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“I have been studying the traits and dispositions of the ‘lower animals’ (so called) and contrasting them with the traits and dispositions of man. I find the result humiliating to me.” -Mark Twain, Letters from the Earth, 1907

mericans spent $45.5 billion on their pets in 2009. Sixty-two percent of all U.S. households – 71.4 million homes – live with a pet. The pet industry is just doggone huge. Americans love and pamper their pets and believe their own dog, cat, bird, snake, turtle, etc. is the most adorable, most well-behaved and the most fun. In the past few years, breed organizations and breeders have upped the ante on the varieties of cats and dogs available as pets in the U.S., From the Chinese crested hairless dog to the hairless Sphynx cat, Americans have a plethora of breeds from which to choose. And there are thousands of cats and dogs awaiting homes in shelters across the country. However, many Americans are fascinated with wild animals, and a whole new array of pet options opened up when the bird, the ferret, the rabbit, the iguana, the monkey, the pig, the snake – even the rat – became part of the domesticated animal world. At least, we think we domesticated them. It’s a dog-eat-dog world out there for animals that want to be part of a human’s life or make the list of America’s cutest and most entertaining companions. But the competition is as stiff as a bird dog pointing to the target, especially considering those Hollywood types.

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• Although he hasn’t earned enough face time on the screen, it wouldn’t be politically correct to snub Bo, the White House Portuguese water dog. He’s done a lot to bring attention to his breed, so it seems that Bo deserves at least an invite to Oscar night.

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• Then, there’s Black Jack Surratt. This yellow Labrador retriever had a lead role in the 2008 movie, “Marley and Me.” The movie was a hit and a tear jerker, and Black Jack played “mischievous” like no other dog before him. He could be the sentimental favorite.

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• Moose the Dog played Eddie in the long-running hit TV series “Frazer.” Moose, a Russell terrier, played a highly intelligent character, adept at staring down Frazer and cueing in at just the right time. Moose also brought fame – and fortune – to the breeders of Russell terriers. It’s not just a dog’s day afternoon. • The 1995 movie, Babe, is about a pig of the same name that is bought at an auction and raised on a farm with a variety of animals. Babe befriends a sheepdog named Fly who teaches his new buddy to herd sheep. Babe does a fine job of proving to the world that pigs can fit in anywhere and be anything they want in life. • Remember Socks, former President Clinton’s cat. Socks was so well-liked that she had a book written about her. Surely, a movie is in the works. • The Harry Potter books and movies glamorized another cat: Mrs. Norris. Maybe J.K. Rowlings, the author, will be at the Oscars rooting for the renowned cat.

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Think of a dancing cockatoo. This bird loves to boogie to Ray Charles. Probably millions of Web users have laughed in awe as the rock ‘n’ roll cockatoo shakes his head up and down and all around and bounces his booty in rhythm to “Shake your Tailfeather,” appropriately. Cats dance, too, via YouTube videos. They also box with parrots, hang from chandeliers and attack dogs.

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• The ﬁrst cat in the White House was Abraham Lincoln’s cat – Tabby. • To get Lassie to lick the face of his child co-star, the producers put ice cream on the boy’s cheek. • The Taco Bell dog’s real name is Gidget. • Morris, the star of the 9 Lives Cat Food commercials, had three lives – three different cats played Morris. • Ernest Hemingway kept dozens of cats at his home in Key West, Fla. Many of those cats had six toes. The tourist stop is still home to at least a dozen cats.

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Nowadays, anyone’s pet can reach stardom through the Internet. All is needed is a video camera and a spot on YouTube.

When it’s time to honor – Academy Award style – famous pets that have passed on, names like Lassie, Rin Tin Tin (the first canine movie star), cats Garfield and Morris and Mr. Ed, the talking horse, will no doubt bring a few tears to those in the audience who remember the first of the fourlegged bunch to achieve on-screen fame.

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What about Meesha, the Shetland sheepdog that blows bubbles in her water dish.

If there was a modeling gig featuring all kinds of pets, the exotics would be first to walk the runway. From snakes to turtles, the list of not-so-common pets that reside in U.S. households is long – and sometimes extremely strange.

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Then there’s Jesse, the tan and white long-haired terrier type, who doesn’t want his owner to leave home without him. When his owner says, “I’m packing my suitcase,” Jesse jumps in.

• What about Paulie in the movie of the same name? Paulie plays a lovable parrot character and captures the hearts of many through his cross country adventures and his relationships with a variety of humans.

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We Love Pets!... Continued from Page 2 The snake, for example, has become widely popular. Snakes can live up to 20 years, so the commitment is long-term. Although certain snakes threaten the welfare of the humans living in the home, it doesn’t matter to some. More than one child in the U.S. has been killed by the family’s pet python. The corn snake and the king and milk snakes are the most popular and ones frequently recommended as pets. However, buyers beware: Pet snakes eat live prey or frozen prey, which means a space in the freezer for delicacies like frozen mice – or a trip to the pet store to retrieve a live mouse. The frog is another interesting pet. Perhaps it’s the bulging eyes or the sound of “rivet” that endears humans to these little green guys. Frogs can live up to 15 years, so if it’s going to get boring watching a frog jump around in his enclosure, it might be wise to get a cat or a dog or a monkey instead. Note: Frogs are decreasing in numbers in the wild and facing extinction, largely at the hands of humans. It’s best to get the pet frog from a frog breeder. Who knew? The iguana is a wildly popular pet – some call it a “fad” pet. The danger is once the fad fades, what happens to the iguana? About 1 million iguanas are imported into the U.S. each year. Most of them die, and almost none of them live longer than 10 years. Their life span is 20 and many don’t live more than two years. A healthy adult iguana is 5 to 6 ft. long and needs to climb, needs stimulation and pretty much an entire room in which to live. He could, however, be a fun and happy pet once the owner trains him on a leash and takes him out for walks in the fresh air.

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Beginning Monday, April 12 we will be offering handspun milkshakes, malts & ﬂoats.... all made with our fresh, handmade ice cream! We cater holiday parties, oﬀer fundraising opportunities for schools, sports teams and civic groups and now have holiday ice cream cakes and gelato pies. Our gelato and ice cream is handmade every day in our store with the freshest, locally sourced ingredients and our gelato ingredients are imported from Italy.

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1/3 cup fat-free Italian dressing 2/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise 2 cups chopped fresh broccoli 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh cauliﬂower 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1 (2-ounce) jar chopped pimiento, drained 1/3 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

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In a large bowl, combine Italian dressing and mayonnaise. Add broccoli, cauliflower and onion. Mix well to combine. Stir in pimiento and Cheddar cheese. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Gently stir again just before serving. Makes 6 (2/3 cup) servings. • Each serving equals: 61 calories, 1g fat, 3g protein, 10g carb., 442mg sodium, 2g ﬁber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Starch/Carb. (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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eanut butter isn’t just for kids’ lunchboxes anymore! It adds protein and flavor to family meals from breakfast to dinner. 12 ounces fettuccine 1 package (10 ounces) shredded carrots 1 package (6 ounces) snow peas 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup low-fat ginger vinaigrette 1. In saucepot, cook fettuccine as label directs, adding carrots and snow peas during last 2 minutes of cooking. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water; drain fettuccine mixture. 2. In same saucepot, blend peanut butter, vinaigrette and reserved cooking water. Add fettuccine mixture; toss well. Serves 4. For thousands of triple-tested recipes, visit our Web site at www.goodhousekeeping.com/recipeﬁnder/. (c) 2010 Hearst Communications, Inc. All rights reserved

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1 can Tuna 2 Tbs Mayonnaise 1 Tbs Fresh Lemon Juice 1 Tbs Chopped Red Onion 1 Tbs Chopped Celery 1 Tbs Chopped Fresh Tarragon 1 pinchWhite Pepper 2 slicesSourdough Bread 3 slicesSwiss Cheese 4 slicesTomato Butter

he tarragon gives the tuna a slightly different but enjoyable flavor of licorice. As always you can leave it out or replace it with other fresh herbs. The amounts can also be increased or decreased. Adding avocado, sprouts and/or lettuce be used with or replace the tomato. And of course, there are so many types of cheese that will work with this sandwich if Swiss is not your cup of tea.

If you can get a hold of some fresh tuna, grilled will work in place of the canned. Fresh grilled salmon is always a tasty alternative and you 1. Drain tuna and add the ﬁrst seven ingredi- can replace the mayonnaise with olive oil for a healthier version. Although I have heard that ents, mixing will. eating mayonnaise will reduce the chances of 2. Build sandwich from the bottom piece of getting cancer. Of course I don’t remember bread up with tuna, tomato and then Swiss whom or where I had heard it from so don’t quote me on that one. I love mayonnaise so cheese. I am always looking for an excuse to eat it on 3. Butter each side and grill until golden and something. cheese is melted.

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SPRING STIR-FRY Make dinner for your family in a flash 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken-breast halves, cut on the diagonal into 1/8-inch-thick slices 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut on the diagonal into 3-inch pieces 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 package (8-ounce) sliced mushrooms 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced 1 lime, cut into wedges 1. In nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken, garlic

and 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger, and cook 2 to 3 minutes, until chicken loses its pink color throughout, stirring constantly. Transfer chicken to bowl. 2. To same skillet, add asparagus, salt, pepper, remaining 1 tablespoon oil and 2 tablespoons water, and cook 3 minutes or until tender-crisp, stirring frequently. Add mushrooms and cook 1 minute. Return chicken to skillet; add green onions and remaining ginger and cook 1 minute. Serve with lime wedges. Serves 4. TIP: To trim asparagus, bend the stalk; it will break off at the spot where it becomes too tough to eat. • Each serving: About 195 calories, 9g total fat (1g saturated), 49mg cholesterol, 360mg sodium, 6g total carbohydrate, 2g dietary fiber, 24g protein. For thousands of triple-tested recipes, visit our Web site at www.goodhousekeeping.com/recipeﬁnder/. (c) 2010 Hearst Communications, Inc. All rights reserved

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THANK YOU, FROM BAYOU BARBQ We regret to inform our customers, we have closed the BAYOU BARBQ on March 20, 2010. It has been a great 3 years for us, however the time has come to balance our lives. We appreciate all our loyal customers and friends, who have supported us. Our plans are to incorporate some of the BAYOU desserts on the Bella Panini’s menu, and also run some items for specials from time to time. We will also continue to do some limited catering as needs arise. There will be information available on the BAYOU BARBQ website: bayoubarbq.com. Anyone having any BAYOU BARBQ gift certiﬁcates, please note they will be honored at the Bella Panini. Thank you for your support Pat & KT Looking forward to seeing you at the Bella Panini. You can contact us at the Bella Panini 719-481-3244

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1. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: By what other name do most people know Esther Pauline Friedman?

1. Three second basemen have compiled four consecutive 100-RBI seasons. Name two of them.

2. GEOGRAPHY: What South American country lies between Colombia and Peru?

2. Who was the first Colorado-born player to be elected to Baseball’s Hall of Fame?

3. FOOD & DRINK: What are the two ingredients in a Black Russian cocktail? 4. LANGUAGE: What does the Greek suffix “gamy” mean in English? 5. MUSIC: What does the musical direction “estinto” mean? 6. HISTORY: In what year did test pilot Chuck Yeager break the sound barrier? 7. TELEVISION: What is the name of the dog on “Family Guy” animated series? 8. AD SLOGANS: “The dogs kids love to bite” were made by which company? 9. SCIENCE: What would an entomologist study?

3. Four NFL players have made 10 consecutive Pro Bowls, been named AP Defensive Player of the Year and won a Super Bowl. Name three of them. 4. Name the last University of Kansas freshman men’s basketball player before Xavier Henry in 2009 to tally at least 30 points in a game. 5. Entering the 2009-10 NHL season, how many times has New Jersey goalie Martin Brodeur recorded 10 or more shutouts in a season? 6. Before Jimmie Johnson won the Auto Club 500 race in California in 2010, how many consecutive times had a Roush Fenway driver captured the February event?

10. MOVIES: What brother and sister had acting roles in “Sixteen Candles”?

7. When was the last time American tennis players won both the men’s and women’s singles titles in the same year at the U.S. Open?

1. Name the singer who recorded “The Girl Is a Devil” and “Nite Owl.” 2. Name the first No. 1 hit (from their first album) by Kris Kross. What was the year? 3. Who had a No. 1 hit with “(I Just) Died in Your Arms” and when? 4. What do these hits have in common: “The Purple People Eater,” “Witch Doctor” and “The Chipmunk Song”? 5. Which early group was originally known as The Triumphs and then The Mascots? (Hint: They had a big hit with “Love Train.”) 6. Name the 1950s tune that’s been covered by all these artists: Bobby Day, Thurston Harris, Frankie Lymon, Clyde McPhatter, Cliff Richard, Huey Lewis and Billy Gilman. (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

In order to keep everyone honest (you know who you are,) we have moved the answers and solutions to the trivia and puzzles to the next page (17). with many of the major movers and shakers of the struggle. “Eyes on the Prize” is an unﬂinching look at one of the most turbulent eras in our country’s history, and one of the greatest PBS productions ever made.

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“Eyes on The Prize: America’s Civil Rights Years 1954-1965” (Not Rated) -- Fans of this groundbreaking, six-hour PBS documentary have been waiting for years for it to be released on home video at a reasonable price. This epic production chronicles the post-war struggle for civil rights by blending historical footage with interviews

“The Lord of the Rings: Remastered Deluxe Edition” (Rated PG) -- This isn’t the award-winning Peter Jackson production beloved by Tolkien fans around the world. No sir. This is the 1978 cult animated film by Ralph Bakshi, director of “Fritz the Cat,” “Wizards,” “Cool World” and “American Pop.” What makes this film notable is that it was the first attempt to bring “The Lord of the Rings” to the big screen, and it is more faithful to the books than Jackson’s was. That said, Bakshi’s production is a mixed bag. The project ran out of money before

the entire saga could be finished, which means the film ends abruptly after the Battle at Helm’s Deep -- or about halfway through the saga. Also, Bakshi’s rotoscoping style of animation is a real embarrassment in places -- specifically in the rendering of the orcs. Basically what he did was film a bunch of guys in fright masks and robes and then draw the cartoon versions over what he filmed. The result was a cartoony version of a bunch of guys in frumpy robes and Halloween masks.

“Battlestar Galactica: The Complete Series” (Not Rated) -- All four seasons, 25 discs and about 16 tons worth of special features, including commentaries, deleted scenes, Webisodes, featurettes and more. There’s even a special boxed set that comes with a big-old Cylon action ﬁgure. Fans of SyFy’s reboot of the classic 1970s sci-ﬁ fantasy television show will gobble this up. Available on DVD and Blu-Ray.

I think the people who would be interested in this version are those of us who saw the ﬁlm when we were younger and will buy it just for the nostalgia factor; Tolkien completists who want to add the disc to their collections; or Bakshi fans. If you aren’t one of those people listed, you might want to give this one a pass.

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) It’s a good time to shed any doubts about your abilities. You’ve proved yourself in the past, so why not accept that you’ll do just as well, or better, in dealing with the new challenge ahead?

TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS 1. Ann Landers, her pseudonym 2. Ecuador 3. Vodka and Kahlua 4. Marriage 5. Play as soft as possible 6. 1947 7. Brian 8. Armour 9. Insects 10. John and Joan Cusack

APRIL 5, 2010 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might be upset about having to deal with problems that are no fault of your own. But you can turn the annoyance into an asset by showing how quickly and how well you can resolve them.

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Charlie Gehringer (1932-36), Jeff Kent (19972002) and Chase Utley (2005-08). 2. Pitcher Rich “Goose” Gossage, in 2008. 3. Derrick Brooks, Mike Singletary, Lawrence Taylor and Reggie White. 4. Paul Pierce in 1998. 5. Four times, the last in the 2006-07 season. 6. Five in a row. 7. It was 2002 (Pete Sampras and Serena Williams).

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. Gene Chandler. His biggest hit, however, was “Duke of Earl” in 1962. 2. “Jump,” 1992. It stayed on the Hot 100 chart for eight weeks. 3. Cutting Crew, in 1985. 4. Produced in 1958, parts of the songs were recorded at fast speeds in some of the first attempts to create new sounds on records. 5. The O’Jays. “Love Train” hit the top of both the pop and R&B charts in 1973. 6. “Little Bitty Pretty One,” thought to be one of the great standards of early pop.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The Bovine’s fondness for tidiness pays off when you untangle a situation that seems hopelessly snarled. You might later be surprised to learn who will be expressing his or her gratitude. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Although you can tackle your assignment the way you prefer, it might be a good idea to at least ask for suggestions. Who knows? One or two might even turn out to be helpful. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Make all the changes in your plans or proposals that you feel are necessary before -- repeat, before -you submit them to your colleagues. You’ll come off looking more decisive that way. LEO (July 23 to August 22) You might feel a mite intimidated in a new environment, be it a job, a classroom or meeting the future inlaws. But enter with a big smile, and everyone will see you as a real take-charge Cat. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) This could be a romantic time for you if you can set aside your cynicism and let yourself believe that someone really cares. If you’re already in a relationship, expect your partner to be extra-loving.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your suspicions might be on the mark, but unless you can prove what you assume, you need to exercise that Scorpion discretion and let events unfold without your assistance. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Be careful not to go over the top this week. Avoid overeating (especially of the wrong foods), or drinking too much, or working too hard. You can do it all, but in moderation. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A family matter is given to you to resolve because you have the gift for bringing quarrelsome kinfolk together. But while you’re playing Dr. Phil, don’t neglect your career obligations. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Someone of importance shares your goals but disagrees with your plan to achieve them. Never mind. Defending your methods with logic and facts earns you admiration and respect. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Consider getting away, perhaps for the weekend, despite all the demands made on your time and energies. You’ll return refreshed and ready to tackle it all with your usual finesse. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a sense of honesty that makes people believe and trust in you. (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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s an investor, you might think it’s easy to evaluate your investments’ performance. After all, the bigger the gain, the better, right? This statement is true enough, but as an investment strategy, it’s incomplete — and, if followed rigidly, it could lead you to make some mistakes that could hinder your progress toward your financial goals.

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Evaluating performance over a short period of time — If you measure an investment’s performance over a relatively short period of time, you may be more tempted to invest emotionally — that is, you’ll buy more shares of an investment when you “feel good” about it because its price has risen, and you’ll sell more shares when you “feel bad” because the investment’s price has fallen. This behavior is the opposite of the classic piece of investment advice: “Buy low and sell high.” Try not to make investment decisions based on short-term performance. Instead, look at an investment’s long-term track record. While it’s true, as you have no doubt heard, that “past performance can’t guarantee future results,” it’s nonetheless useful to see how an investment has fared in different market environments.

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you take money out of an investment, it will be worth less — until the price rises. Yet many people mistakenly attribute their investments’ performance to these inflows and outflows. Failing to distinguish between “growth” and “income” investments — To help achieve your long-term goals, you’ll need a mix of growth-oriented investments, such as stocks, and income-producing vehicles, such as bonds. However, bonds will typically not add much growth to your overall portfolio, so keep this in mind when you look at the year-to-year change in value on your investment statements. Maintaining unrealistic expectations — In 2009, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose nearly 19%, while the S&P 500 jumped more than 23%. But if you anticipate such unusually high returns annually, and you base your investment strategy on them, you’ll likely be disappointed and have trouble meeting your goals. For a variety of reasons, most investment experts foresee relatively modest returns in the financial markets over the next few years, so you’ll want to plan accordingly. Comparing investments to benchmarks — Try not to compare the performance of your investments to benchmarks such as the Dow Jones Industrial Average or the S&P 500. If you’ve chosen an aggressive investment mix, your returns may show wide swings, beating the benchmarks substantially in some years while trailing them significantly in others. On the other hand, if you’re a conservative investor, your returns may consistently lag the major benchmarks, but you’ll probably experience less volatility. Once you know what to expect from your investments, you’ll be less likely to be disappointed at your returns — and you’ll be better prepared to create and follow an investment strategy that works for you. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. For additional information, contact:

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his article is not about your personal determination. It is about your last will and testament. When should you review your will?

Generally speaking, you should review your will: whenever you have a major change in your personal situation; whenever you have a major change in your financial situation; or, annually, to determine if there are any changes in the law that should be reflected in your will. A divorce usually generates reasons to review your will because big personal and financial changes result. If you already have a will, what happens to it if you get divorced? Married folks typically list their spouse as a beneﬁciary. Divorced folks rarely do this. After you are divorced, you usually don’t want much to do with a

zen hamburger will last 3-4 months in the freezer if it’s wrapped correctly. The dates on food can be confusing. “Use by,” “sell by” and “best if used by” aren’t the same. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has a comprehensive site (usda.gov) with information that will clear up “use by” dates and labeling confusion. On the site, put “Basics for Handling Food Safely” in the search box. When in doubt, you can call the USDA Meat and Poultry hotline at 1-888-674-6854 for questions on the safe storage and handling of meat, poultry and egg products. This can be crucial if you’ve had a power outage and aren’t sure if the food in your refrigerator or freezer is still good.

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t’s bad enough that our food costs so much at the grocery store. When food spoils because it wasn’t used in time, we end up wasting money.

Here are some things you can do: If you have a pantry, post a list on the inside of the door showing the contents and date purchased of the bulk items you buy. Keep track of the expiration dates. You can do the same with your freezer, especially if you divide bulk meat purchases. Label each package with the date you bought it, and the use-by date. For example, fro-

Food recalls can be a serious problem -- when we don’t hear about them. The Food and Drug Administration doesn’t issue a recall, but they do post notices and safety alerts. Recently, a common ingredient used in many foods was found to contain salmonella. The FDA was required to leave it up to the manufacturers to get the word out. In many cases, the news media didn’t pick up the stories. You can protect yourself and your family by keeping track of food recalls and alerts via the FDA site at www. fda.gov. It has up-to-the-minute news in the Public Health Focus and News & Events section on the front screen. Food Safety (www.foodsafety.gov) has a list of recalls and alerts, as well as a way to subscribe to news feeds. You’ll still need to visit the site, but the newest information will be available for you. The site also includes comprehensive information on food poisoning, as well as a place to report it. David Ufﬁngton regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Write to him in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com. (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

Fortunately for a lot of folks, the law assumes that you will forget to change your will after you are divorced and remove your now former spouse as a beneficiary. Absent an agreement between the parties or a Court order, a divorce invalidates testamentary (will) gifts to former spouses. The same is true for powers of attorney, insurance beneficiary designations, and pay on death designations for various accounts. The same is also true for folks who never had a will. If your estate passes via intestate succession, it is not going to a former spouse. Situations may arise where there are good reasons to maintain a former spouse as a beneficiary in a will. An example might be to insure continued maintenance payments after a long-term marriage. The best practice in such instances is to make a new will after the divorce.

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former spouse, much less gift them the property you have left after the divorce. Talk about adding insult to injury!

After you have exited from the marriage zone, you should make a new will. If you don’t, and your former spouse is your only beneficiary, when you pass away your property will be distributed according to the plan the legislature has determined for such situations (intestate succession) and involves your property being distributed to your closest blood relations. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice about your case.

Chris Meyer is an attorney practicing family law in Northern El Paso County. Chris’ law practice is limited to domestic relations cases. Chris has been practicing law since 1977. He is a former prosecutor and is licensed to practice law in Colorado, Florida, California and Wisconsin. Chris can be contacted at 719-488-9395. Chris’s website www. cmeyerlaw.com has additional divorce and family law information and many other articles.

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his note is to put everyone in the Tri-Lakes area on notice of the remarkable support system we have in the Palmer Lake Fire Department, Sheriff and police department, and the El Paso and Douglas County Search & Rescue. Almost 3 weeks ago, our very much loved family member, Ryan Fenton, walked into the mountains near our home for what ended up being the last time. Everyone searched tirelessly from Thursday evening through Saturday at approximately 1:30 p.m. when Ryan was found. During that time they treated all of us with such hospitality and compassion that can't be well put into words. They worked tirelessly and with such precision up until the last. When the news came that Ryan was found, they broke the news so kindly and with well-thought-out words--what a terrible task. They offered their food and their warmth--even though there were so many friends and family there at the station--they could have been crabby and overwhelmed. Not once did they treat us with impatience. They accommodated us as best as they could and treated us like they were our long-time friends. They never made us feel like this was just their job. They prayed with us, laughed, cried and held us in their hearts. Then, a whole week later, they were among 840 who attended Ryan's memorial service far south in Colorado Springs. We hope they heard hope. To us, they truly were a gift from Jehovah, "the God of all comfort." This has been an unthinkable experience for our whole family and brotherhood of friends. The Palmer Lake Fire Dept., Sheriff and police, El Paso and Douglas Counties Search & Rescue are to be praised for their humanness. We feel bad that we seldom think about them until a personal tragedy strikes. They are for the most part, volunteers. They are always there for us. Eternally Grateful---Fenton, Golden and Edgerton Families and numberless friends from all over the world. Donations to the "Helpers": P.O. Box 302, Palmer Lake, CO 80133 (please specify Fire Department or Search & Rescue)

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