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“Yoga teaches us to cure what need not be endured and endure what cannot be cured.”

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t doesn’t take pretzel-like flexibility to become a yogi or yogini, the proper names for men and women, respectively, engaged in the practice of yoga. All it takes is a mat and a yoga instruction video to get started at home, or enrollment in a yoga class. And videos and classes are plentiful throughout the country because yoga has gained momentum since being introduced to the U.S. in the late 19th century. Blossoming in the 1960s; today, one in 10 Americans practices yoga.

YOGA AND ITS ROOTS Yoga began more than 5,000 years ago in India as more than an exercise. Yoga in India is a lifestyle. The word “yoga” comes from the word “yuj,” which is the ancient Sanskrit language of India. It translates to “union” or “joining together.” Indian yoga texts and sacred Hindu texts were all written in Sanskrit, and the yoga styles and postures

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ple who practice yoga is $82,200; 44 percent of yoga practitioners have household incomes of $75,000 or more; 24 percent have household incomes of more than $100,000.

were named in the language. However, in the West, much of the Sanskrit names have been changed; for example, Vrikshasana is Tree Pose.

• Yoginis (women) comprise 72 percent of those who practice; almost 28 percent are yogis.

In simple terms, yoga is an exercise that involves moving the body into different positions, which are referred to as asanas, poses or postures. All of the postures incorporate stretching, balancing and breathing while standing, sitting or lying on the floor.

• The Yoga Business Academy predicts that yoga will become mainstream in the corporate world.

Yoga is not a religion, but there is a philosophy behind it. Yoga represents awareness and being in the moment. It embraces the gentle and accepting side of human nature. “Of the mind, body and spirit” is a phrase often intertwined with the practice of yoga.

Besides building physical strength, flexibility and coordination; yoga has been known to improve focus, confidence, self-esteem and self-control and creativity. Some yoga enthusiasts say they’re more relaxed and they sleep better.

Another thing pro-yoga is that it can be done anywhere, even at the work desk.

Yoga is often recommended for those who sit at computers all day. Breaking for a few minutes to do some yoga is a great way to stretch the body after sitting in one spot for hours at a time.

• The YBA also states that companies will increase marketing efforts to associate their products with wellness lifestyles, and yoga “imagery” will be a smart way to do it.

Some insurance companies are already paying for yoga, and many predict that doctors will be regularly prescribing yoga in the future.

• Kripalu yoga also is good for beginners.

The basis of this type of yoga is about meditation, inner spirit, breathing and stretching, with some easier poses interspersed.

Those who practice yoga are often inclined toward nutritional programs and whole foods sources, gyms for alternate exercise programs, spas, etc. – all a boost to the health and wellness industry and the American economy.

• Kundalini yoga refers to the chakra energy. This type of yoga is especially good for the core area and the abs. There is rapid movement and lots of sitting positions.

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Warrior is actually the name of a challenging yoga pose, but yoga offers something for everyone, from types of yoga to a variety of poses. Many postures are interactive with all yoga practices, and listed here are some basic descriptions of well-known types of yoga.

• Hatha yoga is the most widely practiced form of yoga in the U.S. and the basis for other types. Hatha yoga is great for beginners because it’s about gentle, flowing movements and breathing techniques. It’s also a good way to mellow out from a long day at the office.

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Continued from Page 2 • Iyengar yoga uses many props in the practice, from blocks to harnesses to cushions. This type focuses on aligning the body. People who have chronic physical problems or need physical therapy could benefit from this methodical-based yoga.

• Ashtanga yoga, or power yoga, is a great yoga for athletes or people who regularly exercise. Ashtanga is known for sculpting the body with a variety of fast-paced poses.

The movements are quick and somewhat demanding. It’s not only good for defining muscles, but it also provides a cardio workout.

• Bikram yoga has risen in popularity – for those who like it hot. Bikram yoga takes place in a room heated to 105 degrees (with no less than 40 percent humidity).

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In ancient India tradition, all sounds are derived from the sound of aum, which is considered the all-connecting sound of the universe. B.K.S. Iyengar, founder of Iyengar yoga, wrote in this book “Light on Yoga” that the letter “a” symbolizes the conscious state; the letter “u” is the dream state and “m” is the “dreamless sleep state of the mind and spirit.” The three letters together signify the “realization of man’s divinity within himself.”

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Continued from Page 3 Aum translates into the Tibetan sacred word of “hum,” the Moslems’ “amin” and the Christians’ “amen.”

The use of the word “aum” is about a sense of “sacredness.” The correct pronunciation of “aum” rhymes with home, minus the “h.”

Although Woodstock was about free love and rock n’ roll – not exactly sacred ground – the chant of “om” echoed throughout the hills as those attending made known their desires for world peace.

NAMASTE The word “Namaste” is akin with yoga.

“Nama” means to bow; “as” means I and “te” means you. The phrase “Namaste”

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f you are scared and doubt whether you can do any positions, just bring your fears and doubts to a class and look around, noticing all the different bodies in the room. No one will be perfectly flexible or absolutely strong.

What’s more, you will see that some Yoga positions are easy for you and challenging for others, or vice-versa. Keep your eyes and mind open and you will

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tretching is healthy. Anyone who has worked out regularly to stay in good, lifelong physical condition, knows the healing phenomenon of stretching.

Why is stretching healthy? Contemporary research in physiology proves that stretching exercises create a unique effect of “muscle joy” and relaxation, impacting every part of the body. And because of the seamless connection between body and mind, stretching exercises effect body as well as mind, bringing deep emotional relief and balance between left and right brain hemispheres, stimulating production of endorphins, so-called “hormones of joy”.

But not only stretching creates significant positive effects. According to research in psychology, ‘mindfulness’ meditation can also improve health. That’s why a variety of meditative techniques are now an integral part of different stress-reduction programs in medical clinics, hospitals, and health centers across the U.S. If stretching and meditation practiced separately are so healthy, probably their combination might have a more powerful effect. And that is true. All popular forms of Yoga recognized by the Western World in the past few decades present complete mind-body programs - a combination of

means “I bow to you.” Namaste is from India and revolves around the chakra (energy) of the heart. In India, the word Namaste doesn’t need to be spoken when greeting others – the gesture is understood. In the U.S., Namaste is often spoken or written without the gesture.

The gesture, however, is an acknowledgement of the soul of each person and implies a deep respect for another. Namaste is acted out by placing the hands together in a prayer form, closing the eyes and bowing the head.

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also see that there is no competition in Yoga classes, no judgment, no comparison between the skills of one person and another. Everybody just does their best.

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• It was evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins who made the following sage observation: “We are all atheists about most of the gods that societies have ever believed in. Some of us just go one god further.”

Although Yoga came to us from Hindu spiritual traditions, many Yoga Masters who established schools in the West adapted ancient Yoga for modern people from all walks of life and faiths, who want to learn to keep bodies in shape and minds at peace without delving into mysticism or the religious philosophy of Hinduism.

• It’s been reported that for one twoyear stretch, Elvis Presley ate nothing but meat loaf, mashed potatoes and tomatoes.

• In parts of Asia, tradition holds that if you sneeze once, someone is saying something good about you; if you sneeze twice in a row, something bad is being said; if you sneeze three times, someone is in love with you; and if you sneeze more than three times, you’re about to catch a cold.

Thanks to this adaptation, many Christians could start practicing Yoga without changes to their core religion or conflicts with their life philosophy. New students are surprised to discover great benefits of Yoga: they have more energy and need less sleep, they feel less pain in sick body organs and more balance in their nervous system. Additionally they feel more comfortable with themselves, drawn to a simpler way of life with a natural sense of love and compassion to all of nature’s creations, gaining a clearer understanding of what it means to be spiritual in a deeply personal way. They also realize one day that practicing Yoga positions and meditations alone - without chanting, prayer or invocation - can not make a Christian any less Christian, but it can bring to a human soul more peace, calm focus, and grace to deal with everyday dramas of real life.

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MOMENTS IN TIME THE HISTORY CHANNEL

• On April 25, 1719, Daniel Defoe’s fictional work “The Life and Strange Adventures of Robinson Crusoe” is published.

The book, about a shipwrecked sailor who spends 28 years on a deserted island, is based on the experiences of Alexander Selkirk, a Scottish sailor who spent four years on a small island off the coast of South America in the early 1700s.

• On April 29, 1854, the Ashmun Institute, the first college founded solely for black students, is officially chartered in southeastern Pennsylvania. Renamed Lincoln University after the Civil War, its graduates include poet Langston Hughes and Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall.

• On April 27, 1865, an explosion on a Mississippi River steamboat kills an estimated 1,547 people, mostly Union soldiers returning home after the Civil War. The Sultana was built to hold 376 passengers, but reports say that there were as many as 2,700 people on board.

• On May 1, 1931, New York City’s Em-

pire State Building is dedicated. The idea for the Empire State Building is said to have been born of a competition between Walter Chrysler of the Chrysler Corp. and John Jakob Raskob of General Motors to see who could erect the taller building.

• On April 30, 1948, the Land Rover, a British-made all-terrain vehicle, debuts at an auto show in Amsterdam. The Land Rover had a boxy, utilitarian design, fourwheel drive and a canvas roof. Seat cushions, doors, a heater and spare tire were considered extras.

• On April 28, 1965, Barbra Streisand’s debut television special, “My Name is Barbra,” is aired. One sequence was shot on location in the fur department of Bergdorf Goodman, where Streisand vamped in exotic fur coats to a medley of poverty songs, including “Brother Can You Spare a Dime.”

• On April 26, 1986, the world’s worst nuclear accident to date occurs at the Chernobyl nuclear plant near Kiev in Ukraine.

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Just before a patent expires, drug companies will renew their efforts to get doctors to prescribe their product. When your doctor prescribes something for you, ask if it’s one of the drugs that has come off patent, in which case an inexpensive generic

This can be very important for seniors who are approaching the doughnut hole, where Medicare won’t pay for coverage.

Keep in mind that some of these companies are going to court and will be tied up in litigation. Still, from now on, when you get a prescription filled, ask the pharmacist if there is a less-expensive generic to be had.

Another trick to keep patients on the brand-name drug is that the cost of the generic version sometimes can go up for a little while. Beware, and ask questions.

A good way to keep track of the expiration of patents on drugs you take is to go online and do a search for the name of your drug and the words “patent expire.�

Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Write to her 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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SHINGLES RASH GONE, BUT PAIN LINGERS ON DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I’ve been trying to deal with shingles pain for six months. At times it’s so bad that I can’t sleep. I have tried Tylenol, Aleve and Advil, and some herbals that my wife bought. Nothing works. Can you tell me what will? How did I get it?

Will the shingles vaccine take away the pain? -- R.M. ANSWER: Shingles comes from the awakened chickenpox virus that has been hibernating in nerve cells ever since the childhood infection. Even if you can’t remember having had chickenpox, odds are you did. More than 90 percent of adults -- in fact, close to 99 percent -- have evidence of a prior chickenpox infection in their blood.

Once the shingles rash goes, pain continues to remain in a significant number of people. That’s not shingles. It’s called postherpetic neuralgia. When the chickenpox virus crept down nerves to your skin, it injured the nerves. That’s what causes lingering pain long after the shingles rash has disappeared.

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You have to experiment to find which works for you. Lyrica is a somewhat newer addition to these medicines.

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Allergy and Asthma Care Now in Monument Enjoy the Beauty of Colorado Without the Sneeze or the Wheeze.

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Individualized treatment for: Nasal Allergies Chronic Sinusitis Food Allergy Hives Eczema Asthma

The shingles pamphlet explores this common illness in detail. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 1201W, 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: Will you discuss the eating of canned tuna? I enjoy a tuna-salad sandwich once in a while. But I read that the mercury in tuna is harmful, especially to expectant mothers and small children, and to adults in general. I also read that light tuna is less toxic than white albacore tuna. Will you clarify this? -- D.R. ANSWER: Shark, swordfish, king

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mackerel and tilefish are the fish with the highest mercury concentrations.

Seafood that is low in mercury and quite safe includes shrimp, canned light tuna, salmon and catfish.

Albacore (white) tuna has more mercury than canned light tuna, but it’s OK to eat 6 ounces of it once a week.

Eating a tuna-salad sandwich, whichever the source of tuna, once in a while (once a week) isn’t going to cause any

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Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. (c) 2011 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

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1 cup Major Grey’s mango chutney 1/3 cup mango nectar 2 cloves garlic, crushed with press 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon mustard powder Pepper 1 (7 1/2 to 8 pound) fully cooked, spiral-sliced, smoked bone-in reduced-sodium half ham 1/4 cup (or up to 1/2 cup) boiling water Parsley springs, for garnish Mango slices, for garnish Pineapple slices, for garnish

2 lemons 32 ounces part-skim ricotta cheese Salt and pepper 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 cup olive oil 4 tomatoes 1 bag baby greens

he secret to this sweet glazed spiral cut ham is mango chutney and mango nectar.

1. Preheat oven to 375 F. In blender, combine chutney, nectar, garlic, honey, mustard powder and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Blend until very smooth.

(Chutney mixture can be made, covered and refrigerated up to 1 day ahead.)

2. Place ham in 13-by-9-inch roasting pan. Rub chutney mixture on skin sides of ham. Bake 1 hour 15 minutes or until golden brown crust forms and meat thermometer inserted horizontally in bottom portion of ham (not touching bone) reaches 140 F. 3. Transfer ham to serving platter. Pour juices from pan into small bowl. Whisk in 1/4 to 1/2 cup boiling water, until pan juices are desired consistency. Garnish platter with parsley sprigs and mango and pineapple slices. Serve ham with pan juices. Serves 16. • Each serving: About 280 calories, 11g total fat (4g saturated), 74mg cholesterol, 1,485mg sodium, 35g total carbohydrate, 0g dietary ďŹ ber, 29g protein.

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3. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, Dijon, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Whisk in olive oil in slow, steady stream until blended. Stir in chopped tomatoes.

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Sports Quiz

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1. MOVIES: Duncan Jones, director of “Source Code,” is the son of what famous rock musician?

2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is a dirk?

3. TELEVISION: What TV show propelled the career of comedian Robin Williams?

4. GEOGRAPHY: Rabat is the capital of what African nation?

5. HISTORY: What Nazi war criminal was captured in Argentina 15 years after World War II ended?

6. MYTHOLOGY: In what legend does the Sheriff of Nottingham play a major role?

7. INVENTIONS: Daimler was an early designer of what kind of machine?

8. MEASUREMENTS: Which month of the year is named for Mars, the Roman god of war?

9. LITERATURE: What literary form did Thespis invent?

10. ANATOMY: Where is the appendix in the human body?

By Chris Richcreek

1. When was the last time before Detroit’s Justin Verlander in 2009 that an A.L. pitcher had at least 269 strikeouts in a season?

2. How many times did the Montreal Expos have a hitter lead the N.L. in batting average for a season?

3. Who holds the record for most rushing yards in a season at the University of Alabama?

4. When was the last time before 2009 that the Denver Nuggets were in the Western Conference Finals?

5. Name the last time the New York Islanders won an NHL playoff series.

6. When was the last time before 2010 that New Zealand’s men’s soccer team made the World Cup field?

7. According to The American Racing Manual, in only one year between 1983 and 1997 was D. Wayne Lukas not the money leader among horseracing trainers. Who was?

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1. Who released “Our Day Will Come,” and when?

2. What was Bread’s first release? How did it do?

3. Who released “Still the Same”? Bonus for knowing the album name.

4. What recording artist was born Mary Isobel Catherine Bernadette O’Brien?

5. Which former Queen member recently earned a Ph.D.?

6. What group is known by the initials ELO, and what was its first No. 1 single? (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).

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There are no major movie releases this week, but we do have one impressive remake of a classic series and several re-releases of modern-day classic films. So let’s get started: “Upstairs Downstairs” (Unrated) -- For four seasons between 1971 and 1974, PBS viewers were enthralled by “Upstairs Downstairs,” the period drama of manners that has been voted by many as one of the most beloved drama series of the past 50 years. Now, 40 years later, it returns in this lavishly pro-

duced remake starring Ed Stoppard and Keeley Hawes (“Ashes to Ashes”) as Lord Hallam as his wife Lady Agnes, and Jean Marsh as Rose Buck, the housekeeper charged with finding the staff needed to help run the elegant lifestyle of the upstairs world.

The year is 1936 and the world is changing.

As Lord Hallam and Lady Agnes move into Beaton Place, fascism is on the rise in Europe, and the British monarchy is facing an abdication crisis. A new staff must be found to help the couple modernize their lavish home and also care for the family, including the Lord’s widowed mother and her pet monkey, and his wayward sister, who has fallen under the spell of a member of the British Union of Fascists -- an affair that soon will bring her and the family into physical and political peril.

“Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: The Criterion Collection” (R) -- Johnny Depp stars as Raoul Duke, the gonzo alter-ego of journalist Hunter S. Thompson, in this Terry Gil-

liam-directed, drug-fueled epic journey into the savage heart of the American Dream. As with all Criterion releases, “Fear and Loathing” is stuffed to the gills with outstanding special features, pristine picture and sound, and three separate commentary tracks -- including one from Thompson himself.

“Sin City” (Two-Disc Theatrical & Recut, Extended and Unrated Versions) (R) -- “Sin City” is not only the best movie director Robert Rodriguez has ever made, it unquestionably the best comic-book movie ever. Based on the series by Frank Miller (who shares directing credit), “Sin City” is raw, violent, gritty, sexy and 100-percent pure, trashy pulp fiction.

“Bob Dylan: Don’t Look Back” (PG) -- In 1965, documentary filmmaker D.A. Pennebaker followed Bob Dylan for three weeks during his concert tour of England. The result is an intimate look at the artist as a young man, and a film that served as a template for all other music documentaries that followed.

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TV SHOWS “South Park” Complete Fourteenth Season “Human Planet” “Lucy Show” Official Fourth Season “Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman” Complete Season 5 “Growing Pains” Complete Second Season “Stan Lee’s Superhumans” “The Universe: The Complete Series Megaset” “Nova: Making Stuff” “Frontline: Post Mortem” “The Larry Sanders Show” Season 3 “Marvel The Avengers: \ Earth’s Mightiest Heroes” Vol. 1 “Spectacle” Season 2 “American Experience: Stonewall Uprising” “Doc Martin” Collection -- Series 1-4 “Testees” The Complete Series (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A friend’s problems bring out your protective instincts. Be careful to keep a balance between meeting the obligations of friendship without being overwhelmed by them.

1. David Bowie 2. Long dagger 3. “Mork and Mindy” 4. Morocco 5. Adolf Eichmann 6. Robin Hood 7. Automobile 8. March 9. Greek tragedy 10. The junction between the small and large intestines

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Impatience is still somewhat of a problem. But a sign of progress should soothe the anxious Aries heart. Meanwhile, invest some of that waiting time in preparing for the change ahead.

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Boston’s Pedro Martinez had 284 strikeouts in 2000.

2. Twice -- Al Oliver (.331) in 1982 and Tim Raines (.334) in 1986.

3. Mark Ingram ran for 1,658 yards in the 2009 season.

4. It was 1985.

5. The Islanders won two playoff series in 1993.

6. It was 1982.

7. Bobby Frankel, in 1993.

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. Ruby and the Romantics, in 1963. The song shot to No. 1 and was quickly followed with covers by Julie London and Patti Page.

2. “Dismal Day” was released 1969 and got a dismal reception: It didn’t chart. Bread had a No. 1 hit the following year with “Make It with You.” 3. Bob Seger, in 1978. The “Stranger in Town” album was Seger’s tenth.

4. Dusty Springfield. Her 1968 hit “Preacher Man” was used in the 1994 film “Pulp Fiction.”

5. Brian May earned his Ph.D. in astrophysics in 2007, two years after being made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire.

6. Electric Light Orchestra. Its 1977 release “Turn to Stone” hit No. 1 on the charts -- in Canada.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Bovines tend to excel at solving problems, not creating them. But you risk doing just that if you’re slow to respond to a timely situation. If necessary, seek advice from someone you trust.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) The Gemini Twin might need to do more than a routine check of both a job-linked and home-based situation. Dig deeper for more data on both fronts to avoid unwanted surprises later.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Moon Children facing an important workplace decision are encouraged to use their perceptiveness to see through any attempt to win them over with a supercharge of fawning and flattery.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Good news catapults Leos and Leonas into reconsidering a deferred decision. But time has moved on, and it’s a good idea to recheck your plans and make adjustments where necessary.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) The week favors relationships, both personal and professional. Take the time to look for and immediately repair any vulnerable areas caused by unresolved misunderstandings.

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SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) The temptation to take an extreme position on an issue is strong, but moderation is favored both in personal and professional dealings.

Move toward finding areas of agreement.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Getting another boss or teacher? Try to see the person behind the image. It will help you adjust more easily to the changes that new authority figures inevitably bring.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Much as you might dislike the idea, keep an open mind about using the assistance of a third party to help resolve problems that threaten to unravel an important agreement.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Music helps restore the Aquarian’s spiritual energies this week. Take someone you care for to a concert of your musical choice. Also, expect news about a workplace matter.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A challenge that seems easy enough at first could take an unexpected turn that might test your resolve. Decide if you feel you should stay with it, or if it’s better to move in another direction.

BORN THIS WEEK: You can be strong when standing up for justice, both for yourself and for 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.

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 303-646-

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.

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.

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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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 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.

PALMER LAKE ART GROUP’S 2011 SPRING ART SHOW AND SALE Tri- Lakes Center for the Arts 304 Highway 105 in Palmer Lake, CO June 7 - 25, 2011 Daily 12 - 4pm, Sat 10 - 4pm, closed Sunday & Monday. Opening reception 5pm - 8pm Palmer Lake Art Group’s 2011 Spring Art Show and Sale: Opening Reception: Friday: June 10, 5 – 8pm, with hors d’oeuvres, live music & cash bar and silent auction scholarship fundraiser.

This annual judged event will feature original art only by members of the Palmer Lake Art Group: paintings, sculptures, photography, fiber art, and

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omeo and Juliet is an all-time classic. It’s known as one of the great romances of all time. But it’s perhaps better known as a tragedy. And why is that? Is it because it’s a tale of greed, hate, and lust between two families? Is it because there is deception and betrayal?

You’re probably thinking the reason is more likely because of the ending. You know, where two lovers take their own lives in a swirling twist of regrettable fates. But I disagree. The most tragic and disturbing thing about Shakespeare’s timeless classic is that Juliet, the Capulet-lover, is just Thirteen years of age…

Luckily, you need not worry about prepubescent lovers or romance gone wrong at Pinz Bowling Center this summer.

Because Friday nights (the greatest of all nights to be single) Pinz presents the “Singles Only” league. Beginning April 29th, at 6:30pm, you and a friend can join a bowling league of sultry singles who like to mingle. Bring your best friend, not your girlfriend! Teams may be mixed.

As an added bonus, for bowlers who want to come enjoy the single life at Pinz more often, all league bowlers are given onedollar bowling every day. They also receive discounts on food, and can enjoy nights at Rodz Bar & Grill (located at Pinz). So don’t be left drinking cold, ill-flavored, poison on a humid night. Forget the past, and those silly Capulet’s! Moving on is good for the heart; as in the organ that literally is responsible for pumping blood through your veins. Is that really a body part you’re willing to risk complications with? No, and there’s only one way to please your heart – the “Singles Only” league at Pinz! (or any of our other summer leagues…)

For more information on how star-crossed singles can enjoy themselves at Pinz on Friday nights this summer, direct a call to (719) 487-7469. Sign-ups for all summer leagues are happening now!

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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.

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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.

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July 16th, 2011 10:30 am - 2:30 pm Come one, come all! Families, friends and neighbors are invited to celebrate with us at Benet Pines this summer for a day of music, food, and fun.

TICKETS: $100 Families (same household) / $25 Individual / Children under 5 FREE

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Fully fund your IRA. For 2011, you generally can contribute up to $5,000 to a traditional or Roth IRA, or $6,000 if you’re 50 or older. When you invest in a traditional IRA, your contributions may be tax deductible, depending on your income level, and your earnings can grow on a tax-deferred basis. With a Roth IRA, your contributions are not deductible, but your earnings can grow tax free, provided you’ve had your account at least five years and you don’t start taking withdrawals until you’re 59-1/2.

Increase your 401(k) contributions.

When you contribute to a 401(k), you can receive two main types of tax benefits. First, you typically put in pre-tax dollars to your 401(k), so the more you contribute, the lower your taxable

income. And second, your earnings can grow on a tax-deferred basis. For 2011, you generally can contribute up to $16,500 to your 401(k), or $22,000 if you’re 50 or over. (The same contribution limits apply to 457(b) plans, for state or local government employees, or 403(b) plans, for employees of schools or other tax-exempt organizations.)

So, whenever your salary goes up, you many want to consider boosting your contributions to your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan.

Invest in a 529 plan. If you have children or grandchildren whom you’d like to help through college, you may want to invest in a 529 plan. Your earnings grow tax-free, provided they are used for qualified higher education expenses, and your contributions may be deductible from your state taxes, depending on your state of residence and the plan in which you choose to participate.

Be a “buy-and-hold� investor. By holding investments at least one year before selling them, gains on your investment will generally be taxed at a rate of 15 percent. If you sell an appreciated investment you’ve held less than one year, the tax rate will be the same as your individual tax rate, which could be as high as 35 percent.

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hether you are currently a business owner, looking to exit your business while reaping some financial return on your years of investment, or an individual contemplating purchasing an existing business rather than facing the greater uncertainties of a start-up, the issue of how to structure the sale or purchase of a business from a legal point of view may be more significant than you think.

Essentially, you need to decide whether to structure the transaction as an asset purchase or, if the business is operated through some type of limited liability entity, as a “stock” purchase. (For purposes of this discussion, “stock” purchase shall also include the purchase of any type of ownership interest in a limited liability entity.)

An asset purchase is one in which the buyer purchases from the seller substantially all of the assets used in the operation of the business. This may include the name of the business as well as other intangible assets. A “stock” purchase is one in which the buyer purchases from the seller some or all of the ownership interests in the en-

and careful drafting of the transaction documents may be used to alter to some degree the After an asset purchase, the seller still “owns” legal ramifications of the choice of transaction. some of the “business”: he not only continues to As always, it is best to consult your legal advisor own the entity (if any) through which he owned regarding your specific situation. and operated the business, he usually continues to “own” the choate liabilities as well. In addition, he continues to “own” any inchoate liabilities, such as for future claims for events, debts, acts or omissions during the period of time he or This article is intended for general informational his entity owned and operated the business. purposes only, and does not constitute the profAfter a “stock” purchase, however, the seller usu- fer of legal advice. As always, consult your leally no longer owns any part of the business at all. gal advisor regarding the facts of your particular The entity continues in existence, and continues situation. to own and operate the business; there simply are different people who own that entity. As a result, the entity usually continues to own not only the For additional information contact, assets of the business, but the liabilities as well, Lisa Welch Stevens, Attorney at Law P.C. whether choate or inchoate.

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mailbox can be a source of scams and identity theft. Thieves are targeting mailboxes at night and in rural areas, looking for pre-approved credit-card applications (they just change the address on it when they send it in), bank statements, credit-card statements and anything else that will help them re-create your identity.

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It’s surprisingly low-tech, but your own home

If your mailbox is out of sight of your house, consider either getting a box at the Post Office or a mail store (which necessitates frequent trips to get the mail), or installing one of those locking mailboxes. For around $100 you can get a steel curbside box with a key. Be sure that whatever you get is USPS approved. Read online reviews before you buy, because some of the boxes are described as flimsy by those who’ve bought them, and some don’t come with the mounting hardware.

If you buy and sell at online auctions, beware the PayPal scams. The goal of the scam email is to get you to reveal your password and ID name either by asking for it outright or by giving you a link that will “fix” a problem with your account. Don’t do it. You could end up disclosing

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your personal banking information and putting your auction funds at risk. Close the email, and if you truly suspect a problem with your PayPal account, and use your regular way to get to the site.

Finally, if you or your children swap USB flash drives with someone else as a means of sharing files, your computer could be in danger. Many computers are set to autorun if these small devices are plugged in, meaning that the files start up immediately. Whether it’s intentional or not, your computer could get a virus from those USB drives, especially if the drive is plugged in when you boot up and your virus program hasn’t had a chance to start. If you’re skilled with your computer, consider disabling that autorun feature.

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