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THE HISTORY OF TOYSby T. A. Tafoya

There is a good story behind almost every toy. Sometimes the story is as entertaining as the toy itself! This week, Tidbits takes a look at how some toys were invented and how others got their names. • President Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt is responsible for giving the teddy bear its name. In November of 1902, Roosevelt was helping settle a border dispute between Mississippi and Louisiana. While there, he attended a bear hunt in Mississippi. His staff, trying to accommodate him, captured a black bear cub and tied it to a tree for the president to shoot. Roosevelt didn’t find this sporting enough and ordered the bear cub be set free, sparing its life. The Washington Post ran an editorial cartoon that illustrated the event. The cartoon was called “Drawing the Line in Mississippi” and depicted both the state line dispute and the bear hunt. The cartoon and the story it told became popular, and within a year, the cartoon bear became a toy for children called the teddy bear. Turn the page for more!

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Tarragon-Rubbed Salmon with Nectarine Salsa

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Fresh nectarine salsa, made with jalapeno chiles, fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro, livens up any grilled dish, especially succulent salmon fillets.

2 tablespoons chopped red onion2 large ripe nectarines, pitted and chopped1 small red pepper, chopped1 jalapeno chile, finely chopped2 tablespoons fresh lime juice1 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro1/2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper1 tablespoons dried tarragon4 pieces (6 ounces each) skinless salmon fillet1 teaspoons olive oil

1. Grease clean grill grate. Prepare outdoor grill for covered, direct grilling on medium.2. Meanwhile, in cup, place chopped red onion; cover with cold water and let sit 10 minutes. (This will take some of the sharpness out of the raw onion.) In medium bowl, stir together remaining salsa ingredients: chopped nectarines, chopped red pepper, finely chopped jalapeno, lime juice, chopped cilantro and 1/4 teaspoon salt; set aside.3. In small bowl, combine tarragon, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper. Brush salmon with oil and rub with tarragon mixture to coat both sides.4. Place salmon on hot grill grate. Cover grill and cook salmon 8 to 10 minutes or until it turns opaque throughout, turning over once with large spatula. Transfer to platter.5. Drain onion well. Stir onion into nectarine mixture. Serve nectarine salsa with grilled salmon. Serves

Tip: We love the ease of salmon fillets, but if you find it easier to cook and turn salmon steaks, simply use the 10-minutes-per-inch-of-thickness rule as a guide for your cooking time.

¥ Each serving: About 305 calories, 12g total fat (2g saturated), 93mg cholesterol, 365mg so-dium, 14g total carbohydrate, 2g dietary fiber, 35g protein.

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Top five tips for first–time home buyers

(NC)—More than ever, first–time homebuyers are weighing their options before embarking on the Canadian dream of owning a home. “We want consumers to be comfortable with the financial responsibilities of owning a home, so it’s important to determine what they can afford in order to maintain a reasonable lifestyle once they’ve made the leap,” says Phil Soper, president of Royal LePage Canada. As such, Soper offers these guidelines for first–time homebuyers:

1. Determine your net worth Take your assets (cash, investments, savings, vehicles and other items you own) and subtract your liabilities (car loans, lines of credit, overdrafts and credit cards). A positive number is a good sign that you may be ready to purchase your first home.

2. Obtain mortgage pre–approval There are many different mortgage options available on the market today. Thoroughly

investigate the terms and rates available, and once you have settled on a rate, term and amortization period, apply for mortgage pre–approval with your lender. Mortgage pre–approval presents you as a serious purchaser, to both real estate agents and sellers.

3. Hire a real estate agent Top agents have extensive experience and demonstrate dedication and commitment to helping their clients. Ask your family and friends for a referral, or explore real estate sites such as www.royallepage.ca to read profiles on agents, including their areas of expertise and languages spoken. A real estate agent will have knowledge of accurate, real–time market data to leverage your negotiating position, as well as access to properties often even before they are listed on MLS.

4. Be realistic Choose a home that is within your means. Keep in mind that you will need to set aside extra funds for ongoing home maintenance and potential increases in utilities, taxes and mortgage rates.

5. Rent out a portion of your homeConsider buying a home with the potential to provide added income. Renting a basement apartment or a spare room can put extra money in your pocket, helping you to pay down your mortgage faster.

TOYS (continued):

• “What walks down stairs, alone or in pairs, and makes a slinkity sound? A spring, a spring, a marvelous thing, everyone knows it’s Slinky. It’s Slinky; it’s Slinky. For fun it’s a wonderful toy. It’s Slinky; it’s Slinky. It’s fun for a girl and a boy.” This catchy advertising jingle helped sell a quite simple toy that was created in 1943 by naval engineer Richard James. He was work-ing with tension springs, and when one of the springs fell to the ground and “walked” end over end along the floor, an idea for a toy was born. After borrowing $500, James and his wife Bet-ty started the James Spring & Wire Company. He designed a machine that he made himself to manufacture Slinkys. They began producing and selling the coiled wire as a toy in 1945. Each one is made of 80 feet of wire, and to date, over a quarter billion Slinkys have been sold world-wide.• In 1916, Frank Lloyd Wright and his son John Lloyd Wright supervised constriction of the Im-perial Palace Hotel in Tokyo. The hotel was as-sembled with an inner frame of wood to with-stand earthquakes. John was inspired by this method of building, and it gave him the idea to create a line of sturdy, interlocking toy building logs sold as Lincoln Logs.• 1940, during World War II, rubber in the Unit-ed States was scarce and the shortage began to hamper war production efforts, especially for truck tires and boots. American industry was called upon by the government to develop a syn-thetic rubber compound. James Wright, an engi-neer working for General Electric, experimented with combining boric acid and silicone oil in a test tube. The compound “polymerized,” result-ing in a bizarre substance with unusual proper-ties. It bounced, stretched and could be broken in pieces, yet it had no practical use.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Although you would prefer to move forward at a steady pace, it might be a good idea to stop and reassess your plans. You could find a good reason to make a change at this time.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Just when you thought you had everything planned to the smallest detail, you get some news that could unsettle things. But a timely explanation helps put it all back on track.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Home and work continue to compete for your atten-tion. But you handle it well by giving each its proper due. Someone you trust offers valuable advice. Listen to it.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Unsettling news creates a difficult but not impossible situation. Continue to follow your planned routine, but keep your mind open to a possible change down the line.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Lick your wounded pride if you like, but it’s a better idea to find out why your suggestions were rejected. What you learn could help you deal with an upcom-ing situation.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Feeling a bit listless? No wonder. You might be pushing too hard to finish everything on your to-do list. Cutting it down could help get your energy levels up.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Taking time out of your busy schedule might be the best way to handle that sensitive private matter. It will help reassure everyone involved about your priorities.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Insist on full disclosure by all parties before agreeing to be part of a “great deal.” What you learn should help you decide whether to go with it or not.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your decision to protect the secret that was entrusted to you might irk some people. But it also wins you the admiration of those who value trust and loyalty.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Creative activities take on a practical approach as you realize you might be able to market your work. Ask for advice from someone experienced in this area.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) If you’re suddenly a bit unsure about your deci-sion, ask trusted colleagues and/or friends or family members for suggestions that could help resolve your doubts.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20). A workplace situation could get stormy. But stay on course until there’s a solution that meets with every-one’s approval, and things can finally calm down. BORN THIS WEEK: You keep an open mind on most matters, making you the confidante of choice for people who need your honest counsel.

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TOYS (continued):

• In 1949, the mixture eventually made its way to a toy-shop owner who put some of the “Nutty Putty,” (as she called it) in her holiday toy catalog. It out-sold everything but Crayola® crayons. The name was later changed to Silly Putty, and it is now sold by Binney & Smith, the makers of Crayola. More than 4,500 tons of Silly Putty, enough to fill the Goodyear blimp, have been made since 1950.• Back in the 1870s, a baker named William Frisbie of Bridgeport, Connecticut, had a clever marketing idea. He put the family name in relief on the bottom of the reusable tin pans his company’s homemade pies were sold in. The idea was that every time the pan was used, the person baking would see the name Frisbie. Mr. Frisbie’s pies were sold throughout Connecticut. It was at Yale University sometime in the 1940s where students used the pie tins to play catch, whizzing them through the air. • A decade later in California, a flying-saucer enthusiast named Walter Morrison designed a saucer-like disk as a toy for throwing. It was produced by a company named Wham-O. While on a promotional tour of college campuses, the president of Wham-O encountered the pie-plate-tossing craze at Yale. And so the flying saucer from California was renamed after the pie plate from Connecticut. The spelling was changed from Frisbie to Frisbee to avoid any legal problems.

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(NC)—Whether you need start–up capital or cash to purchase equipment or manage your cash flow, access to sufficient credit is integral to running a successful small business.

Banks offer a variety of financial solutions for your business, including business lines of credit, mortgages, loans, overdraft protection and creditor insurances, and credit cards.

Alec Morley, Senior Vice President, Small Business Banking, TD Canada Trust offers his advice on how to secure financing for your small business:

1. Decide what credit product is right for you There are a number of options when it comes to securing financing for your business. For example, a business line of credit is a fixed amount of money that a company can borrow but the borrower only pays interest on the amount actually used. This sort of credit will help you deal with the ever–changing demands of your business. While a business loan, which is a loan granted for the use of a business, is an excellent way to finance purchases or expand your business.

2. State why you need the loan Ensure your business plan clearly articulates the amount of money you need and accurately explains exactly what you intend to do with it.

3. Demonstrate your ability to repay the loan Come armed with personal and business reports and cash flow projections to demonstrate how you’ll repay the loan.

4. Show your passion You must be willing to invest some of your money into the business. Address what you would do if you didn’t get the loan to demonstrate persistence and commitment to your business.

Further advice on financing a small business is available online at www.tdcanadatrust.com/smallbusiness/resources.jsp.

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(NC)—“LOL!” How much harm can come from one quick and simple three–letter text message? It could just as easily prevent you from attending your own graduation, birthday or wedding. Just one senseless text could cause a preventable crash that could cost a life – yours or someone else’s.

Did you know that people who text and drive are more likely to have a crash than non–distracted drivers? Drivers talking on cell phones are in many cases just as unable to react as drunk drivers.

Even if you think you can get away with texting for just a few seconds, think again. A recent American study found that 80 per cent of examined crashes involved drivers who looked away for just three seconds – three seconds.

Remember, texting and/or talking on a hand–held cell phone while driving is dangerous and illegal in most provinces. In fact, if you survive, you could face a fine of $150 to $400 and up to four demerit points in some provinces. Depending on the province, the consequences could include fines, demerit points and possible jail time.

Join forces with your friends to leave your phones alone while driving and take the following pledge: “From now on, I will avoid distractions caused by talking, texting or using a hand–held electronic device while in control of my vehicle.” Register your pledge at www.leavethephonealone.ca and receive a free car window sticker.

2011 is Canada’s Year of Road Safety. The Government of Canada is asking everyone to re–think road safety.

(NC)—Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for Canadian children. Every year the equivalent of two classrooms full of children (61 children) die in car crashes, according to Safe Kids Canada, the national injury prevention program of The Hospital for Sick Children. Another 3,500 children are badly injured. That’s more than nine children seriously injured or killed every day. While most parents instinctively know that a child restraint is required in the car, they may not always use the correct seat that meets their child’s physical needs.

Is your child four feet nine inches (145 cm) tall? If not, then it’s booster seat time, says Safe Kids Canada. The majority of children outgrow their forward facing car seats sometime between age four and five, but are still too small to be safely restrained by a seat belt alone. When used correctly, booster seats can reduce the risk of serious injury by 60 per cent.

When a child is too small for a seat belt, it usually touches his or her neck and rests over the abdomen. These soft parts of the body are extremely vulnerable to injury. A booster

seat raises the child up in the vehicle seat, so that the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt are positioned correctly. The lap belt must rest low across the hips, and the shoulder belt must rest in the middle shoulder region – not touching the neck. A booster seat keeps the seat belt positioned correctly over a child’s bones in the shoulder, chest and hips – areas of the body that can better withstand the forces of a crash.

The Safe Kids Week 2011 campaign, Give your kid a boost!, runs from May 30th to June 5th and is sponsored by Johnson & Johnson, with community grants supported by the Honda Canada Foundation. You can learn more about booster seats or to find out if your child is ready for a seat belt online at www.safekidscanada.ca.

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10 Tips for keeping your back healthy(NC)—Research shows that 80 per cent of Canadians will experience back pain at some point in their lives. When it comes to back pain, prevention is often the best strategy. Simple techniques, such as regular stretching and good posture will go a long way in helping to prevent backaches. Make the effort to incorporate some basic tips into your day.

1. Stretch and exercise regularly.

2. Follow a healthy diet.

3. Maintain good posture.

4. Stretch your back before and after sports or physical activity.

5. Don’t overload your backpack, purse or

shoulder bag.

6. Stretch your legs and back after each hour of sitting.

7. Never cradle the phone between your neck and shoulder.

8. Sleep on your back or side, but not on your stomach.

9. Invest in a good chair, pillow, and mat-tress. It’s worth it.

10. Have regular spinal check–ups.

For more information on back care and safety visit the Ontario Chiropractic Association Web site at www.chiropractic.on.ca or call 1877–327–2273.


TOYS (continued):

• What we know today as the Yo-Yo is possibly the second oldest toy in the world after dolls. Ancient Greek yo-yos made of terra cotta are displayed in museums and pictured on the walls of Egyptian temples. The yo-yo is known to have been popular with Napoleon and the Duke of Wellington. In the 1920s, a Philippine immigrant named Pedro Flores came to Santa Monica and worked as a bellhop. He had grown up carving and playing with wooden yo-yos, which was a traditional pastime in the Philippines. On his coffee breaks, Flores always drew a crowd playing games with his yo-yo. He became the first person to mass-produce the toy and is responsible for the name Yo-Yo, which means “come-come” in Philippine. An entrepreneur named Donald Duncan saw the Flores toy, liked it, bought the rights from Flores in 1929, and then trademarked the name Yo-Yo. Duncan changed the string from a tied knot to the looped slip-string, which allows the user to do advanced tricks.• In 1767 London, an engraver and mapmaker named John Spilsbury created the first jigsaw puzzle as an aid in teaching students geography. He glued a map of England and Wales on a sheet of hardwood and cut around the borders of the countries using a fine-bladed saw. The jigsaw puzzle was born. The idea caught on, and people began making puzzles out of pictures as a form of entertainment. These early jigsaw puzzles did not interlock; that wasn’t possible until the invention of power tools more than a century later. In 1880, Milton Bradley made the first jigsaw puzzle for children called “The Smashed Up Locomotive.”


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