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It was, unsurprisingly, comedian andwriter W.C. Fields who said, "I am free ofall prejudices. I hate everyone equally."

Even if you haven't heard the TheyMight Be Giants song "Istanbul (NotConstantinople)" you are probably awarethat the Turkish metropolis has undergonename changes throughout its long history.It seems that when the name wasConstantinople, it was common for resi-dents of the area to refer to things "in thecity," which in the Aegean dialect ofGreek is pronounced "is tan polin."Eventually the name stuck, and in 1930Turkish authorities formally adopted thename Istanbul.

The giant squid has the distinction ofpossessing the largest eyes of any animal- they're as big as pie plates.

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Evidencing a drastic change in thenature of the United States since its agrar-ian beginnings, today only a quarter ofAmericans live in rural areas.

The next time you're in the jungleobserving gorillas, be sure to notice if onesticks out its tongue. That means it'sangry.

When Richard Nixon first ran for aseat in the U.S. House of Representatives(which he won in 1946), he funded hiscampaign largely with money he wonplaying poker while serving as a lieu-tenant commander in the Navy duringWorld War II.

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In the filming of the original "StarTrek" television series, the ship's trans-porter was used simply to cut costs. Withit, characters could move from one set toanother without having to shoot costlylanding scenes. As a side note, thesparkling effect that could be seen whencharacters were transported was created

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1. In 2009, Robinson Cano became thethird New York Yankees 2nd baseman toget 100 runs and 200 hits in the same sea-son. Name the first two to do it.

2. Reliever John Franco pitched in1,199 games during his 21-year major-league career. In how many different sea-sons did he lead the N.L. in gamespitched?

3. Who was the first football coach inPac-10 history to win an outright confer-ence title in his first season as headcoach?

4. Name the last NBA player to have agame of at least 30 points and 30rebounds before Minnesota's Kevin Lovedid it in (2010)?

5. Who was the Buffalo Sabres' first 50-goal scorer?

6. When was the last time the U.S. wona gold medal in men's individual archeryat the Olympics?

7. In 2011, Rory McIlroy became the

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FlashbackBy Mick Harper

1. Who were the musical artists on thevery last episode of "The Ed SullivanShow"? When was that?

2. Name the group whose debut albumwas titled "Surfin' Safari."

3. Which group released "So Into You"and "Imaginary Lover"?

4. Which 1960s group was offered acool half million dollars to do a movie?Did they take the cash?

5. Name the singer-songwriter who hada hit with "Will It Go Round in Circles."

6. Name the singer who had a hit with"I Feel for You."

Trivia testBy Fifi Rodriguez

1. MUSIC: Who wrote and performedthe song "Me and Julio Down by theSchoolyard"?

2. THEATER: "My Fair Lady" is amodern musical adaptation of whichplay?

3. GEOGRAPHY: The Palace ofVersailles is located near what city?

4. PHYSICS: What is the branch ofphysics that deals with light?

5. LITERATURE: Who wrote "DoctorZhivago"?

6. LANGUAGE: What is the Americanterm for the British perambulator?

7. ROYALS: From what house didGreat Britain's King Edward VIIIdescend?

8. PSYCHOLOGY: What does some-one fear if he or she has chronomentro-phobia?

9. SCIENCE: What is an ichnite?10. PRESIDENTS: Which U.S. presi-

dent said, "The chief business of theAmerican people is business"?

Bible triviaBy Wilson Casey

1. Is the book of Titus in the Old orNew Testament or neither?

2. From Isaiah 45, whom did God ask,"Shall the clay say to him that fashionethit"? Gideon, Peter, Cyrus, Elijah

3. For how many days did Goliath takehis stand for a man to fight him? 2, 6, 10,40

4. From Acts 5 and 12, how manytimes was Peter delivered from prison byan angel? 2, 5, Dozen, 70

5. Which Psalm is a prayer of Moses,the man of God? 23, 90, 117, 150

6. Who sold his birthright for a pottageof lentils? Cain, Jacob, Esau, Able

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To many Americans, Memorial Day marks the unofficialbeginning of summer. Though summer does not actually beginuntil later in June, Memorial Day weekend has become synony-mous with backyard barbecues and trips to the beach.

Backyard barbecues, in particular, have become a staple ofMemorial Day weekend and the focus of many people's festivi-ties. This year, consider the following tips to make yourMemorial Day barbecue safe and memorable.

•Place the grill in a safe spot. Before any guests arrive or anyfires are lit, make sure the grill is safely located on flat ground.Ideally, the grill should not be on the grass and should be awayfrom trees or shrubs and any other flammable materials. If youneed lighter fluid to start a fire, promptly put the fluid back instorage, away from the grill, once the fire has been lit.

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• Keep the forks in the utensil drawer. Never use a fork to doa spatula's job. Poking foods on the grill with a fork allows thejuices that make grilled foods so delicious to escape, resulting indrier fare that's not nearly as flavorful. Use a spatula or tongs toflip foods, including burgers, steaks, chicken, and even hot dogs.

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•Smoked meats will have a deep, pink ring on the outsidethis indicates how deep the smoke has penetrated your meat.

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sive birthday parties whose extravagancerivals lavish weddings, some might find itinvigorating to scale things down and hosta pool party.

A pool party is an ideal way to host abirthday or other special event withouthaving to do a lot of planning. All that istypically needed is an available pool andparty participants ready to have a goodtime.

Many people mistakenly think that apool party is something that can only bedone during the warm weather. Actually,you can plan a pool party any time of theyear. Many fitness gyms, schools andscuba certification locations open theirpools up to public parties. Therefore,whether the event is held in June orJanuary, chances are there is a pool avail-able that can accommodate the crowd.

One main advantage to a pool party isthat the pool is the entertainment factor forthe guests. There's no need to spend hoursthinking up games or other forms of enter-tainment. Swimming, splashing and jump-ing into the water will keep many guestsoccupied for hours. If you prefer morestructure, consider relay races, divinggames and water volleyball.Party preparation: Start with the invita-tions when preparing the party. Select acolored paper or pattern that is reminiscentof pool water. A vibrant aquamarine wouldfit the bill. Print out a catchy phrase thatdescribes the upcoming event (i.e.,Jimmy's Party is Bound to be a Splash),and be sure to remind guests to bring tow-els and bathing suits. If you will not haveenough chairs for all guests, ask them onthe invite to bring a beach chair as well.

Put together a selection of music thatevokes summer fun or tropical locations.There are bound to be compilationplaylists available for purchase. An instru-mental steel drum album also would beeffective. Remember, whether it is warmor cold outside, this pool party should lookand feel hot. Music will help set thatmood.

Tie decorations into the theme.Purchase or rent inflatable palm trees andstring lantern lights around the party area,if possible. Keep plenty of beach balls onhand to toss around in or out of the water.Table linens can be purchased in brighthues to match the blue, red and yellowstrips of a beach ball. Be sure to haveplenty of fun pool toys available, such asfloats and water guns. Pool party food: Think about which foodsto serve at a pool party. Light, finger foodsare ideal because they won't sit heavily inguests' stomachs. Think about tea sand-wiches, fruit and vegetable skewers, sal-ads, and shish kabobs, served along withchips and dips.

Create a number of tropical-inspiredbeverages. Anything with the taste ofmelon, mango and pineapple would fit inwith the theme. Serve the same types offrozen drinks in both alcoholic and nonal-coholic varieties so everyone can enjoy ataste. Finger foods reduce the amount ofcutlery and dishes needed and thatamounts to a faster clean-up.

One of the final factors of pool-partyfood is the dessert. Look to individuallyserved desserts that can be eaten by hand.Opt for cupcakes with blue frosting and agummy fish on top. Ice cream cone sun-daes are ideal on warm days.Pool party safety: When hosting a poolparty, emphasize safety. Remember, a per-son can drown in just a few inches ofwater in a matter of minutes. According toKids Health, drowning is the second mostcommon form of death from injuriesamong kids under the age of 14.

Here are some precautions to take whenhosting a pool party.

•Designate a life guard. If your party isat a public pool, ensure a lifeguard will beon duty. This person should not leave hisor her post unless someone else relievesthem. Designate a lifeguard at a privateparty as well, even hiring an off-duty life-guard if no guests can perform the neces-sary duties.

•Make sure fences around the pool are

tall enough to prevent accidental falls intothe pool and that they are secured withself-latching gates.

•Insist that children who cannot swimuse a Coast Guard-approved life vest oranother approved flotation device.

•Be sure no one pushes or jumps onothers in and around the pool.

•Limit the number of pool floats in thewater so that visibility of the lifeguard willnot be impaired.

•Don't let anyone chew gum or eat inthe pool. It can lead to choking.

• Don't allow running around theperimeter of the pool.

•Jumping and diving should be prohib-

ited if the water is too shallow.•Make sure guests know to follow the

pool rules or they won't be allowed toswim.

A pool party is a surefire way to have afun event any time of the year. It is easy toplan and host, and guests will walk awaywith many fond memories

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important at any age, but it's especiallynecessary for seniors. Here are some tipsfor staying healthy in your golden years:

•Get plenty of water. •Eat high-quality proteins such as

eggs, lean meats, poultry and fish. • Incorporate a good balance of carbo-

hydrates and fiber such as bread, cereals,pasta and other grain products into yourdiet.

•Get calcium from low-fat sourcessuch as milk, yogurt, cheeses and broc-coli.

•Stay active physically, mentally andsocially.

Sometimes, because of a variety ofhealth challenges, a soft food diet is rec-ommended for senior citizens. This budg-et-friendly recipe for Fettuccine WithSun-Dried Tomatoes serves two, but canbe easily doubled to serve more. Eggs areused as a high-quality but inexpensivesource of protein. It's easy to make andeat, and freezes well.

Fettuccine withSun-Dried Tomatoes

4 ounces dried spinach or whole-wheat fettuccine

1/2 cup fresh or frozen broccoli flo-rets

1 to 2 ounces sundried tomatohalves, quartered

2 tablespoons prepared pesto sauce1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1 teaspoon freshly ground black

pepper1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper2 large eggs1/4 cup low-fat milk1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan

cheese1/4 cup chopped basil or parsley,

optional1. Combine the fettuccine, broccoli

andtomatoes in large pot of boiling, saltedwater. Cook until pasta is tender but firm,about 6 to 8 minutes; drain, reserving 1/2cup of pasta water.

2. Return the pasta, broccoli and toma-toes to the pot. Add the pesto, Italian sea-soning, pepper and cayenne pepper; tossuntil evenly coated.3. Beat the eggs andmilk in a bowl until blended. Pour eggmixture over pasta, stirring gently to coatand combine.

3. Cook over medium heat, stirringgently, until the mixture thickens and novisible liquid from the egg remains. Addin some of the reserved pasta water, asneeded, if the pasta seems too dry.Sprinkle with cheese and basil or parsley,if desired. Serves 2.

Angela Shelf Medearis is an award-win-ning children's author, a culinary historianand the author of seven cookbooks. She'sknown as The Kitchen Diva and is the execu-tive producer and host of "The Kitchen Diva!"cooking show on HULU.com. Her newestcookbooks are "The Kitchen Diva Cooks!" and"The Kitchen Diva's Diabetic Cookbook." Hernew inspirational book is "Ten Ingredients fora Joyous Life and a Peaceful Home -- ASpiritual Memoir," co-written with PastorSalem Robinson, Jr.(www.dunnsmemorial.com). Visit her websiteat www.divapro.com.

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2 slices uncooked bacon, chopped1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoons coarsely ground

black pepper2 green onions, chopped3 tablespoons cider vinegar2 teaspoons sugar1. In large bowl, toss potatoes with

bacon, salt and pepper until potatoes areevenly coated.

2. Using 18-inch-wide heavy-duty foil,layer two 20-by-18-inch sheets to make adouble thickness. Spray with nonstickcooking spray. Place potato mixture oncenter of stacked foil. Bring long sides offoil up and over potato mixture and foldover several times to seal well. Fold endsto seal in juices, making sure not to foldin too far in order to leave room for heatcirculation inside.

3. Place packet on grill over mediumheat and cook 30 minutes or until pota-toes are fork-tender, turning packet overonce halfway through grilling.

4. Remove packet from grill and care-fully open; add green onions, vinegar andsugar to potato mixture, tossing gently tocombine. Makes 8 (3/4 cup) servings.

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4. Garnish with tomato wedges toserve. Serves 6.

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Whether your graduate is receiving adiploma from high school or college,you'll probably want to share the specialoccasion with family and friends. Here's arecipe guaranteed to head the "honor roll"of party celebration foods. By the way, ifyou don't have a graduate in your family,how about hosting a party anyway andcelebrate the coming of summer. Youmay just receive a diploma from every-one as the "hostess with the mostest."

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While it may seem like people are spending moretime eating out, statistics point to the contrary. In a 2009survey sponsored by CBS News, 43 percent of Americanrespondents said they cook 6 to 7 nights out of the week,and 32 percent of the respondents said they cook 4 to 5nights out of the week.

Individuals who are still dining out or ordering ininstead of cooking may benefit from the following time-saving tips.

•Make a meal schedule. Take a cue from schools andoffice cafeterias and create a weekly or monthly mealcalendar. Come up with items you enjoy eating and com-bine them for meals. Use cooking magazines for inspira-tion if necessary. Having a schedule of what you will becooking enables you to shop for the ingredients inadvance and to know exactly what you'll be serving eachnight -- two time savers.

•Create a detailed shopping list. Use the meal calen-dar to make a list of the ingredients you will need for

each meal. Some ingredients will overlap (i.e. freshspices, like garlic and parsley), but there may be someingredients unique to a particular recipe. Buying all ofthe ingredients in advance enables you to have them onhand when it's time to cook, instead of running out forsomething that is missing.

•Do preparation work on the weekend. Spend a fewhours prepping food over the weekend for the upcoming

week. If vegetables need to be diced, do so then andstore them in zip-top plastic bags. Meats that take a longtime to cook can be pre-cooked and simply reheatedbefore being served. Certain meals, like casseroles andbaked pasta dishes, can be made entirely and stored inthe freezer. Having some of the work already done mayhelp to make weeknight meals easier to cook.

•Invest in a slow cooker. If you prefer a hot mealright after walking in the door, a slow cooker can be aninvaluable tool that delivers meals-on-demand. A slowcooker works by cooking ingredients at a very low tem-perature over a long period of time. Ingredients can beadded in the morning before you leave for work, and themeal will be ready and hot by the time you return home.There are dozens of different slow cooker recipes andcookbooks completely devoted to meals made in a slowcooker. It is a versatile tool and one that can be an assetin a busy person's kitchen.

•Think outside the meal box. Dinner doesn't necessar-ily have to consist of "dinner" foods. Turn pancakes,eggs and sandwiches into heartier meals with the addi-tion of a few ingredients. Omelets can be enhanced withcubed meats and vegetables. Top pancakes with freshfruit and granola for a more substantial meal. Paninis arepopular these days, so take an ordinary sandwich andmake it gourmet just by pressing it and heating.

Taking the time to plan ahead for meals means thatweeknight dinners can be less stressful to put together.

Taking some time to prep for weeknightmeals means you can enjoy delicious foodsat home without spending too much time inthe kitchen.

Rice balls are fried delicacies sold in many Italianspecialty food stores and markets. Often filled with meator cheese, rice balls can be bite-sized snacks or softball-sized meals.

Due to some uncertainty about how to keep rice ballsfrom falling apart, many home chefs shy away fromrecreating them in their own kitchens. However, with alittle know-how, anyone can create delicious rice balls.

Rice Balls1 cup rice with a high starch content to make it

sticky, like aborio2 cups waterSalt for flavoringHomemade or prepared breadcrumbs2 to 3 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed

1 to 2 eggs, whisked1/2 cup homemade or prepared tomato sauceFew sprigs parsley, choppedSalt and pepper to tasteVegetable oil for fryingIn a saucepan, bring water and a pinch of salt to a

boil. Add rice to boiling water and reduce heat to sim-mer. Cover pot and cook, roughly 15 minutes, until allthe water is absorbed by the rice.

Drain the water and put rice in a bowl. Add the toma-to sauce and mix. Season with parsley, salt and pepper totaste. Allow the mixture to sit and cool to room tempera-ture before handling.

Have beaten eggs ready in a shallow bowl. Pourbreadcrumbs into another bowl and set aside.

Take the rice mixture and gather some in your hand.(Wet hands between making rice balls to keep the ricefrom sticking to your hands). Cup and form into a bowl.Push a piece of the mozzarella cheese into the center ofthe rice ball and reshape.

Roll the rice ball into the eggs and then place into thebreadcrumbs to coat. Repeat the process if desired for athicker coating.

Repeat until all the rice is used. Place the formed riceballs into the refrigerator for several hours or overnightto set.

Heat oil in a deep frying pan. Place a few rice balls inat a time and cook until golden on all sides. Place onrack to drain. Repeat with all rice balls.

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It's important to plant things that willgrow well in your area. Get familiar withthe zone you live in and what works wellthere.

The point of a home garden isn't to giveyourself another job but to provide youwith a little food for your effort. With timeand practice, you can have exactly that-acornucopia of fruits, vegetables and herbsthat come straight out of your home. Whileyou probably won't completely change thefood system, you can make a small contri-bution by growing some of your ownfood.

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Traditions can bring a senseof special identity to familiesBy Donna Erickson

"I've just set the timer for 18 minutes,"said Karen Helfand to her 9-year-olddaughter, Rachel, and Rachel's friendClaire. That was the cue for the girls todump and pour the measured flour andwater on the counter and mix the simpledough with their hands to make matzo forPassover earlier this spring. They werelearning that it's all about "time" as theyprepared and baked the dough in haste --just as it was done by the Israelites thou-sands of years ago in the land of Egyptwhen they escaped slavery and fled forsafety in a hurry.

"We want our daughters to have aPassover Seder to remember," saidClaire's mom, Patty Diamond, programdirector of Mayim Rabim Congregationin Minneapolis. "When extended familiesgather around their tables and the platewith the horseradish (representing the bit-terness of slavery) is served with matzo,the children will connect personally hav-ing measured, mixed and manipulated theunleavened dough themselves. Passoveris our tradition, and we pass it on to ourdaughters, just as our mothers did for us."

Traditions, whether religious or other-wise, can bring a sense of special identityto family life. And the good news is thatjust about anything your family enjoysdoing together can become a special ritu-al that keeps you close. And those ritualswill no doubt have a few simple things incommon: They are easy to do, you sharethem with your children, and they giveyou a "we." "In our family 'we' always gofishing on Father's Day, or 'we' alwaysmake sandcastles and a bonfire at thebeach on the Fourth of July." You mightthink of traditions as a mosaic of yourfamily's soul. They say who you are,where you are and where you come from.

Encase special life events and startcalling them your own this spring and

summer. These traditions bear repetitionnot only because they are fun, but alsobecause you rekindle the wonder of rela-tionships and family by doing them againand again.

As you fill your family calendar withkids' camps, gardening, ballgames, out-ings and vacations, think about how youcan make a trip or activity a special tradi-tion, a "we" event that defines who youare. Remember, a family tradition doesn'thave to cost a lot of money or be elabo-rate. In fact, it's the simple and silly ideasthat are often treasured most. Pass themalong from year to year and watch yourfamily story become a living gift to yourchildren.

Donna Erickson's award-winning series"Donna's Day" is airing on public televisionnationwide. To find more of her creative fami-ly recipes and activities, visit www.donnas-day.com and link to the NEW Donna's DayFacebook fan page. Her latest book is "DonnaErickson's Fabulous Funstuff for Families."

(c) 2012 Donna EricksonDistributed by King Features Synd.

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use two bowls, one larger than the other,to serve cold salads at picnics. You add afew cups of crushed ice to the largerbowl, then nestle the smaller bowl into it,making it "chilled." In any case, remem-ber: Don't leave food out longer than twohours.

If you're planning food platters foryour barbecue, consider making severalsmaller platters instead of one large dish.The large ones are harder to store whenyou prep beforehand, but a better reasonis that the items will not go stale/toowarm/too cold quite as fast, and it's easyto switch out plates throughout the party.

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