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“Sunny day, sweepin’ the clouds away, on my way to where the air is sweet, can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street?”

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ence, technology, engineering and math. Sesame Street is choosing to focus especially on science and math, areas where U.S. students are falling behind. New segments will include: Murray’s Science Experiments; Super Grover 2.0 stories and Abby’s Flying Fairy School animations.

THE SESAME WORKSHOP The Sesame Workshop is the nonprofit organization behind the hit show, Sesame Street. The Sesame Workshop strives to make a difference in the lives of children around the world by focusing on their developmental needs. The Sesame Workshop provides educational experiences for children by presenting

them in interactive and engaging ways, such as television, books, radio and community programs.

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The Sesame Workshop was founded 38 years ago under the name “Children’s Television Workshop.” The founders were comprised of psychologists, researchers, educations, artists, writers and child development experts who shared a common goal of making learning a fun experience through the use of television. The group’s leaders strived to incorporate educational material into children’s programming that would reach disadvantaged youth.

Through this collaboration and effort, Sesame Street was born.

Many famous celebrities have made an appearance on Sesame Street throughout the years. Although the children watching the show might not know what the person visiting Sesame Street is famous for, their parents and caretakers do. The addition of celebrities to Sesame Street adds appeal for moms and dads who watch the show with their children.

The guest list of who’s who on Sesame Street is quite extensive, with over 500 celebrities making an appearance. Some famous men and women who have visited include:

Research is the driving force behind • Buzz Aldrin taught children about the foundation. Current research the moon and helped Cookie Monkeeps Sesame Street relevant and ster discover that the moon is, in targeted to children’s needs while keeping preschoolers interested and Sesame Street... engaged.

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Cookie Monster was originally drawn by Jim Henson for a General Foods commercial in 1966. The commercial was never used but one of the monsters was used in an IBM training video in 1967 and appeared in a Fritos commercial in 1969. At this time, Jim Henson had started working on characters for Sesame Street and decided that this messy, cookie-loving monster would move in.

Elmo was originally just an extra red puppet lying around. Show producers and writers often tried to fit him in the show, but nothing seemed just right. Finally, in 1984, puppeteer Kevin Clash picked up the puppet and started doing the voice. The rest was history.

Many people think Bert and Ernie were named for characters from “It’s A Wonderful Life,” but according to Jim Henson, that is merely a rumor. Jim Henson always said that it was just a coincidence and that the names went well together. Jerry Juhl, one of the head writers for Sesame Street, said that Jim Henson had no memory for details like that and would have never remembered the name of the police officer and cab driver from the movie.

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• On Oct. 16, 1793, nine months after the execution of her husband, the former King Louis XVI of France, Marie-Antoinette follows him to the guillotine. At a time of economic turmoil in France, she lived extravagantly and responded to news that the French peasantry had no bread to eat by callously replying, “Let them eat cake.”

• On Oct. 14, 1857, engineer and inventor Elwood Haynes is born in Portland, Ind. Haynes designed one of the very first American automobiles, the Haynes “Pioneer,” a 820-pound, open-bodied, push-start vehicle with chain drive, a steering tiller, 28-inch bicycle wheels and a one-cylinder, one-horsepower gasoline engine. It had room for only one person and could not go in reverse.

• On Oct. 12, 1915, British nurse Edith Cavell is executed by a German firing squad in Brussels for helping Allied soldiers escape from German-occupied Belgium during World War I. Cavell was honored with a statue in St. Martin’s Place, just off London’s Trafalgar Square.

• On Oct. 11, 1923, in a botched robbery attempt, three men blow up the mail car of a Southern Pacific train carrying passengers through southern Oregon. The explosives the thieves intended to use to open the mail car were too powerful, and the entire mail car was blown to bits.

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• On Oct. 10, 1957, the Milwaukee Braves defeat the New York Yankees in seven games to win their first World Series since 1914.

No one expected the Braves to win, as the New York team had already won the championship 21 times.

• On Oct. 15, 1965, David Miller, a young Catholic pacifist, becomes the first U.S. war protestor to burn his draft card in direct violation of a law forbidding such acts. He was later arrested, tried, found guilty and sentenced to two years imprisonment.

• On Oct. 13, 1975, singer Charlie Rich protests John Denver’s big win at the Country Music Association Awards. Standing onstage to announce that year’s winner, Rich opened the envelope, saw Denver’s name written inside, reached into his pocket for a cigarette lighter and set the envelope on fire.

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12 months for the test results to show up, but the literature showed that participants had better spatial memory and slower loss of brain matter. In another study, brain scans (MRI) showed better “connectivity,� meaning that the pathways in the brain improved. Even more, exercise was associated with a slowing of dementia caused by small blood vessel disease.

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The medical journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings recently published a review of the literature to see if there was any evidence of its theory that exercise can help fight dementia. After looking at 1,600 papers, it reported that, yes, aerobic exercise “significantly reduced� the risk of dementia and reduced the risk of mild cognitive impairment. Additionally, exercise helped to slow the diseases after it started.

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What does this mean for us? It means that aerobic exercise, or anything that gets the heart pumping and increases the need for oxygen, results in better blood flow to the brain. Brain pathways stay open and cognitive abilities are preserved or improved.

Aerobic exercise, however, doesn’t necessarily mean we need to work out at the gym. Daily walks at a rate that pumps up the heart rate a bit, swimming, seated workouts and senior fitness classes can all help.

More studies need to be done, but the review of all that literature indicates that we’re on the right track if we exercise. Ask your doctor before you start anything new.

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condition, the body makes antibodies that stimulate the gland to produce excessive amounts of its hormone. The gland enlarges -- becomes a goiter.

I don’t know of a way to treat the gland reliably without resorting to medicines or surgery. Medicines for hyperthyroidism are methimazole or PTU. The medicine chosen is taken for six months to two years and then stopped. If a person relapses, the medicine has to be restarted. Radioactive iodine is another treatment. When people hear the word “radioactive,” they cringe. In the decades and decades of its use, radioactive iodine hasn’t been responsible for cancer. The iodine makes a beeline to the gland and puts it out of commission. It’s similar to having surgery without a scalpel.

THREE WAYS TO TREAT OVERACTIVE THYROID DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My daughter was diagnosed recently with a mildly overactive thyroid gland. She is going to have another test in one month.

What can be done to bring her thyroid readings to normal without taking medicine for it? What health problems are caused as a result of an overactive gland? -- M.M. ANSWER: The thyroid gland -- located in the neck -- produces thyroid hormone, a hormone with many functions.

At young ages, it fosters growth. It enhances brain activity. It’s involved with the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats. It keeps body weight on the lean side. It prevents the heart from slowing down. It’s involved with the production of body heat. It keeps cell chemistry perking along at the optimum rate.

Hyperthyroidism, an overactive gland, pushes all the above functions into overdrive. People lose weight in spite of eating more food. The heart races even when people are at rest. Hands tend to shake. At a room temperature comfortable for most, affected people feel hot. The eyes often bulge. Menstrual periods are thrown off their normal cycle.

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reasons. A cough or sneeze can break one. Most of the time, people have no recollection of anything happening that caused the break. “Subconjunctival” means the leak occurred under the transparent membrane that covers the eye, the conjunctiva.

By the time you read this, the splotch should have vanished.

The booklet on the thyroid gland explains both an overactive and underactive gland. To obtain a copy, write: Dr. Donohue -- No. 401W, 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.

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TRI-LAKES NETWORKING TEAM “Uniting Women to Build Relationships, Achieve Success and Improve Our Community” Presents: Computer Viruses and Scams October 11th 6:30 to 9 pm/ Champs Restaurant – Shops at Briargate. Go to www.trilakesnetworkingteam.com to register!

PEACE.LOVE.SWAP. KID’S CLOTHING AND GEAR SWAP Aerials Gymnastics East, Colorado Springs Sunday, October 16, 2011 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Swap Maternity-Baby-Kids-Teen clothing, toys, and gear. Kids grow out of their stuff so fast & always need new stuff, & in this economic climate, what better way to get “new” stuff than to swap with other families. That is what peace. love. swap is all about. For only $5 (if you prepay $6 at the door), you take as much stuff as you need - period. Need a pack n play? done. Clothes for all three of your kids? done. Books, toys, shoes, swings.. we have that - and it’s all only $5. The only rule? Take only what you need, and bring it back when you are done. That’s all we ask. peace. love. swap is truly a win- win for everyone involved.

In this economic climate & in a time when recycling and keeping stuff out of landfills is so important, we need to make families aware of something so unique. Any help in getting the word out is greatly appreciated! It’s green, fun, philanthropic & catching on fast! More info: http://peaceloveswap.com/swaps/coloradosprings/ PLAN AHEAD---VIKING FAIR October 22, 9am to 2pm Breakfast, bizarre, crafts, raffles, music, art, baked goods--including Scandinavian items, at Viking Hall, 1045 Ford St. (off Galley, east of Powers), Colorado Springs. Breakfast cost is $8. No admission fee. For information and vendor procedures phone 719-351-3554.

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oin us on Thursday, October 20, 2011, at 7:00 PM at the Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent, Palmer Lake, CO, 80133, for a fascinating and informative evening as Claude Wiatrowski, noted author of books on railroads and railroading, takes us back in time with a discussion of Colorado railroads. Claude’s books include “Railroads of Colorado,” “ Historic Colorado,” “ Railroads Across North America,” and “All Aboard for America’s Mountain.”

Enjoy the history of trains that

ran through thousands of miles of Colorado’s scenic mountains.

Mining, agriculture, tourism and most mountain towns would not have flourished without trains. Learn about spectacular, now-abandoned, mountain railroad passes as well as the many Colorado railroads you can still ride in this presentation illustrated with striking color slides taken by Claude.

This program is free. Free refreshments will be served following the program. Visit us at: www.palmerdividehistory.org.

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TEDDY BEAR TEA My Cuppa Tea 7828 N Academy Blvd, CS, CO 80920 Saturday, October 22 - 2 pm Local author, Maria Faulconer, and Penny Gavin will be hosting a Teddy Bear Tea for children (6 years & older) and his/her teddy bear.

For only $12 per child, they will be treated to Chocolate Tarts, T-Bears Strawberry Cream “tea,” as well as an autographed copy of Arianna & The Strawberry Tea. In this delightful children’s book, Arianna and Monsieur Le Bear take the Grand Hotel by storm and change centuries of tradition. As there is limited seating, reservations are essential. RSVP by Oct 18. Call 719.593.2386.

WORKSHOP: HOW MONEY WORKS! 10/25/11, 11:30 – 1:00pm the Tri-Lakes Business Incubator, 14960 Woodcarver Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80921 About: We all go to school for 12 to 16 years for reading, writing and arithmetic and we never really learn anything about How Money Works! I will show you how to apply financial principals to grow and PROTECT your money for college funding, retirement planning or simply wealth accumulation - with money you never even knew you had! Presented by: Michael Clark-Dreibus, Keep-A-Smile Insurance. Cost: $5 TLBI members, $10 non-members Advanced Registration: Heather McEntee,info@

trilakesbi.org, 719-481-4877 x100 SAFE TRICK OR TREAT October 30 from 3:00 to 5:00pm Bring the kids downtown for a night of safe trick-or-treating as Monument merchants provide treats, activities and show-off their creative costumes. The Monument Police Department patrols the streets to help insure the safety of our goblins.

FALL CRAFT SHOW IN THE BLACK FOREST November 3-6, 2011 Don’t miss the 47th Annual Black Forest Arts & Crafts Guild Fall Show & Sale held at the Black Forest Community Center (Black Forest Rd. just north of Shoup Rd.) Hours are Thurs-Sat. 9 am to 8 pm, Sun. 10 am to 2:30 pm.Over 80 artisan and culinary members will be selling handmade jewelry, ceramics, soaps and candles, Christmas decorations and ornaments, jams & jellies, baked goods and much more. Admission is FREE. Only Guild members are allowed to sell. The Guild is a Colorado nonprofit organization. A portion of all sale proceeds will benefit the Black Forest Arts & Crafts Guild Scholarship Fund and the Black Forest community. Due to fire regulations, no strollers are allowed. The facility is wheel chair accessible. Visit our web site for more information at www.BFACG.org.

TRI-LAKES BUSINESS INCUBATOR FREE MONTHLY SEMINAR HVAC: The Positive Impact It Can Have on Your Business!

Tri-Lakes Business Incubator 14960 Woodcarver Rd. Colorado Springs, CO 80921 Tuesday, Nov 8, 2011 - 7:00 - 8:00pm We will discuss: The role of your HVAC system in your business, The types of maintenance programs available, What you need to know about preventative maintenance proposals/ agreements, Why a preventative maintenance program can be beneficial to your business.

RSVP TO: Tri-Lakes Business Incubator, Heather McEntee info@trilakesbi.org / 719481-4877 x100.

BANNER CHRISTMAS Historic Downtown Monument is sponsoring the the third annual “Banner Christmas.”

Banner Christmas features original Christmas art banners, handpainted by renowned local artists. The banners are on display on lamposts in the historic downtown of Monument.

Unveiling is the Friday after Thanksgiving and they remain on display throughout the holiday season. If you are interested in painting a banner for the 2009 season, please contact Vicki Mynhier at 719.460.4179 or email at vmynhier@townofmonument.net.

SMALL TOWN CHRISTMAS Held the first Saturday in December from 10:00am to 2:00pm, this day full of holiday activities includes visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus along with crafts and activities for children, open houses and other special events as the merchants of Historic Downtown Monument celebrate a Small Town Christmas

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verything old is new again! Retro fashions and furnishings are all the rage, so I thought it was time to bring back a retro casserole dish. A casserole describes both the container and the contents. Casseroles have been prepared since the earliest times and can be a savory or sweet dish.

Casseroles became popular in America during the Depression and grew in popularity into the 1940s.

Then and now, in times of economic hardship, a casserole is the perfect way to feed a family on a budget. Cream of Mushroom Soup, was introduced in 1934 and became the “go-to” canned staple as a soup and sauce, especially in casseroles. Tuna Noodle Casserole was an old recipe popularized by the home economists at the Campbell Soup Company.

The original recipe contained canned tuna (something that had been slow to gain popularity), egg noodles, hard-cooked eggs and slices of pimento cheese topped with cereal flakes that had been tossed with butter.

In the 1950s, convenience was the main reason for the continuing popularity of casseroles. Modern cooks liked the ease of opening a few cans and packages to create a meal. In 1955, Campbell’s popularized Green Bean Casserole containing Cream of Mushroom soup. It continues to be a holiday favorite.

When I was a new bride and college student in 1975, casseroles were a great remedy for my woefully limited cooking skills and lack of time. Today, I consider casseroles the perfect dish for a budgetfriendly meal, and a way to stock my freezer with crowd-pleasing dishes that can be easily re-heated in the microwave. This recipe for Chicken Cordon Bleu casserole is a 1960s retro casserole classic that will stand the test of time.

CHICKEN CORDON BLEU CASSEROLE 2 (6-ounce) packages long grain and wild rice mix 6 (about 2-1/2 pounds total) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 6 very thin slices Black Forest ham or country ham 3 ounces Gruyere cheese, cut into 3 by 1/2 by 1/2inch sticks, plus 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Gruyere cheese for sprinkling 1 1/2 tablespoons poultry seasoning 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

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2. Meanwhile, prepare the chicken breasts. Starting from the thickest side of each chicken breast half, make a horizontal slit into, but not through, the other side. Wrap each stick of cheese in a slice of ham and insert it into a slit. Secure with wooden toothpicks.

Sprinkle chicken on both sides with 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper.

3. Place flour and remaining 1/2 tablespoon poultry seasoning in a shallow dish, stir to combine. In a second shallow dish, combine eggs and water. Place the panko breadcrumbs and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper and the cayenne pepper in a third shallow dish, stir to combine. Dip chicken in flour, shaking off excess; dip in egg, then in panko, turning and pressing chicken into the panko to coat.

4. In an extra-large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Cook chicken, in batches, in the hot oil about 4 minutes or until brown on both sides; place the finished batch on a paper towel-covered plate.

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1. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What was the former name of New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport?

2. TELEVISION: Who played Eliot Ness on the original TV show “The Untouchables”?

3. LITERATURE: Who wrote “The Pump House Gang”?

4. MUSIC: Which singer kicked off the national dance craze called The Twist?

5. MOVIES: When did the animated feature “Dumbo” debut?

6. FOOD & DRINK: Edam is a popular type of what?

7. GEOGRAPHY: Goshen was a region in which ancient land?

8. SCIENCE: Psephology is the study of what?

9. POETRY: How many lines are in a standard sonnet?

10. LANGUAGE: What does the Greek prefix “ornitho” mean?

By Chris Richcreek

1. In 2010, Baltimore’s Nick Markakis became the third major-leaguer to have four consecutive seasons of at least 43 doubles. Name either of the other two to do it.

2. Who was the first New York Yankees pitcher to win the Cy Young Award?

3. Name the only three-time AllAmerican running back for the University of Syracuse.

4. In 2010, Dallas’ Dirk Nowitzki became the fourth foreign-born NBA player to top 20,000 career points.

Name two of the first three to do it.

5. Two NHL teams since 1970 have missed the playoffs the season after winning the Stanley Cup. Name either one.

6. When was the last time before 2010 (4-1 loss to Notre Dame) that the University of North Carolina women’s soccer team lost by more than one goal?

7. Bowler Mika Koivuniemi won the PBA Tour’s earnings title in 2010-11 with $330,040, the third-highest total in PBA history. Name the men who hold the top two spots.

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1. This rocker is the only musician to have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame three times.

2. Which group had a No. 1 hit with “No Sugar Tonight,” and when?

3. What group had a gold single with “November Rain.

4. Name the singer who has received honorary doctorate degrees in Musical Arts, Humane Letters, Music and Fine Arts from various colleges, despite never having graduated from high school.

5. This so-called baroque pop band had a hit with “Walk Away Renee.”

6. What group released “For Whom the Bell Tolls.” Bonus for knowing the album name. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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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 (17).

By Sam Struckhoff

New DVD Releases for Week of October 10, 2011 PICKS OF THE WEEK

“Horrible Bosses” (R) -- When three friends share the same cup of sadness, it can be uplifting -- unless they’re all sharing the desire to murder their bosses, then it’s comedy gold. It may sound like dark and rocky territory for laughs, but it’s expertly navigated by the freshly minted comedy trio of Jason Bateman, Charley Day and “Saturday Night Live” cast member Jason Sudeikis. Once they’re all on-screen, it seems like simple comedy chemistry to get

these three in the same room together.

The aforementioned maligned bosses also are well-cast, as Jennifer Aniston, Colin Farrel and Kevin Spacey are each hilariously hate-able. Now we can only hope that the trio who put in the hours will get the A-list promotion they each deserve.

“The Tree of Life” (R) -- Easily the most divisive movie of the summer, “The Tree of Life” is either a bold vision or a murky head-scratcher of a film. From the outside, it looks like a daddy-issue drama with Brad Pitt as the complicated Midwestern father and Sean Penn as the mixed-up grownup looking back on his upbringing. What audiences will get is a meditation on the nature of the universe -- from the beginning of time to the existential angst of modernity.

The scope of the film fluctuates from cosmic down to deeply personal, and the narrative skips through time at its own pace.

Whether this makes “The Tree of Life” brilliant or just hard to follow, it’s certainly not conventional storytelling. The film should be checked out with an open mind.

DOG OF THE WEEK

“Green Lantern” (PG-13) -- DC Comics’ latest champion to step into the bigscreen foray is the Green Lantern, a hero with alien powers derived from bravery and willpower. Cocky test pilot Hal Jordan (Ryan Reynolds) is the first human ever inducted into the intergalactic peacekeeping force know as the Green Lantern Corps.

He’s unique from a Superman or a Batman, so why does this superhero movie feel so ... familiar and unexciting?

this green silliness.

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“Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky” [Blu-ray] (Not rated) -- Ricky is an honest young martial artist who has never-quite-explained superhuman strength -- he doesn’t punch criminals, he punches through them.

In a prison owned and operated by an organized crime ring, it’s up to him to solve problems with outlandish violence. In its first release on Blu-ray, adequately desensitized fans finally can soak in every drop of the absurdity.

TV RELEASES “Chuck: The Complete Fourth Season” “Workaholics: Season One”

Whatever the cause, “Green Lantern” feels like a bright green projection of wasted potential. Anyone who isn’t a diehard comic fan might wonder what’s the point in all

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TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You might welcome the emphasis on openness in relationships that mark this period. But it’s a good idea to avoid sharing personal secrets with people you hardly know.

1. Idlewild 2. Robert Stack 3. Tom Wolfe 4. Chubby Checker 5. 1941 6. Cheese 7. Egypt 8. Elections 9. 14 lines 10. Bird

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Someone from your past could arrive with welcome news concerning your future. Meanwhile, avoid taking sides in a workplace confrontation until you have more facts to go on.

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Joe Medwick (1935-39) and Tris Speaker (192023).

2. Bob Turley, in 1958.

3. Floyd Little (1964-66).

4. Patrick Ewing, Hakeem Olajuwon and Dominique Wilkins.

5. New Jersey (missed in 1995-96 season) and Carolina (2006-07).

6. It was 1985.

7. Walter Ray Williams ($419,700 in 2002-03) and Patrick Allen ($350,740 in 2004-05).

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. Eric Clapton, for his association with the Yardbirds (1992), Cream (1993) and his work as a solo artist (2000).

2. The Guess Who, in 1970.

3. Guns N’ Roses, in 1992. The subsequent video won the Best Cinematography category in that year’s MTV Video Music Award.

4. Billy Joel. At last count he has six honorary degrees.

5. The Left Banke. The song went to No. 5 in 1966, and later made Rolling Stone magazine’s list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

6. Metallica, in 1984. It was on their second album, “Ride the Lightning.”

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A decision about a relationship could have longer-lasting consequences than you might imagine, so be sure of your facts before you act. A trusted friend can help.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A strained relationship could be restored with more personal contact between the two of you.

Letting others act as your go-between only adds to the ongoing estrangement.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) New facts could mean taking a new path toward a goal you’ve been hoping to reach. However, be sure all your questions are answered before you undertake to shift directions.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) This is a good week for all you fine Felines to turn your attention to some important considerations, such as your health, your job situation and the status of important relationships.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Avoid making a quick decision about a matter that needs more study. Keep your mind open for possibilities, even if they don’t seem plausible -- at least not yet.

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SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) There are still some questions that need to be asked and answered before you can feel confident enough to make a potentially life-changing decision.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Some lingering effects from a now largely resolved workplace confrontation could make things difficult for you. Act on this before it becomes serious.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) You feel you’re finally in control of your own life after months of making compromises and concessions you never felt comfortable with. Congratulations.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) No sooner do you decide to pass on one job offer than another suddenly turns up. This one might not have everything you’re looking for, but it’s worth checking out.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Congratulations. With Jupiter’s strong influence dominating this week, don’t be surprised to get some good news about a troubling financial matter.

BORN THIS WEEK: You are usually kind and loving. But you can be highly critical of those who don’t measure up to your high standards. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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There are dozens of online sites that assemble public records and publicly available information and offer it for sale. Information that can be purchased includes telephone number, home address, real estate deed, professional licensing, lawsuits, births, divorces, marriages, deaths, household demographics. Bankruptcies, email address, felonies and tax liens can be included, and so much more. Some of them will provide a satellite map with an arrow pointing to your house.

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Often there is an opt-out page, but youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have to hunt for it. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need a photo file of your drivers license with the photo and number blacked out.

Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have to upload or fax that information as well as specify which name you wish to have them delete. This can be tricky: You might be listed as ďŹ rst name and last name, or your middle initial might be included, or your first two initials might be used instead of names.

Ask for all of them to be deleted.

Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need to check again every few months. The reason: As more and more databases are sharing their records, or as you make transactions, your name could come up again. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need to delete it every time you find your name appearing.

As a general rule, when you open a new account, opt out of having your information shared. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no guarantee that your name wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get out, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a small step.

David UfďŹ ngton 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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ome of the strongest and most youthful superheroes to jump from the pages of comic books to the silver screen in recent years are old enough to be receiving full Social Security retirement benefits. Whether standing before the bat-computer or going online at the fortress of solitude, these guys were certainly wise enough to apply for retirement benefits at www.socialsecurity.gov.

Superman may be Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most popular superhero, and also the oldest to hit the screen in recent years. The man of steel was created in 1932. The guyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 79 years old and he has a new movie coming out in 2012. Superman does mostly volunteer work, but even if he earns wages as Clark Kent, his benefits wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be offset since he reached his full retirement age.

Batman made his debut in 1939, and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about to star in another feature film, running around like a 30-yearold. Also in his 70s, Mr. Wayne is getting full retirement benefits â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and Robin too. The same canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be said for the Joker or Penguin; you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t collect benefits while youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in prison.

The Green Lantern and Captain America made their silver screen debuts this year. They were â&#x20AC;&#x153;bornâ&#x20AC;? in 1940 and

1941, and also are of retirement age.

One would expect Captain America to look a little more like Uncle Sam these days, but as is true with many Social Security retirees today, staying active keeps him young.

For the â&#x20AC;&#x153;silver ageâ&#x20AC;? of comic book heroes, retirement isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t quite here yet.

Spider-Man slung his first web in 1962, the same year the incredible Hulk burst into being. Iron Man and the XMen first appeared in 1963. They may not be ready to retire just yet, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good time for them to take a look at the online Retirement Estimator, where they can get an instant, personalized estimate of future retirement benefits.

Come to think of it, if the Hulk or any of the X-Men ever get severely injured, they may qualify for disability benefits through Social Security. The place to go for more information is www.socialsecurity.gov.

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“No-fault divorce” means that in order to get a divorce decree from a Court you do not have to prove that the other party (your spouse) did something wrong, such as mental cruelty, physical abuse, or adultery. There are states that still require proof of fault in order to grant a divorce decree. In Colorado to get a divorce all you have to prove is that your marriage is “irretrievably broken”, and that one of the parties has been domiciled in Colorado for at least 90 days immediately prior to the filing of the petition for divorce.

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Proving that your marriage is irretrievably broken is simply a matter of stating that this is the state of your marriage. Even if the other party disagrees that your marriage is so broken, you will still get your divorce. However, a Judge might require you to try counseling before the divorce will be granted. Please remember that counseling is almost always a good idea if you are headed for a divorce.

The phrase “irretrievably broken” is interesting in itself. You may be asking yourself, “shouldn’t that be irreparably broken?” I agree with you, but who are we to argue with the legislature?

That Colorado is a no-fault divorce state does mean that fault cannot play a role in a divorce case. Fault can become relevant if it is “economic fault.” “Economic fault” does not refer to making bad investments. It is the kind of fault that will be considered to be a dissipation of marital assets. For example, losing the bulk of your retirement investments in the dot com debacle is not economic fault. If you were making these investments while you were under the influence of illegal substances, that might be another story. However, buying jewelry for your lover or gambling away your paycheck is economic fault, and you will be held accountable for such dissipation of marital assets.

Divorce law is like all law. You must remember that: you may not understand the law; you may not like it; and you may not think its fair; but it’s the law!

Chris Meyer is an attorney practicing family law in Northern El Paso County. Chris’ law practice is limited to domestic relations cases. Chris has been practicing law since 1977. He is a former prosecutor and is licensed to practice law in Colorado, Florida, California and Wisconsin. Chris can be contacted at 719-488-9395. Chris’s website (www. cmeyerlaw.com) has additional divorce and family law information and many other articles.

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