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* It was ancient Stoic philosopher Epictetus -- who served as a slave to a freedman named Epaphroditos, who was himself a secretary to the infamous Roman emperor Nero -- who made the following observation: “Men are not disturbed by things, but the view they take of things.” (In an interesting side note, upon hearing that quotation, a professor of psychology named Herb Kimmel reportedly responded: “What about things like bullets?”) * The next time you’re outside enjoying a morning serenade, consider this tidbit: Most bird songs are cries of war, not courtship. * Most people know “Mary Poppins” from the 1964 Disney film, but the character was created by author P.L. Travers and first appeared in a children’s book published in 1934. Walt Disney loved the story and wanted to make it into a movie, but it took more than 20 years for him to convince Travers to approve the plan. * Beloved American author Kurt Vonnegut studied biochemistry in college. * You may think you know what color a polar bear’s fur is, but you’re probably wrong: It’s not white; it’s translucent. The fur appears white because it reflects visible light -- in fact, polar bears are nearly invisible in infrared photography. If you’ve seen a polar bear in a zoo, though, you may have noticed a greenish tinge to its fur; this color comes from algae, which tends to form when the bears are in warm and humid environments to which they’re not accustomed. * You might be surprised to learn that the first drive-in theater in the United States was opened all the way back in 1921, in downtown Comanche, Texas. Attendees parked bumper to bumper to watch screenings of silent films. *** Thought for the Day: “A good storyteller is the conscience-keeper of a nation.” -- Sampooran Singh Gulzar (c) 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.

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the farmer to ride on a seat instead of walking in the furows behind the horse. • After John died in 1886, the company expanded into gasoline powered tractors and other farm machinery. Today the company employs over 50,000 people and produces over 600 kinds of agricultural and construction equipment including backhoes, tractors, loaders, and much more. Named after John, the company now has a net worth of over $40 billion. What is John's full name? (Answer elsewhere on page)

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Meal Service Delivery Options for Seniors Who Don’t Cook DEAR SAVVY SENIOR: What types of healthy meal delivery options can you recommend for seniors who live at home, but don’t cook and don’t get out much. Since my mother passed away, my dad’s diet is terrible and I worry about his health. -- Long-Distance Daughter Dear Long-Distance Daughter: There are various healthy meal service delivery options available to non-cooking seniors who live at home, but what’s available to your dad will depend on his location and budget. Here are several to check into. Senior Meal Programs A good place to start is to find out if there’s a senior home delivery meal program in your dad’s area. Meals on Wheels is the largest program that most people are familiar with, but many communities offer senior meal delivery programs sponsored by other organizations that go by different names. To find services available in your dad’s area, visit MealsOnWheelsAmerica.org, which offers a comprehensive directory on their website, or call the area aging agency near your dad. Contact the Eldercare Locator at 800-677-1116 to get the number.

These companies offer a wide variety of tasty meal choices, and will usually post the nutrition information for their meals right on their website. Most companies will also cater to a host of dietary and medical needs, such as low-sodium and low-carb meals, diabetic meals, gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian options. Most of the food arrives frozen, but a few companies ship food fresh. Prices generally start at around $10 to $13 per meal, plus shipping, however most companies provide discounts or free shipping when you order meals in bulk. Grocery Stores and Restaurants Depending on where your dad lives, he may also be able to get home delivered meals from local grocery stores or restaurants. Some grocery stores offer a selection of pre-cooked meals and foods, including roasted chicken, mashed potatoes, and fresh soups and salads. Contact the grocery stores in your dad’s area to inquire about this option. Or check with some of his favorite restaurants to see if they offer home delivery.

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Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

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celain factory. And the numbers are design/ mold marks. Your bowl was made around 1900. It would probably be worth $75 to $100.

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Classical Scenes Characterize Jasperware Q: I inherited this bowl from a relative. He said it was not made by Wedgwood. It has the look and feel of a Wedgewood, though the decoration appears to be thicker than that of Wedgewood pieces I have seen. It is in relief, it is ornate, and it has faces that hide the feet. An antiques dealer told me it was made by a German factor y in competition with Wedgwood, although the lead did not pan out. On the bottom of the bowl is the number “15 -- 3003.” The bowl is 6 inches wide and about 3 inches tall. Do you have any thoughts or guesses on the histor y of this bowl?

Q: This is a mark on a set of porcelain dishes that I am thinking of buying. I saw the set at an antiques mall and would like to know more about the vintage and value before I decide whether to purchase. Each dish is decorated with pink flowers and gold trim. The person at the front desk said the pattern is Azalea. The set is a ser vice for eight; it includes two ser ving platters, a vegetable bowl, a cream pitcher and a sugar bowl. The asking price is $325. What can you tell me about this set? Azalea pattern was made by Noritake China Co.

A: Noritake China Co. located in Japan made the Azalea pattern from the early 1900s till around 1941. The pattern was produced exclusively for the Larkin Company in New York. The letter “M” in the mark represents New York importers The Morimura Brothers. The number “19322” is the pattern number. The dishes were premiums that were given to Larkin customers. A service for eight in the Azalea pattern would probably be priced between $275 and $325. The price given at the antiques mall is a fair market value. *** 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. COPYRIGHT 2016 CREATORS.COM

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A: You have a jasperware bowl. Jasperware was developed by Josiah Wedgwood in England in the 1700s. It is matte, unglazed stoneware or porcelain decorated with applied white ceramic decorations like classical scenes from Greek mythology. The backgrounds were available in matte blue, lilac, black, yellow and green. Jasperwares included plaques, vases, cameos and decorative items. Although your bowl is decorated with cupids, it doesn’t have the appearance of Wedgwood jasperware. The decoration seems heavy and lacking the exceptional Wedgwood work. Many jasperware pieces were also made in Germany and France. Your bowl is similar to the work of Schafer & Vater, a German por-

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Well, at least they didn’t boo.

Bradford was never really beloved in Philadelphia. Fans appreciated his talent but really disdained his fragility (yeah, and that’s how they talk at the New Wave ... “You know something? I really disdain Bradford’s fragility ... wanna shoot some darts?”). The guy always got hurt. So what do the Eagles do? They elevate a guy that got his ribs cracked open after completing 12 passes and missing three pre-season games to the starting position. He will be playing for rookie head coach Doug Pederson, a guy who brings great bonafides as a former Eagles QB and from his years of coaching the Kansas City Chiefs under former Eagle’s head coach Andy Reid. For good measure, Pederson also brought along former Mizzou QB standout Chase Daniels to back Wentz up.

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scrutinized the factory where Volkswagens were made. The Germans offered the factory to the U.S. to help pay for war damages, but American officials scoffed at the ugly little Beetle car, saying it would never sell in America. The Germans kept the factory, and resumed their VW production. By 1972 the Beetle was the best-selling single model car ever manufactured. • The VW beetle model was produced from 1938 until 2003. Over 21 million “bugs” were produced, far surpassing the number of Ford Model T’s and making it the most popular vehicle ever sold on the planet.

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• While serving as Supreme Commander of the Allied forces in WWII Europe, General Dwight Eisenhower was impressed with Germany's efficient Autobahn highway system that allowed for fast, unhindered travel throughout the entire country. Recognizing the value of such a system for providing speedy ground transportation routes for military supplies and troop deployments in case of emergency or foreign invasion, Eisenhower then championed a movement which established the Interstate Highway and Turnpike System that today connects America from coast to coast. TRIVIAL FAST FACTS

• There are about 1 billion cars currently in use on Earth. About 165,000 new cars are produced worldwide every single day. • There are more cars than people in Los Angeles. • The average car today has about 30,000 parts. • The price of a barrel of crude oil in 1901 was five cents, equal to about $1.44 in today’s U.S. currency. • The price of gasoline in the early 1900s was about 20 cents per gallon, which was quite expensive due to the limited amount of gasoline being produced at that time. • The very last car that offered a cassette tape player as an option was the Ford Crown Victoria in 2011. ‫‫‬

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