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COMFORT FOODWhether baked, fried, boiled, mashed or smashed… potatoes are popular all over the world in every culture. They are among a num-ber of foods considered “comfort food” in North America and other countries as well.• Webster’s Dictionary added the term “comfort

food” to its pages in 1972. It is “food prepared in a traditional style having a usually nostalgic or sentimental appeal.”

• If you think of foods that bring back pleasant memories of your childhood, those would be your particular “comfort foods.” Usually there are accepted foods in a culture or location that are known in the area or even worldwide.

• If you think of Mexico, you probably think of tacos and enchiladas. Beans, quesadillas, and huevos rancheros are also favorites.

• Peach cobbler, gumbo, fried chicken and fried catfish are on the top of most southerners’ lists of comfort foods.

• Popularity of television personalities such as Bobby Flay, Emeril, Rachel Ray and others have really brought comfort foods increased attention. They show us how to prepare popular dishes and make it look easy!

• Do you remember Jim Croce, from the 1970s, who sang “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown” and “Time in a Bottle?” His widow, Ingrid, opened a restaurant in San Diego, CA. One of the fabulous entrees on the menu is Croce’s Prime Contemporary Meatloaf. It is served on top of mashed potatoes…comfort food at its finest!

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COMFORT FOOD (continued):• Paula Deen’s restaurant in Savannah, GA serves

another favorite comfort food…fried chicken. If you’ve seen the line for her restaurant, many are seeking comfort!

• Have you heard of “BeaverTail pastries?” These delicious pastries shaped like their namesake, were introduced to Ottawa, Canada in 1978. They are popular enough for a president… President Obama stopped by the shop in February and was presented with an “ObamaTail!” It has a chocolate “O” on top.

• So, at a baseball game… what do you see, smell and just have to eat? The American favorite hot dog! This is a summer time treat at ball games, campfires, or the grill at home. According to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, Americans eat approximately 150 million hot dogs on the 4th of July Holiday.

• In the winter, soup is often the comfort food of choice. There are many popular soups but the first choice worldwide would probably be some form of chicken soup.

• Mark Victor Hansen and Jack Canfield were motivational speakers who kept getting requests to put their stories in a book… after thinking about it, they came up with a plan. They sought stories from others and ended up with 101 stories published under the title…Chicken Soup for the Soul. Since the release of the first book on June 28, 1993, the brand has become a worldwide phenomenon. Over 200 titles in the book series have sold over 112 million copies and there are titles translated into over 40 languages.

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• Yes, we can: There are over 80 billion soda cans used each year (yes, billion). And that’s just soda! The staggering number of used cans helps place into perspective the impor-tance of recycling reusable aluminum.

• If you were to total up the amount of paper trash that each American throws away every year, it would add up to about 13,000 sheets of paper. A large percentage of this is a result of packaging and junk mail.

• If you were to lay out all the paper sheets end to end that American business generates in just one day, that ribbon of paper would be enough to circle the Earth about 20 times at the Equator.

• When a glass bottle is recycled, the process reduces considerably the amount of air and water pollution required to create the same bottle new from its raw materials.

• If all American households went online to view and pay their bills rather than receiving and sending them by mail, it would save over 16 million trees every year. If you’re wanting to do your part to save the trees (and save on postage), check out the services and options available to you from most businesses.

• Another tree-saving method is to simply re-cycle your old newspapers whenever you can. Each year, a whopping 10 million tons of newspaper does not get recycled, but gets thrown out with the garbage - and destined for landfills. If everyone got onboard by recycling their old newspapers, we could save up to 75 million trees a year!

• Public transportation produces 95 percent

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• Forty-nine percent of America’s electricity comes from burning coal. Sixty three percent of fossil fuel electricity comes from burning coal, 29 percent from burning natural gas and 9 percent from burning oil.

• The combustion of fossil fuels supplies over 40 percent of the electricity the entire world uses. Water is a renewable energy source for producing electricity in hydroelectric plants.

• It takes approximately 394 pounds of coal to keep a single 100-watt incandescent light bulb burning for 12 hours each day for one year.

• Currently, some conventional incandes-cent lights are being replaced with more energy-efficient flourescent lighting. This method has been used for many years inoverhead fluorescent tubes, which require less power to operate. Some “light sensitive” citi-zens’ groups have voiced concerns about the efficiency and high cost of the new compact fluorescent lamps, which are priced much higher than conventional light bulbs.

• Every minute you cut from your shower is roughly 3 gallons of hot water saved. The less time your shower takes, the lower your impact on the environment.

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COMFORT FOOD (continued):• Paula Deen’s restaurant in Savannah, GA serves

another favorite comfort food…fried chicken. If you’ve seen the line for her restaurant, many are seeking comfort!

• Have you heard of “BeaverTail pastries?” These delicious pastries shaped like their namesake, were introduced to Ottawa, Canada in 1978. They are popular enough for a president… President Obama stopped by the shop in February and was presented with an “ObamaTail!” It has a chocolate “O” on top.

• So, at a baseball game… what do you see, smell and just have to eat? The American favorite hot dog! This is a summer time treat at ball games, campfires, or the grill at home. According to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, Americans eat approximately 150 million hot dogs on the 4th of July Holiday.

• In the winter, soup is often the comfort food of choice. There are many popular soups but the first choice worldwide would probably be some form of chicken soup.

• Mark Victor Hansen and Jack Canfield were motivational speakers who kept getting requests to put their stories in a book… after thinking about it, they came up with a plan. They sought stories from others and ended up with 101 stories published under the title…Chicken Soup for the Soul. Since the release of the first book on June 28, 1993, the brand has become a worldwide phenomenon. Over 200 titles in the book series have sold over 112 million copies and there are titles translated into over 40 languages.

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• It was American novelist, poet andpainter — and prominent member ofthe Beat Generation of artists —William S. Burroughs who made thefollowing declaration: “I don’t care ifpeople hate my guts; I assume most ofthem do. The important question iswhether they are in a position to doanything about it.”

• If you wanted to dig to the center ofthe earth, you’d have to go downabout 4,000 miles.

• Those of you who need your dailyjava fix probably won’t be surprisedto learn that coffee is one of the mostpopular drinks worldwide and is oneof the most traded agricultural com-modities. Due to limitations in culti-vation, however, Hawaii is the onlystate in the U.S. that produces thebeans.

• The world’s largest dam, located inCanada, is 2,790 feet long — twice aslong as Arizona and Nevada’s HooverDam. The truly amazing thing isn’t itssize, though; it’s the manner of con-struction. Over the course of severalmonths, the dam was built entirely bybeavers.

• According to industry experts, bev-erage makers sell 9 billion cases ofcarbonated soda in the United Statesevery year.

• If you ever open a magazine orwatch TV, you’ve probably seen atleast one ad from the “Got Milk?”campaign. You probably didn’t know,though, that the same campaign alsobroke new advertising ground withads at bus stops that weren’t just visu-al; they also gave off the odor of fresh-baked cookies. That particularapproach was quickly abandoned dueto concerns about allergies.

• Popular cooking expert and televi-sion host Rachael Ray reportedly hasa sign hanging outside her door thatsays “Martha doesn’t live here.”

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Dog trainer Matthew “Uncle Matty” Margolis is co-author of 18 books about dogs, a behaviorist, a popular radio and television guest, and host of the PBS series “WOOF! It’s a Dog’s Life!” Read all of Uncle Matty’s columns at the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com, and visit him at http://www.unclematty.com. Send your questions to [email protected] or by mail to Uncle Matty at P.O. Box 3300, Diamond Springs, CA 95619.COPYRIGHT 2010 CREATORS SYNDICATE, INC.

Addiction Is Painful, Too; Drugs Must Be Last Option The picture of drug abuse in America is changing. No longer limited to experimental teenagers or excessive drinkers, drug abusers come in all ages, ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds. Sadly, one of the major sources of drug addiction begins in the doctor’s office with patients turning to narcotics for relief from chronic pain. Published in the Journal of Pain, a research study indicates that between 3 percent and 16 percent of the population abuse narcotics. Many clinics specializing in the management of chronic pain are overwhelmed with patients who exhibit drug-seeking behavior. In this setting, it is difficult to distinguish drug addicts from those who truly need these medications. The problem is made worse by the fact that every patient will ultimately build a tolerance to narcotics -- over time higher and higher doses are required for relief from pain. Without appropriate supervision, virtually anyone can become addicted to these powerful medications. Because the risk of addiction is so great, some doctors are fearful to prescribe narcotics, and many patients choose to suffer with pain rather than taking medications because of dependency concerns. This fear is an unfortunate side effect of the potent pain relievers because the medications can be lifesaving for individuals with intractable chronic pain, either from cancer, arthritis, back pain or other injuries. It is important to understand that treating pain involves much more than taking pain pills. An accurate assessment and diagnosis are critical. Comprehensive plans for care must incorporate many different modalities depending on the nature of the pain, including exercise, physical therapy, chiropractic care, acupuncture, massage and physical aids. When dealing with pain management, the principles are simple. Use the lowest dose needed to relieve pain. Because it is far easier to prevent than relieve pain, patients should take pain pills on a regular schedule rather than waiting until the pain becomes severe. If possible, do not take pain-relieving medications indefinitely. When the problem resolves, stop the pills. It is also important to remember the power of your mind-body connection. If you believe that a mild analgesic will not help you, it won’t. Be aware of potential side effects for any medication and how to identify them. The first choice for mild-to-moderate pain is acetaminophen, the generic form of Tylenol. The usual dose is two 500-milligram (extra strength)

tablets three times daily. If this is insufficient, you may increase to a maximum of two tablets four times daily. If that is inadequate, it may be time to consider an over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), such as ibuprofen (Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve). These drugs can cause gastrointestinal upset, fluid retention and high blood pressure. The recommended daily dose is 400 milligrams of ibuprofen or 500 milligrams of naproxen tablets twice daily. If over-the-counter medications are inadequate to control pain, an evaluation by a physician is needed. More powerful medications include tramadol (ultram) and hydrocodone, which generally come in tablet form combined with acetaminophen. For those with intractable severe pain, narcotics may be appropriate. However, drug-seeking behavior is much more likely when taking hydrocodone or morphine. Various brand names include Lortab, Percocet, Oxycodone and OxyContin. Despite the risks of narcotics, these drugs have an important and valuable role in patient care. Narcotics can greatly improve quality of life for patients with chronic, long-standing and crippling pain. With medical supervision to assure the lowest possible dose is prescribed, patients can take these medications responsibly. Drug-seeking behavior should be suspected if the patient begins using greater doses of these medications, sees multiple physicians asking for the drug, or uses a month’s prescription in a short period of time. In this case, it is the doctor’s responsibility to recognize the problem and assure that the patient seeks help. There are many wonderful resources to help patients cope with addiction. Talk to your physician immediately if you or a loved one is having difficulty managing the risks of powerful medications. Remember, drug addiction does not discriminate. Anyone can fall prey to the dangers of prescription medications. Dr. David Lipschitz is the author of the books, “Breaking the Rules of Aging” and “Dr. David’s First Health Book of More Not Less.” To find out more about Dr. David Lipschitz and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. More information is available at www.DrDavidHealth.com.COPYRIGHT 2010 CREATORS.COM

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A: The fi rst order of business, after you have all agreed on the time and place, is to assign each family a specifi c responsibility. Who will be the chairperson assigning the food dishes to bring and the way it will be served? Who will take care of name tags and keep a record of everyone attending? You'll need someone to create and coordinate activities for different age groups, including fun things that all ages can participate in. Someone should be in charge of taking pictures and producing a digital photo album that everyone can view online afterward. Would each family like to pitch in $5 or $10 for drinks and decorations? Each family could also bring along multiple recipe cards for the favorite dish they are bringing. Draw names for a gift exchange between the fathers and grandfathers. Set a limit, say $20, for the gifts. It will be fun for the whole crowd. Plan to interview each of the honorees with a list of questions prepared in advance. How did they feel when they had their fi rst child? Had they guessed the baby’s gender? How were the names of their children selected? How much money did they have

to live on when their children were born? You can create a great list and read their answers aloud. Dads and granddads would love a letter from their children titled “What my dad and granddad mean to me.” What do you feel is the greatest gift your father or granddad gave you? Was it how to fi sh, golf, do carpentry work or appreciate faith values? This is the party every family would like to attend. Enjoy the day!

Q: Our parents are in their late 70s and experiencing health issues. We know the time is coming when they will need our help. Our siblings and I know little about their estate plans, or if any have even been prepared. Rather than waiting until an emergency, how can we fi nd out this information?

A: Unfortunately, some aging parents are in denial and do not want to face the reality of their passing and the consequences it can have on their survivors. There can also be a reluctance to surrender control of their lives and fi nances to someone else. One soft approach is to engage them in conversation about how you are making your own plans. As parents, tell them you are setting up your estate to insure your children will be taken care of should you die in an accident or some other sudden event. Then ask them what they would recommend to protect their grandchildren. This should help

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A: During my 35 years of working with Social Security, I’ve heard from hundreds of women like you. And I’ve written many columns warning women who run businesses with their husbands to make sure a fair share of the business profi ts are added to their Social Security records. Simply fi ling a joint tax return doesn’t do this. You need to make sure a “Schedule SE,” the Social Security part of a self-employment tax return, is completed with your name and your Social Security number. You could possibly talk to the IRS about fi ling amended tax returns for the years you ran the business. But you’ll need your husband’s cooperation to do that, and my hunch is he won’t be inclined to help because transferring some earnings from his Social Security record to yours would result in lower benefi ts for him. So, I’m afraid there isn’t much you can do but wait until your 62nd birthday to claim your meager spousal benefi t. (If you really want to be nasty, you could buy a voodoo doll that looks like your husband and stick pins in it. If he dies, you’d qualify for widow’s benefi ts as early as age 60.) Coincidentally, the day before I received your e-mail, I was talking to a couple that lives down the block from my house. They are in their early 50s and run some kind of software business out of their home. The husband designs the software and the wife markets it. They told me that all the earnings are going on his Social Security record. And the wife said she is fi ne with this arrangement because she knows this tactic will result in higher Social Security benefi ts for him and that she will someday claim spousal benefi ts on his record. I sort of fl ippantly told her, “You know that if you ever decide to dump him, you’d be out in the cold when it comes to Social Security.” And she told me, “Oh don’t worry, he’s a keeper.” Now I’m wondering if there is some tactful way I can let her know that -- as the woman who sent me this e-mail found out -- sometimes that guy you think you want to keep can turn into a creep!

Q: I am 45 years old and get SSI benefi ts because I am disabled. My mother recently died and left me some money in her will. I’m going

to get about $80,000. I learned that because of this inheritance, my SSI will stop. This isn’t fair. What can I do about it?

A: Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, is a federal welfare program that pays monthly benefi ts to poor people who are over 65 or disabled. Now that you’re about to get $80,000, you’re not “poor” anymore. You’re certainly not rich, but you will have way too much money to qualify for any kind of welfare benefi ts. That’s why your SSI checks will stop. And they won’t start again until you’ve spent that money down to the SSI qualifying level -- which is $2,000 in assets.

Q: If the husband made less money than the wife and gets a smaller Social Security check than she does, can he get widower’s benefi ts on his wife’s record when she dies?

A: Yes, Social Security is gender neutral. Dependent husbands qualify for widower’s benefi ts just like dependent wives qualify for widow’s benefi ts.

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Mood Disorders The rate of those of us having mental issues involving anxiety seems to decline a bit as we advance in age. On the other hand, if we have depression, it can be harder to treat in seniors. So say two recent studies. The first study compared people of all age groups to see which group had more anxiety disorders, and then focused on older age groups (55-64 years, 65-74 years, 75-84 years and 85 years and up) and compared them over a 12-month period. The results showed that, yes, there was an overall decline in mood disorders as the participants aged. Women had more disorders than men, however. Even though there is a decline in mood disorders, anxiety remains very common, especially in women. Right on the heels of this study was another concerning depression in later life. Researchers claimed that depression in seniors is harder to treat, but at least they now have a clue as to why: Those with depression “don’t respond normally to emotional stimuli,” such as faces that are neutral, happy or sad. Participants (both healthy and depressed seniors) were first asked to look at pictures of other people and rate them only by physical features.The result was that seniors without depression took longer to rate the physical features, likely because happy or sad expressions on the faces affected them and delayed a response. Participants were then asked to rate the expression on the faces in the photos. Seniors with depression weren’t distracted at all by any expression. It didn’t matter if it was a happy, neutral or sad face. Additionally -- and this is key -- depressed seniors had a harder time identifying which emotion was being expressed in the photo.This is apparently the first seniors-centered study that looked at depression from this angle. I can envision new treatments using this facial emotion recognition, perhaps paired with counseling to augment the drugs that are typically given.

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Women Can Ignore Most Fibroids DEAR DR. DONOHUE: A 50-year-old friend of mine was diagnosed with leiomyoma of the uterus. Does this have anything to do with fi broids? She has fi broids, but her doctor says they are best left alone, since they shrink at menopause. What causes leiomyoma? Can it become cancer? What treatments are available? -- L.B.

ANSWER: “Leiomyoma” (LIE-oh-my-OH-muh) is the medical word for “fi broid.” Fibroids are noncancerous growths of the uterine muscle. The uterus basically is a muscular sack with a lining designed to nourish a fetus. The cause of fi broids hasn’t been determined.They’re extremely common. By age 35, 40 percent to 50 percent of women have one or more. By age 50, 70 percent to 90 percent have at least one fi broid. For most of these women, fi broids cause no trouble and can be ignored. Large fi broids might cause pelvic pain, and they can press on adjacent structures such as the bladder. When that happens, a woman has a need to empty her bladder frequently. Heavy menstrual bleeding is a sign of fi broids. They also can bring painful menstrual periods, and sometimes they make sexual relations uncomfortable. Infertility is cited as a possible effect, but infertility due to fi broids is rare. Transformation into cancer is possible, but not probable. If a fi broid grows rapidly, that’s a sign of cancer change and must be investigated. Most fi broids shrink with menopause. Doctors can treat fi broids in a number of ways. One is removal of the uterus -- hysterectomy. If a woman wants more children, sometimes removal of only the fi broid is possible, and this can be managed in some cases with a scope and special instruments. Uterine artery embolization is a newer treatment in which a slender, soft tube (a catheter) is passed from a surface artery to the uterine artery. When it’s at the precise spot, the doctor releases sand-size synthetic particles that clog the artery and cut off the fi broid’s blood supply. It withers and is shed. The booklet on fi broids describes them in detail. To order a copy, write: Dr. Donohue -- No. 1106W, 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 don’t think you will consider this a health problem. I suppose it isn’t, but it is still a problem for me. It is freckles. They cover my face in the summer,

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) YourAries self-esteem level is high, as isyour impatience to see more actioncome your way in the workplace. Goodnews, Lamb: It could start to happensooner than you think.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20)Changing things now could upset a lotof people. But if you feel you’re actingbecause you believe it’s the right thingto do, others will understand and evencome to support you.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Achange of mind might not necessarilybe a change of heart. You still want togo ahead with your plans, but youmight see a better way to make themhappen. So go for it.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Anold business dispute could re-emergeand possibly affect upcoming negotia-tions. Consider opening up the situa-tion to include suggestions from otherson both sides of the issue.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) SomeLeos and Leonas might find it some-what difficult to get their ideas accept-ed or even considered. But that’s onlyfor a while. Things will soon return tothe way you like them.

VIRGO (August 23 to September22) The pace seems to be slowingdown from the hectic on-the-job runyou recently enjoyed. But be assuredthat you’re still in the race to pick upnew workplace-related goodies.

LIBRA (September 23 to October22) Seasonal changes create opportu-nities for busy Librans. However, besure to balance your workload withyour personal life so that you don’toverdo it on one end or the other.

SCORPIO (October 23 to Novem-ber 21) A former critic could make asurprise turnaround and become a sup-porter. But if your Scorpion sense sus-pects a questionable motive, who arethe rest of us to doubt it?

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 toDecember 21) Data on a new projectseems less than dependable. But itmight turn out to be just the opposite.Consult with someone who knows howyou might best be able to check it out.

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AQUARIUS (January 20 to Febru-ary 18) Showing that you care is whatAquarians do so well. It’s your veryspecial skill. And this week, you’llhave several chances to show off thatgift for a very special person. Goodluck.

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• On May 31, 1859, the famous tow-er clock known as Big Ben, locatedatop the 320-foot-high St. Stephen’sTower, rings out over the Houses ofParliament in Westminster, London,for the first time. Its famously accuratetimekeeping is regulated by a stack ofcoins placed on the clock’s huge pen-dulum.

• On June 2, 1924, President CalvinCoolidge signs the Indian Citizen Act,granting automatic American citizen-ship to Native Americans born in theUnited States. The law attempted tofinalize Indian assimilation into whiteculture while permitting Indians toretain some of their tribal traditions.

• On June 6, 1933, eager motoristspark their automobiles on the groundsof Park-In Theaters in Camden, N.J.,the first-ever drive-in movie theater.Advertising it as entertainment for thewhole family, Richard Hollingsheadcharged 25 cents per car and 25 centsper person, with no group paying morethan one dollar.

• On June 4, 1942, the Battle of Mid-way begins. During the four-day sea-and-air battle, the outnumbered U.S.Pacific Fleet succeeded in destroyingfour Japanese aircraft carriers whilelosing only one of its own, the York-town.

• On June 3, 1956, in Santa Cruz,Calif., city authorities announced atotal ban on rock and roll at publicgatherings, calling the music “Detri-mental to both the health and morals ofour youth and community.” Twoweeks later, Time magazine reportedon similar bans enacted in AsburyPark, N.J., and San Antonio, Texas.

• On June 5, 1968, Senator RobertKennedy is shot at the AmbassadorHotel in Los Angeles after winning theCalifornia presidential primary.Kennedy was shot several times by 22-year-old Palestinian Sirhan Sirhan. Hedied a day later.

• On June 1, 1980, CNN (CableNews Network), the world’s first 24-hour television news network, makesits debut. The network signed on at 6p.m. EST from its headquarters inAtlanta, with a lead story about theattempted assassination of civil-rightsleader Vernon Jordan.


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Antique Board Game is Magical Q: I have enclosed a photo of the educational board game called “Chiromagica.” Made by McLoughlin Bros in New York, the game is in perfect condition. Most of the questions are related to the arts, science and history. On the cover of the wood box is the image of a wizard pointing to the sun. All the discs, cards and the magnetic spinning hand, which indicates the correct answer, are included. Is my game collectible? When was it made and what’s it worth?

A: Your game is collectible and was made around 1870. Similar Chiromagica games in pristine condition are in the range of $850 to $1,200.

Q: When my great-aunt passed away in the 1960s, I received several of her antiques. One is a silver mesh evening bag that is probably over 80 years old. It has a metal chain and a snap closure. It is in very good condition. I don’t know who made it. I would appreciate your opinion of its value.

A: Mesh bags were popular from around 1900 to the 1920s. Early ones were decorated with Art Nouveau designs, while those made later were inspired by the Art Deco period. Many were produced by Whiting and Davis or Mandalian, but since yours doesn’t have a trademark, it could be difficult to identify the maker. Mesh bags were often sterling silver, silver plate, silver tone, or enamel over metal. Some had satin lining. Those made

with sterling silver were usually marked “925.” The value of your silver tone bag would probably be $75 to $100.

Q: This mark is on the bottom of my pair of porcelain figurines. One is a female and the other is a male. Still in perfect condition, each stands 24 inches tall and is dressed in 18th-century clothes. They have been in my family for many years. Since I am planning to either sell them or pass them to the next generation, I would like to know their value.

A: Richard Eckert and Co. used this mark. The factory was established in 1894 in Thuringia, Germany. Many of their pieces were inspired by Meissen porcelain. This mark was used from 1894 to 1918. The value of each figurine would probably be $200 to $225.

Address your questions to Anne McCollam, P.O. Box 247, Notre Dame, IN 46556. Items of a general interest will be answered in this column. Due to the volume of inquiries, she cannot answer individual letters. To find out more about Anne McCollam and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.

The educational board game, Chiromagica, was made around 1870.

Meissen-style porcelain figurines were made by Richard Eckert and Co.

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to the more water-efficient front-loading ma-chines, a tremendous amount of water would avoid being wasted. If just one load of wash per day was done by a front-loading rather than a top-loading machine, 1 million gallons of heated water would be saved each day.

• About 7 percent of America’s electricity pro-duction is used for our refrigeration needs. This translates to the total output of about 25 large power plants just to keep things cool.

• Did you know that Americans throw away approximately 2.5 million plastic bottles ev-ery hour? Meeting the nation’s demand for bottled water requires more than 1.5 million barrels of oil annually to produce these con-tainers. That is estimated to be enough to fuel 100,000 cars for a full year.

• How it all began: From the conservation movement at the beginning of the 20h centu-ry, there has been a steady progression. In the sixties the great concern centered on chemical pesticides.

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• The ecology movement’s growth has been stimulated by a widespread promotion of an ecological “crisis” on our planet.

• Big Earth Day issues through the years: There was a great deal of concern over nuclear weap-ons and nuclear power in 1960s and 1970s; the big issue of the 1980s was acid rain; in the 1990s it was ozone depletion and deforesta-tion. Climate change and global warming are now touted as the big problem.

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