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sk anybody out there what they consider salad to be and they’ll probably tell you that it’s lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, dressing or something similar to that. But there’s so much more to salad than just those common ingredients. Salad can be an entrée or an appetizer. It can be a side dish or it can be a snack. It’s versatile, relatively healthy (yes, even the Jell-O and banana version is pretty good for you) and can be the perfect way to combine all the elements of a well-rounded meal into just one dish. And of course, Snippetz just had to investigate the ins, outs, ups and downs about salad.

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and olive oil. This salad hails from the Italian region of Campania.

WHAT IS A SALAD?

• Larb salad – a spicy meat salad made with chicken, beef, duck, turkey, pork or fish and flavored with fish sauce, lime juice and herbs. This salad hails from the Isan region of Thailand.

The word “salad” comes from the French term “salade” which, in turn comes from the Latin “salata” meaning salty. Why? During ancient Roman times, salads were often salty because they were seasoned with brine or salty oil-and-vinegar dressings. The word “salad” first appeared in the English language in the 14th century although it was sometimes spelled “sallet.”

• Lyutika salad – a vegetable salad made from roasted peppers, tomatoes, garlic, onions, vegetable oil and is usually crushed in a pestle with a mortar.

This salad hails from Bulgaria.

• Mesclun salad – a vegetable salad that is traditionally made with a mix of chervil, arugula, leafy lettuces and endive all combined in equal amounts.

More modern takes on the Mesclun salad include less precise mixes of fresh lettuces and greens that are available during that particular season. This salad hails from Provence, France.

Asking the question, “What is a salad?” is almost like asking, “What is a bug?”

There are so many different right answers that it’s almost impossible to get it wrong. Salads can be green salads, vegetable salads, pasta salads, grain salads, fruit salads and seafood salads, just to name a few. They can be hot or cold or a bit of both. Often the definition of salad depends who you’re talking to and what part of the world the salad comes from.

We’ve rounded up some salads from different parts of the world to give you a literary taste of what these salads have to offer.

• Naem khluk salad – a meat salad made from crumbled, deep-fried balls of sticky rice and naem (a type of fermented sausage made from pork skin and sticky rice) that are mixed with sliced shallots, dried chilies, fish sauce and lime juice. Raw vegetables and fresh herbs round out the dish. This salad hails from Thailand.

• Acar salad – a vegetable salad made from yardlong beans, carrots and cabbage that are pickled in vinegar and dried chili peppers. The ingredients are mixed and tossed in ground peanuts.

This salad hails from Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia.

• Poke salad – a seafood salad typically made from cubed yellowfin tuna sashimi that is marinated with sea salt, soy sauce, inamona (roasted and crushed candlenut), sesame oil, limu seaweed and chopped chili pepper. This salad hails from Hawaii.

• Insalata Caprese salad – a tomato and cheese salad made from slices of fresh buffalo mozzarella, tomatoes and basil and then seasoned with salt, pepper

hard boiled eggs, green peas, pickles, meat or sometimes fish or seafood all mixed together with mayonnaise. This salad hails from (wait for it . . .) Russia!

• Taramosalata – a salad made from taramas which are the salted and cured roe of the carp or cod, mixed with either bread crumbs or mashed potatoes, lemon juice, vinegar and olive oil. This salad hails from Greece and Turkey.

• Wurstsalat – a meat salad made from sausage, vinegar, oil and onions.

This salad hails from Germany, Alsace, Switzerland and Austria.

• Yorkshire salad – a vegetable salad made from lettuce, cucumber, chopped onion, chopped fresh mint, a bit of sugar and malt vinegar. This salad hails from Yorkshire, England and was created to accompany a roast or Yorkshire pudding.

• Waldorf salad – a fruit salad made from julienned apples and celery, chopped walnuts, grapes and mayonnaise. This salad hails from the Waldorf Hotel in New York City.

• Yam thua phu salad – a vegetable salad made with winged beans, salted eggs, toasted coconut, shallots, fish sauce, lime juice and chilies. Squid is sometimes added. This salad hails from Thailand.

• Urnebes salad – a cheese salad made from pavlaka which is a dairy product made by souring heavy cream

• Russian salad – a potato and meat salad made from diced potatoes,

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and hot chili peppers and combined with salt and other spices. This salad hails from Serbia.

• Wedge salad – a vegetable salad made from cutting a solid head of lettuce into a wedge shape and topped with blue cheese salad dressing and pieces of cooked bacon. This salad hails from the United States (didn’t the bacon clue you in to that one?).

As you can see, there is no standard salad. They vary greatly from region to region and from country to country. Sometimes the name says all you need to know about what’s in the salad and sometimes you’re left scratching your head, wondering how in the world it ever got its name. Speaking of names, have you ever wondered how some of the most famous salads in our region got their names? If you haven’t, maybe you should . . . and if you have, then keep reading!

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If you’ve ever been to a restaurant (and we’re betting you have!), you’ve probably seen Caesar salad on the menu.

You’ve probably read through the ingredients to see if you can discern where the name “Caesar” came from. You might’ve even assumed it was named after Julius Caesar, the famous ancient Roman emperor. Well, if you did, you were wrong.

As is the case with the Waldorf salad, the Caesar salad is named after the salad’s creator, Caesar Cardini. The story of the birth of the Caesar salad says that Cardini, an Italian immigrant who lived in San Diego owned a restaurant in Tijuana.

On July 4, 1924, he found himself low on supplies. Some hungry friends stopped by for a bite to eat and, not wanting to disappoint his friends, he tossed a few of the ingredients, he still had hanging around, into a bowl and mixed the whole thing together table-side. These ingredients included romaine lettuce, garlic, croutons, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, eggs and Worcestershire sauce.

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’m telling you upfront – this is a pro-America article you are about to read. No, it’s not one of those pieces that sites history and raves about our hero’s, the flag, and melting pot mentality. Those are all great, but I’m here to tell you what you’re missing out on right now.

After watching the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia the past couple of weeks, there were many takeaways.

The first was the incredible talent displayed worldwide and specifically by the United States. We’re excited with all we accomplished there. We watched Shawn White and Bode Miller break down, for very different reasons. We shattered records and took home a blanket of medals. Welcome back, dear athletes, you’ve done us proud.

Those were the headlines; as they should have been. But what was over reported, but under acknowledged was the vast difference in U.S. and Russian culture. There was an incident last Wednesday that defines this difference in living more than anything else. It was a small thing, so no one took too much notice.

A Russian punk band (who I won’t name for two mysterious reasons) took to the streets and played an impromptu protest concert. They were, how shall we say, not a fan of Russian leader Vladmir Putin.

Now, this sort of thing has happened all throughout our own countries history. The 60’s music explosion centered around peaceful protest as famous artists created musical riots against the war in Vietnam – they called them albums. And what did our often-criticized government do about this antiwar, anti-Capitol Hill, anti-politician

musical movement? Nothing. They simply rode out the storm, got out of the war (after quite some time) and let history write itself.

The police force in Russia acted quite differently. The government ordered that this Russian display of light treason be stopped, by any means necessary. Early last week, the police attacked the band with horse whips, leaving each band member somewhat injured.

This band is no small time act. In fact, it’s as if a police force in America started beating Beyonce with metal sticks in the streets. Safe to say, that would not go over well with the general public.

This punk band (still unnamed) had actually been filming a video at the Olympics, trying to show everything wrong in Russian society and government today. They were detained several times throughout the week, before the ultimate showdown on ‘Horse Whip Wednesday’.

It makes you appreciate free speech.

Heck, I could tell you right now in this article everything I find wrong with this country. I could rant and rave about dirty politicians and bad investments. I could tell you about inequality, disadvantages, and a suffering middle class. Nothing would happen to me. People would read the article and I would never hear about it from any government agent or police member.

So, today, I’m telling you the opposite of what you normally hear. Be proud of your country and your government. No matter where you stand and what you believe, we’ve still got the best chance in the world for true freedom and happiness. I’m not denying there are problems; just pointing out how small they often are. We will be okay. We always will be, because we live under the greatest government in the entire world; a government that doesn’t mind when we claim they are the worst.

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veryone endures bouts of loneliness from time to time.

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Mentally healthy people adapt quickly to new situations and are able to establish constructive relationships. Sometimes, however, loneliness can trigger either one of two extreme reactions: isolation or obsession.

ISOLATION: Some lonely people will cut themselves off from the rest of the world. They lose all motivation to get involved with anything; even things that once fascinated them. They sit in corners, hide behind books, or sit alone in the lunchroom with their back to the crowd.

You can almost hear them singing, “Nobody loves me, everybody hates me, guess I’ll go eat worms.” If they do develop a relationship it doesn’t take them long to sabotage it so they can prove to themselves their own worthlessness. To ease the pain of their solitude they will often anesthetize themselves with food, alcohol, drugs, etc.

OBSESSION: Others deal with loneliness by getting overly involved with an individual or an activity. More than one recently-divorced individual has become compulsively obsessed with a new person (lover), probably to numb the pain of their separation. They jump body and soul into a new relationship only to discover they have made some very serious mistakes (remember Fatal Attraction?). Others get over-involved with some cause or activity that keeps them so busy they forget about their loneliness until night comes on and they are finally alone. I know one lady who was ignominiously dumped by her

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PUNISHMENT VS. CONSEQUENCES

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’ve read many comments in online news articles, Facebook posts, and now recently the controversial Kansas bill about how kids are out of control because they aren’t spanked or punished enough. Several times I’ve read or heard, “I was spanked and I turned out fine!” or “My mom knew how to discipline me!”

I’m curious as to why many people think that causing physical pain to a child teaches anything other than the expectation that life is painful.

Depression often accompanies loneliness.

Some of the symptoms of depression (withdrawal, anxiety, lack of motivation, sadness, etc.) are similar to the symptoms of loneliness. People being treated for depression need to give consideration to the possibility that loneliness may be contributing to their condition. Other consequences of loneliness are sleep disorders, chemical abuse, anti-social behavior, and self-destructive behavior.

I’ll admit that there have been a couple of times that I have argued with fellow online article commenters on the effectiveness of physical punishment. When it comes to children and their right to be respected at all times, I’ll argue. I’ll argue a lot. I’m not afraid to walk down that road of being told ‘I’m wrong.’ I’m not afraid because there are too many children who are in pain, and too many adults I have worked with that continue that state of pain in their lives.

Extreme irrational responses to loneliness can threaten health, inhibit the ability to respond appropriately in social situations, and interfere with the ability to make good decisions.

It’s simple: for good mental and physical health you need friends.

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The common misperception I see is that many people assume that consequences and punishment is the same thing. They are very different. Here’s an example: About four or five years ago, I was in the mall and sitting near the public bathroom. I saw a mother drag her small crying child into the bathroom, heard her yell at him, and then I heard a few loud slaps. I cringed. I wanted to cry. I wanted to bang on that door. But, I did not.

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I saw her come out of the bathroom with her child who had a tear streaked face, while the expression on her face was full of pride. I assumed she was proud that she had effectively punished her child.

She must have felt she did the ‘right’ thing.

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some experience around consequences to offer. Could she have not simply gone in the bathroom and firmly spoke to her child, while making eye contact? Could she have not simply said, “Ok, we’re leaving,” and then followed through to demonstrate that the behavior was not acceptable? Or was slapping her child easier? It set the tone, the expectation that ‘if you don’t do as I say, I’ll cause you pain now and in the future.’ Sure it might stop the immediate behavior, but what of the long-term consequences?

What if the punishment (corporal punishment in this case) continues and her child develops anger towards her? What if he simply learns to hide his ‘unacceptable’ behavior while he’s around his mother?

What if, later, he takes his understanding of punishment and creates a cycle of self-punishment as an adult? That selfpunishment can be in the form of selfsabotage, self-denial, depression, anger, painful relationships, self-worth issues, and multiple other examples.

Offering consequences to your child can take more time and effort than punishing. Punishment is delivered with ‘you’re wrong and/or bad’ because ‘you did this’. It’s delivered with negative judgment and a sense of condemning, while consequences are respectful actions that are in response to challenging behaviors.

In delivering a consequence, it’s offered with respect to the child as an individual.

Many times, children act out because they’re feeling misunderstood, tired, or bored. Many teenagers act out because they’re just angry at that point.

Always offer respect to your children; they’ll remember it for the rest of their lives and they’ll offer it to their children and that positive pattern will continue down the generational line.

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HOW TO COMBAT DRY WINTER SKIN DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have extremely dry skin. Is there anything I can take orally for it, rather than applying moisturizing lotions? -- J. ANSWER: I don’t know any oral medicine for dry skin. I can give you some tips on how to lessen your skin’s dryness.

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MOMENTS IN TIME THE HISTORY CHANNEL

• On Feb. 26, 1564, poet and playwright Christopher Marlowe is baptized in Canterbury, England, two months before the birth of his fellow playwright William Shakespeare. Historians believe Marlowe served as a spy for Queen Elizabeth while at Cambridge. • On Feb. 25, 1862, the U.S. Congress passes the Legal Tender Act, authorizing the use of paper notes to pay the government’s bills. This ended the long-standing policy of using only gold or silver in transactions, and it allowed the government to finance the enormously costly Civil War. • On Feb. 27, 1915, “The Valley of Fearâ€?

by Arthur Conan Doyle is published. Sherlock Holmes had been a popular character since he first appeared in the story “A Study in Scarletâ€? in 1887. The detective was modeled partly on Dr. Joseph Bell, a medical-school teacher at the University of Edinburgh. • On March 2, 1944, a train stops in a tunnel near Salerno, Italy, and more than 500 people on board suffocate and die.

The train’s locomotives were burning lowgrade coal substitutes that produced an excess of odorless and toxic carbon monoxide. Approximately 520 passengers were asphyxiated. • On March 1, 1961, President John F. Kennedy establishes the Peace Corps as a new agency within the Department of State, which would send trained American men and women to foreign nations to assist in development efforts. • On Feb. 24, 1981, socialite Jean Harris is convicted of murdering Dr. Herman Tarnower, the author of the bestselling “The Complete Scarsdale Medical Diet.â€? Harris claimed that she had been trying to kill herself but that Tarnower was shot when he tried to wrestle the gun away from her. He was shot four times. • On Feb. 28, 1993, at Mount Carmel in Waco, Texas, agents of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) launch a raid against the Branch Davidian compound as part of an investigation into illegal possession of firearms and explosives by the Christian cult. During an extended gun battle, multiple agents and Branch Davidians were killed or wounded.

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1. Scan for viruses; 2. Turn on your firewall; 3. Get the latest operating system updates and set it to automatic; 4. Install a good virus protection; 5. Set your system to be very secure as you wander the Internet.

IS YOUR COMPUTER OPEN TO THIEVES?

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f you’re a senior with a computer, do you know the answers to these questions?

What is a keystroke logger?

Why should your operating system be set for automatic updates?

If you don’t know the answers, your computer could be at risk for a security breach.

Here are the answers: A keystroke logger is a spy program that logs each keystroke you make and sends the information to someone else. Your operating system should be set up for automatic updates because those updates will contain security features you need.

Your best bet: Take the computer to the store where you bought it (or to the Geek Squad at Best Buy) and have them do a little work on it.

Your list of requests:

Here’s why I suggest the Geek Squad: If you buy the annual plan and something goes wrong, you can call them on the phone for advice. If it’s a complicated fix, you can give them verbal permission to get into your computer remotely.

Your next step is to find a teacher who can show you all the safety and security problems with the Internet.

Home Care

In general, here are some activities to avoid online: Quizzes (even if they offer prizes), giving your real name and any information about where you live, social networking sites, dating sites, clicking on links in email and agreeing to sign up on sites like LinkedIn.

With over 45 years of healthcare management experience, Amada will provide you with peace of mind in any given situation.

Whether it’s post surgical recovery, disability, or illness, our Personal Care Coordinators and professional sta are here for you around the clock to meet your home care needs.

For more information, go online to aarp.org, click Home & Family, then Personal Technology.

Financial Aid for America’s Veterans

Long Term Care Insurance Comprehension Long-Term Care Insurance is a valuable tool to protect your family’s assets. If your loved one has purchased a policy, the next step is to understand and strategize how to best utilize the policy.

Understanding Senior Care Options

Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Write to her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com.

The Veterans Aid & Attendance Pension provides wartime veterans and their surviving spouses with tax-free ďŹ nancial aid for senior care needs.

Have you ever wondered what Medicare covers versus what you pay privately?

Understanding the available payment options and obligations for Elder Care Services is critical.

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GOOD MOOD FOOD

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he cold and gloom of winter often bring with them a change in mood that matches the climate. Need a boost? According to new research, some foods have the same effect on your body as taking a prescription mood-enhancing drug.

Do you reach for food or caffeine during the day in an attempt to feel calm, find a jolt of energy or a moment of bliss? But above all else, do you just really crave a better mood?

While good habits such as eating breakfast every morning and regular meals and snacks throughout the day form the cornerstone of an energized outlook, science is revealing the vital ways in which food impacts our mood. And it might surprise you that some of the best weapons to help cure crankiness and boost energy can be found in your local grocery store.

The following foods will help your mood in two ways. First, they deliver some key nutrients that help support brain chemistry to reduce the risk of depression and help improve the quality of your sleep. And they do something equally important: Powerful combinations of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants help you build up your energy and capacity to handle life from your body’s deepest levels (your cell’s metabolic and energy pathways). This is what we all should aim for, not the quick burst of stimulation from a sugar or caffeine fix that ultimately leaves you feeling cranky or tired.

Make these feel-good foods a part of a new happiness and health routine.

Dark Chocolate Not only is it delicious, dark chocolate is high in magnesium, a mineral that calms your muscles and reduces anxiety. It also contains tryptophan, which helps reduce symptoms of depression.?

Salmon and Walnuts Salmon and walnuts are packed with omega-3s, which help fight off depression and mood swings. Bonus: They also can help improve memory and focus.

Spinach This leafy green is stocked with folic acid, a B vitamin that has been found to boost your mood. It’s also an antioxidant that works to protect your brain cells from free radicals, which can lead to low energy and mood swings.

Chicken?

The white meat contains B-12, a vitamin that helps to keep you calm. Low B-12 levels can make you moody and tired.?

Tofu Tofu helps muscles relax, causing a calming effect on your body.?

Avocado Contains serotonin, a feel-good neurotransmitter. It’s also really good for your skin, hair and nails.

Greek Yogurt Not only is it a wonder-food, the probiotics in Greek yogurt help boost your mood and immune system.

Green Tea? It’s full of theanine, an antioxidant that acts as a calming agent.?

Berries Blueberries, strawberries and raspberries contain anthocyanidins and anthocyanins -- nutrients that help reduce stress and depression.?

Chia and Flax Seeds They have about the same amount of protein per ounce, at 4.4 grams and 5.1 grams respectively. However, chia is one of just a few plant sources that is a complete protein, meaning that it contains all of the needed protein-forming amino acids. Both of these seeds are a great way to get more fiber in your diet, but chia has the edge: an ounce gives you 10.6 grams of fiber, or 42 percent of your recommended daily intake, versus 7.6 grams and 31 percent for flax.

These seeds also provide different types of fiber. Chia is one of the richest sources of soluble fiber, the kind that takes longer to get through your digestive tract, which adds bulk and slows glucose absorption.

The fiber in flax has been tied to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol. In fact, research has shown an association between daily flax consumption and lower cholesterol.

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Toss all ingredients together until combined. Drizzle or toss with Greek Yogurt Dressing (recipe follows). Makes 2 servings.

Greek Yogurt Dressing 1/2 cup Greek yogurt 4 ounces of soft, silken tofu 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon chia or flax seeds 1 tablespoon honey 2 teaspoons stone-ground or grainy mustard 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper Using a blender or a whisk, stir together all ingredients until combined and emulsified.

This dressing will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 7 days.

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7. GEOGRAPHY: Where is the Great Sandy Desert located?

8. FOOD & DRINK: What are the ingredients in The Rickey cocktail?

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2. How many times did Rickey Henderson steal four or more bases in a game during his 25-year major-league career?

3. Which college football team has played in the most Orange Bowl games?

4. In 2013, Portland’s Damian Lillard became only the fourth unanimous selection as NBA Rookie of the Year. Name two of the first three to do it.

5. How many NHL players have tallied at least 155 points in a season?

9. FAMOUS QUOTATIONS: What 19th-century author said, “There is no remedy for love but to love more”?

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1. Name the five jazz musicians that have been on the cover of Time magazine.

2. What was pop music’s first charity single?

3. Who wrote “I Was Made to Love Her”?

Hint: His mother helped.

4. Which artist released “This Is My Song” in 1967?

5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “Losin’ you would end my life you see, cause you mean that much to me.

You could have told me yourself that you love someone else.” (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

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1. Is the book of Daniel in the Old or New Testament or neither?

2. From John 8:44, Satan was from the very beginning both a liar and a “what”?

Thief, Warlock, Heathen, Murderer 3. Who built an altar calling it Jehovahshalom, meaning the Lord is peace? Noah, Gideon, Jeroboam, Moses 4. From Acts 17, who said, “Surely the Lord is in this place”? David, Solomon, Paul, Stephen 5. In Matthew 3, who was anointed by the Holy Spirit? Jesus, Mark, Luke, John 6. Who had a vision of a fiery stream? Daniel, Job, Jude, Peter

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SPORTS QUIZ 1. The Angels’ Mike Trout, in 2012.

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3. Joel and Ethan Coen

3) Gideon

4. Oscar Mayer

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5) Jesus

7. Australia

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8. Gin or bourbon, lime juice and soda water 9. Henry David Thoreau

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10. Bookkeeper

2. Nineteen times.

3. Oklahoma, with 18 appearances.

4. Ralph Sampson (1984), David Robinson (1990) and Blake Griffin (2011).

5. Three -- Wayne Gretzky (nine times), Mario Lemieux (four) and Steve Yzerman (once).

6. Firmin Lambot was 36 when he won in 1922.

7. Robert Allenby, in 2005.

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FLASH BACK 1. Louis Armstrong (1949), Dave Brubeck (1954), Duke Ellington (1956), Thelonious Monk (1964) and Wynton Marsalis (1990).

2. “Bangla Desh,” by George Harrison in 1971. The release was to raise awareness for the Bangladesh refugees.

3. Stevie Wonder, with his mother and two others.

4. Petula Clark. The song was written by Charlie Chaplin for use in his film “A Countess from Hong Kong.”

5. “I Heard It Through the Grapevine.” The song was recorded by Smokey Robinson & the Miracles in 1966, but was rejected by Berry Gordy, owner of Motown. Marvin Gaye recorded it in 1967 -- again rejected. Gladys Knight & the Pips came out with a version in 1967.

It was the Marvin Gaye version, finally released in 1968, that’s become the classic.

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• Some people enjoy novelty when dining out, but restaurateurs take a big risk when adding new items to a menu; it seems that less than a third of diners will actually try a new menu item.

• Two-thirds of all Tony award-winning composers and lyricists have been Jewish.

• Everyone knows you should not drive while under the influence of alcohol, but riding a bike? A stationary bike? It seems that in Tennessee in 2007, a woman was arrested at her gym while riding an exercise bicycle while drunk. BUI, or simply disorderly conduct? The record isn’t clear.

• If insects give you the creepy-crawlies, you might not want to read the following snippet: Researchers have discovered a kind of caterpillar that emits a sound eerily like a human scream. This particular species is often a victim of predatory wasps.

When the wasps approach, the caterpillar rubs two special organs together to produce the sound. The “scream” calls a troop of ants that protect the caterpillar, and in return the caterpillar secretes an amino acid that the ants need.

• The name of the state of Vermont comes from the French “mont vert,” which means “green mountain.” (If the explorers who named the state saw green mountains, they obviously were not there in the winter.) *** Thought for the Day: “I don’t trust a man who uses the word evil 18 times in 10 minutes. If you’re half evil, nothing soothes you more than to think the person you are opposed to is totally evil.”

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Tina the loss of income, payroll, and federal unemployment taxes. Equally, workers incorrectly classified as an “independent contractor” lose out on key benefits such as unemployment and workers’ compensation.

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133 High Street, Palmer Lake, CO WISDOM AND WEALTH MASTER MIND GROUP Repeats 1st Thursday of every month Kick-off meeting Jan 2nd 6:30 to 8:30 pm Lifting Spirits 755 Highway 105 Suite C Palmer Lake Topic: Ways to Improve your Income for 2014-With a grateful heart INTO THE WILDERNESS: AN EXPLORATION OF EMPTINESS AS PLACE Mountain Community Gallery, 643 Hwy 105, Palmer Lake, CO Feb 8 - Mar 1, 2014 12:00 to 4:00 The acrylic works of artist Ken Gingerich, Albuquerque, NM. “Into the wilderness” refers to the loss of wildness we have experienced in Western culture, a wildness that keeps us at arms length from understanding the creative and sustaining forces that form the universe.” says Gingerich. “we have lost our understanding of the interconnectedness between the material and spiritual world.”

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LIVING GOD’S GIFTS bringing Christ into your financial life

INVESTING FROM A BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE

by Chuck Maher, CFP®

...BRING CHRIST INTO OUR FINANCIAL LIVES

A DIFFERENT LOOK AT LIFE INSURANCE There is a lot of confusion surrounding life insurance. Given the variety of products, it can become an arduous task to determine which is best. An approach I prefer is to first understand the needs.

If there is no financial need, in most cases, there is little reason for owning life insurance. However, if there are people or organizations financially dependent upon you, life insurance is the cheapest way to meet those obligations.

Permanent Life Insurance

Permanent life insurance, such as whole life and universal life, is designed to be there when you die. It is effective at providing for those more permanent needs. Initially, it is more expensive than term insurance; however the cost does not increase with age, and as long as the premium is paid, it will stay in force, never expiring. There is also the added benefit of building a cash value which can be used for other needs supplementing retirement income or long term care expenses.

By choosing the right life insurance policy – matching the policy with your needs – you can assure that money will be available when it is needed by those you care about most.

“If anyone does not provide for his own relatives and especially for members of his immediate family, he has denied the faith:

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If I Die

There are two types of needs that can be effectively funded with life insurance.

The first are the “if I die” needs; those immediate and often temporary obligations that need to be met if you die today. Needs that could include paying off the mortgage, credit card debt or auto loans, or even providing for college. Often the largest “if I die” need is the replacement of income for the surviving family. “If I die” needs are financial obligations that would have otherwise been paid for through your income.

When I Die

The second are the “when I die” needs.

These are of a much more permanent nature. Will pension, annuity or social security income need to be replaced? Is there a dependent adult child that needs to be cared for? What about final expense, the cost of settling the estate and taxes?

Are there legacy plans for your church, a favored charity or school? “When I die” needs are those that are with you throughout your life, oftentimes increasing as we get older.

Life insurance, when used effectively, will provide the cash when money is needed most. Unfortunately, far too often, many choose the wrong insurance for their purposes. To guarantee that the funds are available when money is needed, it is primary to pair your needs with the right type of insurance.

Term Life Insurance

Term life insurance has been designed specifically for those “if I die” needs. It is cheap and it is finite. Cheap at least in the early years, but, as we get older, it becomes more and more expensive. Finite in that it is purchased for a fixed period, 10 years, 20 years, even one year. For a family, a 20 year term policy could well provide affordable financial protection until the youngest child is well into college. The term would end about the same time as the need.

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