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“That old black magic has me in its spell, That old black magic that you weave so well; Icy fingers up and down my spine, The same old witchcraft when your eyes meet mine.�

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But everyone has an opinion of the metaphysical world, and even Webster provides seemingly unrelated explanations that cater to the diversity of human reasoning.

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themselves into animals, all within the power of the devil. Witches were evil and a hindrance to the well-being of society.

According to Webster’s, witchcraft is defined as

Although Pope Gregory IX authorized the killing of witches in 1200, the practice of murdering them escalated years later when the Inquisition began focusing on witches.

In 1484, Pope Innocent VIII issued a declaration that witches were real and any belief otherwise was considered a heresy.

Thousands of women – and a few men – were tortured and killed, burned at the stake, stoned to death or drowned.

• The use of sorcery or magic/communication with the devil • An irresistible influence or fascination • Wicca – a religion influenced by preChristian beliefs and practices of western Europe that affirms the existence of supernatural power (as magic) and of both male and female deities who inhere in nature and that emphasizes ritual observance of seasonal and life cycles

This adverse and almost immovable portrait of witches and witchcraft has continued into the 21st century.

Witches have long been portrayed as servants of the devil, with uncanny abilities to cast spells on people and wreak havoc.

However, before 1000 AD, witchcraft was considered a magical rite that ensured good luck, good health and protection against disease and harm. The Catholic Church would change that perception when witchcraft and witches were touted as traitors and anti-Christian.

JUST LOOK AT HARRY POTTER J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” fiction series has been criticized by many for anointing witchcraft and encouraging children to accept a form of paganism.

The American Library Association reported that Harry Potter books were No. 1 in the category of most challenged books in America in 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002.

The series was second in 2003 and finally deleted from the list in 2004.

WITCHCRAFT AND EVIL In the eyes of the Christian community, witches were closely connected to the devil. Many people believed that witches could fly, become invisible or transform

“People tend to find in books what they

want to find,” said Rowling in an interview about the censorship attempt.

THE WITCH HUNT During the summer of 1692, 19 men and women were hanged near Salem Village, Mass., all of them convicted of witchcraft.

Dozens of others accused of witchcraft sat in jails for months without a trial. Interestingly, the witch hunt began as a result of a new Village minister.

In 1688, John Putnam invited Samuel Parris from Barbados to preach in the Village church, and the invitation became permanent when Parris was given a salary and free firewood to become the Village minister. Parris packed up his wife, Elizabeth; 6-year-old daughter Betty; his niece, Abigail; and his Indian slave, Tituba; and moved them from Barbados to Salem.

During an extremely cold February in 1692, Betty became ill with weird and nonspecific symptoms such as diving under furniture and contorting her body as in pain – her physical movements were almost convulsive like.

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Continued from Page 2 – a story about an Irish woman in Boston who had been suspected of being a victim of witchcraft. Her symptoms mirrored Betty’s; and, when Betty’s young friends began to have similar symptoms, a frustrated doctor suggested the children’s maladies were the result of supernatural forces.

The Parris slave, Tituba, had often told stories of witchcraft associated with her native folklore, so Betty’s neighbor called on Tituba to help expel the supernatural forces.

Tituba baked a rye cake with the urine of the sick children and fed the cake to a dog – believed to be an agent of the witches. But it didn’t help – more people came down with the same symptoms. And Tituba was a marked woman.

Betty and her cousin Abigail accused Tituba and two other women – an older nonchurch-going woman and a beggar – for initially inflicting the symptoms. Tituba and the women were arrested.

As the story spread like wildfire, others, including the highly influential wife of John Putnam, recounted their own visions of witches flying through the winter skies and appearing at bedsides threatening to cast spells.

The prominent Putnam family put pressure on the magistrates, who scheduled inquiries into the situation. Hundreds of people showed up at the inquiries and the tales of strange happenings skyrocketed. The witches were taking over the peaceful village!

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As the first scapegoat, Tituba denied the accusations but later realized that to continue to do so would mean death. Instead, she confessed she really was a witch, completely under the spell of the devil. The other two women admitted they were witches, too. All three admitted to flying through the skies at night on their poles. They were saved but remained the foundation for the reality that witches truly existed.

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MODERN-DAY WITCHES /WITCHCRAFT Today’s witchcraft is rooted in its early history of sanctioning good health and harmony. Although witches, witchcraft and the Wicca religion are alike in many ways, they are separate entities.

The difference between Wicca and witchcraft is that the latter is methodology.

Wicca is a religion, recognized by the U.S. Department of Defense and included in the American Academy of Religions. Witches are self-defined but Wiccans are not necessarily witches, and vice versa. Some wiccans practice witchcraft and some don’t.

Modern-day witchcraft is about exploring a variety of traditional, holistic and unconventional measures to achieve strength and peace of body and mind.

Aspects of modern witchcraft: • Rituals are important parts of every human’s life, and a normal part of most religions. Witchcraft is no different. Rituals provide a sense of belonging, order and continuity. Witchcraft rituals build energy and serve as links to the past, present and future.

• Magic is included in witchcraft, and witches believe that meditation and visualization are essential to practicing magic.

Spells are considered meditative, bringing consciousness and thinking to a higher level.

Spring is a time of change, but in addition to that we are seeing an increase in solar activity. When there is an increase in solar activity, it directly affects people’s minds and emotions. This can occur on a subtle level or an obvious level.

• Witchcraft also uses the elements of nature – earth, air, fire and water – as connecting forces of energy. The energies of the four elements exist in everything, allowing magicians to manipulate them to gain the desired results.

When solar activity or solar flares increase in intensity and frequency, the dark (unseen) energy from those flares impacts the electromagnetic field of the Earth. It also impacts the electromagnetic field of people as well. The dark energy pushes against people’s current energetic structure. If that structure is full of anger, depression, and/ or fear, the dark energy pushes against it and increases that anger, depression, and/ or fear. If the energetic structure is full of joy, passion for life, and excitement for life, it pushes against that structure and increases those as well.

• Casting a spell is still an art within witchcraft. When a magic spell is performed, it involves a series of thoughts and actions that can include images, words, movements or objects that act as conduits to connect with the creative force of the universe.

But the will of those practicing witchcraft is the most important part in achieving the desired condition.

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When a person understands the change that is occurring, he or she can make choices that either alters the change to create a positive change or continue the current change to keep it positive. In other words, a person can look at the change and either make different choices to create a positive outcome or if the current choices have already been positive, continuing to make those choices.

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• Astrology and numerology are often used in witchcraft. The patterns within the two reveal the order of the universe and allow people to connect to their place in the “cosmos.”

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1. Cook onion in oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden, about 6 to 8 minutes.

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utrition experts recommend that you eat cabbage or other cruciferous vegetables -- meaning “crossbearing” from the shape of their flowers, whose four petals resemble a cross -- as part of a healthy diet. They suggest you eat at least 2 cups, 3 to 4 times per week. Cruciferous vegetables include cauliflower, cress, bok choy, broccoli and similar green leaf vegetables. I love cruciferous vegetables, but I’ve found cabbage to be the most versatile of the group.

Cabbage is a good source of vitamins C and A. When choosing cabbage heads, select those that are firm and dense with shiny, crisp, colorful leaves. Examine the leaves to make sure that they’re free of cracks, bruises and blemishes. Severe damage to the outer leaves means there is probably worm damage or decay in the inner core as well.

We enjoy stuffing cabbage leaves with a variety of interesting ingredients. This recipe for Cabbage and Potato Cups makes a great weekday side dish, or a unique appetizer when topped with thin slices of crispy Prosciutto or Parma ham, or bacon crumbles. Remember, eat more cabbage (or other cruciferous vegetables) and improve your health!

CABBAGE AND POTATO CUPS 1 medium onion, diced 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil, plus more for drizzling 1 (3 pound) head leafy green cabbage; discolored, damaged or tough outer leaves discarded 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper 2/3 cup chicken broth or water 2 pounds large boiling potatoes 1 cup buttermilk, shaken 1 cup, coarsely grated, extra-sharp white Cheddar or Pepper Jack cheese 1 tablespoon drained, bottled horseradish 8 tablespoons unsalted butter 3/4 cup Panko or fresh bread crumbs

3. Boil cabbage about 5 minutes, or until softened. Transfer the largest leaves (at least 6) to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Transfer remaining cabbage to a colander to drain. Transfer large leaves to paper towels to drain, then pat dry.

4. Using a nonstick muffin tin with 6 (1-cup) muffin cups, lightly spray each muffin cup or oil with 2 tablespoons of butter. Cut parchment or wax paper into 12 (10- by 2-inch) strips. Put 2 strips in a crisscross pattern in each cup to help with removing cabbage. (You will have a 2-inch overhang.) Line each cup with a large cabbage leaf. Coarsely chop enough remaining cabbage to measure 3 cups, then add to onion along with garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper, and water, and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender and browned, about 10 minutes.

5. Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350 F. 6. Use at least 2 cups of leftover mashed or baked potatoes with the flesh scooped out.

Alternately, peel raw potatoes and cut into 1-inch cubes, then cover with cold salted water by 1 inch in a 2- to 3-quart saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook potatoes until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain in a colander, then set potatoes in colander over saucepan to steam-dry, uncovered, 5 minutes. Using a large bowl and a slotted spoon or potato masher, mix the potatoes with the buttermilk, cheese, horseradish, remaining 6 tablespoons butter and remaining 1 teaspoon salt and pepper until combined well.

7. Fill each cabbage leaf with 2 to 3 tablespoons of mashed potato mixture. Then, place a layer of the sauteed cabbage mixture on the potatoes. Top with remaining potato mixture, and sprinkle evenly with breadcrumbs. Drizzle crumbs with olive oil. Fold edges of cabbage in toward filling (do not completely cover). At this point, you can cover and refrigerate the Cabbage and Potato Cups for 24 hours. Bring to room temperature (about 30 to 45 minutes) before baking.

8. Bake until heated through and edges of cabbage are well browned, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer stuffed leaves to plates using wax or parchment overhangs. Makes 6 servings.

SHORTCUT TIP: If you have at least 2 cups of leftover mashed potatoes, or leftover baked or micro-cooked potatoes, mix them with the rest of the stuffing ingredients to save time. *** Angela Shelf Medearis is an award-winning children’s author, a culinary historian and the author of seven cookbooks.

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2. GEOGRAPHY: What is the largest country in South America?

3. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: In what year was the festival of Kwanzaa established?

4. POLITICS: Nellie Tayloe Ross was the first woman governor of what state?

5. MOVIES: Which Disney movie’s soundtrack features five Elvis Presley songs?

6. SUPERHEROES: What was the name of The Green Hornet’s car?

7. SCIENCE: What substance speeds the rate of a chemical reaction?

8. LANGUAGE: What is the meaning of the Latin word “contra”?

9. MUSIC: What is the name of Tom Petty’s backup band?

10. PERSONALITIES: What actress was briefly married to boxer Mike Tyson?

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1. Which hitter holds two of the top three spots for most strikeouts in a major-league season?

2. Name the player who had the most hits in a modern-era season for the Braves franchise.

3. Who was the head coach of the University of Texas football team before Mack Brown took the job in 1998?

4. How many times did 7-foot-7-inch center Manute Bol lead the NBA in blocked shots per game for a season?

5. Who holds the New York Rangers record for most goals and points in a season?

6. How many times has the 60-point mark in the regular-season standings been exceeded by a Major League Soccer team?

7. Name two of the last three WBA heavyweight boxing titleholders before Mike Tyson won the crown in 1987.

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1. “Good Morning Starshine” is from what musical?

2. Which group released “Dude (Looks Like a Lady)”?

3. Who sang “Crazy for You,” and when?

4. Which female artist was given the nickname “Little Miss Dynamite?”

5. “Shut Down Turn Off,” “Reminiscing” and “Lady” were 1978 releases by what rock group?

6. Name the band that netted hits with “Happy Together “and “She’d Rather Be With Me.” (c) 2012 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 (13).

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New DVD Releases for Week of March 26, 2012 PICKS OF THE WEEK “Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close” (PG-13) -- Movies are meant to press buttons and make the audience feel things, but this one just mashes on the keys like a toddler at a piano. A boy who lost his father on 9/11 finds a mysterious key and decides it must be a clue to something important left behind by his father. It’s not enough of a plot to pull the audience in, but it’s enough to have us

following an unlikable child as he has curt, systematic conversations with people around New York. At some point, the boy befriends an old man who doesn’t talk, presumably to add more quirk to his adventure.

Footage and imagery from 9/11 are mixed in to add emotional weight to the journey of Odd Boy and Mute Man, thus proving something we didn’t need to know: Memories of a horrible collective tragedy will make an audience sad, but it doesn’t mean the movie is hitting home.

“A Dangerous Method” (R) -- David Cronenberg adapts a page out of history for this story about the beginnings of psychoanalysis. Carl Jung (Michael Fassbender) is an early adopter of the treatment developed

by Sigmund Freud (Viggo Mortensen). Jung takes the beautiful and emotionally disturbed Sabina Spielrein (Keira Knightley) as a patient. The two end up in an affair that tests

everything Jung thought he knew about ethics and the human psyche.

True to Freud’s thinking, all the refinement and intellectual elements in the movie are in orbit around sexual and competitive desires.

The cast is solid, but the tension of the movie has mood swings -- things will either be sizzling or just a bit better than dull.

“Romantics Anonymous” -- This French import contains levels of whimsy and sweetness that would not pass American movie-making inspections. Angelique is a chocolate-maker with a crippling shyness. Her boss, JeanRene, is overcome by insurmountable awkwardness. You can see where this is going.

The two go about courting like a pair of uncoordinated puppies. Hold on tight to the subtitles -- the dialogue is actually quite funny and can save you from going into a diabetic coma during this adorable, hyper-sweet romcom.

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DOG OF THE WEEK “Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked” (PG) -- Tragedy strikes as the Chipmunks get shipwrecked on a remote island while the writers scramble to remember what is funny.

In case the returning cast of humans fooled you, this isn’t one of those awful-looking sequels where the franchise pulls up and tries some new things. This is the normal kind of awful-looking sequel, where the nose-dive continues far into the ground. Children deserve better than this.

TV RELEASES “Mystery Science Theater 3000: XXIII” “Eureka: Season 4.5” “South Park: The Complete Fifteenth Season” “Single-Handed, Set 2” “Murder Investigation Team, Series Two”

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Most problems surrounding that recent personal situation have been resolved, and that means you should move on to other things that are important to you.

1. 1912 2. Brazil 3. 1966 4. Wyoming 5. “Lilo & Stitch” 6. Black Beauty 7. A catalyst 8. Against 9. The Heartbreakers 10. Robin Givens

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Put your restlessness to good use by indulging the Arian love of exploring new places and seeking new challenges. There also could be a new romance waiting to be “discovered.”

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Mark Reynolds, with a high of 223 in 2009.

2. Tommy Holmes had 224 hits in 1945.

3. John Mackovic (1992-97).

4. Twice (5.0 blocks per game in 1985-86; 4.3 bpg in 198889).

5. Jaromir Jagr had 54 goals and 123 points in 2005-06.

6. Three -- the Los Angeles Galaxy in 1998 (68 points) and 2011 (67 points), and the San Jose Earthquakes in 2005 (64 points).

7. Tony Tubbs, Tim Witherspoon and James “Bonecrusher” Smith.

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. “Hair,” in 1967. The song has been widely used, including on two episodes of “The Simpsons.”

2. Aerosmith in 1987. It was written by band member Steven Tyler, now of “American Idol” judge fame.

3. Madonna, in 1985. The song was used in the soundtrack for the film “Vision Quest.” Madonna wed Sean Penn that same year. The marriage lasted two years.

4. Brenda Lee (born Brenda Mae Tarpley), for her powerful voice in a small package: Lee was 4 feet 9 inches tall. Her first No. 1 hit was “I Want to Be Wanted” in 1960.

5. Little River Band. “Reminiscing” was used in the recent Will Ferrell film “The Other Guys.”

6. The Turtles, in 1967. They were originally a surf group called the Crossfires. More recently, “Happy Together” was used in a Nintendo commercial.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A surprise message from someone in your past could lead to a long-awaited reunion with a onceclose friend. Also, look for a workplace problem to be resolved in your favor.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your selfconfidence is rising, and that should be a significant factor in helping you adjust to a new social situation, as well as adjusting to a series of changes in the workplace.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Turnabout could be lots of fun when someone who previously accepted your tender, loving care without question now suggests that he or she wants to start taking care of you.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Put the lessons you learned from past disappointments to work in planning your future. The way ahead opens to opportunities “purrfectly” suited to the adventurous Lion.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) This is a good time to renew contacts with family members and/or old friends who somehow slipped off your personal viewing screen in recent years. Travel also is favored.

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SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Spend this weekend recharging your physical and spiritual energies. When you return to your workaday world, you’ll be ready to take on that new project.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Be careful how you advise a troubled friend. Even your wise counsel could be misunderstood. Better to suggest that he or she seek professional help.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Family problems once again dominate and, once again, everyone seeks your guidance in these matters. Later, you can indulge in some much-needed relaxation.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Some mixed signals create confusion in the workplace. Best advice: Ask for explanations before you attempt to deal with any of these matters on your own.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A patch of roiling water in the workplace could be threatening, but stay the course and you’ll soon be clear of it. Then go out and have a great time with loved ones.

BORN THIS WEEK: Your extraordinary leadership qualities mark you as someone people can turn to for guidance in difficult situations.

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Google has launched Google Plus for Businesses. Now you can create a complimentary Google Plus page for your website or brand.

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I have outlined a few steps that you can take to create your own Google Plus Business Page below: Step #1 Sign in to your Google account.

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Step #3 The next page will allow you to add your profile photo and tag line. Choose a photo of your business or a jpg of your business logo.

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Circles - These allow you to segment your followers into groups. You can then post specific messages targeting a segment group. You can also follow posts within each Circle separately which makes it easy to keep up with what others are saying.

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8TH ANNUAL HOPE AWARDS DINNER *Caring Hands, Warm Hearts* April 13, 2012 6pm The Club at Flying Horse Cerebral Palsy Association of Colorado Springs is pleased to recognize Dr. Steven Luebbert, MD Pediatrician,Derek Kirkham DDS, Jeffrey Kahl DDS, Zachary Houser DDS of Pediatric Dentistry of Colorado Springs, for their outstanding dedicatio and service helping those with disabilities in our community. RSVP prepayment required due to limited seating $40.00/ person via www.cpappr.org PayPal *donate* button or send check to: CPACS 1322 N. Academy Blvd Ste 115 80909 Please include Names of attendees and any dietary restrictions in comment area AUTHENTIC BREAKFAST: THE SONS OF NORWAY ANNUAL FROKOST - Sunday, April 15 - 11AM - 1:30PM a Norwegian cold-style breakfast, featuring various meats, cheeses, breads and side-dishes will take place on Sunday, April 15, 11 AM to 1:30 PM at Viking Hall, 1045 Ford Street, Colorado Springs. Cost is $17 for members, $19 for non-members and $8 for children 12 and under (no charge for little ones who need no seat). Reservations are requested by April 11. Please phoneearly to Laurance or Lucille at 719260-9490. Seating is limited. VELKOMMEN til bords!

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RENTALS AS A TAX SHELTER (Part 2)

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ast week we discussed rentals, and how they can lose money and provide a tax shelter. We also talked about passive loss limitations- Passive losses may be deducted from non-passive income such as wages, but there are limits. Passive loss limits max out at $25,000, and that number decreases as your gross income increases.

Specifically, passive loss reduces $1 for every $2 over $100,000 adjusted gross income, and by $150,000 (for married couples) the passive loss deduction is $0. Yuck.

Not all is lost however. If your rental losses are capped or disallowed because of passive loss limits, that portion exceeding the passive loss limit is carried forward, aggregated and may be deducted in the year of disposal (sale). For example, you earn $130,000. Your passive loss is limited to $15,000. If your rental loses $25,000, only $15,000 can be deducted this year while $10,000 is carried forward. When you sell your property all your disallowed losses are then deducted to reach your ultimate capital gain or loss on the sale.

There is another angle to all this- if you are a real estate professional you can claim 100% of your losses and you are not capped by passive loss limits. This makes sense since your rental income is no longer passive if it is your livelihood or a strong portion of your livelihood.

PALMER LAKE AFTER DARK Palmer Lake Town Hall Feb 24, Mar 30 & Apr 27 8 pm - 11 pm Adult and teen inspired event of neon lights, music, dancing and food. This will be a blast! Proceeds from this event support FamilyNation non-profit services. You will not be bored at this event.

YOUTH EMPOWERMENT FESTIVAL 2012 Palmer Lake Town Hall April 28, 2012 4 pm - 11 pm This is a festival dedicated to youth empowerment. There will be music, dancing, exhibits, and Arts & Crafts Festival, the Mayor’s Dinner and a proclamation declaring April 28, Youth Empowerment Day. Also, the PALMER LAKE YOU GOT TALENT finals will be held and the Youth Empowerment Awards 2012 will be announced. This is an amazing event.

YOUTH EMPOWERMENT AWARDS 2012 Palmer Lake Town Hall - Mayor’s Dinner April 28, 2012 6-8 pm Do you know a youth or young adult in the Palmer Lake or Monument area that is exceptional in the community? If so, submit your nomination to our Youth Empowerment Award Nomination at familynation.net and tell us why we should recognize this individual for the “Youth Empowerment Award 2012,” during the Mayor’s dinner at the “Youth Empowerment Festival 2012” on April 28, 2012. We want to hear from you.

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So, are rental properties good tax shelters? Perhaps, depending on your situation. Are they good investments? Typically Yes. The tax shelter question also hinges on your future tax rate, and how recaptured depreciation can be affected. Recaptured depreciation is the portion of depreciation that is taxed when you sell the rental property, and it typically is taxed at your ordinary income tax rate while gains are taxed at the capital gain rate.

There are some mental gymnastics if a portion of your gain is associated with an increase in land value. Since land is not depreciated, a portion of your recaptured depreciation could be re-classified into a capital gain (theoretically lower tax rate).

Confused? No worries. We can help.

More information on rentals as a tax shelter can be found at www.tinawatsoncpa.com/blog.

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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