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VOLUME 2 ★ November 22, 2012

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Holiday Gift Guide 2012 To our Valued Family and Friends, As we celebrate Thanksgiving Day, many of us are planning and gearing up for the biggest shopping day of the year…Black Friday!

Today you have been delivered the second of five gift guides to help you in your task of finding the best gifts for your family and friends. Be on the lookout for Gift Guides 3 and 5 which will be delivered in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser on Dec. 2 and 16 respectively. The fourth guide (Dec. 12) will be included in MidWeek and we hope that you will take the time to go through these pages which are loaded with great gift ideas to check everyone off your holiday list.

Also, if you look meticulously through each and every page, somewhere you will find an official entry form for a chance to win a Las Vegas trip for two! All entries will also become eligible for a grand prize package consisting of a 55” Sony Bravia LED LCD HDTV, a Blu-Ray Disc Home Theatre System and a Waterproof Touch Screen 16mp Digital Camera!

From our ohana at the Honolulu Star-Advertiser and MidWeek to yours, mahalo for your continued support and Mele Kalikimaka me ka Hau’oli Makahiki Hou!

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From decking the halls to wrapping it up in style, has everything you need to make your holiday shine!

Barbie Princess Popstar

Toys Under $15 Remote Control Stunt Rumbler

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Disney Princess Fashion Bag

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RC Helicopter

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Barbie Popstar Mini Dolls

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Barbie Princess Popstar

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Hello Kitty Angry Bird Santa Hat

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$ Angry Bird Applique Stocking

1514

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Angry Bird Glass Ornament

Angry Birds

1110

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Hello Kitty Light Set

23 in.

Hello Kitty Tree

2019

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4039

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Hello Kitty Applique Stocking

Hello Kitty Glass Ornament

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M&M

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Lilly Coasters

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$ 99 M&M Christmas Light Set

2pc Travel Mugs

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Beer Bread

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Beer Chili

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2pc Mug & Cutting Board Gift Sets

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M&M Mini Christmas Lights

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6pc Candle Garden Set

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Metal Candle Gift Set

12PK Ball Jars Starting at

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Holiday Cakepops

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Candy Cane Brownie Bites

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Monkey Bread

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Tapestries by Hauoli As a local specialty store we carry fashions and accessories for women who appreciate the quality and comfort of natural fiber clothing in cotton, silk and linen. In our mission to support small business, many of our collections are proudly made in the USA such as Cutloose, Chalet, Click/CMC, Tianello and URU. If you are looking for a special occasion outfit, we have a large collection of Citron apparel for women as well as Citron men’s shirts in sizes S-XL, 0X-3X. Their new 3.33 T-shirt line made in the USA reflect their Asian-inspired prints and start at $52.

Accessories make gift giving simple and easy. Check out our ‘recycled traditions in kimono’ coin purses and tote bags priced at $12-40. Re-usable Envirosax with Sesame Street

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characters and novelty prints make great stocking stuffers. Clipa handbag holders continue to be a winning gift item including the popular Baggallini travel bags in lightweight, crinkle nylon.

Update her wardrobe with colorful scarves and shawls from our wide selection priced from $16-$44. With the airlines ending their blanket service, she will appreciate our comfy, machine washable shawl in twelve colors.

If sizing is an issue, our ‘one size fits most’ knit collection of boleros, ponchos, vests and sweaters will solve your dilemma.

So make Tapestries by Hauoli your shopping destination for unique and affordable, quality fashions and gifts. Thank you for your support of local, small business.

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Bags $12 & up. Scarves $16 & up. Great selection of women’s apparel. Sizes P-XL, 0X-2X.

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Global Wireless Pearl City Plaza 261.6624

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Unlock Hawaii 1430 Liliha St. 779.1632

Cyberlife PC 1721 Liliha St. 377.6767

Hawaii Check Cashing N. King St. 842.1152

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SWEET FACTS Candy canes are very popular holiday treats and are often used to decorate Christmas trees.

That hooked shape certainly makes them whimsical and able to hang on tree boughs.

But candy canes weren’t always the curved and colorful treats they are today. In the 1700s, candy canes were nothing more than straight white sticks of sugar candy used to decorate Christmas trees. A choirmaster at Cologne Cathedral decided that having the ends bent to depict a shepherd’s crook and passing them out during church services would help

keep children quiet. It was not until roughly the 20th century that candy canes acquired their red stripes. Some surmise that the candy cane is shaped like a shepherd’s crook to represent Jesus Christ, who tended to his flock of supporters. Others say that it’s a “J” for Jesus. Regardless of their shape, hundreds of thousands of candy canes are now manufactured and shipped for the holiday season each year.

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Saturday, December 8, 2012 • 8am to 2pm H1 Exit Aiea - 1st Right Kaimakani Street - Next to St. Elizabeth Lots of Parking

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†Instant rebate offered on any new EU Series Honda Generator purchased Nov. 13 through Nov. 27, 2012. No rain checks. At participating dealers only. **Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. ***Minimum Advertsed Price. Please read the owner’s manual before operating your Honda Power Equipment and never use in a closed or partly enclosed area where you could be exposed to poisonous carbon monoxide. Connection of a generator to house power requires a transfer device to avoid possible injury to power company personnel. Consult a qualified electrician. ©2012 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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Fresh Baked Cookies, Breads, Snacks, Lumpia & More

Aiea Shopping Center

Satisfy your gastronomical cravings for roast duck, enchiladas, sushi, buffalo wings, hamburgers and fries, shaved ice or soft-serve sherbet and snacks, breakfast fare and local style cuisine.

We also offer a wide array of services to fill your needs—hair styling, hair removal, nail salons, medi-spa services, insurance and investments, pharmacy, dental, chiropractic and hearing practitioners. If it’s entertainment you are looking for, come bowling with your friends or try your luck on a gaming machine. Come visit us soon!

MOANALUA HIGH SCHOOL Music Boosters Association

Fabulous Crafts & Plants Great Gift Items Ono Food

Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 9:00am - 3:00 pm 2825 Ala Ilima St.

Moanalua H.S. Parking Lot Opens to the Public at 8:00am Free Shuttle & Additional Parking at Aliamanu Elem. School Interested Vendors - Call 738-5088 or email craftfair@mohsmusic.com Applications also available at www.mohsmusic.com under “Events”

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L & L Drive Inn Lucky Touch McDonalds Makoto Sushi – Aiea Medical Center Pharmacy Milton Hino, D.D.S. Roast Duck Kitchen Safe Harbor Homecare Samurai Snacks Starbucks State Farm Insurance Times Supermarket HOLIDAY 2012 • 11

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DEVOURING Fruitcake Facts The holidays and fruitcake have long been intertwined.

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ruitcakes are often mocked, detested and discarded. Fruitcake is an enduring tradition, most simply because the food, well, endures. Most fruitcakes will last 8 to 12 months if wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and stored in an airtight container. Jokingly, many families have said fruitcake is the only food durable enough to become an heirloom.

While mocked, it may entice a few people to know just how fruitcake has become a holiday treat.

The oldest references to fruitcake date back to Roman times. Ancient crusaders and hunters consumed

fruitcake because it was a durable commodity that could persevere on long trips. Because of its combination of ingredients, fruitcake was also a good source of energy, much the way a trail mix is good for today’s hikers.

In the 1700s, Europeans baked a ceremonial fruitcake at the end of the nut harvest. It was saved and eaten the following year at the harvest, with the hopes it would spur another successful harvest.

Fruitcake can be an integral part of a holiday celebration. Instead of giving fruitcakes as gifts, they should be served as part of the holiday feast. In addition to the sugar cookies and pies on the Christmas table, celebrants can serve slices of fruitcake featuring their favorite ingredients.

Wolfgang’s Steakhouse H appy T hanksgiving!

Excellent Steak and Seafood. Sophisticated Ambience.

Impeccable Service.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2012 • 11 A.M.~10 P.M. Caesar Salad • Lobster Bisque Roast Turkey (dark & white meat) • Homemade Stuffing Mashed Potatoes • Homestyle Gravy Cranberry Sauce • Steamed Green Beans & Carrots A slice of Chef James' Pumpkin Cheesecake $49.95 Our regular menu is also available. Purchase Gift Cards for the Holidays!

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With seven successful steakhouses across the country bearing his name, Wolfgang Zwiener has become a legend in the industry. He still handselects only USDA Prime Grade Black Angus Beef for his restaurants, which is dryaged in house, carved, and cooked to order with luxurious results – meltingly tender and juicy steaks served sizzling hot with a perfectly caramelized crust.

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Located in Section 1A, the post ofďŹ ce service center makes it convenient and easy to ship your gifts at the Aloha Stadium. (fees apply)

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Running Room Hawaii’s Oldest Running Store since 1976 “A Store for Runners...by Runners” Is the slogan at The Running Room.

In keeping with athletic trends, the Running Room provides products and services for walkers, swimmers and boot camp members.

They carry a variety of running shoes such as Nike, Adidas, Mizuno, New Balance, Brooks, Asics, Saucony, Vibram and more. To compliment the shoes, it’s equipped with running essentials such as technical apparel, socks, supplements, electronics, OTC or custom made inserts, race entry forms and other running info. They’re a complete store with its owner, managers and staff who are experienced runners who understand the needs of runners, walkers and everyone in between.

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Free Gift with purchase on a pair of Mizuno Shoes.

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DID YOU KNOW? Many Christmas traditions are older than some celebrants might think.

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he tradition of lighting up a Christmas tree, for example, dates back to the days before Christmas lights.

Before electric-powered twinkle lights were invented and even before electricity was discovered, people used actual candles to adorn the Christmas tree. As one can imagine, having an open flame next to a dried-out tree was risky, so it was customary to keep a bucket of water next to the tree in the case of fire. As if fire wasn’t enough, the tinsel used to decorate trees was made from strips of silver and even lead -- something that is now known to be a

health hazard to adults and children alike. Although we’ve come a long way since candles and lead, even now trees that are overly dry and decorated with lights that have frayed wires can just as easily lead to fires.

Plus, plastic tinsel can be a choking hazard for children and pets. One Christmas staple that has lost its status as a safety hazard is the poinsettia plant. It has long been thought that poinsettias are poisonous to people and animals. While there is some toxicity to the plant, it would require the ingestion of hundreds of leaves to get a toxic dose of a plant’s poison.

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Staple of HOLIDAY DECOR Has a Deep History Chances are, holiday revelers will ďŹ nd themselves underneath the mistletoe at least once this holiday season.

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hile they might know what to do when that time comes, they might not know the history of that plant above their heads.

Especially sacred to Celtic Druids, mistletoe was believed to bestow life and fertility, while also protecting against poison and serving as an aphrodisiac.

Mistletoe would later take on a more political meaning, as the ritual of cutting the mistletoe came to symbolize the emasculation of the old king by his successor.

Nowadays, mistletoe is typically hung in doorways or entryways from one room to another. During the Middle Ages, branches of mistletoe were hung from ceilings to ward off evil spirits.

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The tradition of kissing underneath the mistletoe likely stems from the belief that mistletoe bestows fertility and is often associated with the Roman festival of Saturnalia, a period of merrymaking that pre-dated Christmas. In 18th century England, a young lady standing underneath the mistletoe could not refuse to be kissed.

Once kissed, the kiss would signify deep romance or eternal friendship.

History also suggests that mistletoe was a symbol of peace.

In Scandinavia, mistletoe was considered a plant of peace.

When standing underneath the mistletoe, enemies could declare a truce and spouses could end any marital turmoil with a kiss.

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Free Sugarplum Tea - matinees • Free photos & hot chocolate - evenings $25 adults • $22 child/senior/military • $16 students for evening show Phone: 456-8100 • Fax: 988-6097 • Email: tickets@hbtnut.org Order Online: www.hbtnut.org

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FREE Dairy Queen® Waffle Bowl Sundae

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The Dairy Queen® system began blending simple combinations of cookies, candies, nuts, fruits and DQ® soft serve to create its signature Blizzard® Treat, which was unveiled in Hawaii in 1985! The incredible popularity of the Blizzard® brand is what led the DQ® system to initiate the Blizzard Fan Club which today is 4.3 million members strong. Stop into any Dairy Queen® Hawaii location this holiday and enjoy the Candy Cane Chill family of Treats!

Blizzard, DQ and the ellipse shaped logo are trademarks of ADQ Corp., Mpls, MN ©2012

BLACKUpFRIDAY SALE to 75% OFF

Paris Station specializes in the buying, selling, trading and consigning of pre-owned luxury designer handbags and accessories. Every item at Paris Station is carefully examined by our experienced staff to meet our stringent standards. This allows us to offer the highest quality merchandise at a great value. Like-new and gently used items can be found at up to 70% below retail.

Accredited by the Better Business Bureau with an “A” rating, you can be rest assured that our bags and accessories from designers such as Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Hermes, Gucci, Dior, Fendi, Miu Miu and Balenciaga are 100% authentic.

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TIPS For Getting Greeting Cards Out On Time

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he majority of cards are bought in boxed packages or groupings of photo cards. Gone are the days of hand-picking individual greeting cards for every recipient. This trend toward generaltheme cards has streamlined the process and can help senders start their tasks earlier than ever before. Some people like to take advantage of post-holiday sales to stock up on greeting cards for the following year at a deep discount. This means they can write the cards out at their leisure and then simply toss them into the mailbox at the appropriate time.

Those who want their cards to arrive first will mail them within a few days of Thanksgiving. When sent domestically, it is safe to assume that cards mailed out up to 2 weeks before Christmas will arrive on time. After that point, you may be risking lateness, particularly for rural delivery addresses unless cards are sent priority. For those who need to mail cards internationally, sticking close to the end of November will ensure they arrive in a timely manner.

People who want to make a statement

Millions of greeting cards are sent out each holiday season.

Estimates suggest that 85 percent of the United States population, or roughly 250 million people, mails out greeting cards. That adds up to billions of cards going through the postal system -- and all in a relatively short period of time.

and not have their greeting cards get lost in the crowd may intentionally mail them late and lean toward wishing health and prosperity for the new year, rather than sending a card tied to a specific holiday.

This gives extra time for mailing and will set cards apart from the many others.For those who are on borrowed time, taking a photo with a personal camera and having prints made up at a pharmacy or retail store can save time.

Postage is another thing that will have to be considered when mailing out cards.

While many cards fall under the weight and size limits of a regular first class postage stamp, unusually shaped envelopes or heavy greeting cards may cost more. Rather than have them returned, it is a good idea to have at least one card weighed at the post office to ensure the right amount of postage is affixed. Some cards will be packaged with envelopes that state “Additional postage may be required� right on the box.

Greeting cards are an important component of the holiday season. Ensuring they arrive on time requires planning and sending them out with ample time to spare.

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Black Friday Special November 23rd One Day Only!

Save 40% Off (7am-10am) Save 20% Off (rest of day) The Entire Store

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or holiday hosts, parties are a great opportunity to make the season even more festive with an event that guests won’t soon forget. The following are just a few themes to make your holiday party as memorable as it is merry.

Christmas sweater party: Christmas sweater parties have grown in popularity over the last decade, when revelers have tried to outdo one another with the most outrageous holiday-themed sweater.

Give prizes for the most outlandish sweater and let guests know early on so they can begin their hunt for a holiday sweater that’s so ugly or outrageous you can’t help but love it.

Christmas costume party: Costume parties aren’t just for

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Halloween. This holiday season, consider making your holiday bash a costume party, encouraging guests to dress up as their favorite characters from holiday tales like “Frosty the Snowman,” “A Christmas Carol” or any of the host of beloved holiday legends.

Christmas karaoke: For those who love to belt out their favorite holiday tunes, consider throwing a Christmas karaoke party that allows guests to perform their own renditions of their favorite Christmas carols. Purchase a home karaoke set and ask guests in advance of the party if there are any particular songs they’d like to perform.

Parties are an integral part of the holiday season, when friends and family gather to celebrate and give thanks.

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Primo Popcorn

120 Sand Island Access Rd. 729-7322 www.primopopcorn.com

Primo Popcorn’s customized gift tower is a perfect treat for the office. Choose up to 6 different flavors of our candied and chocolate popcorn, stacked tall for a sweet and colorful snack sure to please all your co-workers. Or, pick up one of our pre-made options for a quick grab-bag gift.

Nico’s at Pier 38

1129 N. Nimitz Hwy. 540-1377 www.nicospier38.com

Glittering pier side dining, flickering torches, freshest seafood in town, handcrafted cocktails, and sumptuous specials. Start out with happy hour and pupus from 4-6 pm and stay for dinner. Live music on Friday and Saturday. Nico’s at night has the casual elegance of old Hawaii.

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and empty spots. Remember to plug in the strands of lights before you begin to check for burnt-out bulbs and to adjust the spacing of lights to prevent dark spots. Think about varying light bulb sizes to add more dimension.

String an inner layer of small LED white lights to produce an inner glow on the tree before adding larger, colored lights on top to increase visual appeal. Just be sure to match the same wattage of the lights so that you do not have power surges and can prolong the life of the bulbs.

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This is actually how the tree decorators at Rockefeller Center in New York City do the famous tree year after year. This method helps eliminate tangled wires

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Featuring our new Dry Bar, Mani-Pedi Bar, Barber services & Hair Artistry by 2Pynk • Brow & Lash Bar • Cirepil Wax • Sunless Spray Tan by FakeBake • Clarisonic Skin Care • Hair Removal by Depilar Systems • GrandeLash lash grower no prescription required

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Since 1914

Auntie Pasto’s For over 20 years, Auntie Pasto’s Kunia has been offering good homemade Italian-American food at reasonable prices, in a friendly neighborhood environment. Auntie Pasto’s has become one of Oahu’s most successful and most award winning “local haunts” for affordable food. Our menu items include pupus, salads, pastas, pizzas and desserts. For lunch, we also offer sandwiches, burgers, and pasta combos and our dinner menu offers steak and seafood as well. Please visit us at Auntie Pasto’s Kunia and enjoy the great Italian-American comfort food, friendly service, and great prices! Happy Holidays!

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lthough many of his abilities are the result of folklore, there actually was a Santa Claus, or St. Nicholas. The real St. Nicholas lived in Turkey. He was a bishop in the town of Myra during the fourth century.

According to Dutch legend, Sinter Klaas, or St. Nicholas, brought gifts at Christmas, either through an open window or down a chimney. This legend is the basis of the Santa Claus we know and love today. St. Nicholas takes on many personas depending on the country in which his tale is being told. For most, he is a plump and jolly man with a penchant for cookies and milk.

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Ellie was born with an extremely low level of amniotic fluid. Doctors had to use an ambu bag to stimulate her first breaths and found she had Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease (ARPKD), a condition leading to enlarged kidneys.

Doctors at Kapiolani Hospital were unsure about Ellieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ultimate survival, but allowed her to go home four days after birth. They gave her medication and monitored her blood pressure. An evaluation by a pediatric nephrologist from Stanford Hospital said it was unlikely she would survive her first year without dialysis and ultimately a kidney transplant.

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Julia Price says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Looking at her today, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to imagine how close to that edge of survival she once was. She is well aware that one day she will need a kidney transplant. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to imagine children and adults struggling on dialysis for years, while waiting for a kidney to save their life.â&#x20AC;?

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SAFETY Should Be A Holiday Tradition, Too Celebrants and shoppers annually spend billions of dollars during the holiday season. With so much money exchanging hands, it is imperative for shoppers and revelers to use caution to avoid incidents that can put a damper on such a festive time of year.

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hough many people who look forward to the holiday season for all the right reasons, there are some who see this time of year as a prime opportunity to prey on the generosity or distraction Christmas brings. Thieves know that the holidays can be hectic, and they use this to their advantage, knowing full well people tend to store high-priced items in their homes during this time of the year.

Heeding certain safety tips during the holidays can help keep you and your loved ones safe.

Stagger shopping times Being a creature of habit may not be advantageous come the holidays.

Oftentimes, potential burglars monitor neighborhoods to see when residents come and go. It can take mere minutes for a thief to get into a home and then abscond with valuables.

Triple-check your home Security experts warn that most burglaries occur during daytime hours when homes are empty. The main point of entry is on the ground floor via a rear or a side door. Access through a garage door is another common way thieves gain access to a home.

Before leaving the house, make sure that all doors and windows are locked and that the garage door cannot be opened. Many times thieves are able to simply enter a home through an unlocked window. The key is to make it as difficult as possible for a burglar to get inside your home.

Park in well-lit areas Cars are prime targets for burglaries. Many times shoppers visit the car frequently during shopping excursions and store gifts in the trunk, only to return for more shopping. Thieves recognize there may be a bounty of merchandise inside.

First and foremost, all items in the car should be stored out of sight to deter interest in your vehicle. Secondly, make sure that the car is locked and that the security system (if there is one) is engaged, as merchandise in a car is not often covered by standard auto insurance policies Watch your wallet Cash is a very attractive prospect for thieves because it is largely untraceable and easily spent.

While shoppers who want to curb high credit card bills might favor cash, it is important not to carry too much around When using an ATM at the mall or at the bank, always be aware of your surroundings, including fellow customers. It may be worth paying multiple service fees to withdraw small amounts of cash rather than withdrawing a large amount of money that thieves can target.

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SENSIBLE PLANNING Makes for Smart Holiday Shopping

A The holiday season is among the most stressful times of year.

nd with so many people trying to spend less these days, preparing for the holidays has become that much more challenging. But by planning in advance and establishing a holiday shopping game plan,you can save money and maintain your peace of mind.

Start at the bottom line. The best way to avoid overspending during the holidays is to establish a budget -- and then stick to it.

Also, know as you go. Know what portion of a holiday budget is for gifts and keep a running total of expenditures as you shop.

Consider family gifts. If there are a

number of families on your gift list, consider giving a single gift -- or gift basket -- that everyone can enjoy. A waffle iron or ice cream maker, for example, is a gift that foodie families will savor for years to come.

Give the gift of your time. Some of the most cherished gifts have no price tag attached. Homemade gift certificates for things like car washing, dishwashing, babysitting, lawn mowing, and closet cleaning are always wonderful and welcome. As the giver, just make sure to make good on your promise.

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Medical sheepskins help regulate body temperature, providing cool comfort in the summer and warmth in the winter. When used to sit or lie on, natural sheepskin distributes pressure evenly under the body allowing air circulation. It helps to relax and regenerate the body.

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EASY WAYS To Be ‘Green’ For The Holidays

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hile the holiday season is a time of joy, giving and religious reflection, it also can be a time of excess. For the environmentally conscious, the holiday season is a great opportunity to put your ideals to use. Although it may seem like a challenging task, going green for the holidays is easier than you might think.

Get a live Christmas tree. Christmas trees are planted expressly for the purpose of being cut down and turned into holiday decor. Be a good steward for the environment and recycle your tree once the holidays are over.

Consider giving food as a gift. Food is consumable, doesn’t take up space, and locally grown food does not require shipping or wasteful packaging.

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THINK TWICE Before Giving Pets As Holiday Gifts A

t Holiday visitors may frighten the new pet and he or she may become puppy at Christmas or a bunny at Easter may be given with good weary of strangers at the outset. intentions, but that well-meaning sentiment can easily backfire, t The activities in the household may pose safety hazards for the ending with the pet being given up for adoption when recipients young animal. An abundance of rich foods and various decorations donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel up to the task of raising a pet. In such instances, the companion could be ingested, potentially causing illness. animal pays the steepest price. t New pets should be carefully supervised around Though it often is, buying a pet should children to see how they behave. A child may not not be an impulse purchase. You see sad eyes looking back at you from behind a cage Giving a pet as a present be accustomed to handling a puppy or kitten and could injure the animal. Similarly, the pet may door and want to give that animal a new seems like a great idea, but be skittish and lash out at the child. Adults busy home. However, introducing an animal into a family is not a decision to take lightly. You shoppers might want to give with holiday obligations may be easily distracted and miss how their child is interacting with the must factor how well the pet will fit in with it more consideration before new pet. the family dynamic. Do schedules allow for t Once the glow of the holidays wear off, children quality time spent with the animal? Is it a giving a gift that is such a may be disillusioned with the new responsibility financially good time to care for an animal considerable responsibility. that has fallen into their hands. They may not like that will cost money? Making those big decisions for a person on the receiving end of the responsibility that comes with being a good your well-intentioned gift may be crossing a pet owner. line. Would you want to have such a life-changing decision made for you?

Animal welfare groups warn that an estimated 50 percent of pets The hectic nature of the holiday season can be a difficult time for a pet adopted during the holidays end up right back at shelters. This can scar the to grow acclimated to its new environment. He or she may be frightened to pet. Avoid the temptation of giving a companion animal as a present. If it assimilate or take longer to settle down. Pets often need several weeks of quiet is your intention to gift an animal, talk to the gift recipient and discuss the and constant care to become comfortable in their new environments. Here are pros and cons beforehand. Then you can work together and make the right decision for all parties involved, including the pet. some other reasons why the holidays are not a good time for new pets.

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Christmas Tree SAP CLEANUP Having a live tree inside the home can be awe-inspiring, but it can also be quite messy.

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ecorating is one of the many traditions associated with the holiday season. The family Christmas tree is arguably the most prominent decoration. Having a live tree inside the home can be awe-inspiring, but it can also be quite messy.

The idea of bringing a formerly live tree inside a home as a decoration may seem odd, especially when individuals are faced with the aftermath, which is often a trail of pine needles and very sticky sap. A freshly cut pine tree will ooze sap, which tends to be quite sticky and messy and notoriously difficult to remove. Even a Christmas tree that is average in stature can generate a fair amount of sap, and it takes just a few drops of sap to make a mess.

If sap has you stuck for clean-up ideas, consider these home remedies.

On clothing: * Use rubbing alcohol on the sap stain. Allow the alcohol to sit on the stain for 30 minutes and then wash as usual. * Make a paste of laundry detergent and water and apply it to the stain. * Ammonia also may remove a sap stain. Just test an inconspicuous part of the clothing to determine if applying ammonia changes its color.

On carpeting: * Freeze the sap with ice cubes and then carefully pick out the hardened pieces. * Try vodka as an adhesive remover on the sap stain. * Rubbing alcohol also may be able to break up sap in carpet fibers.

On hands: * Any greasy, oil-based product can work, such as olive oil or even vegetable shortening. Rub on the skin, and the sap should come right off. * A lubricant like WD-40 has also been known to remove sap. * Hand sanitizer, which is comprised mainly of alcohol, can help dissolve sap so it can be rinsed off. * Make a paste of mineral oil (baby oil) and baking soda. This should help dissolve the sap and make your hands soft in the process.

In hair: * Sap can be notoriously difficult to get out of human hair or animal fur. Try coating the sap in natural peanut butter or mayonnaise, both of which have a high oil content. Allow to sit for a while and then comb out the sap with a finetoothed comb. * If tree sap cannot be removed, cutting it out may be the only option.

Diamond Head Theatre

On stage in December, Diamond Head Theatre proudly presents the current Broadway hit, “Annie”!

Set in the 1930s, Annie is an optimisDiamond Head Theatre tic and spunky orphan who is eager to escape the clutches of the orphanage matron, Miss Hannigan. Annie’s seemingly hopeless situation changes dramatically when she is selected to spend a short time at the residence of the wealthy industrialist, Oliver Warbucks. She quickly charms the household staff—and eventually melts the heart of the supposedly unfeeling Mr. Warbucks, but not without some bumps along the way. With hit musical numbers including “Tomorrow” and “Hard Knock Life,” this touching tale of friends and family is perfect for the holidays! For tickets call 733-0274 or purchase online at www.diamondheadtheatre.com.

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Australia: Many Australians celebrate Christmas by coming together at night to sing carols outside. That’s not as chilly as it might sound, as Christmas in Australia actually falls during summer vacation. In fact, many of the country’s most popular Christmas traditions occur outside.

England: Contrary to Australia, England’s weather around Christmastime is much colder. Many of England’s traditions resemble those popular in North America, including wrapping gifts, hanging stockings over the fireplace and gathering around the Christmas tree. Kids inEngland write a letter with their wishes to Father Christmas, but unlike mailing those letters like many North American children do, English children toss their letters into a fire so their Christmas wishes can go up the chimney.

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Germany: In Germany, the weather is cold during the Christmas season, and in the weeks leading up to Christmas families bake sweet bread, cakes with candied fruits and spicy cookies. Advent wreaths are popular in Germany and are purchased four Sundays before Christmas begins. The wreaths have places for four candles, and families light a candle on the wreath each Sunday.

Mexico: Families in Mexico celebrate Christmas by decorating their homes with lilies or evergreens. Because the weather is warm, many families also cut designs into brown paper bags before inserting a candle and then setting the designs, called farolitos, along the sidewalk, on windowsills, on rooftops, and along outdoor walls. Many communities in the southwestern United States have adopted this tradition, which they often refer to as luminaria.

Sweden: Christmas celebrations in Sweden begin on December 13, the day the country celebrates St. Lucia’s Day. Celebrations for St. Lucia, the patron saint of light, are intricate and involve the whole family. A couple of days before Christmas is when many families select their Christmas tree.

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