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The sixth largest country in the world, Australia has a total land area, including its islands, of 2,969,907 square miles. Including the marine areas, islands and their waters, the number increases to 3,128,586 square miles.

The country has about 7,000 beaches, attracting a significant tourist industry which contributes about $34 billion to the country’s gross domestic product as well as employing over 500,000 people.

Their national language is English; however, if you’ve spoken to an Aussie lately, you might be scratching your heading and asking huh? They have a dialect and host of unique sayings unlike any other language. One thing is for certain: The country is culturally diverse with about one in four residents born outside of the country. Many are children and grandchildren of migrants and refugees.

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The Australian Bureau of Statistics estimates that as of the last week in March there were 22,862,147 people in the country. A common misconception is that the majority of the population lives in the countryside or the outback. However, nearly 80 percent live in coastal areas. Like any large country, Australia has its share of differing weather patterns – from rain, cyclones, flooding and snow to sand storms and bushfires. By far, most of the country is hot and dry; the northernmost part is more tropical/wet and the most temperate areas are in the southeast and southwest coastal regions. A little something for everyone.

Although indigenous people are estimated to have lived on the island for the last 40,000 to 60,000 years, the first Europeans to discover Australia were the Dutch. Captain Willem Janz landed in the north Queensland area in March of 1606 via the Dutch ship Duyfken. He didn’t spend much time on this land after one of his sailors was killed by an Aborigine, reportedly speared to death.

Dirck Hartog came along in 1616, landing in Western Australia. He named the country Eendrachtsland. A museum in

Holland is said to have possession of a pewter plate that he nailed to a tree while in Australia.

The history books likely tell more about Englishman Captain James Cook and the First Fleet who established the country as the Colony of New South Wales in 1788. But before then, the Dutch dropped Eendrachtsland and were calling it New Holland. For nearly 100 years, England shipped many of her convicts to Australia. Gold was discovered there in 1851 which caused a significant increase in population and wealth.

At another time during the 18th century, Australia was called Terra Psittacorum by a local explorer who also liked referring to it as Terra Australis or South Land. The name was officially recognized by the governor in 1817.

Its official name is now the Commonwealth of Australia.

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Good onya: good for you, well done The country boasts a Nobel Prize win- Hottie: hot water bottle ner, Patrick White along with famous In the Nuddy: naked writers Morris West, Nevil Shute, Col- Kangaroos loose in the top paddock: leen McCullough and Robert Hughes. intellectually inadequate (“he’s got Well-known artists include Arthur kangaroos loose in the top paddock”) Boyd, Russell Drysdale and Thomas Lair it up: to behave in a brash and vulgar manner Keneally, to name a few.

Lob, lob in: drop in to see someone The Aussies love their sports and es- London to a brick: absolute certainty pecially enjoy cricket, swimming, ten- Not the full quid: not bright intellectunis, rugby, football (“footy”) and golf ally among others. They’ve won more than Off one’s face: drunk their fair share of Olympic medals, and Oldies: parents Cadel Evans recently won the 2011 Pig’s arse!: I don’t agree with you Porky: lie, untruth Tour de France cycling race.

Rellie or relo: family, relative Ridgy-didge: original, genuine Roadie: a beer you buy to take away with you Besides the fact that they don’t like the Sanger: a sandwich letter ‘z,’ (think organisation, person- Shark biscuit: somebody new to surfalised), the sound ‘ay’ is pronounced ing ‘ie.’ Today is pronounced ‘to-die.’ Two Spunk: a good looking person t’s together in a word make the ‘d’ Thingo: wadjamacallit, whatsit, thingsound. Fatter becomes fadder. That’s amajig just the start.

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Our mummies say we’re growing stronger Every single week, Because we love our Vegemite We all adore our Vegemite It puts a rose in every cheek.”

-Advertising jingle from the 1950s Vegemite is a brown pasty food staple of Australia. It’s made of brewer’s yeast extract, which is a byproduct of beer manufacturing. It also contains wheat and some spices. It’s said to be salty, bitter and malty tasting. Folks smear it on bread, crackers, toast and make sandwiches out of it. A vegemite sandwich is typically made with two slices of buttered bread with a layer of Vegemite and maybe some cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, etc.

This “food” was invented in 1922 during World War I when they could no longer get the British product Marmite (quite similar to Vegemite). Out of desperation, apparently, someone had to come up with a replacement. If interested, Vegemite can be purchased online from many vendors. And why not buy a case? It’s loaded with vitamin B12 and is fat free, animal free and gluten free.

AUSTRALIAN INVENTIONS AND FIRSTS Australians have made a multitude of contributions to the world, especially in the areas of health/medicine and aviation.

• John McGarvie Smith discovered the anthrax vaccine in 1918.

• The Crown Street Woman’s Hospital in Sydney invented the Heart Pacemaker in 1926.

• In 1900, “Soldiers of the Cross,” the first feature film was made.

• We can thank Australia for inventing the box of wine in 1967.

• The 1950s brought about aviation advances. The Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) used by every airline today was invented. The ‘black box’ flight recorder was invented by David Warren in 1958.

• Scientists at the Commonwealth Health Department invented ultrasound in 1961.

• The cochlear implant was invented

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• Stephen Newman invented the multi-focal contact lens in 1992.

• Relenza, the first anti-influenza drug was invented at the Victorian College of Pharmacy in 1996.

• If you love ice, thank James Harrison who invented the cooling system for refrigerators in the 1850s.

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hen we have experiences, especially in childhood, it creates imprints or reactions in our mind. Our mind remembers everything. It is simply that our mind may place certain events in the subconscious rather than the conscious mind. Our mind becomes programmed, on a conscious or subconscious level, to continue to experience what was already experienced in childhood.

PRODUCTS Australia is a major exporter of agricultural products, minerals and energy with mining and agriculture alone responsible for 57 percent of the exports.

Wheat, wool, gold, iron ore, coal and liquefied natural gas constitute the highest volume of exports to Japan, China, South Korea, U.S. and the European Union.

For example, if a child experienced much unconditional love, nurturing, bonding, freedom of expression, and joy, then that child would naturally expect those energies to continue. That is because those loving and nurturing experiences created an imprint or transmitters in the brain and mind to expect the same to continue.

• 95 percent of the world’s supply of opal comes from Australia

However, what if a child experienced loss, lack of bonding, abuse, anger, addiction, or severe punishment? Then that child would also expect that type of energy to continue.

Those experiences create certain transmitters in the brain that keep those energies/ experiences in place consciously or subconsciously. Then the person makes choic-

• 70 percent of the world’s wool comes from their 126,000,000 sheep • They are the world’s biggest exporter of veal and beef The country also grows a variety of grains, fruits and vegetables; produces poultry, meat, cheeses and other dairy.

And, to no one’s surprise, a plethora of seafood is available, both farmed and from the ocean.

es to keep anger, addiction, punishment, and lack of bonding in place. The person continues to experience pain.

Another scenario is a child who did not have a particularly painful childhood, but perhaps the child did not really bond with his or her parents. Perhaps the child experienced punishment (judgmental) rather than consequences (non-judgmental) and developed beliefs that life is just one pathway and is not full of passion and joy. The person also created transmitters in the brain and mind that continue that cycle.

The person may find him or herself making choices to stay ‘in the box’ rather than take risks. The person may experience fear of life and fear of survival.

A Tai Yi treatment titled Transmitters of Life can assist with this. This treatment is for clearing of transmitters. When a person had an unhappy childhood, it programs the transmitters and sends signals to keep the pain intact. Some transmitters carry fear, anger, and death. This assists in clearing the program so the transmitters are sending correct (that life can be full of joy) information. It also increases messages from the mind to the brain more clearly and from higher mind back to the mind field. When this treatment is being done, the person should hold the memory of a fear and pay attention to how much lighter he or she feels during and after the treatment.

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• Aussies are the biggest purchasers of 4-wheel-drive vehicles in the world.

• It was Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw who made the following sage observation: “A government that robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul.”

• It is the third country that launched a satellite into orbit behind the U.S. and Russia, in 1971.

• We’re all familiar with the act of CPR -- we often see a film or television character come to the rescue and save a life using the technique.

And on TV, according to a recent study, CPR is shown as being successful 75 percent of the time. The reality is not quite so rosy, though. A study conducted in 2010 found that when CPR is used in real life, only about 8 percent of the patients were still alive after one month. Of those who did survive that long, 97 percent couldn’t live a normal life.

• The original spelling of kangaroo was kanguroo, which was the first Aboriginal word in the English language from Captain James Cook days.

• Australia is one of only two countries – the other being Greece – who have participated in every Olympic Games since the modern Olympic games began in 1896. They also hosted the summer games in 1956 (Melbourne) and 2000 (Sydney).

• Do you suffer from astraphobia? If so, I hope you don’t live in Florida.

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GAIN CONTROL OVER DANDRUFF DEAR DR. DONOHUE: How does one eliminate dandruff? I have had it for months and have tried many, many shampoos without making any progress.

I can’t wear a dark suit coat. I look like I’ve just come in from a snow blizzard.

Please give me some sort of program that I can follow. -- H.H. ANSWER: Dandruff’s official name is seborrheic (SEB-uh-REE-ik) dermatitis. “Dermatitis” indicates skin inflammation. Seborrhea is an overproduction of oil, sebum. Many with dandruff deny they have an oily scalp. They say their scalp is dry. That can be the case, but seborrheic dermatitis flourishes on skin with an abundance of oil glands. The scalp is one of those places, but not the only place. The flakes that land on your shoulders are sloughed-off skin cells.

Dandruff usually is quite itchy. Scratching dislodges the dead skin cells.

A yeast with the name Malassezia contributes to the problem. It’s probably not the actual cause, but it aids and abets the dandruff process.

I’m sure you have tried many shampoos. Let me suggest ones that contain salicylic acid, zinc or selenium. Scalpicin, Head and Shoulders and Selsun Blue are three brand names. There are others. The way you use the shampoo is as important as your choice of shampoo. Wash your hair daily with one of these products. Massage it into your scalp, and let the shampoo remain on your scalp for five minutes. Do this for a minimum of three weeks. If you have an improvement, you can cut back on your shampooing to every other day.

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Only those in the yoga group had a rise in gamma amino-butyric acid (GABA), a neurotransmitter that produces feelings of calm.

Researchers took a big step (for Western medicine) when they suggested that specific yoga practices should be created as a way to help with stress-related conditions.

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love the whole retro image of making homemade bread. In my mind’s eye, I picture myself in dainty, flour-covered apron taking plump, golden loaves out of the oven. The smell of freshly baked bread perfumes the house, drawing my loving family to the table. Then, I’m snapped back to reality by the realization that I barely have time to sleep at night. Besides, homemade bread takes hours to make -- or does it?

Turn this quick bread into a “grab and go” breakfast or snack along with a few tablespoons of Eden Foods Organic Apple Butter, Arrowhead Mills Organic Creamy Valencia Peanut Butter or Cascadian Farms Fruit Spreads.

1 cup Bob’s Red Mill Wheat Bran 1/2 cup chopped, almonds or walnuts 2 cups King Arthur Flour Organic Artisan All Purpose Flour 1/2 cup Bob’s Mills Organic Whole Wheat Pastry Flour 1 tablespoon Bob’s Red Mill Non-Aluminum Double Acting Baking Powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 2 cups crushed pineapple with juice 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon vanilla or fresh lemon juice 1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.

The beautiful thing about a retro recipe is that you can always find a way to make it modern. I love playing with dough, whether it’s bread, pizzas or pies. Quick bread recipes allow me to re-create a delicious memory in a modern way.

Quick breads provide the taste and smell of yeast breads in a fraction of the time. Most recipes for quick breads contain a chemical leavening reaction of a base, like baking soda, and an acid such as cream of tartar, lemon juice or buttermilk to produce carbon dioxide. A good-quality baking powder contains an acid and a base and only needs a liquid to activate it. The carbon dioxide that is formed makes the bread rise.

It also produces a texture softer and lighter than most yeast breads.

My recipe for Liberian Pineapple Nut Bread is about as retro as you can possibly get!

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2. Toast the wheat bran and the nuts together in a heavy, dry pan over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to keep from burning. Set aside to cool.

3. Sift the flours, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a large bowl. Mix in the toasted wheat bran and nuts. Add eggs, pineapple, water and vanilla or lemon juice. Mix together thoroughly. The dough should be moist and well-combined.

4. Scoop batter into a greased loaf pan.

Bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick or tester inserted in the middle of loaf comes out clean. Cool and wrap tightly in food-safe plastic wrap and foil. Loaf can be frozen up to 3 months.

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Let's start out with a creative website that is just fun to play with. lab.andre-michelle.com/crash Another good way of discovering artists directly via their music is to use "Unsigned", a catalogue of unsigned and budding musicians who have willingly posted their music on the internet. You might just find someone you like. www.Unsigned.com There are often lots of creative musical artists out there just waiting to shine, but music artists are nearly forced to have some form of video to accompany your music these days. As nerve-wracking as that may sound to some, it's really not that hard to make your own online video content.

To make things simple, I'm going to say that you just need three things for this basic tutorial. www.makeuseof.com/tag/ create-basic-music-video Looplabs is the web's premiere online music mixing application and platform. Since 2000 we have connected millions of web users from around the world to the art of music mixing through our extremely intuitive and easy-to use software interfaces. www.looplabs.com Songspin.FM is free, legal streaming radio curated from the best music sites on the web.

They aggregate music chart information from top sites like iTunes, Billboard, Hype Machine, Pitchfork and last.fm and pull it together in one place. They also use this information to create custom radio stations across multiple musical genres. http://songspin.fm

Many years ago whilst looking for internet radio stations I discovered Ishkur's Guide to Electronic Music, a toungue-incheek look at the history of music that was only possible with modern electronic instruments. Even the author has admitted that the guide is opinionated and will never be finished, it still makes for an educational and entertaining stay. http://techno.org/ electronic-music-guide The award winning open source audio recording and editing program, Audacity, which runs on Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows, GNU/Linux and other operating systems: http://audacity.sourceforge.net Sound Sunday is a weekly feature promoting free album downloads. Every edition invites you to explore various genres and artists from around the world. A variety of genres should ensure that everyone finds a gem to enjoy. www.makeuseof.com/tag/11free-mp3-albumsdownload-sound-sunday-3 For only $2.99 you can download an app called Movie360 to your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch that lets you be a cool movie director without needing all of the super expensive gadgets. It is an app that lets you record movies with 13 different kinds of film effects including memories, sketch, elegancy, charm, magic, silence, jewelry, cold, love and more. The best part is that you can switch between effects while you are recording.

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1. LANGUAGE: What is the meaning of the Latin phrase “novus ordo seclorum,” located on the Great Seal on a U.S. $1 bill?

2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the name for a seashell collector or expert?

3. ART: What Mexican muralist was married to Mexican painter Frida Kahlo?

4. COMICS: What was the name of Casper the Friendly Ghost’s horse?

5. SPORTS: Where did the sport of jai alai originate?

6. GEOGRAPHY: Where is Death Valley located?

7. TELEVISION: Which PBS documentary series featured the song “Ashokan Farewell” as its theme music?

8. MEDICINE: What is the brand name for the sedative diazepam?

9. LITERATURE: Who was the first to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature (1901)?

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1. Chicago Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro set a record in 2010 for most RBIs in a major-league debut. How many did he have?

2. In 2011, Atlanta’s Brian McCann became the second person in majorleague history to have a pinch-hit, game-tying homer in the ninth and followed with a game-winning home run. Who was the first?

3. Who was the last coach of the Houston Oilers before Jeff Fisher took over in 1994 and the team eventually moved to Tennessee?

4. Entering the 2011-12 season, Kentucky was the No. 1 team for total victories in Division I college basketball (2,052). Name three of the next five schools.

5. How many players reached the 100-point plateau in the NHL in the 2010-11 season?

6. Name the Russian superheavyweight Olympic weightlifter who won two gold medals and had a nine-year unbeaten streak (1970-78).

10. ENTERTAINERS: What was the stage name of the actor who was born “Laszlo Lowenstein”?

7. Who was the last LPGA golfer before Yani Tseng (2010-11) to capture two women’s majors in consecutive years.

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1. What group released “Bus Stop”? What is the song about?

2. Name the band that had a No. 1 hit with “The Voice.”

3. Van McCoy was best known for which dance tune?

4. Who wrote and released “Give Ireland Back to the Irish”?

5. Name the artist who wrote “You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet.” 6. “Don’t Stand So Close to Me” netted a Grammy for what group? (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 April 2, 2012 PICKS OF THE WEEK “War Horse” (PG-13) -- This latest offering from Steven Spielberg has all of the visual splendor and classic-style sentimentality expected from the veteran film maker. It starts with an English farm boy named Albert (Jeremy Irvine) being tasked with raising and training a colt racing stallion called Joey.

When the two are separated by World War I, the horse braves an odyssey through ravaged Europe, making an impact in the lives of humans wherever he goes.

The bulk of the story stays with the horse.

While the majestic creature makes its way through the horrors of war, everything has that classic-movie sheen to it. While we’re supposed to feel for the horse, it seems like the mountains of human suffering are being glossed over.

“We Bought a Zoo” (PG) -- Sometimes, you just have to take a big, crazy leap and give it your all. That seems to be the syrupy message at the heart of this based-on-a-true story.

Benjamin (Matt Damon) is a let-go newspaper reporter who recently lost his wife. While looking for a new home where he can take his young daughter and teen son, he finds a run-down country estate that also happens to be a run-down zoo in need of new, dedicated owners.

Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson and Colin Ford (who plays Damon’s son) all portray characters more grounded than their script.

This story of a wild risk that paid off for one troubled family can be a joyful experience,

just make sure any children watching don’t get their hopes up.

“Being Elmo: A Puppeteer’s Journey” (PG) -- This isn’t a typical Elmo DVD-adventure, but it is about a young person with dreams that come true. This documentary follows Kevin Clash, Elmo’s puppeteer and voice.

The film tells the story of Clash’s childhood aspirations to work with Jim Henson, and shows behind-the-scenes footage of Clash and the rest of the Muppets crew.

Looking behind the curtain might seem like it could drain the magic from the Muppets, but it’s actually a peek into another dimension of their world. Colorful felt, buggy eyes and clever shots abound. It’s a magic trick that’s impressive even when you know how it’s done. Clash has been making puppets since he was a boy in the suburbs of Baltimore. Learning how Clash worked his way to where he wanted to be makes scrappy little Elmo even more endearing.

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“London River” -- In the aftermath of the London Underground bombings in 2005, two people cross paths while sorting through the terror and the tragedy. Elisabeth is a white Christian woman searching for her daughter. After putting up posters, she comes in contact with Ousmane, a black Muslim man from France who found a photograph of his son with her daughter. The two try to use each other to get to the bottom of what happened. The story and the performances make the film worthwhile, even if the message can seem a bit blunt.

TV RELEASES

“3rd Rock From the Sun -Season 3 and Season 4” “Designing Women: The Complete Sixth Season” “Roseanne -- Season 3 and Season 4” “That ‘70s Show: Season 3 and Season 4 “Discover Planet Ocean”

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) An unusual request could put you in an awkward position. Best advice: Deal with it immediately. The longer you delay, the more difficult it will be to get out of it.

1. A new order of the ages 2. Conchologist 3. Diego Rivera 4. Nightmare 5. Spain’s Basque region 6. Southern California 7. “The Civil War” by Ken Burns 8. Valium 9. French poet Sully Prudhomme 10. Peter Lorre

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Be careful about doing someone a favor when you don’t know the full story behind the request. Don’t rely on someone’s unsubstantiated assurances. Insist on all the facts before you act.

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Six. 2. Jeff Heath of the Boston Braves in 1949.

3. Jack Pardee (1990-94).

4. Kansas (2,038 wins), North Carolina (2,033), Duke (1,944), Syracuse (1,800) and Temple (1,766).

5. Just one, Vancouver’s Daniel Sedin, with 104 points (41 goals, 63 assists).

6. Vasily Alekseyev.

7. Karrie Webb, in 2000-01.

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. The Hollies, in 1966. The song describes a romance that started at a bus stop in the rain, with a shared umbrella.

2. The Moody Blues, in 1981. The English band’s name developed in 1964 from a hoped-for sponsorship from the M&B Brewery, which never materialized.

3. “The Hustle,” written in 1975. Before he died in 1979, McCoy had written 700 songs.

4. Paul McCartney and Wings. The song, written after the deadly Bloody Sunday civil-rights protests in Ireland in 1972, was banned from airplay. It rose to No. 1 anyway.

5. Randy Bachman, of Bachman-Turner Overdrive (BTO). The 1974 song was the Canadian rock group’s only No. 1 single.

6. The Police, in 1982. The song was used in a 2009 episode of the television show “Glee.”

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) That workplace problem still needs your attention before you finally can close the book on it.

Meanwhile, a long-anticipated reunion gets closer to becoming a happy reality.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might be demanding more from others than they can give. Best advice: Have a long and frank talk to determine what the facts are. Tensions should abate as the week winds down.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Aspects are favorable throughout this week for making contacts that could be important to your career plans. Meanwhile, an old friend offers the advice you’re seeking.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) It’s time to stop licking your wounds from past mistakes. Get up and get going toward your future. Loyal friends will be there to help the Lion get back into rip-roaring shape.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Take time out to go over what’s expected of you before you begin your new project. Otherwise, you run the risk of pushing yourself harder than you need to.

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SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You should feel recharged and ready for whatever your workaday world holds for you. The same positive energy spills over into your personal relationships.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A prospect might be less than it appears to be. Like the Archer in your sign, you always aim for the truth. And this is no time to settle for less than full disclosure.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Start doing some serious thinking about a career move that could entail more than just changing job sites. Some lifestyle changes also might be involved.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) With tensions easing at the workplace, a more positive environment once again encourages the free flow of ideas so typical of the alwaysinnovative Aquarian.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Show some of that usually hidden steel-strong Piscean backbone, and stand up for yourself if you hope to make a case for that promotion you know you deserve.

BORN THIS WEEK: You enjoy doing new things and staying ahead of the crowd. You would make a fine sports coach or military leader.

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HOW TO MAKE A PROFIT, EVEN IF YOUR DESCRIPTION AND/OR COMPANY NAME IMPLIES THAT YOU DO NOT…

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he following are instructions for what the title of this article so plainly states. Let’s be honest, there is no such thing as not making a profit. Whether that profit goes to you or a charity fund, the money has to be made. So for your non-profit, charity, or organization (whether it be a church, school, or alternative group) there is only one real way to achieve greatness.

Pinz Bowling Center is now offering a new, inventive way to get your club some serious cash; Fundraiser Leagues. They offer organizations the chance to raise awareness, increase membership, gain recognition, and of course fundraise for their cause.

All of this can happen, while you and your sponsors have a great time.

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Pinz does all the work. A Fundraise League begins by any association forming league teams. Teams are made up of five people. There are ten and twelve team packages, or the custom option up to 24 teams. Weeks stretch between ten and thirty six.

You’re organization receives half of the entire weekly lineage from the League. You also have the option of adding other fundraising events, like Bake Sales, Drawings, 50/50 campaigns and more!

So even if it’s not all about the money, and it’s about much more; you still need some help in the financial department to get the important things done. Why not have a good time doing it? Why not give others a good time while helping out? There is no proper answer. The questions are rhetorical. I know, and you know, everyone needs to increase their currency.

So pick up the phone and call Pinz.

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Or get out for a walk or bike ride and, yes, go to Pinz. Because we have all the information you need to get your fundraiser on higher level.

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he Gleneagle Sertoma Club will hold its 8th Annual Gleneagle Sertoma “Spirits of Spring” Wine and Beer Tasting and Auction Charity Event at the Air Force Academy Stadium Press Box on Saturday, May 5, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Non-military/DoD ID cardholders must contact Sertoma at 488-9879, 488-1044, or www. spiritsofspring.org to get on the USAFA entry access list no later than Monday, April 30.

“Spirits of Spring” has become a very popular annual event. Highlights include specialties from local chefs, dozens of wine and beer tastings, a professional auctioneer for a live and silent auction, and ice cream sampling. The unique and beautiful Blue and Silver Room venue provides you with an excellent opportunity to mingle with local people as well as Air Force personnel who like to dine out and enjoy the finer tastes of life. You will enjoy tantalizing samples of unique cuisine from 14 local restaurants including The Mozaic at the Inn at Palmer Divide, Biaggi’s, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Colorado Mountain Brewery, and Texas Roadhouse plus nine other surprise restaurants. These delicacies will be complemented by an array of wines and beers generously poured by vendors selected by Powers Liquor Mart. The silent and live auctions will feature donations from generous local businesses.

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are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides services and support to numerous charities in northern El Paso County. These include Tri-Lakes Cares, organizations for the hearing-impaired, the Boy Scouts of America, patriotic speech contests through the local schools, and college scholarships for the hearing-impaired. Gleneagle Sertoma also donates funds for low-income people to receive low-cost audiologist services and hearing aids through the Sertoma HEARS program.

Few charities are more important to northern El Paso County than TriLakes Cares. You might not be that familiar with Tri-Lakes Cares. When families in our area have difficulties, Tri-Lakes Cares is there with food, clothing, utility bill payment assistance, and most importantly – someone who will listen and care. They are truly a bonding force that is a foundation charity for the Tri-Lakes area.

Gleneagle Sertoma has raised thousands of dollars for charities in the past and we would like your help in continuing this tradition. Please invite your friends and join us at our 8th Annual Gleneagle Sertoma “Spirits of Spring” Wine and Beer Tasting and Auction. This is a very worthwhile and fun-filled event. We expect over 250 guests and we’d love to have you enjoy the experience with us.

Buy tickets at the door for $40 each. $30 is tax-deductible.

Reminder: Non-DoD/Military ID cardholders must register with Gleneagle Sertoma for USAFA gate entry by Monday, April 30. Call Sherry Edwards (719-488-1044) or Rae Berg (719-488-9879) for tickets, registration, and more information, or visit spiritsofspring.org.

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And we’re gearing up for another growing season!

Green up your Spring with some of our lush foliage houseplants!

Or decorate your Easter with our beautiful blooming tropicals!

We’re stocked with everything you need to get a jump on your gardening season: SEEDS AND SEEDING SUPPLIES, SOILS, COMPOSTS AND MULCHES, GARDENING TOOLS AND PRODUCTS, STARTER VEGETABLES AND HERBS, BEAUTIFUL HOUSEPLANTS, POTS AND GARDEN DECOR, LOCAL HONEY AND GIFTS, AND SO MUCH MORE!

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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

Tri-Lakes HAP-py Feet Foot Care Clinic Tri-Lakes Senior Center Second Wednesday of each Month Medical foot care clinic, on the second Wednesday of each month at the Tri-Lakes Senior Center, located at the Lewis-Palmer High School campus, across the street from the YMCA. Foot care services include skin condition check, circulation evaluation, pulse in feet, blood pressure, callous and corn buffing, and more.

This is a medical clinic, with services provided by a registered nurse. Appointments are for 30 minutes and cost $25; limited financial assistance for qualifying applicants is available from TriLakes Health Advocacy Partnership. To schedule an appointment, call Bob or Debbie at the Visiting Nurse Association on Tuesday through Thursday between 9 and 4, at 719 577-4448.

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 719-260-9490. Seating is limited. VELKOMMEN til bords!

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COLORADO YOU GOT TALENT FINALISTS ANNOUNCED

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Abby Jones, Colorado Springs

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here is a buzz in the air as everyone waited for the announcement of the talent finalists. It took hours, but in the end, the judges came to their final decisions and are ready to go. Twenty-six acts in four categories were selected to compete at the Palmer Lake Town Hall during the Youth Empowerment Festival 2012 on April 28 from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. Each category will have a 1st, 2nd & 3rd prize winner with only one act receiving the Grand Prize.

In addition, the 1st place winners of all categories and the Grand Prize winner will perform that night at the Colorado Springs/Tri-Lakes Mayor’s Dinner.

The finale will be held at the Palmer Lake Town Hall and is open to the public, so come and show your encouragement and support for your local finalist.

The finalist for the Colorado You Got Talent 2012 are:

Allison Greening, Colorado Springs

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Jeanelle Pike, Colorado Springs

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David-Lee Pulga,

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Andreas Silva, Colorado Springs

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Chris Tyler, Colorado Springs

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Karlye Hansen, Fort Atkinson

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Anastasia Lee, Green Bay

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Alyssa Lopez, Lakewood

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Chance Foster, Monument

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Bryce Foster, Monument

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Dillon Hall, Monument

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Steven Hall, Monument

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Lauren Palmer, Monument

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Alex Sands, Monument

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Alyssa Austin, Palmer Lake

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Cory Gephart, Palmer Lake

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Liam Hoard, Palmer Lake

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Cassie Williams, Aurora

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Audrey Paramentier, Peyton

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Hailey Van Auken, Castle Rock

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Michael Casey, Westminister

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Gianni Vecchiarelli, Castle Rock

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Meghan Casey, Westminister

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Emilee Barela, Colorado Springs

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Hayden Black, Colorado Springs

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Justin Covergeist,

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Sarah Garlick, Colorado Springs

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Emily Garlick, Colorado Springs

LIONS CLUB MEETING 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the Month 6:30PM-8:00PM - Fairfield Inn Lions are here in the Tri-Lakes community. We have a brand new service club chartered as of the week of February 6th We meet at the Fairfield Inn on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 7:00PM-8:00PM with a social starting at 6:30PM. Please help determine Tri-Lakes area projects for volunteer support and sharing in the good fortunes of our wonderful community.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Beacon Lite Group Tri-Lakes Chapel 1750 Deer Creek Road Woodmoor Dr & Deer Creek Road 8:00 PM Mon & Thurs Kathleen - (719) 649-1046

THE RECORD ROOM Pinz Bowling Center 855 hwy 105, Palmer Lake, CO Every Thursday Night (3/1 3/8 3/15 3/22 3/39) 7pm-9pm Free, all ages acoustic concerts featuring local and regional talent. 2-3 Artists per night perform original music.

Concerts are every Thursday night and open to the public.

MONUMENT AND PALMER LAKE EASTER EGG HUNT Saturday, April 7, 2012

If you have questions about the Colorado You Got Talent 2012, the Youth Empowerment Festival 2012, FamilyNation or would like to watch the videos of these contestants, please go to: http://www.familynation.net

For the event, eggs are hidden in the Village Green and the little tykes get the first five minutes to find as many eggs as they can before the bigger kids join in, Gray said. Since the Easter Bunny’s helpers hide them the morning of the hunt the town asks parents not to bring their kids to the event until the start time of 10 a.m. so as not to spoil the surprise of the location of the approximate 1,000 eggs. After the eggs are found, the games, including a gunny-sack race, begin and will be held outside if weather permits or inside the town hall, Gray said. Students from Lewis-Palmer Middle School’s National Junior Honors Society will help run the games. A bunny known to make appearances at Easter and hide eggs will appear in Palmer Lake during the festivities and just might hop on over to Monument afterward. Palmer Lake’s festivities conclude around 11 a.m., just in time for Monument’s to begin. Egg seekers will have a chance to bounce from shop to shop in downtown Monument to collect one egg at each location from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.

There will be coloring pages to be picked up in advance and dropped off the day of the hunt for a chance to win a prize.

PALMER LAKE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT. PANCAKE BREAKFAST Sunday, April 8,2012 Come join us for our Annual Pancake Breakfast! The Palmer Lake Volunteer Fire Department will celebrate its 74th anniversary this year. The department got its start in the mid1930’s. Back then, the department’s equipment consisted of a hand-drawn hose cart stored at an automotive garage in the center of town. When a fire started, volunteers passing by the garage would pick up the cart on the way to the fire.

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

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PALMER LAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS Trails to Interstate: Transportation Systems Across the Palmer Divide April 19, 2012, 7:00 PM Lee Whiteley will use historic maps and illustrations, as well as modern photographs, to trace transportation routes across the Palmer Divide from the early trails to Interstate 25.

2012 ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS DAY LUNCHEON & SEMINAR Colorado Springs Marriott, 5580 Tech Center Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80919 Tuesday, April 24, 2012 - 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM Pikes Peak Chapter, International Association of Administrative Professional (IAAP) invites you to Celebrate!

Professional Development Seminar Featuring: Dawn BjorkBuzbee. Seminar Time 9:00 - 11:30 AM. Followed by the Administrative Professionals Day Luncheon with speaker, Doug Price. Luncheon Time 12:00 - 1:30 PM. Registration: To attend only one event, Seminar or Luncheon $35; To attend both events, Seminar and Luncheon $65. For IAAP Members, to attend both events save for only $55. To complete the registration form, visit our website: wwww. iaap-pikespeak.org. Deadline for Reservations is Monday, April 16, 2012.

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.

SENIOR CITIZEN FRAUD PROTECTION Wednesday, May 2 - 12:30PM Big Red - 146 Jefferson St., Monument Do you know the safest way to pay your bills? What are the 3 R’s of Fraud Protection? How to avoid telemarketing scams? Join Bob Mager, Program Specialist from AARP Foundation’s ElderWatch for a free, energetic, interactive presentation to answer these questions and test your consumer fraud knowledge. Learn how to keep you and your loved ones’ hard earned money safe! It doesn’t matter if you are 55 or 95; this is an opportunity to learn about the latest scams affecting the 50+ population. This is open to anyone and everyone. Wednesday, May 2; 12:30 PM at “Big Red”, 146 Jefferson Street, basement, immediately following the Senior Luncheon.

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That’s where a Federal Housing Administration 203(k) rehab loan can come in. This type of loan covers the mortgage as well as repairs that need to be made to singlefamily homes, with the total cost wrapped up in one neat loan package.

There are two levels to the loan program: 1) if the work that needs to be done is fairly simple (doesn’t involve structural repairs) and will cost under $35,000, or 2) extensive renovation at a cost of at least $5,000 with no maximum limit.

During the rehab process, FHA inspectors will visit the site multiple times to ensure that the work is up to standards and is following the plan. You’ll have six months to get the work completed by a contractor.

Funds, held in escrow, will be released in stages as the work is done.

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ur conclusion is that flat tax, fair tax, consumption tax, or whatever you call it will not work.

How about some quick metrics first- according to www.ntu.org, to be in the top 10% of all wage earners, you needed to earn $112,000 in 2010. This group of people pays over 70% of all Federal taxes. To suggest that the wealthy don’t pay a fair share of taxes might hold, but when 10% of taxpayers pay 70% of all taxes it’s a hard argument.

When people start tossing around flat tax, we kindly ask how much they are willing to pay. Most reply with a 10% figure. Bummer- You just gave Warren

Buffet a 7% tax cut, or approximately $2.7 million (he earned $69 million, had taxable income of $39 million and paid over $6.9 million in taxes), And a 10% flat tax just increased the tax burden of a single parent of two children who earns $30,000 annually by $4,000 to $5,000.

Ok- what about consumption tax? The gist here is that wealthy people spend more money than the middle-class, and therefore by taxing consumption the people who can afford more taxes, pay more taxes. Consider a gallon of milk- it is safe to say that regardless of income, the purchase of milk is relatively flat among all taxpayers.

What about cars? A bigger ticket item as compared to milk for sure. It is hard to think that Other countries have tried a flat tax- Estonia started one in 1994, and currently

If you’re interested in a multi-unit building and plan to live in one of the units, the 203(k) can be used for up to four family units. You can build a new house on an old foundation, or move a house to a new location. The work must include improving “thermal efficiency,” such as weather stripping and insulation.

The process for securing a 203(k) loan is complicated, with numerous steps to follow, but the stress can be worth it if it gets you the house you want, with repairs made, at a price you can afford.

For more information on FHA rehab loans, go to http://portal.hud.gov and put 203(k) in the search box. You’ll need to speak to an FHA-approved lender in your area.

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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charges around 22% in taxes. Most households earning under $150,000 pay around 8-12% in taxes. None of the top 25 countries in world in terms of economy charge a flat tax (the only possible exception is Hong Kong).

Yes, we concede that a graduated flat tax rate might work. 0% for low income, 10% for middle-class and 20% for the wealthy.

Finally, the 67,000 pages of tax code that everyone wants to reduce down to a post card is an exaggeration to say the least.

A very small portion affects a rather large majority of the people. The other bloated chunk addresses corporations, non-profit organizations, trusts, and a gaggle of other tax issues that don’t directly affect the most taxpayers.

We’ve certainly enjoyed being able to chat about some tax issues (and opinions) for the past three months. Enjoy your summer and Happy Holidays in advance.

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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