2015 kfws directory aug 2015 by David Cohea

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Weekly sudoku

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By Linda Thistle. Our most popular feature! Don’t miss the great sponsorship opportunity Weekly Sudoku offers because it is a guaranteed draw to any page it appears on.

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KING CROSSWORD

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The 100-clue King Crossword tucks well into tighter layouts. We produce it in SAU column width (left) and 9-pica width versions.

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Super Crossword

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The Super Crossword is the larger of the two crosswords we offer. The 250-clue puzzle is great for large layouts.

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SNOWFLAKES

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By Japeth Light. A Sudoku-style puzzle filling in hexagons instead of squares. Each puzzle is rated for difficulty.

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Scramblers Unscramble four words and use the highlighted letters to come up with the missing word in the cartoon gag.

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Fear knot

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By Ron Johnson. Unscramble twelve letter chains. Some clues result in multiple words, and its up to the fearless puzzle solver to figure out which fits where.

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EVEN EXCHANGE Two sets of answers that differ by one letter. Can you make an even exchange? Published: Weekly File format: .tif Digital version: No

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CRYPTO QUIP A substitution cypher in which one letter stands for another. Get the joke? Published: Weekly

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Crypto quote A substitution cypher in which one letter stands for another. Get the quote?

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go figure By Linda Thistle. A number puzzle that will help you flex those mental muscles. Each puzzle is rated for difficulty.

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magic maze The ever-popular word search puzzle covers every subject under the sun.

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STICKELERS

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By Terry Stickelers. Something fun for everyone: logic puzzles; spatial/visual puzzles; word games; sequences and number stumpers; analogies. Perfect brain stimulators for all ages.

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STAR MAP

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By Linda Thistle. Numbers in the grid indicate how many adjacent spaces include a star. Your job is to fill in all 10 stars. Each puzzle is rated for difficulty.

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Learn your fortune hidden in the puzzle.

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wishing well

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MEGA MAZE

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You'll get lost in this one if you aren't careful!

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Puzzles4kids

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Four different games every month

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By Helene Hovanec. Four rotating puzzles for kids, including Riddle Search, Criss Cross, Word Fun and Coded Riddle.

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kids' maze A kids-sized maze.

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hocus focus

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By Henry Boltinoff. Spot the differences in similar drawings.

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junior whirl By Hal Kaufman. Classic games and puzzles for kids.

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trivia test

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By Fifi Rodriguez. Are you a trivia champ — or chump? Test your wits against trivia queen Fifi Rodriquez. Each week, Fifi fires off 10 questions from 10 categories.

1. GEOGRAPHY: What is the only Central American country that doesn’t have a coastline on the Pacific? 2. LANGUAGE: What does the Latin phrase “in media res” mean? 3. MOVIES: What movie featured the line, “The point is, ladies and gentleman, that greed — for lack of a better word — is good”? 4. AD SLOGANS: What American manufacturing company once used the slogan “Quality is job one” to sell its products? 5. MUSIC: What does it mean to play notes in a “staccato” style? 6. U.S. PRESIDENTS: What was the Secret Service’s code name for Ronald Reagan? 7. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: How many official languages does the United Nations have? 8. MYTHOLOGY: Who were the Norns in Norse mythology? 9. TELEVISION: What television sitcom featured parents who were named Al and Peggy? 10. MEDICAL TERMS: What is the common name for monochromatism? Answers 1. Belize 2. In the midst of things 3. “Wall Street” (Michael Douglas) 4. Ford Motor Co. 5. Abruptly or in a disjointed manner 6. Rawhide 7. Six (English, Arabic, Spanish, Chinese, French and Russian) 8. Female beings who rule the destiny of gods and men 9. “Married With Children” 10. Complete color blindness

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sports quiz

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1. In 2013, Mark Trumbo became the sixth player in Angels history to have consecutive 30-homer seasons. Name three of the first five. 2. Who was the first baseball player to be in all 162 games in a majorleague season as a designated hitter? 3. Name the first Colts player to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. 4. Who was the last first-round NBA draft pick from the University of Miami, Fla., before Shane Larkin in 2013? 5. Which two players hold the NHL record for most Game Seven playoff goals? 6. How many years before 2014 was it that Colombia’s men’s soccer team last played in the World Cup? 7. In winning five middleweight titles, Sugar Ray Robinson defeated a different boxer each time. Name three of the five opponents. Answers 1. Don Baylor (1978-79), Tim Salmon (1995-97), Mo Vaughn (19992000), Troy Glaus (2000-02) and Vladimir Guerrero (2005-06),. 2. Rusty Staub, in 1978. 3. Defensive tackle Art Donovan, in 1968. 4. John Salmons, by San Antonio in 2002. 5. Justin Williams and Glenn Anderson, with seven each. 6. Sixteen years (1998). 7. Jake LaMotta, Randy Turpin, Bobo Olson, Gene Fullmer and Carmen Basilio. © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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By Chris Richcreek. Sports fans and trivia buffs alike will get a kick out of this mind-teaser.

by Chris Richcreek

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BIBLE TRIVIA

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By Wilson Casey. Each week, trivia whiz Wilson Casey provides a 6-question Bible trivia quiz sure to have your readers thumbing their Good Book for answers.

1. Is the book of Isaiah in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. From Genesis 3, who made clothes for Adam and Eve out of skins? Adam, Eve, The Lord, Serpent 3. What did Jesus say His followers would never walk in? Fear, Solitude, Darkness, Shame 4. Lamentations 3 speaks of the wormwood and the “what”? Serpent, Gall, Fence, Fig 5. Who had a vision of a lion that had eagle’s wings? John the Baptist, Peter, Herod, Daniel 6. From 2 Samuel 20, who killed Amasa? Joab, Sheba, Abishai, Bichri ANSWERS: 1) Old; 2) The Lord; 3) Darkness; 4) Gall; 5) Daniel; 6) Joab 2015 Daily Box Calendars by Wilson Casey: Bible Trivia Challenge, Golf Trivia, and True Crime! All Loaded with Factoids & Trivia!

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FLASHBACK

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By Mick Harper. Think you know your music trivia? Test your knowledge of rock, soul, and pop against Mick.

1. Folk singer and songwriter Jesse Colin Young started what group in the ‘60s? 2. Which Bob Dylan song had the working title of “Black Dalli Rue”? 3. Who first released “Rivers of Babylon”? 4. Who had a hit with “I Can’t Get Next to You”? 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “We all make mistakes, we all lose our way, but we stood the test of time and I hope that’s the way it will stay. It’s all up to you to tell me to go.” Answers: 1. Folk-rock band the Youngbloods. Their only Top 40 song was “Get Together.” 2. “Positively 4th Street,” in 1965. The song was thought to be a snipe at the folk scene in Greenwich Village in New York. 3. Jamaican reggae group The Melodians in 1970. But it was Boney M. who made it into a hit in 1978. 4. The Temptations, 1969. Al Green covered the song in 1970, but slowed the tempo considerably. 5. “Don’t Wanna Lose You,” by Gloria Estefan, on her 1989 album “Cuts Both Ways.” The song also was released in Spanish (“Si Voy a Perderte”) and Portuguese (“Se tenho que te perder”).

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EDITORIAL CARTOONS A selection of eight of the best editorial cartoons produced by King Features “Best and Wittiest” series. Work by Kevin Siers, winner of the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for editorial cartooning, is included.

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8 Black and White editorial cartoons every week

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EDITORIAL CARTOONS

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Two additional COLOR cartoons produced by King Features “Best and Wittiest” series.

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BOB FRANKEN

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This is the time when we are supposed to discern meaning in the year we’ve survived and somehow find hope for the new one. Sorry, folks. The meaning of 2014 was that it largely was mean, another 12 months of national decline, and 2015 will get off to a horrible start. Even as the statistics show that the recovery from economic near-death is tentatively and finally extending beyond the obscenely wealthy, the country continues its downward trajectory, often a deadly and always dangerous spiral. Nowhere is that more apparent than in the bitter division between millions of citizens and their police forces. It went full circle right before Christmas when two patrolmen from the New York City Police Department were gunned down as they simply sat in their squad car in Brooklyn. They were assassinated by a crazily violent criminal who apparently decided he would slaughter some cops — to put “wings on pigs,” as he said in a series of social-media messages. Then he raced to a nearby subway and turned the gun on himself. This tragedy was the work of a twisted man who found motivation in the angry national uproar over the deaths of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, and Eric Garner in Staten Island, N.Y. Their deaths caused a bitter uproar over strong evidence of police tactics that appeared to be grossly and, in the minds of millions, criminally excessive. Once grand juries decided the officers would

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A 20-year veteran CNN reporter covering Capitol Hill and both Iraq Wars, Bob comes to King Features Syndicate with rich inside-the-Beltway experience. His opinions tend to be left-of-center, but his acumen is dead-on.

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not face charges, as we know, many of our cities have been besieged by demonstrations — most peaceful, some not. As always, the controversy has frequently degenerated into mindless excess on both sides. The violence and destruction from a small number of the anti-police protesters has been nearly matched by incendiary posturing from some police union leaders, and the opportunistic goading by public figures on both sides. Almost overlooked are displays of dignity like the statement released from the parents of Michael Brown: “We reject any kind of violence directed toward members of law enforcement. It cannot be tolerated. We must work together to bring peace to our communities. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the officers’ families during this incredibly difficult time.” It is a difficult time. And it could get worse. Instead of a constructive examination of law-enforcement tactics and treatment of minorities, the murder of the two officers in New York could inflame the already-simmering resentment of policemen and -women everywhere and further distance them from those they are sworn to protect. We are being ripped apart. Look at social media, where there is so much racial hostility, so much evidence of the ugliness that permeates our country. We are bombarded with ignorance and hatred, everyone taking sides and angrily shutting out anyone who even slightly disagrees. The sense of community that is supposed to define us is being shattered. All too quickly we are becoming a nation of enemies. We see it in official Washington, where it has become nearly impossible to solve problems; we see it on our TV sets, where most any media light is overwhelmed by heat. It’s a cliche but true that we’re all in this together. Sadly, together we’re falling into the abyss.

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The fainting couch doesn’t have the same cachet it did in the 19th century, which is a shame, because it should be more in demand than at any time since the age of corsets and delicate sensibilities. To put it in Victorian terms, 2014 had a case of the vapors. It needed smelling salts and a fan, and a good rest on a fainting couch to restore its bearings. It was a year when the national pastime of taking offense and of fearing that someone might be offended reached such parodic levels that even North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong Un got in the act. It was the year that a scientist apologized for wearing a shirt that offended feminists in a TV broadcast; that Amazon Prime put a label warning of racist content on “Tom and Jerry” cartoons; and that various news outlets refused to say the name of the NFL team from Washington on grounds that even uttering it made them complicit in rank offensiveness. It was a year when the nation’s colleges and law schools cemented their reputations as places where easily offended children go for a few years to become slightly older easily offended children. Colleges canceled appearances by Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Condi Rice (who technically pulled out of her scheduled Rutgers commencement) and George F. Will for fear students might hear something they disagree with from a figure they

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Rich Lowry presents a conservative perspective on the state of American values in the context of global politics, the impact of those values, and the implications that conflicting cultures may have on the promise of modernity. Lowry edits the National Review.

Year of the Fainting Couch

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object to. Occidental College brought in a religious counselor to comfort students who had volunteered for losing Democratic Senate campaigns. An open letter from law students at Harvard upset at the nonindictments in the Ferguson and Eric Garner cases captured the spirit of the year, and deserves an honored place in the history of the rhetoric of plaint. Its opening included the stirring declaration “We are in pain. And we are tired.” It went on to speak of how “traumatized” the students are (multiple times), and of their “distress” (multiple times). It charged that the school’s indifference to “the mental health” of its students violates the Harvard Law School Handbook of Academic Policies. The upshot was that the aggrieved students wanted the administration to offer them a collective pacifier. “We call,” the letter thundered, “for faculty to hold special office hours and for the administration to make culturally competent grief and trauma counselors available.” And it expected students to be permitted to delay their exams — because what are the exertions of studying compared with satisfactions of wallowing in a precious self-pity? The response to these students and their brethren at other elite law schools who made similar appeals should have been “Please, get a grip. If nothing else will buck you up, at least show a little self-respect.” If this had been the mettle of the civil-rights movement, it would have collapsed in a puddle of helplessness not long after Rosa Parks was asked to give up her seat. But that, for all its tragic failings, was a different era. It was before so much time and energy were invested in taking offense and coddling the offended. It was before the nation needed a fainting couch. Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review.

R.F.D. By Mike Marland. Rural humor from America’s heartland. Published: Weekly File format: .tif Resolution: 300 DPI color, 600 dpi bitmap Mode: bitmap and CMYK Digital version: No

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the spats By Jeff Pickering. One of today’s favorite retired couples. Join The Spats in all the ups and downs of the golden years. Published: Weekly File format: .tif Resolution: 300 DPI color, 600 dpi bitmap Mode: bitmap and CMYK Digital version: No

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Amber waves By Dave Phipps. The hilarious day-to-day antics of a boy and his family and their life in the country. Published: Weekly File format: .tif Resolution: 300 DPI color, 600 dpi bitmap Mode: bitmap and CMYK Digital version: No

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OUT ON A LIMB By Gary Kopervas. A zany slant on life’s ups and downs, viewed through a fractured lens. Published: Weekly File format: .tif Resolution: 300 DPI color, 600 dpi bitmap Mode: bitmap and CMYK Digital version: No

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THE CASHIER By Ricardo Galvão. Tabloid headlines imagined by the poor sap who scans them while waiting for customers at the register. Published: Weekly File format: .tif Resolution: 300 DPI color, 600 dpi bitmap Mode: bitmap and CMYK Digital version: No

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laff panels Times may change, but a good gag lasts forever!

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Just like cats and dogs By Dave T. Phipps. They fight just like cats and dogs. Are we talking about men and women, or canines and felines? The answer is, "Yes!" Published: Weekly File format: .tif Resolution: 300 DPI color, 600 dpi bitmap Mode: bitmap and CMYK Digital version: Yes

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GRIN AND BEAR IT

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By Fred Wagner. Grin and Bear It deflates the ordinary inconsistencies and absurdities of American morals and everyday life.

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popeye By Hy Eisman. He’s short, balding, ornery and downright ugly by anyone’s standards. But countless numbers of fans have grown up admiring and identifying with this unpretentious hero since his introduction to the public in 1929. With one of his cartoons airing somewhere in the world nearly every minute of every day, Popeye remains one of the most widely recognized and best-loved personalities ever.

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henry By Don Trachte. Henry has attained world-renowned status as one of the great pantomime comic strips. A number of artists, including Don Trachte and John Liney, and later Jack Tippet and Dick Hodgins, have drawn the comic.

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FLASH GORDON By Jim Keefe. Originated in 1934 by legendary comic strip artist Alex Raymond, Flash Gordon has set the standard for science-fiction adventure, inspiring such modern-day classics as Star Wars.

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PRINCE VALIANT Created in 1937 by the immortal Hal Foster, Prince Valiant tells of the adventures of this knight of King Arthur's Round Table. Prince Valiant carries forth the ideals of Camelot as beacons of light and civilization in an often dark and violent age.

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they'll do it every time By Al Scaduto. A humorous look at the quirky twists of fate that beleaguer us all. Originated in 1929 by Jimmy Hatlo, the feature was created on the spur of the moment when a syndicated cartoon was lost in the mail. The cartoon soon attracted the attention of readers, who submitted their own examples of human foibles.

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By Cindy Brook. Helpful hints for the gardener in your home.

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By Jim Clarke and Brenda Weaver. Each week there's another ten.

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the garden bug By Brenda Weaver. Helpful hints for the gardener in your home.

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illustrated bible By Brenda Weaver. Passages from the Bible are brought to life in an illustrated panel.

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MOMENTS IN TIME Find out what went down this week in history with this summary of important national and world events.

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• On June 15, 1215, following a revolt by the English nobility, King John puts his royal seal on the Magna Carta, or “Great Charter.” The document guaranteed that the king would respect feudal rights and privileges, uphold the freedom of the church and maintain the nation’s laws. • On June 16, 1738, patriot printer, publisher and postmistress, Mary Katharine Goddard, is born. She would later publish the first version of the Declaration of Independence to include all of the Congressional signatures. The document appeared “printed by Mary Katherine Goddard.” • On June 18, 1812, the War of 1812 against Great Britain begins. The American war declaration had been called in response to the British economic sanctions against the U.S. and the impressment of American seaman into the British Royal Navy. • On June 19, 1905, in Pittsburgh, some 450 people attend the opening of the world’s first nickelodeon. The storefront theater boasted 96 seats and charged each patron 5 cents to view a 15-minute motion picture show. • On June 20, 1975, director Steven Spielberg’s thriller “Jaws” debuts in U.S. theaters. Jaws starred Roy Scheider as police chief Martin Brody and Richard Dreyfuss as a marine biologist. The film’s mechanical shark was named Bruce. • On June 21, 1982, John W. Hinckley, Jr., who on March 30, 1981, shot President Ronald Reagan outside a Washington, D.C., hotel, is found not guilty of attempted murder by reason of insanity. • On June 17, 1994, after a dramatic “low-speed chase” on I-405 witnessed by millions on live television, former football star and actor O.J. Simpson surrenders to Los Angeles police. He was charged in the double-murder of his ex-wife and her friend.

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STRANGE BUT TRUE By Samantha Weaver. A compendium of weird and wonderful factoids. These are perfect for filling those spare inches in a layout.

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• It was U.S. Vice President Hubert Humphrey who made the following sage observation: “Compassion is not weakness and concern for the unfortunate is not socialism.” • Chop suey is not actually a Chinese dish; it was invented in California. • Dick Simon, one of the founders of the Simon and Schuster publishing company, was struggling in his business when he visited his aunt in 1924. She had been looking for a book of crossword puzzles to give to her daughter, but the puzzles being relatively new (first appearing in newspapers in 1913), there was no compilation available. Seeing an opportunity for his fledgling business, Simon and his partner, Lincoln Schuster, published a book of puzzles right away. The puzzle book was an instant best seller, and its revenues supported Simon and Schuster while the publishing company was establishing itself. • You might be surprised to learn that in 1967, the Monkees chose Jimi Hendrix to be the opening act for their summer tour of the U.S. The pairing didn’t last long, though; Hendrix discreetly left the tour after he was banned by the Daughters of the American Revolution for being too sexually suggestive. • If you have a particularly quiet friend, he or she might suffer from laliophobia, a fear of speaking. • Those who study such things say that if you’re playing a game of Monopoly, you’re most likely to land on B&O Railroad and Illinois Avenue. *** Thought for the Day: “The great secret of success is to go through life as a man who never gets used up. That is possible for him who never argues and strives with men and facts, but in all experience retires upon himself, and looks for the ultimate cause of things in himself.” — Albert Schweitzer

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What do the stars say about your coming week? Seasoned astrologer Salome offers an inside look at what the heavens are brewing. Who knows? This might be your week to win the lottery—or fall in love!

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Use that Arian charm to help make a difficult workplace transition easier for everyone. News about a longawaited decision can be confusing. Don’t jump to conclusions. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Although you might well be tempted to be more extravagant than you should be at this time, I’m betting you’ll let your sensible Bovine instinct guide you toward moderation. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) An opportunity for travel could come with some problems regarding travel companions and other matters. So be sure you read all the fine print before you start packing. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Make an effort to complete your usual workplace tasks before volunteering for extra duty. Scrambling to catch up later on could create some resentment among your colleagues. LEO (July 23 to August 22) A financial matter could have you rethinking your current spending plans. You might want to recheck your budget to see where you can cut back on expenses until the situation improves. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) One way to make your case for that promotion you’ve been hoping for might be to put your planning skills to work in helping to shape up a project that got out of hand. Good luck.

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Be careful about “experts” who have no solid business background. Instead, seek advice on enhancing your business prospects from bona fide sources with good success records. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Standing up to support a colleague’s viewpoint — even if it’s unpopular — can be difficult if you feel outnumbered. But you’ll win plaudits for your honesty and courage. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) While progress continues on resolving that recurring problem, you might feel it’s taking too long. But these things always need to develop at their own pace. Be patient. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Someone close to you might have a financial problem and seek your advice. If you do decide to get involved, insist on seeing everything that might be relevant to this situation. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A personal matter takes an interesting turn. The question is, do you want to follow the new path or take time out to reconsider the change? Think this through before deciding. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Moving into a new career is a big step. Check that offer carefully with someone who has been there, done that, and has the facts you’ll need to help you make your decision. BORN THIS WEEK: Your warmth and generosity both of spirit and substance endears you to everyone.

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Dogs Gone Wild DEAR PAW’S CORNER: We recently took a long weekend vacation with our Yorkie, “Maxie,” staying in a pet-friendly hotel. Every day in the lobby we had to protect Maxie from the most aggressive dog I’ve seen in a long while. We spoke to the manager, but I don’t think he did anything about it. It ruined our stay. What should we have done? — Will in Memphis DEAR WILL: Without knowing more about your stay, I can only recommend that you write the hotel management and owners about your experience. They need to know how unhappy you were about the way they handled your complaint about a misbehaving dog, or they’ll never know why they may have lost you as a customer. For dog owners who want to travel

with their pet, it’s important to keep it under control at all times. If a dog isn’t well-socialized or gets very stressed out around lots of strange people and other pets, owners should either work to fix the issue through specific training, or consider not bringing their dog along. Many dogs do get excited and boisterous in new places, and bark or jump. Even if their owners don’t see their behavior as dangerous or aggressive, other owners and their dogs may take it the wrong way. Again, consistent training in basic behavior commands can be a big help. Another way to really acclimate your dog to travel is ... well, travel. Start with short day trips to fun places like parks, and then work your way up to longer, more ambitious destinations. Send your questions about pet care to ask@pawscorner.com. © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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By Samantha Mazzotta. We love ‘em even when they chew on our shoes. Sam offers tips and advice on how to keep your pets healthy and happy.

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SENIOR NEWS LINE

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It’s been known for a long time that yoga improves overall health, but a recent study points to evidence that yoga also helps heart health. Researchers at Harvard University did a review of the literature, meaning they went back through past studies to see if there were any patterns. They screened more than 1,400 studies and winnowed them down to 32. These were examined further to answer the questions: Does yoga help heart health? Is it as good as walking for exercise? The answers: yes and maybe, although more trials need to be run. There were improvements in cholesterol, weight and blood pressure, all indicators for cardiovascular risk. One complication in the research is that there are different types of yoga, each with its own focus or purpose. The one thing any yoga can do is calm

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By Matilda Charles. Seniors represent one of the fastest-growing segments of the population today. Matilda Charles covers issues and developments of special concern to seniors.

Yoga for Your Heart

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the nervous system and reduce stress, and that contributes to heart health. The American Heart Association likes yoga as a means of relaxation and flexibility, increasing muscle tone and circulation, and agrees it could help prevent or improve heart disease. (It cautions, however, that it shouldn’t be counted in the 150 minutes of weekly aerobic activity it recommends.) Yoga classes can be expensive. Your best bet is to check the local senior center, and if it doesn’t have any classes, encourage the center to start some: maybe one focusing on flexibility and strength, and another on stretching and relaxation, and designed for seniors. Check with a cardiac rehab center for suggestions on yoga classes. Any yoga class you take should be designed for beginners. Ask your doctor before you start yoga, or any other program, to make sure it’s right for you, especially if you have cardiovascular risk factors. Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Send email to columnreply2@gmail. com.

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DEAR DR. ROACH: Don’t forget that although there are many medical causes of restless leg syndrome, varicose veins also can be a source of symptoms, and we have cured many people of symptoms with minimally invasive varicose vein treatments. We always recommend that if you have visible varicosities or strong family history of varicose veins, you should get an ultrasound to determine if you have venous insufficiency. The treatments have essentially no down time and can mean one less medication for many people. In addition, just because you can’t see visible varicosities does not mean you do not have venous insufficiency. We have patients with beautiful legs whose ultrasound reveals large veins under the surface. — Melissa A. Sandman, M.D. ANSWER: Thank you for writing. Many people also have written about other causes and treatments for restless leg syndrome, so I wanted to talk a bit more about this important subject. In addition to the iron deficiency I mentioned and the varicose veins Dr.

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An informative and educational column on infectious diseases, public health and sports medicine by Dr. Keith Roach, a highly respected physician at Weill Cornell Medical College and New York Presbyterian Hospital.

Many Things Can Cause Restless Leg Syndrome

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Sandman writes about, there are several other important causes, including kidney disease, usually when dialysis has started. Diabetics have a higher risk for RLS, which sometimes can be mistaken for diabetic neuropathy. Multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease both are associated with RLS, and Parkinson’s is important because when medicines such as levodopa/ carbidopa (Sinemet) wear off, it can mimic RLS symptoms. When dopa drugs are used long-term for RLS, symptoms can get worse, a condition called augmentation. Pregnant women are more likely to have RLS. Many drugs, especially antidepressants, can cause RLS. I had a reader tell me that hers was due to Benadryl she was taking for sleep. Magnesium deficiency is common in RLS, and several readers told me magnesium supplements stopped their symptoms. The booklet on restless leg syndrome provides much more information on this common sleep disorder, and also offers advice on nighttime cramps. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Roach — No. 306W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Can. with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. *** Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@ med.cornell.edu. To view and order health pamphlets, visit www.rbmamall.com, or write to P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

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COLLECTING

I have a little porcelain doll that was given to me about 30 years ago. I have looked in a number of doll books to try to identify and get the value of it, but have not been able to find anything. Can you help me? — Cyndy, Barre, Vermont Identifying dolls can be frustrating, since so many were made and many of the manufacturer’s marks are similar. One of the better doll books is the “Blue Book: Dolls & Values” by Jan Foulke and published by Holly House Books. This reference has been called the bible of doll collecting, and you might be able to find your doll referenced in it. If that fails, perhaps you might want to contact an expert. Sara Bernstein might be able to help you. Her contact is 732-536-4101, and www.sarabernsteindolls.com. There are more than 2,000 dolls referenced at this website. *** I have a salesman sample of a Kerr blue enamel woodburning range. It is in good condition except that the temperature gauge is missing. How much is it worth, and where can I sell it? — Marvis, Albuquerque, New Mexico Have you contacted antiques dealers in your area? That would be my first thing to do. Richard

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By Larry Cox. Over 25 years of collecting and dealing in antiques, Larry Cox knows collecting. And if he doesn’t have all the answers about a reader’s collecting question, he knows plenty of people who can. Who knowsyou might have a gold mine sitting on a dusty closet shelf!

Richardson also might be able to help you, since he is an expert in stoves and related items. His address is Good Time Stove Company, P.O. Box 306, Goshen, MA 01032. When contacting dealers and experts referenced in this column, it is always good manners to enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Be patient when waiting for a reply. *** I bought a 6-inch ruler with a black velvet sleeve at a yard sale about 20 years ago. It was made by Tiffany & Company and is sterling. I think it might be part of a set. Any help you can give me would be appreciated. — Cliff, Hartford, Illinois Throughout the 1940s and ‘50s, Tiffany & Company offered desk sets in their catalogs, and I think you are probably correct when you suggest it is part of a set. It is impossible for me to place a value on it. My suggestion is to show it to several dealers for their opinion. Write to Larry Cox in care of KFWS, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475, or send e-mail to questionsforcox@aol.com. Due to the large volume of mail he receives, Mr. Cox cannot personally answer all reader questions, nor do appraisals. Do not send any materials requiring return mail.

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Exercise for Fun and Family Health Getting out the door for fresh air and exercise during a cold Minnesota winter is a big challenge. No wonder I’m jealous when my friend in Florida emails cheery news about playing tennis in 74-degree weather. To console me, she offered to share the warmth. In her playful manner she said, “If only the weather could be more evenly distributed across the country — as if getting a good shake, like an upside-down Etch-a-Sketch, could even things out a bit.” She wouldn’t even mind sharing some Florida sunshine and warm breezes to help us through these brutal winter days in the Midwest. Come summertime, I could reciprocate the favor. If only ... Whether it’s hot or cold, or somewhere quite perfect in between, getting motivated to exercise is always the same. It’s the matter of taking those first steps. So, the bottom line is, wherever you live, getting out and getting moving is important all year round, even if you have to wear snowshoes instead of running shoes. Here are quick start ideas: Give me five! Get muscles moving for five easy minutes. Set the timer and arm-wrestle, jump rope or run and up down the stairs. Squeezing in a few minutes of playing in the snow will burn calories and give you a workout. Make snowballs, a fort, a tall snowman or a chorus of snow angels. If you lose track of time, remember that in family life, there

3 mph, you can burn 112 calories in a half hour. Increase your pace to a jog with older kids for an extra challenge. Or visit a nearby park or nature center for a long adventure hike. Climb rocks, inhale the aromas of the natural world around you and take pictures to capture the visual memories. *** Donna Erickson’s award-winning series “Donna’s Day” is airing on public television nationwide. To find more of her creative family recipes and activities, visit www.donnasday. com and link to the NEW Donna’s Day Facebook fan page. Her latest book is “Donna Erickson’s Fabulous Funstuff for Families.”

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doesn’t have to be a clock or a finish line. Fun and games. Challenge your family with activities that inspire healthy play both indoors and out. Have a ball playing basketball and football. Make it “tag” or “touch football” for all ages to be part of the workout. When you come indoors, play ping-pong, set up plastic bottles for bowling pins or enjoy a floor hockey competition on the basement carpet. Take a walk. Enjoy this yearround exercise anytime of day. At

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Operation Gratitude has branched out. Since 2003, it has sent more than 1.1 million care packages to military personnel overseas in harm’s way. Now, in addition, OpGrat is sending care packages to recruits coming out of boot camp. You remember boot camp ... and what it was like to finally be finished. So far, the non-profit organization has sent nearly 17,000 packages to graduates of Navy and Marine Corps boot camps, and it will bring the Air Force and Army into the fold in 2015. Each box contains quality gifts and goodies, including snacks, hygiene products, drink mixes, books, CDs, DVDs and players, a “Loved One” medallion, survival bracelet, handmade scarves, hats ... and the much-appreciated cards and letters from children and adults all across the U.S. The goal to send packages to those coming out of boot camp is a worthy one, as it shows our appreciation to each of them and lets them know they’re not alone. I know the holidays have many of us spread a little thin, but I’m asking you to open your wallets and send some money to Operation Gratitude, which gets no handouts from the government, not even the Post Office. It costs $15 to send each package. Volunteers recently got an emergency request for 4,000 packages for the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island graduating classes. Do the math: That’s a lot of money for postage alone, and the annual goal is to send out 100,000 packages. For more information or to make a donation online, go to www. operationgratitude.com, or call the InfoLine at 1-800-651-8031. Checks can go to Operation Gratitude, P.O. Box 260257, Encino, CA 914260257. For merchandise donations, carefully read the online wish list, as mailing addresses are different. Freddy Groves regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Send email to columnreply2@gmail. com. © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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By Freddy Groves. You served your country well. Freddy salutes vets with the latest news of pending legislation, changes in benefits and medical advances.

Operation Gratitude Expands Its Reach

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If you want to capture a man’s attention, then you need to pay attention to what you put on the menu. Oh, by the way, be sure to have the “honey do” list ready, because he’ll be putty in your hands by the time he takes his last bite of this manpleasing main dish. 8 ounces extra-lean ground sir loin beef or turkey breast 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 1/2 cups finely chopped celery 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can reduced fat cream of celery or mush room soup 1/3 cup fat-free milk 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 2 1/2 cups diced cooked potatoes 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with butterflavored cooking spray. 2. In a large skillet sprayed with butter-flavored cooking spray, brown meat, onion and celery. Add soup, milk, Cheddar cheese and black pepper. Mix well to combine. Lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes or until cheese melts, stirring occasionally. 3. Layer potatoes in prepared baking dish. Evenly spoon meat mixture over potatoes. Bake 25 to 30 minutes. Place baking dish on a wire rack and let set for 5 minutes. Divide into 4 servings. • Each serving equals: About 255 calories, 7g fat, 20g protein, 28g carb., 546mg sodium, 3g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Meat, 1 1/2 Starch, 1 Vegetable. © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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By Healthy Exchanges. Sometimes you don’t have the time, energy or heart to cook a fancy meal. That’s when you need Joanna’s easy-tomake, nutritious recipes. Satisfy the palate and soothe the soul.

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NOW HERE'S A TIP

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By Jo Ann Derson. A generous helping of tips and tricks on subjects as diverse as beauty, household, garden, and lifestyle. Many are submitted by readers.

• “Clean and save takeout food containers rather than purchasing commercial plastic containers. They are all the same basically, and you will not be at a loss if you need to throw one away, leave it behind or send leftovers home with a guest.” — M.W. in Nevada • To preserve your battery life on your smartphone, remember to close out applications that you’re not using. Shut down and restart your phone from time to time as well. • “After you clip the coupons you want to keep from your Sunday paper inserts, pass them along to your neighbors. They may use different products and so may want your coupons!” — I.L. in Georgia • “Got too many coffee cups? Add potting soil and a small flower to give as gifts to brighten someone’s day!” — B. in North Carolina • In a pinch, you can use liquid correction fluid to cover up nail holes in a white wall. Dot and smudge as it dries. • Want to eat your nine servings of fruits and veggies a day? Keep fresh fruit out and in view to increase the amount you eat. Cut and otherwise prepare vegetables and store them front and center in your refrigerator. Plan your meals around the vegetables instead of the protein! Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

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SHAWARMA SPICE MIX

A World of Flavor: What’s Hot in 2015

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CHICKEN SHAWARMA 1 1/2 pounds thinly cut skinless, boneless chicken breast 1 pound thinly cut skinless, boneless chicken thighs 1/2 cup lemon juice 2 tablespoons tomato sauce 4 tablespoons plain, Greek yogurt 3 tablespoons white vinegar 1 head of garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons Shawarma Spice Mix 3 Roma tomatoes, sliced into thick rounds 4 pita bread rounds 1. Rinse chicken pieces with cold water, then cut horizontally into thinner cuts of about 1/2 inch (each piece could possibly be split into 2 slices depending on thickness). Place chicken pieces in large bowl. 2. In a blender, mix lemon juice, tomato sauce, yogurt, vinegar, garlic, oil and spice mix. Add the mixture to chicken and mix well. Cover and let marinate in refrigerator at least 4 hours, or overnight. 3. When ready, grill marinated chicken and some sliced tomatoes using grill pan on stovetop. Heat grill pan and add 2 tablespoons oil. Or alternately, grill using Panini grill or George Foreman grill for about 15

By Angela Medearis with Gina Harlow. Every week, Angela Medearis–The Kitchen Diva–cooks up a dazzling new entree for the American table. Medearis, the author of seven cookbooks, also delivers a lot of cooking culture and lifestyle tips.

pickles. You can substitute shredded coleslaw and sliced dill pickles, if desired, and grilled or fresh tomatoes. Makes 4 servings. *** Angela Shelf Medearis is an awardwinning children’s author, culinary historian and the author of seven cookbooks. Her new cookbook is “The Kitchen Diva’s Diabetic Cookbook.” Her website is www.divapro.com. To see how-to videos, recipes and much, much more, Like Angela Shelf Medearis, The Kitchen Diva! on Facebook. Read Gina Harlow’s blog about food and gardening at www.peachesandprosciutto. com. Recipes may not be reprinted without permission from Angela Shelf Medearis. © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc., and Angela Shelf Medearis

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Unlike yoga pants, white trainers and fake fur, the food we eat might be considered more classic than trendy. The fact is, we all need to eat. Basic and vital as it seems though, food, like fashion, is not without its fads. More than a succession of fads however, is the history behind what and how we eat. In this column we’ve talked about the how and why of certain foods we’ve grown up eating, and other foods we’ve grown to love. Now, more than ever, our cuisine choices reflect our vast multicultural population and the willingness of many of us to try something new. Even children, known for their fussy palates, are trying more complex flavors like macaroni and cheese with truffle oil — probably due to their forward-eating parents. In 2015, there is a high-pitched buzz about food. Heat and spice will be hot, a trend that has been growing steadily and now is predicted to explode. Ethnic cuisines from all over the world, with a focus on new and exotic flavors, will take the stage. Is it because we are just bored and want something else for dinner? Or is it because we now work and live with people from all over the world and, like people do, we share our food, and in the process discover something new that tastes delicious? It’s probably all these things, and something more. The health of our nation is a growing concern. In our desire to eat for wellness, we’ve discovered many elements of global cuisines that possess health benefits we need while keeping our diets interesting and tasty. Also on the rise are recipes highlighting umami vegetables, which exhibit the “fifth taste” that gives food a pleasant, desirable flavor. Our taste buds are naturally attracted to these foods, which include sweet potatoes, mushrooms and nori. This year, try using a Japanese Seven Spice mixture

Toasting the spices in a dry pan for 1 minute before using them in a recipe enhances the flavors. 1 tablespoon cumin 1 tablespoon ground coriander 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon ground oregano or thyme 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon turmeric 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg Mix all ingredients together. This spice mix will keep in an airtight container for about 4 weeks. Makes about 1/4 cup.

minutes on medium heat. You also can cook the chicken on a BBQ grill. Baking or broiling in the oven will dry out the chicken. 4. Once cooked, allow chicken to cool, and then shred as thinly as possible. Traditionally, the pita bread is spread with Lebanese Garlic paste, or you can use a good-quality mayonnaise mixed with 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice. 5. Spread the chicken shreds along diameter of a piece of pita bread. Some restaurants place French fries inside the sandwich. Others add a cabbage and mayo salad, along with salty Middle Eastern cucumber

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in your recipes, or a flavorful Middle Eastern Shawarma Spice Blend. My recipe for Chicken Shawarma converts what has been a restaurant recipe into a dish that can be prepared at home. The Shawarma spice blend is a cure for taste buds that are tired of the same old chicken dish. It’s an adventurous way to kick off a new year.

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Sweet green pepper and corn added to seasoned chunks of sirloin beef up this Super Bowl stew from Country Living magazine. 2 1/2 pounds boneless beef top sirloin steak 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 medium onions, chopped 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 can (28-ounce) tomato sauce 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon ground cumin 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves 1 teaspoon salt 2 medium sweet green peppers, cut into 1-inch squares 1 package (10-ounce) frozen whole-kernel corn Corn tortilla chips (optional) 1. Trim off any fat from sirloin and discard. Cut sirloin into 1-inch cubes. 2. In heavy 6-quart saucepot, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add half of sirloin cubes. Saute until pieces are browned on all sides — about 5 minutes. Remove sirloin to a bowl; repeat to brown remaining sirloin cubes. 3. Add remaining tablespoon oil to saucepot; add onions and saute until soft and translucent — 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and saute 1 minute. Return browned sirloin and any juices to saucepot. 4. Stir in tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, oregano and salt. Heat chili to boiling over high heat; reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally. 5. Stir green peppers and corn into chili mixture. Cook 30 to 45 minutes longer or until meat and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. 6. To serve, stir chili and ladle into soup plates. Garnish with tortilla chips, if desired, or keep chili warm up to 2 hours over very low heat for guests to help themselves as desired. Serves 8. • Each serving: About 400 calories, 17g total fat (0g saturated), 108mg cholesterol, 974mg sodium, 19g total carbs, 4g dietary fiber, 44g protein. © 2013 Hearst Communications, Inc. All rights reserved

Valentine Brownies What’s the secret to a meringuelike, crackly top on your brownies? Beat the eggs with the sugar until they are very pale yellow — more than tripled in volume. 3/4 cup butter, cut up 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 large eggs 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Line 13by 9-inch pan with foil; grease. 2. In 3-quart saucepan, melt butter and chocolates on low, stirring. Remove from heat. 3. In bowl, whisk flour, cocoa and salt. In large bowl, with mixer on high speed, beat eggs until blended. Gradually add sugars; beat 10 minutes or until tripled in volume. 4. Fold in chocolates mixture and vanilla, then flour mixture. Pour into pan. Bake 28 to 32 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out almost clean. Makes 16 brownies. For thousands of triple-tested recipes, visit our website at www.goodhousekeeping.com/recipefinder/. © 2013 Hearst Communications, Inc. All rights reserved

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Good Housekeeping is one of the most long-standing and trusted publications on newsstands today. Each week King Features Weekly Service excerpts a recipe and sidebar on food.

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BRIDGE IS A LOGICAL GAME

contract bridge By Steve Becker. Hone your skills for the next bridge party with these proven contract strategies.

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Good defense is usually the result of logical thought. There are nearly always key clues to guide the defenders to their most promising line of attack. Consider this deal where West leads the heart six against three notrump. East wins with the jack and continues with the queen, on which South plays the ten and West the deuce. East is now at the crossroads. If

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he mechanically plays a third heart, South romps home with 10 tricks. Declarer wins and takes the losing diamond finesse, and that is the end of the trail. But if East pauses to take stock after trick two, he realizes that a heart continuation is futile. He can tell from the play to the first two tricks that West has the king of hearts and South the ace, and he can also tell from the bidding and what he holds in his own hand that South probably has all 10 — certainly no less than nine — of the remaining high-card points. West therefore cannot have an entry to his hearts if they become established. East’s best move at this point is to shift to a low spade at trick three, hoping to find his partner with the jack or ten. It is true that in the actual deal South can make the contract by playing the jack on the spade return, but unless he is blessed with X-ray vision, he is far more likely to let the spade run around to dummy’s nine. From declarer’s viewpoint, East is more likely to have K-10-x-x or Q-10-x-x of spades than K-Q-x-x, so the odds favor his playing low on the spade shift. If he does, West wins with the ten and returns a spade, and South finishes down one.

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TOP 10 MOVIES Find out what hot at the box office in this list of the week's ten top-grossing movies.

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1. The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies ........................(PG-13) Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman 2. Unbroken .......................(PG-13) Jack O’Connell, Takamasa Ishihara 3. Into the Woods ................... (PG) Anna Kendrick, Meryl Streep 4. Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb ............................. (PG) Ben Stiller, Robin Williams 5. Annie ................................... (PG) Quvenzhane Wallis, Cameron Diaz 6. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 1 .......(PG-13) Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson 7. The Gambler .........................(R) Mark Wahlberg, Jessica Lange 8. Imitation Game .............(PG-13) Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley 9. Exodus: Gods and Kings ..................................(PG-13) Christian Bale, Joel Edgerton 10. Wild ......................................(R) Reese Witherspoon, Laura Dern

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George Clooney deformed John Merrick, known as “The Elephant Man,” and received the kind of reviews that actors only dream of getting. Marilyn Stasio, in her review for Variety, said, “’The Elephant Man’ is breathtakingly beautiful, and Bradley Cooper may well be its most beautiful feature of all.” Needless to say, it’s one of the mustsee shows in New York. And speaking of Broadway, last year we reported that theater marquees there had more movies turned into musicals than original shows. This year, movies turned into musicals are hitting Broadway again. They are “Finding Neverland,” “Honeymoon in Vegas,” “An American in Paris” and “Doctor Zhivago,” proving that great films never die, they just get recycled into musicals. *** It’s time to leave Hollywood now that “The Walking Dead” are coming to Los Angeles. Zombies have overrun Atlanta (where the TV series filmed) for four years, now they want to invade other cities. I don’t know about you, but given the choice, I’d rather be chased by Godzilla than zombies! © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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By Tony Rizzo. If you really want to know the latest Hollywood buzz, Tony knows LaLaLand. A former celebrity photographer, Tony has all the inside knowledge and anecdotes.

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HOLLYWOOD — George Clooney isn’t just resting on the laurels of his wife, Amal, being chosen as Barbara Walters’ most interesting person of 2014. In addition to “Tomorrowland,” in which he co-stars with Hugh Laurie and Tim McGraw, out May 22, he is busy producing (with partner Grant Heslor), the comedy “Our Brand Is Crisis,” starring Sandra Bullock and Billy Bob Thornton. It’s a remake of a 2005 documentary of the same name, about the American political campaign strategies used by Greenberg Carville Shrum in the 2002 Bolivian presidential campaign. Clooney currently is working as an actor for Joel and Ethan Coen in “Hail, Caesar!,” which they wrote and are producing, directing and editing. Josh Brolin plays real-life MGM executive Eddie Mannix, who was the studio fix-it man in the 1950s, and is trying to find out what happened to a cast member who disappeared during filming. Scarlett Johansson, Channing Tatum, Tilda Swinton, Ralph Fiennes, Jonah Hill and, of course, Francis McDormand add their star power to the comedy, set for February 2016 release. *** James Bond has switched vodka brands. In “Spectre” (the recently hacked film script and the 24th Bond film), 007 will be asking for a Belvedere martini, not Smirnoff, “Shaken not stirred.” In return, Belvedere will launch the largest ad campaign ever waged for a film. Smirnoff has been the British spy’s vodka of choice since the first Bond film, “Dr. No,” in 1962. “American Idol” also is changing drinks. After 13 years, Coca-Cola is cutting ties with the show. Is that like rats deserting a sinking ship? Just asking! *** Bradley Cooper has proven once again what a great actor he is. The

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Top 10 DVD, Blu-ray Sales

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1. Guardians of the Galaxy ................................(PG-13) Disney 2. Frozen ................................. (PG) Disney 3. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes ....................................(PG-13) FOX 4. Dolphin Tale 2 .................... (PG) FOX 5. How to Train Your Dragon 2 ................................. (PG) FOX 6. Maleficent ........................... (PG) Buena Vista 7. When the Game Stands Tall ........................................... (PG) Sony 8. The Expendables 3 ........(PG-13) Lions Gate 9. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug .................................(PG-13) Warner Bros. 10. Elf ...................................... (PG) Warner Bros. Source: Rentrak Corp.

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1. Guardians of the Galaxy ................................(PG-13) Chris Pratt 2. Let’s Be Cops ........................(R) Jake Johnson 3. When the Game Stands Tall ........................................... (PG) Jim Caviezel 4. 22 Jump Street ......................(R) Channing Tatum 5. The Hundred-Foot Journey ...... (PG) Helen Mirren 6. Dolphin Tale 2 .................... (PG) Morgan Freeman 7. The November Man ..............(R) Pierce Brosnan 8. And So It Goes ..............(PG-13) Michael Douglas 9. The Expendables 3 ........(PG-13) Sylvester Stallone 10. Tyler Perry’s A Madea Christmas ...........................(PG-13) Tyler Perry

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