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Daydreams, pipe dreams, nightmares, and other such visions… This week’s Tidbits examines those subconscious “movies” in our heads. • Humans sleep in different “stages,” and it is
during the REM (Rapid Eye Movement) stage when we dream. REM sleep occurs about every 90 minutes, and the resultant dreams last longer during the later cycles of sleep. We typically experience our longest and most vivid dreams during the two hours just prior to waking up. What’s more, the body is temporarily paralyzed during REM sleep. The “imagination” portion of the brain is extra-active during this sleep cycle, so the parts of the brain that control our muscles shut down so that the sleeper doesn’t become physically overactive during a vivid dream.
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Arguably the most important annual sporting event in the world, the Super Bowl has grown into a two-week-long circus that draws millions. In this edition of Tidbits, we’ll take a whirlwind look at the 42 games played so far. • Technically, there was no Super Bowl I – it
was billed as the World Championship Game. Held at Memorial Coliseum in L.A. on January 15, 1967, the NFL’s Green Bay Packers defeated the AFL’s Kansas City Chiefs 35-10. In those days, teams ran the ball more, but Packers quarterback Bart Starr was MVP with 250 yards passing and two TDs. To ensure maximum viewership, the game was broadcast on both CBS and NBC.
• Starr and the Packers returned to defeat the Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl II. The game was held in Miami’s Orange Bowl, the sta-dium which would go on to host three of the first five Super Bowls.
• SB III was the first one that really excited the fans. It seemed obvious that the NFL had superiority over the AFL, but the younger league spoke up through the voice of Jets QB Joe Namath, who guaranteed victory over the Baltimore Colts. He delivered the win and became a sports legend overnight.
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SELLING COCA-COLA We love nostalgia, and have spent our share of time looking through antique shops, visiting flea markets, scouring eBay, and examining price lists. Coca-Cola ranks highly amongst Ameri-ca’s favorite collectibles, and there are more than a century’s worth of items to go around. Depending on your age, your memories of Coke’s more famous slogans may include “The Pause That Refreshes,” “Coke Adds Life,” or “Things Go Better with Coke.” But over the years, various Coca-Cola advertising signs and promotional items have offered several other less-common or one-off slogans. Here are some of the more interesting examples: • Friendliest Drink on Earth • The Drink They All Expect • Good with Food • The Best is Always the Better Buy • Hospitality in Your Hands • Drink Coca-Cola from the Bottle through a
Straw• Cool Contrast to a Summer Sun • Part of Every Day • Around the Corner from Anywhere • Every Bottle Sterilized • Even the Bubbles Taste Better! • It’s a Family Affair • Coke Brightens Every Bite • Goes Hand in Hand with Good Things to Eat • Off to a Fresh Start • Get It with Your Groceries • Tired? Coca-Cola Relieves Fatigue • Coke Makes It • The Refreshing Custom
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1Q2009 :: Wk 05 :: Jan 24 - Jan 31 :: Pg. 5
SELLING COCA-COLA We love nostalgia, and have spent our share of time looking through antique shops, visiting flea markets, scouring eBay, and examining price lists. Coca-Cola ranks highly amongst Ameri-ca’s favorite collectibles, and there are more than a century’s worth of items to go around. Depending on your age, your memories of Coke’s more famous slogans may include “The Pause That Refreshes,” “Coke Adds Life,” or “Things Go Better with Coke.” But over the years, various Coca-Cola advertising signs and promotional items have offered several other less-common or one-off slogans. Here are some of the more interesting examples: • Friendliest Drink on Earth • The Drink They All Expect • Good with Food • The Best is Always the Better Buy • Hospitality in Your Hands • Drink Coca-Cola from the Bottle through a
Straw• Cool Contrast to a Summer Sun • Part of Every Day • Around the Corner from Anywhere • Every Bottle Sterilized • Even the Bubbles Taste Better! • It’s a Family Affair • Coke Brightens Every Bite • Goes Hand in Hand with Good Things to Eat • Off to a Fresh Start • Get It with Your Groceries • Tired? Coca-Cola Relieves Fatigue • Coke Makes It • The Refreshing Custom
1Q2009 :: Wk 05 :: Jan 24 - Jan 31 :: Pg. 5
SELLING COCA-COLA We love nostalgia, and have spent our share of time looking through antique shops, visiting flea markets, scouring eBay, and examining price lists. Coca-Cola ranks highly amongst Ameri-ca’s favorite collectibles, and there are more than a century’s worth of items to go around. Depending on your age, your memories of Coke’s more famous slogans may include “The Pause That Refreshes,” “Coke Adds Life,” or “Things Go Better with Coke.” But over the years, various Coca-Cola advertising signs and promotional items have offered several other less-common or one-off slogans. Here are some of the more interesting examples: • Friendliest Drink on Earth • The Drink They All Expect • Good with Food • The Best is Always the Better Buy • Hospitality in Your Hands • Drink Coca-Cola from the Bottle through a
Straw• Cool Contrast to a Summer Sun • Part of Every Day • Around the Corner from Anywhere • Every Bottle Sterilized • Even the Bubbles Taste Better! • It’s a Family Affair • Coke Brightens Every Bite • Goes Hand in Hand with Good Things to Eat • Off to a Fresh Start • Get It with Your Groceries • Tired? Coca-Cola Relieves Fatigue • Coke Makes It • The Refreshing Custom
1Q2009 :: Wk 05 :: Jan 24 - Jan 31 :: Pg. 5
SELLING COCA-COLA We love nostalgia, and have spent our share of time looking through antique shops, visiting flea markets, scouring eBay, and examining price lists. Coca-Cola ranks highly amongst Ameri-ca’s favorite collectibles, and there are more than a century’s worth of items to go around. Depending on your age, your memories of Coke’s more famous slogans may include “The Pause That Refreshes,” “Coke Adds Life,” or “Things Go Better with Coke.” But over the years, various Coca-Cola advertising signs and promotional items have offered several other less-common or one-off slogans. Here are some of the more interesting examples: • Friendliest Drink on Earth • The Drink They All Expect • Good with Food • The Best is Always the Better Buy • Hospitality in Your Hands • Drink Coca-Cola from the Bottle through a
Straw• Cool Contrast to a Summer Sun • Part of Every Day • Around the Corner from Anywhere • Every Bottle Sterilized • Even the Bubbles Taste Better! • It’s a Family Affair • Coke Brightens Every Bite • Goes Hand in Hand with Good Things to Eat • Off to a Fresh Start • Get It with Your Groceries • Tired? Coca-Cola Relieves Fatigue • Coke Makes It • The Refreshing Custom
1. LANGUAGE: What does theFrench phrase “entre nous” mean?
2. TELEVISION: What kind of“dinosaur” was the Flintsones’ familypet Dino?
3. AD SLOGANS: What productused the advertising slogan, “How doyou spell relief?”
4. MYTHOLOGY: Who was theGreek goddess of the hearth andhome?
5. GEOGRAPHY: In which citywould you find the famous TreviFountain?
6. MUSIC: Which recording artisthad a 1970s hit with the song “Croco-dile Rock”?
7. LITERATURE: What wasDorothy Parker’s pseudonym?
8. RELIGION: Who is the patronsaint of artists?
9. CHEMISTRY: What is the Period-ic Table symbol for silver?
10. COMICS: What is the name ofthe military base where Beetle Baileyand his friends reside?
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2. In 1993, Mike Piazza of the LosAngeles Dodgers set a record for mosthome runs by a rookie catcher, with35. Whose mark did he break?
3. When Hines Ward set the Pitts-burgh Steelers record in 2007 for mostcareer touchdown receptions, whoserecord did he break?
4. John Calipari has coached twonon-BCS schools to a NCAA men’sbasketball Final Four. Name them.
5. How many seasons did NHL greatGlenn Anderson tally 30 or moregoals?
6. When was the last time before2008 that both teams in soccer’s MLSCup were making their debut in thechampionship?
7. Name the first bowler in PBATour history to win three consecutivemajors.
Answers1. Dwight Gooden won 41 games in
his first two full seasons with the NewYork Mets (1984-85).
2. Matt Nokes of Detroit hit 32homers in 1987.
3. John Stallworth, with 63 TDreceptions.
4. UMass in 1996 and Memphis in2008.
5. Nine seasons.6. It was the first year of the MLS
(1996), when D.C. United and the LosAngeles Galaxy faced off in the final.
7. Norm Duke in 2008 (Denny’sWorld Championship, U.S. Open,PBA World Championship).
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1. Name the band best known for itsinstrumental “Green Onions.”
2. Which artist had seven out of ninesongs on an album on the Top 10 hitslist?
3. What’s the story behind RickyNelson’s “Garden Party”?
4. Which rock song got its title froma brand of deodorant?
5. Name the 1950s-era rocker whomarried his cousin.
Answers1. Booker T. and the MGs, one of the
original Stax Records bands, released“Green Onions” in 1962. The songstayed on the Billboard Hot 100 listfor 15 weeks.
2. Michael Jackson’s 1982“Thriller” album contained seven hitsongs, with the title song no doubthelped along by the video of the samename.
3. Nelson wrote “Garden Party” in1972 after being booed off the stage atMadison Square Garden. In the songhe says, “If memories are all I sang,I’d rather drive a truck.”
4. Nirvana’s alternative rock“Smells Like Teen Spirit” (1992) hitNo. 1 during its 30 weeks on thecharts. Writer Kurt Cobain claimednot to know that Teen Spirit was adeodorant.
5. Jerry Lee Lewis, known for hisboogie-woogie style piano rock, mar-ried his cousin in 1957. She was 13years old. The couple stayed marriedfor 13 years and had two children.
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Arguably the most important annual sporting event in the world, the Super Bowl has grown into a two-week-long circus that draws millions. In this edition of Tidbits, we’ll take a whirlwind look at the 42 games played so far. • Technically, there was no Super Bowl I – it
was billed as the World Championship Game. Held at Memorial Coliseum in L.A. on January 15, 1967, the NFL’s Green Bay Packers defeated the AFL’s Kansas City Chiefs 35-10. In those days, teams ran the ball more, but Packers quarterback Bart Starr was MVP with 250 yards passing and two TDs. To ensure maximum viewership, the game was broadcast on both CBS and NBC.
• Starr and the Packers returned to defeat the Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl II. The game was held in Miami’s Orange Bowl, the sta-dium which would go on to host three of the first five Super Bowls.
• SB III was the first one that really excited the fans. It seemed obvious that the NFL had superiority over the AFL, but the younger league spoke up through the voice of Jets QB Joe Namath, who guaranteed victory over the Baltimore Colts. He delivered the win and became a sports legend overnight.
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THE SUPER BOWL (continued): • In 1970, the game was played in New Or-
leans for the first time, at Tulane Stadium. (This was before the Superdome was built.) The Chiefs rebounded from losing the first Super Bowl to defeat the Minnesota Vikings.
• Super Bowls V, VI and VII were all about “righting the ship” for teams that had pre-viously lost the big game. In Super Bowl V, the Colts – previously shocked by Namath’s Jets – handed the Dallas Cowboys a 16-13 loss. (Dallas linebacker Chuck Howley won the MVP award, the first for a non-QB as well as the first for a player on a losing team.) In Super Bowl VI, the Cowboys re-turned to defeat the Miami Dolphins.
• Miami then repeated Dallas’ turnaround, but did them one better. After coming up short in SB VI, the Dolphins dominated in 1972, going undefeated. They topped the Washing-ton Redskins in SB VII, which was (at the time) the fourth-most-watched TV show in U.S. history. SB VIII was held at Rice Sta-dium in Texas for the first time. In the game, Miami beat the Vikings, joining the Packers as the only teams with back-to-back wins.
• The Pittsburgh Steelers took care of Minne-sota in SB IX. The Steelers again emerged victorious in 1976, beating the Cowboys in SB X. A year later, SB XI placed the team that lost SB II (the Raiders) against a team that had lost three Super Bowls already (the Vikings). Oakland made Minnesota the first team to lose four Super Bowl games.
• The Cowboys, the only team other than the Vikings to lose multiple Super Bowls, won their second in 1978 against the Denver Broncos (who would go on to lose their first four Super Bowls, just like the Vikings). For the first time, co-MVP awards were given, as the heart of Dallas’ defense – Harvey Martin and Randy White – shared the honor.
No Super Bowl has gone into overtime. The closest game occured in 1991 at Super Bowl XXV, when the New York Giants managed to beat the Buffalo Bills by a single point, 20-19.
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THE SUPER BOWL (continued): • In 1970, the game was played in New Or-
leans for the first time, at Tulane Stadium. (This was before the Superdome was built.) The Chiefs rebounded from losing the first Super Bowl to defeat the Minnesota Vikings.
• Super Bowls V, VI and VII were all about “righting the ship” for teams that had pre-viously lost the big game. In Super Bowl V, the Colts – previously shocked by Namath’s Jets – handed the Dallas Cowboys a 16-13 loss. (Dallas linebacker Chuck Howley won the MVP award, the first for a non-QB as well as the first for a player on a losing team.) In Super Bowl VI, the Cowboys re-turned to defeat the Miami Dolphins.
• Miami then repeated Dallas’ turnaround, but did them one better. After coming up short in SB VI, the Dolphins dominated in 1972, going undefeated. They topped the Washing-ton Redskins in SB VII, which was (at the time) the fourth-most-watched TV show in U.S. history. SB VIII was held at Rice Sta-dium in Texas for the first time. In the game, Miami beat the Vikings, joining the Packers as the only teams with back-to-back wins.
• The Pittsburgh Steelers took care of Minne-sota in SB IX. The Steelers again emerged victorious in 1976, beating the Cowboys in SB X. A year later, SB XI placed the team that lost SB II (the Raiders) against a team that had lost three Super Bowls already (the Vikings). Oakland made Minnesota the first team to lose four Super Bowl games.
• The Cowboys, the only team other than the Vikings to lose multiple Super Bowls, won their second in 1978 against the Denver Broncos (who would go on to lose their first four Super Bowls, just like the Vikings). For the first time, co-MVP awards were given, as the heart of Dallas’ defense – Harvey Martin and Randy White – shared the honor.
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THE SUPER BOWL (continued): • The Steelers won back-to-back Super Bowls
once again by defeating Dallas in SB XIII and the Los Angeles Rams in SB XVI. Pitts-burgh QB Terry Bradshaw matched Bart Starr by winning the MVP award for both games. In 1981, the Oakland Raiders handily beat the Philadelphia Eagles in SB XV.
• The 1982 game was the first held in a cold-weather location. Luckily, Michigan’s Pon-tiac Silverdome was well insulated. SB XVI also brought two new teams into the game for the first time in a decade. The San Fran-cisco 49ers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 26-21. Dan Ross caught 11 passes, a record since tied but not bettered.
• Miami lost to Washington in 1983 to even its Super Bowl record at 2-2. The Redskins failed to repeat, however, and lost SB XVIII to the (then-Los Angeles) Raiders. The tro-phy then hopped across the Bay as the 49ers topped Miami to win SB XIX.
• Two ‘new’ Super Bowl teams faced off in 1986. The Chicago Bears rode their “Super Bowl Shuffle” to a decisive 46-10 victory over the New England Patriots. At the time, this was both the most points scored and the largest victory margin for the winning team.
• Denver returned to play in SB XXI, but fell to the N.Y. Giants despite a record 204 rush-ing yards from rookie Timmy Smith. Al-though the Broncos made it back to the big game the following season, Denver became the second team to lose back-to-back Super Bowls when the Redskins took SB XXII.
• SB XXIII was a rematch of the 1982 game, and the 49ers beat the Bengals again. MVP Jerry Rice set a still-intact record with 215 receiving yards. San Francisco repeated against the Broncos in 1990; it was the 49ers’ fourth win, and Denver’s fourth loss.
1Q2009 :: Wk 05 :: Jan 24 - Jan 31 :: Pg. 3
THE SUPER BOWL (continued): • The Steelers won back-to-back Super Bowls
once again by defeating Dallas in SB XIII and the Los Angeles Rams in SB XVI. Pitts-burgh QB Terry Bradshaw matched Bart Starr by winning the MVP award for both games. In 1981, the Oakland Raiders handily beat the Philadelphia Eagles in SB XV.
• The 1982 game was the first held in a cold-weather location. Luckily, Michigan’s Pon-tiac Silverdome was well insulated. SB XVI also brought two new teams into the game for the first time in a decade. The San Fran-cisco 49ers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 26-21. Dan Ross caught 11 passes, a record since tied but not bettered.
• Miami lost to Washington in 1983 to even its Super Bowl record at 2-2. The Redskins failed to repeat, however, and lost SB XVIII to the (then-Los Angeles) Raiders. The tro-phy then hopped across the Bay as the 49ers topped Miami to win SB XIX.
• Two ‘new’ Super Bowl teams faced off in 1986. The Chicago Bears rode their “Super Bowl Shuffle” to a decisive 46-10 victory over the New England Patriots. At the time, this was both the most points scored and the largest victory margin for the winning team.
• Denver returned to play in SB XXI, but fell to the N.Y. Giants despite a record 204 rush-ing yards from rookie Timmy Smith. Al-though the Broncos made it back to the big game the following season, Denver became the second team to lose back-to-back Super Bowls when the Redskins took SB XXII.
• SB XXIII was a rematch of the 1982 game, and the 49ers beat the Bengals again. MVP Jerry Rice set a still-intact record with 215 receiving yards. San Francisco repeated against the Broncos in 1990; it was the 49ers’ fourth win, and Denver’s fourth loss.
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THE SUPER BOWL (continued): • The Steelers won back-to-back Super Bowls
once again by defeating Dallas in SB XIII and the Los Angeles Rams in SB XVI. Pitts-burgh QB Terry Bradshaw matched Bart Starr by winning the MVP award for both games. In 1981, the Oakland Raiders handily beat the Philadelphia Eagles in SB XV.
• The 1982 game was the first held in a cold-weather location. Luckily, Michigan’s Pon-tiac Silverdome was well insulated. SB XVI also brought two new teams into the game for the first time in a decade. The San Fran-cisco 49ers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 26-21. Dan Ross caught 11 passes, a record since tied but not bettered.
• Miami lost to Washington in 1983 to even its Super Bowl record at 2-2. The Redskins failed to repeat, however, and lost SB XVIII to the (then-Los Angeles) Raiders. The tro-phy then hopped across the Bay as the 49ers topped Miami to win SB XIX.
• Two ‘new’ Super Bowl teams faced off in 1986. The Chicago Bears rode their “Super Bowl Shuffle” to a decisive 46-10 victory over the New England Patriots. At the time, this was both the most points scored and the largest victory margin for the winning team.
• Denver returned to play in SB XXI, but fell to the N.Y. Giants despite a record 204 rush-ing yards from rookie Timmy Smith. Al-though the Broncos made it back to the big game the following season, Denver became the second team to lose back-to-back Super Bowls when the Redskins took SB XXII.
• SB XXIII was a rematch of the 1982 game, and the 49ers beat the Bengals again. MVP Jerry Rice set a still-intact record with 215 receiving yards. San Francisco repeated against the Broncos in 1990; it was the 49ers’ fourth win, and Denver’s fourth loss.
1Q2009 :: Wk 05 :: Jan 24 - Jan 31 :: Pg. 4
THE SUPER BOWL (continued): • The early 1990s belonged to the Buffalo
Bills, who reached four consecutive Super Bowls beginning in 1991. Unfortunately, the team lost the game each time. The Giants won SB XXV while the Redskins took SB XXVI. The Cowboys topped the Bills in both 1993 and 1994, the first time the same two teams played consecutive Super Bowls.
• The 49ers played in the Super Bowl for an unprecedented fifth time in 1995, beating the San Diego Chargers. SB XXX gave the Cowboys an opportunity to avenge two pre-vious losses to Pittsburgh. Dallas won for the third time in four seasons and set a record by appearing in their eighth Super Bowl.
• In 1997, Green Bay got to the big game for the first time since the NFL-AFL merger. The Packers beat the Patriots as the Super Bowl made its first appearance on the Fox TV network. The Broncos surprised the fa-vored Packers a year later in SB XXXII, winning for the first time. Denver won again the following year over the Atlanta Falcons.
• Two relocated teams matched up in 1999, as the St. Louis Rams beat the Tennessee Titans (who came up just a yard short of tying the game on the very last play). Another moved franchise, the Baltimore Ravens, beat the Giants in 2000 to win in its first Super Bowl.
• Since then, you probably know the story. The New England Patriots have appeared in four of the last seven Super Bowls, winning three of them. The Steelers, Giants, and Colts returned to win Super Bowls too. Also victo-rious was one first-time entrant, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who took SB XXXVII in 2002. The Eagles, Bears, Raiders and Rams lost in that stretch, as did the Seattle Sea-hawks and Carolina Panthers. Who will win this year’s game in Tampa? You’ll find out when SB XLIII kicks off on February 1!
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Two friends paid $1,500 each forSuper Bowl tickets. When they
arrived at the game, they noticed anempty seat next to them, with an older
woman sitting on the other side.
A few minutes into the game, one ofthe men asked the lady if she knewwhy the seat was empty. “We paid$3,000 four ours,” he continued.
“It was my husband’s,” she replied.“He died recently, so I decided to cometo the game by myself to honor him.”
“Uh-huh,” said the man, “But couldn’tyou have given the ticket to a friend
or maybe a family member?”
“I offered it to everyone I knew,” shereplied. “Really, I did. But they all
decided to go to the funeral instead.”
1. Name the two Manningbrothers who led theColts and Giants to SuperBowl wins in the 2000s.
2. In what year isSuper Bowl L (50)scheduled to beplayed?
Unscramble this word:
L U B E M FThis word means: to losepossession of a football
F U M B L E
Mike Lodish and Don Beebe sharea Super Bowl record. They’veeach been to the big game six
times. Unfortunately, both havebeen on the losing end more oftenthan not. Lodish came up on theshort end in his first four trips to
the Super Bowl before winning inhis final two with the Denver
Broncos. Beebe hasperformed even more
poorly, winning only once(as a member of the
Green Bay Packers) inhis six appearances.
“Men, I want you just thinking ofone word all season. One word and
one word only: Super Bowl.”
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Straw• Cool Contrast to a Summer Sun • Part of Every Day • Around the Corner from Anywhere • Every Bottle Sterilized • Even the Bubbles Taste Better! • It’s a Family Affair • Coke Brightens Every Bite • Goes Hand in Hand with Good Things to Eat • Off to a Fresh Start • Get It with Your Groceries • Tired? Coca-Cola Relieves Fatigue • Coke Makes It • The Refreshing Custom
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SELLING COCA-COLA (continued): • Coke is Coca-Cola; Coca-Cola is Coke • Buy Coca-Cola Now for Picnic Fun • You Taste Its Quality • A Pure Drink of Natural Flavors • Drink Coca-Cola Highballs (the Morning
After) • Zing for Your Supper with Ice Cold Coke • The Taste You Never Get Tired Of • Demand the Genuine by the Full Name • In Any Weather: Coca-Cola in Bottles • Work Safely, Work Refreshed • Delicious Coca-Cola with Soda: for
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• It was famed Elizabethan play-wright William Shakespeare whomade the following sage observation:“Beauty is all very well at first sight;but whoever looks at it when it hasbeen in the house three days?”
• The “Guinness Book of WorldRecords” used to have a category forhow many live goldfish a personcould eat at once, but it was eliminat-ed. Interestingly, the reason for theelimination had nothing to do withcruelty to animals, but rather had to dowith the difficulty of preventingcheating. It seems that some would-becompetitors were breeding smallerand smaller fish for consumption.
• The word “alimony” is derivedfrom the Latin word “alimonia,”which means “nourishment.”
• Those who study such things saythat the month in which you are mostlikely to be shot, strangled or poi-soned is December. They don’t seemto venture an opinion regarding why,however.
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• Who among us isn’t familiar withthe line, “Quoth the Raven, never-more”? As virtually anyone whomade it through middle-school Eng-lish class can tell you, it’s from EdgarAllan Poe’s classic poem “TheRaven.” Considering the ubiquitousnature of the work, though, you mightbe surprised to learn that Poe earned agrand total of $9 from the first publi-cation of the poem.
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YogaLately I’m trying to practice relax-
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So I’m trying to tame my inner wor-rier, my inner fussbudget, that voicethat tells me I can’t sit down until I getone more thing done, or wakes me inthe middle of the night with a list ofthings I didn’t know I needed to worryabout. As in: “Hey, you, get up andwring your hands about something!”Naturally, I do as it says.
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I selected a mat and decided my oldgym clothes would have to do.
Finally, I was ready to learn how torelax.
I watched as the instructor demon-strated the bridge pose, where you lieon your back, roll your shouldersunder you and bring your torso towardthe ceiling. It hurt. My bridge was a lotlike the one in London: It kept fallingdown. And the next day, I woke upwith a crick in my neck.
Then I tried something called adownward dog pose. You bend for-ward and place your hands on thefloor, stretching them out in front ofyou as much as possible, all the whiletrying to keep your balance and notscream because your hamstring mus-cles feel as if they’re being ripped inhalf. If you are trying to picture thispose, think of the wooden yard orna-ments of the plump old lady bendingover in her garden. It’s not a prettysight.
My initial attempts at yoga werequite awkward. But the instructorassures me my body will get used tobending in ways that are just not natur-al. Good. I was beginning to worryabout that. She smiles and talks in acalm voice as she stretches her rightleg to the ceiling and says, “Remem-ber to pay attention to your breathing.”
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• Pentagon: When the game of baseball was first invented, home plate was a 12-inch square, just like the bases, but set in place like a di-amond. The two sides formed the beginning of the foul lines. In 1887, home plate was re-designed into a pentagon shape in order to aid the umpire in determining whether or not pitches were strikes or balls.
• Square: The game show that served as the blueprint for Holly-wood Squares was called The Ce-lebrity Game. Hosted by Carl Reiner, the program posted prestigious panelists includ-ing Lauren Bacall, Robert Mitchum, and Ro-nald Reagan. It failed to make a dent in the ratings, however, so it was re-tooled into a celebrity tic-tac-toe game with B-list celebri-ties like Wally Cox and Charley Weaver.
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• Octagon: The red stop sign as we know it today became standard in 1954. The Uniform Traffic Control Devices manual specified certain shapes for certain types of signs. Since an octagon-shaped sign is more labor- and material-intensive to manufacture, it was assigned to the stop sign, since they’re installed less fre-quently than any other sign.
• Square: In 1982, frumpy high-school freshman Patty Greene was a character on the short-lived sit-com Square Pegs. Her bookish looks and nasal tone excluded her from the popular cli-ques at school. What a difference 16 years (and a nose job) can make. In 1998, the same actress played a glamorous fashion icon who wrote a steamy, self-help newspaper column on the popular series Sex and the City. That’s right; it’s Sarah Jessica Parker.
• Pentagon: Although the Pentagon is physically located in Arlington, Virginia, the USPS classifies it as being in Washington, D.C. The building has six ZIP codes, one for each department with-in: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Joint Staff, and Secretary of Defense.
• Triangle: North Carolina’s Re-search Triangle is anchored by the cities of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. The area earned its name for the trio of major universities found there (North Carolina, N.C. State and Duke), and for the numerous high-tech companies that have been built in the region since 1950.
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Two friends paid $1,500 each forSuper Bowl tickets. When they
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Brain Bleed Causes Stroke at Young Age DEAR DR. DONOHUE: When my brother was 47, he died of a stroke caused by bleeding in his brain. He was fine one minute, and the next he was in a coma. An autopsy showed he had had an aneurysm that ruptured. I have four other brothers and three sisters. Should we all be checked for an aneurysm? I am now 66. -- W.C.
ANSWER: An aneurysm is a weak spot on an artery wall. It looks like a blister. Aneurysms can develop on any artery, but they are mostly found on the aorta and on brain arteries. Should the aneurysm break, bleeding can be catastrophic. Ruptured brain aneurysms account for 10 percent of strokes, and frequently they occur in younger people, ones not thought to be at risk of a stroke. The story is much like your brother’s. A person, apparently in good health, complains of having the worst headache ever. Then he might lapse into unconsciousness briefly. He might have a seizure. The mortality of a ruptured brain aneurysm is high, more than 50 percent. First-degree relatives of a person who had a brain aneurysm have an increased risk of also having one, but the risk is relatively small, about 1 percent to 4.7 percent. A first-degree relative is a parent, brother, sister or child. The best way to detect a brain aneurysm is a special kind of scan called magnetic resonance angiography. It’s a magnetic resonance imaging -- MRI -- scan with dye injected into the arteries to outline any aneurysm. Most authorities don’t recommend screening first-degree relatives, because their risk is small and the procedure carries an equally small danger. The booklet on stroke explains this common and sometimes crippling condition. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 902W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. *** DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I recently read that nausea and gas are symptoms of pancreatic cancer. I have both. Could I have pancreatic cancer? I am 79. -- E.B.
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How Old Do You Feel? A show of hands, please: How many of us feel significantly younger than our real age? Many seniors feel, on average, about 13 years younger than we really are. So says a large study that was done over the course of six years with participants aged 70 and older. The mirror told a different story, though. It’s not surprising that women felt closer to their real age when it comes to appearance. We can blame Madison Avenue for that one, I’m sure. In certain circles there’s a negative stereotype about older women, and unfortunately some of us buy into it. Men don’t seem to have the same self-image problems, according to the study. And given the same age between men and women, women perceived themselves to be on average four years older than the men. By the end of the study, however, it was the men whose satisfaction with themselves decreased more than the women’s did. Perceptions in general changed as the study went on. By the end of the study, many reported a decrease of a few years in the difference between real and perceived age. There was a link between feeling young and healthy and living a long life, of course. Those who had a positive attitude about aging in general had the greatest discrepancy between real and perceived age. Those who started the study with health issues perceived their age to be closer to what it actually was. I’m not sure I like the attitude of one of the researchers, though. She was quoted as saying that the 13 years is an “illusion.” Of course it is. But so are the images that are put before us by Madison Avenue. As long as we’re happy and healthy, does it matter what “number” we assign ourselves?
Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Write to her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com.
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1. Is the book of Habakkuk in theOld or New Testament or neither?
2. Joseph was buried in a plot ofground at Shechem costing how manypieces of silver? 1, 7, 30, 100
3. Which metal, used to sharpen oth-ers, does Proverbs 27 compare tofriends? Gold, Silver, Iron, Tin
4. What is the middle chapter of theNew Testament (KJV)? Romans 13,Galatians 2, Ephesians 5, Titus 1
5. In Galatians 5, what is the firstfruit of the Spirit? Faith, Love, Peace,Goodness
6. From Ruth 1, who was Naomi’shusband? Elimelech, Mahlon, Chil-ion, Malachi
ANSWERS: 1) Old; 2) 100; 3) Iron;4) Romans 13; 5) Love; 6) Elimelech
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1. The book of Habakkuk is in the a) Old Testament b) New Testament c) Neither
2. Joseph was buried in a plot of ground at Shechem costing how many pieces of silver? a) 1 b) 7 c) 30 d) 100
3. Which metal, used to sharpen others, does Proverbs 27 compare to friends? a) Gold b) Silver c) Iron d) Tin
4. What is the middle chapter of the New Testament (KJV)? a) Romans 13b) Galatians 2 c) Ephesians 5 d) Titus 1
5. In Galatians 5, what is the first fruit of the Spirit? a) Faith b) Love c) Peaced) Goodness
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A: Last year, negative currents unfolded at such breakneck speed that neither investors nor financial managers were equipped to adequately handle the flood. We’re not alone. In their search for a safe harbor, federal and state officials, corporations, and even nonprofit managers, are struggling to stem the negative tides. Yet we forget today’s downturn is by no means a new phenomenon. Some would consider it part of a natural business cycle. Bank crashes, tulip investments, real estate bub-bles, individual and corporate greed, natural disasters, profit fabrication and health epidemics are all in the history books. Some doomsayers warn that we should fear inflation, expect a crash in commercial real estate and expect more bank failures caused by people defaulting on their credit card loans. But, really, who has a crystal ball accurate enough to predict all that? The best we can hope for is to learn from our mistakes. As British Conservative statesman and literary figure Benjamin Disraeli said, “There is no better education than adversity.” Our ancestors survived disasters, and so will we. Refocus your actions, use your common sense, spend more time loving your family and yourself, lighten up and laugh more. When you wake each morning, be thankful for the day you’ve been given and commit yourself to being in service to others. Take time to thank your mail carrier, offer the gardener a soda, phone a neighbor and offer to pick up his or her groceries, encourage someone with a nice compliment. Don’t immerse yourself in the negatives and wallow in them. Instead, fix your mind on all the things you have to be thankful for. You control your attitude, so keep it cheerful and positive. Remain active and stay involved with others. These are the real secrets to a happiness-filled life.
Q: My husband and I are now in retirement. These days, when I ask him to do a chore, he says, “I’m too busy.” Frequently, I end up doing it myself, or have to nag him to get it done. I also have some health issues and need more support. How can I motivate him?
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Doug Mayberry makes the most of life after work in a Southern California retirement community. Contact him at deardoug@msn.com. To find out more about Doug Mayberry and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Tak-ing some time out of your usually busysocial life could be just what you needto help you focus on putting those fin-ishing touches on your plans for a pos-sible career change.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Amisunderstanding about a colleague’ssuggestions could create a delay inmoving on with your proposal. But byweek’s end, all the confusing pointsshould finally be cleared up.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Youmight feel overwhelmed by all thetasks you suddenly have to take careof. But just say the magic word —help! — and you’ll soon find othersrushing to offer much-needed assis-tance.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Fin-ishing a current project ahead ofschedule leaves you free to deal withother upcoming situations, including apossible workplace change, as well asa demanding personal matter.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) Turnthat fine-tuned feline sensitivity radarup to high to help uncover any factsthat could influence a decision youmight be preparing to make. Devotethe weekend to family activities.
VIRGO (August 23 to September22) A state of confusion is sooncleared up with explanations from theresponsible parties. Don’t waste timechastising anyone. Instead, move for-ward with your plans.
LIBRA (September 23 to October22) You might feel obligated to helpwork out a dispute between familymembers. But this is one of thosetimes when you should step aside andlet them work out their problems ontheir own.
SCORPIO (October 23 to Novem-ber 21) Your ability to resolve an on-the-job problem without leaving toomany ruffled feathers earns you kudosfrom co-workers. You also impressmajor decision-makers at your work-place.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 toDecember 21) Newly made and long-held friendships merge well, with pos-sibly one exception. Take time to listento the dissenter’s explanations. Youcould learn something important.
CAPRICORN (December 22 toJanuary 19) Be prepared to be flexibleabout your current travel plans.Although you don’t have to take them,at least consider suggestions from theexperts in the travel business.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to Febru-ary 18) A problem with a recent finan-cial transaction could lead to moreproblems later on unless you resolve itimmediately. Get all the proof youneed to support your position.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20)Daydreaming makes it difficult to stayfocused on what you need to do. Butreality sets in by midweek, and youmanage to get everything done in timefor a relaxing weekend.
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• On Jan. 26, 1838, the first Prohibi-tion law in U.S. history is passed inTennessee, making it a misdemeanorto sell alcoholic beverages in tavernsand stores. Despite an often-vigorouseffort, the federal government failed toprevent the large-scale distribution ofalcoholic beverages, and organizedcrime flourished.
• On Feb. 1, 1893, Thomas Edisonfinishes the first movie studio on hisproperty in West Orange, N.J. The stu-dio, a frame cabin covered with blackroofing paper, was built on a pivot so itcould be turned to face the sunlightthroughout the day. Edison spent $638building the studio, which he called a“revolving photographic building.”
• On Jan. 27, 1918, the first Tarzanfilm, “Tarzan of the Apes,” is released.The silent movie, based on Edgar RiceBurroughs’ novel, was the first in along line of Tarzan productions.Olympic champion swimmer JohnnyWeissmuller starred in 11 Tarzanmovies from 1932 to 1948.
• On Jan. 28, 1959, the Green BayPackers of the National FootballLeague sign Vince Lombardi to a five-year contract as the team’s coach andgeneral manager. In his first season,Lombardi guided the Packers to a 7-5record and a third-place finish in theNFL’s Western Conference.
• On Jan. 30, 1972, in Londonderry,Northern Ireland, 13 unarmed civil-rights demonstrators are shot dead byBritish army paratroopers in an eventthat becomes known as “Bloody Sun-day.” In April 1972, the British gov-ernment released a report exoneratingBritish troops from any illegal actionsduring the protest.
• On Jan. 29, 1980, the U.S. PostalService issues a stamp honoringcomedian W.C. Fields. On screen,Fields was a misanthrope who hatedchildren and animals and foughtbankers, landladies and the police.Friends reported that his stage pres-ence reflected Fields’ true personality.
• On Jan. 31, 1990, the SovietUnion’s first McDonald’s fast-foodrestaurant opens in Moscow. Throngsof people lined up to pay the equiva-lent of several days’ wages for BigMacs, shakes and french fries.
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Tak-ing some time out of your usually busysocial life could be just what you needto help you focus on putting those fin-ishing touches on your plans for a pos-sible career change.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Amisunderstanding about a colleague’ssuggestions could create a delay inmoving on with your proposal. But byweek’s end, all the confusing pointsshould finally be cleared up.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Youmight feel overwhelmed by all thetasks you suddenly have to take careof. But just say the magic word —help! — and you’ll soon find othersrushing to offer much-needed assis-tance.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Fin-ishing a current project ahead ofschedule leaves you free to deal withother upcoming situations, including apossible workplace change, as well asa demanding personal matter.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) Turnthat fine-tuned feline sensitivity radarup to high to help uncover any factsthat could influence a decision youmight be preparing to make. Devotethe weekend to family activities.
VIRGO (August 23 to September22) A state of confusion is sooncleared up with explanations from theresponsible parties. Don’t waste timechastising anyone. Instead, move for-ward with your plans.
LIBRA (September 23 to October22) You might feel obligated to helpwork out a dispute between familymembers. But this is one of thosetimes when you should step aside andlet them work out their problems ontheir own.
SCORPIO (October 23 to Novem-ber 21) Your ability to resolve an on-the-job problem without leaving toomany ruffled feathers earns you kudosfrom co-workers. You also impressmajor decision-makers at your work-place.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 toDecember 21) Newly made and long-held friendships merge well, with pos-sibly one exception. Take time to listento the dissenter’s explanations. Youcould learn something important.
CAPRICORN (December 22 toJanuary 19) Be prepared to be flexibleabout your current travel plans.Although you don’t have to take them,at least consider suggestions from theexperts in the travel business.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to Febru-ary 18) A problem with a recent finan-cial transaction could lead to moreproblems later on unless you resolve itimmediately. Get all the proof youneed to support your position.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20)Daydreaming makes it difficult to stayfocused on what you need to do. Butreality sets in by midweek, and youmanage to get everything done in timefor a relaxing weekend.
BORN THIS WEEK: Your abilityto reach out to those in need of spiri-tual comfort makes you a much-revered, much-loved person in yourcommunity.
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• On Jan. 26, 1838, the first Prohibi-tion law in U.S. history is passed inTennessee, making it a misdemeanorto sell alcoholic beverages in tavernsand stores. Despite an often-vigorouseffort, the federal government failed toprevent the large-scale distribution ofalcoholic beverages, and organizedcrime flourished.
• On Feb. 1, 1893, Thomas Edisonfinishes the first movie studio on hisproperty in West Orange, N.J. The stu-dio, a frame cabin covered with blackroofing paper, was built on a pivot so itcould be turned to face the sunlightthroughout the day. Edison spent $638building the studio, which he called a“revolving photographic building.”
• On Jan. 27, 1918, the first Tarzanfilm, “Tarzan of the Apes,” is released.The silent movie, based on Edgar RiceBurroughs’ novel, was the first in along line of Tarzan productions.Olympic champion swimmer JohnnyWeissmuller starred in 11 Tarzanmovies from 1932 to 1948.
• On Jan. 28, 1959, the Green BayPackers of the National FootballLeague sign Vince Lombardi to a five-year contract as the team’s coach andgeneral manager. In his first season,Lombardi guided the Packers to a 7-5record and a third-place finish in theNFL’s Western Conference.
• On Jan. 30, 1972, in Londonderry,Northern Ireland, 13 unarmed civil-rights demonstrators are shot dead byBritish army paratroopers in an eventthat becomes known as “Bloody Sun-day.” In April 1972, the British gov-ernment released a report exoneratingBritish troops from any illegal actionsduring the protest.
• On Jan. 29, 1980, the U.S. PostalService issues a stamp honoringcomedian W.C. Fields. On screen,Fields was a misanthrope who hatedchildren and animals and foughtbankers, landladies and the police.Friends reported that his stage pres-ence reflected Fields’ true personality.
• On Jan. 31, 1990, the SovietUnion’s first McDonald’s fast-foodrestaurant opens in Moscow. Throngsof people lined up to pay the equiva-lent of several days’ wages for BigMacs, shakes and french fries.
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Dog trainer Matthew “Uncle Matty” Margolis is co-author of 18 books about dogs, a behaviorist, a popular radio and television guest, and host of the PBS series “WOOF! It’s a Dog’s Life!” Read all of Uncle Matty’s columns at the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com, and visit him at www.unclematty.com. Send your questions to dearuncle.gazette@unclematty.com or by mail to Uncle Matty at P.O. Box 3300, Diamond Springs, CA 95619.
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Q: Can you please tell me who sings the song about having a bad day on the NFL commercial for fantasy football? -- Linda M., via e-mail
A: The song is called “Bad Day,” and it’s by Canadian singer Daniel Powter. It was a single from his second album, “Daniel Powter” (2005). The song grew in popularity in the States when it was played during the farewell video package during the fifth season of “American Idol”; as contestants were voted off the show, the song was played to a montage of memories of their time spent on the show. Daniel, who turns 38 in February, released his third album, “Under the Radar,” in 2008. ***
Q: I was shocked and saddened to recently hear that John Travolta and Kelly Preston’s young son had passed away. What happened? -- Sophie L., Hamilton, Ohio
A: Jett Travolta, the 16-year-old son of John and Kelly, was diagnosed as a toddler with Kawasaki syndrome, an illness that leads to inflamed blood vessels in young children. He also had a history of seizures, which may or may not have been related to his illness. The Travoltas were celebrating the new year in the Bahamas when, according to preliminary reports, Jett suffered a seizure in the bathroom and fell and hit his head on the tub. He was found by a caretaker and rushed to the hospital, but the doctors were unable to revive him. John and Kelly have released this statement: “Jett was the most wonderful son that two parents could ever ask for and lit up the lives of everyone he encountered. We are heartbroken that our time with him was so brief. We will cherish the time we had with him for the rest of our lives.” ***
Q: I am writing to find out if the HBO series “Big Love” will be back on the air. This is one of my favorite shows, so I hope it will be returning. -- Sandy A., via e-mail
A: The popular HBO drama series about a Mor-mon fundamentalist family that practices polygamy returned on Jan. 18 for its third season. The show, which stars Bill Paxton, Jeanne Tripplehorn and Chloe Sevigny, is set in Sandy, Utah, and focuses on the daily lives of Bill Hendrickson and his three wives, Barb, Nicki and Margene. The show, while being a success with viewers and critics alike, has drawn fire from the Mormon Church, which condemns the show for glamorizing a practice that the church renounced in 1890. ***Have a question for Cindy? E-mail her at letters@cindyelavsky.com, or write to her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.
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Two friends paid $1,500 each forSuper Bowl tickets. When they
arrived at the game, they noticed anempty seat next to them, with an older
woman sitting on the other side.
A few minutes into the game, one ofthe men asked the lady if she knewwhy the seat was empty. “We paid$3,000 four ours,” he continued.
“It was my husband’s,” she replied.“He died recently, so I decided to cometo the game by myself to honor him.”
“Uh-huh,” said the man, “But couldn’tyou have given the ticket to a friend
or maybe a family member?”
“I offered it to everyone I knew,” shereplied. “Really, I did. But they all
decided to go to the funeral instead.”
1. Name the two Manningbrothers who led theColts and Giants to SuperBowl wins in the 2000s.
2. In what year isSuper Bowl L (50)scheduled to beplayed?
Unscramble this word:
L U B E M FThis word means: to losepossession of a football
F U M B L E
Mike Lodish and Don Beebe sharea Super Bowl record. They’veeach been to the big game six
times. Unfortunately, both havebeen on the losing end more oftenthan not. Lodish came up on theshort end in his first four trips to
the Super Bowl before winning inhis final two with the Denver
Broncos. Beebe hasperformed even more
poorly, winning only once(as a member of the
Green Bay Packers) inhis six appearances.
“Men, I want you just thinking ofone word all season. One word and
one word only: Super Bowl.”
~ attributed to Coach Bill Peterson
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• Sewing a Button. Whether you’re male or female, buttons tend to pop off at the most inopportune times. It is definitely handy to keep a small sewing kit nearby (in your desk, jacket, purse, or car) so that you can quickly repair the problem. Even amateur sewers can accomplish enough of a “fix” to keep from having to walk into that important meeting with a safety pin holding your collar shut.
• What to do when Lightning Strikes. There are many myths about the actions to take when you’re stuck outdoors during an electrical storm. The number of deaths and injuries have risen as a result. Be smart. Read up on what not to do and where not to be during an electrical storm.
• How to Read an Electric Meter. The ability to read the dials on your electric meter adds a level of protection between you and your lo-cal utility company. Once you read the me-ter, you can estimate your electric bill based on the kilowatt/hour rates from your utility bill. (Yes, meter readers make mistakes!) This knowledge can also serve to alert you to any sudden increase in usage, which might signal a faulty electrical appliance or unau-thorized use of your service by a neighbor.
• Basic Bathroom Repair. Of all the plumb-ing fixtures in our homes, none is more es-sential than a functioning toilet. And when one overflows after 5 p.m., you’ll probably pay overtime rates to get the problem re-paired. But there are a few “do-it-yourself” fixes that novices can employ to keep their facilities operational, such as flapper valve, fill valve and seal ring replacement.
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THE SUPER BOWL (continued): • The early 1990s belonged to the Buffalo
Bills, who reached four consecutive Super Bowls beginning in 1991. Unfortunately, the team lost the game each time. The Giants won SB XXV while the Redskins took SB XXVI. The Cowboys topped the Bills in both 1993 and 1994, the first time the same two teams played consecutive Super Bowls.
• The 49ers played in the Super Bowl for an unprecedented fifth time in 1995, beating the San Diego Chargers. SB XXX gave the Cowboys an opportunity to avenge two pre-vious losses to Pittsburgh. Dallas won for the third time in four seasons and set a record by appearing in their eighth Super Bowl.
• In 1997, Green Bay got to the big game for the first time since the NFL-AFL merger. The Packers beat the Patriots as the Super Bowl made its first appearance on the Fox TV network. The Broncos surprised the fa-vored Packers a year later in SB XXXII, winning for the first time. Denver won again the following year over the Atlanta Falcons.
• Two relocated teams matched up in 1999, as the St. Louis Rams beat the Tennessee Titans (who came up just a yard short of tying the game on the very last play). Another moved franchise, the Baltimore Ravens, beat the Giants in 2000 to win in its first Super Bowl.
• Since then, you probably know the story. The New England Patriots have appeared in four of the last seven Super Bowls, winning three of them. The Steelers, Giants, and Colts returned to win Super Bowls too. Also victo-rious was one first-time entrant, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who took SB XXXVII in 2002. The Eagles, Bears, Raiders and Rams lost in that stretch, as did the Seattle Sea-hawks and Carolina Panthers. Who will win this year’s game in Tampa? You’ll find out when SB XLIII kicks off on February 1! when SB XLIII kicks off between Pittsburgh and Arizona on February 1st!
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1. TELEVISION: In “MurphyBrown,” what was the name of the TVshow that included the title character,played by Candice Bergen?
2. GAMES: What color is the cueball in the game of pool?
3. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE:What is the source of the drug digital-is?
4. THEATER: The Tony Awardswere named after whichdirector/actress?
5. LANGUAGE: What is the Britishterm for “baloney” or nonsense?
6. COMPUTERS: What does theacronym FORTRAN stand for?
7. OLYMPICS: In what event wouldthe “Fosbury flop” be used?
8. ANATOMY: What is the result ofthe condition called dysphasia?
9. GEOGRAPHY: The term “pyro-clastic flow” would follow what kindof natural geographical occurrence?
10. FOOD & DRINK: What would aserving dish called a tureen be usedfor?
Answers1. “FYI”2. White3. The foxglove flower4. Antoinette Perry5. Codswallop6. Computer programming language
that stands for FORmula TRANslation7. High jump8. Impairment of speech and verbal
comprehension9. Volcanic eruption10. Soup or stew
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3. Rice’s Chase Clement and JarrettDillard set an NCAA record in 2008for touchdowns by a quarterback-receiver tandem. Who had held themark at 39?
4. When was the last time a BostonCeltic grabbed 900-plus rebounds in aseason?
5. Name the first NHL team to winthe Stanley Cup one season, then missthe playoffs the next two seasons.
6. When was the last time the winnerof the World Series of Poker’s no-lim-it Texas Hold ’em Main Event was arepeat winner?
7. After Evander Holyfield won theundisputed heavyweight boxing titlein 1990, name the three men he beatbefore losing to Riddick Bowe in1992.
Answers1. Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Don
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4. Robert Parish had 996 in 1988-89.5. The Carolina Hurricanes (who
won the Cup in 2006).6. It was 1997, when Stu Ungar won
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and Larry Holmes.© 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.
1. Where did the band LynyrdSkynyrd get its name?
2. Who are Alvin, Simon andTheodore?
3. How many takes did SolomonBurke do for his 1961 hit “Just Out ofReach”?
4. Name the Billboard Hot 100 hit of1975.
5. Name the two artists who had hitssinging “When a Man Loves aWoman.”
Answers1. Back in the early 1970s, the band,
originally called the Noble Five,changed their name to Leonard Skin-nerd after a strict teacher at their Jack-sonville, Fla., high school. The“Lynyrd Skynyrd” spelling came atthe release of their first album.
2. Alvin, Simon and Theodoreformed The Chipmunks, a fictionalgroup of three chipmunks famous fortheir song “Christmas Don’t Be Late.”The chipmunk voices were all doneby one man, David Seville, who in1958 learned how to change voices byaltering the recording tape’s speed.
3. Burke did just one take. He left thestudio because it was snowing and hehad a snowplowing job to do.
4. Rod Stewart’s “Tonight’s theNight” stayed on the charts for 23weeks.
5. Both Percy Sledge (1966) andMichael Bolton (1991) had No. 1 hitswith the song.
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1. TELEVISION: In “MurphyBrown,” what was the name of the TVshow that included the title character,played by Candice Bergen?
2. GAMES: What color is the cueball in the game of pool?
3. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE:What is the source of the drug digital-is?
4. THEATER: The Tony Awardswere named after whichdirector/actress?
5. LANGUAGE: What is the Britishterm for “baloney” or nonsense?
6. COMPUTERS: What does theacronym FORTRAN stand for?
7. OLYMPICS: In what event wouldthe “Fosbury flop” be used?
8. ANATOMY: What is the result ofthe condition called dysphasia?
9. GEOGRAPHY: The term “pyro-clastic flow” would follow what kindof natural geographical occurrence?
10. FOOD & DRINK: What would aserving dish called a tureen be usedfor?
Answers1. “FYI”2. White3. The foxglove flower4. Antoinette Perry5. Codswallop6. Computer programming language
that stands for FORmula TRANslation7. High jump8. Impairment of speech and verbal
comprehension9. Volcanic eruption10. Soup or stew
© 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.
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4. When was the last time a BostonCeltic grabbed 900-plus rebounds in aseason?
5. Name the first NHL team to winthe Stanley Cup one season, then missthe playoffs the next two seasons.
6. When was the last time the winnerof the World Series of Poker’s no-lim-it Texas Hold ’em Main Event was arepeat winner?
7. After Evander Holyfield won theundisputed heavyweight boxing titlein 1990, name the three men he beatbefore losing to Riddick Bowe in1992.
Answers1. Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Don
Newcombe in 1956 (only one awardwas given that year).
2. Rickey Henderson, Mike Morgan,Jesse Orosco and Tim Raines.
3. Tim Rattay and Troy Edwards ofLouisiana Tech, and Colt Brennan andDavone Bess of Hawaii.
4. Robert Parish had 996 in 1988-89.5. The Carolina Hurricanes (who
won the Cup in 2006).6. It was 1997, when Stu Ungar won
his third title.7. George Foreman, Bert Cooper
and Larry Holmes.© 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.
1. Where did the band LynyrdSkynyrd get its name?
2. Who are Alvin, Simon andTheodore?
3. How many takes did SolomonBurke do for his 1961 hit “Just Out ofReach”?
4. Name the Billboard Hot 100 hit of1975.
5. Name the two artists who had hitssinging “When a Man Loves aWoman.”
Answers1. Back in the early 1970s, the band,
originally called the Noble Five,changed their name to Leonard Skin-nerd after a strict teacher at their Jack-sonville, Fla., high school. The“Lynyrd Skynyrd” spelling came atthe release of their first album.
2. Alvin, Simon and Theodoreformed The Chipmunks, a fictionalgroup of three chipmunks famous fortheir song “Christmas Don’t Be Late.”The chipmunk voices were all doneby one man, David Seville, who in1958 learned how to change voices byaltering the recording tape’s speed.
3. Burke did just one take. He left thestudio because it was snowing and hehad a snowplowing job to do.
4. Rod Stewart’s “Tonight’s theNight” stayed on the charts for 23weeks.
5. Both Percy Sledge (1966) andMichael Bolton (1991) had No. 1 hitswith the song.
© 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Use Space Effectively to Add More Room to Older Homes
Q: We are appalled to find ourselves living in a neighborhood of tear-downs. Our house -- like many of those being razed -- was built a half-century ago when the area was working class. We also need more living space, but can’t decide how to add it. Do you have any suggestions?
A: Arm yourself with a good architect. He or she can survey your options and make professional recommendations on how to best enhance your specific property. Meanwhile, you’re to be congratulated for standing firm in your “working-class” footprint. After the bloated size and embarrassing aesthetics of America’s McMansion phase, we are rediscovering the truth -- that less is indeed more. Here’s inspiration from the pages of a new book that celebrates the smaller, smarter home, “The Simple House” by architect Sarah Nettleton (The Taunton Press). Subtitled “The Luxury of Enough,” her book shows why and how to think through one’s space intelligently.
The pictured room above is an addition to a small home similar to yours. Long and loft-like, the new space parallels the old, cascading through several activity areas down to the sitting room, which is on the same level as the outdoor garden. Architect Taal Safdie of Safdie Rabines orchestrated the addition so it connects the new and old house through open “windows” hung with shutters. The long storage wall is as practical as it is attractive -- with open shelves and closed cabinets under columns that define the stairway as they evoke a feeling of the out-of-doors. * * * Q: Remember when paper dresses were the latest thing about 40 years ago? Do you think they'll ever come back?
A: No, but I’ve read that disposable paper
clothes were big news back in the 60s, the epitome of the now obsolete idea of “throwaway chic.” Even artist Andy Warhol turned fashion designer, coming up with pop art to wear once and toss. Nobody bought the idea back then, but it was deja vu for visitors at Heimtextil 2009, the giant textile show in Frankfurt, Germany. York Wallcoverings, the American manufacturer, filled its booth with mannequins wearing “clothes” copied from the latest Vogue and InStyle; only these high-fashions were concocted from York’s designer wallpapers -- it’s reported -- hand stitched into gathers, ruffles and flourishes with “all the detail devoted to haute couture.” * * * Q: We have a large entryway stair hall with a curved wall by the stairs. There’s enough space for a narrow love seat, but will it look funny with its back against the curve?
A: Not necessarily, especially if you provide a logical backdrop for the furniture grouping, which
could also include a lamp table or an area rug to focus it. Take a look at the design book of Harry Heissmann (of Albert Hadley Inc., New York), who was charged with dressing the inner staircase of the Manhattan mansion where the Holiday House designer show house was held (benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure cancer fund). Heissmann backed his hallway arrangement -- seating, tables and lamps -- with an impressive eight panel, 8-foot mirror that ironed out the curved wall and anchored the seating area. Pure glam, too. Don’t fret if you don’t have such a show-stopper: You can create the same effect with panel doors, hinged together and covered with mirror tiles, available at any home store. Rose Bennett Gilbert is the co-author of “Hampton Style” and associate editor of Country Decorating Ideas. To find out more about Rose Bennett Gilbert and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.COPYRIGHT 2009 CREATORS SYNDICATE INC.
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2. TELEVISION: What kind of“dinosaur” was the Flintsones’ familypet Dino?
3. AD SLOGANS: What productused the advertising slogan, “How doyou spell relief?”
4. MYTHOLOGY: Who was theGreek goddess of the hearth andhome?
5. GEOGRAPHY: In which citywould you find the famous TreviFountain?
6. MUSIC: Which recording artisthad a 1970s hit with the song “Croco-dile Rock”?
7. LITERATURE: What wasDorothy Parker’s pseudonym?
8. RELIGION: Who is the patronsaint of artists?
9. CHEMISTRY: What is the Period-ic Table symbol for silver?
10. COMICS: What is the name ofthe military base where Beetle Baileyand his friends reside?
Answers1. Privately, between us2. Snorkasaurus3. R-O-L-A-I-D-S4. Hestia5. Rome6. Elton John7. Constant Reader8. St. Luke9. Ag10. Camp Swampy
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3. When Hines Ward set the Pitts-burgh Steelers record in 2007 for mostcareer touchdown receptions, whoserecord did he break?
4. John Calipari has coached twonon-BCS schools to a NCAA men’sbasketball Final Four. Name them.
5. How many seasons did NHL greatGlenn Anderson tally 30 or moregoals?
6. When was the last time before2008 that both teams in soccer’s MLSCup were making their debut in thechampionship?
7. Name the first bowler in PBATour history to win three consecutivemajors.
Answers1. Dwight Gooden won 41 games in
his first two full seasons with the NewYork Mets (1984-85).
2. Matt Nokes of Detroit hit 32homers in 1987.
3. John Stallworth, with 63 TDreceptions.
4. UMass in 1996 and Memphis in2008.
5. Nine seasons.6. It was the first year of the MLS
(1996), when D.C. United and the LosAngeles Galaxy faced off in the final.
7. Norm Duke in 2008 (Denny’sWorld Championship, U.S. Open,PBA World Championship).
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1. Name the band best known for itsinstrumental “Green Onions.”
2. Which artist had seven out of ninesongs on an album on the Top 10 hitslist?
3. What’s the story behind RickyNelson’s “Garden Party”?
4. Which rock song got its title froma brand of deodorant?
5. Name the 1950s-era rocker whomarried his cousin.
Answers1. Booker T. and the MGs, one of the
original Stax Records bands, released“Green Onions” in 1962. The songstayed on the Billboard Hot 100 listfor 15 weeks.
2. Michael Jackson’s 1982“Thriller” album contained seven hitsongs, with the title song no doubthelped along by the video of the samename.
3. Nelson wrote “Garden Party” in1972 after being booed off the stage atMadison Square Garden. In the songhe says, “If memories are all I sang,I’d rather drive a truck.”
4. Nirvana’s alternative rock“Smells Like Teen Spirit” (1992) hitNo. 1 during its 30 weeks on thecharts. Writer Kurt Cobain claimednot to know that Teen Spirit was adeodorant.
5. Jerry Lee Lewis, known for hisboogie-woogie style piano rock, mar-ried his cousin in 1957. She was 13years old. The couple stayed marriedfor 13 years and had two children.
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Two friends paid $1,500 each forSuper Bowl tickets. When they
arrived at the game, they noticed anempty seat next to them, with an older
woman sitting on the other side.
A few minutes into the game, one ofthe men asked the lady if she knewwhy the seat was empty. “We paid$3,000 four ours,” he continued.
“It was my husband’s,” she replied.“He died recently, so I decided to cometo the game by myself to honor him.”
“Uh-huh,” said the man, “But couldn’tyou have given the ticket to a friend
or maybe a family member?”
“I offered it to everyone I knew,” shereplied. “Really, I did. But they all
decided to go to the funeral instead.”
1. Name the two Manningbrothers who led theColts and Giants to SuperBowl wins in the 2000s.
2. In what year isSuper Bowl L (50)scheduled to beplayed?
Unscramble this word:
L U B E M FThis word means: to losepossession of a football
F U M B L E
Mike Lodish and Don Beebe sharea Super Bowl record. They’veeach been to the big game six
times. Unfortunately, both havebeen on the losing end more oftenthan not. Lodish came up on theshort end in his first four trips to
the Super Bowl before winning inhis final two with the Denver
Broncos. Beebe hasperformed even more
poorly, winning only once(as a member of the
Green Bay Packers) inhis six appearances.
“Men, I want you just thinking ofone word all season. One word and
one word only: Super Bowl.”
~ attributed to Coach Bill Peterson
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1. What NFL coach is 0-4 in the Super Bowl (while withthe Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons)?
2. What existing NFL team is the only one that was inthe league when Super Bowl I occurred but has nevereven made it to the big game?
3. What NFL franchise has won a Super Bowl for twodifferent cities?
4. What major U.S. city has been without an NFL teamsince its teams moved elsewhere in 1995?
5. What city will host its first-ever Super Bowl in 2012?
two
1. Dan Reeves
2. Detroit Lions
3. Raiders (Oakland & L.A.)
4. Los Angeles
5. Indianapolis
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No Super Bowl has gone into overtime. The closest game occurred in 1991 at Super Bowl XXV,when the New York Giants managed to beat the Buffalo Bills by a single point, 20-19.
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4 8 2 6 3 7 9 1 5
3 2 5 8 1 6 7 9 4
7 9 1 3 4 5 6 8 2
8 6 4 7 2 9 3 5 1
TRIVIA NEWSFRONT™
PRESENTS
NEWSFRONT ANSWERSTRIVIA
NUMBER PUZZLEFill in the grid so that every column, every row,
and every 3 x 3 box contains the digits 1 through 9.
NUMBERPUZZLE ANSWER
. . . . . GOES LONG
by Kara Kovalchik & Sandy Wood
ALWAYS FUN
ALWAYS FREE
1. What NFL coach is 0-4 in the Super Bowl (while withthe Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons)?
2. What existing NFL team is the only one that was inthe league when Super Bowl I occurred but has nevereven made it to the big game?
3. What NFL franchise has won a Super Bowl for twodifferent cities?
4. What major U.S. city has been without an NFL teamsince its teams moved elsewhere in 1995?
5. What city will host its first-ever Super Bowl in 2012?
two
1. Dan Reeves
2. Detroit Lions
3. Raiders (Oakland & L.A.)
4. Los Angeles
5. Indianapolis
FILLER PAGE 2
1Q09 - WEEK 05JAN 25 - JAN 31
No Super Bowl has gone into overtime. The closest game occurred in 1991 at Super Bowl XXV,when the New York Giants managed to beat the Buffalo Bills by a single point, 20-19.
2 6 1
3 5 4
9 3
9
8 4 3
2 6
3
9 5 6 8
4 7 2 5
2 5 3 9 6 4 1 7 8
6 1 8 2 7 3 5 4 9
9 4 7 1 5 8 2 3 6
5 3 6 4 9 1 8 2 7
1 7 9 5 8 2 4 6 3
4 8 2 6 3 7 9 1 5
3 2 5 8 1 6 7 9 4
7 9 1 3 4 5 6 8 2
8 6 4 7 2 9 3 5 1
TRIVIA NEWSFRONT™
PRESENTS
NEWSFRONT ANSWERSTRIVIA
NUMBER PUZZLEFill in the grid so that every column, every row,
and every 3 x 3 box contains the digits 1 through 9.
NUMBERPUZZLE ANSWER
. . . . . GOES LONG
by Kara Kovalchik & Sandy Wood
ALWAYS FUN
ALWAYS FREE
1. What NFL coach is 0-4 in the Super Bowl (while withthe Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons)?
2. What existing NFL team is the only one that was inthe league when Super Bowl I occurred but has nevereven made it to the big game?
3. What NFL franchise has won a Super Bowl for twodifferent cities?
4. What major U.S. city has been without an NFL teamsince its teams moved elsewhere in 1995?
5. What city will host its first-ever Super Bowl in 2012?
two
1. Dan Reeves
2. Detroit Lions
3. Raiders (Oakland & L.A.)
4. Los Angeles
5. Indianapolis
FILLER PAGE 2
1Q09 - WEEK 05JAN 25 - JAN 31
No Super Bowl has gone into overtime. The closest game occurred in 1991 at Super Bowl XXV,when the New York Giants managed to beat the Buffalo Bills by a single point, 20-19.
2 6 1
3 5 4
9 3
9
8 4 3
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3
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4 7 2 5
2 5 3 9 6 4 1 7 8
6 1 8 2 7 3 5 4 9
9 4 7 1 5 8 2 3 6
5 3 6 4 9 1 8 2 7
1 7 9 5 8 2 4 6 3
4 8 2 6 3 7 9 1 5
3 2 5 8 1 6 7 9 4
7 9 1 3 4 5 6 8 2
8 6 4 7 2 9 3 5 1
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