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of Pulaski CountyIssue 72October 5, 2011

TIDBITS® EXAMINES SOME

EXAMINES SOMEby Kathy Wolfe

Even famous people had to start somewhere, as you’ll soon see. This week, Tidbits has researched some of their early jobs — before the famous became famous.

•Afterbeingexpelledfromhighschoolforridinghismotorcyclethroughthehalls,actorMarlonBrando was enrolled in military school, which resulted in another expulsion some monthslater.Hewenttoworkasaditchdigger,whichhe followed up with a position as an elevator operator in a New York City department store. Nextcameastintasanightwatchmanbeforehefinallyenteredactingschool.

• It’shardtoimagineJamesBondasamilkman,butthatwasactorSeanConnery’sfirstjobduringhis youth in Scotland. He went on to serve in the Royal Navy, followed up by positions as a lifeguardandditchdigger.

•Five-timeOscarwinnerClintEastwoodheldanumberofpositionsbeforemakingitbig.Helaboredasa lumberjack, lifeguard,golfcaddy,aircraft factory worker, steel mill employee andgasstationattendant.Atonepoint,hewascleaningswimmingpoolsbydayandauditioningforbitpartsbynight.Hewasnearly30bythetime he got his breakthrough part as RowdyYates in the CBS series “Rawhide.”

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•FOX news commentator Mike Huckabeehas worn many hats over the course of his lifetime.As a young man, he was a BaptistministerandtheyoungestpresidenteveroftheArkansas Southern State convention for thatdenomination.At41,hewaselectedgovernorofArkansas,becomingoneofAmerica’syoungestgovernors.Huckabeemoved on to become apresidential candidate in the 2008 election and has written two books since that time. He is also amusician,playingthebassinhisbandCapitolOffense,andheperformsregularlyonhisnewsmagazineprogram.

•Before her show-business success, WhoopiGoldberghadajobinafuneralparlorputtingmakeup on embalmed corpses. Goldbergenjoyed the job because her clients, “never complained about how they looked.”

•That“wildandcrazyguy”SteveMartin’sfirstjob was selling concessions at Disneylandbeforeheadvancedtoperformingmagictricks,jugglingandcreatingballoonanimalsatthepark.He attended UCLA, majoring in philosophyand theater, before becoming a writer forvariety entertainers such as Glen Campbell, the SmothersBrothers,DickvanDykeandSonny&Cher.Martinwas in hismid-20swhen hefirstbranchedout into stand-upcomedy.He’sappeared in more than 50 movies and is an accomplishedbanjo player, aswell as a best-sellingauthor.

There have been a number of changes to theeducationbenefitsthisyearinthePost9/11GIBill.

Earlier in 2011, the rules changed so that allpublic school in-state fees and tuitionwill bepaidandprivateschoolsarepaidtoamaximumof$17,500.Arateschedulewassetforactive-dutymemberspursuingadegree.

Fees for second and subsequent certificationsor licenses will be reimbursed, as will tests for admission, suchas theSAT.Fundswillbeginbeingpaideverymonthinsteadofatthebegin-ningofeachterm.

Housing allowances will be paid at the “rateofpursuit,” rounded to thenext tenth.Anex-ample:Ifyou’reattendingschoolatone-quarterrate(asopposedtofulltime),yourhousingratewouldbe25percentroundedupto30percent.

Here’sonetopayattentiontowiththecomingsemester-endholidays:Thereisnohousingal-lowance paid for the period between semesters.

StillmorechangestakeeffectonOct.1:

--Flightschools’in-statetuitionandfeeswillbepaid up to $10,000 per year.

--Apprenticeship and on-the-job training willbe paid on a prorated basis determined by how muchtimeisspentintheprogram.There’sasetallowance for books and supplies.

--Active-dutymilitarycanreceiveastipendforbooks and supplies.

--Correspondenceschoolin-statetuitionwillbepaid up to $8,500 per year.

--Non-college degree programs at in-stateschools will be paid for, up to $17,500.

--Ifyou’reastudentinadistance-learningpro-gram,ahousingallowancewillbepaid.

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Tidbits® of Pulaski County Page 4FORMER OCCUPATIONS (continued):

•AshtonKutcher’sfatherLarrywasanemployeeatanIowaGeneralMills factory,so itfiguresKutcherwouldhaveajobattheCedarRapidscereal plant while pursuing a degree inbiochemicalengineering.WhileastudentattheUniversity of Iowa, he was recruited by a scout toenteramodelingcompetition.Afterwinningthe state contest, he traveled to New York where he got his start inCalvinKlein ads.His firsttelevisionrolecamealongin1998on“That70sShow.”

•Michael Dell secured his first job at age 12,washingdishesinaChineserestaurant.Duringhigh school, he was selling subscriptions totheHoustonPost.At15,hemadeachoicethatlaunchedhisdestiny—Hepurchasedhisfirstcomputer and took it apart to see how it worked. At19,asapre-medstudent,hestartedupasidebusiness “PCs Unlimited,” which upgradedcustomers’ computers.Withinmonths, hehadincorporatedas“DellComputerCorporation.”In1992,whenDellwas27,hewastheyoungestCEOwitha companyonFortunemagazine’slistof theTop500corporations.By1996, thecompanywasexperiencingsalesof$1milliona day from online sales. Today, he is ranked the 44thwealthiestpersonintheworld,withanetworthof$14.6billion.

•JackNicholson,votedClassClownbyhisClassof1954,workedasalifeguardbeforetakingajobasamessengerboyfortheanimationdepartmentatMGMstudios.Whenitwasdiscoveredhehadsignificantartisticability,hewasofferedajobasan animator, which he turned down to pursue an acting career.This choice led to 12Oscarnominations, with three wins.

•While studying English and philosophy anddoing a little acting at Wisconsin’s RiponCollege,megastarHarrisonFordwasexpelled

Humidifier May Help Dog’s Skin AllergyBySamanthaMazzotta

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I have just read your column about “Cara,” the 7-year-dog with skin allergies who itches and scratches terribly. My dog had this problem, too, and I was helped by the Tibetan Terrier Club of Canada with a very simple solution -- run a humidifier for at least eight hours per day in the room where “Cara” sleeps. I did this with my scratchy fellow, and the problem was solved within a few days! Neither my vet nor groomer had ever heard of such a thing. I also switched to Science Diet Sensitive Skin kibbles. No more scratching at my house. Hope you can pass this on to Cara’s owner. -- Pattie R., via email

DEARPATTIE:Thanksforthehelpfuladvice!Achangeindietandthehumidifiermayhaveapositive effect onCara’s allergies. Pets can bevery sensitive to seemingly benign dog or cat

foods,and it’softena trial-and-errorprocess tofindadietthatsuchpetscantolerate.Besuretoinclude your pet’s veterinarian in the process so thatheorsheknowswhatyourpetiseatingandis able to offer advice and expertise that couldhelp.

The Tibetan Terrier Club of Canada can be found online at www.tibetanterriercanada.com. The site hasgeneralinformationabouttheTibetanTerrierbreedandbasiccareguidelines,aswellaslinksto other Tibetan Terrier clubs around the world.

Readers, have you found a diet or medical remedyforyourallergicpet?Letothersknowbysendinginyourpet’[email protected],orwritetoPaw’sCorner,c/oKingFeaturesWeeklyService,P.O.Box536475,Orlando,FL32853-6475. For more pet care-related adviceand information, visit www.pawscorner.com.

To Your Good Health ByPaulG.Donohue,M.D.

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: What is the difference between anxiety and panic attack? I am claustrophobic, and I need to fly from the West Coast to the East Coast and back. I can’t do so because of my problem. I have tried therapy several times, but it did not help. I do not want to go that route again. Can you give me some suggestions on how to be able to fly with this problem? Is there a medicine I could take before I get on the plane? -- Anon.

ANSWER: Anxiety is excessive worry. In some cases, worry is appropriate. But with pathological anxiety, the worry is about things that don’t merit worry or about imagined things that truly merit no concern. Under “anxiety disorders” are many different conditions, each with a slightly different set of symptoms. They all share some things in common.

Panic attacks are the sudden onset of terror in places where such terror is inappropriate. The attack builds to a high point in a matter of 10 minutes or less. The attack can take place in a perfectly neutral situation, like shopping in the grocery store. During an attack, the heart beats fast, people become short of breath, and they often sweat and fear they are at death’s door.

Phobias are unreasonable fears of people, places and things that don’t engender fear in others. Claustrophobia is the fear of being in an enclosed space, like an airplane. Phobias can bring on a

Anxiety, Phobias and Panic Attacks

panic attack. Maybe your phobia is not so much a fear of enclosed space but a fear of flying.

I’m not certain these distinctions are of importance to you. The important thing for you is to uproot whatever it is that paralyzes you when you must board an airplane or to blunt it so you can function. Mental health professionals can get you over anxiety, panic attacks and phobias. I’m not positive what you mean by “going that route” again. Do you mean a detailed probing into your childhood and such matters? That isn’t usually necessary. The doctor might prescribe a medicine that calms you and that you take only when needed. You won’t become dependent on that medicine every day of your life. You use it only for the situation that throws you into such high anxiety. ***DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My husband, 78 years old, fell off a ladder, and his head struck the sidewalk. I insisted he go to the emergency room, although he put up a fight.

In the ER, the examining doctor gave him a very complete examination. He ordered a CT scan of his brain. The doctor found nothing wrong, and the scan was said to be normal. They sent us home.

This week we got a report of the scan. It says my husband has brain atrophy. I had to look up the meaning of atrophy. My husband was never an Einstein, but what is the significance of brain atrophy? He carries on a reasonable conversation, and he reads the paper carefully. Need we be concerned? I’m upset. He isn’t. -- W.Y.

ANSWER: Atrophy means shrinkage. If everyone your husband’s age had a brain scan, most of their reports would say brain atrophy. It’s something that happens with age.

It doesn’t imply any serious trouble. It shouldn’t scare you or him.

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FORMER OCCUPATIONS (continued): three days before graduation for failure tocompletearequiredthesis.Asatalentedself-taught woodworker, he was contracted toconstructanout-buildingforBrazilianmusicianSergioMendez,andthewordspreadofFord’stalents. He was on a construction job for a castingdirectorwhenthegentlemanhelpedhimgetapartin1973’s“AmericanGraffiti.”Itwasonto“StarWars”in1977,followedbythefirstoftheIndianaJonesseries,“RaidersoftheLostArk”in1981.

•Priorto“St.Elsewhere”and“DealorNoDeal”fame,HowieMandelwasacarpetsalesman.Hewassogoodatit,heopenedhisownstoreandbyage24,ownedseveralstoresintheTorontoarea.Inhisfreetime,hewastryinghishandatstand-upcomedy,anditsoonblossomedintoanew career.

•Television journalist and legal commentatorNancyGraceisaformerGeorgiastateprosecutorwho made the decision to enter law school after themurderofherfiancé.Shemovedto“CourtTV”fromthere,thenontoCNN.Herfirstjob,however,wasworkingthecandycounterattheMaconSearsRoebuckstore.

•ThenameofMadonnaLouiseVeronicaCicconiis most often associated with her frequentlycontroversial singing career. But her money-earningcareerbeganataTimesSquareDunkin’Donuts shop.Madonna arrived inNewYorkatage20with$35inherpocketandalotofambition. Today, in addition to her music, she is anotedfashiondesigner,children’sbookauthor,filmdirectorandproducer.

• In1986,littledidthemanagersatHollywood’sElPolloLocorestaurantknowthattheirnewesthirewouldgoontoreignasPeoplemagazine’s“SexiestManAlive.” Brad Pitt’s first job inHollywoodwasstandingonthecurboutfrontoftherestaurantdressedinachickensuitwavingatcustomersandhandingoutflyers.

• It was noted American wit Groucho Marx who made the following sage observation: “There’s one way to find out if a man is honest -- ask him. If he says ‘Yes,’ you know he is a crook.”

• When the city of Los Angeles was founded, it was given the name “El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora de los Angeles de Porciuncula,” which translates to “The Town of Our Lady of the Angels of Porciuncula.” Back then, in 1781, there were just 52 settlers to start what is now the second most populous city in the country.

• When speaking of dead languages, Latin is the one that probably comes to mind most often. It’s not quite dead, though; it’s the official language of Vatican City.

• Those who keep track of such things say that a professional ballet dancer goes

through about 130 pairs of toe shoes in a single year.

• The yo-yo became popular in the United States after it was marketed by Donald F. Duncan Sr., a businessman from Chicago, but he didn’t invent the toy. In 1928, Duncan was on a business trip to San Francisco when he saw Philippine immigrant Pedro Flores, who had gotten financing to manufacture the yo-yos and had trademarked the name, demonstrating how to use the toy. Duncan realized that the toy had the potential to be a huge success, so he paid Flores $5,000 for all the rights. Incidentally, the name “yo-yo” means “come-come” in the native language of the Philippines.

• If you’re like the average American, showers account for nearly one-third of your home water use.

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When was the last time bef-ore 2010 that no Los Angeles baseball team was in the major-league playoffs? Three Seattle Mariners stole at least 25 bases each during the 2010 season. When was the last time the Mariners accomplished such a feat?

Name the last NFL expansion franchise before the Houston Texas in 2002 to win its inaugural regular-season game. How many times has a University of Kentucky Wildcat basketball player been the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft? In the 2010-11 season, Teemu Selanne tallied 80 points, the third-highest total for a player 40 or older in NHL history. Who had the top two totals? Who was the first NASCAR driver other than Richard Petty to win the Daytona 500 more than once? Name the last left-handed tennis player before Petra Kvitova in 2011 to win the Wimbledon women’s singles title.

• On Oct. 9, 1635, religious dissident RogerWilliams is banished from theMassachusettsBay Colony by the General Court after speak-ing out against the right of civil authoritiesto punish religious dissension. Williams es-tablished a settlement called “Providence” inRhode Island, open to those seeking freedomof conscience.

•OnOct.6,1866,inIndiana,theRenoGangcarriesoutthefirstrobberyofamovingtrain,makingoffwith$10,000.Thisnewmethodofstickingupmoving trains in remote locationslow on law enforcement soon became popular intheAmericanWest.

•OnOct.3,1917,theU.S.CongresspassestheWarRevenueAct, increasing income taxes toraisemoneyforthewareffort.Agraduatedtaxsystem was introduced, with rates starting at1percentandrisingto7percentfortaxpayerswith income above $500,000.

•OnOct.4,1927,sculptingbeginsonthegran-iteimagesofpresidentsWashington,Jefferson,LincolnandRooseveltatMountRushmoreinSouthDakota.Jefferson’simagewasoriginallyfashioned to the right of Washington. With-in two years, the face was badly cracked and workers blasted the sculpture off the mountain. SculptingbeganagainwithJeffersonontheleftsideofWashington.

• On Oct. 5, 1947, President Harry Trumanmakes the first televised presidential address,askingAmericanstocutbackonfoodtohelpstarvingEuropeans.Herequestedthatthepub-lic voluntarily forgo meat on Tuesdays, eggsand poultry on Thursdays and to save a slice of bread each day.

•OnOct.7,1960,thefirstepisodeoftheone-hour television drama “Route 66” airs. Theshowfollowedtwoyoungmen,BuzMurdockand Tod Stiles, as they drove across the country inaCorvetteconvertible,doingodd jobsandlookingforadventure.

•OnOct.8,1970,thebest-knownlivingRus-sianwriter,Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, wins theNobelPrizefor literature.TheSovietgovern-ment demonstrated its displeasure by prevent-inghimfrompersonallyaccepting theaward.Solzhenitsyn’sworkshadtobesecretedoutofRussia in order to be published.

1. Is the Book of Galatians in the Old or New Testament or neither?2. From Mosaic law, what would happen to the person who cursed his fa-ther or mother? Imprisonment, Outcast, 10 Lashings, Death3. In Genesis 14:3, what lake is called the Salt Sea? Galilee, Lake Pison, Dead Sea, Euphrates4. From Daniel 2, who had a dream about a statue composed of different materials? Jezebel, Daniel, Rezin, Nebuchadnezzar5. In Acts 7, who said, “Lord, lay not this sin to their charge”? Philip, Stephen, Luke, David6. Whose biblical name meant “salvation”? Jude, Ahaz, Hosea, Ruth

1. GEOGRAPHY: What U.S. state lies directly south of South Dakota?2. HISTORY: Which World War II battle was fought entirely by air?3. FAMOUS PEOPLE: Martha Jane Burke was better known by what name? 4. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Who was known as the Maid of Orleans? 5. LITERATURE: Who wrote the book “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz”?6. LANGUAGE: What is something that is mordant?7. RELIGION: Who was the first canonized saint of the New World?8. TELEVISION: Who is the voice of Moe in the animated comedy “The Simpsons”?9. GEOLOGY: What is coal made of originally?10. POETRY: Who wrote the line, “But only God can make a tree.”

MONEY MINUTIAEKeepthechange!Thisweek,we’retalkingaboutthechanges thatU.S.currencyhasundergonesinceitwasfirstissuedinthe17thcentury.

•America has had papermoney since beforeitwas even a nation.TheMassachusettsBayColony issued itfirst in1690. In1775, in themidstoftheRevolutionaryWar,papercurrencywas issued to finance the conflict, with theanticipationoftaxrevenuestocoverit.Thepapernotes soon devalued, due to a lack of strongfinancialbackingandtheeaseofcounterfeiting.

•Beginningin1877,allU.S.currencywasprintedby theBureau of Engraving and Printing, anagencyof theTreasuryDepartment.Thebillswere25percentlargerthanpresent-daymoney.In 1929, the size was reduced, and all billsconformedtothestyleofhavingaportraitonthefront and a monument on the back.

•Canyounametheindividualsonthefrontandthe item on the back of each denomination of currency?Ofcourse,youknowWashingtonison the $1 bill, but did you know that the Great SealoftheUnitedStatesisontheback?Lincolnis on the front of the $5 bill, with the Lincoln Memorial on the back. The $10 bill featuresthe portrait of Alexander Hamilton, the firstSecretary of the Treasury, with the U.S. Treasury Building on the flip side. Seventh PresidentAndrewJackson’sfacegracesthefrontofthe

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1. It was 2003.2. It was 2001 (Ichiro Suzuki, 56; Mark McLemore, 39; Mike Cameron, 34)3. The Minnesota Vikings, in 1961.4. Once -- John Wall in 2010.5. Gordie Howe (103 points in 1968-69) and Johnny Bucyk (83 points in 1975-76).6. Cale Yarborough won it in 1968 and 1977.7. Martina Navratilova, in 1990.

1. Nebraska2. Battle of Britain3. Calamity Jane4. Joan of Arc5. L. Frank Baum6. Caustic7. Rose of Lima8. Hank Azaria9. Coal is formed from the remains of trees and plants10. Joyce Kilmer

ANSWERS: 1) New; 2) Death; 3) Dead Sea;

4) Nebuchadnezzar; 5) Stephen; 6) Hosea

In spite of our reputation, the statistics say that we seniors aren’t bad drivers.

A2010 reportby the Insurance InstituteforHighwaySafetysaysthat,“Contrarytoexpectations, senior drivers aren’t causingmore crashes than they used to.” Rates of crashes in drivers 70 and older have actually declined.

The catch, however, is that we must know whentostoporlimitourdriving.Oncewestart making driving mistakes, the resultscanrangefrommerelyannoying(havingourdrivingrestricted)tocatastrophic(aseriouscrash or death).

Askyourself:Areother drivers honkingatyoumorelately?Haveyouhitacurbormailbox?Doyouhaveahardtimebackingup, possibly because it’s difficult to turnaround in the seat?Do youwonderwhichway to go at exit ramps? These might besigns thatyouneed to thinkaboutwhethertocontinuedriving.

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ARIES (March 21 toApril 19)Cosmic changescreate a potential for disruptions in your travel plans. In themeantime, youmightwant to con-sider shiftingyour focus to another areaofyourlife that needs attention.TAURUS(April20toMay20)It’sagoodtimeforbeauty-lovingBovinestoenjoysomethingspecialfor the senses. It will restore your spirit and return youtotheworkadayworldreadyforthenextchal-lenge.GEMINI(May21toJune20)Withyourplanetaryruler,Mercury,goingretrograde,youmightwanttoslowdownthepaceinpursuingsomeofyourprojects.Rushingthingscouldbecounterproduc-tive.CANCER(June21toJuly22)Tensionsbegintoease in thoseonce-testy relationships.Thishelpscreateamorepositiveaspectallaround.Expecttohear news that could lead you to rethink a recent decision.LEO(July23toAugust22)Thepaceofactivitythathadslowedlastweeknowbeginstopickup.ThisisgoodnewsforLeosandLeonaswhohavecareer-buildingplansthatneedtobeputintoop-eration.VIRGO(August23toSeptember22)Venusoffersencouragement to romance-seeking Virgos whoarereadytogetup,getoutandmeetmorepeople,oneofwhomcouldbethatlong-soughtsoulmate.LIBRA(September23toOctober22)Anongoingproblemwithaco-workermightneed tobesentto arbitration.Get all your facts together so thatyou have a solid base from which to make your argument.SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Youare usually decisive about most matters. But you might want to defer your decision-making thisweekuntilyougetmorefacts.Someoneisholdingout on you.SAGITTARIUS (November22 toDecember21)Thatquietperiodisending,andanewburstofac-tivity creates some problems at the workplace. But thingsaresoonresolved,andeverythinggoesbackto normal.CAPRICORN(December22toJanuary19)Rela-tionships could be either helpful or hurtful as you pursueyourcareergoals.Youmighthavetomakesome difficult choices depending on what yourpriorities are.AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Youmightstillhavesomedoubtsaboutacareermovethat could involve a lot of travel. If so, continue to checkthingsoutuntilyoufeelsecureaboutmak-ingadecision.PISCES(February19toMarch20)Loverules,asVenuscontinuestoexercisehercosmicinfluenceonbothsingleandattachedPisces.Newdevelop-mentsmightcauseyoutochangeyourtravelplans.BORNTHISWEEK:You often think of othersbefore you consider your own needs. You enjoy helpingpeopleandwouldmakeafineteacherorcaregiver.

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MONEY (continued):$20bill,withtheWhiteHousefeaturedontheback. Civil War general and 18th PresidentUlysses Grant is on the $50 bill with the U.S. Capitolontheback,andBenjaminFranklincanbe seen on the $100 bill, with Independence Hall on the reverse.

•The average $1 bill will be in circulationabout42months.Thelifespanofthe$5and$10denominationsis16to18monthsand24monthsforthe$20bill.A$50billwilllastabout55months,withthe$100bill’sspanaveraging89months.

•1946wasthelastyearthat$500,$1,000,$5,000and $10,000 bills were printed.

•Washington, D.C.’s Bureau of Printing andEngraving occupies 25 acres of floor space.There is an additional printing plant in FortWorth, Texas. During Fiscal Year 2010, theBureauprintedabout6.4billionnotes,including1.86billion$1billsandabout2.27billion$20s.That’sapproximately26millionbillsaday.Ninetons of ink are used daily to print the day’s total face value of about $974million. 95 percentof that amount isbeingused to replacenotesalreadyincirculation.Itcostsabout9.6centstoprint each bill.

•TheBureau’soffsetprintingpressesareover50feetlongwithaweightofmorethan70tons.They spit out about 10,000 sheets of currency per hour.

•Wecallit“papermoney,”butit’sactuallymadeof 75 percent cotton and 25 percent linen, not like regularpaper,whichuseswoodpulp.Becauseofitsdurability,abillcanbedouble-folded(firstforward,thenbackward)4,000timesbeforeitwill tear.

•Currencybeganaredesignprocessin2003tomakeitmoredifficulttocounterfeit.Backgroundcolors and watermarks were added, as well as a 3-D security thread that glows under anultravioletlight.

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Shrimp TempuraShrimptempurawaitsfornoone--itgetssoggyquickly.Serveassoonasthe shrimp are lifted out of the pot

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Vegetableoilforfrying

ForDippingSauce:1/3cupchickenbroth3tablespoonsoysauce2 tablespoon water1tablespoonseasonedricevinegar1teaspoonseasonedricevinegar2teaspoonsugar1teaspoonmincedandpeeledfreshginger

ForBatter:3/4cupice-coldwater1cupcakeflour,notself-rising1teaspoonbakingpowder1/4teaspoonsalt1 pound large shrimp, shelled, deveined,andbutterflied

1.In5-quartDutchoven,heat21/2inchesvegetableoiluntiltemperaturereaches400Fondeep-fatthermometer.

2.Meanwhile,insmallsaucepan,combinebroth, soy sauce, 2 tablespoons water, vin-egar,sugarandginger;heattoboilingoverhigh heat. Boil 2minutes. Strain throughsieve into small bowl and keep dippingsauce warm.

3.Pour ice-coldwater intomediumbowl;siftflour,bakingpowderandsaltintowater.Withfork,stirjustuntilbarelyincorporat-ed;afewlumpsmayremain.

4.Dip4shrimpatatimeintobattertocoatlightly.Allowingexcessbatter todripoff,addshrimptohotoilandfry,turningonceortwice,untilcoatingisverypalegolden,1to2minutes.Withslottedspoon,transfershrimp to paper towels to drain. Serve im-mediatelywithwarmdippingsauce.Makes4main-dishservings.

• Each serving: About 309 calories, 12g total fat (2g saturated), 140mg cholesterol, 1,355mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate, 23g protein.

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Q: During the recent storm that blew through here, my trash cans were dam-aged. These are heavy-duty rolling-type containers supplied by the city, and they don’t blow over easily. These did, but the damage was to the lids, which got blown around in the wind. The attaching hing-es, which are plastic, were broken on both containers. The lids aren’t too bad. Where can I buy replacement hinges to fix the lids? -- Sergei L., Newton, Mass.

A:Contactyourcitygovernmentaboutthedamage.The trash canswere supplied bythecity,andstormdamageshouldbeajus-tifiablereasontoreplacethemwithoutcost.Check the city’s website in its city services section to see if details are published there, or call city hall.***Q: I had some renovations done to my home about six years ago. Going through my file cabinet recently, I found many of the permits and paperwork, as well as the contractor estimates and invoice. Do I really need to keep this information, or can I discard these old permits since the work is long since done? -- Mark, in up-state New York

A:Keep those permits and related paper-work, including inspection reports fromwhen the renovation was completed, with all of the other papers related to your house. If you plan to sell your home in the future, that paperwork is proof that the renovations you say were made, were actually made.

Keepingestimatesandreceiptsalsoisuse-ful, even a few years after the work was done,ifnotfortaxpurposes,thenasaddi-tionalproofthattheworkwasdone.Keepthem with the permits and inspection re-ports.

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• Cell phones get dirty -- especially touch-screen phones. Be sure to wipe the surface of your phone daily during cold and flu season. Use an approved anti-septic wipe for electronics.

• “I used to hate planning our family’s weekly meals. Now we decide together at dinner on Friday night. We agree on meals for the week, and I can get a shopping list together in time for week-end shopping. It’s made for less groans at mealtime, and the kids have been sur-prisingly creative and flexible about trying new things now that they are part of the choosing process.” -- T.L. in Minnesota

• “To keep things running smoothly in the morning, all four of my children must be dressed, with shoes, and seated for breakfast before any television can come on. There’s suddenly a lot of peer pres-sure to get up and dressed, and much more helpfulness in my morning routine.” -- A.M., via email

• “I have found myself with an abun-dance of peppers from my garden, so I cleaned and chopped them, then froze them. I am able to take out what I need, and they won’t spoil.” -- C.E. in Florida

• Creative uses for kids’ artwork: Tape to cardstock for a homemade greeting card for any occasion. Hang from the bathroom mirror. Laminate and use as placemats. Large pieces can be used as wrapping paper. Frame and donate to local senior centers.

• To keep windshield wipers clean be-tween replacement periods, dampen a soft cloth with rubbing alcohol and wipe the length of the blade.