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IN THE COLD!by Patricia L. Cook

In winter most areas of North America are dealing with cold weather. Some people love it; some hate it. In this Tidbits we will look at ice fishing and icebergs, as well as how you can be left “out in the cold,” and that has nothing to do with the weather! • Cold is defined as “having a relatively low temperature; having little or no warmth.” Also, in regards to behavior or personality it can be: “lacking in passion, emotion, enthusiasm” or “not affectionate, cordial, or friendly.” • If you’ve ever been in a situation where you were ignored, neglected or forgotten, you probably felt like you were “left out in the cold.” In this situation, the term is used as an idiom. This idiom originated in the 1800s in reference to someone who was left outdoors without shelter. Hopefully this doesn’t happen often! • Many fishermen (mostly men, but there are women enthusiasts as well) love to drill through deep ice and wait for fish to bite! Ice fishing is a major winter past-time in Canada and northern states in the U.S. that are cold enough for thick ice. Some great advantages of ice fishing: not as many anglers trying to get your spot, fewer insects “bugging” you, and you’re not likely to perspire!

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T h u r s d a y , January 17, 2013, Varsity Lincoln of Novi celebrated the Grand Opening of it newly r e n o v a t e d s h o w r o o m . From 5-8p, the

new showroom was unveiled to the public and has been completely renovated from ceiling to floor and is geared toward a greater customer experience. From the rich brown colors of the floor tiles, the contemporary styling of the new sales associates’ desks, and the bold stainless steel lettering of the VARSITY name, the showroom is an upscale look to match the direction of the new Lincoln Motors Company. The staff at Varsity Lincoln assures returning customers that the new showroom will look totally different but as always, offers the best in customer service, product knowledge, and reliability of any dealership around.

Guests were greeted with the sounds of Fantasy Strings, a live three-piece string trio through out the evening, as well as a beautiful array of hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and fresh cappuccino bar, provided by La’ Perfetto Catering. Guests in attendance were also entered in a drawing for a chance to win a 16 GB iPad with Retinal Display WiFi just for stopping in to see the showroom. We are pleased to announce the winner to be, Mr. Ramesh Verma of Novi.

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Lincoln MKZ luxury sedan. We were fortunate to have 2 of these highly anticipated new sedans for the evening, one of which was available for test drive.

Customer Business CenterThe customer lounge has been remodeled into a Customer Business Center complete with large screen TV, 3 private workspaces with WiFi access and a beautifully designed kitchen complete with fresh fruit, pastries, pop, water, coffee and cappuccino center for specialty beverages. All of these amenities help to enhance the customer experience while at our Varsity showroom or Service Center.

Varsity Service AisleOur Service Aisle has also been completely renovated to match the stylish interior of the main showroom, and has added two large televisions to the aisle. As always, they will continue to offer the platinum concierge pick up and drop off service that Varsity has come to be known for. For additional information, call Varsity Lincoln at (248) 374-3412. Varsity Lincoln is located at 49251 Grand River Avenue in Novi, Michigan.

IN THE COLD! (continued):• Because Canada has long winters, it is no wonder that they have a lot of people who like to ice fish. It is home to the greatest number of participants in the sport. In the year 2000, Canadian anglers spent a combined total of 4,489,296 days ice fishing!• A small fishing village on the south shore of Nova Scotia, West Pubnico, was named for the native Mi’kmaq word, Pombcoup, which means: “a hole that has been cut in the ice for fishing.” • More than 60% of the fish Canadians catch beneath the ice are caught and released. They eat less than one third of their catch. They practice CPR: “catch, photograph, release!”• Minnesota is nicknamed the “Land of 10,000 Lakes.” There are actually 11,842 lakes in the state that are 10 acres or larger (4 ha). With so many lakes and cold winters it is no wonder that ice fishing is a popular sport. • Minnesota is known for its abundance of ice shelters set up on the state’s lakes. If you’ve ever flown into or out of the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport you have probably noticed all of the dots on the lakes! Each year it is estimated that around 150,000 ice fishing shelters are set up. The state’s Department of Natural Resources estimates that about 30% of the fish caught in the state are caught when the lakes are frozen. • Ice fishing is a risky sport and the depth of the ice is something to be taken very seriously. In 2009, over 100 people were stranded on the Great Lakes. They became stranded when ice broke away where they were fishing. The Coast Guard rescued all, however, one died in route to the hospital due to hypothermia. This life threatening condition occurs when body temperature falls below 95° F (35° C).• It is imperative when ice fishing to get expert advice. Knowing the area and the ice conditions can make the sport fun; not knowing can lead to disaster. It is recommended that ice thickness for someone fishing alone (not really advisable) be almost four inches (10 cm). For groups, where more are standing on the ice, the ice should be about 7.5 inches (18 cm). When vehicles are taken on the ice, which does happen in some cold climates, the ice should be 11-12 inches (28 cm).• Icebergs are much thicker than the ice that freezes over lakes in the winter. Icebergs are chunks of ice that developed on land, then break off and float in a lake or ocean. The word "iceberg” originates from the Dutch "ijsberg", which means ice mountain. • Icebergs are found in all shapes and sizes, from very small pieces to ice islands that can be the size

of a small country. The term “iceberg” actually refers to ice larger than 16 feet (5 m) in diameter. Smaller icebergs are known as growlers and bergy bits. Even though they are smaller, they are harder to spot and therefore very dangerous for ships. • Even though most icebergs are found floating in oceans of salt water they are made of pure fresh water. Most of the icebergs on earth are found in the frigid waters surrounding Antarctica and in the northern Atlantic Ocean. Most icebergs originate near the west coast of Greenland.• “Iceberg Alley” is the name given to an area from Baffin Bay, off the west coast of Greenland where many massive icebergs break into the water, to the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador on the east coast of Canada. The Newfoundland and Labrador area is known as the Iceberg Capital of the World. • Approximately 90% of the icebergs that are in the waters near Newfoundland and Labrador originated from the glaciers of western Greenland. They are among the fastest moving icebergs in the world. Even so, by most standards, the four miles (7 km) per year that they tend to move seems slow. It takes an estimated two to three years for the massive icebergs to cover the 1600 nautical miles (2963 km) and reach the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador. If icebergs reach the Atlantic Ocean before melting, they melt rather quickly in the warm waters. • After the sinking of the Titanic in 1912, near Newfoundland, the United States, Canada, and eleven other countries formed the International Ice Patrol. The patrol uses airplanes and radar to track icebergs that make their way into the major shipping lanes. The U.S. National Ice Center monitors icebergs larger than 5,400 square feet (500 sq/m) near Antarctica using satellite data. Icebergs are not just studied and watched to protect ships, scientists use them as tools for studying ocean processes and climate. • A way that some inventive Canadians have chosen to use the abundance of icebergs floating in their waters is in creating vodka and other alcoholic spirits. The Iceberg Vodka Corporation, based in St. John’s Newfoundland, produces spirits “made from naturally pure 12,000-year-old icebergs harvested off the coast of Newfoundland.” They use Ontario-grown sweet corn in making their beverages as well. They also make Iceberg Rum and Iceberg Gin. • The largest iceberg ever recorded was found near Baffin Island in 1882. Eight miles long and three miles wide (13 km long/6 km wide), its height above water was 65 feet (20 m). ■

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strong but looked beautiful and delicate. English porcelain tea cups have a translucent look when held up to a light. • The Chinese still prefer to drink tea from pottery-ware. They use what is known as “purple clay” from the Yixing, Jianqsu, and Jinqdezhen regions of China. • Chinese purple clay cups are thicker than most pottery and without handles. The thicker pottery protects hands from burns that are possible with thinner China cups. • Japanese tea drinkers also use handle-less pottery or sometimes ceramic cups. They usually have hand painted designs with poems, flowers or even geisha girls. Some Japanese tea ware is made with innovative lids and strainers built into

TEA CUPS While many China cabinets and hutches contain tea cup collections in the homes of wealthy and not-so-wealthy North Americans, these fine breakables are not just for special occasions. Many homes around the world use their tea sets on a regular basis. • The reason most tea cups are considered “China,” is that they originated in that country. The first tea cups did not have handles and were called tea bowls. Some of the early tea bowls used in Europe were more like deep saucers and were used so that the tea cooled quicker.• Saucers, as we know them, to accompany tea cups did not appear until 1700. Tea cups with handles were not seen until Robert Adams came up with the idea in about 1750. • The English embraced Mr. Adams designs. They thought tea bowls were messy and people often burned their hands on them. Robert Adams designed cups that were taller and wider than the base and the saucers he introduced, more flat like small plates, were welcomed as a place to let a hot cup rest. His designs quickly became the standard for what became known as the “English Tea Service Set.” • Since the English started the tradition of putting cream and sugar in their tea, Mr. Adams also started designing tea pots, sugar holders, cream/milk containers, and even matching tea spoons. His sets were made from porcelain that was

the cups. • Middle Eastern countries enjoy tea in tea bowls or glasses. Tea glasses are preferred in Morocco. They are usually very festive and decorated with colorful artistic details.• Tea in India is usually of the Chai variety and served in small glass tea cups or tea bowls.• If you visit Tibet you are likely to be served their famous (or is it infamous?) yak butter tea. This different tea is not served using an English tea service but appears in a large tea pot and is usually poured and imbibed from wooden tea bowls. • Russians embraced tea as a beverage in the early 1600s and it was a major part of a trade treaty with China establishing a border between the two countries. Russian tea service is centered on a massive tea vessel, called a samovar, similar to Tibetan pots used for yak butter tea. The tea is served in a glass that is placed in a silver (or other metal) holder called a podstakanniki. Tea and vodka are the most popular drinks in Russia. • Wherever you travel it is likely that you will be able to order tea. It is one of the most popular drinks worldwide. The royal families of England were the ones who made tea services popular for formal and informal visiting. It was during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901) that the modern six piece tea sets were introduced to the public. ■

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Dear Grossed Out: Coughing up the occasional hairball isn’t unusual for most cats, but if it seems to be happening more frequently, getting a professional opinion is important. Schedule a checkup for Chester with his veterinarian, and bring along the next hairball (or two) he coughs up in the meantime. The vet can check for any underlying condition, as well as check the hairball for traces of blood, plants or other items of concern. The vet will make sure Chester’s general health is good for his age (or not), and can offer suggestions and possibly medication to reduce the frequency at which your cat is horking up hairballs.Hairballs are formed due to a cat’s habit of cleaning its fur with its tongue. The rough tongue tends to pick up stray hairs and dander, which the cat swallows. Most of the time, this hair passes through the digestive tract without a problem. But occasionally this does not happen, and the cat regurgitates the hair (and other stuff matted into it). If Chester gets an otherwise clean bill of health, the vet probably will recommend using a hairball preventative. The most common type is a petroleum jelly-based treat that is licked off the end of your finger. Chewable hairball treats also are available; these contain mineral oil and should be given sparingly. “Hairball control” cat foods contain extra fiber (usually cellulose) to help push excess hair through the digestive tract.

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A: When “Awkward” returns to MTV this summer for its super-size third season, Anthony Michael Hall will join the hit series as a teacher at Jenna’s high school. According to those in the know, Anthony will play a sadistic creative-writing teacher who insists on pushing his students beyond their academic limits. Anthony also co-stars in the feature-film comedy, “Sexy Evil Genius,” along with Michelle Trachtenberg, Seth Green and William Baldwin.Q: While I wasn’t a big fan of the story line Scott Foley had on last season’s “True Blood,” I was excited to see him in my living room again after leaving “Grey’s Anatomy.” What can I see him on next? -- Trudy K., via e-mail

A: I agree with you, Trudy. Scott Foley is one of those underrated, underutilized actors who we need to see much more of. So, you can imagine my happiness upon discovering that he is set to guest-star on one of my favorite shows, ABC’s “Scandal.” His character is said to be a part of a major story arc that will play out toward the end of the current season. Creator and head writer Shonda Rhimes was eager to work with Scott again after his run on “Grey’s,” so one show’s loss is another’s gain!

Q: A while back you wrote that “Unforgettable” had belatedly been renewed for a second season; however, I’ve seen neither hide nor hair of it yet. Please tell me that the suits didn’t change their minds again! -- Hilary S., Portland, Maine

A: Don’t worry, Hilary, the Poppy Montgomery-starring police procedural will indeed have its second season on CBS. And we now have a premiere date, which is Sunday, July 28 at 9/8c. As I reported previously, season two will comprise 13 episodes, with Dylan Walsh, Jane Curtin and most other cast members returning.Readers: A few months ago, I was disheartened to report that AMC had decided not to renew “The Killing” for a third season. In another rare reversal -- along the lines of CBS’s

renewal of “Unforgettable” -- AMC recently announced that the crime drama WILL be back for a third season.Season three takes place a year after the Rosie Larson case was solved, as Stephen Holder (Joel Kinnaman) searches for a runaway girl and uncovers a string of murders connected to Sarah Linden’s (Mireille Enos) previous murder investigation. Linden, no longer a detective, must return to both a career and a case she had put behind her.All this renewal reversal has given me new hope for ABC’s “GCB” to return, whether with ABC or another network. Let’s make this happen --TNT, I’m lookin’ at you!Write to Cindy at King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475; or e-mail her at [email protected].

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Dear Dr. Donohue: Two years ago I had shingles, and I now suffer the aftereffects of it. The sores went away in a month, but the stinging, burning, throbbing pain is still with me. I cannot wear clothing over the affected shoulder. No medicines have eased the pain so far. Is there any help? --M.L.Answer: You now are dealing with postherpetic neuralgia, pain that lingers long after the shingles rash has gone. The virus that causes shingles is the same virus that causes chickenpox. Almost every adult on this continent harbors that virus, now called herpes zoster. It lives on in nerve cells.From time to time, at older ages, it wakens from its hibernation, travels down the nerve to the skin and causes an outbreak of blisters on a red base. The outbreak goes away in about three weeks. Pain can linger for a long time -- months, to years. In traveling down the nerve, the virus damaged it. I can list some of the postherpetic neuralgia medicines. Two are antidepressants -- nortriptyline and amitriptyline -- given not for depression but for pain relief. Cymbalta (duloxetine) is another antidepressant that can lessen postherpetic pain. Lyrica (pregabalin) is an anti-seizure medicine that’s approved for this problem. Neurontin (gabapentin) is another seizure medicine used for control of the lingering pain of shingles.Capsaicin lotion, cream or gel (Zostrix, Capsin, R-Gel) is applied directly to the involved skin. A higher concentration of capsaicin comes as a patch that’s applied in the doctor’s office, left on for an hour and then removed. Treatment can be repeated in three months. It’s called Qutenza. Another skin patch is the Lidoderm patch. The latest medicine is Gralise, an extended-release form of gabapentin -- Neurontin. It requires fewer doses.The entire shingles story is covered in the booklet on that topic. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 1201W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery.

Dear Dr. Donohue: I get my calcium by drinking milk. I believe natural sources are the best sources of vitamins and minerals. The problem is that whole milk raises my cholesterol. My father died of a heart attack at a young age. Does skim milk have as much calcium as whole milk? -- R.T.Answer: Skim milk contains a little more calcium than whole milk. An 8-ounce glass of whole milk has 291 mg of calcium. The same amount of skim milk has 300 mg.

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Dear Robert: What do I need to look for when buying a diamond? -- Joe B., Novi, MIAnswer: The simple answer is you need to look at the 4 C’s of diamonds Color, Clarity, Carat and Cut. Color refers to the degree to which a diamond approaches colorlessness. Clarity is the natural birthmark that every diamond has which are called natural inclusions. Many natural inclusions are microscopic and can be glimpsed using a 10-power jeweler’s loupe. The fewer inclusions in the rarer the stone. Carat weight is the size or weight of the diamonds. Cut is the most important because it helps to unleash the fiery sparkle of your diamond. A well cut diamond allows the max amount of light to be reflected. . Cut is a technical quality determined by the skill of the cutter. Shape is a personal choice. Round is the most popular shapes. Other poplar traditional shapes are princess cut, oval, emerald cut, radiant cut, marquise, pear and heart shapes.Robert Miller is a Master Certified Jeweler and Master Gemologist with over 35 years of experience. He is the owner

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Question: What kind of Michigan rental properties do you manage? --Jake T. Farmington, MI

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Answer: Century 21 Curran & Christie is excited that you asked that great question! As the #1 Century 21 Office in the Great Lakes region for the past several years, we are always interested in meeting with individuals about a career in real estate! Recently, we learned that some revisions may be coming, but at this moment, the process is fairly simple. #1 You make the decision to get into the business. This may include preliminary interviews, a career session, or a sponsorship appointment with a Broker.#2 You select, attend, and successfully pass the “Pre License Training Program” offered by an accredited school. Right now, in Michigan, you need to complete a 40 hour class requirement; this is likely to be increased after October 31, 2012.#3 You successfully pass the State of Michigan Real Estate Salesperson’s Licensing Examination. In order to take the exam, you must be sponsored by a Broker, have completed the 40 hour class and be submitted by the school to the State as a “candidate” eligible to sit for the exam.#4 You interview and ultimately partner with a Broker who will a)be responsible to the State for you b)teach and train you in the business c)coach you to the level of success you desire d)continue to support, motivate and encourage you as you build an incredible career with unlimited opportunitiesIf you are interested in learning more about a career as a Smarter.Bolder.Faster Agent with Century 21, Call Us Today! In fact, you are welcomed to CALL US for all of your real estate needs at

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Answer: There are different products for use on the interior and exterior of homes. Which one you choose can depend on what has been previously applied to the surface. It is important to know what product you are trying to cover. Many times a professional can tell what is likely on the surface or you can use a test kit to detect the presence of oil based paint. Putting latex paint over oil can cause problems down the road. Latex doesn’t bond well to oil and can be scraped off with your finger nail. You can remedy this by applying a full primer down before using latex paint. I prefer to just go ahead and use oil to avoid problems. Interior trim is the ideal place to use oil based paint because it dries harder and smoother. Latex is perfect for the exterior of homes.

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The Cub Scouts Annual Cake Bake

The Cub Scouts that sold the most popcorn got to honor the leaders with pie in their face.

Pictured: Holger Lettman

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