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ALL THINGS GREEN

by Kathy Wolfe

Kelly, emerald, olive, lime, chartreuse, sage or forest … No matter how you say it, the color is green! This week, to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Tidbits brings you facts about all things green.

• Located on the color spectrum at a wavelength of about 520 to 470 nanometers, the color green is created from a mixture of yellow and blue. Celadon is a shade of green that is a pale tint of spring green, while chartreuse is a pale apple green. Viridian is a dark blue-green color, whose chemical name is hydrated chromium oxide. The facility belonging to comic action heroes the X-Men is colored viridian. • Beginning in 1903, Crayola offered one green cray-on, simply called “green.” Sea green, spring green and olive green were made available in 1949, and in 1958, the company introduced forest green. Ultra-green came along in 1972, and since then, the com-pany’s more creative green names have included electric lime, jungle green, magic mint, asparagus, Caribbean green, fern green, Granny Smith apple, inch worm, mountain meadow and tropical rainfor-est. • The waiting room for performers or speakers sched-uled to appear on stage is called the Green Room. Although historically painted green, most modern Green Rooms are not.

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Nicknamed “Super Mario” by teammates and com-mentators, Mario Lemieux has proven himself to be just that. Struck by serious illness at the height of his career, this super athlete battled for his life and came back stronger than ever.

• It seems appropriate that lemieux translates “the best” in French. Born in Montreal, Quebec, in 1965, Lemieux is widely considered one of the best hock-ey players of all time. In his 17 seasons as a forward with the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins, he scored 690 goals and had 1,033 assists. That’s quite an ac-complishment considering that illness and injuries kept him out of 36 percent of his potential regular season games. • The Lemieux family basement was the first prac-tice field for young Mario, who, at age 3, started practicing there with his brothers, using wooden kitchen spoons as hockey sticks and bottle caps as pucks. It only made sense for their father to pour a rink on the front lawn shortly afterward. • When Lemieux was drafted by the Penguins in 1984, the team was in deep financial trouble and the relocation rumors were flying. Ten years prior, the team had declared bankruptcy, and by the time of Lemieux’ first season, was drawing less than 7,000 fans per game and seemed unable to fill its arena to even half-capacity. • During his rookie season, Lemieux not only played in the NHL All-Star game, he was named that game’s MVP, the first rookie to achieve this distinction. With his help, Pittsburgh won the Stan-ley Cup in 1991 and 1992, and Lemieux was the NHL’s MVP three times, and the league’s leading scorer six times.• With the 1990 season came back surgery for a herniated disc and agonizing back pain. But it didn’t keep Lemieux from his first Stanley Cup and earn-ing MVP of the playoffs. In early 1993 came the un-believable announcement that he had been diag-nosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. He immediately began aggressive radiation treatments. After only two months, on the day of his final treatment, he made the trip to Philadelphia to play in the Pen-guins-Flyers game. • Lemieux announced his retirement in 1997 at age 32, his number 66 was retired, and he was im-mediately inducted into the NHL Hall of Fame with-out the usual three-year waiting period. In 1998, the Penguins declared bankruptcy, with over $90 million in outstanding debt. Because the team had been in trouble for quite some time, Lemieux had deferred his salary and was owed $30 million. He converted the debt into equity and became the ma-jority owner of the team. In 2000, he returned to the ice, becoming one of three players who were Hall of Fame members while still playing. (The oth-er two were Gordie Howe and Guy Lafleur.) Two years later, Lemieux was a gold medal winner at the 2002 Salt Lake Winter Olympics. • His second and permanent retirement came in 2006, shortly after being diagnosed with atrial fi-brillation, a heart condition that produces irregular heartbeats. He remains the Penguins’ principal owner and chairman of the board. He has the dis-tinction of being the only person to ever win the Stanley Cup as both a player and an owner.

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“Yogi Bear” (PG) -- Dan Aykroyd and Justin Tim-berlake provide the voices of Yogi and Boo Boo in this animated/live-action kiddy flick based on the classic cartoon.Oh no! The evil mayor wants to close Jellystone Park to rezone the land to allow logging! Ranger Smith (Tom Cavanagh) and filmmaker Rachel (Anna Faris) concoct a scheme that just might save the park -- if only they can keep Yogi and Boo Boo from botching it with their antics.

TV SERIES“The Venture Bros.” Season 4, Vol. 2 “Psych” Complete Second Season “Smallville” Complete Eighth Season“Nova scienceNOW: How Smart Are Animals?”“Nova: Secrets Beneath the Ice”“Nature: The Himalayas”“Marcus Welby MD” The Best of Season 1“Bill Cosby Show” The Best of Season 1“Frontline: Battle for Haiti”“Scarecrow and Mrs. King” The Complete Second Season“Flambards” The Complete Series“The Ambassador” Complete Series “Berkeley Square” The Complete Series“Hawkeye” The Complete Series

TOP TEN MOVIES1. Gnomeo & Juliet (G) animated2. Hall Pass (R) Owen Wilson, Jason Sudeikis3. Unknown (PG-13) Liam Neeson, January Jones4. Just Go With It (PG-13) Adam Sandler, Jen-nifer Aniston5. I Am Number Four (PG-13) Alex Pettyfer, Timothy Olyphant6. Justin Bieber: Never Say Never: The Direc-tor’s Fan Cut (G) Justin Bieber, Usher7. The King’s Speech (R) Colin Firth, Helena Bonham Carter8. Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son (PG-13) Martin Lawrence, Brandon T. Jackson9. Drive Angry 3D (R) Nicolas Cage, Amber Heard10. The Roommate (PG-13) Leighton Meester, Minka Kelly

TOP TEN VIDEO, DVD of March 5, 2011

Top 10 Video Rentals1. Unstoppable (PG-13) Denzel Washington2. Red (PG-13) Bruce Willis3. Life As We Know It (PG-13) Katherine Heigl4. Secretariat (PG) Diane Lane5. You Again (PG) Kristen Bell6. Paranormal Activity 2 (R) Brian Boland7. Let Me In (R) Kodi-Smit McPhee8. My Soul to Take (R) Max Thieriot9. The Social Network (PG-13) Jesse Eisen-berg10. Conviction (R) Hilary Swank

Top 10 DVD Sales1. Unstoppable (PG-13) (Fox)2. Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 (G) (Disney)3. Paranormal Activity 2 (R) (Paramount)4. Life As We Know It (PG-13) (Warner Bros.)5. For Colored Girls (R) (Lionsgate)6. Red (PG-13) (Summit)7. Secretariat (PG) (Disney)8. You Again (PG) (Disney)9. Toy Story 3 (G) (Disney)10. Inception (PG-13) (Warner Bros.)

PICKS OF THE WEEK

“The Tourist” (PG-13) -- Directed by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck (and seriously, how could you NOT watch a movie directed by someone with the name Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck?), “The Tourist” is a fun, thrill-ing, romantic/comedy/mystery starring Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie. On a train bound for Venice, a Wisconsin schoolteacher (Depp) meets the alluring Elise (Jolie), and by the time they reach their destina-tion, a romance sparks -- as does mystery and intrigue! For you see, Elise isn’t whom she says she is. She is, in fact, an international thief who’s double-crossed a particularly nasty gangster (Steven Berfkoff) and he’s dispatched a couple Russian hitmen to settle the score.Frank soon finds himself in over his head, as he and Elise go on the run in Venice being chased by the mob, Interpol and the local police.

“The Times of Harvey Milk: The Criterion Col-lection” (Unrated) -- Heartfelt, compelling and groundbreaking, this 1984 Academy Award-winning documentary tells the inspirational and tragic story of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay politician elected to public office in America.Milk was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 1977 and after serving only 11 months in office, was assassinated (along with the mayor) by former cop and fireman Dan White. At his trial, White’s attorneys used the in-famous “Twinkie Defense,” claiming their client suffered from depression brought on by eating too much junk food. White was convicted not of murder but manslaughter, and sentenced to five years -- sparking riots throughout the city.

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¥ It was 20th-century German-American poet, nov-elist and short-story writer Charles Bukowski who made the following observation: “The difference be-tween a democracy and a dictatorship is that in a democracy you vote first and take orders later; in a dictatorship you don’t have to waste your time vot-ing.” ¥ In the 18 months that the Pony Express operated, carrying mail across the Wild West and its myriad hazards and dangers, only one pouch of mail was lost. ¥ It takes approximately 10 months for a Las Vegas slot machine to pay for itself. ¥ Benito Mussolini, Italian dictator and leader of that country’s National Fascist Party, grew up poor with a blacksmith father who, history indicates, spent most of his meager earnings on his mistress. When Benito was 27 years old, he met a 16-year-old girl named Rachele Guidi -- who was the daughter of that same mistress and her deceased husband. Rachele eventually became Mussolini’s second wife.

¥ At one time, some churches banned the playing of Wagner’s “The Bridal Chorus,” also known as “Here Comes the Bride,” because the music was consid-ered to be sexy and vulgar. ¥ You might not be surprised to learn that editor, lexicographer and textbook pioneer Noah Webster lobbied Congress to make his plan for simplified spelling the law of the land. Had he been success-ful, the United States would have been the only country in which incorrect spelling would be legally punishable. ¥ Many people claim that Worcestershire sauce does an excellent job of cleaning copper and brass. ¥ In Chicago, if you have a hatpin hidden under a la-pel, you are considered to be carrying a concealed weapon.

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GREEN THINGS (continued):• If a company is guilty of green-washing, they are misleading consumers by proclaiming that they implement positive environmental practices that don’t exist or can’t be substantiated. The company might falsely claim that they use recycled content in their product, or advertise one small truth to dis-tract consumers from a larger falsehood. • The word green has found its way into many terms in the English language. If you’re a green-horn, you’re an inexperienced beginner. When the green-eyed monster rears its ugly head, it repre-sents jealousy; similarly, an individual can be green with envy. Those who have the ability to make any-thing grow are said to have a green thumb. If you have a roll of greenbacks, your pocket is full of U.S. currency. Not feeling well? You might be described as green around the gills. • Members of the Green Party focus on the envi-ronment, equal opportunity, social justice and non-violence. It is their platform that, “every human be-ing deserves a say in the decisions that affect their lives.” The party does not accept corporate dona-tions, shunning corporations’ influence and control over government and the media. Probably the most famous Green Party member is Ralph Nader. • The blue-green color of teal was named for the Common Teal, also known as the Eurasian Teal, a common breed of duck, which is the smallest “dab-bling” duck. This means it feeds at the surface of the water rather than by diving. The Teal’s green eye patch dominates the bird’s otherwise chestnut-colored head. • The myrtle plant is the source of the green color by the same name, a very dark shade, darker than spinach. Plants in the same family as the myrtle include the clove, guava, allspice and eucalyptus.• Most people won’t recognize the name of Hugh “Lumpy” Brannum, but baby boomers will remem-ber him as the overall-wearing sidekick of children’s television’s Captain Kangaroo. Aptly named Mr. Green Jeans, Brannum appeared as the handy-man at the Treasure House from 1955 to 1984.• That pigment in plants and algae that makes them green is known as chlorophyll, and it is nec-essary for the process of photosynthesis. Chlo-rophyll absorbs sunlight and uses that energy to synthesize carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water. Leaves change color in the fall because the chlorophyll in the leaves begins to decay.

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March has been a busy month in the history books. Let’s tak a look at some of the events that have oc-curred over the years.

• March 9, 1959, is considered the official birth date of the Barbie doll. That’s the day she made her debut at New York City’s American Internation-al Toy Fair. Her inventor, Ruth Handler, named the toy after her own daughter Barbara and pitched the idea to the Mattel Toy Company, which had been founded by her husband and his business partner. Mattel estimates that more than a billion Barbie dolls have been sold around the world. • Somewhere between 11 and 32 million U.S. gal-lons of crude oil were spilled into Prince William Sound off Alaska’s coastline in March of 1989 when the Exxon Valdez ran aground. The oil had been removed from the Prudhoe Bay oil field and was bound for Long Beach, California. The slick even-tually covered 1,300 miles (2,100 km) of coast-line, killing as many as 250,000 seabirds, close to 3,000 sea otters and 22 orca whales, among other creatures and millions of fish. It’s estimated that 22 years after the spill, more than 26,000 U.S. gallons still remain along the shoreline.• Time magazine’s very first issue hit the stands the first week of March in 1923. Its first cover subject was Joseph Gurney Cannon, an Illinois Congress-man who had served as Speaker of the House and was the longest-serving Congressman to date with 48 years of service. The day his picture appeared on the cover was his last day of office.• Opening day at Seattle’s Kingdome was March 27, 1976. Almost exactly 24 years later, on March 26, 2000, it was demolished by implosion at a cost of $9 million. The structure was drilled with 5,905 holes for placement of 4,700 pounds (2,132 kg) of explosives strategically located to control its fall. King County residents were still responsible for $80 million in debt on the stadium at the time of its de-struction. The new Seattle Seahawks stadium was constructed on the site. • The name of Frederick William Herschel may not be familiar, but his many accomplishments have certainly set him apart. He is most noted for his dis-covery of the planet Uranus in March of 1781. He also discovered that planet’s two moons as well as two moons of Saturn. During the 1770s, Herschel began building telescopes, spending 16 hours a day grinding and polishing the mirrors. He saw the planet with a 6-inch (150 mm) diameter, 7-foot (2.1-meter) long telescope from his garden in Bath, England. Although Herschel dubbed it “Georgian Star,” the name was eventually changed to Uranus, which comes from the Greek god of the sky, Oura-nos. Two years after his discovery, he gifted his sis-ter Caroline with a telescope, and she discovered eight comets and three nebulae. In addition to his astronomy feats, he was also an accomplished mu-sician who composed 24 symphonies.

TRIVIA

1. GEOGRAPHY: What two nations lie directly north of the Gulf of Oman?2. U.S. STATES: Which state’s name is Span-ish for “snow clad”?3. MOVIES: What was the name of the Volk-swagen made famous in “The Love Bug”?4. FAMOUS PEOPLE: What abolitionist was the first black woman to win a court case against a white man for illegally selling her son as a slave?5. LITERATURE: In what book did the char-acters Tweedledum and Tweedledee first ap-pear? 6. LANGUAGE: What’s another word for a plebiscite? 7. HISTORY: How much did the United States pay Russia for the Alaskan territory in 1867?8. MUSIC: Who wrote “The Theme from Shaft”? 9. GAMES: Which chess piece looks like a cas-tle tower?10. U.S. PRESIDENTS: What was Harry Tru-man’s home state?

ANSWERS

1. Iran and Pakistan2. Nevada3. Herbie4. Sojourner Truth5. “Through the Looking-Glass”6. Referendum7. $7.2 million8. Isaac Hayes 9. Rook10. Missouri

SPORTS QUIZ

1. How many consecutive seasons did Pitts-burgh’s Ralph Kiner either lead or tie for the lead in the National League in home runs?2. In 1973 and ‘74, California’s Nolan Ryan led the American League in strikeouts, while the runner-up, a future Hall of Famer, was at least 100 K’s behind each year. Name the No. 2 fin-isher.3. Who broke Jim Brown’s record with Cleve-land for most yards rushing in a game? 4. In 2010, Mississippi State’s Jarvis Varnado became the NCAA’s all-time leader in blocked shots for men’s basketball (564 blocks). Who had held the mark?5. Four players have won the NHL’s Selke Trophy (top defensive forward) at least three times. Name two of them.6. Name the hurdler who ended Edwin Moses’ streak of 122 consecutive wins in the 400-me-ter hurdles.7. Who was the first golfer to win the U.S. Wom-en’s Open Championship for a fourth time?

ANSWERS

1. Seven (1946-52).2. Minnesota’s Bert Blyleven.3. Jerome Harrison ran for 286 yards in a game in 2009, besting Brown’s mark of 237 yards.4. Wojciech Myrda of Louisiana-Monroe had 535 blocked shots (1998-2002).5. Bob Gainey, Pavel Datsyuk, Guy Carbon-neau and Jere Lehtinen.6. Danny Harris, in 1987.7. Betsy Rawls, in 1960.

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1. Name the band that released “All Day and All of the Night,” “Dedicated Follower of Fashion” and “Mister Pleasant.”2. Where did Depeche Mode get its name?3. “Black Water” and “What a Fool Believes” were No. 1 U.S. hits for which band?4. Which Beatles song has been covered the most by other artists?5. Which artist released “Pilot of the Airwaves”?6. Which singer released “This Time,” “Girl Af-ter Girl,” “Tears From an Angel” and “Island In the Sky?”7. Who wrote and released “Batdance,” and when?

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1. The Kinks, in 1964, 1966 and 1967.2. Translated it means “hurry fashion” or “fash-ion update.” While Depeche Mode had a few singles reach No. 1 in the U.S., they were on the dance charts, not pop.3. The Doobie Brothers, in 1974 and 1979.4. “Yesterday,” placing fourth on the Top 100 list.5. Charlie Dore, in 1980. It was the very last song played on pirate station Radio Caroline, transmitting from offshore in the waters off England.6. Troy Shondell, back in the ‘60s. The group Tommy James and the Shondells was named after him, although he was never in that band.7. Prince, in 1989. “Batdance” made it onto the soundtrack for the “Batman” film.

• We know the Trifolium repens by another name — the white clover, but more commonly, the sham-rock. Taken from the Irish word, seamrog, mean-ing “little clover,” this white-flowered perennial was regarded by early Celts as a charm against evil spirits. Legend has it that St. Patrick used the little three-leafed plant to illustrate the doctrine of the Holy Trinity — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit — to the Irish people, demonstrating how each leaf was separate yet joined together in a single stem. Most Irish brides include shamrocks in their bridal bou-quet as well as in the groom’s boutonniere. • The color green is considered sacred in the Is-lam religion as a symbol of vegetation and new life. Folklore states that Muhammad was espe-cially fond of the color and wore a green cloak and turban. According to the Koran, inhabitants of Par-adise will dress in fine garments of green silk. Sev-eral Islamic nations incorporate the color into their flags; in fact, the flag of Libya is simply a green field, with no other colors, designs or details.• A gentleman in China who wants to express his love for his sweetheart will give her a gift of jade. In this culture, this gemstone indicates eternity, and is given to convey deep eternal love, similar to the symbol of gold and diamonds in the Western world. • At the end of the yellow brick road in the Land of Oz is the Emerald City, home of the famous Wiz-ard. In L. Frank Baum’s legendary novel, all those entering the Emerald City were made to wear green-tinted eyeglasses that made everything look green, although the City was “no more green than any other city.” • Can you imagine the Wicked Witch of the West without her trademark green makeup in the 1939 film, “The Wizard of Oz”? The makeup, which took two hours every day to apply, achieved its dis-tinctive color from a dangerous chemical, copper oxide, and actress Margaret Hamilton had to ex-ercise extreme caution when eating meals while wearing it, so as not to ingest any. It became even more dangerous when Hamilton was making her spectacular exit from Munchkinland via an eleva-tor in a trap door on the set. When the burst of real fire came up, her makeup ignited, causing painful burns that required six weeks to heal. • The mineral beryl, which is actually beryllium aluminum silicate, is a colorless crystal. But add a couple of impurities to the mineral, specifically chromium and vanadium, and the beryl crystal be-comes a beautiful green color. The new stone is called an emerald! Although emeralds are mined primarily in Colombia, they can also be found in Australia, Canada, India, Italy, France, Germany and Nigeria, among several other places. They have also been found in the U.S. states of Con-necticut, Montana, Nevada and the Carolinas.

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