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TABLE OF CONTENTSISSUE 2011.33

Strange Lawsuitspages 1-4

Overcoming the Odds:Falling from the Sky

pages 5-6

Lawspages 7-8

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STRANGE LAWSUITSby T.A. Tafoya

There is no shortage of lawsuits. Layers keep busy defending weird and wacky cases. Tidbits looks at a few frivolous lawsuits for a laugh, but don’t try them yourself! Frivolous lawsuits rare-ly make it through the courts and usually end up costing the plaintiff.

of Anheuser-Busch a bit too literally. In 1991, he sued the company for $10,000 claiming to have suffered emotional distress, mental injury

Busch beer did not bring to life the beautiful women in tropical settings as was advertised. The supposed false advertising led him to buy and drink more Bud Light. The case was dismissed.

Aitken to sue NBC for $2.5 million in 2005. Aitken claimed to have suffered injury and great pain after watching contestants on the television eat rats. This caused him to become light-headed and dizzy, which resulted in him vomiting and running into a doorway. The judge threw out the lawsuit.

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LAWSUITS (continued):

and Nike founder Phil Knight for $832 million. In the suit he claimed to suffer defamation, permanent injury and emotional pain and suffering because he was often mistaken for

harassment because of the alleged resemblance

the lawsuit later that year.

against Quaker’s parent company PepsiCo in 2009 for fraud and breech of warranty, seeking full restitution of all money gained through misleading labeling and a court order forcing Quaker to disclose to the public the true composition of Crunch Berries. The case was dismissed.

so he sold his body to the Karolinska Institute

after his death. A year later, he inherited a

the institute, but they wouldn’t cooperate.

the institute sued him for breach of contract.

he not only owed his body to the Institute, he owed them money for the two teeth he had removed without the Institute’s permission,

their property.

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while he was using the bar’s restroom one

and demanded that a warning sign of the ghost’s presence be put up in the restroom.

into court to testify for the defense. The case was dismissed.

to cure his cancer. Doctors later found that the spleen possessed unique cancer-

to a new discovery worth an estimated $3

California, claiming his spleen was pirated. The spleen had belonged to him so he should

computer model Sagan in 1993. Traditionally,

the code is only used while the computer is being developed. It never makes it out of the

illegal usurpation of his name for commercial


while he was using the bar’s restroom one

and demanded that a warning sign of the ghost’s presence be put up in the restroom.

into court to testify for the defense. The case was dismissed.

to cure his cancer. Doctors later found that the spleen possessed unique cancer-

to a new discovery worth an estimated $3

California, claiming his spleen was pirated. The spleen had belonged to him so he should

computer model Sagan in 1993. Traditionally,

the code is only used while the computer is being developed. It never makes it out of the

illegal usurpation of his name for commercial

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


Living in the Now, Preparing for the Future

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was dismissed and so was the wedding.

butted her into the wall of its pen. Pizzo suffered knee and wrist injuries, so she sued

Verdict unknown.

stole his foot. Lambert’s foot was severed in a

site, took his mangled limb to help in the training of her body recovery dog. In her defense,

even recognize it as a foot ... If I had thought it was somehow re-attachable and usable, I

charged with second-degree petty theft and

Digital Mammograms Aren’t More Ac-curateDEAR DR. DONOHUE: Please tell me if a digital mam-mogram is a great deal better than a regular mammogram. If I need to pay part of the cost, I don’t mind, if it’s worth it. I don’t want to pay for something that is simply “newer.” -- S.P.

ANSWER: With a conventional mammogram, the image of the breast is captured on "lm, like a photographic im-age. With a digital mammogram, the image is captured electronically on bits of computer code, like a digital camera does. #e techniques for taking a digital mammo-gram are the same as those for a conventional one. Digital mammograms are easier to store, and digital images are available immediately but are more costly.A large study of almost 50,000 women concluded that the accuracy between digital and conventional mammograms is not signi"cantly di!erent. However, in women younger than 50 and in women with dense breasts, digital mam-mograms provide better pictures. Unless your doctor has directed you to get digital mammograms, you can rely on standard mammograms to serve you well.#e booklet on breast cancer provides information on its detection and treatment. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 1101W, 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: For many years, I have put up with $oaters. I am quite nearsighted, and my eye doctor says they’re common in nearsighted people. Last week, I

saw $ashes of light. I called the doctor, and he saw me that day. He told me I had a vitreous detachment. Is this serious? -- L.P.

ANSWER: #e vitreous is a thick, gel-like material that "lls the back two-thirds of the eye. It provides support for the eye. #e vitreous abuts on the retina, the sensitive layer of cells that transfers incoming images to the brain. A vitreous detachment means it has pulled away from the retina. In doing so, it stimulated the retina to cause the $ashing lights you saw.#e doctor made sure your retina was OK. Flashes of light also can be a signal that the retina is tearing. For the pres-ent, nothing else needs to be done. #e doctor will exam-ine you again in a few months to be positive the retina is remaining in good health.***DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Ten months ago I had my gallblad-der removed. My problem is I must still take a Lactaid pill when I eat some foods, especially dairy. Why? -- D.B.

ANSWER: Your gallbladder stores bile made in the liver. When people eat a fatty meal, their gallbladders contract to squirt bile into the digestive tract to aid in the digestion of fats. If the gallbladder has stones, that contraction causes abdominal pain. You should not have that pain now. A dif-ferent problem centers on lactase, an enzyme that digests milk sugar lactose. As people grow older, many lose their lactase enzymes. Drinking or eating dairy products causes them diarrhea and abdominal pain. You still need your Lactaid pill to digest dairy products. #is has nothing to do with the gallbladder.*****Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenev-er possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

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Reducing Your Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

Research recently presented at #e Alzheimer’s Association International Conference indicates that Alzheimer’s disease could potentially be prevented for millions just by reducing lifestyle risks.#e lifestyle risks and the percentage of Alzheimer’s they are associated with are: smoking (11 percent), obesity in midlife (7 percent), diabetes (3 percent), depression (15 percent), physical inactivity (21 percent), high blood pressure in midlife (8 percent) and low education (7 percent).#at’s not to say it’s absolutely certain that these risk factors can cause Alzheimer’s, but scientists believe

that about half the cases could be prevented.According to a paper by researcher Deborah Barnes, a professor at University of California San Francisco, a reduction of 25 percent across all the risk factors could prevent nearly a half-million oc-currences of Alzheimer’s in the U.S. alone. #ese are estimates, of course, and further research has to be done.Another paper at the same conference addressed the maintenance of cognition while aging. Cogni-tion is the mental processes, such as problem solv-ing, memory and learning.Seniors over the age of 65 with no impairment were given a battery of tests for cognition, stress, person-ality traits and depression, as well as physical tests. What scientists concluded was that scoring low on trauma, depression, stress and anxiety was related to keeping good cognitive health. #ey gave an ex-

ample of the characteristics of coping: “developing a strategy, remaining positive, getting advice and taking action.” Researchers hope to make these tests part of a Resilience Index to assess patients for risk right in the doctor’s o&ce. If more incentives are needed to make changes in lifestyle, this is surely one. Be more active, quit smoking and deal with high blood pressure -- and you’ll possibly avoid Alzheimer’s at the same time.

Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Write to her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to [email protected].

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1. In 2009, Michael Wuertz became the third A’s reliever to have 100 strikeouts in a season. Name either of the "rst two to do it.2. Two pitchers in the 1990s had seasons with at least 200 innings pitched and 20 or fewer walks. Name either one.

3. Who was the last college football coach to win back-to-back consensus national titles?4. True or false: LeBron James has had more seasons of tallying at least 2,000 points, 500 rebounds and 500 assists than Oscar Robert-son did?5. In 2007, Colorado’s Karlis Skrastins set an NHL record for most consecutive regular-season games played by a defenseman (495). Who broke the mark in 2011?6. When was the last time an English player won the Golden Ball award for the world’s best men’s soccer player?7. Who was the "rst bowler to record two consecutive perfect 300 games?

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% To test the seals on your refrigerator and freezer, close a piece of paper in the door. If you can pull it out easily, it’s likely that your seal is loose. Clean or replace door gaskets for a better seal.

% To keep vinyl car seats bearable in summer heat, keep a few towels in your vehicle and lay them over the seat. #is also keeps the plastic parts of baby seats from burning little legs and arms.

% You can use plain white bread to get "ngerprints and smudges o! of wallpaper and semigloss painted walls. Just ball up the bread center (not the crust) and rub the smudge away.

% “Out of prewash and looking at a nasty grease stain? Grab your dishwashing liquid soap (not the one you would put in your automatic dishwasher). It’s designed to break down grease, and I just dab it on, scrub a bit and then let it set for about a quarter of an hour. A'er that, I launder in hot water. It’s usually successful.” -- Nancy V., via email

% Check bagged frozen vegetables with the squeeze test: A bag that’s hard and solid has thawed and subsequently refrozen. You should choose another bag, one with loose, free-moving pieces.

% Remove cloudiness from a batch of iced tea with this trick: Let your tea cool before refrigerating it. You also can add a small bit of boiling water to a glass of iced tea if it is already cloudy.

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Q: While organizing the attic, I noticed there was an area of the $oor that looked like it had gotten wet recently. I looked at the roof above, but did not notice any holes. But there is a little water streak down the plywood. Is this a serious problem? -- Carol H., New Bedford, Mass.

A: If you address it quickly, it will not become a seri-ous problem. Minor leaks in a roof can be patched fairly quickly. #ey’re o'en caused by damage to the shingles on top of the roof, which occurs over time due to debris strikes, ice buildup or just general stress from extremes of hot and cold.During the next rainstorm, go into the attic and note where the water is seeping. Follow the trail of wa-ter upward until you can see an entry point. #at is the likely area of damage. Mark the spot clearly and brightly for now (put a piece of bright tape or tack a bright piece of paper over the spot).To repair, you’ll need to be able to access the roo'op safely, with safety harness, rope and ladder, and have a helper. If you’re not able to do this, contact a roo"ng professional to do the repair.If you can do it yourself, "rst re-mark the leaky area. From the attic, take a large (ten-penny) nail and drive it straight upward through the bottom layer so that it juts out past the shingles above. (Don’t sink it in all

the way, as you’ll need to remove it later.)Gather your repair materials: spare shingles, roof-ing cement, roo"ng nails, hammer and pry bar. Make your way safely to the roo'op, with your helper minding the ladder and safety rope. Locate the upward-jutting nail.Remove the nail and patch the hole with a dab of roo"ng cement.Inspect the shingle for damage. If it is very mi-nor, like a ripped edge or small crack, it can be patched with roo"ng cement and a piece of spare shingle cut to "t. Or, you can completely remove the shingle, sliding it out carefully from the ones above and to the side, and slide in a replacement. Tack down on the top and sides with dabs of roo"ng cement. Tap in roo"ng nails along the top of the replacement shingle, holding the shingle above it up, then press the shingle above it back down into place. Secure the bottom of the shingle with a couple small dabs of cement underneath the $ap.

HOME TIP: August is prime time for roo"ng repairs, as the hot and relatively dry days allow for plenty of work to be done and for roo"ng materi-als to set correctly.

Send your questions or comments to [email protected], or write #is Is a Hammer, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.(c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Overcoming the Odds:Falling from the Sky

What would you do if you were in an airplane miles above the earth and the unthinkable hap-pened — the plane breaks apart, and you sud-

above 10,000 feet, you would quickly loose consciousness due to thin air. When you reached 10,000 feet, you may wake up. A free fall from 35,000 feet would take about three minutes with a landing speed of around 125 miles per hour!

on your weight and the amount of air drag cre-

stories are about two amazing survivors of free-

Australian Air Force and his crew were on a mission to bomb munitions factories at Bochum. After dropping its bombs, the plane

crew to bail out, but before he could secure

thrown into the night air.

grabbed on, but then realized it was the leg

at that moment was opening his parachute.

ribs. FALLING FROM THE SKY (continued):

from Lima, Peru, to Pucallpa, Peru, was struck

systems began failing, causing the pilots to loose control of the aircraft. The plane soon went into a dive.

them to tear away from the aircraft as it came crashing down into a mountainous region of

consciousness after an unknown amount of time, still strapped in her seat.

members and 85 passengers, including Koepcke’s mother, were dead. Koepcke miraculously sustained only a broken

and lost in the jungle with only a bag of candy for food.

jungle, follow water. Koepcke waded from tiny streams to larger ones until on the tenth

shoreline.

hut. As it turned out, it belonged to a group of

The incident was seen as a miracle of divine in-tervention in Peru, and free-fall statistics seem to

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Debit-Card ChangesA short "ve years ago, banks were pushing us to use our debit cards. Rewards programs with points, $yer miles, cash back -- it all added up in our favor.Now, however, if you have a debit card that’s part of a rewards program, you might have a limited amount of time to cash in those rewards. If your debit card is with a big bank, your rewards program is probably going to be cancelled -- if it hasn’t been already.#e reason for these changes, say the banks, is the Durbin

Amendment. #e legislation puts a cap on the per-transaction cost that banks charge merchants for each swipe of a debit card, down from 44 cents to 21 cents per swipe, plus a percentage of the transaction total. No more massive millions moving into card issuers hands in the form of swipe fees means no more rewards-program bene"ts for you.Banks are looking for new ways to recoup the lost money. If you get an information lea$et in your bank statement, read it. You could learn that your free checking account will no longer be free, or that you’ll need to maintain certain balances for it to be free, or that you’ll be limited to a certain number of debit-card transac-tions per month, or that your ATM transactions are no longer free, or that you’ll no longer receive a paper statement without paying for it.However, that same problem for card issuers might get you a discount from merchants, especially for big-ticket items. If you shop locally at smaller businesses, you have a better chance of

asking for and getting a discount, since the merchant won’t be paying high swipe fees and percentages of the purchase cost. Always ask.Banks and credit unions with assets less than $10 billion are exempt, and if you switch to a smaller bank, you might get a better deal on the fees that the big banks will surely impose.Before you let yourself be pushed toward putting purchases on your credit card because of a potential rewards program, rethink your plan. While new laws are in place for credit-card fees, you still have to pay the money back.#e new debit card law takes e!ect in October, just in time for holiday shopping.David U&ngton regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Write to him in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to [email protected].(c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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FALLING FROM THE SKY (continued):

from Lima, Peru, to Pucallpa, Peru, was struck

systems began failing, causing the pilots to loose control of the aircraft. The plane soon went into a dive.

them to tear away from the aircraft as it came crashing down into a mountainous region of

consciousness after an unknown amount of time, still strapped in her seat.

members and 85 passengers, including Koepcke’s mother, were dead. Koepcke miraculously sustained only a broken

and lost in the jungle with only a bag of candy for food.

jungle, follow water. Koepcke waded from tiny streams to larger ones until on the tenth

shoreline.

hut. As it turned out, it belonged to a group of

The incident was seen as a miracle of divine in-tervention in Peru, and free-fall statistics seem to

-

% On Sept. 1, 1836, Narcissa Whitman, a missionary, arrives in Walla Walla, Wash., becoming one of the "rst Anglo women to settle west of the Rocky Mountains. In 1847, a measles epidemic killed many of the Cayuse In-dians. In retaliation, a band of Cayuse killed 14 people, including Narcissa and her husband.

% On Sept. 4, 1886, Geronimo, the wiliest and most dangerous Apache warrior of his time, "nally surren-ders in Skeleton Canyon, Ariz. Geronimo never learned to use a gun, yet he armed his men with the best mod-ern ri$es he could obtain and even used "eld glasses to aid reconnaissance during his campaigns.

% On Sept. 2, 1923, a'ershocks and out-of-control "res rock Tokyo, Japan, and the surrounding area following an 8.3-magnitude earthquake. In total, 143,000 people died in the disaster. #e Imperial Hotel, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, sank 2 feet into the ground but still managed to stand.

% On Sept. 3, 1939, Britain and France declare war on Germany. #e "rst casualty of that declaration was the British ocean liner Athenia, which was sunk that evening by a German submarine.

% On Aug. 31, 1955, William G. Cobb of the General Motors Corp. demonstrates his 15-inch-long “Sunmo-bile,” the world’s "rst solar-powered automobile. When sunlight hit 12 photoelectric cells made of selenium (a nonmetal substance with conducting properties) built into the Sunmobile, an electric current was produced that in turn powered a tiny motor.

% On Aug. 30, 1963, a “hot line” between Moscow and Washington goes into e!ect to speed communication between the governments of the United States and the Soviet Union and help prevent the possibility of an ac-cidental war. #e hot line was never really necessary to prevent war, but it did provide a useful prop for movies about nuclear disaster, such as “Fail Safe” and “Dr. Strangelove.”

% On Aug. 29, 1982, the Swedish-born actress and three-time Academy Award winner Ingrid Berg-man dies of cancer in London on her 67th birthday. Bergman was best known for her role as Ilsa Lund in “Casablanca.”(c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

Q: My 7-year-old dog, ÒCara,Ó itches ter-ribly and scratches all the time. She may have allergies, but I’m not certain. I’ve tried a number of treatments, including Benadryl, steroids, special shampoos and conditioners, sprays, pills, etc. I have her groomed regularly, and during the last trip had her fur shaved o! because it tangles so badly when it’s long. Nothing helps! Is there anything you could suggest? -- A Reader, via e-mail

A: I’m sorry to hear how Cara is su!ering. I’m sure you’ve taken her to the vet for a complete examination to rule out other underlying causes, but I do want to mention it for my other readers’ sake.Dogs can su!er from allergies to many of the same things we humans do. Allergens like dust and dander, as well as $ea bites, can cause allergic symptoms. Certain foods also can

cause allergic reactions including skin reac-tions, itching, diarrhea and vomiting. You’ve tried several common medications to relieve allergy symptoms, without any improvement. It’s time to consult the veteri-narian again. Look at Cara’s diet, including snacks and ÒsneakedÓ food that you may have caught her trying to get at. Also note her home environment, where she spends most of her time, and the objects, carpeting and plants around her. Talk with the vet about any other possible causes of her allergies.

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LAWS (continued):

stores we frequent are governed by health codes that keep us safe from spoiled, dirty or diseased food products that could make us sick.

by copyright laws. And when using the Internet, we are subject to emerging laws governing this new medium.

over laws. Whether or not the laws of the

North America was the question, and it found colonists and the crown staunchly adhering to opposing answers. The result was war and the

outlines our most basic rights and is the basis for the creation of law, the protection of human rights and the election of political representatives.

laws that regulate our conduct or how the institutions that implement the laws behave.

of their provisions.

written down, they ought not always to remain

advances, the need for ever-changing laws

American legal system is the power of the individual to collectively make or change laws through the right to vote.

Answers1. Rollie Fingers (1972-73, 1975-76) and Dennis Eckersley (1987).2. Atlanta’s Greg Maddux (1997) and St. Louis’ Bob Tewksbury (1992, ‘93).3. Nebraska’s Tom Osborne (1994, 95).4. False. Each player has done it in six seasons.5. Calgary’s Jay Bouwmeester.6. In 2001, Michael Owen won the award.7. Frank Carauna of Bu!alo, N.Y., in 1924.

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LAWSWhat are laws, and how do they govern our

-ing and purpose of laws.

yourself, your life and activities would still be ruled by the law of gravity and other natural,

of laws.

one another and to keep order. Laws affect all aspects of society, including everything from economics to social interactions.

to carry any weight. In many countries and communities today, laws are enforced by police and a system of courts.

laws. Contract law governs both simple and

outlines the rights and obligations concerning the ownership of real estate (land and

televisions, etc.

tort law allows people to seek compensation if their rights are infringed upon or their property is damaged. Criminal law, also known as penal law, protects us by giving the government the ability and authority to prosecute someone that harms another person’s rights or property.

LAWSWhat are laws, and how do they govern our

-ing and purpose of laws.

yourself, your life and activities would still be ruled by the law of gravity and other natural,

of laws.

one another and to keep order. Laws affect all aspects of society, including everything from economics to social interactions.

to carry any weight. In many countries and communities today, laws are enforced by police and a system of courts.

laws. Contract law governs both simple and

outlines the rights and obligations concerning the ownership of real estate (land and

televisions, etc.

tort law allows people to seek compensation if their rights are infringed upon or their property is damaged. Criminal law, also known as penal law, protects us by giving the government the ability and authority to prosecute someone that harms another person’s rights or property.

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