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Achieving A Dream - Corinth's Own, Kabreea Moore & Her Academic Accomplishment By Angela Rogalski Being the first one to graduate college in your entire family is a proud moment for everyone, especially the parents of said graduate. Kabreea Moore is a 23-year-old, Communications major at Mississippi State University and she's about to do just that. In May of this year, Moore will be the first in her family to ever graduate college. And she is excited and proud about that fact. "My major is Communications and I'll graduate with a minor in Public Relations," Moore said. "And I'm the first to go to college in my family and the first to graduate. After I graduated high school, I left Corinth and home, and came straight to Starkville and Mississippi State. And I've been living here on my own since then. My mother is so excited about my graduation. I'll always be her baby girl, so she's very proud. My dad and I really didn't get close until I was 12-years-old,
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but we talk every other day now. And he will be coming to my graduation. I'm actually the first on his side to graduate too, so he's just as proud as my mom." Moore said that at first she'd wanted to attend a community college, but her mother kept pressuring her to go to a four-year school, because she was afraid that Moore would never go back for her bachelor's if she obtained her associate's degree first. "So, I went to see MOORE pg 4
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Volunteers work together to keep Corinth and Alcorn County looking good By Lucy Weber Corinth area, it's time for spring cleaning. On Saturday, April 21, Keep CorinthAlcorn Beautiful is holding a County Wide Clean-Up Day. Volunteers will spend 9-11 a.m. beautifying areas and picking up litter at various locations. Anyone who wants to lend a hand should call KCAB's office, 662287-5269, to find out how to get involved, says GT McCullough, director of the agency that is a division of The Alliance. McCullough expects plenty of help to heed the call. "Our community is fantastic. We are a community of people who care about their home. Our people are our greatest asset," he said. KCAB is led by a board of
volunteers from across the community who find projects that bring beauty and improvements that make Corinth and Alcorn County a better place to live, visit and work, McCullough said. The KCAB council includes chairman Justin Ashmore, vice chair An Luick, past chair Colby Carmichiel, John Michael Tucker, Dorothy Frederick, Ben Tucker, Zeb Taylor, Jonathan Marsh, Kate Bingham, Nate Alexander, Chris Porterfield, Jeff Patterson, Wendy Shinault, Johnny Ross and Joanie Vaughn. "Our board members have people approach them all the time to ask how they can help," McCullough said. "We have a tremendous pool of talent." For 19 years, Keep Corinthsee CORINTH pg 4
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When Three Percent Means Everything By Angela Rogalski Usually three percent of anything isn't a lot; three percent of $100 is only $3; three percent turnout at a voting precinct could mean devastation for the candidates on those particular ballots; and according to some research, only three percent of children who come from drug and alcohol abusive families and foster care families graduate college. But when you're one of those three percent, that low number is everything. Chelsea Wheeler grew up in a household where she was basically the parent to both of her own. Her sister, three years older than Wheeler, decided to strike out on her own at 15, leaving Wheeler behind. So, at the young age of 12, she learned to take care of herself and her parents,
who both had drug and alcohol addictions. Addictions so bad, that she often had to make sure they ate, dressed and made it to their beds. "After my older sister left, it was just me and my parents, and I was 12-years-old," she said. "And with their addiction problems, it was pretty much left up to me to make sure they got up and went to
work. Then at night, I would fix dinner, made sure they ate and got into bed. And I had to get myself to and from school, of course." Wheeler said that she was a straight-A student in high school and her focus was very clear: she had to go to school, get good grades and graduate. And she did, but she didn't stop at high school. "I graduated third in my class and was the class historian. And after high school graduation, I put myself through college. I went to Northeast and graduated from there with a 3.1 GPA in 2012, with my degree in Paralegal studies."
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You Can Make a Difference Bandura’s Social Learning Theory about people learn from watching others. In other words, "monkey see, monkey do". The age-old saying monkey see, monkey do caused me to revert back to my college psychology class and the story of Imo, the macaque from the Island of Koshima. As you may know, many of our behavioral traits are modeled by our peers and our surroundings and for years researchers tried, in
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If you think one person cannot bring about meaningful change in this world, think again. In order to make a change, observation is key. Each month, I get the opportunity to observe the city landscape while delivering newspapers and boy, there are noticeable differences from city to city. Growing up in South Corinth I can recall the sense of joy, pride, and the family and communal attitude that radiated throughout the community. I remember an elderly gentleman named Mr. Primrose having his garden tilled by a team of mules to ready it for spring planting; there was Mrs. Ruby Hunter next door pampering her roses for picking, and Mr. Bill raising his chickens for plucking. Boy, those were the days where pride was king. As I look back over my monthly delivery trek, I can vividly see the common thread of broken windows in many communities. So, my curiosity as to why prompted me to do a little research when I stumbled upon social scientists, James Q. Wilson and George L. Kelling’s Broken Window Theory. They believe that the sign of broken windows is a predictor for various environmental conditions and behaviors. Intrigued by their theory, I decided to dig a little further. While researching, I began to think about something that a pastor mentioned in one of his sermons a few months ago. He said, “It doesn’t matter where you go in America people act the same". Still curious as to why I was seeing this common thread, I stumbled across Dr. Albert
ferent subgroups behaved differently. When the researchers put out the goods the older monkeys resisted sampling as the younger ones advantageously ate the samples, after which the older monkeys followed. One day Imo, a female macaque, did something no other monkey had done- she began washing the sand off of her sweet potatoes by tossing them in the salty sea water. When the researchers returned ten
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vain, to observe the lifestyle of an elusive troop of free-ranging monkeys. They finally enticed the monkeys of the forest by leaving sweet potatoes and other treats as bait on the open beach, where observation and study could be made more easily. Careful observation revealed that dif-
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1. What dreaming ruler gave Joseph his own ring? 2. In which of Jesus' parables does a ring play a part? 3. Who did King Ahasuerus of Persia give his ring to? 4. When Daniel was sealed up in the lion's den, who placed his sinet ring on the stone? 5. For what did the Isralites give up their rings and other jewelry? 6. After the death of Haman, who received the Persian king's signet ring? 7. Who wore a camel's hair tunic? 8. What king of Israel is mentioned as wearing a crown and a gold bracelet? 9. What Egyptain official was given fine linen, the pharaoh's ring, and a gold chain for his neck? 10. What people ha such well-made clothes that years of wilderness wandering did not even wear out their shoes? 11. Whose eye-catching cloak caused murderous envy in his brothers? 12. The bset-dressed man in Israel wore fine colored linenwith embroidered bells and pomegranates, a linen breastplate with gold and precious stones, and a gold studded hat? Who was he? 13. What down-and-out man is mentioned as having worn a gold earring in his better days? 14. Only one person is mentioned in the Bible as having worn gloves. Who? 15. What warriors were so extravagant that even their camels wore necklaces? 16. What people wore fine Egyptian linen and purple robes? Send in your answers to the following Bible Trivia Questions and take a chance at winning a complimentary bible from the Community News Flash. Random drawing will be held monthly
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March Answers 1. Onesimus (Philemon) 2. Cornelius (Acts 10:7-8) 3. The highest priest's (John 18:26) 4. Abraham (Genesis 14:14-15) 5. Gehazi (2Kings 4:12) 6. Potiphar (Genesis 39) 7. Mephibosheth (2 Samuel 4:4) 8. Peter (John 18:10) 9. Naaman the Syrian (2 King 5:2-3) 13. Nehemiah 1:11 14. The chief butler and chief baker (Genesis 41) 15. Jacob (Genesis 29-31) 16. Pharoh's daughter's (Exodus 2:5) 17. Abimelech's (Judges 9:54) 18. Bihah and Zipah (Genesis 30) 19. The Egyptians (Exodus 1:13) 20. The parable of the tenants (mark 12:1-5)
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WHEELER...from page 1 Wheeler added that with her degree in hand, she applied for paralegal positions as far away as Nashville, Tenn., but had no luck. "Everywhere I applied, they wanted 3-5 years' experience, and of course, I was fresh out of school," she said. "So, what happened was I started bartending and just doing little service jobs for about four years. Then I decided I had to get what most people call a "real job" and the only experience I had was in customer service." Wheeler said she did manage to get one paralegal job, but unfortunately it wasn't the position that she had anticipated for her career. So, she bounced from job to job for a while, looking for a fit, and eventually found the Verizon store in Corinth. "I wasn't even there to apply for a job. I walked in and the manager at the time fell in love with my personality and told me that she'd love to have me as a part of her team. So, a couple of weeks later I was hired as a wireless representative and within six months I was promoted to the store manager." Today, Wheeler maintains that position as store manager of the Booneville location. She is now married and has reconciled with both her parents, who were divorced in 2012, and she and her sister have resumed a relationship. As recovering addicts, her parents have come a long way and Wheeler is very proud of them both.
CORINTH.....from page 1 Alcorn Beautiful has focused on keeping local communities looking good and litter free. Since last June, McCullough has been the director of the program that encourages volunteers to take pride in beautifying Corinth and Alcorn County. He also serves as a project manager for economic development for The Alliance. "These are two jobs that go side by side," he said. "We want existing industry to be proud of our community as well as industries we are recruiting. We want them to see a city that takes care of itself." A native of Tupelo, McCullough, who attended Mississippi State University where he served as a student manager for the baseball team, said he and his family love living in Corinth. McCullough served on the coaching staff of Northwestern State University in Louisiana before the move. "We have been blown away by the
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"My mom and dad are now recovering addicts and they're doing so much better. And my sister is married and has two beautiful children. I'm married, but no children yet. And while I had a challenging childhood, I wouldn't change anything about it, because it made me who I am today. And I also owe a lot to my grandparents, if not for them, I probably would have given up a long time ago." The phrase "three percent" has a very special meaning for Wheeler, because it lives in ink behind her left ear. "I have "3%" tattooed behind my left ear, the number and the symbol," Wheeler said. "And it's a statistic that my best friend and I both have tattooed behind our ears; she was in foster care until she was 21 or 22-years-old. And I almost went into the system as well growing up. But only three percent of children from drug and alcohol abusive families and foster care families ever graduate college. I graduated college in 2012, both of my parents are recovered addicts, and my best friend went through 13 years of foster care and she also graduated college, with a bachelor's degree in social work. And we both have that same tattoo. When we researched how many kids in our situations actually graduate, not just go, but graduate college, and we found out it was three percent, we wanted matching tattoos, so it seemed right for both of us."
community since we moved here," he said. "It's been tremendous." McCullough said he's proud to be a part of KCAB, which is one of 22 statewide affiliates that represent Keep Mississippi Beautiful and Keep America Beautiful. KCAB focuses on beautification, litter prevention and waste reduction. KCAB also works to promote responsible handing of waste through its Household Hazardous Waste Day. "We are in the planning process for that day in early fall," McCullough said. "This day is a valuable tool for the community. People have shown they appreciate this being offered." Volunteers are always welcome to assist KCAB with its efforts to beautify the community. Those interested in the work of the organization can contact McCullough by email at gt@corinthalliance.com or by phone at 662-2975269.
MOORE.....from page 1 Mississippi State and kept pushing myself to make it," Moore added. "And of course, the financial pressures were there, but now that I'm almost done, I can say that it was definitely worth any sacrifice." Along with her college responsibilities, Moore also holds down a full-time job, has a baby who will soon be a year-old, and has custody of her younger brother. To say this young woman is dedicated would be an understatement. "I work 40 hours per week for Sitel, which is a call center for Progressive Insurance. I have my Insurance license, so I can work selling insurance anywhere. I also had my baby last year and he'll be a year old in July," Moore said. "I almost took a year off to be with him full-time, but I knew it was doubly important that I finish. And I actually have custody of my 16-year-old brother and he lives with me here in Starkville. He was having issues in school, maintaining good grades, so I begged my mom to let me have a hand at sending him to school here in Starkville and he's doing great. I had to beg because she didn't want to put that added pressure on me, but I felt like I could handle it. My mom helps financially and of course, he
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goes home to Corinth to see our mother as often as possible. So, it has worked out." After graduation, Moore and her fiancĂŠ's plans are to move their small family down to Jackson where opportunities await this hardworking young lady with the hopes for a very bright future. "There are a lot of positions in Jackson that I have been applying for," Moore said. "I haven't gotten a definitive job lined up just yet, but I hope to soon. And it's my little brother's choice whether he goes with us or not, but I hope he does, because I don't want to be the only one in my family to graduate. So, I want to continue to help him." Moore said that she had a lot of family support in her life to complete her education, but without her faith in God she would never have made it. "I go to church every Sunday, just like I did growing up. And I have done a lot of praying and continue to do so, especially my first two years here. I didn't know many people at State, so I did a lot of praying just to make it. And my mother prayed with me too, because there were many times I felt like giving up, but between her and God, I made it."
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Repay Social Security, Get a Bigger Check Here’s something you might not know: We can pay back the Social Security benefits we’ve received, and reapply for monthly benefits at a high rate. Last year the Congressional Budget Office predicted that we’d receive Cost of Living Adjustments of 1.5 percent in our Social Security benefits. Well, the news is out: The Cost of Living Adjustment for those of us getting Social Security is going up by 2.8 percent in 2009, resulting in a whopping average benefit increase of $30.20. That amount, though, is going to keep 5 million of us living below the poverty line, because the cost of living in general has gone up. As an example, in the past eight years, COLAs have risen 19 percent while premiums for Medicare Part B have risen 93 percent. You don’t need a calculator to see the problem with that. Now it turns out that for some of us, there might be a way to increase our Social Security benefits every month. I say “some of us” because I personally don’t know many who could amass that amount of cash — every dime you’ve received has to be paid back. Still, there must be some of us who could do that. The financial gurus are touting this (sending back the money) as a way to purchase an annuity that’s a much better deal than you can get from insurance companies that sell annuities. If you want to investigate this option, get expert advice from multiple sources. Some considerations: If you have that much money available, do you want to leave it to your heirs instead? What if you die tomorrow? Will your increased Social Security benefits be taxable, making the increase not so much of a good deal after all? Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Write to her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send email to columnreply@gmail.com.
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Many Ways to Treat Varicose Veins DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am a 52-year-old lady with bad varicose veins in both my legs. How did I get them? My legs get tired easily, and they hurt if I have to stand for any time. A friend told me about an injection in the veins that gets rid of them. Can you tell me what that is? My husband has them too, and he’s also interested in getting rid of them. I didn’t know men got them. — L.T. ANSWER: Varicose veins are dilated, gnarly leg veins that aren’t limited to women. Men get them too, but women with varicose veins outnumber men by a factor of 2-to-1. You got them like most people get them. There’s a strong family influence in coming down with varicosities. Pregnancy, jobs where people must be on their feet for long times and obesity are other factors that generate such veins. I just learned that taller people have them more frequently than shorter folks. The basic problem is faulty vein valves. Veins are equipped with valves that close shut as blood passes by to keep it from falling back down. If legvein valves aren’t working, blood does fall back down, and it stagnates in the legs and dilates the veins, causing them to balloon. You can do some things on your own to improve the situation. Take a couple of breaks during the day when you can lie down with your legs raised above heart level. Compression stockings keep blood flowing upward in leg
veins. The best are ones that are specially fitted for your legs and that have more compression at ankle level than at thigh level. Removal techniques are many. You ask about sclerotherapy. In that procedure, a solution that irritates the veins’ inner lining is injected into them. The lining sticks to itself, and the vein collapses. It’s not used for all veins. It doesn’t work well for very large ones. Catheter ablation is another newer technique where a thin, flexible tube — a catheter — is threaded into the veins. The catheter has a probe that emits radio waves that heat the lining and cause the vein to shrivel. The menu for varicose-vein treatment is large; this is only a small sample of what can be done. The booklet on varicose veins explains this condition in detail. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue — No. 108W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. *** DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Please explain the meaning of “homonymous hemianopsia.” I am a senior and a diabetic. Does it have anything to do with either? — J.B. ANSWER: Hemianopsia is a loss of half the visual field. For example, a person can see from the center to the right but not from the center to the left. Homonymous (hoe-MON-uh-mus) indicates that both eyes have the same defect. Head trauma, brain tumors, strokes and a few other conditions cause such a vision loss. Diabetes and aging are not common causes. *** Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475. © 2008 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved
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City Road Temple C.M.E. held their Annual Methodist Mens Banquet on March 11th. The guest speaker for this event was retired teacher, Calvin Burton. Proceeds from the event are used to purchase and prepare meals for local families during the Thanksgiving holiday.
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The Harmonizers continue to sing their praise two decades after founding and Let Jesus Take Over." "We were in in rehearsals and the song stuck," she said. "We usually sing it in church services. It's our trademark song." Another trademark of their performances that shows the group's diversity in song selections is "If I Had a Hammer." The group keeps adding songs to their repertoire. "Someone will name a song in rehearsal and we'll decide who will take the lead," Warren said. Word of mouth is how new audiences hear about them and invite them to come perform. Any church or organization interesting in having the Harmonizers sing can contact Warren at awarren18@icloud.com.
Teresa Collins, Anita Temple, Albertine Lowe-Warren, Dave Jennings, Shirley Rolland, Pamela Bynum, Hazel Lusk Not photographed Phyllis Shinault, Andrette Morrison, Beth Mitchell, Janie Moore
By Lucy Weber For more than 20 years, the Harmonizers have been raising their voices in tuneful praise. "We are just good friends who love music," said Albertine "Peaches" Warren, who began the gospel group as a quick answer to a plea for singers at a Corinth prayer breakfast. Today, the group keeps on singing for the Lord. The reason the group of friends, who are mostly retired educators, has always and continues to perform is simple, Warren said. "I think it's a collective love of music in all our lives, the love of Jesus and the personal relations, outside of school, that we've formed," she said. "We want people to see Jesus in us through our music and see the true relations that people can have through the years." Warren was teaching at South Corinth Elementary and heading into the nearby Macedonia Baptist Church when she was stopped by an unexpected request to get a group of singers together for a quickly approaching prayer breakfast. "I just took it and ran with it," said Warren, who is now retired and living in nearby Bethel Springs, Tenn. The original members of the group
included Warren, Dave Jennings, Linda Vandifer, Theresa Collins, Phyllis Morrison Shinault, Janie Moore, Shirley Rolland, Pam Bynum and Connie Bunch. Over the years, some members have moved on from the group and other good singers - Anita Temple, Hazel Lusk, Andrette Morrison and Beth Mitchell have joined. All the members of the group have been or still are contributing members of their churches' choirs. With a warm reception at the prayer breakfast, the Harmonizers began getting other requests to perform in the area. "We started getting other invitations to sing for churches, organizations and communitybased activities," Warren said. Through the years, the group has sung at funerals, banquets, schools and other programs when asked. Warren and the others have lost count of how many times they join together to sing. So far, in 2018, the Harmonizers have performed four times for school programs. On the calendar in April is a church banquet. The harmony in song carries over through the gospel group's longevity. "Prior to our engagements, it only takes one rehearsal these days," she said. "We just gel when we come together." Their longtime theme song is "Give Up
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5 Ways to Reduce Everyday Stress (StatePoint) Deadlines, responsibilities, bills -- there are so many causes of stress in our lives. Unfortunately, stress can take a negative toll on one’s health and wellness, particularly if it goes unaddressed for too long. Indeed, common effects of stress include headaches, stomach upset, anxiety, sleep problems and more, according to the Mayo Clinic. This April, which is Stress Awareness Month, consider these strategies for relieving stress. • Aromatherapy: Scent your home and workspace with stressrelieving scents like lavender, rosemary and peppermint. Whether you use candles, oils or fresh herbs, this is an easy way to immediately reduce feelings of stress. • Get outdoors: Both exercise and nature can have stress-relieving properties. Combine the two with hiking, biking, and waterbased sports. Support your adventures with water-resistant wearable tech, like the WSD-F20 ProTrek Smart Outdoor Watch, which features functions like full color maps and GPS, app functionality to track progress, as well as sensor technology, allowing you to comfortably get off the beaten path and better appreciate your surroundings. • Meditate: Many experts agree on the benefits of meditation, from increased positive
ting things in perspective and thinking through the short- and long-term problems and challenges that are causing you stress. Plus, the ritual aspect of what could be made into a daily habit, may have a calming effect on the
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emotions to the relief of stress and anxiety. And these days, meditation is more accessible than ever, as employers offer mindfulness programs in the workplace, mobile apps in guided meditation abound, and communities and fitness clubs add practices like tai chi and yoga to their rosters. • Enjoy music: Music can be an extremely powerful outlet for stress relief, particularly when you’re getting creative and making it yourself. Have the means at home to play a variety of beautiful music so that you can destress any time you need. To faithfully reproduce the sounds of acoustic instruments like guitars,
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Luscious Lunches Are you sick of sandwiches, chips and baby carrots? The healthy and resourceful ideas below can spice up your lunchbox, require minimal preparation time and will help you look forward to your noon meal again. Pasta Noodles Cook up a batch of noodles the night before and store them in the refrigerator, or use leftover pasta noodles, and you have the beginnings of a tasty cold salad for lunch. Fill one-half of a bowl-sized portable container with cold noodles. Add bite-sized cooked meats or fish, or throw in some beans or nuts. Chop a tomato, some mushrooms, peas, black olives, onions, spinach, celery, carrots, asparagus -- anything you find appealing and have on hand. Grapes, raisins, strawberries
and apples can be added, too. For more flavor, add cheese, an herb blend, some light mayonnaise, olive oil and lemon juice, or your favorite dressing. Rice Rice is a healthful and filling grain. Choose brown rice to add the health benefits of whole grain to your meal. Line a tortilla, lettuce or cabbage leaf, or a sheet of nori (seaweed) with cold, cooked rice. Then add your favorite filling, such as tuna, cheese, nuts, sliced vegetables, citrus fruits or whatever your taste buds dictate! Add a sauce if you like such as salsa, light sour cream or soy sauce. Roll up your treat and slice it into 1- to 2-inch sections for a noontime treat -- either heated or cold. Dips Everyone loves dipping foods, so make your lunch a festive dipping occasion! Pack foods that are long and thin: sliced peppers, carrots or celery; asparagus, beans or pea pods; pretzels, bread sticks or cheese
strips; or apple, orange or pear slices. Peanut butter, light cream cheese, yogurt, soy sauce, salsa, tomato sauce and salad dressings make great dips and can quickly be poured into a small container for lunch on the go. If you have more time, try crafting your own dips. Canned pumpkin can be blended with light cream cheese with a little maple syrup for a sweet dip. Chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice and tahini (sesame paste) pureed together make a nice hummus base to which you can add spices for more flavor.
Minced garlic, chopped basil, Parmesan cheese and olive oil make a hearty pesto; add ground nuts for more texture. Don't forget safety! If you're packing your lunch to take with you, keep your foods at a safe, cold temperature. Put your water bottle in the freezer the night before, and pack the bottle close to the perishable foods in your lunch pack. That way you can enjoy ice-cold water with your lunch. My recipe for Protein-Packed Pasta Salad is a great way to use
leftover pasta and vegetables. It's also an interesting way to incorporate alternative sources of protein into your diet in the form of lentils. It's delicious hot or cold and makes lunch a luscious affair! PROTEIN-PACKED PASTA SALAD Lentils are often used as a meat substitute throughout North Africa and the Middle and Far East, and provide the protein in this nourishing salad. Lentils come in three main varieties and colors: French brown, Egyptian red and yellow lentils. Lentils are easy to cook, but canned varieties also work well in this salad. 2 cups (about 6 ounces) spaghetti or small, whole-wheat shell macaroni 1 (15-ounce) can lentils, drained 6 cherry tomatoes, cut in half 3/4 cup chopped broccoli, green beans or asparagus 1/4 cup chopped red or green bell pepper 1/2 purple onion, diced
1 stalk celery, diced 1/2 large carrot, sliced into rounds 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 cup Light Italian salad dressing 3 cups Romaine lettuce, torn 1. Cook pasta according to the package directions. Drain pasta and set aside.2. Drain the lentils. In a large mixing bowl, combine lentils, pasta, tomatoes, broccoli (or green vegetable of choice), bell pepper, onion, celery, carrots, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. Toss to mix. 3. Pour Italian salad dressing over pasta mixture. Toss to coat. Cover and chill for 2 hours to allow the flavors to combine. Serve on a bed of Romaine lettuce. Makes 4 servings.
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• “I really abhor bar soap, but my husband prefers it. After cleaning the soap dish, I smear it with petroleum jelly. I do the underside too. There’s a little lip that will keep the soap from sliding off, but the petroleum jelly keeps the inevitable sludge from sticking to the soap dish, making my cleaning routine much easier!” — A.D. in Idaho • “I make my own little good-behavior coupons for my three children. I print them on different colors of paper for each child. They can cash in coupons for activities or rewards, and if they go in together to get something, I will give them bonus coupons for working together. I think this has made goal-setting a priority for them, and it has helped them learn the lesson of shared goals — an important one for a large family.” — R.V.F. in Arizona • “When I go to the grocery store, I put my wallet in my pocket, then as I move through the store and determine which coupons I will be able to use, I put them in my wallet pocket. Since I have started doing this, I have not accidentally forgotten to use my coupons. They are there in my pocket when I am ready to pay.” — O.B. in Indiana • To keep dirt from sticking to your dustpan, try spraying it lightly with furniture polish. Buff slightly and floor dirt will slide right off. • “I found a small waste basket that fits right between the wall and my dryer. There’s a gap that’s about 8 inches wide. The lip of the basket keeps it from sliding down to the floor, so it’s easy to clean out the lint trap and put the waste in the basket. Also, I used a strip of hook-and-loop tape to attach a tissue holder box vertically to the wall. I stick a box of fabric softener sheets in it, and they, too, are right where I need them.” — T.K. in Nevada Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475 or e-mail JoAnn at heresatip@yahoo.com.
• It was W.C. Fields who made the following observation: “Women are like elephants to me. I like to look at them, but I wouldn’t want to own one.” • Those who play the word game Scrabble (and some others) may realize that the most frequently used letter in the English language is “e,” and a few may even be aware that No. 2 and No. 3 are “t” and “a,” respectively. Hardly anyone knows the full ranking, though. So, for your enlightenment, here is the entire alphabet in order of how often each letter is used in English: etadinshrdlucmpfywgbvkjxzq. • Experts on feline anatomy say that a normal cat has 230 bones in its body, but it doesn’t have a collarbone. • The longest regularly scheduled, nonstop commercial airline flight in the world is 18 hours long, from Newark, N.J., to the island nation of Singapore in Southeast Asia. • To date, no president of the United States has been an only child. • Visiting the Grand Canyon is something every American should do at least once in his or her life, but there are a couple of things that should be kept in mind when making the trip. If you go hiking and get into dire straits, an emergency rescue will cost in the neighborhood of $2,000. Also, an average of five people fall to their deaths in the Grand Canyon every year. • Pretty much everyone has wisdom teeth — at least until some dentist removes them — but they’re not known as wisdom teeth everywhere. In Romania, they’re called “mind teeth,” in Turkey they’re known as “20-year teeth,” in Korea they’re called “love teeth,” and in Japan they’re referred to as “unknown-toparent teeth.” ***
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Presenting Self
J. Moffett Walker, Retired Counselor & Author Every time one persons comes in contact with another, both parties will subconsciously form opinions about the other. I do this and you do too. Those opinions usually come naturally whether positive or negative. Suppose a male senior citizen is face to face with you. Let's just say he has on jeans with holes at both knees and near the zipper. The jeans hang so low you can see his under garment from the front and his bare behind from the back as he passes by. Will you consider him well-adjusted? Do you feel that he has or had a great career? Do you feel he is happy with his life? Do you think he is just making a modern fashion statement? Or is there something else you feel is going on? Now, let's take the same situation, but this time the person you are face to face with is a male teenager or young adult (16-30). He has on jeans with holes at both knees and one near the zipper. The jeans hang so low you can see his under garment in front and his bare back from the back as he passes by. Do you feel he is well adjusted? Would you hire that person to work in your front
office greeting customers? Is this person just making a modern fashion statement or is it something else he is communication to the public? If so, what is it? Point number three, you meet a female senior citizen face to face. She has on a mini skirt or jeans so tight as she tries to walk upright, her under garment shows or when she bends over in her jeans, she cannot get into the car because the jeans are too tight. Someone had to help her. Is she a happy person? Do you feel she has had or has a rewarding career? Or is she just making a fashion statement? Now as you go on, you meet a teenage female or young adult wearing a mini skirt or very tight jeans, so tight she can hardly put one foot in front of the other (16-30). Is she a happy person? Will she be the one to place in your front office if you are hiring? Is she just making a fashion statement, or is she trying to communicate something else? If you should see anyone with an earring in his /her nose or on the tongue, what will you think? Again, do both suggest a modern point of view? Finally, you meet a person with tattoos all over his/her arms and or legs? Is this just a fashion statement? The idea for this article came to me a few days ago when I saw a senior citizen who tried. to be accepted. Everybody wants to be accepted by family, friends, coworkers, church family and others You and I are included in the "everybody." Each time I dress I dress to pleased myself, but I realize that I do not live in this world by myself.
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Chili Cheesy Biscuit Casserole Here’s a change for you chili lovers. It’s like getting your chili and cornbread all in one dish. 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Twin or Splenda Granular 2 teaspoons JO’s Chili Seasoning or any chili seasoning 1 cup Bisquick Heart Smart Baking Mix 3 tablespoons (3/4 ounce) shredded Kraft 2 percent Cheddar cheese 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes 1/3 cup fat-free milk 1 egg or equivalent in egg substitute 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon yellow cornmeal Preheat oven to 400. Spray an 8-by8-inch baking dish with butter-flavored cooking spray. In a large skillet also sprayed with cooking spray, sauté onion and green pepper for 5 minutes. Stir in undrained tomatoes, kidney beans, brown sugar and chili seasoning. Spoon mixture into prepared baking dish. In a medium bowl, combine baking mix, Cheddar cheese and parsley flakes. Add milk and egg. Mix well to combine. Spoon batter over kidney bean mixture. Evenly sprinkle cornmeal over top. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Place baking dish on a wire rack and let set 5 minutes. Divide into 6 servings. • Each serving: 187 calories, 3g fat, 8g protein, 32g carbs, 340mg sodium, 84mg calcium, 6g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch, 1 Meat, 1 Vegetable; Carb Choices: 2. Visit Healthy Exchanges at www.healthyexchanges.com, or call toll-free at 1-800-766-8961 for more information about our “common folk” healthy recipes.
A sweet, satisfying dessert with just four basic ingredients. COOK: 5 minutes TOTAL: 10 minutes MAKES: 4 servings 4 ripe medium bananas, unpeeled 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon lower-fat margarine 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1. Preheat broiler. Cut each unpeeled banana lengthwise almost in half, being careful not to cut all the way through and leaving 1 inch uncut at banana end. 2. In cup, with fork, blend together remaining ingredients. Place bananas, cut side up, on rack in broiling pan. Spoon brown-sugar mixture into split bananas. 3. Place pan in broiler at closest position to source of heat; broil bananas 5 minutes or until browned. Serve bananas in skins, and use spoon to scoop out fruit. • Each serving: About 150 calories, 34g carb., 2g total fat (1g saturated), 20mg sodium. For thousands of triple-tested recipes, visit our Web site at www.goodhousekeeping.com/recipefi nder/.
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1. ANATOMY: What are succedaneous teeth also known as? 2. LITERATURE: Who wrote the thriller novel “The Day of the Jackal”? 3. MUSIC: The autobiography “Lady Sings the Blues” was the story of what singer? 4. SCIENCE: What is a cnidocyst? 5. GEOGRAPHY: Where does the Gulf of Oman lie? 6. BUSINESS: What is an oligopoly? 7. LEGAL: What does it mean when a case is heard “en banc”? 8. PSYCHOLOGY: What is coprolalia? 9. LANGUAGE: What is a “Catch22”? 10. NATURAL WORLD: What kind of bird is a bobwhite? Answers 1. Permanent teeth 2. Frederick Forsyth 3. Billie Holiday 4. A venomous cell used by jellyfish and other marine creatures. 5. Between Oman and Iran 6. An industry dominated by a few sellers 7. A hearing by all judges of a court 8. A disorder characterized by uncontrollable swearing 9. A illogical or absurd predicament 10. A quail
1. Seattle’s Ichiro Suzuki recorded 1,414 hits in his first 1,000 majorleague games, the second-highest total by a player in 1,000 games since 1900. Who has the highest total? 2. Name the only current skipper to have played 2,000 or more majorleague games and managed 2,000 or more major-league games. 3. Who has the most regular-season victories as an NFL coach: Chuck Noll, Bill Parcells, Dan Reeves or Marty Schottenheimer? 4. Which team has the best men’s basketball Final Four winning percentage (minimum three games played)? 5. In 2007, Pittsburgh’s Sidney Crosby became the youngest team captain in NHL history (19 years, 297 days). Who had held the mark? 6. How many times has the same team won the Rolex 24 race at Daytona International Speedway three consecutive years? 7. Of the 16 Grand Slam tennis events between 2004-07, how many men’s singles titles did Roger Federer win? Answers 1. Hall of Fame member Al Simmons had 1,433 hits in his first 1,000 games. 2. Joe Torre played in 2,209 majorleague games and had managed in 3,843 regular-season major-league games entering 2008. 3. Schottenheimer (200 victories in 21 seasons), followed by Noll (193 in 23), Reeves (190 in 23) and Parcells (172 in 19). 4. The University of Connecticut is 4-0 in Final Four games. 5. Vincent Lecavalier got the captain’s job for the Tampa Bay Lightning when he was 19 years, 324 days old in March 2000. 6. Chip Ganassi Racing has won the event three consecutive years (200608). 7. Eleven titles.
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Tips to Refresh Yourself (StatePoint) In a fitness rut? Instead of simply attempting to lose weight or drop a clothing size, consider placing a more positive spin on your objectives. Whether your stated goal is to try new sports and hobbies or to get in touch with nature, you can better refresh yourself by setting goals that help you get in shape while appreciating your surroundings and having fun. Try Something New Testing out new sports and hobbies doesn’t need to require a giant time or financial commitment. There are plenty of ways to dip your toe in the water. Thanks to online marketplace coupon services, it’s easy find discounted access to local experiences like orienteering and rock climbing classes, fishing excursions, white water rafting journeys and more. Consider giving your fun and fitness goals a recharge by trying out something completely different. Make More of It Whether you’re hiking, biking, skiing or trying any other new outdoor sport, consider making the most of your excursions with tech gear that enhances the experience. For example, the PRO TREK Smart
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great fishing spot or vista on a hike? Spot some beautiful wildlife on the trail? Its Location Memory app instantly reads a user’s current location, so you can add notes to otherwise unmarked map spots. Additionally, Casio’s Moment Setter app gives users an opportunity to automatically receive important alerts, such as best fishing times, rest break intervals, and sunrise/sunset times. Get Competitive Having a race or competition up ahead on the calendar can be the motivating force that drives you to get off the couch, get fit and enjoy the outdoors. Whether it’s a 10k, obstacle race or a triathlon, training for such a competition can have cascading effects, leading to new healthy habits beyond more frequent workouts, such as getting more rest and hydration and eating a healthier diet. Completing your goal can be a truly rewarding experience. When it comes to your health and wellness, think beyond the scale. Refresh your body and mind with new experiences that lead to healthy habits.
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ifty years ago, civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stepped out onto a balcony by Room 306 at Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee, where he spoke to other hotel guests who were in the courtyard.
At 6:01 p.m. that night — April 4, 1968 — he was killed by a gunshot. He was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital and pronounced dead at 7:05 p.m. The night before his assassination, King preached at the Mason Temple, the world headquarters of the Church of God in Christ, saying to the audience, "We as a people will get to the Promised Land." His life has come to symbolize the struggle for freedom, equality and justice. The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. encompasses influential decisions, monumental actions and steadfast progressions of humanitarian rights that reach far beyond the civil rights movement. A leader of all people, Dr. King never chose fear, but always chose courage and determination when fighting for civil rights in the face of oppression, ignorance and violence. He refused to allow prison, violence or the threat of death sway his end mission. Instead, he stood beside his goal of achieving rights for all through nonviolent protests. Dr. King maintained a vision for a more diverse America where all people enjoyed the benefits of equality. During a time when the opposition implemented legislation that withheld rights from people of color and expressed hatred through beatings and killings, Dr. King continued to take the high road. He realized that violence would play into the scheme of the opposition. He knew that violent retaliation would fit exactly into the assumed mold that many had formed regarding civil rights activists. Because of that, he constantly preached that nonviolence will ultimately allow the opposition to prevail. Dr. King also understood the impact of unifying the masses in the push for one common goal. Separately, attaining any significant progress would be a challenge. Collectively, he and other civil rights activists could affect policies and influence change nationwide. Dr. King’s leadership contributed to the overall success of the civil rights movement in the mid-1900s and continues to impact civil rights movements in the present. While King and other leaders generated momentous strides for equality, the push for civil rights remains a preeminent challenge today. We continue to experience poverty in the inner cities. We continue to fight for equal pay regardless of gender or race. We continue to battle education inequality. We continue to call for justice for all. Dr. King’s legacy provides a staple model for how we combat inequality today. We cannot get comfortable in our current state. Too many people are relying on us to recognize and fight the inequalities that exist today. Dr. King’s generation did their part. Now, it’s time to do ours. The next generation needs us. As you engage with Dr. King’s platforms and interact with the timeline of monumental civil rights accomplishments and events, reflect on how far we have come, and recall how far we have to go.