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TIDBITS® SAYS … LET’S DANCE! by Kathy Wolfe Put on your dancing shoes! April 24 – 30 is National Dance Week, and Tidbits is stepping to the music with these pieces of information about a variety of dances. • The tango traces its roots to Argentina and Uruguay in the mid-1800s. It was the dance of the poor and underprivileged South Americans, and looked down upon by the wealthy upper class as “lowly and scandalous.” By 1910, it had spread to New York, but many considered it “distasteful and too flirty.” With African, South American, and European influences, the dance steps are gliding with partners frequently intertwining their legs. • Early Germans, Swedes, and English welcomed Spring with a maypole dance, a ceremonial folk dance typically performed on May 1, May Day. In ancient times, participants danced around real trees garlanded with greenery or flowers in anticipation of a plentiful harvest. Today, a tall pole has ribbons attached at the top and dancers wind in different directions, creating an intricate pattern of many colors. After the complex plait is complete, the dancers reverse their path to unwind the ribbons again. They are typically accompanied by fiddles, pipes, tambourines, and concertinas.
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The most fashionable dance in ballrooms of the late 1700s was the minuet, an elegant French dance with a series of complicated steps. It was a dignified and sophisticated dance especially popular among aristocrats and royalty, particularly at the court of French King Louis XIV. It was highly choreographed and included elaborate bows and curtsies to partners and spectators.
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In the late 1500s, the courante was popular among aristocratic court dancers. It maintained that popularity for nearly 200 years. The word “courante” literally translates “running,” and its steps were fast running, springing, and jumping steps, having originated as an Italian folk dance. As the decades went by, it calmed down to long stately glides.
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A good non-slip bathmat is essential in the tub to prevent accidents. Grab an extra one to drape over the edge of the tub for help when entering and exiting.
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"To remove residue left over from price tags, use hairspray. Remove as much paper as possible, and then give it a good squirt. Use a plastic scraper to lightly scrape off the adhesive." -- L.P. in Ohio
A variety of instruments are used to accompany hula dancers, including the ipu, a gourd drum, the pahu, a sharkskin-covered drum, a coconut shell drum with a fish skin cover known as a puniu, bamboo sticks, ukuleles, and steel guitars. Castanets are fashioned out of polished lava stone. Early Polynesians developed the dance in the Hawaiian Islands, using it as a method of passing down family history. Genealogies and significant events were memorized and chanted along with the music to preserve the past. There are two positions used in a hula dance – sitting, known as a noho dance, and standing, which is referred to as a luna dance. Hand movements represent words as well, along with symbolizing nature’s swaying of trees or waves in the ocean.
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"Guacamole is a precious commodity at my house, but sometimes I want a snack, not a whole bowl. I have struggled with how to save the leftovers, because once it browns, it's done. I learned a new trick, though. Simply put the leftovers in the smallest container possible and tamp down to press out all the air. Then carefully add a thin layer of water. Seal and refrigerate for up to three days. When you're ready to dip, pour off the water and stir!" -- C.D. in California
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"I have an old cedar chest from my grandmother that had lost its smell. My husband removed all the contents and sanded it with superfine grit sandpaper. It smells wonderful now." -- J.K. in Iowa
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Got bread ends? Store in a bag in the freezer until you need breadcrumbs for a recipe. Pulse frozen chunks in a chopper or blender for instantly useable crumbs.
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Need a quick measure? A dollar bill (or other U.S. paper currency) is exactly 6 inches long.
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The Polka has its origins in the early-1800s in Bohemia, an area now part of the Czech Republic. Even the name is Czech, meaning “half,” for the short half-steps used in the dance. Although it started out as a folk dance, it soon spread to the ballrooms of Prague, then on to Vienna, Austria, in 1839, followed by its introduction in Paris the following year. By 1844, Americans were dancing the polka. With a large influx of Czechs emigrating to Wisconsin between 1848 and 1880, the polka gained popularity in that state. It’s Wisconsin’s official state dance, and the “Beer Barrel Polka” is played during the seventh-inning stretch at Milwaukee Brewers games.
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Swing dancing got its start during the early part of the 1900s in the African-American communities of New York City. As partners started dancing faster and jumpier, they were referred to as “jittering bugs,” but it wasn’t until 1934 that the term took off, when it was used in the song “Jitter Bug,” performed by Cab Calloway. The lyrics read, “If you’d like feel jitterbug, first thing you must do is get a jug.” The word “jitters” was used in a 1929 play with the line “Willie’s got the jitters.” In 1930, the word became synonymous with the “heebie jeebies.”
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The Charleston was all the rage in the 1920s, a fast kicking dance with a basic step resembling walking while swinging the arms forward and backwards. It was common to flap the arms, leading the popular term “Flapper,” young women of the ‘20s who wore short skirts, bobbed their hair, and listened to jazz music. The Charleston was frequently seen at the dance marathons of that decade, contests to see who could survive on the dance floor the longest. Couples were required to dance 45 minutes out of every hour of the competition. It wasn’t unusual for the contests to go on for weeks. The partners even ate their meals while dancing.
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The 1960s ushered in several unorthodox dances for moving to that decade’s music. Ernest Evans, a former chicken plucker, recorded a 1959 song under the name Chubby Checker, “The Twist,” which rocketed to the top of the charts. In early August, 1960, he introduced the new dance on “American Bandstand” and the craze began. There were no special steps to remember and no requirement for a partner to dance The Twist. Five months after his chart-topping “The Twist,” Chubby Checker made the Pony dance popular with his 1961 hit “Pony Time,” which also hit #1. The dance required a partner, although there was no contact between the pairs. Dancers pretty much just galloped like a horse around the dance floor! Another ‘60s dance, The Jerk, took its name from the action of the dancers jerking their arms above their head one at a time. The Larks were the first to release a song about the dance, performing “The Jerk” on “American Bandstand in October of 1964. They were quickly followed by Bob & Earl, who sang “Everybody Jerk,” The Capitols, who released “Cool Jerk,” The Contours with “Can You Jerk Like Me?, and “Can You do the Jerk?” by the Miracles. Dancers simply went through swimming motions on the dance floor for the 1964 craze of The Swim. Sometimes they would pinch their nose and pretend to sink under water or dance like they were treading water. It’s no surprise that the dance didn’t require a lot of skill! Singer Bobby Freeman’s hit “C’mon and Swim” got the fad started while reaching #5 on the Billboard charts.
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By Lucie Winborne Queen Elizabeth II is the only person in all of Britain allowed to legally drive without a license.
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Charles Darwin once conducted a study to discover whether more people with brown hair existed because they were more dependable and likely to settle down and get married. The results were inconclusive.
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In Australia, Speedos are called "Budgy Smugglers."
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In the 1940s during World War II, interest in continental knitting, or knitting with the yarn in one's left hand, decreased because of its origins in Germany, while English knitting, or knitting with the yarn in the right hand, gained popularity.
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Many of us will not be surprised to learn that approximately five months of a person's life is spent waiting in a car at red lights.
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Looking to retire at age 65? You might want to reconsider, as scientists have noted that employees should keep working until they turn 80, but the good news is that for optimal productivity, they should also only work 25 hours a week.
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The Imperial Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan denounced the Beatles as atheistic, and Klan members picketed the band's concerts during their 1966 U.S. tour.
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7UP was originally called "Bib-Label Lithiated Lemon-Lime Soda" and, until 1948, contained the mood-stabilizing drug lithium citrate. One theory claims its abbreviated moniker originated from its seven ingredients -- sugar, carbonated water, essence of lemon and lime oils, citric acid, sodium citrate and lithium citrate, with "UP" referring to the lithium-induced mood lift.
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Speaking of product name changes, L'Oreal was founded as the French Harmless Hair Dye Company.
Thought for the Day: "A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery while on a detour." -- Anonymous (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Hello Dolly Snack Bars I was always partial to the famous Hello Dolly Bars back in the day. Now, I can enjoy the flavors of those bars, but keep the fats and sugars in check! Who could ask for more?! 1 1/2 cups reduced-fat biscuit baking mix Sugar substitute to equal 1/2 cup sugar, suitable for baking 2/3 cup fat-free milk 2 tablespoons non-fat sour cream 1 egg or equivalent in egg substitute 1 teaspoon coconut extract 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips 1/4 cup chopped pecans 1/4 cup flaked coconut 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray an 8-by-8inch baking dish with butter-flavored cooking spray. 2. In a large bowl, combine baking mix and sugar substitute. Add milk, sour cream, egg and coconut extract. Mix gently just to combine. Fold in chocolate chips, pecans and coconut. Spread batter into prepared baking dish. 3. Bake for 20 to 24 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Place baking dish on a wire rack and let set for at least 5 minutes. Cut into 24 bars. Makes 12 (2 bars each) servings. Freezes well. * Each serving equals: 108 calories, 4g fat, 2g protein, 16g carbohydrates, 192mg sodium, 1g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1/2 Fat. (c) 2022 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
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1. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (PG) James Marsden, Jim Carrey 2. Morbius (PG-13) Jared Leto, Matt Smith 3. The Lost City (PG-13) Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum 4. Ambulance (R) Jake Gyllenhaal, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II 5. The Batman (PG-13) Robert Pattinson, Zoe Kravitz 6. Everything Everywhere All at Once (R) Michelle Yeoh, Stephanie Hsu 7. Uncharted (PG-13) Tom Holland, Mark Wahlberg 8. Spider-Man: No Way Home (PG-13) Tom Holland, Zendaya 9. Dog (PG-13) Channing Tatum, Q'orianka Kilcher 10. Sing 2 (PG) animated Source: Box Office Mojo (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Pets Wearing Pants? How About No! DEAR PAW'S CORNER: I saw something on social media about a town in New York state that passed an ordinance requiring pets to "cover their genitals" by wearing pants. This is ridiculous! Is it for real? -- Clark G. DEAR CLARK: It's a wild idea, but no, the photo circulating on social media is fake. Pet owners, you can put away those doggy pants. (Unless your dog enjoys wearing them, of course.) Officials with the city of Auburn, New York, were unpleasantly surprised to find their city's letterhead going viral on social media just a couple of weeks ago. A fake letter said that residents' pets would be required to wear pants outside so that their genitals would not be in view. "It is an uncomfortable and difficult situation for a parent, grandparent or guardian to have to explain to their ward when they are questioned about canine and feline genitals," the letter said. It also claimed that many towns in New England have made pet pants mandatory -- also not true. It's probably no accident that the fake letter started circulating just before April Fool's Day. And while it seems like a funny prank, the city of Auburn isn't laughing. "The intentional misrepresentation of the law and the forgery of the signature of an elected official are illegal acts and should be taken seriously," City Clerk Chuck Mason told The Citizen. (Read the article at this link: https://tinyurl.com/2p8uedv4, or search for "auburnpub.com, pet pants"). Hopefully, no one takes this to heart and tries to get a similar ordinance passed in their town. Our dogs and cats can let it all hang out with no fear of official reprisal, or ladies fainting away from the shock. Send your questions, tips and comments to ask@pawscorner.com. (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Video On Demand 1. Sing 2 (PG) animated 2. Marry Me (PG-13) Jennifer Lopez 3. Belfast (PG-13) Jude Hill 4. House of Gucci (R) Lady Gaga 5. King Richard (PG-13) Will Smith 6. Licorice Pizza (R) Alana Haim 7. Panama (R) Cole Hauser 8. Encanto (PG) animated 9. The Contractor (R) Chris Pine 10. No Time to Die (PG-13) Daniel Craig
DVD, Blu-ray Sales 1. Sing 2 (PG) Universal 2. Sing 2-Movie Pack (PG) Universal 3. Yellowstone: Season 4 (TV-MA) Paramount 4. The Matrix Resurrections (R) Warner 5. Encanto (PG) Disney 6. Marry Me (PG-13) Universal 7. Ghostbusters: Afterlife (PG-13) Sony Pictures 8. Dune: Part One (PG-13) Warner 9. Dexter: New Blood (TV-MA) Paramount/ CBS 10. West Side Story (PG-13) 20th Century Source: ComScore/MediaPlay News (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.
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YOUR HORMONAL PUZZLE: CRUCIAL FOR HEALTH ; ENERGY We have an amazing substance in our body, called hormones. Hormones are regulatory substances that cause specific cells or tissues to do a prescribed function in the body. Most people when they think of hormones, they think of sex hormones (such as estrogen, progesterone or testosterone), brain hormones that effect moods (such as serotonin, norepinephrine/ noradrenaline, GABA and dopamine) and hormones that affect blood sugar levels (such as insulin, cortisol, glucagon and others). These are only a few of the many hormones that control how heathy we are and how much energy we have. Often neglected is the quality of function of the glands and brain that produce or regulate these hormones. We have a complex system of hormonal control mechanisms in our body – collectively referred to as the Endocrine System. This system includes the following glands: hypothalamus, pituitary, and pineal, housed in the brain; thyroid, parathyroids, ovaries, testes (and other reproductive tissues), pancreas, and thymus, housed in the body; and the organs liver and duodenum (upper end of small intestines). Amongst these is a feedback loop that is quite intricate. What that means is that if an endocrine gland or organ produces too much of a hormone, other organs or glands respond by releasing or tapering back their hormones in response. If too little is produced the opposite occurs. It is an amazing, dynamic system that is in motion every moment of every day. Like a thermometer that continuously measures changes in temperature,
the endocrine system continuously measures changes in hormones and responds appropriately to them. Sometimes the output of hormones doesn’t match the need. That results in symptoms ranging from fatigue to increased appetite, to weight gain or loss, PMS, moodiness or any psychological imbalance, menstrual irregularities, dry skin and hair, intolerance to cold, depression, insomnia, joint pain, facial hair, brain fog, sugar or salt cravings, afternoon “crashes”, low or high blood pressure and more. That begins the search for something to “jump start” our hormones. Many choices only mask the problem, and do little to take care of the source of the imbalance. For instance, many use coffee, energy drinks, sugar, hormone replacement drugs, or anti-depressant drugs to force a much needed lift. They’ll all help you feel better for a while, but as the underlying issues continue unaddressed, soon these temporary fixes no longer work, and you either have to switch meds, increase dosages, consume more stimulant foods and drinks, or reach for anything to get you feeling better. Some of the key elements responsible for how well your endocrine system works are the hypothalamus, pituitary, adrenals and thyroid. There are as many reasons for their lack of responsiveness to normal hormonal stimuli as there are remedies. They hold a crucial, decisive role in how healthy you are and your levels of energy. If you want help figuring out your hormonal puzzle, see a natural healthcare practitioner skilled in putting the pieces together to form a complete picture of what is happening and what you can do about it.
Dr. Holly Carling is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturist, Doctor of Naturopathy, Clinical Nutritionist and Master Herbologist with over four decades of experience. Dr. Carling is a “Health Detective,” she looks beyond your symptom picture and investigates WHY you are experiencing your symptoms in the first place. Dr. Carling is currently accepting new patients and offers natural health care services and whole food nutritional supplements in her Coeur d’ Alene clinic. Visit Dr. Carling’s website at www.vitalhealthcda.com to learn more about Dr. Carling, view a list of upcoming health classes and read other informative articles. Dr. Carling can be reached at 208-765-1994 and would be happy to answer any questions regarding this topic.
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More VA Scammers Nabbed by OIG The Department of Veterans Affairs investigative arm has been busy. Thanks to the VA's Office of Inspector General, a group of Georgia men have been convicted of stealing monthly Social Security and disabled veterans benefits and diverting them to their own accounts, starting in 2012. Some of the cash was put on prepaid credit cards and mailed to the creator of the scheme in Jamaica. Using personal information gathered from their victims, the scammers contacted the VA and Social Security to have the monthly benefit money redirected to their own accounts. In all, 18 thieves were nabbed, and so far, they've been sentenced to over 600 months in prison. Several of them will be paying back $1 million apiece in restitution. The maximum penalty for each could have been 30 years in prison. Unfortunately, it wasn't. Then there was the Rhode Island woman (a VA employee) who held herself out as being a wounded Marine Corps veteran and ... you guessed it, a Purple Heart recipient. When will they ever learn? Genuine Purple Heart recipients are known. This particular thief forged military discharge documents (DD-214) and committed wire fraud for the purpose of cashing in on the benefits and help that would come to her. She used her personal VA email account to order a Purple Heart, which she wore on a Marine Corps uniform. Then she started in on her cash collection endeavors, which included $207,000 from the Wounded Warrior program; $18,472 from another group for mortgage payments and a gym membership; and $4,700 from a web fundraising for her alleged cancer, which she claimed she got from burn pits in Iraq. Meanwhile, as her schemes and scams unfolded, she served as commander at the local VFW, wearing her uniform (and the Purple Heart) at many events. She was tripped up when she asked for more money from another organization, and someone thought to (finally) check her info in the VA database. Nope, it didn't exist. (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.
1. How many No. 1 chart toppers have Stray Cats had? 2. Which group released "How 'Bout Us"? 3. What city was "Leroy Brown" from? 4. Who had his first hit with "Splish Splash"? 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: "Look at us baby, up all night, Tearing our love apart, Aren't we the same two people, Who lived through years in the dark?" Answers 1. Just one: "Runaway Boys," in 1980 ... in Finland. The song, from their debut album, also did well in Belgium and the U.K., but not the U.S. 2. The R&B group Champaign, in 1981, off their debut album. The song charted around the world and reached No. 1 in the U.S. on the Adult Contemporary chart. 3. "The baddest man in the whole downtown" was from the south side of Chicago. Songwriter Jim Croce wrote the song about a soldier he met in the Army who went AWOL but was arrested when he came back to pick up his paycheck. 4. Bobby Darin, in 1958. 5. "I Can't Tell You Why," by the Eagles in 1980. The rock ballad went to the Top 10 on multiple charts and was the first Eagles' song to feature bass guitarist Timothy B. Schmit on lead vocals. (c) 2022 King Features Syndicate
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1. U.S. PRESIDENTS: How many presidents have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize? 2. MOVIES: Which Disney character's catchphrase is "To infinity and beyond!"? 3. GEOGRAPHY: How many permanently inhabited territories does the United States have? 4. MYTHOLOGY: What is the name of the Greek goddess of chance? 5. U.S. STATES: How many states call themselves commonwealths? 6. HISTORY: How many people worldwide were killed by the Black Death pandemic in the 1400s? 7. SCIENCE: What layer of air is closest to Earth in the atmosphere? 8. TELEVISION: Which animated TV comedy includes the fictional school Springfield Elementary? 9. ADVERTISING: A sales clerk named Lily promotes which company in advertisements? 10. LITERATURE: George Smiley is a character in which 1974 novel? Answers 1. Four. Barack Obama, Jimmy Carter, Woodrow Wilson and Theodore Roosevelt 2. Buzz Lightyear, "Toy Story" 3. Five (American Samoa, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam and Northern Mariana Islands) 4. Tyche 5. Four (Kentucky, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Virginia) 6. Estimates range from 25 million to 200 million 7. Troposphere 8. "The Simpsons" 9. AT&T 10. "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy" (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.
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On May 7, 1824, Ludwig van Beethoven's ninth and final symphony debuts at Vienna's Theater am Karntnertor. Having lost his hearing years earlier, the celebrated composer nonetheless appeared to conduct the first performance of his Ninth Symphony, while the real conductor stood in the wings. Beethoven was several bars off the actual music by the time the piece concluded. On May 4, 1916, Germany responds to a demand by U.S. President Woodrow Wilson by agreeing to limit its submarine warfare. However, on Feb. 1, 1917, Germany announced the resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare, and the United States formally entered World War I. On May 8, 1933, the first police radio system, connecting headquarters to patrol cars and patrol cars to one another, is installed in Eastchester Township, New York. The system consisted of one transmitter of 20 watts for the headquarters and two transmitters of 4.5 volts each for the two patrol cars. On May 3, 1952, a ski-modified U.S. Air Force C-47 becomes the first aircraft to land on the North Pole. Aboard the flight was Dr. Albert P. Crary, an American scientist who in 1961 traveled to the South Pole by motorized vehicle, becoming the first person in history to have stood on both poles. On May 2, 1972, Steven Spielberg begins filming "Jaws." The production, which used three mechanical sharks, enthralled audiences and grossed $458 million in its theatrical release. On May 6, 1991, 51-year-old race car driver Harry Gant betters his own record as the oldest man ever to win a NASCAR event in the Winston 500 in Talladega, Alabama.
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“…volunteering isn’t something to put off until you have extra time and money.
By Matilda Charles
Odds Are Your Pantry Holds Expired Food Is it time to go through your pantry and look for any expired food items that might have been purchased over the past two years? You might be surprised. I sure was. I'd been careful, with new items lined up behind old ones in my cabinets. The problem I just discovered, after picking up a load of curbside items, is the expiration dates of newer items aren't necessarily better than items that have been in the cabinet for a while. They might be worse. Why, I inquired of our store manager, was a box of crackers due to expire sooner than the box I bought two months ago? With a sigh, he admitted the problem: The warehouse is having a terrible time getting in anything. And managers have set up their own grocery swap with other nearby stores in the chain, basically bidding on items another store might have. "I'll give you six boxes of crackers for six halfgallons of whole milk!" Additionally, he said, he's having a heck of a time getting trained people to work the night shift to stock the shelves correctly. Then, when the curbside pickup people race through the aisles to select items for each order, they grab from the front ... without looking at expiration dates. Which is a long way of saying: Check your groceries. Either when you pick them up curbside and bring them home or when you take something out of your cabinets, look at the expiration dates and store them accordingly. A helpful note in seeing those expiration dates at home: A black marker is very handy to write expiration dates on packages and cans that can be seen at a glance. No more turning jars over trying to find a date; no more squinting at the tiny print. You'll have all the dates in large black letters. (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.
There are numerous reasons why the returns far outweigh the time you invest, especially during lean times. I’ll point out just five reasons you should consider making volunteering a part of your every day life. 1. Volunteers live longer and are healthier. Volunteers are happier and healthier than nonvolunteers… 2. Volunteering establishes strong relationships. Despite all of the online connections that are available at our fingertips, people are lonelier now than ever before. Indeed, a 2010 AARP study reported that prevalence of loneliness is at an all time high, with about one in three adults age 45 or older categorized as lonely… 3. Volunteering is good for your career. People who volunteer make more money, partially because the relationships people create while volunteering can be leveraged for financial benefit…
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4. Volunteering is good for society. Many businesses, and almost all mission-driven organizations, are successful only if they maintain a strong volunteer workforce… 5. Volunteering gives you a sense of purpose. Although it is not well-understood why volunteering provides such a profound health benefit, a key factor is assumed to be that volunteering serves to express and facilitate opportunities to carry out one’s sense of purpose. The very nature of volunteering means choosing to work without being paid for it… If you aren’t currently volunteering, and three in four of us aren’t, there are many resources online that can help you find an opportunity. Committing even as little as one hour a week can have a profound benefit on your own life, and the organizations that rely on such help will be able to thrive…” (Dawn C. Carr, Ph.D., an assistant professor at Florida State University, is a social gerontologist whose research focuses on factors that facilitate healthy and active aging, as quoted in Psychology Today, “The Third Age”.)
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By Ryan A. Berenz 1. Name the 2011 and '14 Wimbledon singles champion from the Czech Republic who was attacked and injured by a knife-wielding intruder at her home in 2016. 2. French actor, film choreographer and stunt coordinator David Belle is credited with founding what athletic discipline that commonly turns urban environments into obstacle courses? 3. What 1990 nonfiction book by American journalist Bill Buford chronicled his eight years witnessing and studying football hooliganism in the United Kingdom? 4. The Cameron Crazies are highly enthusiastic fans of what college basketball team? 5. Name the legendary ABC sportscaster who was famous for his college football play-by-play calls and his signature catchphrase, "Woah, Nellie!" 6. Mustachioed, portly golfer Craig Stadler, winner of the 1982 Masters Tournament, was affectionately known by what nickname? 7. What Portland State University football standout went on to play quarterback for the St. Louis/ Phoenix Cardinals from 1981-88? Answers 1. Petra Kvitova. 2. Parkour. 3. "Among the Thugs: The Experience, and the Seduction, of Crowd Violence." 4. The Duke Blue Devils. 5. Keith Jackson. 6. The Walrus. 7. Neil Lomax. (c) 2022 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Temper your typical Aries urge to charge into a situation and demand answers. Instead, let the Lamb's gentler self emerge to deal with a problem that requires delicacy. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You are aware of what's going on, so continue to stand by your earlier decision, no matter how persuasive the counterarguments might be. Money pressures soon will ease. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) By all means, have fun and enjoy your newly expanded social life. But don't forget that some people are depending on you to keep promises that are very important to them. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You need to wait patiently for an answer to a workplace problem and not push for a decision. Remember: Time is on your side. A financial matter needs closer attention. LEO (July 23 to August 22) You now have information that can influence that decision you planned to make. But the clever Cat will consult a trusted friend or family member before making a major move. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Good news: You're finding that more doors are opening for you to show what you can do, and you don't even have to knock very hard to get the attention you're seeking. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your gift for creating order out of chaos will help you deal with a sudden rush of responsibilities that would threaten someone less able to balance his or her priorities. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Congratulations. Your energy levels are coming right back up to normal -- just in time to help you tackle some worthwhile challenges and make some important choices. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) The sage Sagittarian should demand a full explanation of inconsistencies that might be cropping up in what had seemed to be a straightforward deal. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A conflict between obligations to family and to the job can create stressful problems. Best advice: Balance your dual priorities so that one doesn't outweigh the other. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Don't guess, speculate or gossip about that "mystery" situation at the workplace. Bide your time. An explanation will be forthcoming very soon. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Boredom might be creeping in and causing you to lose interest in a repeat project. Deal with it by flipping over your usual routine and finding a new way to do an old task. BORN THIS WEEK: You can warm the coldest heart with your lyrical voice and bright smile. You find yourself at home, wherever you are. (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.
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King of the Cage
THURSDAY, AUGUST 4 7 PM | $50 & UP
A TRIBUTE TO ELTON JOHN THURSDAY, JULY 21 ST 7 PM | $30 & UP
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THURSDAY, JUNE 30TH 7 PM | $40 & UP
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 TH 7 PM | $50 & UP
TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Must be age 18 or older to attend concerts. Purchase tickets at cdacasino.com, the Casino Box Office, or through the CDA Casino App. Call 1 800-523-2464 for more details or scan the QR Code.
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