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There is something singularly satisfying about finding a really good price on something. Pawn stores and antique shops present opportunities to experience this joy. It’s surely why so many of us are drawn to them.

• The old stereotype about pawn shops was that they were dirty places run by unscrupulous men and women looking for every chance they could find to cheat you out of a buck. Yet the massive success of reality shows such as “Pawn Stars” and “Hardcore Pawn” has done a lot to rebut that inaccurate image.

• David Bakke of “Market Crashers” notes that while you, “probably look for ways to save money as often as you can… here’s one you may never have considered: shopping at a pawn shop. It’s actually a viable way to save money — and not just on guns.”

• In his article, “7 Things You Should and Shouldn’t Buy from a Pawn Shop,” Bakke outlines the best things to buy.

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1. MUSIC: Who composed the opera “Swan Lake”?

2. LANGUAGE: What is the meaning of the Latin phrase “Ars gratia artis”?

3. GEOGRAPHY: The island of Corsica belongs to what country?

4. MYTHOLOGY: What is the name for the three Greek goddesses of vengeance: Alecto, Megaera and Tisiphone?

5. LITERATURE: Who wrote a semi-autobiographical travel book called “Roughing It”?

6. TELEVISION: What detective series featured the theme song “Keep Your Eye on the Sparrow”?

7. CHEMISTRY: What is the chemical symbol for bromine?

8. AD SLOGANS: What was billed as “The Greatest Show on Earth”?

9. FAMOUS QUOTATIONS: Who once said, “Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive.”?

10. MOVIES: Which Disney movie featured the hit song “A Whole New World”?

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1. Peter Tchaikovsky 2. Art for art\s sake 3. France 4. The Furies 5. Mark Twain 6. “Baretta” 7. Br 8. Barnum & Bailey Circus 9. Elbert Hubbard 10. “Aladdin”

LAST GOOD-BUY (continued):• Bakke says that perhaps the safest buys

at any pawn shop are tools. He notes that the prices are often far superior to those of new tools. This is doubly true if you’re just looking for one or two specific tools for home renovation or repair. “It’s simply not worth it to pay full price for seldom-used tools,” says Bakke.

• According to Bakke, the other great value found at almost any pawn shop is jewelry. He explains that it’s typical to find prices that are half what they would be for new retail jewelry. Bakke chalks this up to people’s distrust of the idea of “used” jewelry.

• “Some people may have an issue with buying ‘used’ jewelry, but isn’t almost all jewelry ‘used’ in some way, shape, or form?” Bakke argues. Since so much jewelry, even retail jewelry, is comprised of items made from melted down gold from other sources and re-set diamonds, why not buy it “used” for a much better price?

• As for items that are best left on the pawn-

shop shelf, Bakke is emphatic. He advises to never buy electronics or home appliances with a lot of moving parts. He singles out vacuum cleaners, computers, digital cameras and televisions as things to avoid.

• Bakke thinks televisions are possibly the riskiest pawn-shop purchase. “There is an implied risk with purchasing anything from a pawn shop since it’s all used merchandise, but this risk goes up even farther with televisions, especially flat-screen LED TVs,” says Bakke.

• Bakke warns that almost no pawn shops allow money back returns. The most they offer is in-store credit, so buyer beware. He advises, “Be sure to inquire specifically about all aspects of any return policy they may have.”

• Though he mentions that he has experienced instances where something he bought at a pawn shop broke soon after, Bakke thinks that the positives easily outnumber the negatives. He says, “The overall money that I have saved over the years has far outweighed the replacement cost of the few things that did break down.”

• The process of finding good value at antique shops requires a little more time and thought, but it’s just as rewarding. An advice column from the website Antique-Marks.com entitled “Buying antiques — how, where, when and why to buy” gives 10 sure-fire tips on how to make a wise purchase.

• Most antique dealers are happy to haggle over their prices. The column strongly advises antique shoppers to ask for a discount on any item they are interested in. It notes that dealers usually assign a private code

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It was American singer Josh Groban who made the following sage observation: “There’s no half-singing in the shower, you’re either a rock star or an opera diva.”

If you’re considering having a child sometime in the near future, you might want to consider this: It’s said that the cost of caring for a newborn during its first year of life is more than $6,000.

In 1986, actor and director Clint Eastwood took on a new and unfamiliar role: political candidate. He ran for mayor of Carmel, Calif. He defeated the in-cumbent mayor in a landslide, and he kept the posi-tion for two years. His salary? A whopping $200 per week.

Often these days you’ll see someone carrying a tiny dog around with them, but you might be surprised to learn that this is not an entirely new fashion. In ancient Rome and Greece it was not uncommon for a noble lady to carry her tiny Maltese dog around in the sleeve of her robe.

In the early days of motion pictures, Will H. Hays became known as the “Czar of Hollywood.” He presided over the earliest incarnation of the MPAA, charged with ensuring the morality of movies. Some of the changes the so-called “Hays Office” insisted upon were removing the image of a cow’s udder from a Walt Disney cartoon; and removing any di-rect reference to adultery in the 1935 adaptation of the Tolstoy novel “Anna Karenina” -- despite the fact that Anna’s affair is at the heart of the novel.

Those who study such things say that a woman’s sense of smell tends to be better than that of a man.

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Thought for the Day: “I think that I am better than the people who are trying to reform me.” -- Johann Wolf-gang von Goethe


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Q: One of my favorite shows was “Big Love,” and I especially loved Chloe Sevigny in it. What does she have coming up that I can catch her in? -- Tallulah G., via e-mailA: Beginning this January, you can see Chloe in a multiple-episode story arc on IFC’s hit comedy “Portlandia,” which stars

Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein. Season three is currently in production on 10 all-new episodes. Chloe will play Fred and Carrie’s roommate, Alexandra. And don’t you worry, Kyle MacLachlan fans: He will return as Portland’s mayor, and many more guest stars will make appearances through-out the season.***Q: When will “How the States Got Their Shapes” be back with a new season? It’s such an interesting show! -- Greg D., Bangor, MaineA: “How the States Got Their Shapes” will be return to H2 for a second season with back-to-back 30-minute episodes on Saturday, Sept. 29, at 10 p.m ET/PT. Hosted by journalist and former “Daily Show” correspondent Brian Unger, the show has an added twist this season: Brian will be quizzing Ameri-cans about what unites us and what really divides the states -- and exposing some of our country’s most stubborn regional rivalries. Competitors can earn cash prizes and show their state pride by proving just how well they know their United States. This season, Brian will travel to Pittsburgh, Miami, Seattle, Chicago, St. Louis and Nashville, Tenn. ***Q: I’ve been following Brian Austin Green’s career since “Beverly Hills, 90210.” I especially loved him in “Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles,” which was on Fox a few years back, as well as his guest appearances on “Smallville.” What does he have coming next? -- Deanna R., Jackson, Miss.A: Aside from pending fatherhood (as of this writing, his wife, actress Megan Fox, is due to give birth to the couples’ daughter any day now), Brian also has a new show to look forward to. He stars in TBS’s “Wedding Band” -- along with Melora Hardin (Jan from “The Office”), Peter Cambor, Derek Miller and Harold Perrineau. The shows centers on the friendship of four young men in a band who, in a very “Wedding Crashers” way, play at weddings, reunions and bar mitzvahs, and use said celebrations to pick up women. “Wedding Band” premieres Saturday, Nov. 10 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. ***Q: I read that Alan Ball stepping down as show runner/head writer for season six of “True Blood.” What plans does he have post-”True Blood”? -- Keith W., via e-mailA: Alan, who also brought us the brilliant “Six Feet Under” and “American Beauty,” is hard at work on a new Cinemax show called “Banshee,” which is slated to begin airing sometime next year. His production company has several other projects in development at HBO -- both series and movies -- and he has three screenplays in various stages of development. Alan also says that he has not ruled out writing a season-six episode or two.


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“Cabin in the Woods” (R) -- This is the movie that slashes the horror genre to ribbons. A bunch

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“The Magic of Belle Isle” (PG-13) -- Short on ideas and enthusiasm, a curmudgeonly old writer with a soothing voice (Morgan Freeman) heads for a quaint island town in upstate New York. Once a married man and a celebrated au-thor of Western novels, he’s since been widowed and spends his time drinking and making barbed comments toward his nephew (Kenan Thomp-son). But when he meets the pretty single mom next door (Virginia Madsen), his heart grows more tender with each scene they share. Con-flicts are resolved slow and easy, with cheesy, trite one-liners. Tension? Surprises? There’s no room for those on this island. Morgan Freeman is a pro and gives a good performance, but the magic just isn’t there.

“Detachment” -- Depending on your point of view, this movie is either high-powered and artistic, or just an unrelenting bummer. Adrien Brody plays a talented teacher who is so sad on the inside that he chooses to remain a substitute to avoid making emotional connections with students or colleagues. Bryan Cranston, James Caan, Lucy Liu and other fine actors play similar struggling professionals pouring themselves into education. The movie is so sulky that it loses the profound emotional impact that it’s going for.


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An annual back-to-school dental checkup is an easy way to help prevent these problems. It’s so important, that several states in the US — including California, Oregon and New York — actually require children to get a dental exam before entering public school.

Regular dental exams do more than just catching tooth decay. They also let the dentist see if teeth are growing in properly, monitor the results of their brushing and flossing techniques (and give les-sons, if necessary), and apply fluoride treatments or protective sealants that can prevent decay before

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TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Keep those bright Bull’s eyes focused on the project at hand. Avoid dis-tractions. There’ll be lots of time for fun and games later. Expect to get welcome news this weekend.

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CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You finally can get off that emotional roller coaster and get back to focusing on your goals without interruptions through the rest of the week. A nice change is due by the weekend.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Trying to make an im-pression on some people runs into a bit of a snag at first, but it all works out. An old and almost forgotten personal matter once again needs attention.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A rise in your energy level helps you finish an especially demand-ing task. Take some time now to spend with family and friends before starting a new project.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) This is a good time to re-establish contact with trusted former asso-ciates who might be able to offer good advice regard-ing that career change you’ve been contemplating.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your re-sourcefulness combined with a calm, cool approach help you work your way out of a knotty situation and avoid a potentially serious misunderstanding.

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“Just after Labor Day, our family starts to think about who will host holiday dinners and such. We do it in a lottery. Whoever just hosted is exempt if they want to be. The rest of those who’d like to host a holiday event put their names in a pot and we pick out names. The events are the usuals, like Christmas and Thanksgiving, but also a cookie-making party and the children’s party. It’s better than one person always having to do it, or always getting to do it.” -- E.D. in Massachusetts

If you’re getting your outdoor furniture ready for stor-age, here’s a great cleaning idea. Load it all in the back of a truck, take it to a self-serve car wash and clean with the pressure hoses. Let dry and it’s ready.

“Dust books with a vacuum assist! I put the leg of a panty hose over my vacuum wand and secure it tightly. Then I dust my bookshelves, holding the wand close by to suck up the dust that gets disturbed. It’s less messy, I think. I still dust from the top down.” -- L.K. in Ohio

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1. How old was Pete Rose when he had his last 200-hit season?

2. Ernie Banks of the Chicago Cubs was the first shortstop to hit three home runs in a game. Who was the second?

3. In 2011, Patrick Peterson tied an NFL record with his fourth punt return for a TD in a season. Whose mark did he tie?

4. Name the only conference to have three No. 1 seeds in one year in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament.

5. When was the last time before 2012 that the St. Louis Blues won an NHL playoff game?

6. Name the last country other than South Korea in the modern Olympic era to win a gold medal in the women’s archery team competition.

7. How many times in his career did golfer Jack Nicklaus finish as the runner-up in a major?


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LAST GOOD-BUY (continued): to each item advising how much of a discount

they’re prepared to give (for instance, 25 percent off the sticker). Asking for a discount prompts the salesperson to investigate this. Simply ask, “What’s your best price on this item?”

• Another potential option for getting a discount is paying cash, but don’t offer to pay in hard currency up front. After negotiating a maximum discount under the auspices of paying by check or credit card, then (and only then) ask if there might any further cash discount. Not every seller will offer one, but some do.

• Another essential tip when antique shopping is to thoroughly examine any item of interest before buying. Antique-marks advises you to, “Look at the bottom, the top, the sides. Look from odd angles and use a magnifier to look close.”

• Examining each item of interest extensively is vital, as is inquiring about any damage or restoration the item might’ve undergone. As Antique-marks notes, “If you don’t ask, they don’t need to tell you.”

• One of the best ways to find a good deal is to look for items that don’t fit the focus of the individual antique shop. If you’re in a shop that focuses on furniture, look for the odd bit of ceramics or jewelry. Items that don’t fit in will often be discounted much higher to get rid of them.

• Check if the shop is a member of any trade associations. As Antique-marks notes, this provides “a greater degree of security and protection” for your purchases. Fake antiques are not uncommon, and some are quite convincing.

• When completing your antique purchase, make sure you a get a receipt. Make sure it lists specifics about the item, including age, damage or restoration, the material it’s made of and its value.

• Finally, if you decide to purchase antiques at auction, do your homework! Know the rules of auction bidding and familiarize yourself with items shipped from outside the country. Valuable and antique items must be declared through customs.

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destinations, great shopping and attractions.• Martha’s Vineyard actually prides itself on the

uniqueness of its dining experiences — There are no chain restaurants.

• The northern part of the island is covered in hills and boulders, while the southern part is mostly sandy beaches.

• Many artists live on the island, creating and then selling their hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind pieces.

• Vacationers or residents reach the island via ferry or airplane, as there are no tunnels or bridges linked to the island. There are more than 100 lodging destinations, ranging anywhere from cozy cottages to campgrounds to swanky luxury resorts.

• Although the oceans around the island are freezing with large waves and dangerous undertows, the island offers many harbors with warmer water.

• Martha’s Vineyard is referred to as “Noepe” by the American Indians, which means “Land amid the streams.”

• It is believed that Martha’s Vineyard was discovered in the year 1000 by explorers called the Northmen, who named the island Vineland. When Verranazo stumbled upon the island in 1524, he named it Claudia, honoring the mother of France’s Francis II.

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On Sept. 22, 1776, in New York City, 21-year-old Nathan Hale, a captain in the Continental Army, is executed by the British for spying. Before being hanged, legend holds that Hale said, “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.” There is no historical record to prove that Hale ac-tually made this statement.

On Sept. 18, 1793, George Washington lays the cornerstone to the United States Capitol building. The building would take nearly a century to com-plete, as architects came and went, the British set fire to it, and it was called into use during the Civil War.

On Sept. 23, 1846, German astronomer Johann Gottfried Galle discovers the planet Neptune. The blue gas giant, which has a diameter four times that of Earth, has eight known moons and a ring system containing three bright and two dim rings.

On Sept. 21, 1938, a powerful Category 3 hur-ricane slams into Long Island and southern New England. Charlie Pierce, a junior forecaster in the U.S. Weather Bureau, was sure that the hurricane was heading for the Northeast, but the chief fore-caster overruled him. All told, 700 people were killed by the hurricane.

On Sept. 19, 1959, in one of the more surreal mo-ments in the history of the Cold War, Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev explodes with anger when he learns he cannot visit Disneyland. Government au-thorities feared that the crowds would pose a safety hazard.

On Sept. 17, 1965, four adventurous Englishmen arrive at a motor show in Germany after cross-ing the English Channel by Amphicar, the world’s only mass-produced amphibious passenger car. On land, the cars used a four-speed-plus-reverse man-ual transmission. In the water, they used a transfer case that had two speeds: forward and backward.

On Sept. 20, 1973, in a highly publicized “Battle of the Sexes” tennis match, top women’s player Billie Jean King, 29, plays Bobby Riggs, 55, a for-mer No. 1-ranked men’s player. Riggs, a self-pro-claimed male chauvinist, had boasted that women were inferior. King beat Riggs 6-4, 6-3, 6-3.


1. He was 38 in 1979, when he tallied 208 hits for Philadelphia.

2. Freddie Patek did it for the Angels in 1980.

3. Detroit’s Jack Christiansen (1951), Denver’s Rick Upchurch (1976) and Chicago’s Devin Hester (2007) all

returned four punts for touchdowns.4. The Big East, with Connecticut, Louisville and Pittsburgh as No. 1

seeds in 2009.5. It was 2004.

6. South Korea has won every gold medal since team competition began

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4 large eggs2 large egg whitesSaltPepper4 8-inch whole-wheat tortillas4 tablespoons goat cheese3 1/2 ounces (about 7 cups) baby spinach1 teaspoon canola oil1 medium (about 1 cup) tomato, seeded and finely chopped1 Hass avocado, finely chopped1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill leaves

1. In medium bowl, beat eggs, egg whites and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper.2. On microwave-safe plate, cover tortillas with damp paper towel. Microwave on high 30 sec-onds or until just warm and pliable.3. Spread 1 tablespoon goat cheese on each tor-tilla; top with spinach.4. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil on medi-um 1 minute. Add egg mixture. Cook 2 minutes or until almost set, stirring gently. Remove from heat; fold in tomato, avocado and 1/4 teaspoon salt.5. Divide hot egg mixture among tortillas. Top with dill; fold in half. Serves 4.

„ Each serving: About 330 calories, 16g total fat (4g saturated), 191mg cholesterol, 565mg sodium, 29g total carbs, 6g dietary fiber, 16g protein.

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MARTHA’S VINEYARD (continued): island the name. The next day, he discovered the

larger island and after exploring, switched the names and titled the smaller island No Man’s Land. Martha’s Vineyard came from his mother, Martha.

• The first school on Martha’s Vineyard was established in 1651 to teach native Indians who were willing to learn.

• Martha’s Vineyard was considered part of New York until 1692.

• At one point in its history during the mid 1800s, after generations and generations, Martha’s Vineyard had such a high deaf population that the residents developed their own sing language, Martha’s Vineyard Sign Language (MVSL).

• In 1911, the Colonial Inn opening, thus sparking its transformation into a vacationer’s paradise.

• Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster hit “Jaws” was filmed on the island in 1974.

• When famous actor John Belushi died in 1982, he was buried on Martha’s Vineyard in the town of Chilmark. Many residents and vacationers visit his grave to pay their respects.

• Long-term island residents tend to be affluent, as the cost of living on the island is about 60 percent higher than that of the United States mainland, and the cost of real estate is a striking 95 percent higher. In 2010, the island’s population was 16,535.

• In 2011, Martha’s Vineyard celebrated its 100th year of being a supreme vacation destination spot in the United States.

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Pronto Ham MinestroneTry this soup recipe the next time you have leftover ham. You’re not go-ing to believe how easy and tasty this is until you try it. It’s filled with flavor -- but not fat!

1 full cup diced extra lean ham1 (16-ounce) can tomatoes, coarsely chopped and undrained1 (10 3/4-ounce) can reduced-fat tomato soup1 cup water1/2 teaspoon dried minced garlic1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon Italian seasoning1 (16-ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 cup shredded cabbage1/3 cup broken uncooked spaghetti1/4 cup grated reduced-fat Parmesan cheese

1. In a large saucepan, combine ham, undrained tomatoes, tomato soup and water. Stir in garlic, Worcestershire sauce and Italian seasoning. Add kidney beans, cabbage and uncooked spaghetti. Mix well to combine.2. Bring mixture to a boil. Lower heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until spaghetti is tender, stirring occasionally. When serving, top each bowl with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Makes 4 (1/2 cup) servings.

¥ Each serving equals: 219 calories, 3g fat, 14g protein, 34g carb., 811mg sodium, 7g fiber; Di-abetic Exchanges: 2 Meat, 1 1/2 Starch, 1 1/2 Vegetable.


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Perfect PocketThis healthy breakfast sandwich is easy to grab when you're on the run.

Cooking spray1 egg1 egg white3 mushrooms, sliced1/4 cup spinach1 tablespoon soft goat cheese1 (6 1/2-inch) whole-wheat pita

1. In a pan coated with cooking spray, scramble the egg and egg white. Set aside.2. In same pan, saute mushrooms and spinach. Stuff eggs, spinach mixture and goat cheese into whole-wheat pita.

¥ Each serving: About 303 calories, 19g protein.

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