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In April 1980, Chris’s health had worsened, and U.S. Customs Officer Tommy Austin, a friend of Chris and his family, decided to help Chris realize his dream. On April 29, employees from the Arizona Department of Public Safety invited Chris on a helicopter ride around the city. The tour ended with the helicopter landing at department headquarters; three police cruisers and one motorcycle officer were there to welcome Chris. That day, the command staff swore Chris in as the firstever honorary DPS patrolman in Arizona. Meanwhile, officers had found a store owner and seamstress to make a uniform just for Chris. They presented the uniform to Chris on May 1, along with motorcycle wings (earned after he passed a test on a battery-operated motorcycle).

On May 2, Chris was admitted to the hospital, with his uniform and motorcycle helmet arranged in the room so he could always see them.

On May 3, Chris died, but little did he know that his story would inspire his mother and others to create a worldwide foundation dedicated to granting wishes to ill children.

Frank Shankwitz, Linda Bergendahl– Pauling (mother of Chris) and Scott Stahl founded the Chris Greicius Make-A-Wish Foundation – eventually renamed the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Today, the foundation is the largest wish-granting organization in the world.

THE FOUNDATION Children between age 2½ and 18 who have not received a wish from another organization are eligible and referred by medical professionals, parents and other adults to the foundation. The child must be diagnosed with a lifethreatening medical condition, which the foundation classifies as a “progressive, degenerative or malignant condition that has placed the child’s life in jeopardy.” The treating physician helps determine eligibility.

Once determined eligible, the “wish team” visits the child to determine an experience that best meets their “one true wish.”

Seventy percent of the revenue the foundation receives goes toward program services.

In 2010 (year ending Aug. 31): • 13,580 wishes were granted.

• Total contributions amounted to more than $229 million.

• Total expenses were more than $225 million.

THE WISHES A kid’s imagination and dreams are alive and unspoiled, no matter his or her illness. Their wishes have included

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a smattering of everything, from being part of a “Wheel of Fortune” audience to a trip to Wonderland with Alice to going on a cruise or a safari. Some ask to see snow or a beach for the first time. Animal lovers want to swim with dolphins or ride a horse; one little girl wanted to be a zookeeper for a day.

There are a never ending number of stories, all representing the organization’s mission to “enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.”

As a little guy, 6-year-old Jesus loved to play a Mexican cowboy – a charro.

He often used the garden hose as his lasso. Jesus eventually received a real lasso as a gift and became adept at his sport. He had hopes of using his skills and love of horses for a life as a charro.

But Jesus was diagnosed a few years ago with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a cancer of the blood generated in the bone marrow.

His family referred him to the Colorado Make-A-Wish Foundation, and one day in September Jesus was escorted to the National Western Complex in Denver via a limousine. During performances by professional charros; Jesus, dressed in traditional charro clothing, joined the charros and wowed the crowd with his own roping skills. Jesus was then lifted onto a horse “worthy of a charro.” To the youngster’s overwhelming delight, he was told the horse was now his.

During his treatment for leukemia, Ben’s physician suggested that he visualize his body healing. So Ben imagined his chemotherapy treatments as a Pac Man video game, eating the cancer cells. When he was just 9 years old, he wanted to design a computer game to help other kids get through their cancer treatments. The Greater Bay Area (San Francisco) Make-A-Wish Foundation researched game companies and were told it would take millions of dollars and a few years to grant Ben his wish.

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With the help of the University of California at San Francisco and its medical team and Ben’s physician, Dr. Seymour Zoger, who served as medical advisor for the game, Ben’s wish came true. The game was launched through the Make-A-Wish Foundation Web site in 2004. The press picked up the story worldwide, and Ben and Eric’s game has been translated into nine languages. The game is available to download at no charge in PC and MAC format.

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RECIPIENTS GIVE BACK Many people believe the foundation only grants wishes to terminally ill children. The good news is that many of the foundation’s kids have grown up to lead healthy lives. • Alex was at his lowest point in his illness as a senior in high school. Referred to the foundation, he wanted to be the chief executive officer of General Motors for one day so he could share his own designs with engineers. He spent the entire day at GM with the CEO, and was introduced to Kettering University, the former GM institute. Alex is now in remission, and today he is working on a master’s degree in bio engineering at Kettering University while employed at GM. His goal is to help “engineerâ€? breakthroughs in medicine. • Stacie, at age 11, wished for a vacation in Florida with her family. She especially enjoyed Universal Studios and going to the beach. Stacie had a rare form of leukemia and needed a bone marrow transplant. Her older sister was a perfect match and since Stacie received the transplant in 1992, she has been in remission. Today, Stacie is age 27 and a child-life specialist at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center in St. Louis, Ky., – helping other children through their own illnesses. • At age 16, Jonathan had just gone through his last chemotherapy treatment before he realized his wish to play golf with Chi Chi Rodriguez.

During the golf game, Rodriguez inspired Jonathan when he told him he could do and be anything he wanted to in life. Jonathan has been in remission 15 years; and, although doctors told him that he would never father a child because of the amount of chemo he received, Jonathan is happily married and the proud dad of a son and daughter. He is also the outreach director for the Make-A-Wish Foundation in San Antonio, Texas.

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At age 14, the foundation granted her wish to meet Mia Hamm and the U.S. Women’s National Soccer team. The team presented Torrie with her own jersey. Two years later, Torrie was diagnosed with another form of uterine cancer and had to undergo a hysterectomy; Torrie has been cancer free for five years. She said it is “impossible� to describe the look on a child’s face when a wish has been granted, which is why she “can’t imagine working anywhere else.�

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Many celebrities have given their time and money to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Colorado’s own football icon John Elway is among them.

Comedian George Lopez is another supporter who has been granting wishes for years. He also received the foundation’s Chris Greicius Celebrity Award.

A couple of years ago, Lopez granted a California teenager, Isaiah, diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, his wish: to meet the comedian. Because of Isaiah’s failing health, the request was what the foundation refers to as a “rush wish.� On short notice, Lopez drove from Santa Ana, Calif., to Isaiah’s home in Orange County, Calif., on Easter Sunday and spent the afternoon with Isaiah and his family. Isaiah died shortly after the visit.

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Basketball great Michael Jordan is one of the Make-A-Wish Foundation’s most-requested celebrities. Jordan, who has granted at least 200 wishes to foundation kids, is also its “Chief Wish Ambassador� and national spokesman. “I’ve seen over and over how the Make-A-Wish Foundation brings happiness and positively impacts a child’s life with an unforgettable wish experience,� Jordan said. “Through our charitable efforts, more children will see their wishes come true.�

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in your leg artery, but they’ll keep it from growing larger.

Crestor might reduce the size somewhat. You can help matters by watching your cholesterol; eating a diet that emphasizes grains, fruits and vegetables; controlling your blood pressure; and controlling your blood sugar if you have diabetes. Walking is an exercise that is most helpful.

Angioplasty is one option for you. It will get through the buildup. It’s the same procedure used to open heart arteries with a balloon-equipped catheter that is threaded to the blockage through a surface artery. The balloon is opened at the obstruction, and often a stent is left in the artery. A stent is a wire device that keeps the artery opened.

Surgical replacement of the clogged segment of artery with a graft is another option. The location and extent of disease determine which is the better choice.

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There is constant soreness in my calf, even at rest. Is that caused by the blockage? Will cilostazol (Pletal) and Crestor possibly dissolve some of the blockage?

-- J.C. ANSWER: Peripheral artery disease, PAD, is also called peripheral vascular disease. It’s an obstruction to the flow of blood through a leg artery. The obstruction is a buildup of cholesterol, fats and various other blood elements. Between the ages of 60 and 65, 4 percent of adults have it, and by the time people reach 80, 20 percent or more are victims of it.

Its chief sign is intermittent claudication, which is pain in leg muscles, quite often the calf muscles, when a person is active.

Many can predict almost to a specified number of steps when the pain will arise.

Once the person rests, pain usually lasts minutes, but it can take 20 or more minutes to leave. It returns when the person begins to walk again. I can’t say definitely if your constant calf pain is due to PAD; it might be.

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Pinz Bowling Center proudly presents to you, The Record Room. To the east side of the bowling center lies a relatively unused room. It is now being transformed into a place where young people can hang out at night. The Record Room is a place where people can buy and drink coffee, listen to records on our record player, read books off our

Check into Tai Chi or QiGong classes geared to seniors. These are gentle, flowing movements that can be done even sitting in a chair if balance is an issue. (They’ll help with strengthening core muscles, which actually can help with balance problems.)

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We need to get moving, one way or the other, and here are some ways we can: Look for exercise programs on TV, especially if you have cable. “Sit and Be Fit” is a show with exercises for seniors and others with physical limitations. All the exercises are done while seated. Check the website (www.sitandbefit.org) to learn where the show airs on public television. If you have On Demand, look at the Exercise TV section for other workout shows. Look for the

If transportation is a concern (or if you don’t like driving in winter) ask if the senior center has a van that can pick you up for classes. Parks and recreation also is a potential source of rides, as is social services.

You’re more likely to go to your class if someone is coming to pick you up!

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Grain products, vegetables and fruits should be the foundation of a healthy diet. Eating foods that are moderate in sugars, salt and sodium, while also being low in fat, saturated fat and cholesterol will ensure proper nutrition. A diet that is full of variety will keep Americans healthy.

Most of the popular low-carbohydrate diets have a one- to two-week period when carbohydrates are restricted to 20 grams or less per day. Carbohydrates are slowly reintroduced into the diet after the first two weeks until weight is maintained. The recommendation is to consume at least 130 grams per day. Although low-carbohydrate foods are restricted on these diets, eating foods high in protein and fat is advised.

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THAI CHICKEN AND MANGO STIR FRY This recipe uses fish sauce to add a burst of flavor to the dish. Fish sauce is a popular condiment in Southeast Asia. It’s made from salted, fermented fish that is pressed to release the accumulated juices, which are bottled and sold as Fish Sauce. You usually can find both regular and low-sodium brands in Asian specialty stores and in the Asian-food section of most supermarkets.

2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon fish sauce 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar or Splenda brown sugar blend 4 teaspoons canola oil, divided 1 pound chicken tenders, cut into 1-inch pieces 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger 4 cups bite-size broccoli florets 1/4 cup water 2 mangoes, peeled and sliced 1 large red or green bell pepper, seeded and sliced 1 bunch green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, preferably Thai 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint 1 lime, cut into 6 wedges (optional) 1/2 cup cooked whole-wheat pasta or 1/2 cup brown rice (optional) 1. Combine 2 tablespoons of the fish sauce and lime juice, cornstarch and brown sugar to taste in a small bowl. Set aside.

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teaspoon of the fish sauce and the crushed red pepper; cook, stirring, until just cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

3. Add the remaining 2 teaspoons oil, garlic and ginger to the pan. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add broccoli and water; cook, stirring, until beginning to soften, about 2 minutes. Add the mangoes, bell pepper and green onions; cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

4. Add the reserved sauce and chicken; cook, stirring, until the sauce is thickened and the chicken is heated through, about 1 minute. Stir in cilantro, basil and mint.

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1. SPACE: What did the Apollo 11 mission accomplish?

2. MOVIES: What literary character is featured in the movies “Casino Royale” and “Live and Let Die”?

3. HISTORY: In what year was the Magna Carta signed?

4. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president instituted the Good Neighbor policy toward Latin America?

5. PSYCHOLOGY: What abnormal fear is represented by “odontophobia”?

6. TELEVISION: Who played the part of Trapper John McIntyre on “MASH”?

7. LITERATURE: What was the original title of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “This Side of Paradise”?

8. ENTERTAINERS: How old was actress/singer Marilyn Monroe when she died?

9. U.S. STATES: Which state’s nickname is the Mountain State?

10. FAMOUS QUOTES: What 20thcentury leader once said, “Satisfaction lies in the effort, not in the attainment, full effort is full victory”?

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1. Who holds the Giants’ record for most career RBIs? 2. The Houston Astros had four different managers during the 1980s.

Name two of them.

3. When was the last time before 2010 that Army’s football team played in a bowl game?

4. In the 2009-10 season, the New Jersey Nets became the fifth team in NBA history to lose at least 70 games in a season. Name two of the other four.

5. Chris Osgood is one of six NHL goaltenders to have won 400-plus games and three Stanley Cups during their careers. Name three of the other five.

6. How many times has Jamaican runner Usain Bolt won Athlete of the Year from the International Association of Athletics Federation?

7. In 2011, the LPGA’s Yani Tseng, at 22, became the youngest golfer to win five career major titles. Who had been the youngest?

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1. Name the two groups Ritchie Blackmore joined before he hooked up with Deep Purple.

2. When was the last Isle of Wight Festival? Where was it held?

3. Name the artist who first scored a No. 1 hit with “Sixteen Tons.” What was the year?

4. What was Stevie Wonder’s first No. 1 hit single? How old was he at the time?

5. Who released “Won’t Get Fooled Again”?

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New DVD Releases for Week of January 30, 2012 PICKS OF THE WEEK “Drive” (R) -- Ryan Gosling stars in this stylized thriller about a getaway driver who gets involved in a job gone wrong. Gosling’s manof-few-words protagonist smolders opposite Carey Mulligan, the young mother next door who can never be rid of the trouble caused by her convict husband. The taciturn motorist takes an interest in pulling her out of danger, and becomes the target of some bad guys on the take.

Don’t assume this is another coulda-beenStatham, generic car-chase flick. “Drive” has an original look, masterful pacing and intense violence all to the tune of a buttery-smooth, pitch-perfect soundtrack. If you can handle the visceral shocks and escalating tensions, then this is a wild ride of current, cool and unforgettable cinema.

“In Time” (PG-13) -- In a bluish near-future science-fiction world, time is literally money.

Wealthy people stay young and live forever, while the working sods have to scrape by just to make it another day. It’s a nifty idea for a Bonnie and Clyde, upset-the-system type of adventure. Too bad the whole thing falls flat and runs out of time while the film is still rolling.

Justin Timberlake plays a blue-collar guy who gains a windfall when a wealthy man decides he’s sick of immortality and gives all of his time to Timberlake, thus killing himself. By this point, the movie has just begun to preach

loud and clear through its thin metaphor for wealth inequality. The movie gets dull as the plot limps along, the characters stay flat and the heavy-handed speeches continue.

“The Thing” (R) -- In a remote facility in Antarctica, a few cabin-fevered researchers find something not of this world. A grotesque shape-shifting alien is making its way though their roster, and nobody knows whom to trust or where to run. It’s a prequel that plays it so close to the original that it’s almost a remake.

For a pointless prequel, it sure tries its best.

Unfortunately for this Thing, John Carpenter’s 1982 “The Thing” casts a long, cold shadow as one of the best American horror films. The thing about the new Thing (sorry folks), is that it has thrills based around gore and things jumping out at you, but it never learns to walk on its own, and instead relies on mimicking the exact characteristics of the original without getting the real hang of it.

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“The Big Year” (PG) -- Jack Black, Owen Wilson and Steve Martin are three comedy steeds hitched to this cart that goes nowhere.

This lukewarm flick about competitive bird watchers has its three-dimensional characters, but the comedy never really takes flight.

It’s on a small-scale, but there is some enjoyment in the movie if you’re patient and gentle-tempered with it.

TV RELEASES “Into The Universe With Stephen Hawking” [Blu-ray] “Hey Dude: Season Two” “Agatha Christie’s Poirot: Series 1” “Agatha Christie’s Poirot: Series 2” “Frontline: A Perfect Terrorist” (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS 1. Put the first men on the moon 2. James Bond 3. 1215 4. Franklin Roosevelt 5. A fear of teeth 6. Wayne Rogers 7. “The Romantic Egotist” 8. 36 9. West Virginia 10. Mohandas Gandhi

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SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Mel Ott, with 1,860 RBIs. 2. Bill Virdon (1980-82), Bob Lillis (1982-85), Hal Lanier (1986-88) and Art Howe (1989).

3. It was 1996 (Independence Bowl).

4. Philadelphia (9-73 in 1972-73), Dallas (11-71 in 199293), Denver (11-71 in 1997-98) and the Los Angeles Clippers (12-70 in 1986-87).

5. Martin Brodeur, Patrick Roy, Terry Sawchuk, Jacques Plante and Grant Fuhr.

6. Three times, including 2011.

7. Tiger Woods, at age 24.

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. The Jaywalkers and The Outlaws. The British guitarist and songwriter joined Deep Purple in 1968.

2. In August 1970 off the southern coast of England.

By some counts, 600,000 people attended, more than were at Woodstock.

3. Tennessee Ernie Ford, in 1955. The song was about the lives of coalminers.

4. The instrumental “Fingertips” by then 12-year-old “Little” Stevie Wonder was recorded live in 1963. The song continued on the B-side as “Part 2,” with Wonder urging, “Everybody say ‘yeah!’”

5. The Who, in 1971. The Pete Townshend song went to No. 15 on the charts.

6. George Harrison, in 1970. The song ended up as part of a lawsuit wherein Harrison was accused of copying “He’s So Fine” by the Chiffons. The court decided that he had copied the melody.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A longtime family problem presents new demands. But this time, you won’t have to go it alone: Someone else is asking to help share your responsibilities. Let it happen.

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) The changes you’ve waited to see in your work situation might not be happening quite as quickly as you’d hoped. Although the pace is slow, it’s ongoing. Expect to hear news soon.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A period of feeling vulnerable is about to give way to a stronger, more self-confident aspect.

Use this new strength to reaffirm promises you’ve made to others and yourself.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You should be feeling very proud of the fine effort you’ve made to get that important project done. Now take some time out to celebrate with family and friends. You’ve earned it.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A creative dilemma stalls your progress.

Instead of letting it raise your ire, use the time to re-examine your aims and, perhaps, come up with a new target.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You’re close to reaching your objectives. That’s the good news. But be careful: Your aspects show lots of potential distractions looming. Stay focused and keep your eyes fixed on your goals.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Your nimble will finds a way for you to work out those newly emerged problems plaguing your new project. Stay with it. The results will be well worth your efforts.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Be careful not to let that suspicious Cancerian mind create a problem where none exists. What you might believe is an act of betrayal could be nothing more than a misunderstanding.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Your Lion’s heart overflows with self-confidence. All you need to do is tap into it, and you’ll be able to handle any change that must be made regarding that recent surprise development.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) The need to watch what you say becomes increasingly crucial this week. Be as temperate as you can with your comments and avoid arguments for the sake of controversy.

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AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You might feel overwhelmed at having to decide which new opportunity you should follow. Best advice: Check them all out and see which offers what you really want.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Continue to tread water before you even consider plunging into something that never seemed quite right. Some facts will soon emerge that can help you make a decision.

BORN THIS WEEK: You’re a natural-born peacemaker. You value truth and have little patience with those who lie to you for their own purposes. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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...continued from last week As a local business, attracting new customers can be a major challenge. Quickly disappearing are the days when people would go to the YellowPages to find local businesses.

Today people are turning to the internet as a way to find trusted business recommendations. One way local businesses can get found is through inclusion in online directories.

Adding a listing to these online directories is easy, but if you only list in a few you're really missing a huge opportunity to get found by online searchers.

Every individual directory that you submit to is another chance to get found online so it's important to make sure you're listed in every directory possible.

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It’s true that more people trust peer recommendations over advertising.

It is a business necessity to start to collect, and use, recommendations and testimonials.

Recommendations and testimonials are one of the best ways to establish “social proof”. How do you formalize collecting the glowing words of satisfied customers, in a way that is sharable, viral, and immediate? Simply ask.

Here is a sample letter you may want to use to request recommendations from your friends, customers and clients: Hello (customer’s name), I am in the process of updating the online presence of my business, (business name). I would be very grateful for any testimonials and recommendations you would be willing to share regarding my business.

As I continue to grow, my strongest marketing tools include word of mouth and recommendations. I would like to utilize feedback from satisfied clients to help gain the trust of future ones.

Would you be willing to go to a few of the internet directories listed below and leave a recommendation for our services and how we’ve helped you?

I know your time is valuable and I thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely, (your name)

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hen it comes to home repairs and maintenance, you don’t always need to hire others. Make this the year you do it yourself -- and save money.

Here are some projects you can do yourself if you take it one step at a time: --Install laminate and tile flooring: The key is making sure the base flooring preparation is appropriate for the laminate. Ask questions before you buy and read the instructions. Putting laminate flooring on a plywood subfloor upstairs is different than putting down flooring on concrete in a basement.

--Plumbing: You can repair a leaky faucet or toilet that keeps running, install washers, toilets and sinks, and more, but know when the project is too big. If the project involves pipes that bring water into your home or if it involves digging up the yard, it’s too big.

--Simple electrical repairs: You can install a new outlet, dimmer switch or thermostat.

You can rewire a lamp. Buy a voltage detector and be sure to cut off the power at the circuit panel. The key is to know when a project is out of the range of your abilities -- and safety. For many electrical projects, your local code likely will require a licensed electrician.

--Decorating: Look through magazines at the library for ideas that appeal to you.

Paint, wallpaper and new slipcovers or throw pillows can change the look of any room.

Here are some more tips: Some of the big-box hardware stores have videos on project how-to, but the best ones are on YouTube.com where others have posted videos of their own. You’re also likely to learn more about what NOT to do by watching these.

Expand your tool box if you need basics such as a hammer, two types of screwdrivers, and so on, but borrow any expensive tools you’ll only need once.

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RETIREMENT AND INVESTMENT ISSUES: YOUR 2011 TAXES

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ere are some retirement and investment issues, and the changes for 2011’s tax year.

Higher Income Limits for Deductible IRAs and for Roth IRAs- If you are covered by a retirement plan at work, you can take a full IRA deduction in 2011.

There are income phaseouts, and things change slightly if one spouse is covered by a retirement plan at work, and the other is not.

Also, the opportunity to contribute to a Roth IRA starts to phaseout with incomes exceeding $169,000 (married) or

$107,000 (single). Check into a Roth 401k with your employer- it’s a hybrid that bypasses most of these limits. In other words, you can earn $500,000 and to still contribute $16,500 to your Roth 401k, and it grows tax free.

Roth IRA Conversions- In 2010, individuals were free to convert a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA and could spread the tax due over two years. That is gone in 2011. If you want to split the tax consequence you must split the conversion, and spread it out over multiple years.

There are several situations where this makes sense- your situation, and more importantly your future tax rate risk, should be analyzed carefully.

Contribution Limit for 401(k) Plans-

Take classes: Saturday morning classes at the local big-box store can teach you the basics for various home-repair projects.

Rule of thumb: Know your limits so you don’t end up paying more for a professional fix.

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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The maximum employee contribution is $16,500 in 2011 (no change since 2010) for 401(k) and similar workplace retirement plans, including 403(b)s and the Federal Thrift Savings Plan. Workers age 50 and older in 2011 can put in an additional $5,500.

Tax Rate on Capital Gains and Dividends- The tax rate on dividends and capital gains from the sale of assets held longer than one year remains at 0% for people in the 15% tax bracket or below. For those in the 25% tax bracket and above, the 15% maximum tax rate on long-term capital gains remains the same. Rates are scheduled to increase in 2013 after the Bush Tax Cuts expire unless Congress extends them once again.

More information on tax changes affecting retirement can be found at: www.tinawatsoncpa.com/blog.

Next week we’ll chat about sidestepping the IRS on self-employment taxes. Riveting!

Tina Watson is a Certified Public Accountant in Gleneagle. You can contact her at tinawatsoncpa@gmail.com or visit her website at www.tinawatsoncpa.com.

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