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So you want to be a Nobel laureate? It takes a little doing. First, you must be nominated a year in advance and you can’t nominate yourself. The committees responsible for awarding the prize request nominations from previous Nobel laureates, scientists, politicians and academics from each relevant field. These nominators are selected from countries all over the world so as to ensure fair representation. Other than the designated “winners,” the nominations are kept secret Nobel left instruction that the prizes other than for 50 years. The appropriate committees then the Peace Prize would be awarded by Swedish select the prize winners for the year. committees, but the prize for peace, awarded to the individual who “shall have done the most or Nobel Prize Week... continued on page 3

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When Nobel’s will was read after his death in 1896, his family contested the document because he had left about 90 percent of his wealth to be used in the establishment of “prizes to those who, during the preceding year, shall have conferred the greatest benefit to mankind.” Those prizes would be awarded for achievement in the five fields of physics, chemistry, medicine, literature and peace. It then took five years to establish how the prizes would be dealt with.

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• Two other married couples, Gerty and Carl Corti as well as Alva and Gunnar Myrdal received the honors.

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• Richard Kuhn, Adolf Butenandt and Gerhard Domagk were required to turn down their award by Adolf Hitler. They later received their diploma and medal, but not the money.

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with a group of accomplices dressed as Louvre janitors.

• On Dec. 13, 1621, the first American furs to be exported from the continent leave for England. The colonists developed an economic system in which their chief crop, Indian corn, was traded with Native Americans to the north for highly valued beaver skins, which were in turn profitably sold in England.

• On Dec. 12, 1913, two years after it was stolen from the Louvre Museum in Paris, Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece “Mona Lisa” is recovered inside Italian waiter Vincenzo Peruggia’s hotel room in Florence. Peruggia had participated in the heist

kidnappers revealed the drop point for the ransom money and the location where Frank Jr. could be found. To avoid a public scene, law enforcement officials picked up the young Sinatra and brought him home in the trunk of their car.

• On Dec. 9, 1926, young clarinetist Benny Goodman records his first solo, 16 bars of a song called “He’s the Last Word.”

Sadly, his father was hit by a car and killed on the same day Goodman recorded the solo.

• On Dec. 14, 1980, a CIA report claims that the Soviet Union delivered nearly $7 billion worth of military assistance to Third World nations such as Syria, Iraq and South Yemen. The report suggested that Soviet arms sales were dangerously increasing in-

stability and the chances for war.

• On Dec. 8, 1993, the North American Free Trade Agreement is signed into law by President Bill Clinton. NAFTA was heavily criticized by Reform Party presidential candidate Ross Perot, who argued that if NAFTA was passed, Americans would hear a “giant sucking sound” of American companies fleeing the United States for Mexico. (c) 2008 King Features Synd., Inc.

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• On Dec. 11, 1936, after ruling for less than one year, Edward VIII becomes the first English monarch to voluntarily abdicate the throne. He chose to abdicate after the British government, public and the Church of England condemned his decision to marry American divorcée Wallis Warfield Simpson.

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here are many good reasons why laminate flooring is a popular choice in today’s homes. Laminate is a manufactured product that simulates the look of hardwood, ceramic tile, natural stone and many other types of flooring. In the past, laminate floors have been easy to spot, but today’s technology allows manufacturers to create realistic visuals and textures for an elegant and quality floor.

• patterns mimic wood and natural stone • good choice for the look without the maintenance or cost • offers significant value • range of colors and styles, including exotic • durable for active lifestyles • stain resistant, no wax or varnish • less likely to fade in sunlight • sold in Europe for 25+ years • 10-20 times harder than laminate countertops • floated rather than secured directly • installed over a variety of subfloors • one of the best selling floors in the US • great impact and indentation resistance • easy to replace, if desire A home consists of what’s under your roof and what’s under your feet. Floor coverings have a huge influence on your home and home life. They impact interior beauty, design, comfort, livability and upkeep, thus floor coverings can make, or break, a home. Being familiar with laminate construction helps you understand and evaluate its performance aspects: why certain laminate floors wear better and longer.

• multitude of designs, patterns, and textures • four main components bonded together • melamine plastic backing- stability and moisture from the subfloor • core board for moisture resistance • decorative layer on top of core board • durable wear layer for protection, containing aluminum oxide • layers are combined with high/direct pressure

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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My father emigrated from the Soviet Union after World War II. As a young man, he lost three fingers to frostbite, but he didn’t like to talk about it. I live in a region that has harsh winters and often wonder about frostbite. How do you treat it? -- O.S.

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HOW TO WIGGLE OUT OF THE MUD

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PREPARE FOR THE BOOM: NURTURE YOUR NETWORK

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harlie “Tremendous” Jones said, “You are the same today as you’ll be in five years except for two things, the books you read and the people you meet.” Let’s focus on “the people you meet.”

The popular word for this is “networking.” But I have never considered meeting people “work”, and I’m not really interested in “netting” someone into my web of influence.

I do, however, love to get acquainted with people, exchange ideas, make new friends, and develop more business contacts.

Here are three suggestions for nurturing your network that have worked for me

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First, whenever you meet someone new, learn about him before you tell him how wonderful you are. If you’re like me, the first thing you want to do is to start talking about yourself.

Fight that urge; talking about yourself provides you no new information. You already know how brilliant you are!

It’s the other person who can teach you something new. You will learn a whole lot more by getting other people to talk about themselves. There’s an added benefit: the more you get people to talk about themselves, the more popular you will be.

Second, keep track of the people you meet. Get their contact information and set up ways to stay in touch.

Several years ago my wife and I were considering purchasing a new house, so late one Sunday afternoon we stopped by an open house in a neighborhood we liked. The first thing the realtor did was to learn about our particular housing needs and preferences. He took our name and phone number and promised to get back with us the next day. Armed with the information he had gleaned from us the day before he found for us the perfect house priced exactly within our budget and we bought it. But more than that, he has stayed in touch with us over the years and has bought and sold for us several houses earning himself tens of thousands of dollars in commissions. It’s been 12 years since we’ve bought or sold a home but he

ANSWER: Frostbite is an apt term, as ice crystals actually form in the tissues where it happens. The crystals do some of the damage, as does a loss of water from affected cells. However, the greatest amount of damage comes from the disruption of blood supply to the frozen area.

Frostbite can happen anytime the temperature is below 32 F (0 C). It can happen at higher temperatures when the wind is blowing hard. Fingers, toes, hands, feet, chin, nose and ears are the most exposed parts of the body, and they are the ones most likely to be frostbitten.

Frostbitten skin should be warmed in a water bath with a temperature between 99 and 102 F (37 to 39 C). Don’t begin the rewarming process if there’s a chance of refreezing, which causes greater damage than the first freeze.

With first-degree frostbite, the skin turns red and swells, and people complain that it hurts. Rewarming the skin brings about full recovery.

In second-degree frostbite, the skin becomes white, and people feel little pain. In about 12 to 24 hours, blisters appear and even three to 10 days after still keeps in touch with us. There is a reason he is always one of the top producers for his company: he nurtures his network.

Third, whenever you meet someone see it as a divine appointment. Forty years ago my wife and I were preparing to go to Africa as missionaries. We had to attend a church convention in Saint Louis Missouri as a part of our fund raising activities. While on our two-day drive to the convention we pulled off the road to find a restaurant for lunch. The restaurant we found had a waiting line of several people in the lobby so when a table opened up we moved toward the table at precisely the same time as another couple. Instead of fighting over the table we decided to share it. We soon discovered we were going to the same church convention. How here’s the “divine appointment” part: this

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recovery, the affected area still throbs and aches but should be functional.

In third-degree frostbite, the entire depth of skin is frozen and is black and dry. This degree of frostbite generally indicates loss of the skin and frozen tissues.

If you’re interested in a small book packed with information on cold injuries, take a look at “Hypothermia, Frostbite and Other Cold Injuries” by Gordon Giesbrecht and James Wilkerson, printed by The Mountaineers Books. *** DEAR DR. DONOHUE: The big toe on my right foot is giving me trouble.

I can hardly bend it, and it hurts at the base of the toe. What is this, and how do I fix it? -- R.R. ANSWER: It could be a condition called hallux rigidus -- in English, “rigid big toe.”

The big toe is essential in walking and running. It initiates the forward propulsion of the body. Every step taken puts great stress on the big toe. In time, the joint that joins the big toe to the foot can develop arthritis. An arthritic joint stiffens the toe and makes it hurt.

Anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen relieve pain and inflammation in the joint. When pain lessens, contrast baths can be useful. You need two buckets. One has hot water; the other, cold water. Put the affected foot in the bucket with cold water for 25 seconds and then into the bucket with hot water for the same length of time. Keep doing this for three to five minutes a couple of times a day.

Shoes with thick soles take some of the shock off the big toe when walking or running. Cushion inserts do the same.

If the toe makes walking pure torture, see an orthopedic surgeon. You might need surgical correction. *** 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. (c) 2008 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

couple was in charge of the mission budget for their home church. This “chance” meeting turned into nearly a decade of friendship and financial support from their home church. It was indeed a divine appointment.

Get people to talk about themselves, keep in touch with the people you meet, and consider every meeting a divine appointment. That’s how you nurture your network.

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NSAIDS: WILL YOU BE A STATISTIC?

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n A recent New England Journal of Medicine article, researchers disclosed that the adverse effects of using NSAIDS (non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) like Advil, Motrin, Aleve, Naprosyn, Naprox, Voltaren, Indocin and others, can include stomach bleeding, ulcers, and in some cases, death—yes, death.

Millions take NSAIDS without much thought. However, research has shown that bleeding and ulcers occur half the time: often, with NO symptoms. Among the people who develop serious bleeding from NSAIDS and require hospitalization, an amazing ten to 15% will die; tens of thousands per year! In fact, 2,000 people in the United Kingdom die each year from gastro-duodenal lesions from taking NSAIDS. These drugs simply cover up your

body’s warning signs and fool the body.

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Next calculate how much your binge food costs you each year. Take the cost of this last binge and multiply it by the number of times you typically binge in a month. Then multiply this result by 12 for the number of months in a year. The result will be an estimate of how much you spend in one year bingeing on food that can harm your weight loss efforts.

Imagine the nice clothes, flowers, spa treatments, concert tickets, etc. that you could buy yourself with that money. Imagine the time you could have to spend with friends or family, spend on a hobby, or spend exercising.

Thinking about the money and time you waste on bingeing can help you become aware of the good you miss out on doing for yourself and your weight loss goals; so you can think about not bingeing at all.

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SUGAR AND SPICE HAM brother, Howard, and his family are spending the holiday with his in-laws. What’s a holiday dinner if no one can come? So, we decided to move our family celebration to another, more convenient day.

HAM FOR THE HOLIDAYS

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y mother and I were talking about our plans for the holidays recently. The women of the family usually prepare dinner for about 25 to 30 people. We take turns hosting the celebration at a different family member’s house each year.

This year, we plan to spend the holidays with my husband’s family. My daughter and granddaughter, and several other family members are going out of town. My

I can’t tell you the tremendous sense of relief and freedom that this simple decision gave to us. After all, the whole point of any designated holiday is to provide a time to get together with the people that you love.

From now on, our family isn’t going to conform to or be stressed out by the date of a holiday or standard traditions. We’ve decided from now on to celebrate the holidays on a day that works best for all of us.

I’m bringing my special Sugar and Spice Ham to our family gathering. It’s a recipe that everyone loves. Pre-packaged hams that are brined, glazed with brown sugar and honey, spiral cut and baked are expensive. For a ham that’s much more budgetfriendly, I suggest that you try this delicious recipe that uses the shank or picnic portion of the ham.

And, if your family has a difficult time gathering together during the “designated” holidays this season, select your own time to celebrate. It’s liberating and lots of fun!

TAPAS BRING NEW TASTE TO HOLIDAY APPETIZERS

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CHEESY HAM CROQUETAS 2 (15-ounce) cans small white beans 1 cup very finely chopped lean cooked ham 2 teaspoons minced roasted pepper

To prepare the ham: Trim off some of the fat, leaving a 1/4-inch layer. Score the remaining layer of fat into a diamond pattern by cutting 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch deep into the meat, forming 1 inch to 2 inch squares.

Not only does scoring look nice, it allows any remaining fat to render from the ham and provides a greater surface area for the glaze to stick to.

To brine the ham: Cut crosswise slits, all around the ham, about 1/2 inch apart, halfway through ham to where knife touches bone, if any. Place the water in a deep bowl, a large pot or a large, re-sealable food-safe plastic bag. Stir in the sugar. Soak the ham in the brining liquid for at least 2 days in the refrigerator, turning the ham once or twice each day. Drain off the brining liquid.

Cut slice of Manchego cheese into 24 rectangles (1/2-inch by 3/4-inch). Use a rounded tablespoon of bean mixture to form ball around each cheese rectangle, sealing it completely. Repeat with each cheese piece.

Roll all croquetas in breadcrumbs. Heat 2 inches of oil in a high-sided medium-sized pot to 360 degrees Fahrenheit.

apas are popping up everywhere this holiday season, with the name covering a wide range of finger foods.

The tapas tradition began in the mid-13th century Spain, when Castilian King Alfonso X decreed all taverns must serve a bit of food with wine or spirits. The word “tapa” means “cover,” and food historians believe the first tapa was a slice of bread used to protect poured wine from fruit flies.

Centuries later, the lowly tapa has reached culinary heights.

Authentic Manchego cheese in Ham Croquetas imparts zesty flavor and creamy texture. Scallops in a Blanket are a lovely presentation, and Jarlsberg provides a pleasing, mellow-nutty counterpoint to smoky paprika. Small scallop shells can be found at a favorite housewares shop. Some quick-to-assemble ideas also follow. Have lots of small plates on hand for second and third nibblings ...

1 (7 pound) smoked ham, half-cut, shank end, picnic or shoulder portion (bone in or out) 2 quarts cold water 2 cups sugar 1 cup honey 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1 (6 ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed 2 teaspoons ginger 1 teaspoon dry mustard 2 tablespoons whole cloves

Working in batches, using two forks, dip the breaded croquetas in egg to coat completely; roll again in bread crumbs. Fry a few at a time for 2 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. (These can be frozen, to serve at a later date.) When ready to serve (thaw to room temperature, if frozen) warm on foil lined tray in 300 F oven for 18 to 20 minutes. Makes 24 croquetas.

1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon (or to taste) onion salt 1/2-inch thick slice (about 4 ounces) Manchego cheese (if available, Gran Maestre variety) 2 beaten eggs 1 cup plain bread crumbs Vegetable oil for frying Drain beans and dry on paper towels. Pulse in food processor or mash to make thick bean paste. Add ham, pepper, garlic powder and onion salt to paste, mixing well.

Set aside.

SCALLOPS IN A BLANKET Preheat broiler.

Slice 12 fresh, very dry sea scallops in half horizontally. Combine 1/4 cup olive oil with 2 teaspoons EACH smoked paprika and oregano. Cut 4 Roma tomatoes into slices about the same size as scallops. Coat each tomato slice in oil mixture and place a slice on small scallop shell (or place all on foil lined baking sheet). Sprinkle each with bread crumbs. Broil 3-4 inches from heat source, about 3 to 4 minutes or until

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To glaze the ham: Place the ham in a roasting pan lined with enough foil overlapping the edges to wrap it completely. Mix together the honey, brown sugar, orange juice, ginger and dry mustard in a small bowl. Pour the mixture all over the pork and rub the glaze evenly over the ham.

Stick the cloves in the diamond-shaped slits on the top of the ham. Wrap tightly with the foil. After glazing, it’s best to allow the ham to sit at room temperature for 1-2 hours before cooking.

To bake the ham: Pre-heat the over to 200 F. Bake the ham for 6 to 7 hours or until done, unwrapping and basting the ham occasionally with the glaze and any liquids that may have accumulated in the foil. For a slightly crisper skin, unwrap the ham and bake it at 450 F, about 15 minutes. *** Angela Shelf Medearis is an award-winning children’s author, culinary historian and the author of five cookbooks. Her latest cookbook, “The New African-American Kitchen,” is in bookstores now. She’s known as The Kitchen Diva and is the executive producer and host of “The Kitchen Diva!” television cooking show. Visit her Web site at www.divapro.com. (c) 2008 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Toss scallop slices in remaining oil mixture. While tomatoes are still hot, place seasoned scallop on each and top with 1/4 teaspoon Salsa Verde and a large pinch of grated Jarlsberg cheese. Finish with a sprinkle of bread crumbs and broil again, about 1 to 2 minutes, or until scallops are white and cheese is bubbly. Serve warm.

CHEVRAI TURTLES Shape soft fresh Chevrai goat cheese into small balls and sandwich between toasted walnut halves.

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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.

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All pets should avoid foods that are high in fat, salt or sugar, bones that are likely to splinter (such as chicken bones) and alcohol -- meaning do not give beer to your dog, even if you think it’s funny. If you are baking, keep pets away from yeast dough or bread dough, baking soda or baking powder -- ingesting these ingredients can cause serious problems. The seeds, leaves and stems of many kinds of fruits and some vegetables can be toxic to pets.

Supervise all feeding times and DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Can make sure your pets eat only what you tell me which foods are danger- you give them. Seal the kitchen garbage can (or take out the trash twice ous for dogs? -- Clara in Phoenix as often) so pets won’t root around.

DEAR CLARA: With many pet Move plants out of pets’ reach. owners throwing holiday parties for family and friends, it’s more impor- During holiday gatherings, if you tant than ever to remember that pets can’t keep an eye on your pet at all do not have the same digestive sys- times, isolate the pet in an unused tems as humans and that we need room -- place its bedding, toys, food to keep certain foods away from and water in the room as well, and check on your pet frequently -- until them. your guests have left.

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hen you give a gift to a charitable group, you are rewarded by the knowledge that you’re helping an organization whose work you support.

But you can also get a “bonus” from your gift — in the form of tax benefits.

Specifically, your donations to charities that have received 501(c) (3) tax-exempt status are usually tax deductible, assuming you itemize your tax return. And as long as your total contributions for any one year are 50 percent or less of your adjusted gross income, there’s no limit on the deductions you can take for your gifts to public charities.

Furthermore, your contributions may entitle you to more than just a tax deduction in the year in which you make your gift. If you decide to donate shares of stock, a piece of real estate or another asset that has increased in value since you purchased it, you can avoid the capital gains taxes that will be due on the asset when it’s sold.

Clearly, your charitable giving can provide you with some significant tax benefits. But if you’re interested in going even deeper into the world of charitable gifts, you’ll find that they can play a role in some of your long-term financial strategies, as well.

Consider, for instance, how you might use a charitable remainder trust. You’d start by donating an asset — such as appreciated stocks, bonds or real estate — to the trust, which is managed by a trustee. The trustee, in turn, could sell the asset

(relieving you of immediate capital gains liabilities), reinvest the proceeds and then make regular payments to you or another beneficiary you named when you established the trust. So you could set up the trust to provide yourself, or one or more family members, with an income stream for life or for a designated number of years. After the lifetime of the last surviving beneficiary, or at the end of the specified term, the trust would end, and any remaining assets would then be distributed to the charity you’d named.

Setting up a charitable remainder trust is not as easy as filling out a few forms; to do it correctly, you’ll need to work with your legal and tax advisors. And once you establish such a trust, you’ll find it can have considerable impact on some of the decisions affecting your retirement income. For example, if you could count on an income stream from a charitable remainder trust, you might be able to withdraw less money each year from your investments and retirement accounts, such as your 401(k) and IRA, to meet your income needs in retirement. In fact, if you were to receive this trust-generated income, it might even affect the type of investments you need to make before retirement, possibly changing the balance somewhat between “growth” and “income.”

In any case, consider being as generous as you can afford in your support of worthwhile charitable organizations. But if you incorporate your charitable giving into your long-term investment picture, you’ll need to make the right moves — so prepare carefully.

This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your Edward Jones financial advisor. Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. You should consult with a qualified tax or legal specialist for professional advice on your specific situation.

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--Is it is smart to make a 13th mortgage payment? If you itemize on Schedule A, will the additional amount of the mortgage insurance deduction make enough of a difference? If you send an additional payment, mail it early enough to be received and processed in advance of Dec. 31.

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ere are some things to think about as the year draws to a close.

--Review your 2008 spending. Did you meet your savings goals? Are your miscellaneous expenses higher than you’d like? The new year is a good time to start again, with a clean slate, on household budgets and savings plans.

--Compare your credit-card balances with a year ago. Did you make significant headway in getting them whittled down or paid off? Look closely at the interest rates you’re being charged. Do you need to pay off all but one card, one with the lowest rate?

--Check interest rates on CDs and money-market deposit accounts at your bank. (This is not the same as a moneymarket fund, which isn’t insured by the FDIC.) If your money is languishing in a simple savings account, look for higher returns elsewhere without getting into the stock

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--Property taxes: If these are split into two payments, chances are that one is due this year and one in 2009. Pay both halves now and take the deduction for 2008.

--If you make donations to charity, be sure to get a receipt and that it’s clearly dated.

--How is your bill organization and check-writing working out? Do you need to devise a different way of making sure bills get paid on time, or for handling receipts and centsoff coupons?

--If you have home-improvement plans you didn’t get to in the fall (and don’t have a houseful of relatives for the holidays) consider having the work done now. Prices are likely to be lower than at any other time of the year. Check references of any contractors (ask if you can go look at the work), get estimates and have finish dates in writing with financial penalties for delays. Be sure the contract states that payment will be made in increments as the work progresses.

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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If you are involved in a child support case or a divorce case and you don’t raise the issue of paternity in that case, you will be determined to be the father. There is nothing you can do about it later, even if it is scientifically determined at a later date that you are not the father!

For example, you are involved in a child support case. You do not raise the issue of paternity, because you mistakenly believe that you are the biological father of the child. The Court orders you to pay child support. More than six months pass after the order is entered.

You then discover as a result of genetic testing done for some medical reasons that you are not the biological father. You cannot successfully fight your paternity of this child in a legal action. Legally, you are the father and that is that.

hallenging the paternity of a child in a family law case involves such basic issues as whether junior really is junior.

If you are concerned that you may not be the actual biological father of a child, you should address this concern at your earliest opportunity in the legal proceeding you are involved Paternity law is like any other law. You must in. This opportunity typically arises in a child remember that: you may not understand the law; you may not like it; and you may not think support case or a divorce case. its fair; but it’s the law!

To understand the law of paternity it is important to understand that there are strong policy reasons that favor a finding that your are the father. The strongest reason is to make sure Chris Meyer is an attorney practicing family that a father is available to support the child in law in Monument. Chris’ law practice is limorder to secure the health, welfare, and happi- ited to domestic relations cases. Chris has been ness of the child. Another strong policy reason practicing law since 1977. He is a former prosfavoring paternity is the finality of judgments. ecutor and is licensed to practice law in ColoPeople should be able to understand their rights rado, Florida, California and Wisconsin. Chris under a judgment and should not have to worry can be contacted at 719-488-9395. Chris’s website (www.cmeyerlaw.com) has additional about future events changing their rights. divorce and family law information.

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2. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What kind of creature is an ocelot?

3. AD SLOGANS: What soft drink was known in the 1970s as “The Uncola”?

4. TRANSPORTATION: What kind of ship is a dhow?

5. GEOGRAPHY: Where was the ancient kingdom of Northumbria located?

6. FASHION: What is a glengarry?

7. RELIGION: Who was John the Baptist’s father?

8. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Who was the first American-born citizen to be canonized by the Catholic Church?

9. LITERATURE: Who is the author of “Le Morte D’Arthur”?

10. TELEVISION: Who played the character of “Captain Kangaroo” in the TV series?

1. How many teams has Joe Torre managed, and with what club did he start?

2. Name the last pitcher to have six consecutive seasons of 20-plus wins.

3. What was the last team before the 2005-07 Indianapolis Colts to win their first seven games in three consecutive seasons?

4. Name the last Rice player before Morris Almond in 2007 to be picked in the first round of the NBA Draft.

5. How many of Scotty Bowman’s nine Stanley Cup titles as a head coach came with Detroit?

6. Which three drivers are tied for the most wins (four) at the Indianapolis 500?

7. How many consecutive grand slam semifinals has tennis star Roger Federer reached heading into 2009?

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1. Which female artist was mistakenly rumored to have died in bed while eating a ham sandwich?

2. Where did the band UB40 get its name?

3. What was the theme of Janis Ian’s 1966 song “Society’s Child”?

4. Which artist (and song) was the very first to get a gold record?

(Hint: It’s not Elvis Presley.)

5. Which costumes were typically worn onstage

by The Village People?

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SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Five -- the New York Mets, St. Louis, Atlanta, the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers. He began with the Mets in 1977.

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2. UB40 is a British unemployment form. The reggae band took the name when they applied for benefits.

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AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Some people might question some of the new friends you’ve welcomed into your life. But your ability to see beyond the obvious helps you recognize how special they are.

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PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Financial matters can be especially tricky this week. It’s best to follow a conservative investment path for now, and wait for a more fortuitous time to take a bolder approach.

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