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Talking Turkey
Minnesota ranks as the “turkey capital” of the United States. Annually raising 40 to 42 million turkeys, itis the No.1 state in turkey production, according tothe Minnesota Turkey Growers Association. It also boaststhe largest number of independent turkey farmers in the countr y.
The heaviest turkey on record came in ata whopping 86 pounds! According to Guinness World Records, theturkey, named Tyson, was sold ata charity auctionin London in 1989 for about $6,692. Contrast this with most typical Thanksgiving turkeys, which weigh around 15 pounds.
How about the heaviest pumpkin pie on record? Guinnessstates that the pie, made in 2010 by New Bremen Giant PumpkinGrowers in Ohio, weighed 3,699 pounds and was 20 feet in diameter. To make this gargantuan dessert, it took 197 cans of pumpkin, more than 200 dozen eggs, 100 gallons of evaporated milk, 525 pounds of sugar,3 pounds of pumpkin-pie spice,7 pounds of salt and 12.4 pounds of cinnamon. Phew!
We all know about the famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, but which Thanksgiving parade is the oldest in the country– and the inspiration for Macy’s? That would be Philadelphia’s. The Philadelphia Gimbel Brothers Department Store parade in 1920 consisted ofonly 50 people, 15 cars anda fireman dressed as Santa Claus. From humble beginnings come great things!
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How to Host aChristmas Party Like an Event-PlanningPro
Fromfamilyget-togetherstoChristmasparties,the holidaysareabout spendingtimewithloved ones.Shouldyou becomethe host,youmayneedafewtipstogetyou throughthe planning process.Here’showtopull offanamazing nightwith ease.
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Fromfamily get-togethers toofficepartiestothemed Christmasparties,theholidaysareaboutspending timewiththeonesyoulove most.Shouldyoubecome thehostorhostessofsaid party,youmayneedafew pointersto getyouthrough it.
Hereareeighttips forhostingtheperfect Christmasparty Party PlanningTips
• Chooseatheme. Streamlineyour party planningbychoosing a Christmasparty theme.
Decidingonathemewill not onlyhelp guideyour menu,activities(such asgames,crafts,aphoto booth, etc.), anddecorations,butit’llshowyour guestsjusthowmuch thoughtand effortyouput intoplanningthe event. Potentialtraditionalholiday party themesinclude Ugly ChristmasSweater Party, Christmas Character Party, ora Gatsby Christmas.
• Setadate. There areonlyfourSaturdays intheholidayseason, whichmakeschoosing theperfectdateforyour Christmasparty a bit
tough.Ifthereare kids ontheguestlist,youmay needtopickatimethat’s earlyenoughthatthey’ll be tuckedinby bedtime. Beforeyoudecideona date,takeyourguests, theirpriorities,andyour visionfortheparty (such ascasualcocktails,office party,family-friendly affair, etc.)intoaccount.
• Decideonalocation. Throwingahouse party isconvenientand affordable. However,if youplanoninviting a largenumberofguests, youmay wanttoconsider rentingan eventspace.If you’reonatightbudget
andhostingtheparty at homeisn’t anoption,look forafreelocation(such as alocalpark,community center,orlibrary). To help you decideon a location, thinkaboutthenumber ofguests,thefood you’ll serve,whether ornot therewillbe alcohol at theparty, andtheoverall atmosphere you’dliketo create.
• Planthemenuand setabudget. After you’ve naileddownthetheme, date,andlocation,you’ll needtoplanamenu.If moneyis tight,consider makingtheparty a potluckoroptforsnacks
and appetizersinsteadof a full-onmeal
• Sendan evite. Once you’ve figuredoutthewho, what,when,andwhere, sendoutemailinvites. Thisway, you’ll be able tobypassthe stress of purchasingandmailing customizedinvitations.
Just besuretogiveyour guestsplentyofnotice!
Tipsfor Hostingan Unforgettable Christmas Party
• Createa Christmas party playlist. Aparty justisn’t aparty without music.Ifyou’rehavinga hardtimechoosingsongs foryourplaylist,online
streamingserviceslike Spotifyand Pandorahave hundredsofpre-made holidayplaylists available.
• Setthemood. For many, theholidayskindle memoriesof friendsand family, favoritedishes, and welcomingsmells. Bringthesememoriesto lifeby fillingyourhome (orthevenue) withcozy, seasonalscents. You candothisbymakinga stovetopofslow-cooker potpourri,orlightinga holiday-inspiredcandle.
Thesetipsaresure tomakeitan eventto remember.
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Cryptoquip
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Take thisSuperQuiztothePh. D.Level.1pointforeachcorrect answerontheFreshmanLevel,2 pointsontheGraduateLeveland 3pointsonthePh.D.Level.
Answers on page16
TheCryptoquipisa substitutioncipher in which oneletterstands for another.If youthinkthatXequals O, itwillequalOthroughoutthepuzzle. Single letters,short wordsandwordsusinganapostrophegive youcluestolocating vowels.Solutionis by trialanderror.
The Essential Tools fora StressFreeThanksgiving Dinner
Making Thanksgiving dinnerisasignificant undertaking!Withsome planning,collaboration, andtherightsupplies, layingoutabeautiful tableofdelicious food canbe stress-freeand evenfun.
Belowarethefour essentialtoolsfora stress-free Thanksgiving dinner!
ThePlan
Theplanformaking Thanksgivingdinner isyourmostessential tool. Yourplanshould includeaguest list,a menu,ashoppinglist, andatimeline. It’s helpfulto startwithyour guestlistso youcanplan howmuchfoodto make, arrangeforseating,and planaheadforhaving enoughdishwareand glasses.
Themenuis keyto yourplan. Traditionally, theturkey isthecenterpiece,withsidesthat includepotatoes,vegetables, stuffing,cranberry sauce,anddessert,of course! It canbefunand creativetoputyourown twistsonthedinner.But, makesureto keepyour guestlistinmind.Will theybedisappointedif theirfavoritedish isn’t onthetable?Also,plan toaccommodatepicky children,vegetarians, vegans,andguestswith allergiesorspecificfood preferences.
Dividingyourshoppinglistinto twoor threecanbehelpfulfor
planning ahead. Make alistof everything that canbebought a fewweeksinadvance, includingcannedand boxeditemsandany newtoolsorgadgets youplantobuy. You canbuy most other itemsuptoaweek aheadoftime,includingtheturkey. In some places,turkeyscan runout,soitisvital topurchasethemin advance.Plus,itmay be frozenandneedtimeto defrost.
Thetimelineisyour masterplanofwhatyou needto doneandwhen. This Thanksgiving 10-dayTimelinefrom Kitchnprovidesahelpfulbreakdown.
Sometipsforyour plan: Keep everything togetherinonenotebook,spreadsheet,or printableplanner. Shopforitemsonline inadvancetosavetime. Lookforrecipes thatyoucanmakein advance,soyoudon’t havetodo everythingon ThanksgivingDay.
Askfor Help
No one expectsyou to puttogethertheentire mealonyourown! In fact,mostguestslook forwardtobringingtheir favoriteorsignature dish.Reachoutahead oftimeandinviteeach guesttobringaside, dessert,orbeverage. Ask themtobespecificabout whattheywillbring,so youdon’t endupwith four stuffingdishesand novegetables.Ifyou find iteasier, go aheadand assigndishestoeach personbasedon what youthinktheywillenjoy making.
Talkwithfamily membersortheothers whowill attend about necessaryroles.Will theydotheshopping,set thetable,cookaspecific dish,or stay byyour sidehelpingallday? Berealisticabout what helpyouhaveand what youwill need,thenaska friendorfamilymember tocomeearlytoassistif needed. Thelasthouris usuallythemosthectic, and evenone extrahelpinghandcanmakeabig difference.
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Inthiscrosswordpuzzlevariety, thecluesappearin the diagramitself. Simplyentertheanswers inthedirections indicated by the arrows.
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Sprouts by Michael McLinden
To play:Eachclue’ssolutionis ascramble of the answeraboveitwithone letter added orascrambleof theanswerbelow with one letterremoved, so you can workitinbothdirections. Placement of thesingle letter isgiventhroughout.Sproutswillgrow onyou!
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c)Cyrano.Rapunzelhadlonghair; Cyranohadalongnose.(Cyrano de Bergerac).
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San Jose DanceTheatre’s Nutcracker: A Beloved
Holiday Tradition Returnswith Magic and Splendor
Stepintoa worldof holidayenchantmentas
San JoseDance Theatre proudlypresentsits59th annualproductionof The Nutcracker! This timelessballethasbeen a cherishedtraditioninthe San Josecommunityfor nearlysixdecades,creatingunforgettablememoriesforfamiliesand audiencesalike. Performanceswilltakeplace at theSan JoseCenterfor the PerformingArtson December6-8and 13-15, 2024.
As theoriginalSan Joseproductionof The Nutcracker,thisshow capturesthespiritofthe
holidayseasonwithits dazzlingchoreography, stunningcostumes,and a storythatbringsoutthe wonderandjoy of Christmas.Audienceswillbe transportedtoamagical world,featuringbrave toysoldiers,mischievous mice,waltzing flowers, and,ofcourse,the Sugar Plum Fairyandher Cavalier. Thisyear,the productionalsodebuts a grand60-foot Christmas tree,addingan extra layerofspectacletoan alreadybreathtaking performance. Accompaniedbythe renownedCambrian Symphony,thisyear’s
performances promise a rich,immersive experience.Livemusicfromthe orchestraaddsdepthand emotionto everyscene, creatingamesmerizing atmosphereforallages. In addition,guestswill begreetedbyfestivecarol singersinthetheater lobbybeforetheshow andcanbrowsethrough aspecial Nutcracker boutiqueforuniqueholidaygifts.
Forthoselookingto elevatetheir experience, San JoseDance Theatre offersaVIPticket that includesapre-performancebackstagetour, ameet-and-greetwith
charactersfromtheshow, and exclusiveaccesstothe CandyKingdomparty VIPguestsalsoreceive the benefitofskipping thecrowdswithaprivate entranceandaccesstothe Ridder Loungeduring intermission.
San JoseDance Theatre’s Nutcrackeris morethanjustashow— it’s atradition. Families returnyearafteryear to experiencethemagic together,makingitan integralpartofthe holidayseasoninSan Jose. Withitscombination ofprofessionaldancers,youthensemble, andguestartists,this
productionshowcases theimmenselocaltalent andcommunityspirit thatdefinestheSan Jose artsscene.
PerformanceDates: December6-8&13-15, 2024
San JoseCenterforthe PerformingArts Joinusforamagical holiday experiencethat willleaveyouenchanted! Ticketsare available now at www.SJNUTCRACKER.com.
BY DANAJACKSON
Q:PeteDavidsonlooked really healthywhenheappearedin asketchon “SaturdayNightLive” ecently.Didhehave a bunchof histattoos removed,orwerethey veredupwithmakeup?-- D.E.
A: Former“SaturdayNightLive” castmemberPeteDavidson used tohave historsoandarmscovered intattoos butstarted havingthem removedaboutthreeyearsago.He toldSethMeyersonhis talkshow in2021thathe wasstartingthe painstakingremovalprocesssothat hedidn’thave tospendthreehours inthemakeupchairgettingthem eredduringactinggigs.
Asyoumayknow,Davidsonlost his ather,aNew YorkCity firefighter, inthe9/11terroristattack,andhe’s waysbeen veryproactive withhis mentalhealthissues.Hesuffersfrom borderlinepersonalitydisorderand post-traumaticstressdisorder, and herecentlyfinishedastintinrehab dealingwiththeseissues.He put on someweightand looked healthier whenherecentlyappearedin an “SNL”sketchonNov. 2withhost JohnMulaney.
xtupforDavdisonarethefilms izards!”withNaomiScottand OrlandoBloomand“ThePickup” withEvaLongoriaandEddieMury. He’llalso voicetheroleofPetey theCatintheupcominganimated vie“DogMan,”based onthehit children’sbookseries.
Q:I’menjoying“Doctor Odyssey” with Joshua Jackson. Iwasahugefanof“Dawson’s eek”whenhe wasonit.Whatis ames VanDerBeek up tolately?
--S.C.
A:James VanDerBeek,JoshuaJack-
son,KatieHolmesandMichelle Williamsbecamehugestarspractically overnightwhentheteendramaseries “Dawson’sCreek”beganairing in1998.Allfourhave beenacting steadilywith varyingdegreesof fame and awardsfortheir work. Inrecentyears, VanDerBeekstarred intheRyanMurphyseries“Pose” andtheanimatedseries“Vampirina.” Nextupforhimisthe Tubioriginal film“Sidelined:TheQBandMe,” whichisbasedonthehugelypopular youngadultnovel“TheQBBad Boy andMe”by TayMarley. VanDerBeek,whois47,recentlysharedthathe’sbeenprivately battlingcolorectalcancerbutremains optimisticabouthisprognosis. InDecember,he’llappearinthe two-hourlive specialon Fox“The RealFullMonty,” with TayeDiggs, tohelpraise awarenessofprostate, testicularandcolorectalcancers. SendmeyourquestionsatNewCelebrityExtra@gmail.com,orwritemeatKFWS,628 VirginiaDrive,Orlando,FL32803. (c)2024KingFeaturesSynd.,Inc.
Here’swhattowatchand wheretowatchitforthe weekof Nov.17,2024.
ONNOW: “Landman” (Season1)-- Paramount+
ONNOW: “BadSisters” (Season2)--AppleTV+
ONNOW: “Silo” (Season2)--AppleTV+
19-Nov:“MakingManson” (Docuseries)--Peacock
20-Nov:“TheMerry Gentlemen”(NR)--Netflix
20-Nov: “A ManontheInside” (Season1)--Netflix
21-Nov:“TheSexLivesof CollegeGirls”(Season3)-- Max
22-Nov:“JimGaffigan:The Skinny”(ComedySpecial) --Hulu
22-Nov:“ThePianoLesson” (PG-13)--Netflix
25-Nov:“GetMillieBack” (Season1)--Max (c)2024 KingFeaturesSynd.,Inc.
“MyOldAss”(R)-- MaisyStella(“Nashville”)and AubreyPlaza (“AgathaAll Along”)playtwo versions ofthe samepersonforthis funcoming-of-agefilm, which wasproducedby MargotRobbie(“Barbie”) andherhusband, Tom Ackerley. Stellaportrays thefreshly18-year-old Elliot,whohasnothingfigured outbesideswhereshe’sgoing tocollege.Onthe eveofher birthday, Elliotdecides to take hallucinogenicmushroomswith herfriends,andwhileshe’s trippingout,a39-year-old version ofherself (Plaza) materializes infrontofher.Atfirst,thisdiscoveryunnervesyoungerElliot, butwhenolderElliotproves herselftobe veryuseful,youngerElliotfindsgreatcomfortin thisstrangebond with her own self. Availablenowtostream. (Amazon Prime Video)
asetlistwithsongsfromthe aforementionedalbum,as well assome majorhitsfromher firstalbum,which launchedher singingcareerback in 2021. ThisfilmencapsulatingRodrigo’s latesttour wasshotduring thetwodatessheperformedat IntuitDome in Inglewood,California,and is now availablefor allthe“Livvies”tosingtheir heartsoutto! (Netflix)
“OliviaRodrigo:GUTS World Tour”(TV-MA)-- Pop starOliviaRodrigokicked offher very first worldtour earlierthisyear,with97shows spanningacrossNorthAmerica, Europe,Asiaandmore.The Guts World Tour,aptlynamed tosupporthersecondstudio album,Guts (2023),features
“Poolman”(R)-- Veteranactor ChrisPine(“Dungeons & Drag ons:HonorAmongThieves”) decidedtomakehisdirectorial debutwithacomedy-mystery film,which is availablenowto stream.Pinealsostarsasthe maincharacter,DarrenBarrenman,whoisapoolcleanerfor hisapartmentcomplex,The Tahitian Tiki.Inhisfreetime, Darren is anadvocateandacti istforseveralcauses, whichhas gottenhimonthebadsideof citycouncilor Toronkowski.But whenthecouncilor’sassistant, June,secretlydivulges Toronkowski’scorruptiontoDarren, heagreestosetasidehispool poletobecomeanamateur detective. Unfortunately, most ofthereviewssoundedoff aboutthefilm’sshortcomings, soPinewillhave togobackto thedrawingboardifheplans to continuedirecting. (Hulu) (c)2024KingFeatures Synd.,Inc.
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2.The WildRobot (PG)LupitaNyong’o, Pedro Pascal 3.Smile2 (R)NaomiScott, RosemarieDeWitt 4.Conclave (G)RalphFiennes, Stanley Tucci 5.Here (PG-13) TomHanks, RobinWright 6. We Live in Time (R)AndrewGarfield,
FlorencePugh 7. Terrifier3 (NR)LaurenLaVera, DavidHowardThornton 8.BhoolBhulaiyaa3 (NR)KartikAaryan, VidyaBalan 9.SinghamAgain (NR)AjayDevgn,KareenaKapoor 10.BeetlejuiceBeetlejuice (PG-13)Michael Keaton, WinonaRyder (c)2024KingFeatures Synd.,Inc.
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CourtesyofMovieStillsDB ChrisPine,left,andDannyDeVito starin“Poolman..”
Dance (PG-13) TomHardy, Juno Temple
Holiday Train Making StopsAlong the Peninsula on December 7-8
OnSaturday, December 7, andSunday, December8,the Holiday Trainreturnstobring goodtidingsandcheer tofamiliesfromSan FranciscototheSouth Bayaspartofitsannual toydrive.
Thischerishedtraditionoffers attendeesan opportunitytodonate newtoysorbooksto localchildrenwhose familiesare struggling tomakeendsmeet. Caltrainisproudto onceagainpartnerwith the U.S. MarineCorps Reserve Toysfor Tots programand TheSalvationArmytohelpmake theseasonbrighterfor everyone.
The Holiday Train, decoratedwithmore than 75,000glittering lights,willvisitnine Caltrain stationsinSan Francisco,San Mateo
andSanta Claracountiesovertheweekend. Ateachofthetrain’s 20-minute station stops, peoplecanjoininsingingwithonboardcarolersandtheSalvation ArmyBrassEnsemble. Santa, Mrs. Clausand their extendedfamily –including Frosty the Snowmanand Rudolph theRed-nosedReindeer –will getoffthetrainto greetkidsandposefor pictures.
Priortothe arrival ofthe train,familiescanenjoy freeentertainment at each ofthe Holiday Train station stops. Holiday Train ambassadorswillbeonsite tohelpdirectpeople to thedonationbins andwill havespecialgiveawaysfor thosein attendance. Make suretoview the Holiday Train schedule toseewhenit stops at the station nearestyou:caltrain.com/ holiday-train/stops
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