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Those are numbers for the entire shopping weekend, but what about Black Friday itself? Here are some eye-opening numbers from 2010:

It used to be that stores competed to see who could open the earliest on the day after Thanksgiving – 7 a.m., 6 a.m., even 5 a.m. Those were the good old days. Now, Thanksgiving is no longer a real American family holiday – it’s a shopping day!

Shoppers fueled by a hefty turkey, stuffing and mashed potato dinner followed by the healthier pumpkin pie, can now work up a sufficient appetite for a second helping of pie by racing through the malls and big box stores before the football games are even over. Toys R Us opens at 9 p.m.; Walmart at 10 p.m. Several more open at midnight including Target, Best Buy and Macy’s.

• About 24 percent of shoppers were in place with their lists in hand by 4 a.m.

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According to the National Retail Federation, the 2010 Black Friday shopping weekend saw $45 billion total spent, $365.34 per person, up from $343.31 per person in 2009.

The number of shoppers in 2010 was up, too, at 212 million, 17 million more than the prior year.

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Black Friday has been called such because it signified the day of the year that retailers went from the Red (or loss) on their books to Black (or positive cash flow). Back when the books were done painstakingly by hand, the accountant would use red and black to signify the loss versus profit status of a company.

About 33.6 percent of shoppers let their fingers do the surfing online.

Mall security staff or city police have a whole different opinion as to what Black Friday is all about.

Pushing, shoving, trampling can be the order of the hour and many people have suffered cuts, bruises and even death on the biggest shopping day of the year.

• Nearly 9.5 percent started shopping at midnight on Thanksgiving

In Valley Stream, N.Y. in 2008, the worst happened at the local Walmart when bargain hunters busted through the doors just before 5 a.m. and knocked over the security guard, Jdimytai Damour, crushing him to death. All for a great deal on an Easy Bake Oven or the latest Harry Potter DVD.

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• On Nov. 25, 1783, nearly three months after the Treaty of Paris was signed ending the American Revolution, the final British soldiers withdraw from New York City, the last British military position in the United States. The city had been in British hands since 1776.

• On Nov. 22, 1963, John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States, is assassinated while traveling in a motorcade through Dallas. First lady Jacqueline Kennedy was beside him, along with Texas Gov. John Connally and his wife. Lee Harvey Oswald allegedly fired three shots from the sixth floor of the Texas Book Depository.

• On Nov. 26, 1898, a powerful winter storm batters New England, killing at least 450 people in New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts. Blizzard conditions caused 20foot snowdrifts, some 100 ships were blown ashore in Boston and another 40 were sunk.

About 100 people died when a steamer sank near Cape Cod, filling the harbors and nearby beaches with bodies and debris.

• On Nov. 24, 1971, a hijacker calling himself D.B. Cooper leaps from a Northwest Orient Airlines 727 over Washington state carrying $200,000 he extorted from the airline. Wearing only wraparound sunglasses, a thin suit and a raincoat, Cooper parachuted into a thunderstorm with winds in excess of 100 mph.

• On Nov. 23, 1936, the first issue of the pictorial magazine Life is published, and it quickly became an overwhelming success.

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TAKING CARE OF FROSTBITE DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Many years ago, when I was still a teen, I went skiing with my older brother.

He was a much better skier than I, so we went our separate ways. Later, I saw a group huddling around one skier who looked a lot like my brother. It was my brother. He lost one of his gloves, and he had two frostbitten fingers. His only permanent damage was the loss of a fingertip. Ever since, I have been careful about dressing warm, often with two pair of gloves in cold weather. I don’t know what to do about frostbite. Will you run the basics by me?

-- S.S. ANSWER: Frostbite happens when the temperature drops to 32 F (0 degrees C) or lower. Actually, the temperature has to be lower than 32, since the minerals in the fluids bathing the tissues lower their freezing point.

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with a moisturizer. Petroleum jelly (the many Vaseline products) works well. When washing dishes or putting your hands in water, wear waterproof gloves. Don’t use nail polish remover often.

The B vitamin biotin toughens nails for some. You’ll need 2.5 mg daily.

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the bright red, orange and yellow pigments of colorful fruits and vegetables. These carotenoids have antioxidant properties that may help decrease the risk of heart disease and certain kinds of cancer.

A SWEET HEALTH TREAT Indulge your sweet tooth with a heart-healthy treat. Dark chocolate may help lower blood pressure and improve insulin sensitivity in healthy people, a recent study concludes. Flavanols are likely the source of dark chocolate’s health powers. They relax blood vessels and stimulate glucose absorption.

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et me tell you a story. It’s one of sorrow, not fit for the faint of heart. It began a dozen of months ago, when the holidays were creeping around the calendar. There was boy; his hair cut short. Despite his smiles and piles of activity, he couldn’t find that holiday spirit. He had parents, bold and good, who couldn’t seem to help. There was work and problems and television and the economy. They wanted him to feel like the seasons were magical, reality not an issue or an afterthought. But the burden of reality was weighing heavy, and the boy could not carry the weight. It’s almost as if it were just another month, just another year.

And as the burden grew bigger, the boy began to sink. He fell through the floor and through the basement. He descended to the core where fires and plasma prance. Further he fell until he was going back up; up to the roads and trails, over the building and into the sky. He became a legend, a story for outdoorsmen and boy scouts. He became a sparkle in space, sitting alone on a burnt out star, until the blackness of space overcame him.

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is, for families, friends, and even work places, there needs to be a little holiday joy. It’s how we choose to leave this year behind, embarking on the journey of 2012, never knowing what lies ahead. The problem is the same every year. It’s work. It’s money.

It’s the will to leave the living room and just live - in other rooms.

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The holidays are about appreciating yourself, your blessings, and those around you who make it possible.

Celebrate at Pinz, for no man, woman, or child who has ever entered the area has been anything but a shining star - A metaphorical one, who stays on Earth for a long, long time.

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reparing a turkey for the first time can be a daunting task, unless you know a few tricks.

No matter how many guests are expected -whether it’s dinner for four or 24, allow 1 pound of turkey per person. I never buy a turkey more than 14 pounds, as it’s easier to cook two turkeys than it is to wrestle a turkey weighing 25 plus pounds in and out of the oven.

I cook one turkey the day before Thanksgiving. I let it rest and carve it ahead of time, cover it with basting juices and aluminum foil to keep it moist, and reheat it to serve during the meal. I also roast a turkey on Thanksgiving day. It’s my “show” bird -- the one I display whole on a decorated platter. While my guests are serving themselves, I can carve the other turkey without feeling rushed.

When selecting a turkey, it’s better to pick an unstuffed turkey for safety reasons, and then season and baste the bird yourself so that you can control the quality of the ingredients. The “pop-up” timer that you find in some brands of turkey usually only pops up when the turkey is overcooked! If you want to use a brand with a timer, leave it in place until the turkey is ready to carve, but use a conventional meat thermometer to check your bird for doneness.

Forgetting to thaw out the turkey is a common mistake that many cooks make during the holidays. Allow approximately 24 hours for every 4 to 5 pounds of turkey, approximately three to seven days before Thanksgiving. Thaw the turkey in the refrigerator on a rimmed pan to catch any drips or in a cooler kept at 38 F. If you’re preparing a turkey for the first time, my recipe for this Easy Holiday Turkey is a great way to begin. Read over the instructions a few days before the holidays, purchase and prep your ingredients ahead of time, and enjoy your Thanksgiving with a lot less stress!

EASY HOLIDAY TURKEY 1 (12 to 14 pound) turkey (not self-basting) 3/4 cup canola oil 3 tablespoons poultry seasoning 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper 1 stick unsalted butter, melted Aromatics: 2 medium onions, peeled and chopped 3 large carrots, chopped, 2 large apples, cored and chopped 2 to 3 sprigs of fresh rosemary, thyme, sage, parsley,

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Reserve the turkey neck to use with the aromatics for the basting broth.

3. Rinse the turkey with cold water inside and out.

Dry the turkey skin with food-safe paper towels. The turkey will not brown if the skin is still wet. The turkey probably will have the legs trussed in a metal or plastic clamp. Release the legs from the clamp and discard the truss. This will allow the dark meat on the legs to cook faster.

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5. Fill the turkey with half of the aromatics -- chopped onions, carrots, apples and herbs. Place the turkey neck and the rest of the aromatics in the bottom of the roasting pan with the water or chicken broth.

6. Place a sheet of aluminum foil on a roasting rack and place it inside of a roasting pan. Using the tip of a knife, poke 20 to 30 holes in the foil. Place the turkey, breast-side down, on the foil-covered rack.

Roast for 30 minutes (set the timer on the oven to prevent overcooking).

7. Turn the temperature down to 325 F. Turn the turkey breast-side up and tuck wing tips underneath the bird. Baste, inside and out, with the melted butter and the juices that have collected in the bottom of the roasting pan.

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1. MUSIC: What artist is the subject of a 1970s Don McLean song that begins, “Starry, starry night”?

2. HISTORY: When and where did the first African slaves arrive in America?

3. ANIMATION: What was the name of the craggy peak overlooking Whoville in “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”?

4. MEASUREMENTS: What is absolute zero measured in Celsius?

5. MOVIES: What was the home planet of the “Transformers” alien robots (2007) who came to Earth?

6. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a baby horse called?

7. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which U.S. president proposed the Great Society?

8. LITERATURE: Who wrote “The Canterbury Tales” in the late 14th century?

9. MEDICAL: What is the tine test used to diagnose?

10. SCIENCE: What elements were discovered by Pierre and Marie Curie?

1. True or false: In 1970, Major League Baseball had four no-hitters -- all pitched in California.

2. Name the first year and last year that Philadelphia’s Steve Carlton led the National League in strikeouts.

3. Four Stanford quarterbacks have won the Sammy Baugh trophy as the top college passer. Name two of them.

4. In the 2009-10 season, Kevin Durant became the youngest scoring champion in NBA history (age 21).

Who had been the youngest?

5. Before Boston’s Tim Thomas had 798 in 2011, which NHL goalie had recorded the most saves in one postseason?

6. When Abby Wambach set the record in 2011 for most career goals by a U.S. women’s soccer player in World Cup action, whose mark did she break?

7. Julie Krone was the first female jockey to win a Triple Crown horse race. Which one was it?

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1. Name the solo artist who had a hit with “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.”

2. Name the group responsible for “Crystal Blue Persuasion.”

3. Which artist had hits in 1964 with “Maybe I Know,” “That’s the Way Boys Are” and “You Don’t Own Me”?

4. What solo artist released “Hello Mary Lou,” and when?

5. Which singer had his first major hit with “Tell It Like It Is”?

6. Name the solo artist who wrote and released “A Girl Like You.” 7. What is the first “instrument” heard on The Rolling Stones’ 1969 hit “Honky Tonk Women”? (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 (17).

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New DVD Releases for Week of November 21, 2011 PICKS OF THE WEEK

“Super 8” (PG-13) -- Remember when a blockbuster movie wasn’t necessarily a franchise flick? When Steven Spielberg used equal parts special effects and imagination-massaging storytelling in his science-fiction features? “Super 8” will bring it all flooding back. The immortal Spielberg teamed up with today’s sci-fi darling, JJ Abrams (creative force behind “Fringe,” “Cloverfield,” and the latest “Star Trek”) to make this nostalgia-fueled popcorn flick.

It’s 1979, and a group of small-town youngsters are shooting their own monster movie when they witness a sudden train wreck.

Lost dogs and inexplicable phenomena become the chief local export as the plot thickens and the lovable scamps get closer to unraveling some serious movie magic.

“Sarah’s Key” (PG-13) -- An American journalist with a French husband starts pulling on a historical thread, and finds revealing connections between her life and the life of a French girl who lost everything in the holocaust. The film’s engine lies in its star, Kristin Scott Thomas as Julia, whose character navigates a clouded moral landscape of guilt and survival.

The story has considerable emotional weight, as Julia learns that her life in the present may have benefited from monstrous acts committed not so far into the past. The parallel stories of Julia and Sarah do seem a little imbalanced; Julia suffers in

an unhappy marriage in the present, while Sarah is a young Jewish girl in Nazi-occupied France.

“Rushmore” [Blu-ray] (R) -- Wes Anderson’s breakthrough 1998 film about an especially odd teenager finally makes it to a Criterion Collection Blu-ray release. This is the film that gave Jason Schwartzmann his start, put Wes Anderson on the map, and gave audiences their first look at the new era of Bill Murray. Quiet, contemplative and categorically eccentric, “Rushmore” is a rare and re-watchable kind of movie.

DOG OF THE WEEK “Conan the Barbarian” (R) -- This pretender to the throne has nothing on its 1982 namesake in terms of power, visuals or even emotion. Newcomer Jason Momoa (you may recognize him from his previous barbarian role as Khal Drogo from HBO’s “Game of Thrones”) had Mr. Universe size

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shoes to fill, and about two hours of awful storytelling working against him.

I’ve been assured there is a plot. I only ascertained that there are bad people, and new Conan is the only one qualified to yell at and stab them. The gore is copious and computer-generated, but the fight choreography and editing makes the battles more frustrating than exhilarating. This new Conan just can’t answer the riddle of steel, or the riddle of why a classic had to be defiled to cash in on the 3-D trend.

TV RELEASES “Doctor Who: The Complete Sixth Series” “Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman Season 2” “Nova: Fabric of the Cosmos” “L-Word: Complete Series” “Boy Meets World: The Complete Series” “Conan The Adventurer: Season Two, Part One” (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Ask your partner for an explanation of what seems to be a sign of strain in your relationship. The sooner you understand the problem, the sooner you can both act to resolve it.

TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS 1. Vincent Van Gogh 2. 1619 (Jamestown, Virginia) 3. Mount Crumpit 4. -273 degrees 5. Cybertron 6. A foal 7. Lyndon Johnson 8. Geoffrey Chaucer 9. Tuberculosis 10. Polonium and radium

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is a good time to let that intrepid Aries temperament take charge. Your strong leadership will help settle those still-unresolved situations. Support comes from a surprising source.

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. True.

2. It was in 1972 and 1983.

3. Dick Norman (1959), Guy Benjamin (‘77), Steve Dils (‘78) and John Elway (‘82).

4. Chicago’s Max Zaslofsky was 22 when he won the scoring title in 1947-48.

5. Kirk McLean had 761 saves for Vancouver in 1994.

6. Michelle Akers had 12 goals between 1991 and 1999.

7. The 1993 Belmont Stakes, aboard Colonial Affair.

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. Roberta Flack, in 1972. The song, penned by British songwriter Ewan MacColl in 1957, went to No. 1 on the Billboard chart, but only reached No. 4 on the R&B chart.

2. Tommy James and the Shondells, in 1969. The group also released “Sweet Cherry Wine” the same year.

3. Lesley Gore. “You Don’t Own Me” held at No. 2 for three weeks behind The Beatles’ “I Want to Hold Your Hand.”

4. Ricky Nelson, in 1961. It only went to No. 9 in the U.S., but the B-side, “Travelin’ Man,” went to No. 1. Gene Pitney wrote the song.

5. Aaron Neville. The song topped Billboard’s R&B chart for five weeks in 1967. His 1989 duet with Linda Ronstadt, “Don’t Know Much,” won a Grammy.

6. Scottish musician Edwyn Collins, in 1994. The song charted all over the world.

7. A cowbell.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your problem-solving talents shine as you move to cool down heated emotions. You also inspire trust in all parties when you act with careful consideration of their feelings.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) That longdelayed commitment begins to look better to you. But there’s still a crucial fact or two you need to know about it. A health problem needs to be taken care of.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Don’t waste time trying to learn why someone you relied on is wavering in his or her support of your stand on a workplace issue. Move on with the help of more steadfast allies.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Relationships enter a brighter period, both at home and in the workplace. Prospects also look good for single Leos and Leonas, who can expect a welcome visit from Cupid.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Those mixed signals that were complicating your life are giving way now to clear, definitive guidelines. This makes it easier for you to weigh your options and make decisions.

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SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A new challenge in the workplace holds an exciting promise for the future. But be aware of the fact that you haven’t been told about all the demands you might have to meet.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your financial picture brightens as you get into sorting out realistic goals and those that are not reachable at this time.

“Caution” remains your fiscal watchword.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) You’re deep into your new project, and that’s just fine. But don’t neglect your family and friends. Spending time with people you care for is always a wise investment.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Past feelings are suddenly reawakened.

This could make you emotionally vulnerable. Be careful about decisions you might be asked to make at this time.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You’ve come to a place where you’ll be facing important decisions that can affect your future. Rely on your strong moral compass to guide you toward making the right choices.

BORN THIS WEEK: You’re gifted with both natural wisdom and wit -- a good combination for success as a writer, a teacher and, most importantly, a parent. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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1. If you haven’t had your furnace inspected this year, it’s not too late to do so. Consider buying one of the service plans. If your furnace quits in the middle of a cold night, you not only want to know who’s going to come fix it, you want to know that some or all of the repair costs are covered.

Effective insulation keeps heat from getting to your roof.

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6. Consider turning down the temperature on your water heater. Generally they’re set at 140 degrees F. You can still get a hot shower, and it will save 3 percent to 5 percent of your energy bill with the temperature set at 120 F.

GUESS WHICH HOUSE HAS BETTER ATTIC INSULATION.

7. If you’re home during the day, open the drapes on the sunny side of the house, and close them when the sun moves to the other side.

8. Turn down the temperature on your thermostat 1 degree. In a few days, turn it down another degree.

You likely won’t feel the difference in temperature, but you’ll save between 2 percent and 5 percent on your heating costs. If you can, invest in a programmable thermostat set to lower the temperature when no one is home.

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9. Insulate your attic access door, if you have one.

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2. Be sure you’re not blocking any air vents with furniture.

10. Add a warm-air humidifier: Moist air feels warmer.

3. If you never got around to caulking your windows and are feeling drafts when the wind blows, head to the hardware store and look for Frost King plastic window sheeting. This clear plastic (three large sheets to the box) goes on the inside of windows with the adhesive tape that’s supplied. Shrink the plastic tight with a hair dryer and trim off the extra. The trick is to get a few inches of dead air space between the window glass and the plastic. The wider that area, the better the insulation factor.

11. If you’re in the market for a new furnace, water heater, doors and windows or attic insulation, remember to check www.energysavers.gov for rebates before you buy.

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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If some of the folks in your family like to talk about Social Security, make sure you’re ready with a visit to www.socialsecurity.gov. After table time, sit down for some online time with anyone in your family who needs information. In fact, right on your tablet or laptop, you can even help a loved one apply for retirement

benefits in as little as 15 minutes, or Medicare in as little as 10.

There are a number of other things you can help your loved ones do online. Use the Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool to see whether they qualify for benefits. Or use the Retirement Estimator for an instant and personalized estimate of their retirement benefits. You can learn about these and many other online services available by visiting www.socialsecurity.gov/onlineservices.

If you’re in a conversation about Social Security, use your smart phone or mobile device to visit our mobilefriendly frequently asked questions at www.socialsecurity.gov/faq.

If you end up talking about Social Security between turkey and pumpkin pie, rest assured that the authority on the subject is as close as your laptop, tablet, or smart phone. Feast on the food at the table, and then take advantage of the feast of information and services available online at www. socialsecurity.gov.

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The two basic components of a maintenance analysis are a spouse’s need for financial help and the other spouse’s ability to pay. Cases often involve a party with an obvious need for maintenance, but if the other party cannot afford to pay it and meet their own needs, maintenance will not be awarded. It is an unfortunate fact of life that two households cost one-third more to operate than one does.

Many couples are in financial difficulty. This is a big factor causing divorces. If a couple is in financial difficulty, it is less likely that a divorce will include a maintenance award, however great one of the party’s need may be.

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A big issue regarding maintenance is the length of time it will be paid. The duration of the award really depends on how long it will take the receiving party to become selfsupporting. Each case turns on its own facts. Assuming that the receiving party is in good health and under no disabilities, a broad estimate would be that the duration of the award would not be greater than one-third the length of the marriage.

Maintenance usually ends automatically upon the death or re-marriage of the receiving party, or the death of the paying party. This must be so in order for the payment to qualify as alimony under IRS regulations. Alimony that qualifies under IRS regulations is deductible (a reduction from gross income to adjusted gross income) to the payor and is income to the payee. Tax consequences of maintenance awards should be analyzed prior to entering any agreement to pay it.

Some parties may be eligible for temporary maintenance.

Temporary maintenance covers a party’s need for support from the time the case is filed until the final orders are entered and the case is completed. The Legislature has provided a formula for determining the presumptive amount of temporary maintenance where the parties combined yearly gross incomes is $75,000 or less. This amount is 40% of the monthly income of the higher income party, less 50% of the monthly income of the lower income party. The presumption regarding the amount of temporary maintenance can be overcome by proving that it would be unfair.

Maintenance/alimony law is the same as other 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!

This article is for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice concerning your case.

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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