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St. James United Methodist Church Fat Tuesday Pancake Supper February 21, 2012 6:00-7:30 1430 Ellis Blvd. NW Cedar Rapids Mardi Gras ALL YOU CAN EAT Pancake Supper with all the toppings!! Freewill Donation to raise funds for Neighborhood Summer Recreation Come One, Come All! JDRF Walk to cure Diabetes Westdale Mall, Cedar Rapids Saturday, February 25, 2012 Registration: 8:00 a.m. Walk: 10 a.m. BIRTHRIGHT DANCE FOR LIFE Knights of Columbus Hall 716 A Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 Saturday, February 25 6:30pm-10:00pm The evening will include a variety of music, karaoke, silent auction, door prizes, face painting and a light meal, courtesy of the Knights of Columbus. Tickets are only $7 per person, in advance or at the door (age 4 and under are free). All proceeds benefit Birthright! For tickets or information, call Birthright at 393-3251 or Cathy at 573-4910. See you there! Soup Supper/Bake Sale Saturday, February 25, 2012 1430 Ellis Blvd. NW Cedar Rapids 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Treat yourself to a night out and join us for supper! Chili, Creamy Potato Soup, and scrumpteous BBQ chicken sandwiches are on the menu and, of course,there will be yummy pie for dessert! Be sure to check out the bake sale table afterwards for a midnight snack to take home!

• According to psychological research, people of both genders find those of the opposite sex more attractive if they’re wearing red. Men wearing red appear more powerful to women, as well as higher in status and more likely to succeed. In a University of Rochester study, men were shown identical photos of the same woman. In one, she’s in a blue dress, and in the other, the dress is digitally altered to red. Consistently, men chose the photo of her in the red dress as more attractive. • Other research indicates that red can keep us from doing our best on important tests. During experiments, those who saw a flash of red before the test were impaired in their performance, perhaps because they associated the color with mistakes and failures, as errors have been traditionally marked in red on school papers. Studies also show that red elicits the strongest reaction of all colors and can actually stimulate energy and increase blood pressure, respiration, heartbeat and pulse rate. • Most Americans have probably seen the U.S. flag countless times without knowing what its colors mean. The red stripes symbolize “courage, hardiness and blood shed from the brave men and women who fought for America,” while the white stripes stand for purity and equality. The blue field represents justice, perseverance and vigilance. • Before the days of synthetic dyes, the shade of red known as crimson was produced by using the dried bodies of the kermes insect. This bug is found in the Kermes oak tree, which grows in Mediterranean countries. Crimson is not only the official color of Harvard University’s athletic team, it is also the name of the team itself. Likewise, the University of Alabama’s 19 varsity sports teams adopted the name Crimson Tide in the early 20th century.

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• A poem entitled “Warning” inspired the formation of The Red Hat society, a social group founded for the purpose of “fun, friendship, freedom, fulfillment and fitness” for women over 50. The lines “When I am an old woman I shall wear purple, with a red hat that doesn’t go and doesn’t suit me” gave the original group of 18 their signature hat idea. Within seven years, there were 40,000 chapters of the group worldwide. The Society has an online store, a magazine and more than 70,000 registered members who believe “silliness is the comedy relief of life.” The first red hat, which had been a birthday gift to one of the charter members, has been donated to the Smithsonian Museum of American History.

• In China, red is the symbol of good luck and fortune, and a bride traditionally wears red and walks down a red carpet to her groom, who lifts her red veil. When the couple’s children are born, well-wishers gift them with red eggs. During Chinese New Year, homes are decorated with red, red clothing is worn, and unmarried children are given red envelopes filled with “luck money.” Feng shui is an ancient Chinese method of organizing our spaces to achieve balance, harmony and good fortune. Devotees of feng shui recommend painting your home’s front door red to invite prosperity. • Surveys reveal that those who drive red cars have dynamic personalities, are high-energy, speedy and sexy.

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SEEING RED (continued): • Bees can see all bright colors except red. Consequently, red flowers are usually pollinated by butterflies, birds and wind. • Your blood is red because it contains the protein chemical known as hemoglobin. Bright red in color, hemoglobin contains iron, which makes it a superb medium for transporting the oxygen and carbon dioxide essential for the body’s functions. • The word red has found its way into many terms and phrases in the English language. When you’re really angry, you’re seeing red. And lots of things can cause you to see red: going through a lot of red tape (having to endure excessive paperwork or requirements to complete a process), or having your checkbook in the red, meaning it is below balance. Taking the red eye? You’re on an overnight flight. There’s not much recourse if you’ve been caught red-handed, because you’re clearly guilty. That might cause you to become red in the face or extremely embarrassed. Has someone given you poor advice? Guidance with no value isn’t worth a red cent. Now and then, we’ve all received the red carpet treatment, when we’ve been made to feel special, and we’ve all had red-letter days, which were important, memorable or joyful. After such days, many folks like to paint the town red, meaning they go out to celebrate! • Restaurateur Bill Darden’s first restaurant wasn’t a Red Lobster, but rather The Green Frog, when he was just 19. His first Red Lobster came along in 1968, opening in Lakeland, Florida. The chain now operates close to 700 locations throughout North America, with average annual sales per restaurant of $3.9 million.

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