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2nd Quarter 2011Week 26

June 26 - July 2

TABLE OF CONTENTSISSUE 2011.26

Saltwaterpages 1-4

Overcoming the Odds:Paul Orfalea

pages 5-6

Paper Bagspages 7-8

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SALTWATERby Patricia L. Cook

Of all of the water on earth, 1 percent is fresh water available for human consumption, 2 percent is frozen, and a whopping 97 percent is saltwater. On average, every 2.2 pounds (1 kg) of seawater contains around 1.2 ounces (35 g) of dissolved salt.

are stranded on the ocean with no fresh water to drink. Seawater, or saltwater, is not safe for human consumption. Salt dehydrates our bodies and is harmful if ingested in large quantities.

desalination. Scientists have come up with several ways to desalinate water, but they are all costly processes. Reverse osmosis, distillation, electrodialysis and vacuum freezing are some examples.

obviously no as there are millions of saltwater

our oceans.

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SALTWATER (continued):

than other seas and the open oceans, having a

nearly 35 percent of the water is dissolved

of water. By comparison, ocean water is 3.5 percent dissolved salts.

below sea level. At its deepest part, it is over

empty out anywhere. It is endorheic, which means it has no outlet besides evaporation. It is totally landlocked, and the deeper areas are

Sea, which are harvested by using a system of evaporation ponds.

a small pond that is actually considered the

is an ankle-deep mirror pond between mountain peaks. It never freezes, even in temperatures

is another endorheic lake, sometimes called

Bear Rivers empty into the lake and deposit around 1.1 million tons (over 997 million kg) of minerals in the lake annually.

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is called a sea because the Romans who

being the largest.

mouths and no scales, is a major commodity.

the Beluga, Russian Sturgeon and the Stellate

sandy beaches and popular tourist resorts built

boat, swim and enjoy nature.

driven into the shore of the lakebed, had a long bridge leading out to the water for swimming and lounging. It became known as the western


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location famous more for its history than its

we often think of whales and sharks, but many other odd and interesting creatures call

on earth are saltwater crocodiles, called

is not uncommon for them to be as long as 23

salty waters of Antarctica and southern South

wide mouths and large teeth — hence, their

volumes of blood at low pressures.

creatures to mimic the abundance of the oceans and seas.

Saltwater taffy is a treat found in many stores, fairs and amusement parks. Is it made from

BIBLE TRIVIAby Wilson Casey

1. Is the Book of Zacchaeus in the Old or New Testa-ment or neither?2. Matthew and which other book record the details of Jesus' birth? Genesis, Proverbs, Luke, Acts3. From John 3, who came to Jesus under the cover of night? Elijah, Amos, Nicodemus, Mesha4. What do the seven stars represent in Revelation 1:20? Continents, Angels, Seas, Churches5. From Psalms 68, with what are the dove's feathers covered? Manna, Gold, Leaves, Blood6. How many people did Jesus himself baptize? Zero, 1, Hundreds, Thousands

ANSWERS: 1) Neither; 2) Luke; 3) Nicodemus; 4) An-gels; 5) Gold; 6) Zero

Wilson Casey's new book, "Firsts: Origins of Everyday Things That Changed the World," is available from Alpha/Penguin publishing.

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June 26 - July 2

OVERCOMING THE ODDS:

PAUL ORFALEA

extraordinary entrepreneur.

wiggling all of the time while his mind raced.

disorder) were not recognized or dealt with

know what to do with children who had the

condition have a hard time recognizing and decoding words. Reading comprehension and even pronunciation skills are usually lacking.

and completing tasks can lead to behavioral problems in classroom settings. Orfalea

of his class.

parents, and that made all the difference. I was a sensitive kid. I could have easily fallen

curiosity, adventurous spirit and boldness to pursue an unusual endeavor.

photocopiers were a need for students and were not easily accessible.



PAUL ORFALEA (continued):

local bank, rented a small store-front next to

spent time on the sidewalk in front of the store selling pens and pencils from his backpack and encouraged passersby to give his store a

processing and school supplies.

a company that eventually grew to more than

different countries.

to the creation of a working environment

achievement that really made him proud was

to work in America by FORTUNE magazine three years in a row.

enjoy reading, there are several books about

three books tell his amazing story of rising above his learning differences to achieve success.




PAPER BAGS

question asked frequently at grocery stores. More recently, reusable cloth bags are being promoted

look at the development and history of paper bags.

later became a minister, invented the paper

to help customers carry their groceries home.

further advancements added by others, is very similar to the machines still in use today.

involved in the paper bag industry founded

for a device to cut, fold and paste paper bag

tried to discredit Margaret Knight, but she fought and won recognition for her paper bag machine. She was employed by the

Massachusetts, when she invented her machine

for a woman to get recognition as an inventor.

sides, which made the bags stackable.



PAPER BAGS (continued):

and inexpensive and quickly became popular around the world.

the largest mill of its kind in the world. Over 1

used to make 35 million paper bags per day.

in 1953 and owned by the family of founder

recycling its waste and using recycled paper.

supermarket industry in 1977. Kroger and Safeway started the craze to replace traditional

both types of bags but also encourage shoppers to use cloth bags.

bags, Americans have used them for groceries, garbage, lunch bags and more for years.

PAW'S CORNERBy Sam MazzottaPet Odors: When Funk AttacksDEAR PAW'S CORNER: We bathe and brush our dog "Clint" regularly and wash his bed-ding, but our apartment still smells kind of funky. Is there any way to totally rid our place of that dog odor? -- Karen in Long Island, N.Y.DEAR KAREN: I'm not sure it's 100 percent possible to completely get rid of pet odors, but you can tackle some common problem areas to minimize the odors. The American Kennel Club recently published some tips to combat pet odors, especially in hidden areas you might not have thought of:--Wash Clint's bed coverings and blankets every week.--Buy a spare set of bed coverings or blankets to swap out and wash.--Sweep and mop underneath the pet bed and in and around Clint's kennel cage at least once a week.--Cover throw pillows around the house with washable coverings.--Check under furniture or in other spots where Clint hides to make sure he isn't stash-ing old bones or leftovers there.--Once a month or whenever they start getting funky, wash Clint's toys with soapy water and let dry completely.--Before vacuuming the house, sprinkle baking soda over the carpet to absorb minor odors.--Wash other textiles more frequently, such as curtains and area rugs, to remove fur and odor.--If Clint has an accident indoors, clean up as quickly as possible, wash the spot with mild soap and water, and blot dry. If odor lingers in that spot, the padding underneath may be affected; air out by lifting the carpet away, or replace that section of carpet and padding.Send your question or comment to [email protected], or write to Paw's Corner, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. For more pet care-related advice and information, visit www.pawscorner.com.(c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.




PAPER BAGS (continued):

and inexpensive and quickly became popular around the world.

the largest mill of its kind in the world. Over 1

used to make 35 million paper bags per day.

in 1953 and owned by the family of founder

recycling its waste and using recycled paper.

supermarket industry in 1977. Kroger and Safeway started the craze to replace traditional

both types of bags but also encourage shoppers to use cloth bags.

bags, Americans have used them for groceries, garbage, lunch bags and more for years.

SPORTS QUIZBy Chris Richcreek

1. Willie Mays and Barry Bonds are two of the four major-league players to have at least 400 home runs and 300 stolen bases. Who are the other two?2. Name the last time a pitcher struck out 300-plus batters in a season.3. Who was the last defensive tackle selected No. 1 overall in the NFL Draft?4. How many times has Duke’s men’s basketball team won at least 30 games in a season under coach Mike Krzyzewski?5. Which team was the first in NHL history to have back-to-back 100-point seasons?6. Name the last winner of NASCAR’s Truck Series season title who was under 40 years old.7. Who ended Martina Navratilova’s record tennis streak of 74 consecutive singles victories?

Answers1. Andre Dawson and Alex Rodriguez.2. In 2002, Arizona’s Randy Johnson (334) and Curt Schilling (316) each struck out more than 300 batters.3. Dan Wilkinson was No. 1. overall by Cincinnati in 1994. 4. Twelve times.5. The Detroit Red Wings in 1950-51, 1951-52.6. Travis Kvapil was 27 when he won the series title in 2003.7. Helena Sukova beat her in three sets in the 1984 Australian Open.

(c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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