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FROM THE 1950’S TO THE PRESENT

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How about this… Do you own a pair of Uggs?

What about a pair of skinny jeans? Does the name Justin Bieber make your heart flutter?

Teens from the fifties and modern day teens have many things in common: their love of music, their love of fashion, the need to be entertained and the need to be social.

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• Preppies: Preppies were neat, tidy and dressed to the nines.

Preppies sported cardigans, petticoats, pleated skirts and jeans (only when not at school). Their outfits also consisted of polyester, a new fabric at the time that helped keep skirt pleats sharp and orderly.

FASHION Teens in the 1950’s were experiencing more freedom and expressed this new freedom through their fashion choices. In addition to their increased freedom, teenagers were bombarded by influences ranging from peers to media. Teens found that in order to afford the latest and greatest fashions, they needed to get a job. An American teenager during the 1950’s had many options when it came to fashion.

Today’s teens can be seen wearing vastly different clothing. Girls are no longer criticized for wearing jeans to school and young men are no longer required to wear a tailored coat when they leave the house.

Teen fashion today also has many • Greasers: Think Marlon Bran- different styles and teens use clothdo in “The Wild One.â€? Greasers ing choices as the ultimate expreswore lots of leather and denim. sion of who they are.

Their hard appearance was of- Ugg boots are wildly popular and ten accompanied by slicked skinny jeans can be seen on both back hair. Some could be seen young men and women. Fashion around town making lots of today takes many influences from noise on their motorcycles.

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LITERATURE When teenagers were not spending their time watching TV or socializing with their friends, they could be found reading a book. Popular contemporary literature during the fifties included science fiction and fantasy. These two genres saw a rise in popularity during the 1950’s.

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by Ray Bradbury “Fahrenheit 451� by Ray Bradbury “I am Legend�

by Richard Matheson Fantasy novels were also popular to teenagers during the fifties. Books such as “The Lord of the Rings Trilogy� by JRR Tolkien and “The Chronicles of Narnia� were published and soon became classics.

The Beat Movement was a literary movement that took place during the 1950’s that was so influential it became a social movement capturing the attention of the teenage population. The writers of the fifties shared an aversion to American culture and society after World War II and came together to protest consumerism and materialism. These non-conformists were dubbed beatniks. The beatniks took pride in expressing themselves in non-traditional ways. They invented their own slang: “Daddy-O, cool, man, cool and strictly dullsville� were sayings that could be heard coming from a beatnik during this time. Beatniks had their own sense of style, too. They sported goatee’s, fringe, loose T-shirts, and never left home without a poetry book in hand. The literature-driven

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SOCIAL LIFE Teens during the “nifty fifties” enjoyed going to the soda shop with their friends or sweethearts to catch up on gossip over a delicious ice cream cone or shake. They would also spend time with their friends in their big fancy cars. In the fifties, people believed the bigger the car the better. Especially if that car had chrome, fins and shiny paint. Going to the movies was also a great way to spend time with friends or a significant other. Since more people had TVs at home, less people were going to the movies. To draw in crowds, the theaters started making 3D movies. It was nowhere near as popular as 3D movies today, but it was exciting!

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• On Oct. 29, 1618, Sir Walter Raleigh, English adventurer and favorite courtier of Queen Elizabeth I, is beheaded in London, under a sentence brought against him 15 years earlier. He had been released to establish a gold mine in South America.

• On Oct. 27, 1873, an Illinois farmer named Joseph Glidden submits an application to the U.S. Patent Office for his design for a fencing wire with sharp barbs. Glidden’s two-strand barb wire design changed the face of the American West.

• On Oct. 28, 1886, President Grover Cleveland dedicates The Statue of Liberty, a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States, in New York Harbor. Originally known as “Liberty Enlightening the World,” the statue was to commemorate the Franco-American alliance during the American Revolution.

• On Oct. 24, 1901, a 63-year-old schoolteacher named Annie Edson Taylor becomes the first person to take the plunge over Ni-

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• On Oct. 30, 1938, Orson Welles causes a nationwide panic with his broadcast of “War of the Worlds” -- a realistic radio dramatization of a Martian invasion of Earth. The radio hoax included an announcement of a large meteor crash in New Jersey and the annihilation of 7,000 National Guardsmen.

• On Oct. 25, 1944, during the Battle of the Leyte Gulf, the Japanese deploy kamikaze suicide bombers against U.S. warships for the first time. More than 1,321 Japanese pilots crash-dived their planes into Allied warships during World War II. • On Oct. 26, 1986, Red Sox first baseman Bill Buckner lets an easy ground ball dribble between his legs and roll down the rightfield line during the 10th inning of the sixth game of the World Series. The game was tied and, thanks to Buckner’s error, the runner on third had time to score, winning the game for the Mets and forcing a tiebreaking seventh game -- which, in the final innings, the Mets also won.

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Or if you just want a baseline test for future reference, the screening can help with that, too. Remember, a memory problem might not be Alzheimer’s. It could easily be something as simple as a vitamin deficiency.

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with thick mucus. The combination makes it difficult to get air into and out of the lungs. Exhaling is particularly difficult.

ASTHMA NOT ONLY FOR CHILDREN DEAR DR. DONOHUE: What gives?

When I was a kid, I had asthma. Then it went away completely. Now, at age 37, it’s come back. As a child, I took only one medicine, and did well. Now I have a number of medicines and inhalers, and I’m confused. Will you simplify asthma for me? It isn’t the same as it used to be. Do you think I have developed allergies that brought it back?

-- H.F. ANSWER: In the more developed countries of the world, around 15 percent of children and 12 percent of adults suffer from asthma. Asthma resolves for many children as they reach adolescence, but it can come back.

Adults also can develop asthma for the first time. It’s not strictly a childhood problem.

Cough, wheezing and shortness of breath are the signs of an asthma attack.

Asthma comes in attacks separated by periods when the asthmatic is well. The goal of treatment is to extend the well periods and shorten any attacks, something that wasn’t all that possible when you had only one medicine as a child.

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Exercise as a trigger needs some clarification. Everyone gets short of breath when exercising, but recovery is quick, within five minutes. Breathlessness brought on by an exercise-induced asthma attack lasts much longer, 30 to 60 minutes.

An attack of asthma often can be stopped in its tracks with an inhaler medicine like albuterol (Ventolin and Proventil). For longer control, cortisone inhalers or inhalers containing cortisone and a long-acting drug that expands airways keeps a person attackfree. Advair is an example.

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glossopharyngeal nerve is the nerve of taste and the nerve that activates some throat muscles.

Glossopharyngeal neuralgia consists of episodes of knife-like pain in the throat and back of the tongue. Swallowing, chewing and even talking can provoke an attack. Carbamazepine, gabapentin, phenytoin and valproic acid are some of the drugs used to curtail such attacks. Surgically freeing the nerve from an encircling and pulsating artery is another treatment for this condition.

The booklet on asthma has a more detailed explanation of the common illness and its treatments. To obtain a copy, write: Dr. Donohue -- No. 602W, 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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FRUITFUL WEIGHT LOSS Reaching for the fruit bowl more often could help keep your weight from creeping higher. A recent study analyzing changes in dietary patterns over a period of time revealed that people who consumed more servings of fruit than they did 6 years prior were least likely to have gained weight among the groups studied.

Keep apples, oranges, plums, and pears on hand as ready companions to your weight-maintenance efforts.

*** DEAR DR. DONOHUE: What can you tell me about glossopharyngeal?

My doctor says I have it. He has me on medicine for it. -- K.L. ANSWER: The glossopharyngeal (GLOSS-oh-fair-IN-gee-ul) nerve is one of the 12 cranial nerves, nerves that come directly from the brain. They are the nobility of the nerve kingdom. The

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Colorado Springs Masonic Center 1150 Panorama Drive, Colorado Springs Saturday, October 29 Craft Fair 9-5; Luncheon 11-5; Electronic Recycling & Document Shredding 10-2 Sponsored by Centennial Chapter #58 Order of the Eastern Star, a non-profit charitable organization. Fundraiser for charities. Cost for Luncheon: Adults $6, Children 12 and under $3.

ART RECEPTION AND DEMONSTRATION Saturday, October 29, 2011 - 5PM-8PM The Taos Maos, and Dancing Fox Gallery will host a reception to introduce an exhibit of oil paintings by local painter John DeFrancesco.

DeFrancesco will demonstrate his painting technique during the event, free to the public. The gallery is at 25131/2 W. Colorado Ave., Colorado Springs. Call 719-322-1581 for information

MONUMENT FREIGHT ZONE HAUNTED HOUSE 16298 Hobson Place- Jackson Creek October 30-31 6:00-10:00 p.m.

Celebrating our 3rd year, This Haunted House is to benefit two animal resuce organizations.

The Colorado Springs BullDog rescue, and the San Luis Valley Animal Shelter which is a non kill shelter. $1 admission to the haunted house or a donation will be greatly appreciated! Include your name and phone number on Donated items and your name will be submited in a drawing for Gift Certificates to our sponsor Expectations Salon Inc. Last year The SLV Animal Society received cash, pet food, toys, bedding, cat litter and more!

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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.

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ALPACA HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA Black Forest Community Club, 12530 Black Forest Rd., Black Forest, CO 80908 19-20 November 2011 - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM The South Eastern Colorado Alpaca Breeders will host the 6th annual Alpaca Holiday Extravaganza at the Black Forest Community Club on Saturday, 19 Nov (9-5) and Sunday, 20 Nov (10-4). This free, fun event will showcase the entire range of products made from alpaca fiber.

Garments, fashion apparel, accessories, and more just in time for holiday shoppers as well as fleece, roving, batting and yarn available for hand-spinners & artisans/crafters. Alpacas will be present so you can enjoy their gentle, unique nature and feel how soft their fleece really is.

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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discovered first hand the importance of vitamin D when a recent checkup revealed that I was low and need to improve my numbers rapidly. Known as the “sunshine vitamin,” vitamin D is made when the skin is exposed to the sun. During the winter months, the amount of sunshine is reduced, and even in the summer, exposure to the sun may not be enough for adequate health benefits.

In the past, it was thought that exposure to the sun alone was enough for most people to make enough vitamin D to meet their bodies’ needs.

But for some, this may not be possible. For example, those who live in more northern climates where the sun is not as strong, those who mostly stay inside during daylight hours, those with dark skin and those who live where it’s too cold much of the year to be out and exposed.

To get the needed exposure to absorb enough vitamin D, a person would need to expose face, hands and arms to the sun (without sunscreen) for at least 15 minutes regularly and throughout the year.

Vitamin D has long been known for its positive effect, in combination with calcium, in promoting bone health. Vitamin D helps calcium to be absorbed more effectively. Calcium is a key nutrient for bone health and muscle strength. Adequate levels of vitamin D also may reduce the risk of some cancers, multiple sclerosis, diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. But how much is enough to support these great health benefits?

The alternative is to consume vitamin D daily.

For someone under age 50, the recommended dietary allowance is 200 International Units. For 50- to 70-year-olds, the recommendation is 400 IU. And for someone older than 70, the recommendation is 600 IU. A few foods contain vitamin D naturally, such as liver, fish and egg yolk.

Many more are fortified with vitamin D. The most well-known is milk, with an 8-ounce cup containing 100 IU. Some orange juice is fortified at the same rate of 100 IU per 1 cup serving.

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SALMON WITH ORANGE AND MUSTARD GLAZE 1/2 cup fresh orange juice, 1 teaspoon zest, finely minced, reserved 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup butter, cut into small pieces 1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning 1 (2-pound center-cut) skinless salmon fillet 1/3 cup spicy brown mustard (such as Gulden’s) 1/4 cup (packed) light brown sugar 1 green onion, chopped, white and green parts 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Boil orange juice, soy sauce, butter and 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning in small saucepan for 3 minutes, or alternately, place ingredients in a microwaveable bowl and heat on HIGH for 1 to 2 minutes.

2. Sprinkle salmon on both sides with salt, pepper and remaining 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning. Place fish on heavy, rimmed baking sheet.

Pour glaze mixture over fish. Bake until fish is opaque in center, about 12 to 14 minutes. Remove from oven.

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3. Preheat broiler. Mix mustard and sugar in small bowl to blend; spread over salmon to cover. Broil salmon until topping is brown and bubbling, about 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle with green onions and orange zest. Transfer salmon to platter and serve.

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1. MUSIC: What was the name of the 1987 song and the movie starring Madonna?

2. WEATHER: What are the “sirocco,” “mistral” and “Chinook”?

3. MEASUREMENTS: A triennial event occurs how often?

4. MOVIES: Who was the Oscar-winning director of the “The Silence of the Lambs”?

5. LANGUAGE: What does the Greek prefix “cyto-” mean?

6. COMICS: What famous comics character had a girlfriend named Dale Arden?

7. HISTORY: When did the USS Maine explode in Havana’s harbor, an event that preceded the Spanish-American War? 8. LITERATURE: Henry David Thoreau’s famous Walden Pond is nearest to which town?

9. MYTHOLOGY: Who is the Norse goddess of love and fertility?

10. GEOGRAPHY: Cork and Limerick are major cities of which nation?

By Chris Richcreek

1. In 2010, Carlos Gonzalez became the 5th Colorado Rockies player to win an N.L. batting title. Name two of the first four to do it.

2. Name the last major-league team to hit .300 or better for a season.

3. Which college football team, entering 2011, had a longer streak of double-digit-win seasons: Boise State or Virginia Tech?

4. Who held the Boston Celtics record for assists in a season before Rajon Rondo set a new mark of 794 in 2009-10.

5. How many times have the Vancouver Canucks been in the Stanley Cup Finals?

6. By the time another driver (Cale Yarborough) had won the Daytona 500 a second time, how many times had Richard Petty won it?

7. Of the past 12 Wimbledon women’s tennis singles finals (2000-2011), three were not won by either of the Williams sisters (Venus and Serena).

Who won them?

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1. What was Peter Gabriel’s first No. 1 U.S. hit?

2. Name the girl group that released “Head Over Heels” and “Turn to You.” What year was that?

3. Which group released “Temptation Eyes” and “Sooner Or Later”?

4. Where was the original “American Bandstand” recorded? Big bonus for remembering the call letters of the television station where it first aired.

5. Name the two acts that appeared on the first nationally televised “American Bandstand.”

6. Jennifer Lopez (aka J.Lo), now of “American Idol” judge fame, snagged her first No. 1 hit with what song? (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 24, 2011 PICKS OF THE WEEK

“Captain America: The First Avenger” (PG-13) -- Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) has always been a puny kid with strong principles and even stronger tenacity. When World War II breaks out and Steve is turned down by every recruiting office for being too weak, he finds his chance to fight for his country when he is selected for a topsecret experimental program that turns him into a super-soldier.

The movie does well to rise above the standard for superheroes: The Cap isn’t thirsting for revenge, he’s not even superpowered, he’s the result of the right guy finally getting a chance to make a difference.

By staying true to the comic book origins, “Captain America: The First Avenger” brings different settings and themes to the table for a solid adventure with an underdog angle.

“Attack the Block” (R) -- With a no-name cast and a debut director, this aliens vs. slums thriller becomes the ragtag fighting force that surprises its challengers. A handful of troublemakers from South London take up arms (improvised) and ride (on scooters and bicycles) against an alien invasion in their neighborhood.

The film is from the same producers who made “Shaun of the Dead” and “Hot Fuzz,” and it capably walks the line between adoring its tropes and offering a new comedic

spin on the alien invasion. The result is a breath of fresh air, right on time in this season of heavy population density from the alien-attack genre.

“The People vs. George Lucas” (NR) -How does a true fan reconcile his love for a cherished movie with his hatred for the cash-in prequels made years later? How could somebody once seen as the savior of sci-fi suddenly become the most reviled man in geekdom? These are the questions at the heart of this plucky 2010 documentary. Using interviews, fan art and bits of pop-culture, “The People vs. George Lucas” takes a look at the bittersweet relationship between movie fans and the creator of the “Star Wars” and “Indiana Jones” franchises.

“The Conversation” (R) [Blu-Ray] -- In his heyday, Francis Ford Coppola made this small-scale but intense thriller. Gene Hackman plays Harry Caul, a surveillance

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expert who’s been assigned to listen in on a couple as they walk the streets of San Francisco. As the plot thickens, Harry struggles to keep his personal reservations separate from his work as his own paranoia spirals out of control.

In 1975, the film was nominated for Oscars for best picture, best sound and best writing. Now on Blu-ray, the restored version of this film classic offers optimized sound and video for an even closer glimpse at the tight-focused world of surveillance.

MORE RELEASES “Luther: Season 2” “Robot Chicken: Season Five” “Sacred Sites of the Dalai Lamas” “Barney Miller: The Complete Series” “The Best of the Three Stooges” “The Hugh Grant Collection” (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Answers & Solutions

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) This is a good week to get advice on your plans.

But don’t act on them until you feel sure that you’ve been told everything you need to know to support your move.

TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS 1. “Who’s That Girl” 2. Names of winds that affect different regions of the world: (sirocco/Mediterranean; mistral/ France; Chinook/western North America) 3. Every three years 4. Jonathan Demme 5. Cell 6. Flash Gordon 7. 1898 8. Concord, Mass.

9. Freyja 10. Ireland

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Andres Galarraga (1993), Todd Helton (2000), Matt Holliday (2007) and Larry Walker (1998, ‘99, 2001).

2. The Boston Red Sox hit .302 in 1950.

3. Virginia Tech had seven seasons (2004-10), while Boise State had five (2006-10).

4. Bob Cousy had 715 assists in the 1959-60 season.

5. Three times -- 1982, 1994 and 2011.

6. Five times -- 1964, ‘66, ‘71, ‘73 and ‘74.

7. Maria Sharapova (2004), Amelie Mauresmo (‘06) and Petra Kvitova (‘11).

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. “Shock the Monkey” in 1982. His next chart topper came in 1986 with “Sledgehammer.”

2. California new-wave band The Go-Go’s, in 1984.

The songs, off their third album, “Talk Show,” ranked No. 11 and No. 33, respectively, in the U.S. 3. The Grass Roots, in 1970 and 1971, respectively.

The songs made it into the Top 20, but the group never did have a No. 1 hit.

4. Philadelphia, on WFIL-TV in 1952. The show went national on ABC in 1957.

5. On Aug. 5, 1957, both The Chordettes and Billy Williams appeared live, but Jerry Lee Lewis’ “Whole Lotta Shakin Goin’ On” was the first song played.

6. “If You Had My Love,” in 1999. The song went gold or platinum in a half dozen countries.

OCTOBER 24, 2011

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Mars, your ruling planet, begins a journey that will open up a growing number of possibilities.

Put that surging Arian energy to good use and explore it to your heart’s content.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) This is the time to prepare for a career move coming up next month. Update your resume. Get those proposals in shape. And don’t forget to buff up that Bovine self-confidence.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your Gemini instincts will guide you to the right people who might be able to help you get over that career impasse that has been holding you back. Expect to make changes.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You’re getting closer, but you still have a ways to go before reaching your goals. Continue to stay focused, no matter how difficult it can be for the easily distracted Moon Child.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Your Leonine pride might be keeping you from getting to the source of a disturbing situation. Don’t be shy about asking questions. Remember: Information is power.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) It’s a good time to shake up your tidy little world by doing something spontaneous, like taking an unplanned trip or going on a mad shopping spree.

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SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Be careful. You might be probing just a little too deeply into a situation that you find singularly suspicious. The facts you seek will begin to emerge at a later time.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) This is a good week to make new friends and to look for new career challenges. But first, get all those unfinished tasks wrapped up and out of the way.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Relationships need a fresh infusion of tender, loving care. Avoid potential problems down the line. Stay close to loved ones as the month draws to a close.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Aspects favor relationships, whether platonic, professional or personal. On another note: Be a mite more thrifty. You might need some extra money very soon.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) This is the absolute right time to let those oftenhidden talents shine their brightest. You’ll impress some very important people with what you can do.

BORN THIS WEEK: You are impelled by a need to find truth, no matter how elusive. You would make a wonderful research scientist or an intrepid detective.

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SNIPPETZŽ BUSINESS, FINANCE & LAW If someone offers to pay a ridiculous amount of money to a stranger for a minimal amount of work, think “scam.�

MYSTERY SHOPPING AND OTHER SCAMS “Mystery shopper opportunities� are making a resurgence in email boxes.

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es, there are legitimate companies. If you’ve been working for one for a long time and are happy with them, feel free to continue. But if you want to get started now, don’t. Wading through the myriad offers and trying to decide which are on the level is asking for trouble.

One inventive scam involves offers to pay people to put advertising signs on their cars and drive around.

Amounts offered are up to $1,000 in advance and then $500 per week to drive around with a vinyl sign stuck to your car. You don’t have to answer any questions, such as about the number of miles you drive or where you drive. A legitimate advertiser would want to know where his ads would be seen. Your payment will be in the form of a check, which you are instructed to cash, take out your fee, and send the balance by Western Union back to the company.

Do you see a pattern here?

Another scam can reach us right where we live: our homes. Home security systems are designed to make us feel safer. The Federal Trade Commission has investigated numerous complaints involving high-pressure sales tactics, shoddy merchandise and more. The warning signs: Someone (likely part of a roving team) comes to your door, impersonating a representative of the monitoring company you already use. You’re told your old system is deficient in some way, and that the new equipment itself is free if you’ll just sign a contract.

THE PATTIE LANTZ STORY

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rs. Pattie Lantz celebrated her 102nd birthday on October 13th at Lifting Spirits Senior Day Care in Palmer Lake.

Pattie was born in 1909 and was raised on a dairy farm in Mississippi.

She has been a resident of Colorado since 1951.

Her first car was a Model-T crank.

She says that “if the crank on that car would kick back it could break your arm�.

She was a daycare mom for many years. The children she cared for numbered in the hundreds over her long career.

Pattie lived independently until 8 years ago when she moved in with her daughter and granddaughter who live in the Tri Lakes area. At the end of her birthday party she only had one comment: “Can I lay down now?�.

When you sign up, you’re likely to be asked for your name, address, email address and bank account information for “instant� receipt of your pay via wire transfer. That’s too much information for a compa- For more details on how to protect ny you don’t know. You also may be yourself, check the FTC site at ftc. asked to pay a fee to sign up, or for gov. “certification.�

Barring that, chances are that the only “shopping� you’ll be asked to do will involve receiving checks in the mail with instructions to take out your fee and send them the balance of the money by MoneyGram. The check will end up being no good, and you’ll be out the money you wired to them.

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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ack when I was living in Nebraska, there was this couple I met. They had lived across the street for about four years. It took an autumn day of certain events to officially meet them for the first time. You see the Dawson’s were very secretive. Yet, one day as I was carving up a family of pumpkins on my porch, I came across the mysterious couple. They approached me with a basket of muffins. I of course accepted, as banana nut was my favorite. They kindly introduced themselves and were quick to apologize for the years of neglect they seemingly had shown me.

For the next three weeks, the Dawson’s treated me to muffins, cookies, and other baked goods. It wasn’t until the eve of Halloween they invited me over for supper.

Having lived alone on my ranch for nearly six years, the company was more than welcome. I was excited for the supper, and gladly agreed to the meal. I walked over to the house. I hopped up onto the porch and found the front door to be opened. I knocked on the exterior wall beside it, calling for Mrs. Dawson to allow me to step in. I heard no answer. I waited a while longer before walking around to the back of the house to see if Mr. Dawson was working out in the yard. I searched out back, in the barn, and within the stable. There was no sign of anyone.

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I wondered if they had forgotten, and quietly pondered if something terrible had happened to them. I walked back around front to see the door still open. However, there was now a pile of pumpkin mush splattered in the doorway. With pieces scattered about, I quickly realized these were my pumpkins I had carved myself. I found that the pumpkin organs created a path. I cautiously followed the path. It led through the kitchen, around the dining room and to a door. I tapped it lightly. It squeaked open to reveal a dark stairway.

Step by step I tip-toed to the basement. I turned the corner and there was Mr. Dawson. “Hello” he said. I responded, stuttering his name. I asked, “Wh- what’s going on, I thought we were having dinner”. Just then my eyes gained focus in the dark, and I was able to realize I had stepped into a dungeon of monsters. There were humans everywhere, they had pumpkin heads hanging from the walls and flailing about. I ran towards the stairwell, but was intercepted by Mrs. Dawson who was holding a butchers knife! I sidestepped her flinging her into her husband and ran away. I ran all night and all day. I soon arrived at a warehouse looking building.

I had to have run a hundred miles. It was night time. I walked into the building and found a great discovery.

It was Pinz’ Halloween Party! Walking into the bar, I saw laughter and live music! I saw people receiving free door prizes and taking advantage of outrageous drink specials. Everyone was dressed up, and I was no longer scared, just happy. I found children outside of the bar, bowling and prancing around as Batman’s and Princesses. There was Pizza and candy being consumed.

I went back in the bar to find a costume contest (age 21+).

As the clock struck midnight an exciting MC announced the Scariest, Sexiest, and Best Overall Costumes of the night. And then the winners received bar tabs! It’s been a year, and as it turns out, Pinz is having a very similar party this year, this Saturday, October 29th, from 9pm2am. I will surely be attending.

In fact, I think I’ll go costume shopping right now. But first let me look in my closet. There seems to be nothing here. In fact where did all my clothes go? Why, there’s nothing in here except… what’s this? It looks like… a pile of pumpkin guts… how did that get here?

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