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ISSUE 463 • SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

“The history of our race, and each individual’s experience, are sown thick with evidence that a truth is not hard to kill and that a lie told well is immortal.”

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A global warming activist froze to death in Antarctica (as posted on Fox Nation Web site in March 2010). Lie. July 2009: Journalist Betsy McCaughey reported that the “proposed Health Care bill requires that seniors be given euthanasia counseling every five years.” Lie. There’s an old saying: Don’t believe everything you hear – or, more likely today – don’t believe everything you read in your e-mails. Since 1988, on the third Saturday of September, people in the small town of New Harmony, Ind., gather for a Big Whopping Lie Contest. Contestants line up on stage and get about four minutes each to spin a big, tall tale. To piggyback on the Hoosier fib-fest, Snippetz investigated the world of Internet lies – those questionable e-mails with everything from President Obama’s religious affiliation to Mr. Rogers’ military career. Read on for a good dose of enlightenment.

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HOAXES TO URBAN LEGENDS It’s best to clarify the type of fictional e-mails that could cause one to ponder, or pass on to unsuspecting recipients.

Hoax: an act or document that is intended to deceive the public. April Fool’s pranks and chain letters are in this category. The word “hoax” is thought of as a contraction of “hocus pocus” – a phrase used by magicians to invoke magic spells.

Rumor: the definition is not about falsehoods but a lack of proof. A rumor could be a report of statements that haven’t been verified, an opinion represented as fact, a bite of truth misrepresented or misunderstood so much that it creates a falsehood, exaggerations or intentional lies.

Urban legend: a second-hand story – a tale believed to be true about a horrific or embarrassing or over-the-top, heart-stopping story that supposedly happened to one or more individuals. Although there is nothing to back up the story, the storyteller relies on “trustworthy” sources. “This really happened to my friend’s sister’s husband,” i.e. the ditzy grandmother who tried to dry her wet poodle in a microwave; of course, the dog exploded. This urban legend is false, but the legends can be true as well.

WHOM TO BELIEVE

Snopes.com is probably the best known Web site for discerning fact from fiction in the vast number of e-mails that bombard one’s inbox. About 300,000 people a day peruse the Snopes Web site to determine the authenticity of many an e-mail.

David and Barbara Mikkelson run the site from their home in California. In an interview published in the New York Times, David Mikkelson said most of the rumors start out with a “kernel of truth” but somewhere along the way the truth gets increasingly distorted. Some people pass on e-

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mails, whether rumor or urban legend, because they want to prove their point about something or someone, prove someone wrong; or they want to share their fears and anxieties with others. More times than not, the rumor reinforces prejudices against political parties and cultures.

Far too many people don’t care about the truth. If an e-mail reflects a person’s belief system, he or she is likely to pass it on without checking further.

RECENT E-MAIL LIES E-mail: All cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing companies, which will allow them to make sales calls. Call the National Do Not Call Registry to add your cell number to the list.

Truth: Not necessary – the Federal Trade Commission regulates telemarketers, and they are prohibited from using automated dialers to call cell phone numbers.

E-mail: Do not answer calls from these numbers: 9888308001, 9316048121, 91+, 9876266211, 9888854137, 9876715587 The numbers have extremely high wave length and frequency. If a call is received on a mobile from these numbers, the high frequency can cause brain damage or even death. “It’s not a joke rather, it’s TRUE. 27 persons died just on receiving calls from these numbers.”

Truth: Engineers say not true. This rumor started out in Pakistan, and was spread throughout India, the Middle East and Africa. It began as a Friday the 13th hoax.

E-mail: Pepsi (or Coke) has a new line of patriotic soda cans with a picture of the Empire State Building, a flag and the words from the Pledge of Allegiance, however, the words “under God” have been omitted. The e-mails were calling for all Christians to boycott the bottling companies and send letters to them.

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Continued from Page 2 Truth: False. The rumor started years ago when Dr. Pepper came up with a new can featuring the Statue of Liberty and these three words from the Pledge of Allegiance: “One Nation … Indivisible.” The cans were circulated right after Sept. 11 through March 2002. The words were chosen, according to Dr. Pepper, as they best represented a patriotic, bipartisan message promoting a united nation. Note: “Under God” was not an original part of the Pledge of Allegiance, written in 1892 by Frances Bellamy; it was added by an Act of Congress in 1954. The rumor has resurfaced lately in response to the anniversary of 9/11.

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Truth: The origin of this rumor came from an actual police officer in California, who heard another officer in another precinct say that he had run across a hotel key card from a major hotel with all kinds of personal information on it. Without verifying the information or checking with major hotels, the officer sent out an e-mail to other officers warning them of the possibility of identity theft through hotel key cards. From the mouths of hotel managers and front desk clerks to an investigation by Computerworld magazine, there is no such thing as a hotel key embedded with any kind of personal information.

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• Online magic trick reads minds and removes card chosen by subject from pack.

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None are repeated on the second layout.

Cards similar to the first grouping all disappear – not repeated on the second layout. Cards similar to the first set appear on the second screen but they’re not the same.

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• On Sept. 15, 1858, the new Overland Mail Company sends out its first two stagecoaches, inaugurating government mail service between the eastern and western regions of the nation. Overland later competed with the Pony Express until May 10, 1869, the day the first transcontinental railroad was completed. On that day, the U.S. government canceled its last overland mail contract.

• On Sept. 17, 1884, Judge Allen disposes of the 13 criminal cases on his Oakland, Calif., docket in only six minutes. Although he apparently set a new record for speed, defendants in Oakland’s criminal court did not stand much of a chance of gaining an acquittal. In a 40-year period at the turn of the century, only 1 defendant in 100 was acquitted.

• On Sept. 14, 1901, U.S. President William McKinley dies after being shot by a deranged anarchist during the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, N.Y. When McKinley was operated on after being shot, doctors had failed to find the bullet,

and gangrene soon spread throughout his body.

• On Sept. 16, 1940, Selective Service is born as Congress passes the Burke-Wadsworth Act, imposing the first peacetime draft in the history of the United States. By the end of World War II, approximately 34 million men had registered, and 10 million served with the military.

• On Sept. 19, 1959, in one of the more surreal moments in the history of the Cold War, Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev explodes with anger when he learns that he cannot visit Disneyland. Government authorities feared that the crowds would pose a safety hazard for the premier.

• On Sept. 13, 1971, a four-day riot at Attica Prison in New York comes to a violent end as law-enforcement officials open fire, killing 29 inmates and 10 hostages and injuring many more. The prison insurrection was the bloodiest in U.S. history.

• On Sept. 18, 1981, the 20,000-car parking lot at Canada’s West Edmonton Mall makes the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest parking lot in the world. However, in Dubai, a 40,000-space parking lot is under construction at a shopping center. (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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If the pain doesn’t let up in six weeks, you have chronic back pain. Sciatica is pain that travels from the back down the leg to the foot. It comes from pressure on the sciatic nerve. In your case, the pressure most likely comes from your bulging back disk. Back disks are cartilage pads placed between adjacent backbones to absorb the shock those bones take from our walking, bending and pushing. The disk has a tough outer ring. Gelatinous material makes up the inner core. If there’s a break in the outer ring, the inner core pushes through -- a bulging, herniated or ruptured disk, whichever term you want to use.

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Elizabeth Pivonka is a registered dietitian and CEO of produce for the Better Health Foundation, the nonprofit entity behind the national public-health initiative “Fruits & Veggies -- More Matters.” Pivonka says that most adults don’t get the recommended servings of fruit and vegetables each day. “Eating more fruits and vegetables in place of options that are higher in fat and calories is an important step in losing weight and keeping it off.

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1. PSYCHOLOGY: What is aviatophobia?

2. HOLIDAYS: When did Christmas become a federal holiday in the United States?

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1. Which is the only major-league franchise not to win a playoff series?

2. For how many major-league baseball teams did multisport star Deion Sanders play?

3. FOOD & DRINK: What color replaced tan in M&M candies in 1995?

3. Only two players in college foot-

4. ASTRONOMY: Triton is a moon of which planet in our solar system?

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5. LITERATURE: Who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2007?

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6. HISTORY: What startling discovery did Howard Carter make in 1922?

5. In 2007-08, Mike Green became

7. MUSIC: Who composed the opera “Tristan and Isolde”?

season since whom?

8. FASHION: When was the first modern brassiere invented?

NCAA team titles in women’s gym-

9. ENTERTAINMENT: What were the names of the five Marx brothers?

7. Since golfer Tiger Woods turned

10. GAMES: In Monopoly, what color is the Oriental Avenue square?

ball history have started four Rose Bowls. Name either one of them.

NBA record for most 3-pointers in a old mark? the youngest player (22 years old) to lead NHL defensemen in goals for a 6. Which school has won the most nastics? pro in August 1996, who are the only PGA players to have won at least three majors?

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4. What was the name of the theme song from the film “The Poseidon Adventure”?

5. Who had hits with “Along Came Jones,” “Poison Ivy” and “Charlie Brown”? What was the year?

6. Which female artist released “Hit Me with Your Best Shot”? (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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New DVD Releases for Week of September 13, 2010 PICKS OF THE WEEK “Feast” (Unrated) -- “Feast” is one of my guilty-pleasure movies, and it’s about time that an unrated, director’s cut of this 2005 low-budget horror movie gets its release.

“Feast” was made as a part of the Ben Affleck/Matt Damon reality series “Project Greenlight” and features Judah Friedlander (“30 Rock”), Krista Allen (“Emmanuelle in Space”) and legendary cowboy actor

Clu Gulager as members of a ragtag group of seedy bar patrons who are attacked one night by bloodthirsty beasties. The gory effects are much better than you’d think they’d be, considering the paltry $1 million budget, and the performances are deliciously over-the-top. Features include audio commentary, outtakes and a making-of featurette.

“Jacob’s Ladder” (R) -- If you enjoyed “Inception,” then you owe it to yourself to watch this 1990 psychological thriller starring Tim Robbins. Robbins stars as Jacob Singer, a Vietnam War veteran who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder. The affliction is so extreme that he finds himself hallucinating, reliving hellish moments from his war past and also experiencing nightmares while he’s awake. He begins to suspect that he is experiencing long-term side effects from an experimental battle

drug (code named “Ladder”) that was administered to his platoon. With the help and insight of a friendly chiropractor (Danny Aiello), Jacob finally is able to make sense of what he is going through, leading him and the film to its jarring conclusion.

WORTH A RENTAL “Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time” (PG13) -- Jake Gyllenhaal stars as Dastan, the titular prince who is accused of a murder he didn’t commit and is on the run along with his fiancee (Gemma Arterton) and a magical dagger that can manipulate Time.

Based on a video game that was popular about 10 years ago, “Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time” is a loud, silly, CGI-laden popcorn flick that has a few fun moments, but is ultimately a pretty forgettable film -- OK for a rental, but certainly not a DVD for your library.

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) All work and little play could wear the Libra’s usually positive attitude down. Take some much-needed time off. Perhaps a short jaunt with someone special is the way to go.

TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS 1. Fear of flying 2. In 1870 3. Blue 4. Neptune 5. Doris Lessing 6. Tutankhamun’s Tomb 7. Richard Wagner 8. 1913, by socialite Mary Phelps Jacob 9. Groucho, Chico, Harpo, Gummo and Zeppo 10. Light blue

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. The Texas Rangers have lost all three of their playoff series.

2. Four -- New York Yankees, Atlanta, Cincinnati and San Francisco.

3. Running back Archie Griffin of Ohio State and linebacker Brian Cushing of Southern Cal. 4. Toronto hit 21 3-pointers in 2005.

5. Paul Coffey was 20 when he did it in the 1981-82 season.

6. The University of Georgia, with 10.

7. Phil Mickelson (four majors), Padraig Harrington (three) and Vijay Singh (three).

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. Paula Abdul. The song was from her second album, “Spellbound.” Another song by the same name was released in 1983 by Debbie Harry.

2. Frankie Valli of the Four Seasons. He was born Francis Stephen Castelluccio in 1934.

3. “I Call It Pretty Music, But the Old People Call It the Blues” with B-side “Little Water Boy,” in 1962.

4. “The Morning After” was released in 1973 and was a hit for singer Maureen McGovern.

5. The Coasters, in 1959. Earlier hits included “Young Blood” and “Searchin.”

6. Pat Benatar, in 1979. Benatar is a four-time Grammy winner.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Careful, Lamb. Taking on too many tasks at one time can cause you to create more snarls each time you try to work your way through the tangled mass. Best to handle one job at a time.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Making bold moves is what Bovines do. But the best moves are made with lots of data to provide backup just in case you charge into an unexpected complication. A new relationship shows promise.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Sharing credit for a job well done is easy for you to do, but not necessarily for your partner. But fair is fair. Don’t let yourself be denied the right to have your contributions recognized.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Communication is important to help bridge a gap that can lead to problems at home and/or at the workplace. Find a way to get your points across before the breach becomes a chasm.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Relationships, whether business or personal, need to be watched carefully for signs of trouble. Any negative indications should be dealt with before they become too burdensome.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Congratulations. A more positive aspect highlights much of the Virgo’s week. You should find others more receptive to your suggestions, and also more likely to act on them.

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SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) This is a good time to expand your view from the known to the unfamiliar. Confronting new situations could be challenging, but ultimately also could be extremely satisfying.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Giving advice to those who just want validation for what they’re doing can be unsettling. So back off and save your counsel for those who really appreciate it.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Cultivating a more positive attitude not only makes you feel better about yourself, but also has an upbeat effect on those around you, especially that certain someone.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Keeping the lines of communication open and accessible is the key to establishing the right foundation on which to build an important and meaningful relationship. Stay with it.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Before agreeing to act on a request, consider using your perceptive Piscean talents to see what might lie hidden beneath its surface and could possibly cause problems later on.

BORN THIS WEEK: You’re a friend who, if you err at all, does so on the side of concern for those you care about.

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hen you were in school, you had to concentrate on your studies. When you began your career, you had to concentrate on your work. In fact, in just about every endeavor in life, concentration is essential for success. However, as an investor, you may find that you actually don’t want to concentrate too much.

That’s not to say you shouldn’t concentrate on your investment decisions — you should. But if you concentrate too much money in one investment, or one type of investment, you could run into problems.

Suppose, for example, that your portfolio is almost entirely devoted to growth stocks. During a good economy, growth stocks generally tend to do well, so if we’re enjoying a period of sustained growth, your portfolio might show some good returns. But if the economy slumps while you own only growth stocks, you could sustain losses that may take a long time from which to recover. On the other hand, if you over-concentrate on fixed-income investments, such as bonds, your principal value might increase when interest rates are falling (as interest rates and bond prices are inversely related), but when interest rates rise, your bond portfolio will likely lose principal value.

To help avoid the problems of overconcentration, it’s important to own a range of investments, which may include stocks, bonds, government securities and certificates of deposit (CDs). While this type of diversification cannot, by itself, guarantee a profit or protect against loss, it can help reduce the effects of volatility

on your portfolio.

Of course, how you choose to allocate your assets will depend on a variety of factors, including the following: Your goals — Your ultimate objectives should help govern your investment strategy. If you are planning to retire early and then start a new business, you may need to invest more aggressively than, say, your neighbor, who wants to work as long as possible and then stay close to home, pursuing inexpensive hobbies.

Your risk tolerance — Just as we all have different personalities, we have different tolerances for investment risk. If you can assume greater risk in exchange for potentially higher returns, you may be a more aggressive investor. Conversely, if you’re willing to take lower returns as a trade-off for greater protection of your principal, you’re probably a more conservative investor. However, to achieve your goals, you may consider moving outside your investment “comfort zone� from time to time.

Your time horizon — Your stage of life will also affect your investment choices. If you are just starting your career, you can probably afford to invest more aggressively than if you are nearing retirement, at which time you may want to cut down on risks.

To build a diversified portfolio that reflects your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon, you may want to work with a professional financial advisor — someone who can assess your situation and recommend choices that are appropriate for your needs. By concentrating on a unified investment strategy — instead of over-concentrating on a specific type of investment — you can focus on where you want to go and what you need to do to get there.

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YOU’D BETTER THINK – THINK! – BEFORE BUYING PROPERTY TOGETHER © August, 2010, Lisa Welch Stevens, Esq.

I apologize to Queen Aretha for stealing her song lyrics – BUT, if you are thinking about buying real property with anyone other than a spouse, you’d really better think carefully about doing it all and, more importantly, about how you are going to take title the property. A family member’s situation has recently made me think about this issue A LOT. My relative married a person who had previously been engaged to another, more than three years ago. While he was engaged to that third party, he and she bought a house together and, worse, had it titled in both their names as joint tenants, not tenants in common, even though they were not yet married. (But, hey! They were going to get married, right? So no problem! Right? – Uhh, no, WRONG!).

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Former Fiance’s knowledge), and moved in. By herself.

Demanding that Mr. Former Fiance make the mortgage payments even though she was the one living in the house.

Ms. Former Fiancee also refused to cooperate in selling the property.

One of the problems with owning property as joint tenants is that each of the joint tenants has an undivided fifty percent (50%) interest in the entire property and, if one joint tenant dies, that tenant’s interest is completely extinguished, and the surviving joint tenant now has an undivided one hundred percent (100%) interest in the entire property. This is all well and good if the joint tenants are married to each other – that is probably what you would want to happen. However in this case Mr. Former Fiance is married to my relative and off to Afghanistan, not the safest place in the world. In addition, when Miss Former Fiancee learned Mr. Former Fiance was now married to another, she threatened to bring all sorts of legal trouble down on his head if he did not sign over all of his interest in the property to her.

The second problem, whether you own property with another as joint tenants or tenants in common, arises when the owners cannot agree on who will pay for what, or whether to sell the property, rent it out, etc. How do you resolve the deadlock? When married couples are in disagreement they work it out or divorce, in which case the divorce court decides everything for them.

I solved my family member’s problem by, first of all, sev-

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ering the joint tenancy between the two Former Fiance(e) s, converting the joint tenancy into a tenancy in common.

This solved the potential inheritance problem. We simply had Mr. Former Fiance quitclaim his interest in the property to his new wife, and then she quitclaimed it back to him the very next day. The property is still in his name, together with Miss Former Fiancee, but titled as tenants in common, each with a divided fifty percent (50%) interest in the property. (We had to quitclaim from spouse to spouse in order to avoid State of Maine real property transfer taxes; we could not have Mr. Former Fiance quitclaim to himself, which I would have done if the property had been in Colorado). We recorded the quitclaim deeds with the county clerk and recorder for the county where the property is located.

Second, we are filing a legal action for partition of the property; i.e., for a court order against Miss Former Fiancee to either buy out Mr. Former Fiance, or to cooperate in selling the property. We will see how this plays out.

This article is intended for informational purposes only; please contact your legal advisor regarding your particular situation.

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