E2 ! CW Celebrations Sunday, May 19, 2013 7:00 7:30 The King of Q u e en s "Screwed Driver" ! The King of Q u e en s "Lush Life" !# Sunday Evening / May 19 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 8:00 Special Ops (2010,Action) An American patriot is hunted down by terrorists and betrayed by the country he defends. Steven Bauer, Finola Hughes, A.J. Draven. !#" Seinfeld "The Bookstore" !#" 10:30 11:00 11:30 Rules of Seinfeld Rules of Engageme"The Maid" En gage!# ment "Dad's n t "Russell's Visit" !#"Secret" ! Am erica's Funn iest Home Th e 2013 Billbo ard Mu sic Awards Honoring the best and brightest musicians from Channel 4 Channel 4 Action # WTAE Videos The winner takes the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Hosted by Tracy Morgan. (L) !#" Action home a magic vacation to News !#"News !#" (ABC) Walt Disney World. (SF) (N)" 60 Min u tes A hard-hitting $ WDTV news show featuring investigative reports and (CBS) interviews. (N) !#" 60 Min u tes A hard-hitting ACM Presents: Tim McGraw's Superstar Summer 5News Nigh t Tim McGraw calls on his musical friends to help Weekend news show featuring investigative reports and kick-off the 2013 touring season. (N) !#" !# interviews. (N) !#" CSI: Miami 12 News The Celebrity Apprentice "One of Us Will Win, But Weekend at !# Not by Much" The finalists scramble to put the finishing touches on their charity event. (SF) (N) !#" 11pm The Voice "Live Top 12 Performances" The top 12 % WBOY artists perform in front of the coaches for America's vote. Hosted by Carson Daly. !#" ( N B C) M o y e r s a n d Co m p an y & WNPB !#" (PBS) Masterpiece Classic "Mr. Selfridge" Tragedy strikes Midwife Experience the joys of Chummy, Fred and on the day polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton comes Jenny - and the threats to to the store. Pt. 8 of 8 from May 12 (N) !#" the convent." T h e C l e v e l a n d Sh o w ' WVFX Freight Train invites Cleveland to an upcoming ( F O X) lowrider convention." Simpsons When Homer Family G. A malfunction in Paid the time machine creates Pro gram and his friends win the lottery, Carl takes off to !#" an alternate version of Iceland with the winnings."Stewie and Brian." ((( The Hangover (2009,Comedy) After a wild night in Las Vegas, three men retrace their steps to locate a missing groom. Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis, Ed Helms. !#" Nova A look at the Neanderthals & what might have happened between them & modern humans." Live From Burn No tice After Daryl's receiving a burn notice, Ho u se !# spy Michael Weston tries to learn why he was fired." (:15) (( Blades of Glory (2007,Comedy) When two male figure skaters are stripped of their medals, they decide to skate together. Jon Heder, Will Ferrell. !#" TBS 6: Blades of Glory When two male figure skaters are stripped of their medals, they decide to skate together." TNT (( In glourious Basterds (2009,War) An elite group of soldiers crosses paths with a woman 5:30 The Town A career criminal juggles his feelings whose family was killed by Nazis. Christoph Waltz, Eli Roth, Brad Pitt. !#" for a bank manager from a previous robbery." USA Law&O.:SVU A disturbing 911 call from a nine-yearold girl leads detectives on a citywide search." Law&O.:SVU Time quickly runs out when a woman involved in virtual reality video games goes missing. Law & Order: SVU "Pure" A teenage girl disappears and a psychic holds the clues to the crime." B l o o p er s !#" Met Your Mo th er "Noretta" !# Met Your Met Mo th er WGN News (:40) In stan t Mo th er at Nine "The Replay !# "Tick Tick Rebound !#" Tick" !#" Girl"" WGN Met Your Mo th er "Field Trip" !#" (:35) Face t h e N a t ion Met Your Mo th er "Disaster Averted" ! (((( T h e T o wn ('10) Ben Affleck." Law & Order: SVU When a Suits "He's Back" Daniel convicted pedophile returns with a lawsuit escapes, detectives team-up against Jessica. !#" to hunt down the fugitive." Four Weddings & a Funeral A confirmed bachelor falls in love while witnessing the marriages of his best friends. Horoscope by Bernice Bede Osol The possibility of a nice financial surplus for you and those you love during the year ahead looks unusually good. Your gains will not come from investments alone. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Try not to come on too strong with someone who has less money than you. If you do, you might feel obligated to pick up the tab for a lavish outing. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — The probabilities for fulfilling your expectations look good. However, this may be due to the efforts of another, rather than yours. Don’t take credit that you don’t deserve. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Normally, you’re pretty good at keeping secrets, but not so today. You aren’t likely to intentionally betray a confidence, but you could easily do so inadvertently. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — An important business matter might not live up to your expectations. Don’t throw only light jabs when a knockout punch is required. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — You’re not likely to have much trouble accurately assessing the day’s developments. Problems could enter the picture through the impractical nature of your response. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — It’s best not to listen to the counsel of someone unfamiliar with your affairs. Even if his or her advice sounds good, it’s coming from a place of weakness. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — A firm that you’ve been doing business with for quite a while might offer you a deal that you could better elsewhere. Don’t feel obligated. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23Dec. 21) — It’s going to be obvious to others, if not to you, that you’re in a very strong bargaining position. Remember, it’s not up to you to make concessions; it’s up to the other guy. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Guard against tenden- cies to take strong positions on issues about which you’re not fully informed. A sharp opponent could tear your argument to shreds. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Be extremely careful to think before you act. This might be one of those days when you could create complications despite your good intentions. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — You are not going to be able to placate everyone in a group involvement. In fact, you may end up pleasing no one if you’re not careful. ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Although your ability to handle most worldly concerns is unusually good, you may not do so well when it comes to more aesthetic matters. Tr ying to patch up a broken romance? The Astro-Graph Matchmaker can help you understand what to do to make the relationship work. Send for your Matchmaker set by mailing $3 to AstroGraph, P.O. Box 167, Wickliffe, OH 44092-0167. Heloise These don’t fit in those Dear Heloise: Manufacturers should be told, since they don’t seem to be aware, that pillows are a lot thicker than they used to be, but the pillowcases are the same size. It takes me longer to get my pillows in the cases than it does to remake my beds. — Catherine in Louisiana Your sound off is one that I hear a lot, and I agree with you! We have eight pillows on the bed, and I double-pillowcase them. Yep! It does take me longer to do the pillows than to make the bed! — Heloise Fast facts Dear Readers: Other uses for wine corks: ■ Cut a slit in them and make place-card holders. ■ Make into a corkboard by gluing a bunch of them to a piece of wood. ■ Use in a tackle box to hold extra hooks or as bobbers. ■ Use to plug a bottle if the top goes missing. ■ Glue to the bottom of a plant pot so it won’t scratch the floor. — Heloise Clean laminate floor Dear Heloise: I can’t find your cleaner for laminate that I cut out. I have tried several commercial sprays, but they leave my floor tacky and leave streaks. Thank you. — Sylvia, via email Happy to help! The best way to clean laminate flooring is with plain water. You may be able to use a solution of vinegar and water (1 cup vinegar in 1 gallon water), but some manufacturers recommend NOT to use vinegar and water, so check before using. Also, do one area at a time, dry, then move on to the next. First, remove as much dirt as possible with a dust mop or electric sweeper. Then use the vinegar solution or just a damp mop. Be careful — DO NOT overwet the laminate. Too much water can cause the floor to warp. When done, use a clean cloth or mop to dry. Want to learn what else you can clean with vinegar? In my pamphlet, I have many household uses for vinegar that can be yours by sending $5 and a long, self-addressed, stamped (66 cents) envelope to: Heloise/Vinegar, P.O. Box 795001, San Antonio, TX 78279-5001. To freshen a toilet bowl, pour in fullstrength white vinegar and let sit for five minutes or so, then scrub and flush. — Heloise Snack bag Dear Heloise: I often put my son’s snacks in zippered plastic bags, but he has a hard time keeping them open. If I roll the top of a bag out and down, it stays somewhat open. It is easier for him to reach in and get the snack, and no more asking Mom to open it every two minutes. — Shelley, via email Letter of laughter Dear Heloise: I thought you would enjoy this. Discussing laundry and how dirty her father’s clothes get, I told my husband’s daughter that I add soda to the wash to help get the dirt out. Her husband then asked, “What brand cola do you use?” Adding baking soda to my husband’s very dirty clothes really helps get them clean. — Joan O. in Oregon Gym hint Dear Heloise: Sometimes, members of a gym become so involved in their workout on the machines that they forget to clean them after using them. Usually, it takes several seconds to sanitize the apparatus if cleansers are readily available. One person left the machine so disgusting that it squelched any desire I had to use it. I brought this to the attention of the staff, since the member nonchalantly started using another apparatus. Finally, after visiting several gyms, I found one that is perfect for my needs and expectations. — Margareta in Texas Checking outlets Dear Heloise: I enjoy your column in The (Colorado Springs, Colo.) Gazette. I have a hint to add to your electrical tips. Since I’m usually doing my honey-do list by myself, I’ve found that you can use either a plug-in radio or a plug-in fan to figure out which breaker serves an outlet. Just plug either one in, turn it on and listen for the sound to stop as you turn off breakers in the breaker box. I’ve also found that the electrician who wired my house may have mislabeled the breakers, so it’s a good idea to check them even if they are labeled. I’ve also used a permanent marker to rub over the stamped (indented) breaker numbers so that they are easier to see. — Alice in Colorado Springs, Colo. Giving a pet medicine Dear Heloise: I have to administer liquid medication to my cat orally using a syringe. The medication is quite sticky. To avoid sticky spills, I place the cat’s mouth over his food bowl. Any spillage falls directly into the food, so there are no sticky spots to clean up, and he eventually will consume any spilled medication. — Tom W. in Grapevine, Texas Many have tried and failed to give a cat medicine! Good for you and your cat. — Heloise The Exponent Telegram Laryngeal paralysis affects dog’s normal breathing Trivia question: What is the condition called when swallowed food or water deposits into the lungs instead of the stomach? Q: What can you tell me about a condition known as laryngeal paralysis? My old Lab has it, and he coughs and gags all the time. Can anything be done to help? A: Laryngeal paralysis affects the larynx, the organ commonly known as the voice box. In addition to producing sound, this organ is also responsible for protecting the tracheal opening. Many small muscles and sections of cartilage in the larynx work to close off the opening to the trachea during swallowing and open it during breathing. Laryngeal paralysis occurs when the nerves controlling movement of the muscles in the larynx do not function normally. This leads to an obstructed airway and limited, inefficient breathing. Unable to breathe normally, a dog with laryngeal paralysis may begin to panic or hyperventilate, which in turn can cause more serious complications. Because of these serious risks associated with laryngeal paralysis, early diagnosis and treatment is critical. Fortunately, laryngeal paralysis does not come about suddenly. Clinical signs in dogs affected with this condition include a history of loud and noisy breathing, panting or gasping, changes to bark pitch, coughing and a limited ability to exercise before tiring. In more advanced stages, cyanosis (a bluish tint to the gums which indicates a lack of oxygen) may be visible. If you think your dog may be experiencing symptoms associated with laryngeal paralysis, contact your veterinarian. Your veterinarian will examine your dog’s larynx to determine whether laryngeal paralysis is present. This generally requires sedation. Additional testing, such as chest and throat radiographs and thyroid and blood testing, will help rule out compli- Points for Pets Gary McCutcheon DVM Jennifer Canfield DVM cations such as aspiration pneumonia, megaesophogus (dilated esophagus) or tumors. The most common surgical solution for the condition is the laryngeal tieback procedure. Sutures are used to reposition a part of the cartilage in the larynx to clear the obstructed airway. This surgery will help the dog breathe better, but the breathing often remains noisy. One fairly common and serious risk associated with this procedure is the development of aspiration pneumonia after surgery. Still, 90 percent of owners feel their dog has improved life quality after surgery. Despite the risks involved, surgery is sometimes a necessity for patients affected by laryngeal paralysis, and a small price to pay for the health of your beloved pet. Q: Is Lyme disease a problem in dogs? How is it diagnosed and treated? What about humans? A: Lyme disease is a very common infectious disease in the northeast United States. It is also a very controversial topic among veterinarians because most dogs that test positive are not clinically ill. This makes it difficult to determine which dogs should be treated. Lyme disease also affects humans, so it is a topic of interest to everyone. We know that Lyme disease is caused from the bite of infected ticks. Lyme disease is caused by the spirochete bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi. The disease is transmitted to humans and dogs by the nymph and adult stages of the black-legged tick, Ixodes scapularis. Only about 10 percent of positive dogs will ever develop clinical illness from infection with the Lyme organism, so many veterinarians argue that treatment is not necessary for seemingly healthy dogs. Today we are fortunate to have two Lyme tests that assist us in determining if the infection is active/recent. If your dog tests positive on a screening test, you should discuss additional testing with your veterinarian to determine if treatment is warranted. In endemic areas (including Massachusetts), annual screening tests for Lyme disease are recommended. If your dog does develop clinical illness from Lyme disease, the most common signs are lameness, fever, lethargy and enlarged lymph nodes. Clinical illness is expected two to five months after infection. The majority of dogs respond very well to antibiotic treatment with Doxycycline or Amoxicillin. Prevention is the key, as the use of Frontline, Advantix or the Amitraz tick collars are the most effective products. There is also a vaccine to prevent Lyme disease. Speak to your veterinarian for more information. Answer to trivia question: Aspiration pneumonia. The All Pets Animal Clinic was opened in 1988 by Dr. Gar y McCutcheon. He and his associate, Dr. Jennifer Canfield, welcome questions from readers. Please send questions to All Pets Animal Clinic, 408 First St., Nutter For t, WV 26301 or e-mail them to [email protected]. Be sure to include your name and phone number. Questions will be answered in this column each Sunday as space allows. Dear Abby Widow stung by beau’s exclusion by Abigail Van Buren DEAR ABBY: I took care of my husband for 10 years before his death from early-onset Alzheimer’s. I am in a relationship now, and I’m finding that a widow’s status is far different than that of a wife. Not long ago, I was invited to a friend’s daughter’s wedding. When I asked if I could bring “Sam,” I was told, “No, we don’t know him, and there are a lot of other people we would like to invite.” I got the same response from my first cousin when I asked if I could bring Sam to her son’s wedding: “No, we don’t have room for him and we don’t know him.” Abby, Sam and I are a couple; he is not a casual boyfriend. Surely, if we were married, he would be invited. Please tell me what is proper when inviting a widow to a wedding or other event. I find the responses I received from my friend and relative to be insensitive and hurtful. — WIDOW STANDS ALONE DEAR WIDOW: It is considered a breach of etiquette to ask to bring a guest to an expensive event like a wedding if only you have been invited. If that option were open, your invitation would have been addressed to “Mary Smith, and guest.” It’s likely that money constraints dictated the guest list be limited at both of these weddings. If this happens again, it is up to you to decide whether witnessing the event is more important than your discomfort. Some people would skip the reception because sitting around listening to music and watching couples having a great time on the dance floor is too depressing. DEAR ABBY: I doubt this will be answered, but I am desperate. I have been dating this awesome guy for three months. He is really sweet, and I feel like it’s going somewhere. The problem is, I lied to him. He’s well-educated, and he continuously encourages me to further my education. He thinks I’m a college grad, when in reality, I am three credits short of a diploma. I plan to finish this summer. Should I come clean, or should I let him think what he thinks? — GOING SOMEPLACE AND FEELING GUILTY DEAR FEELING GUILTY: I think you’d feel better if you cleared the air, and if you do, I’m sure he will respect you for having the character to do so. Explain that in your eagerness to impress him you didn’t mention that you’re three credits short of graduating, but you’ll have them by autumn. If it’s a deal-breaker, I’d be surprised, but it would mean he wasn’t the man for you. DEAR ABBY: Is it tacky to reuse birthday candles? It seems silly to throw away candles that have been used for only a minute or two, but I know some people think it’s bad etiquette. What do you think? — MADELINE IN RIO RANCHO, N.M. DEAR MADELINE: Most birthday cakes arrive at the table already lit. Some people reuse birthday candles if they haven’t burned down very far. I don’t know who told you “etiquette” would be breached if you didn’t use candles right out of the box, but the next time someone says it, you have my permission to reply, “Better a cake with used candles than no cake at all.” Dr. Roach Warfarin doesn’t have to be lifelong drug by Keith Roach, M.D. HELLO, DR. ROACH: I have not seen this particular concern of mine addressed by any of the doctors’ columns. Perhaps you can find an answer for me, which will be very much appreciated. My question is whether Coumadin (warfarin) is a lifetime drug. I had triple bypass heart surgery in 1997. I contracted atrial fibrillation about five years thereafter, when I was put on warfarin. For the past 10 years, I have had a regular heartbeat. This being the case, is it possible for me to discontinue this drug? — T.P. ANSWER: Atrial fibrillation is a chaotic, uncoordinated movement of the atria, the top chambers of the heart. It puts people at high risk for stroke, but the anticoagulant warfarin reduces the risk of stroke. Some people are in atrial fibrillation all the time; others go in and out of it, which we call paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. Some people can feel when they go into the abnormal rhythm; others can’t. People with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation still need anticoagulation. Your doctor may want to be sure you aren’t going in and out of atrial fibrillation without knowing it before considering taking you off warfarin. This usually is proven by wearing a Holter monitor, which measures your heart rhythm for 24 or 48 hours. Talk to your doctor. It’s worth doing, because warfarin has the possibility of significant side effects, and it would be great to remove those risks if you no longer need the medication. Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. 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