Teen Readers Cash In Sunday, March 1, 2009 by Stephen Gardner (NAPSA)—When the aluminum industry launched beverage can recycling over 30 years ago, it was an idea whose time had come. And today, with more environmentally conscious companies out there working for consumers who are demanding more and more products made from recycled materials, aluminum is once again helping to lead the way. Consider the following: • There is no limit to the number of times an aluminum can can be recycled. • At current rates, one year of aluminum can recycling is equal to taking nearly 1.5 million cars off the road for one year. • Recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to keep a 100-watt bulb burning for nearly four hours or keep a TV running for three hours. • A can that is recycled can be back on the store shelf in as little as 60 days. • Recycled aluminum requires 95 percent less energy than primary aluminum, generates 95 percent less emissions and creates 97 percent less water pollution than generating new metal. Recycling is just one of the many ways that aluminum is sustainable. Not just cans are recycled—valuable aluminum is recovered from demolished buildings and recycled, too. Automakers are increasingly using strong, lightweight aluminum in their auto mobiles to increase gas mileage. When a car is at the end of its road, the aluminum is recycled here as well. In fact, 75 percent of all the aluminum ever produced is still in use today. Photo credit: Rexam An aluminum can that is recycled can be back on the store shelf in as little as 60 days. “Recycling and sustainability have long been part of the ethic and culture of the aluminum industry,” said Steve Larkin, president of the Aluminum Association. “Recycled aluminum uses only 5 percent of the energy that you need to produce new, primary aluminum.” The United Nations defined sustainability as meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Aluminum fits that definition. From our workplace safety record, to our commitment to the communities in which we operate, to the flexible, versatile and recyclable material that is aluminum, aluminum is sustainable. Stephen Gardner is vice president of communications at the Aluminum Association. The Association works to educate the public about the benefits of aluminum as a sustainable material. To learn more, visit www.alum inum.org or call (703) 358-2960. Fashion Bargains You Can Take To The Bank (NAPSA)—If you’ve been wondering what’s new in fashion, here are two trends that budget-conscious fashionistas may welcome: new, lower prices overall and a sizing system that does not charge more for larger sizes. Lower Prices Any woman who has had to cut back on her spending lately may be pleasantly surprised the next time she shops for clothes. Stores such as Fashion Bug now feature prices as much as $5 or even $10 lower than last year for the same or similar styles. Responding to the economy and in an effort to pass the savings on to customers, the store has re vamped its business model and streamlined its operations. As a result, the store’s everyday prices are like sales prices at most other stores. One thing it has not skimped on is design. The store now has an in-house fashion design team, led by veteran retail design diva Kady Dalrymple. New designs focus on outfitting, including accessories to make it easier for busy women to build their wardrobes head to toe. One Size Range Virtually every store in America offers a separate size range and assortment for misses and plus. Fortunately, Fashion Bug, for example, is changing that. Teen Readers Cash In (NAPSA)—A teen’s love of reading could pay off in more ways than you might expect. A new sweepstakes lets young readers enter to win a $10,000 grand prize as well as daily giveaways inspired by some popular teen titles. It marks the release of a new book, INTERTWINED, written specifically for young adults. Written by New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter, the supernatural thriller, published by Harlequin TEEN, a new fiction im print, tells the story of a teenager who has four souls living inside him—each with a special power. When he moves to a new town and discovers vampires, zombies and werewolves—creatures he never dreamed existed—he’s excited at first but soon realizes that his life and all his souls are in mortal danger. Harlequin TEEN features teen protagonists exclusively, something the renowned romance publisher has not traditionally done. Up until now, young readers had to “read up” to the editorial. Now they will find themselves in their own element with themes that suit their personal interests such as the paranormal, fantasy and science fiction. The Web site, www.harlequinTEEN.com, offers excerpts from new titles as well as sections for posting reviews and watching book trailers. Teens can register at www. intertwinedthebook.com in order to enter. The contest, which may be entered daily, concludes No vember 16, 2009. Daily instant prizes include copies of other titles as well as TEEN T-shirts. *** You can accomplish much if you don’t care who gets the credit. —Ronald Reagan *** *** The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails. —William Arthur Ward *** More women are looking for ways to save while remaining stylish. Fortunately, stores are responding with lower prices. Misses and plus customers now have a wider selection of styles in one size range from 6 to 30. And they never pay more for a larger size, a claim many other stores cannot make. It’s a welcome change for women who love to shop, making it easier to look stylish without breaking the bank. The store offers clothing for work, casual, active and dressy lifestyles. For More Information For more information, visit fashionbug.com. *** Ability may take you to the top but it takes character to keep you there. —John Wooden *** *** They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. —Benjamin Franklin *** 13 Give A Holiday Dish A Healthy Makeover (NAPSA)—Making a few easy substitutions and using healthful cooking techniques can help you rejuvenate your favorite family recipes. Here are some easy ways to give those recipes a makeover: • Use smart fats. Not all fat is bad. Opt for unsaturated fats— such as canola oil—over saturated fats such as butter. Canola oil is cholesterol-free, trans fat-free, low in saturated fat as well as high in unsaturated fat and omega-3s. It can be used in place of any oil called for in recipes—to saut, bake, use in salads and more. Plus, switching from a solid fat such as butter or shortening to a liquid oil such as canola usually means that you will use less fat. For example, if a recipe calls for 1 cup of butter, change to cup of canola oil and use as the recipe directs. For a handy fat substitution chart, visit www.northerncanola.com. • Decide which ingredients you can reduce or eliminate altogether without altering the flavor or appearance of the dish. For example: -- Reduce nuts and coconut by 50 percent and toast the nuts for enhanced flavor; reduce chocolate chips by 25-50 percent. -- Reduce sugar by 25 percent. It won’t change the taste appreciably, especially if you use a bit more vanilla, cinnamon, etc. • If the recipe calls for baking chocolate, try cocoa instead. Replace one ounce of baking chocolate with 3 tablespoons cocoa powder plus 1 tablespoon canola oil. • Make changes to your recipe gradually, just one or two ingredients at a time, to see if you like the results. (NAPSA)—If your e-mail access is a matter of life and death—even on vacation—consider using a free dial-up service. 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You can find tips and information at www.araggroup.com. *** Football fans are being invited to submit their best youth football photos in the “Why Do You Love Enjoy healthier versions of your favorite holiday foods. Here’s a lighter version of a traditional sweet potato casserole that can be used as a side dish throughout the year. Sweet Potato Bake 5 pounds sweet potatoes or yams, peeled and cubed into 1⁄2-inch pieces 1 red onion, diced into 1⁄2-inch pieces 1 ⁄3 cup canola oil 2 tablespoons herbes de Provence Salt Freshly ground black pepper Preheat the oven to 375F. Mix sweet potatoes, onion, oil and herbs in a large bowl; spoon into a baking dish. Salt and pepper to taste. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the potato edges become brown and crisp. Yield: 8 to 10 servings. For more recipes and tips, visit www.northerncanola.com or call (701) 221-2028. Football?” Photo Challenge. It’s sponsored by Canon U.S.A. and the Pro Football Hall Of Fame. 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