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“Uncommon Youth: The Gilded Life & Tragic Times of J. Paul Getty III” by Charles Fox Reviewed by Larry Cox J. Paul Getty III was the grandson of an oil baron once thought to be the richest man on the planet. Getty was 16 and living on his own in Rome in 1973. He frequented nightclubs, dabbled in art and even acted as an extra in films. On July 10, 1973, he was kidnapped by Italian gangsters. Two days later, his mother received a ransom note demanding $17 million, followed by a note from Getty begging his family not to let him be killed. It was then that Getty’s family and police realized this was not a publicity stunt. The kidnappers offered to send a severed finger to prove they had Getty and that he was still alive. His grandfather, J. Paul Getty I, dug in his heels and refused to pay. Getty’s father, who also lived in Italy, said he did not have the funds to meet the ransom demand. So a lengthy delay of several months began. Three months later, when Getty’s ear and a lock of his hair came in the mail along with a reduced demand of $3 million, the case was kicked into high gear. J. Paul Getty I finally paid $2.2 million, but only after his accountants told him it was tax deductible. His son borrowed the rest from his dad at 4 percent interest. On Dec. 15, Getty was found at an abandoned gas station, malnourished and missing his ear. During the entire ordeal, the late Charles Fox followed the kidnapping, capturing not just the facts of the bizarre case but also the voices of the models, maids, artists and club owners who had played important roles in young Getty’s life. During the 1990s,Eddie Getty askedBoy’s Fox to help him write his autobiography, which was published shortly before Cookout!
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Tidbits of Baldwin County Distributed Weekly, August 21 & 28 of 2013, For Your Sales & Marketing Needs Call 251-504-0149 ¥ It was famed film producer and studio executive Samuel Goldwyn who made the following sage observation: “The most important thing in acting is honesty. Once you’ve learned to fake that, you’re in.”
¥ Sarah Bernhardt, the French star of stage and early film, who was often referred to as “the most famous actress the world has ever known” and “the divine Sarah,” often slept in a coffin. She said it helped her to better understand tragic roles. ¥ Have you ever suffered from ottorrhea? If you’ve had a pus-containing discharge from your ear, you have. ¥ In the original “Star Trek” series, a pair of the false ears worn by Leonard Nimoy in the role of Spock would last only three to five days of shooting before they had to be replaced. ¥ I’m sure you’ve heard that President Richard Nixon was sometimes called “Tricky Dick,” especially toward the end of his troubled career, but you may not be familiar with other nicknames he had. In college his perceived lack of a sense of humor prompted the name “Gloomy Gus,” and his tendency to spend long hours sitting and studying earned him the moniker “Iron Butt.” ¥ Records show that during the last seven months of Elvis Presley’s life, he had 5,300 different medications prescribed for him. ¥ In 1938, Fortune magazine published a prediction that, in hindsight, turns out to have been rather egregiously off the mark: “Few scientists foresee any serious or practical use for atomic energy. They regard the atom-splitting experiments as useful steps in the attempt to describe the atom more accurately, not as the key to the unlocking of any new power.” *** Thought for the Day: “Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.” -- Henry David Thoreau
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A little “wool-gathering” for the usually productive Lamb is all right if it helps you unwind. But be careful; too much daydreaming can put you behind schedule in your work. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A work problem is close to being resolved. Now you can go ahead and celebrate the week, accepting invitations from friends who enjoy your company. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Getting your new plan accepted won’t be a major hassle if you have the facts to back it up. Your supporters are also prepared to help you make your case. Good luck. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Dealing with a pesky job problem might be time-consuming but necessary. The sooner you get this situation settled, the sooner you can move on to other matters. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Career advancement is favored thanks to your impressive work record. On the personal side, you should soon hear some good news about an ailing family member. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) There might be mixed signals from a certain someone who doesn’t seem all that certain about his or her intentions. Best to sort it all out before it becomes more confusing. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Get all the facts about that investment “opportunity” before you put even one dollar into it. There could be hidden problems that could prove to be costly. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Compromising on a matter you feel strongly about not only ends the impasse, but can be a win-win deal for all. Remember: Scorpios do well with change. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) With all the demands you currently have to deal with, accepting the help of family and friends could be the wisest course to take at this time. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Recent upsetting incidents might have left you with a big gap in your self-assurance. Refill it by spending time with those who know how worthy you really are. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A dispute about money needs to be resolved quickly, before it festers into something more serious. Consider asking an impartial colleague to mediate the matter. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A soft approach could be more effective than making a loud demand for the information you need. You might even find yourself with more data than you expected. BORN THIS WEEK: You’re sought out for the wonderful advice you’re able to offer to others. And sometimes you even take it yourself.
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Pleasure Island Calendar of Events Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo 1204 Gulf Shores Pkwy. in Gulf Shores (251) 968-5732 www.alabamagulfcoastzoo.org Daily Hours: 9am-4pm (taking last guests at 3:30pm) Admission: Adults (13-54) $10.00, Seniors (55+) $8.00, Children (3-12) $7.00, Children 2 and Under Free, $1.00 off admission per person in family with valid Military ID Flipper’s 5749 Bay La Launch in Orange Beach at Bear Point Marina (251) 981-3547 www.flippersrestaurant.com WEEKLY MUSIC SCHEDULE @ Flipper’s Tiki Bar Tuesday Live Music from Scott Koehn Wednesday Live Music from Scott Koehn Thursday Live Music from Different Picks Friday Live Music from Terry Causey Saturday Live Music from Scott Koehn & Friends GULF SHORES AMERICAN LEGION POST 44 6781 GULF SHORES PKWY, GULF SHORES • 948-6110 MEMBERS, GUESTS & GENERAL PUBLIC WELCOME Friday Night – 5 to 11; Rib Eye Steak Dinners - Dance to Musicman & Co Sunday Evening – 4 to 8; Short Order Food - Dance to Musicman & Co Tuesday Night – 5 to 8; Prime Rib Dinner - Dance to Musicman & Co There is no cover charge unless advertised otherwise. Live dance music by Musicman & Co is the best you’ll find on the coast, bar none. Call 948-6119 for more info. Visit Post 44 on Monday nights, starting at 6 and Thursday mornings, starting at 10 for Bingo Games. Food is usually available for purchase before or after Bingo and beverages are always available. Call 948-6119 for more info. LuLu’s at Homeport Marina 200 East 25th Avenue in Gulf Shores (251) 967-LULU (5858) www.lulubuffett.com Hours: Sunday through Thursday 11:00am – 9:00pm, Friday and Saturday 11:00am – 10:00pm August 21 Tony Brook 6:00 pm August 22 Tony Brook 6:00 pm August 23 Kyle and Karl 6:00 pm August 24 Albert Simpson 6:00 pm August 25 Albert Simpson 6:00 pm August 26 Brent Burns 6:00 pm August 27 Grits N Pieces 6:00 pm August 28 Catagory 4 6:00 pm August 29 Lee Yankie 6:00 pm August 30 Webb Dalton 6:00 pm August 31 Webb Dalton 6:00 pm September 1 Cornbred 5:00 pm September2 Brent Burns 5:00 pm Papa Rocco’s 101 West 6th Avenue in Gulf Shores (251) 948-7262 www.paparocco.com Tuesday-Thursday - Live Music from Mark & Smokey 8pm Friday-Saturday - Strummer 9pm Sunday-Monday - Mark & Logan 8pm • Lunch Specials Daily • Happy Hour 11-7 Mon-Fri • Full Menu until Midnight
1. In 2012, Philadelphia’s Jimmy Rollins became the fourth player in major-league history to have 2,000 hits, 350 steals and 150 homers for one team. Name two of the first three to do it. 2. Who has tossed the most career shutouts in the history of the Dodgers franchise? 3. Entering the 2013 NFL season, who is the Atlanta Falcons’ all-time leader in quarterback sacks? 4. Beginning in 2004, a No. 1 overall seed for men’s basketball was named for the NCAA Tournament. How many times has the overall No. 1 won the event? 5. Who holds the record for most hockey coaching victories at a single college/university? 6. Name the male soccer player who holds the record for most career goals scored in international play. 7. In 2013, Mitch Seavey became the oldest person to win Alaska’s Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. How old was he when he won the race?
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Answers 1. Craig Biggio (Houston), Barry Larkin (Cincinnati) and Paul Molitor (Milwaukee). 2. Don Sutton, with 52 shutouts. 3. John Abraham, with 68.5 sacks. 4. Three times -- Florida (2007), Kentucky (2012) and Louisville (2013). 5. Jack Parker of Boston University, with 897 victories. 6. Ali Daei of Iran, with 109. 7. He was 53.
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Q: I thought Jay Leno was going to retire and hand “The Tonight Show” reins over to Jimmy Fallon. Is that ever going to happen? -- Brendan W., Spokane, Wash. A: NBC officially announced that Jay Leno’s last day will be Feb. 6, 2014, with his staff of 170 getting paid through September as part of the agreement. Jimmy Fallon will take over hosting duties on Feb. 24, after the closing ceremonies of the Winter Olympics. “The Tonight Show” will relocate to New York City from Los Angeles for Jimmy’s tenure as host. Seth Meyers -- writer, comedian and “Weekend Update” anchor on “Saturday Night Live” -- will take over Jimmy’s position at “The Late Show.” *** Q: I think I’ve finally dealt with the death of Matthew Crawley on “Downton Abbey” and am now eager for more upstairs/downstairs drama. Can you tell me when new episodes will begin airing? -- Frannie P., via e-mail A: Series four of “Downton Abbey,” which pick up in winter 1922, is scheduled to premiere Jan. 4, 2014, on PBS. Michelle Dockery, who plays the newly widowed Mary, assured fans at the Television Critics Association panel this year that as far as she knows, no other major characters are set to exit this season (referring to last season’s deaths of Matthew and Lady Sybil). Michelle told the TCA panel: “As much as I think it was sad to see Dan (Stevens, who played Matthew) go, it opens up an opportunity for Julian (Fellowes, “Downton Abbey’s creator and head writer) to take the character in all new directions. The fourth (season) is about recovery. She’s starting a new life. There are various suitors who are being thrown in her direction. But she’s very reluctant to go through with any of it because she can’t stop thinking about Matthew.” *** Q: I loved Showtime’s series “The Borgias” and was so bummed when it was canceled without a resolution. Any chance it’ll come back as a movie or something to wrap things up? -- Jerry T., Montgomery, Ala. A: The Jeremy Irons-starring period drama, which ended its third season this past June, has gotten a wrap-up -- in e-book form. Mid-August saw the release of “The Borgia Apocalypse,” a book based on the intended two-hour series finale that never came to fruition.
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Q: I have a treadle operated Singer sewing machine in an oak cabinet from about 1925. I understand these have become very popular with collectors. What is mine worth? -- Bill, Tyler, Texas A: Singer sewing machines were hot with collectors a decade or two ago, but that interest has more or less declined. Most Singers I’ve seen in shops and at antique malls have been priced for less than $150, even some of the earlier models. *** Q: I was a big fan of Ronald Reagan, and in 1981 purchased a Carltonware “Spitting Image” coffee pot with his likeness. Even though I often visit antiques malls and shops, I have not seen another one like it. I have been offered $150 for it by a collector. My big question is whether I should sell it for that amount or keep it. -- Deborah, Sun City West, Ariz. A: Your ceramic coffee pot was designed by Fluck and Law and was so popular that knock-offs also were produced. If your pot is genuine, it is worth in the $350 to $650 range. Since most modern political campaigns are television driven, souvenirs have become less common, especially items such as your coffee pot. Humor and satire have been an important part of our political campaigns, and that is what makes your pot so unique and collectible. One of the better groups for enthusiasts is American Political Items Collectors, P.O. Box 55, Avon, NY 14414. ***
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Nothing says “it’s mealtime” in the south like a pone of cornbread straight from a well-seasoned cast iron skillet. This cornbread recipe adds a spicy kick to the traditional hot, buttered variety and goes really well with any soup or stew. Yum, y’all!
Kicked-Up Cornbread Ingredients •2 packages (8 1/2 oz. each) corn bread/muffin mix •1 medium onion, chopped •2 c. shredded cheddar cheese •1 can cream-style corn •1 1/2 c. sour cream •4 eggs, lightly beaten •1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies •1/3 c. canola oil •1 T. finely chopped jalapeno pepper Directions •In a large bowl, combine corn bread mix and onion. Combine the remaining ingredients; add to the corn bread mixture just until moistened. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish or large cast iron skillet. •Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until lightly browned and the edges pull away from sides of pan and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Serve piping hot with butter, if desired. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 18-24 servings.
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PICKS OF THE WEEK “Now You See Me” (PG-13) -- Four magicians (Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Jesse Eisenberg and Dave Franco) are paid by a wealthy investor to do a magic show in which they empty a bank vault in France and shower the money all over their audience in America. Various law enforcement agencies are not so impressed, and an international investigation starts -- trying to pull back the curtain on what appears to be some kind of heist cover-up deal. This movie is more obsessed with plot twists than entertaining the audience. Everybody knows that magic tricks are a lot less impressive when they’re in a movie -- you got out of those handcuffs with editing, Jesse Eisenberg, not sleight of hand or magic. The film tries to inject thrills through swirling cameras and superplot-twists that don’t delight as much as they annoy. “From Up on Poppy Hill” (PG) -- Umi is a thoughtful girl living in Japan in 1963. While her country is gearing up for hosting the 1964 Olympics, the devastation of World War II lingers. In the scenic port town of Yokohama, Umi raises flags in her front yard in remembrance of her father, who died at sea. Shy Umi and her flags catch the attention of a classmate, and a romance starts to grow between the two kids while they learn about past and future, youth and age. Studio Ghibli has long been recognized as one of the finest animation outfits in the world. Their films are usually poignant, touching and wondrous. This time around, legendary director Hayao Miyazaki provides the script, and gives the directing duty to his son, Goro Miyazaki. “Stories We Tell” -- Some stories we tell a million times over, and they change just a bit each time just as our memories of the events change. This unique documentary collects stories from the filmmaker’s (Sarah Polley) family, showing that stories and memories often are contradictory, and the truth is hard to be sure of. The documentary has a double-investigation, as the Polley’s interviews begin to look into the secrets kept by the long-past mother of the family. “Somm” -- There is a certification so prestigious and so difficult to attain that less that 200 people have passed the exam in 40 years. The Master Sommelier Exam requires that you know just about everything about every wine in the world -- what to eat with it, where it’s from and even how to pour it. This documentary isn’t just for wine aficionados. It has that appeal of watching people commit to a dream and work to make it come true despite ridiculous odds. TV RELEASES “The Vampire Diaries: The Complete Fourth Season” “Sharknado” “Spartacus: War of the Damned -- The Complete Third Season” “Scandal: The Complete Second Season” “Criminal Minds: The Eighth Season” “Person of Interest: Season Two”
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Wolf Bay is the destination for your perfect coastal getaway, as the only waterfront condo in Foley. Allow us the opportunity to host your business function, family reunion, church retreat or special celebration. Our property offers a serene setting for your next golf outing, girls’ getaway or guy’s fishing trip. Among our amenities, Wolf Bay features 3 piers for docking boats, fishing and catching crabs, outdoor pool, clubroom with fitness equipment and pool table. We also have canoes, kayaks, bass skiffs and bicycles on site for rental. Every unit has 300 sf balconies to take in the spectacular sunrise and relax while watching for birds and dolphins. We invite you to visit Wolf Bay for a beautiful, memorable Gulf Coast experience … close to everything, yet worlds apart!
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