of a heat wave. The scam itself, while creative, is not realistic: President Barack Obama is not giving away $1,000 credits that can be applied to utility bills. There is no en-ergy fund. There is no credit. This is not an-other stimulus check-type program from the government. It’s a scam.The rumor started in one state, and it’s spreading from coast to coast. The scam-mers are going all out this time, calling on the phone purporting to be from the utility company, using auto-dialers, putting up no-

tices and even texting. What makes this scam even more dangerous is that they’re also go-ing door to door.Sometimes the scammers claim to be from the government, and they say that your wa-ter, electric or gas bill will be paid -- if you’ll just give them your personal information. In one utility alone, 1,000 customers have fall-en for the scam. In another, more than 2,000 customers were affected. The biggest take nailed 10,000 people in one state.Here are some things you can do:--If you know you’re not behind on your util-ity bill, but are being pressured on the phone to pay, call the police.--Don’t give out your bank routing informa-tion or Social Security number. Do not give out your credit-card number as a way of mak-ing a payment to a suspicious caller.--If someone calls, supposedly from the utili-ty company, and demands payment, hang up.

Then call the number of the utility’s cus-tomer service line (usually found on your bill) and ask whether they are the ones who called you. Hang up on anyone you think is trying to get your personal information.--If you suspect something is wrong, call the local Better Business Bureau. You like-ly won’t be the only one who calls.--If you realize after the fact that you’ve been scammed, call your bank immediately and tell them what happened. Then, if it’s the utility company scam, call it as well.--If someone comes to your door supposed-ly to collect on a utility bill, have that per-son wait outside (while you lock the door) and call the utility to see if they sent anyone to your door.--Read the leaflets that come in your util-ity bills. They might include warnings of scams or other information you need.

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1. Is the book of Ezra in the Old or New Testament or neither?2. From 1 Kings 17, who was called the “Tishbite”? Elijah, Goliath, Job, Samson3. Who was the father of John the Baptist? Uriah, Peter, Zechariah, Amaziah4. From Acts 14, where was Paul mis-taken for Hermes? Antioch, Perga, Bethel, Lystra5. Who named all the animals on earth? Adam, Eve, Noah, Moses6. From Jeremiah 28, where was Ha-naniah from? Zion, Gibeon, Shiloh, Hebron

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the news of his heart attack in June. Is he out of the hospital? Is he back to taping “Jeopardy”? -- Lori Engel, via e-mailA: Alex’s heart attack, which he suffered June 23 after doing some work around the house, was a mild one. He was released from the hospital after a few days and is doing very well. He even returned to work last month to tape new episodes of “Jeopardy.”***Q: My wife and I have enjoyed watching “Memphis Beat” on TNT for the past couple of years, but we haven’t heard anything about its return. Any news would be appreciated. -- David D., via e-mailA: The crime dramedy starring Jason Lee was canceled by TNT in October 2011 after the show’s second sea-son. The series is not yet available on DVD.

1. MYTHOLOGY: What creatures are com-bined to form the mythical creature called a centaur?2. LANGUAGE: What kind of website is named for the Hawaiian word for “quick”?3. ETIQUETTE: What is the traditional type of gift given on fifth wedding anniversa-ries?4. PERSONALITIES: Who was the prince who married actress Rita Hayworth in 1949?5. RELIGION: Who is the patron saint of sailors?6. MUSIC: What does the musical direc-tion “sostenuto” mean?7. TELEVISION: What is the name of the mayor on “The Simpsons”?8. INVENTIONS: Who invented the artifi-cial heart?9. LITERATURE: Who wrote “The Armies of the Night,” a nonfiction book about Viet-nam protests?10. ART: Who created the “Vitruvian Man” illustration?

nor’s Mansion,” Nichole said. “This season is totally in-tense. Even though I’ve read the scripts and I know what’s coming, when I’m at home watching the episodes, I’m going: ‘Holy crap! I canÔt believe it!’ And there’s only going to be more of that in season two. Every episode is just loaded with surprises, and it’s just intense all the way around.”

For my entire interview with Nicole and to learn more about “Boss,” as well as what it was like shooting “Jack Reacher” with Tom Cruise, go to celebrityextraonline.com.***

Q: Can you tell me if “Justified” will be back for another season, and if so, when? Also, when will season three be out on video? This is my favorite show. -- Peggy E., via e-mail

A: The Timothy Olyphant-starring Western crime drama will return to FX for a 13-episode fourth season in the be-ginning of 2013, although an exact date has not been given yet. If the release of the season three DVD follows in the pattern of the previous two, then it should be released in the weeks leading up to the season four premiere. ***Q: I have not seen any information on Alex Trebek since

Q: Can you tell me when “Boss” will be back on the air? I can’t wait to see what’s going to happen next! -- Erin D., via e-mail

A: Kelsey Grammer’s political drama returns for its second season on Starz starting Friday, Aug. 17, for 13 all-new episodes. (In the week leading up to its premiere, Starz will be re-airing season one, so you can either get caught up on what you missed or refresh your memory.) I spoke with series co-star Nicole Forester, who plays Maggie, ambitious wife of Illinois State Senator Ben Zajac, and she gave me some teasers about what to expect this season.“What you saw at the end of season one with Ben and Maggie is a good indicator of where they’re going, as far as Maggie taking the reins and doing whatever she has to do to keep her husband in a direction that will result in them going all the way to the Gover

¥ On Aug. 16, 1896, George Carmack spots nuggets of gold in a creek bed near the Klondike River in Can-ada’s Yukon Territory. His lucky discovery sparks the last great gold rush in the American West. Over the next two years, as many as 50,000 would-be miners arrived in the region.

¥ On Aug. 17, 1915, Charles F. Kettering is issued a patent for his “engine-starting device” -- the first elec-tric ignition for automobiles. In the early years, driv-ers used hand cranks to start the internal combustion process that powered car engines.

¥ On Aug. 14, 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs into law the Social Security Act. Although it was initially created to combat unemployment during the Great Depression, Social Security now functions pri-marily as a safety net for retirees and the disabled.

¥ On Aug. 18, 1940, Walter Percy Chrysler, the found-er of the American automotive corporation that bears his name, dies in New York. Aside from automobiles, Chrysler was known for financing the 77-story Art Deco Chrysler Building skyscraper in midtown Man-hattan. When completed in 1930, it was the tallest building in the world and the first manmade structure to top 1,000 feet.

¥ On Aug. 19, 1953, the Iranian military, with the as-sistance of the United States government, overthrows the government of Premier Mohammed Mosaddeq and reinstates the Shah of Iran. As thanks for the help, the Shah signed over 40 percent of Iran’s oil fields to U.S. companies. However, the Shah was toppled from power in 1979.

¥ On Aug. 13, 1961, East German soldiers begin building a wall between Soviet-controlled East Berlin and the democratic western section of the city. Ber-lin residents found themselves cut off from friends or family until the wall was dismantled in 1989.

¥ On Aug. 15, 1983, Hurricane Alicia forms south of Louisiana in the Gulf of Mexico. Three days later, the Texas Gulf Coast is slammed by the storm, causing 21 deaths. The $2 billion in damages recorded was a record for hurricane damage in Texas at the time.

EAT YOUR GREENS! (continued):

• SupposedlytohonorherItalianroots,QueenCatherineintroducedspinachtotheCourtofFranceanddubbedanydishcontain-ingspinachtobe“Florentine.”Whetherthesto-ryistrueornot,FlorentineisnowsynonymouswithspinachindishessuchasEggsFlorentine,OystersFlorentineandmore.• Tomakeforsomeconfusingterminol-ogy,“Florentines”refertoasweet,bakedcon-fectionthatcontainsnospinach!TheseFloren-tinesareaEuropeansweetservedasacake,barorcookie.SweetFlorentinesareamixtureofcandiedfruit,toastednuts,honeyand/orsugarandtoppedwithalayerofmeltedchocolate.•Movingawayfromsweetsandbacktogreens,agreenthathasmanynamesaroundtheworldisrapiniorwhatismorecommonlyknownasbroccoliraab.Thisgreenisunrelatedtobroccolieventhoughbroccoliisinitsname.Itisacloserelativetoturnips,andthegreenslookverysimilartoturnipgreens.Othernameslinkedtothisgreenarerapa,rapine,raab,rappi,rappone,fallandspringraab,turnipbroccoli,broccolirape,broccoliderabe,Italianturnipandturnipbroccoli.• AsmoregreensareavailableinNorthAmerica,anoldfavoritehasdecreasedinpopu-larity.Iceberglettucewasanoverwhelmingsuccessforyearsbecauseofitsabilitytoremaincrunchyevenafterdaysandsometimesweeksofshipping.Upuntilthe1930s,icebergwasknownas“Crisphead”lettuce.

• BruceChurch,fromSalinas,California,thefounderofFreshExpress,isgivencreditforpopularizingiceberglettuce.Alongwiththreepartners,heformedanicecompanyinthe1930sthatshippedfreshheadsoflettuceacrossthecountryinrailcars.“Crisphead”let-tucebecamemorecommonlyknownas“ice-berg”whenfolkswouldmeetthetraincarsofice-packedlettucewithcallsof“Theicebergsarecoming!”Thenamechangestuck,andAmericans’loveoffreshsaladsgrewwiththefreshavailability.•Upuntilthemid-1970s,morethan95per-centofalllettucegrownintheUnitedStateswasiceberg.Eventhoughleaflettuceshavesurgedinpopularityinthelast30-40years,ice-bergstillremainsabigseller.So,thenexttimeyouareeatingout,checktoseeifa“wedge”saladisoffered.Itwillbethefamiliaricebergwegrewupwith.•AnotherpopularsaladthatsomethinkstartedwithJuliusCaesaristheCaesarSalad.ItactuallyhaditsstartinTijuana,Mexico,withCesareCardini,whoimmigratedtotheSanDi-egoareawithhisbrother,Alex,fromItalyafterWorldWarI.ThebrothersopenedCaesar’sRes-taurantinTijuanainsteadofSanDiegobecauseofalcoholprohibitionintheUnitedStates.Inventedinthe1920s,theCaesarSaladwasmostlyjustaCaliforniaspecialtyforyears,withromainelettucebeingthegreen.ThepopularityofCaesarsaladssoaredinthe1970s,andtheromainecropgrewfromafewCaliforniaacres(ha)to16,000acres(6,475ha)inthe1990sandmorethan80,000acres(32,370ha)today.

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to care for their pets. In the case of dog attacks, I feel that education of the owner is the strongest deterrent. That education should start before a person even becomes a dog owner, so that he or she can make the best choice of dog for the household. A pit bull or other type of guard or attack dog may not be ideal for a number of reasons beyond possible temperament: They’re big dogs; they’re powerful; they need lots of attention and training, no matter how nice they appear to be.Dog owners of all breeds -- not just those considered “dangerous” -- need to know the specific behavioral issues of their breed. They need to train their dog, and socialize the dog with both other humans and other dogs. The best way to learn how to do this is to enroll in group training classes with a certified trainer, an investment that pays off all the way down the road.

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I’ve been reading recent reports that some communities in the United States are trying to ban certain breeds of dogs, like pit bulls. I think this is a great idea, because pit bulls are so unpredictable and violent. Do you agree? -- Carol in Tacoma, Wash.

DEAR CAROL: Nope, I don’t agree. That’s because completely banning specific dog breeds won’t solve the problem of dog bites and attacks. Even dogs of breeds considered benign can attack humans or other dogs -- poodles being the first that come to mind. But, you argue, poodles aren’t violent! Well -- unfortunately, I’ve met a few. The fact is, all breeds of dog have the potential to bite humans. Owners must be aware of and accept this possibility.I try to educate pet owners about better ways

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FAMOUS LANDMARKS OF THE WORLD:THE FRENCH QUARTER

ThemosthistoricallyandculturallysignificantpieceoflandinNewOrleansistheFrenchQuar-ter.ThefamousareawasmostlysparedintheravagingdestructionandaftermathofHurricaneKatrinain2005.• WhenFrenchCanadiannavalofficerJeanBaptisteBienvillefoundedNewOrleansin1718,engineersdevelopedaformalcityplanforNou-velleOrleans,theareathatisnowknownastheFrenchQuarter.ThecitygrewoutoftheoriginalborderstobecomeanimportantAmericanportcity.Aspeoplearrivedfromallovertheworld,adistinctculturerichinmusic,foodandtraditionbegantodevelop.• The“Quarter”isalsoknownasVieuxCar-ré,whichmeans“OldSquare”inFrench.TheareaislocatedindowntownNewOrleans,onsomeofthehighestgroundinthecityonacrescentoftheMississippiRiver.Besidestheriver,thebordersareroughlyCanalStreet,RampartStreetandEsplanadeAvenue.Theareatodaystilloc-cupiesthesame6-by-13-blockareathatwaslaidoutin1722.Oneofthebest-preservedhistoricalneighborhoodsinAmerica,theQuarteractuallyfeelslikeaforeigncountry.ThelastinginfluenceoftheFrenchandSpanishsettlersandplannersisstillpresent.• ThearchitectureoftheQuarterisamixofmostlyFrenchandSpanishstyles.TheSpan-ishruleofNewOrleanswasshort,from1762to1800,butduringthattimethereweretwofiresthatvirtuallydestroyedtheFrenchQuar-ter.In1788,850structureswerelost,andthenanother200werelostin1794.AlotofwhathadbeenFrencharchitecturewasreplacedwithSpanish-stylewroughtironbalconiesandcentralcourtyards

Far too many of us, women especially, can develop weight problems as we age. We’re less active. Menopause doesn’t help. We might have different eating patterns.

Researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center have done a study that looked at self-monitoring as a way to reduce weight.

The study results show how we can lose weight safely in three steps: 1) Keep a journal that reports everything that’s eaten; 2) Don’t skip meals; and 3) Don’t go out to lunch. Sounds so simple, doesn’t it.

They divided 123 overweight and obese senior women into two groups for the yearlong study: one group used diet and exercise, and the other only diet.

Here’s what they learned:Women who kept journals of what they ate

lost six pounds more than those who didn’t keep a journal. This appeared to be the most important of the three steps, and it makes sense. If we write down exactly what we eat, it’s easier to identify whether we’re meeting our goals. The trick is to be honest, and being honest means measuring portions and reading labels -- and always keeping your journal with you in case you do eat while away from home.

Women who went out for lunch at least once a week lost five pounds less than those who didn’t, or who ate lunch out less frequently. When you eat at a restaurant, you can’t control the size of the portions or how the food is cooked.

Women who skipped meals lost eight pounds less than those who didn’t skip meals. Researchers weren’t sure why this was so, but it could be that being hungry leads to overeating or eating out. Eating at regular times gave the best success.

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• ThecitywasunderFrenchrulefirst,thenSpanishandbacktoFrenchbeforebeingsoldtotheUnitedStatesintheLouisianaPur-chaseagreementin1803.TheCabildo,builtin1799,iswheretheLouisianaPurchasesigningtookplaceandisnowthemainbuildingoftheLouisianaStateMuseumhistoricalcom-plex.• Over35,000buildingsinNewOrleans,manyintheFrenchQuarter,arelistedontheNationalRegisterofHistoricPlaces.TheCabildoissometimescalledthesecondmostimportantbuildinginAmerica,afterIndepen-denceHallinPhiladelphia.• TheCabildo,St.LouisCathedralandthePresbytere(alsopartofthemuseumcomplex)allsurroundJacksonSquare.Origi-nallycalled“Placed’Armes,”theSquareisnamedafterAndrewJackson,aherooftheBattleofNewOrleans.TheSquareisoneofthemostvisitedareasintheQuarter,wherelocalartistspaint,drawanddisplaytheirworks.St.LouisCathedralistheoldestcontin-uouslyactivecathedralintheUnitedStates.• AnotheroldestablishmentoftheQuarteristheFrenchMarket,theoldestfarmer’smarketintheUnitedStates.Datingbackto1791,italsoincludesafleamarket.TheFrenchMarketis“threecenturiesofhis-tory,sixblocksofshopping,opensevendaysaweek!”• AnyNewOrleansvisitshouldincludetheOriginalCafeDuMondeCoffeeStand,es-tablishedin1862.Open24hoursaday,sevendaysaweek,itclosesonlyonChristmasDayandwheneverahurricanepassesthrough.Thecoffeewithchicory,servedblackor“aulait”(pouredhalfandhalfwithhotmilk),andbeignets,squareFrenchdoughnuts,aredefi-nitelyworththewait.Yes,thereisjustaboutalwaysacrowd!

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Kudzuisoftenedreferredtoas“theplantthatatetheSouth.”IntroducedtotheUnitedStatesatthefirstWorld’sFairheldinthiscountryin1876,itsstatushaschangedthroughtheyearsfromaprizedplantforerosioncontroltoanobnoxiousweed.• ThePhiladelphiaCentennialExpositionwasheldtocelebratetheUnitedStates’first100years.Countriesfromallovertheworldwereinvitedtobuildexhibitsandparticipateinthecelebration.• TheJapanesegovernmentconstructedagardenfilledwithbeautifulplantsfromtheircountry.Amongthoseplants,thelargeleavesandsweet-smellingbloomsofkudzucaughttheeyesofAmericangardeners.Kudzuwaspromot-edasanornamentalplanttobeusedforero-sioncontrolandasaforagecropforlivestockandhorses.• Formanyyears,Southernfarmerswereencouragedtoplantkudzutopreventero-sion.PresidentRoosevelt’sCivilianConservationCorpsplanteditduringtheGreatDepressionofthe1930s.Hundredsofmenwereputtoworkplantingkudzu.Inthe1940s,farmerswerepaidtoplantkudzu.• Bytheearly1950s,kudzuwasgrowingoutofcontrolinmanyareas.Theplant,withoutthenaturalinsectenemiesithasinAsia,cangrowuptoafoot(30.5cm)perdayandabout60feet(18.3m)pergrowingseason.In1953,kudzuwasdeclaredapestweedandremovedfromthelistofpermissiblecovercrops.• In1972,theU.S.DepartmentofAgri-culture(USDA)startedsearchingforawaytocontrolkudzu.Theplantcoverstrees,shrubs,powerpoles,buildings,abandonedcarsandanythinginitspath.Itblockssunlight,smoth-ersplantsand,duetoitsweight,evenbreaksbranchesanduprootstrees!

• Recently,apossiblesolutionforcontrol-lingkudzuemergedfromaninsectproblemreportedbyaGeorgiagardener.DiscoveredwasalittledarkgreeninsectlaterdeterminedtobeanAsianbugknownasthebeanplataspid.Interestingly,thebugisattractedtowhitecars,andbiologiststhinkalikelyentryintotheUnitedStateswasviaimportedwhitecars,mostlikelyfromJapan.• PreliminarytestsfromtheUniversityofGeorgiashowthatwiththebeanplataspidfeed-ingonkudzufoliage,growthwasreducedintestplotsbyaboutathird,comparedtokudzuplotswithnobugs.Unfortunately,thebugsalsofeedonsoybeans,avaluablecropintheSoutheast-ernUnitedStates.Botanicallyspeaking,kudzuandsoybeansarebothlegumes(beanfamily),andthefearisthatthebugwillfeedonanotherimportantlegumecrop—peanuts.• Kudzuvinescangrowupto4inches(10cm)indiameterandextendfrom32-100feet(9.8-30.5m).Themassivetaprootscanbe7inches(17.8cm)indiameterandover6feet(1.8m)inlength,weighingasmuchas400pounds(181.8kg).Upto30vinescangrowfromonerootcrown.• AccordingtotheUSDA,kudzucov-ersabout7millionacres(almost3billionha)intheSouth.KudzuhasbeenfoundfromFloridawesttoTexas,northtoNebraska,Illinois,IndianaandMaine,andinthewestinWashingtonandOregon.In2009,kudzuwasfirstdiscoveredinCanadanearLeamington,Ontario,ontheshoresofLakeErie.• Southernershavealove-haterelationshipwithkudzu.Consequently,therearekudzufes-tivals,kudzuqueensandevenkudzujelly.Whilemostbuythejellyasanovelty,somesayithasapleasantgrape-liketaste.

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