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• According to ancient Greek literature, when an absence of 20 home after arrived Odysseus suffering seniors school high years disguised as a beggar, the only one to fever” skipped their from “spring recognize him was his aged dog Argos, who • African Gray parrots are said to be so smart theand then went classes morning master his to and licked his tail and wagged that they can make up their own sentences. instead. After lunch, they beachdied. For example, one Gray, named Baby, knew his owner’s name and heard people ask the “A Day in the song their of the Beatles’ • At the and told school toend returned owner if she was leaving for work. He also audible only to ultrasonic late because werewhistle, they that an teacher Life,” heard her tell the kids to go to school. He put dogs, was recorded by Paul McCartney for his a flat tire while they’d experienced it all together and said, “Mom, go to work.” Shetland sheepdog. together to the school. carpooling • Dalmatian puppies are born pure white, • Barbara Bush’s book about her English without their distinctive spots. It’s only when was on the Book,” “Millie’s spaniel, springer smiled. she relief, their to Much they start to grow that their black or brown bestseller list for 29 weeks. Millie was the she today,” test Dog” missed “Youmost spots begin to appear. in history. populara “First

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• Charles tested actor Jamie Foxx before he acted in his role in the 2004 biographical movie, “Ray”. He asked him to play a line of Thelonious Monk Jazz to see if he had the “right stuff” to play the part. Apparently, he did.

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• It was 19th-century French author Pierre-Jules Renard who made the • When receiving payment in cash, Ray following sage observation about his preferred to be paid in single dollar bills so craft: “Literature is an occupation in he could count them. Since he was unable which you have to keep proving your talent to people who have none.” to see the face value of the bills, his method assured that he wasn’t being lied to about the • Guinness, that notoriously dark and bitter Irish brew, contains fewer denomination printed on them. calories than skim milk or orange • Charles used neither a cane nor seeing-eye juice. Stout for breakfast, anyone? dog, but navigated instead by his keen sense • Lawmakers in Phoenix once saw of hearing. fit to make it illegal to walk through a hotel lobby while wearing spurs. • Despite his blindness, Ray could ride a • It’s hard to imagine what life was motorcycle, drive a car, and fly a plane. He had like before the widespread availability been able to play piano, clarinet, saxophone, of refrigeration, isn’t it? Some people trumpet and organ since attending School for have decided to find out — and you might be surprised at how many. Deaf and Blind in Florida. Although 99.5 percent of all house• The dark side of Ray’s life is little known as he holds in the United States have a kept his personal life quite private. It is known refrigerator, that still means that more than 1.5 million households are that he struggled with a heroin additction for fridge-less. some 20 years, but was able to kick the deadly • Swedish chemist and engineer habit in 1965 through treatment. Alfred Nobel, famed inventor of • Did you know that Charles made a cameo dynamite and originator of the Nobel appearance in the biography movie of his life, Prizes, could speak five languages fluently by the time he was 17 years “Ray”? And the screenplay of the movie was old. translated into Braille so that he could read it. • Finland has more islands than any • In 1994, Ray received the Helen Keller other country in the world. Personal Achievement Award from the • Those who study such things claim American Foundation for the Blind. that the hair on people of European descent tends to whorl in a counter• Charles had three #1 pop hits with “Georgia On clockwise fashion, while on most My Mind” (1960), “Hit the Road Jack” (1961) Japanese people it whorls in the oppoand “I Can`t Stop Loving You” (1962). site direction. • It seems that Warren G. Harding, • Hired for a car commercial, Ray actually the 29th president of the United drove a car without assistance. The filming States, was something of a gambler. was staged in the expanse of the Death During one hand of poker he bet the Valley desert, where there was no danger of a White House china — and lost it. collision. He said that it was one of the most • The Australia Zoo was recently the exciting experiences of his life. site of an attempted escape — by a Tues., March 31 137-pound orangutan named Karta. • In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked Charles number The ingenious primate evidently 10 on their list of “The 100 Greatest Artists of short-circuited the electric fence All Time”, and voted him number two on their around her enclosure using a stick, then stacked up more sticks to climb November 2008 list of “The 100 Greatest over the fence. Singers of All Time”. • The English word “gelatin” comes from the French for “edible jelly.” *** �� Thought for the Day: “What sane �� Before Neil Armstrong and the Apollo 11 crew person could live in this world and not �� be crazy?” — Ursula K. Le Guin © 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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plate, a bowl, a cup and a saucer. I was told the maker is Duncan and Miller and the pattern is Teardrop, also known as Thumbprint. Could you give me more information on my collection and how much the sets are worth?

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I took reduced beneﬁts at 63 and I’m now 80. I don’t ever remember getting higher beneﬁts at 66 like your last column said I should. What can I do about this?

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These are just three examples of the scores of e-mails I received in response to a column I wrote several weeks ago about a Social Security provision called the “adjustment to the reduction factor” or ARF. It’s a policy that allows a working person who is at least age 62 to get some reduced early retirement benefits from Social Security, and then at age 66 have his or her benefit adjusted to remove the reduction factor for those months when no benefits were paid. Almost every e-mail I received came from someone who was not eligible for an adjustment. And now I know I should have listened to one of my former colleagues at the Social Security Administration. He bet me $20 that if I tried to explain the ARF provisions in a column, no one would understand it. Well, buddy, the check is in the mail! But I’m not giving up. I am going to try one more time to explain the reduction factor adjustment as simply and plainly as I can. It’s not that I’m trying to be a noble public servant helping people understand complex provisions of the law. It’s just that I need to open up some space in my e-mail inbox! If you started your Social Security benefits before the full retirement age of 66, those benefits came with an early retirement reduction of roughly one-half of 1 percent for each month you received early benefits. And if you are still working and making more than the earnings penalty threshold (currently $14,160 per year) -- forcing the Social Security Administration to suspend some or all of your monthly Social Security checks due to your excess earnings -- the ARF provision says when you reach age 66, your benefits are AUTOMATICALLTY refigured to give you credit for those months when you did not get a Social Security check. For example, let’s say you took Social Security at age 62. Those benefits came with a 48-month early retirement penalty resulting in about a 25 percent reduction in your benefits. But if you worked between ages 62 and 66, causing the Social Security Administration to suspend your benefits for -- let’s say -- 20 of those 48 months, meaning you only received 28 Social Security checks between 62 and 66, at age 66 your benefit would be automatically recalculated. And instead of a 48-month early retirement penalty involving a 25 percent reduction in benefits, your new rate would have only a 28-month penalty with about a 14 percent benefit reduction. The advantage to the ARF policy is that you are able to collect some Social Security benefits before age 66, even though you are working. And your long-

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Genealogy Vacations It doesn’t take much for my genealogy bug to rise again, and I’m not the only one. What’s re-ignited my interest this time is a quotation I found online: To forget one’s ancestors is to be a brook without a source, a tree without a root. Going on vacation to hunt for our roots is becoming very popular among seniors, but a genealogy vacation isn’t something you can do on the spur of Some are the moment. Youthings need to plan farjust ahead. For a successful trip, have a goal in mind, whether too good to change... it’s to research a certain person or just to see what other�� family information you can find. Look into genealogy-specific tours, especially if �� you’re going to a foreign country. Translators will come in handy, and they’ll know details about the �� area. Check the genealogy tours by European Focus (www.europeanfocus.com). It will even do �� the photography for you! Elderhostel, now called Exploritas (www.exploritas.org), sponsors trips around the world. Also consider a visit to the National Archives in Washington, D.C. If you go, take copies of all of your records, not the originals. That name jotted on a scrap of paper might be the key to your research. Also, take along two digital cameras with extra memory. Take a handful of memory sticks and put the photos on those as duplicates. Mail them back to yourself, just in case. If it’s not possible for you to travel, or if your family tree is already completed, there are still ways for you to stay active in genealogy and help others at the same time. Consider teaching a how-to genealogy class. Hunt for genealogy books at flea markets and yard sales. Look at the index: Is your family listed? When complete records are unavailable, sometimes it’s enough to go visit the general area where our ancestors once lived.

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one’s true agenda resolved first. ARIES (March 21 to April 19)ANSWER: A SCORPIO 23months to NovemIt can take(October three to six for problem in getting a workplaceyour project ber 21) getting hormone levelThe to Scorpio reach apassion normalfor plateau. • On April 12, 1633, physicist and up and moving might upset theThat’s Lamb, right and might whenthings you’ll done feel like your oldon selftime again. A astronomer Galileo Galilei is ordered who likes things done on time.person But bewith rankle somehormone folks. Never mind them. low thyroid often has a rise in to turn himself in to begin trial for the patient. The delay could turn out to be a Others will be impressed, and they’re blood cholesterol. The level will fall as soon as the second time for holding the belief that blessing in disguise. the ones you want in your corner. the Earth revolves around the Sun. It replacement hormone is working. DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Would you20 address TAURUS (April to May 20) Your SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to took more than 300 years for the The booklet on thyroid problems discusses both plantar warts? I’ve instincts been told are they’re usually from on theamark, so if December 21) Finances could be a Church to admit that Galileo was right under- and overactive thyroid glands. Readers can virus in the body and that nothing be done you feel uneasycan about being asked for mite tight this week. And, while things and to clear his name of heresy. order a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 401W, advice on recurring. a certain matter, it’s probably for them or keep them from Is this will ease up soon enough, you savvy 536475,Sagittarians Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a a good idea that you opt not to Box comply will want to keep a pru• On April 13, 1742, George so? -- D.W. check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 with the request. dent eye on your expenses at this time. 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“Hawthorne,” and movies like “Never Been Kissed” and “One Hour Photo.” -- Wanda F., Harrisburg, Pa.

I was ver y sad to learn that Capt. Phil Harris of “Deadliest Catch” had passed away. How will they handle his passing on the show? -- Timothy G. in Florida

The Discovery Channel’s hit show returns for its sixth season on April 13, and Capt. Phil will be in most of the 16 episodes. Capt. Phil died on Feb. 9 after suffering a stroke two weeks earlier while unloading crab from his boat, the Cornelia Marie, Capt. Phil Harris at Saint Paul Island, Alaska. He was 53. His death won’t be dealt with until episodes 12 and 13. According to Phil Segal, president of the production company that produces “Deadliest Catch” for the Discovery Channel: “He was ﬁshing all the way up to the end. We’re so concerned about the family and the crew right now that we haven’t stopped to think about how we’re going to deal with this. We’ll have to ﬁgure it out in the weeks and months ahead.” ***

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Michael Vartan, 41, is co-starring in the upcoming ﬁlm called “High School,” which also stars Colin Hanks, Adrien Brody and Michael Chiklis. However, his most important upcoming engagement is his 2011 nuptials. He proposed to girlfriend Lauren Skaar in March and is involved in almost every aspect of planning of the wedding. He told OK! Magazine: “I feel like it’s about time I met someone special. I’m excited about throwing an engagement party, I’m excited about choosing the bridesmaid dresses, and what kind of knives and food.” Write to Cindy at King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475; or e-mail her at letters@cindyelavsky.com. For more news and extended interviews, visit www.celebrityextraonline.com and twitter. com/Celebrity_Extra. (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Dennis Haysbert has been the spokesman for the Allstate Insurance Company since 2003. He is best known for his roles of President David Palmer on “24,” as well as Jonas Blane on “The Unit,” which aired from 2006-09 on CBS. He is currently at work on the feature ﬁlm “The Details,” which also stars Elizabeth Banks, Tobey Maguire, Ray Liotta and Laura Linney. ***

Is it true that they are going to make a sequel to “Atonement”? I don’t see how that’s possible! -- Theresa W., via e-mail

There are no plans for a sequel to the blockbuster 2007 romantic-drama, which was based on the Ian McEwan bestseller. However, Ian did reveal plans to turn the period piece into an opera, and is working on the operatic version with composer Michael Berkeley and poet Craig Raine. He says, “It’s not a chamber piece, that’s for sure.” Theater owners in the U.K., Germany and the U.S. are reportedly interested in staging the “Atonement” opera, and are eyeing a 2013 premiere. ***

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Consider State Parks for Budget Vacation If fears about the economy have kept you and your family from taking summer vacations for the past few years, you’re not alone. But many families now are ready to take short, inexpensive vacations. Consider spending a few days or a week at a nearby state park. Many parks have cabins, lodge rooms or even yurts to rent for less than the price of motels. They might have signups for dates far in advance, but campsites are more available when booked early. Check Web sites for individual state parks, as not all state parks are alike. The Web sites will include information on the surrounding area and special park activities, such as bike/run events, volunteer day and certain amenities that might not be available each day due to maintenance. Check the amenities offered. Some parks are rural and rustic with few amenities. Some have swimming, hiking, water skiing and even golf. Those with lakes often have boat or fishing gear rentals. Many have historic displays in learning centers, and ranger-led programs such as wildlife photography and tracking. Look at Google satellite maps to get an idea of the park’s available space and layout. If there’s considerable open space, think about taking sports equipment, such as baseball gear, a croquet set or badminton net. Are there biking trails? Take bikes for everyone, or possibly rent them. Look to thrift shops if you don’t have these, or borrow from a neighbor. The same with tents and sleeping bags if you’ll be camping -- acquire them as inexpensively as you can. Call the park directly instead of making reservations online, especially if you want more deluxe accommodations such as a cabin or lodge room. (Most online reservation sites will charge you a fee to reserve through them.) If the accommodations for your chosen dates aren’t available, ask to be put on a wait list. Or ask for other accommodation suggestions. You may have to put down a deposit in advance. If you live near your state line, don’t forget to check the parks in your neighboring state. Find out whether your credit union or auto club has any special discount coupons for state parks, or ask the park. One of the best parts of vacationing at a state park: You’ll save on gas as you won’t have to drive long distances to reach your destination. David Uffington regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Write to him in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com.

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