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“Keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars” – Casey Kasem’s weekly signoff as host of “American Top 40”

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Early radio provided comedy, drama, news, sports – and music.

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Championship in London last October.

The DMC championship is the premier competition for DJs worldwide. Vajra – which means “lightning” in Sanskrit – mastered the art of scratching, which is a turntable technique that requires moving a vinyl record back and forth while manipulating other equipment used by DJs. The end result is a mix of distinctive sounds.

As bars and nightclubs popped up around the country, the DJ came out of the radio closet into the bright lights of dance venues. In 1947, Jimmy Savile was the first DJ to preside over a dance club, playing the latest in jazz classics.

Then, the television arrived. During the late 1940s and 1950s, T.V. took over American households. Waning radio audiences prompted today’s radio format of steady streams of music, with short news and sports broadcasts in between.

FAMOUS DJS PAST AND PRESENT The following DJs led the way for Karns and others.

Many people know a DJ from the radio – but many DJs are in clubs – and just as many are masters of electronic music.

• Dick Clark – America’s ageless icon of music and television – started his career as a disc jockey before becoming the host of one of America’s hallowed T.V. shows, “American Bandstand.”

For years, Clark is to New Year’s Eve what Santa Claus is to Christmas.

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1959, Richardson was killed in a plane crash in Iowa that also took the lives of fellow musicians Buddy Holly and Richie Valens.

• Allison Steele – Jimmi Hendrix wrote a song about DJ Steele – “Nightbird Flying;” hence, her radio name, “Nightbird.” Steele died of cancer in September 1995.

• Murray “The K” Kaufman – a DJ regular at WINS in New York: Kaufman, known as the “fifth” Beatle, commanded the airwaves during the 1960s and 1970s. He died in 1982 in Los Angeles.

• Ted Knight – Baby boomers remember this former disc jockey turned actor.

He won critical acclaim as the comedic news anchor, Ted Baxter, in the highly popular T.V. show, “The Mary Tyler Moore Show.” Knight’s real name was Tadewurz Konokpa. Say that fast three times.

• The Big Bopper – Beaumont, Texas, DJ J.P. Richardson was a well-known DJ and songster, famous for his song, “Chantilly Lace.” He also wrote another classic tune “Running Bear” for his friend, Johnny Preston. On Feb. 3,

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• Wolfman Jack – Most generations recognize this DJ – real name Robert Weston Smith – as the top spinner of rhythm and blues music, a genre he played that his white colleagues would not. Wolfman Jack tortured parents with his howling and his off-the-wall radio antics, but teenagers idolized him.

American screenplay writer George Lucas listened to Wolfman Jack while he was growing up, and featured him, as himself, in the film version of Lucas’ screenplay, “American Graffiti.” Wolfman died of a heart attack at age 57 in July 1995 while promoting his book, “Have Mercy.”

• Big Daddy – A champion of progressive rock in San Francisco and Los Angeles in the 1960s and 1970s, Big Daddy – real name Tom Donahue – was among the first three disc jockeys inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The other two were Dick Clark and Alan Freed.

• Alan Freed – known by some as the first DJ to use the phrase, “rock and roll” on radio; Freed, aka Moondog, appeared as himself in several films like the 1956 release, “Rock Around the Clock.” After a prestigious disc jockey career that also included roles on television, Freed became the center of controversy in the late 1950s because of the “payola” scandal. Freed had been accepting payments from record companies to play specific records (payola). He had also taken songwriting credits for a few songs – Chuck Berry’s “Maybelline” included – which entitled him to a portion of the

song’s royalties. Freed was fired from all of his jobs, receiving a fine and suspended sentence. He earned enough negative publicity that no reputable radio station would hire him. Freed died in 1965 from cirrhosis brought on by alcoholism. Freed’s career fueled the story line for the movie, “American Hot Wax.” While he was a DJ in New York City, “Life” magazine referred to Freed as the originator of the rock and roll craze.

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TODAY’S TOP DJS Launched in 2006, DJ Pioneer-sponsored ABDJ (America’s Best DJ) is an online voting system to determine America’s most popular DJ. Each year, “DJ Times,â€? an international magazine for mobile and club DJs, nominates 100 DJs nationwide; fans vote for their favorites from May 27 to Sept. 5. The top five DJs are not the traditional record-spinning radio DJ. These top five DJs are from the electronic music genre. • Kaskade: His real name is Ryan Raddon. He’s an avid snowboarder, a husband and father of three and a Mormon who doesn’t drink or smoke.

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Don’t, it’s a drag. Today’s society is more built around moving. There are reports to write and kids to gather and food to take-out. There is no time for outdated traditions like sitting and relaxing. Sleep when you’re dead. Life is about living at a high pace, heart-racing, risk-taking tempo. Like a drum beat pulsing a melody, it makes you want to jump up and dance. That’s all life is after all; one big dance floor. Don’t be the girl sitting at the table. Don’t be the guy just kind of standing and swaying. Be the pioneer of the movement. Be the swing king. It’s 2012, and life is about the living. Today, we live on the go…

‘Coffee on the Go’ embraces the fact that people have places to be; that they have a life. It’s for this reason they created the community’s only exclusive drive-thru coffee stop. Morgan and Marlene are co-owners of the neighborhood coffee kiosk, and part of the historic Brown Family. Their roots trace back to the Tri-Lakes area into the 1800’s. They were pioneers to our community, and they’re pioneers in the coffee industry.

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The local roasted brew is smooth, varied, and favorable. They offer the same diverse drink set that any major coffee industry does, as well as giving coffee drinkers the option of fat free, soy, and 2% Milk.

Customers have choices at Coffee on the Go, and many prefer their signature drink, the Caramel Conductor. In this bitter cold there’s also options for kids and non-coffee drinkers; things like (my personal favorite) Hot Apple Cider and Hot Chocolate.

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By Nick Yanez “You look like you really need a hug” - I always found it interesting when people said that. I may have a scowl on my face and a slouch in my step, but a hug certainly never fixed any of those things. I mean, I’ve never been a hugger. And I understand most disagree with me. A hug means someone cares right? Well, wrong actually. I mean no offense, but the facts are the facts. The more recent generations have been giving out hugs like free toddlers at a daycare convention. Hugs mean nothing anymore.

They don’t mean you’re close to someone, they mean you probably just met. They don’t mean you’re good friends, they mean you may have wanted to hug that person because they look pretty good, and it’s your best chance for “closeness”.

Come the warm embrace of summer, ‘Coffee on the Go’ offers customers fresh smoothies, iced tea, and an assortment of cold coffee’s. They also help showcase young up-and-coming-talent at their ‘Concerts by the Creek’ series (starting in June).

It’s an outdoor extravaganza, fit for the excitement seeker. Every Saturday, music and other strange acts entice just about anybody at their outdoor entertainment series. And while it does require coffeegoers to sit, it comes with great reward. It means you can enjoy a great beverage, a fun show, and the warm summer breeze.

It’s the only way to sit and not be bored. Of course, if you must, you can always stand.

The point I’m trying to make, is that hugs have lost their excitement. Which brings me to my next point – Saturday, January 21st is National Hug Day. Now you’re probably thinking ‘what do you care, hug hater’. The reason this is significant is because Pinz Bowling Center is celebrating the obscure holiday, and bringing back the joy and significance of the hug. For every customer who steps into Pinz that day and purchases a game of bowling, will receive a FREE second game by giving the front desk personnel a hug! That’s right people; the hug is back in a big way. Just give a simple hug to our front desk worker on January 21st, and receive a game of bowling free (with purchase of another game).

What a twist huh? I the hug hater have single handedly resurrected the importance of a hug. The quick squeeze is no longer about warmth and friendship and cuddling.

It’s about free stuff and saving a nickel.

Give a hug, get a game; it’s practically a metaphor for the meaning of life.

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• On Jan. 22, 1779, famed Tory outlaw Claudius Smith meets his end on the gallows in Goshen, N.Y. Smith earned the label “Cowboy of the Ramaposâ€? for his use of guerrilla tactics against Patriot civilians.

Legend has it that Smith’s skull was filled with mortar and included in the edifice of the Goshen Court House. • On Jan. 19, 1809, poet, author and literary critic Edgar Allan Poe is born in Boston. In 1836, Poe married his 13-year-old cousin, Virginia Clemm, and completed his first full-length work of fiction, “Arthur Gordon Pym.â€? He became known for dark horror stories like “The Fall of the House of Usherâ€? and “The Tell-Tale Heart.â€? • On Jan. 17, 1893, on the Hawaiian Islands, a group of American sugar planters under Sanford Ballard Dole overthrow Queen Liliuokalani, the Hawaiian monarch, and establish a new provincial government with Dole as president. Three hundred U.S. Marines were called to Hawaii, allegedly to protect American lives.

• On Jan. 18, 1912, after a two-month ordeal, the expedition of British explorer Robert Falcon Scott arrives at the South Pole, only to find that Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen had preceded them by just more than a month. Caught in a storm on the way back to base camp, Scott and two others perished. • On Jan. 16, 1945, Adolf Hitler, leader of Nazi Germany, takes to his underground bunker, where he remains for 105 days until he commits suicide on April 30 in the waning days of World War II. Hitler and his wife swallowed cyanide capsules (which had been tested on his “belovedâ€? dog and her pups). For good measure, he shot himself with his pistol. • On Jan. 21, 1957, Patsy Cline, one of the greatest figures in country music history, first gains national attention with her appearance on “Arthur Godfrey’s Talent Scouts,â€? wowing the studio audience with her performance of “Walkin’ After Midnight.â€? • On Jan. 20, 1980, bleachers at a bullring in Sincelejo, Colombia, collapse, killing 222 people. The deadliest tragedy at a sporting event in Colombia’s history was the result of overcrowding and poor construction. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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The booklet on strokes tells their signs and their treatments. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 902W, 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 two weeks for delivery. *** DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My husband is very nearsighted and has to wear thick glasses. I’m not. I don’t wear glasses at age 50. We have four children. What are their chances of having to wear glasses?

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If neither parent is affected, the children have an 8 percent chance of developing nearsightedness. Factors other than genes have to be at work. (Don’t believe these percentages with unquestioning acceptance. I don’t.)

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1. COMICS: What is the name of Hi and Lois’ youngest daughter?

2. HISTORY: Which Allied general defeated German field marshal Erwin Rommel in North Africa during World War II? 3. POETRY: Who was the Greek creator of pastoral poetry?

4. ART: Which Early Renaissance artist painted “The Birth of Venus”?

5. TELEVISION: Who were the only witnesses to the shooting of Mr. Burns on “The Simpsons”?

6. EXPLORERS: What was the nationality of explorer Edmund Hillary?

7. MUSIC: Which actress/singer’s theme song was “Que Sera, Sera”?

8. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who was the only bachelor to serve as U.S. president?

9. FAMOUS QUOTATIONS: What famous 20th-century leader once said, “If I had no sense of humor, I would long ago have committed suicide”?

10. LANGUAGE: What is the meaning of the word “aplomb”?

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1. Who has hit the most career home runs in Detroit Tigers history?

2. Name the most recent Yankees starting pitcher to be elected to the Hall of Fame.

3. When was the last time the University of South Carolina won a conference championship in football?

4. Name the three NBA players who have finished a season shooting at least 50 percent from the field, 50 percent from the 3-point line and 80 percent from the free-throw line.

5. Entering the 2011-12 NHL campaign, how many consecutive seasons had the San Jose Sharks won the Pacific Division?

6. In 2011, 21-year-old Austin Dillon became the youngest driver to win a season championship in NASCAR Truck Series history. Who had been the youngest?

7. True or false: During his career, Jim Courier played in the men’s singles final in all four of tennis’ Grand Slam events.

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1. Name the two famous rockers who died a week apart in the fall of 1970.

2. What was most memorable about Mitch Miller’s television show in the early 1960s?

3. Which group released “Fortunate Son,” and when?

4. Singer James “Shep” Sheppard was a member of what two early groups?

5. Which group released “So Far Away” and “Walk of Life,” and when?

6. Who snagged a Grammy in 1983 for “You Should Hear How She Talks About You”? (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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New DVD Releases for Week of January 16, 2012 PICKS OF THE WEEK “Ides of March” (R) -- Ryan Gosling and George Clooney stage a battle of the jawlines in this Clooney-directed political drama. Gosling plays Stephen, a young but experienced media man working on Clooney’s Democratic presidential campaign. When an old associate (Paul Giamatti) tries to woo Stephen onto another campaign, a series of scandals and disillusioning revelations put the young politico in the center of the controversy.

The election year and the politics at the heart of the campaign matter less than the character drama. The true conflict is in seeing Stephen’s mantra -- that integrity and best intentions always win -- put to the test. Clooney’s direction steers the movie toward straightforwardness, but skirts around easy answers.

“Courageous” (PG-13) -- This latest film from Sherwood Pictures follows up on its previous success with 2008’s “Fireproof” -- a sincere story about Christian characters struggling with life’s problems without miracles. This time, instead of a fireman with a failing marriage, four cops need help being better fathers.

The film features capable performances and direction, but the message of the film is the real dividing line between audiences who love it and audiences who feel annoyed. The film wears its evangelical heart on its sleeve, and the long-winded preaching can please believers as much as it irks others. For a real movie depicting real Christians learning about faith

and fatherhood, “Courageous” is your pick.

For an accessible drama that examines the complexities of some real-life problems, look somewhere else.

“Traffic” (R) (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray] -- This grittier-than-thou crime thriller released in 2000 uses a diverse set of characters to flip over the rock of the War on Drugs and see the mess beneath. It brought in four Oscars, including one for best director (Steven Soderbergh) and another for its script. Characters on either side of the border struggle personally and professionally with the demons of the drug trade. Soderbergh uses an up-close and visceral perspective, which is reciprocated by great performances from Michael Douglas and Benicio del Toro.

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“Abduction” (PG-13) -- Done as a field test for Taylor Lautner’s (the shirtless boy from the “Twilight” series) leading-man readiness, this snoozer of wannabe thrills fails to abduct anybody, much less take the audience any-

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where but their seats. Lautner plays Nathan, a teenage party boy who stumbles upon some photos on the Internet indicating that his parents aren’t his real parents. Nathan gets the girl next door to join him on his quest to discover his origin and avoid some bad guys.

The baddies come in two flavors: government agents and foreign conspirators. Each plot twist lands on shaky ground filled with plot holes. The whole while, Lautner seems to be failing his post-Twilight acting exams, as the 19-year-old actor struggles to emote anything but confusion.

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TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Expect a temporary setback as you progress toward your goal. Use this time to re-examine your plans and see where you might need to make some significant changes.

1. Trixie 2. Gen. Bernard Montgomery 3. Theocritus 4. Botticelli 5. Maggie and Santa’s Little Helper (the dog) 6. New Zealand 7. Doris Day 8. James Buchanan 9. Mohandas Gandhi 10. Confidence

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your batteries should be fully recharged by now, making you more than eager to get back into the swing of things full time. Try to stay focused so that you don’t dissipate your energies.

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Al Kaline, with 399 home runs.

2. Phil Niekro, who pitched for the Yankees in 1984-85.

3. It was 1969, as a member of the ACC. 4. Steve Kerr (1995-96), Tim Legler (1995-96) and Detlef Schrempf (1994-95).

5. Four consecutive seasons.

6. Travis Kvapil was 27 when he won it in 2003.

7. True. He won two Australian Opens and two French Opens, and lost in the finals at Wimbledon and the U.S. Open once each.

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix. In both cases it was a drug overdose, likely accidental. Both were 27 years old.

2. “Sing Along With Mitch” (1961-1964) was a music program with the lyrics to songs helpfully rolling at the bottom of the screen. (YouTube it for a sample of old-fashioned family entertainment.)

3. Creedence Clearwater Revival, in 1968. The anti-establishment song has appeared in a number of movies, including “Forrest Gump,” as well as a jeans commercial.

4. The Heartbeats (earlier known as the Hearts) and Shep and the Limelites, best known for the 1961 hit “Daddy’s Home.”

5. Dire Straits, 1985. The two songs did fairly well, but it was the group’s “Money for Nothing” that got the Grammy that year.

6. Melissa Manchester.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You’re eager to charge straight ahead into your new responsibilities. But you’ll have to paw the ground a little longer, until a surprise complication is worked out.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Rival factions are pressuring you to take a stand favoring one side or the other. But this isn’t the time to play judge. Bow out as gracefully as possible, without committing yourself to any position.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Reassure a longtime, trusted confidante that you appreciate his or her words of advice. But at this time, you need to act on what you perceive to be your own sense of self-interest.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) You need to let your warm Leonine heart fire up that new relationship if you hope to see it move from the “just friends” level to one that will be as romantic as you could hope for.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) There’s still time to repair a misunderstanding with an honest explanation and a heartfelt apology. The sooner you do, the sooner you can get on with other matters.

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SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Some missteps are revealed as the cause of current problems in a personal or professional partnership. Make the necessary adjustments and then move on.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Jupiter’s influence helps you work through a pesky problem, allowing your naturally jovial attitude to re-emerge stronger than ever. Enjoy your success.

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ere are some of the school-related tax changes for your 2011 taxes.

Tax Credit for College Tuition- The American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC), which expanded and renamed the already-existing Hope credit, can be claimed for qualified tuition and related expenses you pay for higher education.

It provides a tax credit of up to $2,500 per student per year, and if the credit is more than your income tax liability, up to $1,000 of it is refundable. It’s predecessor (The Hope Credit) only allowed the first two years, whereas the AOTC

expands the credit to four years of postsecondary education. In addition it now also covers the cost of course related books, supplies and equipment even if you did not purchase them directly from school.

Taxpayers will receive a tax credit based on 100% of the first $2,000 of tuition, fees and course materials paid during the taxable year, plus 25% of the next $2,000 of tuition, fees and course materials paid during the taxable year. There are income phase-outs, and you are completely ineligible if you’re married and file separately from your spouse.

Additional Caveats for the AOTC- Lifetime Learning Tax Credit is still available for graduate and part-time students, or those who take a course or courses to im-

Look for opportunities not to spend and put the money in savings. Take your shoes to a repair shop for new soles and heels instead of investing in a new pair. Learn how to stretch meals by adding inexpensive ingredients to casseroles and stews, and take the extra for lunches at work instead of eating out. Consider starting a swap group for children’s clothing.

Make it a way of life to look for bargains and keep your dollars in your pocket.

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 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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prove job skills (not pursuing a degree).

Computer purchases might qualify depending on your situation. Expenses paid by using a 529 plan distribution, scholarships, employer paid educational assistance, etc . cannot be claimed again under AOTC (you’d be double dipping).

College Savings Plans- With the expiration of the Bush Tax Cuts, 529 Plans can no longer be used to pay for a computer or broadband access in 2011. Bummer.

Student Loan Interest Deduction- Student Loan Interest Deduction has been extended for two more years. But starting in 2013, income limits for individuals or married couples drop and taxpayers can only deduct interest from the first five years of their student loans.

More information on school-related tax changes can be found at www.tinawatsoncpa.com/blog. Next week we’ll round-out the rest of the tax changes for 2011.

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