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indigenous to the continent and “naturalized” wildflowers that have been introduced from some other part of the world. Native and naturalized wildflowers share a common distinction: They are able to grow on their own in nature.

• Wildflowers grow in cold and hot areas as well as in wet and dry places. Deserts may appear so dry that nothing will grow, but there will still be wildflowers when the conditions are right. Conversely, marshes and swamps appear so wet that flowers can not survive, but they can have wildflowers as well. Many people have attempted to cultivate wildflower gardens. Some wildflowers are agreeable to this, and others refuse cultivation.

• Wildflowers are varied in looks, growth forms and usefulness. Some are considered grand in appearance and wanted in home and park gardens, while others are a bane to our lawns and roadsides. Some are unusual with “personalities” that will amaze you.

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On a train bound for Venice, a Wisconsin schoolteacher (Depp) meets the alluring Elise (Jolie), and by the time they reach their desti-

nation, a romance sparks -- as does mystery and in-trigue! For you see, Elise isn’t whom she says she is. She is, in fact, an international thief who’s double-crossed a particularly nasty gangster (Steven Ber-fkoff) and he’s dispatched a couple Russian hitmen to settle the score.Frank soon finds himself in over his head, as he and Elise go on the run in Venice being chased by the mob, Interpol and the local police.

“The Times of Harvey Milk: The Criterion Collec-tion” (Unrated) -- Heartfelt, compelling and ground-breaking, this 1984 Academy Award-winning docu-mentary tells the inspirational and tragic story of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay politician elected to public office in America.Milk was elected to the San Francisco Board of Su-pervisors in 1977 and after serving only 11 months in office, was assassinated (along with the mayor) by former cop and fireman Dan White. At his trial, White’s attorneys used the infamous “Twinkie De-fense,” claiming their client suffered from depression brought on by eating too much junk food. White was convicted not of murder but manslaughter, and sen-tenced to five years -- sparking riots throughout the city.

“Yogi Bear” (PG) -- Dan Aykroyd and Justin Timber-lake provide the voices of Yogi and Boo Boo in this

animated/live-action kiddy flick based on the classic cartoon.Oh no! The evil mayor wants to close Jellystone Park to rezone the land to allow logging! Ranger Smith (Tom Cavanagh) and filmmaker Rachel (Anna Faris) concoct a scheme that just might save the park -- if only they can keep Yogi and Boo Boo from botching it with their antics.

TV SHOWS“The Venture Bros.” Season 4, Vol. 2 “Psych” Complete Second Season “Smallville” Complete Eighth Season“Nova scienceNOW: How Smart Are Animals?”“Nova: Secrets Beneath the Ice”“Nature: The Himalayas”“Marcus Welby MD” The Best of Season 1“Bill Cosby Show” The Best of Season 1“Frontline: Battle for Haiti”“Scarecrow and Mrs. King” The Complete Sec-ond Season“Flambards” The Complete Series“The Ambassador” Complete Series “Berkeley Square” The Complete Series“Hawkeye” The Complete Series

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• Skunk cabbage is a swamp-loving plant that is well named. It blooms in February and March in swampy areas and produces an odd-looking flower before producing any leaves. The flowers resemble pins in a pincushion. When the plant is bruised, it smells awful.

• Native Americans used the orange sap of the bloodroot plant to color or paint their faces for warfare or ceremonies and to dye baskets. The flowers on a bloodroot plant are so delicate that it cannot be picked successfully. The petals fall off with the slightest touch or breeze. The sap comes from the stem.

• Mistletoe is a plant we traditionally associate with Christmas. Unlike most wildflowers that are rooted in soil, this plant is termed a “semi-parasite” because it draws water and minerals from a host plant. It typically grows on hardwood trees in the southern United States producing small white berries coated with a sticky substance that is toxic to humans.

• Dodder or Love Vine is unusual because it is a true parasite. Unlike semi-parasitic mistletoe, which produces green leaves, dodder vines are gold in color. Shortly after dodder seeds sprout, root-like structures attach themselves to a host plant, and the dodder plant draws all of its nourishment from the host plant. Common Dutch clover is a host plant for several dodder species.

• The Southern or evergreen magnolia is

emblematic of the Southern states in America. The flower is the State Flower for Louisiana and Mississippi. What some readers may not know is the large size of this flower. Flowers range from 7 to 10 inches across — That’s the size of a dinner plate! Also interesting is that magnolia flowers are pollinated by beetles.

• Wildflower festivals are popular in many different areas. The 25th Annual Mountain Flower Fine Art & Wine Festival in Dahlonega, Georgia, is held the third weekend in May. The Dahlonega Master Gardeners present wildflower displays, walks and tours.

• The Mount Pisgah Arboretum in Oregon also has a Wildflower Festival in May. Always the Sunday after Mother’s Day, this year’s event will be May 15, 2011. Guided hikes are available, and 300 to 400 species of wildflowers are displayed.

• The Waterton Wildflower Festival is a nine-day event in June at Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta, Canada, across the border from Glacier National Park. Waterton is an International Peace Park and World Heritage Site. Due to the conjunction of prairie and mountain ecosystems, the park has a truly unique variety of wildflowers. It is home to more than 50 of Canada’s rarest flowers including 30 species that aren’t found anywhere else in the world. In fact, Waterton has more flowers than any other mountain park. The festival has

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) The week promises a calmer aspect. Although there might be some lingering effects of a recent job problem, things should continue to ease up. Also expect a change in a home-based situation.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) If you feel uneasy about a colleague’s suggestion, it might be that your wise inner Taurean guide is alerting you to a potential problem. Stepping away could turn out to be the right thing to do.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A family get-together opens up new opportunities for renewing ties. It can be especially effective in dealing with disagreements that should have been, but never were, fully resolved.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You might be surprised at the response you get to a recent decision. You might be even more surprised by the reasons behind it. In any event, you’ll learn something important.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Your aspects favor resolving any tensions left over from a recent incident. You might want to consider having a “clear the air” talk as soon as you can. A call can lead to a change of plans.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Avoid repeating yourself. If your first few efforts fail to connect, maybe it’s because you haven’t found the right way to get your message across. Try changing your approach.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Good intentions plus a strong resolve to succeed can take you where you want to go. Don’t give up just because someone suggests you might be pursuing an impossible cause.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) An unexpected setback can be a blessing in disguise. Use it to recheck your facts and how you’ve presented them. Meanwhile, look for ways to expand your contacts.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) You should finally be seeing a positive change in a recent personal situation. However, an on-the-job matter might need more attention than you realized. Stay with it.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) While you should be close to completing an important matter, you still need to focus on being focused. But things ease up in time for weekend fun with family and friends.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A certain matter might take an unexpected turn. Don’t simply accept it; ask for an explanation. What you learn might be helpful in shifting the situation around to your benefit.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Projecting a positive attitude helps restore calm even when you’re confronting some pretty stormy situations. Stay the course. The outcome will be well worth your efforts.

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Q: My family loves “The Waltons.” It’s such a won-derful family show; they just don’t make them like this anymore. What is Richard Thomas (John-Boy) doing now, and does he ever see his old cast mem-bers anymore? -- Patricia C., Altoona, Pa.A: I spoke with Richard recently to talk about his latest movie, “Time After Time” for the Hallmark Channel (check your local listings for info), and he told me he does keep in touch with his fellow Wal-tons.“Mary Elizabeth McDonough was just here a few weeks ago, and we had dinner. Michael Learned and I are very close friends. We all keep tabs on each other. I saw Kami (Cotler) not long ago. We don’t all see each other all the time, but there is a great deal of genuine fondness and familial feeling. We love each other a lot.”He is counting on his “Waltons” fans embracing “Time After Time.” As he tells me, the movie is right

up their alley. “This (movie ap-peals to) a segment of the old ’Walton’ audience. I consider it a nice family movie and some-thing that the family can enjoy together.”***Q: My husband told me that a crewmember from “Deadli-est Catch” died. Is that true? If so, who was it? -- Francine R.,

Rochester, N.Y.A: Justin Tennison (some sources say he was 33, some 34), deckhand for the “Time Bandit” crab fish-ing boat, died in his sleep in late February. An au-topsy is scheduled, and as of this writing, no cause of death has been announced. Beer, hard liquor and a small amount of marijuana were found in the Alaska hotel room where his body was found. Justin will ap-pear posthumously in the seventh season of “Dead-liest Catch,” whose premiere date has yet to be an-nounced by Discovery Channel. ***Q: I loved the movie “The Hangover.” I’ve heard rumors that there is going to be a sequel. Is there? -- Dave F., via e-mailA: Get ready for a roadtrip with the guys. “The Hang-over: Part II” hits theaters May 26 (Memorial Day weekend), and the boys are headed to Thailand for Stu’s (Ed Helms) wedding. All the guys are back for the sequel (Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis, Jus-tin Bartha and Ken Jeong), with a cameo by Liam Neeson. ***Q: While I like all these new reality-competition shows, I need to know when my favorite one, “Danc-ing With the Stars,” will return, and who will be the stars this season. - Gina R., via e-mailA: “Dancing With the Stars” returns for its 12th sea-son on Monday, March 21, at 8 p.m. ET. Eleven ce-lebrities have been tapped to compete this season: Kirstie Alley, “Psycho” Mike Catherwood, Chris Jer-icho, Chelsea Kane, Sugar Ray Leonard, Ralph Mac-chio, Petra Nemcova, Romeo, Hines Ward, Kendra Wilkinson and Wendy Williams.


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JUST GO WITH IT 117 Min PG 7:00, / DAILY UNKNOWN 114 Min PG viol; coarse lang 9:10 / DAILY TANGLED 101 Min G violence Disney 12:30, 2:45, 4:45 DAILY NO 12:30 & 2:45 SHOW FRIDAY THE KINGS SPEECH 119 Min PG coar lang 5:15, 7:30 / DAILY

YOGI BEAR 85 Min G (includes 4 min Rabid Rider short) Warners 12:15, 1:55, 3:35 / DAILY EXCEPT FRIDAY GREEN HORNET 119 MIN 9:45 DAILY JUSTIN BIEBER NEVER SAY NEVER 105 Min G 12:30, 2:30, 4:30, 6:30, 8:30 DAILY NO 12:30 & 2:30 SHOW FRIDAY

DOLPHIN THEATRES BURNABY 4555 Hastings St. Burnaby 604-569-3369: $6.95 Adults; $5.95 Child/Seniors/Matinee/Tues $2/ SPRING BREAK DOORS OPEN AT NOON

THE KINGS SPEECH 119 Min PG coar lang 6:45 / DAILY HALL PASS 105 Min 14A sex sugg scenes nud coa lan 9:00 DAILY JUSTIN BIEBER NEVER SAY NEVER 105 Min G 4:45/DAILY

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OOPS! Last week our story about Mario Lemieux was cut off at the end. Mario was of course not the only player in NHL history to win a Stanely Cup. He was however the only person to win a Stanley Cup as a player and as an owner.....

“ What do you mean Pink’s not my colour?”


By Samantha Weaver

Among the many reuses for plastic newspaper bags: Put soiled diapers in one before putting in a trash can; use to pick up after your pet on a walk; fill with grocery store plastic bags for storage; keep a few to store wet swimsuits af-ter a trip to the beach or pool.

Before removing a splinter, ice the area. There’s less fussing, and a wooden splinter might absorb some liquid, causing it to swell enough to pop out a bit more on its own.

Recycling paper is good, but reusing before re-cycling is even better. Ask your child’s class-room teacher if he or she has a “both sides” policy for lined papers. Also, copy paper that’s printed on only one side can be quartered for use as quick notepaper.

Trying to spot roof damage but not quite sure you’re ready for a trip up the ladder? Before you get up on the roof, get out your binoculars. You’d be surprised how much you can see from the ground. Do a cursory examination and then decide if anything needs a closer look.

“Cut kitchen sponges into smaller pieces. They clean as well as a larger sponge, and you can dispose of the smaller pieces when they get yucky.” -- O.C. in Michigan

“Need sliced mushrooms for your salad or rec-ipe? They are hard to cut, but you might have a perfect tool for doing the job already in your kitchen. If you have an egg slicer, get it out. It works very well for mushrooms, and it’s easier to use than trying to cut those slices yourself.” -- J.R. in Utah

of Wagner’s “The Bridal Chorus,” also known as “Here Comes the Bride,” because the music was considered to be sexy and vulgar. ¥ You might not be surprised to learn that editor, lexicographer and textbook pioneer Noah Webster lobbied Congress to make his plan for simplified spelling the law of the land. Had he been successful, the United States would have been the only country in which incorrect spelling would be legally punish-able. ¥ Many people claim that Worcestershire sauce does an excellent job of cleaning copper and brass. ¥ In Chicago, if you have a hatpin hidden under a lapel, you are considered to be carrying a concealed weapon

“Of all the preposterous assumptions of humanity over humanity, nothing exceeds most of the criti-cisms made on the habits of the poor by the well-housed, well-warmed, and well-fed.” -- Herman Melville


¥ It was 20th-century German-American poet, nov-elist and short-story writer Charles Bukowski who made the following observation: “The difference between a democracy and a dictatorship is that in a democracy you vote first and take orders later; in a dictatorship you don’t have to waste your time voting.” ¥ In the 18 months that the Pony Express operated, carrying mail across the Wild West and its myriad hazards and dangers, only one pouch of mail was lost. ¥ It takes approximately 10 months for a Las Vegas slot machine to pay for itself. ¥ Benito Mussolini, Italian dictator and leader of that country’s National Fascist Party, grew up poor with a blacksmith father who, history indicates, spent most of his meager earnings on his mistress. When Benito was 27 years old, he met a 16-year-old girl named Rachele Guidi -- who was the daughter of that same mistress and her deceased husband. Rachele eventually became Mussolini’s second wife.

¥ At one time, some churches banned the playing

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FLASHBACK1. Name the band that released “All Day and All of the Night,” “Dedicated Follower of Fashion” and “Mister Pleasant.”2. Where did Depeche Mode get its name?3. “Black Water” and “What a Fool Be-lieves” were No. 1 U.S. hits for which band?4. Which Beatles song has been covered the most by other artists?5. Which artist released “Pilot of the Air-waves”?6. Which singer released “This Time,” “Girl After Girl,” “Tears From an Angel” and “Island In the Sky?”7. Who wrote and released “Batdance,” and when?



educational courses, art exhibits, workshops, hikes and even horseback rides.

• Crested Butte, the official wildflower capital of Colorado, began hosting a wildflower festival in 1986. Now the week-long celebration has over 200 classes, including art and cooking classes with wildflowers. The 2011 event is set for July 11-17.

• The Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival is a multi-day arts and music festival celebrating its 19th anniversary this year. Held north of Dallas in Richardson, Texas, it got its name from the wildflowers planted throughout the parks, medians and roadsides of Richardson.

• Do you know which United States’ First Lady is considered the “Environmental First Lady”? Claudia Alta Taylor Johnson, otherwise known as Lady Bird, was the wife of the 36th President, Lyndon Johnson. (The nickname was supposedly given to her by a nursemaid when she was a child who said she was “as purty as a lady bird.”)

• While she was First Lady, Mrs. Johnson created the First Lady’s Committee for a More Beautiful Capital. She wanted to create natural landscaping to preserve the beauty of the nation’s capital. Later she expanded the program to include the entire nation.

• In 1982, Lady Bird Johnson and actress Helen Hayes founded the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, originally called the National Wildflower Research Center, “to introduce people to the beauty and diversity of wildflowers and other native plants.”

•The center in Austin, Texas, has public gardens, woodlands and meadows and is an internationally influential research center. In 2006, the center became an Organized Research Unit of the University of Texas at Austin.

• Wildflower research has far-reaching implications. One wildflower that has made a huge difference in many lives worldwide is Wild Foxglove, botanically known as Digitalis purpurea. The medicine derived from this plant is widely used today to treat heart disease. As Lady Bird has said, “Surely there are others like digitalis waiting out there.”

• So, whether you’re canoeing down a stream, hiking in the woods, or observing the median on a road trip, notice the wildflowers. Realize their value to society comes from more than their natural beauty.


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On March 24, 1765, Parliament passes the Quartering Act, which required the colonies to house British soldiers in barracks provided by the colonies, local inns, livery stables, ale houses, uninhabited houses, outhouses or barns. Forcing colonists from their own homes was not the intent of the law.

On March 21, 1871, journalist Henry Morton Stanley begins his famous search through Africa for missing British explorer Dr. David Livingstone. When Stanley found him on Oct. 27, he stepped forward and stretched out his hand: “Dr. Livingstone, I presume?”

On March 25, 1911, flames engulf the Trian-gle Shirtwaist Company factory in New York City, killing 145 workers. Only one eleva-tor was operational in the 10-story building. There were two stairways down to the street, but one was locked from the outside. The inside fire hose was rotted and its valve was rusted shut.

On March 26, 1941, Italy attacks the British fleet at Suda Bay, Crete, using manned torpe-does to sink a British cruiser. Known as the “Chariot,” the manned torpedo was ridden by “pilots” to “drive” them to their targets in the harbor.

On March 23, 1962, Pakistan’s governor, Ayub Khan, gives first lady Jacqueline Bou-vier Kennedy a horse she nicknames “Black Jack.” Jackie chose “Black Jack” to serve as the ceremonial riderless horse during Pres. Kennedy’s funeral.

On March 27, 1973, the actor Marlon Brando declines the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in “The Godfather” as a protest against Hollywood’s portrayal of Na-tive Americans in film. The first performer to turn down a Best Actor Oscar was George C. Scott, who declined to accept his award for “Patton” in 1971.

On March 22, 1983, the Pentagon awards a production contract worth more than $1 bil-lion to AM General Corporation to develop 55,000 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV). Nicknamed the Hum-vee, the rugged vehicle was designed to transport troops and cargo. In 1992, a civilian version of the Humvee, known as the Hum-mer, went on sale.


1. Seven (1946-52).2. Minnesota’s Bert Blyleven.3. Jerome Harrison ran for 286

yards in a game in 2009, besting Brown’s mark of 237 yards.

4. Wojciech Myrda of Louisiana-Monroe had 535 blocked shots

(1998-2002).5. Bob Gainey, Pavel Datsyuk, Guy

Carbonneau and Jere Lehtinen.6. Danny Harris, in 1987.7. Betsy Rawls, in 1960.

1. The Kinks, in 1964, 1966 and 1967.2. Translated it means “hurry fashion” or “fashion

update.” While Depeche Mode had a few singles reach No. 1 in the U.S., they were on the dance charts, not

pop.3. The Doobie Brothers, in 1974 and 1979.

4. “Yesterday,” placing fourth on the Top 100 list.5. Charlie Dore, in 1980. It was the very last song

played on pirate station Radio Caroline, transmitting from offshore in the waters off England.

6. Troy Shondell, back in the ’60s. The group Tommy James and the Shondells was named after him, al-

though he was never in that band.7. Prince, in 1989. “Batdance” made it onto the

soundtrack for the “Batman” film.

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OVERCOMING THE ODDS:

SUSAN BOYLEIn April 2009, life changed for Susan Boyle, a single ordinary woman from Blackburn, West Lothian, Scotland. She may have looked ordinary, but she definitely didn’t sound that way. • Boyle was born April 1, 1961, the youngest of

nine children. Her mother was 47 at the time of her birth, and Boyle was deprived of oxygen briefly during the difficult birth. She has some difficulties learning and because of this was bullied as a child.

• Singing in her local Catholic Church brought Boyle great joy and also helped her to express herself. Her lovely voice was known by those in her hometown who had heard her. She also sang karaoke locally and dreamed of singing professionally. Fred O’Neil, her voice coach, encouraged her to audition for “Britain’s Got Talent.”

• When Boyle came onto the stage for the popular reality show, the reaction from the judges and the crowd was kind of ho hum — Here we go again with another bad audition! Although her looks were plain, her banter with the judges revealed her jovial, funny personality. Then she had the opportunity to wow the audience, the judges and the world, which she certainly did.

• Boyle’s words while on stage, before singing, on January 21, 2009 (it aired on television on April 11), “I’m trying to be a professional singer. I’ve never been given the chance before but here’s hoping it’ll change.” Well, change happened, and it happened quickly.

• Boyle sang “I Dream a Dream” from “Les Miserables” on stage that night, and her fame started spreading around the world like wildfire.

• Boyle came in second place on “Britain’s Got Talent,” but she captured the hearts and ears of fans worldwide and had a phenomenal year. People were watching her on YouTube and accessing her information on Wikipedia in record numbers immediately following the show. Her story was the No. 2 Top Story by the Associated Press in 2009.

• On November 23, 2009, Boyle’s first album, “I Dreamed a Dream,” was released and the sales shot through the roof. Here are some of the statistics for her album sales: the best selling female debut album worldwide ever; oldest

person ever to have a debut album open at No. 1; No. 1 on European and World charts for seven weeks; fastest selling debut album in United Kingdom history; highest one week sales ever in Australian history; and one of only two singers in the United States to sell over three million CDs in 2009. (Taylor Swift was the other singer, and it took her 12 months; Boyle’s album sold that many in less than six weeks!) By January 21, 2010, one year from the taping of “Britain’s Got Talent,” Boyle’s debut album had achieved Platinum sales status approximately 44 times in 12 countries and Gold in 15 more countries. There were other honors that came her way in 2010 including official recognition by the “Guinness World Records” for several records.

• Boyle’s autobiography, “Susan Boyle, The Woman I Was Born to Be,” was released on October 12, 2010, and her second album, “The Gift,” a Christmas album, was released on November 9, 2010. Both are sure to set some records as the story of the woman from a small Scottish village continues to inspire her loyal and admiring fans. Dreams really can come true!


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