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1. Duo Kris Kristofferson and Rita Coolidge (1973), and then duo Dobie Gray and Elvis Presley (1974,) released the same song. What was it?

2. Where was Stealers Wheel from?

3. Which singers had hits with “How Am I Supposed to Live Without You”?

4. Name the singer-songwriter who released “Cupid.”

5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “So always make me wonder, Always make me guess, And even if I ask you, Darling, please don’t confess.”

Answers 1. “Loving Arms.” In 1977, the song ended up in a Season 2 episode of “Starsky & Hutch.”

2. Scotland. They’re best known for “Stuck in the Middle with You,” which shot to No. 6 in the U.S. 3. Michael Bolton co-wrote the song, which was recorded in 1983 by Laura Branigan. Bolton also had a hit with the song in 1989.

4. Sam Cooke, in 1961. As of 2017, other singers are still covering the song.

5. “I Really Don’t Want to Know,” originally by Les Paul and Mary Ford in 1953. Numerous others have covered the song over the years: Solomon Burke (1962), Elvis Presley (1970) and John Travolta in the 2004 film “A Love Song for Bobby Long.”

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT GEN. NATHANAEL GREENE HOMESTEAD The Gen. Nathanael Greene Homestead in Coventry is looking for individuals interested in becoming Tour Guides for the season. The Homestead, also known as “Spell Hall”, was built by Nathanael Greene in 1770 and has been authentically restored as a Museum dedicated to his memory.

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JobsYOUR Wanted “MAKE L.I.F.E. FULFILLING!” Childcare L.I.F.E., Inc. is seeking compassionate, creative & energetic candidates to meaningfully assist individuals with disabilities in community settings throughout the State of Rhode Island and residential settings in Barrington, Bristol, Cranston, East Providence, Middletown, Tiverton & Warren as Direct Support Professionals (DSP). Full & part-time positions are available for all shifts. Earn up to $14.73/hour (depending on schedule) plus extensive dental, medical & vision insurance, onsite training, paid time off, retirement benefits & step increases for length of service. Overtime available for those who qualify. High School Diploma (or equivalent) required. Visit lifeincri. org/careers.html to fill out an application or stop by our Main Office to pick one up in person at 490 Metacom Avenue, Bristol, RI 02809.

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• On Jan. 8, 1835, President Andrew Jackson achieves his goal of entirely paying off the United States’ national debt. It was the only time in U.S. history that the national debt stood at zero, and it precipitated one of the worst financial crises in American history, the Panic of 1837.

• On Jan. 9, 1861, a Union merchant ship is fired upon as it tries to deliver supplies to Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, in the first exchange of shots between North and South. The shots were fired by gunner George E. Haynsworth, a cadet at The Citadel in Charleston.

• On Jan. 7, 1927, the Harlem Globetrotters basketball team travels west from Chicago to play their first game, in Hinckley, Illinois. Coach Abe Saperstein decided to promote his new team’s racial makeup by naming them after Harlem, the famous black neighborhood of New York City.

• On Jan. 12, 1932, Ophelia Wyatt Caraway of Arkansas becomes the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate.

Caraway had been appointed earlier to fill the vacancy left by her late husband, Thaddeus Horatio Caraway.

• On Jan. 11, 1949, on Connecticut Avenue in Washington, D.C., the cornerstone is laid at the first mosque of note in the United States. The Islamic Center was complete with a 160-foot minaret from which prayers were to be announced.

• On Jan. 6, 1975, “Wheel of Fortune,” the longest-running syndicated game show in American television, premieres on NBC. In over 7,000 episodes, show hostess Vanna White has never worn the same gown twice.

• On Jan. 10, 2008, Tata Motors in India debuts the Nano, billing it as the world’s cheapest car. The bubble-shaped mini-vehicle had a base price of $2,000. It had a body made of plastic and sheet metal — and one windshield wiper. © 2019 Hearst Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved

GREENE PUBLIC LIBRARY SEEKING TEEN VOLUNTEERS The Greene Public Library is seeking Teen volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering or have a program idea for the Library, please contact Lori at ltait@coventrylibrary.org ONGOING ADULT PROGRAMS AT GREENE PUBLIC LIBRARY Greene Public Library, 179 Hopkins Hollow Road, Greene invites you to attend one of their many ongoing programs Rug Braiding Group meets on Saturdays from 10AM-1PM. Purls of Wisdom Knitting Group meets on Tuesdays at 6PM. For more information, please call 397-3873.

STORY PROGRAMS AT COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY The Coventry Public Library, 1672 Flat River Road, will hold Registration for Winter Story Programs on January 6 for Coventry Residents and January 7 for non-residents. Rock & Read for birth-23 months on Mondays at 10AM. Tales for 2’s on Wednesdays at 10AM. Storytime for 3-8-year olds on Thursdays & Fridays at 10AM. Space is limited. Call 8229102 or visit www.coventrylibrary.org for more information and/or to register.

FAMILY EVENING STORYTIME AT COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY The Coventry Public Library, 1672 Flat River Road, Coventry, will hold a Robots-themed Family Evening Storytime on January 8 at 6:30PM. Robot stories & activities will be presented. Participants will make a ceramic robot bank. No Registration is required. Children may attend in their PJ’s & slippers.

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Home-rental service Popular sites like Vacation Rental By Owner (Vrbo®) and Airbnb put interested parties in touch with potential landlords. Vacation property owners or people who do not spend a lot of time at a primary residence may find this is a lucrative way to earn some extra money. Properties located in popular tourist areas may garner considerable income.

Digital products Digital items, such as expert advice guides, books, informational articles, digital photography, digital artwork, and more can be sold online. The product only needs to be created once, and then it can be sold infinite more times to generate an ongoing revenue stream.

Jobs may be how many people earn their money, but there are other ways to generate income that may not require the level of effort of a nine-to-five gig.

Passive income streams can be a great way to earn substantial amounts of money. Passive income can be earned through investing in stocks, money market funds, real estate, livestock, or savings bonds.

Lending money also can provide passive income. Though such income streams are described as “passive,” they require an investment of time and/or money to get started.

Passive income streams enable the average person to make some extra money without taking on a full-time job. Unlike active income, where the more you work the more you earn, passive income often generates a flat level of return over time without the same level of commitment.

Passive revenue streams are continually evolving. Modern passive investments are varied, and can include the following ideas.

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COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY HOMEBOUND SERVICES The Library Homebound Service is a program for Coventry residents who have a temporary or permanent physical impairment that prevents them from coming to the Library.

The Homebound Coordinator visits private homes & Nursing Facilities, delivering books, music CD’s & magazines. Visits are typically made every 3 weeks. Books are available in regular print, large print & disc format. Contact the Library at 822-9463 or email homebound@coventrylibrary.org for more information.

Peer-to-peer lending According to the financial wellness site MyMoneyWizard.com, peerto-peer lending (P2P) is the practice of lending money to borrowers who may not qualify for traditional loans. P2P is a growing market that removes large financial institutions from the lending process. Lenders serve as the “bank,” and the consumer pays interest on the principal. The loans can be handled through an intermediary like The Lending Club, which is regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Real estate investment trusts Real estate investment trusts, or REITs, offer the benefits of being a landlord without the hassle of dealing with fixing broken pipes or handling rowdy tenants. REITs are like stocks in real estate market. You purchase a share in a company that owns, manages or invests in various real estate properties. The higher the dividend rates the higher the risk, so investors must weigh REIT considerations carefully.

Passive income streams are another way to earn extra money and can be lucrative for those who take time to invest.

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The real estate market will always have its ups and downs, but real estate is an oft-profitable investment. Real estate investors do their investing for various reasons. Some see a house as a place to hang their hats for years and years, while others look at properties as nothing more than investments.

Buying a home with the intent to fix it up and resell it is called a “fix and flip.” In such situations, investors buy homes at below-market prices before refurbishing the homes with the goal of recouping their initial investment and then some when the homes are ultimately put back on the market. Flipping has become popular for both expert remodelers and novice investors.

RealtyTrac®, the nation’s leading source for comprehensive housing data, noted in its “Year-End and Q4 2015 U.S. Home Flipping” report that 5.5 percent of all single family home and condo sales during the year were flipped properties. This marked an increase from the same time the previous year.

Investing in a fixer-upper requires a leap of faith and a vision of what the home can look like in the future. Turning a real estate lemon into lemonade requires certain skills and a good measure of patience. The following are some guidelines to get anyone started.

• Don’t bite off more than you can chew.

Make an honest assessment of your abilities and which renovations, if any, you can handle.

If you are unskilled or inexperienced working with your hands, then it can be easy for an investment property to quickly become a money pit. Before purchasing a property, hire a trained home inspector to tour the home with you and point out all of the areas that will need renovation. With this list, begin getting estimates on how much money the work will entail. Determine if this fits with your budget or not. You do not want to invest so much that it exceeds what you could feasibly recoup when it comes time to sell.

• Overlook cosmetic things when visiting properties. Cosmetic issues include all of the easily replaceable items in a home, such as carpeting, appliances, interior paint colors and

cabinetry. Focus on the bones of the house — the architectural integrity and those little touches that you envision having a “wow” factor.

• Seek the help of experts. Some flippers think they’ll save the most money by doing all of the work themselves. This isn’t always the case. Professional architects, designers and contractors may help you save money.

Contractors have an intimate knowledge of where to buy materials and may be able to negotiate prices based on wholesale or trade costs. In addition, experts can help you avoid common pitfalls because they’ve already done this type of work time and again. It’s smart to rely on expert advice, even if it means investing a little bit more.

• Save money by doing some work yourself.

While the pros may tackle the more complex parts of a given project, such as rewiring electricity or changing the footprint of a home, you can still be involved. Ask to participate in demolition, such as taking down walls or removing old materials from the home. Such participation may be fun, and it can save you substantial amounts of money on labor.

• Recognize that not everything must be completely redone. Realize that, in some instances, a coat of paint and some new accents may be all you need to transform a space.

For example, if kitchen cabinets are in good condition, see if they can be refaced or painted instead of replaced entirely. Install new door pulls/handles to add visual interest. Look for some ready-made items, such as bookshelves, instead of installing custom carpentry.

• Think about what the buyer wants and not what you want. Renovate with an eye toward prospective buyers’ needs. Keep things neutral and accommodating. Research the latest trends to understand what buyers might be seeking in a home. You want potential buyers to envision themselves moving right in.

Renovating a fixer-upper takes time, but it can be a worthwhile project, and one that can help anyone turn a profit in a booming real estate market.

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When replacing windows, consider energy performance ratings based on the locations of the windows in the house. To make sure they make the most educated decision, homeowners can investigate the solar heat gain coefficient, U-factor, visible transmittance and light-tosolar gain. Explanations of these ratings are available at Energy.gov.

DON’T IGNORE MAINTENANCE NEEDS Maintenance costs involved with cleaning, repairs and painting can add up. When shopping for windows, consider the amount of maintenance they will need. Wood-framed windows may require more upkeep than aluminum, fiberglass or vinyl. Also, consider if certain window types, such as double-hung windows, casement windows, awning windows, or slider windows, would be practical.

KEEP HOME STYLE IN MIND A poor match between windows and the style of the home can produce unwanted changes in the appearance of the home. Replacement windows should match the style and appearance desired.

EXPECT MINIMAL DISRUPTION When homeowners hire professionals who are good at their craft, window replacement projects should not be a terrible inconvenience.

According to American Window Products, Inc., seasoned professionals will be able to complete a replacement window upgrade in a short amount of time depending on the size of the home and the number of windows being replaced.

Replacing windows can be a costly task, but one that will provide a more energy efficient home that can help homeowners save money in the long run.

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With the right conditions, a chimney fire can occur.

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• Have chimneys inspected annually and properly cleaned by a professional chimney technician.

• Make sure tree branches and other obstacles are cleared away from the top of the chimney.

• Use seasoned hardwoods that have been split for several months to a year. “Green” wood creates more creosote.

• The top-down method of building a fire produces less smoke. This means using larger pieces of wood on the bottom and the smallest twigs and kindling at the top. The fire will burn from the top and down, igniting the wood beneath as it goes.

• Put a cap on the chimney to keep out rain, snow and small animals.

• Keep fires small; otherwise, the intense heat may damage bricks and mortar in the chimney. Repair any damage promptly before lighting another fire.

• Open the damper and fireplace doors so that air supply flows freely and can vent the smoke promptly, reducing residence time in the flue; otherwise, creosote can form.

• Install smoke and carbon monoxide alarms throughout the home and routinely check the batteries.

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As temperatures drop and thoughts once again turn to lighting fires and sitting down with a good book, it’s important to revisit chimney maintenance. Even though chimneys do not require daily upkeep, regular maintenance efforts help chimneys operate safely and prevent deaths and injuries while protecting homes from fire.

Various problems can arise when chimneys are not well maintained.

Such problems include chimney fires, carbon monoxide poisoning and early failure of the chimney and heating sources that the chimney vents.

Carbon monoxide can be scary, as it is virtually invisible without a proper detector. The National Vital Statistics System says that, in 2015, 393 deaths resulted from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning in the United States.

When carbon monoxide is breathed in, it builds up quickly and combines with the blood, reducing the blood’s ability to carry oxygen. The Canada Safety Council says that body tissue and cells can’t function without oxygen.

Chimney fires are another potential byproduct of poor chimney maintenance. The Chimney Safety Institute of America notes that chimneys expel the byproducts of combustion, including smoke, water vapor, gases, unburned wood particles, hydrocarbon, tar fog, and assorted minerals, which can condense on the inside of the chimney flue. The residue, called creosote, is highly combustible.

• “Cabbage leaves go limp in freezer, making them easier to roll. This is especially helpful if you are making a big batch of cabbage rolls!” — V.W. in California • Clean and decorate a Pringles chip can to store a collection of colored pencils. Keep the lid on for portability.

You can even roll up some plain paper to store inside for an on-the-go drawing kit.

• Need to heat up two plates of leftovers? Form the food into a ring (which is better for even heating anyway), then set a microwave-safe glass or mug on the center of the plate. Set the second plate of leftovers on top.

• If you can’t paint your dorm or rental apartment walls, here’s some ways to dress up your decor: Try removable stickers from home decor stores or online. Also you can hang a tapestry.

It doesn’t have to be elaborate, and if the material is light enough, you can use removable hooks, like Command strips. Or, try creating a pattern with washi tape, which also is removable.

• “If you thread a Slinky-type toy onto the pole of your bird feeder, the squirrels can’t get to it. You can usually find these at the dollar store in a plastic version, too.” — C.D. in Ohio • Common substitutions: Recipe call for buttermilk? Add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice per cup of milk.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) The New Year brings challenges that can change many things in your life. You need to be prepared not only to confront them, but also to deal with what happens afterward.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You have what it takes to set your goals quite a bit higher this year. Learn what you need to know and put what you learn into your efforts. A partner offers loving support.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) In true Gemini Twin fashion, you’re conflicted about a decision you know you’ll have to make in this New Year.

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CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A friend offers you an exciting opportunity for this New Year. Although your positive aspects are strong in most respects, caution is advised. Investigate before you invest.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) You can make this New Year a roaring success. Start by readjusting your goals to reflect the changes in the economy.

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VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) The New Year brings new opportunities for change. But you need to be ready to move from the comfortable status quo to the challenging unknown. It’s up to you.

changing a habit because that commitment helps you follow through.

It takes at least 21 days to change a habit. Some things that will help you stay on target with making positive changes include writing down your goal and listing reasons why you want to meet that goal. Encouragement from others also helps us to reach our goals. Tell relatives and close friends about your goals so they can offer encouragement.

It may take as little as 21 days to establish a new habit, but it can take much longer to assure that you will sustain it. Prepare yourself now for that time in late January or mid-February when your motivation wanes.

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There are very few people who can say making these types of changes is easy. One very important thing to remember is that if the day comes when you have been unable to sustain your new habit, don’t count it as a failure. Just know some days are better than others and vow to re-establish your desired habit.

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your most important New Year’s resolution should be to work out problems with a family member in order to avoid continuing misunderstandings.

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SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) The New Year has much to offer the intensely determined Scorpian, who isn’t afraid to take on challenges and stay with them until they surrender their rewards.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) You’ll have many fine opportunities in this New Year. But be warned: Reject offers of “help.� You work best when you’re free to be your own creative self.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) The New Year offers changes that you might feel you’re not quite ready for. Best advice: Deal with them one step at a time, until you’ve built up your self-confidence.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Travel is a dominant aspect of the New Year. This could mean relocating to another city (or even another country) in connection with your education or your career.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) This New Year brings news about a change you’ve been anticipating. You might have a problem persuading a loved one about your new plans, but he or she will soon go along with them.

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2. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, remaining poultry seasoning, salsa and cheese. Add the spinach mixture and the bacon, and stir until well-combined.

3. Either use a silicone muffin pan or spray a muffin tin with non-stick spray.

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It’s that time of year when we think about changes we want to make in our lives. For many people, those resolutions include a vow to eat healthy, exercise and/or lose weight.

Before you start thinking about how to make your change and assure it happens, you have to figure out what changes you want to make. Be realistic. People who set a specific goal (I will walk 30 minutes most days) have a much better chance at being successful than people who set a more general goal (I’m going to get in shape). People who make one or two changes at a time also are more likely to be successful than those who try to change everything all at once.

Here are some suggestions for habits that can make a positive impact on your health: • Eat breakfast. • Drink three cups of low-fat or fatfree milk every day. • Decrease sodium to no more than 2,400 milligrams per day. • Decrease fat to no more than 30% of your total calories (around 67 milligrams). • Drink 6-8 cups of water per day. • Eliminate or decrease soda.

New Year’s resolutions can be beneficial because the name itself sets a date for you to make a change.

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A healthy person is born with 270 bones. As a body ages, certain bones fuse together and the average adult will have 206 bones throughout his or her body. More than half of those bones are located in the hands and feet.

Bones give the human body its form and are essential to movement and keeping people upright. But bones are not impervious to fractures that can result from illness, age or injury. Surgery may be necessary to repair fractured bones, and orthopedic hardware or implants may be the best way to ensure everything heals as it should.

What is orthopedic hardware?

Orthopedic hardware or implants are substances that are placed inside or on the surface of the body. The American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society states that, in the field of orthopedics, and particularly in regard to foot and ankle surgery, implants refer to hardware that is used to hold bones together, strengthen tendons and ligaments, or attach them to bone. Some implants replace the bone itself.

The process of surgical implementation of implants for the purpose of repairing a bone is called internal fixation. Although this technology may seem futuristic, according to the book “Surgery, Science and Industry: A Revolution in Fracture Care, 1950s-1990s,” this type of surgery originated in the 19th century and has been evolving ever since.

Common hardware types Implants may be biologic and nonbiologic. Biologic materials are similar to human tissue and strengthen areas. Many operations make use of nonbiologic materials, which can be comprised of titanium, stainless steel and plastics. Among the most common types of medical implants are pins, rods, screws, and plates used to anchor bones while they heal. Wires and nails may also make up an orthopedic surgeon’s catalog of hardware options.

Depending on a person’s age and health status, bones can generally take anywhere from six to 12 weeks to heal to a significant degree, advises the Cleveland Clinic.

Orthopedic hardware, in addition to casting, can help keep bones in place as they heal.

Removal of hardware Orthopedic hardware was once routinely removed after the fracture had healed.

Then physicians realized that it is not always easy to remove hardware. As a result, the decision of whether or not to remove implants is now one doctors and patients discuss.

There are mixed opinions on whether or not it is necessary to undergo further surgery to have rods or pins removed. Typically, it is a case-by-case decision based on some key criteria: • Severe pain in the area where hardware is located.

• Impaired function in the area the hardware helped repair.

• Loss of mobility.

• Infection in or around the hardware connection site. However, the AOFAS states there is no evidence that the current implants used in orthopedic surgery result in an increased risk of infection.

Orthopedic hardware implants are frequently used to help fractures heal successfully.

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