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What was the name of the “bush kangaroo” that law and campaigned for the Illinois legislastarred in a 1960s syndicated TV series? ture. Abe lost the 1832 election, a pattern that 2. Who was the creator of the professional would repeat later in his career. He’d go on wrestling duo “The Fabulous Kangaroos” ? ALWAYS FREE to lose his first run at the state legislature, his 3. What was the real name of the man who ALL THE PRESIDENTS’ TIDBITS: first try at the U.S. House of Representatives, portrayed Captain Kangaroo? ALWAYS FUN and his first legitimate shot at being nomi4. In what 1986 film did Paul Hogan hilariously RICHARD M. NIXON nated for president. But he never gave up. scare off a band of drunken kangaroo poachers? BRAHAM INCOLN Tidbits celebrates the upcoming In just two short 5. A character named Katy Kangaroo once • A second run for the state legislature in 1834 2008 presidential election with a promoted what Kellogg’s brand cereal? 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What was the name of the “bush kangaroo” that starred in a 1960s syndicated TV series? farmers – and despite the fact that the aniter bottle for warmth, and then hung on a HIP-HOP KANGAROOS (from page one) HIP-HOP KANGAROOS (continued): mals pose road hazards there just like deer do door or clothes hanger. 2. Who was the creator of the professional • wrestling A baby kangaroo is called a joey. Although in North America – it’s still considered an duo “The Fabulous Kangaroos” ? ALWAYS FREE • Zoologically, kangaroos are not related to 4th Quarter 2008 4th Quarter some2008 kangaroo species can grow to be more Australian icon. The animal is proudly Ac camels. Like the desert dromedary, however, Assistance League Thrift Store 3. 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Earn Last-Minute Holiday Cash It’s not too late to make some extra cash for the holidays. You might find opportunities in surprising places. Call home decorators to see if they need help. These are the magicians who can transform a home into a winter wonderland, and often they are overscheduled and need little elves to hang the ornaments and mistletoe. If they’re decorating the outside of the house too, ask if the leaves need to be raked. If you’re skilled yourself, call model homes or large businesses with lobbies and ask about decorating. Call housecleaning services. They’re likely to have extra work as people want homes cleaned in advance of relatives coming. Call temp agencies. Not only are their regulars likely to take a few weeks off over the holidays, but companies need even more people as employees take off as well. Even rudimentary filing or phone skills could land you a temporary position. (If they like you, it might also lead to a permanent job.) Call caterers and ask if they’re overwhelmed with business. Ask about a delivery position or offer to provide preparation-intensive foods like veggie trays. Caterers often need people to run lastminute errands too, or help serve at large company parties. (You’ll likely need a white shirt and black pants for that.) Call all the stores in the local mall. If you catch a manager at the right time (overloaded with holiday shoppers and two employees who called in sick), you could snag a position. Ask local mall management if you can set up a table with holiday baked goods, even if it’s on the sidewalk outside a door. You’ll make more money if you offer hot drinks like cocoa or cider. If there is a rehab center, elderly facility or nursing home near you, ask management about acting as a personal shopper for patients who can’t get out. Set realistic fees. Put up signs offering to baby-sit children whose parents need to shop alone, probably at night. If you have baking skills and are due to go to a meeting of any kind, take samples of baked goods that you can provide. Know in advance what you’d charge and be ready to take orders immediately. Get part of your fee in advance. David Uffington regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Write to him in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com.

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During World War II, it became a tradition to sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” before major American sporting events. As you might imagine, fans have been treated to some rather interesting interpretations of our National Anthem in the 60-plus years since. • Whatever else singer/actor Robert Goulet accomplished in his life, he will forever be remembered as the man who forgot the words to the National Anthem. Goulet was born in the United States, but moved to Canada with his family when he was 14 years old. In 1965, Goulet was asked to sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” prior to the Muhammad Ali-Sonny Liston heavyweight championship fight. He got off to a bad start by singing “Oh say, can you see, by the dawn's early night…” He mangled a few more lyrics before he was done, and made next-morning headlines across the country as a result. • Veteran rock band Aerosmith was tapped to perform the National Anthem just before the Indy 500 on Memorial Day 2001. But lead singer Steven Tyler landed in hot water with the press after he changed the final line of the song from “the home of the brave” to “the home of the Indianapolis 500.” • Jose Feliciano strummed his guitar at Tiger Stadium prior to Game 5 of the 1968 World Series, and went on to perform an unconventional, bluesy version of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” It was perhaps the first time such a non-traditional version of the song had been performed on a national stage, and the reaction from Middle America was one of outrage. Feliciano later stated that he’d intended his soulful rendition of the song as a “thank you” to the country that had given a blind Puerto Rican a chance. Instead, millions of Americans took his “tribute” as an insult.

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