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As the 50s rolled into the 60s, the rock-solid baby boomers began rebelling against societal norms and the “establishment.” Many naysayers of their music believed that the song lyrics and stage presence of these newbie recording artists were weakening the foundation of America – feeding teens and young adults with cultish-like propaganda.

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• 2000: A Louisiana sheriff confiscated the Disney Tarzan soundtrack and music by Britney Spears and Snoop Doggy Dog from a roller skating rink owner. His reason: The music played in the rink spawned a fight in the parking lot. A federal judge eventually found that the sheriff was out of line censoring the music and ordered him to return the music.

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Also in 2000, a private school in Texas suspended four students who attended a Backstreet Boys concert, which violated a school policy forbidding “involvement in inappropriate music [or] dancing.”

Here’s a snapshot of censorship that took place in each decade starting with 1950, and the variety of reasons and people behind the ban.

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• 1955: The Juvenile Delinquency and Crime Commission of Houston, Texas, banned more than 30 songs. The songs were considered obscene.

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• 1968: The war in Viet Nam became one of the most unsettled and volatile eras in the nation. An anti-war sentiment led to bold protests against the government and the men and women in the military, creating a sharp divide in the country. The Doors’ song “Unknown Soldier” was banned from the air at radio stations throughout the country because the lyrics were antiwar.

enforcement of morality as well as individual or organized beliefs and values? Eric Nuzum has written numerous blogs and a book on music censorship.

In his book, “Parental Advisory: Music Censorship in America,” Nuzum addressed the factors that spark censorship.

MORALITY ISSUES As previously noted, a revolution of attitudes took place in the 1950s and 1960s. The likes of Elvis, the Beatles and many others ignited a sense of independence from and anarchy toward authority and tradition.

Even in the 1920s, people complained about flappers and jazz musicians, but those performances were limited to certain venues. The advent of technology

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• 1975: Country music icon Loretta Lynn was banned from radio stations nationwide because of her song “The Pill,” which referenced birth control.

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widened the avenues of communication. In the 1950s, radio allowed access to all kinds of music, which prompted music censorship – especially in light of the new attitudes about sex, drugs and rock n’ roll.

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And censorship wasn’t confined to parents and grandparents.

The Great Depression-era generation – who also fought in World War II – was raised to respect authority, which included the head of a household, the priest, the doctor, the local sheriff and the U.S. president (no matter the party). It’s what they did. Their kids, however, questioned authority and

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sought freedom from society’s rules.

It made sense that the music would be different and likely scary to the older generation.

FEAR Nuzum says the “root of all the factors” leading to music censorship is fear. And fear of change is widespread, but much of the music being censored mirrors the changes in societal issues and values.

From the Vietnam War to today’s Iraq War, and from the advent of the sexual revolution to today’s “culture wars,” music is recognized as a potential source of power to change values, ideas, and beliefs – as well as to influence actions. Those who fear this change try to stop it by censorship, even when, as history has shown us, censorship is futile when change is inevitable.

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THE THUNDER ROLLS Tipper Gore (Al’s wife) was a lightning rod for change after she was incensed that the album “Purple Rain” by Prince contained sexually suggestive words.

Gore pressured the music industry to post voluntary warning labels on records with obscene lyrics; and, in 1985, Gore cofounded the nonprofit Parents Music Resource Center to allow parents more control over the music industry.

Many song artists raised thunderous voices decrying Gore’s idea. Frank Zappa cried censorship and called Gore a “cultural terrorist.”

However, Gore had a power team of women in Washington who also wanted transparency in the music industry, and the PMRC is today still playing musical watchdog.

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• When the Rolling Stones introduced their song “Let’s Spend the Night Together” in the 1960s, many radio stations pulled the song because of its bawdy lyrics. In 1967, Mick Jagger and the boys, as they awaited their entrance on television’s “Ed Sullivan Show,” were asked by the network and Sullivan to change their lyrics to “Let’s Spend Some Time together.”

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• In 1965, radio stations across the country banned the Rolling Stones hit “I Can’t Get No Satisfaction” because of sexually suggestive lyrics.

• Ed Sullivan embraced the radical music of the 60s, and his Sunday night television show featuring many of the new rogue artists garnered plenty of viewers. Obviously, as in the Rolling Stones, Sullivan didn’t have carte blanche to allow anything to fly on his show. In 1963, Bob Dylan was scheduled for Sullivan’s show and told the producers he would be singing “Talkin’ John Birch Society Blues” for the television audience. The John Birch Society was an anti-government group highly visible in the media at the time.

When Dylan rehearsed the song for the producers, they didn’t object. But, about two hours before the show aired, the producers did a turnabout and nixed the song. Dylan walked out and didn’t return.

• In 1967, the Ed Sullivan Show producers asked the Doors to change the lyrics “girl, we couldn’t get much higher” in the song, “Light My Fire.” Jim Morrison and his cohorts agreed to the request, but they didn’t follow through during the show and sang the original lyrics.

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That means if one had a ‘prior’ lifetime, and energy is not destroyed, but transferred, the consciousness would simply transfer as well. A small child who carries an irrational fear of water may have had a ‘prior’ life in which he or she drowned. A person, who has an irrational fear of being murdered, perhaps was murdered in a ‘prior’ life.

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• Who would imagine Garth Brooks among the censored? But he was in 1991. Domestic violence was portrayed in his video for “The Thunder Rolls,” which led to a few T.V. networks like CMT and TNN banning the video from the airwaves. It didn’t matter to the television networks that Brooks had the support of shelters housing victims of domestic violence. Nonetheless, the song went to the top of the charts that year and won the Country Music Awards video of the year.

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• Another late songster also seems a far cry from censorship, but John Denver’s song “Rocky Mountain High” was banned from many radio stations because it was a “drug-related song.”

Obviously, the censors had never felt the natural high from being in the presence of our Rocky Mountains.

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• Hip-hop has been a bed of controversy because of the genre’s reference to demeaning words and racial labeling. Hip-hop and rap have been blamed for many of society’s problems, from crime to sexism. But in the end, is the music the problem or is it the listener?

In 2007, Anderson Cooper hosted a segment on hip-hop music and its crime-happy, anti-police culture on “60 Minutes.” Cooper interviewed rapper Cam’ron, who was shot in 2005, about snitching. Cooper said he couldn’t cooperate with the police because it would hurt his professional reputation and defy his upbringing. Cooper asked Cam’ron what he would do if he lived next door to a serial killer. Cam’ron replied that he would move.

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Nicholson, who would become known as one of the greatest actors of his generation and famous for his role in “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” is born in Neptune, N.J. In his first film, Nicholson played a troubled teenager in the low-budget 1958 horror flick, “The Cry-Baby Killer.”

• On April 19, 1897, John J. McDermott of New York won the first Boston Marathon with a time of 2:55:10. Fifteen runners started the race but only 10 made it to the finish line. The marathon’s distance was changed in 1908 in accordance with Olympic standards to its current length of 26 miles, 385 yards.

• On April 18, 1945, Pulitzer Prize-winning war correspondent Ernie Pyle is killed

by Japanese machine-gun fire on Okinawa.

Extremely popular, Pyle had been at the London Blitz of 1941 and saw action in North Africa, Italy, France and the Pacific.

A monument to him exists to this day on Okinawa, describing Pyle simply as “a buddy.”

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• On April 21, 1918, in the skies over France, Manfred von Richthofen, the notorious German flying ace known as “The Red Baron,” is killed by Allied fire when an Australian gunner shoots him through his chest. He was 25 years old. Von Richthofen had downed 80 enemy aircraft.

• On April 24, 1976, the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Washington Capitals, 3-2, in 139 minutes and 15 seconds of total game play, making it the fifth-longest match in the history of the National Hockey League.

A regulation hockey game lasts 60 minutes.

• On April 23, 1923, “Mambo King” Tito Puente is born in New York City. Bandleader and percussionist Puente helped popularize Latin dance music and jazz in America. During a career that spanned six decades, the dynamic showman recorded more than 100 albums and won five Grammy Awards.

• On April 20, 1980, the Castro regime announces that all Cubans wishing to emigrate to the U.S. are free to board boats at the port of Mariel, west of Havana, launching the Mariel Boatlift. The first of 125,000 Cuban refugees reached Florida the next day in about 1,700 boats.

• On April 22, 1937, John Joseph “Jack”

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No matter how it happened, HUD retroactively changed the rules and demanded that the loans be paid off in full when the original signers died, no matter the value of the homes. When the remaining seniors couldn’t raise the money and couldn’t sell for the amount demanded, foreclosure followed. At the same time that they demanded full repayment of the loan from surviving spouse and heirs, HUD was allowing third-party purchasers to buy those homes at below appraised market value.

If you’re determined to do a reverse mortgage, get expert advice. You’ll be required to attend counseling, but don’t stop there. Seek other advisers.

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BLADDER INFECTIONS ARE BANE OF WOMEN DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Please explain urinary tract infections. Why do they recur? My doctor prescribes antibiotics, but shortly after I’ve completed taking them, I have another infection.

What do you suggest as treatment? A pharmacist told me that I needed one or two days in the hospital to flush out my kidneys. -- S.A. ANSWER: Urinary tract infections fall into one of two types. Upper tract infections indicate that the kidneys are involved. These are serious and lesscommon infections. Lower urinary tract infections are bladder infections, and they are very common. That’s the kind of infection I believe you have.

Women are prone to develop bladder infections for a number of reasons.

One, the tube (urethra) that empties their bladder is much shorter than in males, so bacteria can gain access to the bladder more easily. Secondly, the opening of the female urethra is in a place with a large population of bacteria. And thirdly, sexual relations massage bacteria into the female urethra and bladder.

A bladder infection -- cystitis -- provokes frequent trips to the bathroom, an urgent need to quickly empty the bladder or suffer an accident, and pain, usually described as burning, during urination.

Women with repeated bladder infections need to be evaluated to see if the infection is a relapse (an infection with the same bacterium) or a new infection (infection with a different bacterium).

The approach to treatment hinges on that information.

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Another way to prevent a recurrence is to give the woman a prescription for an antibiotic that she takes after intercourse. Home remedies can be helpful. Drinking 8 ounces of cranberry juice daily benefits prevention of the most common cause of these infections. The kidney flush suggestion is not a good one.

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The booklet on urinary tract infections delves deeper into these common maladies. To obtain a copy, write: Dr. Donohue -- No. 1204W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. *** DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have a small lump on the back of my left wrist. It’s soft and doesn’t hurt even when I push on it. It’s been there for at least two months. I don’t remember injuring it. Lumps freak me out. My brother had bone cancer. When I see things sprouting on me, I think of cancer. Could it be? -- F.L.

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ANSWER: It’s not likely to be bone cancer. A more likely bet is a ganglion.

That’s a kind of cyst filled with thick, gelatinous material. It communicates with the wrist joint or with one of the wrist tendons. If it doesn’t hurt or interfere with wrist motion, you can ignore it. It if does, a doctor can remove it without much fuss. Many ganglion patients want their doctor to drain it.

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emember the first time you met your third foster parents? It was a magical feeling, one of renewal and warmth. Because this time, you weren’t going to mess it all up. Not like the time you burnt down your real parent’s home, so they sent you off. Not like the time you cut off your second dad’s left pinky by not hearing him say “Don’t start the car” while his hand was wedged in the radiator’s cooling fan. It won’t end up like the time you hit the ball foul, and straight through the window of your second foster’s grandmother’s house, either. No, this time, it’ll be different. Your new parents (who were kind enough to bring you in) bowl at Pinz Bowling Center.

Because, while being a lousy cook, a lousy mechanic, and a lousy baseball player have cost you a lot of love and happiness, being a lousy bowler will be celebrated. That’s because Pinz

is bringing back its “Lousy Bowlers League”!

Starting Tuesday, April 26th at 6:30pm, Pinz presents a cool way to spend the summer. It’s a sport and hobby; and best of all, there’s no pressure to be good.

The “Lousy Bowler League” is a great way for friends and families to enjoy casual bowling in a weekly competitive format. Tuesday happens to be one of the worst days of the week, so having a glorious ritual mid-week may just animate the solemn day. You’ll also be indoors, where the flies won’t get you (as we take the ones we find and place them promptly in an ice cube). There’s only room for four members per team, so start scouting, as time is running short. And remember, just pick the people you like the most, natural skill is not needed. In fact – good bowlers need not apply. So have some fun with a summer league at Pinz Bowling Center, and go get a strike! Well, maybe a spare… I think nine is good too.

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COTTAGE-CHEESE CHREMSLACH

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he chremslach is applied to any number of very different, usually fried, matzo meal pancakes. These cheese pancakes are wonderful for a midweek Passover dairy breakfast, lunch or dinner. I like them topped with sour cream, but if you have a sweet tooth, try applesauce or orange marmalade or other preserves, or a sprinkling of sugar, or top them with sour cream and strawberries macerated with some sugar so they exude their juices and form a sauce.

4 eggs 1 cup 4 percent cottage cheese 3/4 cup whole or low-fat milk 3/4 teaspoons salt, or more to taste 1 tablespoon sugar (optional) 1 cup matzo meal Grapeseed or other acceptable Passover oil, for frying 1. In a bowl, with a fork, beat together the eggs, cottage cheese, milk, salt and sugar. Stir in the matzo meal. Set aside for 10 minutes.

2. In a 10- to 12-inch skillet, over medium heat, heat enough oil to cover the bottom by a scant 1/8 inch. When the oil is hot, pour a scant 1/4 cup of the batter into the skillet. It should form a pancake about 4 inches in diameter. If it is too thick to spread this much, add a little more milk. The pancake should sizzle immediately. Fry until the first side is golden brown, 60 to 90 seconds, depending on how hot the oil is. Turn the pancake. The second side takes less time, about 30 seconds.

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ake advantage of leeks, in season in spring, with these Passover appropriate appetizers.

3 leeks, each preferably 1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter, white and pale green parts only, trimmed 1 tablespoon margarine or butter, cut up 1/2 cup water 1/4 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves Salt Pepper 15 pitted Kalamta olives, cut in half 30 kosher-for-Passover crackers, such as Tam Tams 1. Cut each leek crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick rounds; keep rounds intact. Place in large bowl and cover with water.

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2. In 12-inch skillet, melt margarine on medium. Add leeks in single layer. Cook 5 minutes or until browned. Turn carefully and add water, thyme, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Heat to boiling. Cover and cook 5 minutes or until leeks are tender. Uncover and, if necessary, cook 2 minutes longer or until water evaporates. Center rings of leeks will rise; gently press back into place with back of teaspoon. Remove from heat and cool 10 minutes or until warm room temperature.

3. Top each cracker with 1 leek slice and 1 olive half. Serve immediately. Makes 30 bites, 2 bites per serving

3. Drain the pancakes on paper towels or brown paper and serve while still very hot. Makes 18 pancakes.

• Each serving: About 55 calories, 2g total fat (1g saturated), 0mg cholesterol, 100mg sodium, 8g total carbs, 1g dietary fiber, 1g protein.

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1. LITERATURE: Who wrote the novel “Catch-22”?

2. MUSIC: For what crime did country singer Merle Haggard spend time in prison?

3. CARTOONS: What was the name of Space Ghost’s chimp in television cartoons?

4. GOVERNMENT: What country did Haile Selassie rule for more than 30 years?

5. MEDICINE: Who is credited with discovering a vaccination against smallpox?

6. MOVIES: What is Luke Skywalker’s relation to Princess Leia in the “Star Wars” movies?

7. ANIMALS: What characteristic is the whippet breed of dog known for?

8. RELIGION: Who were the French Huguenots and why were they persecuted?

9. MUSIC: What is the minimum number of musicians needed to make up a “big band”?

10. LANGUAGE: What does the Latin term “soma” refer to?

1. Who holds the record for the longest Division I college baseball hitting streak?

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2. In 2010, Philadelphia’s Roy Halladay tossed the eighth perfect game in N.L. history. Name the pitchers for the 6th and 7th ones.

3. When was the last time before the 2009 NFL season (Indianapolis, New Orleans) that the top playoff seed in each conference made the Super Bowl?

4. Who was the last Kansas State men’s basketball player before Denis Clemente to have at least 1,000 points in a two-year career?

5. Name the last American taken in the top five picks of an NHL Draft.

6. How many races did Kyle Busch win in the three main NASCAR series in 2010?

7. When was the first time no American male tennis players were in the ATP’s top-10 ranking?

1. What was Gene Vincent’s first notable hit?

2. Name the artist who released “The Last Worthless Evening,” “The Heart of the Matter” and “New York Minute.”

3. What was the last song John Lennon wrote and released before his death?

4. Name the group that released “The Kids Are Alright,” “I Can’t Explain” and “My Generation.”

5. These songs appeared on which Beatles album: “Lovely Rita,” “She’s Leaving Home” and “Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite!”

6. Who co-wrote and released “Crazy Train”? (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

In order to keep everyone honest (you know who you are,) you can find the answers and solutions to the trivia and puzzles to the next page (15).

New DVD Releases for Week of April 18, 2011 PICKS OF THE WEEK

“The King’s Speech” (R) -- Colin Firth stars as Britain’s King George VI, who, following the death of his father (Michael Gambon) and the abdication of his brother Edward (Guy Pearce), is in a spot of bother.

It appears our reluctant monarch has a bit of a stammering problem, old bean, and must overcome it. Enter Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush), an Australian self-taught speech

therapist, whose methods are, shall we say, unorthodox.

Despite divisions of class, the two form a lifelong bond, and the King overcomes his impediment in the nick of time to give the most important speech of his life on the eve of World War II. I expected “The King’s Speech” to be another slow-paced costume drama, but was pleasantly surprised that it moved at a quick pace. The performances by the entire cast were brilliant, and there were more than a fair share of humorous moments. Highly recommended. Pip-pip and all that.

“Ip Man 2: Legend of the Grandmaster” (R) -- Donnie Yen stars once again as Ip Man, the kung-fu legend who developed the Wing Chun style of martial arts and was mentor to Bruce Lee. This sequel continues the story of the grandmaster as he moves to Hong Kong to open a kung-fu school, but

faces opposition from Master Hung (Sammo Hung), the leader of a group of corrupt masters, leading to a fierce battle between Ip and a Western-style fighter named Twister. Although not as awesome as the first film, “Ip Man 2” is still a great martial-arts movie, especially if you love old-school, down-and-dirty fighting styles.

ic engineers. In order to solve the case and avenge her father’s death, Ruka must do battle with this mob of abominations.

“Tokyo Gore Police” Unrated Blu-Ray Edition -- Warning: Watching this movie will mess you up for life. It is one of the most gory, sick and twisted films to come out of Japan. So, hooray for it finally coming out in high-def.

Set in the not-too-distant future, the film stars Eihi Shiina (“Audition”) as Ruka, the daughter of a high-ranking police officer. Her father is murdered by a gang of criminals who have been modified into super-creatures, their bodies mutilated and “bio-fused” with weaponry by psychopath-

“The Fresh Prince of Bel Air” The Complete Sixth Season

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“Captain Planet and The Planeteers” Season One “Howe and Howe Tech” “Shaun the Sheep: The Big Chase” “Lone Ranger” Compilation “One Piece” Season Three, Fifth Voyage “Darker Than Black” Complete Season One (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS 1. Joseph Heller 2. Attempted robbery 3. Blip 4. Ethiopia 5. Edward Jenner 6. Her brother 7. Speed 8. Protestants persecuted in Catholic-dominated France because of their beliefs.

9. Ten 10. The body of an organism

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Oklahoma State’s Robin Ventura hit in 58 consecutive games in 1987.

2. Montreal’s Dennis Martinez (1991) and Arizona’s Randy Johnson (2004).

3. It was the 1993 season (Buffalo and Dallas).

4. Mitch Richmond (1986-88).

5. Zach Bogosian was the third overall pick by Atlanta in 2008.

6. He won 24 races (three in Sprint Cup, 13 in the Nationwide Series and eight in the Camping World Truck Series).

7. It was August 2010.

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. “Be-Bop-A-Lula” in 1956 with his Blue Caps band.

The song made it onto Rolling Stone magazine’s 500 greatest songs of all time.

2. Don Henley, all on his “The End of the Innocence” album in 1989.

3. “(Just Like) Starting Over” on October 1980. The song had been at No. 3 on the U.S. charts and No. 21 in the U.K. before his death sent the song to No. 1.

4. The Who, in 1965. While the songs did well in the U.K., they barely made it into the Top 100 in the U.S. 5. “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” released in 1967.

6. Ozzy Osbourne, formerly of Black Sabbath, in 1980 on his “Blizzard of Ozz” debut album.

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A brand-new approach to a problem could have a good chance of succeeding if it’s based on a solid foundation of fact to strengthen its potential for standing up to scrutiny.

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Whether a waiting period is taking longer than expected, or just seems that way, the anxious Lamb would do well to create a center of calm within her- or himself, and not do anything rash.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A favorable report should give your optimism an important boost as you confront another phase of a challenge. Don’t be timid about accepting advice from someone you trust.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Practical matters dominate the week, but cultural activities also are favored, especially those that can be shared with someone special in the Bovine’s life. Some important news might be forthcoming.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) You might want to target another goal if your current aim is continually being deflected. But stay with it until you find that first sign of an opening, and then follow through.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You need to know more about a possible career move in order to see if it offers a real opportunity or just a change. You’re sure to get lots of advice -- some of it good -- but the decision must be yours.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The arrival of hoped-for good news about a loved one dominates most of the week and provides a great excuse for the party-loving Moon Child to plan a special event to celebrate.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Leos and Leonas rushing to finalize their plans might want to think about slowing down the pace, or risk overlooking an important consideration that could become a sore point down the line.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) The week’s challenges call for logical approaches. But sentiment also has its place. Sharing memories with a special someone, for example, strengthens the bond between you.

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CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Although offers of advice might not always please the usually sure-footed Goat, good counsel is always worth considering, especially from those whose experience can be invaluable.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Don’t rush to make up for lost time. Your productivity can be measured not only by what you do, but how you do it. Move carefully until the job is done the way you like it.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Emerging facts about someone you know might cause you to rethink your relationship. But remember to make judgments in context of a full situation, not just on scraps of data.

BORN THIS WEEK: You are known both for your love of acquiring beautiful things as well as for your generosity to others. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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FRONT RANGE TRADING POST Varies monthly-Visit website for more details frontrangetradingpost.com 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month 2:00-4:00 pm The Front Range Trading Post is a twice monthly swap event. The main idea is that we are stepping outside of the cash economy and mutually “gifting” things to each other in a way that turns whatever we have in abundance into a diversity of goodness and good will. The swap is free and open to all. If you want to participate you will need to bring something to trade.

LOCAL HOST FAMILIES NEEDED FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS Colorado - Now through Aug. 31, 2011 ASSE International Student Exchange Program is seeking host families for the 2011-2012 school year, for international high school boys and girls. These students are 15 to 18 years of age, and are coming to this area for the upcoming high school year or semester. These personable and academically selected exchange students are conversant in English, bright, curious and anxious to learn about this country through living as part of a family, attending high school and sharing their own culture and language with their newly adopted host family.

Persons interested in obtaining more information about becoming a host family should call (800)7332773 or Area Coordinator Joy Saultman at (406)8688553.

A TASTE OF TRI-LAKES CARES Sundance Mountain Lodge, Monument, CO April 25, 2011 - 5:30PM / 7:30PM A Taste of Tri-Lakes Cares (TLC) is modeled after the television show “Chopped” from the Food Network station. Area chefs will be creating an appetizer, entree and/or dessert using items that TLC clients would typically receive through the various food assistance Programs offered to qualified individuals and families. Samples will be available as well as the recipes. Some restaurants may also be showcasing some of their signature dishes for the public to enjoy. The cost is $5.00 ( and a donation of one of the following items: diapers, powdered laundry detergent, shampoo, deodorant etc.) children under

5 are free with a paid adult. Tickets are available at the door. Also, interactive booths will be sponsored by members of the Front Range Business Group and provide educational games for all to enjoy while learning about the variety of Programs TLC offers to area residents. For instance, attendees can guess how much Tri-Lakes Cares paid in utilities for clients on a yearly basis, or they can identify a label-less can or food staple which a client might receive.

There is a small fee for participation in the games portion but a big opportunity to win generous gift certificates from area restaurants. All proceeds directly benefit Tri –Lakes Cares...your Community Resource Center.

ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS SEMINAR AND LUNCHEON The Crown Plaza Hotel 2886 S. Circle Drive, Colorado Springs, CO Wednesday, April 27, 2022 - 8:00AM - 2:00PM Pikes Peak Chapter IAAP Invites you to join us in honoring Administrative Professionals. Morning Seminar Featuring:Todd Hunt, Motivational Speaker and Humorist “Communication Bleeps and Blunders in Business.” Registration Begins at 8:00AM. Seminar at 9:00AM. You said one thing; your boss or coworker heard something else. Nobody was wrong, but now everybody’s confused... and you have to fix it! Laugh and learn as Todd Hunt shares real-life examples from business, revealing how we can improve our communication with customers and colleagues to become more successful. Membership Presentation: 11:00AM – 11:30AM. Luncheon Keynote Speaker:Diane Dillinger “Mind Reading is Not a Form of Office Communication” Registration Begins at 11:30AM. Lunch and Program at Noon.

The key to successful communication involves a lot more than just talking and keeping your ear lids open. Learn some creative and practical ways for getting and giving messages in the business world.

Luncheon program with special guest Emcee, Craig Coffey of Fox21 Morning News, will include honoring: Executive of the Year, Administrative Professional of the Year, Pikes Peak Member of the Year, and Pikes Peak Chapter Scholarship Award Recipient.

Deadline for Registration is April 18, 2011. **No Refunds after that date** To register, please see our website at www.iaappikespeak.org NATIONAL VERSATILITY RANCH HORSE ASSOCIATION (NVRHA) CLINIC Barnes Ranch 13751 E. Cherry Creek Rd, Larkspur, CO April 29 - May 1 8:00am / 5:00pm The NVRHA and the Barnes Ranch are offering an

introductory clinic. The Introduction to VRH 3-day Clinic provides an inter-active overview of the multiskilled Versatility Ranch Horse (VRH) event. Following explanations, riders practice in a class-by-class, step-by-step format. Professionally presented in a supportive environment, the clinic is low stress with a focus on safety and small successes. The rider will gain information, experience, and confidence to go forward, meeting their own personal goals while riding their horse. Go to NVRHA.org or call 303-6469855 for more information.

28TH ANNUAL WOODCARVING & WOODWORKING SHOW, SALE & COMPETITION Colorado Springs Shrine Club, 6 South 33rd St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904 May 21: 10:00AM - 5:00PM, May 22: 10:00AM - 4:00PM 28th Annual Woodcarving & Woodworking Show, Sale & Competition hosted by the Pikes Peak Whittlers. Adults: $3.00, Children under 12: Free with Adult. For more information contact show chairman, Steve Gurnett at sgurnett@comcast.net or (719) 481-8776

TRI-LAKES WOMEN’S CLUB PRESENTS THE 35TH ANNUAL PINE FOREST ANTIQUES & GARDEN SHOW & SALE Saturday April 30, 2011, 10 am – 5 pm, and Sunday May 1, 2011, 10 am – 4 pm The Tri-Lakes Women’s Club is proud to announce the 35th Annual Pine Forest Antiques & Garden Show & Sale to be held Saturday April 30, 2011, 10 am – 5 pm, and Sunday May 1, 2011, 10 am – 4 pm at Lewis Palmer High School, 1300 Higby Road, Monument, CO (I-25, exit 161 or 158). Look for the signs. Admission price is $6 and all proceeds benefit the School District 38 community. Visit www. tlwc.net for further information.

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.

1ST ANNUAL HAWGS AND HORSES BENEFIT MOTORCYCLE RUN AND CATTLE SORT! Bikers register and start at Frankies on Powers and Cattle Sorters will register and sort at Latigo in Elbert - May 14th Bikers register at 9 a.m. and Cattle Sorters register at 10:30 a.m.

Come join us for this first ever joining of Biker culture and Western heritage! Bikers will do their own bike run and horse people will get a chance to put their horse in front of a cow! This event is for everyone who owns a motorcycle, or a horse OR come on out even if you don’t have either and spend the day watching sorting, team roping and other events that are fun for the whole family! We’ll have face painting for the kids, and you can enter drawings for prizes!

We’ll also have some of the areas hottest bikes so come to check out all the chrome!

All proceeds go to benefit Pikes Peak Therapeutic Riding Center and The Spencer Miller Tribute Fund at Latigo! For info: www.PPTRC.org or www.ATLATIGO.com. Hope to see you all there!

TRI LAKES WOMENS CLUB LUNCH May 20th 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.

The club sponsors the Wine and Roses event in November , and the Pine Forest Antique and Garden Show and Sale April 30th-May1st. 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.

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 Monday, July 4. The fireworks over Palmer Lake will take place the evening of Monday, July 4.

PICNIC IN THE PINES Fundraiser for BENET HILL MONASTERY 3190 Benet Lane Colorado Springs, Co 80921-1509 Sat, JULY 16, 2010 10:30 AM-2:30 PM Barbecue (all you can eat) and Roasted Pig, Games for all ages, Nature walks, Music. $25.00 per person or $100.00 per family. Please let us know if you are interested and we will send you Posters, Flyers for Bulletins, or e-blast. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION PLEASE VISIT THE WEBSITE www.benethillmonastery.org FRONT RANGE OPEN STUDIOS Artists studios in the Tri-Lakes Area September 17th and 18th, 2011 10-am to 6 pm Sat. and Sun Call to Artists: Front Range Open Studios is currently accepting applications from full-time, professional artists and fine craftsmen in all mediums, for participation in an open studio public event , to take place one weekend this September, 2011. Applicants must have their studios in Larkspur, Palmer Lake, Monument, Woodmoor, Gleneagle or Black Forest. For Artist Benefits, Fees, Requirements for participation and an Application form, go to www. frontrangeopenstudios.com. Applications must be received by April 30, 2011 for jury selection

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oin the Palmer Lake Historical Society for an informative evening and learn some fascinating details about the history of Black Forest. Terry Stokka will take us on a journey through Black Forest - highlighting some of the early buildings and residents of the area. Black Forest played a significant role in the growth of the Palmer Divide. This pictorial look at Black Forest was assembled by the Black Forest History Committee and the Friends of the Old Log School. It is a delightful and

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WHEN: Thursday, April 21, 2011, from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. Doors open at 6:30pm.

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n April 22, the 41st anniversary of Earth Day will be celebrated by millions of people around the world. As a global citizen, you may wish to commemorate this event by thinking of ways you can help the environment, such as boosting your recycling efforts and cutting back on your energy consumption. But you can also contribute to a “greener� world through your investment activities.

to join us at our next coffee club meeting.

Discussing current updates on the market and the economy in a relaxed, informal setting is a great way to get to know one another. Plus, the coffee’s on us.

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Specifically, you can take action in two related areas: reducing your paperwork and consolidating your accounts. Let’s take a look at both of these possibilities.

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First, if you want to decrease your investment-related paperwork, you need to take advantage of all the paperless options that have probably been made available to you by those financial services companies with which you work. So, for example, you may want to choose to receive online statements, rather than paper ones. And when you make transactions, you may also be able to receive online confirmations.

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Not only will online documents help save paper, but it can also help protect you from identity theft. The more paper statements, confirmations and similar items lying around, the greater the possibility of their being exposed to prying eyes. (In fact, if you do still receive paper documents, you may want to shred them soon after you’ve reviewed the information.)

If you think you may need to produce

this investment-related information, possibly to give to your tax advisor, you can always go back to your financial service provider’s web site, access the documents you need, and print them. Most companies make this information readily accessible to their clients for months, or even years, after it is initially generated.

Now, let’s move to another environmentally conscious aspect of investing: consolidating your accounts. Start by listing all your financial assets, such as your bank accounts, investments, IRAs and employer-sponsored retirement plans, such as a 401(k), if you worked for a private employer, a 457(b), if you worked for a state or local government, or a 403(b), if you worked for a school or other tax-exempt organization. By consolidating as many of these accounts as possible with one financial services provider, you can significantly reduce the number of statements you receive and the paperwork you generate.

But the reduction of paperwork is only one benefit you’ll receive from consolidating accounts. You might also be able to lower the amount of fees you pay. And even more importantly, by placing all your financial assets with one financial-services provider, you will be better able to follow a single, unified investment strategy. If you work with a financial advisor, he or she will find it much easier to identify your strengths and weaknesses and help you allocate your investment dollars in a way that’s appropriate for your retirement goals, risk tolerance and time horizon.

Earth Day only happens once a year.

So take this opportunity to think about how you can do your part, through a few simple actions tied to your investments, to help improve the environment we all share.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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ast week I discussed the value of a business’ intangible assets. One such asset can be the business’ name. But such value and the protection afforded it under state law can vary widely, depending upon the business’ legal form and how and where the name is registered or recorded.

and general partnerships’ Registrations of Trade Name with the Department of Revenue are accorded no exclusivity at all: anyone can file to use the same trade name as another. Because the databases of the Secretary of State and the Department of Revenue are separate, an entity filing a Statement of Trade Name with the Secretary of Colorado does not have a uniform system for the State is not put on notice of similar or identical filing and recording of business names. If a busi- Registrations of Trade Name with the Departness is owned through any of the limited liabil- ment of Revenue, and vice-versa. ity entities (corporations, LLCs, etc.), its entity name (and its “trade name”, if any) is recorded After May 30, 2006, the Department of Revenue with the Secretary of State. If a business is a sole will no longer register trade names; all such regproprietorship or general partnership, and it op- istrations shall be with the Secretary of State. erates under a name other than the owner(s) per- Businesses will know if others are using the same sonal name(s), that trade name is registered with name as they. However the Secretary of State’s office will no longer require that trade names be the Department of Revenue. distinguishable on the record from other trade Limited liability entities’ names and trade names and entity names; forming your business names, as recorded with the Secretary of State, under a particular entity name, or registering a are accorded some exclusivity: they must be dis- particular trade name, will result in no exclusive tinguishable on the record from those of other rights to that name at all. limited liability entities. Sole proprietorships’

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hree-quarters of Americans have signed up for the Do Not Call registry, hoping not to be bothered by telemarketers, yet the calls keep coming.

Unfortunately, not all calls are covered: If you’ve done business with a company, they can call you for 18 months unless you ask them to stop. It’s the

from usurpation by competitors, and to increase its value as an intangible asset, by turning to trademark law. However, for this to be effective action must be taken before another has the opportunity to start using the name. Consult your legal advisor regarding the specifics of your situation.

This article is intended for general informational purposes only, and does not constitute the proffer of legal advice. As always, consult your legal advisor regarding the facts of your particular situation.

For additional information contact, Lisa Welch Stevens, Attorney at Law P.C. Representing Colorado Businesses and Business Owners

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same with political groups and charities, unless they use a telemarketing service, and phone survey companies.

If you want to register or verify by phone, call 1-888-382-1222 from the phone you want covered.

Here are some steps to take: The magic words if a telemarketer calls: “Please take my number off your list. Don’t call again.”

Then hang up. They have 31 days to get you off their list.

The Federal Trade Commission goes after companies that violate the DNC registry, but it can pursue only the ones it knows about. After 31 days of your number being in the registry, telemarketers cannot call you. If they do, complain to the FTC at the same number or on the website. Have all your information handy, such as time and date you were called, plus the name of the company if you have it.

If you haven’t signed up for the DNC registry, go online to www.donotcall.gov. Click Register Now. You can put in up to three phone numbers at a time and need to give your email address. You’ll later get a verification email. But sure to click the link in that email within 72 hours to verify that you want your phone covered.

Don’t forget your cellphone. While there currently isn’t a cellphone book, if your number does get out, telemarketers are allowed to call you as long as they don’t use a “robot” to make the calls.

If you’ve signed up and you continue to get calls, verify that your phone numbers are on the DNC list. Go to the same website and click Verify a Registration. Follow the steps, including replying to the confirmation email.

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In the beginning, a DNC signup was only good for a few years. Since 2008, however, your signed-up phone number is permanently protected. If you live in a fast-growing region and your area code changes, you don’t need to sign up again. It’s done automatically.

David Uffington regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Write to him in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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UNIQUE MARKETPLACE TO OPEN IN MONUMENT

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or those of you who have been wondering about the future of the historic yellow church on N. Jefferson Street, you can now breathe a sigh of relief.

Reed and ShawNa Schotanus, who currently own Moxie, have purchased the building and some big plans are in the works.

Slated to open in early June, the building will become home to The Vintage Merchants, and will include sixteen individually owned boutiques.

Shop owners are all local residents and will showcase art, jewelry, clothing, accessories, and gifts.

Many will feature local artist’s collections. The shops will be run in a co-op fashion by all of the shop owners, which we feel will promote exemplary customer service.

Several shops have already been reserved, and we are getting really positive feedback about the concept.

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Have you always wanted a shop of your own?

“This is not going to be your run of the mill, flea market type mall, but rather a collection of unique, upscale shops, all under one roof.” We want more of a Breckenridge or Vail feel to the marketplace. We are very committed to maintaining a high level of quality and style throughout.

We have had an amazing first year at Moxie but are really excited about the move, and the opportunity to be the new caretakers of this historic jewel. We are also looking forward to being a part of Art Hop, and the many other events in Historic Downtown Monument.

We hope that this will become a destination spot where folks can spend a couple of hours shopping and then walk to one of the nearby café’s for lunch.

For more information, you can visit the website at: www.TheVintageMerchants.com

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The Vintage Merchants is a unique retail marketplace opening in June 2011, in the 1911 church building at 155 N. Jefferson Street, in Historic Monument Colorado.

The Marketplace will feature 16 upscale boutiques featuring art, jewelry, clothing, vintage finds, home décor, accessories, and gifts.

We are looking for a few SELECT shop owners to join us in this exciting opportunity. We have a very specific concept in mind and are committed to maintaining a high level of quality and style in both our shops, and the products they will offer. If you have previous experience as a shop owner, acclaimed artist, designer, or merchandiser, we would like to hear from you.

For more details visit our website at:

www.TheVintageMerchants.com