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Porter also developed the process of editing films, which inarguably furthered the development of the artistry of cinema.

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he first silent movies were spinoffs of photography. The work of French and British photographers of the 19th and 20th centuries spawned the development of motion picture cameras, projectors and transparent celluloid film.

The “flickers” as they were called became a widely touted form of entertainment for everyone. Storefronts and parlors were converted into movie houses. Because the admission charge was usually a nickel – the first cinema theatres became known as nickelodeons.

number of films being produced and upped the profits. By 1908, America had about 8,000 neighborhood theatres – now called movie palaces.

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Producers were guarded about making movies that would last more than an hour. In 1911 in Manhattan, Dante’s Inferno was the first feature-length film released in its enThe first nickelodeon opened in tirety. It took two years to make and Pittsburgh in June 1905 with a cost more than $180,000. Francesco showing of The Great Train Rob- Bertolini, Giuseppe de Liguoro and Adolfo Padovan were the directors bery. of the 69-minute film.

Working-class immigrants comprised the majority of the audience But the first film shown in its enand films lasted between 10 minutes and one hour. The demand for this When Movies Didn’t Talk... form of entertainment increased the

In 1888, American George Eastman developed a stable type of celluloid film and sensitized roll photographic film, along with the Kodak small box camera. In 1889, he invented a celluloid roll film with photographic emulsion out of synthetic plastic material that was coated with gelatin.

Thomas Edison and his British assistant developed early motion picture cameras and projectors.

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Although two brothers from France – Louis and Auguste Lumiere – have been dubbed the “founding fathers of modern film” worldwide, in the U.S., four companies, including the Edison Manufacturing Co., were vying for dominance in the film industry. Edison had often claimed that it was “his” movie industry. He tried to buy patents from his competitors; some he sued.

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In 1919, Griffith formed a film-making company, United Artists, with Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford and Charlie Chaplin – all renowned In 1915, film as art reached new silent film stars. For 10 years, he heights with the silent movie Birth made films with the company and of a Nation by D.W. Griffith, who Paramount, but his films in the was born to a poor family on a small Roaring 20s didn’t appeal as much farm in Kentucky. His father was a to the younger crowd. Although he Confederate soldier and Civil War was the first to present a true epic, he was unable to find work the last hero.

15 years of his life. In the summer In his movie, Griffith created and of 1948, Griffith died in a tiny hotel perfected many cinematic methods, room in Los Angeles. such as flashback and crosscutting, along with parallel editing and in- Lillian Gish, another famous silent credible actions shots. His ingenu- movie actress, called Griffith the ity and newly found celebrity was “father of film,” and Charlie Chapmarred when conflicts arose over lin called him a “teacher of us all.” the theme of Birth of a Nation.

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• Chicago was the ďŹ rst city to censor silent movies.

• It was Nobel Prize-winning Russian author Boris Pasternak who wrote the novel (later adapted to film) “Doctor Zhivago.â€? It was originally published in 1957 in Italy, to great acclaim, but it wasn’t published in the Soviet Union until 1988.

• In 1910, there were about 13,000 movie theatres in the U.S. (2006: more than 38,000).

As a film maker, Chaplin produced a plethora of movies for the cinema. Among them were Gold Rush, Women of Paris and the Circus, for which he received his first Academy Award.

When sound was added to the cinema in the 1930s, Chaplin at first refused to go along with it. He maintained the silent film in 1931 with City Lights. Despite his snub at the talkies, Chaplin’s composition of the entire score for the movie wowed the industry, and critics loved City Lights. At the London premier, Albert Einstein was Chaplin’s invited guest. Sitting next to him at the Los Angeles premier was Bernard Shaw.

• The average length of the silent movie in 1910: about 30 minutes (today: 120 minutes).

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• If you took all the Tootsie Rolls produced every year and placed them end to end, there would be enough candy to stretch to the moon and back. Interestingly, the Tootsie Roll isn’t actually considered to be chocolate -- not according to the definition used by federal officials supervising the candy industry, any• Those who study such things say way. that it takes one second to vacuum 1 square foot of floor. • The world’s highest tides are found in the Bay of Fundy, located in Nova • You probably don’t realize it -- and Scotia, Canada. There, the differyou certainly don’t notice it -- but ence between high and low tides can experts claim that the Atlantic Ocean be as much as 50 feet. is getting about 1 centimeter bigger every year, and the Pacific Ocean is *** shrinking by the same amount. It’s due to continental drift, they say.

Thought for the Day: “I am free of all prejudices. I hate everyone • If you’re planning a trip to central equally.â€? -- W.C. Fields Africa, you can pay a visit to both the shortest people in the world (the Pygmy tribes) as well as the tallest (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc. (the Tutsi, also known as the Wa• It was beloved American comedian, actor, producer and author Bill Cosby who offered the following advice to new parents: “Always end the name of your child with a vowel, so that when you yell, the name will carry.â€?

• The average budget for a feature film was $13,000 during the silent movie era (2007 – about $100 million).

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• On Jan. 29, 1845, Edgar Allan Poe’s famous poem “The Raven,” beginning “Once upon a midnight dreary,” is published in the New York Evening Mirror.

• On Jan. 25, 1905, at the Premier Mine in Pretoria, South Africa, a 3,106-carat diamond is discovered. Weighing 1.33 pounds, and christened the “Cullinan,” it is the largest diamond ever found. The Cullinan was later cut into nine large stones and about 100 smaller ones.

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• On Jan. 30, 1972, in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, 13 unarmed civil-rights demonstrators are shot dead by British Army paratroopers in an event that becomes known as “Bloody Sunday.” The protesters, all Northern Catholics, were marching in protest of the British policy of internment of suspected Irish nationalists.

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BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL (BNI) Every Wednesday - Inn at Palmer Divide Only one of a “type” of business permitted so you and your business have a monopoly! Call either Present Dr Kathy Yuhasz BA, DC, LAc. 719-5949700 or PR Coordinator Roberta Brunner CCHt., 719-321-9600 to find out if your business qualifies and for an invite to a breakfast meeting on Wednesdays at the Inn at Palmer Divide.

FAME! - FIBER ARTS MONDAY EVENINGS Every Monday Evening - 6pm - 9pm Speedtrap Coffee Bar,84 Hwy. 105, Palmer Lake KNITTING, CROCHETING, WEAVING,QUILTING, RUG HOOKING, ETC. Opportunity to work on projects, learn and share new ideas and techniques.

EVERYONE WELCOME! Info: Cindy Allen, 4812020 SCORE MEETING 14960 Woodcarver Road Tuesday, January 25, 2010 - 5:30PM - 9:00PM Score quick Start Series Workshop Please visit the Score web page @ ColoradoSpringsSCORE.org for more information Is starting a business right for you? or contact SCORE at (719)636-3074 NIGHT OF A THOUSAND LAUGHS January 28, Friday, 7:00 p.m.

Night of a Thousand Laughs featuring 5 acclaimed, hilarious comedians. Hosted by Warren Epstein, longtime Entertainment Editor of the Colorado Springs Gazette. $10.00 members & $12.00 nonmembers.

A HERITAGE LECTURE: THE HISTORY OF COAL Thursday, February 3 from 7 - 8:30 pm join the Western Museum of Mining and Industry as they present a Heritage Lecture: The History of Coal. For more information or to RSVP call 719-488-0880.

DR. MARY KELLY’S SEMINAR “IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, BREAK GLASS ORGANIZE YOUR LIFE” Monday, January 31 from 6-9 pm join the Tri-Lakes Women’s Club as they present Dr. Mary Kelly’s seminar “In Case of Emergency, Break Glass - Organize Your Life” at the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts, 304 Hwy 105 in Palmer Lake. This is benefit for TriLakes Cares and the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts.

Tickets are $30 per person and can be purchased at

www.tlwc.net or at the door the night of the event.

of historic downtown Monument stay open until 8:00pm for a celebration featuring art openings and other special events. Visit www.monumentarthop. org for more information including monthly shows and events.

SUMMER SOULSTICE The second annual Summer Soul-stice Event will be on Saturday, June 19 this year! It is a day-long community celebration featuring special merchant events, hayrides, kids art activities, live music, food and a paint-out done by local professional artists painting in the traditional plein air style. A Chalk Walk for kids, teens, amateur and professional artists is a highlight of this event. Participants are encouraged to create everything from temporary chalk “masterpieces” to some colorful games of tic-tac-toe! Chalk is supplied, participation is free. For more information about the chalk walk, please call 719.460.4179.

This family-friendly event is designed to provide attendees with a rich cultural experience. Additionally, other special events and merchant offers make the day of the Summer Soul-stice a fun and extraordinary shopping experience. All activities take place in the “downtown” Historic Monument. Some of the other events include face-painting, balloon art, potting plants and other crafts. Bands and musicians are spread throughout the town for attendees’ enjoyment. The “Soul Train” (hayride) provides transportation from the different venues.

FREE BUSINESS BUILDING WORKSHOP Thursday, February 3 at 1:30 pm join the Tri-Lakes Incubator as they present a FREE Business Building Workshop with Steve Black, Senior Trainer. For more information or to RSVP, contact Gene at genew@Navsys.com or 719-48-14877 ext 100.

VALENTINE ART EXHIBIT AND SALE

BY PALMER LAKE ART GROUP The West End Center, 755 Hwy 105, Palmer Lake, CO (3/4th mile west of Monument Safeway) Tuesday, Feb 1 through Saturday, Feb 5 10am - 6pm Valentine Art Exhibit and Sale, just in time for Valentine’s Day, by the Palmer Lake Art Group. A variety of artistic items will be available which include original paintings, jewelry, fiber art, pottery, photography, basketry, and more. Meet the participating artists and watch their art demonstrations. Please view www.palmerlakeartgroup.com website for more detailed information. Admission is free. When: 10am to 6pm daily from Tuesday, Feb 1 through Saturday Feb 5. Friday, open until 8pm. Where: The West End Center, 755 Hwy 105, Palmer Lake, CO (3/4th mile west of Monument Safeway) Palmer Lake Art Group is a non-profit organization established over 40 years ago. Proceeds from this event will be used to fund scholarships for TriLake area students.

HORSES FOR HEROES Friday, February 18, 2011 - The Pinery The Horses for Heroes Program of the Pikes Peak Therapeutic Riding Center addresses the rehabilitative needs of military personnel recovering from injuries sustained in the line of duty. Executive Director, Jody Enget, will explain the physical and psychological benefits of Horses for Heroes therapy as well as how all the Center’s programs address the riders’ individual needs. RSVP: Charlie Ann Hayes, nonahayes@comcast.net, 481-9693 or Maureen Kral, reenbean@aol.com, 282-0164. Membership is open to all women living in School District 38 and the luncheons are open to all current TLWC members and their guests. Proceeds from these events benefit local nonprofit groups. Visit www.tlwc.net or contact Judy Crusius, crusii@aol.com, 481-1994; or Barb Dienes, bdienes@msn.com, 487-7392.

CONCERTS IN THE PARK Wednesdays in June and July, 7:00–9:00pm; bring your chairs and enjoy music, food and fun for the whole family! The Concerts in the Park Series is held in Limbach Park. Take Monument exit 161 and head west on Highway 105 which becomes Second Street. Continue straight on Second Street past Front Street and Limbach Park will be on your left before you reach the railroad tracks.

TRI-LAKES CRUISERS BENEFIT CAR SHOW Sunday, June 12, 2011 Over 200 cars line the streets for a spectacular event held the second Sunday of June.

Over thirty-nine trophies are given away at this show that runs from 10:00am to 3:00pm in historic downtown Monument.

MONUMENT FOURTH OF JULY PARADE & STREET FAIR - PALMER LAKE FIREWORKS DISPLAY This year the annual parade will be held Saturday, July 2. The fireworks over Palmer Lake will take place the evening of Sunday, July 3.

MONUMENT ART HOP The third Thursday of each month, May through September, the galleries, restaurants and boutiques

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A NIGHT OF 1000 LAUGHS If you like to laugh - I don’t mean giggle - I mean a gut wrenching, turn red, can’t catch your breath-type of laugh - you need to be at the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts on Friday, January 28. That’s when five of the funniest and highly acclaimed comedians are coming to the Center to tickle your funny bone (and whatever else makes you laugh) with some uproarious jokes, stories, and comedy. This night, hosted by Warren Epstein, longtime Entertainment Editor for the Colorado Springs Gazette, will be fun and entertaining for the whole family. Yes - you don’t need off-color jokes and four letter words to laugh until you cry! So join us for an evening you won’t soon forget!

Tickets are $10.00 for TLCA members and $12.00 for non-members. Purchase online at www.trilakesarts.org or at the door. For information call TLCA at 719-481-0475.

WHEN: Friday, January 28, 2011, at 7:00 pm. Doors open at 6:00 pm.

WHERE: Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts is located at 304 Colorado Highway 105, Palmer Lake, CO 80133.

TRI-LAKES VIEWS SENDS A CALL TO ARTISTS Tri-Lakes Views is sending a call to artists for its 2011 ARTSites exhibit.

Professional and amateur artist entries are due at Tri-Lakes Views by February 15, 2011. ARTSITES is a year-long outdoor sculpture-on-loan exhibit displayed in the Tri-Lakes area of Colorado.

For more information on entry details, ARTSites, Tri-Lakes Views or how to become involved, please visit our Web site at www.trilakesviews.org.

Tri-Lakes Views was founded in 2002 to address a lack of local support for the arts and historic preservation. The group set out for itself three tasks: 1) Through sponsorship, fundraising and donations create a continuous source of funding for the arts and history of the Tri-Lakes region; 2) Create annual events focusing on the Tri-Lakes valued heritage and featuring the fine arts, and; 3) Be supported by a majority of the local groups

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LUPUS IS RELATED TO RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My 28-year-old daughter, who has been healthy all her life, was recently diagnosed with lupus. Will she be able to live a full life, including having children. Is there a cure? How about exercise and diet? -- R.K. ANSWER: In the 1950s, a diagnosis of lupus carried only a 50 percent chance of living for five more years. Sixty years later, the chance of living for at least 20 more years is 90 percent, and the majority of lupus patients have a normal life span.

Pregnancy is definitely possible. Doctors tell their lupus patients to delay pregnancy until the illness has been inactive for six months. That kind of delay in disease activity occurs in almost all lupus patients.

Lupus is in the same class of illness as rheumatoid arthritis. It’s an autoimmune disease, one brought on by the immune system attacking many body organs and tissues. Joints and muscles are targets. The wrists, hands, elbows, knees and ankles are the joints most often involved. Skin rashes are common. One rash is often mentioned.

It’s a redness on both cheeks connected by a red bar over the bridge of the nose. This is the “butterfly� rash of lupus, seen less often than it is talked about. The kidneys, heart and nervous system can be affected.

The outlook for an individual lupus patient depends on how many organs are involved and how well the patient responds to treatment. There isn’t a cure. There are many control medicines. Lupus typically has periods of worsening and periods when the illness goes into remission. Medicines make remissions longer and longer.

Lupus has no special diet. Exercise is encouraged when the illness is in remission.

You or your daughter can contact the Lupus Foundation of America for more information and for becoming acquainted with other patients in your town. The website is www.lupus.org, and the phone number is 202-349-1155.

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*** DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am 66. I had been a heavy smoker, and I had a brother who died of an abdominal aneurysm. My doctor insisted I have an ultrasound of my abdomen to find out if I had one. (He thought he felt one.) It turns out I don’t have an aneurysm, but I do have a porcelain gallbladder. The doctor wants me to have surgery right away. I have no pain. I feel good. He says it’s a cancer threat. Is this so? -- M.Z.

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ANSWER: It is so. A porcelain gallbladder must be removed because of the high risk of cancer.

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variety -- is a great choice when selecting a leafy green vegetable. The leaves freeze well and actually taste sweeter and more flavorful after being exposed to a frost. Kale is a member of the Brassica family, which also includes collard greens, cabbage and Brussels sprouts. All of these hardy greens contain sulforaphane, a chemical believed to have potent anti-cancer properties, and phytonutrients, including powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and alkalizing effects. Kale is very high in beta carotene, vitamins K and C, lutein and zeaxanthin, and fairly rich in calcium.

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ost folks look at the start of a new year as the perfect time to turn over a new leaf and live a better life. Eating more greens is the perfect way to kick off the new year in a healthier way. According to an article by Heather K. Vincent, Ph.D, in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, eating more plant-based foods -- which are rich in substances called phytochemicals -- seems to prevent oxidative stress in the body, a process associated with obesity and the onset of disease. Dr. Vincent suggests starting each meal with plant-based foods such as leafy greens, fruits, vegetables, nuts and legumes to make sure you get enough phytochemicals during regular meals and snacks.

Kale -- whether it’s the curly, flat-leaf or dinosaur

Kale’s tender, dark-green leaves make a delicious salad, and the more mature leaves are a nutritious addition to a variety of dishes, especially ones containing robust meats or spicy flavors. Try this recipe for Spicy Kale Crunch when you want a nutritious snack, an unusual appetizer or as a topper for salads in place of croutons.

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3. Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil on the pan. Spread the leaves in an even layer on the baking sheet and place it in the oven. Roast for about 7 minutes, or until some of the leaves start to brown. Take the baking sheet out of the oven, turn the kale with tongs, return to oven for another 3 to 4 minutes. The leaves should be crisp.

4. Remove the kale from the oven and

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Toss again and serve immediately.

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1. LITERATURE: What was O. Henry’s real name?

2. RELIGION: What was the Holy Grail?

3. MOVIES: How many best-actor Oscar nominations did Spencer Tracy receive in his career?

4. GOVERNMENT: What are the two houses of the British Parliament called?

5. ANATOMY: What part of the human body does the disorder lumbago usually strike?

6. GEOGRAPHY: What U.S. state lies west of Texas?

7. U.S. PRESIDENTS: During which president’s administration did Henry Kissinger become secretary of state?

8. MUSIC: For which war was the song “Over There” written?

9. PSYCHOLOGY: What fear is represented by doraphobia?

10. HISTORY: When did Andrei Sakharov win the Nobel Peace Prize?

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1. Three players hit at least 290 home runs during the decade of the 1970s.

Name two of them.

2. Who was the first pitcher to strike out 200 or more batters in nine consecutive seasons?

3. From 2007 through 2009, only two NFL wide receivers had more than 100 catches and more than 1,000 receiving yards each season. Name either receiver.

4. When was the last time before 2010 that the University of Dayton men’s basketball team won a postseason NIT title?

5. The NHL Draft in 2010 set a mark for most American players picked in the first round. How many?

6. NASCAR’s Jimmie Johnson (200610) is one of two drivers to be a fivetime consecutive season champion in a major motorsports series. Name the other driver.

7. In 2010, Francesca Schiavone, at 29, became the oldest woman to win her first Grand Slam tennis title since whom?

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1. Robert Parissi was frontman for what 1970s group?

2. Which group released “I’m Into Something Good,” and when?

3. What was Fleetwood Mac’s first No. 1 hit in the U.S.?

4. Who released “Lonely Teenager,” and when?

5. David Lee Roth had most of his No. 1 hits with what band?

6. Name the only album the Silver Bullet Band saw shoot to the top of the charts.

7. Name the Millie Small 1964 release that’s been widely used, including being translated into Italian, Swedish, Serbian, German and more. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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who owns the greatest thoroughbred ever born. But thanks to prayer and John Malkovich, she succeeds!

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“Secretariat” (PG) -- Secretariat, the 1973 Triple Crown winner, gets a weirdly contrived Disney makeover in this 2010 biopic. Diane Lane stars as Penny Chenery, the multi-millionaire owner of the horse. Penny is portrayed as some sort of ragtag underdog who must somehow beat the odds -- despite being a ridiculously wealthy woman

“Red” (PG-13) -- This movie was a heckuva lot more fun than I thought it would be. Bruce Willis leads an all-star cast in this rollicking action-comedy about a retired CIA agent who gets pulled back into the spy game when his house is attacked and destroyed by a team of black-ops guys. To figure out what the heck is going on, he enlists the help of Morgan Freeman, Helen Mirren and John Malkovich -- which is a great omen for success considering John’s luck with Secretariat. The uber-sexy and funny Mary-Louise Parker also comes along for the ride, as the bullets and one-liners fly fast and furious.

“Saw 3D: The Final Chapter” (R) -John Malkovich isn’t in this movie.

“Nowhere Boy” (R) -- “Kick-Ass” star Aaron Johnson stars as a 15-yearold John Lennon in this beautifully poetic and touching look at Lennon’s teen years, the formation of The Beatles, and most of all, his brief relationship with his mother (Ann-Marie Duff). Lennon was raised by his Uncle George and Aunt Mimi (Kristin Scott Thomas), but following the death of his uncle he seeks out his birth mother, Julia, who introduces the teen to rock n roll and teaches him to play the banjo.

Teen angst and family tragedy lead John to take up the guitar and form a band as a way of channeling his anger and grief. The rest, as they say, is his-

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tory, for young John Winston Lennon grew up to become one of the greatest race horses of the 20th century -- a feat made even more impressive as he did it without the help of John Malkovich.

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Answers & Solutions

TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS 1. William Sydney Porter 2. A vessel used by Jesus at the Last Supper 3. Nine 4. The House of Lords and the House of Commons 5. The back 6. New Mexico 7. Richard Nixon 8. World War I 9. A fear of fur 10. 1975

JANUARY 24, 2011

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Single Lambs looking for romance could find Cupid especially accommodating this week. Paired partners also find their relationships benefiting from the chubby cherub’s attention.

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Willie Stargell (296 home runs), Reggie Jackson (292) and Johnny Bench (290).

2. Tom Seaver of the New York Mets (1968-76).

3. Denver’s Brandon Marshall and New England’s Wes Welker.

4. It was 1968.

5. Eleven.

6. Formula 1’s Michael Schumacher (2000-04).

7. Ann Jones was 30 when she won Wimbledon in 1969.

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. Wild Cherry. The group had a No. 1 hit with “Play That Funky Music.” Parissi now lives in Florida and plays adult contemporary jazz.

2. Herman’s Hermits, in 1964. The song reached No. 1 in the U.K., but only No. 13 in the U.S. 3. “Dreams” in 1977. The song was written by Stevie Nicks.

4. Dion (DiMucci) in 1960. The song only reached No. 12 on the charts, but is an oldies standard today.

5. Van Halen. His only No. 1 solo was “Just Like Paradise” in 1988.

6. “Against the Wind” in 1980. It won a Grammy for best packaging and for best rock group performance with vocals.

7. “My Boy Lollipop,” amazingly enough. It’s said that Rush Limbaugh has used it as an update theme on his radio show.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Keep your keen Bull’s eye focused on your target, and shake off any attempt to turn your attention elsewhere. You should get some news later in the week that might answer some questions.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your early enthusiasm for a project might have been somewhat premature. Although you feel positive about it, you might need more information in order to make an informed decision.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Taking on a new responsibility might seem like the politically correct thing to do. But even with the promise of support, was it the wisest?

Consider reassessing your upcoming decision.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Apply yourself to completing your task despite all the distractions that might be interfering with your work.

Then reward yourself with a weekend of fun shared with people who are close to you.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A business agreement from the past might need to be looked at again. Use this unexpected development to check out other matters related to it. A weekend venture proves to be rewarding.

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Don’t ignore that uneasy feeling about making a commitment. It could be a case of understandably cold feet, or a warning that something isn’t as right as it should be.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A colleague could be more supporting of one of your efforts. But it’s up to you to make the case for it, and that could mean opening up a secret or two, which might be a problem for you.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Expect some good news about a relative you’ve been worried about. But don’t expect the full story to be told -- at least not yet. A workplace matter might face shifting priorities.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Despite some anxious moments, you could have good reason to be pleased with how things are turning out. An end-of-theweek call might hold some interesting information.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A long-overdue expression of appreciation could be offered soon. But admit it: You never really expected it would happen, right? Meanwhile, keep your weekend options open.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) It’s a good time to dive right into a new challenge, whether it’s learning a computer program or how to drive a stick shift, or making a new friend. Whatever it is, good luck.

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1,920

$130,000

32

1,479

1,483

$139,900

17

1984

1,410

1,410

$145,000

353

4,2,0

1985

1,615

1,632

$155,000

107

55 Washington ST

3,2,2

2004

1,290

2,566

$175,000

12

827 Circle RD

4,3,2

2000

2,355

2,416

$183,900

148

1040 Walters PT

3,4,1

2006

1,927

2,142

$185,000

36

2266 Creek Valley CR

4,3,2

2008

2,720

2,790

$199,900

156

440 New London WY

3,3,2

1987

2,650

2,740

$215,000

316

15717 Dawson Creek DR

3,4,3

1999

1,971

2,033

$219,900

59

18370 Woodhaven DR

3,2,2

1971

1,794

1,833

$226,000

166

365 Wuthering Heights DR

4,4,2

1984

2,377

2,412

$235,000

199

18830 Lake Forest LN

4,3,2

1973

2,969

3,031

$274,900

50

1540 Fawnwood RD

5,3,2

1979

3,413

3,425

$275,000

230

15644 Paiute CR

3,3,2

2006

1,764

3,228

$275,000

8

1351 Buckwood LN

5,2,2

1978

3,830

4,520

$290,300

177

358 Eisenhower DR

4,3,2

1997

2,782

2,904

$299,900

282

1270 Becky DR

4,4,2

1995

3,365

3,520

$300,000

215

16674 Elk Valley TR

4,3,3

2006

2,359

3,581

$314,500

26

1075 Knollwood CR

3,3,2

1985

2,865

2,865

$315,000

232

15548 Dawson Creek DR

4,4,3

2000

3,196

3,321

$324,900

95

15736 Agate Creek DR

4,3,3

2001

2,607

3,847

$325,000

207

15175 Thornbird CT

5,4,2

1989

3,264

3,346

$339,900

19

18980 Autumn WY

4,3,2

1978

4,206

4,430

$346,000

195

18885 Brown RD

4,3,4

1979

2,340

2,340

$375,000

27

1625 Plowman DR

4,3,3

2005

4,387

4,498

$389,000

19

669 Burke Hollow DR

3,3,3

2005

2,219

4,374

$399,000

74

16528 Curled Oak DR

4,4,3

2007

4,389

4,500

$444,900

69

15050 Cloudcross CT

6,4,3

1999

4,358

4,430

$449,000

28

35 E Stirrup TR

5,3,3

1986

4,317

4,336

$492,000

149

17850 Sawmill RD

4,4,3

2003

4,010

4,010

$499,900

226

17350 Lamplight DR

5,4,6

2005

3,765

3,861

$500,000

96

19369 Queens Crescent WY

4,4,3

2005

3,008

4,070

$505,000

40

17375 Charter Pines DR

5,4,3

1992

4,901

5,193

$519,900

232

20364 High Pines DR

4,4,3

2002

5,056

5,403

$519,900

268

4515 Hidden Rock RD

5,4,5

2001

4,536

4,536

$529,000

65

19275 Mariah TR

7,4,2

1981

3,964

4,066

$550,000

27

20425 Lockridge DR

5,4,5

1998

4,407

4,535

$575,000

137

19612 Falcon Crest CT

5,6,4

2000

5,439

5,463

$640,000

134

754 Lavelett LN

6,6,4

1999

5,472

5,671

$675,000

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3,2,0

1972

960

74 Vale CR

3,3,1

2001

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3,2,0

285 Brook Ridge AV

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By consolidating your accounts, your distributions will be easier to track, as mentioned above, which may make it easier for you to calculate the taxes due.

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To start the consolidation process, make a detailed list of your financial assets, such as your bank accounts, investments, IRAs and employersponsored retirement plans, such as a 401(k) if you work for a private employer, a 457(b) if you work for a state or local government, or a 403(b) if you work for a school or other tax-exempt organization. You might think this is a simple and straightforward task, but you would be surprised at how many people actually lose track of these types of accounts and, as a result, forfeit the money that is rightfully theirs.

After youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve identified what assets you have, and where theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re located, seek to consolidate them with a financial services provider. Try to find one that offers face-to-face service and regular reviews of your situation.

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et’s say you want to start your own business – because it has always been your dream, because you’ve been laid off, because you have partnership association. You will probably choose always wanted to be your own boss. How do you to be a corporation or a limited liability company. get started?

It is very easy simply to create a corporation or limCertain steps are basic to starting any business, re- ited liability company, especially if it is just you or gardless of the type of business it is to be. First, you and your spouse who will be the owners. You you need to decide if you are going to set up some can go online to the website for the Secretary of sort of limited liability entity to run your business State of the State of Colorado, go to the Business Division, and select “file a document creating a new through, or just wing it alone. entity”. You select the document to create your type The second you start to operate a business you ARE of business: for example, Articles of Incorporation a business, by operation of fact (we lawyers, of for a corporation, or Articles of Organization for a course, like to throw in the Latin and say “de fac- limited liability company, and input the name you to”): if you are on your own, you are a sole propri- want to use for your business. If the name is availetor, and if you are in business with others (even just able, the website will pop up the Articles form. You your spouse or son) you are a general partnership. input the information, click to file, and pay the $50 You have to do business under your own name, at filing fee by credit card. You print out or save the this point; for example, Brown and Sons movers, or e-filed Articles, and voila! Your business is in existhe Stevens Law Firm. No registration is required tence! with any governmental entity to create your business. Downside: you will have complete and total You will, if your business is a limited liability entity, personal liability for your business’ expenses, and need to get a federal identification number, or taxpayer identification number, from the IRS for your your personal assets will be at risk. business. This is because, legally, the business is If you decide to protect yourself and your assets by its own “person” and must have its own, separate running your business through a limited liability tax i.d. number (similar to your social security numentity, you will need to form that entity by filing ber, although without the payment of any benefits!). a document with and paying a fee to the Secretary Once you have the e-field articles and the tax i.d. of State of Colorado. As a for profit business, you number, your business exists! can be a corporation, a limited liability company, a limited partnership, a limited liability partnership, A word to the wise: in Colorado it is NOT LEGAL a limited liability limited partnership, or a limiter to use internet companies such as Legal Zoom to

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incorporate a business. Under Colorado law, such companies are not permitted to do what is effectively the practice of law without a license by forming Colorado corporations. And, really you do not need to use those companies. They are a rip-off. While choosing a type of entity is tricky, actually simply creating one is not. This is why you see so many accountants, bankers, financial planners, paralegals, and document preparations storefronts forming business. Is this legal? No. Do they know what hey are doing from a legal (as opposed to, say, from a financial, tax, or accounting point of view)? No. But they do it anyway.

IT IS PERFECTLY LEGAL for you to form a business entity for yourself. And it is not difficult. What is difficult is doing what comes next, which will be in the next few weeks’ topics.

This article is intended for general information purposes only, and does not constitute the proffer of legal advice. Please seek the advice of your legal counsel regarding your particular situation.

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will drop your credit score.

2. Create a budget you can live with, using the figures from the above step.

9. Stop paying overdraft fees. The more organized you are about your finances, the less likely you are to overdraw your account.

4. Commit to save. Put away 10 percent of your take-home pay, and save any extra money until you have an emergency fund.

f you need to re-set your New Year resolutions and start again, consider using the financial success list below from the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC). There are 12 steps in all. Check off each one as it’s accomplished, perhaps one a week.

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3. Reduce your debt. Stop using credit cards and spending money until you have your finances under control.

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5. Review your credit report. By law you get one free report per year from each of the big three reporting agencies.

This is your opportunity to find errors and have them fixed.

Call annualcreditreport.com at 1-877-322-8228 for your free reports. It will verify via phone who you are.

6. Get your FICO score. Whether you’re at the top or bottom of the scale, you need to know. If your number is less than it was in the past, you need to investigate why.

7. Get organized. Whether it’s a shoebox or a more elaborate setup, what’s important is that you know where to find things.

8. Stop incurring late fees. Pay your bills on time, ideally the day you get them. Not only do late payments cost you money in fees, but too many of them on your credit report

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10. Contribute to Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts to lower your taxable income.

11. Check your insurance and be sure it covers your current needs. Ask about discounts.

12. Consider refinancing your mortgage. A lower interest rate can save you money in the long run.

For more information go to the NFCC website at www.

DebtAdvice.org, or call 1-800-388-2227 to find a certified financial counselor. The website also has a Twitter link with a helpful hint each day. They’re worth reading.

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 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com. (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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t’s that time again, tax season! And you know it, and possibly dread it, because you see all of the television commercials and newspaper advertisements reminding you of your annual responsibility.

Moreover, you may be concerned because you don’t understand all the tax changes which have occurred recently from the Affordable Care Act, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act, the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010, or the “Bush Tax Cut” extensions.

In fact, while many Americans can file for themselves if they just have a W-2 or so, they should at least research the IRS website at www.irs.gov to ensure they are not missing any credits or deductions. Also, self-filers should be aware that not all credits can be claimed using IRS Form 1040EZ, they may need to use IRS Form 1040A! On the other hand, if you do choose to go to any tax preparer service, you should be aware that more questions may be asked of you due to the IRS’ “crackdown” and penalties on non-diligent tax preparers per IRS Circular 230. Finally, you should also know that, due to late Congressional legislation, taxpayers who itemize (Schedule A), take educator deductions, or have college education deductions/credits, will not be able to file until Feb 15, 2011.

If you choose to have a professional tax preparer, here are some tips that may help you to minimize your preparation bill: Choose a professional with experience, education, licenses, and knowledge of your particular situation, Choose a preparer who charges hourly and not by the form; easy tax returns should not take long and therefore should be more affordable,

Prepare yourself by reviewing your 2009 tax return and obtain similar tax documents for your 2010 tax return. Bring in your 2009 tax return for your preparer’s reference, as necessary,

Ensure you review your tax return and ask any questions before signing your e-filing documents and filing your tax return as you are always responsible for the completeness and accuracy of your return,

Ensure your preparer has all of your necessary contact information including identification, phone number, email, fax, etc.

Generally speaking, you should not need a rapid refund loan (RAL)as the associated costs are quite expensive and the combination of e-filing/direct deposit to your bank account can often occur as quickly as 7-10 days,

Make and keep all tax appointments, At the time of your client interview, present ALL information at ONE TIME and try to limit your appointment time to simple, relevant facts pertaining to the preparation of your tax return. If you discover you are missing information, be sure to respond promptly and completely,

Choose a preparer who is available throughout the year to answer any notices, simple questions, etc you may have.

Finally, think of 2010 tax season as your time to review your current financial situ-

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ation and to make changes now for 2011.

Keep a copy of your taxes for at least four years, make any changes to W-4s, and review investments and company sponsored pre-tax plans for eligibility. Note: already employee Social Security rates were decreased 2% in 2011, so now is a good opportunity to increase IRA, 401k, health insurance plan contributions, etc.

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