Deerwood Gazette Vol. 6, No. 5 May 2021 4 Types of Alzheimer’s Scientists looked at 1,143 brain scans of healthy and The Elucidate Kraken Alzheimer brains and looked at the tau proteins which A Kraken is a giant squid that lives about 2,00 feet at get tangles up with neurons in the brain. All 4 variants the bottom on the ocean. They grow up to 46 feet long, are actually quite common and no one dominates. about the length of a semi-trailer. Because here is al- The first variant affects the temporal lobe and affects most no light that penetrates that fair below the surface, the patient memory. The second variant spreads across the kraken has developed basketball size eyes. The other parts of the cerebral cortex which creates difficul- eyes are very sensitive to light which is why they have ties with planning and performing actions. almost never been photographed in their natural habi- The third variant is in the visual cortex causing patients tat. Usually the research teams use regular light to find to have trouble orienting themselves, judging distance hem, but then the kraken hides to avoid the light. They and identifying shapes. The fourthly variant spreads were finally photographed using a red light. They en- across the left hemisphere and affects lingual pro- ticed it out of hiding using a blue light which mimics cessing. the glow of a bioluminescent jellyfish. There is much This explains why different people show different to learn about the kraken's behavior that can only come symptoms as the disease progresses. Unfortunately, it is to light in the darkness of its natural habitat. still not clear why this happens and there is no known cure. History of the Bucks The Beginning The National Basketball Association originally awarded the franchise to a group of investors based in - and . Shortly thereafter, and headed by Wesley D. Pavalon and Marvin L. Fishman - Mike Fascitelli joined as majority owners, and an called Milwaukee Professional Sports and Services, Inc., impressive assemblage of Milwaukee community on Jan. 22, 1968. Pavalon and Fishman were named presi- leaders also took an ownership state to infuse the dent and executive vice president, respectively, as the team and city with a new vitality driven by the prom- franchise was incorporated on Feb. 5, 1968. ise of a next-generation team that remains true to the An application from Milwaukee Pro was registered spirit of Milwaukee. with the Wisconsin Department of Securities for the sale The ownership group quickly sought to bring a new of 300,000 shares of common stock to Wisconsin residents world class arena to Milwaukee. The idea was to not at $5 per share. Because the issue caught public fancy, an just build an arena, but rather develop a 30-acre dis- additional 125,000 shares were offered when the stock trict of an otherwise vacant part of downtown to opened on the over-the-counter market on April 24, 1968 redefine how a city lives, works and plays. The cor- On the basketball side of the operation, the team went nerstone of this idea was a new sports and entertain- through both the college and expansion draft under the ment venue that would become the new home of the watchful eye of the team’s first head coach, Larry Bucks while bringing world-class entertainment to Costello. Milwaukee. Ground was officially broken for the new A Janesville, Wis., businessman, Jim Fitzgerald served as arena, which was later named , in June a member of the Board of Directors of Milwaukee of 2016. The Froedtert & the Medical College of Professional Sports and Services, Inc., beginning in 1973. Wisconsin Sports Science Center across the street He assumed his position as chairman of the board and officially opened its doors in August of 2017 and has president of the Bucks in November of 1976 and held that been a top-tier practice facility for the team ever position until the sale of the franchise to in the since. spring of 1985. Kohl’s purchase ensured that the team would remain in Milwaukee, and he would go on to lead Keep calm and be crazy. the team as president for 29 seasons. A New Era Laugh, love and live it up April 16, 2014 marked the beginning of a new era for because this is the youngest the NBA franchise as ownership transferred from Senator Kohl to a new group headed by entrepreneurs you will ever be again.

Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson was one of the foremost inventors of his time. Before becoming president, Thomas Jefferson was a diplomat, serving as minister to France and the first secretary of state. When he moved into the White House in 1801, he brought his affinity for cosmo- politan entertainment, European decor, and foreign cuisine with him. In fact, one of Jefferson’s favorite dishes was macaroni and cheese. It may not seem luxurious to- day, but at the time, it was a new and exciting dish to American dinner guests! In 1787, Jefferson’s secretary William Short traveled to Italy and wrote that he “procured at Naples according to your request the mould for making macaroni.” Upon returning to America, Jefferson served the pasta dish at his Monticello plantation, and later at the White House during his presidency. The reci- pe called for homemade pasta and other garnishes including cheese and vegetables. One guest at the Ex- ecutive Mansion recalled: “Dined at the President's…[had] pie called macaroni, which appeared to be a rich crust filled with the strillions of onions, or shallots, which I took it to be, tasted very strong...” The image shows a drawing of Jefferson’s macaroni machine in his own hand. President Jefferson’s in- terests in technology, culinary arts, and European culture are all present in this cheesy dish.

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Scientists Find That Cats Love to Sit Inside Squares—Even Fake Ones Cats, like people, can be fooled by optical illusions, . The study, based on experiments conducted by pet owners at home, found that cats tend to sit inside 2D shapes that only look like squares about as often as they’ll sit inside a real square. The findings might give us a little more insight into cat cognition. Whether they’re big tigers or domestic felines, cats just seem to love wedging themselves into boxes, crates, or other four-sided objects. This fascination doesn’t stop at 3D objects either, even using tape to make the outline of a square on the floor will entice cats ready to plop down at a moment’s notice. Gabriella Smith, a recent master’s graduate from Hunter College in New York and animal cog- nition researcher, wondered: “Cats like boxes and even shapes outlined on the floor—would they sit in a box that is an illusion?” Pet owners were asked to use paper, scissors and some tape to cre- ate different shapes on the floor, including the 2D Kaniza illusions. The cats would enter the room and the pet owner would video the response. The cats would sit in the squares 8 times, the square 2D illusion 7 times and only once in any other illusion. Smith was careful to note that the study’s sample size is small, so its findings shouldn’t be seen as the final word on cats’ perception of optical illusions. But they do support a 1988 study conducted in the lab with trained cats, which also suggested that cats could be fooled by the Kanizsa illusion Something that’s still mysterious is exactly why cats love squares in the first place. There are some working theories, such as the idea that it reflects their attraction to tight-fitting spaces, or that it’s related to their predatory instincts. But these explanations don’t necessarily explain why From the Living Room Couch Janet Lutze * Roosevelt Presidency: While Theodore Roosevelt was changing the presidency with his youth and energy, his family was also transforming the roles and expectations of the First Family. After President William McKinley’s assassination in 1901, Theodore Roosevelt and his wife, First Lady Edith Roosevelt, moved their six children into the White House. In order to accommodate the large family, a new west wing was built the following year to house the offices of the president and his staff. Once the renovation was finished, the Roosevelts soon made the place their own. They bought and were gifted many pets, including a bear, a lizard, a hyena, many pigs, and their beloved pony, Algonquin and brought them to the White House. Plus, they turned the White House into a social hub, throwing elabo- rate parties large and small, including their daughter Alice’s wedding in 1906. However, thanks to Edith’s fervent efforts to protect her family’s privacy, the Roosevelt family was able to main- tain a degree of normalcy while residing in the White House. They were known to frequently ride horses and go hiking together as a family. Additionally, the children attended public school in Washington, D.C.  Bondic LED UV Liquid Plastic Welding: It is an adhesive, waterproof, can be used on anything. Squeeze the prod- uct on the object, use the included UV light to cure it in seconds. Starter kits start at $100.  ☺ I’m afraid of being murdered because they would reveal my stomach contents.  Climate: After reviewing climate normal from 1991-2020 across the US climatologists provide a baseline to compare yesterday’s weather and tomorrow’s forecast to a standard for each location and time of year, “They can be used to un- derstand the impacts of climate on many activities such as agriculture decision support, electricity load planning, build- ing heating requirements calculation, construction scheduling, and many other factors impacting all sectors of the econo- my.” Climate will continue to change in the U.S. during this decade, however, so we will need to do this again in 2031.”  Gnomes: After the recent blockage of the Suez Canal, it has worsened England's already desperate short- age of garden gnomes.  Gorillas: Gorilla beat their chests to show dominance. Scientists evaluated more than 500 displays of pounding, and photography measured the animals shoulder breath. The largest specimens produced lower frequencies than smaller rivals. The researchers say this isn’t just a visual display but an honest signal of competitive ability allowing them to size each other up without getting violet. These animals are large, powerful animals that can do a lot of damage.  Plastic Surgery: The American Society of Plastic Surgeons have seen a 22% increase in butt implants. Perhaps that is because of lots of sitting during the pandemic has led to “general flattening” of butts. The Oriental Theater Turns 90 The Oriental Theatre on Milwaukee's east side turned 90. Its first day in operation was on July 2nd, 1927 .The legend goes that the Saxe brothers who first owned the theater, were originally in the business of sign making for burlesque and early movie theatres, and were owed money from one of those theatres. They took possession of the Oriental in exchange for the unpaid debt. The Saxe brothers expanded their hold in the movie business and started one of the first region- al chains in the Milwaukee area. "The Oriental then was going to be the crown jewel of the Saxe em- pire, As soon as you walk into the lobby of the Oriental, the eye rests nowhere. Filled with architec- ture and designs influenced by East Asia, the theatre was meant to fill its guests with awe. Eric Levin, the Oriental's manage believes that the design for the Oriental was inspired by the discovery of King Tut's tomb. “I think that it's an architectural gem. It's a piece of cinema history." The Oriental today has several movie screens, including its signature auditorium, but its early history included live performances. Everything from big band groups to vaudeville acts to rock concerts filled the ornate theatre. In fact, The Oriental has hosted everyone from a disastrous 1964 Bob Dylan concert where he walked off the stage to The Violent Femmes and countless others. This movie theatre was meant to transport people into another way of feeling and thinking about the movies they were seeing. And it continues to do so with its diverse screening selection, particularly when serving as a major hub for Milwaukee Film Festival viewings. Why wouldn't you really want to come to an unusual distinctive and beautiful place to see a movie as opposed to a generic cookie cutter facility? There's no comparison. This is a cultural landmark in Milwaukee and it deserves to be not only preserved, but enhanced as it goes into the future. Levin says that the Oriental continues to serve the same purpose it did in 1927. "It still transports people to a different place that's probably even more foreign than it was in 1927, ironically." Milwaukeeans Push To Rename Northside Park In Honor Of Activist Lucille Berrien Some Milwaukee residents are campaigning to change the name of Lindbergh Park in the Arlington Heights neighborhood to Lucille Berrien Park. The Milwaukee Alliance Against Racial & Political Repression focuses on ending police misconduct, prison profiteering, racist political repression and economic injustice. Lauryn Cross is the organization’s co-chair. “We’ve known for a long time as activists, as people in the community that well-maintained parks and well-maintained outlets for people in the com- munity can help take down crime in the community. If people have resources, people can live healthier lives, and act better in their own neighborhoods and communities. Barrien’s history of activism in Milwaukee shows that, that is what she has always stood for. Barrien, who is 93-years-old, is a former member of the Black Panther Party. She was the first Black woman to run for mayor of Milwaukee, she marched with Father James Groppi during the Open Housing Marches and the Welfare Mother’s

Educating Girls Will Turn the World Green If we are to limit global warming , then educating girls is one of the best tools we have. Investing in universal education and family planning in low to mid income countries could reduce emissions by 2050. Girls who have been to school grow up to be empowered women. They are not forced into early marriage, and they tend to have healthier, smaller families, reducing emissions well into the future. Girls who have been to school have the tools they need to be more resilient to climate disasters and are economically empowered and know how to respond to extreme weather. They grow up to be women leaders, who have been shown to be more likely to ratify environmental treaties. It will give them a brighter future and provide us all with a lifeline for the planet. Climate Change Will Lead to Beer Shortages and Price Hikes. A new study, published today in Nature Plants, has estimated that extreme drought and heatwaves sparked by climate change could dramatically decrease barley yields across the world. Only a small frac- tion of good quality barley is used to make beer, about 17 percent. The rest is grown to feed animals. It’s this good quality stuff usually used for beer that will be much more vulnerable when the effects of climate change happen.” Scientists spend a lot of time studying how climate change could affect crop yields – and rightly so. It’s estimated that climate change could cause over half a million deaths due to poor diet by 2050, namely among poorer populations of low and middle-income coun- tries. While the effects of beer shortages are undoubtedly less disastrous – and in many respects could be consid- ered a very “first world problem” – everyday life in the developing world will have to undergo some big changes if climate change is left unchecked. “If there’s an alcoholic beverage shortage, we may suffer from social stability issues, such as 'the Black Market.' Whenever there is a shortage, illegal activities can often happen.” Riddles 1.Which animal is native to Africa? Elephant. Gorilla. Orangutan. Leopard. 2.What is the standard hammer found in a tool box? Claw. Framing. Mallet. Sledgehammer. Milwaukee Style Pizza 3.“I think that I shall never see a poem as lovely as a Across the country cities have adopted cer- ______. A Swan, The sea. A tree. A bee. tain styles of pizza. The key components is 4. Where did the ancient Greeks believed their Gods cracker-thin crust often cut into squares as lived. The Parthenon. Hyperborea. Atlantis. opposed to triangles. The toppings are the Mount Olympus. usual that everybody knows. The and a little 5. What does the old Norse work “vikingr” mean? bit spicy. The history goes back to the Trader. Pirate. Shield Warrior. Shipbuilder. Caradaro Club in the Third Ward in 1945. The idea came from the rectangular cut of the Sicil- ian pizza and the thinner crust of the Neapolitan-style. Balistreri, Zafffiro and Marie’s followed suit.