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The smiley face became a registered trademark Harvey Ball could have never imagined the pop- in 1971 when Franklin Loufrani, a Frenchman, ularity of his smiley face. In fact, he never even started “Smiley World” in order to sell the image bothered to trademark it at the time. The com- in Europe and the U.K. pany received a $240 fee for his work. Wal-Mart attempted to trademark the smiley as In 1967, David Stern, an advertising agency their own in 2006 while they were using the icon owner in Seattle, used his version of the smi- on their signs and employee uniforms. Loufrani ley for a University Federal Savings & Loan ad fought Wal-Mart’s use of his trademark. It was campaign. They produced 150,000 buttons, coin no laughing matter for Wal-Mart when their purses and piggy banks for this promotion. The trademark request was denied. They’ve since resavings & loan’s walls were even adorned with verted to a “no smiling” campaign. smiley faces. Harvey Ball felt that the smiley face should reThe smiley face peaked in popularity in the main in the public domain, so declared in 1999 early 1970’s when two brothers from Phila- that the first Friday in October would always be delphia, Bernard and Murray Spain, added the World Smile Day® and registered the name. Ball saying, “Have a happy day,” to the yellow icon. wanted the spirit of the smiley to remain intact They mass produced it on novelty items such by encouraging others to do acts of kindness. as t-shirts, mugs, bumper stickers, buttons, key chains and anything else you can imagine a smiley face slapped onto. Snippetz Is All Smileys... continued on page 3

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• Randall Flagg, a Stephen King villain wears a smiley badge. • Smiley the Psychotic Button is a sidekick for Evil Ernie, a Chaos! Comics character. The smiley button has a sinister face with crossbones behind it. • Several other comic book series love to use the smiley in sinister ways – “Watchmen,” “Transmetropolitan,” “The Tick,” The Sandman,” and “Solus.” At least Batman is not on the list. • TV and movies were not to be outdone with their depiction of smileys. In the movie “Evolution” produced in 2001, the smiley (three-eyed) symbolizes aliens. • In the horror ﬁlm “The Howling,” the werewolf leaves smiley face stickers behind with his victims.

INTERESTING SMILEYS • A Hawaiian spider, called the “Theridion grallator,” is also known as the Happyface Spider because it has a yellow body and sometimes appears to have a smiley face on it. • A mars crater has been photographed that holds a striking resemblance to a smiley face. • A smiley is a term to describe a piercing of the webbed area located in the mouth between the upper lip and the upper gums. The piercing can only be seen when the person is smiling, hence the name.

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• By 1971, over 50 million smiley face buttons had been sold. • In 1986, the USS Reeves navy ship used smiley face covers on its missile fire control radars during a Graphic renditions of some of these visit to China. emoticons are easily located for • If you spoke to a telephone opuse in e-mail correspondence, but erator in the 1970’s, each call was certain keystrokes together make concluded by the operator with the smiley (or a frown) by viewing “Have a happy day.” sideways. And in some software • Each year since 1999, the U.S. programs, these keystrokes will au- Postal Service issues a stamp in tomatically convert to its colorful honor of World Smile Day. symbol: • In 2008, you can send a smiley cookie to a member of the armed :) smiley forces serving overseas. Eleni’s :-) smiley with a nose Bakery in Manhattan is provid:( sad ing the yummy treats and the :-( sad with a nose Harvey Ball World Smile Founda;-) wink tion is organizing the project. (Go to www.worldsmileday.com for HARVEY BALL WORLD more information.)

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Ready to make someone smile? Harvey Ball formed the World According to Harvey Ball, that Smile Corporation in 1999 in or- can be accomplished with anyder to sell licensing opportunities thing from sharing a smile to doand other products. Ball had no de- ing a good deed for another. sire to receive any profits from the sales, as his goal was to use the icon to spread kindness throughout the world. He deemed that all after tax “A smile is what we want to see when we look at another human profits would go to charities. being…We start to believe that The Harvey Ball World Smile Foun- we are too small to make a differdation, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organi- ence…The truth is that every one zation, was formed after his death in of us has the ability to make a dif2001 in order to disseminate profits ference every day.” -Harvey Ball from smiley licensing and product

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They talk about billions of dollars and now trillions of dollars like it’s Monopoly money that has no real impact on us hard-working slugs down here in the businesses and offices and living rooms and gas pumps of Hometown, USA. Most of us (at least me) don’t really understand what is going on and wonder if anyone really does. All of us sincerely hope that someone somewhere will do something that won’t make our predicament down here any worse.

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ecorating kid rooms is so much easier when you follow a plan. Having a foundation of walls, window treatments and bedding that are NOT theme specific, really leaves you wide open for making quick changes. Some things to consider when getting started: Have a “prop closet”. Keep all the miscellaneous kid’s room decorating items in there, and when you want to freshen your child’s room, just remove one group of accessories from their room and replace with another! How easy is that? On the more expensive items such as bedding, choose solid, stripe, plaid or a simple all over design that will blend with theme items. If you’re doing a major overhaul of your kid’s room, or doing some actual remodeling, you may be considering doing some ﬁnancing. Sometimes we just can’t pay cash for everything, and if you wait until you have the cash, the kids may be grown and gone! But keep in mind that some of the items, such as furniture can go with them, and any permanent remodeling can increase the value of your home. The trend in kid’s furniture seems to be wood tone furniture, or painted furniture with wood tone tops. This makes it great for mix and match furniture. You could pick up a stained wood dresser with painted accents, a painted bed and a nightstand with a wood tone top. Mix it up boys and girls! Mixing and matching wild colors and patterns is big too, and homemade is making a come back. According to the Color Association of the US, you’ll be seeing retro and classic hues from wild to mild in kids decorating. Which to me sounds like most anything goes! On a recent trip to a department store it was like I stepped back into the 60’s/70’s as I walked through the clothing department. Psychedelic wild patterns in far out colors, and knit and crocheted ponchos ( yes ponchos are back ) & scarves were everywhere. Everything old is new again. It’s the same, generation after generation. The point of this story is, if you’re gonna walk the walk, you gotta talk the talk. The colors and patterns in the wardrobe are what influence the kids rooms decor. So if you don’t know what to do in the kids’ room, look in their closets first!

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• If you ﬁnd all this totally appalling, close the door to their rooms, as this too shall pass. These are quick and inexpensive ways to add some punch to the room with fashion fabrics. Imagine using that neon pink, aqua or the lime green that you see everywhere, or one of the retro prints.

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• Fashion fabric can be used for Home Decor too. How about some sequined fabric for curtains in your teen’s bedroom? Many of these fabric are sparkley, shiney and slinky. Just what the kids are looking for.

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• Some other fabrics that would work are spandex, rayon, chiffon, holographic stretch velvet and crinkled taffeta to name a few. Just keep in mind that most fashion fabrics won’t be as wide, and you may need extra fabric.

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• Spandex is particularly great for kids rooms. It’s shiny, stretchy and comes in bright colors and prints. It’s easy to stretch and wrap around almost anything. Use as a bed canopy, wrapped and swagged across a curtain pole, draped from hooks or swag holders.

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Stretch a piece of it over the back of the desk chair and knot it in the back with a big knot or bow. Tie pieces of it around throw pillows in a bunch of different colors. Put a plant hook in the ceiling on each side of the head of the bed and drape spandex starting at the ﬂoor on one side, up to the first hook, knot, drape across to the second hook, knot, and hang down to the floor on the other side!

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KID’S BEDROOM FURNITURE A basic furniture style can be chosen that will span the themes and the ages, unless you decide you want to do some painting techniques while decorating kid rooms. If you do, you’ll need to keep the long term goal in mind, or be prepared to repaint in a few years. And speaking of furniture you can find some great deals on furniture and decor for your Kids’ room online! So don’t be afraid to shop online because many places offer special shipping rates to get your order.

And in reality, the furniture prices plus the shipping charges aren’t bad when you figure how much time it would take you to hit all the furniture stores to make a choice, and then end up paying for delivery anyway. Who’d of thought we would be ordering furniture online for decorating kid’s rooms and having it delivered to our homes?

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PERSONAL TRAINING WITH A FRIEND Q: My best friend recently started working with a personal trainer and has asked me to work out in a group with her and another friend. The personal training group would meet twice a week. I am a little worried that I am not as fit as the other two members of the group. Could everyone get an effective workout in a group setting even if we’re on different fitness levels? A: Group personal training is one of the biggest trends in the fitness industry today. The idea of receiving the expertise of a personal training but in a group setting has made this one of the most popular types of training at many fitness facilities. The benefits of group training are appealing to many who want to use a personal trainer and also enjoy the camaraderie of workout partners. Most group personal-training sessions begin with the assessment of individual participants to establish their personal fitness goals and to discuss your health and fitness history. Group personal training and group exercise classes differ in the approach to the group’s purpose and the individual programming. Your personal

trainer will be able to pace everyone in the group to work at their own fitness level by modifying exercises as necessary. There are several benefits to group personal training, including a reduced cost by working out with another participant, the support and encouragement you can receive and give with other participants, accountability from your workout buddies, a professional trainer monitoring your workouts and assessing your goals, and a fun but productive workout environment. Your personal trainer will be able to identify each individual’s needs and then program workouts for their benefit. Discuss your concerns with the trainer, and he or she will design a workout that will safely challenge each person without going beyond their ﬁtness level. Remember the goal is for each participant to succeed.

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Although group training has its advantages, it is not for everyone. A true novice to exercise may not feel comfortable in a group and may opt for true one-on-one personal training. Also, your personal trainer should only place participants together who can work well with one another and create a positive environment for everyone involved. Remember that while group personal training can be a great way to become fit, it is important to find the type of training that will work best for you and help you reach your fitness goals.

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Always consult a physician before beginning an exercise program. Andrea Renee Wyatt, M.S.S., C.S.C.S., is a personal trainer with an extensive background in strength and conditioning as well as therapeutic recreation. If you have a fitness or training question, write to Andrea in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475

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TIME FOR A MEDIA FAST?

BREAKFAST BOOST

here are many benefits to consuming a healthy breakfast. For example, it jumpstarts your metabolism for the day, it helps control your hunger, satisfies your appetite, gives you energy, and makes you feel more alert throughout the day; all of which can help you reach your weight loss goals! However, do you still skip or consume little for breakfast because you don’t like traditional breakfast foods? Well here are some great breakfast ideas that can help you continue with your weight loss progress, yet are alternatives to the usual breakfast items. Remember to refer to your

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meal planner for appropriate portion sizes. You can create a Pita Pizza! Just stuff a whole-wheat pita with some tomatoes and low-fat mozzarella cheese. Heat it up in the microwave or toaster oven and enjoy! Or how does Rice Pudding sound? All you need is about 1/3 cup of leftover rice, 1 cup of nonfat vanilla yogurt with artificial sweetener, and a dash of cinnamon. Just mix and enjoy a cool, sweet breakfast. Forget about greasy hash browns! Just heat up a leftover baked potato and top it with nonfat melted cheese for a warm, filling breakfast meal. Breakfast is meant to refuel your body. There’s no rule that says you have to stick to standard items. Try these simple ideas and begin to create new ones to start off your day with a healthy meal that can help you with your weight loss efforts!

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You’ve probably heard for years the familiar complaints about the effects of television. Well, the news is that these ill-effects have become more proven and more dire with every passing year. It’s now an established fact that TV watching leads to poor dietary habits, inactivity (and all the resulting health effects, even an increased risk of juvenile diabetes), and a host of behavior ills, including a greater likelihood of teenaged viewers starting to smoke.

Your kids will tell you they’re bored at first, but boredom passes quickly and usually turns into creativity. Soon you’ll find your family taking hikes, playing games, engaging in conversation, and many more truly healthy activities.

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Consider the amount of time you and your family spend ingesting the output of our major media: television, radio and printed materials. And if you believe as many do that the media is the source of many psychological ills, try a radical concept that’s gaining popularity: go mediafree for thirty or forty days.

Yet, in our advertising-driven, sensationalistic, 24-hour-a-day news cycles, even the other forms of media can cause stress, anxiety, and a feeling of disconnection from our surroundings. Going “without” these time-wasting, attentionsucking diversions can actually add hours to your day and open up your life to the kinds of enrichments you always wanted to enjoy but “never had the time for.”

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HarVest AfterNOON Tea Fall is here and our afternoon tea menu changes to include new treats to greet the new season. Our Harvest Afternoon Tea Menu is offered October 1st through November 14th. The menu is posted on our website. Afternoon tea is served Tuesday through Saturday from 2 to 5 pm by reservation (3 days in advance): call 481-8822 or email diane@wisdomteahouse.com.

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CreaM Tea $10 per person and includes two scones with toppings and an unlimited pot of tea. TerritOrial Tea $18 per person and includes unlimited pot of tea, two kinds of scones with toppings, fruit, and sweets. esperaNza Tea $25 per person adds sandwiches and savories to the Territorial Tea menu.

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BLACK WALNUT RASPBERRY BREAD

his bread is equally as good with chopped and toasted macadamia nuts. This bread is also very good with fresh raspberry preserves spread on top.

251 Front St, Monument, 488-0663 www.coffeecupmonument.com

Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a loaf pan.

Gretchen Gire Anthony of Bodhicitta Bakery

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2/3 cup vegetable oil 1 cup toasted and chopped black walnuts

Open 7 Days a Week

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Stir the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.

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Mix the raspberries with the eggs and oil. Stir into the dry mixture until the ﬂour is just dampened. (Do not over mix as the bread will be tough.) Add the walnuts. Pour mixture into prepared pan. Bake for 1 hour.

Serve the bread hot with butter or 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour sift confectioners’ sugar over the 1/2 teaspoon baking soda top and serve cold. 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup granulated sugar Make Every Day 1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar Sweeter than the Last! 1 1/2 cups fresh or 10 ounces froGretchen Gire Anthony zen raspberries, thawed Bodhicitta Bakery - 487-1555 2 eggs, beaten

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lease meet Ms. Sophie. Ms. Sophie is about 6 years old and she is a very good girl. Ms. Sophie is afraid of thunder and loud noises. She is house broken and loves everybody. Ms. Sophie had a bit of a hard life with someone who lived with her owner. She was abused and she was kept locked up in a room for many long hours every day. Ms. Sophie will fit in with anybody in the world! She has even had a bit of service dog training and did excellent. She loves car rides but most of all loves to be with her people. Ms. Sophie is not an outside dog. She likes to play outside with her people but does not like to be left outside. She is excellent with children. If you are interested in adopting Ms. Sophie into your heart and home please call SAINT Animal Rescue located in Calhan. Our phone number is 541-3099 but you might need

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to use the 719 area code. It is always a challenge when adopting a new pet. SAINT Animal Rescue asks the adopter to give the animal a reasonable amount of time to adjust to it’s new family and environment. This is so very important to your new family member as well as your existing family members. Please visit our website at saintanimalrescue.org and as always thank you for caring. Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy them and take good care of them. Even if they don’t understand your words they still understand you and love you unconditionally. - SAINT Animal Rescue

jured or ill pets immediately, and tell you how to stock a “pet first-aid kit” that should be kept within easy reach. The organization also offers a pet first-aid course at some of its chapters nationwide. Check the above Web site or contact the nearest Red Cross chapter for available classes. The book and course can be invaluable for recognizing signs of illness or injury in your pets, and providing immediate care -- including CPR -until you reach a veterinary clinic. While waiting for your first-aid books to arrive, it’s a good idea to write the veterinary clinic’s phone number in an easy-to-remember place (or put on speed dial) and to find out the clinic’s hours and the veterinarian’s schedule. Ask the clinic how it handles after-hours emergencies -- you may need to drive quickly to an alternative vet clinic.

Q: I sometimes worry about what I would do if my dog or two cats were badly injured -- hit by a car or bitten by a wild animal from the woods out back. We live several miles from the nearest veterinary clinic. Other than stopping bleeding, I don’t know much else about how I would help them. Do you have any suggestions on where I can find out about given Knowing what to do in an emergenemergency care? -- Frank L., via e- cy can provide tremendous peace of mind. mail A: The American Red Cross, while better known for supplying information on people first aid, offers two pet books -- “Dog First Aid” and “Cat First Aid,” available online at www.redcross.org. The books give basic information on treating in-

Send your tips, questions and comments to Paws Corner, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or e-mail them to pawscorner@hotmail.com. (c) 2008 King Features Synd., Inc.

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f you work for an employer who offers a benefits package that includes life insurance and disability income insurance, consider yourself fortunate. But you can’t necessarily consider yourself fully protected. And if you don’t have appropriate life and disability insurance, your long-term financial goals could be at risk.

Life Insurance: How Much Is Enough? The amount of life insurance you’ll require will change throughout your life. When you’re starting out in your career, and you’re single and living in an apartment, you probably need a lot less insurance than you might a few years later, when you have a spouse, children and a mortgage. Because your life insurance needs will evolve over time, you can’t really use a “formula” to determine how much insurance you should own. The only way to determine your true needs is to take stock of your individual situation. How big is your mortgage? How much will it cost to send your kids to college? How much income is your spouse likely to bring in over time? By answering these and other key questions, you should be able to get a good sense of how much life insurance you’d need at any point in time. From there, it’s just a matter of seeing how much insurance your employer is offering and then purchasing enough coverage on your own to make up the shortfall, if one exists. And you’ll ﬁnd other benefits to owning your own policy: It may be more cost effective, and you’ll keep the coverage even if you change jobs. If you purchase a term life policy, you’ll find it quite affordable to re-

ceive a substantial amount of coverage. Eventually, to help yourself meet goals beyond just protection, you might want to consider some type of permanent insurance, such as whole life or universal life, which contains an investment component in addition to the death benefit.

Disability Insurance: Go Long An illness or accident will keep one in five workers out of work for a least a year during their working careers, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. And Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) might not help, because, in any given year, most claims are denied. In fact, in 2007 only about 38 percent of the 2.2 million people who applied for SSDI benefits actually received them, according to the Social Security Administration. So, while you are healthy and working, ask some questions about your employer’s disability insurance plan. What does it cover and for how long? Many employers provide short-term disability plans because they are relatively inexpensive, but as we’ve seen, many disabilities last a year or longer. Find out if your employer offers any long-term disability coverage, which can provide benefits until you reach age 65. If so, think about purchasing as much as you can. If you can’t get enough coverage at work, consider a policy from an outside provider. Basically, you need enough of a monthly disability insurance benefit to replace your net take-home pay, so that your current lifestyle does not change. Disability insurance policies vary widely in coverage and premium, so shop around before purchasing one. Take full advantage of your employer’s life and disability insurance plans. But if this coverage isn’t enough, get what you need on your own. You’ll be making a smart investment. This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your Edward Jones financial advisor. For additional information, contact:

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START PLANNING NOW FOR STRESS-FREE HOLIDAYS

or too many, the holidays are a stressful time that results in one thing: an overload of spending debt that has to be paid after the new year. Debt-free holidays are possible, however, if you approach your spending with steely resolve -- and if you start early. Here are some steps to take: • Decide on your budget now -- what you can realistically afford to spend -- and don’t increase that amount, even if you discover later that you’ve left someone off the recipient list. • Make your gift list, putting a spending limit on each item, and vow to stick to it. • If you’ve had a Christmas club savings account that you’ve added to all year, you’re ahead of the game. Plan on cash-only spending, and leave the credit cards at home when you shop. • If you’ve never had the nerve to suggest it, this is

IT’S THE LAW! by Christopher C. Meyer, Attorney at Law, P.C.

hen I speak to someone interested in getting a divorce or a legal separation, one of the first questions they ask is: how long will it take? It is human nature that, after making the difficult decision to get a divorce or a legal separation, people want the desired results to occur as soon as possible. The theoretical shortest amount of time it will take to get your divorce or legal separation is 91 days from the time your case is filed with the Court. The Colorado Legislature has passed a law that requires Judges to wait 90 days after the case is filed before they can issue your divorce decree or decree of legal separation. There are no exceptions to this rule. There is no way around this rule. I don’t know the exact reason for the 90-day waiting period. However, I can speculate that the Legislature felt it was wise to provide a waiting period to prevent people from making impulsive decisions regarding such serious arrangements as marriage. How long your case will take depends upon you and your spouse. If you and your spouse cooperate and agree as to all the financial and parenting aspects of the case, your case may only take 91 days until the decree is entered. The more assets and debt you have, and the more complicated your financial ar-

the year to try to come to an agreement with relatives that there will be no gift swapping among the adults. Chances are they’ll be relieved that you’ve brought it up. Opt for a family potluck get-together over the holidays instead of exchanging gifts. • Buy a few items out of every paycheck and check them off your list. • Start scouring the dollar stores, consignment shops, the sales racks at outlet stores and Salvation Army or Goodwill for bargains. Good bets for inexpensive gifts include picture frames to hold digital photos you print out, tins to hold home-baked cookies and treats, and DVDs and games. • Do your homework. Use the Internet to track sales, and comparison shop for kids’ toys and electronics. • Consider whether some of your gift recipients, especially older relatives, would rather have a gift of your time than another trinket. • If you plan to make gifts, get started so you’re not tempted to rush out and buy later. If you plan to make homemade goodies, decide on your recipes now. Expect to be tempted as the stores pull out all the stops to get you to buy. The closer you get to the holidays, the more likely you are to succumb to stress and overspend. Set your priorities, limit your spending, start now and plan for a debt-free holiday. 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) 2008 King Features Synd., Inc.

rangements are, it is likely that your case will take longer to resolve. With a big asset case, assembling all the information, getting all the expert input, and deciding how to resolve the issues are likely to take longer than 90 days, even if you wind up agreeing on everything. Wrangling about parenting issues also can add significantly to the length of your case. It is important to remember that anything you and your spouse can’t agree on, a Judge will ultimately have to decide at a hearing. Judges are very busy, and getting time for a hearing will usually place you well past the 90-day waiting period. Absent unusual circumstances, your divorce or legal separation, however complicated it may turn out to be, should not take more than a year to complete. It is important to keep tax considerations in mind regarding any divorce proceeding. If you are divorced during a calendar year, even if it is on December 31st, you cannot file as married for that calendar year. Cases filed after October 1st cannot be finalized until after the star of the next calendar year due to the waiting period. You don’t have to wait to ﬁle until next year in order to still be able to file as married for this calendar year. If you want your case completed as soon as possible after the 90-day waiting period has expired, you need to be organized and willing to cooperate with your spouse. Good luck as you contemplate leaving the Marriage Zone, and remember that there is just no getting around the 90-day waiting period. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice about your case. Chris Meyer is an attorney practicing family law in Monument. Chris’ law practice is limited to domestic relations cases. Chris has been practicing law since 1977. He is a former prosecutor and is licensed to practice law in Colorado, Florida, California and Wisconsin. Chris can be contacted at 719-488-9395. Chris’s website (www.cmeyerlaw.com) has additional divorce and family law information.

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MOMENTS IN TIME THE HISTORY CHANNEL

• On Oct. 1, 1924, future President James Earl Carter is born in Plains, Ga. Carter was the son of a peanut farmer and was the first president to be born in a hospital. Carter graduated from the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., in 1946. • On Sept. 30, 1930, jazz trumpeter and singer Louis Armstrong arrives in New York to join Fletcher Henderson’s renowned jazz band. Among his hits were “Blueberry Hill” and “What a Wonderful World.” Armstrong died in 1971 at age 69. • On Oct. 3, 1941, “The Maltese Falcon,” starring Humphrey Bogart as hard-boiled detective Sam Spade, opens. Bogart joined the Navy during World War I and was injured in an attack. His upper lip was scarred and partially paralyzed, giving him the tough-guy poker face and slight lisp that characterized his acting. • On Oct. 4, 1957, the successful launch of the unmanned satellite Sputnik I by the Soviet Union shocks and frightens many Americans, who wonder

Sports Quiz

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1. Who was the last major-league rookie before Tampa Bay’s Delmon Young in 2007 to play in all his team’s games? 2. Who was the first member of the Athletics to win 20-plus games in a year after the team moved to Oakland before the 1968 season? 3. Name the first NFL team to have five consecutive seasons of at least 12 wins. 4. When the University of Georgia’s men’s basketball team reached its first Final Four in 1983, to whom did the Bulldogs lose? 5. For how many consecutive seasons did NHL great Brett Hull tally 70-plus goals? 6. LSU won the women’s NCAA outdoor track and field title in 2008, the 25th time the program had won either an indoor or outdoor track title. When was the last time the Tigers won it all? 7. Who was the last European golfer before Padraig Harrington in 2008 to win the PGA Championship? (c) 2008 King Features Synd., Inc.

how the Soviets could have gotten so far ahead of the United States. Eisenhower responded by speeding up the U.S. space program, and the satellite Explorer I was launched on Jan. 31, 1958. • On Oct. 2, 1962, Johnny Carson starts his new job as host of “The Tonight Show,” where he would stay for almost 30 years. In 1965, Carson insisted on delivering his monologue at 11:30 instead of 11:15 because many stations ran news until 11:30 and didn’t join “The Tonight Show” until the half hour. • On Oct. 5, 1974, American David Kunst completes the first round-the-world journey on foot, taking four years and 21 pairs of shoes to complete the 14,500-mile journey across the landmasses of four continents. He left his hometown of Waseca, Minn., on June 20, 1970. • On Sept. 29, 1982, the last of six people in Illinois dies from taking Tylenol capsules laced with poison. The Tylenol murders were never solved, but the crisis led drug makers to develop tamper-proof packaging, which had been largely nonexistent before the Tylenol terrorist struck. (c) 2008 King Features Synd., Inc.

Answers & Solutions SUPER CROSSWORD SOLUTION

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By Marge Svenson 1. TELEVISION: Who was executive producer of the “Animaniacs” television cartoon show? 2. MOVIES: Which Jon Voight/Dustin Hoffman film won Best Picture in 1969? 3. MUSIC: Who sang the following pop lyrics: “Sendin’ out the message to all of my friends, we’ll be looking flashy in my Mercedes Benz”? 4. GAMES: How many dominoes are in a standard set? 5. GEOGRAPHY: Where is the Blarney Stone located? 6. POLITICS: In what year did a Republican run for president on the slogan, “A chicken in every pot; a car in every garage.” 7. FAMOUS QUOTES: Who said, “The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.” 8. MYTHOLOGY: According to some accounts, what was the last name of the legendary King Arthur? 9. COMPUTERS: What does the acronym JPEG stand for? 10. LITERATURE: In which novel does the character of Madame Thérése Defarge appear?

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the audience is that you simply recognize the reference. And if you don’t get the reference, that’s OK. The movie makes sure to announce everything for you, just in case you don’t recognize the celeb look-not-so-alikes (“Hey, look it’s Jessica Simpson,” “Amy Winehouse, what are you doing here?”).

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n “Disaster Movie,” it takes less than 30 seconds before someone falls into a pile of poop.

Actually two: A caveman in a “10,000 BC” spoof, and you, for actually paying money to experience this cinematic equivalent of irritable bowel syndrome. “Disaster Movie” is the latest affront to comedy by the same dorks who inflicted “Meet the Spartans,” “Superhero Movie” and “Date Movie” on a reluctant public. So, if you’ve seen any of those atrocities, you pretty much know the drill: String together a bunch of year-old pop culture references, popular movies and ... that’s about it. No attempts at real humor; all that’s required from

If what I’ve written so far hasn’t dissuaded you from seeing “Disaster Movie,” then consider this: The only celebrity they could get to star in this abortion is Kim Kardashian. Oh, and I use the term “celebrity” quite wrongly. And yet, “abortion” seems to fit. After writing all this justiﬁably negative stuff about “Disaster Movie,” I’m wracking my brain to find at least one good thing to say about it. Hmmmm ... Nope. I got nuthin’.

Salome’s Stars Week of September 29, 2008

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might need to get more facts to help you work out those problems with your new project. As always, a friendly approach shows the charming Arian at his or her persuasive best. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Information is what energizes ambition, and this is a good time for the ambitious Bovine to expand his or her range of knowledge and to be ready for the challenges that lie ahead. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) This is a good time to consider making some longoverdue decorating changes at home or in your workplace. A splash of color can help raise spirits, even on the grayest day. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Learn more. Earn more. That’s the formula for Moon Children looking to expand their career horizons. Investigate the best places to get those training courses you’ll need. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Your creative side helps gain attention for many of your ideas. But don’t neglect the practical aspects involved in implementing their move from paper to production. Good luck. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A health problem should not be ignored. The sooner you check it out, the sooner you can deal with it and then move on. Some job advice comes from an unlikely source.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A relationship takes an unexpected shift that could leave you puzzled and hurt. Asking for an explanation could help uncover the reason for this sudden turn of events. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your busy schedule has drawn down much of your energy levels. Restore them by spending a well-earned time out enjoying the arts -- perhaps with that special someone. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Make that presentation with conﬁdence. Remember: When you show you believe in yourself, it helps persuade others that you truly know what you’re doing. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Although you usually prefer doing things on your own, a group effort might be advisable at this time. Try to keep an open mind about suggestions from colleagues. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) This could be a good time to reassess some of your recent decisions and see if any adjustments should be made based on facts that you might have just uncovered. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) An emotionally charged situation creates uncertainty about the future of your relationship. Best advice: Talk things out while there’s still time to reach a new understanding. BORN THIS WEEK: You tend to act on matters of principle despite what others might advise. (c) 2008 King Features Synd., Inc.

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