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If you purchased work-related items at the store along with items for personal use, save the receipt and circle the workrelated items.

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There had been two guys on the other side of the clearing and the other managed to flank you. You’ve been hit. Game over.

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Parents should get involved in the planning and maintain a safety-based conversation throughout the process.

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USE TECH TO YOUR ADVANTAGE

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Tech tips Smart ways to use your gadgets and declutter your life

By Erika Rose, SPECIAL TO THE EAGLE

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he digital age is upon us, and in case you haven’t noticed, the trend is to use it to reduce clutter and hardware in our lives and — most importantly — eliminate bills for services and goods that are going out of style. Ohio-based Matt Dworkin of Best Buy’s Geek Squad, which comes to consumers' aid in setting up their technology, shares some of his know-how in the field of “geekonomics” and details his favorite tricks when it comes to making the most of technology.

For the tech savvy For those who are ready to leap into more advanced techniques, try these bill-eliminating, clutter-reducing and hardware-lessening tactics.

Streaming television

Many modern entertainment devices are Internet-compatible.

Whether it’s your TV, gaming system or Blu-ray player, having just one of these devices as part of your home entertainment system can bring a plethora of free content to your living room. Web sources such as Hulu, Amazon Video on Demand, Netflix and YouTube offer free or low-cost access to thousands of movies and TV shows, inviting you to shun the cable or satellite company altogether.

Internetbased phone services

If you like having a separate number and phones at home, you can tap the Web for home phone service via modern wonders like Skype, MagicJack and Jajah. MagicJack is a small device that plugs into your computer’s USB port to bring you phone service via the Internet. Skype is a software application, and Jajah is a voiceover IP provider. Whichever method you choose, the cost is significantly less than traditional phone service, and international calls are free or merely pennies.

Mobile

Love your gadgets? Love mobile broadband, too: Going a step further, try getting Internet service through your cell phone company and take it with you. With a device about the size of a phone, you can deliver Internet service wirelessly to up to five devices at once and ditch the phone bill, the cable/satellite bill and the Internet provider.

Books 4 and music

E-readers are thin devices that can hold thousands of books in just a few ounces. Best-sellers and new releases are a fraction of the hard copy cost, and a lot of quality content is free. The same concept applies to buying e-music for your devices instead of CDs, but going one step further are services like Pandora Internet Radio or Napster, which allow unlimited access to music that can be streamed through your Internet-ready devices for free or for a low monthly fee.

For the technophobe If you’re not so techno-savvy, he says, here are three baby steps you can take

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Keep the computer you do have running well with anti-virus and anti-spyware software and by regularly defragmenting the hard drive and busting the dust, which can slow it down, with compressed air. Once a year, pop open the case while the computer’s unplugged and blow out the dust.

If you have a cell phone, consider dropping your landline phone service altogether.

Consider owning one Internet-compatible device as part of your home entertainment system. This will help ease you into the money-saving moves the more techno-savvy are doing now.

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At-home recycling

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ecycling bottles, cans and newspapers is an easy way to do your part for the environment, but making space for these bins in the kitchen can be difficult. Plus, a stack of industrial plastic bins filled with empty salad dressing bottles and bits of old food isn’t very appetizing. Tennessee-based professional organizer Paige McClain Ramsey has set up a simple system in her kitchen to encourage recycling and keep the room clutter-free. It’s tempting to set up your recycling operations somewhere out of sight, like the garage, she says, “but every time you’re going to throw away a can or plastic bottle, you’re not going to walk all the way into the garage.”

Here is a simple, inexpensive way to keep your recycling in hand and your kitchen looking clean and uncluttered.

Find a small to medium-sized receptacle that works well in your kitchen or pantry.

Ramsey uses an “inexpensive and multipurpose” black plastic trashcan in a 14- to 15-gallon size, the kind widely available at hardware and home stores. Look for the kind with a swinging top, says Ramsey. “It looks nicer and it’s more sanitary.”

This sort of lid can also help deflect dogs or curious toddlers.

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a system to streamline eco-friendly efforts

Set up a full-fledged recycling station in your garage or other out-of-the-way spot.

Check out your municipality’s requirements for sorting recyclables and organize your bins accordingly. Ramsey suggests labeling each bin clearly so family members won’t toss soda cans in the paper bin. While clear bins may look nicer sitting on the store shelf, Ramsey notes that their contents will likely be visually unappealing. She prefers solid plastic bins, unless you like looking at a jumble of empty soup cans.

Bring your kitchen bin out to the garage when it gets full. Every four or five days, walk your little kitchen recycling bin out to the garage or wherever your full recycling station is located. Take a few minutes to sort items into their proper bins. Spending time tending to your trash may seem tedious, but Ramsey notes it’s much more efficient than walking every jar and bottle out to your garage.

Rinse out your kitchen receptacle when things get sticky. Another benefit of a medium-sized plastic trashcan is that it washes clean with just a bit of soap and water. Give yours a quick rinse whenever the inside starts getting a little funky.

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By Carolyn Sperry, SPEcIAL TO THE EAGLE

Maybe it’s too late to really get your ducks in a row this year. But why not get organized now for 2011’s taxes and reap the maximum benefits?

“Get a receipt!” says Brian Kelly of R&G Brenner Income Tax Consultants in New York. You could be deducting expenses “for anything you have to buy related to your work — special shoes, uniforms, work gloves.”

If you purchased work-related items at the store along with items for personal use, save the receipt and circle the work-related items. Save drycleaning receipts for work uniforms, too. “Have the dry cleaner put ‘uniform’ on the receipt,” Kelly says.

Retain receipts for energyefficient updates to your home. “They aren’t all deductible, but some are,” says Kelly.

Megan Sonicksen of the National Association of Tax Professionals advises filers to “save all receipts associated with charitable contributions, medical expenses, child-care expenses, moving expenses, job-search expenses, union dues, tax-preparation expenses, safety deposit box expenses and education-related expenses,” or whatever applies

to your family’s situation.

When you pick up your 2010 taxes from your preparer, Sonicksen suggests asking if

there were any deductions or

credits you missed out on and might be eligible for in 2011.

At that point, “your tax situation will be fresh in your preparer’s mind.”

So how do you keep it all together?

If you only anticipate a handful of receipts, a large envelope in your home office labeled “tax receipts 2011,” might work. If you have hundreds, though, you’ll need to buckle down and get organized.

Sande Nelson, a professional organizer in New York, suggests using four folders, one for each quarter. Make an alphabetical list of all of your deductible receipts.

Total each subcategory and “you can give your accountant one sheet of paper” with the total expenses for each subcategory and leave the files in your office.

“A lot of money can be saved on accounting fees this way,” she says. “You can also track and control expenditures by actually seeing what you spend and how it is spent.”

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Brothers open 10 acre paintball park

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the tower.

You break projectile zips past your into a run when you head and you duck befeel the hind a tree. You see the objective in the clearing ahead impact of shots on – the tower. Get to that and it your back. means victory, but there’s at least one, maybe two guys hid- There had ing in the cover at the far side been two guys on of the clearing. One of your the other teammates charges past you, side of firing at where he thinks the the clearenemy is and running for the ing and the other managed tower. to flank you. You’ve been hit.

He doesn’t even get close, Game over. but you saw where the shots Scenes like this are comcame from. You move into the mon at Zoomz Paintball. clearing, concentrating your Started by brothers Ryan and fire at the enemy on the other side of the clearing. He returns Taylor Thompson, Zoomz is fire, narrowly missing you, but the only paintball park in the area and features five courses that gives you enough of an covering more than 10 acres. open to hit him. He’s done for The College Station brothand you have a clear path to The Eagle

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ers opened Zoomz Paintball in September to fill what they saw as an empty entertainment niche in their hometown.

“We used to talk about wanting to start our own business one day, but we always thought that would be when we were in our 40s,” Ryan said. “I got out of college and gat married and had a job I really did not enjoy. One

day I decided that I’d had enough. I talked to Taylor and I said, ‘Let’s do this.’”

They had played paintball the year before and thought it would be perfect for College Station.

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ball, you’ll learn there,” Taylor added.

The Thompsons are looking forward to the spring after the recent freezes and bad weather, as should paintball fans in the area. Not only does the warm weather bring better play conditions, but it will also bring Zoomz’s newest and most ambitious course yet.

Ryan and Taylor expect their new course, “Urban,” to be ready in April. This course will feature a Main Street setting including a schoolhouse, shopping center, houses, a park and a street intersection. All buildings will be functional and abandoned cars will provide street-level cover. Fans of the popular

Call of Duty or Battlefield video games will undoubtedly appreciate this environment.

That similarity to video game shooters can help parents trying to pull kids away from the television and get them active. The action puts the players right into a video game environment, and can be quite a workout.

“We’ve had a group of players come out here at 9 am and play until dark,” Ryan said. “They were about to fall over by the end of the day.

It’s a great workout.

I’ve personally lost 15 pounds playing out here.”

All day packages at Zoomz start as low as $15 for players that have their own equipment.

Those renting mark-

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a handful of different properties before finding the 50-acre just off Hwy. 30 at the end of Roans Chapel Road. The land had a perfect mix of terrains for setting up a paintball park that has something for everyone.

The five current courses cover a mix of woodball and speedball action. Fans of woods matches can get their fix on the “Hills,” “Highground” and “Lost” courses.

The Hills and Highground courses can also be combined to form an extra large course supporting matches as big as 25 vs. 25. Fans of tournament style matches can take on the open “Spools” course or the official sized tournament field with inflatable bunkers.

The individual courses can support games of up to 15 vs.

15. For the truly daring players, Zoomz offers a match they call “American Revolution.” In this match, the two teams meet in an open field where they line up in firing lines and take turns exchanging single-shot volleys. After each round, the teams get closer.

“That game is addictive, but absolutely terrifying,” Ryan said.

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ers and protective gear can play for as little as $35 for the entire day or $25 for the afternoon. The park is available for private parties as well with picnic tables, grills, group discounts and up to four hours with private refs included.

For more information about Zoomz Paintball, call 979-777-3847 or visit their website at www.zoomzpb.com.

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SPRING CLEANING

Spring clean Focusing on areas of your home makes cleaning easy

By Molly Logan Anderson, SPECIAL TO THE EAGLE

SPRING CLEANING

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t’s that time of year again. The crisp spring air brings an urge to clear out, clean up and get organized. Here is some advice for getting the whole house, as well as your yard, in tip-top shape so you can kick back and enjoy it throughout the season.

ADVICE

Overall purge

When planning for a big spring cleanup, make sure your space is as de-cluttered as possible before getting started. Without delving into deep spaces like closets and basements, attempt to fill two kitchen-size garbage bags each day while walking around your house: One bag is for items to donate, while the other holds trash. At the end of the week, you’ll have 14 bags of clutter cleared out, easing your way toward a more organized home.

Closets

Add to your donations by performing a deep excavation of the closets in your home. Remove anything on hangers or shelves not worn in the past 18 months. Purchase cheap, sturdy fabric boxes to organize items like scarves or purses. Do the same with linens. Once the closets are purged, color-code hanging items and group similar folded pieces. Gather all items to donate and do so immediately. Your local Goodwill or women’s shelter is happy to accept them, and you’ll be less tempted to “shop” the bags if you donate right away.

Windows and screens

On his website, home improvement expert Danny Lipford recommends using a 50/50 mix of water and white vinegar as a natural window cleaner. Dry with crumpled newspaper to keep lint to a minimum. Remove screens and spray or soak them to remove winter grime.

Basement and attic

This is a labor of love — love for the organized space you’ll have when you’re done. In climates where these spaces are useable, clutter and storage of unused items or boxes makes for an enormous waste of space. Enlist all family members to go through piles and boxes. If you haven’t used something in years and it has no sentimental value, ask yourself if it has a monetary one. In addition to garbage and donation piles, make one for items to sell on eBay or through your newspaper’s classifieds section.

Fireplace

According to the Chimney Safety Institute of America, most fireplaces require a once-a-year inspection and cleaning to remove dangerous creosote buildup. More specifically, their experts recommend a cleaning anytime creosote buildup reaches 1/8 of an inch. Most DIY websites don’t consider any kind of chimney cleaning a do-it-yourself job. Prepare your fireplace for the professionals by removing any unburned wood and sweeping up ashes.

Garage

Clearing everything out is the name of the game in garage cleaning, so pick a warm spring day. Apply earlier methods of sorting into “donation,” “trash” and “sell” piles. Use a leaf blower to remove dirt, cobwebs and trash blown in by winter winds or tracked in by your car. Locations with the most brutal winter weather will likely require a hose-down or power washing as well. Now is the time to apply durable floor paint or invest in hooks or shelving so that when you restock saved items, you do so in an organized fashion.

Outdoors

Check decks and patios for uneven areas or necessary repairs. Trim back vegetation that appears overgrown after winter months or plants that benefit from spring trimming. Check siding for winter damage. Consult www.thefamilyhandyman.com for step-by-step directions on cleaning your air conditioner for a cooler home and lower bills come summertime.

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STAY SAFE OVER SPRING BREAK

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Spring break safety

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Talk to kids early about the dangers of a wild time away

By Molly Logan Anderson, SPECIAL TO THE EAGLE

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he term “spring break” conjures up images of rowdy, scantily clad kids indulging in drinking and less-thanperfect behavior.

But it is possible to set up safe travels for today’s youth. Parents should get involved in the planning and maintain a safety-based conversation throughout the process.

Pro assistance a must “One of the biggest recommendations I can give for spring break is to make sure you book your trip with a reputable tour operator,” says JoAnn Casey, owner and agent of the Honeymoon and Vacation Center in Naperville, Ill., near Chicago. “Every story you see on the news about people being stranded either at the beginning or the end of their trip is the result of people who booked a ‘too good to be true’ price with a fly-by-night operator.”

Casey, who speaks from 25 years of travel industry experience, recommends finding a tour operator through a seasoned agent who can

recommend destinations, resorts and precautions to be taken.

The right state of mind No matter what your age, traveling means relaxation, but Casey urges student travelers to maintain a high level of awareness on their journeys. “What I call ‘the vacation frame of mind’ often takes hold, and people don't want to think about bad people or circumstances while they are in ‘paradise,’ ” Casey says. “When at your destination, you must remain as alert as you would walking down the street anywhere.”

Make good choices Temptation will be all around when traveling, so prepare kids for making good decisions when it comes to drinking, sun exposure and even visiting the ATM. Tales of daily intoxication during spring break are nothing new. The experts at www.safespringbreak.org want kids to know that drunks equal easy targets for a range of offenses.

When it comes to sun exposure, ensure good sunscreen practices will be followed. Reapply sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 often, and for the fairest kids, make sure they’re well equipped with hats and glasses. Above all, remind spring breakers that the sun does not mix well with alcohol.

While outside in hot weather, hydrate with water.

Travelers will surely need cash during the trip, so follow the ATM safety tips from www.safespringbreak. org. Urge kids to visit ATMs during daylight hours and in a group and to scan areas for people who give them a funny feeling.

Power in numbers Kids should go out with a group of friends and come home with that same group. Remind them to look for unsavory characters, intoxication in friends or the signs of predatory drugs. Extreme drowsiness, slurred speech or confusion should be cause for concern, so make sure everyone

knows the indicators. If one person needs to go home, the whole group should leave.

Consider alternatives Students looking for an enriching spring break might consider an alternative experience like those organized

by Break Away. Knowing that college students benefit from communitybased service projects, Break Away gives students opportunities to learn about the problems faced by members of communities with whom they otherwise may have had little or no direct contact. According to the organization’s website, www.alternativebreaks. org, “Break Away seeks to use alternative breaks as a springboard into lifelong active citizenship, where the community becomes a priority in an individual's life decisions.”

HEALTHY RECIPES

Quinoa Trout

Lighten up!

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Quinoa (KEEN-wah) is native to the Andes Mountains, where people have eaten it for more than 5,000 years. The boxed version of red or plain quinoa is available in many grocery stores.

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Ingredients for the quinoa: • 1 ½ cups cooked quinoa, red or plain • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1 tablespoon lemon juice • 1/3 cup cooked green peas (if you use canned, rinse them well before adding to salad) • 1/3 cup cooked black beans (if you use canned, rinse them well before adding to salad) • ¼ cup finely chopped red onion • 15 grape tomatoes, sliced • 1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeno pepper (optional) • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil • Salt and pepper to taste Ingredients for the trout: • Pan spray • 2 skinless trout fillets (6 ounces), rinsed and patted dry • ½ lemon • 2 teaspoons unsalted butter, melted • 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion • Old Bay Seasoning to taste • Salt and pepper to taste 1. In a medium bowl, combine quinoa, olive oil, lemon juice, peas, beans, onion and tomato; stir well.

Add jalapeno — if using — basil, salt and pepper. Cover and set aside.

2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

3. Fold an 18-inch strip of foil in half, then open it like a book on your worktable. Coat one side of the “book” with pan spray. Lay one trout fillet on the sprayed side. Top the fish with a generous squeeze of lemon, 1 teaspoon melted butter, 1 tablespoon onion, Old Bay Seasoning, salt and pepper.

4. Fold the unsprayed half of the parchment over the fish; match up the foil’s edges and crimp them closed so no air can escape. Prepare the second trout fillet the same way.

5. Place the two packets on a baking sheet and slide into the oven.

Cook for about 15 minutes.

6. To serve, place a helping of quinoa on each plate. Remove the fish fillets from their envelopes and arrange on the plates. Serve warm.

Makes two servings.

Story and photography by Margaret Maples, SPECIAL TO THE EaGLE

We reveled in parties, dinners, snacks, noshes, stocking candy and food gifts during the last six weeks of 2010, and we’re feeling stuffed.

According to a government study, despite all of that eating, Americans gain only about a pound during the winter holidays.

The problem is that this annual weight doesn’t go away. It accumulates over time and eventually could contribute to obesity.

Let’s avoid that flabby future by thinking lean and smart now. Don’t do anything truly drastic, like cutting out entire food groups or skipping meals. Emphasize protein and fiber. Keep portions at a sensible size. Make small changes like these that you can live with permanently.

This way, you won’t feel deprived and your energy won’t sag as those excess pounds melt away.

The recipes we’ve assembled here score high for fiber and protein. Quinoa Trout also has enough easy-going elegance to fit in smoothly at dinner parties. Brown rice, long a health food staple, makes a delightful pudding.

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