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A short five years ago, banks werepushing us to use our debit cards. Rewardsprograms with points, flyer miles, cashback - it all added up in our favor.

Now, however, if you have a debit cardthat's part of a rewards program, youmight have a limited amount of time tocash in those rewards. If your debit card iswith a big bank, your rewards program isprobably going to be cancelled - if it hasn'tbeen already.

The reason for these changes, say thebanks, is the Durbin Amendment. The leg-islation puts a cap on the per-transactioncost that banks charge merchants for eachswipe of a debit card, down from 44 centsto 21 cents per swipe, plus a percentage ofthe transaction total. No more massive

millions moving into card issuers hands inthe form of swipe fees means no morerewards-program benefits for you.

Banks are looking for new ways torecoup the lost money. If you get an infor-mation leaflet in your bank statement, readit. You could learn that your free checkingaccount will no longer be free, or thatyou'll need to maintain certain balances forit to be free, or that you'll be limited to acertain number of debit-card transactionsper month, or that your ATM transactionsare no longer free, or that you'll no longerreceive a paper statement without payingfor it.

However, that same problem for cardissuers might get you a discount from mer-chants, especially for big-ticket items. Ifyou shop locally at smaller businesses, youhave a better chance of asking for and get-ting a discount, since the merchant won'tbe paying high swipe fees and percentagesof the purchase cost. Always ask.

Banks and credit unions with assets lessthan $10 billion are exempt, and if youswitch to a smaller bank, you might get abetter deal on the fees that the big bankswill surely impose.

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The new debit card law takes effect inOctober, just in time for holiday shopping.

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Secondhand smoke is a killer to nonsmokers

Origin of cancer is not always known to doctors

Most men and women who smoke tobacco are fullyaware of the damage they might be doing to their bodies.In addition to increasing their risk for lung cancer, smok-ing can also increase a person's risk for heart disease andother potentially deadly ailments.

What those men and women might not know is theextent of the damage their smoking is doing to thosearound them. According to the American Cancer Society,secondhand smoke is responsible for 3,400 lung cancerdeaths among nonsmokers each year. Gaining a betterunderstanding of secondhand smoke might help smokersquit once and for all.

What exactly is secondhand smoke?

Also known as environmental tobacco smoke, second-hand smoke is actually a mixture of two forms of smokethat comes from burning tobacco. Smoke that comes fromthe end of a lighted cigarette, cigar or pipe is known assidestream smoke, while the smoke a smoker exhales iscalled mainstream smoke. Compared to mainstreamsmoke, sidestream smoke has higher concentrations ofcancer-causing agents known as carcinogens. Sidestreamsmoke also contains smaller particles than mainstreamsmoke, making it easier for sidestream smoke to enter thebody's cells.

Do nonsmokers take in nicotine from secondhand

smoke?

Nonsmokers who inhale secondhand smoke do take innicotine in the process. A 1988 report from the U.S.

Surgeon General concluded that nicotine is a drug thatcauses addiction and can cause a short-term increase inblood pressure, heart rate and the flow of blood from theheart. Because nonsmokers who take in secondhandsmoke are taking in nicotine, they, too, are susceptible tothe aforementioned side effects.

In addition to taking in nicotine, nonsmokers aroundsecondhand smoke are also taking in the thousands ofother chemicals secondhand smoke contains. These chem-icals include carbon monoxide, which is also found inautomobile exhaust, and cadmium, a chemical elementcommonly used in batteries.

Does secondhand smoke cause other kinds of dis-

eases?

Secondhand smoke is responsible for thousands ofdeaths each year in the U.S. alone. But secondhand smokedoes not only contribute to cancer. In fact, the ACS notesthat secondhand smoke is responsible for an estimated46,000 deaths from heart disease in nonsmokers who livewith smokers.

What many people find the most troubling figuresassociated with secondhand smoke is its impact on chil-dren, especially those younger than 18 months of age. TheACS estimates that each year secondhand smoke isresponsible for 50,000 to 300,000 lung infections, includ-ing pneumonia and bronchitis, in children younger than18. An additional 750,000 middle ear infections in chil-dren can be linked to secondhand smoke.

Studies are ongoing into a possible link between sec-ondhand smoke and breast cancer. Though research isongoing, the ACS notes that chemicals from tobaccosmoke reach breast tissue and have been found in breastmilk. However, debate over a possible link between breastcancer and secondhand smoke continues for a variety ofreasons, not the least of which is that breast cancer riskhas not been shown to increase among active smokers.

Where does secondhand smoke pose a problem?

Secondhand smoke is problematic anywhere someoneis smoking or has smoked. In fact, the Canadian CancerSociety points out that cigarettes produce roughly 12 min-utes of smoke, even though a smoker might only inhale 30seconds of smoke from the cigarette. As the smokelingers, even long after a smoker has disappeared, non-smokers are left to breathe in that smoke.

Smokers who recognize the potentially deadly sideeffects of their habit should be especially mindful of thoseside effects when lighting up. Smoking inside a home, forinstance, is putting everyone in the home at heightenedrisk of a host of ailments. Children are especially sensitiveto secondhand smoke, and the ACS notes that between 50to 75 percent of children in the U.S. have detectable levelsof cotinine, the breakdown product of nicotine, in theirblood. Many public places, including New York City'sfamed Central Park, have banned smoking, and smokingin the workplace is illegal in many countries.

When diagnosed with cancer, patientsare typically informed where the cancer isor, when the cancer is in an advancedstage, where it started. However, in someinstances doctors struggle to determine theorigin of a cancer in the body.

According to the Canadian CancerSociety, cancer of unknown primary, com-monly referred to as CUP, means that thecancer has already metastasized at diagno-sis and doctors do not know where it start-ed. Upon further testing, the primary sitefor the cancer might be identified, but inmany cases doctors never learn where thecancer began. In some instances, the pri-mary cancer can be identified thanks to thecancer cells' appearance. The cancer cells

usually look like the cells in the type oftissue in which they began. For instance, ifbreast cancer cells spread to the lungs, thecancer cells in the lung will look likebreast cancer cells, giving doctors a goodidea of where the cancer might havebegun. But the primary cancer may not befound for a number of reasons, including:

•the primary cancer is very small andgrows slowly,

•the primary cancer was actually killedby the body's immune system,

•the primary cancer was removed dur-ing surgery for a different condition anddoctors never realized a cancer hadformed.

A CUP diagnosis is not especially com-

mon, though the CCS estimates thatroughly 2 to 5 percent of all new cases ofcancer are CUP. The figures are similar inthe United States, where the AmericanCancer Society estimates that 2 percent ofall cancers, or roughly 30,000 diagnoses,are CUP.

Because they depend on where the can-cer has spread in the body, CUP's signsand symptoms are different depending oneach individual case. However, symptomscan include:

•a lump or thickening in any part of thebody;

•persistent pain in one part of the body;•change in bowel or bladder habits,

including constipation, diarrhea or frequent

urination;•persistent fever for no known reason

that does not go away;•unusual bleeding or discharge;•night sweats;• persistent cough or hoarseness in the

voice.Despite unawareness as to its origins,

CUP can be treated. In such cases, doctorswill look at the cancer cells under a micro-scope, study lab results and then considerwhich organs the cancer has affectedbefore determining a course of treatment.Determining the treatment strategy, how-ever, is not easy, as doctors do not oftenfind the origin of the cancer.

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Atlanta's Greg Maddux (1997) and St.

Louis' Bob Tewksbury (1992, '93); 3)

Nebraska's Tom Osborne (1994, 95);

4) False. Each player has done it in six

seasons; 5) Calgary's Jay

Bouwmeester; 6) In 2001, Michael

Owen won the award; 7) Frank

Carauna of Buffalo, N.Y., in 1924.

Flashback Answers

1) Seals and Crofts, in 1972. The Isley

Brothers also covered the song. In

1993 the song made it into the film

"Dazed and Confused."; 2) Georgia

Gibbs, born Frieda Lipschitz, had one

of her two No. 1 hits with the song.

The other was "Kiss of Fire" in 1952.;

3) Piano. Arthur Ferrante and Louis

Teicher played instrumentals that often

ended up in big movie soundtracks,

such as "Exodus" and "Midnight

Cowboy."; 4) Ronnie Van Zant and

Gary Rossington of Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Bad Company (1976) and Charlie

Daniels (1989) also recorded songs

titled "Simple Man."; 5) "Flashdance ...

What a Feeling," in 1983. Esposito's

work includes music in "The Karate

Kid" and "Coming to America."; 6)

None. They were beaten out by Frank

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10) On both sides.

Bible Trivia Answers:

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4) Melchizedek; 5) Lazarus; 6) Peter.

Many people are apprehensive aboutgetting older because of the fear of losingtheir faculties. Individuals may worry thatdementia could rob them of preciousmemories and make daily living moredifficult.

Many factors can contribute to theonset of dementia, and recent researchnotes those factors include heart disease,strokes and other serious health condi-tions that affect the circulatory system.But other seemingly harmless conditionscan play a role, too. Maintaining ahealthy lifestyle could help seniors fendoff dementia.

Researchers in Canada studied data onmore than 7,000 survey participants whoanswered questions of overall health.While circulatory diseases did correlatehigh to dementia onset, researchers dis-covered additional conditions, includingarthritis, sinus infections, incontinence,and poor hearing, also played a role.

The correlation between circulatoryissues and brain function may be obvious,but researchers aren't exactly sure whyminor health infractions could contributeto senility. Some suggest that people withthe burden of health problems may not beable to successfully thwart deteriorationof the brain that comes with dementias,including Alzheimer's disease.

The World Alzheimer Report statesthat more than 35 million people aroundthe world are living with Alzheimer's dis-ease and other types of dementia. Theseare largely brain-destroying illnesses thathave no cure. But adults might be able toprevent or delay its onset. Placing agreater emphasis on overall health mayhelp.

According to Dr. Kenneth Rockwood,MD, a professor of geriatric medicine andneurology at Dalhousie University, inHalifax, Nova Scotia, who participated in

the dementia study published in July 2011in the journal Neurology, "the best thingpeople can do to stay physically healthy -- and thus maintain their brains, too -- isto exercise." Other things that can bedone include adopting a healthy, balanceddiet and keeping the brain active as muchas possible. Here are ways to do just that.

•Seniors can participate in low-impactexercises that promote muscle strengthand flexibility. Water exercises are verygood because they don't place strain onthe joints. Stretching routines, like yogaor tai chi, are also effective. Exerciseplans should be discussed with a healthcare provider prior to starting.

•Work with a nutritionist to develop ahealthy eating plan. A healthy diet isessential to keep many diseases at bay,including diabetes, obesity, heart disease,and even to help maintain proper diges-tion.

•Keep the brain active by engaging inpuzzles, like crosswords or sudoku.Reading is a way to stimulate vocabularyand also keep the brain sharp. Interactwith people on a daily basis and engagein conversation.

Fire extinguisher know-howFire extinguishers are an important safety component in any home or building.

They can mean the difference between a devastating fire or a minor incident.Although a fire extinguisher in the hands of a trained adult can be a life- and prop-erty-saving tool, many people are not properly skilled in the use of fire extinguish-ers.

A large portion of the public has not received training on fire extinguisher useand when to use them. Sometimes the use of the wrong extinguisher can exacer-bate a fire, as there are different fire extinguishers for different types of fires.Learning when and where to use an extinguisher can be a matter of life and death.

Type of Extinguisher

Not all fires are alike, and fires started from different materials require the useof different extinguishing agents to safely and quickly put the fire out. There arefive different types of extinguishers, and generally each will feature a symbol toshow the applicable fire on which they can be used.

Class A: These are used on ordinary substances, like cloth, wood, paper, andplastics.

Class B: These extinguishers are used on fires that feature flammable liquids,such as oil-based paints or gasoline.

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will be effective. Some need to be shaken to keep the dry chemicals from settling.Others need to have the pressure at the correct level. An extinguisher may need tobe recharged or replaced if it is damaged.

Individuals can talk with firefighters about possible training courses in the useof fire extinguishers. This will help a person know the correct way to handle andactivate an extinguisher should it need to be used.

Healthy living could helpfight dementia in seniors

Maintaining overall health is oneway seniors might stave off theonset of dementias, includingAlzheimer's disease.


Running takes some mental focus

Circuit training favored by many atheletes

Whether you want to get into shape, lower yourcholesterol or compete in a 5K, taking up runningmight be for you. Running is a great way to get intoshape and shed some pounds, but it's not somethingyou can do effectively the first day. Here are somethings to consider if you plan on taking to the road.

Running takes a great deal of mental focus and sodoes preparing to run. Take an inventory of the rea-sons you are taking up running. Is it to lose weight,to lower your cholesterol or to feel better about your-self? Never lose sight of the reason why you are run-ning. It will help you stay motivated.

Next, make a plan. Find time in your schedule torun. For some people, running in the morning clearstheir head and prepares them for the day ahead. Forothers, running in the evening is best because itrelieves the stress of the day and allows them tofocus on running rather than what the day aheadholds. The right time to run is up to you. Just makesure you allow enough time.

Anyone planning to begin a fitness programshould make an appointment with their doctor. Havethe doctor determine if you are healthy enough tostart a running program. Take time to discuss yourplan and get any insight they may have. It is also agood idea to have your cholesterol checked. Thereare two reasons for this: first to make sure you don't

have any major problems that need treatment andsecond to have a baseline test. After you have beenrunning for several months, you will want anothertest to determine how your body is reacting. Positivetest results should provide added incentive as youcontinue your journey toward a healthier life.

Most people think the next step is to go out andbuy the most expensive running shoe on the market.This isn't necessary. Just make sure you have a pairof well-fitting, light walking shoes. These will beenough as you begin. Consider buying a more expen-sive pair of running shoes after you've been at it for awhile and have made some progress.

When you're ready to begin, go for it. Don't over-think it; just get out there and run. Start slowly andtry to increase your distance with every run. Thismay mean running a quarter mile or less. That's OK,just keep at it. Each day, try to go a little farther.Don't focus on the time on your watch but on thetime in days and weeks that you will continue tobuild your endurance.

It is essential to stretch before and after you run.It is also important to give your body enough restand make sure you are fueling it properly. Shouldboredom set in, consider finding a running buddy orjoining a running group.

Circuit training is a favorite of many professionalathletes. It began in the late 1950s and at that timethe stations were arranged in a circle. The idea is towork different muscles groups one after the otherwith a little rest between exercises. Most gyms havea circuit set up where people go from one machine tothe other working different muscle groups or doingcardiovascular training. The number of stations in acircuit can vary.

After determining yours, it's time for a realitycheck. First, determine how much time you have todevote to the activity. Some disciplines will takemore time than others. Be honest about your level ofcommitment and choose a discipline that meets it.Also keep in mind the culture of the each potentialdiscipline. Some may require a lot of focus, etiquetteand time, while others may be more liberal aboutrules and customs.

Next, determine your strengths, weaknesses and

body type. Different martial arts require differentabilities. For example, if you are short and stocky,jujutsu might be the best discipline for you. If youare long and flexible, Taekwondo might be your bestbet. This is where you need to do your homeworkand determine what is entailed in each martial art.

Finally, you'll need to select a martial arts school.There are several things to look for and to look outfor. Getting a recommendation from someone youtrust can be of great help, but that is not always pos-sible. You will probably want to make some visits.Trust your instinct. How are you treated? Be carefulof under or over enthusiastic staff or schools thatpromise too much or seem too shady. Any goodschool should offer a free trial class. While you arevisiting, watch how the staff interacts with the stu-dents. Are they giving concrete, helpful instruction?Also make sure the school is clean and hygienic.

Practice avoidingsports injuriesBy Craig W. Armstrong

People play sports for many reasons-exercise, social-ization, to relive their glory days or just for the love ofthe game. Whatever the reason, if you are starting a newsport or getting back on the field, you will want to avoidinjury. Here are a few things to consider in order to stayhealthy.

First, make sure you are in good enough shape to play.Many get inspired to get off the couch and get back intothe game, but they aren't physically ready. Thinking thatthe sport will get in you in shape might be true, but itmight also get you hurt. You may want to consider gettinga physical. Let a doctor determine you condition andwhether you are healthy enough to play. You might alsowant to start a conditioning program. Many gyms offerthese, but if money is tight, do your homework and findout what you need to do to prepare your body. The mainthing to remember is not to overdo it.

Once your body is ready, make sure it's protected. Thatmeans wearing the right gear for your sport. Don't thinkyou can go without protection if your sport can causeinjury to any part of your body. Also make sure your gearfits properly.

Now that your body is ready and properly protected,make sure you warm up. Neglecting to do so accounts fora high percentage of sports injuries. Find out whichwarm-up exercises work best for your sport and do them.No matter how great of shape you are in, your musclesand tendons need to be stretched and ready.

While you're playing your sport, be aware of the otherplayers. When you drive a car, you need to be aware ofother drivers to avoid an accident. It's the same thing insports. Not all players may be paying attention and thatcould cause a problem.

You may be back in the game, but you still need to lis-ten to your body. Make sure you are getting enough restand taking in enough calories. Over-taxing your body is asure way to sustain an injury. You also don't want to playhurt. It may make you feel tough, but in the long run,you'll pay. If you are injured, get it checked out ASAPand follow the doctor's orders.

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8 ounces thin rice noodles1 1-pound) boneless 1-inch-thick

beef sirloin steakSaltPepper1 shallot, finely chopped1 stalk lemongrass, yellow and pale

green part only, finely chopped1 teaspoon sugar1/4 cup fresh lime juice1 tablespoon lower-sodium fish

sauce1/2 small (3 cups) watermelon, rind

removed, cut into 1/2-inch cubes1/2 seedless (English) cucumber,

cut in half and thinly sliced1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves,

finely chopped

1. Prepare outdoor grill for covered

direct grilling on medium.2. Prepare noodles as label directs.

Drain, rinse under cold water and drainagain.

3. Season steak with 1/4 teaspoon eachsalt and freshly ground black pepper.Place steak on hot grill; cover. Cook 12 to13 minutes for medium-rare or untildesired doneness, turning once. Transfersteak to cutting board; let rest 10 minutes.

4. Meanwhile, in large bowl, stir shal-lot, lemongrass, sugar, lime juice and fishsauce until sugar dissolves. Thinly slicesteak across the grain. Add to bowl, alongwith watermelon, cucumber and mint.Toss gently until well mixed.

5. Divide noodles among servingplates. Top with steak mixture and accu-mulated juices. Serves 4.

•Each serving: About 430 calories, 8gtotal fat (3g saturated), 75mg cholesterol,435mg sodium, 64g total carbohydrate, 2gdietary fiber, 26g protein.

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Nothing inspires a gardener to be gen-erous to friends and neighbors like anabundant crop of zucchini! Anyone whohas grown zucchini knows that a littleplanting goes a long way. Maybe you'verun out of ways to prepare zuc-chini, and friends and neigh-bors are no longer return-ing your phone calls.

Here are some recipesto transform your abun-dant crop into tastysnacks, along with tips for preserv-ing your bumper crop for future dishes.

Zucchini Pickles2 pounds zucchini, sliced (about 8

small)

1/3 pound onion, quartered and

sliced (about 1 small)

1/4 cup canning salt (2 cups sugar

2 tablespoons whole black pepper-

corns

2 teaspoons mustard seed

1 teaspoon celery salt

1 teaspoon turmeric

3 cups vinegar

1. Combine zucchini and onion in alarge bowl. Sprinkle with salt and cover

with cold water. Let stand 2 hours. Drainmixture, then rinse and drain

again. Combine remainingingredients in a saucepan and

bring to a boil. Pour vinegarmixture over zucchini andonions and let stand 2 hours.

2. Bring all ingredients to a boil, reduceheat and let simmer 5 minutes. Pack hotzucchini and liquid into hot jars, leaving1/4-inch headspace. Adjust two-piece capsand process 15 minutes in a boiling watercanner. Makes 4 half-pints.


Zucchini recipes to try

Zucchini-Pineapple4 quarts diced or shredded zucchini

46 ounces canned unsweetened pineapple juice

1 1/2 cups bottled lemon juice

3 cups sugar

Mix ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to a boil.Simmer 20 minutes. Fill hot jars with hot mixture and cookingliquid, leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Adjust two-piece lids andprocess in a boiling water bath (15 minutes for half-pints orpints).

Zucchini Relish2 cups chopped zucchini (about 3 medium)

1 small head green cabbage, finely chopped

1 cup chopped onion (about 1 medium)

1/2 cup chopped sweet green pepper (about 1 small)

1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper (about 1 small)

2 1/2 tablespoons salt

2 cups sugar

2 cups apple cider vinegar

2 teaspoons celery seed

1 teaspoon mustard seed

1. Combine zucchini, cabbage, onion and peppers in a largebowl. Sprinkle with salt and cover with cold water. Let stand 2hours. Drain mixture, then rinse and drain again. Combineremaining ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Addvegetables and simmer 10 minutes.

2. Pack hot relish into hot jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace.Adjust two-piece lids and process 10 minutes in boiling watercanner. Makes 4 half-pints.

Dehydrated Zucchini: Choose young, slender zucchini.Wash zucchini and cut into 1/4-inch slices for cooking purposesor 1/8-inch slices for chips. Dry in a single layer in a 125 Foven until brittle. Use slices in soups and casseroles, or sprinklezucchini chips with seasoned salt and serve with dips.

To Freeze Slices: Choose young, tender zucchini. Wash andcut in 1/2-inch slices. Blanch in boiling water for 3 minutes.Cool promptly in ice-cold water before draining and packagingin freezer bags or containers, leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Sealand freeze.

To Freeze Grated: Choose young, tender zucchini. Washand grate zucchini, then steam blanch in small batches for 1 to 2minutes. For use in recipes, pack measured amounts into con-tainers, leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Cool by placing the con-tainers in cold water. Seal and freeze. If zucchini is watery whenthawed, discard the liquid before use.

Note: Additional information provided by Susan Mills-Gray,Nutrition Specialist, Cass County, University of MissouriExtension)

Angela Shelf Medearis is known as The Kitchen Diva! She's theexecutive producer and host of "The Kitchen Diva!" cooking show onHulu.com. Medearis is an award-winning children's author, culinaryhistorian and the author of seven cookbooks, including "The NewAfrican-American Kitchen" and her new cookbook, "The Kitchen DivaCooks!" Visit her website at www.divapro.com.


Shrimp, Watermelon and Feta SaladGet this fresh, protein-rich summer salad on the table in just

20 minutes.

4 tablespoons prepared lemon and chive dressing

1 pound large shelled and deveined shrimp

1 bag (5 to 6 ounces) mixed baby greens

3 cup (from about 1 1/2 pounds with rind) diced (1 1/2-

inch chunks) seedless watermelon

2 ounce (1/3 cup) crumbled feta cheese

1. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon dressing onmedium 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook 6 to 8 minutes or untilshrimp are opaque throughout, stirring occasionally.

2. Meanwhile, in large bowl, toss mixed greens, diced water-melon and remaining 3 tablespoons dressing until evenly coated.To serve, divide salad among 4 serving plates and top withshrimp and crumbled feta.

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Assemble these delicious appetizer pani-nis and make them hot and crunchy onthe grill.

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 (1 pound each) sweet onions,

thinly sliced

Salt and pepper

1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

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8 (1/2-inch thick) center slices coun-

try-style bread

4 ounces soft fresh goat cheese

1. In nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat oilon medium one minute. Stir in onions,1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ly ground black pepper; cover and cook15 minutes or until very soft, stirringoccasionally. Uncover and cook 15 to 25minutes longer or until onions are goldenbrown, stirring frequently. Stir in thyme;

remove pan from heat.2. Prepare outdoor grill for direct

grilling on medium.3. Meanwhile, assemble panini: Place

4 slices bread on work surface. Spreadone-fourth of goat cheese on each sliceand top with one-fourth of onion mix-ture. Top with remaining bread slices.

4. Place 2 panini on hot grill grate.Place heavy skillet (preferably cast iron)on top of panini, press down, and cook 7to 8 minutes or until bread is toasted andbrowned on both sides, turning overonce. Repeat with remaining two panini.Cut in halves or quarters to serve. Makes8 appetizer servings.

•Each serving: About 190 calories, 8gtotal fat (3g saturated), 7mg cholesterol,375mg sodium, 24g total carbohydrate, 3gdietary fiber, 7g protein.

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Tips:

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•For beads, roll small ball shapes inyour hands and poke a hole through eachone with a skewer. When hard, string on abit of elastic through the holes.

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Memories take shape with homemade clayBy Donna Erickson

Think of all the experiences your kidshave already stored up in their memorypool since summer vacation began. Talkabout their recollections together, then putthem into shape with this fabulous playclay made with baking soda, cornstarchand water. It's a snap to concoct and espe-cially amazing to watch the magical trans-formations when the liquid mixture turnsinto a mashed potato-like consistencyright before your eyes. Chemistry in thekitchen was never so much fun.

The pliable, smooth white play clay isa perfect medium for letting out the cre-ativity of imaginative minds. Shape sculp-tures of the animals and birds your kidsgawked at while at the zoo, a dolphin theymet at an aquarium or the clown whotaught them to juggle at a country fair.

Once they create sculptures or beadsfrom the dough, let them harden

overnight, and your kids will have anotherfun afternoon putting their strokes of coloron their objects.

Here's the simple stuff you'll need tomake the dough:

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2. When the mixture takes on amashed-potato consistency, it's ready forplay. If you'd like, separate it into small

Reduce risk of Alzheimer's diseaseBy Matilda Charles

Research recently presented at The Alzheimer's Association International Conferenceindicates that Alzheimer's disease could potentially be prevented for millions just byreducing lifestyle risks.

The lifestyle risks and the percentage of Alzheimer's they are associated with are:smoking (11 percent), obesity in midlife (7 percent), diabetes (3 percent), depression (15percent), physical inactivity (21 percent), high blood pressure in midlife (8 percent) andlow education (7 percent).

That's not to say it's absolutely certain that these risk factors can cause Alzheimer's,but scientists believe that about half the cases could be prevented.

According to a paper by researcher Deborah Barnes, a professor at University ofCalifornia San Francisco, a reduction of 25 percent across all the risk factors could pre-vent nearly a half-million occurrences of Alzheimer's in the U.S. alone. These are esti-mates, of course, and further research has to be done.

Another paper at the same conference addressed the maintenance of cognition whileaging. Cognition is the mental processes, such as problem solving, memory and learning.

Seniors over the age of 65 with no impairment were given a battery of tests for cogni-tion, stress, personality traits and depression, as well as physical tests. What scientistsconcluded was that scoring low on trauma, depression, stress and anxiety was related tokeeping good cognitive health. They gave an example of the characteristics of coping:"developing a strategy, remaining positive, getting advice and taking action."

If more incentives are needed to make changes in lifestyle, this is surely one. Be moreactive, quit smoking and deal with high blood pressure - and you'll possibly avoidAlzheimer's at the same time.

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It was the 37th president of the UnitedStates, Richard M. Nixon, who made thefollowing sage -- and somehow appropri-ate -- observation: “Sure there are dishon-est men in local government. But thereare dishonest men in national governmenttoo.”

Pasta has been around since 5,000B.C., and it was invented in China, notItaly.

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A groundhog can move 700 pounds ofdirt in a single day.

When the two-and-one-half-hour finaleof the groundbreaking television show“M*A*S*H” aired on Feb. 28, 1983,advertisers paid a hefty $450,000 for asingle 30-second spot. That was $50,000more than the same spot cost at the SuperBowl that year.

We all know what a disaster is, but didyou know where the word came from?The base of the word is “aster,” which isLatin for “star.” The word “disaster” orig-inally meant “an unfavorable aspect of astar,” reflecting the ancient notion that themotions of heavenly bodies affected ter-restrial events.

Baseball players didn’t have numberson their uniforms until 1929, and it wasthe New York Yankees that were the firstto adopt the practice.

It was American ventriloquist andcomedian Willie Tyler who made the fol-lowing sage observation: "The reasonlightning doesn't strike twice in the sameplace is that the same place isn't there thesecond time."

Even flight attendants have their ownpatron saint, as declared by Pope PaulXXIII in 1962: Saint Bona of Pisa.

Many people believe that theGutenberg Bible, which came from thepresses of Johannes Gutenberg in the1450s, is the first example of a printedbook, but that's not true; it's the first bookprinted using movable type. The oldestknown printed book is actually the"Diamond Sutra," which was printed inChina more than 550 years before theGutenberg Bible.

In many Middle Eastern cultures, it istraditional to celebrate a wedding withfive events. The first is the engagementparty, during which the bride-to-bechanges clothes several times. When thebride and groom sign the marriage con-tract there is another party, again withnumerous changes of clothing by thebride. The day before the wedding thereis a henna party, during which the brideand others are painted with elaboratedesigns that are thought to ward off evilspirits. The reception takes place after thewedding, and guests are often given fivealmond pieces, each piece symbolizingone of the sacred wedding wishes: health,happiness, wealth, longevity and fertility.Seven days after the wedding is the finalcelebratory event, known as sabaa, whichis for women only and is analogous to thewedding shower we have in the West.

The town of North Pole, Alaska, isactually 1,700 miles south of the planet'sgeographical North Pole.

In the early 18th century, newspaperswere not cheap, but the stories publishedtherein were often people’s only link tothe events of the day. Since they were socoveted, newspapers were often broughtas a gift when a gentleman was calling ona lady friend, much as candy or flowersmight be brought in a different era.


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1. In 2009, Michael Wuertz became thethird A's reliever to have 100 strikeouts ina season. Name either of the first two todo it.

2. Two pitchers in the 1990s had sea-sons with at least 200 innings pitched and20 or fewer walks. Name either one.

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Bible triviaBy Wilson Casey

1. Is the Book of Lydia in the Old orNew Testament or neither?

2. From 1 Corinthians 11, because of"what" did Paul say women should have a"symbol of authority"? Life, Trust, Love,Angels

3. Whose four daughters were consid-ered prophetesses? Gad, Philip, Jonah,Noah

4. From Hebrews 7, who was the onlyking said to have neither mother norfather? Solomon, David, Melchizedek,Sargon

5. Whose biblical name meant, "Godhas helped"? Solomon, Paul, Lazarus,Amos

6. From Acts 10, who said, "Not so,Lord, for I have never eaten anything thatis common or unclean"? Herod, Peter,Thomas, John the Baptist


FlashbackBy Mick Harper

1. Name the duo who wrote andreleased "Summer Breeze."

2. Who released "Dance With Me Henry(Wallflower)" in 1955? Big bonus pointsfor knowing her birth name.

3. Name the instrument played by duoFerrante and Teicher.

4. Who wrote and released "SimpleMan" in 1973?

5. Joe Esposito's "Lady, Lady, Lady"was featured in what film's soundtrack?

6. The Beatles got 10 nominations at the1966 Grammys for their 1965 work. Howmany Grammys did they win?


Trivia testBy Fifi Rodriguez

1. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who is theonly person to have served as presidentand later as chief justice of the UnitedStates?

2. GEOGRAPHY: In what city wouldone find the 11th century St. Mark'sBasilica?

3. SOCIAL SCIENCE: The ruler of atheocracy derives power from whatsource?

4. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: WhichU.S. president popularized the term

"muckrakers" for investigative journal-ists?

5. LITERATURE: Who wrote thenovel "Cat's Cradle"?

6. HISTORY: Osceola was a leader inwhich Native American tribe?

7. FOOD & DRINK: What is the com-mon name for "prunus persica"?

8. BUSINESS: What business madeJohn Davison Rockefeller a wealthy man?

9. MATH: What is the Arabic equiva-lent of the Roman numeral MMD?

10. LANGUAGE: What is the mean-ing of the Latin prefix "ambi"?


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In his spare time, Franco received per-mission from UCLA to take up to 62course credits per quarter (19 is thenorm), received an MFA from ColumbiaUniversity, went to NYU's Tisch Schoolof the Arts for film making and BrooklynCollege for fiction writing. He's currentlygetting his Ph.D in English at Yale andsoon will attend the Rhode Island Schoolof Design. In 2012 he'll attend theUniversity of Houston to get his Ph.D inliterature and creative writing (only 20 of400 applicants were accepted).

Franco has "Rise of the Planet of theApes" just out, and he produced andstarred in "The Stare" with WinonaRyder. He directed and starred in a nine-day shoot of "Sal," the biopic of SalMineo (Oscar nominated for "RebelWithout a Cause" and "Exodus"), withVal Lauren as Mineo, to be released in2013. He's currently filming "Oz: TheGreat and Powerful," based on "TheWonderful Wizard of Oz" (written in1900), about its creator, L. Frank Baum.He'll direct and star in "The NightStalker," about serial killer RichardRamirez, star in "The Iceman" withMichael Shannon and direct a film ver-sion of William Faulkner's "As I LayDying." Franco acquired the rights toStephen Elliot's "The Adderall Diaries,"which he'll adapt, star in and direct, andhe'll be on Broadway next season in arevival of Tennessee Williams' "Sweet

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"General Hospital" to play Robert"Franco" Frank (coming up in Septemberfor an extended run). Small wonder he'sgot little time for romance. He broke upwith his actress girlfriend of five years,Ahna O'Reilly, saying that his interest ineducation came between them! Talk aboutcracking the books!

Franco's Oscar co-host, AnneHathaway, will be Batwoman in "TheDark Knight Rises," currently shooting inPittsburgh with Christian Bale (againBatman), Michael Caine, Gary Oldman,Morgan Freeman, "La Vie En Rose"Oscar-winner Marion Catillard, "3rdRock from the Sun" alum Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Liam Neeson and MatthewModine. With a cast like that, it soundslike she's having more fun cracking thewhip (as Batwoman) than the books likeJames Franco!

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Millions of people have had their livestouched by cancer. Whether dealing withtheir own diagnosis or that of a lovedone, men and women often wonder what,if anything, they can do or could havedone to prevent cancer from becoming apart of their lives.

While cancer risk depends on a host offactors, some of which are beyond anindividual's control, there are certain pre-ventative measures men and women cantake to reduce their risk of cancer.

•Stop smoking. The Canadian CancerSociety estimates that smoking is respon-sible for 30 percent of all cancer deaths inCanada. In the United States, the Centersfor Disease Control and Prevention notethat smoking causes 90 percent of lungcancer deaths in men and nearly 80 per-cent in women. However, within 10 yearsof quitting, an ex-smoker's risk of dyingfrom lung cancer is cut in half while therisk for other cancers, including cancersof the mouth, throat, larynx, and cervix,decreases as well.

•Reduce alcohol consumption. In astudy examining the relationship betweencancer and alcohol consumption,researchers working with the WorldHealth Organization found that daily con-sumption of roughly 50g, or less than twofluid ounces, of alcohol doubles or triplesthe risk for mouth, voice box and throatcancers compared with the risk in non-drinkers. Additional studies have shown alink between alcohol consumption andcancers of the liver and colon. What'smore, no fewer than 100 studies havefound an increased risk of breast cancerwith increasing alcohol intake. Men andwomen should consult their physiciansabout what constitutes a healthy con-sumption of alcohol.

•Be safe in the sun. Though a deep tanmight look good, individuals mustemphasize protecting their skin from thesun. Skin cancer is the most commonform of cancer in the U.S., and exposureto the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays plays asignificant role in the development ofskin cancer. When going out in the sun,apply sunscreen with a minimum sun pro-tection factor, or SPF, of 15; wear loosefitting clothing and a protective hat, asmany skin cancers happen on the faceand neck; and always wear sunglasses,preferably those that provide UVA andUVB protection.

•Maintain a healthy weight. Beingoverweight or obese brings forth a host ofpotentially deadly side effects, not theleast of which is increasing a person's riskfor cancer. A report from the NationalInstitutes of Health that examined beingoverweight and obesity in men andwomen found that carrying excessiveweight substantially increases an adult'srisk of getting breast, colorectal, endome-trial (uterine), and prostate cancers.Healthy weight varies depending on theindividual, so men and women concerned

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about their weight should consult a physi-cian about the best ways to lose weightand maintain a healthy weight.

More information is available atwww.cancer.ca or www.cancer.org.


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