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Clearing Up Mold Q: Our first floor recently was flooded during a period of heavy rain. We’ve since cleaned up, dried out all the furniture and replaced the area rugs (there are no carpets on the first floor). However, there is a mold smell throughout the house. I thought we had taken care of all the wet areas. Any ideas? -- Tamara C., DeBary, Fla. A: Water damage can be tough to completely repair. You’ve dried out your floors and the furniture appears dry, but there may be some hidden areas of the house that haven’t been addressed. Double-check your furniture: Moisture could have been wicked up through the cloth all the way through the padding. If the furniture has a wood frame, the wood beneath the padding may have stayed wet despite the cloth drying out. Additional drying sessions may be needed, or you can contact a furniture restoration specialist for tips. The walls themselves may also be culprits. Check the base of the walls as high as the water went -- if there is wallpaper covering the area, peel back a one-foot section of the paper to see the drywall beneath. Drywall (aka sheetrock) is susceptible to mold after severe flooding. Check any area of your home that doesn’t see much traffic, such as the crawlspace under the house, the garage, storage closets and so on. Look for standing water or excess moisture, and dry out those spots. Finally, check your air conditioning and ventilation system -- the outside unit may have been flooded and not dried out completely, or mold may be present inside the vents. An HVAC contractor can help clean the system. Visible, surface mold can be quickly removed by wiping with a rag dipped in a half-and-half solution of bleach and water (wear rubber gloves, goggles and dust mask while doing this). However, if mold has set in to drywall or wood paneling, that section of drywall or paneling must be replaced. Meantime, place a dehumidifier on your first floor to reduce the overall humidity and retard growth of mold spores. HOME TIP: The Environmental Protection Agency provides details and more tips on preventing and repairing mold problems. Visit its Web site at http://www.epa. gov/mold/moldresources.html. Send questions or home-repair tips to homeguru2000@ hotmail.com, or write This Is a Hammer, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. (c) 2008 King Features Synd., Inc.
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MYSTERY TOUR (continued): mysterious, however, is the “Poe Toaster” – a person who has come to Poe’s grave every year since 1949. The Toaster arrives in the early hours of every January 19, drinks a toast to Poe’s memorial, and then leaves the half-filled bottle of cognac – and three roses – on the grave. While nosy reporters have since discovered the secret behind the act, it deserves to remain a mystery. • Columbo was not only a top-notch detective TV show, but do you know Lieutenant Columbo’s first name? When the character was confronted with the question on the show, he simply answered “Lieutenant.” Actor Peter Falk coyly dodged the question in interviews. But what Columbo’s producers hadn’t counted on was advancements in technology. When the first season of Columbo was released on DVD, eagle-eyed viewers quick enough with the “pause” button were able to freeze-frame a scene where the Lieutenant presented his badge and ID card, which indicated that his first name was Frank. • Mystery writer Agatha Christie “vanished” for two weeks in 1926. Rumors persisted that she’d been kidnapped, but it was later revealed that she’d checked into a health spa to contemplate her crumbling marriage. • “Elementary, my dear Watson” is a statement commonly associated with Sherlock Holmes, but the sleuth never uttered that phrase in any of Arthur Conan Doyle’s novels. The quote was adapted from this exchange (told from Watson’s point of view) from The Crooked Man: “I have the advantage of knowing your habits, my dear Watson,” said he. “When your round is a short one you walk, and when it is a long one you use a hansom.” “Excellent!” I cried. “Elementary,” said he. • Several “Mystery Hill” tourist attractions are scattered throughout the United States. They dazzle the senses by showing water flowing uphill, chairs balancing precariously on two legs on a narrow ledge against a wall, and other similarly mystifying feats. Despite the explanation given by the tour guide (“extreme magnetic forces due to the concentration of quartz deposits in the ground”), the reality is that it is all an optical illusion. Said attractions are built on a steep incline with an obscured view of the horizon, which combine to confuse the eyes and the brain. • An episode of the campy 1960s TV series Batman revealed a villain called False Face. Instead of an actor’s name, three question marks appeared in the show’s credits. Although this seemed like a marketing tool to intrigue viewers, the truth was a bit more basic.Actor Malachi Throne had been hired to play the arch criminal. However, producers decided to save money and instead of using elaborate make-up to disguise turn the page for more!
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Pukey Cat Q: My cat pukes all the time. Well, not constantly, but at least once a day “Jimmy” will cough up part of his dinner. Afterward he seems perfectly fine. Why does this happen? -- Bill T., via e-mail A: Cats do vomit a bit more than what we might consider normal for us. However, puking every day indicates a possible problem. Even though Jimmy seems fine after each episode, take him to the veterinarian right away to be checked out. The vet will ask you if you noticed anything in the vomit -- yes, you have to look -- particularly blood, undigested food, fur or foreign objects. He or she may ask you to bring a sample along (or maybe not -- ask when you call). You’ll be asked to describe Jimmy’s behavior before and after the vomiting episode, and his general behavior during the day. Cats are very good at hiding illness. That’s why owners need to look for out-of-the-ordinary behavior. Even something as simple as an otherwise friendly cat that suddenly runs and hides. Or a cat that suddenly meows all the time (or stops meowing completely). Or changes in the appearance of its coat. Even if Jimmy’s health checks out, keep a close eye on him. Those puke sessions indicate something is up. He may not be digesting his food well -- if he only eats dry food, try alternating a couple times a week with fresh steamed chicken or shrimp. Make sure he has plenty of water at all times -- cats will drink when they’re thirsty, but won’t overindulge. If you see clumps of his fur in the vomit, and/ or Jimmy has a lot of “hairball” wheezing sessions, start brushing out his coat daily to reduce the amount of fur Jimmy picks up during his selfcleaning sessions. Send your tips, questions and comments to Paws Corner, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or e-mail them to pawscorner@hotmail.com. (c) 2008 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Dear Dave, My boyfriend has a lot of debt. The other day a creditor called, and he wouldn’t answer the phone. Then, he told me it would be easier for him to pay off his debts if we were married because I could act as his accountability partner. I don’t want to be the money cop, and I wonder if he would truly be more motivated. What do you think? Janine Dear Janine, Someone who isn’t making any headway in getting out of debt while they’re single probably isn’t going to do a complete turnaround just because they get married. I mean, you can act as his accountability partner if you want, but you don’t have to get married to help him out that way. In fact, dating is probably a better way to do this because you can determine whether he’s really changing or if he’s just trying to get you on board to help him pay his bills! Don’t misunderstand, Janine. Debt, in itself, doesn’t keep someone from being marriage material. But you’re definitely not marriage material if you don’t work, you’re irresponsible, you haven’t taken control of your life, have no character or can’t manage your own
Dear Dave, I just received notice that my homeowners insurance is about to increase $200 because my FICO score dropped. I recently became debt-free, so I know this score will continue to drop. I’m very confused and angry about this. What should I do? Shelly Dear Shelly, I don’t blame you for being mad. This is an absurd thing that’s happening in the insurance industry. The majority of low FICO scores are because the people attached to them don’t pay their bills or don’t pay them on time. But people who don’t have any debt – like you and me – have to pay the price because according to their rules no debt equals a low credit score. I would tell them that an increase in my premium of $200 is a strong indicator that I’m going to find another insurance company – AND that they can go jump in the lake! I think I’d also get in touch with an independent insurance broker, and let them try to make a market for you. Do everything you can, Shelly, to keep from giving your business to a company like this! - Dave * For more financial advice plus special offers to our readers, please visit www.davesays.org or call 1-888-22-PEACE.
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Direct Express Change Could Affect You When the Direct Express program was rolled out in January, I was all for it. Direct Express is the debit card for those who receive Social Security and SSI benefits. The money automatically appears on the card at the beginning of each month, and the card is used like a regular debit card -- even if the recipient doesn’t have a bank. For those who signed up early, there’s been a change. JPMorgan Chase, one of the banks issuing the card, is no longer under contract with the Treasury Department. Comerica Bank now has the contract. Anyone who had Direct Express with JPMorgan Chase should have received a letter saying the program was coming to an end in September. If you never received your letter, here are some steps to protect your money: • Spend all the money on the JPMorganChase card (no further deposits will be made there), or have the money directed to
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FITNESS FROM START TO FITNESS By Andrea & Renee Wyatt, M.S.S., HEALTH C.S.C.S. Too Tired to Exercise Q: After a long day at work I am exhausted and too tired to exercise. I know I need to do some type of exercise, but I am not sure what I can do being so drained. How can I start exercising even though I am tired? A: Hectic lifestyles can often leave you feeling as if you are too tired to exercise; however, a lack of exercise may be adding to your fatigue. Research has shown that not only can exercise help fight fatigue, it also can help increase energy levels and improve sleep. Low-intensity exercise such as walking at a steady but comfortable pace is a great place to start. Walking just a few times a week to start can begin to increase your energy levels and allow you to be less tired throughout your day. Be patient and begin to incorporate moderate exercise into your schedule. Fighting the urge to skip the gym or deciding not to exercise can be a challenge at first; however, the more you begin to add exercise into your schedule and begin to see results, the more of a habit it will become. Participating in regular exercise is the key, and forming these habits may take time. Begin with an activity you enjoy, and start
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Wall Street, Racing Joined at the Hip The recent announcement of troubled Lehman Brothers filing for bankruptcy does not bode well for the major-league sport of auto racing. Included are NASCAR, NHRA, IRL, ALMS and numerous other organizations that rely on corporate America to provide funding for its top-flight pro teams. Wall Street is where racing’s top corporate sponsors, in all shapes and sizes, do business on a daily basis via a company’s publicly traded stocks and bonds. Compared to the state of racing, things are way worse on Wall Street than any major-league track in America. However, we must remember that racing and Wall Street are, in many instances, joined at the hip and so must rely on the success of each other in marketing a product to consumers. Thus, I have this feeling of impending doom that if the corporate Wall Street types keep screwing up as they have been, racing will become an expendable afterthought and major sponsor monies, from teams to race series to track signage, will disappear quickly regardless of contract durations. In professional motorsports, teams use sponsoring company monies to deliver a consumer message to the fan/viewer and move product. The team then can compete in a popular major-league spectator sport for prize money and other driver/ team-related sponsor opportunities while gain-
fully employing thousands of great people both on and off the track. High performance and racing also produce a great business-oriented trump card, specifically, our multi-billion-dollar hardcore racing aftermarket. However, to participate in the major leagues of auto racing, Wall Street types often come into play. And when $20 million deals are signed, there’s sometimes a downside called the Wall Street-trained “PR” (public relations/marketing) person who comes along with the deal. These Wall Street people sometimes arrive with huge egos (way bigger than the drivers they represent), although the pro race teams smartly employ their own PR people who learn to meld or train these inept individuals. It is agreed that when big money is involved, a fair amount of “brown nosing” comes into play. Still, most feel it’s worth the downside of dealing with some of these people, as racing is still the most exciting sport of all. I don’t care if you’re running an Ashley Force Funny Car, Rick Hendrick Chevy Cup car, Scott Speed ARCA Toyota or a Kasey Kahne MOPAR sprint car, it’s all great to this writer. Wall Street, meanwhile, needs to adapt racing’s all-time adage, “When the green flag drops, the BS stops,” and see what happens. Wall Street types simply can’t keep putting chewing gum fixes into the gigantic cracking financial dam they themselves created while wearing different uniforms. These “pros” come dressed in corporate COO, New York agency executive or company investment adviser suits, but when it comes to whom they answer to, it’s usually a Wall Street-trained CEO who runs the company.
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Wall Street mismanagement and market manipulation is coming home to roost. Granted, Fortune 500 companies want to deliver consumer impressions at the cheapest cost per thousand, and racing delivers these demographics in spades. The downside is that modern-day race teams are now gigantic “money addict” operations in search of the next cash “fix,” usually from the same publicly owned company run by the Wall Street “pros” that we’ve come to distrust. Write to Greg Zyla in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475, or send an e-mail to gzyla@ptd.net. (c) 2008 King Features Synd., Inc.
PHOTO CUTLINE: One of NASCAR’s top stars, Jeff Gordon, relies on numerous major and associate corporate sponsors to keep his team and its employees afloat. (Greg Zyla photo)
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