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Page 2 HIP-HOP KANGAROOS (continued): • The joey nurses while in the mother’s pouch and begins to grow. At this stage, the little ‘roo soon begins to venture outside of the pouch for short intervals. This will continue until the age of 7 to 10 months. If frightened, the joey will run back to the mother’s pouch to hide. Sometimes, the baby will leap into the pouch head-first, and turn around while still inside. Luckily, mom is a trouper, despite those huge hind legs kicking her right in the bread basket. • A female kangaroo is called a doe. Some researchers believe that these amazing moms can actively determine the gender of the baby they’re expecting – before giving birth. Doe kangaroos tend to have female babies first, since females stay together in groups for life. Newborn bucks (male kangaroos) stay with their mothers for just one year. Then they venture off to find a mate and form their own mob – the proper name for a “herd” of kangaroos. Scientists disagree about the reason mother ‘roos usually have female offspring first. Are they consciously seeking companionship, or is it just a genetic quirk? • Amazingly, a doe can also control the growth of its joey once it’s been born. During periods when food is scarce, mother ‘roos produce a different type of milk that nourishes her baby while minimizing its growth. Once conditions improve, her body automatically switches to “normal” milk, and the joey continues to grow and develop normally. • Sometimes, orphaned joeys must be handraised by humans. They require the usual equipment required with raising an orphaned baby animal; milk replacement, baby bottles, and so on. But baby kangaroos also require a set of pouches – in increasingly larger sizes – to accommodate their growth. A joey pouch is rarely fancy. It’s often home-sewn out of soft cotton fabric. It’s packed with a hot water bottle for warmth, and then hung on a door or clothes hanger. • Zoologically, kangaroos are not related to camels. Like the desert dromedary, however, ‘roos can survive for months on very little water. In desperate times, a kangaroo may use its powerful hind legs to dig into the ground to find water. • The earliest European explorers to visit Australia were puzzled when they first spotted kangaroos. They referred to the creatures as having “the heads of deer without antlers,” and indicated that they “stood upright like men, but hopped like frogs.” But what frightened the OldWorld men the most was their mistaken
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impression that some kangaroos actually had two heads! They didn’t realize that the secondary noggins that stuck out of some kangaroos’ abdomens were just joeys poking out of mom’s pouch … probably wondering what the Europeans were doing there. • The kangaroo has few natural predators, but Australian wild dogs may attack small creatures like joeys. (Remember the often repeated movie quote, “A dingo’s got my baby!”?) Beyond hunters, urban sprawl has been the main enemy of the ‘roo. As civilization encroaches on what was once the kangaroo’s wild habitat, the animals increasingly find themselves in unfamiliar situations – like crossing a highway with cars whizzing by. Kangaroo Crossing signs are as common a sight in Australia as Moose Crossing signs are in Alaska. • They don’t wear gloves, but male kangaroos do “box” one another, usually when competing for a female or trying to establish superiority. (Indeed, they fight for the same reasons most male creatures do.) The bucks face off on their hind legs and jab at one another with their smaller front legs. Every now and then, one of the kangaroo fighters will plant his tail on the ground and swing forward with his mighty back legs, kicking his opponent squarely in the gut. Ouch! • Cats meow and cows moo … but what sound do kangaroos make? You can mimic their call by placing your tongue against the roof of your mouth and make a clucking “tsk tsk” sound. That is basic kangaroo language. They also growl whenever they feel threatened. Red kangaroo bucks may even make a loud sound resembling a dog’s bark. • Although the kangaroo is the bane of
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• On Dec. 2, 1867, English writer Charles Dickens gives his first public reading in the United States, in a New York City theater. Dickens was a hit with the American public. The line for his first reading was more than a mile long. • On Dec. 6, 1884, in Washington, D.C., workers place a 9-inch aluminum pyramid atop a 555-foot tower of white marble, completing construction of the Washington Monument. A city law passed in 1910 restricted the height of new buildings to ensure that the monument would remain the tallest structure in Washington, D.C.
1. What was the name of the “bush kangaroo” that starred in a 1960s syndicated TV series? 2. Who was the creator of the professional wrestling duo “The Fabulous Kangaroos” ? 3. What was the real name of the man who portrayed Captain Kangaroo? 4. In what 1986 film did Paul Hogan hilariously scare off a band of drunken kangaroo poachers? 5. A character named Katy Kangaroo once promoted what Kellogg’s brand cereal?
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• On Dec. 5, 1933, the 21st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is ratified, bringing an end to the era of national prohibition of alcohol. Mississippi, the last dry state in the Union, ended Prohibition in 1966. • On Dec. 4, 1943, President Franklin Roosevelt closes the books on the Work Projects Administration (WPA), one of the government’s most ambitious public-works programs. Fueled by $11 billion of government money, the program created jobs for 8.5 million people during the Depression. • On Dec. 3, 1967, 53-year-old Lewis Washkansky receives the first human heart transplant in Cape Town, South Africa. Washkansky was given drugs to keep his body from rejecting the heart, but those drugs also left him susceptible to sickness, and 18 days later he died from double pneumonia. • On Dec. 7, 1982, the first execution by lethal injection takes place at the state penitentiary in Huntsville, Texas. Charles Brooks Jr., convicted of murdering an auto mechanic, received an intravenous injection of sodium pentothal, the barbiturate that is known as a “truth serum” when administered in lesser doses. • On Dec. 1, 1990, in the Channel Tunnel, or “Chunnel,” 132 feet below the English Channel, workers drill through a wall of rock, connecting the two ends of an underwater tunnel linking Great Britain with the European mainland. The Channel Tunnel opened for passenger service on May 6, 1994.
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My cousin applied for a job as an insurance salesman. Where the form requested ‘prior experience,’ he jotted down ‘Lifeguard.’ Nothing else. “We’re looking for someone who can not only sell insurance, but, who can sell himself,” said the hiring manager for the insurance company. “How does working as a lifeguard pertain to salesmanship?” “I could not swim,” my cousin replied. He got the job. continued on page 10
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FOR WEEK OF DECEMBER 01, 2008 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Keep your feelings to yourself as you work through an awkward circumstance. Complaining is useless, and also unwise since your words could come back to haunt you. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A sudden flash of Bovine practicality shows you how you might be able to turn your artistic pursuits into a profitable venture. A spouse or partner offers some sage advice. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Be prepared with several “Plan Bs” that you might have to use as backups just in case you encounter some troublesome complications with your carefully constructed schedule. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You might think you’ll never have a free moment again with the demands of the workplace piling on. Cheer up. The pressure eases as holiday time nears. An old friend brings good news. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Your Leonine pride might make it difficult to offer an apology to a co-worker you unintentionally offended. But a quick and sincere “I’m sorry” could prevent problems down the line. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) This is a good time to tackle those backed-up chores that have kept you from moving into other and potentially more worthwhile projects. A personal matter needs your attention. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You usually have no problem rushing to the defense of someone you perceive as being treated unjustly. But perceptions could be deceiving this week. Check the facts before you act. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Before you point fingers at who might be to blame for the unexpected change in your plans, take a few moments to reflect on how this turn of events might be a blessing in disguise. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) You seek out advice in the first part of the week. But be careful not to let counsel from others overshadow your own sense of perception. Things become clearer by the week’s end. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) The trusted colleagues you relied on earlier continue to offer support with your project. But you take more control, and by the week’s end, you should be in full command. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Rely on your practical side while exploring investment possibilities. Caution is still your watchword in these matters. Your social life takes a gratifying turn by the week’s end. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) An already confusing situation appears to grow murkier during the first part of the week. But it all starts to clear by the week’s end. Plan to spend the weekend with someone special. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a passion for life that inspires others to follow your example. You could be a motivational speaker. (c) 2008 King Features Synd., Inc.
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New DVD Releases for Week of Nov. 24, 2008 PICK OF THE WEEK “Wanted” -- In a year overflowing with comicbook movies, “Wanted” stands up as one of the better ones. Starring James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman and the always-sizzling Angelina Jolie, “Wanted” is a action-packed flick about a secret society of assassins who possess the ability to bend the trajectory of bullets. If you’re a fan of high-octane action movies, you definitely want this in your video library. ALSO OUT THIS WEEK “The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian” -- The second installment of the adventures of the Pevensie children in the magical land of Narnia. This chapter in the series has much bigger and more impressive battle scenes, but lacked some of the charm of the first film. Still, it’s an enjoyable, wholesome family film and well worth the money. “Austin Powers Collection: Shagadelic Edition” -- This boxed set comes just in time for the holiday gift-buying season. The set contains all three Austin Powers films; hours of special features, including commentary by Mike Myers; dozens of deleted scenes; music videos by Lenny Kravitz, Beyonce and Britney Spears; and much more “mojo.“ CLASSIC FILMS “Casablanca U l t i m a t e Collector’s Edition” (Blu-Ray) -- One of the great movies of all time gets the DVD treatment that film buffs deserve. In addition to the 1942 movie, the set includes a 48-page booklet on the film; 10 cards with reproductions of the one-sheet theatrical posters; archival correspondence; a vintage passport and luggage tag; and a bonus disc featuring a documentary on the life of Jack Warner. “The Day the Earth Stood Still Special Edition” -- The other classic film release this week coincides with the theatrical opening of the Keanu Reeves remake of the 1951 film. Michael Rennie stars as an alien from another planet who comes to Earth to help humanity keep from destroying itself. The DVD includes the shooting script, a discussion of the film’s evolution and a look at the folks who are fanatical about collecting sci-fi props from the 1950s. TV SERIES “Law & Order: The 6th Year” “Perry Mason: Season 3, Vol. 2” “SNL: The Complete 4th Season” “Metalocalypse” Season 2 “Inuyasha Season” 6 (c) 2008 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Thanksgiving is over, the guests have gone home, and the leftovers will soon disappear. But that doesn’t mean the chef of the house can relax; the holiday season is now upon us and whether that means large family meals, business holiday parties or pot-lucks at a neighbor’s home – there’s still a lot of baking and cooking to do before the year is out. Instead of spending hours in the kitchen basting turkeys and watching dough rise, Carmine Lonardo, owner of Carmine Lonardo’s Meat Market and Italian Deli offers an option. “Catering your holiday party is easy and affordable.” Mr. Lonardo states. “We can provide traditional Italian style dinners or American favorites such as rack of lamb, ham, turkey and other meats.” Many people shy away from catering for their holiday meals for two simple reasons: 1. They believe that it is not cost effective and, 2. They believe they must cook or bake the meals themselves for their guests In reality, neither is true. When you look at the cost of catering a meal, many people look at the price tag and figure they can provide the same meal
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Pineapple Cures PottyMouth Dog
for less however; they fail to overlook the finer points. Buying what you don’t need. You may need only 1 teaspoon of nutmeg but will end up buying far more than needed. You might figure you can use that nutmeg later, or allspice, or sage, or, or or… but most of the times you do not use that spice before it begins to breakdown and lose its flavoring. The same is true for other baking needs such as flour, sugar, brown sugar, corn starch, fresh herbs and vegetables and many more. Another factor many people overlook is that time is money. Whether you work outside of the home or not, your time is valuable. What else could you be doing instead of cooking and baking? Clocking in at work. Spending time with friends or relatives. Visiting relatives in nursing homes and hospitals. Volunteering to help at a homeless shelter. Or even enjoying your family by skiing, snowmobiling or shopping. Catering a meal or catering your offering for the holiday party at work allows you the time and freedom to enjoy the holidays – without the stress! And what about the belief that you have to make it yourself? How many of us really make an entire meal from scratch? We mix the flour for the pasta, or sift the flour and baking soda for a fresh pie crust or even buy
it did. After a few days of eating pineapplelaced poo, Sandy wanted nothing more to do with droppings. Hope this tip helps, and happy “clean mouth” to that dog! -- Bill O., Sullivan, Ill. DEAR BILL: That’s definitely a new method to try. I would exercise caution in using common “human-safe” foods as a deterrent to copraphagia (stool-eating). While pineapple is not on the list of foods that are dangerous to dogs, it is a citrus fruit high in sugar, which might upset their stomachs. So, as illustrated above, cut the pineapple into very small pieces and use sparingly.
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I was at a friend’s house when I read your column about the “potty-mouth dog” (a dog that liked to eat his own and other animals’ droppings). My dog “Sandy” used to have this disgusting habit too, but I cured her of it. I placed a piece of pineapple in the droppings. (I used canned, chunk pineapple and cut it into even smaller pieces.) I don’t know why this worked, but Other techniques that are effective in stopping this annoying habit include sprinkling the stool with hot pepper sauce or spraying with a commercial solution designed to make the stool taste terrible to the dog. Need a new Dog Of The Week
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a rack of meat from the m e a t market a n d butcher a n d dress it ourselves? Not many of us. Just because you didn’t make the pie crust from scratch does not mean you cared less about the pie. The same is true for any part of the meal you cater. Carmine Lonardo’s Meat Market and Deli will cater your meal or a portion of your meal; pasta, meat, starters, dessert or other specialties, quickly, efficiently and affordably. This will free you up to enjoy your family and friends and celebrate with less stress. Call Carmine Lonardo today to schedule your holiday meal. Not sure what type of food you’d like to serve? The friendly employees will help you plan and execute the perfect holiday meal. Carmine Lonardo’s Meat Market and Italian Deli has two locations to cater your Denver Metro Area Meal. Call the Aurora location at (303) 699-4532 or the Lakewood location at (303) 985-3555. Both locations will provide you with exceptional service and quality..
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Top 10 Pop Singles This Week Last Week 1. T.I. feat. Rihanna ..............No. 2 “Live Your Life” (Def Jam/Grand Hustle) 2. T.I. ......................................No. 1 “Whatever You Like” (Grand Hustle) 3. Pink ....................................No. 4 “So What” (LaFace) 4. Katy Perry ........................No. 6 “Hot N Cold” (Capitol) 5. Beyonce ..............................No. 3 “If I Were a Boy” (Music World) 6. Britney Spears ..................No. 5 “Womanizer” (Jive) 7. Kevin Rudolf feat. Lil Wayne ......................No. 7 “Let It Rock” (Cash Money) 8. Ne-Yo ................................No. 8 “Miss Independent” (Def Jam) 9. Akon ................................No. 13 “Right Now (Na Na Na)” (SRC) 10. Jason Mraz ..................No. 10 “I’m Yours” (Atlantic)
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Sitting at the kitchen table after dinner one night, my son-in-law was telling us that he’d finished his training for volunteer firefighting and was showing us his beeper. As he spoke, the beeper let out a shrill ‘there’s a fire’ message. Bryan nearly jumped over the table getting to the door. We watched him as he raced for the car and sped up the block to the fire hall. “It’s wonderful to know our firemen are trained to respond instantly,” I said to my daughter. “I didn’t know Bryan could move so fast.” “I hate to burst your bubble, Mom,” she replied, “but the first guy there gets to drive the truck.”
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Instead, he focused his efforts on the 1858 Senate race. A series of high-profile debates with Democrat Stephen Douglas greatly increased Lincoln’s popularity, but didn’t win him the election.
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2009 marks the bicentennial celebration of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. A few years back, the Wall Street Journal conducted a poll of the best presidents of all time. Lincoln was second to Washington, followed by FDR, Jefferson, Teddy Roosevelt, Reagan, Truman, and Eisenhower. Honest Abe stands out on this list because of his limited service: each of the others spent at least seven years in office, while Lincoln was president for only four years. • On February 12, 1809, Abraham Lincoln was born in a tiny, dirt-floor log cabin near Hodgenville, Kentucky. (He was the first U.S. president not born within one of the Original Thirteen Colonies.) The farming family found life on the frontier difficult, even after moving to Indiana in 1816. Abe’s emotional distance from his father, Thomas, increased after his mother died two years later. Thomas quickly remarried, however, and Abraham became very fond of his stepmother. • Abraham had less than one year of formal education, but he learned to write and loved to read. He devoured any book he could get his hands on, from Poe to Shakespeare to the Bible. In 1831, shortly after his family moved west once again (this time to Illinois), Abe struck out on his own and settled in the town of New Salem. There, he became popular with the townsfolk thanks to his job as a clerk at the town’s general store. •
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• Be cautious in mall crowds. Only take the credit cards and cash you’ll need, and carry those in a front pants pocket, with your car keys in the other. (There’s something to be said for wearing jeans FILLER PAGEGo 2 in a group, if you when shopping.) 4Q08 - WEEK 49 can. NOV 30 - DEC 6 • If your time or energy is limited, consider giving the same type of gift to everyone. Calendars, especially chosen for each Lincoln enlisted in the Army in early 1832 individual, are always welcome. The PRESENTS at the outbreak of the Black Hawk War. He same goes for gift cards. (Ask to make TRIVIA NEWSFRONT™ proudly served as captain of his volunteer sure there is no expiration date or fees on by Kara Kovalchik & Sandy Wood company, which fell under the command the cards.) What was the name of the “bush kangaroo” that of Colonel (and future president)1. Zachary Use the Internet starred in• Beware a 1960s shopping syndicatedonline. TV series? Taylor. Lincoln spent only a few months for price comparison, but only shop online on active duty, and never saw 2.combat. Who was iftheyou creator of the professional absolutely must. Stick to the Web He later joked that any blood he lost wrestling duo “The Fabulous Kangaroos” ? sites of “brick and mortar” stores you’re during his military service was taken by 3. What was the real familiar name ofwith. the man already Lookwho for a Contact mosquitoes. portrayed Us Captain Kangaroo? link on the site, and see if there is a Having enjoyed a taste of leadership in phone you can place the 4. Salem In what 1986 filmnumber did Paulwhere Hogan hilariously the Army, Lincoln returned to New instead of kangaroo entering poachers? your creditscare band of drunken with his sights on a political career. Heoff aorder card number over the Internet. studied law and campaigned for the 5. Illinois A character named Katy Kangaroo once Beware of online auctions. legislature. Abe lost the 1832 election, promoted especially what Kellogg’s brand cereal?If you’re not experienced with them, the holidays are a pattern that would repeat later in his not the time to learn. career. He’d go on to lose his first run *** at the state legislature, his first try at the do something PUZZLE for the needy this NUMBER U.S. House of Representatives, and his If you can, Fill in theyear. grid so that every every row, Charities arecolumn, going to be stretched first legitimate shot at being nominated and every 3 x 3 box contains the digits 1 through 9. all beyond their abilities to take care of for president. But he never gave up. A second run for the state legislature in the families who ask for help. Think of the 1834 proved successful, and Lincoln was children especially. Every year I hunt for and reelected three times. Abe was admitted buy one of those large metal dump trucks, to the bar, and opened a law partnership painted bright yellow, and donate it to one of in Springfield, the state capital. He the local service groups who are gathering courted Mary Todd (ten years his junior) new toys for underprivileged children. I like and married her in in 1842. to think that a little boy will be happy to find Lincoln won election to the U.S. House it under the tree from Santa. in 1846. To honor Whig tradition, he left Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot peroffice after a single term, and returned to sonally answer reader questions, but will his law practice. When Lincoln’s efforts incorporate them into her column whenever helped Zachary Taylor win the White possible. Write to her in care of King FeaHouse, the president offered him the tures Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, governorship of the Oregon Territory. Abe Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to refused the job, however, since it would columnreply@gmail.com. distance him from his Illinois constituents. (c) 2007 King Features Synd., Inc.
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• Again, he refused to submit. When the Republicans nominated Lincoln for president in 1860, he found himself competing against a familiar face: Stephen Douglas. This time, Lincoln emerged victorious. Although his election precipitated the Civil War, the United States emerged wiser from the struggle. Abe made tough decisions during the War, doing what he felt necessary to preserve the Union. Only days after the War ended and Lincoln began his second term as president, he fell victim to a cowardly assassin’s bullet.
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