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the anniversary of Alfred Nobel’s death. The cer-emony for the Peace Prize is held in Oslo and for the remaining categories in Stockholm.

SURPRISE PRIZEAlfred Nobel was born in Stockholm, Sweden in 1833. During his lifetime he was most known for developing nitroglycerine, an explosive com-pound patented under the name of dynamite in 1867. It was unfortunate that his brother, Emil became a casualty of Alfred and their engineer father’s experimentation with explosives in 1864.

When Nobel’s will was read after his death in 1896, his family contested the document because he had left about 90 percent of his wealth to be used in the establishment of “prizes to those who, during the preceding year, shall have conferred the greatest benefi t to mankind.” Those prizes would be awarded for achievement in the fi ve fi elds of physics, chemistry, medicine, literature and peace. It then took fi ve years to establish how the prizes would be dealt with.

Nobel left instruction that the prizes other than the Peace Prize would be awarded by Swedish committees, but the prize for peace, awarded to the individual who “shall have done the most or

the best work for fraternity between nations, for the abolition or reduction of standing armies and for the holding of peace congresses,” was to be awarded by a Norwegian committee elected by the Storting [Parliament].

Nobel provided no explanation for his bequest.

GETTING ON THE ‘A’ LISTSo you want to be a Nobel laureate? It takes a little doing. First, you must be nominated a year in advance and you can’t nominate yourself. The committees responsible for awarding the prize request nominations from previous Nobel laure-ates, scientists, politicians and academics from each relevant fi eld. These nominators are se-lected from countries all over the world so as to ensure fair representation. Other than the desig-nated “winners,” the nominations are kept secret for 50 years. The appropriate committees then select the prize winners for the year.

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THE PRIZE ITSELFWinning the Nobel Prize is an honor and being a Nobel laureate is extremely prestigious. At the ceremony each recipient receives a diploma, medal and a fi nancial reward that amounts to about one million American dollars. Many times awards are shared amongst two or no more than three laureates, as well as the prize money. Begin-ning in 1961, Sweden Post Stamps began issuing stamps to honor the laureates for the year and a postage cancellation is designed for the occa-sion. For the Peace Prize ceremony held at Oslo City Hall, the honoree(s) is presented the prize by the Chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Com-mittee in the presence of the King of Norway. The remaining recipients attend their ceremony in Stockholm Concert Hall where his Majesty the King of Sweden performs the presentation of the awards.

IT’S ALL IN THE FAMILY• The Curie family has received multiple rewards with husband and wife teams Marie and Pierre Curie as well as Irene Joliot-Curie and Frederic Joliot; mother/daughter team Marie Curie and Irene Joliot-Curie; and father/daughter Pierre Curie and Irene Joliot-Curie.• Two other married couples, Gerty and Carl Corti as well as Alva and Gunnar Myrdal re-ceived the honors.• Father and son teams have also been honored: William and Lawrence Bragg, Niels and Aage Bohr, Hans and Ulf von Euler, Arthur and Roger Kornberg, Manne and Kai Siegbahn and J.J. and George Thomson.

MORE NOBEL FACTS• The oldest laureate to receive the Nobel prize was 90-year-old Leonid Hurwicz for Economics in 2007.• The youngest laureate was 25-year-old Law-rence Bragg who received his prize in Physics with his father in 1915.• Thirty-fi ve women have won the prize includ-ing Marie Curie who won twice – once for Phys-ics in 1903 and once for Chemistry in 1911.• Interestingly enough there is no prize awarded for the fi eld of mathematics.• Awards are never given posthumously. Mahat-ma Gandhi was nominated for the Peace prize fi ve times and was expected to win the prize in 1948 until he was assassinated two days before the nomination closing on Jan. 30, 1948.• A Nobel Prize “winner” is referred to as a “laureate,” as the prize is felt to be recognition of outstanding achievement within a broad category that benefi ts mankind rather than a contest.

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Over 300 Americans have earned the title of Nobel laureate in all categories, many of whom have had more than their 15 minutes of fame:

• Theodore Roosevelt – Peace Prize in 1906• Woodrow Wilson – Peace Prize in 1919• Albert Einstein – Physics in 1921• Sinclair Lewis – Literature in 1930• Jane Adams – Peace Prize in 1931

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Check into senior-center activities. Whether it’s a party or a trip, there’s sure to be something fun going on. Volunteer to help decorate, prepare food or organize the details. If your area has a “senior buddy” program, where seniors and individuals or families are matched up, consider signing on. It might be an adven-ture, and you could develop some lifelong friendships from it.

Do for others: Ride along with the Meals on Wheels folks and take special treats to go with the food. Help wrap gifts for underprivileged children at a service organization like the Elks. Join a caroling group, perhaps at a local church. Host an informal gathering for others who are also alone (send out the invita-tions now). The key is to think of others, and pitch in where you can.

The quietest week of the year, be-tween Christmas and New Year’s, is coming. Enjoy all the activity now, and plan what you’ll do that week. Maybe you’ll even spend time with new friends you’ve met this month as you’ve been out and about.

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• On Dec. 12, 1913, two years after it was stolen from the Louvre Museum in Paris, Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece “Mona Lisa” is recovered inside Italian waiter Vincenzo Peruggia’s hotel room in Flor-ence. Peruggia had participated in the heist

with a group of ac-complices dressed as Louvre janitors.

• On Dec. 9, 1926, young clarinetist Benny Goodman re-cords his fi rst solo, 16 bars of a song called “He’s the Last Word.” Sadly, his father was hit by a car and killed on the same day

Goodman recorded the solo.

• On Dec. 11, 1936, after ruling for less than one year, Edward VIII becomes the fi rst English monarch to voluntarily ab-dicate the throne. He chose to abdicate after the British government, public and the Church of England condemned his de-cision to marry American divorcée Wallis Warfi eld Simpson.

• On Dec. 10, 1963, Frank Sinatra Jr., who was kidnapped in Lake Tahoe, Calif., is allowed to talk briefl y to his father. The

kidnappers revealed the drop point for the ransom money and the location where Frank Jr. could be found. To avoid a public scene, law enforcement offi cials picked up the young Sinatra and brought him home in the trunk of their car.

• On Dec. 14, 1980, a CIA report claims that the Soviet Union delivered nearly $7 billion worth of military assistance to Third World nations such as Syria, Iraq and South Yemen. The report suggested that Soviet arms sales were dangerously increasing in-

stability and the chances for war.

• On Dec. 8, 1993, the North American Free Trade Agreement is signed into law by President Bill Clinton. NAFTA was heav-ily criticized by Reform Party presidential candidate Ross Perot, who argued that if NAFTA was passed, Americans would hear a “giant sucking sound” of American companies fl eeing the United States for Mexico.


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LAMINATE FLOORING:MAKING THE

RIGHT CHOICE

There are many good reasons why laminate fl ooring is a popular choice in today’s homes. Lami-

nate is a manufactured product that simulates the look of hardwood, ce-ramic tile, natural stone and many other types of fl ooring. In the past, laminate fl oors have been easy to spot, but to-day’s technology allows manufacturers to create realistic visuals and textures for an elegant and quality fl oor.

• patterns mimic wood and natural stone • good choice for the look without the maintenance or cost • offers signifi cant value • range of colors and styles, including exotic • durable for active lifestyles • stain resistant, no wax or varnish • less likely to fade in sunlight • sold in Europe for 25+ years • 10-20 times harder than laminate countertops • fl oated rather than secured directly • installed over a variety of subfl oors • one of the best selling fl oors in the US • great impact and indentation resis-tance • easy to replace, if desire

A home consists of what’s under your roof and what’s under your feet. Floor coverings have a huge infl uence on your home and home life. They impact interior beauty, design, comfort, liv-ability and upkeep, thus fl oor coverings can make, or break, a home. Being fa-miliar with laminate construction helps you understand and evaluate its perfor-mance aspects: why certain laminate fl oors wear better and longer.

• multitude of designs, patterns, and textures • four main components bonded to-gether • melamine plastic backing- stability and moisture from the subfl oor • core board for moisture resistance • decorative layer on top of core board • durable wear layer for protection, containing aluminum oxide • layers are combined with high/direct pressure

It goes without saying that you should

use that unique sense when choosing some-thing as critical as laminate fl ooring. Critical? Yes! Be-cause any fl oor cover-ing in your home im-pacts interior beauty, design, comfort, liv-ability and upkeep.

It’s a fact, fl oor coverings can make or break a home. Knowing the basic types of laminate and laminate installation can provide you with a fi rm founda-tion upon which to begin your laminate shopping journey.

• no more fake looks • looks are traditional, rustic, distressed and exotic • grains and texture more realistic than ever • number of photographs or screens determine quality • lighter colors make small rooms look larger • dark colors create intimate settings • choose coordinating or contrasts with cabinets or furniture • no matching colors and styles, be creative

Now that you have gotten an introduc-tion to laminate fl ooring and how it is made, let’s take a look at the types of installation. Knowing more about how laminate is installed may help you in determining what type of laminate fl ooring you buy.

Glueless Laminate Flooring • quick and easy • thin underlayment seals out mois-ture • fl oors fl oat over subfl oors • vapor barrier can be added for noise

Laminate FlooringWith Attached Underlay

• several different types of tongue and grooved locking systems • attached underlayment to reduce noise levels

Glued Laminate Flooring • the original laminate fl oors • require a special formulated glue • offered in planks and tiles

Pre-Glued Laminate Flooring • No mess, glue already applied to the tongue and grooves • quick and easy-to-install • thin, plastic underlayment needed to seal out moisture and prevent glue from sticking

Knowledge about laminate specifi cs and characteristics, about its traits and subtle differences, can be invaluable. Choosing the best laminate fl ooring for your home is really about knowing the right combination of characteristics, aesthetics, performance and budget to best meet the needs of your lifestyle.

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SNIPPETZ® HEALTH AND WELLNESS

TREATING FROSTBITE

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My father emigrated from the Soviet Union after World War II. As a young man, he lost three fi ngers to frostbite, but he didn’t like to talk about it. I live in a region that has harsh winters and often won-der about frostbite. How do you treat it? -- O.S.

ANSWER: Frostbite is an apt term, as ice crystals actually form in the tis-sues where it happens. The crystals do some of the damage, as does a loss of water from affected cells. However, the greatest amount of damage comes from the disruption of blood supply to the frozen area.Frostbite can happen anytime the tem-perature is below 32 F (0 C). It can happen at higher temperatures when the wind is blowing hard. Fingers, toes, hands, feet, chin, nose and ears are the most exposed parts of the body, and they are the ones most likely to be frostbitten.Frostbitten skin should be warmed in a water bath with a temperature between 99 and 102 F (37 to 39 C). Don’t be-gin the rewarming process if there’s a chance of refreezing, which causes greater damage than the fi rst freeze.With fi rst-degree frostbite, the skin turns red and swells, and people com-plain that it hurts. Rewarming the skin brings about full recovery.In second-degree frostbite, the skin becomes white, and people feel little pain. In about 12 to 24 hours, blisters appear and even three to 10 days after

recovery, the affected area still throbs and aches but should be functional.In third-degree frostbite, the entire depth of skin is frozen and is black and dry. This degree of frostbite generally indicates loss of the skin and frozen tis-sues.If you’re interested in a small book packed with information on cold in-juries, take a look at “Hypothermia, Frostbite and Other Cold Injuries” by Gordon Giesbrecht and James Wilk-erson, printed by The Mountaineers Books.

***DEAR DR. DONOHUE: The big toe on my right foot is giving me trouble. I can hardly bend it, and it hurts at the base of the toe. What is this, and how do I fi x it? -- R.R.

ANSWER: It could be a condition called hallux rigidus -- in English, “rigid big toe.”The big toe is essential in walking and running. It initiates the forward propul-sion of the body. Every step taken puts great stress on the big toe. In time, the joint that joins the big toe to the foot can develop arthritis. An arthritic joint stiffens the toe and makes it hurt.Anti-infl ammatory drugs like ibupro-fen relieve pain and infl ammation in the joint. When pain lessens, contrast baths can be useful. You need two buckets. One has hot water; the other, cold water. Put the affected foot in the bucket with cold water for 25 seconds and then into the bucket with hot wa-ter for the same length of time. Keep doing this for three to fi ve minutes a couple of times a day.Shoes with thick soles take some of the shock off the big toe when walking or running. Cushion inserts do the same.If the toe makes walking pure torture, see an orthopedic surgeon. You might need surgical correction.

***Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column when-ever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

(c) 2008 North America Synd., Inc.All Rights Reserved

HOW TOWIGGLEOUT OF THE MUD

By Dr. Ron Ross

PREPARE FOR THE BOOM:

NURTURE YOUR NETWORK

Charlie “Tremendous” Jones said, “You are the same today as you’ll be in fi ve years except

for two things, the books you read and the people you meet.” Let’s focus on “the people you meet.”The popular word for this is “networking.” But I have never considered meeting people “work”, and I’m not really interested in “netting” someone into my web of infl uence. I do, however, love to get acquainted with people, exchange ideas, make new friends, and develop more business contacts.Here are three suggestions for nurturing your network that have worked for me

in business, ministry, and friendship for over 50 years on fi ve continents, in 17 countries and 47 states.First, whenever you meet someone new, learn about him before you tell him how wonderful you are. If you’re like me, the fi rst thing you want to do is to start talking about yourself. Fight that urge; talking about yourself provides you no new information. You already know how brilliant you are! It’s the other person who can teach you something new. You will learn a whole lot more by getting other people to talk about themselves. There’s an added benefi t: the more you get people to talk about themselves, the more popular you will be.Second, keep track of the people you meet. Get their contact information and set up ways to stay in touch. Several years ago my wife and I were considering purchasing a new house, so late one Sunday afternoon we stopped by an open house in a neighborhood we liked. The fi rst thing the realtor did was to learn about our particular housing needs and preferences. He took our name and phone number and promised to get back with us the next day. Armed with the information he had gleaned from us the day before he found for us the perfect house priced exactly within our budget and we bought it. But more than that, he has stayed in touch with us over the years and has bought and sold for us several houses earning himself tens of thousands of dollars in commissions. It’s been 12 years since we’ve bought or sold a home but he

still keeps in touch with us. There is a reason he is always one of the top producers for his company: he nurtures his network.Third, whenever you meet someone see it as a divine appointment. Forty years ago my wife and I were preparing to go to Africa as missionaries. We had to attend a church convention in Saint Louis Missouri as a part of our fund raising activities. While on our two-day drive to the convention we pulled off the road to fi nd a restaurant for lunch. The restaurant we found had a waiting line of several people in the lobby so when a table opened up we moved toward the table at precisely the same time as another couple. Instead of fi ghting over the table we decided to share it. We soon discovered we were going to the same church convention. How here’s the “divine appointment” part: this

couple was in charge of the mission budget for their home church. This “chance” meeting turned into nearly a decade of friendship and fi nancial support from their home church. It was indeed a divine appointment.Get people to talk about themselves, keep in touch with the people you meet, and consider every meeting a divine appointment. That’s how you nurture your network.

“Prepare for the Boom” is a series of columns that will appear over the next six months. A compilation of the series will be made available toward the end of the series. To join Dr. Ross’s e-mailing list please go to www.MileHighMotivator.com and sign up. There is no charge. For feedback email: [email protected].

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SNIPPETZ® HEALTH AND WELLNESS

In A recent New England Journal of Medicine article, researchers dis-closed that the adverse effects of

using NSAIDS (non-steroidal Anti-In-fl ammatory Drugs) like Advil, Motrin, Aleve, Naprosyn, Naprox, Voltaren, In-docin and others, can include stomach bleeding, ulcers, and in some cases, death—yes, death.

Millions take NSAIDS without much thought. However, research has shown that bleeding and ulcers occur half the time: often, with NO symptoms. Among the people who develop serious bleed-ing from NSAIDS and require hospi-talization, an amazing ten to 15% will die; tens of thousands per year! In fact, 2,000 people in the United Kingdom die each year from gastro-duodenal le-sions from taking NSAIDS.

These drugs simply cover up your

NSAIDS:WILL YOU BE

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by Dr. Christy Meislahn

An insightful lookat Health

body’s warning signs and fool the body. Every day we help locate and reduce the underlying cause of many types of health problems. Is it time for a chiro-practic checkup for you, or someone you know, who thoughtlessly reaches into the medicine cabinet?

The information in this article is provid-ed solely for educational purposes and not as medical advice. Please consult a medical or health professional if you have questions about your health. No li-ability is accepted should you decide to self-treat or self-prescribe.

To set up an appointmentcall Dr. Christy at

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THE COST OF BINGEING

One way to help you prevent bingeing is to think about how much time and money it costs

you to binge. Keep track of how much time and money you spend on pur-chasing binge food. The next time you begin to think about making a trip to the grocery store to buy junk food, start timing yourself. Time the whole process of deciding if you should run to the store, convincing yourself it’s ok to binge on unhealthy snacks, planning on what to buy, getting ready to run to the store, making the trip to and from the store, spending time shopping for your binge food, and the time spent during a binge. Stop the clock after you have swallowed that last bite of salty, fatty food.

Next calculate how much your binge food costs you each year. Take the cost of this last binge and multiply it by the number of times you typically binge in a month. Then multiply this result by 12 for the number of months in a year. The result will be an estimate of how much you spend in one year bingeing on food that can harm your weight loss efforts. Imagine the nice clothes, fl owers, spa treatments, concert tickets, etc. that you could buy yourself with that mon-ey. Imagine the time you could have to spend with friends or family, spend on a hobby, or spend exercising.

Thinking about the money and time you waste on bingeing can help you be-come aware of the good you miss out on doing for yourself and your weight loss goals; so you can think about not bingeing at all.

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GOOD HOUSEKEEPING TWO

ROASTED SWEET AND WHITE POTATOESWITH ROSEMARY

2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon margarine or butter2 pounds (about 2 large) sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks2 pounds (about 6 medium) all-purpose potatoes, cut into 2-inch chunks2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leavesSalt and ground black pepper

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. To 15 1/2 inch by 10 1/2 inch jelly-roll pan, add oil and margarine. Place pan in oven while it preheats and margarine melts.2. Remove pan from oven; add both kinds of potatoes, rosemary, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; toss to coat. Roast 1 hour and 15 minutes or until golden and tender, stirring occasionally.

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Heath bars are also great in here. Just chop them up and substitute them for the

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3/4 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups rolled oats 1 cup all-purpose fl our 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup chopped pecans 2 cups toffee baking bits

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.

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OATMEAL TOFFEE COOKIES

2. In a medium bowl, cream to-gether the butter and brown sugar. Stir in the egg and vanilla until smooth. Sift to-gether the fl our, salt and baking soda, stir into the creamed mixture. Then stir in the rolled oats. Fi-nally, stir in the chopped candy bar pieces.

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Sangiovese [san-geeo-VEHS-eh], an Italian grape, has proven itself in the Tuscany region of Italy, especially in the Brunello di Montalcino and

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2 ea Beef Tenderloin Steaks10 ea Asparagus Spears 4 oz Crab Meat½ c Hollandaise Sauce

1. Grill the steaks to the desired doneness.

2. Break off the bottom of the asparagus spears and steam until tender.

3. Place the spears, crab and the hollandaise sauce over the top of the steak and enjoy.

I would serve this with French fries because I love them with the hollandaise sauce (see last weeks recipe.) My steak will also

be on the rare side because it will have more fl avor but I know most people like it a little more cooked so if you can don’t cook it more then medium.

Oscar is the combination of the asparagus, crab and hollandaise sauce. You can make it over some nice grilled salmon, chicken or even a large portabella mushroom.

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HAM FORTHE HOLIDAYSMy mother and I were talking

about our plans for the holidays recently. The women of the fam-

ily usually prepare dinner for about 25 to 30 people. We take turns hosting the cel-ebration at a different family member’s house each year.

This year, we plan to spend the holidays with my husband’s family. My daughter and granddaughter, and several other fam-ily members are going out of town. My

brother, Howard, and his family are spend-ing the holiday with his in-laws. What’s a holiday dinner if no one can come? So, we decided to move our family celebration to another, more convenient day.

I can’t tell you the tremendous sense of re-lief and freedom that this simple decision gave to us. After all, the whole point of any designated holiday is to provide a time to get together with the people that you love. From now on, our family isn’t going to conform to or be stressed out by the date of a holiday or standard traditions. We’ve decided from now on to celebrate the holi-days on a day that works best for all of us.I’m bringing my special Sugar and Spice Ham to our family gathering. It’s a recipe that everyone loves. Pre-packaged hams that are brined, glazed with brown sugar and honey, spiral cut and baked are expen-sive. For a ham that’s much more budget-friendly, I suggest that you try this deli-cious recipe that uses the shank or picnic portion of the ham.

And, if your family has a diffi cult time gathering together during the “designated” holidays this season, select your own time to celebrate. It’s liberating and lots of fun!

SUGAR AND SPICE HAM1 (7 pound) smoked ham, half-cut, shank end, picnic or shoulder portion (bone in or out)2 quarts cold water2 cups sugar1 cup honey1/2 cup brown sugar, packed1 (6 ounce) can frozen orange juice con-centrate, thawed2 teaspoons ginger1 teaspoon dry mustard2 tablespoons whole cloves

To prepare the ham: Trim off some of the fat, leaving a 1/4-inch layer. Score the re-maining layer of fat into a diamond pattern by cutting 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch deep into the meat, forming 1 inch to 2 inch squares. Not only does scoring look nice, it allows any remaining fat to render from the ham and provides a greater surface area for the glaze to stick to.

To brine the ham: Cut crosswise slits, all around the ham, about 1/2 inch apart, half-way through ham to where knife touches bone, if any. Place the water in a deep bowl, a large pot or a large, re-sealable food-safe plastic bag. Stir in the sugar. Soak the ham in the brining liquid for at least 2 days in the refrigerator, turning the ham once or twice each day. Drain off the brining liquid.

To glaze the ham: Place the ham in a roast-ing pan lined with enough foil overlap-ping the edges to wrap it completely. Mix together the honey, brown sugar, orange juice, ginger and dry mustard in a small bowl. Pour the mixture all over the pork and rub the glaze evenly over the ham. Stick the cloves in the diamond-shaped slits on the top of the ham. Wrap tightly with the foil. After glazing, it’s best to al-low the ham to sit at room temperature for 1-2 hours before cooking.

To bake the ham: Pre-heat the over to 200 F. Bake the ham for 6 to 7 hours or until done, unwrapping and basting the ham occasionally with the glaze and any liquids that may have accu-mulated in the foil. For a slightly crisper skin, unwrap the ham and bake it at 450 F, about 15 minutes.***Angela Shelf Medearis is an award-win-ning children’s author, culinary historian and the author of fi ve cookbooks. Her lat-est cookbook, “The New African-Ameri-can Kitchen,” is in bookstores now. She’s known as The Kitchen Diva and is the ex-ecutive producer and host of “The Kitchen Diva!” television cooking show. Visit her Web site at www.divapro.com.


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TAPAS BRING NEW TASTE TO HOLIDAY APPETIZERS

Tapas are popping up everywhere this holiday season, with the name cov-ering a wide range of fi nger foods.

The tapas tradition began in the mid-13th century Spain, when Castilian King Al-fonso X decreed all taverns must serve a bit of food with wine or spirits. The word “tapa” means “cover,” and food historians believe the fi rst tapa was a slice of bread used to protect poured wine from fruit fl ies. Centuries later, the lowly tapa has reached culinary heights.

Authentic Manchego cheese in Ham Cro-quetas imparts zesty fl avor and creamy texture. Scallops in a Blanket are a love-ly presentation, and Jarlsberg provides a pleasing, mellow-nutty counterpoint to smoky paprika. Small scallop shells can be found at a favorite housewares shop. Some quick-to-assemble ideas also follow. Have lots of small plates on hand for second and third nibblings ...

CHEESY HAM CROQUETAS

2 (15-ounce) cans small white beans1 cup very fi nely chopped lean cooked ham2 teaspoons minced roasted pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon (or to taste) onion salt1/2-inch thick slice (about 4 ounces) Man-chego cheese (if available, Gran Maestre variety)2 beaten eggs1 cup plain bread crumbsVegetable oil for frying

Drain beans and dry on paper towels. Pulse in food processor or mash to make thick bean paste. Add ham, pepper, garlic pow-der and onion salt to paste, mixing well. Set aside.

Cut slice of Manchego cheese into 24 rect-angles (1/2-inch by 3/4-inch). Use a round-ed tablespoon of bean mixture to form ball around each cheese rectangle, sealing it completely. Repeat with each cheese piece. Roll all croquetas in breadcrumbs. Heat 2 inches of oil in a high-sided medium-sized pot to 360 degrees Fahrenheit.

Working in batches, using two forks, dip the breaded croquetas in egg to coat com-pletely; roll again in bread crumbs. Fry a few at a time for 2 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. (These can be frozen, to serve at a later date.) When ready to serve (thaw to room temperature, if frozen) warm on foil lined tray in 300 F oven for 18 to 20 minutes. Makes 24 cro-quetas.

SCALLOPS IN A BLANKET

Preheat broiler.Slice 12 fresh, very dry sea scallops in half horizontally. Combine 1/4 cup olive oil with 2 teaspoons EACH smoked paprika and oregano. Cut 4 Roma tomatoes into slices about the same size as scallops. Coat each tomato slice in oil mixture and place a slice on small scallop shell (or place all on foil lined baking sheet). Sprinkle each with bread crumbs. Broil 3-4 inches from heat source, about 3 to 4 minutes or until

very hot.

Toss scallop slices in remaining oil mix-ture. While tomatoes are still hot, place seasoned scallop on each and top with 1/4 teaspoon Salsa Verde and a large pinch of grated Jarlsberg cheese. Finish with a sprinkle of bread crumbs and broil again, about 1 to 2 minutes, or until scallops are white and cheese is bubbly. Serve warm.

CHEVRAI TURTLES

Shape soft fresh Chevrai goat cheese into small balls and sandwich between toasted walnut halves.

CREAMY CUCUMBER BITE

On cucumber round, layer marinated sun-dried tomato and top with piping of Bours-in Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese, mixed with pesto.

SMOKED PARTY ROUNDS

On pumpernickel party round (shaped with small cookie cutter), layer smoked salmon and piping of either fresh Chevrai goat cheese or Boursin, topped with a touch of salmon roe. Makes 24 appetizers.


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SNIPPETZ® PETS

By Sam Mazzotta

HOLIDAY FARE, PETS

DON’TALWAYS MIXDEAR PAW’S CORNER: Can you tell me which foods are danger-ous for dogs? -- Clara in Phoenix

DEAR CLARA: With many pet owners throwing holiday parties for family and friends, it’s more impor-tant than ever to remember that pets do not have the same digestive sys-tems as humans and that we need to keep certain foods away from them.

Dogs and cats should never eat chocolate, grapes, raisins, onions, macadamia nuts, walnuts, tomatoes, avocadoes, nutmeg, coffee, tea or breath mints. All of these are toxic and can cause severe health prob-lems or even death. Cats should not be allowed near lily plants especial-ly, and most houseplants are toxic to them also.

Paws Corner

All pets should avoid foods that are high in fat, salt or sugar, bones that are likely to splinter (such as chick-en bones) and alcohol -- meaning do not give beer to your dog, even if you think it’s funny. If you are baking, keep pets away from yeast dough or bread dough, baking soda or baking powder -- ingesting these ingredients can cause serious prob-lems. The seeds, leaves and stems of many kinds of fruits and some vegetables can be toxic to pets.

Supervise all feeding times and make sure your pets eat only what you give them. Seal the kitchen gar-bage can (or take out the trash twice as often) so pets won’t root around. Move plants out of pets’ reach.

During holiday gatherings, if you can’t keep an eye on your pet at all times, isolate the pet in an unused room -- place its bedding, toys, food and water in the room as well, and check on your pet frequently -- until your guests have left.

Send your tips, questions and com-ments to Paws Corner, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or e-mail them to [email protected].


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When you give a gift to a charitable group, you are rewarded by the knowl-

edge that you’re helping an orga-nization whose work you support. But you can also get a “bonus” from your gift — in the form of tax ben-efi ts.

Specifi cally, your donations to charities that have received 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status are usually tax deductible, assuming you itemize your tax return. And as long as your total contributions for any one year are 50 percent or less of your adjust-ed gross income, there’s no limit on the deductions you can take for your gifts to public charities.

Furthermore, your contributions may entitle you to more than just a tax deduction in the year in which you make your gift. If you decide to donate shares of stock, a piece of real estate or another asset that has increased in value since you pur-chased it, you can avoid the capital gains taxes that will be due on the asset when it’s sold.

Clearly, your charitable giving can provide you with some signifi cant tax benefi ts. But if you’re interested in going even deeper into the world of charitable gifts, you’ll fi nd that they can play a role in some of your long-term fi nancial strategies, as well.

Consider, for instance, how you might use a charitable remainder trust. You’d start by donating an as-set — such as appreciated stocks, bonds or real estate — to the trust, which is managed by a trustee. The trustee, in turn, could sell the asset

(relieving you of immediate capital gains liabilities), reinvest the pro-ceeds and then make regular pay-ments to you or another benefi ciary you named when you established the trust. So you could set up the trust to provide yourself, or one or more family members, with an income stream for life or for a designated number of years. After the lifetime of the last surviving benefi ciary, or at the end of the specifi ed term, the trust would end, and any remaining assets would then be distributed to the charity you’d named.

Setting up a charitable remainder trust is not as easy as fi lling out a few forms; to do it correctly, you’ll need to work with your legal and tax advisors. And once you establish such a trust, you’ll fi nd it can have considerable impact on some of the decisions affecting your retirement income. For example, if you could count on an income stream from a charitable remainder trust, you might be able to withdraw less mon-ey each year from your investments and retirement accounts, such as your 401(k) and IRA, to meet your income needs in retirement. In fact, if you were to receive this trust-gen-erated income, it might even affect the type of investments you need to make before retirement, possibly changing the balance somewhat be-tween “growth” and “income.”

In any case, consider being as gen-erous as you can afford in your support of worthwhile charitable organizations. But if you incorpo-rate your charitable giving into your long-term investment picture, you’ll need to make the right moves — so prepare carefully.

This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your Edward Jones fi nancial advisor. Edward Jones, its employees and fi nancial advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. You should consult with a qualifi ed tax or legal specialist for professional advice on your specifi c situation.

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WRAPPING UP2008

Here are some things to think about as the year draws to a close.

--Review your 2008 spending. Did you meet your savings goals? Are your miscellaneous expenses higher than you’d like? The new year is a good time to start again, with a clean slate, on household budgets and savings plans.

--Compare your credit-card balances with a year ago. Did you make signifi cant headway in getting them whittled down or paid off? Look closely at the interest rates you’re being charged. Do you need to pay off all but one card, one with the lowest rate?

--Check interest rates on CDs and money-market deposit accounts at your bank. (This is not the same as a money-market fund, which isn’t insured by the FDIC.) If your money is languishing in a simple savings account, look for higher returns elsewhere without getting into the stock

market.

--Is it is smart to make a 13th mortgage payment? If you itemize on Schedule A, will the additional amount of the mortgage insurance deduction make enough of a differ-ence? If you send an additional payment, mail it early enough to be received and processed in advance of Dec. 31.

--Property taxes: If these are split into two payments, chances are that one is due this year and one in 2009. Pay both halves now and take the deduction for 2008.

--If you make donations to charity, be sure to get a receipt and that it’s clearly dated.

--How is your bill organization and check-writing working out? Do you need to devise a different way of making sure bills get paid on time, or for handling receipts and cents-off coupons?

--If you have home-improvement plans you didn’t get to in the fall (and don’t have a houseful of relatives for the holidays) consider having the work done now. Prices are likely to be lower than at any other time of the year. Check references of any contractors (ask if you can go look at the work), get estimates and have fi nish dates in writing with fi nancial penalties for delays. Be sure the contract states that payment will be made in increments as the work pro-gresses.

David Uffi ngton regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Write to him in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to [email protected].


Law Offi ces ofChristopher C.

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Challenging the paternity of a child in a family law case involves such basic is-sues as whether junior really is junior.

If you are concerned that you may not be the actual biological father of a child, you should address this concern at your earliest opportu-nity in the legal proceeding you are involved in. This opportunity typically arises in a child support case or a divorce case.

To understand the law of paternity it is impor-tant to understand that there are strong policy reasons that favor a fi nding that your are the father. The strongest reason is to make sure that a father is available to support the child in order to secure the health, welfare, and happi-ness of the child. Another strong policy reason favoring paternity is the fi nality of judgments. People should be able to understand their rights under a judgment and should not have to worry about future events changing their rights.

If you are involved in a child support case or a divorce case and you don’t raise the issue of paternity in that case, you will be determined to be the father. There is nothing you can do about it later, even if it is scientifi cally deter-mined at a later date that you are not the fa-ther!

For example, you are involved in a child sup-port case. You do not raise the issue of pa-ternity, because you mistakenly believe that you are the biological father of the child. The Court orders you to pay child support. More than six months pass after the order is entered. You then discover as a result of genetic test-ing done for some medical reasons that you are not the biological father. You cannot success-fully fi ght your paternity of this child in a legal action. Legally, you are the father and that is that.

Paternity law is like any other law. You must remember that: you may not understand the law; you may not like it; and you may not think its fair; but it’s the law!

Chris Meyer is an attorney practicing family law in Monument. Chris’ law practice is lim-ited to domestic relations cases. Chris has been practicing law since 1977. He is a former pros-ecutor and is licensed to practice law in Colo-rado, Florida, California and Wisconsin. Chris can be contacted at 719-488-9395. Chris’s website (www.cmeyerlaw.com) has additional divorce and family law information.

THE MARRIAGE ZONE:PATERNITY

If you are involved in a child support case or a divorce case and you don’t raise the issue of paternity in that case, you will be determined to be the father. There is nothing you can do about it later, even if it is scientifi cally deter-mined at a later date that you are not the fa-ther!

IT’STHELAW!

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Trivia Test ByMarge Svenson Sports Quiz By

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1. LANGUAGE: What is a diacriti-cal mark?2. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What kind of creature is an ocelot?3. AD SLOGANS: What soft drink was known in the 1970s as “The Uncola”?4. TRANSPORTATION: What kind of ship is a dhow?5. GEOGRAPHY: Where was the ancient kingdom of Northumbria located?6. FASHION: What is a glengarry?7. RELIGION: Who was John the Baptist’s father?8. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Who was the fi rst American-born citi-zen to be canonized by the Catho-lic Church?9. LITERATURE: Who is the author of “Le Morte D’Arthur”?10. TELEVISION: Who played the character of “Captain Kangaroo” in the TV series?

1. How many teams has Joe Torre managed, and with what club did he start?2. Name the last pitcher to have six consecutive seasons of 20-plus wins.3. What was the last team before the 2005-07 Indianapolis Colts to win their fi rst seven games in three con-secutive seasons?4. Name the last Rice player before Morris Almond in 2007 to be picked in the fi rst round of the NBA Draft.5. How many of Scotty Bowman’s nine Stanley Cup titles as a head coach came with Detroit?6. Which three drivers are tied for the most wins (four) at the Indianapolis 500?7. How many consecutive grand slam semifi nals has tennis star Roger Federer reached heading into 2009?


SNIPPETZ® PUZZLES AND TRIVIA

1. Which female art-ist was mistakenly ru-mored to have died in bed while eating a ham sandwich?

2. Where did the band UB40 get its name?

3. What was the theme of Janis Ian’s 1966 song “Society’s Child”?

4. Which artist (and song) was the very fi rst to get a gold record? (Hint: It’s not Elvis Pres-ley.)

5. Which costumes were typically worn onstage by The Village People?

New DVD Releases forWeek of Dec. 8, 2008

PICK OF THE WEEK“Dark Knight” -- Who’dve thunk that one of the best movies of the year would be based on a 75-year-old comic book hero? Christian Bale once again dons the cape and cowl of Gotham City’s ace crime

fi ghter, while Heath Ledger deliv-ers the bravura performance of his career as the psychopathic villain Joker. The DVD is being released in every imaginable version and pack-aging -- including a limited-edition version that comes with a miniature BatPod.

ALSO OUT THIS WEEK“I Am Legend” (Ultimate Collec-

tor’s Edition) -- This is a three-disc set jam-packed with special features, a 44-page book of production art, a lenticular animated scene card, six cards with depictions of devastated cities, and new commentary tracks.

“Sex and the City: The Wedding Collection” -- This is a limited-edition box set of with FOUR discs featuring the 157-minute extended director’s cut of the fi lm, director’s commentary, four hours of bonus materials, a music CD and a wed-ding album.

KIDS & FAMILY“Horton Hears a Who!” -- Jim Carrey lends his comedic vocal tal-

ent to one of 2008’s most delight-ful animated fi lms. Based on the beloved Dr. Seuss classic, “Horton” tells the tale of a sweet elephant who tries to convince his commu-nity that a wee civilization exists within a dust speck on a dandelion

TV SERIES“McLeod’s Daughters”Complete 7th Season

“Gunsmoke” Third Season Vol. 1“Happy Days” Fourth Season“Dragon Ball GT: Season 1”

“Deadwood: The Complete Series”


In order to keep everyone honest (you know who you are,) we have moved the answers and solutions to the trivia and puzzles to the next page (21).

Caution: DO NOT RUN WITH SNIPPETZ IN YOUR HAND - it’s very sharp!


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SNIPPETZ® COMICS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Answers & Solutions

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your Ar-ian penchant for impatience shows, as you consider passing a problem-prone project on to someone else. Best advice: Stay with it and work out those snarls yourself.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Even pa-tient Bovines can be frustrated when care-fully made plans go awry. But crank up that “stick-to-it-ivity” you do so well, and you’ll soon fi nd that your schedule is back in sync.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your aspect favors using more resourceful means in dealing with a workplace situation. Some discreet checking around could help shed light on the root cause of the problem.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You show an unusually strong streak of stubbornness in rejecting suggestions from friends and/or family members early in the week. But you become more receptive by the week’s end.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) The Big Cat might fi nd a gentler approach more effec-tive when dealing with those who resist needed changes. Remember, the word “persuasion” starts with the sound “purr.”

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A disappointing experience with someone you felt you could trust can be painful. But there just might be more to this situation than you’re aware of. Press for an explana-tion.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Changing your views about something you believe in isn’t easy. But you might recon-sider as the facts come in. Keep your mind open, even if you’re uneasy about what you might learn.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You might have to do some serious shifting of gears to get your project back on track. But cheer up. Your hard work starts to pro-duce some positive results by the week’s end.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to Decem-ber 21) An unsettling mood at the start of the week soon lifts and gives way to a more positive attitude as you fi nd fun and friend-ship beginning to dominate your aspect.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A delay in fi rming up holiday plans could work to your advantage. Use this time to scout out possibilities that might be more in line with what those close to you would prefer.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Some people might question some of the new friends you’ve welcomed into your life. But your ability to see beyond the ob-vious helps you recognize how special they are.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Finan-cial matters can be especially tricky this week. It’s best to follow a conservative in-vestment path for now, and wait for a more fortuitous time to take a bolder approach.

BORN THIS WEEK: Your warmth, your humor and your genuine concern for oth-ers make you someone people love to keep close to their lives.


DECEMBER 8, 2008

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SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS

FLASH BACK ANSWERS1. “Mama” Cass Eliot of the Mamas and the Papas died of a heart attack in July 1974. The initial doctor on the scene mentioned a sandwich, which launched the urban legend. The sandwich was actually across the room and had not been touched. 2. UB40 is a British unemployment form. The reggae band took the name when they applied for benefi ts.3. “Society’s Child” concerned interracial dating. The song touched nerves and was banned by many radio stations, but in 2001 was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Ian wrote the song when she was 15.4. Perry Como received a gold record in 1958 from the Re-cording Industry Association of America for his song “Catch a Falling Star” on RCA Records.5. The Village People, of “Y.M.C.A” fame generally consisted of a construction worker, an Indian chief, a police offi cer, a biker and a military GI.

1. A mark added to a letter that indicatesa different pronunciation

2. Wildcat3. 7-Up

4. Traditional Arabic sailing vessel5. Northeast England, southern Scotland

6. Woolen cap of Scottish origin7. Zacharias

8. Elizabeth Ann Seton9. Sir Thomas Malory

10. Bob Keeshan

1. Five -- the New York Mets, St. Louis, Atlanta, the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers. He began with the Mets in 1977.2. Ferguson Jenkins of the Chicago Cubs (1967-72).3. The Green Bay Packers (1929-31).4. Detroit selected Ricky Pierce in 1982.5. He won three with Detroit, one with Pittsburgh and fi ve with Montreal.6. A.J. Foyt, Rick Mears and Al Unser.7. He has reached 18 consecutive grand-slam semi-fi nals.

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• It was American humorist, satirist, lecturer and author Samuel Lang-horne Clemens -- better known today as Mark Twain -- who made the following sage observation: “In certain trying circumstances, urgent circumstances, desperate circumstances, profanity furnishes a relief denied often to prayer.”

• If you’re planning a trip to North Carolina in June, try to make it to the small town of Spivey’s Corner for the annual Hollerin’ Contest. If you’d like to participate but are worried about straining your vo-cal cords, you can always enter the conch-blowing contest instead of one that involves actual yelling.

• Woody Allen is multitalented: He is a director, an author, a comedian, a playwright and an actor. In light of his successful careers, some might be surprised to learn that in college he received an F in English and a C in fi lm production, then fl unked out of New York Univer-sity for poor attendance.

• On the Pacifi c Island of Fiji, tat-toos are considered to be beautiful enhancements to the body, and a traditional bride is expected to get tattooed before the wedding cer-emony takes place.

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RECYCLE YOUROLD CELLPHONE

Getting a new cell phone for Christ-mas? Not sure what to do with the old one? Now, you can drop off that old phone at any Staples store, as part of the cell phone recycling program. Each year, 130 million cell phones are thrown out, weighing approximate-ly 65,000 tons. Recycling your old phone prevents hazardous elements like mercury, cadmium and lead from ending up in our landfi lls.

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A great stocking stuffer is “guilt-free” chocolate! Give the gift of organic, fair-trade chocolate and you can eat your way to a better planet.

BUY ENERGY-SAVING “LED” HOLIDAY LIGHTS

Now you can decorate your house with LED lights that use 90 percent less energy than conventional holi-day lights, and can save your family up to $50 on your energy bills dur-ing the holiday season! LED lights are available at many major retailers, including Target, Costco, and Ace Hardware.

GET A PESTICIDE-FREE TREE

Demand is on the rise for Christmas trees that are not covered in chemi-cals. Some growers use 40 different

pesticides, as well as chem-ical colorants. The good news is that there are now a number of tree-farms that sell pesticide-free trees, so ask your local Christmas tree seller, or search for an organic tree farm near you.

RECYCLE YOURCHRISTMAS TREE

Ninety-eight percent of Christmas trees were grown on farms, not in forests, so at least it’s not as if you’re cutting down an ancient tree. Each year, 10 million Christmas trees end up in the landfi ll. While your tree won’t fi t in the recycling bin with your newspapers and bottles, you can recycle your tree: many cities offer programs to turn your tree to mulch or wood chips. Call (800) CLEAN-UP or visit www.earth911.org to fi nd the tree-recycling program near you.

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Large Lot With Lots of PossibilitiesCharming 4BR, 2BA Bi-level home with a large fenced-in yard. Home includes renovated bath-room with marble-like tub suround, new sink and faucets. large family room. Kitchen walks out to wood deck. All appliances stay including washer, dryer and stainless refrigerator. MLS #467930 $189,500

Black ForestCustom built quality 2X6 construction. Lots of natural light in this home! Located in quiet treed neighborhood within cul de sac. Area features rid-ing trails & ponds. and 2.5 acres of serenity in the trees ready for your horses! MLS #570532 $370,000

Great Turn of the Century HomeWith tons of ambiance. Desirable downtown area walking distance to trails & park. Completely ren-ovated kitchen w/ all new stainless appliances. Hardwood fl oors on main fl oor and upper level. MLS #507572 $179,000

5 Acres Homesite in Hawk RidgeWith unobstructed Pikes Peak and front range VIEWS! Perfect lot for walk out lower level. Soil and Perc tests available. MLS #435721 $199,000

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