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by Patricia L. CookThis Tidbits examines breakfast around the world. Many studies say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but when it comes to what people think should be on the breakfast table, there are quite a few differences.• The word breakfast means “to break the fast,”

meaning to eat again after hours of sleep and no food. Numerous nutritional studies have shown that people who skip breakfast are more likely to have problems with metabolism, weight and concentration.

• The first use of the word “breakfast” was in the 15th century when it was likely that porridge or bread was eaten. The first appearance in print that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” was not from a medical professional or scientist; it was in the book “Metamorphosis” by German writer Franz Kafka in 1915.

• The typical full breakfast in the United States and Canada is based on the “full English breakfast,” although in many households this type of breakfast is now more likely to be reserved for weekends and holidays. When more people lived on farms and got up early for manual labor, a large breakfast was common. Now, it is not unusual to start the day with simply cereal or toast along with milk, juice and/or coffee.

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1. MOVIES: What is the first word spoken in “Citizen Kane”?

2. GEOGRAPHY: What two countries surround the Dead Sea?

3. PERSONALITIES: In what branch of the military service did actor James Stewart serve in World War II?

4. MUSIC: Who composed the music for the film “An American in Paris”?

5. HISTORY: In which Pacific island group did the United States test atomic bombs?

6. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is the name for a group of geese?

7. MEDICINE: What is scoliosis?

8. FAMOUS QUOTATIONS: Who once said, “Too much of a good thing is wonderful”?

9. CHEMISTRY: What metal is liquid at room temperature?

10. COMICS: In the comic strip “Peanuts,” Shroeder is a fan of whose music?

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1. “Rosebud” 2. Israel and Jordan 3. Air Force, as a pilot 4. George Gershwin 5. Marshall Islands (Bikini Atoll) 6. Gaggle 7. Abnormal curvature of the spine 8. Mae West 9. Mercury 10. Beethoven

BREAKFAST (continued):• So, what does a “full English breakfast” include,

and when did this custom start? • In the 19th century, when men started to work

regular hours in offices, two-course breakfasts became popular. They would start with porridge and then have bacon, eggs, tea and more later. This became known as the “full English breakfast” during the time of World War I when lighter, quicker breakfasts became popular.

• A customary “full English breakfast” has bacon and eggs as the star of the plate. They might be accompanied by sausage, fish, toast and marmalade, grilled tomatoes and muffins or other breads. Typically, the British would start with orange juice, cereals, stewed or fresh fruit and tea.

• A full breakfast for the English may also have included oddities such as baked beans and black pudding. Black pudding is generally made by mixing pig’s blood with pork fat and oatmeal or barley. It is so popular in northern England that a festival is dedicated to it: the World Black Pudding Throwing Championships!

• The Irish also love a full breakfast like the British, including black pudding. They are likely

to include white pudding and soda bread on the table as well. White pudding is similar to black except it doesn’t contain blood. Both of these “puddings” are formed into sausages.

• Large Scottish breakfasts also include dishes similar to those of the English, but they may add potato scones, haggis and oatcakes. Haggis is another odd sausage, made from chopped lamb’s heart, lungs and liver mixed with suet, oats, onions and seasonings and usually boiled. (Hungry yet?)

• If you are wondering when boxed cereals became popular for breakfast, this occurred in the late 1880s and was prompted by a backlash against large breakfasts. Many thought these large morning meals were leading to health problems. Cereal pioneers like W.K. Kellogg, Henry Perky and C.W. Post developed products that became extremely popular. Cereals were very important when eggs and bacon were rationed during World War II.

• There are many places in the world where the morning meal is not much different from other meals.

• In Mexico, it is not unusual to have beans and cheese served with tortillas. Just as for other meals, spicy food is welcomed at breakfast.

• In Thailand, you’ll find a spicy fish dish with mint and pork and served with rice offered by street vendors in the morning. Other dishes are available as well, dishes very similar to those served at mid-day and evening meals.

• China is a very large country with a diverse population representing many cultures, so there are multiple variations in breakfast foods. Probably the most common breakfast

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¥ It was 17th-century French author Francois de la Ro-chefoucauld who made the following sage observation: “It is more often from pride than from ignorance that we are so obstinately opposed to current opinions; we find the first places taken, and we do not want to be the last.”

¥ You probably know that Robert E. Lee was a general in the Confederate Army during the Civil War, and that he ultimately surrendered the war to Union General Ulysses S. Grant at the courthouse at Appomattox, Va. You might not know, though, that Lee had a pet hen that traveled with him everywhere. It’s said that the chicken laid an egg under Lee’s cot every morning.

¥ The National Restaurant Association, which tracks dining statistics, says that the most popular day for eat-ing out is Mother’s Day.

¥ In 1954, Swanson pioneered the frozen dinner when, after Thanksgiving sales had been lower than expected, the company found itself stuck with 10 railroad cars of unsold turkey.

¥ It’s a timeless truth that many kids go through an awk-ward, gawky period during adolescence. In the 16th century, a boy experiencing this phase was known as a hobbledehoy.

¥ On the morning of a traditional Vietnamese wedding, the bride’s mother visits the groom’s family and presents them with a special plant, representing respect, and chalk that is pink, the color of happiness.

¥ The 1935 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Carl von Ossietsky, a German writer who spoke out about Nazism in general and Adolf Hitler in particular. Hitler was so offended by the actions of the Nobel Committee in hon-oring his critic that he issued a decree forbidding any Germans to accept a Nobel Prize in the future.

***Thought for the Day: “History is a vast early warning system.” -- Norman Cousins


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Q: I am so hooked on “Scandal,” the new midseason show on ABC, and I am especially glad to see Tony Goldwyn in a strong supporting role. How is he liking his new role as president of the United States? -- Tina W., Atlanta

A: Like you, I love “Scandal,” so I jumped at the opportunity to speak with Tony about his new role. He told me: “First of all, turning down the role of the president of the United States is dif-ficult. That’s going to be an interesting character, but particularly I knew that with Shonda Rhimes writing a president that he’d be a pretty interesting president. The script was really well written and just a great recipe for really good storytelling.“As an actor, I felt like these gifts kept being dropped in my lap. I’m really grateful to Shonda for involving me; each episode, I couldn’t believe the stuff that I was getting to do. By the end of the season, it gets really interesting.” Go to celebrityextraonline.com to read my entire interview with Tony, where he gives inside info about what to expect by season’s end.***Q: One of my favorite screen actors of all time is Anthony Hop-kins. What can I see him in next? -- Jared G., via e-mailA: Presently, Anthony is filming “Hitchcock,” a movie about “Psycho,” “Rear Window” and “Birds” director Alfred Hitch-cock. Unless you want to wait until 2013 for the movie, Google “Anthony Hopkins Hitchcock” to see the eerily true-to-life transformation of the enigmatic actor to the horror auteur through the magic of makeup and prosthetics. The film also stars Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johansson and Jessica Beal, and definitely on my must-see list for 2013. ***Q: Can you tell me what Brandon Routh has coming up? -- Theresa G., Brighton Beach, N.Y.A: Brandon has a new movie coming out May 18, which is quite a departure from portraying the Man of Steel. Brandon stars in “Crooked Arrows,” about a reluctant coach who takes on a Native American lacrosse team. I spoke with Crystal Allen, who plays Brandon’s love interest in the film, and she told me: “Brandon’s character, Joe, and I were high-school sweethearts. I give him a hard time. I challenge him throughout the movie. Brandon is such a nice guy, and he’s got such a presence on film. He just really shines and he’s really moving. He was great to work with.”***Q: How is Guiliana Rancic doing after beating breast cancer last year? -- Audrey T., via e-mailA: Guiliana, who beat breast cancer after undergoing a successful double mastectomy last year, is expecting a baby -- via surrogate -- with husband Bill. The baby, who is due later this year, is geneti-cally Guiliana and Bill’s; however, due to Guiliana’s health issues, they decided to go with a surrogate to make sure the baby has a greater chance to be carried to full term.



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PICKS OF THE WEEK

“The Grey” (R) -- A plane carrying Alaskan oil-rig roughnecks goes down in the frigid wil-derness just as the wolves are getting hungry. Fortunately, Liam Neeson’s character survived the crash. Neeson plays Ottway, a man hired by the oil rig to keep wolves and bears away. Yet when they’ve crashed into the tundra and wolves are circling the survivors, some people still want to argue with the expert.The trailer and posters suggest that this is a movie about Liam Neeson punching wolves. The script also gets a bit philosophical without getting too corny or heavy-handed. For a movie called “The Grey,” things sure get dark. Well worth checking out for a tale of grizzled determi-nation and man-versus-wolf survival.

“Chronicle” (PG-13) -- A few high-school boys develop mental powers, and it’s all fun and games -- for a while. This refreshing, character-driven movie has supernatural powers, but veers

away from colorful tights and silly catchphras-es. After three boys explore a mysterious hole in the ground, they come out with new psycho-kinetic powers that they use for tomfoolery. As their abilities grow, dark sides come out and bonds are put to the test.The whole thing is shown from the perspec-tive of a handheld camera that the teens always seem to have with them. The found-footage approach has been used quite a lot lately, and it’s hard to say if it brings anything to this film. What is here is an original movie with an origi-nal take on something we’ve otherwise seen before.

“Rampart” (R) -- Woody Harrelson plays Dave Brown, a Los Angeles cop with a cor-rupt sense of duty. Brown’s life spirals out of control after he gets caught on film viciously beating a suspect. The film is tightly focused on Harrelson and his portrayal of a irredeemable, delusional man. Harrelson makes this dirty cop captivating.

DOG OF THE WEEK

“One for the Money” (PG-13) -- Based the first book in a long series of quirky mysteries, this film misses all the good parts about detec-tive stories and just gives us the cliches and one-note characters. Stephanie Plum (Katherine Heigl) is a sassy Jersey girl who gets down on her luck and takes a job as a bounty hunter. Her first assignment is to track down Morelli (Jason O’Mara), a former cop who had a high-school fling with Stephanie.It’s a detective-themed romantic comedy romp with the lady from “Grey’s Anatomy,” so what could go wrong? The banter is excruciating, the mystery plot is dull and the Jersey accents are so bad they must be crossing some line. Even those who like Heigl will find her as irritating as the rest of us.


BREAKFAST (continued): dish nationwide is rice porridge with pickled

vegetables. Some people include hard-boiled eggs and steamed bread as well. In the north, many enjoy hot soy milk and fried dough sticks that are like unsweetened doughnuts. On the streets in China you can find a wide variety of steamed breads, noodles and dumplings, some with meat or veggie fillings. Until recently, cow’s milk was not a part of Chinese diets. Now consumption of cow’s mike is encouraged, as is eating Western-style bread, as the Chinese have begun to follow the Western way of making children big and strong.

• In Russia, oladi are a popular breakfast food. Similar to pancakes, oladi are fried, soft inside and have a crispy edge. They’re usually eaten with sour cream, jam, honey or fresh berries.

• Another country with a popular pancake offering is Sweden. Pannkakor is a thin, flat cake, fried on both sides, similar to a crepe. It is usually served with a fruity filling.

• The French are known for the pastries they enjoy for breakfast — or anytime with a cup of strong coffee. The croissant is one of the famous pastries for which the French have been given credit, and they do serve them beautifully, but it was actually adapted from an Austrian pastry in that originated in the mid-1800s.

• The Austrian “kipferl” or “kipfel” was brought to Paris by Austrian August Zang when he opened a Viennese bakery in 1838 or 1839. French bakers loved the pastry and started imitating Zang’s “kipferl.” Their pastries became the “croissant,” which is French for crescent.

• Many places like the croissant now, including Portugal and Spain. Stuffed croissants and plenty of coffee are very popular at breakfast

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You Ewes and Rams will find your ideas cheered by a mostly receptive flock. Those few dissenters could well be turned around by your charm and powers of persuasion.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It’s time for the bold and beautiful Bovine to shake off the dust of the past and shape up with new ideas for the future. This could surprise some folks, but they’ll soon adjust.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Those nagging new doubts about an upcoming decision should alert you to step back (at least temporarily) so you can reas-sess its potential impact from a new perspective.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) That unpleasant situ-ation you hoped would go away by itself needs im-mediate attention before it affects an upcoming de-cision. Expect your supporters to rally around your cause.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) You’re moving up and away from that recent setback. But remain cautious about finances. An exercise in thrift today helps cush-ion a possible end-of-the-month money squeeze.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) You’re still dealing with overtones of pessimism that cause you to doubt your ability to make some needed changes. But the negative pressures will ease up by week’s end.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) There could be some fallout from the way you handled a recent family problem. But those who know that you were in the right won’t hesitate to step in on your behalf.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Financial strains ease by week’s end. Meanwhile, focus on cultivating that new relationship if you hope to have it blossom into something more meaningful.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Health matters once again dominate the week. Be careful not to ignore recurrences of an old problem. An almost-forgotten commitment resurfaces.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) The emergence of an unusual selfish streak could dismay those close to you. Defy it -- don’t justify it -- so you can become your gracious self again.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Reassess your decision to stay with the status quo. It might seem like the sensible thing to do right now, but changes around you could make that choice a risky one.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Move decisively but cautiously when dealing with a delicate personal matter. The fewer mistakes you make now, the less likely it is that the problem will recur later on.

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Tomate, which is simple but delicious. It consists of bread rubbed with garlic and tomato and then topped with olive oil and salt.

• In Iceland, a hot and hearty breakfast is needed to fight off the dark, icy cold mornings. Hafragrautur, or oatmeal, is served with raisins, nuts and brown sugar.

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Keep your dishcloths and sponges germ-free and smelling sweet. Once weekly, soak them over-night in a few cups of water to which you’ve add-ed a tablespoon or so of bleach. It will keep them from developing a mildew smell.

“To keep mixes from bunching up on the beaters of my mixer, I spray them with a little canola oil right before mixing. It isn’t enough to affect the recipe, but I think it helps them do a better job. And I don’t have to stop the mixer so often to scrape the dough from the beaters.” -- R.V.

To clean tea-stained cups, use a couple of drops of dishwasher detergent. Stir and let set, then scrub out. It should wipe right out.

“If there’s a lot of burned-on food stuck to your pan, just add water immediately after cook-ing, then stick it in the oven (if oven-safe) at a low temperature for a little bit. It will soften the food and you can clean it much easier.” -- U.A.

“Save larger envelopes in which you receive mail. You can reuse them by gluing or taping a new la-bel on the front. You can close them with packing tape. Some of these envelopes are expensive.” -- T.G.


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7. Gotye “Making Mirrors”8. Future “Pluto”

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ANSWERS

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Sports Quiz Answers

On May 19, 1715, the colony of New York passes a law making it illegal to “gather, rake, take up, or bring to the market, any oysters whatsoever” during May, June, July and August. This regula-tion was only one of many that were passed in the early days of America to help preserve cer-tain species.

On May 17, 1792, a group of 24 traders gather under a buttonwood tree at 68 Wall Street in lower Manhattan to work out the regulations of the speculative market. The result was the But-tonwood Agreement, a two-sentence contract that gave birth to the New York Stock Exchange.

On May 20, 1873, Levi Strauss secures the nec-essary patents for canvas pants with copper riv-ets to reinforce the stress points. Unable to sell a large supply of canvas in the California mining camps, Strauss had hit on the idea of using the durable material to make work pants for miners.

On May 18, 1917, six weeks after the United States formally enters the First World War, the U.S. Congress passes the Selective Service Act, giving the president the power to draft soldiers. By the end of World War I in November 1918, some 24 million men had registered.

On May 16, 1929, the Academy of Motion Pic-ture Arts and Sciences hands out its first awards. The Academy officially began using the nick-name Oscar for its awards in 1939. The name possibly arose when Academy executive direc-tor Margaret Herrick remarked that the statuette looked like her Uncle Oscar.

On May 14, 1944, “Star Wars” filmmaker George Lucas was born in Modesto, Calif. Lu-cas was the first director to hold out for ancillary rights, and in the 20 years following the release of “Star Wars,” he sold more than $3 billion in movie-based merchandise.

On May 15, 1982, “Ebony and Ivory,” a duet by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder, takes the top spot in the Billboard Hot 100. This continued the pop music trend of pairing successful duos, such as Barbra Streisand and Neil Diamond, and Diana Ross and Lionel Richie.


1. Hanley Ramirez (Marlins) and Shin-Soo Choo (Indians).

2. Four (2002, ’03, ’05 and ’06).3. Sammy Baugh (1940, ’47) and Steve

Young (1992, ’94).4. James Worthy (No. 1, 1982), Michael

Jordan (No. 3, 1984) and Sam Perkins (No. 4, 1984).

5. Don Maloney (1984), Mike Gartner (’93), Mike Richter (’94), Wayne Gretzky

(’99) and Marian Gaborik (2011).6. Jiri Raska won a gold medal in ski jump-

ing in 1968. 7. Paula Creamer was 18 years, 9 months

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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My fiance and I are getting married at the end of June, and we want “Suzee,” our bichon frise, to be an important part of the ceremony. We agreed that she would be present as we exchange our vows, and will be in our wedding pictures.The trouble is that we cannot find a venue that allows dogs, other than service dogs, inside. And we even had to drop one pastor who said that he would not allow Suzee to be present when he led the ceremony! Can you help? -- Kurt W. in upstate New York

DEAR KURT: First of all, congratulations! Second, it’s not unusual for owners to include their pets in important life events like wed-dings. But it can be difficult finding a venue that accepts pets. You should hit the Internet to search for ven-ues that welcome dogs. Dogfriendly.com is a comprehensive guide to hotels and other fa-cilities where dogs are allowed. Another site, vowwowwow.wordpress.com, is specifically for owners looking to include their pets in their wedding ceremony. Other sources are business review sites like Yelp.com, or word of mouth from friends and neighbors. Even before you settle on a venue, start plan-ning how Suzee will be incorporated into not just the ceremony, but the entire day. You and your fiancee will be incredibly busy and dis-tracted. Heidi Ganahl, CEO of Camp Bow Wow, advises couples to choose a trusted friend, or hire a professional pet sitter, to be Suzee’s caretaker throughout the event. Her at-tendant won’t just walk Suzee down the aisle to you, but also make sure she is fed, exercised, monitored and has enough “quiet time” so she doesn’t get stressed out. Best wishes on this important day!


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Mount St. Helens is a volcanic mountain found in the Cascade Range of western Washington. Mount St. Helens and the Cascade Range are a part of the ring of fire that encircles the Pacific Ocean. • The ring of fire was created and is

continually changed by the collision of the North American and the Juan de Fuca tectonic plates. Mount St. Helens is the most active volcano in the Cascade Mountains. It erupts about once each century.

• The primary, newsworthy eruptions of Mt. St. Helens in recent times occurred on March 27 and May 18 in 1980. Smaller eruptions and earthquakes occurred prior to and between these dates but were insignificant compared to the two primary eruptions. The first eruption on March 27 was initiated with either one large or two closely timed explosions and lasted for nine hours.

• Periodic eruptions continued at Mt. St. Helens until 1986. Early eruptions were the strongest and latter eruptions consisted primarily of lava flows that served to build a lava dome now measured at 920 feet (280.4 m) in height. However, even with construction of this lava dome, the mountain’s total height was reduced from 9,677 feet (2,949.5 m) to 8,357 feet (2,547.2 m) due to rock and soil being blown away during the volcano’s initial eruptive blast.

• The magnitude of the May 18 eruption was such that plants and animals to north of the mountain within five miles (8 km) were destroyed. Replacing the forested landscape teeming with wildlife was a lifeless, rocky stretch of land.

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• This scene coupled with the impact the volcano made in the minds of people living nearby and on those interested in and studying its aftermath prompted the area to be declared a national monument.

• In 1982, following the first eruptions, the 110,000-acre (44,515.4-ha) National Volcanic Monument (NVM) was created by Congress and promoted by President Reagan. The NVM offers a place for research, recreation and education. The grounds on the NVM were left as they were after the eruption and allowed to respond naturally concerning topography, revegetation and repopulation by wildlife.

• Today, 32 years after the eruptions of 1980, the once-barren ground has been transformed into a mosaic of plant communities including fireweed, pearly everlasting, penstemon and lupine. Animals are returning too, including birds (killdeer, red-winged blackbirds, red-tailed hawks and osprey) and mammals (elk and coyote).

• Prior to the 1980 eruption, Mt. St. Helens was essentially dormant, dating back to its last volcanic activity in 1857. The eruptions in 1980 reminded Americans that

volcanoes are not restricted to Alaska and Hawaii.

• Mt. St. Helens was named in 1792 by Captain George Vancouver of the British Royal Navy. He named the mountain in honor of his fellow countryman Alleyne Fitzherbert who held the title of Baron St. Helens. Fitzherbert was the British Ambassador to Spain at the time. In addition to Mt. St. Helens, Captain Vancouver also named three other area volcanoes in honor of British naval officers — Mounts Baker, Hood and Rainer.

• Mt. St. Helens reminds us of the power in nature and of its cycle of destruction and rebirth.

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