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THE HISTORY OF THE ART In 1879, the Boston Cooking School opened – the first organized school to teach the culinary arts. Along with cooking and baking techniques and household management, the school curriculum included food sciences like nutrition, sanitation and the chemical analysis of food.

One of the school’s brightest students was Fannie Farmer, who is still well-known today for writing and publishing a groundbreaking cookbook.

Farmer graduated from the Boston Cooking School and went on to teach at the school; later she became the school’s principal.

At the same time Beard gained fame, the Culinary Institute of America, today based in Hyde Park, N.Y., was established. The CIA is touted as the first career-oriented cooking school, and thousands of chefs throughout the country regularly participate in the school’s continuing education courses.

In 1902, Farmer left the Boston Cooking School and opened Miss Farmer’s School of Cookery. While teaching, Farmer developed a food plan for the ill and was invited to lecture at Harvard Medical School. She ended up teaching convalescent diet information to doctors, nurses and dietitians on an ongoing basis.

Beard’s former residence/school is now the headquarters of the James Beard Foundation, a nonprofit organization for the culinary arts. The foundation recognizes outstanding culinary artists in the U.S. and provides scholarships and educational opportunities for future chefs.

Farmer continued to write, teach and create recipes until 10 days before her death in 1915. She was 57 years old.

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As the culinary profession gained prominence, renowned chefs throughout the country joined the American Culinary Federation, established in 1929. The federation provided a format for professional development, apprenticeship, certification,

As the economy boomed in the 1940s following World War II, so did the number of cooking schools in the U.S. In 1946, James Beard became the first chef to teach cooking on televised broadcasts. He opened a cooking school at his home in Greenwich Village, N.Y., where he taught for 30-plus years. Beard became known as the “grand-

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science of food, including diet and nutrition. At one time, student chefs learned from experienced chefs, but the introduction of cooking schools added a new flavor.

American culinary arts schools began turning out graduates whose penchant for food led to careers as bona fide chefs.

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MORE OF THE TOP 10 • The French Culinary Institute in New York City’s swanky SoHo neighborhood teaches students the art of blending American and French cooking techniques.

• The Le Cordon Blue College of Culinary Arts is located in many areas throughout the country. Modeled after the school of the same name in Paris, the college provides diplomas, certificates and associate degrees in a mix of subjects, from culinary arts to patisserie (pastry chef relative to French and Belgium bakeries).

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In August 2004, two days before her 92nd birthday, Child died of kidney failure. She never slowed down, however. She said retired people were “boring.”

Success fosters dissent. Viewers often noted the negative aspects of Child’s T.V. food prep. Her critics noted that she never washed her hands and she used too much fat in her French dishes. Child responded with, “I can’t stand those over-sanitary people” and “I would rather eat one tablespoon of chocolate russe cake than three bowls of JELLO.”

TOP CULINARY SCHOOLS In 1973, the College of Culinary Arts at Johnson & Wales University opened with 141 students; in 1993, the college became the first school in the U.S. to offer a Bachelor of Science in Culinary Arts. The college is the largest cooking school in the world, with more than 5,000 students enrolled at any given time. The college is also consistently listed among the top-10 cooking schools in the country, with locations in Providence, R.I.; Miami; Charlotte, N.C.; and Denver.

Child plugged her book on a Boston public television station. With her trademark warbled voice, candid demeanor and jolly sense of humor, Child prepared her first on-air food, an omelet. The audience loved her, and the positive response garnered a regular spot on T.V. for Child.

Child’s other television endeavors included “Julia Child and Company” in 1978, “Julia Child and More Company” in 1980 and “Dinner at Julia’s” in 1983.

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In 1986, the educational institute formed an accreditation commission; and, in 1990, the U.S. Department of Education recognized the commission as a legitimate accreditation agency. In the U.S. today there are more than 90 culinary schools accredited by the ACFEI.

August 2002, the Smithsonian National Museum of American History opened an exhibit featuring the kitchen where Child filmed three of her shows.

“The French Chef” television series premiered in 1962 and catapulted Child to stardom. After the show was syndicated, Child received the George Foster Peabody Award in 1964, and in 1966 she received the coveted Emmy. She was also a regular in the 70s and 80s on “Good Morning America.”

Child’s television career spanned more than 40 years. “Time” magazine dubbed her the “Lady of the Label.”

working restaurants in Austin, known for world-renowned restaurants, nightclubs and music. The school is thought of as one of the most “modern, cutting edge” facilities worldwide.

In 1976, the ACF Educational Institute began providing apprenticeship programs for culinary students with help from government grants.

published in September 1961. The book was a best seller for five continuous years, and it’s still a mainstay for cooking classes and a Bible for many chefs.

Nonetheless, she became the first woman inducted into the Culinary Institute Hall of Fame. Child also received a prestigious honor in France, the Legion d’Honneur. In

Numerous cookbooks, an autobiography and a movie directed by Nora Ephron are testimonials to Child’s influence on American lifestyles. Meryl Streep won a Golden Globe for her depiction of Child in the Ephron film, “Julia, Julia.”

FANNING THE FLAMES Julia Child’s success fueled America’s love of food and fascination with cooking. The Food Network has become the icing on the cake of culinary arts information and entertainment. Eminent chefs like Wolfgang Puck, Emeril Lagasse and Bobby Flay have brought their culinary talents to worldwide audiences via television and the Web. The network is the crème de la crème of shows for “foodies.”

The food hype has created an uncanny amount of competitions for chefs, whether they are homegrown, new to the culinary scene or seasoned pros. The art of cooking has generated a following that rivals sports fans.

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As a privileged child of a wealthy family, Julia Child never had to cook growing up.

The family employed a cook. As a 6-foot-2inch adult, Child said she could eat mounds of food at meals. But Child’s penchant for cooking didn’t begin until 1948.

Child became intrigued with French cuisine when her husband, Paul, an employee of the Office of Strategic Services (where he met Child, also an employee at the time) transferred to a job with the OSS at the American Embassy in Paris. She enrolled in Le Cordon Bleu and found her lifetime calling. After six months of training, Child and two fellow students established their own cooking school, L’Ecole de Trois Gourmandes (The School of Three Gourmands).

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1954. What made this production unusual is that the movie rights were bought by, and the film was covertly funded by, the CIA. It was thought that it would be excellent anti-Communist propaganda during the Cold War.

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• It was 20th-century American director, screenwriter, playwright and novelist Ben Hecht who made the following sage observation: “Trying to determine what is going on in the world by reading newspapers is like trying to tell the time by watching the second hand of a clock.”

Want to learn more about our peers who are gaming online? Go online and search for a study called “The Truth About Baby Boomer Gamers.”

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• If you visualize an image of John Lennon, more likely than not you’ll see him in your mind’s eye wearing a pair of round spectacles.

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2 teaspoons vegetable oil 2 teaspoons butter 1 large onion, chopped 4 cups diced cooked potatoes, or frozen hash-brown potatoes 1 cup chopped lean corned beef brisket (4 ounces) 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish or hot sauce 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or basil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 large eggs (optional) 1. In a large cast-iron or heavybottomed skillet, heat oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute until it starts to soften and caramelizes, 5 to 8 minutes. Add potatoes and cook, stirring, until they brown in spots and become crusty, about 8 minutes more.

radish or hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce, and cook, scraping up any browned bits, until liquid is absorbed, 5 to 8 minutes.

3. Add parsley or basil, and season with salt and pepper. If serving the Hash for breakfast, break 4 eggs, one at a time, on top of hash in skillet; cover, and cook just until whites are set but the yolks are still runny, about 10 minutes. Use a spatula to divide among four plates. Serve with some fresh fruit for breakfast, or a salad for dinner.

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3. HISTORY: In what year did man first walk on the moon?

4. GAMES: Who invented basketball?

5. AD SLOGANS: What fast-food restaurant chain urged customers to “have it your way”?

6. RELIGION: Who was the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints?

7. FOOD & DRINK: What is the main liquor used in margaritas?

8. MOVIES: Which character was the only non-Jedi to use a lightsaber in the first “Star Wars” trilogy?

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1. In 2010, Milwaukee’s Ryan Braun became the fifth player in major-league history to hit at least 125 home runs and post at least a .300 average in his first four seasons. Name two of the other four.

2. Who was the last National League player to have at least 30 home runs and 30 errors in the same season?

3. How many times have Army, Navy and Air Force all played in a football bowl game in the same season?

4. Who held the record for most 3-point field goals made in an NBA Finals game before Ray Allen hit eight in a game in 2010?

5. Who played the most games in his NHL career without ever making the Stanley Cup playoffs?

9. ANATOMY: Where are the deltoids located in the human body?

6. When was the last time before 2011 that New Zealand won the Rugby World Cup?

10. TELEVISION: How many seasons did the comedy series “Bewitched” run on TV?

7. Who was the first non-American female golfer to win the LPGA Championship?

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1. Name the group that netted Top Ten hits with “Rain on the Roof” and “Nashville Cats.”

2. “You Might Think” and “Magic” were hits for what group?

3. Which artist wrote and released “Yankee Rose” in 1986?

4. What was the Human BeIn? When was it?

5. What is Doo-wop?

6. Name the group that had a No. 1 R&B hit with “Just to Be Close to You” in 1976. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

In order to keep everyone honest (you know who you are,) you can find the answers and solutions to the trivia and puzzles to the next page (13).

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New DVD Releases for Week of March 12, 2012 PICKS OF THE WEEK “The Adventures of Tintin” (PG) -- Steven Spielberg crams as much excitement perpixel as can fit into this animated adventure.

Based on the venerated Danish comic series, “Tintin” follows a young investigative reporter and his dog as they go on dangerous and improbable journeys.

The pace will keep the kids glued to the screen, but could leave some grownups feel-

ing exhausted. The rope-swinging, bulletdodging, sight-gag mania of it all brings flashbacks to the golden days of Indiana Jones -- augmented to an inhuman level by Spielberg’s desire to get every drop out of the animated medium.

“My Week with Marilyn” (R) -- While working on a not-much-remembered movie, movie darling Marilyn Monroe spent some time with a 23-year-old English production assistant, and apparently revealed her true self and changed the guy’s life. That guy went on to write a memoir of their time together, and now it’s a decent movie propped up by one stellar pillar -- the portrayal of Monroe by Michelle Williams.

The story may sag, the script could be repetitive and some of the performances may cloy, but the lynchpin of the whole picture stays strong as Williams puts out the right mix of confusion, excitement and longing that

makes the starlet of yesteryear memorable.

Fans of slow, intimate biopics will love it, but this movie isn’t as iconic as its subject.

“Young Adult” (R) -- Charlize Theron plays Mavis, a grown woman who just wants to be prom queen again. Mavis is a young-adult fiction writer who returns to her hometown under the delusion that her old boyfriend (Patrick Wilson) and everyone she knew from high school will worship her like in the old days. Reality starts to crush the thick walls of her immature psyche, and Mavis forms an unlikely friendship with one of the guys she used to step on (Patton Oswalt).

The script is fresh, and the actors know it.

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“The Three Musketeers” (PG-13) -- Injecting CGI and brute-force witticisms into old adventure stories doesn’t always pay off. In some cases, the result is a bland, loud, humorless flop with no redeeming characteristics. This most recent adaptation of the Three Musketeers lands squarely in that category.

Apparently made from ideas that were too hacky to fit into the last “Pirates of the Caribbean” sequel, this musketeer flick falls on its sword and can’t get up.

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TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Help with a personal problem comes from an unexpected source. You also find workplace pressures easing. Use this period of calm to restore your spent energies.

1. “Hamlet” 2. A nappy 3. 1969 4. Sports coach James Naismith 5. Burger King 6. Joseph Smith 7. Tequila 8. Han Solo 9. Shoulders 10. Eight

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Keep an open mind about a suggestion you see as unworkable. Give it a chance to prove itself one way or another. The results could surprise both supporters and detractors.

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Joe DiMaggio, Chuck Klein, Albert Pujols and Ted Williams.

2. Pedro Guerrero of the Los Angeles Dodgers, in 1983.

3. Once, in 2010.

4. Kenny Smith (1995), Scottie Pippen (1997) and Allen (2008) each had seven 3-pointers in an NBA Finals game.

5. Guy Charron played in 734 games without a postseason appearance.

6. It was 1987.

7. Canada’s Sandra Post, in 1968.

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. The Lovin’ Spoonful, in 1966. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000.

2. The Cars, in 1984.

3. David Lee Roth. It’s said that Roth is one of a half-dozen male artists who can sing notes in four octaves.

4. The Be-In was a San Francisco counterculture gathering in January 1967 that led to the Summer of Love. Jefferson Airplane, The Grateful Dead and others provided music. In New York, it was called the Central Park Be-In. 5. Doo-wop is an R&B style that was created in the 1950s using vocal harmonies with nonsense syllables to replace rhythm instruments. “Sh-Boom” by The Chords in an example.

6. The Commodores. Lionel Richie was an original member of the group, but went solo in 1982.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) News about an upcoming venture causes you to make some last-minute adjustments in your plans.

But the extra work will pay off, as you come to learn more about the potential benefits opening up.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A more positive aspect grows out of your determination to reach your immediate goals. Continue to keep your focus sharp and on target by steering clear of petty quarrels and other pesky problems.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) By acting as a voice of reason, you can avoid adding to an already turbulent situation. You might have to shout over the tumult, but your words ultimately will be heard and heeded.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) The possibility of a new acquisition always makes those Leonine eyes light up. But be careful that what you see is what you want. Appearances can often be deceiving.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) No matter how much you might feel that you’re in the right, resist saying anything that could reignite a still-unresolved situation. Let the matter drop, and move on.

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SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You might have to share the credit for that project you’re working on. But there’ll be enough credit to go around, and your efforts will be recognized and rewarded.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Details need to be dealt with before you can move on to another area. Make sure you don’t leave any loose ends that could later cause everything to unravel.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) News about a change in the workplace carries with it a challenge you could find difficult to resist. Check it out. It could be what you’ve been waiting for.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Allowing your artistic nature full expression will help restore your spirits and will put you in the mood to take on that new career challenge. A Libra creates excitement.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Expect to happily plunge right into a hectic social whirl starting at week’s end. Your aspects favor new friendships as well as the strengthening of old relationships.

BORN THIS WEEK: Like St. Patrick (who was also born this week), your spiritual strength is an inspiration to others.

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If it isn't, then click on "All Programs", then "Accessories", then "System Tools". This will take you to the proper page. Alternatively, try windowsupdate.microsoft.com (not necessary available with Windows Vista). It is very important that you install all available security related updates, Without updates, you are on the mercy of hackers. Always make sure that you have latest security loophole covered. Other updates are less critical, but some are still recommended.

2. Set Windows to Update Automatically. Open System: click Start, click Control Panel, click Performance and Maintenance, and then click System. Then click the Automatic Updates tab.

3. Get Rid of Cookies. These are the little crumbs that are left behind on your computer after you visit a website. You can use any good system & privacy cleaner such as Reginout etc for this. This step may wipe out passwords for sites you visit. Be sure you know your password to these sites as you may be asked to enter it the next time you visit a site. Click on Start>Control Panel>Internet Options. The second row down will say Delete Cookies, click on that. Click on Delete Temporary file; when the little box comes up that says "delete offline," you don't have to click on that. Click on Delete temporary Files.

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Why? A Roth 401k is a hybrid between a Roth IRA and a traditional 401k- it is a mixture of best practices, if you will, by solving problems inherent in Roth IRAs and 401ks.

Roth IRAs grow tax free, that is the main attraction. However, they have relatively

low contributions limits ($5,500 for 2011) and there are income phaseouts making them ineligible to some ($169,000 for married and $107,000 for single taxpayers).

401ks don’t grow tax free, but reduce your tax liability today. And they have much higher contributions limits ($16,500 for 2011) and don’t have income phaseouts per se.

A Roth 401k combines the desirable features into one product- grows tax free, higher contributions and no income phaseouts. The one downside is that Roth 401ks do not reduce your taxable income today as traditional 401ks do.

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The programs funded with the $25 billion settlement are set to run for three years, but lenders are being given incentives to act within the first year.

What to do if your mortgage is in trouble: Call your lender. Ask specifically who is holding your note, as changes might have been made when loans ended up in various secondary-market packages. Take the names of those you talk to. Ask what specific programs will be available to help you. Ask for a time frame and follow up weekly.

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Roth 401ks on the other hand will grow tax free, so regardless of your tax rate the gains are not taxed. Future effective tax rate is something very few taxpayers concern themselves with, but it is important when it comes to your retirement investment strategy.

Our advice is to diversify your income streams much like you diversify a portfolio. To spread the retirement tax rate risk, perhaps you should invest in both 401ks and Roth 401ks. Speak to your financial advisor for more details.

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