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One section on the website exploreshow well you guard your personally iden-tifying information (PII), even somethingas simple as your library card. If you wereto lose the card, you might not be too con-cerned as it's not something connectedwith your bank account. But if someonechecks out and doesn't return (in effect,steals) books or videos under your name,you're responsible for the monetary dam-ages.

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When you go to the doctor and fill outthe forms, leave out your Social Securitynumber. Ask if you can substitute anotherform of identification.

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Look around the ID Theft Info website.The more you know, the less likely you'llbecome a victim of identity theft.

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When a person dies without a will, hisor her assets might not go where he or sheintended. In some instances, assets mightgo to the government. For parents who diebefore their children are grown, a will canalso serve as a legal document indicating aplan for custody of the kids.

Although it is often preferable to con-sult with a local estate-planning attorneywho understands the language and legali-ties surrounding a will, it is also possibleto write a will yourself. There are formsthat can be purchased from office-supplystores, or a will can be prepared online byanswering questions and then generating aform to print. The will also can be typed orhandwritten.

Laws regarding wills vary based onwhere you live. Therefore, learn the legali-ties before preparing a will so you willhave a document that holds up in a courtof law and can be executed to your desires.Here is some of the basic information thatmay be included in your will.

•Include your name, address, date ofbirth, and social security numbers if theywill better help identify you should therebe confusion.

•State that you are of sound mind whenwriting this will and of contractual capaci-ty.

•Write a statement indicating that thiswill revokes all other wills that may havebeen executed before.

•List the names and addresses of all ofyour children. If the children are minors, atthis point you can also specify your wisheswith regards to their guardianship. List thenames and addresses of the people whomyou wish to have custody of your children.

•Appoint an executor or executrix tocarry out the affairs of your estate andinstructions specified in the will. This per-

son typically must be over the age of 18.Select someone whom you trust to honoryour wishes.

•Indicate how you want the executor tohandle your financial affairs, includingpaying taxes, funeral costs, final expenses,etc.

•Indicate the executor has permission tosell your home and personal belongingsthat are not included in personal gifts to bedistributed.

•List any gifts you would like to be dis-tributed to certain people. This may be adoll collection to a daughter, coins to ason, china to an aunt, etc.

•Specify the percentages of your assetsto be distributed should the listed benefici-aries survive you. Maybe you want todivide your estate evenly between twochildren. You may have more specificbreakdowns. Should these people not sur-vive you, you can establish an alternate orlist nothing, in which case the assets willbe put back into the general pot.

•Include a residuary clause that stateshow to distribute any remaining assets.

•State whether you want the executor tobe reimbursed for any expenses that resultfrom executing the will.

•Indicate that you would like the execu-tor to post bond as a form of insurance sothat the executor can't run off with themoney for himself.

•Name an alternative executor shouldthe first pass away before executing thewill or if he or she is unable to serve uponyour death.

•Sign the will in front of two or threewitnesses and a notary public. The wit-nesses cannot be anyone named in thewill.

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Making mosquitoes less dangerousWhat is the most dangerous creature on Earth? No,

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Mosquitoes may be a nuisance in most backyards, butthese small insects also have a dramatic impact on howdiseases are transferred. Genetic manipulation of wildmosquitoes could help reduce the number of people whobecome sick or die because of mosquito bites.

According to an abstract titled, "A Fitness Advantagefor Ades Aegypti and the Viruses It Transmits WhenFemales Feed Only on Human Blood," published by TheAmerican Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene,mosquito-transmitted diseases are on the rise, includinga dramatic increase in the incidence of infections causedby the dengue virus. Two billion people might be at riskeach year.

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There are reasons to be cautiously optimistic that themosquito population can be controlled. Pesticide is onesuch method. But even pesticides have not been hugelysuccessful at stopping the spread of disease, partly dueto mosquito insecticide resistance. Changes in weatherpatterns, including warmer winters, have helped themosquito repopulate.

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According to Michael Riehle, a professor of entomol-ogy in the UA's College of Agriculture and LifeSciences, who lead the research on genetic manipulation,of the estimated 250 million people who contract malar-ia each year, 1 million - mostly children - do not survive.

Although this genetic research is still in its infancyand no modified mosquitoes have yet been released intothe wild, it may provide the blueprint for making mos-quitoes immune to the parasites that lead to other seriousdiseases. Still, scientists may be able to remove the dan-ger of mosquito bites, but not the pain.

Mosquito facts•Mosquitoes are the deadliest animals on Earth.That's right, more deaths are associated with mosqui-

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Mosquitoes mean nothing personal when they takeyour blood. Female mosquitoes need protein for theireggs, and must take a blood meal in order to reproduce.Since males don't bear the burden of producing young,they'll avoid you completely and head for the flowersinstead. And when not trying to produce eggs, femalesare happy to stick to nectar, too.

•Some mosquitoes don't bite humans, preferring otherhosts like amphibians or birds.

Not all mosquito species feed on people. Some mos-quitoes specialize on other animals, and are no bother tous at all. Culiseta melanura, for example, bites birdsalmost exclusively, and rarely bites humans.

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Scientistsonce thoughtthat only malemosquitoescould hear thewing beats oftheir potentialmates, butrecent researchon Aedesaegypti mos-quitoes provedfemales listenfor lovers, too. When the male and female meet, theirbuzzing synchronizes to the same speed.

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•All mosquitoes require water to breed. Some speciescan breed in puddles left after a rainstorm.

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•An adult mosquito may live 5-6 months.Few probably make it that long, given our tendency

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It was Scottish author and historianThomas Carlyle who made the followingsage observation: "The greatest of faults isto be conscious of none."

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3. Tom Landry was the first head coachof the Dallas Cowboys and stayed in thatposition for 29 years. How many headcoaches has Dallas had since?

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1. Is the book of David in the Old orNew Testament or neither?

2. From 1 Kings 20, how many kingscame with Ben-Hadad against KingAhab? 2, 4, 7, 32

3. Which has 1, 2 and 3 books, as infirst, second and third? Kings,Corinthians, Peter, John

4. What part of David's mighty mencould run like gazelles? Revlons,Gadites, Madaites, Henochs

5. From Judges 20, what tribe had 700left-handed men? Benjamites, Samarians,Pharisees, Sadducees

6. Which priest took the first censusof the Hebrews? Eleazar, Melchizedek,Ehud, Jabin

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What you will need: A steel puttyknife; a heavy duty vacuum; a brass bristlebarbecue brush; plus cleaning suppliesincluding a degreaser for heavy grime, aglass cleaner with ammonia for exteriorcleaning, and stainless steel cleaner/polishfor finishing touches.

First step: Attach your barbecue to thepropane tank or natural gas connection.Use a mixture of dish soap and warmwater to coat all connections to test forleaks -- any bubbling at connections meansthere is a leak. Stop everything and consultyour local barbecue dealer for more help.If your barbecue passes the leak test,remove the grids and heat medium. If pos-sible, remove the burners, inspect them fordamage and blockages - a piece of wirewith some cloth on the end is an excellentway to clear blockages from the burner.

Clean: Re-install the burners, heatmedia, and cooking grids. Light your bar-becue and let it heat up to 200 F. Turneverything off and let it cool until it is justwarm to the touch. Brush the grids thor-oughly on both top and bottom. Removethe grids and set aside. Use your grillbrush to remove any debris on the heatmedia, remove them to expose the burnersand cook box. Using your putty knife,scrape the sides of the cook box to removeany caked-on debris. If your barbecue hasa removable grease tray, take it out withthe debris. If you have a closed-bottomcook box, use your heavy duty vacuum toclean up all the loose ash and debris in thecook box.

Quick Tip: Re-install the grease tray,heat medium, and cooking grids. Heatyour barbecue to at least 400 F and seasonyour cooking grids with olive or grapeseedoil. This will protect your cooking gridsand can prevent food from sticking.

Take a minute to inspect your barbe-

cue's exterior for any other damage andfollow the above process to clean yourside burner as well. Check wheels andcasters for any damage.

Whether your barbecue is brand new orolder than your children and pets, a semi-annual cleaning is highly recommended toensure years of trouble free use.

Barbecue safety tips•Check for leaks. Due to their ease of

use and convenience, propane grills havegrown in popularity over the years.However, proponents of propane grillsshould inspect the propane tank as well asits hoses for leaks, cracks and corrosion.Any of those problems has the potential tobe very dangerous, so address any issuesbefore guests arrive.

•Make the grill area a nonsmoking sec-tion. Some guests will want to smoke, andsince the party's outdoors, this shouldn't bean issue. However, protect the food andreduce the risk of injury by insisting thearea surrounding the grill is a nonsmokingsection.

•Dress in tighter clothing. The party'sgrillmaster should not wear loose clothing.Loose-fitting clothing, particularly longsleeves, can dip into the grill and potential-ly catch on fire.

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When grilling on a charcoal grill, it's notalways easy to get the fire started. As aresult, many people look to lighter fluid tohelp speed the process along. While thiscan work, it's important to note that notmuch lighter fluid is necessary, and fluidshould never be applied after the coalshave lit.


By Angela Shelf MedearisMost people use the majority of their

energy between breakfast and dinner, solunch is necessary to be productive andenergetic. Dramatic calorie highs andlows aren't good for anyone, especiallythose with diabetes and diet-related ill-nesses. Researchers at the University ofGeorgia studied the eating patterns of ath-letes. Their study determined that menand woman showed higher levels of bodyfat if they had irregular eating patternsthroughout the day, even if they were inenergy balance by the end of the day.

In addition, compared with athleteswho ate consistently through the day(breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner),irregular eaters had worse muscle mass,lower energy levels and poor mentalfocus. These studies prove that when itcomes to lunch, you are what you eat.

Good sources of protein, whole grains,vegetables and fruits will help you bemore focused, productive and energeticthroughout the rest of the day.

Microwave Salmonwith Endive Salad

Olive oil infused with sage and thymeperfectly accents the moist salmon steaksand the sharpness of the endive.

4 salmon steaks (8 ounces each),each 1-inch thick

4 1/2 tblspns extra-virgin olive oil3 tblspns thinly sliced green onions,

white ends and green tops, roots dis-carded

1 1/2 tblspns apple cider vinegar1/2 tblspn honey2 cloves garlic, minced2 tblspns minced fresh thyme

leaves or 1 tblspn dry thyme leaves2 tblspns minced fresh sage leaves

or 1 tblspn ground sage1 tspn salt1 tspn freshly ground black pepper6 ounces crimini or button mush-

rooms, thinly sliced

6 cups bite-size pieces curly endive(also known as chicory), washed

1 large Gala or Fuji apple, cored,seeded and thinly sliced

2 tblspns freshly squeezed lemonjuice

1. Rinse fish and pat dry. In a bowl,mix together 3 tablespoons of the oil,onions, vinegar, honey, garlic, thyme,sage and 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 tea-spoon pepper. Use 2 tablespoons of theseasoned oil to coat both sides of thesalmon. Set the reminder of oil aside.Arrange salmon in a 7- by 11-inchmicrowave-safe baking dish, positioningthickest parts toward outside of dish.

2. Cover and microwave on HIGH(100 percent) for 4 to 5 minutes, givingeach fish steak a half-turn after 2 minutes.Let stand, covered, for 4 minutes. Fishshould be just slightly translucent or wetinside; cut in thickest part to test. Coverand set aside.

3. Place mushrooms, remaining 1/2teaspoon of salt and pepper, and remain-ing 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a 3-quartmicrowave-safe casserole. Cover;microwave on HIGH (100 percent) for 4minutes, stirring after 2 minutes.

4. Add any remaining seasoned oilmixture to the cooked mushrooms tomake a dressing. Stir in the endive, mix-ing lightly to coat greens evenly. Spoonendive and mushroom mixture onto 4individual plates. Top each with the appleslices sprinkled with lemon juice, and aserving of salmon steak. Serves 4.

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water to boiling on high. Fill large bowlwith ice water; set aside. To saucepot, addasparagus and snap peas; cook 4 minutes.Drain vegetables; cool in bowl of icewater. Drain vegetables well.

2. Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heatmargarine on medium until melted. Addradishes, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 tea-spoon freshly ground black pepper; cook10 minutes or until tender-crisp. Transferto bowl; keep warm.

3. To same skillet, add asparagus, snappeas, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper; cook 5 min-utes or until tender-crisp, stirring occasion-ally. Stir in 2 tablespoons chives.

4. Transfer to serving bowl; arrangeradishes around edge. Sprinkle withremaining chives. Makes 10 side-dishservings.

TIP: Asparagus and snap peas can becooked through step 1 up to one dayahead. Place in plastic storage bag andrefrigerate until ready to use.

•Each serving: About 45 calories, 2gtotal fat, 185mg sodium, 5g total carbs, 2gdietary fiber, 3g protein.

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Spray a slow-cooker container with butter-flavored cooking spray. Layer half of theham, half of the potatoes, half the onionsand half the cheese in prepared container.Repeat layers.

2. In a small bowl, combine celerysoup, half and half and parsley flakes.Spoon soup mixture evenly over top ofpotato mixture. Cover and cook on LOWfor 4 hours. Mix well before serving.Makes 8 (1 cup) servings.

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It might not be a bad idea to include aglobe or atlas when you start pullingtogether the simple ingredients for mak-ing hummus with your kids and theirfriends. Cooking with an internationaltwist is such a perfect opportunity toteach about geography, history and cur-rent events. It's also a chance to talkabout the rich and varied traditions thatexist all over the world.

This recipe is simple to prepare, andyour kids will love it. Just toss thingsinto the blender and let it whirl. As thegarlic cloves and chickpeas blend togeth-er, questions may abound, starting with,"What is the Middle East in the middleof?" That's where your maps come intothe mix.

In the Middle East and here, hummusis a snack or side dish. It is often servedwith pita bread, the kind with a littlepocket inside. You can fill it with cheese,meat and tabouli salad at lunchtime, or,as in this case, use it as a "dipper." It'skind of like chips.

Hummus1 lemon1 tablespoon olive oil2 tablespoons tahini (sesame seed

paste); look for it near peanut butter orin the international foods section ofyour market

2-3 fresh garlic gloves2 cups canned chickpeas (garbanzo

beans), drained 2 tablespoons of water or liquid

from drained chickpeas1 teaspoon saltHere's the fun:Let your child roll the lemon back and

forth on the counter to get the juicesflowing. Cut it in half and squeeze it on amanual juicer. Pour a quarter of a cup ofthe juice into a blender.

Pour in the oil, and add the tahini.It's garlic time. Pop out a nice big

clove from the bulb. Press a spatuladown hard on the clove, and give it amajor whack! Peel off the garlic skin,roughly chop the garlic and drop it intothe blender. Add another clove or twoaccording to taste.

Toss in the drained chickpeas, wateror liquid from chickpeas and salt, thengive everything a spin until smooth.

Serve with warmed pita bread. Makesabout 2 cups

Extra Tips:•Use as a dip for crisp vegetables and

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•Add a 1/2 teaspoon of cumin for adifferent flavor.

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While it's important to know whichfish can cohabitate and the proper pHand temperature to keep the tank, oneimportant lesson all people who have anaquarium should know is how to keepalgae in check.

Algae is a naturally occurring plantlife that creates a green film on the insideof tank walls and on plants and decora-tions inside the aquarium. Just like anyother plant, algae requires a few things tothrive, including light, water and food.

Although a certain amount of algae inthe water can be a beneficial food sourcefor some species of fish, an overabun-dance can be unsightly and take over theaquarium.

There are a few reasons why algae cangrow unchecked.

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Understanding why algae forms willhelp you control it effectively. To start,get in the habit of cleaning the tank fre-quently. Once a week may be acceptable,depending on size. Scrape the walls ofthe aquarium down and remove the artifi-cial plants and other accessories and rou-tinely wash in clean water. Change thefilter cartridge when it has become over-

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Limiting the food sources for algaecan also keep it in check. Feed a scantamount of food to fish, only enough thatthey can eat in 5 minutes or so. If there isextra food floating around, remove it.The food contains phosphates and othernutrients that can be a delicious meal foralgae. Keeping live plants in the tank isanother way to limit nutrients. Liveplants will use many of the nutrients thatalgae thrive on. Having less presentmeans less algae and healthy aquariumplants.

Routinely test the levels in the waterand know what the proper levels shouldbe. In addition, know what your waterlevels are right out of the tap. Test forphosphates and nitrates. Use phosphateremovers or another water source, if nec-essary.

Make sure to include algae-eating fishin the aquarium. Those like thePlecostomus (Pleco) will scour the tankfor algae.

Position the tank out of direct sun-light, which will just fuel algae growth.Also, go sparingly on the use of anaquarium light in the tank.

Algae often grow in warm tempera-tures, as is common with tropical aquari-ums. Keep the temperature of the waterat the minimum level allowed for thebreed of fish, and be sure the tank is notby a radiator or additional heat source.

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