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TIDBITS® LOOKS ATTHE HISTORY OF PLASTICS
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Through the years there have been many industrial developments, but no other industry has undergone the rapid growth of the plastics industry. Millions of dollars are spent yearly in plastics research to find new and improved plastics and to find ways to lower the cost of producing plastics. To quote Mr. McGuire from the 1967 movie “The Graduate,” “I want to say one word to you. Just one word. Plastics.” Make your way down this timeline to learn more about these amazing materials.• 1862: The world was introduced to plastic at
the Great International Exhibition in London by British chemist Alexander Parkes. Parkes formulated a material he called Parkesine, which was derived from organic cellulose (part of the cell wall of green plants). Once heated, this substance could be molded, and it retained its shape when cooled. The product failed due to the high cost of production and its highly flammable nature.
• 1869: A $10,000 prize was offered for the discovery of a new material to replace the use of ivory in the making of billiard balls. American printer John Wesley Hyatt entered the contest and discovered what he called “Celluloid.” Celluloid was synthesized from cotton fiber and the plant material camphor, and could be molded into desired shapes.
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• One big drawback was the flammable nature of celluloid; the balls had a tendency to explode on contact. The plastic was used as a substitute for amber and tortoiseshell and was later used for film in photography and movies.
• 1907: Formaldehyde greatly advanced the technology of plastic. New York chemist Leo Hendrik Baekeland improved phenol-formaldehyde reaction techniques creating the first completely synthetic, man-made plastic trade-named Bakelite. The mixture was highly heat-resistant and extremely hard and could be added to most materials (even softwood) to make them more durable. In the ‘20s and ‘30s, manufacturers made Bakelite jewelry and clock and radio cases that were uniquely styled. Bakelite became a commercial success.
• 1920: Polyvinyl Chloride, or PVC, was developed to replace increasingly costly natural rubber. Approximately 75 percent of all PVC manufactured today is used in construction materials, as well as upholstery, clothing, piping, flexible hoses, tubing, flooring, roofing membranes, shower curtains and electrical cable insulation. PVC is useful because it resists fire and water.
• 1933: Polyethylene was discovered by accident by two chemists in Northwich, England. It proved to have excellent insulating properties and was used during World War II to insulate radar systems for airplanes. Today, polyethylene makes up the largest volume of plastic in the world with an annual production of approximately 80 million metric tons. It’s cheap, flexible, durable and chemically resistant. It is used in soda bottles, milk jugs, plastic bags and food storage containers.
• 1933: Polyvinylidene Chloride was discovered at Dow Chemical. PVDC was found to be resistant to oxygen, water, acids, bases and solvents and creates a barrier against oxygen, moisture, chemicals and heat. It was originally used to protect military equipment. The substance was sprayed on fighter planes to protect them against saltwater. After Dow discovered PVDC would cling to almost any surface, Saran Wrap was introduced to the public in 1953.
• 1937: Polyurethane was first developed as a replacement for rubber at the beginning of WWII. This organic polymer was invented by Friedrich Bayer of Germany. It is now used for mattresses, furniture padding and thermal insulation. It is also used for sports wear fabrics such as “lycra.”
• 1938: A chemist working for DuPont named Roy Plunkett discovered Teflon. Plunkett pumped Freon gas into a cylinder left in cold storage overnight. The gas dissipated, leaving a slippery, solid white powder. He found this powder to be impervious to acids, cold and heat. It was ideal for use in the lining of pots and pans to make them stick-free and is widely
used in kitchenware today.• 1939: The first nylon stockings were
introduced by DuPont labs at the New York World’s Fair in 1939-1940. During the 1940s, cheap synthetic polymers, such as nylon, acrylic, neoprene and polyethylene, began to replace the use of natural materials in many things. One example is nylon replacing animal hairs in toothbrushes.
• 1948: ABS, or Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, was first discovered during World War II as an alternative to rubber. ABS was patented in 1948 and introduced to commercial markets in 1954. It is a tough, light-weight plastic, resistant to heat and has the ability to be injection molded and extruded, which makes it useful in the manufacture of many different products like piping, musical instruments, golf club heads, car parts and some toys, including Legos.
• Even some tattoo inks use particles of ABS ground down to less than a micrometer in diameter to make the colors more vivid.
• 1953: Chemist Dr. Daniel Fox of GE became one of the discoverers of the polycarbonate resin that was patented as Lexan. He found that once the gooey substance hardened, it couldn’t be broken or destroyed without great effort. In 1968, the company began using sheets of Lexan in bus and train windows and to make bullet-resistant laminates. Neil Armstrong & Buzz Aldrin wore pressure helmets made of Lexan as they took the first steps on the moon. The material is also used in football helmets, traffic signal housing units, car headlights, fighter jet windshields, car dashboards, laptop housings, CDs, DVDs and cell phones.
• 1954: Polystyrene foam, more commonly known as Styrofoam, was discovered in 1839. Dow Chemical introduced Styrofoam to the public in 1954. The material is used for packaging, as a building material and in toys and other household items.
• 1965: DuPont scientist Stephanie Kwolek developed a way to spin fiber from liquid crystalline solutions. The resulting material was lightweight, flexible and five times as strong ounce for ounce as steel. This later became known as Kevlar and is used to make various military and police protection products including flak jackets, bulletproof vests and other protective wear.
• 1979: Polar fleece is a soft, napped insulating synthetic fabric made from Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) and other synthetic fibers. Polar Fleece was first created in 1979 by Malden Mills, now Polartec LLC. The goal was to develop a new, light, yet strong, pile fabric that could mimic, and in some ways surpass, wool. Fleece has some of wool’s finest qualities but weighs a fraction in comparison, is more lightweight than other polyester fabrics and doesn’t hold moisture. ■
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Q: I’ve had metal storm windows covering my older wooden windows for a few years now. These came with the house when I bought it, but I’ve never been happy with them. They rattle loudly and don’t seem to stop any wind. Can I affordably replace them?-- Harriet in Syracuse, N.Y.
A: Replacing storm windows isn’t a huge task, but it can be a challenge to get good quality, long-lasting windows installed on a budget. You’ll want to ask several questions when making the decision to replace those annoying rattlers.• Do I want metal or wooden storm windows? Should
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• Can I purchase standard-size storm windows, or do I need custom-fit storm windows (often an issue in older houses with nonstandard window sizes)?
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• If I use a professional, what are his or her credentials? Is he licensed or certified to install windows? Does he provide a written estimate of the work to be performed? Does he listen to my concerns about budget and try to come up with an affordable solution?
You may want to take a few weeks, or more, to decide on which storm windows you’ll purchase and how they’ll be installed. That may mean another winter with your old storm windows. In that case, temporarily minimize the rattling by inserting a thin piece of self-adhesive foam weather stripping under the storm window’s sash.
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Medicare EnrollmentMedicare enrollment begins and ends early this year. The annual period to sign up or make changes to your plan begins on October 15, 2011, a month early. The most important change is the cutoff date: Circle the date on your calendar, because the enrollment period now ends on December 7, 2011. This way you’ll have your card at the beginning of the New Year.
As always, you only have this one time per year to make any changes to your coverage for 2012. Changes can include Medicare Advantage, your drug coverage, Medigap supplemental or your regular Medicare.There are a number of changes you’ll need to figure into your decision-making:• Drug coverage (Part D) will cost a bit more. At
this point, however, they don’t know how much that will be for the premiums and deductibles, but you can find out at the website or phone number below.
• Part B premiums will increase a bit as well. Watch the news, as the cost of living adjustments (COLA) are generally announced sometime in October each year.
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No matter what type of plan you have, beware. There could be changes to all parts of your coverage. Be sure to check the fine print so you know what you’re getting.Read your Annual Notice of Change carefully. To learn more about all the changes, go online to www.medicare.gov and look for the publication called “Medicare & You 2012.” To find a plan in your area, click on Resource Locator, then scroll down to Medicare Plan Finder. You also can call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).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 [email protected].(c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.
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4. How can you save money?All the things discussed earlier effect the rates being charged to you by your merchant account services in one way or the other. You can save these transaction charges by the method through which fees is passed along to you from the merchant account service provider. The following tips may help you save some money:• Get as much information from the customer as
possible. Many services offer lower fees if you obtain drivers license info, expiration dates and signatures. This information decreases the risks to both you and the bank.
• Negotiate a no minimum transaction fee. Merchant service providers just want to ensure they make a certain amount each month. Agreeing to a longer term to offset this fee can be an added value for your customers that earn you more business.
• Ask about special offers that are available for free terminal rentals or used terminals to be purchased. This avoids the monthly rental fee.
• Know what cards cost you the most. For example gift cards and rewards cards are charged at a premium.
• Ask for the PIN to be entered. This avoids the charge back fees.
• Negotiate the percentage per cost. Most providers are looking for new business so they are willing to reduce this fee to win you over.
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5 Tips To Avoid Overpaying for Credit Card ProcessingThe credit card processing industry can be difficult to navigate. If you are a first time business owner researching how to accept credit cards, or a seasoned merchant trying to learn how to lower your processing fees these simple tips will help you save money.1. Know how money is charged through Merchant
Account Services?All of the major credit card issuer companies have a fee for credit card processing which is passed by the merchant account to you for privilege of transaction processing. The fee structure of a business depends on usage.Merchant account services pass these costs to the business and get their profit from your statement. A business is charged with a discount fee which is a specific percentage of the per sale charges. Another thing is the minimum transaction fee charged monthly, an annual fee and charge back fee. Other charges include fees for terminals, products, and terminal rentals along with the statement fees that are charged monthly.
2. Understand the fee structure.The fee structure varies depending on whether payments were made from debit or credit cards. The credit card issuing company used by an average customer is another factor that determines the fee structure. The fee structure is different for use of a corporate business credit card or a personal credit card. The fee structure also depends on the type of business and the type of products or services that you provide. Another factor determining fee structure is the average purchase amount and monthly purchase amount of your business.
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Dear Dr. Donohue: Will you please discuss heart fibrillation? I take a medicine for high blood pressure. Medicines for atrial fibrillation made me wild. I also take warfarin for the fibrillation. I’d appreciate any information you have. -- M.L.
Answer: Atrial fibrillation is one of the most common heartbeat irregularities. The atria are the two upper heart chambers, the site of origin for the electric signal coming from the heart’s inborn pacemaker and producing each heartbeat. Fibrillation is a rapid twitching of the heart muscle. The atria are not contracting; they’re squirming. This decreases the heart’s pumping power.More dangerously, it also leads to clot formation. Blood stagnates in the squirming atria. Stagnated blood clots. Those clots can be carried in the circulation to a brain artery, which they block. That’s a stroke. That’s why you take warfarin (Coumadin) -- to prevent clotting (anticoagulation).Aging, high blood pressure, heart artery disease, heart valve disorders and an overactive thyroid gland are some of the things that lead to fibrillation.The goals of therapy are to slow the heart, establish a normal heartbeat and prevent a stroke. Sometimes, simply slowing the heart will restore normal heart pumping without ending the irregular beat. Anticoagulation (blood thinning) is still needed.I can’t mention all the medicines used to control fib; there are too many. In place of medicines, a shock to the heart sometimes can restore a normal beat. Heart specialists also use a technique called ablation. They thread into the heart a special catheter that has the capability of creating tiny scars with radio waves or ultrasound waves or by freezing tissue. The scars form an impenetrable barrier to the renegade electric signals causing fibrillation.
Many Ways to Treat Atrial FibrillationBy Paul G. Donohue, M.D.
The booklet on heartbeat irregularities discusses atrial fib and the more common abnormal heartbeats. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 107W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery.Dear Dr. Donohue: Many months ago, my feet turned numb. The numbness has spread up to my knees. It has made me quite unsteady when I walk. My doctor can’t find a cause or treatment for this. Can you suggest anything? -- L.O.
Answer: Your description fits peripheral neuropathy, a deterioration of nerve function, often of the leg nerves. The causes for it are many. Frequently, however, a precise cause can’t be determined.You need to make an appointment to see a neurologist as soon as you can.Dear Dr. Donohue: What does it mean when there are bubbles in the toilet after urinating? Every time I urinate, foaming bubbles appear on the surface of the water. Is this an indication of a medical problem? If so, what should I do? -- W.G.
Answer: When you pour one liquid from a height onto another, bubbles form. That’s normal.If the bubbles are dense and as extensive as a head of beer, that can be an indication of protein in the urine. For those kinds of bubbles, a urinalysis, one of the cheapest lab tests, will confirm or refute the presence of urinary protein.Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.(c) 2011 North America Synd., Inc., All Rights Reserved
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• 1 1/3 cups quick-cooking oats• 2 2/3 cups water• 1 teaspoon cinnamon• 1 teaspoon agave syrup or sugar substitute• 1/2 teaspoon salt
Combine all ingredients in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute and 15 seconds. Stir and microwave for an additional minute. Allow oatmeal to set in the microwave for a couple minutes before serving. Makes 4 servings.
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• 1 medium apple, peeled and chopped into small pieces
• 2 tablespoons walnuts or pecans, coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons raisins
(Additional information provided by Tammy Roberts, M.S., R.D., L.D., Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, Barton County, University of Missouri Extension)
Angela Shelf Medearis is an award-winning children’s author, a culinary historian and the author of seven cookbooks. She’s known as The Kitchen Diva and is the executive producer and host of “The Kitchen Diva!” cooking show on Hulu.com. Her latest cookbook is “The Kitchen Diva Cooks!” Her new inspirational book is “Ten Ingredients for a Joyous Life and a Peaceful Home -- A Spiritual Memoir” and was co-written with Pastor Salem Robinson Jr. (www.dunnsmemorial.com) Visit her website at www.divapro.com.(c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Overcoming The Odds:PETRA NEMCOVA
Triggered by an immense 9.0 earthquake under the Indian Ocean near the west coast of the Indonesian island Sumatra, the tsunami of 2004 left millions of people homeless and 283,000 dead in 11 countries. Despite the massive losses, we can find inspiration in the stories of those who survived, people like Petra Nemcova.• The amount of energy released when the
earth’s crust collided in this event was comparable to 23,000 Hiroshima-type atomic bombs, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. This energy displaced an enormous amount of water, sending powerful shock waves in every direction. These shock waves created the killer waves that slammed into the coastlines of 11 countries in the Indian Ocean.
• Some of these waves traveled as far as 3,000 miles (nearly 5,000 km) and reached heights of 50 feet (15 m). But most of the coastlines were hit with a rapid surge of the ocean followed by a rapid retreat of the water back out to sea. These areas were ravaged by not just one wave, but a series of waves.
• One of the many tsunami survivors was supermodel Petra Nemcova. Nemcova and her boyfriend, photographer Simon Atlee, were vacationing at the Thai resort of Khao Luk. Nemcova loves Thailand and wanted to share the experience of the country with Atlee, so she planned the surprise trip for the two of them. It was the morning of December 26, the last day of their holiday. They were in their bungalow packing for the flight home later that day when Nemcova caught a glimpse out the window of people screaming and running away from something.
• “I looked out to see what was happening and then the water came in,” recalls Nemcova. Leaving the couple no time to react, a 10-meter wave broke through the bungalow windows, ripping the building apart and sweeping Nemcova and Atlee along with it.
• Nemcova, looking for something to hold on to, saw a rooftop within reach. She called to Atlee, “catch the roof.” She managed to grab hold, but didn’t see if he made it or not as the force of the water sucked her under. The pressure of the water and debris pinned her legs against the building and broke her pelvis in four places. As the wave subsided, the debris released her and in that moment she thought to try and climb on the roof when the next wave hit and pulled her under water again. As she surfaced, she caught hold of a palm tree branch and held on for her life. Eight hours passed before she was rescued. She sustained internal injuries in addition to her broken pelvis. Atlee’s body was later found and identified.
• Nemcova’s life was changed forever. “It’s amazing how such a tragic experience can teach you so much,” she says. Her experience led her to create an organization called the Happy Hearts Fund that helps rebuild schools in disaster zones.
• The organization has rebuilt 50 schools since 2006 in nine countries. “It’s important to establish sustained response to disasters. There is generous first response but that help goes away,” says Nemcova. “Schools are important because if children aren’t able to go to school, that doesn’t allow for healing and growth.” ■
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ARIES (March 21 - April 19) You’re moving from a relatively stable situation to one that appears to be laced with perplexity. Be patient. You’ll eventually get answers to help clear up the confusion around you.TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) A vexing situation tempts you to rush to set it all straight. But it’s best to let things sort themselves out so that you can get a better picture of the challenge you’re facing.GEMINI (May 21 - June 20) Financial matters could create some confusion, especially with a torrent of advice pouring in from several sources. Resist acting on emotion and wait for the facts to emerge.CANCER (June 21 - July 22) That goal you’ve set is still in sight and is still in reach. Stay with the course that you’re on. Making too many shifts in direction now could create another set of problems.LEO (July 23 - August 22) It might be time to confront a trouble-making associate and demand some answers. But be prepared for some surprises that could lead you to make a change in some long-standing plans.VIRGO (August 23 - September 22) Congratulations. You’re making great progress in sorting out all that confusion that kept you from making those important decisions. You’re on your way now.LIBRA (September 23 - October 22) A difficult experience begins to ease. That’s the good news. The not-so-good news is a possible complication that could prolong the problem awhile longer.SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21) Your self-confidence gets a much-needed big boost as you start to unsnarl that knotty financial problem. Expect some help from a surprising source.SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21) Congratulations. Any lingering negative aftereffects from that not-so-pleasant workplace situation are all but gone. It’s time now to focus on the positive.CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 19) Your self-confidence grows stronger as you continue to take more control of your life. Arrange for some well-earned fun and relaxation with someone special.AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18) As usual, you’ve been concerned more about the needs of others than your own. You need to take time for yourself so that you can replenish all that spent energy.PISCES (February 19 - March 20) Stronger planetary influences indicate a growing presence of people eager to help you navigate through the rough seas that might mark your career course.(c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.
Q: I really loved Ann-Marie Johnson on “In the Heat of the Night.” What can I see her in now, and is she married with children? -- Virginia, C.
A: I can’t even begin to list Ann-Marie’s film and TV credits, as there are way too many of them, but I can tell you the first series I remember seeing her in was “Double Trouble” back in 1984. Since then, she has been featured in “Hill Street Blues,” “I’m Gonne Get You Sucka,” “In Living Color,” “Melrose Place,” “Ally McBeal,” “The X-Files,” “JAG,” “Pursuit of Happyness” and “NCIS.” Her most recent projects have been “Leverage” and “Fairly Legal.” Ann-Marie, 51, has been married to actor Martin Grey since 1996, and they have no children.Q: I was watching an older movie called “Dracula III” with Rutger Hauer as Dracula, and I could have sworn the red-haired vampire also plays the assistant D.A. on “Law & Order: SVU.” Are they the same person? Also, was Mariska Hargitay, also of “SVU,” ever on the TV show “Freddy’s Nightmares”?
-- Kevin B., Edmore, Mich.
A: You are correct on both counts. Diane Neal did indeed play Elizabeth Blaine in the straight-to-video vampire movie “Dracula III,” starring alongside Rutger, Roy Schieder and Jason London. And back before Mariska was detective-
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extraordinaire Olivia Benson on “SVU,” she did indeed have a role in one of the “Freddy’s Nightmares” episodes, playing medical student Marsha, whom Freddy -- played by the always-scary Robert Englund -- harasses on Halloween, driving her to the brink of madness.Q: The TV show “The Mentalist” shows Ashley Gable as producer. Is she a daughter or granddaughter of Clark Gable? -- Juanita S., St. Clair
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A: Ashley Gable, who recently took over as executive producer of the CBS crime drama, is not related to the iconic actor, known best for his
role of Rhett Butler in “Gone With the Wind.” Clark had two children: a daughter with actress Loretta Young named Judy Lewis, who has a daughter named Maria, and a son with actress Kay Williams named John Clark Gable, who has a son named Clark James and daughter named Hayley. Ashley Gable -- who, again, is no relation to Clark Gable -- is a prolific writer and producer, working on such shows as “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Xena: Warrior Princess,” “Crossing Jordan” and “The Mentalist,” to name just a few.
Q: Will the horror series “The Walking Dead” be back for another
season? -- Donna C., Warner, Okla.
A: AMC has rewarded “The Walking Dead” with a 13-episode second season (up from a six-episode first season), which is scheduled to begin Sunday, Oct. 16, at 9 p.m. ET. For those unfamiliar with the critically acclaimed series, it is based on the comic-book series of the same name and centers on a group of people who’ve survived a zombie apocalypse and are searching across America for a new, safe home away from all the killer zombies.
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Stars Align for StewartA fairly common script device applied to Tony Stewart and, for that matter, Clint Bowyer, in New Hampshire.Role reversal.
In the race a year earlier, Bowyer won largely as a result of Stewart’s car running out of gas at the end. The fortunes reversed this time.“It’s amazing it happened like that,” Stewart said. “Clint was one of the first guys who called last year, and as happy as he was (that) he won the race, he knew how disappointing it was for us.“You don’t want to win them that way, and you don’t want to see guys lose them that way. This is a sport where guys have a lot of respect for what happens and how it happens. Having a win get away from you that way is disappointing for anybody.”People talk about irony all the time. Most of the time, it’s coincidental, not ironic. Irony has been in place on the Sprint Cup circuit recently, however.It wasn’t long ago that Stewart, frustrated and dejected, all but wrote himself off, questioning whether his team even belonged in the Chase. The turnaround -- and a rather pleasant need to eat his words -- occurred quickly.“It happened in a week,” Stewart said. “We went from five laps down at Bristol to running third at Atlanta the next week. No, you don’t see it coming. It’s not like we say, ‘OK, this is what happened, this is what’s wrong and
this is what you have to do to fix it.’“There have been races where we just missed it, couldn’t get happy, couldn’t get the car happy. There have been races where we’ve had a top-five, top-three or winning car and something stupid happened. ... The potential’s been there all year. You wonder when the bad luck is going to stop.”No more wondering now.The question is whether Stewart can now avoid the erratic nature of his regular season for the remainder of the Chase. If anything can temper the optimism associated at the moment with a bid for a third championship, it’s that Stewart figured to do well in the first two races, based on his record at Chicagoland Speedway and New Hampshire Motor Speedway.Stewart has proven ever since he first climbed into a stock
car that he can win anywhere. The chief issue from here on out will be whether or not his No. 14 Chevy can win anywhere. Stewart can be his own worst enemy. As a general rule, however, it’s not when he’s behind the wheel.In victory lane, an exultant Stewart spoke of how he had gotten rid of some “dead wood” at Stewart Haas Racing. When asked about it later in the media center, he turned surly and wouldn’t discuss it. Earlier, his crew chief, Darian Grubb, had said he didn’t know what the boss was talking about, and Stewart retreated a bit by saying no one had lost his or her job in the wood cleaning.Who knows? Maybe it was a rotting stack of cedar out back.Whatever it was, it worked.
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Two-time Sprint Cup champion Tony Stewart, who suffered an erratic regular season, is surging now in the Chase with successive victories at Chicago and New Hampshire. (John Clark/NASCAR This Week photo)
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Summer Still Lingers in Backyard GardenA purple petunia here, a rosemary sprig there and even arugula! My old college roomie, Becky, brought a wonderfully fragrant, wispy centerpiece to our house last week as an add-on to a Saturday-night supper. Designed with lingering stems, herbs and blossoms from her backyard garden, it was arranged informally in a glass jar. So enchanting and simple. And perfect for a family activity you can enjoy this week.Even if your backyard or potted deck plants look droopy and lost to the season, poke around and you’ll uncover some lovely finds lurking under leaves and between tired summer growth. Plus, it’s a great way to give your kids a chance to explore and notice what’s going on in nature. Think of your discoveries as the “potpourri” of your garden.
Becky’s picks were arranged in a charming, recycled 4-inch-tall and 6-inch-wide glass jar. Hearty dusty miller was placed at the base going out in all directions and became the support, like a flower frog. Along with your kids, look for plants with similar strong stems, and then build a centerpiece using what you have with an eye to plants that are fragrant and will last a while. The final gems that will have staying power, even when the water has evaporated from your vase, include lavender, hydrangea, eucalyptus, sedum, roses, pods and herbs.Trim off the leaves from the base of the stems before you begin arranging them in a jar or vase. As you put each one in the water, play “name that plant or flower,” and have your child repeat what you say. It’s especially fun when the name rolls off your tongues nicely, like colorful and lovely “ranunculus.”Place on a pretty cloth runner at the center of your dinner table. You might also toss a handful of acorns you’ve collected on fall walks here and there. If you are having friends over for supper, add a colorful flat leaf on each plate with a name written on top with a marker for a personal welcome to the table. Everyone will appreciate the simple gathering to celebrate fall’s beauty, tasty food, and friends & family.(c) 2011 Donna Erickson, Distributed by King Features Synd.
HERE IS A PLEASANT LITTLE GAME that will give you a message every day. It’s a numerical puzzle designed to spell out your fortune. Count the letters in your first name. If the number of letters is 6 or more, subtract 4. If the number is less than 6, add 3. The result is your key number. Start at the upper left-hand corner and check one of your key numbers, left to right. Then read the message the letters under the checked figures give you.
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