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March 7 - 13, 2013 Tidbits of Casper - For Advertising call 307-473-8661 • 161 South Fenway, Casper, WY Page 1 Published and Distributed Weekly by Alimon Publishing, LLC - www.tidbitswyoming.com - [email protected] - 307-473-8661 March 7 - 13, 2013 Laugh-A-Bit with Tidbits Issue #512 Q: What's Irish and stays out all night? A: Patty O'Furniture!

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March 7 - 13, 2013 Tidbits of Casper - For Advertising call 307-473-8661 • 161 South Fenway, Casper, WY Page 1

Published and Distributed Weekly by Alimon Publishing, LLC - www.tidbitswyoming.com - [email protected] - 307-473-8661

March 7 - 13, 2013

Laugh-A-Bit with Tidbits

Issue #512

Q: What's Irish and stays out all night?

A: Patty O'Furniture!

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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Everything I read about urinary tract infections deals with wom-en, including what you write. I am a 35-year-old man, and I just had a week of antibiotics for a urinary tract infection. Why is there this bias in dealing with female urinary infections over male infections? -- J.F.

ANSWER: The urinary tract infection we’re talking about is bladder infection, cystitis (sis-TIE-tiss). Both men and women come down with bladder infections, but the number of women who develop such an infection is far, far larger than is the number of men -- 30 times the number of men. The main reason for this is an anatomical one. The female urethra, the tube that empties the bladder, is much shorter than the male urethra. That allows bacteria to make their way into the female bladder with rela-tive ease. Furthermore, sexual relations force bacteria into the female urethra, something that doesn’t happen in men.

People describe cystitis as a burning pain when passing urine. The infection makes a per-son want to empty the bladder frequently, and it’s a task that has to be taken care of quickly.

At older ages, men develop almost as many bladder infections as do women. That’s because of prostate enlargement. An enlarged prostate gland makes complete emptying of the bladder impossible. Urine stagnates there and sets up an environment that favors bacterial growth.

Don’t feel left out because you have had only one bladder infection. Recurrent bladder infec-tions are truly unusual for men. If a man were to develop one bladder infection after another, then his doctor would have to look for condi-tions that lead to repeated infections. Diabetes is one. So is Crohn’s disease, an inflammation of the digestive tract. The inflammation fos-ters the development of a tunnel between the

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TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH BY PAUL G. DONOHUE, M.D.

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bladder and the inflamed area of the tract. Bacteria have free access to the bladder. These are only two examples of why cystitis recurs in few men.

The booklet on urinary tract infections explains this common malady in detail and its treatment. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 1204W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery.

• • •DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I take Coumadin because

of atrial fibrillation. I’ve taken it for 13 years. Never in all those years has anyone, doctor or nurse, told me not to eat lettuce or other salad greens. My cousin just did. She wasn’t sure why, but she said those foods mess up Coumadin. I have regular blood tests. None has shown that my Coumadin level needs adjusting. What is this green vegetable taboo? -- M.O.

ANSWER: Coumadin thins blood (prevents clots from forming) by decreasing the production of vita-min K. Green, leafy vegetables -- spinach, lettuce, Brussels sprouts -- are a rich source of vitamin K. If a person on Coumadin splurges on these vegetables, he or she could block the action of Coumadin.

You have gone 13 years taking it. Your blood tests have shown that your diet is not affecting Couma-din’s action. You can eat whatever you wish.

• • •Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he

will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

© 2013 North America Synd., Inc.All Rights Reserved

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• On March 24, 1603, after 44 years of rule, Queen Elizabeth I of England dies, and King James VI of Scotland ascends to the throne, uniting England and

Scotland under a single British monarch. Queen Elizabeth I passed into history as one of England's greatest monarchs.

• On March 23, 1839, the initials "O.K." are first published in The Boston Morning Post. Meant as an abbreviation for "oll correct," a popular slang misspelling of "all correct" at the time, OK steadily made its way into the everyday speech of Americans.

• On March 22, 1908, Louis L'Amour, the author of scores of bestselling Western novels, is born in Jamestown, N.D. After returning from World War II, L'Amour began writing short stories and novels. His big break came when a novel he wrote at the age of 46 became the basis for the popular John Wayne movie "Hondo."

• On March 19, 1916, the First Aero Squadron flies a support mission for the 7,000 U.S. troops who had invaded Mexico on President Woodrow Wilson's orders to capture Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa dead or alive.

• On March 18, 1937, nearly 300 students in Texas are killed by an explosion of natural gas at their school. Eleven oil and natural-gas derricks stood in the schoolyard as a means of saving the school money. The blast killed most victims instantly and was felt 40 miles away.

• On March 20, 1965, President Lyndon Johnson sends a telegram to Gov. George Wallace of Alabama in which he agrees to send federal troops to supervise a planned civil-rights march in Wallace's home state. Earlier that month, civil-rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. had led two attempts to march to Montgomery.

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HERE'S MY CARD...

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by Samantha Weaver

• President Harry Truman was once told there were ghosts in the White House. His response? “I’m sure they’re here, and I’m not half so alarmed at meeting up with any of them as I am at having to meet the live nuts I have to see every day.”

• Pet food is the third most profitable item for supermarkets, following meat and fresh produce.

• The warmest parts of your body are your eyes and nose, while the coldest parts (unsurprisingly) are your fingers and toes.

• In the African country of Zaire, more than 200 different languages are spoken.

• It was more than 30 years ago, in 1982, that a man in suburban Los Angeles tied 24 weather balloons to his lawn chair in an attempt to fly. A pretty successful attempt, too -- he made it to 16,000 feet, alarming air traffic controllers and pilots in the process.

• Those who study such things say that the rate of divorce increases during the winter months.

• The Baltimore Orioles had a pretty bad season in 1988. After the team lost its first 10 games, Bob Rivers, a deejay at Baltimore radio station WIYY, announced that he would stay on the air until the home team won a game. He kept his word, sleeping only between songs, for 10 days. When the Orioles finally defeated the Chicago White Sox, Rivers played “I’m Free” by The Who, and finally left.

• Queen termites can live for up to 100 years.

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CASPER WOMAN OF DISTINCTION COMMITTEEThurs., Mar 7th......... MARCH BUSINESS BEFORE HOURS, CASPER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 500 N. CENTER, CASPER CHAMBER OF

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FAIRGROUNDSFri., Mar 8th ............. F.R.E.S.H. CREW CONCERT TOUR, CENTRAL WYOMING FAIRGROUNDS HALL OF CHAMPIONS, CENTRAL WYO-

MING FAIRGROUNDSFri., Mar 8th ............. 1ST ANNUAL SPRING BREAK SWEET 16 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT, BOYS & GIRLS CLUB 1701 E. K STREET,

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBFri., Mar 8th ............. WYOMING HIGH SCHOOL 3A/4A BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS, Casper Events Center/Casper College, WHSAAFri., Mar 8th ............. FIRST ANNUAL SPRING BREAK SWEET 16 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT, BOYS & GIRLS CLUB 1701 E. K STREET,

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WHSAASat., Mar 9th ............. 1ST ANNUAL SPRING BREAK SWEET 16 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT, BOYS & GIRLS CLUB 1701 E. K

STREET, BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBSat., Mar 9th ............. SPECIAL PLANETARIUM PROGRAMS, CASPER PLANETARIUM AT 904 N. POPLAR STREET, CASPER

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FAIRGROUNDS ARENA, CENTRAL WYOMING FAIRGROUNDSTues., Mar 12th ........ YOUNG DUBLINERS PERFORM, THE ATTIC AT 256 S. CENTER,

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Coming to a Walmart or Sam’s Club near you: a self-service health booth. SoloHealth Stations are interactive kiosks that could keep you from going to your doctor for proper medical care.

There, I’ve said it. I’m against them.Here’s how they work: You sit at a machine and

answer questions about your lifestyle, what you eat and the health of family members. You get cuffed and have your blood pressure checked. Weigh in and get your eyes checked. Learn your BMI -- body mass index. Get advice on vitamins and pain management and heartburn. (How convenient that the machine will even tell you what aisle the

Health Booth Can’t Replace Doctor

vitamins are on.)One-stop health monitoring, say those who

are responsible for putting these machines in Walmarts.

But is a machine going to notice if you’re look-ing a bit pale? While it’s taking your blood pres-sure, will it also listen to your heart and notice just the faintest little blip that shouldn’t be there? How do you ask it questions?

And what of privacy? You’ll enter a lot of per-sonal information into the machine when you sit down for your do-it-yourself health exam. Where does that information go? Down the road, those same machines will be able to assess your diabetes risk, enroll you in a medical-care policy and who knows what else. There is a proposal to let these machines help you diagnose whether you have high cholesterol -- and even pick up an over-the-counter drug for it.

Make yourself a promise: If you’re tempted to use one of these health kiosks, go ahead, but send

the results to your doctor. It’s one thing to play with high-tech toys. It’s quite another to turn your health over to an electronic gadget without any human medical intervention.

© 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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• To get a really good shine on your windows, try using newspaper instead of a paper towel. Spray the window with your cleaner, and then just use the newspaper like a towel. Practically no lint!

• “We save the bread ends and any too-hard or stale bread in our freezer until we can get down to the lake and feed the birds and fish. The ducks especially love it.” -- E.F. in Wisconsin

• Drop a couple of crackers (saltines) in your sugar canister if you have problems with clumping. Just remember they’re there if you dip a measuring cup into the canister. You don’t want a bunch of cracker crumbs in your sweet recipe!

• To stretch your gravy, add a spoonful (or two) of bouillon mix to a glass of hot water. Add enough cold water to a tablespoon of cornstarch to make a loose paste, and add both the bouillon and the cornstarch to your regular gravy. Mix well.

• If you have a hard time skinning fish, like salmon, that comes “skin-on,” try freezing it just long enough to firm up the flesh in order to easily peel it off or trim it.

• “Keep a container or baggie of wet wipes with your shoes so it’s easy to give them a quick wipe-down either before you put them on or before you put them away. They will always stay nice and clean.” -- E.W. and V.O.

© 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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• The child must have lived with you in the United States for more than half of 2012.• Have a qualifying child who isn’t claimed by another taxpayer for child-related benefits. However, there are exceptions for children of divorced or separated parents • Have earned income and AGI less than: • $36,920 -- $42,130 if married filing jointly - - with 1 qualifying child • $41,952 -- $47,162 if married filing jointly - - with 2 qualifying children • $45,060 -- $50,270 if married filing jointly -

- with 3 or more qualifying children

Additional Rules for All Taxpayers

To qualify for the EIC, you must:

• Have a valid Social Security number (SSN) • Not file as married filing separately • Be a U.S. citizen or resident alien all year • Not file a Form 2555 or Form 2555-EZ • Have investment income of $3,200 or less • Not be a dependent or qualifying child of another taxpayer • Have earned income

Earned Income CreditThe Earned Income Credit (EIC) is a valuable credit for lower-income taxpayers who work. It can be worth up to $5,891 for 2012, depending on your:

• Filing status • Income • Number of qualifying children

The EIC is refundable, so you can receive the credit as part of your refund -- even if your tax has been reduced to $0. You can qualify for the EIC even if you don't have qualifying children. However, the rules are slightly different than for those with qualifying children.

Taxpayers Without Qualifying Children

To qualify for the EIC, if you don't have qualifying children, you must:

• Be at least 25 years old but younger than 65 on Jan. 1, 2012 • Not be a dependent of another taxpayer • Not be a qualifying child of another taxpayer • Live in the United States for more than half the year • Have earned income and adjusted gross income (AGI) of less than $13,980 — $19,190 if married filing jointly

Taxpayers With Qualifying Children

To qualify for the EIC, if you have 1 or more qualifying children, you must:

• Have a qualifying child who meets the relationship, age, residency, and joint return tests: • The child must be your: • Child or adopted child • Stepchild • Eligible foster child • Sibling, half-sibling, or step-sibling • Descendent of any of the above, like a grandchild or your niece• The child must be younger than you and either: • Under age 19 or a full-time student under age 24 • Younger than EIC-claiming taxpayer • Any age if permanently and totally disabled

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Going Spareless: The Good And The BadBy Tresa Erickson

Many of us have had to deal with a flat tire at some point or another. Getting out the spare, jacking up the vehicle and changing the flat tire are no fun, especially when you are dressed up and on your way to work or a special event. Imagine never having to do that again. Sound good to you? Then you’ll be happy to know that run-flat tires are making their way onto vehicles.

Although run-flat tires were introduced in 1994, they have only recently become available on more vehicles. Currently, there are two basic types: self-supporting tires (SST) and patented auxiliary support tires (PAX). Both are designed to support the weight of a vehicle for 100 miles or more and allow drivers to continue moving

down the road until they can find a shop to repair the flat. SSTs rely upon heavily reinforced sidewalls to support the vehicle’s weight, while PAXs rely upon semi-rigid support rings.

Run-flat tires offer many benefits, most importantly, convenience. Drivers don’t have to worry about pulling over and changing a flat tire. They can leave that to the repair shop. They don’t have to carry all of the tools necessary for changing a flat tire, giving them more space for other things. Some auto manufacturers, in fact, have taken advantage of this extra space to incorporate other features into their models. Vehicles with run-flat tires have a tire pressure monitoring system, which lets drivers know when one of their tires has lost pressure and reduces the threat of a blowout. In instances where a blowout does occur, run-flat tires can handle the sudden deflation better than standard tires, allowing drivers to maintain stability.

Because the technology is relatively new, run-flat tires do pose some problems. Run-flat tires are heavier, adding to the vehicle’s weight and using more gas. According to some consumers, run-flat tires do not last nearly as long as standard tires. Replacements typically cost more than standard tires and are not readily available at all shops. In some cases, run-flat tires can be repaired, but finding a shop with the equipment and knowledge to do so can be difficult.

As run-flat tires become more commonplace, the problems with them will no doubt be worked out. In the meantime, consumers may want to take the purchase of a vehicle with run-flat tires into serious consideration. They should learn all that they can about the tires, including how much they cost and how easily they can be repaired and replaced.

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One of the goals of the Craig and Susan Thomas Foundation is to introduce students to some of the GRAND POSSIBILITIESavailable after high school.

We provide opportunities to Wyoming high school graduates and GED recipients, who DO NOT qualify for Hathaway scholarships, who have struggled in school, who want to further their education.

DEAR PAW'S CORNER: My puppy, "Sky," is approach-ing a year old, and she is still a bit rambunctious. I'd like to take her to a nearby off-leash dog park, but I'm worried about how she will act around other dogs and people. -- John P., Portland, Maine

DEAR JOHN: First, I want to commend you for putting so much thought into your decision to bring Sky to an off-leash park. It's important to be considerate of how your dog will behave in social situations. The question now is, how exactly will she behave?

My guess is that Sky has not spent a lot of time with other dogs. She's old enough now to start socializing, but first make sure she has had all needed vaccinations.

Start small -- schedule a play date with a friend or neighbor's dog, and gradually build the number of dogs she's around. Supervise her the entire time to make sure she gets along well with other dogs.

If it isn't possible to do a limited play date, look into weekly group training sessions with a professional trainer. These will reinforce basic obedience skills with Sky with the added benefit of socializing, in a controlled environment, with other dogs.

If neither option is available, slowly introduce Sky to the dog park. Pick a time when few dogs are in the park. (You'll need to scout the park on your own beforehand.) Keep her on the leash for the first few visits, especially when she's meeting new dogs.

Be a good park patron, too. Talk with the other dog own-ers while you're there -- they can offer helpful advice. Pick up after Sky. Make sure Sky will respond to you and your commands both on and off leash.

Send your questions or comments to [email protected], or write to Paw's Corner, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Or-lando, FL 32853-6475. For more pet care-related advice and information, visit www.pawscorner.com.

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Going Off-LeashBy Sam Mazzotta

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March 7 - 13, 2013 Volume 8, Week 09

Q: Recently, my wife received a call from someone claiming to be from our electric company, offering us a “free energy audit.” I’m suspicious. Nothing is really for free, and I’ve heard stories of fraudsters getting money from senior citizens by posing as utility employees. Have you heard of this energy audit before? How can I confirm that it’s real or not? -- Jesse F., Little Rock, Ark.

A: Many utility companies do offer energy savings programs. The programs vary, but they often include some type of review of your current energy usage (something like an energy audit).

Still, you’re always right to be a little suspicious of generous offers. Your utility may very well have a free energy audit program. The way to find out is to call the customer-service number on your latest utility bill.

Whether the original energy audit offer is legitimate or not, ask the customer service associate if the utility offers any sort of energy savings program -- particularly one for senior citizens. Some offer energy audit kits, while others may refer you to a third-party energy audit service.

An energy audit basically takes stock of how efficiently your home is heated

Energy Audits

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or cooled, and tries to pinpoint areas of the house where air is escaping. This is sometimes done by setting up a piece of equipment known as a “blower door” in the frame of your home’s front door. The blower door changes the air pressure inside the house slightly -- enough for the audit provider’s sensors, often infrared, to detect where that air is escaping. From there, the provider recommends a few solutions.

Some energy audits are simple walkthroughs of your house, followed by recommendations to reduce energy use, such as replacing incandescent bulbs with newer flourescent bulbs. Other audits are do-it-yourself and might be as simple as filling out an online questionnaire. In any case, it’s worth it to find out if a low-cost or free energy audit is available.

HOME TIP: The Department of Energy’s website offers details on types of energy audits and tips on ways to save energy.

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

© 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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