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“You won’t believe on All Hallow Eve, What lots of fun we can make, With apples to bob, And nuts on the hob, And a ring-and-thimble cake.� – Carolyn Wells

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National Apple Week was founded 1904 and later expanded to encompass the entire month of October. Naturally, the purpose is to boost apple awareness and hopefully bolster the apple industry. But that still begs the question: What is so great about the apple?

Evidence has shown that apples were discovered as suitable for human consumption as far back as 6,500 B.C. and possibly even earlier. The apple tree is said to have originated somewhere between the Caspian and Black Seas.

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Apples were an integral part of life in the Persian Empire, grown not only for their delicious taste but also for their beauty. The Greeks followed suit after acquiring dominance over the Persians; and following that, the Romans discovered their appeal. Cultivating them became as much an art as a science.

AN APPLE BY ANY OTHER NAME IS…A ROSE? Apples are actually a member of the rose family and sizes range from a little bigger than a cherry to as large as a grapefruit, depending on the variety.

There are 7,500 varieties grown globally and about 2,500 of those are grown in the U.S.

Raising apples hit a downslope along with the decline of the Roman Empire, only to be rekindled during the Italian Renaissance in the fifteenth century.

England and France got on board with the Italians; and early settlers coming to the Americas brought their own varieties of apples. Until then, the Americas only had crab apples.

With such a large variety of types, there are bound to be differences to make each type stand out from the others. Aftertaste happens to be one such difference. Some have the aftertaste of pears, citrus, cloves, cinnamon, coconut, strawberries, grapes or pineapple.

It’s no wonder the apple is so versatile for cooking.

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time, it also appears in many different religious and folklore stories. In the Bible, the apple appears several times.

Probably the most notable is the story of Adam and Eve. Adam and Eve are the first man and woman that God created. He gave them a home in the Garden of Eden where they could eat whatever they wanted as long as it wasn’t apples from the Tree of Knowledge. However, Eve is tempted by a serpent to eat from the Tree of Knowledge, hearing that it will make her more like God. She does, then gives the apple to Adam who also eats the fruit. For disobeying God, the pair is exiled from the Garden, never to return.

In fact, the term Adam’s Apple refers to the lump in a man’s throat, said to be a piece of the apple he ate from the tree of Knowledge.

The apple also shows up in mythology.

It symbolizes desire and temptation, probably stemming from stories about Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and marriage, who is often depicted with an apple in her hand. Atalanta was

Aside from the apple’s voyage through

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by Hippomenes in a footrace, thanks to Aphrodite’s help. The goddess supplied Hippomenes with three golden apples, which he used to distract Atalanta by throwing them in her path whenever she took the lead.

THE STORY OF JOHNNY APPLESEED More recently is the legend of Johnny Appleseed. In reality, this man’s name was John Chapman from Leominster, Mass. Chapman lived in the late 1700s and early 1800s and gradually made his way to the Ohio Valley, where this story primarily is centered.

Indiana regions, planting seeds, caring for apple trees and teaching farmers about apple cultivation. Supposedly, Chapman wore a coffee bean sack for a tunic and a cooking pot on his head during his travels. Did we mention he was supposed to have been barefoot the entire time…even during winter?

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ter, etc.), apples are actually a pretty powerful fruit.

The appeal of the apple as a healing food can be traced back to (guess who?) the Greeks. It was a custom to serve apples, among other fruit, at the end of a meal to aid in digestion.

The saying, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” may actually be a good rule to live by. Research has shown that apples have been linked to helping with weight loss to cancer to heart disease and type 2 diabetes. More recent studies are beginning to see a link between

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• To be the apple of someone’s eye means to be very special; the term comes from the ancient belief that the pupil of the eye was solid and spherical, like an apple.

• Phytonutrients – these include vitamins A and E, and beta carotene, which are linked to reducing the risk of heart disease, diabetes and asthma.

• Sir Isaac Newton developed his Second Law about gravity and its behavior based on what he observed while watching an apple fall from a tree.

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• The tradition of throwing rice at a newly married couple is the fortunate off-shoot of the original tradition of throwing apples at them.

With so many types of apples to be had, what are the most popular varieties? In the U.S. the top spot goes to the Red Delicious. The runner up, Gala, is followed by Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Fuji, McIntosh, Rome, Empire, Braeburn and Idared.

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• If you forgot your toothbrush on a trip, just munch on an apple. The meat of the apple acts as a toothbrush and helps kill bacteria in your mouth.

Here are some of the important nutrients found in apples:

• Apple juice is said to be one of the earliest antidepressants prescribed.

• Pectin – soluble fiber that lowers both blood pressure and glucose levels

• The term “upper crust” refers to affluent households who could afford to put both an upper and lower crust on their pies (especially the fa-

• Boron – supports a healthy brain and strong bones

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SHAKY HANDS NOT DUE TO NERVOUSNESS DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Will you please provide information on essential tremor?

Thanks. -- D.C. ANSWER: When people unfamiliar with essential tremor see a person with it, they immediately assume that the person is quite nervous. The shaky hands are a giveaway. It’s not “nerves” that are causing the shakiness; it’s essential tremor. A glitch in one of the brain’s movement-control centers has occurred. Katharine Hepburn suffered from essential tremor. Not only did her hands shake, but so did her head and her voice.

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Its other name is familial tremor, indicating that it runs in families. Most affected people can find other relatives who have it.

Trembling hands make it near impossible to bring a spoonful of soup to the mouth.

Handwriting often degenerates into a scrawl. Buttoning a shirt or coat becomes a herculean task.

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2. GEOGRAPHY: What three states border on the state of Louisiana?

3. MUSIC: Which rock star had a hit song with “Papa Don’t Preach”?

4. GAMES: The properties in the U.S. version of “Monopoly” are based on streets in which city?

5. TELEVISION: On what sketch comedy show did Jim Carrey make a name for himself in the 1990s?

6. LANGUAGE: What does the word “torpid” mean?

7. MOVIES: Who were the three actors in “Three Men and a Little Lady”?

8. BIBLE: What kind of wood was Noah’s ark made of?

9. PHOBIAS: What fear is represented in the condition called “glossophobia”?

10. ENTERTAINERS: Who was Paul McCartney’s first wife?

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1. In 2011, St. Louis’ David Freese became the sixth player to win MVP awards in the league championship series and World Series in the same year. Name three of the first five.

2. Alan Ashby caught three no-hitters during his 17-year major-league career. Name two of the pitchers.

3. Name the last football team other than Oklahoma or Texas to win the Big 12 Conference championship game.

4. Which two players have won the most NBA All-Star Game MVP awards?

5. True or false: The New Jersey Devils have never been swept in a playoff series.

6. When was the last time before 2012 (Andy Murray) that a British tennis player won the gold medal in men’s Olympic singles?

7. Fred Couples set a record in 2012 as the oldest golfer (52) to hold the overnight lead at the Masters. Who had held the record?

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1. What was Jimi Hendrix’s first electric guitar? What happened to it?

2. Who was Pete Best?

3. Name the British band that released “She’s Not There” and “Tell Her No.” 4. Which group had its first hit with “Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time)?”

5. Billy Swan is best known for what single?

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New DVD Releases for Week of October 8, 2012 PICKS OF THE WEEK “Prometheus” (R) -- Ridley Scott directs this (kinda) prequel to “Alien,” wherein a bunch of planet-jumping archaeologists explore the ruins of an alien civilization and discover all kinds of bad stuff there in the dark: alien monsters, ancient doomsday technology, bone-chilling revelations. Really, they were asking for it.

Charlize Theron is the captain of the ship, and Michael Fassbender plays the erudite android. Fassbender’s performance holds

up the film pretty well: He’s detached an awkward enough to be a mixed-up android, but he’s observant and curious enough to be a dangerous intellect. Like many of its peers, the movie shifts from spooky sci-fi exploration to all-out terror near the end.

“The Raven” (R) -- John Cusack stars as the horror-mystery author Edgar Allen Poe in this Gothic thriller. Somebody is imitating the brutal murders described in Poe’s crime stories, so the Baltimore police detectives bring in the writer to help solve the case. While it’s well-researched, the film isn’t quite on Poe’s level with its by-thebook storyline and enormous plot holes.

But really, how many well-researched Gothic murder mysteries are coming out these days? “The Raven” is spooky and interesting enough to keep you along for the ride.

“A Cat in Paris” (PG) -- Dino is an adorable house cat in a colorful and stylis-

tic animated version of Paris. By day, he lives with a little girl who doesn’t speak; at night, he works with an agile human thief who climbs into buildings -- a cat burglar, if you will. One night, the little girl follows Dino and gets caught by some gangsters planning a heist. Dino and the burglar have to team up and go on a scenic adventure to rescue her.

from late ‘80s rock, including Journey, Bon Jovi and Night Ranger.

All of the music is sung by the actors themselves. No matter how goofy the songs might sound to us today, you’ll always notice that the actors just can’t come close the vocal abilities of the original performers.

You’ll be sick of this movie well before the final number.

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“Rock of Ages” (PG-13) -- It’s exactly what all the posters promised: a big cheesy musical full of ‘80s hair metal. A pretty young girl from Oklahoma decides to follow her dreams to the glamorous Sunset Strip in LA. She meets some handsome guy who plays guitar, and then they sing as if their relationship is just so incredibly unbelievable. Tom Cruise, Alec Baldwin, Russell Brand and Paul Giamatti are there to be funny. Musical numbers are all drawn

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TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS 1. Abraham Lincoln 2. Arkansas, Mississippi and Texas.

3. Madonna 4. Atlantic City, N.J. 5. “In Living Color” 6. Sluggish 7. Tom Selleck, Steve Guttenberg and Ted Danson 8. Gopher wood (cypress) 9. Fear of public speaking 10. Linda Eastman

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Willie Stargell (1979), Darrell Porter (‘82), Orel Hershiser (‘88), Livan Hernandez (‘97) and Cole Hamels (2008).

2. Ken Forsch (1979), Nolan Ryan (‘81) and Mike Scott (‘86), all with Houston.

3. Kansas State, in 2003.

4. Kobe Bryant and Bob Pettit, with four each.

5. True.

6. It was 1908.

7. Lee Trevino did it in 1989 at the age of 49.

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. Jimi Hendrix got his first electric guitar in 1959 from his father: a white single-pickup Supro Ozark. The guitar was stolen from the bandstand at a Seattle nightclub in 1960 and has never been recovered.

2. Best was an original drummer for the Beatles. He was fired and replaced with Ringo Starr in 1962. Rumor has it that to this day, Best doesn’t know the reason he was let go.

3. The Zombies, in 1964. They still tour and in 2011 released a studio album “Breathe Out, Breathe In.” 4. The Delfonics, in 1970. Many others have covered the song since then, including Patti LaBelle and Aretha Franklin.

5. “I Can Help,” released in 1974, went to No. 1 on charts worldwide. Despite a long career, he never saw that kind of success again.

6. The Police, in 1981. It was their first No. 1 on the U.S. rock chart.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You might surprise everyone by being unusually impulsive this week. But even level-headed Libras need to do the unexpected now and then.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Although you love being the focus of attention, it’s a good idea to take a few steps back right now to just watch the action. What you see can help with an upcoming decision.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) “Caution” continues to be your watchword this week, as a former colleague tries to reconnect old links. There are still some dark places that need to be illuminated.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Making a good first impression is important. Revealing your often hidden sense of humor can help you get through some of the more awkward situations.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Taking that Cancer Crab image too seriously? Lighten up. Instead of complaining about your problems, start resolving them. A friend would be happy to help.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) A widening distance between you and that special person needs to be handled with honesty and sensitivity. Don’t let jealousy create an even greater gap between you two.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Congratulations. Your handling of a delicate family matter rates kudos. But no resting on your laurels just yet. You still have to resolve that on-the-job problem.

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SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A period of turmoil gives way to a calmer, more settled environment. Use this quieter time to patch up neglected personal and/or professional relationships.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A new relationship could create resentment among family and friends who feel left out of your life. Show them you care by making more time for them.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Concentrate on completing all your unfinished tasks before deadline. You’ll then be able to use this freed-up time to research new career opportunities.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You’re right to try to help colleagues resolve their heated differences. But keep your objectivity and avoid showing any favoritism ‘twixt the two sides.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your personal life continues to show positive changes.

Enjoy this happy turn of events, by all means.

But be careful not to neglect your workplace obligations.

BORN THIS WEEK: People of all ages look to you for advice and encouragement.

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“We will sell upscale used clothing and household goods donated by the community. We have started collecting donations and plan to have a fantastic selection for our grand opening September 29th,” said Bauers. “We have been working with some of the local Churches and Congregations to hold household item and clothing drives to continually keep the store stocked,” she said.

Sandy Bauers has extensive experience in opening and operating thrift stores. She opened a very profitable thrift store in the Monument area three years ago and is anxiously looking forward to their Grand Opening on Saturday September 29th.

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s the army of trows continued to move south, away from their home gate, they began to worry.

They knew the sun was less than two hours from rising. Once it did, the trows would grow weak and feeble standing no chance to escape the Norwegian Monsters. Linus looked around the scurry and found a familiar face. He called out to Humgaurd, his lifelong friend and neighbor. Linus questioned his comrade, searching for ideas of how to return home. Humgaurd too was thinking about the inevitability of the daytime coming and searching his thoughts for an answer.

“Over here!” yelled a voice from the west.

Linus and the others looked through the grass to see a young trow, barely nine years old. He begged the group to follow him.

“I have a way home” said the youngling.

Trows were a trusting bunch, honest with themselves, they knew they hadn’t a better solution. They chose to follow the youngster. As he led them out of the grass and into a desert-like area, the group saw traces of young trow footprints. They wandered through a valley and into a deep jungle, one where shadows would overtake the sun.

There were even more abundant footprints there; clear traces of Trow. “What is this place?” asked Humgaurd. “It’s where they ran away” responded the little one, shame in his body language.

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A couple of years ago, nearly twenty trow children escaped in the middle of the night.

No one knew what had happened to the adolescent bunch; until now that is. The little one explained that he was sworn to secrecy when the group had set out to explore the night. For months the young trows had secretly created their own tunnel system, conveniently leading to an area where they knew light had very little influence. A somber mood overcame the group, knowing that the little ones had succeeded their plan and escaped. They also knew that the young trows must have been taken by the light. The mood quickly shifted as the group realized the tunnels were still there, and would lead the villager’s home.

Linus and his fellow Trow opened the hatches built by the lost younglings and entered the secret caves. They had found a way home before the sun had risen. They were safe for now. But as they trudged through the small channels one by one, they heard a noise. It was distant, but obvious. The Monsters were destroying their underground home from the North side.

With each thumping, crumbling noise the trow stayed the course; headed to an inevitable showdown.

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favorite Italian creation today. The recipe contest will be judged by Chris and Kerri Bohler, co-owners of The Villa Palmer Lake. If selected, it will be one of the featured specialty dishes at The Villa for the month of November, crediting the winner(s) as the creator. “This is an exciting opportunity for local cooks to put a personal or updated spin on a classic Italian favorite, to offer up special Italian dishes that include the use of harvest vegetables, fruits or wines, or even to send in their favorite gourmet ‘mac and cheese’ rendition,” noted Kerri Bohler.

“Italian restaurants are often family ventures by nature and The Villa Palmer Lake is no exception. But we think of our community as our extended family as well, and invite all cooks both in our immediate area and in the general region to submit their favorite Italian recipes for entrees, appetizers, pizza and even dessert. We would enjoy the opportunity to cook your favorite Italian food for you and for the community of our customers.” ~ Chris Bohler, Chef and Co-Owner, The Villa Palmer Lake. Winners will receive a free dinner for four at The Villa, at which The Villa Palmer Lake culinary team will make the winner’s dish for the winner and up to three guests, plus their choice of appetizer and dessert. All recipes must be submitted by October 31, 2012, in order to be considered.

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form to them. And don’t allow others to diminish the real you just because you don’t quite fit their ideas of what you should do or who you should be.

UNPACK YOUR UNIQUENESS

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ou are unique – that’s it.

You’re not “somewhat unique” nor are you “very unique”. You are unique. You are the only one like you.

Unique, you see, is a term that cannot be modified by an adverb or degree or a comparative adverb.

For instance, if someone says that you are “somewhat unique” they probably mean you are unusual, maybe a little odd, or even weird.

If someone describes you as “very unique” it probably means that you are exceptional in some way or maybe eccentric, or worst of all,

frightening.

But either way, they are not using the word unique correctly. Unique means only one thing: one of a kind.

So you can’t be “very” one of a kind or “somewhat” one of a kind. You can only be one of a kind.

That’s because of your unique experiences in life: The environment you grew up in, your education, your interests, the people you’ve met along the way, all of these experiences and people have left their impression on you and have impacted the way you sort out all the information placed before you at any given moment.

And that’s what YOU are. You are You feel the way you feel. No one one of a kind. reacts emotionally to life just like You look the way you look. Unless you do, and for the same reasons you have a great deal of money to given in the previous paragraph. My spend on plastic surgery, you can brother and I had the same demandmake only minor adjustments to ing math teacher in high school. I your appearance. You can change ended up hating math and he ended your hairstyle, alter your diet, up loving it. Go figure. modify your exercise program and refurbish your wardrobe, but ulti- So don’t try to be someone else. Be mately, you will look like you and you. Don’t talk or walk or think or you always will. sing or dress or groom or live like someone else or some group just You think the way you think. No one because you think they are cool or processes information like you do. just because they want you to con-

Oscar Wilde said, “Most people are other people. Their thoughts are someone else’s opinions, their lives a mimicry, their passions a quotation.” Don’t allow that description to apply to you.

Unpack your uniqueness. Let the real you shine. Drop the phony imitations of others and be uniquely you. It was the late great jazz singer Billie Holliday who said, “If I’m going to sing like someone else, then I don’t need to sing at all.”

You see, you’re not your best you can be if you are trying to be someone else; but you are your best when you are totally you. And that is for one simple reason: you are unique – that’s it. You’re not “somewhat unique” nor are you “very unique”, you are unique. You are the only one like you.

Your swift kick in the pants for this week is this – stop imitating others and unpack your very own uniqueness.

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Before you dive right in and get lost in your explorations, I would advise spending about 15 minutes on the Google Earth website and click on “Explore” and “Learn” tabs at the top of the page. Here you will find out how to do unbelievable things with your Google Earth program.

Many people have explored Google Earth and have figured out how to zoom in and see the home they grew up in, their current home, their work building, etc. But there are some amazing things you can do with Google Earth if you just dig a little deeper.

From discovering shipwrecks on the ocean floor to zooming into 3D cities around the world, you can explore an expansive library of tours, videos, and imagery that have been created by Google Earth.

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- Discover distant galaxies, constellations and more with "Sky".

- Browse amazing images or fly to places in space with "Hubble Telescope".

- Take narrated tours about the impacts of climate change with "Climate Change".

- Learn about the US presidents and tour their birthplaces with "US Presidents".

- Explore 3D tours of buildings, cities and famous landmarks with "3D Buildings".

- Explore a planet or the moon and view images from NASA with "Mars", or "Moon".

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Under "Culture and History" there are lots of Historical maps including the Lewis Clark Map of 1814, New York City Mapped in 1836, and a World Population Animation map.

In the "Travel and Recreation" section you can actually go on 3-D tours of Castles, Palaces, Cathedrals, Libraries, Bridges, and even Historic Places! Do you want to see Amsterdam or Brussels, but can't afford the airline ticket or the time off? You can now tour these cities in 3-D any time you'd like.

No Intimidating Webmaster Lingo Allowed!

The Internet has come a long way baby….and it just keeps getting more and more exciting and educational.

Those of us who grew up with an Encyclopedia in our laps are absolutely floored with the amount of information that is now at our fingertips.

I will continue to bring you ideas of where to learn on the internet!

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hen it comes to your family’s safety, it’s important to try and investigate products you plan to buy.

For example, 12 models of a popular coffee maker have been recalled after more than 60 reports of the water heating chamber releasing hot water and grounds -- causing burn injuries to hands, faces and torsos.

These models were sold over the past two years, and therefore might have made it to the discount-store level as newer models came on the market.

Two million baby bath seats have been recalled due to sudden collapse that spills the baby out of the seat. Reported injuries so far include skull fractures and bleeding on the brain as a result of the falls.

The manufacturer has offered a free repair kit that will lock the seat in position.

Twenty-one thousand gas dryers have been recalled because the gas valve doesn’t shut off, which causes the temperatures to rise even after

If there’s a malfunction with an item, report it. Only after a number of people report malfunctions and injuries from consumer products will recalls be issued. Never assume you’re the only one with a problem.

Be sure to report your safety problem to the manufacturer as well.

Many of them will do a voluntary recall to catch the problem quickly, before it shows up at the Consumer Product Safety Commission level.

If your gift buying for the coming holiday season includes making purchases at discount stores, consider that the models available there might not be current. It’s important to check for recalls on any models of appliances before you buy them.

Search for product information at saferproducts.gov.

Purchasing an online subscription to Consumer Reports magazine is well worth the small cost. You get even more information than the print edition alone. Online, by signing in with your ID and password, you can access comments made by other consumers and expanded information on the products you want to buy. Additionally, you can sign up to receive monthly email information about product safety and recalls.

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