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Show I I REFLEX JOURNAL I BULLETIN LEADER FOCUS SEPTEMBER 16, 1982 Whats His Earaims: Potential) Sure it sounds greedy but its wise to know just bow well your man will fare in the marketplace. Take this quiz. By Junius Adams ometimes, the ways of fortune seem mysterious. Why should one person, who doesn't appear ' strikingly different from anyone else, become a millionaire, while another, for whom prospects look equally favorable, has to struggle to merely survive? Well, fortune may be unpredictable, but men are not. Psychologists, sociologists, and their confreres have isolated a number of factors that can be used to forecast success in a career. A few questions may request information you dont in which case, answer possess with your best guesstimate. And dont try to slant your responses in order to give him a good grade, because in the final analysis, the only one youll be cheating will be yourself! i 1. lie comes from a family that was... a. definitely in the brackets. b. comfortable, solidly middle-clasc. somewhat financially. d. downright poor. well-to-d- upper-econom- o, ic s. 2. One or both of his parents were... a. holders of an advanced degree (M.A., Ph.D., etc.). b. college graduates. c. college dropouts or graduates of a junior college. d. graduates. high-scho- ol e. relatively unschooled earned a diploma. neither 3. In his own education, he reached the level of... a. less than 12 grades. b. high-schograduate. c. student in or graduate of a trade or vocational program (electronics, hotel management, etc.). d. one or more years of college. e. college graduate. f. postgraduate degree or degrees. ol . 4. As a student, he was... a. outstanding, hardworking, someone who got straight As. b. good, but more of a B student. c. content with getting average grades. d. below par, more interested in having fun than studying. would study e. quirky, erratic him. interested what only language? a. Very well. He's supcraniculatc, with a large vocabulary. b. Well. His verbal skills compare favorably with those of his friends and associates. c. Adequately. He can get his message across, though not always with style or skill. d. Not well. He's rather unverbal and understands a lot better than he communicates. 6. What Is his financial status right now? lie has... a. substantia savings, plus money invested in stocks, bonds, or real estate. b. little in the way of savings, but excellent credit rating he could an borrow large sums if he needed them. e. few resources beyond his salary, d. more debts than assets. 7. In what style does he spend money? He's... a. cautious and thrifty a bit stingy, in fact. b. prudent he only splurges when he can afford to. c. careful except that he insists on maintaining an life style. d. extravagant spends as if he were rich. 8. How would you rale his knowledge of finance? a. Excellent. He studies the financial pages, The Wall Street Journal, and seems alert to business conditions, taxes, inflation, the stock market, the balance of trade, and other above-avera- economic subjects. b. Good. Though he may not take a special interest in them, hes familiar with the major economic trends. c. About average. Hes more interested in his own affairs than the economy in general. d. Almost nil. Business holds little appeal for him. 9. He has just received a tip from a source which has been extremely reliable in the past. A certain stock, so the information goes, is due to double In value very soon. He would... a. do nothing. He only believes in investments. b. venture a small sum in speculation. c. plunge heavily on the stock, but not so much that a loss would ruin blue-chi- p him. . andor 10. Compared with most of his friends, Is he well off financially? a. No; many of the people he associates with are in a higher income bracket. b. Yes; he has more earning power than his friends. c. Neither better nor worse. He and his friends are in similar financial shape. 11. As a child, he was a. interested in earning money held after-schojobs, operated paper routes, set up various business schemes, etc. b. not very interested in moneymaking. He only looked for employment out of necessity or to go along with his friends. ol 12. During his teens, how much business experience did he get? a. Considerable. He held a variety of jobs and was rather confident of his working skills. b. Some. c. Almost none. 13. Which of the following best describes his present working habits? Hes... a. quick, efficient, interested in getting on with the job in the most expedient way. b. compulsively perfectionistic, a workaholic. c. careful and slow, a thorough, meticulous craftsman. d. fairly willing but easygoing and perhaps a bit sloppy. hard-drivin- g, 14. Whatever his occupation, he seems to project the impression that hes... a. a real specialist, supremely good at what he does.' b. ambitious, eager to take on additional responsibilities. c. a team member whos concerned about the entire operation rather than just his own part of it. d. competent, but somewhat lighthearted and cynical. 15. If you had to describe his chief ambition, youd probably say it was to... a. be totally in control, have the power to do things his way. b. become wealthy, able to afford many luxuries. c. become famous or celebrated in some way. d. have lots of excitement, glamour, and adventure in life. e. lead a happy, fulfilled existence. f. feel worthy, have the respect of his peers. Tips on how to freeze just about everything 17. He tends to react to failure by... a. becoming temporarily discouraged. b. being not becoming disturbed. c. analyzing what went wrong, so as to succeed next time. d. denying the failure even took place and making another, more forceful attempt at success. light-hearte- 18. He is particularly about... a. his job or profession. b. certain subjects of special interest to him perhaps baseball, Civil War history, show-bi- z trivia, or stamp collecting. c. virtually everything. His knowledge is encyclopedic. 19. As friends, he tends to like people who are... a. wealthy, successful, or influential. t. b. exciting, adventurous, c. especially smart and knowledgeable in some field. d. pleasant, compatible, easy to be with. e. acquaintances of long standing hes loyal to old pals. 20. Socially, youd describe him far-ou- as... a. highly gregarious. He knows almost everyone. b. fairly active and gregarious. c. something of a loner. Though he can be very sociable when occasion demands, he doesnt have much need for people. d. private. He associates with only a few close friends. 21. How often do friends and associates ask him for advice on either business or personal matters? a. Very often. His counsel seems to be highly valued. b. Fairly often. Hes a good and helpful listener. c. Seldom usually only when the problem is one about which he has special information or expertise. easy-to-free- FREEZING VEGETABLES When you find fresh vegetables at a good price, buy extras for the , freezer. Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and . carrots must be blanched to reduce enzymic action which can change color, flavor, texture, and nutritive value. To blanch, in saucepot over high heat, heat 2 quarts water to boiling. Meanwhile, fill a large bowl half full with cold water and add 1 tray ice cubes; set aside. Place small amount of vegetables (no more than 4 cups) in a wire basket or strainer so that all pieces can be added and removed at the same'time. Completely immerse basket in boiling water; cover; and start timing immediately. Boil exactly for specified time (see below), then at once lift basket from boiling water and plunge into iced ' water to stop cooking process. Drain thoroughly; pack into freezer containers, leaving Zi" head space, or plastic bags with all air pressed out; seal, label, and freeze. Use within 10 months. Broccoli: Cut stalks lengthwise diameter pieces. Blanch 3 into minutes. Brussels sprouts: Separate into small, medium, and large heads. Blanch small heads 3 minutes; medium heads, 4 minutes; large heads, 5 minutes. Carrots: Slice or cut up; blanch 2 minutes. d squash (butternut, Hubbard) should be cooked, then scooped from rind and mashed. Chill until cooled. Pack into containers, leaving Zi" head space; seal, label, and freeze. li -- air; freeze. be helpful and friendly when he sees fit, hes basically stubborn and demanding. b. Generous, but within limits. He gives only when the recipient is someone close or the transaction will benefit him, too. d c. Quite. Hes extremely and outgoing with almost good-hearte- everyone. SCORING Add up the point total for the answers you checked. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. a-- 0, b-- 8, c-- 5, d-- 0, b-- 8, c-- 6, d-- 4, b-- a-- 2, 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. d-- 4, c-- 6, 0, b-- 7, c-- 4, d-- 2 0, b-- c-- 5, d-- 2 0, d-- 2 c-- 4, d-- 0 0, d-- 2 b-- 6, b-- 5, 0, b-- 6, 0, b-- c-- 4 b-- 6, b-- 7 c-- 6, d-- 4 a-- 7, b-- 8, 0, d-- c-- 4, d-- c-- b-- 8, b-- 5, a-- 7, a-- 4, b-- 6, a-- 7, b-- 4, 2 0 a-- 0, 8 f-- e-- a-- 0, a-- 2 e-- 8, b-- 8, b-- 6, e-- d-- 6, c-- 5, 0, a-- 4, 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 2 2 4 e-- 6, f-- 6 c-- 0, d-- d-- 7 c-- 0, b-- 4, c-- 8, 0, b-- 7, c-- 6, 0, b-- 7, c-- 4 d-- 4 5 2 0, b-- 8, c-- 6, 0, b-- 5, c-- 0 0, c-- 6 a-- 8, e-d-- HOW HE RATES More than 185 points: high potential. This score Indicates that your man is likely to advance rapidly to a position of affluence, tin background andor attitudes correspond with those of the high achievers in commerce and the corporate world. Hes a risk taker, so don't expect absolute financial security during his climb to the top. You may have some anxious moments along the way, but don't heH make them up to you worry when he arrives! 141 to 185 points: moderate to good potential. A man in this category is more interested in being secure and making solid progress than in He doesnt like becoming super-ricwith his chances take or to job hop savings. Wealth may indeed come, but it will probably arrive late and as a result of years of prudent management. Meanwhile, youll be extremely comfortable and well provided for. h. 101 to 140 points: limited potential. youll have a happy and rewarding life with a man in this range, but dont expect the rewards to be monetary. Such a person is not likely, except through some happy accident, to achieve wealth. Hes apt to choose a job or career that is not highly paid, or to be more involved in some leisuretime activity than in his work. Very possibly, 100 points or less: low potential. This score singles out the man who is definitely a dreamer. If youre going to make a life together, youll probably have to support him. At the very least, you should manage left in his the family finances hands, they wouldnt be safe! " Youll notice that in the scoring section, eight of the answers were marked with an asterisk. If you checked at least five of these answers, your man is a potential tycoon, an incipient Norton Simon, Daniel K. Ludwig, or Kirk Kirkorian. A tycoon is a difficult, stubborn, demanding personality. Hes not content with just more than his share of the marbles, he and wants to own the whole bag hell work 20 hours a day to achieve his objective. Life with such a man, though never easy, can be exciting and filled with opulent rewards. Would this were your lot in life!! 1. Installation Is easy; with the Insulation being blown about six to eight feet from the end of the hose there s no need to crawl into tight places such as along the eaves 2. Theres no cutting or fitting the insulation around wiring, framing members and other obstructions 3. It will take you only about half the time and much less effort to use Wowing Insula- tion . , 4. You wiH end up with a uniform; complete Insulation coverage, even over the tops of the joists and other wood surfaces, providing an even and total insulating job 5. Theres no hauling bulky baga of insulation Into tight attic access openings the only thing that goes into the attic is you and the end of the hose Bags Per 1,000 Sq. Ft. Maximum Net Minimum Thickness 1 24 3 9 41 6W 2 48 7W 6 56 BW 0 65 w 3 71 im 8 82 13 year. Apples to be used in pies and cooked desserts should be firm and crisp. To prevent darkening, dissolve 1 tablespoon salt in 8 cups water; slice peeled, cored apples into mixture: remove slices in just a few minutes and drain on paper towels. Pack slices in sugar, adding Zi to 1 cup sugar to each 4 cups fruit; leave W head space; seal, label, freeze. Applesauce can be made from mealy-texture- d apples; sweeten but dont add spices. Pack into containers, leaving 1 head space; seal, label, freeze. Cranberries: Place unopened packages in freezer bags to keep out 24. How generous is he? a. Not very. Though he can Grapefruit: Peel and cut into sections, removing all membrane and seeds; reserve any juice for syrup. To make syrup: To juice add cold water to make 2 cups and stir in 1 Zi cups sugar until dissolved. Pack fruit and syrup into freezer containers, leaving Zi head space; seal, label, and freeze. Oranges: Grate oranges and wrap small quantities of grated peel in plastic wrap: freeze for use in recipes. Then peel, pack, and freeze , as for grapefruit (above). Hard-shelle- FREEZING FRUIT Citrus fruits will keep up to 6 months frozen; other fruits, up to a 23. Do you consider him In any way a lucky person? a. Yes, some fortunate things have happened to him. He has a knack for knowing just the right person or for being in the right place at the right time. b. Not especially. Good and bad luck befall him equally. c. No. If anything, he tends to be rather unlucky. no0 breads, soups, vegetables and fruits. Dlen Connelly inters coming and its time to beef up your supply of home-froze- n fruits and vegetables. Consider the foods many in your market. And fill up the freezer (it operates more efficiently when full) with extras of hearty homemade soups, stews, homemade breads, sandwiches cakes, and pies too. Freezing can be done easily in very small batches, whenever you have the time. For example, freezing extra portions of a vegetable or half a cake will save time and trouble later on, and will eliminate having to deal with leftovers. 22. How good is he at swaying other people? . Formidable, but only when it has to do with something he really wants. Then hes almost impossible to say no to. b. Very. 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