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There are certain records that you may be familiar with. The fastest 100-meter dash, the top speed for a land vehicle and the first breaking of the sound barrier are just three common examples. We may not all know who holds these records, but at least we know these records are out there. Then, of course, there are other records that sit happily outside of the norm. Not only will almost no one know the names of these “famous” record holders, very few people will even be aware that these records exist. Here are a few examples of unusual bests from around the globe. • Did you know that Chris Elliott and Tyson Turk of Bedford, Texas, hold the world record for the most body piercings in one session? Three thousand, one hundred piercings were performed in just over six hours, topping the previous best of 1,015 by a couple in the United Kingdom. (It seems some people aren’t happy with a nice pair of earrings anymore.) • The record for “Most People Inside of a Bubble” is held by Fan and Deni Yang. The two wowed an audience with their outlandish talent for creating bubbles. As part of this year’s BubbleFest in Santa Ana, California, at the city’s Discovery Science Center, they created a soap bubble so large that they were able to fit 118 people inside it, setting the current world record. The BubbleFest, now in its 16th year, celebrates the science and math principles of bubbles. • For Takuo Toda, chairman of the Japan Origami Airplane Association, breaking the “Longest Paper Airplane Flight” record with his time of 27.9 seconds was the culmination of an 11-year scientific effort. In April of 2009, Toda finally reached his goal when he turned a sheet of light sugarcane into a 10-cm craft that stayed aloft for almost 30 seconds. Toda’s model bore a striking resemblance to a NASA space shuttle that he recalled watching three decades before, yet Toda claims that his design actually preceded NASA’s by three or four years. In 1980, he began lobbying for a proposal to launch paper darts from the International Space Station, and in 2008, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency announced a three-year, 90 million yen (over 1.1 million U.S. dollars) study of that very thing. Though it may sound frivolous on its surface, the research could yield valuable information on how future spacecraft may be lighter and more aerodynamic. The next time your co-worker teases you for making paper airplanes, tell him you’re doing it for science! • American Ashrita Furman presently holds 113 places

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Vet Centers Going Mobile Have you checked out the Vet Center near you? These Department of Veterans Affairs Centers provide dozens of health services, perhaps more than you’d expect. The Vet Centers were started in 1979 as a response to the need to help Vietnam-era veterans adjust to civilian life. Since then the eligibility for assistance has been expanded to include other eras of hostility. Since 2003, the services include bereavement help for spouses, parents and siblings of veterans who died on active duty, as well as substance-abuse assessment and referral, job assessment and referral, brain injury screening, benefits help and more. The Centers, 207 of them across the country, had more than a million visits last year. In addition to the Centers themselves, the VA has had 50 mobile vans going to areas that don’t have easy

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minded racing aficionado. • For even the least fit or scientifically inclined among us, there is one record potentially within our reach, “Most T-Shirts Worn At Once.” On May 22, 2010, Croatia’s Krunoslav Budiseli bested a former Swedish record holder by wearing 245 T-shirts at the same time. The feat took a little less than two hours to complete and ended with the Croatian wearing about 150 pounds (68 kg) worth of T-shirts. Budiseli said things started to become difficult around the 120th shirt, yet he somehow summoned the strength and force of will to don 125 more. Will May 22 live on forever in the annals of Croatian T-shirt achievement? Only time will tell. •In the annals of “records least likely to exist,” the “Most Nights Spent In A Room Full of Scorpions” record would’ve been pretty close to the top, yet Kanchana Ketkaew of Thailand actually managed it. Ketkaew spent 33 days in the company of 5,320 live scorpions. The room, which was made of glass, was not much larger than a normal office room — about 10 feet wide by 12 feet long. Despite sharing cramped quarters with a swarm of unfriendly crawling roommates, Ketkaew emerged relatively unscathed, getting stung only about 13 times. • After a day of exciting-yet-exhausting chair racing, you are bound to want a snack. How about a bite of the current record holder for “World’s Biggest Cookie,” which weighed in at 40,000 pounds? In 2003, the owners and employees of the Immaculate Baking Company converged to bake a cookie designed to satisfy even the largest of appetites. About a 100 feet in diameter, the cookie was so big that it had to be photographed from 100 feet above just to get it all on camera!

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Weekly Horoscope ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Keep an open mind about a suggestion you see as unworkable. Give it a chance to prove itself one way or another. The results could surprise both supporters and detractors. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) News about an upcoming venture causes you to make some last-minute adjustments in your plans. But the extra work will pay off, as you come to learn more about the potential benefits opening up. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A more positive aspect grows out of your determination to reach your immediate goals. Continue to keep your focus sharp and on target by steering clear of petty quarrels and other pesky problems. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) By acting as a voice of reason, you can avoid adding to an already turbulent situation. You might have to shout over the tumult, but your words ultimately will be heard and heeded. LEO (July 23 to August 22) The possibility of a new ac quisition always makes those Leonine eyes light up. But be careful that what you see is what you want. Appearances can often be deceiving. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) No matter how much you might feel that you’re in the right, resist saying anything that could reignite a still-unresolved situation. Let the matter drop, and move on. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Help with a personal problem comes from an unexpected source. You also find workplace pressures easing. Use this period of calm to restore your spent energies. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You might have to share the credit for that project you’re working on. But there’ll be enough credit to go around, and your efforts will be recognized and rewarded. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Details need to be dealt with before you can move on to another area. Make sure you don’t leave any loose ends that could later cause everything to unravel.

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Nestled in the San Fernando Valley, just over the hill from Hollywood, is one of Los Angeles’ great attractions, The Universal Theme Park. Though Disneyland has the more heralded history and gets a majority of the press, Universal has quietly carved out a place of magic and wonder for locals and visiting tourists since 1964. In fact, it is estimated that over 100 million men, women and children have since walked the Universal Grounds, making it one of the top tourist attractions in U.S. history. •The Universal back lot tour officially opened to the public in 1964, although informal tours were available to the public before then. The first tours were walking tours, allowing visitors to get a look at productions filming on the studio lot. In addition to getting a glimpse of active sets, guests were given a look behind the scenes in the dressing rooms of their favorite Universal stars. These early tours lasted about 90 minutes. •In the next decade, walking tours were replaced with more state-of-the-art transportation. A pink-and-white tram nicknamed the “GlamTram” became the preferred mode of transport. Onboard, a knowledgeable guide tells the studio’s rich history, shares bits of trivia and answers questions for curious visitors. Some lucky guests have even enjoyed face-to-face visits with the performers themselves, as on occasion stars have made themselves personally available to meet, sign autographs and answer questions. At the tour’s end, guests are given the opportunity to eat in the studio commissary, where star watching is just as important as whetting hardy appetites. • In 1977, Universal began adding new attractions as both part of and separate from the back lot tour. These attractions included the Screen Test Comedy Theater, the Animal Actors stage, the Prop Plaza and the Western Stunt Show. Video screens were added to the tram, allowing visitors to watch productions on the lot being filmed live. •The influence of Disneyland’s theme-ride-centric design emerged in the 1970s as the park added attractions inspired by some of the most successful movies filmed there, like “The Ten Commandments,” “Jaws” and “King Kong.” In the intervening three decades, a host of new attractions have been added. These include the Revenge of the Mummy thrill coaster, the Special Effects Stage, Jurassic Park – The Ride, Shrek 4-D, The Simpsons Animated Virtual Coaster and King Kong 360 3-D, a ride designed by film director Peter Jackson (“King Kong,” “The Lord of The Rings” trilogy) that the Los Angeles Times described as “the kind of awe-inspiring theme park attraction you can’t find anywhere else.” • Today, guests can roam 415 acres of Universal Property including the lot, theme park and Universal City, a teaming outdoor plaza that includes restaurants, shops and one of California’s largest and most modern movie theaters. Though the studio lot tour now takes less than hour, visitors are advised to arrive early. Almost 100 years of cinematic history have been celebrated there, more than enough to captivate even the most casual movie buff for hours on end.

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By: Jason C. Poole The current economic climate has led to an interesting new trend in business. In a recent study by CareerBuilder, only 45 percent of employers saw employee retention as a problem, while 87 percent of employees are open to a new job opportunity or are actively seeking a new job. This extreme difference in the views of the current hiring situation shows that many businesses may be vulnerable to losing their top employees, and may not even know it. So what can businesses do to guarantee that their best employees won’t be leaving for greener pastures? There are several steps employers can take to make sure the most valuable employees in their company are going to be there long term. Improve the Work Environment First, provide a work environment that gives employees respect, recognition, and feedback, with some fun mixed in every now and then for good measure. Top employees want to know they will be given one of the basic aspects of the work place, respect. Remove this attitude from the office, and be prepared to see the very best of the team walk out the door quickly. A respectful work environment should include recognition for accomplishments and goals being met, but also feedback and constructive criticism to encourage growth. Offer Training Opportunities The next way to encourage the best employees to stay with a company is to offer training and learning options. Training can come in several varieties, including onsite computer or leadership classes, mentorship programs, or reimbursement for classes at a local university or vocational school. In a survey of 1,400 chief financial officers, 29 percent planned on offering training or education in 2011, while 24 percent planned on offering a mentorship program. Competitive Compensation The final, and usually most talked about way to retain great employees, is to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. The most obvious of ways to keep great employees is to pay them more, but in today’s economic climate, a pay raise may not be feasible for small businesses. But, that doesn’t mean there aren’t creative ways to offer the hardest working employees benefits other companies don’t have. The best employees know their company may not be able to give them a bonus or pay raise right now, but a small form of appreciation can make a big difference in their decision to search for a new job or stay in their current position. Consider offering a flexible work schedule one or two days a week. In a 2010 report from the president’s Council of Economic Advisers, a flexible work program that allowed 10 to 15 percent of its employee’s flexible hours helped increase retention rates by 15 percent. The best employees will always be in high demand, but that doesn’t mean companies have to lose them. With a few, cost-effective programs and work environment changes, the best employees will be more committed to their employer and, because of their contentment in their role, can attract even more hard-working, dedicated employees. For More Information: Jason Poole, Franchisee Express Employment Professionals 1314 Pass Road Gulfport, MS 39501 Jason.Poole@expresspros.com

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1. In 2010, Milwaukee’s Ryan Braun became the fifth player in major-league history to hit at least 125 home runs and post at least a .300 average in his first four seasons. Name two of the other four. Who was the last National League player to have at least 30 home runs and 2. 30 errors in the same season? 3. How many times have Army, Navy and Air Force all played in a football bowl game in the same season?

4. Who held the record for most 3-point field goals made in an NBA Finals game before Ray Allen hit eight in a game in 2010? 5. Who played the most games in his NHL career without ever making the Stanley Cup playoffs? 6. When was the last time before 2011 that New Zealand won the Rugby World Cup? 7. Who was the first non-American female golfer to win the LPGA Championship?

A SPORTING VIEW By Mark Vasto No Kidding Around, Carter Was Great When Gary Carter, the great catcher for the Montreal Expos and New York Mets (let’s look past the West Coast tour he took in the early ‘90s), passed away last month, with him went a million memories of an exceptional athlete and all-around great guy. It’s funny to me, watching the New York Knicks fans going crazy for Jeremy Lin. It’s as if the town was so desperate for its own Tim Tebow story, fans really had no choice but to go crazy for their improbable point guard. For that matter, the NBA did, too. The Kobe Bryant storyline went stagnant years ago, right or wrong, and the whole Lebron James soap opera ran its course in about five minutes. That’s because we already knew the story ... jilted lover, jealousy and rage coupled with a secret desire to see the ex fail. No, what the NBA and New York City needed was a human-interest story -- something that could really spring off the back pages of the Post and Daily News on the train ride home. Christianity is all the rage now. But rest assured, Lin will have his fall from grace soon enough in that town. If he is to become one of the great ones, he’ll sink and then return to some semblance of his former glory before retiring to incredible acclaim.

THIS IS A HAMMER By Samantha Mazzotta Fruit Fly Swarm Infests Kitchen Q: How can I get rid of pesky fruit flies? They’re all over my kitchen. -- Stephen F., Warwick, R.I. A: Fruit flies, as their name indicates, love hanging out around fruit, or any sort of sweetish, sugary item. They’re much more common in the summer months, but it’s not unusual to see them in early spring, particularly in the kitchen, if the conditions are right. A warm environment combined with a bowl of overripe bananas often is all it takes for a few fruit flies to set up housekeeping, and in a few days, it will seem like they’re everywhere. The fastest way to get rid of fruit flies is to hunt down and get rid of items in which they live and breed: namely, overripe, fermented or spoiled fruits, veg-

But what makes it so interesting to me is that for a half-decade, they could have had that story in their hands on the same ride home, in the same papers with Gary Carter. For here was a Christian, a family man, a tough guy who led the secondary squad of the city to a championship. That’s not to say he wasn’t beloved in New York, because he was. I’ve noticed that a lot of sports writers are saying he wasn’t, and that’s not true. Anecdotally, I can tell you he was very much appreciated by both Yankee and Mets fans and probably a bit more by the former. While the Bronx Bombers were dinking and dunking with Butch Wynegar and Joel Skinner, the Mets had Gary Carter, ripping frozen ropes and home runs and calling near-perfect games at will. Carter was a champion, but he wasn’t a flashy guy. It didn’t matter because he was always out there flashing a grin. The guy was getting paid to play baseball, and he actually appreciated that fact. And he showed his appreciation by playing in as many games as possible (mainly for his pitchers’ sakes ... they never wanted anyone else to catch a game) and because, like a kid, he just wanted to play. And he certainly could. Rest in peace, Gary Carter. Condolences may be sent to: The Gary Carter Foundation 580 Village Blvd., Suite 315 West Palm Beach, FL 33409 etables or other food. They also can thrive in drains, empty containers, mops, piles of damp rags or clothing -- anywhere that liquid or food has been allowed to sit and get stagnant. They can even get into your refrigerator. Throw out old food and clean the kitchen or other infested areas. Look behind appliances, including the stove and refrigerator, for dropped food or spilled juices. Check and clean all cabinets, especially those in which food is stored (canned or fresh), in case any food has fallen out of sight and spoiled. Treat drains, including unused or infrequently used drains, by pouring a cup of white vinegar down each and letting it sit for several minutes before rinsing with hot water. If a thorough cleaning doesn’t end the problem, talk with a pest control professional about locating other sources of the infestation and treating with a pesticide. To prevent future infestations or minimize the impact of one (since fruit flies can be brought into the house with fruit and veggies from the store), clean the kitchen and other areas where food is eaten or stored once a week, and reduce the amount of clutter in those areas so the bugs have fewer places to settle in. Treat drains with vinegar once a month, or more frequently if needed. Store garbage in tightly sealed containers and away from entry points like windows or doors. Make sure window screens don’t have holes or small tears that would allow pests through. HOME TIP: Make a simple fruit fly trap by pouring an ounce or two of apple cider or putting a slice of banana into a glass jar, then rolling a piece of paper into a funnel shape and sticking the narrow end of the funnel into the jar. Fruit flies will be attracted down the funnel to the cider, but can’t get out. Send your questions or tips to ask@thisisahammer. com, or write This Is a Hammer, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475.

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THE KITCHEN DIVA By Angela Shelf Medearis Eat According to the Way You Sleep!

Warm Cabbage Salad 1/2 package (4 ounces) bacon 1 head (large) green cabbage, about 3 pounds 1 bunch (about 3/4 pound) spinach, or 1 10-ounce bag fresh spinach 2 tablespoons salad oil 1/4 cup cider vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1. Cut strips of bacon crosswise into 1/4-inch slices. In 8-quart Dutch oven or saucepot over medium-low heat, cook bacon until browned, about 10 minutes. With slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels to drain. Discard bacon fat from Dutch oven. 2. Meanwhile, cut cabbage into 1-inch chunks; discard any tough pieces. Reserve several pretty spinach leaves to line platter later; coarsely chop remaining spinach. 3. In same Dutch oven over medium-high heat, in hot salad oil, cook cabbage, stirring frequently, until cabbage is tender-crisp, about 15 minutes. Stir in vinegar, sugar and salt; cook 5 minutes longer. Remove Dutch oven from heat; stir in chopped spinach. 4. To serve, garnish deep platter with reserved spinach leaves; spoon cabbage mixture onto leaves. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon. Serves 8.

When it comes to sleep patterns, “lark” is a term often given to people who like to get up early. An “owl” is someone who likes to stay up late. While a lark may be ready for bed by 10 p.m., an owl may wish the day started at 10 a.m. So what does this have to do with cooking? Perhaps you’re a night owl and can barely drag out of bed in the morning, let alone fix breakfast. Night owls should do as much as possible the night before when they have a full tank of energy. For example: --Mix any frozen juice. --Set the table, get out the cereal, perhaps measure the coffee. --Round up any utensils needed for cooking breakfast. --Unload the dishwasher so it’s ready to use the next day. On the other hand, if you’re a lark, your energy tank may already be low by dinnertime. Do some dinner preparations earlier in the day. For example: --Unload the dishwasher in the morning. --Measure ingredients needed for the evening meal. Store perishable ones, covered, in the refrigerator. Cover and store nonperishable ones, in your prep area on the kitchen counter. --Many homemade salad dressings can be mixed in the morning. --Prepare a dessert for the evening meal. Whether you’re most energetic in the morning or at night, this recipe for Easy Corned Beef Hash makes a delicious breakfast along with of some fresh fruit, or a wonderful dinner by adding a side salad. You can make it as a dinner item and then, serve the leftovers topped with eggs for breakfast. Leftover hash also is delicious in omelets and frittatas, as a topping for an English muffin or as a filling for sandwiches, pita bread or a tortilla. It’s the perfect way to start (or end) the day!

If you’re like me and love broccoli, I can almost promise that this tasty side dish will become a favorite. If you hate broccoli, then I guess you’ll just have to skip over this recipe. But, oh, what good food you’re missing!

• Each serving: About 105 calories, 6g total fat, 4mg cholesterol, 395mg sodium.

EASY CORNED BEEF HASH Corned beef is usually brisket that has been brined, but may be another cut of beef. It’s minced into small pieces, along with spices and other ingredients. Corned beef is traditionally used in Eastern European, Irish and Jewish cooking. You can add in a cup of shredded cabbage and carrots when you add in the potatoes, if desired. 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 2 teaspoons butter 1 large onion, chopped 4 cups diced cooked potatoes, or frozen hash-brown potatoes 1 cup chopped lean corned beef brisket (4 ounces) 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish or hot sauce 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or basil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 large eggs (optional)

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3 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained 2/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder 3/4 cup water 2 eggs or equivalent in egg substitute 1 teaspoon dried onion flakes 10 reduced-fat butter-flavored crackers, made into crumbs 1 (8-ounce) can cream-style corn 1 (8-ounce) can whole-kernel corn, rinsed and drained 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with butter-flavored cooking spray. Evenly arrange broccoli in prepared baking dish. 2. In a large bowl, combine dry milk powder and water. Add eggs, onion flakes and half of the cracker crumbs. Mix well to combine. Stir in cream-style corn and whole kernel corn. Spread corn mixture evenly over broccoli. Sprinkle remaining cracker crumbs evenly on top. Lightly spray top with butter-flavored cooking spray. 3. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Place baking dish on a wire rack and let set for 5 minutes. Divide into 6 servings. • Each serving equals: 142 calories, 2g fat, 8g protein, 23g carb., 242mg sodium, 3g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch, 1 Vegetable.

1. In a large cast-iron or heavy-bottomed skillet, heat oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute until it starts to soften and caramelizes, 5 to 8 minutes. Add potatoes and cook, stirring, until they brown in spots and become crusty, about 8 minutes more. 2. Stir in corned beef, broth, horseradish or hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce, and cook, scraping up any browned bits, until liquid is absorbed, 5 to 8 minutes. 3. Add parsley or basil, and season with salt and pepper. If serving the Hash for breakfast, break 4 eggs, one at a time, on top of hash in skillet; cover, and cook just until whites are set but the yolks are still runny, about 10 minutes. Use a spatula to divide among four plates. Serve with some fresh fruit for breakfast, or a salad for dinner. (Additional information provided by Alice Henneman, MS, RD, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension in Lancaster County.)

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