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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goo- Goo_Cluster Visit G2U.com or call (228) 238-7044 Where no games have gone before WE COME TO YOU FOR BIRTHDAYS, FESTIVALS, CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, SUMMER CAMPS, CORPORATE EVENTS AND MORE Video Game Theater • Mobile Game Carts • Laser T ag • U:Launchers Booger Wars • Foam Machines • GaGa Dodgeball • Human Hamster Balls WE BUY GOLD Silver & Platinum “WE PAY THE MOST PERIOD” 228-314-4777 gulfcoastgoldandsilverbuyers.com 11457 Hwy . 49 N • Gulfport, MS No Hassle • No Haggle • No Intimidation  Sell Your: Broken Jewelry • Outdated Jewelry Unwanted Jewelry • Necklaces • Rings Bracelets • Earrings • Dental • Gold • Silverware www.WilliamBruce.net (251) 990-5910 Confidential Local and National Representation BUSINESS SALES & ACQUISITIONS A Pet’s Memory Pet Funeral Home & Crematory Aſtercare With Dignity and Respect, Because Pets are Family Too! Private Cremations Starting at $80.00 Pet Caskets, Urns, Sympathy Cards Memorial Markers, Pre-Need Arrangements www.APetsMemoryCremation.com 1520 28th St. • Gulfport • (228) 863-7389 Why Choose Cremation: Possibility of relocation, Emotional Stress Involved. No place for burial MARINE SUPPLY 3801 25th Ave (Hwy 49) Gulfport, MS 39501 Exit 34A, 2.5 miles South of I-10, Across from Lowes 228-822-9450 • 228-822-9451 Fall Special Everything 20 - 50% OFF Your “ONE STOP SHOP” for all your Boating needs! New & Used Boat Parts • Used Boats & Trailer • New & Used Trailer Parts “Bring it to Gulfport & We will buy it guaranteed!” Office: 228-868-5447 Fax 228-868-5181 Facebook- Express Employment Professionals Gulfport MS Follow us on Twitter/@ExpressprosGP 1314 Pass Rd. • Gulfport, MS 39501 “Your Employment Expert” PAWN MART I Honesty & Integrity Over 30 Years LOAN • BUY • SELL LOAN • BUY • SELL Gold • Diamonds • Jewelry • TV Watches • Rings • Chains • Speakers Laptops • Car Stereos• Electronics *Anything Of Value* Get The Most For You Gold “Do More With Your Money” 4106 Main St. • Moss Point, MS 228-475-6882 HVAC • Duct Sanitation • Energy Audit Heat Pump • Indoor Air Quality UV Light Systems • Leed Services Services Provided: 228-334-2116 24/7 Service Trane • Carrier • York • American Standard • Goodman • Maytag • Tappan • Reem • Payne • Bryant • Amana • Ruud • Trane • Carrier • York • American Standard • Goodman • Maytag • Tappan • Reem • Payne • Bryant • Amana • Ruud • Trane • Carrier • York • American Standard • Goodman • Maytag Special $99 Duct Sanitation $79 Senior Citizens, Active & Retired Military Gulf Coast Air Systems Gulf Coast Air Systems Tappan • Reem • Payne • Bryant • Amana • Ruud Trane • Carrier • York • American Standard • Goodman • Maytag • Tappan • Reem • Payne • Bryant • Amana • Ruud • Trane • Carrier • York • American Standard • Goodman • Maytag • Tappan • Reem • Payne • Bryant • Amana • Ruud • Trane • Carrier • York • American Standard • Goodman • Maytag Tappan • Reem • Payne • Bryant • Amana • Ruud Residential, Commercial & Marine Companionship Meal Preparation Medication Reminders Light Housekeeping Laundry • Errands and Shopping Bathing and Grooming Respite Care e World’s trusted source of non-medical companionship and homecare for seniors. 228-818-6110 www.homeinstead.com/486 1716 Government St. Ste B, Ocean Springs, MS 39564 Each Home Instead Senior Care franchise office is independently owned and operated. Of Mississippi Gulf Coast TIDBITS® Remembers OLD-TIME CANDY by Kathy Wolfe What was your favorite candy when you were growing up? Take a nostalgic look back at the history behind some of the early varieties you may have enjoyed, many of them long gone but not forgotten. •The first candy to combine milk chocolate, marshmal- low, peanuts and caramel was the Goo Goo Cluster, introduced in 1913 and sold unwrapped from large glass candy jars in the drug store. When a regular customer mentioned that the candy was “So good, people will ask for it from birth,” the creator named his confection after the first sounds made by his newborn son, “Goo Goo!” •The invention of America’s first candy machine, a loz- enge cutter in 1847, got the NECCO wafers their start. The familiar pastel candies were sold for over 50 years before they were given their name, an acronym for the New England Confectionery Company that produced them. The same company introduced conversation hearts in 1866, dubbing them “motto hearts” and printing such messages as “Be Good,” “Be True” and “Kiss Me.” The phrases have been updated in recent years, adding “Call Me,” “Fax Me” and “Email Me.” In 2011, NECCO added “Tweet Me” to the list of mottos. •It’s likely that nearly every child in America has at some time received a ball-shaped lollipop from the bank teller. These little pops, known as Dum Dums, have been around since 1924 when they were introduced by the Akron Candy Company. Sales manager I.C. Bahr named the pop, figuring Dum Dum was a word any child could say. Seven original flavors were introduced, with many added and deleted over the years, including the famous Mystery Flavor. The Mystery Flavor changes regularly since it is a blend of the tail end of one batch and the beginning of the next, whatever they may be. •Remember Chuckles? These sugar-coated jelly candies have been around since 1921, when a Chicago marsh- mallow manufacturer introduced them. The five-flavored strip of candies was widely advertised with the slogan “5 flavors – 5 cents.” •Chick-O-Sticks and Chicken Bones were pretty much Published By: Webb Media, LLC www.MissTidbits.com For Ad Rates call: (228) 627-7284 [email protected] Week of September 24, 2012 Vol. 2, Issue 39 turn the page for more! FREE Like Us On Facebook

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Page 1: Tidbits of Mississippi Gulf Coast Vol 2 Issue 39

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goo-Goo_Cluster

Visit G2U.com or call (228) 238-7044

Where no games have gone before

WE COME TO YOU FORBIRTHDAYS, FESTIVALS, CHURCHES, SCHOOLS,

SUMMER CAMPS, CORPORATE EVENTS AND MOREVideo Game Theater • Mobile Game Carts • Laser Tag • U:Launchers

Booger Wars • Foam Machines • GaGa Dodgeball • Human Hamster Balls

WE BUY GOLD Silver & Platinum

“WE PAY THE MOST PERIOD”

228-314-4777gulfcoastgoldandsilverbuyers.com

11457 Hwy. 49 N • Gulfport, MS

No Hassle • No Haggle • No Intimidation  

Sell Your: Broken Jewelry • Outdated Jewelry

Unwanted Jewelry • Necklaces • Rings Bracelets • Earrings • Dental • Gold • Silverware

www.WilliamBruce.net(251) 990-5910

Confidential Local and National Representation

BUSINESS SALES &

ACQUISITIONS

A Pet’s Memory Pet Funeral Home & Crematory

A�ercare With Dignity and Respect, Because Pets are Family Too!Private Cremations Starting at $80.00Pet Caskets, Urns, Sympathy Cards

Memorial Markers, Pre-Need Arrangements

www.APetsMemoryCremation.com 1520 28th St. • Gulfport • (228) 863-7389

Why Choose Cremation:

Possibility of relocation, Emotional Stress Involved. No place for burial

MARINE SUPPLY3801 25th Ave (Hwy 49) Gulfport, MS 39501

Exit 34A, 2.5 miles South of I-10, Across from Lowes

228-822-9450 • 228-822-9451

Fall SpecialEverything 20 - 50% OFF

Your “ONE STOP SHOP” for all your Boating needs!New & Used Boat Parts • Used Boats & Trailer • New & Used Trailer Parts

“Bring it to Gulfport & We will buy it guaranteed!”

O�ce: 228-868-5447 Fax 228-868-5181Facebook- Express Employment Professionals Gulfport MS

Follow us on Twitter/@ExpressprosGP1314 Pass Rd. • Gulfport, MS 39501

“Your Employment Expert”

PAWN MART I

Honesty & Integrity Over 30 Years

LOAN • BUY • SELL LOAN • BUY • SELLGold • Diamonds • Jewelry • TV

 Watches • Rings • Chains • Speakers Laptops • Car Stereos• Electronics

*Anything Of Value*Get The Most For You Gold

“Do More With Your Money”

4106 Main St. • Moss Point, MS228-475-6882

HVAC • Duct Sanitation • Energy Audit Heat Pump • Indoor Air Quality

UV Light Systems • Leed Services

Services Provided:

228-334-211624/7 Service

Trane • Carrier • York • American Standard • Goodman • Maytag • Tappan • Reem • Payne • Bryant • Amana • Ruud • Trane • Carrier • York • American Standard • Goodman • Maytag • Tappan • Reem • Payne • Bryant • Amana • Ruud • Trane • Carrier • York • American Standard • Goodman • Maytag

Special$99 Duct Sanitation

$79 Senior Citizens, Active & Retired Military

Gulf Coast Air Systems Gulf Coast Air Systems

Tappan • Reem • Payne • Bryant • Amana • Ruud

Trane • Carrier • York • American Standard • Goodman • Maytag • Tappan • Reem • Payne • Bryant • Amana • Ruud • Trane • Carrier • York • American Standard • Goodman • Maytag • Tappan • Reem • Payne • Bryant • Amana • Ruud • Trane • Carrier • York • American Standard • Goodman • Maytag

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Residential, Commercial & Marine

• Companionship• Meal Preparation• Medication Reminders• Light Housekeeping

• Laundry• Errands and Shopping• Bathing and Grooming•Respite Care

�e World’s trusted source of non-medical companionship and homecare for seniors.

228-818-6110 www.homeinstead.com/486

1716 Government St. Ste B, Ocean Springs, MS 39564Each Home Instead Senior Care franchise office is independently owned and operated.

Of Mississippi Gulf Coast

TIDBITS® RemembersOLD-TIME CANDY

by Kathy WolfeWhat was your favorite candy when you were growing up? Take a nostalgic look back at the history behind some of the early varieties you may have enjoyed, many of them long gone but not forgotten.•The fi rst candy to combine milk chocolate, marshmal-low, peanuts and caramel was the Goo Goo Cluster, introduced in 1913 and sold unwrapped from large glass candy jars in the drug store. When a regular customer mentioned that the candy was “So good, people will ask for it from birth,” the creator named his confection after the fi rst sounds made by his newborn son, “Goo Goo!” •The invention of America’s fi rst candy machine, a loz-enge cutter in 1847, got the NECCO wafers their start. The familiar pastel candies were sold for over 50 years before they were given their name, an acronym for the New England Confectionery Company that produced them. The same company introduced conversation hearts in 1866, dubbing them “motto hearts” and printing such messages as “Be Good,” “Be True” and “Kiss Me.” The phrases have been updated in recent years, adding “Call Me,” “Fax Me” and “Email Me.” In 2011, NECCO added “Tweet Me” to the list of mottos.•It’s likely that nearly every child in America has at some time received a ball-shaped lollipop from the bank teller. These little pops, known as Dum Dums, have been around since 1924 when they were introduced by the Akron Candy Company. Sales manager I.C. Bahr named the pop, fi guring Dum Dum was a word any child could say. Seven original fl avors were introduced, with many added and deleted over the years, including the famous Mystery Flavor. The Mystery Flavor changes regularly since it is a blend of the tail end of one batch and the beginning of the next, whatever they may be. •Remember Chuckles? These sugar-coated jelly candies have been around since 1921, when a Chicago marsh-mallow manufacturer introduced them. The fi ve-fl avored strip of candies was widely advertised with the slogan “5 fl avors – 5 cents.” •Chick-O-Sticks and Chicken Bones were pretty much

Published By: Webb Media, LLC www.MissTidbits.com For Ad Rates call: (228) 627-7284 [email protected] of September 24, 2012 Vol. 2, Issue 39

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the same thing. Introduced in 1938 as Chicken Bones, this was a honeycombed candy filled with peanut butter and rolled in toasted coconut. In 1955, it was discovered that another company already owned the name, and the change was made to Chick-O-Sticks.• There’s nothing like pouring straight sugar down your throat, which is what we did with Pixy Stix, a powdered sugar packaged in a drinking straw. It started out as a drink mix in the late 1940s called Frutol, but since kids seemed to prefer the straight powder, Pixy Stix made their debut in 1952. • The chocolate-covered, crunchy peanut butter bar 5th Avenue was the 1938 brainstorm of William Luden, who is more famous as the creator of Luden’s cough drops.•Back in the 1950s when James Dean and Marlon Brando looked cool with their cigarettes rolled up in their T-shirt sleeves, candy cigarettes were all the rage with kids. It seems that candy makers actually worked with the tobacco companies to help attract young smok-ers! Although the original candy cigs with their “lit” red tip are long gone, they are now reproduced but, we hope, with a different goal. Some folks who have quit smoking pass out packs to friends on the anniversary of their last cigarette. •Those little hollow tubes of black licorice coated with pastel-colored candy were known as Snaps. They ap-peared at candy counters for the first time around 1930 and can still be found at specialty candy shops. You’ll

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have a little more trouble finding wax lips, introduced in the early 1900s, which could be chewed into a waxy, cherry-flavored gum. If you didn’t like the lips, vampire fangs and moustaches were also available.• The Pittsburgh-based D.L. Clark Company had a hit in 1917 with a chocolate-covered honeycomb of ground, roasted peanuts, simply called Clark Bar. This confec-tion became so popular with U.S. troops stationed over-seas in World War I, it became a giant sensation back at home as well. The same company produced the Zagnut candy bar beginning in 1930, a crunchy peanut but-ter bar covered in toasted coconut. The word “zigzag” became popular in the 1930s, and it’s believed that’s where the name originated. • Many children spent their allowance on the caramel Slo Poke suckers, because according to the familiar jingle, “Get yourself a Slo Poke, it lasts all day!” If you were a chocolate fan, you could purchase the similar Black Cow. • How about our preferred chewing gums? Three of our old favorites, Black Jack, Beemans and Clove were dis-continued years ago, but the Cadbury Adams Company, which owns the formulas, cooks up a batch of each every couple of years. The licorice-flavored Black Jack gum was the first flavored gum in America. Back in the late 1800s, an Ohio physician Dr. Edward E. Beeman marketed a gum of pepsin powder and chicle, designed to aid digestion. Legendary test pilot Chuck Yeager made Beemans gum famous by chewing a stick before every flight for good luck. In fact, the antacid qualities of pepsin made the gum popular with pilots for reducing stomach agitation in flight. Clove gum was first manu-factured in 1914 by Thomas Adams. Legend has it that Clove grew in popularity during Prohibition because its strong smell masked the odor of illegal alcohol on the breath. The Beech Nut Company launched Fruit Stripe gum in the 1960s with a zebra as its “spokesman,” packaging it in zebra-striped wrappers. It was the only gum with stripes, which were added on after the gum was made. The down side of Fruit Stripe was that it lost its flavor very quickly, and now that it has been re-in-troduced, the complaint is the same — It’s pretty much flavorless in just over five minutes. • Chicago’s Williamson Candy Store produced and sold chocolate back around 1920. One of their young customers hung around the establishment so much, before long the employees were asking him to do little odd jobs, “Oh, Henry, could you do this?” and “Oh, Henry, will you bring me that?” Soon after, their newest confection was named the Oh Henry bar.

Brain Trauma

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy. Even the name sounds scary. CTE is a brain condition caused by con-cussions. Until now, this condition was thought limited to sports athletes, like boxers and football players, where the results of multiple head injuries over a ca-reer are well known. Research now shows that service personnel who’ve been subjected to at least one blast or concussion that resulted in traumatic brain injury can develop CTE.CTE is a progressive, neurodegenerative disorder, with symptoms only showing up later in the form of disori-entation, confusion, depression, headaches, impulse control and aggression problems, suicide and more. Symptoms later in life can include dementia.There hasn’t been a way to truly diagnose CTE except for a brain biopsy after death. Researchers at two uni-versities teamed up with the Department of Veterans Affairs health system to compare the brains of athletes

Weekly Horoscope

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is a good time for the usually outspoken Lamb to be a bit more discreet. You still can get your point across, but do it in a way less likely to turn off a potential supporter.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Good news: All that hard work you put in is beginning to pay off. But you need to watch that tendency to insist on doing things your way or no way. Be a bit more flexible.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might want to delay making a decision on the future of a long-standing rela-tionship until you check out some heretofore hidden details that are just now beginning to emerge.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your reluctance to compro-mise on an important issue could backfire without more facts to support your position. Weigh your options care-fully before making your next move.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) This is a good time for ambi-tious Leos or Leonas to shift from planning their next move to actually doing it. Your communication skills help persuade others to join you.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Relationships -- per-sonal or professional -- present new challenges. Be careful not to let a sudden surge of stubbornness influence how you choose to deal with them.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You might need more facts before you can decide on a possible career change. But you should have no problem making a deci-sion about an important personal matter.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You’re respected by most people for your direct, no-nonsense approach to the issues. But be careful you don’t replace honest skepti-cism with stinging sarcasm.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A newly emerging situation could require a good deal of atten-tion and some difficult decision-making. However, close friends will help you see it through.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Family mat-ters need attention. Check things out carefully. There still might be unresolved tensions that could hinder your efforts to repair damaged relationships.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Of course you deserve to indulge yourself in something special. But for now, tuck that bit of mad money away. You’ll need it to help with a looming cash crunch.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A temporary setback in your financial situation is eased by changing some of your plans. You’ll be able to ride it out quite well until the tide turns back in your favor.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a gift for understanding people’s needs. You have a low tolerance for those who act without concern for others.

with those of service members who were subjected to at least one blast or concussive episode. They found no differences.The injury triggers accumulation of an abnormal protein called “tau” in the areas of the brain that regu-late impulse and aggression control, depression and memory. It takes only one blast from an improvised explosive devise (IED) to set in motion the chain reac-tion that can result in CTE.Tau can be seen in the blood soon after injury, leading researchers to start trials to develop a way to detect its presence within minutes. From this they hope to find a treatment that will keep TBI from progressing into CTE.As of now, more than 244,000 service personnel have been diagnosed with TBI since 2000. It’s thought there are many more whose brain damage hasn’t been diagnosed.

Write to Freddy Groves in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to [email protected].

TOOTHY TRIVIASmile! An Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry survey reveals that 92 percent of people believe a nice smile is an important social asset. So maybe you need to know more about what makes up this important feature. • Teeth start forming well before a baby is born, although they don’t make their first appearance until the age of six months. We often call our first set of teeth “baby teeth,” but the official term is “milk teeth.” By age two, a child will have about 20 teeth, and won’t lose the first one until about age seven.• The part of the tooth visible above the gum is known as the crown, covered in hard shiny enamel. This protective enamel is the hardest substance in the human body. Directly under it is the dentine, which makes up the majority of a tooth. The next layer is the pulp, where the blood supply and nerve endings are located. This goes all the way into the root of the tooth under the gum. • The average adult has 32 teeth. The four front teeth on both top and bottom are incisors. On each side of the incisors are the four sharp and pointed canine teeth. Premolars, sometimes called bicuspids, are next in line, eight in all, four up and four down. The eight molars include the wisdom teeth, which typically grow in between the ages of 17 and 21. • Cavities are caused by the acid produced by bacteria in your mouth. Bacteria thrive on carbohydrates, so any time you eat carbs, the bacteria become active and produce the acid. It’s not just sugar that kicks the bacteria into gear — rice, potatoes, bread, fruits and vegetables can also trigger this. It’s not how many carbs you eat, but rather how long your teeth are exposed to them. Eating a lot of carbs at one meal will not do as much damage as ingesting sugary sodas all afternoon. About 78 percent of Americans will have at least one cavity by the time they reach 17. • You’ll spend about 39 days brushing your teeth over the course of your lifetime. Americans use about 14 million gallons of toothpaste every year. The Academy of General Dentistry recommends a brushing time of two to three minutes; however, statistics show that the average person brushes just 45 to 70 seconds a day. • A New Orleans dentist, Levi Parmly, was the first to recommend the process of flossing and in 1815, invent-ed the first form of a silk dental floss. But it wasn’t until 1882 that floss was made available to the general public. The first patent wasn’t issued until 1898, awarded to the Johnson & Johnson Corporation.• Once you hit age 65, your chances of keeping all your teeth significantly decline. Only six out of 10 seniors have all their teeth. • Your smile is important! Half the population says the smile is the first facial feature they notice. Yet 80 percent of people aren’t happy with their own smile. Smiles seem to differ by gender — The average woman flashes her pearly whites 62 times a day, but a man averages just eight smiles a day.•Fresh breath is important, too! A survey indicates that 32 percent of people find bad breath the least attrac-tive trait of a co-worker.

A Pet’s Memory Pet Funeral Home & Crematory

A�ercare With Dignity and Respect, Because Pets are Family Too!

www.APetsMemoryCremation.com 1520 28th St. • Gulfport • (228) 863-7389

Private Cremations Starting at $80.00

Pet Caskets, UrnsMemorial Markers,

Pre-Need ArrangementsSympathy Cards

Why Choose Cremation:Possibility of relocation.

Emotional Stress Involved. No place for burial

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get psyched up before every match as if he was Mat-thew Modine in “Vision Quest.” But when he won, he won big. There aren’t many tennis players or champs from any game that can say they won the U.S. Open (2003) and 32 career titles. Roddick had a flair for drama, and his announced re-tirement during the middle of a tournament didn’t seem too out of place for the man. Though not an outsized personality or multi Grand Slam winner like McEnroe or Connors, he still managed to get into the club. In another decade or so, ask yourself who was a dominant male American tennis player at the turn of the century. You’re not going to say “Mardi Fish,” or anyone else for that matter. He’s only 30 years old. I bet he comes back, and if he doesn’t, something tells me he’ll find another line of work. For those of us in the post-game business, he’ll be sorely missed. Rarely has an athlete been more forthcoming at a press conference.Hey Andy, you just lost at Indian Wells to an inferior player and said your confidence was shot ... can you elaborate?“It comes from playing like s**t. Why would I feel confident right now? If that was the case, I don’t think we’d be sitting here having this funeral-like press con-ference. It’s just weird because, I used to like, hit for a half-hour and then go eat Cheetos the rest of the day ... come out and drill forehands. Now I’m really trying to make it happen, being professional, really going for it ... and I miss my Cheetos.”We’re gonna miss you too, Andy Roddick.

1. Jose Valverde set the record for the Detroit Tigers in 2011 with 49 consecutive saves. Who had held the franchise mark?

2. How many times did Juan Gonzalez have more home runs than walks in a season during his 17-year major-league career?

3. Who is the only college football coach to win a BCS title with two losses?

4. In 2009-10, Aaron Brooks set a Houston Rockets record with 209 3-point field goals made. Who held the old record?

5. How many Edmonton Oilers have won the Calder Trophy as the NHL’s top rookie?

6. Name the last female before Danica Patrick in 2012 to secure the pole in NASCAR’s Nationwide Series?

7. How many times did Chris Evert reach the women’s singles final at Wimbledon, and how many times did she win?

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THIS IS A HAMMERBy Samantha Mazzotta

Mineral Buildup Around Faucets

Q: I have a recurring problem with mineral deposits building up around my faucets. How can I reduce these, and is there an easier way to clean it off the faucets and fixtures? -- Carl in Ocala, Fla.

A: Mineral buildup around faucets, also known as “scale,” is common in areas such as yours that have hard water -- water containing high levels of minerals, par-ticularly those containing calcium or magnesium. Hard water makes it difficult for soaps to lather up, which is

Jason C. PooleYour Employment ExpertExpress Employment Professional Franchisee andCertified Coach and Speaker of the John Maxwell Team. For more information on this topic please contact Jason Poole [email protected]

A SPORTING VIEWBy Mark Vasto

Roddick Calls It Quits

What (were) Andy Roddick’s chances at winning the U.S. Open? “As good as anybody not named Roger,” said Andy ... perhaps the most quotable tennis player in the history of the sport.Andy called it in at this year’s U.S. Open, announcing his retirement after the first round of the tournament. I’m sure there’s a joke in that headline somewhere -- that he usually retires around the first round of a championship but that would, of course, be a joke. For Andy Roddick was a champion ... albeit a champion with very bad timing. Andy Roddick held the torch of American tennis for the better part of a decade. And by “better part,” we mean “better part.” This guy at one time held the record for fastest serve (155 mph ... you just try do-ing that on the highway), he hosted “Saturday Night Live,” and he married Brooklyn Decker. Did I mention he had a really fast serve?But Andy Roddick had a problem at birth: He was born at the same time as Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. Unfortunately for the script, those guys played better tennis. It certainly wasn’t for lack of trying. Sure, Roddick was a fiery, tempestuous sort of player. He needed to

inconvenient for bathers. But more serious is the poten-tial for scale buildup inside water heaters.The most effective way to reduce the prevalence of scale is to install a water softener where the water enters the house. The size and type of water softener unit depends on how much water you use per day on average and the hardness of the water. You can bring in a professional to test the water, assess your needs and estimate the cost of the installation, or, if you’re experienced with plumbing, you can install the softener yourself.Some important points to remember are: Get more than one estimate if possible, and don’t allow work to begin until you’ve approved it in writing. Make sure the installer locates the water softener unit at least 10 feet from the water heater, and that a remote bypass also is installed (this allows you to bypass the water-softener unit if it shuts down for any reason so that the house still gets water).

Water softeners last for many years and operate with few problems, making them a good value for the amount of money you’ll spend on parts and installation.In the meantime, clean scale buildup from faucets and showerheads by shutting off the water supply to the affected faucets, and unscrewing the shower head and faucet aerators. Wash them in soapy water and rinse well. Then, place in a stainless steel or Teflon lined pan with a solution of half vinegar and half water. Simmer the hardware for five minutes, cool, then scrub with a nylon brush to remove the deposits.

HOME TIP: To reduce mineral buildup and lengthen the life of your water heater, drain it twice a year via the drain spigot.

Send your questions or tips to [email protected], or write This Is a Hammer, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

The current economic climate has led to an interesting new trend in business. In a recent study by CareerBuild-er, only 45 percent of employers saw employee retention as a problem, while 87 percent of employees are open to a new job opportunity or are actively seeking a new job. This extreme difference in the views of the current hiring situation shows that many businesses may be vulnerable to losing their top employees, and may not even know it.

Improve the Work EnvironmentFirst, provide a work environment that gives employees respect, recognition, and feedback, with some fun mixed in every now and then for good measure. Top employees want to know they will be given one of the basic aspects of the work place, respect. Remove this attitude from the office, and be prepared to see the very best of the team walk out the door quickly. A respectful work environ-ment should include recognition for accomplishments and goals being met, but also feedback and constructive criticism to encourage growth.

Offer Training OpportunitiesThe next way to encourage the best employees to stay with a company is to offer training and learning options. Training can come in several varieties, including onsite computer or leadership classes, mentorship programs, or reimbursement for classes at a local university or vocational school. In a survey of 1,400 chief financial officers, 29 percent planned on offering training or edu-cation in 2011, while 24 percent planned on offering a mentorship program.

Competitive CompensationThe final, and usually most talked about way to retain great employees, is to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. The most obvious of ways to keep great employees is to pay them more, but in today’s eco-nomic climate, a pay raise may not be feasible for small businesses. But, that doesn’t mean there aren’t creative ways to offer the hardest working employees benefits other companies don’t have. The best employees will always be in high demand, but that doesn’t mean companies have to lose them. With a few, cost-effective programs and work environment changes, the best employees will be more committed to their employer and, because of their contentment in their role, can attract even more hard-working, dedicated employees.

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Tiffany Pace Joined Initial Outfi tters as one of the First Consultants on the Mississippi Gulf Coast back in July 2011! Since then she has enjoyed sharing the AMAZ-ING products that Initial Outfi tters has to offer and share the ministry that they are connected to! She has started building her business with an amazing team of wonderful ladies! As the fi rst consultant in D'iberville, MS, Tiffany will provide personal shopping services via home par-ties, Internet sales, and personal consultations. Through a generous rewards plan, Tiffany will offer hostesses the opportunity to earn signifi cant amounts of free jewelry.

Initial Outfi tters Consultants are passionate about the peo-ple. Yes we have amazing array of great jewelry and gifts. However, the things that truly connect us to people are the relationships that fun times at parties create, the way you feel when you wear something you love, the compliments you get on "that great bag”, and the smile on someone’s face when you hand them that perfect gift. Those are the things that connect us to people!

Personalized products are enjoying enormous popularity today, as savvy shoppers are searching for unique items that capture the warmth and personal touch that is often lost in our fast paced society. Jewelry and gifts featuring a name or monogram offer more than just the gift itself; they are distinctly personal, and uniquely yours. “My customers love the fact that our jewelry and gifts can be personalized & it is so versatile! One of our #1 Sellers are the Generations Necklace where you build your own charm necklace, That is one of the most popular aspects of this business,” says Tiffany. “Personalizing an item imme-diately makes it a more thoughtful, keepsake quality gift. These are the kinds of items that can only be found through specialty boutique shopping like I offer with Initial Outfi t-ters! “Our Parties are truly Boutique Shopping, at a time and place that is both convenient and fun for everyone! Our guests are encouraged to visit with one another and treat themselves to a girl's night in! Not only is a lot of gift shop-ping taken care of at our parties, but it is usually that kind of shopping that we girls are famous for- "ONE FOR YOU, and ONE FOR ME!"With a collection of products ranging from engraved sterling silver jewelry to embroidered handbags to mono-grammed soap & household items, the Initial Outfi tters product line has been carefully designed to meet a variety of personal and gift giving needs.

Initial Outfi tters consultants also have the opportunity to support the Charlie’s Lunch ministry, which the company has partnered with to open lunchrooms around the world. This Partnership has brought purpose to many of us Outfi t-ters and their businesses. Imagine your business having a direct and positive effect on the life of a child. Initial Out-fi tters fully sponsor 12 lunchrooms in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, India and Zambia using 100% of their profi ts from our Charlie's Lunchboxes and the Lunch Money col-lected as customers generously round up their totals.

Initial Outfi tters was launched in August 2006. Just six years old, the company has representatives in more than (30 states) nationwide with only 1175 consultants. Initial Out-fi tters consultants have the opportunity to own their own business for an initial investment of as little as $149. Also they have the opportunity of earning the initial start up cost back in their fi rst 90 daysTo learn more about Initial Outfi tters visitwww.initialoutfi tters.net/tpace, host a party, or see the product line, contact Tiffany Pace at228-254-0657 or by email [email protected].

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Add Flavor With Lemons

If you’re trying to reduce the amount of salt you use to season your savory dishes, try lemon juice. Nothing adds zest or intensity to a dish like a squeeze of lemon. Lemons also act as a fl avor cata-lyst, preparing the taste buds for the next fl avor.Lemons provide a burst of brightness, fl avor and freshness to your recipes. Bright, yellow, tart and tangy, lemons are one of nature’s most versatile, healthy and delicious fruits. Since lemons are avail-able throughout the year, they make an attractive, affordable and accessible recipe ingredient.Adding lemon juice to marinades for grilled recipes is a great way to brighten up the fl avors. You also can grill lemon halves and squeeze the smoky juices over your dish for an added fl avor boost.Try using a fresh, fragrant lemon for this Lemon Ginger Chicken with Carrot Cashew Slaw recipe. It’s guaranteed to brighten up your day!

LEMON GINGER CHICKEN WITH CARROT CASHEW SLAW

Lemon-Soy Sauce Marinade:1/4 cup fresh lemon juice1/4 cup canola or olive oil plus 1 tablespoon, reserved1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons peeled, grated ginger2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar1 teaspoon hot chili-garlic sauce, such as Sriracha 4 boneless chicken breast halves, (about 1 to 1 1/2 pounds)

Salad:2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon stevia or agave syrup2 cups coarsely grated carrot 1/2 cup roughly chopped cashews 1/3 cup minced green onions (roots discarded, white and light green parts)1/3 cup fi nely chopped fresh cilantro or Italian parsley leaves

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all of the marinade ingredients except the tablespoon of oil. Wash chicken and pat dry. Place the chicken be-tween sheets of plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness.2. Arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer on a rimmed platter or in a glass baking dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, coating it with the marinade on all sides. Set chicken aside to mari-nade while preparing the salad.

Salad:In a large bowl combine lemon juice, sesame oil, soy sauce and stevia or agave syrup until com-bined. Add remaining salad ingredients and mix well. Set aside at room temperature.

To cook the chicken:Using a large pan over high heat, add remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Cook chicken, about 5 to 6 minutes per side. Cook until both sides are nicely browned and chicken is cooked through. Stack salad on top of the chicken. Serves 4.

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Italian Spiced ShrimpQuick and fl avorful, this healthful shrimp dish gets most of its fl avor from a variety of Italian herbs and spices.

1 small onion1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves1 cup long-grain white rice1 3/4 cups hot water1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, to taste2 cloves garlic, crushed with press1 cup dry white wine1 can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, drained well1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 pound 16- to 20-count shrimp, shelled and dev-eined, tail part left on if you like8 leaves basil, sliced very thin, for garnish

1. Preheat oven to 400 F. While oven heats, fi nely chop onion and oregano.2. In 3-quart shallow baking dish, combine rice and water. Cover tightly with foil and bake 20 minutes.3. Meanwhile, in 5- to 6-quart saucepot, heat oil on medium. Add onion, oregano and red pepper; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds or until golden, stirring. Add wine and heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 6 minutes or until wine is reduced by half, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Remove from heat.4. Arrange shrimp on top of rice in baking dish, in single layer. Pour tomato mixture evenly over shrimp; cover tightly with foil and bake 15 minutes or until shrimp turn opaque. Garnish with basil. Serves 6.

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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My wife’s doctor thinks she has intermittent claudication due to peripheral vascular disease. She also has diabetes. Would you describe it and its treatment? -- S.B.

ANSWER: Peripheral vascular disease also goes by the name peripheral artery disease, PAD. “Peripheral” refers to the outer boundary, and when speaking of the body, the legs are its periphery. Leg arteries are narrowed and often blocked by the buildup of cholesterol, fat and many other components found in the circulation. The buildup is called plaque. The buildup can be so great that no blood runs through the main leg arteries.Intermittent claudication is leg pain that develops when someone with PAD walks any distance. The person can tell, almost to the number of steps taken, when pain will arise. Taking a rest relieves the pain.About 15 percent of those 70 and older have PAD. Its main sign is intermittent claudication.Your wife can do many things on her own that will help her. If her cholesterol is high, she has to get it down. She has to maintain normal blood pressure. She must exercise within the limits prescribed by her doctor. Walking is one of the best exercises. If she starts out modestly and gradually increases the distance and pace, she should aim for 30 minutes of walking daily. When pain arises, she should stop, take a break and then resume once pain has gone. One simple test for determining PAD is comparing blood pressure taken at the ankle with blood pressure taken in the arm. They should be nearly equal. If the ankle pressure is lower, that’s evidence of PAD.Your wife’s doctor will discuss the use of medicines like Plavix, Pletal and aspirin. With severe blockage of an artery, opening it up with a balloon-tipped catheter and inserting a shunt is one treatment. It’s the same procedure used for clogged heart arteries. Removing the obstructed artery segment and replacing it with a graft is another way to treat this illness.The booklet on PAD discusses the details of this common malady in depth. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 109, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Can. with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery.

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Ever since I was 10 years old, I have had this problem: If I set something down or reach or touch something, I have to touch it again to make it feel right. When I hang clothes, I reach for a hanger and then put it back for a different one. I do things like this all day. I am 55. Am I crazy? -- N.H.

ANSWER: You describe obsessive-compulsive disorder. You’re not crazy. Many people have it. It’s an irresistible urge to perform a certain ritual, like touching things a second time or constantly washing the hands. That’s the compulsion, an act that relieves inner unease, the obsession. Help is available. Ask the family doctor to refer you to a specialist in this disorder. You’ve put up with it for too long.

• On Sept. 24, 1789, The Judiciary Act of 1789 is passed by Congress and signed by President George Washing-ton, establishing the Supreme Court of the United States as a tribunal made up of six justices. By 1869 the num-ber of justices was increased to nine.

• On Sept. 30, 1868, the first volume of Louisa May Alcott’s beloved children’s book “Little Women” is published. Alcott dedicated most of her life and writing to supporting her family after her father’s failure at run-ning Transcendentalist school. Her works include “Lit-tle Men” (1871) and “An Old-Fashioned Girl” (1870).

• On Sept. 28, 1901, Ed Sullivan, who would become the host of the long-running TV variety program “The Ed Sullivan Show,” is born in New York City. During the peak of its popularity in the 1950s and 1960s, Sul-livan’s program showcased a wide range of entertainers, including The Beatles and Elvis Presley.

• On Sept. 29, 1913, Rudolf Diesel, inventor of the en-gine that bears his name, disappears from the steamship Dresden while traveling from Belgium to England. On Oct. 10, Diesel’s body was found in the water. Con-spiracy theories began to fly almost immediately. Many people believed (and still believe) that Diesel was mur-dered.

• On Sept. 25, 1957, under escort from 1,000 paratroop-ers in the U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne Division, nine black students enter all-white Central High School in Little Rock, Ark. Three weeks earlier, Arkansas Gov. Orval Faubus had surrounded the school with National Guard troops to prevent court-ordered racial integration.

• On Sept. 26, 1960, for the first time in U.S. history, a debate between major party presidential candidates is shown on television. John F. Kennedy debated Richard M. Nixon in a Chicago studio. Nixon refused to wear makeup.

• On Sept. 27, 1989, Zsa Zsa Gabor, on trial for slapping a police officer, storms out of the courtroom in the mid-dle of the district attorney’s closing argument. She had been pulled over for expired tags on her Rolls Royce, as well as having an open container of alcohol and an expired license.

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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: A number of cats in our area disappeared this spring and summer, and I noticed the rabbits that used to plague our garden don’t come as frequently. A neighbor told me he saw a coyote crossing the street just before dawn recently, and I suspect it is the cause of many of these disappearances. Please warn your readers they need to protect their pets as wild animals are encroaching on well-populated neighborhoods. -- Pat C., Weston, Mass.

DEAR PAT: That’s a very good point! As wild creatures lose more and more of their natural habitats, they are being seen much more frequently in the suburbs and even in urban areas. This goes beyond nuisance animals like raccoons and skunks: Black bears frequently wander into back yards in central Florida, and residents in urban Allston, Mass., are sometimes confronted by wild turkeys foraging along city streets. And coyotes and cougars have been reported in suburban neighborhoods in many parts of the United States.Wild animals present a lot of risk to pets (as well as humans). Besides the threat of contracting rabies or other diseases, some predators find smaller pets to be easy, tasty prey. Keep cats and small dogs indoors at night. If wild animals have been reported in your area, don’t let your pet out unaccompanied or off a leash, even during the day when no danger is apparent. Keep your pet’s vaccinations up to date.If you have pets, like rabbits, that are kept outside, reinforce and strengthen protective fencing around their cages.

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Family Outings

Weekends are certainly a great time for family out-ings. Family outings allow everyone in the family to do the same thing at the same time. Does this seem fun? In the end, you know you will have a great time if you show your family they can enjoy a fun activity and each others company at the same time. I find that if a family outing is planned for a Satur-day or Sunday, advance notice is important. Teenag-ers need to be aware of an event being planned for them for the weekend and that they will be expected to participate. This allows them to have a voice in what they want to accomplish over the weekend. Make sure that you listen to what they want and help them try to achieve it. To help with this, create a weekend event calendar every weekend. First, write down sports and other activities that your teen participates in. Then add any other events that may already be scheduled. Finally at the bottom, make a list of things that have to be accomplished that your teen has mentioned that need to be completed. That will give you a clear view of what the weekend activities are and how you can add a family outing to your schedule. If your schedule is full, you may only be able to take some time with one child or teen that weekend to go to a special activity. In short, when the entire family joins in the outing, you will never regret the time you invested in them. This is an investment that will yield dividends for years to come. You may want to consider the Youth for Christ sponsored Gulf Coast Street Fest. On October 13 and 14 on the Biloxi Town Green we will be hav-ing a free event which will include art vendors, music, art contest, and family activities. There will be plenty of activities for everyone. So mark you Calendar, grab the entire family and go to the Biloxi Town Green.

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1. Willie Hernandez had 32 straight saves in 1984.2. Seven times.3. LSU’s Les Miles, in the 2007 season.4. Rafer Alston, with 192 in the 2006-07 season.5. No Oiler has ever won the award.6. Shawna Robinson did it in 1994, when it was the Busch Grand National Series.7. She was in 10 fi nals between 1973 and 1985, winning three.

• It was British playwright and noted wit Oscar Wilde who made the following sage observation: “Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go.”

• If you’re like the typical human, your brain makes up only 2 percent of your body’s weight, but it uses about 20 percent of your body’s energy.

• Some people, it seems, have more money than sense. For example, in December of 2008, some unknown person paid $5,300 to buy a single tissue off eBay. What was so special about the tissue? Reportedly, it was used once by actress Scarlett Johansson. Fortunately, proceeds from the sale benefi ted a nonprofi t organization.

• The average ant lives less than two months.

• Using leeches as a form of medical treatment is archaic, right? Maybe not so much. As recently as 2004, a request to market leeches as medical devices was approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

• When the infamous Titanic was being built, shifts were 14 hours a day, and workers only had one day off a week. Each day, each worker was allowed a total of seven minutes for bathroom breaks.

• Those who study such things say that marriages involving so-called mail-order brides have a lower rate of divorce than marriages that come about in more traditional ways.***Thought for the Day: “Among men, it seems, historically at any rate, that processes of co-ordination and disintegration follow each other with great regularity, and the index of the co-ordination is the measure of the disintegration which follows. There is no mob like a group of well-drilled soldiers when they have thrown off their discipline. And there is no lostness like that which comes to a man when a perfect and certain pattern has dissolved about him. There is no hater like one who has greatly loved.” -- John Steinbeck

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