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Easy No-Cook Egg Nog Holiday Recipe... 6 Be Certain Your Home Is Winterized from B & L Plumbing... 7 Gift Buying Guidance — Make It Count!

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EASY NO-COOK EGG NOG

THE LOOK OF A BOOK: THE CHRONICLES OF JEAN HARRIS, LIBRARIAN

Resolve To Eat These 14 Foods In New Year Dining... 10 The Look of a Book: The Chronicles of Jean Harris The Librarian Snapshot by Nick Yanez... 14

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Vail, Colorado

By Deborah Stumpf

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olorado just screams holidays, doesn’t it? We may not be New York City, but we have snowcapped mountains, ski slopes, pine trees to decorate and activities abound during the month of December.

So, get your shopping done early, grab the family or friends and head out to do something new and different during the season!

TRI-LAKES AREA If you still need the perfect gift for Aunt Betty, try the sixth annual North Pole at Tri-Lakes Arts and Crafts Fair Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 3 and 4. It’s held in the Grace Best school building 4 |

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at 66 Jefferson Street in Monument.

The show is sponsored by the Monument Hill Kiwanis. The Kiwanis are well connected in this community – somehow they get Santa to stop by for a visit with the kids. Canned or dry goods are the only admission, which all go to Tri-Lakes Cares to help fill their shelves for the winter.

The Tri-Lakes Music Association has been performing their Christmas concert for 10 years running. This year’s concert, Phil Barfoot and David Williamson’s “The Gift of Christmas,” will be Friday, Dec. 9 and Saturday Dec. 10 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. in the Palmer Ridge High School auditorium. The Association

is made up of community volunteer musicians who love music and entertaining the community. Admission is free, but donations are encouraged.

Donations go to Tri-Lakes Cares and to fund $500 scholarships to two LewisPalmer District 38 seniors. In the past nine years, the total amount of money the Tri-Lakes Music Association has raised comes to about $35,000.

Palmer Lake plays host to a couple of events not to miss. On Saturday, Dec. 10, Santa will be at Palmer Lake Elementary for breakfast. On Sunday, Dec. 11, the annual Yule Log Hunt will take place for those brave enough to wander through the back woods searching for a hidden 8-foot-long

log tied with a red ribbon. Some folks know how to have fun! Hunters use the original two-man saw used in 1933 to cut the log in half. One half is saved for next year’s fire and the other half is hauled to the Town Hall building where it is burned in a fireplace built in 1936 just for these events.

If you’re the type of person that thinks a Christmas tree is naked without a train running under it, you will love a visit to the Western Museum of Mining Industry’s Toys, Model Trains and Holiday Memories show held Friday, Dec. 9 and Saturday, Dec. 10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be an N Gauge model layout as well as other trains and antique toys on display. Kids of all ages are welcome, but the admission price for “adult-looking” children is $8 and $4 for other children.

COLORADO SPRINGS AND AREAS SOUTH AND WEST A love of dinosaurs may bring you to the Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center in Woodland Park, but Mrs. Claus and her husband will be the star attraction on Saturday, Dec. 10. Mrs. Claus leads her Christmas mouse and other puppet friends in a story involving visiting children who become reindeer and snowmen.

Become part of the show at 1 p.m. or 2:30 p.m. The Center is located at 201 S. Fairview. Call 719-686-1820 for more information and ticket prices.

The Colorado Wolf & Wildlife Center in Divide, Colorado is the host location for breakfast burritos, a visit from Santa and Christmas carols with the wolves at 10 and 11 a.m. on Christmas Eve. The price for breakfast and the event is $20 for adults and $10 for children under the age of 12. The Center is located at

4729 Twin Rocks Road in Divide. Call 719-687-9742 for more information.

The Electric Safari at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs is back for its 21st year and runs from Dec. 9 through Jan. 1. Their one million lights and animated light sculptures are a sight to behold. You can take in the view of the city as well as enjoy a warm fire on a cold winter night while there.

Some animal exhibits are also open.

Tickets for zoo entry without the Sky Ride are $8.25 for adults and $5.25 for children age 3 to 11. Children under 3 are free. Mountain Sky Ride is available for an extra charge. The Electric Safari is open every night from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. except for Christmas Eve. If you prefer the warmth of the indoors, the Christmas Joy Concert will be held at the Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts at 190 South Cascade Avenue in Colorado Springs on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 2:30 and 6 p.m. The concert is an event not to be missed for the music lover featuring a 150-voice choir, the Colorado Springs Children’s

Chorale, the Pikes Peak Ringers and others. Tickets are $14, $17 or $22 and available at First Presbyterian Church at Weber and Bijou, at the Pikes Peak Center box office and on their Web site. Call 719-884-6144 for more information.

If you pine away for the feel of an old fashioned Christmas, you’ll enjoy a short trip to Rock Ledge Ranch in Colorado Springs on Dec. 17 from 4 to 8 p.m. The Ranch is at 30th Street and Gateway Road near the entrance of the Garden of the Gods. They’ll be decked out with lights for the holidays and offering wagon rides, old-time music, a barn dance and St. Nicholas.

Refreshments are available as well as a photographer to capture the memories.

Call 719-578-6777 for admission prices and more information.

Be a part of the Santa Express Train in Canon City this holiday season from now through Dec. 26. The train takes off from the Royal Gorge Region, Canon City, for an hour and a half round trip ride to the North Pole. Children are

The Electric Safari at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs

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encouraged to wear their PJ’s and enjoy hot cocoa while listening to the elves

tell Christmas stories during the ride.

The North Pole welcomes everyone with its beautiful display of lights and Santa boards the train to meet his visitors. Train rides are every evening at 6 p.m. (except Dec. 25) and 12:30 p.m. trips can be scheduled on Dec. 3, 10, 17 and 24. Reservations for Santa Express must be made in advance. Book soon because rides sell out far in advance.

Various pricing and meals are available.

Call 888-724-5748 for reservations or go online at http:// royalgorgeroute. com/content/classesofservice/santa. aspx#. All aboard!

HEADING NORTH AND WEST Butterflies and scorpions alike enjoy the holidays at the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster. Enjoy this moving and unpredictable Living Lights show nightly from Dec. 10 through Dec. 23 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Dress appropriately for both indoor and outdoor activities while you are there. For admission prices and other information, call 720974-1864 or visit their Web site at http://butterflies.org.

If you have a budding young chef in the family, the Young Chefs’ Academy in Westminster is offering a three-day Winter Wonderland Village-making camp. They start with the basics, learn how to create a village and then 6 |

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decorate. The camp runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, Dec. 19 – 21. Call 303-439-2252 for more information and specifics about fees and deposits.

Can’t stay up until midnight on New Year’s Eve? Then grab the kids and head over to the Children’s Museum of Denver on Dec. 31 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. for their Noon Year’s Eve celebration. You’ll think you’re in Time Square with the confetti, bubble wrap fireworks, and the ball drop every hour on the hour starting at 10 a.m. Contact the museum at 303-561-0111 for admission prices and other information.

Demolition Derby Grand Winter Sports Carnival, Dec. 30 – Feb. 11 at Winter Park, Fraser, Granby, Grand Lake, and Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling hold snow-sculpture contests, a fishing tournament, toboggan races, skijumping competitions and fireworks

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MOUNTAIN EVENTS GALORE The mountain towns are a magnet for all things holidays. It’s best to visit the towns’ Web sites for a complete listing, information about all events and lodging resources, but here is just a tip of the iceberg when it comes to happenings in December and into January.

Breck Snowflake Challenge, Dec. 9 – 16: Win prize money for your ice sculpting expertise if you dare to take a power tool to a hunk of ice. Entry fees apply. Not into sculpting? Then feast your eyes on the finished product or watch the sculpture-makers in action.

12 Days of Aspen, Dec. 20 – 31: concerts, caroling, ice skating, snowman-making contest, fireworks and carriage rides Estes Park Winter Festival, Jan. 13 – 16: carriage rides, snowshoe event, igloo-making, scavenger hunt and chili cook-off Vail Snow Daze, Dec. 5 – 11: free concerts, street fair and Dummy

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BE CERTAIN YOUR HOME IS WINTERIZED!

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is the season for frozen pipes and flooded basements! And the cost for these plumbing repairs can make you say everything but “ho, ho, ho”! What does it mean to winterize a home?

Many homes are left vacant due to foreclosures, illness, travel etc. In areas with cold winters like Colorado Springs it is smart to take a few easy steps to avoid a watery disaster.

If the temperature inside a home drops below 32 degrees it is likely the water supply, and drain traps will freeze.

The best and most simple solution is to leave the water running slightly when the temperature gets real cold.

Allowing a small steady stream to flow through the faucet will help deter the problem of freezing pipes. Also, open the cupboard doors to allow warmer air to wrap around your pipes. This is very effective especially if your water pipes are on an outside wall.

Make sure you have also detached any garden hoses from your outdoors hosebibs. If you have an inside water shut off to your faucet, turn it off. Turn the faucet on from the outside, and allow any remaining water to drain. Leave

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Here is a final checklist for winterizing a vacant home: 1. Open all faucets 2. Flush all toilets and syphon any water from the flush tank 3. Drain and clear pump 4. Drain flexible hoses in the kitchen and shower 5. Drain the hot water heater and softening system 6. Shut off water supply to the washing machine 7. Add antifreeze to all the traps (i.e. toilets, floor drains etc.)

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Gift BuyinG Guidance— Make It Count!

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he gift giving season is upon us and many people are thinking about all the shopping they have ahead. The economy has brought many of us “down to earth” regarding spending and our hard earned dollars need to stretch as far as they can go! Spending your money wisely is the name of the game...so here are a few suggestions for your consideration when you are doing your gift buying..

Think Quality! Quality and expertise is of utmost importance to a small business owner since they have spent years learning their trade.

Here is where you will find the expert, (probably the owner) whose name is on the sign outside. Most of the time, you will gain all sorts of information without having to ask...and it’s free!

Think Service! Small business owners take pride in every aspect of their business...especially their service! It takes many years to earn a good reputation, but just a short time to earn a bad one! If they’ve been in your town a while, then perhaps it’s time you visited their store to find out what they have to offer. You may be really happy you did!

Think Savings! Unfortunately, there is a big misconception about specialty stores and designers being high priced! What you will find at a design house is someone who tailors their business and products to suit the client. They are experts in those “hard to find” items that we think about for years and can never find. Designers thrive on making dreams come true and do it with knowledge and expertise which is what they are all about! A designer will take the time to ask about your budget first and then plan to work around that...so there are no surprises! In the end, you have something very special and very personal for you or that special someone for the price that you wanted.

Think Local! By shopping the privately owned businesses in your community, you are supporting the growth and welfare of your town or city.

Small business is still the backbone of America!

This year — Make it Count!

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DINING RESOLVE TO EAT THESE 14 FOODS IN NEW YEAR

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4. Rye: Rye can improve glycemic profiles and rye bread can be used to decrease hunger both before and after lunch when consumed at breakfast.

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Food Technology magazine lists 14 foods that deliver research-documented benefits to health.

WHOLE GRAINS 1. Barley: 11 clinical trials spanning almost 20 years found that increased consumption of barley products can lower total and LDL cholesterol.

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5. Almonds: A 2007 study showed that 300 calories of almonds (enough to produce beneficial effects on cardiovascular risk factors) per day can be included in the diet with limited risk of weight gain. The study found that the fiber in the almonds blocked some of the fat calories from being absorbed.

6. Hazelnuts: Research shows that it is best to consume hazelnuts whole because many of its antioxidants are located in the hazelnut skin.

7. Pecans: A recent 2010 study suggested that the vitamin E in pecans may provide neurological protection by delaying progression of motor neuron degeneration.

8. Pistachios: Pistachios are suggested to have anti-inflammatory properties, according to a recent study.

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11. Blueberries: Whole blueberry smoothies consumed daily improved insulin-sensitivity in obese, non-diabetic and insulin resistant patients in a six-week study.

12. Broccoli and cauliflower: A high intake of these vegetables may be associated with reduced risk of aggressive prostate cancer.

13. Pomegranates: A preliminary study suggests pomegranate juice can help prevent a number of complications in kidney disease patients on dialysis.

14. Tomatoes: A six-week study found that people with high-blood pressure who consumed two servings of canned tomato products daily experienced a significant decrease in blood pressure. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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a glimpse at community personalities

THE LOOK OF A BOOK:

THE CHRONICLES OF JEAN HARRIS, THE LIBRARIAN

By Nick Yanez

“This is the one time in our life we have the opportunity to live wherever we want,” Jean explains, “and I always wanted to live in Colorado, I just thought the mountains; I thought it would be good here.”

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ook at a book. Inspect the cover. Is it hard or does is flop? What’s on the front? There could be a picture or a photo. There may be a watercolor painting or just a solid cover with bold text.

There may not be any text at all.

There’s an old sang, and I’m sure you’ve probably heard it.

It’s the bit about the book and the cover – how not to judge it.

For if you open it up, what lies ahead, is often a great story…

Jean Harris is a librarian. For some, that seems easy to tell.

After all, she has all the features of a librarian. She is tall and thin, and wears glasses. Her hair is neat and not too long, and sits atop her outfit, complete with a long skirt that graces the floor. She is the perfect picture of her job, a stereotype to many.

She even has the soft voice, with the sweet release, helping and herding readers into her quarters. But of course, beneath it all is an intriguing woman.

It started in Long Island.

That’s where Jean is originally from. She hopped to Vermont, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, and finally Albany, New York, before completing her education. She has seen a lot of different places, finding herself with two college degrees; a BA in History and a Masters in Library Sciences. “I just loved history, so I thought it would be a great field to go into. When I got out of college I went to an employment agency to find a job and the guy looks at me and says, ‘What good is a history degree?’” she tells.

Though she never used it in

a career sense before going to the State University of New York for her Librarian degree, she applies her History degree often. With obscure references to ancient times, and a seemingly all-knowing aura of the past, Harris uses her degree every day. Even the books she recommends have historic elements. Some of her favorite novels like ‘The People of the Book’ and ‘Fall of the Giants’ go through a series of past events to solve current predicaments. Her love of history has translated into her present.

The Librarian career didn’t come fast. “It took me about 15 years to use it” she says, when talking about her Masters.

“Before that, I was primarily a real estate broker” she says, before I discovered her journey to the centennial state.

Jean had no job, three dogs, and an equally unemployed husband, and she wanted to start over. “This is the one time in our life we have the opportunity to live wherever we want” Jean explains, “And I always wanted to live in

Colorado, I just thought the mountains; I thought it would be good here.” They flew out to Denver. They saw it was flat.

They flew back home. Upon their return, they told tales of the disappointing myth that was Colorado. In response, friends and others told tall tales of Colorado Springs, and Jean was convinced to give it one more try.

They packed up all their belongings and hopped in the car for a road trip. They started in Colorado Springs; from there they planned to travel west.

They arrived in the morning.

In the next 4 hours, Jean would visit Green Mountain Falls and the Broadmoor. “We picked up a paper and looked for a house to rent” Dogs were okay, and just like that, the house became the Harris’ residence. It was spontaneous and extreme, but Jean found her home.

Today her and her two golden retrievers (Trent and Gus) live comfortably in the state.

Real estate, history, dogs, and books are all a little random feeling. Jean knows so much,

and she chooses to pass her knowledge through the Public Library which offers children’s programs every day of the week, and family function once a month. For teens and adults who think the library is outdated, the district begs to differ. Along with hardbacks and encyclopedias, the Library offers CD’s, DVD’s, and the all-popular Cyber-Shelf; a kindle friendly media center fit to match new technology, where citizens can download media. The Library is moving forward, and doing more for the community than just summer reading programs.

Jean boldly dares the doubters, “Now you can come to the library”.

Because of course, she is a librarian. But she’s also a manager. She has glasses, helping her to see the progress being made in technology, and the children laughing and learning as a result. She is tall and thin, representing the active lifestyle she lives hiking trails and jogging her beloved dogs in the landscapes of Colorado.

She has a soft voice, and sweet release, as she passes her knowledge in a way that’s simple to understand. She makes a difference in our community Every. Single. Day. It’s easy to see, really, you just have to look past the cover.

And if you take a moment to do it, you’ll see every chapter in Jean Harris’s life begins to tie together, creating quite a fascinating story.

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Do you have cooped-up kids who need to get their wiggles out?

Animal walks are a great way to release energy while working on strength, stamina, coordination, and balance. Ideas include: stomping like an elephant, galloping like a horse, slithering like a snake, jumping like a frog, and walking like a crab.

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Animal Books: As you read books, point to an animal and have your child move like that animal.

Animal Toys: Place toy animals or puzzle pieces in a bag. Have your child reach in to choose one and then do that animal’s walk across the room. Include animal noises.

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e are often asked to diagnose and repair noises from cars. Just as often it seems, the noise is gone when it arrives at the shop. Or the tech hears a variety of noises, but not the one that concerns you. All cars after time do make some noises; some to be concerned with others not necessarily.

How do we weed out the bad noises from the not so bad noises? What if it is a car that you do not drive, perhaps your spouse or children drive it.

First, when you take the car in go for a ride with the tech that is going to work on it to point out the noise.

That way you can let the tech know which noises you are conditioned to and maybe the tech will hear a noise that has been there a while but should be a concern.

Second, try to recall if the noise occurs under certain conditions, such as first thing in the morning or when the air conditioner is on. If so, we need to duplicate that circumstance. Try to describe the noise a best as possible. Use descriptions that are meaningful to the tech. Terms like a metallic squeal, screech, vibration noise, rubbing, clicking, popping, etc. In addition, take a few minutes a remove or secure any loose objects as these are often a source of noise.

very lightly well in advance of the stop or do they brake abruptly? Do they shift a proper times? Too soon, late? Yes, have the stereo off and your cell phone too. And of course examine their driving habits in regards to safety. This can serve as a refresher course for parents and kids. It can also lead to good one on one time.

Bottom line is know what sounds your car normally makes and take the time to recognize the odds sounds.

Catch the noise before they turn into a serious issue.

Do not hesitate to bring the car to the shop while the noise is happening even if you have no appointment.

It is very hard to find the source if we do not hear the noise. Be prepared to leave the car if necessary.

CELEBRATING 25 YEARS We often advise car owners, in particular newer drivers, to take a ride without a radio or cell phone on to listen to the car. Start it up, drive it and shift it, apply the brakes with varying degrees of pressure, down shift; do all the things you normally do and then some. Drive with the windows down at various speeds and road surfaces to know how your car will typically sound.

Do this on a regular basis.

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PALMER LAKE YULE LOG CELEBRATION:

A TRUE TRADITION!

By Dee Kirby

- 1934 -

T

he Yule log celebration, an annual event in Palmer Lake since its inception in 1933, is about a community joining together to express “peace and goodwill” toward each other and to all their neighbors in the Pikes Peak Region.

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Evalina Macy, pastor of the Little Log Church until her retirement in 1957, to organize the first Yule log tradition similar to the one held at Lake Placid Club in New York.

Macy presented the project to the Christian Endeavor youth group of local college and high school students, who researched, planned

and provided the labor for “Yule”—a primitive wheel the first ceremony. made from a cross-section of a log. The burning of the Research traces the word Yule log originated in the Yule back to the Egyptian ritual known as Yuletide, a word “iol,” or “yol” which festival held on the eve of meant “wheel.”

The the Winter solstice to usher symbol of a wheel was in the power of the sun. used to indicate the turning of the seasons. In Gothic The Yule log celebration countries, the form of Yule begins at the Town Hall in was “guil,” or “huil,” and Palmer Lake, December thence to the Anglo-Saxon 11 at 1:00 p.m., with the

sound of the trumpet or bugle to signal the start of the hunt for the log. Those who remain behind will be greeted by the master of ceremonies and treated to Yuletide music, carols and a Christmas story. When the hunters return, pulling the log with its finder riding astride it, the log will be sawed in two.

One half of the Yule log will be saved to kindle next year’s fire while the other half will be carried to the fireplace and set ablaze.

Tradition dictates that all Yule logs must be started with a firebrand from another Yule log.

(Beechwood splinters from the Lake Placid, N.Y. Yule log, were sent to Palmer Lake to light its first Yule log.)

Following the log ceremony, steaming bowls of wassail will be brought forth. The finder of the log and the men who hid it will be served first. After they give the good ‘ole wassail toast, “Be whole-good health to you,” wassail will be served to all present at the celebration.

Everyone is invited to join the celebration and express “peace and good will” toward one and other.

- Palmer Lake Yule Log Ceremony 1930s -

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ENTERTAINMENT

MARK’S MIDNIGHT CARNIVAL SHOW

By Nick Yanez

Bio: Mark’s Midnight Carnival Show is Colorado based trio made up of three young lads named Scott, Gavin, and Mark. They were formed in September of 2009.

In talking with the band, they debated on what to call themselves. It came down to things like “college rock” or “Indie”, eventually settling on the genre listing of “Rock ‘n’ Roll”. At the core, that’s a perfect description for the band. With the simple lineup of primarily guitar, bass, and drums, the trio grooves out toe tapping and hip swinging tunes.

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temporary band. Fans of Wilco, The Strokes, and The Black Crowes should enjoy themselves. Their live show is their strongest element, as they kept the crowd engaged with their eclectic mix of originals and classic covers.

The band is confident, taking on songs such as “Breathe” by Pink Floyd, and pulling it off better than expected. With swirling bass lines, driving beats, and melodic shape shifting guitar, Mark’s Midnight Carnival Show lives up to the circus act title by giving fans an unpredictable show.

Carnival Tickets: The group plays shows all over the state, and quite often.

You can view their upcoming events on one of their many social outlets.

Find them on facebook, Myspace, Bandcamp, and at their own digital-place www.marksmidnightcarnivalshow.com.

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HOLLYWOOD

by Tony Rizzo

HOLLYWOOD -- Parent groups are all over the possibility that NBC will replace CNN talk-show host Piers Morgan on “America’s Got Talent” with radio shock-jock Howard Stern.

They’ve informed the network that Stern “is not appropriate for the family-friendly series.”

It was on Stern’s show that producer Brett Ratner followed up his anti-gay comment at a Q&A for his film “Tower Heist” with a detailed accounting of his sex life. The one-two punch caused such an outcry in Hollywood that Ratner was compelled to resign as producer of the next Oscar show, quickly followed by the announcement that host Eddie Murphy would resign as well.

Insiders speculate Murphy realized he was over his head and wanted out. Ratner got him into it and had to get him out of it! We’ll never know how Murphy would’ve done as host, but lucky for us, Oscarwinning producer Brian Grazer and eight-time Oscar host Billy Crystal were waiting in the wings and will surely blow the roof off the Kodak Theatre.

That’s a slam dunk! *** Producer/director/writer and actor Quentin Tarantino won his Oscar for writing the screenplay of 1994’s “Pulp Fiction.” Now he’s finished directing Oscar-winner Russell Crowe and Lucy Liu in “The Man With the Iron Fist,”

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Tarantino shifted the time and place to the pre-Civil War south and cast Oscar-winner Jamie Foxx in the title role of an escaped slave turned bounty hunter who returns to the plantation to free his wife. It also stars Oscar-winner Christoph Waltz, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Kurt Russell, Samuel L. Jackson, Sasha Baron Cohen and Leonardo DiCaprio. Leo plays a villain who forces slaves into prostitution. Too bad it isn’t a musical ... the hit song could be “Tango with Django!” *** Everyone’s wondering, what

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Regis pointed at me, standing behind the camera, and said, “We should have him on the show ... he knows everything about Hollywood!” I guested on the show five times. You can be sure that if Regis left the show that bears his name, he must have something really big up his sleeve.

He’s done talk shows, game shows and even nightclubs -- what’s next, “Regis the Series,” “Regis in 3D” or “Cirque Du Regis”?

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