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TIDBITS® SAYS HAPPY BIRTHDAY TONOVEMBER BABIES
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Here’s a little research from Tidbits on all these folks, past and present, who claim November as their birth month.•Probably best known for her role as Dr. Izzie
Stevens on the ABC medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy,” actress Katherine Heigl got her start as a child model posing for the Sears catalog. She moved on from this $75-per-hourjobtoherfirstcommercial,aTVspotforCheerios. Although she has recently starred in several movie blockbusters, she also has the honor of having starred in the lowest-earning movie in recorded history, 2006’s “Zyzzyx Road,”whichgrossed$30attheboxoffice.
•The parents of Condoleezza Rice took her name from an Italian music-related term con dolcezza, which translates “with sweetness.” The life of this 66th U.S. Secretary of State was filledwithmusicfromtheageofthree,whenshebeganmusic,figure skating,French andballet lessons. At 15, it was her goal to become a concert pianist. Switching her college major to political science set the stage for many of her achievements. However, she has never abandoned her music, still practicing every day, and she even accompanied the celebrated cellist Yo-Yo Ma at Constitution Hall at a National Medal of Arts Awards recital.
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•Most folks have heard of the Hubble Space Telescope, an instrument carried into orbit by a 1990 space shuttle mission. But most don’t know that it was named for the American astronomerEdwinHubble,thefirsttoconfirmthe existence of galaxies other than our own Milky Way, a discovery made in 1923. A Rhodes Scholar, he studied law and set up a legal practice before realizing that his passion was astronomy.
• BoJacksonachievedfameasthefirstathleteto be named an All-Star in two major sports, baseball and football. His birth name was Vincent Edward Jackson, after his mother’sfavoritetelevisionstar,VinceEdwardsof“BenCasey” fame. Jackson achieved his nickname when his family described him as a “wild boar hog” constantly getting into trouble. He signed with baseball’s Kansas City Royals as a leftfielder in1986andstartedplaying forfootball’s Los Angeles Raiders as a running back the following year.
•Goldie Hawn has a distinguished ancestor, Edward Rutledge, the youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence. This famous blonde actress is also an accomplished ballet dancer, having begun lessons at age three. At 11, she debuted in “The Nutcracker,” earning $1.50.
•The only child of famous automaker Henry Ford was born in November 1893. EdselFord grew up to marry into the Hudson’sdepartment store family and founded Ford’sMercury division. He also brought us the Lincoln Zephyr and Lincoln Continental. FourteenyearsafterEdsel’searlydeathfromstomach cancer at age 49, the Ford MotorCompany introduced its new brand of cars named after him. Unfortunately, the Edsel was considered a commercial failure and was discontinued after the 1960 models.
• If you’ve seen any James Bond movies, you’ve heard the musical work of composer John Barry, who wrote the soundtracks for 11 of the films.Thewinnerof5AcademyAwardsand4 Grammys, he also composed the music for “Out of Africa” and “Dances with Wolves.”
•That bump on November baby Owen Wilson’s nose is the result of having his nose broken twice, once in a high school fracas, the other in a friendly football game. Wilson is no stranger to mischief, having been expelled from high school as a sophomore for cheating on his geometry test. He spent his junior and senior years in military school.
• Backin1930,18-year-oldLeonardSlyepackedup his belongings and moved to California, hoping to make it big as a singer. He played in several groups over the next few years — The
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Hollywood Hillbillies, Rocky Mountaineers, Texas Outlaws —before forming Sons of the Pioneers in 1934. The following year, he appearedinthefirstofhis100movies.Alongthe way came a name change to Roy Rogers. He acquired his golden palomino Trigger in 1938andwasseenastridethathorseineverysingle movie and television episode. (Trigger died at the ripe old age of 33 in 1965.) At the height of his career, Roy Rogers received more than 75,000 fan letters a month.
• Backin1968,clothingdesignerCalvinKlein,armed with $10,000, started out with just a coat shop in the York Hotel in New York City. Gradually expanding over the next several years, he added the original designer jeans in 1974, using Brooke Shields as a model. He sold $200,000 worth during the first weekafter their introduction.
•Baby boomers will recall the daily farewell message, “And that’s the way it is,” given by CBS anchorman Walter Cronkite as he wrapped up the television evening news. He started his broadcasting career on radio in 1937 and brought bulletins on World War II bombings and the Nuremberg trials. During his 19 years on the evening news, Cronkite reported the momentous events of Americans’ lives, including the death of Martin Luther King Jr., the Vietnam War, the Watergatescandal, the Iran hostage crisis and most notably, his emotional and tearful delivery of the news of the assassination of John F.Kennedy. He was the source for the news of the U.S. space program. Opinion polls named him “the most trusted man in America.”
• It should come as no surprise that movie hunk Matthew McConaughey was listed in his Longview, TX, yearbook as “most handsome.” He spent 1 year of high school as an exchange student in New South Wales, Australia.
• Theworld’sfirst setof septuplets to surviveinfancy, Iowa’s McCaughey children, turn 14 this month. Born nine weeks early, the three girls and four boys consumed 42 bottles and required 52 diapers daily during their firstseveral months. These days the family goes throughsevendozeneggsandfivegallonsofmilk every week.
•Talent seems to run in the family of Kevin Eubanks, former leader of the “Tonight Show” band. A classical pianist/organist mother and jazz pianist uncle no doubt contributed to Eubanks’ prowess, as well as two musical brothers, one a trombonist, the other a trumpeter. Eubanks is more than the jazz guitarist we see — He also plays trumpet and violin and has composed the scores for fourfeaturefilms.■
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Storing Lawnmower for Winterby Samantha Mazzotta
Q: When should I mow the lawn for the last time before winter? And do I need to take the blades off of my lawnmower before storing?-- Janet in Macon, Ga.
A: The timing of the “last mow” varies from region to region, but generally, it should take place shortly beforethefirsthardfrost.Ifthegrassdoesn’tneedmowing, use your discretion as to whether to mow
it one more time or not.Oncemowingisfinishedfortheyear,seedanybareorbrown spots. Some of the seeds will sprout, but most should lay dormant through the coldest part of winter and then sprout well before your first mow comespring.Some lawnmower owners remove the blades from their mower before storing for the winter. It’s recommended, butyoudon’thavetodothis.Iwouldrecommendfirstremoving the spark plug from the motor and carefully draining the gas from the tank and into a safe storage container (do this outside where spills can be quickly cleaned up). After that, tip the mower onto its side (unless it’s a lawn tractor, in which case, don’t do this by yourself, or at all) and, using a sprayer attachment on your garden hose, wash off all the grass, leaves and dirt from the underside of the mower and the blades. Allow the mower to dry completely and then apply a light coat of oil (such as 3-in-1 oil or WD-40) to the blades and the rotating mechanisms and wipe away
excess. Store the mower upright in a dry part of your garage or shed.
Other garden tools, including shears and clippers, shovels and so on, also should be cleaned and their blades lightly oiled. Store them upright and off the floor--apegboardisidealforthispurpose.Send your questions or comments to [email protected], or write This Is a Hammer, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.(c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.
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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I see more and more dogs, of all sizes, wearing little booties when outside in winter temperatures. Aren’t dogs’ paws designed to deal with rough terrain and cold weather? Why do owners feel like they have to protect their pets’ paws? -- Jerry in Kansas City, Mo.
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• Slowly raise and lower the turkey to reduce splatter and avoid burns.
Dear Dr. Donohue: I don’t remember you addressing this subject, so I thought I would write. In 1997, I had a mild heart attack and went on medicines. Six months later I had another mild incident that led me to angioplasty. Ever since, I’ve been eating well, exercising & taking all my meds. My cardiologist says I have great collaterals. I have sprouted new vessels for my heart. I thought I should have some kind of intervention, but the doctor says no. Can you discuss autogenesis? Am I related to a starfish? -- R.S.
Answer:You’rethefirstwriterevertousetheword“autogenesis.” If a starfish loses an arm, it growsanother - autogenesis. Humans have the same ability when it comes to blood vessels. They can grow new ones, and do so in many instances. Heart-attack victims often can sprout new arteries. It’s a long process. It doesn’t happen overnight. And it doesn’t happen to all people. Count yourself lucky.The booklet on CAD - coronary artery disease - discusses how vessels become plugged and how they are treated. To order a copy, write: Dr. Donohue -- No.101W,Box536475,Orlando,FL32853-6475.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: You are familiar with energy drinks, aren’t you? Well, my teenage son has gotten in the habit of drinking them far too often. He says they really do increase his energy. I’m worried that they might be dangerous. Will you
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please provide some information? -- B.B.
Answer: One kind of energy drink is a mixture of caffeine and alcohol. In November 2010, the U.S. Food andDrugAdministration declared suchcombinations to be unsafe. I’m sure your son isn’t using this sort of energy drink. Others are.Your boy is likely drinking caffeinated beverages. The amount of caffeine in these drinks ranges from 50 to 505 mg of caffeine per can. A 6-ounce cup of coffee contains 77 to 150 mg of caffeine.Adolescents drinking such large amounts of caffeine can suffer sleep disturbance, shaking hands and possibly a rise in blood pressure. One school district has banned these drinks at all practices and games. I think that’s a good policy.Dear Dr. Donohue: I had my gallbladder removed a year ago. I now have diarrhea, and the doctor says it’s from not having a gallbladder. My doctor prescribed cholestyramine. It causes severe constipation. I now take half the dose, but still I have to be careful about what I eat or drink. Do you have a suggestion? -- E.J.
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Fiber:Whichformoffiberisinthefood?You’llneedto check the ingredients list.Serving Size: Be realistic. If a serving size is a half cup of a dessert, are you going to stop at that half cup? On the other hand, if the food is a main dish, will youfamilybesatisfiedwithhalf-cupservings?Know what you’re spending your money on so you can get the most nutrition for your dollar. If you’re not in the habit of reading labels, start by checking at leastfivethingsoneverylabelbeforethefoodgoesintoyourcart.Choosewhatthosefivethingswillbe--perhapssodium,protein,sugars,fatsandthefirstthree ingredients. It’s a start.(c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.
Not only do consumers need to juggle brands and stores to findthe best bargains on food, but determining what’s in the food is aminefieldaswell. In theory, thelabel and packaging will disclose this information, but they often need some translation.Low Sodium: “Low” is subjective. Check the percentage of daily value on the label. It’s not low if one serving can equal more than half your daily allotment of sodium.Light: While generally meant to indicate fewer calories, it’s not true across the board. Compare two cans of soup, the regular and the “light” version of the same kind by the same manufacturer. Is there an appreciable difference in calories?Made with Real Fruit: How much fruit is actually in the food? If it’s listed after the third item on the ingredients list, you’re not getting much.Organic: “Certified organic” food is regulated andpromises to be grown on land that was pesticide free for the previous three years. With meat, the animals would have been fed a special diet without antibiotics or hormones. “Made with organic ingredients” isn’t
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Don’t Deep Fry Yourself on Thanksgiving Day
Many turkey lovers agree that deep frying is the best waytoproducethemostflavorful&moistversionofthe traditional centerpiece of the Thanksgiving meal.However, if you choose to go the deep-frying route, you have to be careful that the bird isn’t the only thing that gets fried on Thanksgiving Day. More than 141 seriousfiresandhot-oilburnshavebeenreportedfromthe use of turkey fryers in the past decade, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.“If a turkey fryer is used the way it’s supposed to be, and by people who are not impaired by alcohol or drugs, I think they’re fine,” said Dr. ThomasEsposito, chief of the Division of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care and Burns in the Department of Surgery at Loyola University Chicago’s Stritch School of Medicine. “Injuries from turkey fryers are rare, but when they happen to you or a family member, that doesn’t matter -- they’re very devastating.”Esposito said if you’re planning to use a turkey fryer, heed the following safety tips:
• Never cook in short sleeves, shorts or bare feet. Cover all bare skin when adding or removing bird.
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• If you’re burned, seek immediate medical attention.Takingcaretonotbecomeavictimofafireandseriousburns also applies inside the home on Thanksgiving Day, the leading day for cooking fires, with threetimes as many as on an average day, according to the NationalFireProtectionAssociation.■(c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Avoiding Falls at HomeHave you fallen at home and not told your doctor? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in three of us age 65 and older fall each year -- but only half of us tell our doctors about it. In 20 percent to 30 percent of us, falls can lead to hip fractures, head trauma and lacerations.Since we spend most of our time at home, the best way to reduce the number of falls
is to make sure our living environment is safe, especially with the darker days of winter. Here are some steps you can take:•Reduce clutter. Magazines and
newspapers stacked by the recliner are especially dangerous because of the slick pages. Don’t allow anything to remain in walking paths through rooms.
• In the bathroom, have grab bars installed next to the tub and toilet.
•Make sure the lamp next to your bed is easytoreach.Keepaflashlightthereincase the power goes out.
• If you have stairs, make sure the railings are secure.
•Turn on more lights. If you don’t have an overhead light in each room, plug in a lamp that can be turned on as you enter a room.
•Never have an electrical cord stretched across an area where you walk.
•Put a night-light in the bathroom and at the top of stairs.
•Make sure rugs have a non-skid backing andaren’tplacedintrafficareas.
For more information, visit the HomeSafety Council website at www.homesafetycouncil.org. Click on Older Adults. You’ll find a number of topics,includingfire safety, stairs and ideas formaking your home safe. Also check www.ces.ncsu.edu and put “Housing Safety Checklist” in the search box.
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.
Overcoming The Odds:Matt D. Jones
•Prevailing over cancer is a challenging battle for anyone. Read on to learn of the triumph of one inspiring young man’s rise above his circumstances.
•Matt Jones was on the homestretch of completing his communications degree, entering his senior year of college. A few weeks into the semester, he just couldn’t seem to shake the cold, flu and sore throat he haddeveloped. An increasing lack of energy made itdifficulttoclimbaflightofstairs,andbeforelong he was sleeping 16 hours a day. Because his symptoms were consistent with those of mononucleosis, Jones went in for the test.
•A test for mono came back negative, but the doctor had more serious news. Jones’ white bloodcountexceedednormalbymorethanfivetimes. Following a bone marrow biopsy, the23-year-old was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, a condition fatal in just weeks to a few months if left untreated.
• Threemonthsofchemotherapyfollowed,fiveintensive treatments in all. At its completion, Jones was declared in remission, and given an 80%chancethatthecancerwouldnotreturn.
•Yet it was not to be. Just seven months later, Jones’ leukemia had returned. After another round of chemo, it became clear that a bone marrow transplant would be necessary to save his life. It was his last semester of college, and, determined to graduate on time, Jones spent muchof thefinalweeksin thehospitalwhilecompleting his studies.
•After wrapping up both his degree and his chemo, he was once again in remission, but continued to wait for a bone marrow donor for
his transplant. When he began experiencing extreme migraines, it was discovered that the cancer had spread to his cerebral spinal fluid, changing the odds to a 10 percentchance of survival.
•An experimental type of chemo was begun immediately, which brought on a severe infection with a skyrocketing fever and failure of one of his kidneys. After slipping into a coma, it appeared that Jones had reached the end of his journey. But this miracle man came out of it, although with memory and speech problems. He couldn’t remember how to take a step or tie his shoes.
•Eight weeks later, back on his feet, he was ready for his bone marrow transplant, followed by yet more chemo. In June of 2005, almost three years after his initial diagnosis, Jones’ treatments drew to a close. He has been cancer-free since that time.
• Jones’ goal since re-learning how to walk had been to run a marathon. One year after his transplant, he completed his firstmarathon in San Diego. His goal has now been updated to complete the race on every continent.
•He has now completed his masters degree in Organizational Leadership and is pursuing his doctorate. He is the author of fivebooks,andasamotivational speaker,he has inspired more than 500 groups across the nation. As he seeks to make a difference in the lives of those in the midst of adversity, he uses three points to spur on others:VisualizeYourVictory,TakeActionand Check Your Attitude. In his words, his experience with cancer has shown him, “the importance of having a positive attitude and hasgivenmeagreaterpassionforlife.”■
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▶ “During the holidays, our schedules change so much that it’s hard to keep track. I used to write and re-write our family calendar, but now I just make
a grid for the days/weeks, and I use Post-it notes to enter parties, school obligations and anything that is a ‘maybe.’ It’s much easier to move around and add or delete events as needed.” -- A Reader, via email
▶ “Fasten all buttons, snaps, fasteners and zippers on your clothes before washing and drying. It will help them keep their shape. Turn socks inside out, too. It will help prevent them from getting fuzzballs.” -- M.W. from Saskatchewan, Canada
▶ “I pick up extra coffee mugs from second-hand stores, then clean and fill them with hot chocolate packets, small coffees and wrapped tea bags, and a few little chocolate bars. These make nice gifts for friends and service people. I am on a fixed budget, but I find I can be generous this way.” -- T.L. in N. Carolina
▶ When mailing packages, keep in mind that secure cargo is tightly packed. You don’t have to buy expensive packing peanuts or bubble wrap -- you can use what’s around. For instance, plastic grocery bags are always in abundance. They can be tucked into any spare space and they barely weigh a thing. Same with newspaper; fill all the available space so that nothing bounces around in transit. Save your bubble wrap for the following tip.▶ “When mailing cookies, make sure they are packed well. Use an appropriate size container, and give layers some space by separating them with small sheets of bubble wrap. My cookies arrive intact every time.” -- J.J. in Florida
▶ “I use a black permanent marker to ‘erase’ scuff marks on my black heels. I only wear them a couple of times a year, so I have to make them last. It works.” -- R.E. in Minnesota
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ARIES (March 21 - April 19) Keep those sharp Sheep eyes focused on a hazy situation. As things begin to clear up, you’ll find a sharper pictureemerging, showing something you will need to know.TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) Watch your expenses through the end of the month. Later, you’ll be glad to have extra money to pay for something that will make an acquisitive Bovine’s heart beat faster.GEMINI (May 21 - June 20) You’re now ready to make that oft-deferred commitment, if you still believe it’s what you want. Don’t be afraid to change your mind if you feel you should go in another direction.CANCER (June 21 - July 22) Now that you are moving on with your life after that recent disappointment, how about reactivating your travel plans and taking someone special along with you.LEO (July 23 to August 22) Many new friends come into your personal life, which suits all of you social Lions just fine. However, one new friendmightmakedemands thatyoucouldfinddifficultto deal with.VIRGO (August 23 - September 22) Communication doesn’t exist unless it’s two-way. So if you’re getting no replies to the signals you’re sending, it could be time to look for someone more receptive.LIBRA (September 23 - October 22) A workplace complication that you thought was ironed out develops new wrinkles that need attention. Meanwhile, expect continuing improvement in your home life.SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21) A tense personal problem needs to be talked out before someone decides to walk out. Resist making decisions until full explanations are offered from both sides.SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21) A technological glitch that caused problems recently will soon be repaired, and life can return to normal. A colleague has a surprising message to deliver.CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 19) Your partner might feel that you haven’t been as open with him or her as you should be. Deal with this now,before it turns into somethingmoredifficultto handle.AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18) Goodnews: Many of the stumbling blocks that affected the progress of some of your career projects are fading away. Things also start to look up on the home front.PISCES(February19-March20)You’llneedthatstrong Piscean pluck to get through waters that will be turbulent for a while. A more positive aspect soon emerges, along with some welcome news.
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Q: I am loving the second season of my favorite show, “The Walking Dead,” on AMC. I know this might be a little early, but will it return for another season? -- Chad G., via e-mail
A: Normally, this would be a bit early for renewal news, but since the show’s return at the end of October, its ratings have been through the roof. Season two ratings have eclipsed the stellar ratings (especially by cable standards) of thefirstseason,soAMChasalreadyrenewed it for a third season. “The Walking Dead” depicts the aftermath of a zombie apocalypse following a group of survivors outside Atlanta, starring Andrew Lincoln, Jon Bernthal and Sarah Wayne Callies.
Q: I was sad to read in your column that “Spartacus” star Andy Whitfield had passed away. Will the production of the show continue after his death?-- Hallie E., Akron, Ohio
A: In March 2010, Andy was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Production on season two was delayed so he could be treated. Unfortunately, his cancer returned, and he dropped out of the series and was replaced by Liam McIntyre. Andy passed away at age 39 this past September. Season two, with Liam as Spartacus, will return to Starz on Jan.
Daniela Ruah
27, with the network already giving the green light for a third season to begin production in early 2012. Q: I have noticed the actress who plays Kensi on “NCIS: Los Angeles” appears to have two different colored eyes. Does she, or am I just seeing things? I think she plays a good strong female part and would like to see her in more shows or movies. -- Mary B., Virginia Beach, Va.
A: Daniela Ruah, who has played Kensi Blye since the show’s premiere in 2009, has a birthmark in her right eye, making it appear almost completely black, with her left eye being hazel. You’ll get to see more ofDanielasoon,assheco-starsinthefeaturefilm“Red Tails” with Terrence Howard, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Bryan Cranston. She also is rumored to be starring in the upcoming “Uncharted: Drake’s
Fortune”withBruceCampbell.
UPDATE: Hot on the heels of the news that Lifetime picked up “America’s Most Wanted” after it was canceled by Fox comes thenews of its premiere date. The 20-episode 25th season of the crime-fighting reality showwill premiereon Dec. 2 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The show’s passionate host, John Walsh, said of the return: “I am excited to be back in the saddle and working with Lifetime. We are the court of last resort, and with the show getting back to our weekly airing, we’ll have the capability of getting more fugitives off the streets and behind bars where they belong. We hope
our observant fans continue the mission with us, onournewnight--Friday--andkeepourcapturenumber climbing while helping those crime victims who need us.”Write to Cindy at King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475; or e-mail her at [email protected].(c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.
Kahne Giving His All as Season Wraps UpKasey Kahne’s late-season rally has been lost in the white-hot battle between Carl Edwards
and Tony Stewart for the Sprint Cup championship.Kahne, whose one-year ride with Team Red Bull will expire -- perhaps along with that team -- at season’s end, hasfinished sixthor better infiveofthepastsixraces,includingarunner-upfinishin Kansas and a third in Texas Motor Speedway’s AAA Texas 500.Kahne will replace Mark Martin at Hendrick Motorsports in 2012. Martin announced recently that he will compete in 25 races for Michael Waltrip Racing.“The Red Bull team just keeps doing a good job,” Kahne said. “They’re working hard. It’s pretty impressive for a lot of them, not knowing their future, not knowing what’s going on there.”Kahne, 31, was unable to qualify for the 12-driver Chase for the Sprint Cup, but he is 14th in the standings, trailing only Clint Bowyer among non-qualifiers.It goes without saying that Kahne is looking forward to a move to NASCAR’s most successful team of the past two decades. Longtime crew chief Kenny Francis also will join Hendrick, whereKahne will join Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon and
Dale Earnhardt Jr.“The way we do things might be a little bit different at Hendrick,” Kahne said. “The way they do things is really positive, too.”No kidding.“It will be fun to put it all together,” Kahne added. “There are tracks where they beat us badly, and there are tracks where we run pretty well.
Hopefully, we can put it all together and make some gains, make Hendrick Motorsports a little stronger than it already is.”Kahne, 31, from Enumclaw, Wash., has won 11 races in his Sprint Cup career, the most recent being at Atlanta Motor Speedway in 2009.Monte Dutton covers motorsports for The Gaston (N.C.) Gazette. E-mail Monte at [email protected].(c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.
Kasey Kahne has been hot recently, finishing sixth or better in five of the past six races, including a runner-up finish in Kansas and a third-place finish in Texas. (John Clark/NASCAR This Week photo)
• It was 18th-centuryGerman scientist GeorgChristoph Lichtenberg who made the following sage observation: “Everyone is a genius at least once a year. The real geniuses simply have their bright ideas closer together.”
•WhencartooniconBugsBunnyfirstappeared,in 1935, he was called “Happy Rabbit”.
• If you’re a cat owner, it probably will come as nosurprisethatcatsspendapproximately80
percent of their time sleeping.•Becoming a sports star is the dream of many
young people, so you might think that someone who is signed to a professional baseball contract has it made. You’d be wrong, though; only one out of every 10 athletes who sign such a contract ever becomes a major-league ballplayer.
•You’ve certainly heard the old adage “lightning never strikes twice” but, strictly speaking, it’s not true. Technically, lightning always strikes twice. Each lightning bolt is made up of multiple bolts that travel the same path and strike the same spot in swift succession.
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No-Fuss Slow-CookerBeef Tacos
It’s finally time to share my family’s favorite“Too Good to Be True Slow-Cooker Beef Tacos” recipe. Passed on by word of mouth from one neighbor to the other, it’s a recipe that’s so easy to remember that I’ve just never taken the time to write it down.Simply put: “Place pot roast sprinkled with taco seasoning in a slow cooker. Set on high and cook fivetosixhours.Spoontender,shreddedbeefintowarm soft taco shells and add favoritefillings.”That’s it! No-fail, no-fuss cooking that our busy lifestyles demand when we want to gather friends together for a robust and tasty evening meal.
Ingredients for 12 soft-shell beef tacos:• 2-1/2- to 3-pound boneless beef chuck pot
roast, trimmed of fat• 1-ounce package taco seasoning mix, such as
Old El Paso brand• 1 medium onion, peeled and sliced (optional)• 12flourtortillasToppings according to taste: cilantro, chopped tomatoes, chili peppers and onions, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, squeeze of lime juice1. Sprinkle both sides of meat with seasoning mix. Reduce the amount according to taste. Place meat in slow cooker. If using onion, spread slices evenly over the meat. No need to add water.2. Cover, set on high and cook for five to sixhours or until meat is tender and easily falls apart. Remove from slow cooker with a large slotted spoon. 3. Using two forks, shred the beef into a large bowl. Add onion and remaining warm juices from the slow cooker. Toss lightly to keep moist.To serve, spoon meat into warm taco shells. Add favorite toppings.Extra idea:Foraspicypot-roastdinner,followabove steps. After three and a half hours in the slow cooker, add six peeled and quartered potatoes and six medium carrots, halved crosswise and lengthwise, on top of the meat. Add pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt. When meat and vegetables are tender, about two hours later, remove meat and vegetables with a slotted spoon and place on a serving platter. Spoon drippings over meat, and serve with a fresh green salad. Serves 6.Donna Erickson’s award-winning series “Donna’s Day” is airing on public television nationwide. To find more of her creative family recipes and activities, visit www.donnasday.com and link to the NEW Donna’s Day Facebook fan page. Her latest book is “Donna Erickson’s Fabulous Funstuff for Families.”(c) 2011 Donna Erickson, Distributed by King Features Synd.
