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• Historians don’t know much about the first Thanksgiving dinner held in Massachusetts in 1621, except that it was a feast gathering shared by the Plymouth Colony pilgrims and the native Wampanoag tribe. The only surviving account of that auspicious event, written by English settler Edward Winslow, describes a week-long harvest celebration, expressing gratitude to God for their provision. Winslow doesn’t specify the date, which was likely in mid-October, and didnʼt specifically mentioned the word “thanksgiving” or list what food was served.

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• In 2021, American farmers raised about 217 million turkeys. Minnesota turned out the most at 40.5 million birds. The 450 turkey farms in the state provide about 18 percent of all turkeys sold in the United States yearly. North Carolina comes in second with 30 million, followed by Arkansas at 27 million. • The average person consumes up to 4,500 calories during a single Thanksgiving feast. Remember that the recommended daily caloric intake for an average person is 2,000 per day. A typical adult needs to spend ten hours at a steady pace on a treadmill to burn off an average Thanksgiving meal.

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cameos of the face of Venus to bring love; soldiers wore the face of Mars or Hercules into war for courage and protection. Later, artists carved entire three-dimensional scenes depicting battles, coronations, weddings, funerals, and myths. These works of art are called intaglios, from the Italian word meaning “to engrave.”

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• When the American Gem Trade Association and Jewelers of America standardized monthly birthstones in 1912, peridot was added as a second August birthstone. Spinel was added as a third August birthstone in 2016 in an effort to modernize and update the birthstone list. • June and December are the only other months with three birthstones but various other months have two: the traditional, and the modern.

• Roman rulers used signet rings and seals made of sardonyx in order to imprint wax insignia on important documents because melted wax Dr. Nicolas doesn’t stick to it. Campos

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• One of the most well-known sardonyx cameos depicts the profile of Queen Elizabeth I. According to historical myth, she gave the item to Robert Devereux, the 2nd Earl of Essex, as a gesture of their friendship. The talisman didn’t work very well, as she had him beheaded in 1601. The cameo now resides in the Royal Collection.

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Answer: Hello D.J. – Yes, headaches can come in a few different presentations, the most • Chalcedony [“cal-SAID-any”] is another type common being migraine and tension headof silica, classified as a “microcrystillane form” aches. These typically cause pain internally, of silica because the crystals are too small although they can have different locations, and tightly knit to see without a microscope. irritants, and so on. Also, they typically have different causes. Chalcedony is named after an ancient Turkish city Saying that, migraines and tension headcalled Chalcedon, now a district in Istanbul. The • The city of Oberstein, Germany, is world aches, at times, can have similar presentations name springs from the Phoenician term meaning headquarters for cutting and dying minerals – intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, “new town.” Chalcedony encompasses an entire and even nausea. The point here is that prein the chalcedony family in order to enhance family of minerals that have different form and sentation alone cannot tell you what type of their colors. Carbon deepens the blacks; iron coloration depending on the circumstances of headache you have. And it matters because the brightens the reds. their creation and other minerals present at the treatments and course of recovery may be very • Part of this talent with improving these different. For this reason, it is important to see time. gemstones is due to large local deposits of these a doctor for persistent headaches. • Agate is a translucent variety of chalcedony; Chiropractic, and especially cranial chirominerals, along with a strong local knowledge jasper is an opaque form. Onyx is chalcedony practic, is enormously effective for headaches, of the chemistry of dyes. Additionally, in the that’s striped white, grey, and black. Onyx got its both internal and external. Cranial chiropractic 1800s, ships traveling back to Germany from name from the Latin word meaning “fingernail” works on the attachment points of the skull Please review carefully. Double check:  Phone Number(s)  Spelling Brazil used agate-rich gravels as ballast in Prices  Hours bones, called cranial sutures, which can be or “claw” because the white bands are the same their ships, providing a cheap easy source of compressed (jammed) or widened (separated). color as nails. Sard is another type of chalcedony Contact your Tidbits representative immediately with changes or corrections. materials to practice on.  Both dysfunctions can cause pain on the outer that’s primarily red, orange, or brown because Office: 760-320-0997 email: valleybits@msn.com Fax: 760-320-1630 surface of the skull. By gently treating these it contains iron oxide. The mineral sard takes abnormalities, many headaches resolve. its name from an ancient city called Sardis, the I think it would be wise for you to have capital of the territory of Lydia located in what your headaches examined and addressed by a is now Turkey. The mineral was common in the chiropractic doctor. Cranial chiropractic is safe, area. gentle, and effective. *** • When sard and onyx are mixed together, DEAR DR. CAMPOS: What is the best the result is called sardonyx. The stone is an pillow to use? – J.A. MON., OCT. 30

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Answer: Ah J.A. …this is a difficult question. Here is my unsatisfying answer: It’s the one you find most comfortable. There really is no product that I think is better than another. Everyone has his or her favorite. I definitely prefer a particular type of pillow and brand, and I used to recommend it to all my patients. But guess what: Fifty percent of them would usually be disappointed! This shaped my perception, and I stopped recommending pillows. My advice is to go to a mattress store which carries pillows and place one on a bed and lie on it. The one that feels most comfortable to you is the one to purchase. One more important point: If your neck hurts and you cannot find a comfortable sleeping position, the problem is very likely not the pillow alone. Many of my clients have found their once-comfortable pillow to now be uncomfortable because of neck pain, and their onceuncomfortable pillow now comfortable because of pain relief they received from chiropractic care. True story. ***

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Money matters. Even the closest of humancanine bonds are impacted by an empty bank account, an unpaid mortgage or a lost job. So the decision to bring a dog into your life isn’t just emotional; it’s also financial. That said, entire lives surely have been wasted on the interminable attempt to plan for everything. Unhand the unlikely, and focus on the plausible. If your job is secure, don’t run your life from an assumption of imminent unemployment. If you have a year’s worth of liquid savings, don’t live like you’re broke. And if both of these conditions apply to you and you want a dog and have the time, get one. How much should you expect your new dog to cost? There’s the one-time fixed cost for the purchase of the pooch. Where your dog comes from will determine how much you spend. Shelters and rescue groups generally charge adoption fees of approximately $100 to $250. These fees help defray the costs of caring for the animals and preparing them to live in new homes -- or in a home for the first time. Adoption fees also serve to ensure that people are serious about adding four paws to their family. Independent breeders typically charge more -- often thousands of dollars more. People who go this route tend to have a reason for doing so -- they want a dog to perform an exact task, do a specific job, display a particular trait, exert a predictable degree of energy or look a certain way. Price rises with demand when supply remains short. After the initial investment, there are the recurring expenses of food, supplies, grooming and veterinary care. And then there are services such as boarding, dog walking and dog sitting that are optional for some and mandatory for others, depending on your lifestyle. Lifetime ownership costs for a small dog who lives the average lifetime of 15 years are esti-

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Early Resolutions for 2024 Having achieved less than half of the New Year’s resolutions I made in January 2023, I decided that for 2024 I need to give much more thought to what I'm commiting myself to. In other words, not to take on more than I can realistically do ... and to take the time needed to think these lofty goals all the way through. Hence this early start in talking about resolutions. I’m leaning toward one-time efforts, things I commit to doing once, not whole lifestyle changes that, frankly, I’m probably too old to actually achieve at this point. So I’m looking for success in smaller areas. To that end, I can likely accomplish the following resolutions I've listed as realistic doables for 2024:  Hire someone to paint the bathroom. Surely the neighborhood handyman will be looking for extra cash. Better for him, rather than me, to climb a stepladder and precariously stretch myself out over the tub to reach the wall with a

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mated at about $18,000. This amount is higher for large dogs, mostly because of the increased food consumption. This annual estimate doesn’t include emergencies -- surgeries for sustained trauma such as an animal attack or getting hit by a car or underlying disease that surfaces later in life. It also doesn’t include training. Anyone who reads this column knows I don’t consider training optional. Some version of dog training is essential to fully realize your dog’s potential as a dog and the potential of your relationship as members of different species. Training bridges the communication gap. It also serves as a preventive measure against those pricey emergencies mentioned earlier, as well as lawsuits and fines. If you’ve been thinking, dreaming, breathing dog for months, if you’ve done your homework and know what you want and what you’re capable of, and if these numbers don’t scare you, then you’ve done all you can. You’re ready. He’s waiting. Go get your dog, and prepare to be amazed. Woof!

Sell my father’s coin collection, specifically the tiny gold coins I found in his jewelry box. I’m already watching the price of gold, and when it reaches a certain number, I will pounce and head for the coin shop where I’ve already made inquiries. Visit the local gym and try out ellipticals and stair climbers, which will surely convince me once and for all that I do not need to spend the money for one in the house. Learn to juggle. Yes, this is a lifelong goal I've always had and something I've wanted to master since childhood. It's something that will take hours of practice, but once I learn to juggle three soft balls (they come in a kit on Amazon, along with a how-to booklet), I’ll be able to cross that elusive accomplishment off my bucket list. A final resolution that will need lengthy consideration: adopting a young kitten for my cat, to give him a little pal.

I think I’ll be more successful with this list of resolutions than I’ve ever been before. And this one's going to be more fun!

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the 85 Benefit Enrollment Centers located across 41 states. See NCOA.org/article/meet-our-benefits-enrollment-centers to search for a center in your area. -- by Jim Miller

How Seniors Can Get Help Paying for Everyday Needs DEAR SAVVY SENIOR: What types of programs are available to help seniors struggling with their everyday bills, and how do I go about finding them? Since I lost my husband last year, my Social Security survivor benefit is barely enough to get by on. I am unable to work, our savings are about to run out, and I need help. -- Susan Dear Susan: I’m very sorry for your loss, but you’ll be happy to know that there are dozens of different financial assistance programs and government benefits that may be able to help you with your everyday costs. To locate these types of programs, your best resource is BenefitsCheckUp.org. This is a free, confidential online screening tool designed for older adults and people with disabilities. It will help you find federal, state and local benefits programs that can assist with paying for food, utilities, health care, medications, housing and many other needs. This site – created by the National Council on Aging in 2001 – contains nearly 2,000 programs across the country.

Types of Benefits Depending on your income level, location and circumstance, here are a few of the many different benefits you may be eligible for: Nutrition assistance: Programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can help pay for food at the grocery store. The average SNAP benefit for 60-and-older households is around $105 per month. Some other nutrition programs that are available to seniors include the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program. Utility assistance: There’s the LowIncome Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) that provides assistance in lowering home heating and cooling costs. And for broadband assistance, the Affordable Connectivity Program provides a $30 monthly subsidy that can be applied toward your home internet costs.

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Supplemental Security Income (SSI): Contact your Ti Administered by the Social Security AdministraOffice: 760-320tion, SSI (see ssa.gov/ssi) provides monthly payments to very low-income seniors, age 65 and older, as well as to those who are blind and disabled. In 2023, SSI pays up to $914 per month for a single person and up to $1,371 for couples.

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Winter Landscape Inspired Designs Q: I have enclosed a brochure of the porcelain dinnerware that I purchased in Germany around 1958. The set is a ser vice for 12 and has 7 pieces in each place setting. I also have a coffee pot, teapot, creamer, sugar bowl, ser ving dishes and platters. The set was made by Rosenthal; the pattern is “Diadem” and is part of its studio line that was designed by Tapio Wirkkala. The set is of great sentimental value to our family. We would appreciate it if you could tell us its approximate value and histor y.

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*** Q: Growing up in the 1950s, my sisters and I loved watching the old black-andwhite Shirley Temple movies. Over the years, I forgot all about her until I was given a Shirley Temple book. It belonged to my motherin-law, and she received it in 1936 when she was 12. The title is “The Littlest Rebel” by the Saalfield Publishing Co. in Akron, Ohio. Could it be worth anything?

A: Your Shirley Temple book is collectible and the value depends on the condition. “The Littlest Rebel” was also a 1935 movie starring Shirley Temple. If your book is in very good condition, it would probably have a value of $15 to $20.

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A: Rosenthal China and Glass Factory was founded by Phillip Rosenthal in Selb, Germany, in 1879. It produces fine china and glassware. Its mid 20th-century studio line was inspired by contemporary international designs. Tapio Wirkkala was a Finnish artist, sculptor and industrial designer. He created sophisticated porcelain and matching glassware for Rosenthal. Many of his designs reflected the simplicity of the mystical winter landscapes in his native Finland. “Polaris” is the name of the shape of your dishes, and “Diadem” is the name of the pattern. Your circa 1958 porcelain dinnerware set would probably have an insurance value of $1,600 to $2,000. *** Q: This mark is on a porcelain pedestal cake plate that is an antique. The plate is 6 Puzzle Solutions

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* On Nov. 13, 1985, the Nevado del Ruiz volcano in Colombia erupted in the late evening and caused volcanic mudflows that flooded the city of Armero, killing 25,000 residents. The tragedy is considered to be one of the deadliest volcano-related disasters in the 20th century. * On Nov. 14, 1851, Herman Melville’s epic novel “Moby-Dick,” about peg-legged Captain Ahab’s obsessive search for vengeance on the white whale that maimed him, made its debut in the U.S. Published to mixed reviews, it was a commercial failure and achieved its present standing as a Great American Novel only after the centennial of Melville’s birth. * On Nov. 15, 1956, the movie “Love Me Tender,” a black-and-white musical Western starring the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley, was released. Named after Presley’s hit single, it was his only film that did not place him in top billing, as it was also his debut. The singer later regretted making the film, though he’d expressed a serious interest in acting, * On Nov. 16, 2004, President George W. Bush nominated National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice for Secretary of State, saying that for the previous four years he had “relied on her counsel, benefited from her great experience and appreciated her sound and steady judgment.” * On Nov. 17, 1558, Elizabeth I, daughter of King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, ascended to the throne of England, the third of Henry’s offspring to assume that position. A carpet was laid down for her to walk on to Westminster Abbey, and people cut out pieces as mementos of the day. Her reign, which lasted 45 years until her death at age 69 from what was likely pneumonia, is remembered as a “Golden Age” in British history. * On Nov. 18, 2015, New Zealand rugby union football player Jonah Lomu, who was perhaps rugby’s first global icon, died of a heart attack at age 40 after a long battle with kidney disease. * On Nov. 19, 1703, Eustache Dauger, aka “The Man in the Iron Mask,” a political prisoner famous in French history and legend, died in the Bastille. Contrary to fictional representations in literature and cinema, there is no historical evidence that his mysterious facial covering was made of anything but black velvet. (c) 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.

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