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New Things for New Years Day: the Challenge By Christi Bowers This is a challenge for you to do new things on New Years Day to start off the New Year right. If you just do anything, no matter how crazy, no matter how stupid, no matter how unlike you- you’re making your beginning to changing things for the better for 2013. You may think that nothing will change if you do something different, but you will never know until you try. And, the silliest things may be the ones that do the most good for you. I am going to give you a list of potential things you could do on January 1, 2013 (or January 1st of any year). Try any ten out of fifteen of these, or come up with some on your own. Brainstorm. Get together with a friend. Make it an activity for New Years day. Just do it, and come up with the ideas and then make them happen! 1. Call a relative you haven’t spoken to for the past year. Surprise them! Stop saying that if they wanted to talk to you, they would have called you. Stop worrying that they still hold a grudge for something you did ten years ago. Start the reconnection, and see what happens! 2. Visit a relative that you don’t
often visit. Call first, or just show up! So what if they aren’t there, at least you made the effort! If they are, they may be truly surprised and gracious to see you! 3. Go to an old folk’s home and offer to volunteer for an hour doing anything they need. If you have a talent, you could offer to sing for an hour or do magic tricks for an hour. 4. Go up to one person in Walmart or any store that you don’t know, and introduce yourself and make a new friend. If all the stores around you are closed on New Year’s day, then just take a walk in your neighborhood and talk to someone. This might be best done in daylight hours! 5. Call a charity and make a $10 donation. (You could give more if you can afford it.) 6. Say one nice thing to someone you care about. 7. Wear something totally out of context for yourself. If you always wear jeans, wear a dress. If you always wear coat and tie, put on some jeans. 8. Make a recording of yourself singing, and send it to a record company. If you have a different talent, do that. For instance, if you write poetry, send a poem to a
publishing company or submit to a new website. 9. If you’re a content producer, write an article for a subject you have never tackled, or a new category like finance. 10. Go New Years day carolling. Go to your neighbor’s houses and start singing songs outside their doorstep! Sing songs that celebrate the new year! 11. Take a drive down a road you have never been on before, and enjoy the view. 12. Instead of using lights, use candles all evening long once it gets dark on New Years day.
13. Say one romantic thing to your partner. You could even write a small poem. Who cares if it rhymes. Let me tell you that just getting any poem can melt someone’s heart, even if it doesn’t make any sense and isn’t anywhere near being a poetic masterpiece. 14. If you’re a child, offer to do the dishes. Do some chore other than what is normally asked of you. 15. Go outside and take a walk. Don’t come back until you learn at least one new thing about your neighborhood.
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Realistic New Years Resolutions By Margo Prior So we are almost at that time of the year again; New Years Day. As a time honored tradition, thousands of people come up with hundreds of thousands of resolutions that they hope to stick to over the coming year. But what is a realistic type of resolution and how can we make sure we stick to them. Here are some ideas of what can be considered realistic and unrealistic New Years Resolutions and why. First resolution: I want to lose (an enormous amount) of weight this year. From enormous amount I mean anywhere from expecting more than two pounds of weight-loss a week to expecting to lose a large amount in a very ‘short’ period of time. Hundreds if not thousands of people flock to the gyms and buy some home gym equipment, exercise videos and new walking shoes, to only be totally frustrated when by the end of the first week or two, give or take a week, there is little if any progress to be seen on the scale. Well first of all, if you really and truly are interested in losing weight you must be doing it for the right reasons and not just because it is a new years resolution or because someone else is doing it or even to impress someone else. You must be doing it for yourself! You must be trying to lose weight because this is what is going to make you happy; the thought of a healthier, slimmer and trimmer you. Not the thoughts of what someone else might think or just to impress someone at a holiday party (or cause everyone else is saying it). If you are really serious about your weight-loss, then know that it took a good while to get that little bit of chubby on your body, so it will take a while to take it back off and it will take some work. You WILL have to exercise and you WILL have to curb your eating habits or change them slightly if you are normally eating on the ‘wrong types’ of food, like junk food and switch over to healthier foods; more vegetables, frozen or fresh is fine and LEANER meats. YES, exercise is a must. I don’t emphasize aerobics as much I do weight lifting. I am a believer in that weight lifting does a body so much more good, even though, aerobics does too, but weight lifting, even in small doses and working up to longer workouts can help you see your body shape up faster and show results quicker and more strikingly than just aerobics alone. Second resolution: I am not going to quit smoking cold turkey. No more smoking for me, period! Ha! Now that is one for the books. Not only is that unrealistic for some people it is also physically impossible!! The nicotine monster in some who smoke can cause any number of emotions to fly, especially anger. Have you seen that commercial that shows the little angry nicotine addicted sensors Page 4
in the body? Oh wow that is hilarious BUT it is also true! Unless you have the ultimate of willpower OR you have not been smoking for very long, then the fight to quit smoking may be a long and hard one. Realistically you should be looking at weaning yourself off of cigarettes. If you smoke a pack a day, cut yourself down say five cigarettes a day for a week or a month; what ever it takes for your body to adjust to that loss. Compensate yourself with something in return for doing such a good job. Make yourself a change jar or allow yourself to have one indulgence more than you normally would (especially if you are trying to lose weight at the same time, which I do NOT recommend!). Make a goal for a reasonable time to quit. Based on a one pack a day habit, I would not make it any sooner than comfortable but a time from of from four weeks (for a short time period habit) to four months or more (for a habit that has been maintained for much longer) and adjusted by the number of packs per day smoked, should be a ‘reasonable’ amount of time to allow your body to adjust to the ‘lack of’ nicotine. Any sooner could wind you up in a relapse and since no one likes to say they failed or fell back off the wagon, take it easy on yourself and take your resolution in baby steps and in steps comfortable to you! Don’t let anyone rush you or say it should happen sooner or faster. Only YOU will know how quickly your body and mind will allow you to let that habit go. Third resolution: Procrastination and relaxing/stressing over life or anything in general. Well, procrastination is a seriously hard habit to break. You can tell yourself that you will not put off anything any more. That you will live in the moment, do everything when it is time to do it or before, taking life by its horns and going for the blue ribbon. BUT, in all honesty, we all tend to ‘slide’ back into our normal habits, those of which we feel comfortable and if procrastinating, waiting till the last minute is the way we have ALWAYS handled what ever we had to do, then that habit, will be severely hard to break. There is good news though! It can be broken with time and some thought out efforts and daily reminders to our self on how we went to do things. For example: If you always wait till the last minute to write a paper for class and you would love to have the stress off of you of last minute-itis , then plan ahead to break that cycle. Know when your due date is, get your information early on in your project, whether it is reading a book or articles or something online then get your references ready to start writing. Okay, you have already done a lot right there to get prepared to write you paper and it is still early for you, plenty of time to get it done without waiting till the last
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minute. When you still have a week or two to go before needing to have your paper turned in start writing your paper do a rough first draft the first day, then do another draft the next day or the final paper. IF it is necessary, do your last and final draft of your paper and in three days time in your last week (or sooner if you feel you can do it) with time left to spare, you are done with something you would have normally stayed up all night writing because you had procrastinated in getting done. This type of steps can be used for anything you procrastinate on from writing papers to writing articles to doing household chores. Each item you procrastinate on, shorten the time up some each time you do it by allowing your self to not be completely weaned instantly BUT allowing yourself some weakness. Knowing each and every time you are getting stronger and handling everyday life giving yourself the ability to handle more and more in life just because you now have the willpower, the strength and determination and the ability to balance life’s pressures more easily. Very similarly you can deal with or handle stress and your relaxation periods easier. You must allow yourself to know that you cannot do everything in life and in life there will always be surprises. That you can definitely count on. So why allow yourself to stress over the little stuff? Life is too short. Put a rubber band on your wrist and snap it every time you try to fall back into stressing over something in which you have no control. Or write yourself some small notes to tell yourself that you are only one person and you do a great job for who you are and what you do. Tell yourself those affirmations each and every day upon waking up: I am a great person; I am but only one person and what I do, I do good; Life is what it is and life is good; I love life and love being surrounded by those whom I love and cherish. Those are only a few affirmations that you can write down to repeat to yourself to help keep yourself from winding up into a tizzy anytime life comes at you with what might seem like a hundred pound mallet. Lastly: Having a list of New Years Resolutions that you want to accomplish and trying to do them all at once. For example: You want to lose weight and you want to quit smoking and you want to become an accomplished writer, possibly published, you want to be a better/ more attentive mother, father, husband, wife, sister or brother, you want to start investing in a 401k and start a Christmas
account, you want to try to quit cussing, fighting, fussing, gossiping, whatever it might be; you want to quit it all, starting TODAY! Realistically that is so not going to happen all at once. Give yourself a break. Write down everything you want to do over the next YEAR. Once you have them written down, number them in their importance on how soon you want to get them done and how important it is for you to complete them. The ones near the bottom of your list, you would like but if you don’t get to them, you won’t be crushed. The resolutions at the top of your list you will put your full attention to and complete them to the best of your ability, ONE at a time! Know how long each of them are going to take, individually and then figure out if you CAN do more than one at a time. If so, great!! But if not, take them one step at a time, getting as many of your resolutions done at or near the top of your list and the rest can be put on next years list. Maybe by then, they can be put on the top of your list of how important they are to get done and they will get done quicker than something else that may seem more trivial than those resolutions. Enjoy life. Have fun and live. Don’t put yourself through such stresses as thinking that if you do not complete these resolutions, again, that you area failure. You are NOT! They are just not as important to you as other things are in life and you should pride yourself in whatever it is that you have found to be more important and more importantly than that, pride yourself in the dedication you have in your life to do what you do well. Resolutions are just words written on paper, no on something set in stone and the world will NOT fall apart if you do not complete them. Life is about having fun, having a good life, spending time with our families and making some money while in the process of it all. Don’t sweat the small stuff and resolutions are just that. Some small fun stuff in life we give ourselves to drive ourselves crazy. Have fun with it and you will find your resolutions may not only happen they may happen sooner and with a better vigor than if you stressed yourself over getting them done!
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Dr. Jane Goodall named Grand Marshal of the 2013 Tournament of Roses festivities
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The 124th Rose Parade presented by Honda themed “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” will take place on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at 8:00 a.m. (PST) featuring spirited marching bands from throughout the nation, majestic floral floats, and high-stepping equestrian units. The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® revealed that Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace, will serve as the Grand Marshal of the 2013 Tournament of Roses festivities. On New Year’s Day, in front of a world television audience, Dr. Goodall will ride in the 124th Rose Parade® presented by Honda and themed “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!.” She will then toss the coin before the 99th Rose Bowl Game®presented by VIZIO. Dr. Goodall has been an inspiration to the Pasadena Tournament of Roses as the organization continues to seek ways to make the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game more sustainable by finding ways to evolve waste-management practices and inspire that change in those who participate in Tournament of Roses events. “We selected our theme, ‘Oh, the Places You’ll Go!’ with Dr. Goodall in mind as Grand Marshal,” said Tournament of Roses President Sally Bixby. “The theme can be interpreted as a celebration of accomplishment, discovery and travel of course, but equally valid is its implicit call to action. We think Dr. Goodall’s life story is a testament to the sense of adventure and openness to possibility that this phrase suggests: As a young woman, she defied convention to follow her dreams, and she has committed herself to a life of global citizenship, inspiring children and adults
alike along the way. 2013 will be the 53rd anniversary of her field study of the Gombe chimpanzees. I can think of no one whose life has better exemplified our theme and message than Dr. Jane Goodall. Dr. Goodall is now an international icon, but it is her passion for discovery and how she has used her celebrity for the betterment of the world that has drawn us to her.” At the age of 26, Jane Goodall traveled from England to what is today Tanzania and bravely entered the littleknown world of wild chimpanzees. She was equipped with nothing more than a notebook and a pair of binoculars. But with her unyielding patience and characteristic optimism, she won the trust of these initially shy creatures. She managed to open a window into their sometimes strange and often familiarseeming lives. Her early findings—that chimpanzees make and use tools, eat meat, and engage in war-like activity— profoundly altered our understanding of what it means to be human. Today, Dr. Goodall’s work revolves around inspiring action on behalf of endangered species, particularly chimpanzees, and encouraging people to do their part to make the world a better place for people, animals and the environment. The Jane Goodall Institute, which Dr. Goodall founded in 1977, works to protect the wild chimpanzees of Gombe National Park in Tanzania and other parts of Africa, but recognizes this cannot be accomplished without a comprehensive approach that addresses the needs of local people who are critical to chimpanzee survival. “I am honored to be the Grand Marshal for the 2013 Tournament of
Roses,” said Dr. Jane Goodall. “New Year’s day symbolizes the opportunity to work toward new goals, experience new beginnings, and make a difference. My dream for this New Year’s Day is for everyone to think of the places we can all go if we work together to make our world a better place. Every journey starts with a step and I am pleased to see the Tournament of Roses continue to take steps toward not only celebrating beauty and imagination, but also a cleaner environment.” “Each year, the Tournament of Roses invites its Grand Marshal to not only become a part of the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game, but also a part of its extended family,” said Bixby. “We are hoping to learn from Dr. Goodall as we continue to look for ways to make our events more sustainable in the area of resource management to promote long-term behavioral change.”
“Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.” Oprah Winfrey
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Celebrate the New Year with Teatro ZinZanni: Love, Chaos & Dinner It will be the New Year of all New Years! Wining, dining and celebrating with Te a t r o Z i n Z a n n i . Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, a special five-course dinner created by Patina Catering just for the occasion plus a complimentary glass of champagne and party favors. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show begins at 8:30 p.m. Live orchestra plays through 1 a.m. Te a t r o Z i n Z a n n i i s a bewitching blend of European cabaret and cirque performed by an international cast in a century-old Belgian Spiegeltent on the Center’s Arts Plaza. For reservations, visit SCFTA.org or call the Center’s Box Office at (714) 556-2787.
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Local Dentist Dr. Michael Tessier Discusses How Soon Should my Child be Visiting the Dentist Many parents ask me “How soon should my child be visiting the dentist?” I disagree with the American Dental Association opinion that infants should be seen be a dentist by the time they’re a year old. I called the ADA, and then two pedodontists (dentists who specialize in treating children) for elaboration. Over my thirty-five years of practicing dentistry, I have felt that, except in very extreme cases, the earliest a child needs to be seen by a dentist is in the third year. After my recent conversations, my opinion hasn’t changed. The specialists and the ADA all agree that the reason to bring the child in earlier is to make sure that the parents know how to take care of their children’s teeth. Here’s what I like to tell parents: Parents should examine their children’s mouths routinely. Once teeth are in, visually checking the mouth is important; and if something looks out of the ordinary, then the child should be seen by a professional. With regard to what a child puts in his or her mouth, sugars (simple carbohydrates) should always be avoided. Apple juice, in particular, is very sugary and acidic; when a child is allowed to drink it from a baby-bottle, irrespective of how enjoyable it may be to the child, it is very bad for the teeth. If a child is thirsty, give your child cool, fresh water. Complex carbohydrates, like fruits or vegetables, probably don’t break down enough in the mouth to cause cavities, so they’re OK. Babies should never go to sleep with a bottle of milk or formula, either, and for the same reasons. And, soft drinks should NEVER, EVER, cross a child’s lips. Teaching your child the importance of brushing, of course, is something a child should be taught early. Having said that, a child will clean the teeth probably better by eating a carrot, or a stick of celery, or an apple, as by brushing. That’s because they have neither the concept nor the coordination to brush effectively. Unless there’s something out of the ordinary going on such as an accident or a parent has a question, I like to see kids when they’re about three years old. Children do better in the chair on their first visit when they’ve been to my office before with mom or even an older sibling. So, bring your little-one with you when you come in to your get your teeth cleaned. Dr. Michael Tessier’s office is located at 28562 Oso Parkway the intersection of Oso and Antonio Parkways (near the car wash). Most major credit cards and dental plans are cheerfully accepted. Telephone (949) 459-7212.
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Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the OC Fair New Year’s Eve Block Party With Live Music, Carnival Rides, Vegas-Style Games & a Demolition Derby Buy Now - Prices Increase December 31 Ring in the New Year OC Fair-style at the third annual New Year’s Eve Block Party featuring hit tribute bands, gourmet food trucks, a demolition derby, Vegas-style games, carnival rides and a midnight pyrotechnic celebration. The OC Fair New Year’s Eve Block Party is Monday, December 31, 2012 from 7:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa. All night, Block Party attendees can rock out to music from across the decades performed by live tribute bands covering The Beatles, Depeche Mode, Green Day, Journey, Led Zeppelin, Neil Diamond, No Doubt, Oingo Boingo, Queen, The Rolling Stones, Van Halen and U2. Music lovers can also dance off those holiday pounds as a DJ plays the best dance hits from this millennium in the massive Party Zone. New Year’s Eve revelers can also grub on tasty options from gourmet food trucks including Bakery Truck (desserts), Dos Chinos (Latin-Asian fusion), A Bite Truck (California fusion), Baconmania (bacon-inspired dishes), Dogzilla (gourmet hot dogs), White Rabbit (Filipino-fusion), Piaggio On Wheels (Argentinean), Garlicscapes
(garlic-infused grub), Ragin Cajun (Cajun), Me So Hungry (burgers & more), The Burnt Truck (gourmet sliders), Shortstop BBQ (BBQ fare), The Lime Truck (fresh California cuisine) and Border Grill (ceviche & quesadillas). All attendees are also invited to enjoy some mass destruction at the NYE Bash Demolition Derby, test their luck at free Vegas-style games for OC Fair prizes or spin and twirl to their hearts’ content with unlimited free carnival rides on the Bumper Cars, Super Slide and Super Shot. At midnight, the OC Fair will light up the night sky with a pyrotechnic celebration to welcome in the New Year. Tickets are still available at pre-sale discounts of General $42.50 (VIP is no longer available for purchase). Price will increase December 31. For those avid OC Fairgoers, a Block Party admission plus 2013 OC Fair Super Pass Combo is still available through December 20. Parking is $10 for General and $20 for Preferred. General admission includes access to the Block Party with standingroom-only tribute band performances, unreserved general admission seating at the NYE Bash Demolition Derby, Vegas-style games with free prizes, free
carnival rides and access to food trucks, cash bars and other food and beverage options (food and drink prices vary). Group general admission discounts are also available. Admission and parking can be purchased online at ocfair.com/blockparty or from the onsite Box Office on December 19 from 5-9 p.m., December
20 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. or at the Block Party gates on December 31. The OC Fair & Event Center is located off the 405 and 55 freeways at 88 Fair Drive in Costa Mesa. For more information, please visit ocfair. com, become a fan on Facebook.com/ OCFair, follow us at twitter.com/ocfair or call (714) 708-1500.
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Vanessa Natalie Manjarrez reigns as 95th Rose Queen for the 2013 Tournament of Roses
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® 2013 President, Sally Bixby, crowned the 95th Rose Queen®, Vanessa Manjarrez, in an official Coronation ceremony presented by Citizens Business Bank at the Pasadena Convention Center and supported by Royal Court sponsors Macy*s and Mikimoto. “Queen Vanessa and our six Rose Princesses are all outstanding young women and I’m proud to welcome them into the Tournament of Roses family,” said Tournament of Roses President Sally Bixby. “They are inspirational and articulate ambassadors of the Tournament and I know they will carry on the traditions of the Royal Court with poise and grace.” The seven young ladies of the Royal Court also
debuted the beautiful gowns provided by designer Tadashi Shoji and the dazzling crown and tiaras provided by Mikimoto. “I’m so honored to be Rose Queen, and representing the Tournament of Roses has already been amazing,” said the newly crowned queen. “Now that we have these beautiful dresses and our crown and tiaras, the whole experience of being on the Royal Court is even more special.” Rose Queen Vanessa Natalie Manjarrez, 17, lives in Pasadena and attends Mayfield Senior School, where she is on the Diversity Committee and Advising Council. She also participates in the Dance Conservatory and is involved with the National Charity League, the Pasadena Humane Society and Villa Esperanza. Vanessa is a Girl Scout Gold Award recipient. Since the age of four, Vanessa has participated in traditional Basque dancing and she is currently very involved with the Basque community in Chino, Calif., where she is part of the Gauden Bat dance group. When in college, she hopes to study business and science – stem cell research and genetics are among her specific interests. Her hobbies include traveling and volunteering. Vanessa’s parents are Maria Sarry and Armando Manjarrez. As an official ambassador of the Tournament of Roses, Queen Vanessa will participate in more than 150 community and media functions along
Rose Parade History This uniquely American event began as a promotional effort by Pasadena’s distinguished Valley Hunt Club. In the winter of 1890, the club members brainstormed ways to promote the “Mediterranean of the West.” They invited their former East Coast neighbors to a mid-winter holiday, where they could watch games such as chariot races, jousting, foot races, polo and tug-of-war under the warm California sun. The abundance of fresh flowers, even in the midst of winter, prompted the club to add another showcase for Pasadena’s charm: a parade would precede the competition, where entrants would decorate their carriages with hundreds of blooms. The Tournament of Roses was born. “In New York, people are buried in snow,” announced Professor Charles F. Holder at a Club meeting. “Here our flowers are blooming and our oranges are about to bear. Let’s hold a festival to tell the world about our paradise.” During the next few years, the festival expanded to include marching bands and motorized floats. The games on the town lot (which was re-named Tournament Park in 1900) included ostrich races, bronco busting demonstrations and a race between a camel and an elephant (the elephant won). Reviewing stands were built along the Parade route, and Eastern newspapers began to take notice of the event. In 1895, the Tournament of Roses Association was formed to take charge of the festival, which had grown too large for the Valley Hunt Club to handle. The Tournament of Roses has come a long way since its early days. The Rose Parade’s elaborate floats now feature high-tech computerized animation and exotic natural materials from around the world. Although a few floats are still built exclusively by volunteers from their sponsoring communities, most are built by professional float building companies and take nearly a year to construct. The year-long effort pays off on New Year’s morning, when millions of viewers around the world enjoy the Rose Parade. Page 8
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with Rose Princesses Kate Alice Benuska, 17, Maranatha High School; Tracy Italia Cresta, 17, La Salle High School; Victoria Sophia McGregor, 17, Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy; Nicole Cherie Nelam, 17, Pasadena High School; Sonia Marie Shenoi, 17, San Marino High School and Madison Michelle Barili Teodo, 18, La Canada High School.
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World Affairs Council Holiday Gala Features Astronaut Buzz Aldrin The World Affairs Council of Orange County held their annual Holiday Gala this year with the theme, “The Past, Present and Future of Space Exploration” at The Westin South Coast Plaza Hotel. Dr. Buzz Aldrin, well-known American astronaut and part of the first Apollo mission to walk on the moon was the keynote speaker. Colorfully costumed Foothill High School Dickens Carolers greeted those arriving with Christmas carols. The evening was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and Color Guard of Troy High School – NJROTC. The program started with Orange County Chapter Chairman, Dr. Michael Moodian, welcoming over 300 guests to the Holiday Gala, who braved extraordinarily cold weather to attend. For dinner, attendees dined on Butternut Squash Soup, Braised Prime Beef Short Rib with Wild Mushroom Risotto, Roasted Vegetables, and Braising Jus, and Pumpkin Cheesecake with Vanilla Sauce. Astronaut and Icon Buzz Aldrin was welcomed to the stage and shared tidbits from his life. He was interviewed by award-winning reporter David Nazar of PBS, with the interview to be broadcast nationwide by C-SPAN New Year’s Day. Aldrin talked about graduating third in his class at West Point, he went on to serve as a jet fighter pilot during the Korean War, flying some 66 combat missions. Post-War, he earned a doctor of science degree in astronautics from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His initial application to NASA was rejected on the basis of having never been a test pilot, but with the change of requirements, Aldrin was selected as part of the third group of NASA astronauts. On July 20, 1969, he became the second astronaut to walk on the Moon. He followed fellow crewman Neil Armstrong out of the lunar module (nicknamed Eagle) just minutes after Armstrong uttered what would become one of history’s most famous oneliners, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Armstrong died August 25, 2012 at the age of 82, and while remembering him, Aldrin told the Wall Street Journal, “I still vividly recall standing with Neil on the barren, desolate, yet beautiful surface of the moon, looking at the small, brilliant-blue planet Earth, suspended in the blackness of space, while Mike (Collins) orbited above us awaiting our return, as virtually the entire world took that journey with us.” Around a half a billion people on earth sat watching their televisions glued to this phenomenal event unfolding hundreds of thousands of miles above them. Flashing forward, Aldrin felt that future efforts of the space program should be focused on exploration of Mars. He stated that “U.S. Leadership”in future space exploration was essential. Everyone was delighted to hear his stories; he was rewarded with a standing ovation from the audience. Musical entertainment for the evening was provided by internationally acclaimed tenor Cesar Sanchez, accompanied by pianist Christopher Martin. The Council honored long-time volunteer & Trustee Michael Withrow for his tireless hours dedicated to World Affairs Council. State Assemblyman Donald Wagner presented the award. Corporate Sponsors for the Holiday Gala were California Science & Engineering Corporation (CALSEC) and Brandman University. Underwriters and Table Sponsors for the affair were: Sherry Bahrami, Drs. Tom & Cynthia Coad, Sue Kint/Susan Choi, Roya Cole, Bruce & Carol Hallenbeck, Jerry Harrington, Errol & Candace Mathieu, Rod & Liz Maxson, Margie QuickSarver, David Sheraton – R& D Medical, Orange County Armenian Professional Society, Norm Tanber, and Serge Tomassian. Raffle Donations were made by: Alishan Jewelry, The Bahar Medical Group, The Center Club, Clement & Annie Chu, City National Grove of Anaheim, La Mirada Theater, Newport Landing, Paradise Pens, ReadyOC, Richard Nixon Foundation, Orange County Performing Arts Center, Orange County Pacific Symphony, Dr. Parvin Shafa, Dr. & Mrs. Garo Tertzakian, Soka University, Michael Page 12
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Astronaut Buzz Aldrin with moderator David Nazar
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& Carole Wade, George Khoury, and Whole Foods Market. World Affairs Council is Southern California’s preeminent public affairs forum for global issues. Established in 1971, the Council is part of the largest international affairs organization in the United States. Past featured speakers have included Lou Dobbs, Amb. John Bolton, Author & Film-maker Peter Navarro, Amb. John Negroponte, and Amb. Peter Tomsen, U.S. Amb. to Afghanistan. Visit www. worldaffairscouncil.orgfor future speaker and membership information. Photos by Ann Chatillon
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American New Years Traditions Explained By Tracy DeLuca New Year’s is a time to celebrate the end of the past year and welcome a new year. It is a time to reflect on the past and plan for the future. The parties and traditions surrounding this time are many and varied. But where do they come from? Who started them and why? New Year ’s Eve has specific traditions and celebrations as does New Year’s Day. Here are some specific traditions from America and where they come from. Auld Lang Syne - A traditional Scottish song that was first published in 1796, Auld Lang Syne is the most popular song that no one knows the words to! Guy Lombardo played the song on New Year’s Eve in 1929 and it has become a tradition ever since. The song celebrates the remembrance of old friends. Kissing At Midnight - On New Year’s Eve at the stroke of Midnight, everyone kisses. Even if you do not have someone to kiss, you wish you were kissing. This is more than just a celebration, it is a tradition with a base. It is generally believed that whatever you are doing when New Year’s day arrives is what you will be doing for the rest of the year. So, kissing your loved ones is just assuring yourself that you will be doing more of that over the coming year. Noisemakers - Trumpet like noisemakers, loud yells of “hooray!” and blaring music are traditional at Midnight. All of that noise is not just joy at the change in seasons, it has a basis in ancient beliefs as well. When gas and electric lights f i r s t b e c a m e u s e d p o p u l a r y, it became a tradition to turn on all of your lights and go to the church at Midnight on New Year’s Eve to hear the bells ringing. People began taking more noisemakers and hollering to make noise as well. This tradition originated from a belief that evil spirits would be scared away by the noise. Over the years, this morphed into the loud noisemaking that is so popular at Midnight on New Year’s Eve. Fireworks - A close partner to the noisemaking at Midnight is the numerous fireworks displays and the blowing up of firecrackers on New Year ’s. This goes hand in hand with the belief that loud noises frighten away evil spirits. The Chinese, of course,
are credited with inventing fireworks. Fireworks are also believed to draw good luck. Making Toasts - In ancient England, the saxons used a Wassail bowl filled with alcoholic beverages. A large cup might be passed around with a piece if hard bread in the bottom. Everyone drank from the cup and yelled out good wishes. Then, the host would eat the bread from the bottom of the cup. This is where the traditional “toasting” came from. Now, we make toasts honoring people and wishing good luck and a prosperous New Year. The Ball Dropping - The best known tradition and largest celebration in America is the New Year’s celebration in Times Square in New York City where “the ball drops”. This tradition started in 1907 and is the most widely viewed, and attended, celebration on New Year’s Eve. The ball dropping signifies the end of the old and the beginning of the new. The countdown and drop derive from a time signal used in naval harbors at noontime. Father Time and the New Years Baby - Many New Year’s decorations feature Father Time and the New Year’s Baby. The old year is represented by Father Time, a bearded old man with a walking stick, who carries an hour glass to symbolize the movement of time. Father Time has roots in the Greek god Chronos, as well as the Grim Reaper. The new year’s baby traces its ancestry to the ancient Greeks and Egyptians, who regarded the baby as a symbol of rebirth. The image of a baby with a New Year banner was brought to America by Germans immigrants. So, the old year hands over it’s responsibility to the new year, a time of rebirth and new chances. New Year ’s Resolutions - It is generally believed that the ancient Babylonians were the first people to make resolutions on New Year’s. Early Christians believed that the first day of the new year should be spent reflecting on your past actions and resolving to improve oneself in the coming year. From this has grown the tradition of making New Year’s resolutions. The tradition of breaking them is probably just as old! Tournament of Roses Parade - One of my personal favorite
traditions for New Year’s day is to watch the Pasadena, California Tournament of Roses Parade on television. The parade first started in 1886 when members of the Valley Hunt Club decorated their carriages with flowers for a parade celebrating the ripening of the orange crop. Now, we watch the parade and marvel at the beautiful floats covered in thousands and thousands of flowers. The Rose Bowl football game that follows the parade is another tradition. Eating Black Eyed Peas - In the southern part of the US, a major tradition is eating Black Eyed peas on New Year’s day. S u p p o s e d l y, d u r i n g the Ci vi l Wa r, b l a c k e y e d p e a s w e r e “cow peas” used for feeding cattle. But, during the Battle
of Vicksburg, the town was cut off from all food supplies for 40 days. The people survived by eating the “cow peas” that the enemy troops had left behind. Since that time, they have been regarded as bringing good luck to those who eat them. They are usually paired with greens which are a symbol for wealth. And there they are, some of the most famous traditions of New Year’s in America. Hopefully, you have some idea as to why we do the things we do on New Year’s Eve and Day now. So, kiss someone you love, make a toast, make some resolutions and eat some black eyed peas this year!
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Rebekah R., Appleton, Wis. Servings: 6 Cooking Time: 10 minutes 1 small onion 1/4 cup chopped celery 2 tablespoons sweet cream butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon 1/2 teaspoon dill weed 1/4 teaspoon curry powder Dash cayenne pepper 2 cups chicken bone stock 1 (14-ounce) can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk 3 cups cooked acorn squash, mashed Salt and pepper to taste 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled SAUTE the onion and celery in butter in a large saucepan. Stir in flour, bouillon, dill, curry and cayenne pepper. Gradually add chicken stock and sweetened condensed milk. BOIL for 2 minutes. Add the squash, salt and pepper. PLACE in blender; blend in batches until smooth. Pour into bowls; garnish with bacon.
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Gloria B., Naperville, Ill. Servings: 8 Cooking Time: 22 minutes 1 (9-inch) refrigerated pie crust 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar 1/3 cup malted milk powder 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 (14-ounce) can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 (8-ounce) container frozen non-dairy whipped topping, thawed, divided 3/4 cup crushed chocolate-covered malted milk balls, divided Chocolate flavored syrup, maraschino cherry, garnishes HEAT oven to 450°F. Thoroughly prick
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bottom and sides of crust with fork to prevent shrinking. Bake pie crust as directed in baked shell using 9-inch glass pie plate. Cool completely. COMBINE brown sugar, malted milk powder, cornstarch and salt in medium saucepan. Whisk sweetened condensed milk, stirring constantly, over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil and thickens. Remove from heat, stir in chocolate morsels and vanilla until smooth. Refrigerate filling until cooled. FOLD in 1 1/4 cups of whipped topping into filling. Fold in 1/2 cup crushed malted balls. Spoon filling into cooled, baked crust. Top pie with remaining whipped topping; sprinkle with remaining crushed malted balls. Drizzle with chocolate syrup; top pie with cherry. Refrigerate.
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Tropical Breeze Mango-Coconut Cheesecake
Amy S., Clifton, N.J. Servings: 12 Cooking Time: 60 minutes Crust: 2 cups sweetened flake coconut 1 tablespoon granulated sugar Grated zest of half a lime 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened Filling: 3 (8-ounce) packages reduced fat cream cheese, softened 1 (14-ounce) can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk 3 large eggs 3 tablespoons lime juice 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 cup Smucker’s® Mango Jam Garnish (optional): 1 ripe mango, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced 1 lime, thinly sliced 1 can sweetened whipped cream
For Pie Crust: HEAT oven to 350°F. Toss together coconut, sugar and lime zest in a medium mixing bowl. Add butter and stir until crumbly. Press mixture into bottom and up sides of a 9-inch non-stick spring form pan. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until light brown. Allow to cool completely. For Filling: REDUCE oven temperature to 300°F. Beat cream cheese until smooth with an electric mixer on medium speed in a large mixing bowl. Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk, beating until smooth. Add eggs, lime juice, vanilla extract and cornstarch, mixing until well combined. POUR cream cheese mixture into prepared crust. Stir in jam until smooth, drop dollops of jam on top of filling. Gently swirl jam with a knife until top of filling appears marbleized. BAKE for 55 to 60 minutes, or until center is set when jiggled. Place pan on wire rack to cool completely. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
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LADERA RANCH NEWS R est aurant Antonucci’s Restaurant Serving authentic Italian seafood and award-winning pizza since 1976 with exciting appetizers and a full bar and live entertainment on Saturday evening.
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Breakfast can be delightfully decadent with sugary cinnamon rolls like grandma used to make or lighter eggs and toast or scones. Some interesting sandwich possibilities and strong hot coffee OPEN Sunday/Monday 6:30am to 4:00pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 6:00am to 8:00pm
25672 Crown Valley Pkwy. 949-218-1515 Claim Jumper Monster salad bar, great steaks, full bar with a wide selection of beers and wines to choose from.
27845 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Mission Viejo 461.7170 Cosmo’s Italian Kitchen Owners Bob Quinn and Dick Fisher celebrate their 5th anniversary with special dinners Monday, Wednesday and Sunday. Open 11am Monday to Friday.
28562 Oso Pkwy 949.216.9029 Diho Siam Authentic Thai and Chinese food at affordable prices. Many varieties of Thai and Chinese delicacies. Chicken, Beef, Pork, Tofu and Vegetarian! Barbecue Chicken, Crispy Duck, Beef w/Oyster Sauce. Spicy Cat Fish. Hours: Open daily from 11am to 9pm; Sat. & Sun. until 9:30pm.
27702 Crown Valley Pkwy E-3 365-8777 Don Gustavo’s Authentic Mexican Food with homestyle flavor, menu items include Chile Relleno, Carnitas, Fajitas, Eggs Machaca, Chimicangas, Veggie Burrito, Fish Tacos, Shrimp Enchiladas, Taco Salad. Margaritas, Tequilas y Mas! Plus catering at your home or office. Open for lunch & dinner 7 days a week, plus Weekend Breakfast. Located at Oso/ Marguerite in the Pavillion’s Shopping center,
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21612 Plano Trabuco Road at Santa Margarita Parkway in the Albertson’s Center in Rancho Santa Margarita. 949-589-6405 O’Neill’s Bar & Grill at the Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club. Sunday Brunch at O’Neill’s is a delicious and leisurely experience. Zagat calls it the “best value in Orange County.” Daily specials include fresh fish, steaks, pizza and hearty sandwiches.
26772 Avery Pkwy, Mission Viejo. 949-305-5100 Peppino’s Newly remodeled restaurant on the Lake, expanded the dining area, full service bar, waiting lounge and a front dining patio. The rear-dining terrace offers a beautiful view of Lake Mission Viejo. Happy Hour daily from 3:00 to 7:00 pm.
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Simply Fondue Fabulous fondues composed of delicious meats, cheeses, breads, fruits and vegetables with steaming savory sauces. Worth the short trip to
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Trabuco Oaks Steakhouse Forty years serving choice meats and seafood. Home of the famous “2-pound steak.” Relax while you sip one of our sumptuous wines or cocktails or a frosty beer. Everyone welcome - straight from work or off the trail or dressed for a night out. OPEN: Sun.-Thurs. 5pm to 9pm; Fri. and Sat. 5pm to 9:30pm. Please call after 2pm for reservations.
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Youth reach out to Vets at Christmas by Karen Lake Youth from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) have been participating in the “veteran’s box project” with local scout troops for eight years. Rancho Santa Margarita (RSM) Cub Scout Pack 727 and the Boy Scout Troop 727 served alongside LDS youth to deliver the boxes to Long Beach Veteran’s Hospital. Robin Gray, a local scout leader, said, “Jim Clements, a RSM resident and retired Navy Veteran, started the project while his son was a young Cub Scout, with the purpose of teaching youngsters to honor our American heroes who have given so much to protect our country and way of life.” In November the church project starts with asking the LDS congregation to purchase small gifts to fill a shoebox for patients at The Long Beach Veteran’s Hospital. Kathleen Tobler, LDS Santa Margarita Stake Director Part of the LDS youth group pause for a picture at the Long Beach Veteran’s Hospital. Picture taken by Alana Davis
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of Community Relations, says, “Little things that they seem to appreciate are socks, puzzle books, decorations, books and even items like toe nail clippers. When you’re in a hospital those little things can make a big difference.” Every gift is put in a shoebox and then the LDS youth put them together in an assembly line fashion and then write cards and wrap each box. The best part of the project is always the day of the delivery. “Many of the youth say this is their favorite activity of the year,” explains Elise Butler, RSM resident and LDS youth leader. On December 8th the scout troops and about 100 church members gathered to delivery the presents to the veteran’s in the Hospice Ward and Spinal Cord Ward. Alana Davis, summarizes the experience, “One veteran named Roger did not speak well but as the youth sang a Christmas carol to him he started to sob. He just kept saying over and over again “Thank you! You’ve changed my life. There is just something so special about you as I look into your faces, Thank you!”
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-12-525349-LL Order No.: 120289263-CA-GTI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/9/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): RAYMOND SZU, A SINGLE MAN Recorded: 5/15/2006 as Instrument No. 2006000325756 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of ORANGE County, California; Date of Sale: 1/14/2013 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Anaheim – Orange County, 100 The City Drive, Orange, CA 92868 in the Grand Ballroom Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $389,474.30 The purported property address is: 67 GAZANIA WAY #2, MISSION VIEJO, CA 92694 Assessor’s Parcel No. 931-89-520 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER:
The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan. com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-12-525349-LL . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. TS No.: CA-12-525349-LL IDSPub #0043422 12/21/2012 12/28/2012 1/4/2013
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Easy to Create 5 Course New Years Day Dinner By Kimberly Sharpe Now that I have a family I enjoy spending New Years day cooking for my loved ones. I always like us to have a large meal that we can sit down and share together. It is a way for us to celebrate the day. Here is a guide to a simple to create five course meal that is affordable and fairly fast. 1) Ham You will need a ham that is a large enough for your whole family to enjoy. I prefer a boneless variety but I normally buy whatever is on sale. You will need two cans of Pineapple Slices and tooth picks. Save the pineapple juice that the pineapples are housed within in your refrigerator. You will need them to make potato’s. Take your ham and place it in a roaster pan. Now open your two cans of pineapple slices. Stick a slice of pineapple at various points all over your ham. Use the tooth picks to hold the pineapple in place. Place two cups of water into the bottom of the roaster. Now cover your roasting pan with the lid or tinfoil. Place your ham in an oven at around 385 degrees. Cook the ham until thoroughly done. This might take a long time if you buy a raw ham but if you purchase one that is already cooked you will be looking at only a couple of hours. Simply follow the directions on the ham. 2) Whipped Potato’s Peel as many potato’s as it will take to feed your family. Simply boil the potato’s until done. Now mash them by hand or with a blender. Place several tablespoons of butter and a cup of milk in the potato’s as you mash. I also like to chop up fresh chives to place
within the potato’s. 3) Rolls I like to buy the rolls that are in a refrigerator section of your store. These frozen rolls you set out all day to let rise but you can use any rolls that you desire. Simple buy whatever you want or make your own from scratch. 4) Cream Corn with Sour Cream and Cornbread You will need one can of cream corn. A tub of sour cream. One box of the jiffy corn bread mix. And a bag of shredded cheese. Take the cornbread and prepare it according to the box of directions on the jiffy box. Now take the cream corn and poor over the top of the cornbread. Once this id done take the sour cream and frost the cream corn about an inch thick. Now completely cover the sour cream with the shredded cheese. Place into the
oven beside your ham and cook for half an hour until the cheese is completely melted and everything looks done. This is a wonderful and tasty fast side dish that is always a favorite in our house. 5) Sweet Gravy Once your ham is done, drain off the juice and mix it with the saved pineapple juice in a skillet. Add brown sugar to sweeten the mixture. Now take two tablespoons of corn starch and hot water. Mix this together in a cup and pour into the ham drippings, pineapple juice, and brown sugar. Bring this to a boil and stir until thick. This is your wonderful sweet gravy. This is great on your potato’s, ham, and even biscuits. This quick and easy dinner is sure to please your entire family. It is tasty and affordable. It also does not require that you spend hours in the kitchen preparing a decent meal for everyone.
Top Tips for Training Your Dog Sit. Stay. Heel. These simple commands can make a huge difference in the life of a pet parent. Whether you’re introducing a new dog or puppy to the family, or you have a dog with some behavior issues, training can help ensure a well-adjusted pet and a happier family. According to the American Kennel Club, dog training can: Help your dog become a welcome member of the family and the neighborhood. Correct behaviors such as jumping on people, digging, chewing and barking. Provide mental and physical activities for your dog. Deepen the bond between you and your dog. Ensure your dog’s happiness and safety. Training You Can Do at Home Beyond teaching the basics of sitting and staying, training can include correcting behaviors. One common dog behavior that often needs correcting is jumping on people. “Dogs are sociable animals and often sniff muzzles when they greet each other,” said Debbie McKnight, training expert for PetSmart. “A dog that jumps on someone to greet them is often trying to make contact with Page 18
the person’s face. It’s important to teach them an acceptable alternative for these social situations.” Teaching your dog to sit first and then allow interaction can be a good solution. Here are helpful tips on how to make your pet a great greeter: Have everyone that interacts with your dog ask him to sit as he approaches them. If he sits, they can bend down to greet him. If he jumps up, they stand up immediately, fold their arms and stare at the ceiling, repeating the signal to sit. As soon as he sits, reward him by continuing with the greeting. It’s important to reward your pet so they are constantly being reminded of how to behave. At PetSmart, trainers offer treats and verbal applause to dogs after a job well done. At home pet parents can use treats or fun toys as a reward to encourage positive behavior. Take Your Dog to School Professional training classes are beneficial for many dogs and are available for several different levels, from basic classes that can help them socialize properly, to more advanced classes that can keep them safe and correct behaviors. At PetSmart, local
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store trainers work with you and your dog for six weeks, teaching techniques for you to practice at home. Goals for each level of training are different and are set by the pet owner based on what they learn in class. For example: Beginner dog goals may include: Not jumping on people Loose leash walk around the block
Heeling through a crowd “Go to your bed” when the doorbell rings Coming when called at the dog park
Professional training is a complement to what you do at home, and practice is important at all levels. As a dog progresses through training, pet parents should make the behaviors they ask Intermediate dog goals may include: for harder during everyday practice. So Three minute down-stay rather than a basic sit before his meal, Heeling down the block for example, try a sit-stay command for 15 seconds from 10 feet away. Advanced dog goals may include:
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