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“The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it.”   —Oscar Wilde

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— DISPATCHES FROM THE OLD WEST — 

(1) Despite a shattered shoulder from a gunshot wound, Jeff Milton fought off a band of seven gunmen trying to rob the express car he was guarding. "THE FAIRBANK SHOOTOUT"

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(2) Jeff Milton established a reputation as an effective lawman. He was also known as a good man with a gun.

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— DISPATCHES FROM HERE & THERE —  

(3) If you want to live longer, laugh more. Humor apparently plays a role in longevity.  

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(4) A Turkish artist is altering the perspective of what someone sees or expects in outdoor scenes. He’s doing it by bending landscapes.  

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(5) Paperback books—the ones with the visually compelling covers that we used to stuff in our pockets or purses—have seen their day. They’re now history, gone from grocery and drugstore shelves and other retail outlets.

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(6) Since we’re on the subject of books, I did not realize that John Steinbeck’s dog at his first draft Of Mice and Men. After his initial anger, he promoted Toby to lieutenant-colonel in charge of literature.

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(7) The wood-burning fireplace may be a thing of the past. In some places, they’re not allowed, and some homeowners find them a hassle to maintain. 

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(8) If you travel around New Jersey, be aware that it’s the only state that doesn’t allow people to pump their own gas. Surprised? Here are some of America’s quirkiest laws. 

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“Life is like a ten speed bicycle. Most of ushave gears we never use.” —Charles Schulz

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