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TABLE OF CONTENTSISSUE 2010.39

PIRATES!pages 1-4

Music Legend:Johnny Cash

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PIRATES!by Rick Dandes

They ruled the seven seas back in the 1600s and 1700s and even today are plundering sea vessels in international waters. They are pirates. From movies and books to real life, pirates fascinate people endlessly and probably always will. Tid-bits walks the plank this week, in honor of Na-tional Talk Like a Pirate Day observed on Sep-tember 19. • Although Hollywood pirates, such as Jack

Sparrow’s friends, like to grumble “arrr” or “arrrrgh” frequently, real pirates were not known to do so. Hollywood actor Robert Newton, who played Long John Silver in the 1950s, had a regional accent from the Cotswolds district of England where they like to roll the “r” a bit. However, your average real pirate did not.

• Pirates may have thrown men overboard, but no one was ever known to have “walked the plank.” Again, this one is a Hollywood myth.

• Lady Ching Shih of China became one of the most powerful pirates to have ever sailed the ocean blue. She commanded one of the most formidable pirate fleets in all of Asia during the early 1800s, with hundreds of ships under her command.

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TIDBITS® LOOKS ATDECEMBER BABIES

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All kinds of famous folks were born during the month of December. This week, Tidbits brings you a few more details about these well-known people, past and present.

• Harvey Firestone was 31 years old in 1899 when he founded the Firestone Tire & Rubber Company, dealing in carriage tires. Originally he sold tires manufactured by others, but his concerns with quality led him to begin manufacturing them himself. Recognizing that the horseless carriage was the wave of the future, Firestone contacted Henry Ford, and in 1906, sold 2,000 sets of tires to the Ford Motor Company, contributing to Firestone’s first year of sales over $1 million. Their annual sales today top $4 billion.

• Growing up with six sisters as a child of Russian Jewish immigrants in New York, Issur Danielovitch earned the money to buy milk and bread by peddling snacks to mill workers. His next job was delivering newspapers, and he went on to 40 more jobs before finally settling into his permanent career as an actor. After a name change to Kirk Douglas, he played roles ranging from Doc Holliday to Spartacus to General Patton to Vincent Van Gogh.

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1. When Kansas City’s Zack Greinke led the American League with a 2.16 ERA in 2009, it was the lowest A.L. leader since 2000. Who had a lower ERA then?

2. Three major leaguers have won the Sporting News Play-er of the Year award in back-

to-back years. Name two of them.

3. When Tom Brady became the New England Patriots’ all-time passing yardage leader in 2009, which signal-caller did he supplant?

4. Name the last time before 2010 that Northern Iowa’s men’s basketball team won a game in the NCAA Tournament.

5. Who was the last NHL player before Detroit’s Johan Franzen in 2010 to have a six-point playoff game?

6. In 2010, Jamie McMurray became the second NASCAR Cup driver to win both poles in the same season at California’s Auto Club Speedway. Who was the first?

7. Name the last French tennis player to win the French Open men’s singles title, and what year did he do it?

DECEMBER BABIES (continued):• French civil engineer Gustave Eiffel was

a specialist in metal constructions, mostly bridges. He entered a competition soliciting designs for a monument to serve as the entrance gateway to the 1889 World’s Fair to be held in Paris. The 984-foot-tall (300-meter) Eiffel Tower received two million visitors that year alone. Criticized as an “eyesore,” it was intended to be torn down immediately after the conclusion of the fair. Instead, it became a popular tourist attraction, evolving into the national symbol of France. It remains the most visited paid monument in the world. The tallest building in Paris, it held the honor of world’s tallest structure until 1930, when New York City’s Chrysler Building grabbed the title. Although Gustave Eiffel is most famous for his tower, he was also the designer for the framework of the Statue of Liberty.

• There’s much more to Jimmy Buffett than his “beach-bum” character. In addition to telling us “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,” this Alabama native holds a degree in history and is a multi-engine licensed pilot. The 1946 Christmas Day baby has written three No. 1 best sellers and is one of only seven authors (including Hemingway and

Steinbeck) who has reached the top of the New York Times Best Seller list in both fiction and non-fiction. Buffett owns two restaurant chains, Margaritaville and Cheeseburger in Paradise, along with the Margaritaville Beach Hotels and

PICKS OF THE WEEK“Inception” (PG-13) -- Director Christopher Nolan (“Memento,” “The Dark Knight”) has crafted one of the most original and talked about films of year -- if not the decade. Leonardo Di-Caprio stars as Dom Cobb, an industrial spy who can enter the dreams of his clients’ com-petitors and steal their ideas. A Japanese mag-nate named Saito (Ken Watanabe) hires Cobb to do something different: Instead of extracting ideas, he wants Cobb to implant an idea into the subconscious of a rival businessman (Cillian Murphy) -- a process called “inception.”With the aid of his partner (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), an architecture student (Ellen Page), a chemist (Dileep Rao) and a forger (Tom Har-dy), Cobb enters a series of dreams and dreams-within-dreams to pull off the caper. A series of spectacular special-effects sequences will sim-ply take your breath away. “Inception” is one of those rare science-fiction films like “2001” -- one that is not only visually compelling, but smartly written and intellectually stimulating.

“Despicable Me” (PG) -- The best animated film of the year is, hands-down, “Toy Story 3,” but com-ing in a very close second is “Despicable Me,” a rollicking slapstick comedy starring the voices of Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Russell Brand and Julie Andrews. Gru (Carell) is the world’s greatest supervillain -- until a young upstart named Vector (Segal) steals the Great Pyramid of Giza, dropping Gru to No. 2 on the list. To regain the top spot, Gru must steal Vector’s shrink ray so that he can shrink the moon. To do that, he must enlist the help of three cookie-selling orphan girls and a squad of blobby, inept minions (who steal every scene they’re in). Despite the hackneyed trope of the Importance of Family, “Despicable Me,” is one of the funniest films of the year and a treat for kids and adults.

“The Other Guys” (Unrated) -- Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg star in this hilarious send-up of bud-

dy-cop movies. Ferrell plays a clueless police accountant with a hot wife (Eva Mendes) whose beauty he is totally oblivious to. Wahlberg is a super-cop wannabe who is banished to desk duty after accidentally shooting a member of the New York Yankees. After the city’s famous duo of su-per cops (Samuel L. Jackson & Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson) die in the line of duty, Ferrell and Wahlberg use the opportunity to take on a case involving a billionaire Wall Street crook (Steve Coogan). The gags in this film come at you so fast and furious, you’ll be out of breath from laughing. “The Other Guys” is definitely worth a watch.

TV SERIES“The IT Crowd” Complete Fourth Season“The Honeymooners Christmas Special”“24” The Complete Series“Married ... With Children” The Complete Series “Robert Klein: Unfair and Unbalanced”“Leave It to Beaver” Season Five “Trailer Park Boys Say Goodnight”“Army Wives” Complete Fourth Season “24” The Complete Eighth Season“Hawaii Five-0” Tenth Season“Gunsmoke” Fourth Season V.2

(c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

NFL Picks (in BOLD) by Mr. Zee IND (-3)at TEN IND will not lose 4 straight. CLE at BUF (-1) CLE will rout the worst rush DEF GB (-6.5) at DET GB wants to make the playoffs. NYG (-2.5)at MIN MIN is very good (4-2) at home. CIN at PIT (-9) PIT will not cover the spread. OAK at JAC (-4.5) OAK has a much better DEF. ATL (-7)at CAR ATL vs. the worst team in NFL. TB (-2)at WAS TB is trying to make the playoffs

while WAS is 2-4 at home. STL at NO (-9) STL wants playoff action so NO

is in tough and will not cover. SEA at SF (-4.5) SEA win will help them make

playoffs while SF is all but done. NE (-3)at CHI GAME OF WEEK: CHI is hot (5

W’s in row) and #3 ranked DEF. MIA at NYJ (-5) MIA is 5-1 on road, so NYJ will

not cover the point spread. DEN (-4.5)at ARI DEN will recoil with new coach

and hand ARI 8th loss in a row. KC at SD (-7) KC is hot (3 wins in a row). PHI (-3.5)at DAL UPSET OF WEEK: DAL will

continue their winning ways. BAL (-3)at HOU BAL wants playoff action this yr. Byes: None Last week: 11-5 Season: 112-80

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) At this time you might want to resist that oth-erwise admirable Aries penchant for getting to the heart of a matter quickly. Keep in mind that a delicate situation calls for patience.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your aspects favor more diplomacy and fewer direct confrontations when dealing with a relation-ship problem. Avoiding hurt feelings can help in your search for the truth.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Positive aspects are strong this week. Although you might still have to deal with some problems caused by a recent period of turmoil, you are mak-ing progress, and that’s what counts.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A family matter could benefit from your counsel. But don’t come into it unless invited, and don’t stay if you feel uneasy. Just remember to reas-sure one and all that you’ll be there for them.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) As the truth about an ongoing situation emerges, you could find that you were right to defer judg-ment before you had all the facts. Now would be a good time to move on to other matters.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Your plans to take control of a personal situation because you feel you are best qualified could cre-ate resentment. Best to hear what everyone else involved in the matter has to say about it.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Uncovering some surprising background facts about that ongoing personal matter could make you reconsider the extent of your involvement. A neutral family member offers advice.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Religious or spiritual themes start to dominate your aspect this week. This can serve as a coun-terweight to the mounting effects of the season’s growing commercialization.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Taking on that recent challenge impressed a lot of important decision-makers. Meanwhile, pro-ceed with your holiday plans, and don’t forget to include you-know-who in them.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Disagreeing with an opinion you can’t accept could be dicey, and your motives might be ques-tioned. Best to wait to mount a challenge until you have support for your position.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Getting involved in helping others in this increas-ingly hectic period not only makes the generous Aquarian feel good, but you could also gain a more substantive benefit from your actions.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) The Piscean way of thinking clearly and objective-ly helps you resolve a complex situation without creating any ill will. Don’t be surprised if your counsel is requested on another matter.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of persuad-ing people to look at the positive possibilities that make up any choices they might face.

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THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE VOYAGE OF THE DAWN TREADER (PG) (VIOLENCE) RW®C/DVS®, NO PASSES FRI-THURS 12:05, 2:55, 7:00, 10:15THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE VOYAGE OF THE DAWN TREADER (PG) (VIOLENCE) DIGITAL 3D, NO PASSES FRI-SAT,MON-THURS 11:35, 1:00, 3:25, 4:15, 6:45, 7:30, 9:50, 10:30; DIGITAL 3D, NO PASSES SUN 11:30, 1:00, 3:25, 4:15, 6:45, 7:30, 9:50, 10:30THE TOURIST (PG) (VIOLENCE,COARSE LANGUAGE) NO PASSES FRI-TUE,THURS 12:10, 1:00, 3:15, 4:00, 6:45, 7:15, 9:45, 10:15; WED 12:10, 3:15, 4:00, 6:45, 7:15, 9:45, 10:15THE TOURIST (PG) (VIOLENCE,COARSE LANGUAGE) STAR & STROLLERS SCREENING, NO PASSES WED 1:00THE UNJUST () FRI-THURS 1:15, 4:30, 7:35, 10:25BURLESQUE (PG) (COARSE LANGUAGE) FRI-THURS 12:50, 3:50, 6:55, 10:05FASTER (14A) (VIOLENCE) FRI-THURS 1:25, 4:00, 7:10, 9:50TANGLED () FRI-TUE,THURS 12:30, 3:20, 7:05, 9:55; WED 3:20, 7:05, 9:55TANGLED 3D (G) (VIOLENCE) DIGITAL 3D FRI-THURS 11:40, 2:20, 5:00, 7:40, 10:10LOVE & OTHER DRUGS (14A) (SEXUALLY SUGGESTIVE SCENES,COARSE LANGUAGE) FRI-THURS 12:45, 3:45, 7:30, 10:35HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART 1 (PG) (VIOLENCE) FRI-THURS 11:30, 12:00, 1:30, 3:00, 3:30, 5:30, 6:30, 7:05, 9:30, 10:00, 10:30THE NEXT THREE DAYS (PG) (COARSE LANGUAGE,VIOLENCE) FRI-THURS 12:20, 3:35, 7:10, 10:25UNSTOPPABLE (PG) (COARSE LANGUAGE) FRI,SUN-THURS 12:40, 3:40, 7:20, 10:05; SAT 3:40, 7:20, 10:05MORNING GLORY (PG) (COARSE LANGUAGE) FRI-THURS 10:15MEGAMIND 3D (G) (VIOLENCE) DIGITAL 3D FRI-SAT,MON-WED 1:05, 3:50, 6:30, 9:15; SUN 3:50, 6:30, 9:15; THURS 1:05, 3:50, 9:15DUE DATE (PG) (VIOLENCE,DRUG USE,COARSE LANGUAGE,SEXUALLY SUGGESTIVE SCENE) FRI-THURS 1:45, 4:45, 7:40, 10:20FAIR GAME (PG) (VIOLENCE,COARSE LANGUAGE) FRI-THURS 12:05, 3:10, 7:20RED (PG) (COARSE LANGUAGE,VIOLENCE) FRI,SUN-THURS 1:10, 4:10, 7:25, 10:20; SAT 1:10, 4:10, 10:20THE METROPOLITAN OPERA: DON CARLO () SAT 9:30UFC 124 - ST-PIERRE VS. KOSCHECK () SAT 7:00IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE (G) (VIOLENCE) SUN 1:00TANGLED () STAR & STROLLERS SCREENING WED 1:00

THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE VOYAGE OF THE DAWN TREADER (PG) (VIOLENCE) NO PASSES FRI 3:30, 6:45, 9:30; SAT 12:15, 3:30, 6:45, 9:30; SUN 12:15, 3:30, 6:45; MON-THURS 4:05, 7:00THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE VOYAGE OF THE DAWN TREADER (PG) (VIOLENCE) DIGITAL 3D, NO PASSES FRI 4:30, 7:30, 10:15; SAT 12:45, 4:30, 7:30, 10:15; SUN 12:45, 4:30, 7:30; DIGITAL 3D, NO PASSES MON-THURS 4:35, 7:30THE TOURIST (PG) (VIOLENCE,COARSE LANGUAGE) NO PASSES FRI 3:45, 7:20, 10:10; SAT 1:00, 3:45, 7:20, 10:10; SUN 1:00, 3:45, 7:20; MON-THURS 4:30, 7:45THE TOURIST (PG) (VIOLENCE,COARSE LANGUAGE) STAR & STROLLERS SCREENING, NO PASSES THURS 1:00BURLESQUE (PG) (COARSE LANGUAGE) FRI 3:55, 7:05, 9:55; SAT 12:55, 3:55, 7:05, 9:55; SUN 12:55, 3:55, 7:05; MON-THURS 4:20, 7:20FASTER (14A) (VIOLENCE) DIGITAL CINEMA FRI 4:15, 7:15, 10:00; SAT 12:40, 4:15, 7:15, 10:00; SUN 12:40, 4:15, 7:15; MON-THURS 4:45, 7:25TANGLED 3D (G) (VIOLENCE) DIGITAL 3D FRI 4:00, 6:50, 9:40; SAT 12:30, 4:00, 6:50, 9:40; SUN 12:30, 4:00, 6:50; MON-THURS 4:15, 6:55LOVE & OTHER DRUGS (14A) (SEXUALLY SUGGESTIVE SCENES,COARSE LANGUAGE) FRI-SAT 3:50, 9:50; SUN 3:50, 6:55; MON-THURS 7:35HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART 1 (PG) (VIOLENCE) FRI 3:35, 7:00, 10:15; SAT 12:00, 3:35, 7:00, 10:15; SUN 12:00, 3:35, 7:00; MON-THURS 4:00, 7:30UNSTOPPABLE (PG) (COARSE LANGUAGE) FRI 7:25; SAT 1:15, 7:25; SUN 1:15; MON-THURS 4:40MEGAMIND (G) (VIOLENCE) FRI 4:10, 6:55, 9:35; SAT 12:20, 4:10, 6:55, 9:35; SUN 12:20, 4:10, 6:55; MON-THURS 4:50, 7:15MEGAMIND (G) (VIOLENCE) STAR & STROLLERS SCREENING THURS 1:00DUE DATE (PG) (VIOLENCE,DRUG USE,COARSE LANGUAGE,SEXUALLY SUGGESTIVE SCENE) FRI 4:20, 7:40, 10:20; SAT 12:25, 4:20, 7:40, 10:20; SUN 12:25, 4:20, 7:40; MON-THURS 4:55, 7:50

THE LEGEND OF THE GUARDIANS: THE OWLS OF GA'HOOLE 100 Min G Violence, (Warners)4:00, 6:00 DAILY2:00, 4:00, 6:00 / SAT &SUN> RED 112 Min PG violence; coarse language 8:00 DAILY DESPICABLE ME 95 Min G (Universal)4:00 6:00 DAILY2:00, 4:00 6:00/ SAT &SUN GIRL WHO KICKED THE HORNETS NEST 148 Min 14A7:55 DAILY THE SOCIAL NETWORK 121 Min PG coarse language; drug use 4:00, 6:30, DAILYTHE NEXT THREE DAYS 134 Min PG violence; coarse language 8:50 DAILY1:30, 8:50 SAT &SUN

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How “The Nutcracker” Became a Christmas Tradition

Each holiday season, many families attend the only ballet they’ll see all year: “The Nutcracker.” But how did “The Nutcracker” become such a popular tradition? And where, exactly, did it come from?The story itself is quite old, and the one we see onstage isn’t even the original but a popular ad-aptation by the French author Alexandre Dumas, best known for writing “The Three Musketeers.” Once the story made the leap from page to stage, though, history was in the making.Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky composed “The Nut-cracker” as his final and least satisfying ballet, taking on the project with a marked lack of enthu-siasm. So it is ironic that it would become one of the most beloved Christmas traditions of the 20th century.The ballet premiered in Tchaikovsky’s native Russia in 1892, but “The Nutcracker” didn’t ex-actly make an instantaneous mark in the annals of American Christmas tradition. In fact, it wasn’t until 1944 that an American ballet company de-cided to perform the entire ballet. That year, the

San Francisco Ballet took on the task, performing the ballet as an annual tradition.It was George Balanchine who really sent “The Nutcracker” on to popular fame. In 1954 he cho-reographed the ballet for a New York company, and not a year has passed since when the ballet hasn’t been performed in New York City.Balanchine was the first to have the roll of Clara danced by a child, necessitating a much simpler choreography. By the late 1960s, other ballet companies across North America had jumped on the bandwagon, enthusiastically performing “The Nutcracker” to a receptive annual audience.Today, many cities have a production of “The Nut-cracker.” It has even become a tradition on TV. Ovation, the art and contemporary culture chan-nel, hosts an annual “Battle of the Nutcrackers” every December. For a week, the network runs various productions of the ballet -- both tradition-al and modern interpretations -- and asks viewers to vote online for their favorite. The ballet with the most votes is revealed on Christmas Eve and a marathon of all the ballets runs Christmas Day.Whether you go to the theater or enjoy the perfor-mance from the comfort of your own home, “The Nutcracker” is a Christmas tradition the whole family can enjoy.(c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

• If you’ve been to a performance of the operas “La Boheme,” “Tosca” or “Madama Butterfly,” you’ve heard the musical compositions of Italian opera composer Giacomo Puccini. Born December 22, 1858, this genius had his life cut short when his chronic sore throats were diagnosed as throat cancer, a result of chain-smoking cigars and cigarettes.

• A bright future awaited Binger, Oklahoma High School’s class valedictorian of 1965. Born on the anniversary of Pearl Harbor, December 7, in 1947, this young man was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds and spent 16 years as baseball’s greatest catcher. Johnny Bench was Rookie of the Year in 1968, National League MVP in 1970 and 1972,

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World Series MVP in 1976, 14-time All-Star, and winner of 10 Gold Gloves. He has been a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame since 1989 and has been named the 16th greatest player of all time by Sporting News. His success hasn’t come without consequences, however. Stress on his hip joints resulting in severe arthritis led Bench to hip replacement surgery in 2004, when he was fitted with a ceramic hip.

• “Book ‘em, Dano,” was the catchphrase familiar to fans of the 1970s cop drama “Hawaii Five-O” and uttered by Detective Steve McGarrett. McGarrett was portrayed by actor Jack Lord, born John Joseph Patrick Ryan in Brooklyn in December of 1920. Lord had already had two careers before his show business fame. He started out as an engineer working in Persia, then came back to the states to run a Greenwich Village art school. His own paintings were displayed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Modern Museum of Art. In his late twenties, Lord made the switch to acting. James Bond movie fans will recognize him for his role in the very first James Bond film; he played a CIA agent in 1962’s “Dr. No.”

• Every time you hold a one-dollar bill, you see the work of Gilbert Stuart, born on December 3, 1755, who has been dubbed the “Father of American Portraiture.” This Rhode Island-born artist trained in London and painted likenesses of more than 1,000 American political figures, including the first six U.S. Presidents. Portraits of George Washington hanging in schoolrooms everywhere have a white, cloudy unfinished area across the bottom. Stuart left this one unfinished at the time of his death. The original portrait can be seen in the National Portrait Gallery at the Smithsonian.

• Denzel Washington is the son of a Pentecostal minister, who also worked at the local water department, and a hairdresser. This gifted actor holds a degree in journalism from Fordham University. He got his start in the hospital drama “St. Elsewhere” and appeared in the series for its entire six-year run. His son John plays professional football for the St. Louis Rams. He celebrates his birthday every December 28.

• Those who remember the 1968 Summer Olympics might recall a spunky little 16-year-old gymnast named Cathy Rigby. Before she wrapped up her gymnastics career, she had garnered eight gold medals in various international events. Her next career move was to the Broadway stage. She prepared for it with seven years of voice and acting lessons. She is best known for her Broadway portrayal of Peter Pan, a perfect role for this little pixie.

• Coincidentally, two members of the popular 1960s band The Monkees share the same birthday, although three years apart. Michael Nesmith was born on December 30, 1942, and singer Davy Jones came along in 1945.

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“If you wear glasses and are coloring your hair, wrap the earpiece in aluminum foil or plastic wrap before you start. Then you can wear your glasses safely, without worrying about the dye transfer-ring to your glasses and coloring them.” -- R.U. in Alabama

Too many cookies? Line berry baskets with fes-tive paper, arrange with an assortment of cookies, wrap in plastic wrap and deliver to neighbors who may appreciate a cookie or two.

Mix up pancake batter in a squirt bottle. You can spell out letters and make ABC pancakes, or even doodle different shapes, which the kids can have fun arranging before they eat them up.

“I keep my threaded bobbins in a clean prescrip-tion pill bottle with the label removed. I cut a small stick to fit, and I turn the bottle upside down and grab the stick to keep the bobbins in line. I can glance quickly and get the one I want, while they stay nice and straight in the bottle.” -- D.L. in Utah

To store loose plastic baggies for reuse, label a paper towel-size cardboard tube with the size of the baggie (sandwich, quart, snack, etc.) and stuff the bags in the tube. It can be stored in a drawer, and the label makes it easy to see which kind you need.

On Dec. 11, 1872, dime-novel hero Buffalo Bill Cody makes his first stage appearance in a Chica-go-based production of The Scouts of the Prairie. Cody remained on the Chicago stage for the next 11 years. Buffalo Bill Cody was the hero of more than 1,700 variant issues of dime novels.

On Dec. 6, 1884, in Washington, D.C., workers place a 9-inch aluminum pyramid atop an obelisk of white marble, completing the construction of the Washington Monument. A city law passed in 1910 restricted the height of new buildings to en-sure that at 555 feet, the monument would remain the tallest structure in Washington, D.C.

On Dec. 12, 1914, the Dow Jones Industrial Average suffers its worst percentage drop (24.39 percent) since it was first published in 1896. It was the first day of trading since the New York Stock Exchange reopened in November 1914 af-ter being shut down due to the start of World War I earlier that year.

On Dec. 9, 1921, an engineer at General Motors discovers that when he adds a compound called tetraethyl lead to gasoline, he eliminates the knocking that internal-combustion engines make when they run. In the 1970s, the Environmental Protection Agency required that carmakers phase out lead-compatible engines.

On Dec. 7, 1941, in an early-morning sneak at-tack, Japanese warplanes bomb the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, and the United States enters World War II. Two hundred Japanese aircraft destroyed or damaged 18 U.S. ships and killed 2,400 Americans.

On Dec. 10, 1967, soul legend Otis Redding dies in a plane crash near Madison, Wisc. He was 26. “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” would be released in its “unfinished” form several weeks later. The whistled verse was a placeholder for ad-ditional lyrics that Redding had yet to write.

On Dec. 8, 1980, John Lennon is shot and killed by Mark David Chapman outside his apartment building in New York City. Later that evening, police took Chapman into custody peaceably after finding him reading a copy of “The Catcher in the Rye” at the site of the shooting.

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1. Boston’s Pedro Martinez, with a 1.74 ERA.

2. Ted Williams (1941-42), Joe Morgan (1975-76) and Albert

Pujols (2008-09).3. Drew Bledsoe, who had 29,657

yards.4. It was 1990, when the Panthers

beat Missouri.5. St. Louis’ Geoff Courtnall, in

1998.6. Kurt Busch, in 2006.

7. Yannick Noah, in 1983.

1. Cochran died in a taxi cab crash in 1960 while on tour in the United Kingdom. He was 21. His hits included “C’mon

Everybody” and “Summertime Blues.”2. “My Love” in 1973. The song only reached No. 9 on the

U.K. charts.3. Jimmy Buffet, on his 1977 “Changes in Latitudes, Changes

in Attitudes” album.4. April 29, 1968, in New York City at the Biltmore Theatre.

The show ran for 1,750 performances, while additional shows opened at different locations around the world.

5. Sammy Hagar, originally with the band Van Halen in 1985. Via his association with Van Halen, Hagar was inducted into

the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007. His most recent band is Chickenfoot.

6. Sting, in 1991 on “The Soul Cages” album.

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