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In 1873, Lydia Estes Pinkham founded the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Company for the sole • Women emphasize relationship building as a purpose of marketing her Vegetable Compound management style. developed for treating women with menstrual cramps and common menopause symptoms of • Women are more likely than men to consult hot ﬂashes and depression. The Vegetable Comwith experts, other business owners and their pound was made up of unicorn root, pleurisy employees when gathering facts before making root, fenugreek seed, black cohosh, life root and decisions. 20% alcohol. Her company enjoyed immediate success and by the time of her death in 1883, it • Women in successful businesses ($1 million or more in revenue) are more likely to belong to Women Business Owners... Continued on Page 2 networking associations.

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was grossing $300,000 per year. The company cans of food and get 20% OFF continued on and eventually had annual profits Excluding sales and clearance items. (Exp. 12/31/08) of $3.8 million by 1925. Pinkham protected the remedy by filing for and receiving a U.S. Patent. (719) 481-1981 At a time when little attention was paid to women’s health issues, Pinkham took advantage of this slight by publishing her Pinkham Pamphlets, eventually became involved in the National Asanswering women’s questions about medical is- sociation of Colored Women. sues pertaining to themselves. Walker began experiencing hair loss which Eventually the company had to reveal their com- prompted experimentation with skin products pound included 20% alcohol by order of the that were both homemade and those invented Food and Drug Act of 1906. However, “Lydia by her friend, Annie Malone, a female AfricanPinkham Herbal Compound” can still be pur- American entrepreneur. Walker moved to Denver, chased today. Pinkham was also a nurse, mid- Colo. and began selling her product. She started wife, school teacher, anti-slavery activist and ac- with a door-to-door sales model and eventually tive in the women’s temperance movement. employed 3,000 women selling her cosmetics, providing employment and educational opporMadame CJ Walker tunities for young African-American women. She died a self-made millionaire at the age of 52, Sarah Breedlove McWilliams Walker, a.k.a. known as the first African-American women to Madame CJ Walker, was born the daughter of achieve that level of success. former slaves in 1867. She became orphaned at the age of seven and worked in the cotton fields Ruth Moskowicz Handler with her sister. She married at the age of 14, had a daughter and became widowed two years af- During World War II, Ruth Handler, her husband ter that. She moved to St. Louis to work for her Elliott and their business partner Harold Matson brothers who were barbers. She put her daughter through school with the money she earned and

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started the company Mattel, which manufactured toy furniture out of Lucite and Plexiglas. They also made toy pianos, ukuleles and music boxes. While on a visit to Europe in 1956, Ruth Handler was inspired by a doll that looked like a real woman. Upon her return she developed the Barbie doll, named after her daughter Barbara, which debuted in 1959. Her son’s name was Kenneth and he became the subject of the Ken doll later on. The doll and its line of clothing and accessories was a huge success. The Handlers and Mattel had many other notable successes: • The ﬁrst to market toys directly to children when they purchased a full year of advertising time as the sole sponsor on the “Mickey Mouse Club” TV show. • Introduced the Hot Wheels miniature vehicles in 1968, producing two billion cars by 1998. • Diversiﬁed by acquiring other companies such as Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus; Circus World (theme park), Radnitz/Mattel Productions (motion picture production company; Western Publishing (Golden Books); and Turco (playground equipment). • After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 1970, Handler resigned as president of Mattel in 1973. She then developed a breast prosthesis and created the “Nearly Me” line of prosthetics for women, which is still being produced today.

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Martha Stewart is an author, magazine publisher and television host. She’s been listed twice by “Fortune” magazine as one of the 50 Most Powerful Women. Stewart is a true American success story both • First Africa-American woman before and after her incarceration and the youngest woman to anchor for insider trading. a news show at the age of 19 Mary Katherine Goddard was the • Highest-rated talk show in TV first woman publisher and printer of the late 18th century and the first history, The Oprah Winfrey Show female postmaster in the U.S. She • Launched “O Magazine” in 2000 printed the first copy of the Declarain partnership with Hearst Maga- tion of Independence that included zines, prompting “Fortune” maga- the names of the document’s signzine’s title of the most successful ers.

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Florence Nightingale Graham • Oprah’s Book Club is the larg- founded the cosmetic company est book club in the world boasting Elizabeth Arden and the ﬁrst to inmore than a half million members. troduce eye make-up in the U.S.

• First African-American woman to Josephine Esther Mentzer co-founded Estee Lauder, a cosmetics manuri-Lakes Views is excited become a billionaire facturing empire, with her husband to be underway on its Joseph Lauder. She was named one second phase of public Along with her well-known talk of the 20 inﬂ uential business geshow, The Oprah Winfrey Show, art, ARTSites, a yearlong outdoor Oprah’s company, Harpo Studios niuses of the 20th century by Time sculpture-on-loan exhibit Magazine and received the Presiemploys about 250 people in pubdisplayed in the Tri-Lakes area. lishing, ﬁlm production, television dential Medal of Freedom.

and online media. She co-founded Oxygen Media, a cable network for women; publishes “O Magazine,” a lifestyle magazine for women; and has a popular web site, Oprah. com, also the home of “Live Your Best Life” which features life’s stories and lessons and an interactive workbook. Oprah also created the Oprah Winfrey Foundation in 1987, a charity which awards millions of dollars to improve education and health care. She also founded Oprah’s Angel Network in order to promote giving and volunteerism from her audience.

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Scheduled for installation in May 2009, Tri-Lakes Views has put out a Call to Artists. Artist submissions are due December 15, 2008 and all details can be found on the website, www. Tri-Lakes Views is a 501(c)3 organization whose mission trilakesviews.org. is: To enrich our community Pieces will be placed at two by supporting activities which locations the ﬁrst year; in front showcase the arts and preserve of the new Monument Town Hall the region’s unique history. Its building at the corner of Highway volunteer committee includes 105 and Beacon Lite Road, and members of the business and at Monument Marketplace on residential communities of the Jackson Creek Parkway. Tri- Tri-Lakes region. Lakes Views will expand the

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4. Add 1 cup broth to roasting pan. Place pan over medium-high heat and stir until browned bits are loosened and liquid boils; boil 1 minute. Strain liquid into drippings in measuring cup. Add enough water to meat-juice mixture in cup to equal 3 1/2 cups total.

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5. Stir 1/4 cup all-purpose ﬂour and 1/2 teaspoon salt into fat in saucepan; cook over medium heat until ﬂour turns golden brown, stirring. Gradually stir in drippings mixture and cook until gravy boils and thickens slightly, stirring occasionally. Stir in reserved meat; heat through. Pour gravy into gravy boat or serving bowl. Makes 12 servings.

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• On Nov. 19, 1907, Jack Schaefer, the author of “Shane,” one of the most popular Westerns of all time, is born in Cleveland. Shane was the American version of the valorous European knight, who roams a lawless kingdom righting wrongs and striking down the evil oppressors of the common people.

• On Nov. 21, 1783, Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier and Francois Laurent make the first untethered hot-air balloon flight, flying 5 1/2 miles over Paris in about 25 minutes. On Sept. 19, brothers Joseph and Etienne Montgolfiers had sent a sheep, a rooster and a duck aloft in one of their balloons in a prelude to the first manned flight.

• On Nov. 17, 1944, actor and director Danny DeVito is born in Neptune, N.J. A former hairdresser, DeVito made his stage debut in 1969. He spent ﬁve years playing cab dispatcher Louie De Palma on the TV sitcom “Taxi.”

• On Nov. 23, 1859, the infamous Western outlaw known as “Billy the Kid” is born on New York City’s East Side. Billy the Kid called himself William H. Bonney, but his original name was probably Henry McCarty. Before he was shot dead at age 21, Billy reputedly killed 27 people in the American West.

• On Nov. 20, 1952, struggling singer Frank Sinatra agrees to a screen test for a role in “From Here to Eternity.” Sinatra was paid only $8,000, but the role and an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor helped resurrect his career.

• On Nov. 18, 1966, Sandy Koufax, the ace pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, retires from baseball. Koufax is perhaps most famous for is his refusal in 1965 to pitch the first game of the World Series because it fell on Yom Kippur. Don Drysdale pitched instead, and gave up seven runs in the first three innings. • On Nov. 22, 1980, actress and writer Mae West dies at the age of 88. In 1926, West produced her own play, “Sex,” about a gigolo. West was arrested and spent 10 days in jail for obscenity. Undaunted, she continued writing racy plays until she finally scored a Broadway success with her 1928 play, “Diamond Lil.”

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our wife already has three bottles of her favorite French wine, two sets of diamond stud earrings, and all of her favorite television shows on DVD. When it comes to shopping for her Christmas present this year, you do not want to give her something she expects. If you want to give her a gift you know she will appreciate, then surprise her with a nontraditional gift like a bathroom sink vanity!

hundreds of dollars. Remodeling the bathroom is only one idea. You can also invest in a brand new refrigerator, Kitchen Island, or a new set of kitchen counter stools. How about finally getting that hardwood floor she has been dreaming of. Hardwood floors have many benefits, such as the added value to your home, the easy care and cleaning, the great style combined with durability plus they’re natural and safe for the environment.

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In addition to home improvement, there is a gift that always wins her over no matter the occasion. A gift certiﬁcate to a spa is a brilliant choice. She can go in for a massage, a facial, a manicure/pedicure or a combination of those services. This gift is one every woman appreciates but one One idea few people consider is for which is never thinks to ask! the gift of home improvement. Do you have trouble ﬁnding enough Whether you decide to invest in time in the morning to get ready? a new double bath vanity or give No one needs start the day off her an all-day spa treatment, she stressed and if you and your wife will love it! need to share one sink and one mirror, you both end up feeling Just remember, to start early with frustrated before even leaving for any home improvement project, work. Many manufacturers and home improvement companies get very It is time for a double bath vani- busy during the holiday season. ty! She will love this gift because You don’t want your thoughtful you are not only giving her a gift to be delivered after the holibeautiful new piece of bathroom day season. furniture, you are also giving her extra time and peace of mind in the mornings. Do not worry if you have a small bathroom Like to know more? or limited resources. There are Kim can be reached great double sink units that are at 719-487-7767 designed for small areas and, by shopping online, you will save There are several non-traditional ideas that will bring an instant smile to her face. She will be so impressed with your gift-giving skills and appreciate the thought as much as she appreciates the gift itself!

SNIPPETZ® HEALTH AND WELLNESS chest wall. These grafts come from arteries within in the chest. They are directly hooked up to heart arteries, so they have long lives -- as long as arteries have. Most of these grafts stay open for 20 or more years.

ARTERIES MAKE BETTER GRAFTS THAN VEINS DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I had a triple coronary artery bypass in April 1998. The vessel used for the grafts was taken from my leg. A cardiologist tells me that the leg vessel graft needs replacement in eight years. It is not as good as grafts taken from arteries in the arm or the chest wall. I feel ﬁne. It has been 10 years since my operation. Am I living on borrowed time? Why isn’t the leg vessel as good as the others? -- W.P. ANSWER: Hold on a minute. Predictions about the longevity of grafts for clogged arteries are hazardous. The source of the graft is not the sole factor in its life span. The general health of the person getting the graft is most important. Diabetes, for example, has a negative effect on all blood vessels, including grafts. If graft recipients make major changes in how they live -watch their weight, keep their cholesterol low, get exercise, pay attention to blood pressure and don’t smoke -- then their grafts are bound to stay healthy for a long time.

Many heart surgeons use an arm artery as the source of their grafts. The arm does quite well with only one major artery. These grafts are better than vein grafts. They’re arteries. They have a life span between that of a vein graft and that of the inner chest artery graft. The booklet on coronary artery disease discusses this common problem in depth. Readers can order a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 101W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. *** DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My question is brief. Has anyone ever had a heart attack or dropped dead while taking a stress test on a treadmill? -- R.W. ANSWER: Somewhere around 1 in 2,500 have had a heart attack while undergoing a stress test. Deaths have been reported to be 1 in 10,000. Those numbers make it sound like stress tests are dangerous. They aren’t. The heart-attack problem is actually not as great a problem as it sounds. The people who experienced a heart attack would have had one shortly and, most likely, in circumstances that might not have been favorable for treatment and recovery. A heart attack during a stress test occurs in a place where emergency treatment is readily available.

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The leg vessel you speak of is a long and large leg vein. Veins are not the same as arteries. Arteries have to stand up to pressure that is much higher than it is in veins, so arteries are tougher. At ﬁve years, 75 percent of vein grafts are functioning well, and at 15 years, 50 percent are still in good shape. Some last much longer.

*** Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

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ran may be listed as a starch choice in your Diet Center program. One serving of bran is equivalent to 5 tablespoons. Raw bran can come from 4 basic sources: oat, corn, rice, and wheat. All kinds are excellent sources of fiber; which helps you feel full, helps with regularity, and can help prevent certain types of cancer. Corn bran provides the most fiber with about 20 grams per 5 tablespoons (the other types of bran provide 5 to 8 grams of fiber per 5 tablespoons)! Oat bran is also a nice source of energy boosting iron and thiamin. Oat bran

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also provides a good amount of magnesium, which helps regulate blood pressure. In addition to iron, thiamin, and magnesium; rice bran is loaded with vitamin B6 and niacin, B vitamins necessary for energy production. But be aware, rice bran is also higher in fat, with about 6 grams per 5 tablespoon serving. Wheat bran is a good source of magnesium and iron also. Wheat bran provides the least amount of calories with about 38 calories per 5 tablespoons. Plain oat bran and wheat bran can be enjoyed as hot cereal. All types can be used as substitutes for bread or breadcrumbs used in recipes to thicken soup, or to coat meat or fish. Bran can also be used to top casseroles or added to bulk meatloaves. Try incorporating bran into some of your recipes to gain its nutritional benefits!

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Controlling and regulating nerve impulses leave your brain, travel down your spinal cord to pairs of nerve roots exiting from between each pair of spinal bones and out to every cell, tissue, organ and system of your body. Simultaneously, messages from the body are constantly sent back to the brain. Even the slightest distortion or disturbance of these vital messages to or from the brain can produce malfunctioning organs or tissues.

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That’s because, unlike the brain-tobody communications of our nervous system, these technologies lack the ability to carry on simultaneous twoway communications.

That’s why chiropractic works so well! We look for nervous system disturbances (usually from the moving bones of the spine) that are interfering with the proper expression of your body. Locating and reducing these communication impairments with safe and natural chiropractic care help restore proper function and good health.

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n the golden days of the telegraph, lacking punctuation marks, the word “STOP” was often used to indicate the end of each sentence. You’ll hear something similar when those using a two-way radio end each transmission with the word, “OVER.”

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MONUMENT HILL BRASS QUINTET

White Christmas and others, with the brilliance of brass instruments. The Lewis-Palmer High School Chamber Singers, under the direction of Mr. George Douthit, joins the quintet as special guests. They will sing two new, wonderful brass and choir arrangements, Sweet Songs of Christmas and The Angel Choir and the Trumpeter, and will entertain attendees during a wine and cheese intermission.

ONUMENT HILL BRASS QUINTET will be performing at the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts on Saturday December 6, 2008. Doors open at 7:00 PM for the 7:30 PM concert. Tickets are $12 TLCA members and $15 non-members, $ 5 Students and are available at The Wine Seller (719-481-3019), Covered Treasures Bookstore (719-481-2665) in Monument and TLCA (719481-0475) in Palmer Lake. Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts is located at 304 Colorado Highway 105, Palmer Lake. For further information, visit the website at www.trilakesarts.org .

The Monument Hill Brass Quintet has long performed in the Pikes Peak Area for a variety of functions; weddings, parties, receptions, church services, and holiday festivals are just a few venues for which the quintet has been asked to play. TLCA is pleased to present Monument Hill Brass’s exciting recital, which features many familiar holiday classics, such as Joy to the World, Deck the Halls, Sleigh Ride, Jingle Bells,

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ORANGE ZEST CAKE

his cake has a zing and is super moist. This cake just melts in your mouth.

3 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups granulated sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup cooking oil 3 eggs 3/4 cup milk 2 teaspoons finely shredded orange peel 1/2 cup orange juice 1 cup sifted powdered sugar 3 to 4 teaspoons orange juice Cake: Grease and lightly flour a 10-inch

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In a large bowl stir together ﬂour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add oil, eggs, milk, orange peel, and the 1/2 cup orange juice. Beat with an electric mixer on low to medium speed about 60 seconds or until well combined. Pour batter into prepared bundt pan.

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Bake in a 350 degree oven for 50 to 55 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted near center of cake comes out clean. Cool cake in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove cake from pan.

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In a small bowl combine powdered sugar and the 3 to 4 teaspoons orange juice. Whisk until smooth; drizzle over warm cake.

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BODHICITTA BAKERY 780 Hwy. 105 • Suite B Palmer Lake

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Pizza • Pasta • Lasagna Salads • Sandwiches Beer • Wine “TRY OUR SPECIALS TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY!” Tuesday - Friday 5 - 9 pm Saturday 11:30 am - 9 pm 4 Hwy. 105 • Palmer Lake

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½ stick Butter 2 ea Carrots 4 ea Celery Ribs 1 ea Onion 4 ea Bay leaves 1 Tbs Garlic powder 1 Tbs Onion powder ½ gal Chicken Stock 2 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice 3 drops Tabasco 1 can (29 oz) Puréed Pumpkin 1 qt Heavy whipping cream to thicken Roux 1. Dice carrots, celery and onion into ¼” pieces. 2. Heat the butter in a heavy bottomed stockpot and add the diced vegetables. 3. Sauté until golden brown, stirring so as not to burn. 4. Add chicken stock, onion and garlic powders, and bay leaves. 5. Let simmer for 1 hour. 6. Add pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, Tabasco and heavy

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whipping cream and bring to a boil. 7. Thicken with roux. Garnish with chopped green onions, toasted pumpkin seeds, fried garlic and/or a dollop of sour cream.

his is a great soup to serve on Thanksgiving for a starter. If you wanted to make this soup healthier you could use low fat milk in place of the cream and olive oil in place of the butter in both the sautéing and the roux. Roux is part ﬂour and part melted butter made into a paste. Of course that’s no fun. To make this soup vegetarian you would use vegetable stock in place of the chicken stock. You can replace the canned pumpkin with fresh pumpkin that has been cooked down and pureed but in this day and age it is hard to get a good baking pumpkin. You can also change the soup by replacing the spices and replacing the pumpkin with other types of squash or roasted red peppers.

Be creative, have fun and enjoy!!!

These Unique and Delicious Recipes are presented to you by Pat McClelland owner of Bella Panini in Palmer Lake and Bayou BarBQ in Monument

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y ﬁrst Thanksgiving dinner as a teenaged bride married to a native Texan was a culture shock that stands out in my memory to this day. There were a lot of things about my newly adopted state and my new relatives that I simply didn’t understand. Throughout dinner, I took comfort in the fact that there were probably similar cultural misunderstandings between the Pilgrims and the Native Americans. When I ﬁrst got married, I was one of the worst cooks on the face of the earth. After a few months of trying to digest my burnt offerings, my husband, Michael, began to look like the “After” photos for a weight-loss ad. Out of sympathy for my rapidly thinning husband, his relatives invited us over for Thanksgiving dinner. I was scared, lonely and homesick, and the sight of all the unfamiliar dishes that covered the beautifully laid table made me even sadder. Of course, there was a huge turkey, but it was smoked, not roasted. I politely took a slice. There was big bowl of potato salad, topped with sliced, hard-boiled eggs and sprinkled with paprika. My mother never served potato salad unless it was in the middle of the summer and the smell of barbecue was in the air. This Texas-style Thanksgiving dinner had me thoroughly confused. Finally, I recognized something familiar! The candied sweet potatoes looked delicious and were always a staple at my family’s holiday dinner. The sug-

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hiskers was found a while ago sitting at a very busy intersection looking like a lost little boy in a department store. He has proven to be a wonderful boy! He is an inside cat and loves to lounge. We are not sure of his age but we think he is a younger boy. He gets along well with other cats but we don’t know if he likes dogs. He is sweet and cuddly and very accepting of people. He has very pronounced whiskers, hence the name.

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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 Q: My son and his girlfriend member as well as your existing have two Pomeranians. One is an 8-year-old female, “Sassy,” family members. Please visit our website at saintanimalrescue.org and as always thank you for caring.

Today we lost our beloved Jake. We had Jake for 8 years. We adopted Jake from the Humane Society. I If you are interested in adopting wish with all my heart that he was Whiskers into your heart and home still here. Love your pets as they please contact SAINT Animal leave us all too soon. Rescue located in Calhan at 5413099..you might need to use the 719 area code. It is always a challenge when adopting a new pet. SAINT Animal

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which the girlfriend had before they got together. The other is a male, “Junior,” now about 21 months old. Junior is considered my son’s dog, and he disciplines him by flipping him over on his back and scolding him. Now the dog growls and bares his teeth at my son if he comes near him. The dog was very loving at first. What do you think about this, and how can it be fixed? -- Rod S., via e-mail A: It’s clear that you don’t approve of the way your son disciplines his dog, and I agree with you -- that’s a terrible way to correct a dog. There are ways to show dominance without threatening your pet. Part of the issue is that Junior is a Pomeranian, a breed that can be quite temperamental. Pomeranians also can become very

neurotic in the wrong kind of environment. Certainly, not all Pomeranians are ill-tempered and neurotic, but they are small dogs -- energetic and excitable -- that often don’t tolerate lots of people or loud noises. I don’t have a lot of advice for you, unfortunately. Junior has some issues, but there are no clear signs of neglect or abuse. And your son probably will not listen to advice you have to give -- he might even be insulted that you think he’s treating Junior wrong. The best that you can do is lead by example. When visiting, be very calm and soothing around Junior. If the dog’s behavior interferes with your visit, kindly ask your son to place Junior in another room until the visit is over. If you have a dog, treat him or her as you normally would whenever your son visits, but don’t preach. I guarantee he is watching how you treat your dog. 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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Of course, it’s not a good idea to fill your retirement accounts entirely with stocks, given their higher risk and volatility. You’ll also want to add some bonds, certificates of deposit (CDs) and other fixed-income investments to help diversify your holdings. (Keep in mind, though, that diversification cannot guarantee a profit or protect against loss.) Furthermore, if you’re going to retire early, you may well need these fixedincome vehicles to provide you with a more predictable income stream. Remember, however, that since your retirement could last 30 years or more, you’ll still need growth-

oriented investments to keep you ahead of inflation, which, over time, can seriously erode your purchasing power. So, a few years before you retire, you may want to review your portfolio to make sure you have the proper balance between “growth” and “income” investments. To afford early retirement, you may also decide to take Social Security earlier than at your full retirement age. Your monthly payments will be lower than if you had waited, so, before you retire, make sure these smaller checks can still provide for some of your needs. And speaking of checks, there’s no reason that early retirement means you’ll never earn another paycheck. If you decide to open a small business, take a part-time job or do some consulting, you can once again contribute to an IRA or even open your own retirement plan, such as a SEPIRA or SIMPLE IRA. Obviously, the additional income and the ability to contribute to a retirement plan can make early retirement more affordable. One final note: If you’re contemplating early retirement, you may want to consult with a professional financial advisor well before you make your move to make sure you’ve saved enough. A financial advisor can also help you decide upon a reasonable annual rate of withdrawal from your investments. You don’t want to take out so much that you risk running short in later years, nor do you want to withdraw so little that you struggle to make ends meet. Early retirement can be both a challenge and a joy. To reduce the challenge and increase the possibility of joy, though, you’ll need to start planning soon — as in right now. This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your local Edward Jones financial advisor. For additional information, contact:

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tretching every dollar in the family budget isn’t enough now. Finding spare change, a few cents at a time, among the household expenses has become a necessity for many folks. Here are some ways to find that spare change in the kitchen: • Look for recipes that allow you to add less-costly ingredients to stretch meals further. Oatmeal flakes, for example, can be added to hamburger to make a meatloaf. Use leftovers or rice to stretch soups into an additional serving or two. • If the menus at home have become a bit slim, reverse the day -- give the kids grilled cheese sandwiches for breakfast and eggs for dinner. • Check grocery-store sales flyers, and use coupons when planning your weekly menus. Don’t let the coupons lead

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

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

omestic violence is a very serious problem. It affects us all. It is especially bad for children. Domestic violence situations can often arise in the context of a divorce, separation or child custody situation. Very serious laws have been enacted to punish and to prevent domestic violence. What is “domestic violence”? It is any act or threatened act of violence directed toward someone you are related to or have a relationship with. This covers a lot of ground and can include some seemingly insigniﬁcant acts. If you touch somebody intentionally (not accidentally) in the context of a domestic dispute, you can be subject to some serious legal consequences. Lightly pushing someone or shaking their chair are examples of behavior that can get you arrested.

to impulse buying, however. • When you ﬁnd a good food bargain, make meals ahead and freeze them. Having a freezer full of meals will help avoid the temptation to eat out or buy convenience food when you’re short on time or energy. Be sure to package the meals well and label with the contents and date prepared. • Use up leftovers. Search for Internet food sites that let you list the ingredients you have on hand and then provide you with a recipe using those ingredients. Learn how to freeze vegetables or fruit before they go bad, or make casseroles, or bake bread. • Learn new ways to stretch common ingredients or make substitutions to use what you do have. Not all of your savings are to be found in the kitchen. Check the Internet for ways to create products you need out of inexpensive ingredients. Drain cleaner, laundry soap, oven cleaner, hand soap, window cleaner, bath and shower products, fabric softener and bath and tile cleaners can all be made with a few simple ingredients. Many of them consist of varying amounts of vinegar, baking powder and an inexpensive dishwashing detergent. Give up as many paper products as you can. Paper towels, diapers and dinner napkins all have cloth alternatives. Before you buy at all, sign up on sites such as Free Cycle [freecycle.net] to give away what you no longer need and ask for what you do. Check the Free section on Craig’s List for your area [craigslist.org] for items being given away. 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 328536475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com.

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one is going to get arrested. Incidentally, 911 hang ups are treated the same as if the call was completed. If you interfere with someone who is trying to call 911 – congratulations, you have just committed a felony!

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If you are arrested for domestic violence, the prosecutor can’t drop the charges, or plea bargain for a charge that does not include domestic violence. Unless you want to enter a plea of anything other than “not guilty”, your only recourse is to go to trial and hope that a jury will ﬁnd that the prosecutor has not proved the case against you.

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Domestic violence laws apply equally to men and to women. Even if you are a woman who has been chronically subjected to physical, emotional, and psychological abuse, if you lose your temper and push back, you could be arrested and have to deal with the stigma of a domestic violence conviction for the rest of our life. So, just say ”no” – leave, avoid a conﬂict. It’s not only the smart thing to do, it’s the law! You may not like it. You may not understand it. You may not think it’s fair, but it’s the law!

If you are involved in an argument and tempers are rising, and you can’t reduce the level of conﬂict by reasonable means, say “no” to domestic violence – leave, and don’t slam the door on the way out! Don’t put yourself at risk. The consequences of domestic violence can be devastating, even where then is absolutely no physical injury involved.

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 famIf a 911 caller alleges domestic violence, some- ily law information.

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1. LANGUAGE: In its archaic usage, what is snickersnee? 2. LITERATURE: Which character utters the line, “Open sesame,” and in which body of work? 3. HISTORY: Which Russian leader introduced the policy of “glasnost,” which opened discussion of political and social issues and led to greater freedom of information? 4. FOOD & DRINK: What kind of drink is Bardolino? 5. SCIENCE: What is the focus of agronomy? 6. LEGALLY SPEAKING: What is voir dire? 7. U.S. PRESIDENTS: In the 1970s, President Gerald Ford introduced a slogan and acronym that didn’t catch on well in America. What did his “WIN” buttons stand for? 8. MUSIC: Which pop singer starred in the 1980 remake of “The Jazz Singer”? 9. ANATOMY: How many wisdom teeth does an adult usually have? 10. MOVIES: Who played the devilpossessed child in “The Exorcist”?

1. In 2007, Magglio Ordonez became the second Detroit Tiger to homer twice in the same inning. Who was the first to do it? 2. Who was the only player in Cincinnati Reds history to have 40 homers in four consecutive seasons? 3. Entering 2008, how many consecutive seasons of 11 or more wins has the Southern Cal football team had? 4. When was the last time the Portland Trail Blazers made the NBA playoffs? 5. Who held the NHL record for most goals by a left wing before Alexander Ovechkin broke it with 65 goals in 2007-08? 6. In the 26 races in 2008 before NASCAR’s 10-race Chase for the Sprint Cup, how many were won by drivers who did not make the Chase field? 7. Who was the last male tennis player before Rafael Nadal in 2008 to win the French Open and Wimbledon in the same year?

1. Which jazz musician went by the name Satchmo, and what did the name mean? 2. Which 13-year-old artist launched his career with “Why Do Fools Fall In Love”? 3. Which Beatles song lasted longest at No. 1 on the charts? 4. What was the name of Elvis Presley’s original backup band? 5. Name the title and artist for the top pop song of 1981. 6. What is the Watusi? 7. Name the 1971 song by one-hit wonder Jean Knight. (c) 2008 King Features Synd., Inc.

In order to keep everyone honest, we have moved the answers and solutions to the trivia and puzzles to the next page (21). For those of you who have indeed peeked in the past.... SHAME ON YOU!

There are various packagings, but all will include a director’s commentary track, deleted scenes, the short film “Presto” (which showed in theaters before the feature) and a new short film, “BURN*E.” The three-disc Special Edition will have all that, plus even more deleted scenes, making-of featurettes, a digital copy of the film for portable devices, a documentary on Pixar and other goodies.

New DVD Releases for Week of Nov. 17, 2008 PICK OF THE WEEK “Wall-E” -- Hands-down one of the best ﬁlms of 2008. This animated comedy/adventure from Pixar tells the story of Wall-E, a wee trash compactor who has spent centuries on a postapocalyptic Earth stacking cubes of garbage, collecting trinkets and watching “Hello Dolly.” He discovers a new mission when he meets EVE, an environmental probe, and rises above his programming and in the process discovers love.

ALSO THIS WEEK “Tropic Thunder” -- One of the funniest and most controversial films of the year --- and one of my favorites. “Tropic Thunder” stars Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr. and Jack Black as a group of actors filming an “Apocalypse Now” Vietnam epic who are exiled into the jungle to finish the film in a documentary style. Unfortunately, they come across real-life drug lords. But the hapless crew thinks it’s all part of the film. Hilarity ensues. The DVD will be released in theatrical version and an unrated version with Extra Naughty.

“The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2” -America Ferrera, Blake Lively, Amber Tamblyn and Alexis Bleidel star in the sequel to the 2005 hit girly pic about a bunch of young girls finding love and ultimately ... themselves. Apparently this can only be achieved with pants. In this installment, the girls “fight heartache and family trouble while seeking adventure during their first year of college.” Not having seen the film, I can only imagine the “heartache” to be the Freshman 15. Look forward to 2010’s “Sisterhood of the Traveling Slacks with the Elastic Waistband.” DOCUMENTARY “Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson” -- Filmmaker Alex Gibney (“Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room” and the Oscarwinning “Taxi to the Dark Side”) chronicles the life and tragic death of the Dean of Gonzo Journalism, with special emphasis on Thompson’s coverage of the 1968 and 1972 presidential elections, featuring in-depth interviews with George McGovern, Pat Buchanan, Ralph Stead-

man, Jan Wenner and Thompson’s friends and family. “Gonzo” is possibly the best (and most even-handed) documentary on Thompson yet made.

TV SERIES RELEASES “Bones” Season 3 “Doctor Who” Season 4 “Hawaii Five-O” Season 5 “The Odd Couple: The Final Season” “Daniel Boone” Season 6 “Star Trek: The Original Series” Season 3 Remastered “Star Trek: The Entire Original Series” Remastered, Boxed Set “McHale’s Navy” Season 4 “Spongebob Squarepants” Season 5, Vol. 2 “Hannah Montana: The Complete First Season” “Gene Simmons Family Jewels” Season 3 “Charmed: The Complete Series” (c) 2008 King Features Synd., Inc.

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TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS 1. Fighting with knives 2. Ali Baba in the story “Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves” 3. Mikhail Gorbachev 4. Red wine, named after an Italian town 5. Crop production and land management 6. Questioning of prospective jurors 7. Whip Inﬂation Now 8. Neil Diamond 9. Four 10. Linda Blair

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Although your energy level is high, be careful not to commit to too many projects at this time. You’ll do better focusing on just a few tasks rather than spreading yourself too thin.

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Al Kaline in 1955. 2. Adam Dunn (2004-’07). 3. Six consecutive seasons. 4. It was the 2002-03 season. 5. Los Angeles’ Luc Robitaille had 63 goals in 1992-93. 6. Three. Ryan Newman (Daytona 500) and Kasey Kahne (Coca-Cola 600, Pocono 500). 7. Bjorn Borg in 1980.

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. Trumpeter Louis Armstrong was called Satchel Mouth because of the shape of his mouth when playing the trumpet. The nickname was shortened to Satchmo. 2. Frankie Lymon (and his group The Teenagers) had their careers launched with the song in 1956. 3. “Hey Jude” topped the charts for 19 weeks. The song was written by John Lennon to his son Julian as John and wife Ono were divorcing. 4. They called themselves the Blue Moon Boys, after recording Bill Monroe’s “Blue Moon of Kentucky.” 5. “Bette Davis Eyes” by Kim Carnes. 6. The Watusi was a beach dance that became popular after the Orlon’s recording of “Wah Watusi” in 1962. 7. “Mr. Big Stuff” rose to No. 2 on the pop charts and No. 1 on the R&B charts in the U.S.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your heart might be leading you in one direction, but pay attention to your keen Bovine intellect. I’m cautioning you to think things through before making any commitments. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your “serious” Twin has been dominant in your life for quite a while. It’s time now to let that “wilder” half take you out for some good times -- perhaps with someone very special. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Career aspects are high for Moon Children who make a good impression. Show people not only what you can already do, but also how you can be more valuable to them in the future. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Things start to brighten for the Lion’s immediate ﬁnancial future. But be careful to resist the urge to splurge. You need to tuck something away to help you through another tight period. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Having to do too many tasks in too short a time could lower your mood to just above the grumbling level. But if you handle things one at a time, you’ll get through it all soon enough.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your usually carefully made holiday plans could be subject to change later this month. Use this week to prepare for that possibility by starting a Plan B just in case you need it. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Be careful about joining a colleague’s plan to solve a workplace problem. Investigate it thoroughly. Otherwise, you could ﬁnd yourself in a predicament with other associates. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Slow down that high-paced whirl you’ve been on. Spending quiet time alone or with people you care for can be both physically and spiritually restorative. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Make suggestions, not demands. You’ll be more successful in getting people to follow your lead if you exercise quiet patience instead of strong persuasion to get your ideas across. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You still need more facts before you can make an informed career choice. One note of caution: Be careful about whom you ask for that information; otherwise, you could be misled. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Changing situations through the end of the week could lead to some challenging opportunities for those perspicacious Pisceans who know how to make them work to their advantage. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of being both daring and cautious, traits that could make you a research scientist or maybe even a rocket-ship designer. (c) 2008 King Features Synd., Inc.

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