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LAST GOOD-BUYby Blue Sullivan

There is something singularly satisfying about finding a really good price on something. Pawn stores and antique shops present opportunities to experience this joy. It’s surely why so many of us are drawn to them.

• The old stereotype about pawn shops was that they were dirty places run by unscrupulous men and women looking for every chance they could find to cheat you out of a buck. Yet the massive success of reality shows such as “Pawn Stars” and “Hardcore Pawn” has done a lot to rebut that inaccurate image.

• David Bakke of “Market Crashers” notes that while you, “probably look for ways to save money as often as you can… here’s one you may never have considered: shopping at a pawn shop. It’s actually a viable way to save money — and not just on guns.”

• In his article, “7 Things You Should and Shouldn’t Buy from a Pawn Shop,” Bakke outlines the best things to buy.

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LAST GOOD-BUY (continued):• Bakke says that perhaps the safest buys at any

pawn shop are tools. He notes that the prices are often far superior to those of new tools. This is doubly true if you’re just looking for one or two specific tools for home renovation or repair. “It’s simply not worth it to pay full price for seldom-used tools,” says Bakke.

• According to Bakke, the other great value found at almost any pawn shop is jewelry. He explains that it’s typical to find prices that are half what they would be for new retail jewelry. Bakke chalks this up to people’s distrust of the idea of “used” jewelry.

• “Some people may have an issue with buying ‘used’ jewelry, but isn’t almost all jewelry ‘used’ in some way, shape, or form?” Bakke argues. Since so much jewelry, even retail jewelry, is comprised of items made from melted down gold from other sources and re-set diamonds, why not buy it “used” for a much better price?

• As for items that are best left on the pawn-shop shelf, Bakke is emphatic. He advises to never buy electronics or home appliances with a lot of moving parts. He singles out vacuum cleaners, computers, digital cameras and televisions as things to avoid.

• Bakke thinks televisions are possibly the riskiest pawn-shop purchase. “There is an implied risk with purchasing anything from a pawn shop since it’s all used merchandise, but this risk goes up even farther with televisions, especially flat-screen LED TVs,” says Bakke.

• Bakke warns that almost no pawn shops allow money back returns. The most they offer is in-store credit, so buyer beware. He advises, “Be sure to inquire specifically about all aspects of any return policy they may have.”

• Though he mentions that he has experienced instances where something he bought at a pawn shop broke soon after, Bakke thinks that the positives easily outnumber the negatives. He says, “The overall money that I have saved over the years has far outweighed the replacement cost of the few things that did break down.”

• The process of finding good value at antique shops requires a little more time and thought, but it’s just as rewarding. An advice column from the website Antique-Marks.com entitled “Buying antiques — how, where, when and why to buy” gives 10 sure-fire tips on how to make a wise purchase.

• Most antique dealers are happy to haggle over their prices. The column strongly advises antique shoppers to ask for a discount on any item they are interested in. It notes that dealers usually assign a private code to each item advising how much of a discount they’re prepared to give (for instance, 25 percent off the sticker). Asking for a discount prompts the salesperson to investigate this. Simply ask, “What’s your best price on this item?”

• Another potential option for getting a discount is paying cash, but don’t offer to pay in hard currency up front. After negotiating a maximum discount under the auspices of paying by check or credit card, then (and only then) ask if there might any further cash discount. Not every seller will offer one, but some do.

CLEANING OUT THE GARAGEHaving dedicated some ink to antiquing and pawn shops, Tidbits explores another of our major methods of retail “recycling” — the garage sale. Every single weekend, individual mini-entrepreneurs open their garages and yards to sell used (and occasionally new) items from their homes to bargain hunters from their neighborhoods and beyond. Here are some interesting bits about this popular underground economy.• Most of us think of garage (or yard) sales as a series of decentralized, unconnected, weekend

family “stores” set up in the front yard, and for the most part, they are. However, every year, right before Labor Day weekend, there is a garage sale that stretches from Maryland to California.

• This past May celebrated the 13th annual “Great US 50 Yard Sale.” This celebration was held May 18-20 this year.

• The event includes a loose collection of businesses and towns along US Highway 50. Highway 50 is one of the longest highways in the United States. It stretches from Ocean City, Maryland, to Sacramento, California, over 3,073 miles! A 1997 article in Time magazine declared it the “backbone of America.”

• Though the Great US 50 Yard Sale isn’t formally organized nationwide, its organizers have coordinated steadily with counties all along the route who have given their support. This support has grown steadily every year, with media outlets picking up the story. Although official numbers were too numerous and difficult to tabulate, one writer covering the story found over 75 yard sales in just one 25-mile stretch of highway.

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CLEANING OUT THE GARAGE (Continued):• Organized garage sales like the Great US 50 Yard Sale aren’t the sole province of the United

States. In fact, other countries have approached them from a unique perspective. • Calling itself the “World’s Longest Yardsale,” The 127 Corridor Sale stretches from Addison,

Michigan, to Gadsden, Alabama, over 690 miles. Yet that’s not even half the distance of the Great US 50 Yard Sale.

• While the descriptor “World’s Longest” may not be wholly accurate, this sale is highly organized, with headquarters in Jamestown, Tennessee. The 2012 event took place August 2-5.

• One popular celebration in Bondi, Australia, organized 126 different yard sales for its “Garage Sale Trail.” The idea was the brain-child of a company named “Republic of Everyone” as part of a larger competition to come up with innovative ways to recycle.

• The Garage Sale Trail was a big success. In addition to connecting 126 different sales, it was estimated that nearly $100,000 of goods changed hands. It was the equivalent of 15 metal shipping containers (each housing about 1,600 cubic feet) full of stuff that would’ve otherwise ended up in a landfill.

• The sale was one of the prize ideas generated by the “Green Globes” competition. • In an interview with the Sydney Morning Herald, competition judge Nicolette Boele says, “What

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LAST GOOD-BUY (continued):• Another essential tip when antique shopping

is to thoroughly examine any item of interest before buying. Antique-marks advises you to, “Look at the bottom, the top, the sides. Look from odd angles and use a magnifier to look close.”

• Examining each item of interest extensively is vital, as is inquiring about any damage or restoration the item might’ve undergone. As Antique-marks notes, “If you don’t ask, they don’t need to tell you.”

• One of the best ways to find a good deal is to look for items that don’t fit the focus of the individual antique shop. If you’re in a shop that focuses on furniture, look for the odd bit of ceramics or jewelry. Items that don’t fit in will often be discounted much higher to get rid of them.

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DEAR FRANCIS: Low-cost and sometimes free vaccination clinics for pets are available at different times of the year across the country. These are held by public service agencies (such as county or city shelters), though some are privately sponsored. The clinics typically offer the immunizations required of dogs and cats (and sometimes other animals like ferrets) and license tags. Some also offer services like health checks and microchipping. Prices range from $5 to $25, on average.The problem, of course, is finding one of these near you.These days, the Internet is a great resource for locating announcements for low-cost clinics. However, not everyone has access to the Internet. And sometimes, the agencies or institutions sponsoring those clinics can’t advertise widely, or are hard to locate in an Internet search.In these cases, your best bet is to regularly check locally published newspapers and magazines that focus on your community for announcements about upcoming clinics. Another way is to call the local shelters, or the city or county government, to find out if any such clinics will be held in the near future.I’ll do my best to list upcoming clinics in as many locations as possible at www.pawscorner.com. In the meantime, keep checking with your local government or animal shelter for the next dates, times and locations of their low-cost clinics.

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Keeping a Clean (Fish-Friendly) Home

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My mom has taught me many things over the years, not the least of which is the importance of having a clean house. Not just because it looks nice-but because it helps keep you from getting sick! Not surprisingly, Mom’s advice translates to fish homes, too. Good fish aquarium maintenance doesn’t have to be a huge time commitment-it’s mainly a little elbow grease and a lot of common sense.

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and healthy:

Keep the water clean. Water is a fish’s air, and when it isn’t clean it’s very difficult for them to get the oxygen they need. A water filtration system helps keep it the water pure on a day-to-day basis, but to really ensure a good environment for your fish, change 20% of the aquarium’s water twice a week.

Clean the tank monthly. Once a month, do a complete deep-clean of your aquarium. Completely replace the water, wash the gravel, change the filter and thoroughly clean every inch of the tank. Do not use soap or detergent to clean the tank-hot water works just fine and won’t make your fish sick.

Check the temperature and pH regularly. Too much fluctuation in water temperature can be very stressful for fish. Make sure your aquarium is in a stable place away from A/C vents or direct

sunlight. Test the pH of the water when you’re doing your twice-a-week replacement, and if it’s off, you can add chemicals to balance it (you can find them at your local pet store).

Watch your fish. If your fish are sick, they’ll show it. Watch for patches on their scales, sliminess, clamped fins, erratic behavior...just about anything that doesn’t look normal. If you have a fish you think is sick, quarantine it while you figure out what’s wrong with it. There are a lot of good websites out there to help diagnose fish diseases and appropriate treatments. And of course, be sure to feed your fish regularly!

Finally, don’t get suckered into buying expensive chemicals or treatments that you really don’t need. The best way to keep your tank clean and well-maintained is by doing it yourself using the steps above.

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◆ It was William E. Vaughan who made the following sage observation: “To err is human, but to really foul things up you need a computer.”

◆ Those who study such things say that your brain can store 100 times as much information as a typical desktop computer.

◆ In 1930, United Airlines began using the aviation industry’s first stewardesses. To qualify for the position, applicants had to be registered nurses.

◆ George Washington, Dolley Madison, Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton helped to found this country, but that wasn’t all they had in common; they were also all big fans of eating ice cream.

◆ If you ever hear an orangutan belch, you’d better watch out. That’s a warning sign that you’re encroaching on his territory.

◆ When Andrew Jackson was running for president in 1828, an opponent called him a jackass. Instead of being offended, Jackson embraced the epithet, using the image of a donkey in campaign materials to represent his stubborn refusal to knuckle under to big business. Later, Thomas Nash, a political cartoonist in New York, started using the donkey to represent the Democratic Party as a whole.

◆ If you’re a well-traveled person, you might have noticed that the average woman in Scandinavia is taller than the average man in Asia.

◆ Only 12 people have walked on the surface of the moon.

◆ The framework for the Statue of Liberty was built by Gustave Eiffel, who later became famous for building Paris’ iconic tower.

◆ If you’re stopping at a fast-food restaurant for lunch today, you might want to consider the following: It takes a whopping 1,500 gallons of water to produce an average fast-food meal.


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RawTOUR visitsMaple Ridge, September 14th. The RawTOUR event starts at 6:30PM when you are invited to come and enjoy some delicious Raw food samples. When you are in the store, take a look at the Organic produce, raw groceries, supplements, and appliances for raw living.There will be lots of Free draws!!! and Door prizes!!! Patricia Dominquez, Director of Integrated Nutrition Canada provides Natural Nutrition Consultations to the Maple Ridge community, and will have an information table at the event. RawBC will also have a table at the event.Please Phone ahead for Reserved Seating: 604 467 1822Roots Natural, 22254 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge

Open Mic/Stage at Kanaka Creek CafeEvery week until January 30, 2013; 101-24155 102 Avenue, Maple Ridge.Do you sing or play an instrument? Come out every Wednesday from 5:30 – 7:30pm!An acoustic only evening, open to musicians and audience alike…a really good way to spend a couple of hours, perform or just come and have a good time.

Haney Farmers MarketMemorial Peace Park: 11995 Haney PlaceThis popular event is held every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 pm beginning in May and ending in October in Memorial Peace Park. The market features locally made baked or grown products. For details email: [email protected] or visit www.haneyfarmersmarket.org

Quiz NightSaturday, September 29, 7:00 - 9:00, Pitt Meadows Library. Come for a fun evening with family & friends. Refreshments. Prizes. Tickets at the Library $10.00.

The Nutritional Bypass SeminarFriday, September 28th, 6:00 pm. Ridge Meadows Seniors Society, 12150 - 224 Street. Cost: $20.00 Reducing Cholesterol with nutrient dense foods- 3 easy ways to reduce cholesterol - Learn the nutritional arterial cleansing formula to remove arterial plaque - Good and Bad Cholesterol - Why good cholesterol is important - An entire meal plan to clean your arteries - Recipes and more... If you are one of the first 10 people to register you’ll get 30% off on your nutritional assessment. Call to reserve your seat: [email protected] www.integratednutrition.ca

3rd FREE MOVIE NIGHT!!!Includes healthy snacks and recipes! Diabetes is a major pandemic situation but there is a simple solution. Simply Raw reveals with starling clarity, that what you eat can reverse diabetes and change the quality of your live. This film is about six courageous people in a life changing journey and how whole foods could be natural medicine. September 20th, 6:00 pm Ridge Meadows Seniors Society, 12150 - 224 Street, Maple Ridge

Ladies Coffee/Tea ‘N More get-togethers every Thursday morning from 10-11:30am @ Grace Community Church, 12240 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows. Come for friendship, caring, sharing, activites, snacks etc. Theme for Fall is ‘The Joys of Friendship’. Info/Questions call Jayne @ 604-465-6897

Q: I’ve been hearing rumors that Michael J. Fox is returning to series television. Is it true? -- Jessica

A: Rumors had been floating around for weeks, and NBC recently confirmed that Michael will coming back to series TV more than a decade after he left to concentrate on fighting Parkinson’s disease. His new comedy series, which will be loosely based on his life, will premiere in fall 2013 and has a 22-episode commitment from the

network. Michael will play a husband and father of three from New York City who is dealing with family, career and challenges that include Parkinson’s.

***Q: I loved watching Trisha Goddard when she guest-hosted for Maury Povich, and I recently saw a commercial for her own talk show. Can you tell me a bit about it?

A: I had the chance to speak with the lovely Brit recently, and she gave me the scoop on what her new show will be about.“My topics are all of life’s dramas,” Trisha explained. “You know, happy, sad, humor too -- the whole gamut of relationships. On my show in England, we had on older people who wanted to find out, ‘Is this my sister, my cousin?’ or ‘Is it really my parent?’ as an adult. And obviously there’s a lot invested in that if you’ve been brought up

to believe that somebody was your parent and isn’t. We’ll also cover the universal issues that everyone has: trust, betrayal, happiness, joy and identity.”And when celebrities appear on the show, it won’t be as window dressing, or to promote their new movie. “A celebrity will be there for what they’re going through and what experience they can bring to the show rather than for the celebrity’s sake. Again, that’s what I did on my show in England. It catches on with the celebrities who are interested in being real.”

***Q: When will “Glee” be back? -- Tommy H.

A: “Glee” returns to Fox for its 22-epsiode fourth season on Sept. 13 at 9/8c, and it promises some big-name guest stars to get the show rolling. Sarah Jessica Parker plays the kooky online editor for “Vogue” and

mentor for Chris Colfer’s Kurt, and Kate Hudson will play a nemesis of sorts for Lea Michele’s Rachel.

***Q: Will I ever get to see Amanda Bynes on anything other than a police blotter? It seems she’s always in the news for things other than acting. -- Darren D., via e-mail

A: The young starlet is hopefully not following in the self-destructive footprints of Lindsay Lohan, but so far, it’s not looking good. Amanda was recently in her fourth car accident of the past six months -- add that to her recent DUI and hit-and-runs, and her flight from a cop who pulled her over for talking on her cell phone. Here’s hoping the “Easy A” actress gets her head on straight soon.


◆ “Before I pluck my eyebrows, I rub on a bit of my granddaughter’s teething gel. She’s done teething and doesn’t need it anymore, but it works well for me. Be very careful to apply, let dry and wash your hands before touching your eye any further!”

◆ When microwaving items of different sizes, arrange the largest parts toward the outside of the plate for more even cooking.

◆ Lemon juice mixed with coarse salt makes an inexpensive copper cleaner.

◆ “When going fishing and you are only bringing a couple of lures, use an old, empty pill container. It holds them well, and you won’t be poked.”

◆ When figuring the cost of moving yourself versus using a service, be sure to consider the cost of your time and your health. And be certain that you are able to drive the moving van if you rent a large truck.

◆ If you don’t keep a lot of food in your freezer, why not fill large gallon-size zipper-top bags with ice cubes? You will always have plenty of ice on hand, and your freezer won’t have to work as hard to keep the items in it frozen.

Backyard Summer OlympicsShare the spirit of the 2012 Olympic Games by testing your own athletic skills and sportsmanship with a mini

Olympics in a park or your backyard. Invite friends, neighbors and cousins to join in.Start by selecting several “events” to include in your summer games. If your kids enjoyed a favorite race or athletic competition in youth programs or camp, encourage them to teach it to the group. Be creative so that all abilities can be included in the spirited fun. Here are some ideas as participants “go for the gold.” On your mark. Get set. Go!

Relay racesBefore you begin, tell the kids that the Olympic Torch Relay is a variation of relay races. Lighted on May 10, 2012, in Olympia, Greece, the Olympic Flame was carried and passed along by torch bearers until it eventually reached London for the official start of the 2012 Olympic Games.A traditional relay race is done with teams of two or more people. It’s a great lesson in teamwork, because all members must work together to finish. Place two sets of “bases” at either end of the yard as markers for your race. Give one member of each team a balloon, which has to be patted into the air continually as the runner goes down the yard, around the far base and back to the starting base. On

return, the balloon is patted to the next player, who repeats the activity until everyone has had a turn.

Running and swimmingLet judges watch as kids and their friends do a quick dash across the yard or a lap across a pool. Make time cards, and hold them up for each competitor, just like the real Olympics.

JumpingPlace a flat marker in the middle of the yard. Each competitor should get a running start and jump from the marker. Before the athlete moves from the landing spot, a designated judge

should measure the distance from the marker to where the athlete landed. Scores can be given based on how far past the marker the person jumped.

Creative events--Give hula hoops a whirl and see how long participants can hula-hoop or how many they can keep going at one time.--See who can throw a paper airplane or wiffleball the farthest.

Share the goldMake paper gold medals for special awards. Giving children praise for hard work, good behavior and sportsmanship helps them view themselves in a positive way.

****Donna Erickson’s award-winning series “Donna’s Day” is airing on public television nationwide. To find more of her creative family recipes and activities, visit www.donnasday.com and link to the NEW Donna’s Day Facebook fan page. Her latest book is “Donna Erickson’s Fabulous Funstuff for Families.”

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Superfoods – Number. 9Chlorella – the ultimate Green Food

Chlorella is an alga that consists primarily of direct available chlorophyll, a nutrient vital to the health of our bodies. Chlorella is a whole superfood, as it is extremely rich in vitamins, minerals, amino acids, essential fatty acids, polysaccharides, and a host of other beneficial compounds. Chlorella supports the functioning of the brain and liver, improves digestion and elimination, helps regenerate the body (especially in cases of degeneration), detoxifies the body, protects against radiation, relieves inflammations, supports healthy weight loss, enhances the immune system, and, overall, accelerates the healing process. Scientific documentation reports indicate that chlorella is effective in reducing the symptoms of numerous types of cancers, diabetes, low blood sugar, arthritis, AIDS, Candida, pancreatitis, liver cirrhosis, hepatitis, peptic ulcers, viral and bacterial infections, anemia, and multiple sclerosis.Chlorella gets its name from the rich quantity of chlorophyll it possesses, often ranging from 3 to 5 percent pure natural chlorophyll. Chlorella contains more chlorophyll per gram than any other plant. Chlorophyll is one of the greatest food substances for rejuvenating the blood and cleansing the bowels and other elimination systems such as the liver, which is the organ chiefly responsible for the general day-today detoxification of the body. Chlorella is considered to be a first-class detoxifying agent, capable of removing alcohol from the liver and/or clearing heavy metals, certain pesticides, herbicides, and polychlorbiphenyls (PCBs) from the body’s tissues. Studies suggest that chlorella accelerates the recovery of developing immune system cells and restores the population of mature white blood cells. This proves that chlorella provided

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