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Throughout the years, the people behind those Super Bowl commercials have upped the ante on the ingenuity factor involved in creating ads. It’s a competition among the big corporations that rivals the football game. And the advertisers are paying a hefty price to be part of the dog-eat-dog market.

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• A couple of commercials by Go Daddy didn’t cross the finish line. This one ran, but some networks removed it from rotation. In 2005, Go Daddy created an ad that poked fun at Janet Jackson’s 2004 wardrobe malfunction.

This ad featured a large-busted woman testifying before officials as a strap on her itty bitty top kept falling down.

Kansas City Chiefs in the first-ever Super Bowl, the cost of a 60-second ad sold for $75,000 to $85,000. When Super Bowl XLV rolls around Feb. 6, corporate giants like Coca-Cola and Doritos will pay about $3 million for a 30-second spot. According to Reuters, CBS has indicated that 90 percent of the ads have been sold.

• This 2007 ad by Snickers ran but was also yanked from rotation after gay and lesbian groups objected to it. In the ad, two men were working on a car engine when one pulls out a Snickers bar and begins to chomp away. His buddy starts chewing the other end of the Snickers and eventually their lips meet – duh?

Realizing they just kissed, one of them said, “We have to do something manly.”

Sixty million viewers watched that first Super Bowl on television. In 2010, when the New Orleans Saints beat the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl No. 44, 106 million people watched it on T.V. That number surpassed the 1983 finale of “M-A-S-H” and became the most-watched program in U.S. television history, according to Nielsen.

Those stats have attracted all sorts of advertisers. Beer, sodas, snacks and cars dominated the advertising scene in the 1990s. In the beginning of the 21st century, the dot.com and high-tech companies took over the ad spots; however, it was short-lived when the dot. com bubble burst in March 2000.

• In 2004, this Super Bowl ad for the natural cold remedy company Airborne was pulled because of Mickey Rooney’s

bun. Envision 84-year-old Rooney in a crowded sauna. When someone sneezes, Rooney freaks out and runs out of the locker room, leaving his towel behind and his bottom bare.

• This one ran in 2006 but was eventually pulled. Two friends were hanging outdoors; when one decided he was thirsty, he sent his dog to fetch a Bud Light out of the cooler. The conversation went something like this: “Think your dog could do that?” “Yea, he can do even better.” At that point, his dog attacks the guy holding the Bud, biting him in a sensitive area. During the attack, the Budweiser leaps in the air and lands in the hands of the friend.

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SACKED FROM THE SUPER BOWL The networks obviously have the option to turn away ads they feel are tasteless or considered risky business.

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• Bud Light apparently went a bit too far with this commercial. At a party, a couple had wandered out to the pool, and with no one around they decided to jump in sans clothes. As they’re about to engage in some fooling around, they realize the people gathered in one room of the house are viewing them underwater – the pool had been designed like an aquarium at Sea World. Of course,

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In no particular order: • The now-famous phrase “where’s the beef” was introduced in this Wendy’s 1984 Super Bowl ad by character actress Clara Peller. Later, Wendy’s fired her for saying “I found it” during a Prego ad!

• In 1987, Michael J. Fox played an eager-to-please neighbor when a young, gorgeous woman across the hall knocks on his apartment door, asking him if he has a diet Pepsi. After checking the refrigerator and realizing the Pepsi is gone, Fox jumps out his window, runs down the fire escape and across the tops of about five cars to a pop machine. He gets the Pepsi and sprints back. As he’s handing the Pepsi to the woman, her equally good-looking roommate walks in and says, “Got another one of those?”

• In 1984, Apple introduced the Macintosh PC in a 60-second spot derived from George Orwell’s book “1984.” At the end of the commercial, a voiceover says, “On Jan. 24, Apple Computer will introduce Macintosh, and you’ll see why 1984 won’t be like “1984.”

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• In 1999, Monster.com threw everyone off with an ad highlighting young kids sharing their dreams for the future as they look directly into the camera.

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• In 2008, Bridgestone Corp. ran an ad that was pure hysteria – or just plain hysterical. A squirrel is shown dashing into the street to fetch an acorn. As he calmly sits there, a car careens around the corner and the squirrel screams, followed by the screams of at least a half-dozen other wildlife creatures and the female passenger in the car. Everything calms when the car’s tires bring it to a halt and prevent the squirrel’s demise. But the ear-piercing screams had definitely caught the viewers’ attention.

SHOULD HAVE BEEN BENCHED? Some of these ads fall under the controversial category and maybe should have been taken out of the game altogether. • A year after (1985) Apple introduced Macintosh, they introduced Macintosh Office featuring office workers jumping off a cliff to the tune of “Heigh-Hoâ€? The ad was “morbid, dark and depressingâ€? – and the ad gurus hated it. Apple didn’t advertise during the Super Bowl again until 1999. • Former Vice President Dan Quayle became the butt of many jokes for many reasons, one of them his inability to spell. In 1993, Frito-Lay gave Quayle a cameo role in a Lays potato chip commercial. In it, Quayle joked about incorrectly spelling potato. Many thought it was bad business to associate Quayle with any product.

• A Holiday Inn ad in 1997 featured a woman at a high school revealing she was now a man after a sex change operation. The sex change was likened to the Inn’s recent renovations. All kinds of groups, including media critics, lambasted the ad for stereotyping.

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• How the commercial execs let this one pass is anyone’s guess. In 1999, the following ad sparked a lawsuit.

A Just for Feet ad showed a group of mercenaries in a Humvee chasing down a barefoot Kenyan running in Africa. When they caught him, they drugged him unconscious and forced a pair of running shoes on his feet. The ad was called racist and imperialist, and the company pulled the ads. Just for Feet filed a $10 million lawsuit against their advertising agency. Later that same year, Just for Feet ďŹ led for bankruptcy. Eventually, the lawsuit was dropped and Just for Feet sold its stores. The last store closed in 2004.

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• It was American astronomer, astrophysicist and author Carl Sagan who made the following sage observation: “The fact that some geniuses were laughed at does not imply that all who are laughed at are geniuses.

They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.� • A shrimp’s heart is located in its head. • If you’re like the average American woman, you will eat 4 to 6 pounds *** of lipstick during your lifetime.

• Then there was Budweiser with the flatulent horse ad that ran during the 2004 Super Bowl. The romantic horse and buggy ride was ruined for one couple when a horse’s flatulence lit a candle and torched the woman’s hair. Critics called it a “disgusting example of sullying a brand.â€?

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As many are aware, the current acceptable treatment is radiation, chemotherapy, and sometimes removal of the diseased area, such as the breast or skin. Many organizations, that raise money, do desire a cure, but how many organizations are advocating prevention? First, one needs to look at the fact, that as a society, we are taught to be a victim/ passive and if we become ill, run to the nearest hospital/physician. We are not taught, as a whole, how to prevent DIS-EASE, other than eat plenty of fruits and vegetables; we are taught to treat the symptoms.

It is very saddening to hear of people who have found they have cancer. Cancer can be a debilitating, frightening, and an exhausting disease. What is causing such an increase in cancer? Is it due to chemicals, happenstance, are we victims, or is it ‘punishment’? We first have to ask why; then we can search for answers. It is important to ask why for everything, not just this issue.

Whenever there is pain, ask WHY. According to CDC statistics from 2000 (published in 2003, www. wonder.cdc.gov) 28.7 (average) per 100,000 women were diagnosed with breast cancer. In 2006, 119 (average) per 100,000 women (www.cdc.gov) were diagnosed with breast cancer. Even if some locations did not report their statistics in the 2003 report, the numbers are drastically different. Why? It is time to ask why.

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A person in balance asks questions, is proactive, carries a desire to increase his or her knowledge base, and puts it to use. How many foods are genetically modified of which we are not aware? How many hidden chemicals and hidden sugar are placed in processed foods? How much of our produce is heavily sprayed with toxic chemicals? How many toxins are in vaccinations (flu/ H1N1 and inoculations) that are not discussed? It is not anyone’s place to TELL a person what to do regarding vaccinations and foods, but it is in our right to ask questions and expect answers. How many of the above toxins are linked to cancer, but it would cause a massive dent in profits if it were widely discussed?

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Has every living creature, Man, Woman, Dog, Elephant, Worm, and Sea Otter disappeared? Before you begin humming the theme of ‘The Twilight Zone” and running for a place to jump, take notice of your smart-phone; because when you turn the touch screen on, it will show the date is Sunday, February 6th.

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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.

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Mutti’s War, based on the true story of Regina Wolff,a young German mother who was forced to smuggle her three small boys out of East Prussia when the Russians surround it in 1944, is in its fifth printing and is winner of the Paul Gillette Award for historical fiction. This book was also chosen for a literature class taught at the United States Air Force Academy. It is used to impress on cadets that there are many different kinds of courage. The author taught literature and journalism for thirty years, twenty-one of them in Germany for the Department of Defense, with seven of those years on the east/west communist border during the Cold War. She retired in Colorado Springs in 1995. Under pressure from her former high school students, she began writing of these experiences, and five books have resulted under her pen name, M.J. Brett. www.mjbrett.com.

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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.

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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.

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MOMENTS IN TIME THE HISTORY CHANNEL

• On Feb. 6, 1820, the first organized immigration of freed slaves from the United States departs New York harbor on a journey to West Africa. The immigration was largely the work of the American Colonization Society. However, the expedition also was partially funded by the U.S. Congress, which appropriated $100,000 to be used in returning displaced Africans.

• On Feb. 5, 1878, Andre Citroen, later referred to as the Henry Ford of France for developing his country’s first mass-produced automobiles, is born in Paris. Citroen allowed potential customers to take his vehicles for a test drive -- then a new concept -- and also let people buy on credit.

• On Feb. 4, 1938, Walt Disney releases “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” his first full-length animated color feature.

Naysayers warned Disney that audiences wouldn’t sit through a feature-length cartoon fantasy about dwarfs. In June 2008, the American Film Institute chose it as the No. 1 animated film of all time.

• On Feb. 3, 1959, rising American rock stars Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson are killed when their small plane crashes in an Iowa cornfield. Singer Don McLean memorialized the musicians in the 1972 hit “American Pie,” which refers to “the day the music died.”

• On Feb. 1, 1974, Ted Bundy kills his second victim, marking Bundy as a serial killer. That summer Bundy attacked at least seven young women in Washington. He was caught in 1977 in Florida and eventually confessed to 36 murders. He was executed in 1989.

• On Feb. 2, 1980, details of ABSCAM, an FBI operation to uncover political corruption in the government, are released to the public. Thirty-one public officials were targeted for investigation. In the operation, FBI agents posed as representatives of Abdul Enterprises, Ltd., a fictional business owned by an Arab sheik.

• On Jan. 31, 1990, the Soviet Union’s first McDonald’s fast-food restaurant opens in Moscow. Throngs of people line up to pay the equivalent of several days’ wages for Big Macs, shakes and french fries. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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PACE has 166 sites in 31 states, with more coming all the time.

For more information, go to www. medicare.gov and put PACE in the search box, and see the PACE National Association at www.pace4you.org.

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In this goofy economic time, it is important for all of us to find a way to have fun even if our pocketbooks are a little less than overflowing! There are many organizations in Colorado who are sympathetic to the times and have created Free Admission Days for us! Check out these wonderful places you can visit for GRATIS and mark your calendars with fun things to do all year 'round!

Denver Modernism Car Show "Stylish at Any Speed!" featuring post-atomic American and European Car Design Sunday, August 28, 10 am - 3 pm at the National Western Complex Hall of Education Enter your car for FREE and receive a Free pass to the show.

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Holiday Chocolate Festival Sunday, December 12, 2010 from 11am - 6pm Broadmoor's Colorado Hall - Free Admission 10 Taste tickets for $10

Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center Free General Admission on the third Tuesday of each month.

The Denver Children's Museum Free Admission on the first Tuesday of each month from 4-8 p.m. It's called Target Tuesday nights because the event is sponsored by Target.

Territory Days Saturday, May 28 10:00a Old Colorado City, Colorado Springs, CO 3 day family street festival, celebrating the history of the area

The Denver Art Museum Free days on the first Saturday of each month plus two other days: Feb. 5, March 5, April 2, April 24, May 7, June 4, July 2, Aug. 6, Sept. 3, Sept. 10, Oct. 1, Nov. 5, and Dec. 3.

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The Denver Museum of Nature & Science Free Admission on these days (for Colorado residents only): Jan. 31, Feb. 14, Feb. 27, April 17, Aug. 22, Aug. 28, Sept. 18, Sept. 26, Oct. 31, Nov. 13, and Dec. 5.

Free and Low Cost Waltz Lessons The Broadmoor Waltz Club offers free and low cost lessons of 12 figured (patterned) waltzes. Beginning lessons start on August 10th (Tuesdays) at the Austin Bluffs Community Church (5090 Austin Bluffs Parkway) from 6:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. (call 719-598-2885 to sign up) and on August 26th (Thursdays) at the Colorado Springs Senior Center.

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Western Museum of Mining and Industry, Colorado Springs, CO -- Military Appreciation Month Tuesday, Feb 1 9:00a to 4:00p We are showing our thanks to our Military by offering free admission to active duty military that show their Active Duty ID. The rest of the family will receive $1.00 off per person in honor of their family member.

The Botanic Gardens in Denver and at Chatfield Admission to the Denver Botanic Gardens is Free on: Jan. 17, Feb. 21, March 20, April 22, July 19, Aug. 29, Sept. 26 and Oct. 10.

Admission to the Chatfield Botanic Gardens is Free on: Feb. 4, March 4, April 22, June 3, July 1, Aug. 5, and Nov. 4.

Old Colorado City History Center Free-admission museum dedicated to the unique frontier and gold rush history of the original Colorado City. It is at 1 South 24th Street,Open 11AM to 4PM, Tuesdays through Saturday.

First Friday Art Walks First Friday of the Month, 5:30pm-9:30pm Known for the rich, shared experience of performance art, music, painting exhibitions and lots more. It's an event that feeds both your need for art and culture and your desire to have fun! Art District on Santa Fe 828 Santa Fe Drive Denver, CO 80204 Main:(303) 534-9740

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LEG PAIN OFTEN DUE TO CLOGGED ARTERIES DEAR DR. DONOHUE: What can you tell me about peripheral artery disease in my legs? How about the ballooning of those clogged arteries? Where is a good place to go for that procedure? -- E.K. ANSWER: Activity causes chest pain in people with clogged heart arteries. It causes leg pain for people with clogged leg arteries -- peripheral artery disease. Angina is the chest pain of heart artery clogging; intermittent claudication is the leg pain that comes from clogged leg arteries. The obstructed arteries can’t deliver enough blood to leg muscles when a person walks.

The leg muscles signal they’re being shortchanged in their blood supply by rebelling with pain.

The pain can occur anywhere in the legs.

If the blockage is high up, then thigh pain is the result. If a bit lower down, it’s calf pain. Lower down even more produces foot pain. “Intermittent” indicates that the pain leaves when the person rests.

Diabetes, cigarette smoking, high blood pressure and high blood cholesterol are some of the things that lead to artery clogging. Aging is, perhaps, the biggest contributor to it. About 17 percent of men and women older than 65 have this problem.

A doctor confirms the diagnosis by measuring blood pressure at the ankle and comparing it with blood pressure in the arm.

The two readings should be about equal. If the ankle blood pressure is much lower, it indicates that there’s an obstruction in the leg arteries.

Treatment involves a diet that reduces the amount of fat and cholesterol; it’s essentially a diet of fruits, vegetables and whole grains, with less red meat and more fish.

Although walking brings on pain, walking is a treatment, too. The person walks to the point of pain, rests and then resumes walking. Medicines like aspirin, Plavix and Pletal can be beneficial.

You ask about the balloon treatment. It’s the same kind of procedure used to open clogged heart arteries. A slender tube with

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Impulse buying is expensive!

3. Planning ahead can include using your crockpot. Many tasty dishes can be prepared ahead of time and ready for you to eat later in the day -- if you do a little planning. This convenient cooking method eases the frustration level of many a cook who is trying to feed a hungry family that has just walked through the door. Be sure to follow the proper cooking methods when using your crockpot to ensure food safety.

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1. Figure out how many dollars you have to spend on food each week. Once you know what your food budget is, be determined NOT to spend more than that amount. If you cannot feed yourself/family on this amount, find out what outside resources are available that can help you stretch your food dollars.

2. Make a menu plan for the week. This is time well-spent,

Recipes like my Slow Cooker Green Chile Chicken are designed to make enough leftovers to eat for lunch as a topping for salad greens, rolled in a tortilla or as filling for a sandwich roll. The dish also freezes beautifully and can be re-heated in the microwave. You can prepare the chicken needed for this dish while you’re preparing dinner for the evening by making a double batch. For example, some of the chicken can be used as part of a stir-fry or as a topping for a salad that day. Season and cook the remaining batch of chicken using the spices recommended in the recipe.

Cover and refrigerate the pre-cooked chicken and use it for the Slow Cooker Green Chile Chicken. You also can substitute cubes of pork for this dish with great results.

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3. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 4 to 5 hours or on high-heat setting for 2 to 2-1/2 hours. If desired, top with sour cream and cheese. Makes 6 servings.

To store reserves: Place chili in an airtight container. Seal and chill for up to 3 days or place in freezer bag or airtight container for up to 6 months.

(Tips courtesy of DeeAnn Leines, a health and nutrition educator with University of Minnesota Extension.) *** Angela Shelf Medearis is known as The Kitchen Diva! She’s the executive producer and host of “The Kitchen Diva!” cooking show on Hulu. com. Medearis is an award-winning children’s author, culinary historian and the author of seven cookbooks, including “The New AfricanAmerican Kitchen” and her new cookbook, “The Kitchen Diva Cooks!” Visit her website at www.divapro.com. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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1. GEOGRAPHY: In what body of water are the Seychelles Islands located?

2. MOVIES: Who directed the movies “Stagecoach” and “The Grapes of Wrath”?

3. CHEMISTRY: What element’s symbol is C? 4. MUSIC: What rock ‘n’ roll band included members Marty Balin and Paul Kantner?

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1. Who gave up the last of Hank Aaron’s 755 home runs?

2. Of George Brett and Pete Rose, who hit the most triples during his career?

3. N.C. State’s QB Russell Wilson set an NCAA record in 2009 for most passes without an interception (379). Which ACC team finally picked him off?

5. HISTORY: What Union general captured Vicksburg, Miss., after a 40-day siege?

4. How many NBA Finals did Magic

6. SCIENCE FICTION: What fictional character had a flying lab called Sky Queen?

teams win?

7. LITERATURE: Who wrote “Riders of the Purple Sage”?

5. How many consecutive Stanley Cup Fi-

8. MYTHOLOGY: Hera was the sister and the wife of which Greek god?

6. When was the last time there was an

9. U.S. PRESIDENTS: What U.S. president was born in West Branch, Iowa?

World Cup?

10. INVENTIONS: When was the ballpoint pen invented?

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3. Name the artist who first sang “Red Red Wine.”

4. Name the 1972 hit by Climax.

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New DVD Releases for Week of January 31, 2011 PICKS OF THE WEEK

“Alice in Wonderland (60th Anniversary Edition)” (G) -- Disney’s 1951 take on Lewis Carroll’s trippy classic wasn’t one of Walt’s favorite productions, but it’s still a pretty fun little film and worth having in your Disney collection.

This 60th anniversary release is a bit of a mixed bag. It’s a Blu-Ray/DVD combo, so on the upside, you get an awesome high-def picture/sound mix, and loads of new spe-

cial features featuring Kathryn Beaumont, the voice of Alice -- if you have a Blu-Ray player. For DVD owners, there’s nothing new here if you already own Disney’s previous DVD release of the film. So, take that into consideration before buying.

“Let Me In” (R) -- Chloe Moretz (Hit Girl from “Kick-Ass”) stars as a preteen vampire in this American remake of the cult Swedish original “Let the Right One In.” The story revolves around a boy named Owen (Kodi Smit-McPhee), whose parents are divorcing and who constantly gets picked on at school. He befriends a girl named Abby, who just moved in next door. Little does Owen suspect that Abby is a vampire, and the man claiming to be her father goes out every night killing people to bring back their blood to feed the girl.

“Never Let Me Go” (R) -- Keira Knightley, Carey Mulligan and Andrew Garfield star in this poignant and chilling love story set

in a dystopian world where people live into their 100s thanks to the organ farming of their clones. It’s kind of like the premise of “The Island” -- only without the explosions and Scarlett Johansson prancing around in a skin-tight cat suit.

The film, based on the novel by Kazuo Ishiguro (“The Remains of the Day”), follows the lives of three clones from their sheltered childhood at an English boarding school, up until young adulthood, where they learn they are meant to be harvested for their organs. When they learn of their fate, the three use what little time left to them to embrace life and love.

“Time Bandits” (PG) -- Most fairy tales end with the hero living happily ever after, not watching his parents explode into a bajillion chunks because they touched Pure Evil; but when the fairy tale comes from the twisted mind of writer/director Terry Gilliam (“Brazil,” “12 Monkeys”) that’s pretty

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This 1981 classic children’s movie features a star-studded cast, including John Cleese, Sean Connery, Ian Holm and David Warner (to name but a few). The story is about a little boy named Kevin who is whisked away on a whimsical adventure by a band of Little People on a mission to steal artifacts from various historical figures. Along the way they must avoid not only Evil Himself, but also The Supreme Being. The result is a hilarious (and surprisingly educational) romp through time and space.

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TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS 1. Indian Ocean 2. John Ford 3. Carbon 4. Jefferson Airplane 5. Ulysses S. Grant 6. Tom Swift 7. Zane Grey 8. Zeus 9. Herbert Hoover 10. 1938

JANUARY 31, 2011

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) The week continues to encourage the forming of new personal relationships and the shoring up of those that might be weakening. New contacts also dominate the workaday world.

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. California’s Dick Drago, on July 20, 1976.

2. Brett hit 137 triples; Rose, 135.

3. Wake Forest.

4. He was in nine NBA Finals, winning five.

5. Six consecutive series.

6. It was 1950, when Uruguay defeated Brazil.

7. Current WBC heavyweight boxing champion Vitali Klitschko, in 2003.

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. Terry Jacks. The singer is dying and is saying goodbye to friends and family. The song also was covered by the Kingston Trio with different lyrics in 1963.

2. She’s walking. That’s it, just walking. Ipanema is a neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

3. Neil Diamond, in 1968. He also wrote the song. The more well-known version was done reggae-style by UB40 in 1983.

4. “Precious and Few.” The song hit No. 3 on the charts.

5. “It’s All In the Game” in 1958. The 1911 melody was composed by Charles Dawes, who would be the 30th vice president. The song was used in the movie “October Sky.” 6. Tommy James and the Shondells, and then Tiffany.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) While the bold Bovine might want to move quickly to deal with sudden plan changes, it might be best to wait until you can come up with some solid facts behind the unexpected turn of events.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) It’s a good week to consider how you’ll move on matters both personal and professional. In either case, the more you know about them, the more likely it is that you’ll make the right decisions.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Although you might find more colleagues ready to support your plans, some of them could ask for changes you don’t approve of. Be ready to defend your position if necessary.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) This is a good time for Leos and Leonas to think about opportunities that might be outside your usual interests. You could be surprised to find something well worth your consideration.

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A friend’s unexpected work-related news could be a wake-up call to get you to reassess your position. See if you need to make changes to strengthen your position at this time.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You might want to review a decision to work alone on a project. You might see it as efficient and prudent, but some might see it as unnecessary secretiveness, even for a Scorpio.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Don’t be put off by a lukewarm response to a recent effort. Perhaps you didn’t present a strong enough argument. Rebuild your case with more facts, and try again.

Good luck.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A surprise development in the early part of the week could be linked to an ongoing situation. Before you decide to take further action, consider calling for a group discussion.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Your sensitive side helps you work through an emotionally difficult situation with a minimum of bruised feelings all around.

A welcome change bows in by the week’s end.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) While the week still favors new pursuits, some things from the past also make a claim for your attention. The weekend is open for good times with some of the people closest to you.

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Coordinating your “team� — A Super Bowl-caliber quarterback obviously is adept at getting everyone on the offense to play well together.

And as a business owner, you, too, may need to get your own “team� up and running. Specifically, you may well need to use both an attorney and a tax professional to help you take care of various aspects of your business. Your financial advisor can help coordinate their services.. For example, if your business is involved with your estate plans, you will have legal, tax and investment considerations to deal with — so you’ll want all your legal, tax and financial advisors working together toward your ultimate objectives.

Adjusting your “plays�— When a quarterback sees something he doesn’t like, such as a last-minute change in the opposing team’s defense, he may call an “audible� to adjust his team’s designed play.

Similarly, your financial advisor, upon identifying obstacles to your success, may recommend changes to your “plays� — the individual actions that make up your overall financial strategy. To illustrate: After reviewing the progress you’re making toward the retirement lifestyle you seek , your financial advisor determines that your retirement plan — e.g., your owner-only 401(k), SEP-IRA, SIMPLE IRA or whatever plan you’ve chosen — is underfunded, contains a high percentage of conservative investments, and may need potential growth opportunities..

Consequently, your financial advisor may help you decide it’s time for an “audible� – in other words, it’s time to re-evaluate so you may consider adjusting your contribution level and investment mix.

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ast week we discussed the first step in starting your own business – “creating” the business. The next step is to further ensure that the business you created is its own separate being – opening various types of banking, financial, or tax accounts for your business.

The first type of account every business will need is a banking account in the name of the business itself, identified with the business’ federal taxpayer/employer identification number. Even if you are a sole proprietor, you should still maintain a separate account for the business, and SHOULD NOT USE YOUR PERSONAL ACCOUNT. There are several reasons for keeping your business’ account separate from your personal account. The first, and most important, applies to businesses that are limited liability entities. If the business entity does not have its own separate banking account, you will most certainly lose the protection against personal liability for the debts of liabilities of the business, and place your personal assets, and those of your spouse, at risk. What protects limited liability entity business owners against personal liability for the acts, omissions, debts, etc. of their business is the legal fiction that the entity is a separate legal person, liable for itself. If you do not treat the entity as a separate legal person, neither will a court: the court will “pierce the corporate veil”, treat the entity as your alter ego, and impose full personal liability for that entity upon you. The number one factor courts look to, in order to determine whether the entity is merely your alter ego, is whether you maintained separate banking accounts for the entity; the second factor is whether you then commingled personal and business funds and expenses in either or all of your business and personal accounts.

If you are a sole proprietor, many if not all banks will permit you to use your personal account for business, so long as you attach the trade name of your business to the account. DON’T BE TEMPTED TO DO SO. Yes, it is cheaper to maintain one account. But it is not worth the

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The second reason for establishing and maintaining separate banking accounts for your business is tax-related. If your business is a limited liability entity, the IRS’ current “check the box” regulations permit you to choose to have your business’ income taxed as a “small business corporation” (of “S” corporation), regardless of whether your entity is a corporation, or is a limited liability company, for example. By choosing to be taxed as a small business corporation, you can limit the amount of your income upon which FICA taxes are levied, for example, by designating only some of what you are paid from the business as salary (and the remainder as shareholder distributions). If all of the business’ income is dumping into your personal bank account, however, it may all be deemed to be income for FICA purposes.

The third reason for establishing and maintaining separate banking accounts for your business is a practical one – it greatly simplifies your bookkeeping and accounting procedures. You will know that all transactions within that business banking account are business related, and will not have to break out business from personal. This may not seem like a big deal when you first start out, and there is little business activity, but if your business beats the odds and survives, it will quickly become a very big deal.

A fourth reason for establishing and maintaining separate banking accounts for your business may seem like a superficial one, but it is one which carries great weight with potential clients/customers of your business. When clients or customers wish to pay you by check, it does not appear very professional to request that the check be made

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payable to you personally, rather than to the name of the business. When you are paying bills from your vendors or suppliers, a check drawn on a personal account does not appear very professional. This can give the appearance that you may be a “fly-by-night” operation.

Opening a business banking account is fairly simple. If your business is a limited liability entity, most banks require that you provide a copy of the e-file stamped articles that created the entity with the Secretary of State’s office, and a copy of the IRS confirmation letter of issuance of the business’ taxpayer/employer identification number.

You will also need to provide your photo identification and social security number. The bank itself usually provides form corporate resolutions for you to sign, authorizing your entity to open the account on the business’ behalf.

If your business is a sole proprietorship, which does business under a name other than your personal name (i.e., “Brown’s Painting” rather than “Bill Brown”), you will need to give the bank a copy of the e-file stamped Registration of Trade Name filed with the Secretary of State’s Office (more on this registration next week), as well as the personal documents described above.

This article is intended for general informational purposes only, and is not intended to constitute the proffer of legal advice. Consult your legal, accounting, financial and tax advisors regarding your circumstances.

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to ask about whether the foil side goes up or down, depending on what you already have in place.) If you need the blown-in kind of insulation, you’re better off not doing it yourself. Get references from whomever you decide to hire to do the job.

Is cold air coming through your bedroom walls? It’s possible, especially on the north side of your house that never gets the sun. One way to block the cold is to hang a tapestry on the wall behind the head of your bed.

Check unused electrical plugs on exterior walls: Do you feel a cold draft on windy days? Invest in those plastic plug covers.

A final note: Change your air filter, even if you did that in the fall.

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) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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hroughout the week, you’ll hear a lot of talk about the “big game”.

Super Bowl Sunday has become something of a holiday in America, and it’s one of my favorites. But while we hear about Big Ben’s redemption, an emerging elite quarterback in Green Bay, and two very popular, much storied franchises going head to head in the biggest game of the year, let’s take a moment to remember where they all came from. Yes, once upon a time, the athletes set to take the stage on televisions highest rated program this Sunday, started out as young athletes, just keeping a hobby, by playing a little High School ball.

ONE WIN AT A TIME (AND VERY FEW LOSSES) -One must wonder how these SouthernColorado-bred teens got so good at swimming. While Lewis-Palmer’s boys have won the State Swimming title two consecutive years, the Girls have been completely ignored; but they ‘aint to bad themselves. In 8 meets, the Girls have taken 1st place six times, and the other two, finished a close 2nd.

-Lewis-Palmer had a good basketball team in 2010. This year, they potentially have a great one. Standing at 12-2, and rated as the #1 4A team in Massey’s State Rankings, Lewis-Palmer has legitimate hopes to beat last seasons 21-6 record, and is a shoe-in for the playoffs (knock on wood) -Over in ‘Bear World’, Palmer Ridge has itself a couple of good basketball programs as well. The Boys hold an 8-4 record, and like to keep it exciting, as seven of its twelve games have been decided by four-points or less. On the other side of the chromosomeladder, and not to be outdone, the Girls are 9-4. Makes you wonder if these two should duke it out in an impromptu school assembly. Of course the Boys would have the odds in Vegas, for height purposes, but the Girls do come in with more wins, and the strategic advantage of refusing prom dates for every boy that makes a basket…

-In recent weeks, we’ve all been victimized by icy roads. If only our motor vehicles could glide like Rangers; without the bashing each other into walls, of course.

Lewis-Palmer (in a dubious alliance with Palmer Ridge athletes) is taking the 5A Hockey division by storm… again.

Last years State Champions are 8-1, and obliterating inferior teams at their will.

Quite dramatically, however, their only shortcoming comes in an early season December loss to Ralston Valley; the same Ralston Valley that fell to the Rangers in a one-point loss in the State Finals last year.

Looks like someone’s come for revenge.

We’ll expect to see these two meet again in

the post-season, in a grudge match for the ages; or at least for 2011.

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And now, in wake of the “Big Game” I talked of earlier, we examine a couple of local athletes who we may just see enter the future of televised sports…

-Josh Scott plays for The Rangers. But he plays like he’s priming for March Madness.

He currently leads the Lewis-Palmer basketball team in points (312), steals (33), and blocks (56). The latter category he led in last year as well, the difference being that in half of a season, he has already eclipsed 2010’s season total (41 blocks).

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-Karin Roh likes to swim. So much that she decided to do it on a regular basis for her school, Lewis-Palmer. She now leads the team in four races, the 500, 200, 100, and 50-yard freestyle.

-Ali Meyer is young, a freshman indeed.

Yet, she waltzed on to the Palmer Ridge Varsity Girls Basketball team. Yes, that is impressive. So what happened next is shocking and extraordinary; she now leads the 9-4 team in assists (13), steals (20), and blocks (5). Having teammate Jordan Bryant, the teams point’s leader (113), doesn’t hurt either. Together, they will wander into the wild of the Girls Basketball jungle, and hope to come out the most accomplished of all hunters; those who seek to find and conquer a State Title.

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