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Life IS a beach for "sandguy" andgrandfather Kirk Rademaker. As an inter-nationally acclaimed sand sculptor, he isknown for his innovative designs createdwith sand and water on exotic beaches ofthe world. In 1997, he quit his career incarpentry, traded in his construction bootsfor bare feet, and began a fulltime careerenjoying the enchantment of sand, surf andart.
"A beach filled with people is an equal-izer in a society that divides people," hesays. "When beachgoers of all ages andstations of life spontaneously join togetherto create a sandcastle, no one cares aboutyour title, name, rank or lack thereof."
On vacation in Santa Cruz, Calif., Iexperienced the freedom he talks about asI poked around in wet sand to my heart'scontent, sharing the moment with the new-found friends around me. I discovered thatcastle-making isn't just for kids with pint-size pails and scoops. All ages can reawak-en their inner artist and experience joy.
As Kirk guided a seaside crowd ofeager onlookers and myself through thebasics of sandcastle and sand sculpting, hedemonstrated his basic and doable tech-niques for getting started. (For step-by-stepphotos, see the "Sandguy Kirk RademakerSand Sculptures" photo album at myDONNA'S DAY Facebook fan page.)
When you head to a sandy beach at alake or the ocean, bring along the follow-ing along items, then let nature provide therest.
Here's the stuff:
•3 five-gallon plastic buckets (availableat hardware and building supply stores).Remove the base of one bucket so it lookslike a wide tube.
•Shovel for sand and water mixture.•Your favorite sand-sculpting tools,
such as a small trowel, butter knives,spoons and scoops.
Here's the fun:
1. Fill one of the buckets with sea orlake water and bring it to the "constructionsite."
2. Set the bucket with base removedfirmly into the sand upside down. Fill itabout two-thirds full with sand, then addwater to the top. Vigorously mix with yourhands. Tap the outside of the bucket; thevibrations cause the wet sand to settle andharden. Repeat with more sand and wateruntil the bucket is full and the sand feelsvery firm.
3. Tap the sides of the bucket again andgently lift it upward to reveal a large silo-like sand shape. Now you have the basicbuilding block for your castle, MountRushmore-esque sculpture or wackydesign. When you get going, just let itexpand with your imagination. The goal,according to Kirk, is that you don't wantthe sand shape to look like a five-gallonbucket any longer.
Source: www.sandguy.com.Donna Erickson's award-winning series
"Donna's Day" is airing on public televisionnationwide. To find more of her creative familyrecipes and activities, visitwww.donnasday.com and link to the NEWDonna's Day Facebook fan page.
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By Matilda CharlesThe young guy at my door said the
infamous words: "The offer is only goodfor today." And he wanted payment incash. That put me on alert. He was sellingdriveway resurfacing. Said he had enoughasphalt left to do only one job, and he'dgive me a good deal. I told him no.
There are some rules of thumb in thisexperience, when it comes to home main-tenance:
1. Beware those who come to the dooroffering services. Take their card, yes, andask for a price if you're interested, butdon't agree to any work either verbally orin writing.
2. If the work is something you're trulyinterested in having done, do it a differentway. Start by getting references fromfriends. Ask whether they're happy withthe job that was done, and whether anyissues were taken care of promptly. Getlegitimate bids from people you call, notthose who show up at the door.
3. Call the local Better Business Bureau
to check on any complaints.4. If your job involves skilled labor, just
as with electrical or plumbing, ask for acopy of the license and verify it with thestate agency.
5. Ask for a copy of the insurance cer-tificate and verify it with the company.
6. Don't sign a contract you don'tunderstand. Have a trusted adviser go overit with you. Refuse to be rushed.
7. Beware giving a large down pay-ment. If a supplier will be involved, callthem and ask for a reference.
8. Certain types of work require a per-mit. Verify with your local authorities.
Not all those who come to your doorare scammers, but the odds are increasedfor any type of business relationship thatyou don't initiate yourself.
Matilda Charles regrets that she cannotpersonally answer reader questions, but willincorporate them into her column wheneverpossible. Write to her in care of King FeaturesWeekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL32853-6475.
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Communication is important when your teen is dating
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"Mom, Dad, I need some money" isnot an uncommon plea among children,teens, and these days it seems, evenamong grown children. Many a child hasleft the nest, only to get into some finan-cial trouble and ask their parents for help.Some may have even moved back homewith Mom and Dad to save on expenses.While honoring an occasional monetaryrequest might be fine, honoring incessantrequests can create a vicious cycle thatcan be tough to break.
Frequently bailing out grown childrengenerally does more harm than good. Themore parents give, the more grown chil-dren take. As children become accus-tomed to the handouts, they save less andspend more. Parents inadvertently enabletheir children's bad habits and grow pro-gressively angry as they shell out theirhard-earned bucks to support more than
one family. Resentment builds among allparties involved. Children resent theirgrowing dependence upon their parents,while their parents and siblings resentthem for being so dependent.
It doesn't matter how much parentsmake; they should limit the help theyextend to children. Doing so is rarelyeasy, however. Parents have an innateneed to protect their children, no matterhow old they may be. When their kids arein trouble, their first instinct may be todole out the money. Before they do so,they need to take a step back and makecertain it is the right thing to do.
Parents must take a few days to thinkthrough the request and make sure theyare in a position financially to honor it.There is no point in clearing out savingsaccounts and going deep into debt to helpout a grown child. Parents don't want toput themselves in a precarious position orbe a burden later.
Even if parents have the money togive, they must make sure their childrenare really in need. What will the moneybe used for? To pay off debts? To go toschool? To buy a house? While all ofthese might enable children to becomemore self-sufficient, using the money togo on vacation or buy a new vehicle maynot. Parents must find out beforehand ifthe need is real.
Parents also need to make a long-termplan for repayment of the money. Yes, themoney should be considered a loan, not a
gift, and repaid to reduce the risk of fur-ther requests. Depending upon the situa-tion, this could be as simple as a monthlypayment, with or without interest. If thereis a lot on the line, parents may want toconsider getting a third party involved toset up the payment plan and secure thepayments. This will ensure there is nofudging on the terms of the loan.
Parents must perpetuate financialresponsibility in their children. After all,they won't be around forever to providefinancial support. Depending upon howmuch money their children need and whatthey intend to use it for, parents may ormay not fulfill their request. There is noshame in saying no, especially in caseswhere doing so would only enable chil-dren to continue making irresponsiblefinancial choices. Money should be givenwithout making enormous sacrifices andon the terms it will lead to change and berepaid.
Oh boy, the moment you've been dreading has finallycome. Your teen just asked you for permission to go on adate. Your first inkling might be to say no, but come on,they're going to have to start dating sometime, and sincethey are going as part of a group to a school dance, youhave less to worry about. You might as well take theplunge now and start laying the groundwork for what'sto come.
When you were a teen, the guys did the asking.Today, that's no longer the case. Girls are just as likely todo the asking, sometimes as early as age 12 or 13.Generally, at this age, dating occurs in a group setting,that is, a group of friends pair up and get together for anight at the movies or the bowling alley. This kind ofsetting alleviates the pressure of being one-on-one withsomeone and gives teens an opportunity to get to knoweach other. Unfortunately, it also sets the stage for peerpressure. Teens in a group setting are more likely to suc-cumb to peer pressure and do something they wouldn'totherwise do. Talking to your teen before they go outabout the social pressures they might face will helpensure they make the right decision should the situation
arise.Whether your teen chooses to go out as part of a
group or a pair, you need to set some ground rulesregarding where and when the date can take place.Public places are ideal, and depending upon the activityplanned, you may want to insist on adult supervision. Acouple of teens going to the movie theater might notpose as much risk as them going to a concert. In thatcase, you might want to escort your teen and their dateto the concert, sitting several rows away from them. Asfor time, you probably want to insist on a time frame forthe date when places are busier, say the early eveningrather than the late night. Go ahead and set a curfew toensure your teen is home at a reasonable time.
You might also want to learn a little something aboutyour teen's date, especially if you do not know them.Find out who their date is and where the two of themmet. Be wary of any meetings that took place online. Infact, you might want to monitor you teen's online activi-ty to ensure they are not accidentally putting themselvesin danger. Arrange to actually meet your teen's date,whether at the front door or inside the house. Although
first impressions can be deceiving, actually seeing theperson your teen is going out with may make you relax alittle.
Communication is important when teens are dating.Keep the channels open and be willing to discuss what-ever may come up, even if it's a subject you're not com-fortable with. Make sure your teen knows where youstand on important issues like drugs and alcohol and thatthey can call on you, day or night, in the event they getinto a situation they shouldn't.
Finally, be flexible. Yes, you should set good groundrules, but you should also be willing to change them asthe need arises. What works for your teen as a 13-year-old may not work for them later. You may have to be alittle more lenient as they mature and extend their curfewwith each passing year.
The key to maintaining a good relationship with yourteen when they are dating is communication. Talk withyour teen often and work with them to establish groundrules that suit them and you.
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A person who burns about 2,000 calo-ries should get about 8 to 12 cups of fluidper day. (Most women burn less than2,000 calories, while men working outsidewould burn more.) That might sound like alot to drink, but it doesn't all have to comefrom drinking water. Many of the foodswe eat contain a high percentage of water,and that counts as a portion of the 8 to 12cups of needed fluid. Hydrating foods suchas celery, cucumber, lettuce and summersquash are 90 percent to 95 percent water.Grapefruit, strawberries, broccoli andtomato are 90 percent to 94 percent water,
and milk, yogurt, egg whites, fruit juices,apples and carrots are 80 percent to 89percent water. Keep slices of watermelon,honeydew, cantaloupe and other suchwater-packed fruits in the refrigerator.They are excellent sources of water, sugarand electrolytes, and the perfect "grab andgo" refresher on a hot summer's day.
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Strange, but trueBy Samantha Weaver
It was noted psychiatrist and sleep researcherWilliam C. Dement who made the following sageobservation: "Dreaming permits each and every oneof us to be quietly and safely insane every night ofour lives."
For reasons that aren't entirely clear in the recordat hand, it's illegal to wear a hat while dancing inFargo, N.D.
Despite the fact that the English language is verylarge in terms of the number of words available tothose who can use them, it seems that much of ourwriting is made up of only a few words. In a studyonce conducted by lexicographer G.H. McKnight, itwas found that approximately one-quarter of all thewords in any given sample of writing in English isone of the following nine: and, be, have, it, of, the, to,will and you.
Some species of squid can swim up to 35 mph.If you're an avid hiker, you might want to keep in
mind that the most dangerous trail in America,according to Backpacker magazine, is located in
Canyonlands National Park in Utah. The trail knownas The Maze earned this distinction thanks to numer-ous dead-end canyons, few sources of water and tem-peratures that soar to over 100 degrees F. in summer.
If you're like me, you're a turophile: a lover ofcheese.
When the eggs of the Darwin frog hatch and thetadpoles emerge, the babies are swallowed by a malefrog. They're not victims of cannibalism, however; thefather keeps the tadpoles in his vocal sac for twomonths. Once they've matured and become tiny frogs,the young ones are coughed up and have to fend forthemselves.
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Sports quizBy Chris Richcreek
1. In 2010, San Francisco's Buster Posey had a 21-game hitting streak, the longest by a Giants rookiesince when?
2. Three pitchers between 1966 and 1987 started atleast 20 games a season for 20 consecutive seasons.Name two of them.
3. Who was the first football player in ACC history
to have at least 1,000 yards rushing and 500 yards receiving in thesame season?
4. Name the last NBA player before New Orleans' Chris Paul in2007-08 to average at least 20 points, 10 assists and 2.5 steals fora season.
5. What NHL team other than the Edmonton Oilers (five times)has tallied 400-plus goals for a season?
6. In 1928, Sonja Henie became the youngest Olympic figure-skating champion. How old was she?
7. Who was the last men's golfer before Tiger Woods (2005-06)and Padraig Harrington (2007-08) to win consecutive BritishOpens?
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Bible triviaBy Wilson Casey
1. Is the Book of Joppa in the Old or New Testament or nei-ther?
2. What businesswoman from Thyatira opened her home toPaul and saints after her conversion? Rachel, Keturah, Lydia,Shiprah
3. Jesus said, "For where your treasure is, there will be your'what' also"? Love, Heart, Faith, Friends
4. From 2 Samuel 18, whose hair became tangled in a tere-binth tree? Samson, Herod, Absalom, Joab
5. On the outskirts of what city did Jesus meet Zacchaeus?Smyrna, Tarsus, Jericho, Antioch
6. From 2 Samuel 14, what was the name of Absalom's daugh-ter? Ruth, Tamar, Miriam, Sarah
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FlashbackBy Mick Harper
1. Name the group that released "Good Times."2. Which band had hits with "19th Nervous Breakdown" and
"Mother's Little Helper"? Name the year.3. Which group had a U.S. and U.K. hit with "The Boys Are
Back in Town" in 1976?4. Which group released "Sultans of Swing," and when?5. Name the one-hit wonder that had a hit with "Gimme Gimme
Good Lovin'"6. Which all-girl Go-Go's song mentions dances called the Pony
and the Watusi?(c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.
Trivia testBy Fifi Rodriguez
1. What was the name of the Roman general who capturedJerusalem in 70 A.D.?
2. Who came up with the first design of the U.S. CapitolBuilding?
3. In what town was writer Mark Twain born?4. Who was Tom Hanks' male co-star on the comedy show
"Bosom Buddies"?5. Who was the male lead in the movie "American Beauty"?6. Tectonics is a field of what science?7. In what decade was the microwave oven invented?8. To which tribe did Sacajawea, the Native American guide
who led the Lewis and Clark expedition, belong?9. What state is nicknamed the Garden State? 10. In Greek mythology, what was a creature that was half
man and half goat?(c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.
See P.8 for trivia answers
By Tony RizzoHOLLYWOOD - We've received a ton of mail about "All My
Children" and Susan Lucci, and here's what we've learned. First,Lucci is 99 percent set to become a regular on "DesperateHousewives" when it returns Sept. 25 for its eighth season. "AllMy Children" exits ABC on Friday, Sept. 23. Lucci started on"All My Children" when it premiered on Jan. 5, 1970. Duringthe show's 41 years, she received 19 Emmy nominations, win-ning once. Can "AMC" survive the move without Erica Kane?
"All My Children's" departure leaves more questions thananswers. Is ABC trying to appease the soap's angry fan base bypassing it on to the unknown, unproven Prospect Park Onlinestarting Sept. 26 to get off the hook for canceling the show?ABC claims it cut "AMC" loose because it was too expensive toproduce. Can this new online network afford the productioncosts, or was jettisoning Lucci and her large salary part of a planto bring costs down?
Jack Nicholson will go before the cameras in the film"Americana," scheduled for a December 2012 release. Set in theConfederate south in l860, Nicholson will play a farmer andslave owner who flees to Brazil and finds a new love and a freshstart, only to be haunted by his past. Kate Winslet is said to behis leading lady.
And speaking of Kate, she has been nominated for an Emmyfor her starring role in "Mildred Pierce," the five-part mini-series reboot of the 1945 film that Joan Crawford won an Oscarfor. HBO's "Mildred Pierce" has netted a record 21 Emmy nom-inations, including one for Winslet as best actress in a mini-series. She has just completed the film version of the Broadwayhit "God of Carnage" with Oscar winners Jodie Foster andChristoph Waltz and "Chicago" Oscar nominee John C. Reilly.The film will have its first showing at the Venice Film Festivalin September. It was shot in Paris in February, with controver-sial award-winning director Roman Polanski at the helm.
Send letters to Tony Rizzo's Hollywood, 8306 Wilshire Blvd., No.362, Beverly Hills, CA 90211.
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