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Outlander returns from its winter hiatus with eight more episodes beginning April 4 on Starz. You, I and millions of other fans will have to wait patiently for six months to see Jamie rescue Claire from Black Jack Randall. I know it’s going to seem like forever. Here’s to hoping they don’t split up season two like that, right? ***

Is there seriously going to be a Now that “Being Human” is over, “Zoolander” sequel? I loved the first one, but I what is Sam Huntington up to? I was so happy wonder how good a second one will be. to see him turn up in the “Veronica Mars” mov- -- Justin R. in Oklahoma ie. -- Michelle G., via email Rumors have been swirling for years The former werewolf star of the su- about a sequel, and Will Ferrell confirmed in Seppernatural Syfy channel series currently is work- tember that “Zoolander 2” is happening, and that his ing on Jeremy Renner’s new project (Jeremy is the character, Mugatu, will be a part of it. Justin Therexecutive producer) for the Crackle network. It’s a oux is rumored to be directing the movie, which he 90-minute, international cyber-spy movie called “The co-wrote with Ben Stiller, who will co-star along with Throwaways,” which also stars the legendary James Owen Wilson. The plot has Derek Zoolander (played Caan, as well as Kevin Dillon (“Entourage,” “Pla- by Stiller) and Hansel (Wilson) trying to compete toon” and “The Doors”). The feature follows notori- against younger models as an opposing company ous hacker Drew Reynolds (played by Huntington), tries to force them out of the business. I guess the who is captured by the CIA and given a proposition Zoolander Center for Kids Who Can’t Read Good -- work for them or spend the rest of his life in prison. didn’t do so well, and Derek had to return to model Reynolds agrees to join on the condition that ing to make ends meet. he gets to choose his own team. Instead of picking *** from the top agents the CIA recommends, Reynolds With Halloween approaching, can goes with a group of “throwaways,” those deemed expendable and seemingly the worst in the organiza- you tell me if there will be another “Good tion. Led by Lt. Col. Christopher Holden (Caan), and Witch” movie? -- Patsy R., via email including gung-ho combat specialist Dan Fisher (DilCatherine Bell and company are returnlon), the throwaways have to track and take down a ing to the Hallmark Channel on Saturday, Oct. 25, at cyber-terrorist who is threatening mass destruction. ADVERTISING PROOF 9/8c with the premiere of “The Good Witch’s WonLook for the film on Crackle this December. TUES., der.” JUNE12 With the popularity the movies, be on the Final Changes DUE: 5:00of p.m.. *** Please review carefully. Double check:  Phone Number(s)  Spelling Prices television Hours lookout for “The Good Witch” series in early 2015. your Tidbits with changes or corrections. I amContact so addicted to representative “Outlander.”immediately 760-320-1630 Email: valleybits@msn.com Can you tell meOffice: when760-320-0997 the second half Fax: of season Write to Cindy at King Features Weekly Service, P.O. one will air? -- Jeanne D., via email Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475; or e-mail her at letters@

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The only other time you would want to “file and suspend” does not involve a spouse. If you want to delay your Social Security retirement benefits until age 70, you should still “file and suspend” at age 66. You would do this to protect your eligibility for back benefits if your circumstances change before It sometimes seems like almost everyone you reach age 70. For example, if serious health ispushing retirement age today thinks he or she wants sues afflict you in your late 60s, you may decide it is to employ the “file and suspend” strategy to maxi- no longer worth it to delay your Social Security until mize his or her Social Security benefits. Not a single age 70. You could then “unsuspend” your benefits day goes by when I don’t get dozens of emails from and receive back pay benefits to age 66. (Of course, readers telling me they plan to employ this strategy you would no longer be due the delayed retirement to gain the maximum return on their Social Security bonus.) 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Shingles Vaccine Not for Everyone DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 66 and have multiple sclerosis. Should I get the shingles vaccine? On the one hand, I know it is recommended for everyone. However, I do have a compromised immune system, and it could be risky to inject a virus. Neither my family doctor nor my neurologist has an opinion -- they say it is a toss-up. -- D.E.P. ANSWER: There are two issues here: Could the shingles vaccine, which is a live virus, cause shingles? And secondly, can it cause your multiple sclerosis to flare? Both of these are somewhat controversial. The first question is less so. There is recent evidence that between the MS (or other autoimmune diseases) and its treatment, the immune system is still good enough to prevent any viral disease. The second question is more problematic, with MS experts divided in their opinions. Normally I would ask you to seek your doctors’ opinions, but

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I have a couple of friends who keep a daily journal about their activities and such. They tr y to encourage me into starting one saying “you can’t remember ever ything,” but I just can’t see that it’s really worth the time doing this ever y single day. Do you think there is any real value in keeping a daily diar y?

ers not so much. Some journal keepers will take the time to write down their likes and dislikes, emotions, fears, opinions and myriad other feelings in their diary. I usually keep these to a minimum and just stick to a rough outline of my day’s highlights, but there’s no right or wrong way to do this. It’s all about you and it’s your own private record. Reading the thoughts you had years ago can also be a real eye-opener to how much you’ve changed since then. I recommend giving this a try for at least a month. You can use pen and notebook or your computer. I prefer to use a looseleaf 3-ring binder in a year-at-a-time, month-by-month calendar format that has 2” squares for each day. If I have a lot to record for one day I print small. Flipping back through any book for any year or date is handy, quick and easy and it’s fun reading. Whatever method you choose, the key is to get into the habit of doing it about the same time every day so it becomes routine. Soon, you’ll find yourself composing your thoughts each day before you even sit down to write! * * *

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● On Oct. 26, 1776, a month after being named a diplomatic agent, Benjamin Franklin sets sail from Philadelphia for France, where he was to negotiate and secure a formal alliance and treaty. While Franklin’s personal achievements were celebrated and feted in Paris, his treaty success was slow. The treaty wasn’t signed until 1778. ● On Oct. 25, 1881, Pablo Picasso, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, is born in Spain. Picasso’s body of work comprises more than 50,000 paintings, drawings, engravings, sculptures and ceramics produced over 80 years until his death in 1973 at age 91.

Yes, I definitely do, and I could make a long list of reasons why. It only takes a few minutes at the end of each day or while having your morning coffee the following day to jot down where you went, I have a good friend at the senior what you did, who you were with and so forth. It pro- center and we spend a lot of time together. She ● On Oct. 22, 1934, Charles “Pretty Boy” vides a valuable record of things you can easily refer is a wonderful person and fun to be with, but Floyd is shot and killed by FBI agents in a back to at a later time. the one thing I do not understand about her cornfield in East Liverpool, Ohio. Floyd, who I’ve been doing this myself for dozens of is that she changes her mind so often. For exhad been a hotly pursued fugitive for four years and have depended on it literally hundreds of ample, we make a date for a movie, and just years, used his last breath to proclaim his times to jog my memory. For example, it’s the per- before it’s time to go she calls to cancel and innocence. fect way to recall what you did on certain special oc- wants to do it another time. This spoils my day, casions -- Christmas, Thanksgiving, birthdays, anni- but I don’t want to hurt her feelings or give up ● On Oct. 20, 1947, the House Un-Amerversaries and so forth -- for any given year for as far our friendship. What can you suggest I do? ican Activities Committee of the U.S. Conback as you’ve kept a record. When was the last time gress opens its investigation into communist It’s time for a little chat. She may not uncle Harry was here to visit? What was that cou- infiltration of the American movie industry. her behavior MAR. is 15and ple’s name that we met at the Fair three years ago? even realize how thoughtlessTUES., Many Hollywood actors saw their careers Without question, I would have forgotten 80 percent how much it effects you. Calling her the evening Please review carefully. Double check:  Phone Number(s)  Spelling  Prices  Hours destroyed over false allegations or when of these things were it not for my journal. And what or morning of your plans to confirm your date will they protested having their political loyalties serve as arepresentative reminder and immediately wake-up call.with With aging or corrections. a flood of wonderful memories reading my notes and your Contact Tidbits changes questioned. little comments stirs up -- most all of them happy, oth- sometimes comes unintentional bad habits or a lack Office: 760-320-0997 Fax: 760-320-1630 of foresight, but these can be easily overcome. ● On Oct. 24, 1958, mystery writer Raymond Chandler starts working on his last Doug Mayberry makes the most of life in a Southern Bob’s Clock Repair novel, “The Poodle Springs Story,” but he California Retirement community. Contact him at deardoug@ BZ 4Cmsn.com. 26x To find out more about Doug Mayberry visit the would die before completing it. Chandler Mar. 20,Creators 2011 Syndicate Vol. 7 - No. 12at www.creators.com. website published only seven novels, among them his first novel, “The Big Sleep,” in 1939 and “The Long Goodbye” in 1953.

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Hocking. In 2001, they sold to Global Home Prod Meriden Britannia Company made ucts. In 2006 both GHP and AH filed for bankruptcy. your silver-plated butter dish in the late 1800s. They The pattern of your bowl is “Stars and Bar,” were founded in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1852 and and is also known as “Thousand Lines” and “Rainmerged with International Silver Company in 1898. bow Stars.” It was made from 1940 to 1960. There Your Victorian Era butter dish would probwere accessories that included cake plates, cream ADVERTISING PROOF ably be worth $75 to $125. pitchers and sugar bowls, relish dishes, bowls, bud Final Changes DUE: TUES., SEPT. 16 5:00 p.m vases and candy jars. review Your circa 1940s bowl wouldPlease probably becarefully. Double check:  Phone Number(s)  Spelling  Prices worth $15 to $25. Meriden Silver Com-

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