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• Known as “His Majesty’s first Independent Company of American Rangers,” the first Colonial American fighting unit was formed in 1747. Though it served England, the Rangers were American soldiers.

• The earliest reference to a Canadian military unit organized in a school dates from 1861; six years before Confederation. The Militia General Orders of June 3, 1861 authorized a Volunteer Militia Rifle Company, Class B to be called “Trinity College Volunteer Rifle Company.” Although this rifle company was more of an Officer Training Corps than a cadet corps, the beginnings of the Royal Canadian Army Cadets had been formed.

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WILLIE NELSON

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Willie Hugh Nelson began performing music as a child growing up in Abbott, Texas. After his father died and his mother ran away, Nelson and his sister Bobbie moved in with their grandparents. Since young Willie showed an early interest in music, his grandparents gave him mail-order music lessons starting at age six. He wrote his first song when he was seven and was playing in a local band at age nine.

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• In Willie’s younger days he was a door-to-door salesman. He eventually got a job at a radio station. By the time Willie graduated from school, he had his own radio show.

• Nelson began playing professionally at age 10 and joined a Western swing band as a teenager. In the 1960s he moved to Nashville, where he became a successful songwriter.

• Although he didn’t become a major star until the mid-1970s, Willie Nelson spent much of his early years in the 1960s penning songs that became hits for established performers like Patsy Cine (“Crazy”) and Faron Young (“Hello Walls”). He also released a series of records on Liberty and RCA that earned him a small, but devoted, cult following.

• Willie’s first album for Columbia Records, “The Red Headed Stranger,” was a concept album about a preacher, featuring only his guitar and his sister’s piano. The label was reluctant to release it, but they relented, and it became a huge hit, thanks to Nelson’s cover of Roy Acuff’s Classic tune, “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain.”

• Willie Nelson has been a successful actor, with memorable performances in “Honeysuckle Rose,” co-starring Amy Irving, and “The

Electric Horseman,” starring Robert Redford. He was also featured in a 1986 country-Western remake of the classic Western, “Stagecoach.

Willie played the guitar, while his sister Bobbie played the piano. He met Bud Fletcher, a fiddler, and two siblings joined his band, “Bohemian Fiddlers”, while Nelson was in high school.


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2. Who is the only player in major-league history to have three consecu-tive seasons of at least 200 hits and 35home runs?

3. Joe Gibbs is one of four coachesto have won at least three SuperBowls, but he did it with three differ-ent quarterbacks. Name two of them.

4. Who is the NCAA men’s basket-ball leader in career 3-point field goalpercentage?

5. How many teams did goaltenderCurtis Joseph play for during his 19-year NHL career?

6. In the past 20 years of the BostonMarathon (1991-2010), how manytimes has a Kenyan male won it?

7. How many times was John Ruiz aWBA heavyweight champion duringhis boxing career?

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(Jason Giambi, Derek Jeter, AlfonsoSoriano, Robin Ventura).

2. Jim Rice of Boston (1977-79).3. Joe Theismann (Super Bowl

XVII), Doug Williams (XXII) andMark Rypien (XXVI).

4. Tony Bennett of Wisconsin-GreenBay (.497 percentage).

5. Six (St. Louis, Edmonton, Toron-to, Detroit, Phoenix and Calgary).

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1. Who first sang “Come Softly toMe,” and when?

2. Name the group responsible for“Shimmy Shimmy Ko-Ko-Bop.”

3. Name the Brewer and Shipleysong that in 1971 caused Vice Presi-dent Spiro Agnew to call the duo“subversive to youth.”

4. What is the “Time Warp”?5. Who released “Let the Little Girl

Dance,” and when?6. Who sang “Do You Really Want to

Hurt Me?”Answers

1. The Fleetwoods in 1959. Thesong hit No. 1. The trio had anotherNo. 1 hit the same year, “Mr. Blue.”

2. Little Anthony & the Imperials, in1960. The doo-wop group was induct-ed into the Rock and Roll Hall ofFame in 1990.

3. “One Toke Over The Line.” Whenthe song was performed on the con-servative “Lawrence Welk Show,”however, Welk called the song a“modern spiritual.” The song waswritten as a joke.

4. “Time Warp” is an audience par-ticipation song from the 1970s playand subsequent movie “The RockyHorror Show.” It’s popular at wed-dings and other group gatherings.

5. Billy Bland, in 1960. The songwas being cut in a studio by anothersinger, and Bland showed him how tosing the song. Bland’s version endedup being used.

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2. What award-winning 1971 movie portrayed the story of one of America’s great World War II generals?

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Four high school seniors sufferingfrom “spring fever” skipped theirmorning classes and went to thebeach instead. After lunch, theyreturned to school and told their

teacher that they were late becausethey’d experienced a flat tire whilecarpooling together to the school.

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continued, “but you can make it upright now. Take seats apart fromone another and then get out apencil and a piece of paper.”

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1. What’s the properscientific name for themoment that the springseason begins?

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1, 1968, was the result of the unification and merging of the Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Army and Royal Canadian AirForce.

• An unordered “shot heard around the world” that occurred on April 19, 1775, at Lexington Green near Boston quickly started the War for Independence. At this battle, the first in the Revolutionary War, eight Americans were killed and 10 wounded.

• On June 14, 1775, Congress approved the raising of 10 companies of riflemen to enlist in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia until the end of the Revolutionary War. These troops were known as the Continental Army.

• Even before an open treaty was signed between Colonial Americans fighting for independence and France, the French had secretly helped the cause of the Americans. France sent America money and army supplies and, in addition,

able Frenchmen had come across the Atlantic to join the American army. The most noted of these was the Marquis de Lafayette.

• By the end of the French and Indian War, a new weapon had appeared on the frontier in Pennsylvania and to the south, one far better suited to guerrilla warfare than the musket. This weapon was later to become known as the Kentucky rifle.

• Congress established the U.S. Military Academy along the Hudson River, at West Point, New York, in 1802.

• In the early 1900s, General Samuel Young became the army’s first Chief of Staff and the first aeronautical division was set up within its signal corps.

• The “Star Spangled Banner” officially became the National Anthem in 1931.

• It’s about time: Private First Class Clarence Wallaert was shot in the hip by a German sniper while fighting against the German Winter Line in Italy on Dec. 30, 1943. After Wallaert managed to bandage his own wounds he provided 12 hours of rifle support for his Army comrades advancing into the Liri Valley--the “gateway to Rome.” Nearly 66 years later, Wallaert, 86, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., for his meritorious actions during World War II.

• June 6, 1944: D-Day. In the largest, exclusively American field command, 1.3 million men stormed the beaches at Normandy in the greatest amphibious attack in history.

• In late 1944, in the wake of the allied forces’ successful D-Day invasion of Normandy, France, it seemed as if the Second World War was all but over. But on December 16, with the onset of winter, the German army launched a counteroffensive intended to cut through the Allied forces in a manner that would turn the tide of the war in Hitler’s favor. This was The Battle of the Bulge, where the courage and fortitude of the American Soldier was tested against great adversity.

• It’s a hit. The U.S. Army announced on Dec. 12, 1957, that “The Army Goes Rolling Along” (“Caisson Song”) was to be verified as their

official song.• It was something “special.” In 1952 Colonel

Aaron Bank and Colonel Russell Volckmann, both former Office of Strategic Services (OSS) members, convinced Army officials of the need for unconventional warriors. Bank established this new organization’s headquarters at Fort Bragg, recruiting former OSS officers, airborne and ranger troops, and seasoned war veterans. This new group was dubbed Special Forces, a designation derived from the OSS whose operational teams in the field were given the

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• Willie enjoyed his most successful year in 1978, when he had two hit records. The first was “Waylon and Willie,” his initial duet album with Waylon Jennings. This was a major success early in the year, spawning the classic “Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys.” Later in the year, he released “Stardust,” an instant classic record that was a collection of pop standards.

• Willie had hits throughout the early 1980s, when he had a major crossover success in 1982 with a cover of Elvis Presley’s hit “Always on My Mind.” The single spent two weeks at number one and crossed over to number five on the pop charts.

• Willie has had well-known tax problems. When the IRS seized his possessions to sell at auction to collect money to pay his tax debt, many of Nelson’s fans bought his stuff and then gave it back to him. The only major possessions not seized were his guitar and his tour bus so he could earn a living.

• Nelson was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1993.

• It is believed that Willie Nelson has recorded about 250 records and written more than 2,500 songs.

• Willie is also an environmentalist: In 2005, Nelson and several other business partners launched Willie Nelson Biodiesel, a company that is marketing bio-fuel to truck stops. The fuel can be burned without modification in diesel engines.

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• It was multi-talented Sir FrancisBacon — he was a statesman, lawyer,scientist, philosopher and author —who made the following sage obser-vation: “If a man will begin with cer-tainties, he shall end in doubts; but ifhe will be content to begin withdoubts, he shall end in certainties.”

• One of the most highly praisedactresses of our time, Meryl Streep,holds the record for Academy Awardnominations; she’s been awarded theOscar twice, but has been nominatedan impressive 16 times.

• The highest known life insurancepayout occurred in 1970, when thewidow of a cattle rancher was award-ed $18 million in benefits.

• Those who study such things saythat Italians drink, on average, 26 gal-lons of wine every year.

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most popular choice for weddings, but the original reason for this might surprise you. During the 1400 and 1500s, May was the month in which the “annual bath” occurred. Yes, just as revolting as it sounds, back then people were only able to bathe thoroughly after the frigid cold of winter had passed. Once the over-all population finally smelled somewhat fresh in June, it was a good time to hold a special event like a wedding. Furthermore, the month of June is named after the goddess Juno, who was the Roman goddess of the hearth and home and patron of wives.

• Ancient tradition thought it was unwise to marry in the month of May because in Roman times the Feast of the Dead and the Festival of the Goddess of Chastity both occurred in May.

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tradition for Royal brides to wear silver. The brides of the time quickly emulated the queen, and the tradition has continued in full force to this day.

• “Thrice a bridesmaid, never a bride” is an old charm, but don’t fret. It’s also said that it can be broken by being a bridesmaid seven times.

• To practice writing your new name prior to the wedding (and what bride doesn’t do this?) is believed to tempt fate and thus, is also believed to result in bad luck during the marriage.

• It is believed to be bad luck for the bride to wear her completed outfit before the wedding day. As an extension of this, some brides leave a final stitch on the dress undone until the day of the wedding for good luck.

• Bad weather on the way to the wedding is believed to signify unhappiness in the marriage. Traditionally it is believed that cloudy skies and wind en route to the wedding will result in a stormy marriage. However, snow on the way to the wedding is a sign of fertility and prosperity.

• The tradition of bridesmaids dressing the same as each other and in similar style to the bride comes from ancient days when it was believed that evil spirits would have a more difficult time distinguishing the bride and putting a hex on her.

• Currently, the average engagement period is 16 months, which is up from 11 months in 1990.

• Some believe that a final look in the mirror right before the bride leaves her home for the ceremony will bring good luck. However, if she looks in a mirror once again before the ceremony, her luck will tarnish.

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A: You’re in luck. David co-stars in the summer series “Scoundrels,” which airs Sunday nights on ABC. He plays Wolf West, the incarcerated patriarch of a family of small-time criminals. His wife (Virginia Madsen) must try to make ends meet as the family tries to go straight. David is thrilled to try on this new role, telling me: “This guy, he has a lot of me in him, and he’s got a lot of people that I know in him. It’s just a great opportunity that came along, and I’m just happy to be a part of it. He’s completely different from Harmon Rabb (his character on “JAG”), and that’s dynamite.” ***

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Nut Nutrients are Part of a Heart-Healthy Diet Americans have been bombarded with an anti-fat campaign for the last 50 years. Who hasn’t heard that fatty foods are the cause of all our ills and expanding waistlines? Although there is no question that a high-fat diet is a major culprit in increasing cholesterol, causing heart disease and contributing to a high risk of cancer and Alzheimer’s disease, the message is not quite so simple. Not all fats are created equal -- there are good and bad fats. More importantly, new information shows that the most successful heart-healthy diet actually requires consumption of the right fats. Published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, research shows that eating 2.5 ounces of nuts daily actually reduces the risk of heart attacks and lowers cholesterol. In this study, researchers reviewed the data from 25 research trials and clearly demonstrated that nuts lower total cholesterol by 5.1 percent -- LDL cholesterol was reduced by 7.4 percent and triglycerides were lowered by 10.2 percent. Interestingly, the benefits were greatest in those who were not overweight and had higher cholesterol levels. In addition, the benefits were greater in those consuming a high-fat rather than a healthy diet. How could nuts, a food rich in calories and fat, be a super food and an integral part of a healthy diet? First, nuts are rich in monounsaturated fats, which lower cholesterol but do not increase the risk of cancer. Unlike the polyunsaturated fats obtained from corn, sunflower, safflower and soybeans, monounsaturated fats have a different chemical structure, do not become oxidized and do not form toxic free radicals that damage cells. Most importantly, nuts contain a high concentration of omega-3 fatty acids. These promote brain health, decrease the risk of Alzheimer’s, reduce lipids and reduce cholesterol deposits in arteries. In addition, omega-3 fatty acids inhibit inflammation, which may prove beneficial in reducing symptoms from arthritis. Referred to as an “essential fatty acid,” these fats are not manufactured by the human body and must be obtained from outside sources. The other essential fatty acid is omega-6, which is the main fat found in corn-fed animals. Unlike omega-3, omega-6 raises cholesterol and stimulates inflammation. Our diet generally contains 14 to 16 times more omega-6 than omega-3 fatty acids. Studies show that eating more omega-3 fats neutralizes the negative effect of omega-6. Nuts contain a wide array of beneficial components. L-arginine, an amino acid found in nut proteins, appears to affect the flexibility of cell membranes, which leads to improved vascular and immune function. Nuts have high fiber content, impairing absorption of cholesterol from the bowel while improving bowel function. In addition, nuts contain high levels of vitamin E, which have been shown to reduce the risk of heart attacks, cancer and strokes. Unlike the capsule

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A: Love and patience are always boosters, which you are doing. Sometimes in our childhood, a few wise words from our parents or grandparents can make a huge difference. When I was about 15, I remember being in one of my nasty moods and sassing my wonderful mother. She quietly drew me aside and softly but sternly said, ‘Douglas, do you want to be in that negative mood for the rest of your life? If you don’t improve your attitude and outlook, your own friends and everyone else will start avoiding you. Nobody likes to be around a sourpuss!” That bit of advice was a real eye-opener and made quite an impact on me. It is something that I have remembered all my life. At some point, your younger grandson will focus on his ambitions. Often our real motivations are so well hidden that we aren’t even aware of them. One psychologist proved this point when he asked a patient what drove his ambition. The individual said, “Money.” Later the counseling sessions revealed his true motivation was actually a need for security. When your younger grandson elects to take risks, he will become more ambitious. Watching his brother mature and be successful will help. Learning the secret to accept self-responsibility and not to blame others is an important part of maturing. Lately, some psychologists have detected a shifting of some of our cultural motivations. Money and power are always in our forefront, but there appears to be a growing need for respect and ethics. Being overly ambitious and later fi nding yourself in prison is not winning. Think of fi nancier Bernie Madoff, who now

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Q: Our dad is 67, lives alone and retired two years ago to a community about an hour away from where we live. Now, repeatedly, he says he is “lonely as the devil and sorry he moved.” Several years ago, we offered to buy him a computer, but he refused saying he had no need for one. We are hopeful he will change his mind now. How can we convince him that there is a whole new world awaiting him?

A: Focus on his loneliness and his need to make the adjustment to his new environment. Tell him how simple it really is to learn computer basics. Meaningful communication and socialization with one’s family and other friends is important as one ages. Staying connected with the family and learning new skills are good incentives. Point out how busy and preoccupied kids are these days. Their major communication is not through phone calls, letters or in-person visits. They’re always on the go and don’t have time for those niceties in their schedules. But they will take time to read his email notes, and they can shoot an answer back with lightening speed. What a great way to keep the communications open with the grandkids! Age has little to do with learning computer skills. It is a miracle not to be missed. Buy him a computer, and either take time off to show him the ropes or pay for an in-home teacher to begin his learning. In fact, there is always the possibility of a lovely computer-oriented lady in the development who could become a willing teacher!

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the main administrative building. And there he or she was helped by an outstationed representative from one of the local Baltimore-area Social Security fi eld offi ces! So, if you’ve had some hassles trying to get your problem resolved at your local Social Security offi ce, ask to speak to a supervisor or manager instead of planning a trip to Baltimore.

Q: I will be 65 in September. I am still working and covered by my employer’s insurance. I plan to continue working as long as I am healthy. I understand I don’t need to apply for Medicare at 65. Is this right? Also, how many months before my 66th birthday, which will be in September 2011, should I apply for Social Security? Even though I’m working, I understand I’ll be eligible for benefi ts at age 66.

A: You should apply for Medicare’s Part A cover-age a couple months before your 65th birthday. Part A, which provides coverage for in-patient hospital expenses, is free. You actually paid for it with the Medicare taxes deducted from your paycheck. But it’s free to you once you reach age 65. So because it doesn’t cost you a nickel, you might as well apply for it. And you may learn anyway that your employer’s insurance wants you to take Part A to supplement their coverage. However, because you’re working and covered by your employer’s insurance, you don’t need Medicare’s Part B coverage. (Part B, which costs about $110 per month, covers doctor’s visits, lab work, etc.) You can delay applying for Part B -- avoid the costly monthly premiums until you retire and lose your employer’s regular coverage. You are right that you will be eligible for Social Security benefi ts at age 66, even though you are still working. You normally would apply about three months ahead of time for those monthly benefi ts. But I strongly encourage you to consider signing up for retirement benefi ts in January 2011. As I’ve explained many times in this column, most working seniors are eligible for Social Security in January of the year they turn 66. If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at [email protected]. To fi nd out more about Tom Margenau and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.COPYRIGHT 2010 CREATORS.COM.

“Free Lunch” Scams Aimed at Seniors A few years ago, seniors began receiving invitations in the mail to attend a free lunch at a nice location and hear about investment information. Experts would be in attendance to answer any questions. It wasn’t all on the level, however. The Securities and Exchange Commission got involved when it turned out that seniors were facing high-pressure sales tactics -- being pushed to sign documents they didn’t understand and being forced into investments that really didn’t exist. The SEC issued a report after doing a study that showed just how widespread the problem was. Things have changed. The newest incarnation of the “free lunch” scam is a bit more dangerous, as shown in an updated version of the study. Here’s how it works: You still get the same invitation in the mail. But now, when you arrive at the seminar, you’re pressured to divulge personal financial information. The scammers also want your contact information and will try to follow up by meeting you at your home to sell you financial products that might not even be at all appropriate for you. The study said that 6 million seniors past the age of 55 have attended these free lunches just in the past three years. That’s 6 million opportunities to take our money, not to mention what could be done with our personal information. The AARP has started a Free Lunch Monitor program to help us stay on top of these scams. It even has a “What to Listen for Checklist” to take with you if you do decide to go to one of these seminars. Fill out the checklist and send it to the AARP afterward -- it will add to its information base about how these scammers are operating. Additionally, if you’ve received an invitation in the mail, the AARP wants to see it. For more information, you can check the website at: www.aarp.org/nofreelunch. Send checklists or invitations to: AARP Free Lunch Monitor Program, PO Box 93028, Long Beach, Calif. 90809Matilda 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 [email protected].

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• On June 19, 1885, the Statue ofLiberty arrives in New York Harbor asa symbol of Franco-American friend-ship. Nine years late in arriving, the300-foot statue was a gift from thepeople of France as a celebration ofthe Declaration of Independence cen-tenary in 1876.

• On June 14, 1909, folksinger andAcademy Award-winning actor BurlIves is born near Hunt City, Ill. Ives isperhaps best known for his voiceoverwork as the jovial Sam the Snowmanin the animated Christmas special“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,”which included the song “A Holly Jolly Christmas.”

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Q: I have enclosed the mark that can be seen on the back of my set of porcelain dinnerware. The set is a service for eight and includes 72 pieces, all of which are in excellent condition. The dishes are decorated with pink fl owers and gold bands. Could you please tell me the history of my dinnerware and give me an approximate idea of its value?

A: Noritake china was made in Japan by a company founded by the Morimura family. It had offi ces in New York and exported china from Japan to the United States. Your dinnerware was made between World War I and World War II, and it would probably be worth $600 to $800.

Address your questions to Anne McCollam, P.O. Box 247, Notre Dame, IN 46556. Items of a general interest will be answered in this column. Due to the volume of inquiries, she cannot answer individual letters. To fi nd out more about Anne McCollam and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.


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Auto Insurance Myths Having vehicle insurance gives a feeling of security. After all, if something goes wrong, the insurance company will take care of things, right?Maybe. Understanding what isn’t covered in your policy is just as important as what is covered -- or maybe more important if an accident catches you unawares. Myth: Whatever dollar amount the state requires for bodily and property damage liability coverage is plenty. Not necessarily. It depends on your assets. If you have an accident that includes bodily injury to others and you are sued, you could lose all your assets. It’s the same with property-damage liability. If you hit someone else’s vehicle, your insurer will take care of the costs, but only up to the limits of your policy. You might not be covered for the complete expense if the other person owns an expensive vehicle. Opt for umbrella liability coverage for damage costs that run over the limits of your policy. If a liability case goes to court, verdicts of $1 million or more could be handed down against you. Buy liability insurance with a deductible that starts where your regular policy stops. Myth: If your vehicle is totaled in an accident, the insurance company will pay it off. They’ll probably pay something, but the amount likely won’t be what you expect, and it might not even be enough to pay off what you still owe on the car. They’ll pay based on the cash value of the car, a wholesale amount. Opt for gap insurance to cover the difference between what your insurer will pay for your totaled vehicle and what you still owe on it. Myth: If someone hits your car, the other guy’s insurance will pay for the damage. Maybe, if the other driver has insurance. Buy uninsured motorist coverage, in case another driver hits you and has no insurance. This insurance is a cheap but valuable addition to your policy.

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Many golf instructors teach that one grip works for all your shots, but tour players change their grip with the type of shot they are playing. Your hands are the only part of your body in direct contact with the club. How the hands are positioned in the grip in relation to the clubface directly affects how the ball spins through the air. Let’s start with what I call a “square” grip, with the thumbs square to the grooves on the clubface at the 12:00 position, as in the photo. This grip keeps the clubface square through impact and eliminates any ball spin to the left or right. Any grip away from this po-sition changes the clubface angle and causes the ball to spin through the air. There will be times when you want to spin the ball away from trouble to the left or right of the course. A strong grip is when both thumbs are placed to the right at the 1:00 position, which produces a slight draw to the ball in flight. Thumbs placed at the 2:00 position closes the clubface and produces more of a hook. The strong grip on a tee shot produces more top spin and a longer roll. Shorter approaches to the green call for a square grip, which produces more back spin and gives you less roll. Practice using your grip to provide the spins you want. Mastering these techniques will give you more flexibility, more strategy options and in-creases your ability to shoot lower scores.

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NECESSARY SKILLS (continued):

• Sewing a Button. Whether you’re male or female, buttons tend to pop off at the most inopportune times. It is definitely handy to keep a small sewing kit nearby (in your desk, jacket, purse, or car) so that you can quickly repair the problem. Even amateur sewers can accomplish enough of a “fix” to keep from having to walk into that important meeting with a safety pin holding your collar shut.

• What to do when Lightning Strikes. There are many myths about the actions to take when you’re stuck outdoors during an electrical storm. The number of deaths and injuries have risen as a result. Be smart. Read up on what not to do and where not to be during an electrical storm.

• How to Read an Electric Meter. The ability to read the dials on your electric meter adds a level of protection between you and your lo-cal utility company. Once you read the me-ter, you can estimate your electric bill based on the kilowatt/hour rates from your utility bill. (Yes, meter readers make mistakes!) This knowledge can also serve to alert you to any sudden increase in usage, which might signal a faulty electrical appliance or unau-thorized use of your service by a neighbor.

• Basic Bathroom Repair. Of all the plumb-ing fixtures in our homes, none is more es-sential than a functioning toilet. And when one overflows after 5 p.m., you’ll probably pay overtime rates to get the problem re-paired. But there are a few “do-it-yourself” fixes that novices can employ to keep their facilities operational, such as flapper valve, fill valve and seal ring replacement.

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same name in 1944.• Did you know that Army soldiers no longer roll

up their sleeves? In order to ensure a more uniform look, the brass decided that the sleeves would no longer be worn rolled up, even in the summer. First, this had a practical reason as it helped reduce sun and other skin injuries. Second, it was all part of the Army’s current initiative to instill a warrior attitude in the soldiers of always being prepared for combat. Most infantry units had never authorized the sleeves to be rolled up. Lastly, the design of the new Army Combat Uniforms (ACU’s) made rolling up the sleeve extremely impractical.

• The largest army component is the U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM), which executes the land defense of the U.S., provides military support to civil authorities, and trains, sustains, mobilizes and protects strategic land forces worldwide.

• The U.S. Army has over 400,000 enlisted soldiers and 76,000 officers.

• With headquarters in Atlanta, Ga., the U.S. Army Reserve consists of about 250,000 soldiers. It fields a large portion of the support staff, especially in civil affairs, engineering, transportation and maintenance.

• The Army National Guard fields approximately 370,000 troops (not including Alaska, Hawaii and Guam). It can provide eight combat divisions, one armored cavalry regiment and 21 combat brigades.

• The secretary of the Army is the civilian head of the United States Army and reports to the secretary of defense for operational authority. He is named by the president and approved by the Senate.

• The Canadian Forces were heavily involved in World War II and the Korean War, but since then, from the 1950s on, Canadian soldiers have generally been used in peacekeeping missions, assisting the United Nations.

Check the exclusions on your policy to be sure what it won’t cover. Look for “Acts of God” such as flooding or hail, accessories you’ve added to the car such as an expensive stereo, coverage while driving someone else’s vehicle or someone is driving yours, and break-ins where expensive items like cell phones or laptops are stolen from your vehicle.

David Uffington regrets that he cannot personally 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 [email protected].

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2. Who is the only player in major-league history to have three consecu-tive seasons of at least 200 hits and 35home runs?

3. Joe Gibbs is one of four coachesto have won at least three SuperBowls, but he did it with three differ-ent quarterbacks. Name two of them.

4. Who is the NCAA men’s basket-ball leader in career 3-point field goalpercentage?

5. How many teams did goaltenderCurtis Joseph play for during his 19-year NHL career?

6. In the past 20 years of the BostonMarathon (1991-2010), how manytimes has a Kenyan male won it?

7. How many times was John Ruiz aWBA heavyweight champion duringhis boxing career?

Answers1. The New York Yankees in 2002

(Jason Giambi, Derek Jeter, AlfonsoSoriano, Robin Ventura).

2. Jim Rice of Boston (1977-79).3. Joe Theismann (Super Bowl

XVII), Doug Williams (XXII) andMark Rypien (XXVI).

4. Tony Bennett of Wisconsin-GreenBay (.497 percentage).

5. Six (St. Louis, Edmonton, Toron-to, Detroit, Phoenix and Calgary).

6. Seventeen times.7. Twice.

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1. Who first sang “Come Softly toMe,” and when?

2. Name the group responsible for“Shimmy Shimmy Ko-Ko-Bop.”

3. Name the Brewer and Shipleysong that in 1971 caused Vice Presi-dent Spiro Agnew to call the duo“subversive to youth.”

4. What is the “Time Warp”?5. Who released “Let the Little Girl

Dance,” and when?6. Who sang “Do You Really Want to

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1. The Fleetwoods in 1959. Thesong hit No. 1. The trio had anotherNo. 1 hit the same year, “Mr. Blue.”

2. Little Anthony & the Imperials, in1960. The doo-wop group was induct-ed into the Rock and Roll Hall ofFame in 1990.

3. “One Toke Over The Line.” Whenthe song was performed on the con-servative “Lawrence Welk Show,”however, Welk called the song a“modern spiritual.” The song waswritten as a joke.

4. “Time Warp” is an audience par-ticipation song from the 1970s playand subsequent movie “The RockyHorror Show.” It’s popular at wed-dings and other group gatherings.

5. Billy Bland, in 1960. The songwas being cut in a studio by anothersinger, and Bland showed him how tosing the song. Bland’s version endedup being used.

6. Culture Club, in 1982. The grouphad a No. 1 hit the following year with“Karma Chameleon.”


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