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very year on Feb. 14, people worldwide celebrate relationships by giving from the heart and in the form of a heart. From hearts made of chocolate to gold heart-shaped pendants, the heart is the reigning insignia of love.

WHERE FROM ART THOU, DEAR HEART The origin of the heart as the symbol of love crosses continents and ideologies.

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In the Bible, there are references denoting emotions in relation to the heart. Exodus 5 through 12, for example: “hardening Pharaoh’s heart” and Genesis 6:5 “thoughts of evil men in their hearts.” In the Book of Jeremiah 17:9, it is written that the Lord is the judge who “tries” the human heart. Heart Month... Continued on Page 2

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Aristotle is among early philosophers and scientists who considered the heart as the center of thought, reason or emotion, valuing the heart over the brain.

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Many believe the heart icon has been around since man, but they say it wasn’t always shaped as we know it today. Some say the shape looked more like a cow’s heart or a combination of female and male organs and simply evolved over time.

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Others argue that the heart design was taken from a seed pod. The silphium seed is a type of fennel that was distinctly heart shaped. The Greeks believed the plant was a gift from Apollo, the god of medicine and healing, light and truth. Because it was used to heal, the plant was harvested to extinction but the “love trademark” lived on. It is believed that the seed became the symbol of love because siliphium was also the most effective natural birth control medicine during that period. Plus, the heart icon was formed by the back and wings of a dove, which was associated with Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love.

MORE THAN LOVE Besides directing our emotions and passions, the heart is a badge well worn in medicine. The heart is the force behind how long we’ll live to enjoy those love-wrapped relationships. In keeping with the Valentine spirit, in 1963, the American Heart Association succeeded in their efforts to persuade Congress to establish February as American Heart Month. As Americans wore their hearts on their sleeves in honor of Valentine’s Day, they would also be aware of their own heart and how to care for it. After all, if you haven’t got a heart … you’re not much good to those loved ones, said the Tin Man (the Wizard of Oz). Heart-related diseases remain the country’s No. 1 killer. The latest statistics from the American Heart Association: (for 2006 – last recorded) • More than 81 million people in the U.S. had some form of cardiovascular disease. • More than 73 million had high blood pressure. • Heart disease claimed 831,272 lives in 2006 – 34.3 percent of all deaths. • More than 151,000 Americans killed by heart disease were under age 65. • Coronary heart disease (the fatty buildup of plaque) caused 425,425 deaths in 2006 and continues to be the leading single cause of death in the U.S. today. The good news is that from 1996 to 2006 the death rate from coronary heart disease declined by 36.4 percent.

GO RED Perhaps the good news is related to the fact that “heart healthy” information has been more available in the past couple of decades. To corroborate the honing in on heart

health, heart disease has traditionally been associated with men, for the most part. In the past few years, however, organizations like Women Heart: The National Association for Women with Heart Disease and Go Red, a program sponsored by the AHA, have raised awareness about heart disease among women, especially with personal stories of women who never thought they would have a heart attack. Go Red has also jumped on the Valentine month bandwagon by setting aside a day in February to publicly acknowledge heart disease in women. Each year on a designated day in February, women throughout the country are encouraged to wear red – the obvious color of Valentine’s Day. This year, the “celebration” of women who have survived heart disease takes place Feb. 5. In many cities around the country, Go Red and business sponsors host luncheons, where heart healthy food is provided, along with women sharing their heartfelt stories about survival.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT Heart issues have become food for thought in this era of obesity and stressful lifestyles. And “food for heart” has been a solid focus in promoting heart healthy living by organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control. Eating five servings of fruits and vegetables each day used to be the guideline for maintaining a healthy heart. But now the CDC and other organizations are touting seven to 13 cups of produce per day as the best way to achieve the health benefits associated with fruits and vegetables. If you’re disheartened by the thought of fixing all those veggies and trying to eat all those fruits, here are some examples of how to get your heart healthy minimum when Heart Month... Continued on Page 3

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• Keep frozen fruits and veggies on hand to put in soups, casseroles, smoothies, etc. • Buy pre-washed veggies – they may be more expensive but good for someone on the go. • Each vegetarian once a week – stir fry is a great way to get those veggies. • Choose sweet potatoes over the white ones for more potassium and beta carotene. • Eat a salad of fruits and/or veggies each night – easy on the high-fat dressings. • Grill fruits and veggies for a different taste. • Add chopped veggies to mufﬁns, stews, lasagna, and meatloaf – casseroles in general. • Keep cutup veggies in the refrigerator for quick snacks. • Add fruit to yogurt, pancakes or cereal. • Go for smoothies with lots of fruit. • Freeze grapes for a treat – almost like candy

HEARTS A’FLUTTER

Hard-hearted Soft-hearted Light-hearted Broken hearted Lion hearted The online Phrase Finder lists words associated with body parts, from A to Z. The heart tops the organs used in representing expressions of all kinds. A man after my own heart Absence makes the heart grow fonder Be still my heart Change of heart Cold hands warm heart To his heart’s content In a heartbeat Then there are quotes about the heart: “A joyful heart is the inevitable result of a heart burning with love.” Mother Teresa “One learns about people through the heart, not the eyes or intellect.” Mark Twain “If your heart is a volcano, how do you expect flowers to bloom?” Kahlil Gibran

Keeping the heart healthy includes not only taking care of the physicality of the heart but also the emotional connection related to heart. Getting to the heart of the matter are songsters, writers, poets and philosophers.

“Few are those who see with their own eyes and feel with their own hearts.” Albert Einstein

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Singers and songwriters have used “heart” to inspire romance in music.

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A sampling of the hundreds of titles with heart: • “Young at Heart” – Frank Sinatra • “Achy Breaky Heart” – Billy Ray Cyrus • “Total Eclipse of the Heart” – Bonnie Tyler • “Where is your Heart” – Kelly Clarkson • “How can you Mend a Broken Heart” – Bee Gees • “Hungry Heart” – Bruce Springsteen • “Your Cheatin’ Heart” – Patsy Cline • “Hungry Heart” – Bruce Springsteen • “Stop Draggin’ my Heart Around” – Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty • “Every Beat of My Heart” – Rod Stewart

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“A loving heart is the truest wisdom.” Charles Dickens

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“Journey of the Heart” by John Welwood is a self-help guide to understanding the “desires and directions of the human heart.” Welwood gives advice in a poetic kind of style to couples on how to grow in relationships and as individuals.

The English language is “heart heavy” with words and phrases related to “heart.”

Dr. Phil McGraw’s wife, Robin, wrote a book about how to live with passion and purpose. “Inside my Heart” made the New York Times bestseller list.

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So, take heart this Valentine’s Day. As Dolly Parton (and others) sang, “Put a little love in your heart” (and love your heart with a lot of fruits and veggies).

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The first place winners then compete with the participants from middle schools across Colorado Springs. A committee of volunteers judges these entries and selects first, second and third places. All the winners, their parents, teachers and principals are invited to attend the Sertoma Freedom Banquet which this year occurs on February 17 at the Crown Plaza Hotel. The top three essays are presented by the student authors and they receive a savings bond, a plaque and a U.S. flag that has flown over the capitol in Washington D.C.

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s I have said before, avocados are very good for you. They are full of vitamin A and rich in B complex vitamins. They are very high in protein and though they are high in fat it is the fat that is good for you. The avocado was first discovered in Mexico over 7,000 years ago and wasn’t commercially grown in California until the late 1800’s and in Florida until the turn of the century. The avocado is technically a fruit but often treated as a vegetable. Because it is a fruit it should never be place in the fridge. The crab in the salad can be replaced with boiled shrimp, lobster or baked/smoked ﬁsh. Chicken could also be used. If you want to make this more of a meal try placing the avocado on a bed of lettuce and adding some tomato and egg wedges. The salad could also be used on crackers or on a sandwich with some fresh sliced tomatoes and lettuce. On the piers in San Francisco you can get yummy little sandwiches with a crab or lobster salad on a sour dough roll, always with real mayonnaise. That is always a stop I have to make while there.

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10. MATH: What is the decimal equivalent of the fraction 3/5?

7. Name the last U.S. boxer to win an Olympic gold medal in the lightweight division.

1. Name the 1955 hit about a teenager catching her parents dancing to her records. Bonus for knowing the artist. 2. Who sang the 1964 hit “Navy Blue”? 3. Paul Simon’s 1975 No. 1 song “Fifty Ways to Leave Your Lover” was from which of his albums? 4. What Worcester, Mass., band had a No. 1 hit with “Centerfold”? Bonus: What was the year? 5. In what year did Roxette’s “Joyride” go to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart? Bonus: Where was the group from? 6. Clyde Otis collaborated with which artist in the late 1950s to produce hits such as “It’s Just a Matter of Time,” “So Many Ways” and “Endlessly”? (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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years old, he still has the pipes to belt out a great show. The DVD also includes the featurette “Welcome Home, Neil,” about Diamond’s pilgrimage to his boyhood home in Brooklyn.

New DVD Releases for Week of February 8, 2010 PICKS OF THE WEEK “Hot August Night/NYC: Live From Madison Square Garden” -- One Neil Diamond; four sold-out nights; 26 hit songs (27 if you count the fact that he sings “Sweet Caroline” TWICE). Recorded in August 2008, Neil proves that even though he’s 112

“The Time Traveler’s Wife” -- Eric Bana stars as Henry, a librarian who is blessed/ cursed with the power to travel through time. He can’t control this power, so he doesn’t know where in time he’ll end up or for how long. Rachel McAdams co-stars as Clare, his wife. Henry finds himself appearing during various points in Clare’s life, and the two are forced to somehow make the relationship work, knowing that Henry will disappear at any point. I thought “The Time Traveler’s Wife” was OK. Not a great romantic film, but it didn’t suck, either. If you’re looking for a very good Rachel McAdams romance film, then rent or buy “The Notebook.” If you’re look-

ing for a great romantic movie with a timetravel plot, then by all means ﬁnd a copy of 1980’s “Somewhere in Time,” starring Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour. And if you thought “The Time Traveler’s Wife” had a hokey premise, Chris Reeve’s ability to travel back in time involves him getting dressed in old-timey clothes and Wishing Real Hard. “Studio One: Twelve Angry Men” -- Most of us are more familiar with the 1957 Sidney Lumet production starring Lee J. Cobb and Martin Balsam, but “Twelve Angry Men” was originally a made-for-TV play that aired in 1954, starring Norman Fell and Robert Cummings. This riveting drama about a jury deciding the fate of a teen boy accused of stabbing his father to death won three Emmys and is still as relevant today as it was more than a half-century ago.

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TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS 1. Four years 2. Wally Cox 3. Georgia 4. Spiral 5. “I think, therefore I am” 6. “The Sugarland Express” (1974) 7. Flourish and Blotts 8. Eric the Red 9. Napoleonic Wars 10. .6000

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SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Frank Robinson, with 324 home runs. 2. Lou Piniella, in 1995, ‘97, ‘00 and ‘01. 3. Miami’s Dan Marino had six such seasons. Manning had 10 through 2009. 4. The Huskies were co-champs of the Pac-10 in 1984-85. 5. Buffalo had 10 road wins to open the 2006-07 season. 6. The Los Angeles Galaxy have been in six ﬁnals, winning twice (2002, ‘05). 7. Oscar De La Hoya in 1992.

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. “Rock and Roll Waltz,” by Kay Starr. 2. Diane Renay. The song about a girl whose steady boyfriend joins the Navy was a huge hit in Japan, where it topped the charts for 12 weeks. 3. “Still Crazy After All These Years.” The album won a Grammy the following year. 4. The J. Geils band, in 1981. 5. 1991. The duo started in Sweden. Roxette also had a No. 1 hit the previous year with “It Must Have Been Love.” 6. Brook Benton. He died in 1988 in New York. Otis died in 2008.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Whether it’s for business purposes or just for leisure, a trip might be just what you need right now. You would beneﬁt both from a change of scenery and from meeting new people.

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your natural Arian leadership qualities make you the person others will follow in tackling that important project. But don’t get so involved in the work that you neglect your personal life.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) While things generally go well this week, a romantic situation seems to have stalled. But you can restart it if you want to. Then again, maybe this is a chance to reassess the situation.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Aspects favor sorting through your possessions, both at work and at home, to start giving away what you don’t use, don’t need or don’t like. Relax later with someone special.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A meeting that was promised quite a while back could finally happen. So be sure you’re prepared with everything you’ll need to make your case sound convincing and doable.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) The issues are not quite as clear as they should be. That’s why you need to avoid getting involved in disputes between colleagues at work or between relatives or personal friends. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You’ll get lots of support from others if you own up to your mistake quickly and include a full and honest explanation. Learn from this experience so that you don’t repeat it. LEO (July 23 to August 22) There might be some early confusion over a major move, whether it’s at work or at home. But once you get a full breakdown of what it entails, it should be easier to deal with. Good luck. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Creating order out of chaos, even in the most untidy spaces, should be no problem for organized Virgos. So go ahead and do it, and then accept praise from impressed colleagues.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A workplace blunder could create a problem down the line unless you deal with it right now to see how and why it happened. Don’t be surprised at what you might learn. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) This is a good time to re-sort your priorities and see if adjustments are called for. Be honest with yourself as you decide what to keep, what to discard and what to change. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Letting yourself be bathed in the outpouring of love and support from those who care for you will help you get through a difficult period sooner rather than later. Good luck. BORN THIS WEEK: You have an uncanny gift for reaching out to all people and creating bridges of understanding among them. (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Why? Because price-driven behavior is emotional behavior — and as an investor, you’re much better off making decisions with your head, not your heart. Suppose, for example, that you’ve seen a steep decline in the price of one of your investments. After a while, you may feel that you just can’t take it anymore and you decide to “cut your losses” by selling the investment. Conversely, you may have an investment that has gone up and up — and to grab even bigger gains, you buy more shares.

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Both these decisions could backfire on you. When you sold the investment whose price had fallen, you might find yourself on the investment “sidelines” if that same investment starts to turn around. And when you throw more money at an investment whose price has skyrocketed, you’re betting against history — because no investment goes up forever. Furthermore, in both cases, your emotions will have led you to violate one of the guidelines of investing: buy low and sell high.

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But apart from the tactical errors you may make when you over-concentrate on price movements, you’re also ignoring another key characteristic of investments — their value. Traditionally, an investment’s “value” has been largely defined as whether or not it’s considered “expensive” or “cheap.” That’s why many investors take a close look at a stock’s priceto-earnings ratio (P/E). Generally speaking, a high P/E means a stock is more expensive, relative to its earnings, than a stock with a low P/E. Investors may be willing to pay more for the high P/E stocks because they feel these companies will be worth more in the future. But P/E doesn’t tell the whole story of investment value. Any individual investment may have value to you because it can help you diversify your holdings. And while diversification, by itself, can’t guarantee a profit or protect against a loss, it can help you reduce the effects of volatility on your portfolio. For instance, if your portfolio is heavy with stocks, the presence of some bonds — even those whose market price has fallen because interest rates have risen — can help reduce the impact of a downturn that primarily affects stocks. Clearly, the value of any investment has several dimensions — any or all of which may be valuable to you as your pursue your goals. So, as you build, maintain and adjust your portfolio over time, keep an eye on the changing prices of your investments — but don’t overlook their true value. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. For additional information, contact:

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Occasionally I have clients who come to my firm when they are starting a business, or buying a business, and they don’t want to have a Colorado limited liability entity for their business; instead, they believe they are better off with a Nevada corporation, or some other such entity. Usually, this is because of stories they’ve been told by (non-attorney) friends, or “information” they have picked up on the Internet. However, the fact is that Colorado is one of the most business friendly, and employer friendly, states in the United States. Take advantage of it! With respect to employment law, Colorado is an “at will” employment state. In other words, if there is no employment contract between you and your employees, you can fire them at any time, for any reason, or for no reason at all. Now, it is true that if you don’t have “cause” for an employee’s termination, they will be able to collect unemployment insurance benefits (which, if you fire enough people, can end up raising the rates you pay to the state); however, that terminated employee probably will not be able to sue you (if they try, it most likely will be dismissed by the courts). The State of Colorado has no employment discrimination laws applicable to private employers (certain cities in Colorado, not in El Paso, Douglas or Teller Counties, are another story). The only law protecting employees of private employers in Colorado is the

MID-WINTER HOME CHECK

any places in the country that don’t typically experience harsh winter weather have seen records broken for low temperatures and snowfall. Even if you’re used to hard winters, it makes sense to check the mid-winter condition of your home because winter isn’t over yet. From a distance, check your roof with binoculars. Are any shingles missing? Look carefully around skylights, vents and chimneys.

While you’re outside, check to see if the dryer vent is closed. If it’s stuck in the open position, it creates access for cold air and creatures. If you haven’t drained the outside faucet, it’s worthwhile to do so even if you live in an area that is generally warm. Check downspouts to make sure they’re aimed away from the house and that water hasn’t accumulated next to the foundation. If you have an attic, check inside for any wet spots on the plywood. If the attic is especially cold, consider putting down another layer of insulation. (If you’re going to do it yourself, get guidance at the hardware store about whether you need insulation batts with or without the vapor barrier. In the wrong place, that vapor barrier can cause moisture damage to the rafters.) Hold a lighter around the attic access to see if there are any drafts. Use that same lighter around windows and doors. Seal windows inside with a clear plastic sheeting kit, the kind that shrinks with a hair dryer, or put up insulated drapes. Install a draft guard at the bottom of exterior doors.

Colorado Wage Claim Act, which basically requires an employer to pay its employees for their services actually rendered or time actually worked, within a certain period of time after termination. Other than that, as far as Colorado is concerned, you can fire anyone at any time, even for a horrible, evil, arbitrary or discriminatory reason. Likewise, as far as the State of Colorado is concerned, you can refuse to hire anyone for any reason, or no reason at all, even for a horrible, evil, arbitrary or discriminatory reason. And an employer pretty much can be as unreasonable, cruel or arbitrary as he or she wants to be towards an employee during employment, short of violating criminal laws, not paying the employee, or not providing required breaks. Of course, there is federal law to consider. As you know, the United States is a federation of independent states, and thus employers must abide by federal laws as well as state laws. Federal employment laws encompass, for example: (1) employment discrimination (Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, PDA, etc.); (2) workplace safety (OSHA); (3) rates of pay and maximum hours (FLSA); and (4) collective bargaining (unions). With respect to termination or hiring decisions, the only applicable federal laws are the employment discrimination laws. However, the vast majority of employers in Colorado do not meet the definition of an “employer” for the purposes of virtually all federal employment discrimination laws. The ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) defines an “employer” as a business employing at least fifteen employees. The FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) defines an “employer” as a business employing at least fifty employees. Most federal laws define an “employer” as a business employing at least twenty-five employees. As the vast majority of businesses do not employ more than even fifteen employees, it is evident that most businesses need not worry about federal employment laws in deciding whom to hire and whom to ﬁre. Yes, it’s good to be the King! This article is intended for general informational purposes only, and does not constitute the proffer of legal advice. Please consult your legal advisor regarding your particular situation. For additional information contact, Lisa Welch Stevens, Attorney at Law P.C. Representing Colorado Businesses and Business Owners 719.488.9395

If you have an unheated basement, consider installing heat tape around the water pipes. Read the instructions carefully: Tape wrapped over itself is a fire hazard. Heat tape will only add a very small amount to your electric bill, especially when compared to the cost of fixing any frozen and cracked pipes. At the same time, check the heating ductwork. Look for air leaks and seal them with foil tape. (Oddly enough, duct tape doesn’t seem to do well in this instance.) Consider adding insulation to ductwork: Over half the value of the heated air is lost before it gets into the rooms above if ducts aren’t insulated. Check the basement for leaks or moisture. Run a dehumidifier if necessary to keep mold from getting started.

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