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How do authors come up with the ideas for their books? Here’s a fun look at a few popular children’s classics and how they were conceived.

● “Where the Wild Things Are” began with something else in the place of “Things.” Maurice Sendak, a young storybook artist, originally wrote a children’s story called “Where the Wild Horses Are.” The only problem with this title was he couldn’t draw horses. In 1963, Sendak changed “Horses” to “Things” in favor of monsters. He based these monsters on his scary Brooklyn relatives that he didn’t like as a child. ● Sendak said of those relatives, “I remember how inept they were at making small talk with children. There you’d be, totally helpless, while they cooed over you and pinched your cheeks. Or they’d lean way over with their bad teeth and hairy noses, and say something threatening like, ‘You’re so cute I could eat you up.’ And I knew if my mother didn’t hurry up with the cooking, they probably would.” ● Curious about “Curious George”? Author Hans Augusto Rey grew up in Hamburg, Germany. His favorite thing to do as a child was to visit the zoo. As an adult, he began writing children’s stories fi lled with the exotic animals from his past.

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1. ANCIENT HISTORY: Who were the oppo-nents in the Trojan War? 2. GEOGRAPHY: Which nation’s most impor-tant river is the Vistula? 3. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which U.S. president was the target of an attempted assassination in Sacramento, Calif.?4. MUSIC: What was the full name of Bill Haley’s band, which recorded the hit “Rock Around the Clock”?5. LITERATURE: Who wrote the book “Mary Poppins”? 6. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: When did the war crimes trials at Nuremberg, Germany, begin? 7. FORMER NAMES: Where was the ancient kingdom of Cumbria located?8. THE ARTS: Which one of the arts was Ru-dolf Nureyev’s claim to fame?9. TELEVISION: What was the first name of TV detective Kojak?10. MEASUREMENTS: How many hectares are in 1 square kilometer?

This colorful and delicious side dish from our sister publication Redbook can be made up to a day ahead.

1/3 cup olive oil2 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard2 teaspoons grated yellow onion1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper2 teaspoons honey2 cans (15 1/2 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed, drained1 yellow bell pepper, finely diced1 large tomato, seeded, diced4 thin ribs celery, thinly sliced (about 3/4 cup)2 carrots, peeled, finely diced (about 3/4 cup)2 tablespoons chopped parsley

1. Whisk oil, vinegar, mustard, onion, salt, pepper and honey in a large bowl; add black-eyed peas, bell pepper, tomato, celery, carrots and parsley. Gently stir to combine.2. Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours before serv-ing. Yields 5 1/2 cups, about 8 servings.

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Q: I saw Nancy McKeon a while back on Disney Channel’s “Sonny With a Chance” playing Demi Lo-vato’s mom, and I wondered what else she has been doing lately. -- Sally T., via e-mailA: Nancy currently co-stars in the Hallmark Channel original movie “Love Begins,” which airs Sunday, Sept. 18. Nancy plays Millie, a local restaurant owner and the heart and soul of the town of Anderson’s Corner. Nancy told me a main reason she took the role: her daughters.“There are projects I’ve done that are just too grown-up for them to see. This was a chance for them to make fun of me in funny costumes and funny shoes and funny hair. They had a great time. Plus, I love the stories Hall-mark tells, and this group of people were pretty terrific to work with.”

Q: I love classic Westerns, especially “The Rifle-man.” Can you tell me if series stars Chuck Connors and Johnny Crawford are still living, and if so, what they are doing? -- Rhonda H., Bountiful, UtahA: Chuck Connors passed away in 1992 at the age of 71 of pneumonia stemming from lung cancer. His 40-year career spanned sports (basketball and baseball), film and TV; however, he was best known as Lucas McCain of “The Rifleman.” Johnny Crawford, 65, slowly stepped

away from acting and headed toward music. He leads the Johnny Crawford Orchestra. See what he’s been up to, and if he’s coming to your area, at crawfordmusic.com.

Q: As a history buff, I was excited to read in your column that the History Channel is making a minise-ries about the Hatfields and McCoys, starring Kevin Costner as Anse Hatfield. Who will play Randall Mc-Coy? -- Darnell R., via e-mailA: I, too, am eager for this miniseries, which is slated to air next year. I’m happy to report that Bill Paxton -- of “Big Love,” “Apollo 13” and “Twister” fame -- is set to play Randall McCoy, the famed arch nemesis of “Devil” Anse Hatfield.

Q: I’m excited that my favorite show, “90210,” is coming back to the CW soon. Can you give me any teasers for this season? -- Heidi R., Washington, D.C.A: “90210” returns for its fourth season on Tuesday, Sept. 13. I spoke with Michael Steger, who plays Navid Shirazi, and he gave me the scoop (but not enough to get him in trouble).“Navid’s going to be working with Dixon, but Dixon’s no longer working FOR Navid. Max and Naomi and the whole pregnancy bomb at the finale, they address that in the first episode. Also, Navid’s family flies to Swit-zerland to be with his father, but his sister doesn’t get on the plane. Navid does see Adrianna again, and it’s a very awkward situation, but they do talk in the first two episodes. Also, we’re doing a lot more location stuff. I’m excited because there’s a lot more action going on.”

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Q: I have collected more than 300 vintage aprons during the past decade or so and would now like to sell the entire collection, not parting it out. What do you suggest I do? -- Dianne, Sun City, Ariz.A: One of the foremost authorities of older kitch-en aprons is EllynAnne Geisel, author of “The Apron Book,” published by Andrews McMeel. Recently, I spent an enjoyable afternoon visiting with her in my Arizona home. She is knowledge-able and has assured me she will help you. Her contact information is c/o Apron Memories, 605 West 17th St., Pueblo, CO 81003; ellynanne@apronmemories.com, and (719) 545-5704. A sec-ond book, “The Kitchen Linens Book: Using, Sharing and Cherishing the Fabrics of Our Daily Lives,” also is highly recommended and avail-able from Andrews McMeel.

Q: I have several Reikes bears and can’t seem to find books at the library that can give me in-formation about current values. They all have wooden faces and are numbered. Three that I have include Sebastian, Lionel and Christo-pher. I do not have the original boxes. -- Jim, Sun City West, Ariz.A: It has been more than a century since the first Teddy bears were manufactured in the United States. Most of the earliest ones had humps on their backs, elongated muzzles and jointed limbs. Named in honor of Theodore Roosevelt and his much publicized bear hunts in the American West, the toy bears quickly became one of this country’s favorite toys. Your bears are from a much later period, circa 1980s, and -- according to several collectors I contacted -- probably val-ued in the $50 to $75 range. As with most col-lectibles, the value of an item is based on rarity, condition and demand. I found your Sebastian bear listed on eBay for $55.

Q: I have a book that was published during the late 1920s or early ‘30s entitled “The Child and His World.” Is it valuable? -- George, Al-buquerque, N.M.A: “The Child and His World” was a multi-vol-ume set published by Midland Press in its New Human Interest Library series. Most volumes in this set sell in the $15 to $25 range, depending on condition.

A STORY IS BORN (continued):● In 1940, Rey and his wife fled from the Nazi invasion of Paris. They were caught escaping on their bicycles and arrested as spies. An officer searching their belongings found the unpublished manuscript of “Curious George,” and after reading it, he let the Rey’s go, saying no spy could write such a wonderful story. ● A.A. Milne gave his son Christopher Robin a stuffed bear for his first birthday in 1921. He named the bear Winnie the Pooh after Winnie, a real bear at the London Zoo. As his son grew up, Milne made up bedtime stories about adventures his son had with his Teddy Bear. A friend and editor of a children’s magazine thought they were so charming, he suggested publishing them. “Winnie-the-Pooh” was published in 1926.● E.B. White based “Charlotte’s Web” on his own experiences at his farm in Maine. White said, “One day when I was on my way to feed the pig, I began feeling sorry for the animal because, like most pigs, he was doomed to die. This made me sad. So I started thinking of ways to save a pig’s life. In the barn I had been watching a big, gray spider at her work and was impressed by how clever she was weaving her web. Gradually I worked the spider into the story, a story of friendship and salvation on the farm.”● In 1939, Ludwig Bemelman wrote the first “Madeline” book in Pete’s Tavern in New York City using the backs of the tavern’s menus as writing paper. The story was based on his mother’s life as a young girl in Bavaria and his memories as the smallest boy in boarding school. He named the main character after his wife Madeline.● In 1941, during lunch with a publisher in New York, a famous French Air Force pilot and author named Antoine de Saint-Exupery doodled a picture of a little boy on a napkin. “Who’s that?” the publisher asked. “Oh,” Saint-Exupery reportedly replied, “just a little fellow I carry around in my heart.” The publisher suggested Saint-Exupery write a book about the character. “The Little Prince” was published in 1943, one year before Saint-Exupery’s death.• While attending Dartmouth College

A STORY IS BORN (continued):from 1921 to 1925, Theodor Suise Geisel became editor-in-chief of the Jack-O-Lantern, Dartmouth’s humor magazine. He got into a bit of trouble when he and his friends were caught throwing a drinking party, which was against prohibition laws and school policy. He was banned from all extracurricular activities, including the magazine, so he began signing his work with the pen name “Seuss.” He got the idea for his first published book, “And To Think I Saw It on Mulberry Street” while on a ship. He began putting words to the cadence of the boat’s engines. The phrase he kept repeating was, “And to think that I saw it on Mulberry Street,” which became the foundation of a tale about a young boy who imagines a parade that grows more and more outrageous.● While on a boat trip up the River Thames in London, Reverend Charles Lutwidge Dodgson was accompanied by three young daughters of his friend Henry Liddell. He entertained the girls with a story about a bored little girl named Alice who goes looking for an adventure. ● The girls loved the story and one of them, Alice Liddell, asked Dodgson to write it down for her. For Christmas in 1864 he gave Alice a handwritten copy of the manuscript entitled “Alice’s Adventures Under Ground,” dedicating it as “a Christmas gift to a dear child in memory of a summer’s day.” The book was published in 1865.● In 1990, while on a crowded train from Manchester to London, the idea for Harry Potter suddenly “fell into her head,” says author Joanne Kathleen Rowling. Rowling sent her manuscript “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” to several prospective agents in 1995. After eight rejections by publishers, an offer came in but with one suggestion — that she change her pen name to a more gender-neutral name to address the fear that males in the targeted age group wouldn’t be interested in reading a novel written

HOLLYWOOD -- Went to Zsa Zsa Gabor and Prince Frederick Anhalt’s 25th anniversary party in their Bel-Air home. Phyllis Diller, 94, and “Batman’s” Cat Wom-an, Julie Newmar, 78, were the first to arrive. Robert Blake sat at the piano, and sang and danced. Quincy Jones, producer of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” and “Mad TV,” as well as Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” video and album, sat with me poolside. He’s such a nice man, and he didn’t refuse any of the 50 people who wanted photos taken with him. Zsa Zsa only received in her bedroom, though none of the above saw her. However, Judge Charles Rubin, who sentenced her to community service 22 years ago for slapping a cop, was shown into her boudoir ... go figure!WHATEVER HAPPENED TO ...Tab Hunter, 80, did “Battle Cry” (1955), “Damn Yan-kees” (1958) and “Grease 2” (1982). His tell-all book, “Tab Hunter: Confidential,” is being made as a docu-mentary. He lives on his horse ranch in Santa Barbara with his partner of many years.Chad Everett, 75, did “Medical Center,” “Airplane 2” (1982) and the series “Undercovers” last year. He’s in the new web series “No Clean Break.”Connie Stevens did “Hawaiian Eye,” “Grease 2” (1982) and “Back to the Beach” (1987). She wed actor James

Stacy (1963-’67) and Eddie Fisher (1967-’69) and has two daughters with Fisher, Joely and Tricia Leigh. Connie still does her club act and has several success-ful businesses, including the beauty product “Forever Young.”Ann-Margret, 70, did “Bye, Bye Birdie” and “Viva Las Vegas” with Elvis. Sixteen films later she was Oscar-nominated for “Carnal Knowledge” with Jack Nichol-son and won praise for The Who’s “Tommy.” She was in the film “Lucky” with Colin Hanks out last month. She wed Roger Smith in ‘67 and won her first Emmy last year for “Law & Order: SVU.”Her “Bye, Bye Birdie” co-star Bobby Rydell is 69 and still tours with Frankie Avalon and Fabian.Shelley Fabares, 67, of “The Donna Reed Show,” had a No. 1 hit record with “Johnny Angel” (1962) and starred on the sitcom “Coach.” She wed “M*A*S*H’s” Mike Farrell in 1972 and had a successful liver transplant in 2000. In 2006, Shelley voiced an animated straight-to-video film, but has made her health her main priority.Richard Beymer did “The Diary of Anne Frank” (1959) and the films “High Time” with Bing Crosby and Fabian and “West Side Story” with Natalie Wood in the 1960s, plus the 1990s’ series “Twin Peaks.” Richard lives in Fairfield, Iowa, where he writes, paints, takes photos and makes movies.Bette Davis once said, “You must let your public see you once a year so you grow old together.” These teen heartthrobs probably would prefer to have you remem-ber them the way they were!

“Skyjack: The Hunt forD.B. Cooper”by Geoffrey Gray(Crown, $25)Reviewed by Larry Cox

The D.B. Cooper caper is one of the most baffling mysteries in American history.A man calling himself D.B. Cooper purchased a $20 one-way ticket from Portland, Ore., to Seattle in No-vember 1971. Shortly after takeoff, he settled back in Seat 18C, lit a Raleigh cigarette and passed a note to the stewardess that he had a bomb in his briefcase. He showed the flight attendant a tangle of wires and what could have been a bomb, then demanded $200,000 and several parachutes. Later, the man leaped from the jet with more than 20 pounds of cash strapped to his body and was never seen again --- alive or dead.D.B. Cooper has become the stuff of folklore. Bars throughout the Pacific Northwest mark the anniversa-ry with lookalike contests, and treasure hunters scour the woods in Washington in attempts to find some of the elusive cash or an important clue.Seasoned crime writer Geoffrey Gray has written a riveting account of the case. Based on extensive inter-views, an examination of public records and even the confidential FBI file on Cooper, Gray details for the first time what actually happened in the air on that cold November night and the epic manhunt that followed.This is a wonderfully crafted story by a journalist who surprised himself when he discovered he had become obsessed to unmask the identity of D.B. Cooper. As he tracks down new leads and reviews previous informa-tion, several possible suspects emerge.This was a crime that occurred in another America, when not only was there smoking on domestic flights, but each seat had a little built-in ashtray, flight atten-dants were called stewardesses, flights were possible for just a few bucks and security was lax at best.This is an exceptional piece of true-crime reporting featuring a narrative that is as gripping as an edge-of-your-seat suspense novel.

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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: For the past two years, my husband has been trying to deal with constipation. We have tried everything -- lots of fruits and vegetables, prunes and fiber. He takes a spoonful of mineral oil daily. He is active and plays golf twice a week and walks 2 miles on the other mornings. A lifelong fear of becoming dependent on laxatives prevents him from taking any. We are at a loss about what to do. Any suggestions you make are appreciated. -- J.H.

ANSWER: A lack of fluids, too little fiber and inactivity are the major causes of constipation. Laxatives used to be thought of as dangerous remedies, to be used sparingly if at all. People do not develop a “laxative habit,” and their colons are not harmed by them. Your husband has done all he can without any results.It is much unhealthier for him to strain to eliminate than it is to take a laxative. He can use whichever one he wants. MiraLAX is a reliable one. Mineral oil is not great idea. If the oil goes down the wrong way and enters the lungs, it can cause big trouble. Once the laxative has restored normal movements, your husband ought to stay on his high-fiber diet. Fiber doesn’t always end constipation, but it does keep one regular.Establishing a morning routine often works. Feeding a baby calls for a diaper change shortly thereafter.

Laxatives Have Gotten an Unfair Reputation

The brain sends a signal to the infant’s colon to empty. The same reflex works in adults, but we have dulled it deliberately. It can be restored by drinking a caffeinated beverage for breakfast and then taking a walk after eating.Have your husband try this homemade remedy: Mix 2 cups of bran (obtained at a health-food store) with 2 cups of applesauce and 1 cup of prune juice, sweetened or unsweetened. Refrigerate the mix. Your husband can take up to three tablespoons twice a day. He should start with a smaller dose.The pamphlet on constipation and laxatives provides other ways to treat this common problem. Readers can order a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 504W, 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: Can a person have bursitis and arthritis at the same time?My doctor diagnosed me with bursitis. Then I fell and crushed my kneecap. I had to have surgery for it. After a while, the knee started giving me pain. The surgeon X-rayed it, and said I had developed arthritis.My neighbor says you cannot have bursitis and arthritis at the same time. -- S.L.

ANSWER: Your neighbor is wrong. A bursa is a little sac outside of the joint. It lies between a tendon and a bone. It prevents irritation when the tendon rubs against the bone. Bursitis is an inflammation of a bursa.Arthritis is something that happens within the joint. Your trauma damaged the cartilages within the joint, and they have become frayed and slightly inflamed.There is no law that says you can’t have both bursitis and arthritis at the same time.

Mini Eggplant Pizzas theItalian Way

One of the joys of raising kids is making new friends with others who also are raising kids. When my three were preschoolers, I regularly met up with neighbor-hood moms at the bus stop in the morning or for ball-games at the park and story time at the library. As the kids grew, so did the friendships.Six of us still make a point of getting together through-out the seasons to celebrate our birthdays. One recent gathering was particularly memorable.Instead of meeting at a restaurant, we donned aprons in one of our kitchens and huddled around the center island for a cooking lesson taught by neighbor Cris-tina Garrasi Mazzei, an energetic mom from Italy. “To an American eye, Italy might seem the same, with pasta and pizza wherever you go,” she began. “But for food lovers, it’s a country waiting to be discov-ered! Each region has its unique flavors and cooking techniques. For example, the taste of a simple ricotta cheese can vary from place to place,” she said. As she shared her passion for Italian food, she empha-sized that using fresh, seasonal ingredients is key to tasty meals. That’s when she showed us how to trans-form eggplant into a light side dish called Pizzette di melanzane, common in the Compania region, where she is from. Like a pizza minus the crust, these mini eggplant piz-zas are tasty and versatile. Now that eggplants are plentiful in our markets, find Italy and the Compania region on a map in your home, and have fun preparing this easy and authentic Italian recipe with your kids.

MINI EGGPLANT PIZZAS (PIZZETTE DE MELANZANE)

1 large eggplant, about 1 pound3/4 cup tomato puree4 cloves fresh garlic, chopped Salt to tasteDried oregano, to taste1 cup coarsely shredded mozzarella cheese, or a 4-ounce bag Parmigiano Reggiano (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 400 F.2. An adult should cut the eggplant into 1/2-inch-thick rounds. Arrange them on a lightly oiled baking sheet. 3. Like constructing mini pizzas, let kids spoon the tomato puree over each round. Scatter the garlic and oregano, sprinkle salt to taste and top with mozzarel-la. Add Parmigiano Reggiano, if you wish. 4. Bake rounds in the oven for 25 minutes or until mozzarella has melted completely and bubbles. 5. Serve immediately as a light side dish with a sum-mer pasta salad and other fresh vegetables. Makes 8-10 mini pizzas.As an alternative, Cristina suggests serving the mini pizzas cold in a sandwich.Note: If your child is like her young daughter, omit the garlic until he or she develops a taste for it.

Fiduciary ScamI’m trying to wrap my mind around this one: Another fiduciary scam has been uncovered. The two men who plead guilty are the fiduciary and a former Department of Veterans Affairs Field Examiner who had been ap-pointed by the VA.Over nine years, beginning in 1999, the two managed to steal nearly $900,000 from 10 disabled veterans. As a fiduciary, the first man was responsible for the finan-cial affairs of those veterans. The second was the over-seer of fiduciaries in his area.Are you a member of a service organization, perhaps the American Legion or Veterans of Foreign Wars? Do you serve in an elected capacity, perhaps as Adjutant or Finance Officer? Can you pay bills on time? Are you good with math? Would you consider signing up to be a fiduciary in your area?It won’t be easy, I’ll tell you right up front. It’s not even easy for relatives to be appointed fiduciaries for a loved one’s estate. You’ll no doubt be run through the wring-er when you apply.Once you’re assigned a veteran to assist, you’ll need to qualify (and pay for) a surety bond equal to a veteran’s current and estimated future benefits. You’ll be respon-sible for keeping his or her bills paid on time, opening a joint account in your names and completing frequent documents to describe how you’ve spent each penny of the veteran’s money.If you’re interested in at least thinking about doing this to help out a fellow veteran, go online to www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/Fiduciary/index.htm. Then hunt for “Fiduciary Forms Program Guide.” This reference de-scribes what goes in each and every box on every form that a fiduciary fills out.Fiduciaries are asked to serve for free, but there is a small stipend that can be earned -- a percentage of the veteran’s benefit.

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A STORY IS BORN (continued):by a woman. She agreed and decided to use J. K. Rowling instead.● No one author is known to have written the story of Cinderella. Many versions of the folk tale have been shared for thousands of years throughout the world. The oldest recorded Cinderella story dates back to first century B.C. in ancient Greece. The tale is of a “rosy-cheeked” girl, who lived in the Greek colony of Naucratis in ancient Egypt. No matter how the story is told, the main character is always a young woman living in unfortunate circumstances that are suddenly changed to remarkable fortune. The theme remains constant — overcoming unjust oppression to find triumph and reward.

OVERCOMING THE ODDS:CHILDREN OF WAR

The United Nations was established after World War II in hopes of creating peaceful resolutions to conflicts between nations. In spite of this effort, between 1945 and 1992 alone, there were 149 major wars around the world, killing more than 23 million people.

● Some of the greatest casualties of all wars are children. They are innocent victims who have little choice but to experience the same horrors as their parents. ● Children of war are often separated from their families, driven from their homes, left orphaned, killed, maimed, sexually abused or exploited into becoming child soldiers. ● In times of war, more children die from starvation and sickness than from bullets and bombs. Those who do survive are often traumatized from the violence and brutality they witness. Many generations of young people are emotionally affected for the rest of their lives. ● According to Unicef, during the last decade, it is estimated that child victims have included: two million killed; four to five million disabled; 12 million left homeless; more than one million orphaned or separated from their parents; and some 10 million psychologically traumatized.

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1. Between 2004 and 2009, the Angels won the A.L. West Division every year except one. Who else won it, and when?2. How many times did Boston’s Ted Williams lead the American League in RBIs for a

season?3. Name the first University of Miami (Fla.) player to win the Lombardi Award for top collegiate lineman or linebacker.4. Between 1986 and 1995, three players (Larry Bird, Craig Hodges, Mark Price) won a total of eight of the 10 NBA All-Star 3-Point Shootouts. Who won the other two?5. When was the last time before the 2010-11 NHL season that at least three rookies had at least 30 goals in the same season?6. Who has won more NASCAR Cup races: the Allisons (Bobby and Donnie) or the Waltrips (Darrell and Michael)?7. Evonne Goolagong Cawley played in five Wimbledon singles finals between 1971 and 1980. How many did she win?

● To fix a hole in drywall that requires a healthy helping of joint compound, cut a piece of screen slightly bigger than the hole and tack it to the inside of the drywall. You also can wad up a piece of aluminum foil and shove it in the hole, pressing it in a bit to create a recess for the com-pound. The foil will keep the compound at the site of the hole, allowing it to set up instead of fall down.

● “I recently did a little work on my car, and afterward I washed and waxed it. My tools got pretty grimy, so I cleaned them too. Since I had the wax out, I used it on several of them to keep them from rusting in storage.”-- A Reader, via email

● Add a fabric-softener sheet to your vacuum bag when you change it. While you clean, you will distribute the

good smell throughout your home. You also can use a cot-ton ball scented with your favorite essential oil or even perfume.

● If you have trouble threading needles, try spritzing some hairspray on your finger, and twist the end of the thread. It will keep the fibers together and stiffen it enough to be easily threaded.

● It’s still possible to save a bit of money on car mainte-nance if you can’t change your own oil. Learn common add-ons that you will be offered at oil-and-lube places. Air filters are surprisingly easy to replace on your own, and so are windshield wipers. Very often, the staff of auto-supply chains will lend you tools or even assist you right in the parking lot.

● Got bug bites? Try these for some relief from the itch-ing of insect bites: apple-cider vinegar; a paste of baking soda and water, allowed to dry on the bite; a similar paste of meat tenderizer and water; or antiperspirant.

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Q: My concrete driveway has several bright-orange stains that look like rust. How did this happen, and how can I clean it up? -- Jane C., Winter Park, Fla.

A: There are several ways that rust finds its way onto concrete to stain it: a metal tool left sitting on the drive-way in the rain, rust washing off of a vehicle parked on it, and so on. The good news is that most rust stains can be cleaned off of concrete fairly easily.Home-improvement stores sell an array of cleaners that specifically address rust-stained concrete. They’re gener-ally not too expensive; simply apply and clean according to the package instructions.However, one of the most effective cleaners that will re-move many rust stains is probably in your kitchen cabi-net: citric acid. It can be found in the spices section of most grocery stores, typically sold as “sour salt.” Many powdered drink mixes contain citric acid, which means, in theory, that you could take a non-staining drink mix

Cleaning Up “Rusty”Concrete

like, say, lemonade flavored Kool-Aid, mix it with a couple quarts of water, pour onto the stain, scrub with a coarse brush and rinse clean.You also can use plain white vinegar -- straight up or di-luted half and half with warm water -- or even lemon juice to tackle rust stains.One thing you should never use to remove rust stains on concrete is bleach. It can make the problem worse.If the driveway is extensively stained, or if repeated scrubbing doesn’t clear up the problem, contact a drive-way specialist. He or she will likely recommend the driveway be resurfaced and sealed to correct the prob-lem and prevent it from happening again anytime soon. If that’s the case, ask for a written quote before agreeing to any work.

HOME TIP: To prevent future rust stains, keep outdoor concrete clear of metal tools, and repair areas where wa-ter leaks or drains across the concrete, particularly from metal structures like carports or gutters.

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CHILDREN OF WAR (continued)● One increasing tragedy of war is the use of young children as soldiers. Children are used because they are more expendable and easier to intimidate into doing what they are told. Some children are forced to join military groups as a means of survival because they are provided needed food, clothing and protection, or they are recruited using threats of harm to their person or their family. ● There are children who will fight willingly and do so for varied reasons. They may fight to avenge the death of parents and families or like adults, they too may see themselves fighting for social justice or religious beliefs. Whole generations of children have grown up surrounded by violence as an everyday occurrence. This becomes their way of life. ● To attempt to end the exploitation of children as solders, the United Nations, in partnership with Unicef, the Special Representative on Violence Against Children and the office for the High Commission of Human Rights, launched a campaign called Zero Under 18, which seeks to end the recruitment and use of child solders. ● The organization’s goal is to achieve universal ratification of the Optional Protocol by the year 2012. This Optional Protocol is to enforce among all nations that no child under the age of 18 can participate in hostilities; no child can be forced to serve the national military or irregular armies; and that former child solders will be assisted by governments in finding a new existence after a life of violence, distress and alienation.● Universal ratification means that the world has succeeded in standing together by publicly declaring the end of this inhumane occurrence. Already, 132 countries have signed on to this promise; 53 others have not. These 53 countries are listed on an international List of Shame available at the campaign’s website at www.zerounder18.org.

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Organic food often comes with a hefty price. It is possible, however, to find food that’s good for us at a cost that isn’t going to break the bank.The first step is to learn the differences between “100 percent organic,” “organic” and “70 per-cent organic.” Go online to www.usda.gov and put “National Organic Program” in the search box. Look for “Understanding Organic.” Decide how to spend your food money to give your family the best health benefit for the dol-lar. If you can bake your own breads, then you might want to limit your organic shopping to fruits and vegetables that you can’t grow. Or if you can grow those, but can’t have chickens, spend your money there. There’s an online list, sometimes called The Dirty Dozen, of 12 foods that have high rates of pesticide contamination, even after being washed: Nectarines, Celery, Pears, Peaches, Apples, Cherries, Strawberries, Imported Grapes, Spinach, Potatoes, Bell Peppers and Red Raspberries. Consider spending your mon-ey on organic versions of those, instead of the thicker-skinned fruits and vegetables that have a lower rate of pesticides: Asparagus, Avoca-dos, Bananas, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Corn, Kiwi, Mangoes, Onions, Papaya, Pineapples and Sweet Peas.

Buy in-season. See what’s at the store or mar-ket, and plan your menus around the organic foods that are available.Check out Local Harvest [www.localharvest.org] and put in your ZIP code for farmers mar-kets and community supported agriculture (CSA) farms near you. In addition to fresh fruits and vegetables, many of these markets carry meats, baked goods, herbs and organic teas. Ask before you buy: Even if a farmer doesn’t yet have his official “organic” certification, it could well be that he’s in the process of doing so and hasn’t sprayed any pesticides. Buy pasta, nuts and dried fruit in bulk if you have a means of storage. Use your freezer to store other foods.Shop around and compare prices between CSAs, farmers markets, co-ops, buying clubs and your grocery store.If necessary, take it one step at a time as you learn which items you can leave out of your standard menu and replace with organic choices.Ask for discounts, even at a farmers market, es-pecially if buying in bulk.The benefit to you in moving toward organic? The food you put on your table tonight might have been picked a few miles away this morn-ing.

David Uffington regrets that he cannot personal-ly answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Write to him in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com.

Going Organic

THE TAIL WAGGING HEROES OF 9/11

There were many heroes in the terrible aftermath of September 11, 2001. A special group of those heroes were canines. Dogs of many breeds worked at Ground Zero, helping to search for survivors and offering their magical gift of therapy.

● More than 350 dog and handler teams came from all over the United States and Canada to help in search and rescue efforts at the World Trade Center and Pentagon. These teams were from disaster-management agencies, police agencies and private search-and-rescue groups.● Omar Rivera and Michael Hingson were inside the World Trade Center along with their guide dogs Salty and Roselle. Both men are blind, but when the plane hit Tower One, the guide dogs knew what to do. Through the panic and commotion of thousands of fleeing people, these two heroic yellow labradors, guided their masters down the stairwell and safely out of the building minutes before the tower collapsed. ● The first dog on the scene of the disaster was a golden retriever named Bear. Twelve-year-old Bear warmed the hearts of rescue workers amid the tragedy. Bear worked exhausting 18-hour days searching for survivors and victims, sometimes being hoisted into sunken pockets of rubble, glass and metal to look for bodies. Although he found no survivors, Bear located many bodies, including that of NYFD Chief Peter J. Ganci Jr. Bear died just before his 13th birthday from an illness related to the toxic environment of Ground Zero. He is hailedas a hero.● Only one working dog was killed by the attack on the World Trade Center, a yellow labrador name Sirius. Sirius was a bomb detection dog. He was trained to search incoming vehicles for explosives. When the planes hit, he was in his cage in the basement of the North Tower. His partner, Officer David Lim, was unharmed and helped in rescue efforts. Sirius was honored at a memorial service by the Port Authority. Over 300 people attended the ceremony.• The tiniest search dog at the World Trade Center was from Seattle. Weighing only 18 pounds, Ricky, a rat terrier, searched the rubble for 10 days, going where bigger dogs could not.

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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I read a recent column of yours where an owner said her cat tended to scratch and nip at her without warning. You said that the cat might have some socialization problems due to being a shelter pet, or might be experiencing some stress. Could I add that cats that are perfectly “normal” and loving also will scratch or nip if they are surprised or feel otherwise threatened. It’s natural. -- Cat Fan in Chicago

DEAR CAT FAN: You’re right; many cats will turn and scratch or nip when surprised. Others will bat or scratch at strangers or even family members who reach out to them. Why? Well, like humans, cats have varying levels of “personal space,” so to speak. And because they’re fiercely independent, many have specific likes and dislikes -- opinions that can vary from family member to family member.It’s important to approach a cat, or any animal, with respect. Never sneak up behind or grab at a

cat, and don’t yell or make loud noises. Approach from an angle where it can see you clearly, and speak in a calm, reassuring voice. Hold out your hand for inspection, and let the cat come to you.It’s possible to figure out the most important signals just from this move. If it sniffs at your hand, rubs its whiskers against it and backs away, the cat’s not interested in being picked up or petted at the moment. If it approaches you after rubbing its whiskers against your hand, you’re welcome to pet it. If it allows you to gently pick it up and doesn’t struggle, great. If it jumps into your lap, you belong to it (just kidding -- sort of!).

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● On Sept. 16, 1620, the Mayflower sails from Plym-outh, England, bound for the New World with 102 pas-sengers. The ship was headed for Virginia, but stormy weather and navigational errors forced the Mayflower off course. On Nov. 21, the “Pilgrims” arrived in Mas-sachusetts.

● On Sept. 15, 1916, during the Battle of the Somme, the British launch a major offensive against the Ger-mans, employing tanks for the first time. Although slow, the tanks showed promise and hundreds more were ordered.

● On Sept. 17, 1923, a fire threatens the University of California at Berkeley, kills two people and causes $10 million in damages. Homeowners fought the flames with garden hoses and buckets, and students from the University of California pitched in, as the fire came right to the campus gates.

● On Sept. 13, 1936, 17-year-old Cleveland Indians pitching ace “Rapid” Robert Feller strikes out 17 bat-ters in a game, setting a new American League record. Feller allowed just two hits to help his team to a 5-2 victory over the Philadelphia A’s.

● On Sept. 12, 1940, a collection of 600 prehistoric cave paintings and 1,500 engravings are discovered in a grotto near Montignac, France. The 5,000- to 17,000-year-old paintings consisted mostly of animal representations. The Lascaux grotto’s main cavern is 66 feet wide and 16 feet high.

● On Sept. 14, 1964, writer John Steinbeck is present-ed the U.S. Medal of Freedom. Steinbeck had already received numerous honors and awards for his writing, including the 1962 Nobel Prize, and the 1939 Pulitzer Prize for “The Grapes of Wrath.” He also wrote “Tor-tilla Flat,” “East of Eden” and the novella “Of Mice and Men.”

● On Sept. 18, 1987, cesium-137 is removed from an abandoned cancer-therapy machine in Brazil. Junkyard workers, fascinated by the glowing blue stone inside and completely unaware of its dangers, distributed pieces to friends, relatives and neighbors. Hundreds of people were eventually poisoned by radiation from the substance, and 40 contaminated homes had to be demolished.

as of August 29, 2011

Top 10 Video Rentals1. Rio (PG) animated

2. Paul (R) Simon Pegg3. Limitless (PG-13) Bradley Cooper4. Your Highness (R) Danny McBride5. Soul Surfer (PG) AnnaSophia Robb

6. The Lincoln Lawyer (R) Matthew McCo-naughey

7. Rango (PG) animated8. Source Code (PG-13) Jake Gyllenhaal

9. Insidious (PG-13) Patrick Wilson10. Mars Needs Moms (PG) Seth Green

Top 10 DVD Sales1. Rio (PG) (Fox)

2. Paul (R) (Universal)3. Fox and the Hound II (G) (Buena Vista)

4. Soul Surfer (PG) (Sony)5. Mars Needs Moms (PG) (Buena Vista)

6. Your Highness (R) (Universal)7. Jumping the Broom (PG-13) (Sony)

8. Rango (PG) (Paramount)9. Source Code (PG-13) (Summit Entertainment)10. Tactical Force (R) (Vivendi Entertainment)

Source: Rentrak Corp.

1. Oakland won the A.L. West by four games over the Angels in 2006.2. Four -- 1939, 1942, 1947 and 1949 (tied for the lead).3. Warren Sapp, in 1994.4. Dale Ellis in 1989 and Glen Rice in 1995.5. In 2005-06, four rookies did it (Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin, Marek Svatos and Petr Prucha).6. The Allisons had 94 victories, and the Waltrips had 88.7. Two -- 1971 and 1980.

1. The Greeks (Achaeans) and Troy2. Poland3. Gerald Ford4. Bill Haley & His Comets 5. Pamela Lyndon Travers6. 1945 7. England8. Ballet9. Theo10. 100

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Ask for Your DiscountSometimes the key to getting a senior discount is just getting up the nerve to ask for one. If we get in the habit of asking for a discount every single time we spend money, think how much we could save.Someone on the Internet has compiled a long list of stores that give discounts to seniors. You can fi nd that list by going to Google.com and searching for “106 Stores with Senior Discounts.” There’s even a handy .PDF version you can print out to make sure you don’t miss anything! Categories include Restaurants, Retail and Apparel, Grocery, Travel, Activities and Entertainment, Cell Phones and Miscellaneous.Not only is the amount of the discount noted (either the percentage of the total purchase or a dollar amount), but the day of the week or date during the month, as well as the age it applies to. Some consider us seniors at the age of 50, while others go with age 55, 62 or 65.If you’re a member of AARP, there are dozens of discounts built right into the membership. On the Web site [www.aarp.org] click on Member Benefi ts, then Discounts. To name just two of the new discounts, Walgreens offers savings if you show your card, and Michaels has discounts on Tuesdays. There are 15,000 restaurant locations that offer discounts, and travel discounts can be found on car rentals, hotels, cruises and tours. Seniors Discounts [www.seniordiscounts.com] has more than 150,000 businesses listed that give discounts to seniors. There is a fee, however, either $7.95 or $12.95 per year, depending on the level of services you want. Start carrying your AARP card in your pocket! Remember to use the plastic one with the magnetic strip and bar code on the back.

Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Write to her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com.

● It was revered American comedian Bill Cosby who made the following sage observation: “Human beings are the only creatures that allow their children to come back home.”

● Here’s a disturbing statistic for parents: If your child is like the average American youth, between the ages of 5 and 15 he or she will see approximately 13,500 people killed on television.

● Most languages change dramatically over time. If we in modern America were to try to read “Beowulf” (which was written in Old English), for instance, only those who have spent time studying the language would be able to make out more than a word or two here and there. If you’re from Iceland, however, this isn’t the case; the written language there has remained virtually unchanged for more than 1,000 years. Modern Iceland-ers have no trouble reading sagas that were written in the 10th century.

● Relative to body size, humans -- unsurprisingly -- have larger brains than any other animal. Of non-human animals, it’s the bottlenose dolphin that has the largest brain.

● When Great Britain’s current Queen Elizabeth -- then Princess Elizabeth -- wed Prince Philip, their wedding cake weighed a whopping 500 pounds.

● As legend has it, in 1288, when Dusseldorf, Germany, was granted its city charter, children all over the city be-gan turning cartwheels for joy. The cartwheel has been an enduring part of the culture there ever since, and in 1937 the city even inaugurated an annual international cartwheel championship.

● Those who study such things claim that when you’re playing Monopoly, you’re likely to land on Illinois Av-enue and the B&O Railroad more than on any other squares.

Thought for the Day: “I always find it more difficult to say the things I mean than the things I don’t.” -- W. Somerset Maugham

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