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HOLLYWOOD -- Could Warner Broth-ers be trying to beat NBC to the punch with Peter Pan? It’s moving full steam ahead, with Hugh Jackman already cast as Black-beard, Garrett Hedlund as Captain Hook and Rooney Mara as Tiger Lily. Now Warner Brothers is searching Holly-woodland for a young boy to play Pan in this prequel about an orphan kidnapped during World War II by pirates and brought to Neverland. NBC’s live production of “Peter Pan” will air Dec. 4.

Hedlund, who last appeared in “Inside Llewyn Davis,” has three films upcoming. He stars with Amy Adams, Terrance Howard and Jennifer Hudson in the drama “Lullaby,” the very secretive “Mojave” and the Coen brothers film “Unbroken,” being directed by Angelina Jolie. It’s based on the life of World War II prisoner of war and Olympic distance runner Louis Zamperini.

• • •Michael Fassbender, Oscar nominated for

“12 Years a Slave,” has a full slate of films upcoming. The comedy “Frank,” with Mag-gie Gyllenhaal, premieres May 2 in England (no U.S. date yet). “X-Men: Days of Future Past” comes out May 23, followed by the action-thriller “Slow West.” Fassbender cur-

rently is shooting “Macbeth” in Surrey, Eng-land, with Oscar-winner Marion Cotillard as Lady Macbeth and “Harry Potter’s” David Thewlis. “Macbeth” will be a hard sell, but in the hands of producer Harvey Weinstein it could be a major film at award time.

• • •Getting to the top of the leading-man heap

is hard enough -- but staying there is harder! Take Keanu Reeves -- his “The 47 Ronin”

cost $175 million to make but only earned $145 mil-lion. He’ll have to do better with the action-thriller “John Wick,” co-starring Willem Dafoe and Bridget Moynah-an, later this year, and the sci-fi film “Passengers,” with Ra-chel McAdams, next year. ... Ryan Reynolds’ star is shaky after “R.I.P.D.,” despite star-ring with Oscar-winner Jeff

Bridges and Kevin Bacon. The film cost $130 million and made only $78.5 mil-lion. He gets another chance with the com-edy horror-thriller “The Voices,” co-starring Anna Kendrick and Gemma Atherton; the thriller “The Captive,” with Scott Speed-man and Rosario Dawson (out this year); the drama “Selfless,” with Ben Kingsley; and the comedy-drama “Mississippi Grind,” with Sienna Miller, due out next year. ... Zac Efron’s “Parkland” cost $10 million but grossed only $1.4 million. Luckily, “That Awkward Moment,” which cost $8 million, took in $25 million. That’s why his next

film, “Neighbors” with Seth Rogan, HAS to score big if he wants to stay on top.

And speaking of staying on top, in an unprecedented move, CBS has renewed the mega-hit series “The Big Bang Theory” for three more years, into its 10th season.

© 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

By Tony Rizzo

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• Here’s a quick kitchen timesaver for those mornings when you want to get a little fancy: Make hash browns in a waffle iron. Parboil shredded potatoes the night before. Store in the refrigerator in a plastic bag. Generously oil your waffle iron and scatter precooked potato shreds on. They cook twice as fast, and have all of the double-sided crispiness of panfried. -- JoAnn• Freeze leftover wine for use in cooking. Use ice-cube tray for uniform measuring.• Want to hard cook many eggs at once? Bake the eggs in the oven 325 F to 350 F for 30 minutes, then submerge them in ice water for 10 minutes. Peel and enjoy.

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Most of us make a concerted effort to take care of our cars. We get the oil changed and have the tires rotated when we’re supposed to, and we have a mechanic take a look if it starts pinging or dinging. Most of us even make sure the car is clean, either running it through a car wash or scrubbing it ourselves. But beyond the standard washing, do we ever repair its finish or protect it? Do we wax it or polish it? Do

we even know the difference between the two procedures? Waxing a car and polishing a car are two different processes that use two different substances and achieve two different outcomes.

Waxing a car is in essence adding a layer of protection. Waxing adds shine to a car and gives it that wet look, but it also protects the car from the elements and ultraviolet light. Waxing also protects the car’s color from fading and helps delay oxidation by forming a physical barrier against dirty,

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accomplish? When you polish a car you clean it. Polishing eliminates scratches, rust, dirt and wax. Polishes contain abrasives that actually remove a thin layer of the car’s paint. Polishing also brings out the color and adds shine.

As you might have already figured out, wax and polish are composed of different elements. Wax comes in two forms, paste and liquid. It can be natural or synthetic, with natural wax containing a large amount of carnauba wax, derived from the carnauba palm.

Polish usually comes in liquid form but can also be purchased in spray form. Polish can be chemical or abrasive, with abrasive being used more for small areas of rust or scratches.

Because polish has the ability to remove a layer of paint, caution is recommended. Be sure to read the application instructions thoroughly or your car could end up with a bare metal finish.

So which comes first, waxing or polishing? Because polish can remove wax, obviously you would wax your car after polishing it. Remember, when you are waxing you are sealing. You’ve washed your car, you’ve polished it (removing rust, scratches and oxidation) and then you wax it to seal in all of your hard work.

Remember to read the instructions on any car care product you buy and be aware of what’s going to happen before you start. If you have questions or concerns, be sure to consult a professional.

• “Tension rods can be used in cabinets to separate cookie sheets and have them stored upright. Use two shorter ones mounted vertically in the cabinet, and slide the sheets right in. You also can use a dish rack to store pot lids upright. This is something I do, and my cabinets are nice and organized.” -- R.L. in Indiana• Try prep cooking once a week for as many elements of that week’s meals as possible. Chop veggies, saute or even brown meats for casseroles or prep slow-cooker bags. It also saves time if you are able to cook two meals at once -- say, roast two chickens: one for tonight’s dinner and another for chicken enchiladas later in the week.• “I only buy my bread when it’s two-for-one. I freeze it in half loafs, so I always have fresh bread, even if my nest is empty now!” -- D.D. in Maryland

Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475 or e-mail JoAnn at [email protected].

© 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My 13-year-old son went to band camp for five days. On day three, he had terrific stomach pain and started to vomit. The instructors were alarmed and took him to the local hospital, where doctors diagnosed appendicitis. We had to give phone permission for him to have an operation. Everything went fine, and he recovered quickly.

My wife and I have a few questions. Could he have eaten something that caused appendicitis? What does not having an appendix do to people? No one in my wife’s or my family has had such an operation. We’re ignorant about all this. -- G.G.

ANSWER: The appendix dangles from the first part of the colon in the lower-right side of the abdomen. It looks like a slender worm, and has an average length of 3 inches (8 cm). The function of the appendix isn’t clearly defined, but it might have a role in body immunity. Life without an appendix goes on as normally as life with one.

The appendix has a hollow core, which is lined with lymphoid tissue, the same kind of tissue found in lymph nodes. Bacteria from the colon can invade the hollow core and cause the lymph tissue to swell. Swelling cuts off blood supply, and the appendix begins to disintegrate -- appendicitis. Undigested food or hard fecal material also can block the appendix’s core and lead to the same situation. Nothing your son ate is likely the cause. All the other campers ate the same food as he, but he was the only one to develop this problem.

The pain of appendicitis most often starts in the area of the navel (bellybutton) and works its way toward the lower-right corner of the abdomen. Temperature rises. Vomiting is

common, and sometimes diarrhea is part of the picture. A doctor, by what he or she hears from the patient, along with the examination of the abdomen, usually can make the diagnosis. In confusing circumstances, an ultrasound is most helpful.

Millions of people worldwide live without an appendix. They do quite well. So will your son.

• • •DEAR DR. DONOHUE: When I was

about 10 years old, I got the mumps. Now I am 30 and have been married for three years. My wife and I want to have a family, but we aren’t having any luck.

Do you think the mumps made me infertile? -- J.Z.

ANSWER: In around 40 percent of men who get the mumps after puberty, the virus also travels to the testicles. That results in impaired fertility in only 13 percent. Sterility almost never happens. If both testicles are infected, then sterility might be a problem.

Before puberty, testicular involvement is rare, and infertility isn’t a problem. You were only 10. It’s highly unlikely that the mumps caused you to be infertile.

You and your wife shouldn’t have to handle this problem on your own. Why not consult a doctor so both of you can be examined? An answer to the question why you aren’t having the family you want will be found, and a solution, if possible, will be suggested.

• • •Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but

he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

© 2014 North America Synd., Inc.All Rights Reserved

Kaiser Health News took a look recently at some of the possibilities of remote monitoring by high-tech health gadgets. These devices can fit into your cellphone and allow your doctor keep track of your health, even if you’re not in his office.

For example, if your heart rate accelerates while you’re doing your daily errands, the doctor will know it when he reads the information. Some devices can tell whether we’re taking pills on time. Others fit under the mattress on our bed to check breathing and heart rate. Still others can check our glucose levels or blood pressure.

That’s not to say most doctors are jumping on these devices as being the latest and greatest. While they like the information that can be gathered, some doctors are concerned about patient privacy. The information doesn’t go straight into patient records, but the day eventually will come when it will.

At this point, patients must give permission for their information to be taken and must go into the doctor’s office to have the data transferred. Soon patients will be able to send it themselves over the Internet.

In a preview of coming events, one device developer already is hooked up with advertisers and labs. Insurance companies are encouraging patients to upload their information from other devices. Many of the devices aren’t yet approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

Are you nervous about this yet? What if you knew your information would go over the Internet, or if you knew it wasn’t always covered by health privacy laws?

If you’re asked to wear one of these new gadgets, ask questions about where the information goes ... lots and lots of questions.

© 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

High-Tech Gadgets Track Our Health

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Chicken CacciatoreFood prepared alla cacciatora, “hunter-style,” includes

mushrooms in the sauce. This dish is representative of the kind of home cooking that found its way first into Italian restaurants and then into American kitchens. Serve over wide, flat noodles.

2 tablespoons olive oil1 (3 1/2 pounds) chicken, cut into 8 pieces and skin removed from all but wings3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 medium onion, finely chopped4 cloves garlic, crushed with garlic press8 ounces mushrooms, trimmed and thickly sliced1 can (14 to 16 ounces) tomatoes1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 tablespoon dried oregano, crumbled1/4 teaspoon dried sage1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper, like cayenne

1. In nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-

high heat until very hot. On waxed paper, coat chicken with flour, shaking off excess. Add chicken to skillet and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. With tongs, transfer chicken pieces to bowl as they are browned.

2. Add onion and garlic to skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently, until just tender, about 3 minutes.

3. Add tomatoes with their juice, breaking them up with side of spoon. Add salt, oregano, sage, ground red pepper and chicken, and heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until juices run clear when thickest part of chicken is pierced with tip of knife, about 25 minutes.

4. Transfer chicken to serving bowl. Spoon sauce over chicken. Makes 4 main-dish servings.

• Each serving: About 371 calories, 13g total fat (3g satu-rated), 133mg cholesterol, 608mg sodium, 18g total carbs, 44g protein.

For thousands of triple-tested recipes, visit our website at www.goodhousekeeping.com/recipefinder/.

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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Every summer, my cats get fleas. It’s agony for them and for me, be-cause I have flea bites on my ankles all through the warm season when I want to wear sandals. The problem goes away in late fall through win-ter, but comes back with warm weather. How can I stop the constant re-infestation? -- Trudy in Evanston, Ill.

DEAR TRUDY: Fleas actually are a year-round problem, even in colder climates. They may not be as active in the winter, but even if dormant or dead, their eggs usually are still in the infested areas, waiting for the right condi-tions to hatch.

During the winter, it’s important to keep dust-ing and vacuuming the entire house at least once a week, with particular attention paid to the areas your cats inhabit the most. Treat the house with a flea-stopping preventative -- a number of products are available at the pet store, such as sprinkle-on treatments for the carpet, furniture and drapes. Or, research alterna-tive repellents made with natural or household items such as lemon-juice sprays or essential oils.

Comb the cats’ fur daily if pos-sible, and go through it with a flea comb once a week. As spring rolls around, start regular treatment with a flea preventative. Once-a-month topical treatments can be very effec-tive in reducing or eliminating fleas,

but many pet owners are against using them. Talk to the veterinarian about the most effec-tive options.

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Send your questions or comments to [email protected]. My booklet, “Fighting Fleas,” is now just 99 cents at the Kindle store. Download it today!

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Q: My next-door neighbor informed me yesterday that he intends to set up a beehive in his yard. Is he even allowed to do this in a populated area? We both have half-acre lots, and he says the hive likely will be located in a far corner, but I see nuisance and even disaster ahead. What if the bees swarm? What if they sting a child and, God forbid, that child is allergic? Should I contact the city about this? -- Claire S., via e-mail

A: Believe it or not, beekeeping can and does take place in suburban areas -- and even in the middle of the city. I understand your concern, however.

Take heart in the fact that your neighbor came over to tell you about the planned hive before it arrived. That

gives you the opportunity to ask some questions about the hive, the type of bees and so on. I encourage you to keep it polite. For now, just ask questions and listen to your neighbor. There’s a very good chance that he has been researching beekeeping for some time and that he even knows the municipal ordinances regard-ing the activity.

If he already has some homesteading activities go-ing on, such as keeping a few chickens, and those ac-tivities haven’t been a nuisance to you or others, it’s likely that the beehive will make little to no differ-ence in the neighborhood -- other than the flowers in your garden perhaps blooming bigger and better than ever before, thanks to nature’s best pollinators living nearby.

After talking to your neighbor, do some research of your own. MAAREC (Mid-Atlantic Apicultural Re-search & Extension Consortium) has a good pamphlet available to download as a PDF about suburban bee-keeping, and a number of websites are available under that search term. There are many ways for beekeepers to reduce the possibility of nuisance and stings in the

neighborhood.You also can contact your municipality about wheth-

er beekeeping is allowed. If it is specifically permitted, there are usually rules about how big the hive can be and whether it needs to be registered with the state’s agricultural office.

Above all, give it a chance. The dwindling bee popu-lation worldwide is greatly concerning researchers, so homesteaders’ beekeeping can be a small but helpful contribution toward solving the problem. And, being on friendly terms with a successful beekeeper can have the positive side effect of receiving an occasional, and perhaps steady, gift of honey.

HOME TIP: Interested in beekeeping but don’t have a lot of money or space? Look up local bee-keeping groups online or consider starting one at a community garden or other open space.

Send your questions or home tips to [email protected]. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Puzzle Answers

• It was 19th-century British author and social reformer John Ruskin who made the

following sage observation: “In order that people may be happy in their work, these three things are needed: they must be fit for it; they must not do too much of it; and they must have a sense of success in it.”• Before the element helium was known to exist on Earth, scientists discovered that it existed on the sun. The new-ly discovered element was therefore named helium after the Greek god of the sun, Helios.

• If you suffer from odontophobia, you’re afraid of teeth. • If you have ever been pregnant (or known someone who has), you might be familiar with a condition sometimes known as “momnesia” or “prego-brain.” It seems pretty common for pregnant women to forget names, misplace keys and sometimes even make it to work while still wearing their fuzzy slippers. You might be surprised to learn that there is science to support the existence of this phenomenon: Brain scans show that during pregnancy, some of the blood flow in a woman’s brain shifts from the forebrain, responsible for short-term memory and multitasking, to the hindbrain, which takes care of the basics of survival. So the next time you see a pregnant woman in the grocery store wearing bunny slippers, give her a break; she’s building a new person.• A cow was once purchased at auction for $1.3 million.

• If you are like the average adult, you will be cheated on one time before you find the person you settle down with. Also, at some point during your dating life you’ll

be the cheater. • • •

Thought for the Day: “A person usually has two reasons for doing something: a good reason and the

real reason.” -- Thomas Carlyle

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