The Saturday Evening Post articles from July 2007

The Saturday Evening Post archives from July 2007

ID theft article.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2007... The article in the May/June issue on identity theft suggested not carrying your Social Security card because of the chance of ID theft. I don't, but might as well, because all of us who have Medicare have our SS numbers in bold print on our...

Sleep solutions.(Letters)
July 1, 2007... I have enjoyed reading your very informative magazine for years. One can gain knowledge about all aspects of life. In your recent publication (May/ June 2007), I read an article regarding sleep apnea ["Sleep Apnea: A Wake-up Call"]. The...

Treasured.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2007... Just want you to know how much we always enjoy your magazine. It is not only interesting in all aspects, but funny and informative. Many years ago my parents also enjoyed The Saturday Evening Post, and I've had this 1910 cover handed down...

More Morrah.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2007... Thank you for that last copy of the SatEvePost. I think it was one of your best. And I was simply delighted to find you have resumed "Tales Mein Grossfader Told" by Dave Morrah. I really can't analyze why those tales just tickle one to...

Flower children.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2007... Your recent cover painting [Mar./ Apr. '07] of two young girls selling flowers on a Philadelphia street corner brought back memories. The older girl is my mother, Elizabeth Stubbs McCormick, who died in 1979, and the younger is my aunt, Mary...

Post readers speak.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2007... My response to a subscriber stating The Saturday Evening Post should be updated: As a youngster, I remember looking forward to the Post during the '50s because of the covers, interesting stories, and Hazel cartoons. Your magazine in the...

Maynard Good Stoddard fan.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2007... I always read Maynard Good Stoddard's stories first when I received the Post. They were the best! His phrasing was great. It was a sad day yesterday when I read your editor's note at the end of "Power Walk" (May/June 2007). Keep...

Made my day.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2007... Your gorgeous May/June SatEvePost came yesterday. Made my day. Wonderful contents. Reference page 58, the Jan. 6, 1962, cover painting by Gyo Fuji-kawa of a parakeet and visitor. I was so distressed [in 1962] to learn her work was stolen...

Nothing against Suzanne, but ...(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2007... Yesterday I received my gorgeous, classy magazine [May/June '07 SEP]. I thought it was Good Housekeeping or something. I have read SatEvePost for more years than I can remember, but please, please, don't put anything like that on the cover...

Marching & movies.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2007... Regarding the letter by Fran Wolfe (May/June 2007): 50 years ago I used to work for Vance Maree, who was on that Georgia Tech Rose Bowl team. The game was won by Georgia Tech. I spent many a day marching on Rose Bowl Field, which was purchased...

Positive parenting.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2007... If more parents would switch off the TV and point to the public library for entertainment, fewer children would be tuned into mindless violence and content on television today. Dr. Benjamin Carson's recent essay celebrating his mother's courage...

Makes cent$$$ to me.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2007... The recent article "Common Cent$$$" (May/June 2007 Post) mints a good case for saving money by making pennies worth a nickel. Why take a loss on our own currency?. Make the penny a nickel and move on with it. We need creative ideas like this to...

Arnold Schwarzenegger.(Post People)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Even with his hands full running the nation's largest state, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger still finds the time to discipline his children to clean up after themselves. In fact, Schwarzenegger is a stickler for keeping the home front tidy....

Jimmy Connors.(Post People)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... In a stellar 20-year career, tennis great Jimmy Connors earned a reputation for fearlessness on the tennis court. But at 54, he faced his toughest opponent--severe back and leg pain. "My quality of life dove to the point where I didn't want...

Candice Bergen.(Post People)(Brief biography)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Actor, model, photographer, wife, and mother, Candice Bergen was a celebrity before she 'was born. The daughter of Frances and the late Edgar Bergen (of Charlie McCarthy fame), she is perhaps most well known as the outspoken, difficult...

Moms + kids = better bones.(Women's Wellness)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... In an intriguing study, Australian researchers report that women--and their kids--became more active and consumed extra calcium after the mothers learned healthy habits to avoid osteoporosis or were informed about low t-scores on bone mineral...

So long, "bag" pain.(Women's Wellness)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Troublesome shoulder and back pain linked to unwieldy book bags and carry-on cases is an all-too-frequent problem for students, professionals, and frequent travelers. Available in backpack and shoulder strap versions in a variety of colors and...

Life after menopause.(Women's Wellness)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... "For too many years, the focus in menopause research has primarily been on the ovaries," says Dr. Andrea Gore, a researcher at the University of Texas at Austin who recently received a $1.4 million NIH grant to study how the brain may play a...

Technology in medicine.(Women's Wellness)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... A web-based computer program provides a checklist of diagnoses for clinicians to consider when deciding what may be causing a patient's symptoms and signs. The Isabel clinical diagnosis decision support system was created after three-year-old...

Hope for health.(Women's Wellness)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... The FDA has approved Tykerb (lapatinib), in combination with Xeloda (capecitabine), for the treatment of women with advanced HER2-positive breast cancer who have received prior therapy. In this type of cancer, breast tissue tests positive for a...

A synonym for genius: America's premier biographer offers a fresh new look at the paramount icon of our age, Albert Einstein.(Einstein: His Life and Universe)(Book review)
July 1, 2007... Einstein: His Life and Universe by Waiter Isaacson, 704 pages, Simon & Schuster, $32.00 A famous Ripley's Believe It or Not column once claimed that Albert Einstein, "Greatest Living Mathematician," had "Failed in Mathematics." It is just...

From the Bottom Up.(Book review)
July 1, 2007... From the Bottom Up by Chad Pregracke with Jeff Barrow, National Geographic Society, 320 pages, $26.00 In 1997, an Illinois teenager set out in an old flatboat on a self-appointed mission to clean up the Mississippi River. Ten years later,...

Taste: Acquiring What Money Can't Buy.(Book review)
July 1, 2007... Taste: Acquiring What Money Can't Buy by Letitia Baldrige, 192 pages, Truman Talley Books, $24.95 Has taste gone out of style? With "zillionaires" building "gigundo palaces that look like glorified fast-food stops," people wearing baseball...

Personal toe training.(LIVING WELL: Tips for vibrant health and beauty at every age)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Few of us know how to keep our feet and toes in good condition. Yet our feet take significant abuse from the hours we spend on them each day--and bear the brunt of impact during aerobic workouts. The following strengthening exercises from the...

Home, safe home.(LIVING WELL: Tips for vibrant health and beauty at every age)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Old paint, cleaning supplies, and medicines pose a danger to curious youngsters--plus they take up space better used in other ways. Experts suggest the following tips to help make your home a safer place: In the kitchen--Check the...

Who knew?(LIVING WELL: Tips for vibrant health and beauty at every age)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Microwave popcorn contains 1.2 grams of trans fat in a typical serving. For a "trans-free" treat, buy an air popper that goes in the microwave or try this recipe: pour 1/2 cup regular popcorn seeds * into a brown paper lunch sack. Fold the top...

Targeting trans fats.(LIVING WELL: Tips for vibrant health and beauty at every age)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Dangerous trans fats may be lurking in convenience foods and the meals you order at many restaurants. Trans fats, also called hydrogenated fats, are manmade compounds that raise bad cholesterol, lower good cholesterol, and clog up arteries....

Adults need shots, too.(LIVING WELL: Tips for vibrant health and beauty at every age)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Vaccines prevent disease and save lives. Are your immunizations up to date? Ask your healthcare provider. Vaccine Schedule for Healthy Adults Flu (each year) Pneumonia (one time, age 65+) Shingles (one time, age 60+) ...

Soothe sore muscles.(LIVING WELL: Tips for vibrant health and beauty at every age)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Two products may help ease the minor aches and pains that sometimes accompany an active, summertime lifestyle. ALCiS cream is formulated to penetrate skin layers. Watkins Liniment spray contains camphor and menthol. Tested and approved by Post...

Exercise your brain.(LIVING WELL: Tips for vibrant health and beauty at every age)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... How many words at least four letters long can you make from the following letters? aempwnty (30 common words are listed below.) PUZZLE WORDS wane tamp name mane empty tawny pane pant ...

Lower is better.(HEART HEALTH: ASK DR. ZIPES: A noted cardiologist answers your questions.)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Reader: There is a 1992 news release stating that very low cholesterol levels could be as harmful to your health as high cholesterol levels. Is there any validity to this article? My husband's cardiologist says that this is a "junk article."...

AF and valve problems.(HEART HEALTH: ASK DR. ZIPES: A noted cardiologist answers your questions)(atrial fibrillation)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Reader: I have longstanding atrial fibrillation. In August 2005, when my AF was paroxysmal, my echocardiogram showed some stenosis of the aortic valve and mild insufficiency of the mitral and tricuspid valves with an ejection fraction of 58...

Make an appointment.(HEART HEALTH: ASK DR. ZIPES: A noted cardiologist answers your questions)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Reader: I am a 66-year-old woman who has never had heart problems, but my mother had angina, and heart problems run in my family. I'm taking 81 mg of aspirin a day. Recently, on three different occasions, I have felt a great heaviness in my...

B vitamins and heart disease.(HEART HEALTH: ASK DR. ZIPES: A noted cardiologist answers your questions)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Reader: I read your reply to "Unexplained Breathing Problem" in the March/April issue. It was a most informative answer to a question that I, too, had been asking. I have congestive heart failure, but my ejection fraction is 55 and considered...

Poor Richard speaks: the wit and wisdom of Benjamin Franklin: his enduring wisdom leads us to a higher appreciation of his genius.(Poem)
July 1, 2007... IF YOUR HEAD IS WAX, DON'T WALK IN THE SUN. He that would rise at Court, must begin by creeping. Men take more pains to mask than mend. To be proud of Virtue, is to poison yourself with the...

On pins and needles, but not missing a stitch: sewing has surged in popularity, returning full circle as a trendy hobby among younger enthusiasts.
July 1, 2007... I never expected to have fond memories of the fringed throw pillow that I had to sew to pass Home Economies. In fact I never expected to have any sort of voluntary memory of my early sewing class experiences after spending so many years...

Patient, fix thyself: no pills, no shrink's sofa, no whining. Cognitive behavioral therapy sheds long-winded wallowing in past pain--and may be better than Prozac--after only 25 sessions.
July 1, 2007... Kerrin Gerson survived a traumatic and turbulent childhood growing up in the Deep South in the 1980s. Her mother died of breast cancer when Kerrin was 15; her relationship with her father disintegrated when he remarried soon after. She left...

Savory summer recipes: an all-American tradition, corn on the cob is a nutritious, versatile, and easy-to-prepare staple that will make the entire family smile from ear to ear.(FOCUS ON DIABETES)(Recipe)
July 1, 2007... Summer is here, along with an abundance of delicious, wholesome fresh vegetables, including the American favorite--corn on the cob. As you reach for the bright yellow tempting ears of fresh sweet corn, you'll be pleased to know that the...

To sleep, perchance to dream: for those dogged by sleepless nights and weary days, a leading expert offers some practical insights into getting a better night's sleep.
July 1, 2007... Do you toss and turn when your head hits the pillow? If so, you're not alone. More than 70 million Americans suffer from various forms of sleep disorders, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. While many of us experience an...

The cutting edge: killing cancer with protons: proton therapy is one of the most intriguing developments in cancer treatment, offering new hope to patients around the globe.(Interview)
July 1, 2007... Like most patients when first diagnosed, Phil Thompson was in shock. "It was such a dark, negative kind of day," Phil recalls. "Just the C-word is frightening to anyone." Diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2004, Phil was presented with...

Gearing up for golf: simple exercises may improve your game and will help prevent strained muscles and other common golfing injuries.
July 1, 2007... Pro golfer John Daly was starting his backswing on the third tee at the Honda Classic early this year when a lady snapped his picture. The sudden click caused Daly to abort his swing, in the process straining his back, and forcing him to drop...

What's really important to you?(YOUR FINANCIAL PARTNER)
July 1, 2007... We live in a fast-paced world. If we don't watch out, it's easy to go through life without establishing long-term goals and values to guide us. Our society seems to stress the importance of short-term results--it's easier to think about the...

Thought for the day.(winning)(Quotation)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... "There is one quality which one must possess to win, and that is definiteness of purpose, the knowledge of what one wants and a burning desire to possess it."

Doctor in the house: move over, Marcus Welby. Dr. Mehmet Oz is fast becoming America's favorite M.D., and much of the credit goes to his family. The Post makes a house call.(Interview)
July 1, 2007... Dr. Mehmet Oz admits that he tinkers with the rules to favor participants in the Oz Family Olympics. With only four athletes vying for honors, he includes each competitor's sport of choice. Daphne, 21, is the tennis player of the bunch;...

Art in the saddle.(ILLUSTRATORS HALL OF FAME)(horse riding)
July 1, 2007... It has been said that riding is simply the art of keeping a horse between you and the ground. Obviously, this beginner won't have much trouble with her present mount, but with this instructor, one wonders if she will ever graduate to the real...

Post editors' picks.
July 1, 2007... For the next issue, Post readers are invited to send in entries for the funniest greeting card, funniest print advertisement, and the funniest cartoon. The overall funniest entry will receive a $100 prize, and recognition from Post humor...

Dr. Arthur Agatston: taking prevention to heart: the creator of the popular South Beach Diet advocates an aggressive four-step prevention plan to keep patients out of the hospital and off the operating table.(HEART BEAT: The Healthy Heart Report)
July 1, 2007... Two decades ago, Miami-based cardiologist and researcher Arthur Agatston was puzzled. How could he better help high-risk heart patients under his care? What would improve cholesterol and insulin levels and make a more significant impact on his...

Reflexology.
July 1, 2007... Reflexology is based on the theory that applying pressure to specific areas on the feet and, less commonly, on the hands and ears can affect internal organs and body systems, and therefore promote good health. It evolved from the work of Dr....

Telemarketers and other suppertime annoyances: not on the "don't call" list? Here's a foolproof way to get rid of those pesky salespeople.
July 1, 2007... After we bought our home, I realized that all those papers we signed at closing were not legal documents at all. No, they must have been phone lists. Nearly every evening we get calls from telemarketers. The scripts go something like this:...

CPR may get simpler.(Neighborhood HeartWatch)(Cardiopulmonary resuscitation)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Recent data reinforce previous findings that chest compressions to keep blood flowing to vital organs should be the sole focus of bystander efforts to resuscitate victims of sudden cardiac arrest. In a study of 4,068 cases of witnessed...

On iPods and pacemakers.(Neighborhood HeartWatch)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... In the past issue, we cautioned people that strong magnets in nametags and jewelry might interfere with pacemakers or implanted defibrillators (ICDs). This time, the warning involves portable music players such as iPods. People commonly strap...

Defibrillator drill.(Neighborhood HeartWatch)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Across the country, school staff and students routinely practice the skills they need to protect themselves in case of fire, tornado, and other dangers. But are they prepared should sudden cardiac arrest strike a principal, teacher, child, or...

ICDs "safer than ever".(Neighborhood HeartWatch)(Implanted cardioverter defibrillators )(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Implanted cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) manufactured in recent years are more reliable, last longer, and rarely fat due to electronic defects, according to a study presented at Heart Rhythm 2007, the Heart Rhythm Society's annual meeting....

On the move: planning will make a change of address easier on your pet.(pet connection)
July 1, 2007... Even in an off year, the housing market traditionally picks up in the spring, as families who need to change residences get moving so the children can be settled into the new neighborhood before the next school year begins. But moving is...

Broken teeth are common in dogs.(PET RX)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Birds gotta fly, fish gotta swim and dogs gotta chew. But sometimes, that chewing can prompt a painful problem. Broken teeth are a common problem with dogs. Aggressive chewing on hard objects such as rocks or fencing, or on hard treats such...

Vegetable facts: rutin-tootin' asparagus.(FOOD IN THE NEWS)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Highly healthful asparagus is a major source of folic acid. It also contains glutathione, a detoxifying agent and antioxidant that has antiviral properties and protects against some forms of cancer. Asparagus also contains rutin, known to...

Health--just a bowl of cherries?(FOOD IN THE NEWS)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Tasty, tart cherries, so good in pies, may someday be harnessed to help lower cholesterol, prevent obesity, and improve antioxidant defenses. University of Michigan scientists fed laboratory rats a diet containing one percent powdered tart...

High-fiber dining.(FOOD IN THE NEWS)(Recipe)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Spaghetti Aioe e Oio (Spaghetti with Garlic and Oil Sauce) 1 pound Fiber Wise Spaghetti Salt to taste 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons garlic, chopped very fine Chopped hot red chili pepper, to taste 2...

High antioxidant sherbets.(New Products for Beating the Heart)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... There's nothing more refreshing than fresh chilled fruit on a hot day, except perhaps these Hola Fruta! whole-fruit sherbets. The peach is really peachy; the margarita (lime) almost makes you pucker; and the pomegranate and...

Organic mango bars.(New Products for Beating the Heat)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Typical fruit bars are a mix of water and fruit concentrate. We prefer these Natural Choice "Full of Fruit" bars made with actual chunks of fruit. The newest flavor, tropical mango, contains mango puree, evaporated cane juice, and lemon juice....

"Green" ice cream.(New Products for Beating the Heat)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Finally there is a fun way to make ice cream and other frozen dishes. And it doesn't use fossil fuels or electricity. You just fill a Play & Freeze plastic ball with ice and salt and mix up your ice cream or sorbet ingredients in the container....

Defining a senior: gerontologists are talking about revising the definition of old.
July 1, 2007... Age doesn't matter, unless you are a cheese. But that's a more-than-inappropriate way of looking at being an aged person. A commonly considered definition of a senior is anybody who is five years older than you are. "Definitions...

Where do you think you are?(location; game)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... East, West, North, or South, each of the areas above appears on the map of a single state or province. Can you identify these locations? If you find the game too easy (but you won't), try to guess this issues theme. [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED]...

The perfect squelch.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... A police officer stopped an offending vehicle and explained to the indignant matron behind the wheel that she had wandered over the double line three times, ignored a boulevard stop and executed an illegal left turn. As he wrote the ticket, he...

Parkinson's disease: exploring new options.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)
July 1, 2007... "The first wealth is health."--Ralph Waldo Emerson A ten-year research initiative funded by the NIH is under way to discover new treatments for Parkinson's disease (PD). "This is a busy time for us. We have a number of medicines to help...

PD genetic research update.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)(Parkinson's disease)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Six genes have been linked to uncommon forms of Parkinson's disease. Researchers hypothesize that most cases stem from a combination of genes and environmental triggers. Healthy people over age 55 who have a sibling with PD are needed to help...

The ABCs of blood cells.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Dear Dr. SerVaas, My sister has leukemia. Her blood is low and the doctor is giving her a shot every two weeks. I told her to eat some liver and take extra vitamin [B.sub.12] but the doctor said that wouldn't help. What will help her? ...

More on the shingles vaccine.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Dear Dr. SerVaas, I cannot find anyplace to get Zostavax. All the drugstores here say they cannot get it. Can you tell me where I might buy it with a doctor's prescription? Ronald Rogers Parkersburg, West Virginia A CDC...

Good prognosis after retinal repair.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)
July 1, 2007... Dear Dr. SerVaas, Approximately 18 months ago, I suffered a retina detachment in the left eye. I am 66, retired from the military, and have generally enjoyed excellent vision until now. After a short fall, I noticed my vision in the...

When to pitch it.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)
July 1, 2007... Dear Dr. Cory: Sometimes I fix my own snacks from the refrigerator. How can I know what leftovers are safe? My grandmother told me that I should be careful about eating leftovers because they could make me sick. If the milk container...

Raynaud's research.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Dear Dr. SerVaas, I am a continuous reader of your "Medical Mailbox" and am now asking for assistance. My daughter has a history of Raynaud's. She has frequent periods of darkening of the fingertips due to a lack of peripheral circulation....

Radiation reaction.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)(prostate cancer treatment)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Dear Dr. SerVaas, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in June 2003. My urologist gave me two shots six months apart, and my PSA went from 11.5 to 0.4 and 0.1. However, I elected to have radiation treatments to eliminate the cancer. After...

Drugs helped his Bell's palsy.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Dear Dr. SerVaas, I see that Bell's palsy has been addressed in The Saturday Evening Post more than once (including page 94 of the Jan./Feb. issue). During 50 years as a nurse, I saw heartbreaking cases of the one-sided facial troubles...

Abdominal bulge not always a hernia.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Dear Dr. SerVaas, One year ago, I thought I had a hernia. My doctor, however, said I had a condition called diastasis recti. It has to do with the lining of the wall of the stomach. I am writing to ask you two questions: What is this...

Natural remedy seeker.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Dear Dr. SerVaas, You've recently had several letters from people looking for help with leg cramps. My husband's doctor recommended eating a banana every day. It works! Imagine something so inexpensive and readily available. I remember...

Bipolar research update.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... * Genes that regulate the body's circadian rhythms--daily ups-and-downs of waking, eating, hormone levels, blood pressure, and heart activity--may be involved in bipolar disorder, say researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Colleen...

Ocular migraine.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Dear Dr. SerVaas, Can you give me information regarding ocular migraine? I suffered with classic migraine since my early teens (I'm now in my late 70s). Originally the migraines started with disturbed vision and then went into a severe...

From the pharmacy.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)
July 1, 2007... Editor's Note: Pharmacists are an integral, and sometimes untapped, part of the healthcare maintenance team. If you have a question about medications, write to: Cara Acklin, Pharm.D.; From the Pharmacy; 1100 Waterway Blvd.; Indianapolis, IN...

Time is money.(POST SCRIPTS)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... A man was praying to God. He said, "God?" God responded, "Yes?" And the man said, "May I ask a question?" "Go right ahead," God said. "God, what is a million years to you?" God said, "A million years to me is only a...

Putting the byte on.(POST SCRIPTS)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Husband: I invented a computer that's somewhat human. Wife: You mean it can think? Husband: No, but when it makes a mistake, it can blame another computer.

Do the Math.(POST SCRIPTS)(Poem)
July 1, 2007... Do the Math They say that 70 is the new 50--how fine! And 60 is the new 45--or maybe 39. Centenarians are mere octogenarians now, it seems, And 20-somethings, well, they barely are tweens....

Doctor's orders.(POST SCRIPTS)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... "What made you come here again?" the annoyed doctor asked the patient. "You told me to get a second opinion," replied the patient. "I know, but I meant from another doctor!"

Questionable language.(POST SCRIPTS)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... A woman's teenage granddaughter was staying with her while the youngster's parents were attending a convention. After a few days, the teenager's speech was such that the grandmother finally said: "While you are staying with me, I would...

A "friend's" help.(POST SCRIPTS)
July 1, 2007... Beware the person who reminds you that you can't take it with you. He'll try to take it with him.