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Week of October 13, 2019 The Neatest Little Paper Ever Read Vol 2 Issue 38

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THE HUMAN LIVER

by Kathy Wolfe

Although you rarely think about your liver, this vital
organ is constantly working to keep your body in good
working order. Because October is National Liver
Awareness Month, Tidbits is bringing you up to date
on your liver’s functions and how to keep it healthy.

• The liver is a wedge-shaped organ, reddish-brown
in color. It’s the largest glandular organ of the body,
weighing around 3.3 lbs. (1.5 kg), the heaviest internal
organ. The liver is about 6 inches (15 cm) wide. You
can find your liver in the right upper quadrant of
your abdominal cavity, to the right of your stomach,
overlying your gall bladder.

• It’s estimated that the liver performs around 500
functions in your body, with about 200 of those
performing simultaneously. If it were to stop
functioning for a single day, you would die!

• The three main functions of the liver are storing
fuel, filtering harmful toxins from the blood, and
producing bile that helps the body digest food. When
food is eaten, the digestive system immediately starts
breaking it down into small pieces. Nutrients from
the food, such as sugars, amino acids, vitamins, and
minerals, enter the bloodstream and travel to the liver,
which will process and deliver them according to what
the body needs.
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THE HUMAN LIVER (continued)
• Some of those nutrients are stored in a form

that the body can draw from for quick energy.
The remainder are used to produce important
chemicals needed by the body.
• The liver is a storehouse for sugar, delivering
it when the body needs it. The sugar is
stored as glycogen, and the liver breaks this
compound down to form glucose, which is
used as fuel for the body’s energy.
• One of the liver’s tasks is to convert sugar
into fat. It’s the only organ that can actually
break down sugar. Too much sugar makes
too much fat, which can result in fatty liver
disease. Sugar-filled soda in particular has
been linked to this condition.
• A healthy liver is always protecting the body,
detecting and destroying harmful bacteria,
germs, and viruses. The liver contains the
body’s largest group of immune cells known
as phagocytes that devour toxic particles.
• If the liver’s ability to rid the body of toxins
is damaged, those toxins build up and can
affect sleep, mood, and behavior. Anxiety,
muscle spasms, sluggish speech, lack of
focus, and shakiness may result
• At any given time, there is about 1 pint (0.47
liter) of blood in your liver, about 13% of the
body’s supply.
• Bile is produced by the liver to aid in
digestion, particularly fat. It’s a thick,
greenish-yellow fluid made in the liver, but
stored in the gall bladder. If you’ve eaten an
especially fatty meal, the store of bile is used
to break down the fats for digestion.
•All kinds of toxins are prepared for removal by
the liver, including drugs, such as penicillin,
Tylenol, or Advil, but also alcohol, damaged
cells, and old hormones.

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Drunk Pathologist Missed Illnesses Apple Pie in a Bag

Apathologist at a Department of VeteransAffairs hospital Good Housekeeping's famous recipe from 1961.
in Arkansas has been charged with three counts of manslaughter after We've updated it to bake the pie in a plastic oven-
he altered lab results that showed he had misdiagnosed illnesses that cooking bag, which is safer and simple than the brown
led to the deaths of three veterans. A review of his work last summer bag originally called for.
revealed over 3,000 mistakes in his findings over the years. He was
eventually fired after being suspended two years in a row for being intoxicated at work. 8 medium Golden Delicious apples
How on earth did someone like this continue to work at the VA? 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
In 2015 it was reported that he was drunk at work and a test showed his blood alcohol level at was .396. 3/4 cup sugar
He was suspended and went into a treatment program, where he apparently learned how to stay drunk and 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, plus 3 tablespoons for every
not have it show up on tests. He was rehired by the VA in 2016, then suspended again in 2017 for working 1/2 cup
while impaired. He managed to keep from having alcohol detected in his system by using a chemical that 1 frozen 9-inch pie shell, thawed
doesn't show up in standard alcohol tests. It does show up, apparently, on a breathalyzer, as it did when he 1/2 cup butter or margarine
was picked up for drunk driving in 2018. 1 large oven-cooking bag (20 by 14-inches) with nylon tie
Among other sins, he entered false information into patient records that indicated another pathologist had 1. Peel, core and thinly slice apples to make 8 heaping cups.
agreed with his findings. In one case, the veteran had prostate cancer; the pathologist said he didn't, and 2. In a large bowl, toss apples with cinnamon, 1/4 cup
the veteran died. As many as 15 deaths could be the result of his errors. sugar and 3 tablespoons flour. Fill pie shell with apple
In addition to manslaughter, he faces charges of mail fraud, wire fraud and making false statements. mixture, piling them high in center.
Reviews of his work showed an error rate of 8.8% -- the national average is 0.7%. 3. In small bowl, with hand, knead margarine or but-
The trial was to start October, but his attorneys requested an extension. It's now set for September 2020. ter, remaining 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup flour into a
He could face 524 years in prison along with a $7.75 million fine. soft dough. Pull dough into small pieces; flatten each
How dare he plead not guilty! slightly and arrange on top of apple mixture. (It is not
necessary to completely cover the apple mixture.) In-
sert several wooden skewers (about 4 inches tall) in
pie so that oven-cooking bag will not touch top of pie
during baking.
4. Heat oven to 400 F. Place pie in oven-cooking bag.
Close bag with nylon tie; cut six 1/2-inch slits in top of
bag. Place pie in jelly-roll pan or on cookie sheet. Set
pan on rack in center of oven (make sure bag does not
touch oven walls or oven racks). Bake pie 1 hour and 15
minutes or until top of pie is golden brown.
5. Remove pie from oven, bag and all. Carefully, with
kitchen shears, cut bag open. Remove pie. (The bot-
tom of the bag will be greasy!) Set pie on plate on wire
rack to cool. Serves 10.
* Each serving: About 300 calories, 14g total fat,
220mg sodium.
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THE HUMAN LIVER (continued) "I have picked up every
• As red blood cells break down in the body, current issue of Tidbits
and enjoy every minute of
the liver helps get rid of the resulting waste reading it from cover to
product called bilirubin. A normal liver
filters out the bilirubin, but when the liver cover."
isn’t functioning properly, bilirubin builds
up in the body, creating jaundice, which - Lynette from Banning
turns the skin and the whites of the eyes
yellow. Newborns frequently have jaundice
because their livers aren’t quite developed,
and sometimes have difficulties filtering out
the bilirubin.
• The liver also plays a role in helping your
blood clot normally by secreting enzymes
and chemicals necessary to form clots and
stop bleeding. For those with mild liver
disease, it takes a long time for bleeding to
stop, but those with severe damage bleed
easily and often, as tthe blood is unable to
clot. In people with advanced cirrhosis,
serious bleeding is the most common cause
of death.
• The liver is the only organ with the amazing
ability to regenerate itself when part of it is
damaged or removed. Donors can donate part
of their liver and the remaining portion will
grow back, and the donated part grows to fit
the recipient’s body. As much as 75% of the
liver can be removed without destroying it.
Unlike other transplant procedures, a donor
doesn’t even need to be related to someone
to give up part of the liver.
• What foods does your liver like? Foods that are
high in fiber help your liver work at optimal
levels. Vegetables also keep it healthy. Foods
that are high in saturated fat can be detrimental
to liver function, and continued consumption
can lead to inflammation.
• Liver damage prevents the proper processing
of nutrients. Amino acids are not built
into useful proteins, and vitamins aren’t
distributed as needed. A person might notice
the symptom of excessive fatigue.

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To Your Good Health much better than where they started within three to six weeks THE HUMAN LIVER (continued)
of the surgery. Physical therapy after surgery is critical for success • You can seriously damage your liver by taking
By Keith Roach, M.D. (but, as your friend shows, not a guarantee of success).
too much medicine. Acetaminophen can be
Just How Safe Is Knee Replacement? My own patients' experiences have been largely favorable. I found in upwards of 600 medications, including
have seen some bad complications, but most people are very Tylenol and cold and cough remedies. It’s
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am thinking of having a total knee satisfied, and the most common regret I hear is that they had alarming to think that an overdose of Tylenol
replacement done, as recommended by my doctor. I have not done the procedure earlier. Eighty to 90% of knee replacements can destroy half of a person’s liver cells in
bone on bone in my knee. What is your opinion? A friend of are expected to last 15-20 years. less than a week! Adults shouldn’t exceed a
a friend had one done three months ago and has had nothing 4,000-milligram limit per day.
but trouble. He has had two manipulations because he cannot DEAR DR. ROACH: Last year, my husband was seriously • Cirrhosis of the liver is primarily is the result
bend past 95 degrees. He goes to physical therapy, but has ill from a bacterial infection in his gallbladder. After inserting of excess alcohol intake, and one of the Top
seen no results. Does this happen often with knee replace- a drainage tube, they removed his gallbladder. He has done Ten causes of death in the world. One in 5
ment? How about stiffness? How long before a patient is as quite well, except for a strange side effect: Whenever he eats, heavy drinkers will get cirrhosis, a scarring of
good as new? Would you recommend the surgery, and what it causes his left shoulder to hurt. Also, when he lies on his the liver that is irreversible. As the prolonged
percentage of patients have the issues he is having? -- Anon. right side, it seems to hurt his left shoulder. Do you have an use of alcohol reduces the liver’s ability to
explanation for this mystery? -- L.F. regenerate new cells, the liver loses its ability
ANSWER: Knee replacement (also called "total knee to break down toxins.
arthroplasty") is one of the most effective surgeries ANSWER: I have a possible explanation. The pain nerves to • Ten percent of the liver is made up of fat. If the
performed, in terms of improving quality of life. Studies your skin and bones are referred to as parietal pain fibers, and fact content exceeds that 10%, the condition
have shown that about 80% of people are satisfied with the these localize very well: If your left toe hurts, there's usually is known as fatty liver, or hepatic steatosis,
outcome of their knee replacement. The reasons that the a problem with your left toe. The nerves to the organs are which contributes to Type 2 diabetes.
remainder are dissatisfied generally have to do with com- visceral fibers, and they do not localize well in the brain. Pain Although heavy use of alcohol makes a
plications of surgery, including infection, nerve injury, in the heart can feel like it's in the left upper arm, the left side person more likely to get it, you can get it if
instability and stiffness (the inability to properly flex the of the chest or the upper abdomen, depending on who you are. you don’t drink a lot. Contributors are obesity,
knee), which is the issue for your friend of a friend. Only high blood pressure, malnourishment, high
about 5% of people have stiffness, according to a 2006 paper, Pain from the gallbladder most commonly shows up in the levels of bad cholesterol, and excess belly fat.
and these mostly improved with manipulation, although right upper quadrant of the abdomen, where it is located • There are several different varieties of the liver
some needed a second operation. directly under the liver, but frequently feels like it is coming infection hepatitis. Hepatitis A and E are the
from the shoulder. This is called "referred" pain. Right-shoulder result of eating food or drinking water that is
It is important to recognize the limitations of the surgery. You pain is more common than left, but I still think that your husband contaminated with the virus. Poor cleanliness
are never going to be as good as new -- that is, as good as be- is feeling some referred pain, perhaps from some scar tissue. during food preparation is a major cause. It
fore the arthritis in the knee developed. But most people are usually takes about two months to recover.
Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, Hepatitis B, C, and D are spread through
but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. blood and bodily fluids. The B variety
Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med. usually goes away after several months, but
cornell.edu. (c) 2019 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved in some cases, it can lead to cirrhosis and
liver cancer. Hepatitis C is one of the most
Email [email protected] common bloodborne viral infections in the
for a rate sheet. U.S., with treatment usually lasting up to 16
weeks. More than 3 million Americans are
living with HCV.

Estimated Increase in Social Security Medicare Part B premium is expected to go from $135.50
to $144.30 per month. Doing the math, that nets the aver-
Grab your calculator. Those in the know are making an age benefit recipient an extra $14.60 per month. Some of
educated guess about the amount of our Social Security us, however, are protected: If the Part B premium goes
increase for 2020. The Senior Citizens League estimates up more than the increased Social Security amount, the
that the increase will be 1.6%, below the raise we got last Part B premium will be adjusted to make sure there isn't
year. This will mean an average net gain of $23.40 per a net loss.
month for those receiving the average $1,460 per month What about our other expenses though? If we have a drug
benefit. In 2019, that benefit amount netted an increase of policy or a supplemental Medicare plan, chances are that
$40.90 per month. the two of those will see increases that exceed the extra
The Social Security Administration will come out later $14.60 per month. Then there's the small matter of the
with the final number, but the Senior Citizens League has price of fresh vegetables, beef, fish, eggs, dairy and ce-
used the Consumer Price Index for 2019 up to the end of real. Based on the Consumer Price Index, expect an in-
the third quarter for its calculations. crease in those prices, even before we get to 2020. Those
of us who pay rent generally see an annual increase, too.
At the same time, says the Senior Citizens League, our Is there any chance the landlord will skip a year?

To see all the things the SCL is doing for us, go online to
seniorsleague.org.

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• On Oct. 15, 1917, Mata Hari, the seductive female spy, 11. Washington's Bryce Harper set a major-league mark in 2017 for most runs scored in
is executed for espionage by a French firing squad. Mata
Hari claimed to have been born in a sacred temple, but in the month of April (32). Who had held the record?
reality, the exotic dancer was born Margaretha Geertruida 2. In the 1960s, three major-league pitchers compiled seasons in which they won at least
Zelle in Holland. 20 more games than they lost. Name two of them.
• On Oct. 17, 1931, gangster Al Capone is sentenced to 3. Who succeeded Woody Hayes as head coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes football
11 years in prison for tax evasion. Capone had avoided team?
long stints in jail by bribing city officials and intimidating 4. Who holds the Oklahoma City Thunder record for most 3-pointers in a playoff game?
witnesses, and tax evasion was the only way federal agent
Elliot Ness and "The Untouchables" could get him. 5. When was the last time before 2019 that the New York Islanders were swept in an NHL playoff series?
• On Oct. 14, 1947, U.S. Air Force Capt. Chuck Yeager
becomes the first person to fly faster than the speed of 6. Track star Usain Bolt of Jamaica holds the world record for a 200-meter race (19.19 seconds in 2009). Who
sound. His X-1 rocket plane was dropped from a B-29 holds the U.S. mark?
aircraft, rocketed to 40,000 feet and exceeded 662 mph.
• On Oct. 16, 1958, Chevrolet begins to sell a car-truck 7. Who was the last golfer before Brooks Koepka in 2019 to go wire to wire in winning the PGA Championship?
hybrid that it calls the El Camino. The vehicle, a
combination sedan-pickup truck built on a station-wagon Answers: 1. Colorado's Larry Walker, with 29 in 1997. 2. Whitey Ford in 1961 (25-4), Sandy Koufax in 1962
platform, was discontinued two years later, but was brought (25-5) and Denny McLain in 1968 (31-6). 3. Earle Bruce, who coached the Buckeyes from 1979 to 1987. 4.
back in 1964. Paul George, with eight 3-pointers made versus Utah in 2018. 5. It was 1994, versus the New York Rangers.
• On Oct. 20, 1968, American Dick Fosbury wins gold and 6. Michael Johnson, who ran the 200 meters in 19.32 seconds in 1996. 7. Hal Sutton, in 1983.
sets an Olympic high-jump record when he clears 7 feet
4-1/4 inches at the Mexico City Games. It was the by
international debut of his unique jumping style, known as Jo Ann
the "Fosbury Flop." Derson
• On Oct. 18, 1977, in the sixth game of the World Series,
New York Yankees outfielder Reggie Jackson hits three • "If you have a beautiful planter that has no
home runs in a row off of three consecutive pitches from drainage holes, you can pot your plant in
three different pitchers. Only Babe Ruth had ever hit three a second pot that will fit inside. Put a few
homers in a World Series game, but he didn't do it on pebbles in the bottom of the pretty planter,
consecutive at-bats. then put your potted plant in. This way, the
• On Oct. 19, 1987, Black Monday, the Dow Jones roots won't rot in any excess water. You can
Industrial Average experiences its largest-ever one-day cover any gap between the pots with a bit of
percentage decline, plunging 22.6%. Unrelated world moss or more pebbles." -- K.D. in Georgia
events compounded by computer-governed trading
conspired to tank global markets. • Consider this your fall reminder to schedule
a visit from a chimney sweep, if you haven't
(c) 2019 Hearst Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved already. As temperatures drop, you'll be
tempted to light up the fireplace, and you'll want
"Mention to the advertisers you it checked for any animal intrusion, creosote
saw their ad in Tidbits! " buildup or mortar that needs repairing.

• "My dresser came with a glass panel that sits
on top to protect the surface, but I didn't like
the look of it and just use a table runner across
the top. Well, my daughter likes to play with
slime (made from glue and other materials),
and the glass is the perfect size when set on
a table to make a protected, defined work
surface. It's easy to clean up after and very
portable. Even though it's glass, it's very
sturdy." -- C.H. in Illinois

• Flat paint will show fewer defects in a
surface than glossier paint, experts say. When
refinishing a piece of furniture or a wall that
has seen better days, try to stay with a finish
that's less light-reflective.

• "Puzzles are fun and rewarding, but you need
a dedicated surface. Try using the back of
a canvas. You can find one with a size big
enough for your puzzle, and the frame keeps
everything contained and portable from room
to room." -- B.B. in Florida

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1. Is the book of Acts in the Old or New
Testament or neither?
2. In 1 Kings 20, who besieged and
made war against Samaria after gather-
ing his forces? Benhadad, Menahem,
Rezin, Omri
3. What king asked for the help of a
woman who was a medium? Jehu,
Amaziah, Saul, Neco
4. From 1 Samuel 19, whose life was
saved when his wife put an idol into his
bed? Samson, David, Amon, Cyrus
5. Who was the father of Elkanah? Jer-
emiah, Philip, Esau, Jeroham
6. From Esther 1, how many days did
Ahasuerus' feast last? 2, 4, 7, 10
ANSWERS: 1) New; 2) Benhadad; 3) Saul;
4) David; 5) Jeroham; 6) 7

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Volunteering at a Shelter

DEAR PAW'S CORNER: I really want a pet, but our apartment doesn't
allow them. My mom told me that I could volunteer at a local animal
shelter instead. What kind of work would I do as a volunteer? -- Amy in
Bridgewater, Massachusetts

DEAR AMY: There is always a variety of jobs for volunteers to do at
animal shelters. These are usually assigned by the shelter manager or
supervisor and are based on the tasks that need to be done and the age
and ability of the volunteers.

Now, keep in mind that not all volunteers get to work directly with animals in the shelter. That's especially
true if they're brand-new or if they're younger than 17. Instead, they may be assigned to handle tasks like
cleaning, sorting through donated items or other jobs that don't have direct contact with the animals.

If you are assigned to work with animals, you may be socializing with kittens, walking dogs outside, or
feeding the animals in their cages or kennels -- the list of needed tasks is long and never ends. That's why
most animal shelters require you to commit to a set number of hours per week or month. This isn't a huge
amount of time -- maybe two hours a week -– but they'll rely on you to be there when you say you will.

Look up nearby shelters online and contact them about volunteer opportunities. Many have web pages
with instructions on how to volunteer, which will help you decide how you'd like to help.

And of course, shelters take donations of blankets, toys, pet food and cash, so if you aren't able to volunteer
directly, consider a fundraising or toy collection drive instead.

Send your tips, questions or comments to [email protected].

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1. What kept the 1960 version of "Wild One" from
reaching No. 1 on the chart?

2. The lyrics of which Bob Dylan song are thought to
come from the Bible, Isaiah, Chapter 21, verses 5-9?

3. Name the singer who released "If You Really Love
Me" on the "Where I'm Coming From" album.

4. Which group achieved international success when
they released "Need You Tonight"?

5. Name the song that contains this lyric: "You never
close your eyes anymore when I kiss your lips, And
there's no tenderness like before in your fingertips."

Answers
1. The Bobby Rydell song stayed at No. 2 for 16

weeks, kept from the top spot by the Percy Faith
instrumental "Theme from A Summer Place."
2. "All Along the Watchtower," released in 1967.
All the songs on his "John Wesley Harding"
album were written after his 1966 motorcycle
accident.
3. Stevie Wonder, in 1971.
4. INXS, in 1985.
5. "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin," by The
Righteous Brothers, in 1964. DJs didn't want to
play the song because it was too long. Producer
Phil Spector had to lie on the label to indicate
that the song was 40 seconds shorter than it
really was.

Turn to page 3 to see the winner of the free tickets
to the Banning Fox Theater.