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k Hibernation is a very deep, special sleep that animals use for protection during the cold winter months. All hibernators eat a lot of food for their bodies to store as fat, seek safe shelter for the winter months and become inactive or dormant. Some store nuts or other seeds to eat during the winter. k There are actually two groups of hibernators: deep sleepers and “true” hibernators. True hibernation involves greatly lowering breathing, body temperature and heart rate.k Most people think of bears when the word hibernation is used. In fact, bears are not true hibernators but deep sleepers. They are inactive during extreme winter weather but may wake up during mild weather. They are easily disturbed by noise and can rise to protect themselves rather quickly. Many bears actually give birth during hibernation so they have to be aware and somewhat awake to tend to their cubs. Some scientists call the winter sleep of bears “denning” instead of hibernation or deep sleeping. k A list of hibernating mammals includes: chipmunks, ground squirrels, prairie dogs, possums, hedgehogs, hamsters, skunks, bats, marmots, badgers and some lemurs. Some non-mammals that hibernate are: turtles, lizards, snakes, frogs, toads, newts and some insects. There is even one bird that is considered a hibernator. The Common Poorwill can drop its body temperature and go into a hibernation-like state known as “torpor” for several weeks.k The Arctic ground squirrel, a true hibernator, is North America’s largest and most northern ground squirrel. This small mammal digs a hibernation chamber off its main burrow which is only about 20

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were much less likely to eat seafood with Omega-3.At the same time, researchers asked whether participants were protected from AMD by the zinc in crabs and oysters. The answer: No, they weren’t.However, we shouldn’t jump the gun. The researchers were quoted as saying that this is a “potential” way to avoid AMD. After all, it was a small study, and the participants self-reported what they ate. They’re calling this a good first step and saying that a randomized study should be done.If you’re concerned about your eyes, ask your doctor if you could benefit from eating fish or shellfish once a week.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your batteries should be fully recharged by now, making you more than eager to get back into the swing of things full time. Try to stay focused so that you don’t dissipate your energies.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You’re eager to charge straight ahead into your new responsibilities. But you’ll have to paw the ground a little longer, until a surprise complication is worked out.GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Rival factions are pressuring you to take a stand favoring one side or the other. But this isn’t the time to play judge. Bow out as gracefully as possible, without committing yourself to any position.CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Reassure a longtime, trusted confidante that you appreciate his or her words of advice. But at this time, you need to act on what you perceive to be your own sense of self-interest. LEO (July 23 to August 22) You need to let your warm Leonine heart fire up that new relationship if you hope to see it move from the “just friends” level to one that will be as romantic as you could hope for.VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) There’s still time to repair a misunderstanding with an honest explanation and a heartfelt apology. The sooner you do, the sooner you can get on with other matters.LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Expect a temporary setback as you progress toward your goal. Use this time to re-examine your plans and see where you might need to make some significant changes.SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Some missteps are revealed as the cause of current problems in a personal or professional partnership. Make the necessary adjustments and then move on.SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Jupiter’s influence helps you work through a pesky problem, allowing your naturally jovial attitude to re-emerge stronger than ever. Enjoy your success.CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Set aside your usual reluctance to change, and consider reassessing your financial situation so that you can build on its strengths and minimize its weaknesses.AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Some recently acquired information helps open up a dark part of the past. Resolve to put what you’ve learned to good use. Travel plans continue to be favored.PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Act on your own keen instincts. Your strong Piscean backbone will support you as someone attempts to pressure you into a decision you’re not ready to make.YOU BORN THIS WEEK: You embody a love for traditional values combined with an appreciation of what’s new and challenging.

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nuts and other seeds in their burrows. Scientists have found up to two gallons (8 l) of seeds and nuts in the burrows of chipmunks. That’s a lot of food for such tiny animals.k On humans, body fat is not necessarily desirable, although we need some for reserve energy. For animals, it is extremely important. There are two types of body fat — white and brown fat. k White fat is what animals live off of while hibernating. White fat burns slowly and lasts for a long time. Brown fat is found near the vital organs, heart and lungs and is needed for survival. This fat is like rocket fuel and is used for quick bursts of energy. k One small animal that is really a nuisance to farmers and even suburban neighborhoods is the

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hibernate or den. Pregnant polar bears hibernate in dens built in snow banks while preparing for their cubs to arrive. The cubs weigh about a pound (.45 kg) when born and 20–30 pounds (9–14 kg) when they come out of the dens in March or April. Polar bears are found in Arctic areas of Canada, Alaska, Russia, Greenland and Norway. k Are you wondering about these sleepers’ bathroom issues? When they burn fat, it produces water. This water stays in the bodies of true hibernators for hydration, eliminating the need to urinate. Animals that get up to eat occasionally, such as squirrels, do urinate. k Instead of storing large amounts of body fat, eastern chipmunks and Columbian ground squirrels (and other small mammals) store large amounts of

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Advantages of being a bear instead of a woman: You must eat yourself silly before hibernating; you get to sleep for months; your children are born about the size of walnuts while you’re half-asleep in

hibernation; you can swat your big claws when you want to get your way; and your mate expects hairy legs, extreme body fat and growling!

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If you have ever had a spa moment, then you know just how wonderful it feels to relax and rejuvenate. Inspiring wellness and beauty has been my passion for over 30 years. I’m Gwen Santos, owner of Pretty Woman Day Spa, and I am dedicated to the enjoyment of beauty and wellness.I would like to start by wishing everyone Happy New Year! Writing each month for SpaBITS is my New Years commitment, what will be yours?Will it be a spa treatment or perhaps an afternoon of indulgence? Choose from a skin softening facial, luxurious body scrub, heavenly wrap, healing massage, hydrating hand treatment or a deep moisturizing foot mask. Schedule them individually or stay for the day.Did you know…Facials Treatments promote healthy skin, improve radiance and reduce dryness. Moisture loss in the skin may be reduced with a daily skin care routine that includes botanical enriched day and night creams. Skin softening facials will hydrate, rejuvenate and replenish moisture loss in your skin.If you are having concerns with dryness, it may be time for a visit to the spa. Make a new year’s resolution to pamper yourself often — you’re worth it and your body with love you for it!

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Maintenance & electrical, established in 1994, is owned and operated by George Jackson. George grew up in the lowcountry, having graduated from Trident Technical College in Charleston, SC. Jackson Maintenance & electrical is licensed in South Carolina and Georgia but can also be grandfathered in in any state in the U.S.

George started his own company after having worked for many years in the hotel industry - working at Intercontinental/Marriott and as Chief Engineer with the Westin, where he supervised 415 employees. Jackson Maintenance & electrical currently employs 6 full time – fully-qualified technicians. An amazing 95% of their customers are repeat customers, including Sea Pines Plantation. Jackson Maintenance & electrical works with both residential and commercial clients.

George is married to Janna, who also works within the company. They live in Bluffton and have 4 grown children, 1 grandson and 1 on the way.

What makes Jackson Maintenance & electrical unique? “We have a live person answer the phone — AND — we show up when we’re supposed to,” says Janna Jackson. “If it isn’t done right, we’ll make it right.” Debbie Morris, owner of HomeHelpers, remarked, “All my staff commented how wonderful and professional the electricians from Jackson Maintenance & electrical were when they came to re-wire our expanded workspace.”

What’s in the future for Jackson Maintenance & electrical? Since service is their niche, George would like to handle more government contracts.

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Earnhardt Jr. Still a Winner With FansAt the moment, there is no direct correlation between popularity and performance at NASCAR’s level.Dale Earnhardt Jr., who won a

fan vote to become the Sprint Cup Series’ Most Popular Driver for the eighth year in a row, finished a mere 21st in the point standings. The season wasn’t without its high points: Earnhardt had a pole, three top-five finishes and eight top 10s. He failed, however, to make the Chase for the second time in as many years and a fourth time in the past six.The third-generation driver — father Dale won seven championships and grandfather Ralph was a legendary short-track champion — has won just one Cup race in the last four seasons.“My fan base has stayed strong,” said Earnhardt Jr. “ It’s become an important honor each year for me, and I’m glad that fans still feel their support for me. I appreciate their dedication and loyalty.”Believe it or not, Earnhardt isn’t the all-time leader in Most Popular Driver awards. Bill Elliott, still active at age 55, won the award 10 years in a row and 16 times overall before “withdrawing from consideration” after claiming the award for the 16th

time in 2002.The latest attempt to get Earnhardt back “up to speed” is a change of crew chiefs. Three of the four drivers at Hendrick Motorsports will be matched with different crew chiefs. Steve Letarte, formerly with Jeff Gordon, will now direct Earnhardt’s efforts. Lance McGrew moves to Mark Martin’s team, and Alan Gustafson will now work with Gordon.For obvious reasons, the pairing of five-time

champion Jimmie Johnson with Chad Knaus will remain intact.Earnhardt’s star has dimmed since he finished third in the 2003 standings and won a career-best six races the following year. He hasn’t won more than a single race in any season since. His career victory total, 18, ranks him in a tie for 38th place all-time.Since moving from what was

then Dale Earnhardt Inc. to Hendrick Motorsports in 2008, Earnhardt has won only once, at Michigan International Speedway on June 15, 2008. His winless streak is now 93 races.

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A Who had more career victories as a major-league pitcher: Bert Blyleven or Tommy John?B Three different Phillies pitchers won the N.L. Cy Young Award at least once during the 1980s. One was Steve Carlton (1980, ‘82). Name the other two.

C When Central Michigan’s Dan LeFevour set a major college football career record in 2009 for total touchdowns (150), whose mark did he break?D Toronto’s Jose Calderon set the NBA record for free-throw percentage in 2008-09 at 98.1 percent. Who had held the mark?E Who is the only player in hockey history to win a Stanley Cup, an Olympic gold medal, a world championship, a World Cup, a Memorial Cup and a world junior title?F Name the first black U.S. athlete to win an Olympic gold medal in an individual event.G Who was the first U.S. golfer to claim the No. 1 spot in the LPGA’s world rankings, which began in 2006?



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SPORTS QUIZ1. John had 288 victories; Blyleven

tallied 287.2. John Denny (1983) and Steve

Bedrosian (1987).3. Hawaii’s Colt Brennan (2007) and

Texas Tech’s Graham Howell (2008).4. Houston’s Calvin Murphy hit 95.8

percent of his free throws in 1980-81.

5. Scott Niedermayer.6. William DeHart Hubbard, in the long

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QUESTION: I was in the stainless-steel business for many years and thought I would comment on your recent column regarding cleaning a stained sink. Stainless steel is indeed an alloy of iron, chromium and nickel. (Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc, not copper and bronze. Bronze is itself an alloy of copper and tin.) The oxidation layer of chromium is what protects the metal from staining. However, when it is scratched or worn away by abrasion, a new layer is instantaneously formed because chromium reacts immediately with the oxygen in the atmosphere. The layer is always present. It is clear, extremely hard and more or less impervious. Otherwise, the iron would oxidize, forming rust.

Any popular kitchen cleanser will remove stains. However, to return to the factory polish finish is generally impossible because the sheets used to form sinks are polished at the mill with high-speed heavy machinery. It would be nearly impossible to duplicate this finish by hand. — Joe F., via e-mail

ANSWER: Great information, Joe, and thanks for the clarification! Stainless-steel sinks are quite durable, and most stains or spots are made by other objects — for example, leaving a piece of damp steel wool in the sink overnight will inevitably reveal a rust spot the next day. However, a wipe and a rinse generally removes the spot.

As Joe noted, stainless-steel sinks do lose their gleaming shine over time, particularly if you use abrasives. You can keep the finish looking uniform by rinsing and wiping down the sink each night with a nonabrasive cloth or sponge, then drying with a towel so that water spots don’t form. If you want to add a bit more shine to the sink, try using a commercial stainless-steel-sink polish occasionally, following the directions on the package carefully.

HOME TIP: Never use a steel-wool pad to clean a stainless-steel sink. Steel-wool pads have a tendency to break apart, and tiny particles of steel can become embedded in sink’s surface. The steel particles will rust, making it appear that the sink itself is rusting.

Send your questions or home tips to [email protected], or write This Is a Hammer, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Remember, when in doubt as to whether you can safely or effectively complete

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THIS IS AHAMMERTHIS IS AHAMMER

TEBOW: FALSE PROPHET OR MILE-HIGH MESSIAH?

And so it was that on the first Sunday after Christmas, a star appeared to the faithful in Denver.He had been heralded for seemingly ages — blessed with a strong arm, fleet of foot and possessing a strong faith in God. This man is named Tim Tebow, but he has been called “Tim Tremendous,” “the Mile-High Messiah” and “Touchdown Jesus” — a nickname the seriously evangelical Tebow must surely frown upon.The Broncos have always inspired a certain kind of religious fervor among their followers. But it has been a long while since they have been to the Promised Land, and despite a few promising starts from quarterback Kyle Orton, the Broncos lost their way in 2010. With the exception of an epic beat down of their division-rival Chiefs, the Broncos have seemingly played without soul or conviction (at least not the good kind).And despite relatively good numbers, it was Orton banished to the sidelines and Tebow moved out of clipboard purgatory on Dec. 19. And despite a 39-23 road loss to the Raiders of Oakland, many fans saw a

revelation on the field.In that contest, Tebow hit on eight of his 16 passes, good for 138 yards, including a 33-yard touchdown pass. He also broke off a 40-yard touchdown run — the longest touchdown run for a quarterback in Broncos history and the longest touchdown in NFL history for a quarterback in his first start. But wait, Tebow became just the third quarterback in NFL history to throw for a touchdown of 30 or more yards and run for a touchdown of 40 or more yards in the same game. When you consider that this is the house that John Elway built, the numbers become even more staggering.Then came his first win — a commanding performance in Denver where he rallied the Broncos from a 17-0 deficit at halftime, finishing with 308 passing yards, one touchdown pass and a fourth quarter rushing touchdown, which capped the comeback. It was only two games, but fans saw enough in his arm and poise to get plenty excited about. His record-setting college career (including his mind-bending, Heisman Award-winning sophomore campaign) had already given him a faithful flock — his jersey is the best selling in the NFL and the most ever for a rookie — and they believe there is more to come. Tebow, though enthusiastic, displayed his Christian humility.“In the NFL, everything you do is an interview, and it is an audition,” he said after the game. “You always have to put your best foot forward.…I will try to do nothing less, personally.”The Denver faithful want to be made believers.

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elavskyQ: I love the FX show “Justified,” especially its star, Timothy Olyphant. I saw that he guest-starred on a few episodes of “The Office,” which he was great in, but it got me nervous that maybe “Justified” had been canceled. Has it? — Gennifer G., via e-mailA: Don’t you worry — you’re in for another season of gun slinging when “Justified” returns for its sophomore season on Wednesday, Feb. 9, on FX. Not only will Timothy return as U.S. Deputy Marshal Raylan Givens, we’ll also see some new faces. New cast members include Margo Martindale (“Mercy”), Jeremy Davies (“Lost”), Joseph Lyle Taylor (“100 Centre Street”) and Brad William Henke (“October Road”). They will all play members of the Bennett family, the biggest pot farmers in eastern Kentucky.

i i iQ: When will my favorite show, “Being Erica,” be back on SoapNet? It seems like it’s been forever! — Nicole S., Sacramento, Calif.A: Erin Karpluk and cast will be back for another season of time-traveling psychotherapy on Jan. 26 on SOAPnet at 11 p.m. ET/PT. Erica has graduated to group therapy, which means the introduction of some new cast members (as well as a few visits from some familiar faces). When I spoke with Erin recently, I asked her what viewers can expect in the highly anticipated third season.“It’s the same show, but it seems like we just went deeper into everything, into all of Erica’s different relationships and with her therapy, she said. “This season is about transformations. New characters are introduced. There’s a character, Adam, that’s introduced. I won’t say anything too much about what their relationship is, because Erica and Adam ended up with a very strong connection to each

other. A new doctor is introduced, Dr. Arthur. “Kai returns; Cassidy returns; Erica’s sister, Sam, gets a boyfriend, Lenin. Barb goes through some serious life changes. Erica is mourning the loss of her relationship with Ethan in a very realistic way. And there’s also Erica’s budding business with Julianne. They’re trying to get 50/50 Press up and running, and that will bring a lot of comedy to the show.”

i i iQ: Has “Medium” been canceled? — Frankie T., via e-mailA: The struggling drama starring Patricia Arquette and Jake Weber has indeed been canceled for the second time. The first time was in 2009, when NBC dropped the show from its schedule and CBS picked it up. But CBS recently announced that it had reduced season seven’s episodes from 22 to 13, with the series finale airing on Friday, Jan. 21.

i i iQ: I love the Syfy series “Haven.” Will it be coming back? — Mary D. in Oklahoma

A: Syfy has renewed the supernatural drama series (based on Stephen King’s “The Colorado Kid”) for a second season. The new season begins production in the spring and should start airing this summer (although a solid release date has not been issued).

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3. What were Gihon, Pison, Tigris and Euphrates, as connected with the Garden of Eden? Cities, Kings, Rivers, Caves

4. From 1 Kings, who is given credit for writing 1,005 songs? Jacob, Solomon, Philip, David

5. In Acts 13, where were Paul and Barnabas deserted by Mark? Jericho, Perga, Athens, Damascus

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“Declaration of War” to Congress on December 8. With this speech the United States entered World War II, and it been called the “Day of Infamy” speech. The first words after addressing Congress were: “December 7, 1941 — a date which will live in infamy — the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of

the Empire of Japan.” s Many years later, on June 12, 1987, another politician, President Ronald Reagan, was speaking at the Brandenburg Gate in West Berlin when Germany was on the cusp of a huge change. The Berlin Wall was a physical

barrier between East and West Berlin for 28 years. President Reagan’s words: “Come here to this gate. Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate. Mr. Gorbachev — Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!”s While many famous speeches in history have been delivered by political figures, there are also many that are

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