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tains in them. Their appeal lasted for some time but technology ousted the soda fountain slowly but surely with the advent of drive-in fast food restaurants and bottled versions of the soda fountain drinks. By the 1960s, the fountains were seen less and less often and by the 1970s, not even one third of local pharmacies had soda fountains.

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Society has opted to forgo small, locally-run specialty shops in favor of massive superstores that boast inventories that could easily make it the best place to ride out a zombie apocalypse. Most of those small stores are gone but Snippetz hasn’t forgotten them!

Drugstores and pharmacies also often sold candy and sweets, as well as magazines and cosmetics. The modern drugstore often sells much more. You can find small electronics, a place to print out your photographs, a variety of common grocery store items and toys. The pharmacy is often tucked in the back like an afterthought and there is more often than not absolutely no place to sit, enjoy a drink or snack and shoot the breeze with other customers.

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The word pharmacy is derived from the root word “pharma,” which was used in similar context as early as the 1400s. Interestingly enough, the original Greek word “pharmakos” is used to describe sorcery or poison. Ominous origins aside, the pharmas of old offered more services than just dolling out medicine.

They often provided general medical advice and some services such as surgeries or midwifery.

MALT SHOPS Malt shops were an ice cream and fast food type restaurant that were popular in the 1940s-50s. The term malt comes from malted milk, which was invented in the 1880s by brothers James and William Horlick. Malted milk is made from a mixture of malted barley, wheat flour and whole milk that is dehydrated and comes in powder form. Its original purpose was for infants or people with illnesses or disabilities to provide a good source of nu-

Rather than remembering a drugstore as a place to get medicine or medicinal advice, you might have memories of sliding up to the counter and asking for a soda from the fountain. Why would a soda fountain be found in a pharmacy?

The term “soda water” was coined in 1798 and the health benefits of the beverage were being touted as well. In 1819, the first soda fountain patent was granted to Samuel Fahnestock and by the 1880s, it was commonplace to see a soda fountain in your local drugstore.

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Malt shops’ popularity began to fade when the ease of drive-up fast food joints and drive-in movie theaters provided teens a place to stay in their awesome cars while they ate and socialized.

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provided families with the meat they used in everyday cooking. Since their target population was families, they often sold more cuts of the cheaper meats, like kidneys rather than the more extravagant cuts you’d probably see in a butcher shop today.

Once meats were prepackaged and placed in the refrigerator aisle at local grocery store, butchery became more of a specialty profession. Shoppers no longer went to them for their everyday needs and the volume of what a butcher was able to sell decreased significantly.

Nowadays butchers mainly provide highquality, expensive cuts of meat like racks of lamb or prime rib. Because they don’t serve the general population as much, they are often turned to for special occasions which makes it difficult for mom and pop shops (as they often were) to make enough money to stay in business.

Maybe one day we’ll all remember how fresh their products were, how much better for us their food really was and how important it is to support local businesses and maybe that will lead to a butcher shop revival . . . just maybe.

CANDY AND SWEET SHOPS Before the convenience of the convenience store that attracted kids to come spend their money on a relatively small selection of candy, there were candy and sweet shops. These shops were strictly for sweets. You wouldn’t find imitation cheese to pour on stale tortilla chips or a wall lined with every type of cigarette imaginable. Instead, the walls would be lined with such a wide variety of candy that you could get a toothache just looking at it all.

You could load up a bag full of jelly

beans or licorice or gum drops and walk out feeling like you hit the jackpot.

Lately there has been a rebound in shops like this since it’s become trendy to buy candy in bulk, especially for weddings, birthday parties and baby showers. The majority of these new shops are in larger cities, however.

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cent of men, but only 0.4 percent of women. It is, therefore, 20 times more common in men than women. It’s surprising that two of your sisters have it. Less surprising is the number of grandsons and great-grandsons with it.

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cholesterol. No member of the plant kingdom does.

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First of all because one step is all you can ever take at a time. When I decided to get some post-graduate education I had a wife, three children, a full-time job, and no money for tuition. So I took one class – that’s all – just one class. And a few years later I had earned my Master’s Degree.

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ignificance in life is all about overcoming obstacles.

The second reason I suggest you take one step forward is because in many cases that one step will cause your obstacle to flee like a scared cat. Many of the obstacles you see in front of you appear much larger than they actually are. Face them, step into them, confront them with even the smallest step forward and you will notice they

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The third reason a step forward is what you need to take is that the accumulation of those small steps will grant you victory over time. Your determination will break down resistances and your persistence will power you through problems.

But do you know the biggest obstacle you will face each day? It is not the mountain in the path before you; it is the monster of fear inside you. You are the biggest obstacle you face.

There will always be more reasons to quit than persevere, to forfeit than fight or halt rather than take another step forward.

A friend of mine climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa. He told me, “The closer we got to the top the more difficult it became. We were short of air, exhausted from the climb, but so close to the summit. During the last few yards to the top all we thought about was putting one foot in front of the other.”

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THE HEFTY HOLIDAYS

By Nick Yanez

H

ow was your Thanksgiving my Colorado companions? Seeing that you can’t actually answer such a question without going through the trouble of emailing me personally – I’ll assume it was like most others. You probably watched a lot of television, ate a lot of food, and put up with your favorite (and least favorite) relatives. Good for you! You’ve accomplished exactly what you set out to accomplish. Now comes the hard part; the home stretch. Christmas is just under four weeks away. It’s likely that you’re planning another big family dinner for that special day. Unfortunately, epic family feasts usually result in unwanted weight gain. So, here’s a special edition of Nick Snips for you with some conventional and not-soconventional ways to shed the extra pounds this holiday season.

The Regular Human Being: Our first category applies to those who are sane and have good intentions. After a little bit of research, keeping your weight in check doesn’t seem as difficult as you might think. Strangely, the average American gains one to two pounds every year.

I’m willing to bet half of those people gain it around this time of year. But did you know that cutting a measly 100 calories a day could stop that weight gain? Here’s some tips to cut out an easy-100.

Talk; Take a Walk – standing and moving is a small, but effective, calorie killer. So next time you get a ring on the old cellular phone, put on some shoes and take a stroll down the street or hall. Simple tasks such as this can easily burn an extra 100 calories a day.

Drink Water – instead of soda, juice, and coffee. While some people claim to need the caffeine throughout the day, water is actually the most useful and effective beverage on Earth for any need. It’ll perk you up and it’s a whopping 0 calories.

Sleep in – perhaps the most wonderful of all the weight loss tips, a good night sleep will help you shed your craving, according

to some science-folks. A long night of shut eye will regulate your appetite, meaning you’ll have less of an urge to splurge on snacks and sweets.

The Impractical Celebrity: I’m not trying to endorse crazy behavior here in our small community; but it’s your life. Here are some quick weight loss techniques used successfully by celebrities The Christian Bale – For his disturbing 2004 film The Machinist, Bale sustained himself on water, one apple, and one cup of coffee every day. That’s it. The result saw the 6-foot actor lose 65-pounds in just about two months. Talk about dedication, the actor explained the hardest part about the diet; avoiding temptation, “In the end I had to stop going out. I decided no more social life, no more friends, no more dinners, no more drinks”. Certainly not ideal for the holiday season.

The Lindsay Lohan – Notable celebrities like John Goodman lost tons of weight when they quit drinking alcohol. Lindsay tried the opposite approach, where her entire intake was alcohol and illegal substances. For weight loss, it worked brilliantly.

But, as most of us know, it didn’t really do much for her day-to-day life. Certainly not recommended.

The 50 Cent – The rapper/actor/producer went to great lengths, dropping almost 60pounds in nine weeks, to play a sick patient in the underground movie Things Fall Apart. 50 Cent only drank liquids for nine weeks! No solids, whatsoever! He got the idea from a personal experience; when he was shot in the mouth back in 2000, he could only drink liquids for weeks. He did it then, why not now? What an inspiring story, huh?

It’s worth noting that all of these actors quickly gained their weight back when they stopped the insanity. If you want to lose, or even just maintain weight through the holidays, stick to a healthy, reasonable diet. If you want to drop 50 or pounds in a couple of weeks in hopes of winning an Academy Award, I guess try the celebrity technique.

But don’t be surprised when you don’t get nominated at all, and the tabloids turn on you.

Feel free to send Nick an email anytime about his weekly column, or any leads you have for underreported stories he could write about, to NickSnipsMail@ Gmail.com

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Medicare’s Part B premium, however, will stay the same as in 2013, which is $104.90 (for those with incomes of less than $85,000). If you received the email saying the premium will go up to $247 per month, don’t worry. The email was a fake and has been on the Internet for three years now.

eginning in January, the Social Security cost of living allowance (COLA) is going up 1.5 percent for its 57 million beneficiaries. For those who receive an average benefit of $1272, the in- Let’s look at what that $19 Social crease will be a whopping $19 per Security COLA increase will buy: month.

One-third of a week’s worth of groceries on the USDA Moderate Food Other changes for 2014 include: Plan. You can stretch that to a half week of groceries if you stick to the Income subject to Social Security Thrifty Food Plan (and eat more potaxation will increase to $117,000 tatoes and less meat). from $113,700. Above that amount, and your contribution to Social Se- Don’t spend it all in once place. curity does not go up.

For those who are less than full retirement age (which is age 66 for those born between 1943 and 1954) and receive Social Security benefits, the limit on earnings will be

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ITALIAN CLUB Monthly meeting 702 S. Tejon Colorado Springs 1st Tues. of every month 6:30pm/8:00pm If you love family, socializing and culture, then membership in Sons of Italy is right for you.

Membership is open to men and women. More information at www. sonsofitalypp.com VFW OPEN MEETING Sundance Mountain Lodge Carson Room 3rd Tuesday of the Month 6pm Meeting open to the public.

Tri-Lakes HAP-py Feet Foot Care Clinic Tri-Lakes Senior Center Second Wednesday of each Month To schedule an appointment, call Bob at the Visiting Nurse Association on Tuesday through Thursday between 9 and 4, at 719 577-4448.

GLENEAGLE SERTOMA CLUB MEETING Luncheon meeting every Wed. 11:45 a.m. Liberty Heights 12105 Ambassador Drive, (off Voyager Blvd in Col Springs).

We offer interesting speakers and programs. Everyone is welcome. Info: Call Garrett Barton at 433-5396 or Bob Duckworth at 481-4608 or visit www.

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BAR BINGO American Legion post 9-11 at The Depot Primrose St. Palmer Lake Every Wednesday 5:30 -7:30 Bingo $1.00 a card. Burrito bar, Malibu Buckets, and $2.00 Bud Beers LIONS CLUB MEETING 1st Thursday of the Month 6:00PM-8:30PM MONUMENT HILL COUNTRY CLUB Beginning September 6th. TriLakes has Lions on the 1st Thursday of each month! Your family can make help enrich lives for our El Paso County families and people around the world.

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VFW LADIES AUXILIARY MONTHLY MEETING Sundance Mountain Lodge Carson Room 3rd Thursday of the Month 6:30 pm for more information contact Martine Arndt at 487-9225.

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133 High Street, Palmer Lake, CO CHRISTMAS COOKIES FOR COLORADO Saturday Dec. 7 - 10AM - 2PM The annual Tri-Lakes United Methodist Church Cookie Walk is back in Downtown Monument!

We bake ‘em by the dozens / You buy ‘em by the pound!

Crafts for sale too!

Follow the cookie crumbs to the Fire Administration Community Room (the old town hall) at 166 Second St. All proceeds benefit Colorado’s 2013 Fire & Flood Relief administered by the United Methodist Committee on Relief.

YOU ARE INVITED TO A SCANDINAVIAN CHRISTMAS TEA ON SAT., DECEMBER 7, 2013 at 2:00 PM AT VIKING HALL, 1045 Ford St., Colorado Springs, 80915 Featuring Scandinavian holiday treats, holiday tea, entertainment, door prizes $15 per person. SPACE IS LIMITED. To RSVP, please phone Karen at 390-0621 by Dec. 4.

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A CHRISTMAS READING Mountain Community Mennonite Church December 11 6:30/7:30 Join us at Mountain Community Mennonite Church at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 11th, for a free dramatic reading by Anne Krill, a professional awardwinning local actress. Select stories from Betty Smith’s “A

Tree Grows in Brooklyn” will be presented. Cookies, Tea and Coffee to be provided.

Mountain Community Mennonite Church: 643 Highway 105, Palmer Lake, Co 481-3155.

All are welcome!

CHRISTMAS EVE BUFFET The moZaic Restaurant at The Inn at Palmer Divide 443 Colorado Highway 105,

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WAIT STAFF NEEDED FOR BINGO ON SATURDAY NIGHTS Call Alicia 481-8668 American Legion Post 9-11

LOVING CAREGIVERS NEEDED Looking for GREAT in-home caregivers that are up to the challenge of meeting our high standards of care. We need caregivers with flexible hours; availability on weekends is also desired. We need caregivers that have a general understanding of Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) and people that are willing to travel to clients’ homes. Experience in taking care of the elderly is preferred, however not required.

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Palmer Lake, CO 80133 12/24/2013 4:00pm/8:00pm Join us for our Christmas Eve Buffet! Let us take care of all the cooking for the holidays, leaving you with more time to spend with family! Tuesday, December 24th from 4-8pm. Adults: $30, Children: $15, and 3 & under are Free!

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DRIED FRUIT AND OAT COOKIES ARE THE PERFECT SNACK

digestion, fiber also helps in cleansing the system by drawing out the layers of waste and impurities, which automatically prevents the onset of constipation and other diseases associated with bladder problems.

This promotes great skin health, because the flushing of toxins leads to healthy and clear skin that is free of all skin conditions.

Dried fruits are infused with iron, which is an important nutrient for the promotion of health. Iron allows for the production of hemoglobin. This nutrient will promote the production of white blood cells which are important for fighting of diseases and preventing conditions like anemia, other blood diseases, fatigue and weakness in the body.

Dried fruits are also packed with hile the bounty of sum- antioxidants which prevent the onmer fruits has ended, set of free radicals, and are high dried fruits offer a content of calcium, which promotes healthy alternative and are a good healthy bones and teeth as well as choice when fresh fruits aren’t better eyesight. available. Dried fruits are devoid of the water content that is so charac- The consumption of dried fruits, in teristic of fruits. Fruits are dried by measured amounts, also helps with drawing out the water content, ei- weight loss. The fiber in the dried ther by sun-drying or using special- fruit makes you feel full for a longer ized machines. Once in their dried period of time, making it the perfect phase, the fruits can be stored for a snack. Dried fruits also are one of longer period of time and continue the best options to choose before to provide basic nutrients. Some exercise in place of carbs, because of the most common dried fruits they provide for steady bursts of are apricots, raisins, plums, dates, energy and help to sustain a heavy prunes, cranberries, blueberries and workout. figs.

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1 teaspoon vanilla extract 20 to 25 minutes, rotating cookie 1/4 teaspoon salt sheets for even browning. Cool on 1 1/2 cups rolled oats wire rack. Store in tightly closed 1/2 cup oat bran container in refrigerator.

1 1/2 cups mixed dried fruits, *** chopped Angela Shelf Medearis is an award-win3/4 cup chopped pecans 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth. Mix oil into the mashed bananas. Add the syrup or honey, vanilla and salt.

3. Stir in rolled oats, oat bran, dried fruits and nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets. Flatten slightly. Bake for

Serving Anne & Mann’s Gourmet Ice Cream PROUDLY SERVING ANNE & MANN’S PREMIUM ICE CREAM hand scooped with care especially for YOU!

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hen my grandkids stay overnight, I like to serve them dishes like this. It doesn’t take very long to prepare, but they think I’ve made a big fuss over them.

Let them keep on thinking that!

6 eggs, beaten or equivalent in egg substitute 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper 2/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder 2/3 cup water 2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar

1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Spray an 8-by8-inch baking dish and a large skillet with butter-flavored cooking spray. In the skillet, combine eggs and lemon pepper. Cook over medium heat until eggs are set, stirring often. Set aside.

2. In a medium saucepan, combine dry milk powder and water. Stir in mustard and parsley flakes. Add Cheddar cheese. Mix well to combine. Cook over medium meat until cheese is melted, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.

3. Fold in ham and cooked eggs.

Spread mixture into prepared baking dish. Separate biscuits and cut each into 4 pieces. Evenly sprinkle biscuit pieces over top of egg mixture. Lightly spray tops of biscuit pieces with butterflavored cooking spray.

4. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown. Place baking dish on a wire rack and let set for 5 minutes. Makes 6 servings.

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TRIVIA TEST

By Fifi Rodriguez

1. SCIENCE: What is the function of the amygdala in the brain?

2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: How many member states belong to the United Nations in 2013?

SPORTS QUIZ

By Chris Richcreek

1. Who was the last Detroit Tiger before Drew Smyly in 2013 to record at least a four-inning save?

2. Outfielder Paul O’Neill was a member of how many World Series-winning teams?

3. LANGUAGE: What is a pugilist?

4. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital of Canada?

5. ENTERTAINERS: What is Donald Duck’s middle name?

6. TELEVISION: What was the name of the spaceship on “Lost in Space”?

7. LITERATURE: Who wrote the 19th century novel “The Pathfinder”?

8. EXPLORERS: What was the name of Sir Francis Drake’s ship, which he sailed around the world?

9. SLOGANS: What company uses the slogan “Imagination at Work”?

10. MATH: How many faces does a cube have?

3. When was the last time before 2011-12 that the University of South Carolina’s football team posted consecutive 11-win seasons?

4. The Los Angeles Lakers have retired nine jersey numbers in their franchise history.

How many of them have not been worn by centers?

5. Who was the only man to play for all of the Original Six NHL teams?

6. How many consecutive World Cup downhill titles has Lindsey Vonn won?

7. In 2013, Europe recorded the biggest victory ever in golf’s Solheim Cup (18-10).

What had been the largest margin of victory?

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FLASHBACK

BIBLE TRIVIA

1. What was “The Killing of Georgie” about?

1. In which book’s 5:18 (KJV) does it state, “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God”? 1 Thessalonians, 1 Timothy, 1 Peter, 1 John

By Mick Harper

2. Alex Chilton was lead singer for which groups?

3. What was “Where the Action Is” about?

4. “Don’t Shed a Tear” was a 1987 hit for which artist?

5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “Midnight creeps so slowly, into hearts of men who need more than they get. Daylight deals a bad hand, to a woman who has laid too many bets.” (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

By Wilson Casey

2. What items of food and drink did Jesus give thanks for at the Last Supper? Figs/ water, Bread/wine, Fishes/nectar, Honey/ milk 3. Which book (KJV) mentions the word “thanksgiving” the most times at eight?

Genesis, Nehemiah, Psalms, Isaiah 4. From Leviticus 22, a sacrifice of thanksgiving is most meaningful when it is ... ?

Sincere, Often, Voluntary, Extravagant 5. Where was Jonah when he prayed with the voice of thanksgiving? Fish’s belly, Aboard ship, In the wilderness, Mountaintop 6. Whose thanksgiving is expressed in Philippians 4:10-20? Paul, John the Baptist, James, David (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

TRIVIA TEST

BIBLE TRIVIA

1. The almond-shaped brain portion is known as a “fear center” that tells us whether to fight, flee or be afraid.

1) 1 Thessalonians

2. 193

4) Voluntary

3. A boxer

5) Fish’s belly

2) Bread/wine 3) Psalms

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6) Paul

5. Fauntleroy 6. Jupiter 2 7. James Fenimore Cooper 8. The Golden Hind

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SPORTS QUIZ 1. Esteban Yan, in 2004.

2. Five -- Cincinnati in 1990, and the New York Yankees in 1996 and 1998-2000.

3. The Gamecocks had never accomplished that before.

4. Six -- Elgin Baylor, Gail Goodrich, Magic Johnson, Jerry West, James Worthy and Jamaal Wilkes.

5. Vic Lynn (1942-54).

6. Six (2008-13).

7. Europe beat the U.S. 17.5-10.5 in 2003.

FLASH BACK 1. The Rod Stewart song, done in two parts, was based on a true incident, the killing of a homosexual man in New York City.

2. The Box Tops and Big Star, with most of his success coming with the Box Tops. He was only 16 when “The Letter” became a hit.

3. It was a spinoff from American Bandstand, a television musical variety show. The show was supposed to run only for the summer, but was popular enough that it lasted two years, 1965 to 1967.

4. Paul Carrack. The song was on his third album, “One Good Reason.”

5. “Boogie Wonderland” by Earth, Wind and Fire. The 1979 song has been widely covered, including in “Caddyshack” and the animated films “Happy Feet” and “Madagascar.”

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HUEY’S PAGE

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• It was lexicographer Samuel Johnson who made the following sage observation: “Always, set a high value on spontaneous kindness. He whose inclination prompts him to cultivate your friendship of his own accord, will love you more than one whom you have been at pains to attach to you.”

• On Jan. 31, 2013, it officially became legal for women to wear pants in Paris.

Before that, a law on the books only allowed women to wear pants if they were “holding a bicycle handlebar or the reins of a horse,” or if they had requested special permission from the police to dress like men.

• Japanese consumers are now able to buy a smartphone attachment that emits the odors of short ribs, beef tongue and buttered potatoes. Other attachments are also available, with scents such as the

• It’s well known that famed children’s book author Dr. Seuss had no children of his own, but you might be surprised to learn that he created an imaginary daughter, Chrysanthemum Pearl. He dedicated his book “The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins” to her: “To Chrysanthemum Pearl, aged 89 months, going on 90.”

• If you’re like 6 percent of Americans, when you vacuum you do it in your underwear -- or naked.

• Before the invention of the electric light, people slept, on average, nine hours a night. Since then, it’s been about 7.5. Sleep researchers say that in a lab setting, people deprived of electric light go back to sleeping nine hours a night. *** Thought for the Day: “If you don’t go after what you want, you’ll never have it.

If you don’t ask, the answer is always no.

If you don’t step forward, you’re always in the same place.”

-- Nora Roberts (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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NO-BAKE JEWELED FRUITCAKE This easy fruitcake takes just 15 minutes to prepare.

1 (4 ounce) container green candied cherries, halved (1/2 cup) 1 (4 ounce) container red candied cherries, halved (1/2 cup) 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped nuts 3 cups graham cracker crumbs 2 cups miniature marshmallows 1 (9 ounce) package None Such Classic Original Condensed Mincemeat 1 (8 ounce) container mixed candied fruit (1 cup) 1 (14 ounce) can Eagle Brand Sweet-

ened Condensed Milk 1. Line a 9- by 5-inch loaf pan with aluminum foil. Reserve a few candied cherries or nuts for garnish, if desired.

2. Combine all ingredients except sweetened condensed milk in large bowl; mix well to coat fruit with crumbs. Add sweetened condensed milk; mix well. Turn into prepared pan; press firmly into pan with wet hands.

3. Garnish with reserved cherries or nuts, if desired. Cover tightly with aluminum foil; chill thoroughly.

4. Fruitcake can be stored in refrigerator for several weeks. Serves 12. (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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efore you begin your holiday shopping, ask yourself this: Do you know your credit score?

A recent survey by the American Bankers Association showed that 56 percent of those polled did not know their FICO, which is their credit score.

A credit score is more than just a number, it represents your total creditworthiness: whether your bills are paid on time, how much of your available credit you’ve used and much more.

Here are some tips from the American Bankers Association: • Order your credit report every year, and take a close look at it. By law, you can get one free at www.annualcreditreport.com or call 1-877-322-8228.

• Be clear on the value of a good credit rating. The consequences of having a low score can be far-reaching. At the very least, the number will help lenders determine if they’re going to give you money, and if so, at what rate of interest. However, others use that same credit score for employment screening, insurance rates -- even applications for housing rentals.

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n Italy, the Feast of the Epiphany, celebrated on Jan. 6 with a national holiday, is very much like our traditional Christmas celebrations in North America. Epiphany commemorates the 12th day of Christmas when the three Wise Men arrived at the manger bearing gifts for Baby Jesus. The traditional Christmas holiday season in Italy lasts through Epiphany.

Epiphany’s equivalent of Father Christmas, La Befana, arrives on her broomstick during the night of Jan. 5 and fills children’s stockings with sweets and toys. Like our very own Santa, La Befana will leave coal for all those naughty children! It’s said she carries a broom to sweep away the old year to make room for the new.

Legend has it that the night before the Wise Men arrived at the manger, they stopped at the shack of an old woman

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to ask directions. They invited her to come along, but she said she was busy sweeping and cleaning her house. Later that night, she saw a great light in the sky and decided to join the Wise Men bearing gifts that had belonged to her child who had died. She got lost and never found the manger. Now La Befana flies around on her broomstick each year on the 11th night, bringing gifts to children in hopes that she might find the Baby Jesus.

La Befana is represented as an old lady, wearing a black shawl and covered in soot who enters houses through the chimney carrying a bag or hamper filled with her gifts. Children hang their stockings on the evening of Jan. 5 awaiting her arrival.

Italians spend their day on Jan. 6 opening their doors to welcomed visitors, watching children unwrapping their gifts and laying out tables full of cakes and traditional Italian liqueurs.

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