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“The morning cup of coffee has an exhilaration about it which the cheering influence of the afternoon or evening cup of tea cannot be expected to reproduce.” - Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.

hanks to King George’s Tea Tax and that fateful day of the Boston Tea Party in 1773, the Continental Congress declared coffee the ofﬁcial U.S. national beverage. Though many of us can and do enjoy an afternoon cup of tea, it is that cup of Joe that wakes up the nation, making up 75 percent of all caffeine consumed in the U.S. That was some declaration! Snippetz Smells The Coffee... Continued on Page 2

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• Cappuccino was named after the Cappuicine Monks because the foam on the drink’s peak looks much like the color of robes worn by the monks.

• Four hundred billion cups are consumed worldwide on a daily basis.

• Against popular belief, espresso actually contains less caffeine than lighter roasted beans because the espresso bean is roasted longer, which causes it to lose some of its caffeine content.

• Germans consume 16 pounds per person per year. • Italians consume 14 billion espresso coffees per year.

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• Flavor is lost within about an hour once coffee is ground unless it is vacuum sealed, which keeps it fresh for up to six months. The roasted beans start to lose their flavor after about two weeks. Once brewed, coffee begins to lose flavor within minutes.

• The U.S. is the leading consumer of coffee in the world at 450 million cups of coffee per day, meaning the average coffee drinker downs 3.4 cups in a day.

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• Flavored coffees are made by adding ﬂavored oil after the roasting process. The most popular flavors are hazelnut and Irish cream. These now popular flavored coffees were invented in the United States in the 1970’s.

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About 10,000 pounds of coffee berries can be grown on an acre of land. There are two coffee beans within each berry and there are about seven million tons of these green beans produced worldwide. The coffee berry starts off as green, turns yellow, then red and finally dark crimson when it is ripe. This can be a slow process. In fact, Arabica coffee plants can take up to five years to mature and produce its first crop. Most beans are hand picked at harvest time.

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The term “Cup of Joe” actually came from the U.S. Navy. The practice of serving alcohol on board Navy ships was abolished by Admiral Josephus “Joe” Daniels who eventually became Chief of Naval Operations. Coffee replaced liquor as the drink of choice and was quickly referred to as a “Cup of Joe” after the Admiral.

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27 percent of American coffee drinkers add some type of sweetener to their coffee.

MAKING THE GRADE Coffee beans are graded and the grading system is different depending on the part of the world from which it comes. • Beans from Colombia are graded Supremo, Excelso, Extra and Pasilla (the lowest grade). • In Kenya, coffee beans are graded A, B and C with AA being the finest. • Costa Rican grades are a bit more complicated starting with Strictly Hard Bean, Good Hard Bean, Hard Bean, Medium Hard Bean, High Grown Atlantic, Medium Grown Atlantic and Low Grown Atlantic. • “Hard Bean” indicates that the bean was grown in altitudes higher than 5,000 feet. • Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee is thought to be the best coffee in the world. • Only about 20 percent of all harvested coffee beans are considered to be of the highest quality. • Mexican coffees are now thought to be similar in quality to the world’s largest producers, Brazil and Colombia, due to its delicate body and mellow flavor.

MIXING IT UP • Mexicans like their coffee with cinnamon • Italians prefer espresso with sugar • Swiss and Germans mix coffee with hot chocolate • Belgians add chocolate, of course

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• Over 50 countries grow coffee commercially around the world and they all mainly lie along the equator between the Tropic of Capricorn and the Tropic of Cancer. • Coffee shops in the U.S. enjoy a seven percent annual growth rate.

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• Coffee passes through four to six hands in buy and sell transactions before reaching the end user.

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• Brazil manufactures the majority of coffee beans in the world, employing about five million people to cultivate and harvest the precious commodity. Colombia comes in at a close second, cultivating about two-thirds of the amount that Brazil manufactures.

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about 900 A.D., first used as a wine, medicine and stimulant. Some things never change.

• 1906 – ﬁrst commercial espresso machine invented and manufactured in Italy

• 1615 – ﬁrst sold in European drugstores for medicinal purposes

• 1969 – ﬁrst coffee consumed on the moon by Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin. They also ate hot dogs, bacon squares, canned peaches and sugar cookies.

• 1625 – first time sugar was used in coffee • 1715 – Jesuits began cultivating coffee beans in Haiti • 1720’s – first coffee tree came to the island of Martinique from France, the first of its kind in the Western Hemisphere • 1721 – the first coffeehouse opened in Berlin • 1822 – first espresso machine invented in France • 1827 – first percolator invented in France • 1840 – first vacuum pot brewer invented by a Scottish engineer • 1870’s – batch roasting of coffee beans became more widespread. Prior to this, folks roasted their own beans in a frying pan over a fire. • 1900 – coffee is delivered door-to-

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This was the second perfect game Gerald bowled at PINZ since it opened in August 2007.

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unday morning came like a typical Colorado winter day. There was a light snow falling and a heavy anticipation of one last day of Thanksgiving vacation before school and work came screaming back into reality the next morning. At noon it was obvious that the snow was not stopping and was going to be worse than predicted.

Redoux was the epiphany of two mothers at a Cub Scout meeting. Julie Naye and Caroline Simzisko both came from backgrounds in retail before taking time out to raise their families. Julie previously owned, “Rags To Riches” a high end consignment store in Frisco, Colorado. Caroline worked with her family in the antiques business. But before opening, they both agreed that their families, including 7 kids, six of which are boys, ranging from diapers to drivers license, must come first. That is why they decided to open right here in Monument where all the kids attend local schools.

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Sundance Mountain Lodge had no more rooms available so they cleared the tables from the restaurant and put mattresses on the floor. This family and almost two dozen others used this area, shelter style, at no charge just to have a warm place to stay.

By two o'clock in the afternoon Sundance Mountain Lodge had their ﬁrst guest check in due to road conditions. Before ﬁve-thirty they had guests in all but two rooms and those two weren't completely remodeled yet.

The lodges chef came in and prepared food. There was plenty of coffee and hot chocolate and everyone was taken care of. Everyone appeared to be happy with the arrangements. It was a wonderful example of the best of people shining through tough situations.

One of the guests said that he and his wife were campers, and had just come down out of the mountains. “All we need,” he explained, “is a place to put our sleeping bags.” So they took a room with just mattresses.

A spokesman for the lodge stated, “In the future, Sundance Mountain Lodge will be better prepared for these kinds of emergencies with mattresses available for dozens of people needing emergency shelter.”

Then the lodge started getting calls that cars were getting stuck or in accidents and that the freeway was being closed. One family came in because their car had broken down. Their friends had stopped to pick them up and by the time they got back to their vehicle to fix it, someone had smashed in to the

Though they are newly opened, they absorbed the cost because “it was the right thing to do.” Sundance Mountain Lodge rose to the occasion, and asked for nothing in return. We are proud to have them as part of our community, and wish them our very best.

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• On Dec. 19, 1732, Benjamin Franklin of Philadelphia ﬁrst published Poor Richard’s Almanack. The book, filled with proverbs preaching industry and prudence, was published continuously for 25 years and became one of the most popular publications in Colonial America, selling an average of 10,000 copies a year. • On Dec. 20, 1892, Alexander Brown and George Stillman of Syracuse, N.Y., are issued a patent for an inflatable automobile tire. Before the pneumatic tire, wheels were often made of solid rubber, making travel

“Dragnet” appears on television for the first time, as a sneak preview on the anthology show “Chesterfield Sound-Off Time.” Dragnet had been a popular radio drama since 1949. The TV show debuted as a regular series in January 1952 and ran until 1959.

• On Dec. 17, 1903, near Kitty Hawk, N.C., Orville and Wilbur Wright make the first successful flight in history of a self-propelled, heavier-than-air aircraft. The gasoline-powered, propeller-driven biplane stayed aloft for 12 seconds and covered 120 feet on its inaugural flight.

• On Dec. 15, 1966, animation pioneer Walt Disney dies. In 1928, Disney introduced Mickey Mouse in two silent movies. Mickey debuted on the big screen in “Steamboat Willie,” the first fully synchronized sound

cartoon ever made. Walt Disney himself provided Mickey’s squeaky voice. • On Dec. 18, 1984, the first Chevy Nova is introduced by New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc., a joint venture between Toyota and General Motors. The car later met with marketing trouble in South America, where its name read as “No Go” to Spanish speakers. (c) 2008 King Features Synd., Inc.

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• On Dec. 21, 1946, an undersea earthquake sets off a powerful tsunami that devastates Honshu, Japan. When the tsunami hit Honshu, 20-foot waves obliterated buildings from shorelines and about 2,000 ships were capsized. In all, 60,000 square miles were flooded by the waves and 40,000 homes were completely destroyed.

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hat’s under your feet impacts life under your roof. The various floor coverings throughout your home influence interior beauty, design, décor, comfort, and upkeep – life itself. From ancient monuments like the pyramids in Egypt and the majestic Greek and Roman temples, to the great civilizations of India and China, natural stone has been an important part of architecture throughout history. Natural stone is strong and stable to live with. It exudes a rich, organic, beautiful surface and has a confident, timeless “presence” in any room. It is the world’s oldest building material -- imagine its beauty and elegance in your new home or remodeling project. • process began millions of years ago, deep beneath the earth’s surface • combination of heat and pressure creates blocks of natural stone • types include granite, marble, travertine, limestone, and slate • the earth’s crust grows and erodes and pushes minerals up from its core, forming massive rock deposits, called “quarries” • quarries found in countries throughout the world such as Italy, China, Spain, India, Canada, Mexico and also here in the United States • more expensive than ceramic tile • requires more maintenance than ceramic • increases home value more than ceramic • large selection to choose from Few things in life say more about you than your home. What’s inside those walls, on those walls, and against those walls, speak volumes about who you are, what you love, where you’ve been - your style. It goes without saying that you should use the same thinking when choosing something your stone flooring. Because any floor covering in your home impacts interior beauty, design, décor, comfort, livability and upkeep. It’s a fact; floor coverings can make, or break, a home. Because the number of natural stone choices, patterns, colors, textures and price points can intimidate even the most experienced shopper. • typical natural stone floor tile sizes: 12”x12”, 13”x13”, 16”x16”, and 18”x18” • two types of edges for natural stone floor tile: a polished bull nose edge or a polished straight edge • two basic types of stone used in the building industry • Natural stone such as marble, granite, or limestone • Agglomerates (manufactured stones) Natural stone can be grouped into three classes • Igneous rock- formed when molten rock (called lava or magma) cools and hardens • Granite is an example of an igneous rock • Sedimentary rock- formed from biological deposits that have undergone consolidation and crystallization • Limestone and sandstone fall into this category

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This process is called strangulation and is a very serious affair. Thankfully, it happens only to a very few. You’ve provided a chance for people to learn what a hiatal hernia is, what a strangulated hiatal hernia is and what GERD is. We’re all glad that things worked out well for your husband.

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PREPARE FOR THE BOOM: READ GOOD BOOKS

ast week’s column began with this quote by Charlie “Tremendous” Jones, “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.” We dealt with “the people you meet” last week. This week we focus on “the books you read.” Let me ask you a question: If you desire influence and power over others which would be, in the long run, the most valuable to possess: a closet full of guns, a wallet full of money, or a library full of books?

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While guns and money may be useful in the short run, the answer is “a library full of books.” Here’s why: guns give you brute force, wealth gives you ownership and control, but books give you wise counsel. Surely you’re aware that history is littered with the fallen statues of arrogant dictators and the bankrupt lives of rich fools. You want to be neither, right? You want to be a person of intelligence and wisdom. Then read good books. There’s a Spanish proverb that speaks to this point: Books are hindrances to persisting stupidity. Here are three positive steps to take so you can hinder your own “persisting stupidity” by reading good books. Start with what interests you most. Some months ago I bought a used copy of Solzhenitsyn’s “The Gulag Archipelago” (524 pages – no pictures!). I’ve not started it yet and I don’t suggest you start there either. Are you a golfer? Then start with a book written by or about your favorite golfer. Tiger Woods has written a book titled “How I Play Golf”. I don’t play golf, but if I did, I sure think I’d start there. Learn how to read a book. Years ago while struggling to meet the heavy reading requirements of graduate school a professor handed me a copy of “How to Read a Book” by Mortimer J. Adler. I didn’t know then that there are

ANSWER: People have been led to believe that a hiatal hernia is the same as GERD, gastroesophageal reﬂux -heartburn; it isn’t. They are two different conditions. A hiatal hernia is a bulging of the stomach through a gap in the diaphragm muscle, the muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity. The gap is the hiatus, and through it, the esophagus can pass from the chest into the abdomen to join the stomach.

The booklet on hiatal hernia, acid reflux and heartburn focuses primarily on the common heartburn problem and its treatment. Readers wanting more information can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 501W, 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: I have two granddaughters who bite their fingernails. Is there anything that stops this awful habit? -- B.S. ANSWER: What prompts people -children and adults -- to bite their nails is often unexplainable. Stress, boredom, imitation of other nail-biters and relief of anxiety are offered as explanations for the habit, but proof is lacking for a cause in most cases. Close to 60 percent of 10-year-olds bite their nails. As children grow older, the number of nail-biters lessens. Doing nothing about it is often the best policy. If the child wants to stop, then there are ways to help him or her break the habit. When children are at home, Band-Aids over the ﬁngers remind them not to bite. Chewing sugarless gum makes nail-biting less convenient. Readers are welcome to give us their solutions. ***

GERD can happen to people with a hiatal hernia, and it can happen to people without a hiatal hernia. Your husband’s problem was a somewhat rare complication of a hiatal hernia. The upward bulge of his stomach, the portion in the chest, twisted and cut off its own blood supply. That’s what caused his pain. The first time, the hernia untwisted

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.

a variety of ways to read a book. Adler explains the different ways so you will learn the most and so you won’t feel obligated to read every word of every book you pick up. You can probably get Adler’s book at your local library, but I suggest you buy one. There are 104 used copies available on Amazon. com for only five bucks.

watched an average of 3 hours, 15 minutes on their devices. (Nielsen. com) If you’re even close to being an average American then I don’t want to hear the complaint, “I don’t have time to read.” You do. Find it.

Take time to read. In May 2008, Nielsen Reports discovered the average American watched 127 hours and 15 minutes of television, which comes to something just over 4 hours a day. The same report revealed that Internet usage increased to 26 hours, 26 minutes per month, up 9% from the previous May. Additionally, they reported that the average American watched 2 hours, 19 minutes of video on the Internet in May and mobile video subscribers

The rules have changed. Guns and money are powerful, but in this age, information trumps them both. Those who have it have the edge; those who don’t will be left behind. “Prepare for the Boom” is a series of columns that will appear over the next several months. A compilation of the series will be made available toward the end of the series. To join Dr. Ross’s e-mailing list please go to www. MileHighMotivator.com and sign up. There is no charge. For feedback email: Dr.Ross@comcast.net.

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KEEP YOUR HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

e see it every year. As patients gear up for the holidays, it’s not uncommon to see a rise in missed appointments and an increase in visit cancellations. Please think twice before allowing the hustle and bustle of the season to derail your commitment to attend to your health. Here’s why: Lost momentum. Since each visit builds on the ones before, missing a visit or two can jeopardize your progress and set the stage for a relapse. Like stopping an exercise program, your spine is inclined to return to its former, unhealthy patterns. Increased stress. The emotional stresses of holiday preparations are simply magnified by the chemical stress of rich foods, alcohol and over indulgence. Reducing stress to your nervous system with chiropractic care can help you adapt and accommodate the increased stress. Pamper yourself. Your health IS your most valuable possession. Take time out for yourself during this busy holiday season. Think of our office as a refuge and protective sanctuary to revitalize yourself.

Emerge renewed and restored. Avoid the crash. Many of the health problems that prompt New Year’s resolutions reach the tipping point this month. If you resolve to embark upon a slimming program, be sure to get a chiropractic checkup first. In fact, if it’s been awhile since your last visit, this stressful holiday season is the perfect time to stop in for a chiropractic “tune up.” Enhance your ability to enjoy the season by being your best. Schedule an appointment today! The information in this article is provided solely for educational purposes and not as medical advice. Please consult a medical or health professional if you have questions about your health. No liability is accepted should you decide to self-treat or self-prescribe.

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2 1/2 cups milk 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped 4 cups eggnog 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup coffee liqueur (optional) Whipped cream Cinnamon or peppermint sticks, for garnish (optional) 1. In medium saucepan, bring milk and chocolate just to a simmer; remove from heat. Let stand 2 minutes. Whisk chocolate until melted and smooth. 2. Stir in eggnog. Gently heat over low heat until very warm. Stir in vanilla and coffee liqueur, if using. Pour into mugs. Top with whipped cream and cinnamon sticks, if desired. Makes 8 (1 cup) servings. • Each serving: About 458 calories, 33g total fat, 42g total carbohydrate, 11g protein. For thousands of triple-tested recipes, visit our Web site at www.goodhousekeeping.com/ recipefinder/. (c) 2008 Hearst Communications, Inc.

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ne of the things I love the most about studying food is the insight that culinary traditions give you into history and culture. Studying culinary traditions also is a wonderful way to discover history through food. Recently, I’ve been reading about Christmas customs and holiday meals in Europe. I discovered a tradition called The Feast of the Seven Fishes, along with several delicious recipes for preparing fish. The fish is often used as a symbol of

Preparing and eating seafood on Christmas Eve in celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ is an old European tradition. Many families abstain from eating meat and serve only fish or other types of seafood on Christmas Eve. A typical feast features cod, eel, octopus, calamari, mussels, clams, shrimp and lobster. While doing research on the preparation of fish throughout history, I discovered a delicious recipe for fish poached in an inexpensive olive oil along with sliced cucumber and dill. The olive oil ensures that the fish will be moist, and the cucumber and dill compliment the dish perfectly. If you’re tired of preparing the same thing for your Christmas celebration, explore your families’ culinary heritage and create your own traditions.

FISH POACHED IN OLIVE OIL WITH CUCUMBERS 2 1/2 cups inexpensive olive oil 4 (6 ounce) pieces of thick salmon, halibut or other white fish filet, skinned 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 large hothouse cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, plus a few sprigs for garnish 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar Sea salt 1. Pour a thin layer of olive oil in a pan just big enough to hold the pieces of fish side by side. Season the fish on both sides with a little salt, put them in the pan and pour the rest of the oil over them -- it should just cover the ﬁsh. Very slowly heat the oil to 140 F, agitating it with a spatula now and then so it heats evenly. If you don’t have a thermometer, you can test the oil with your little ﬁnger -- the oil should just feel unpleasantly hot. 2. Take the pan off of the heat and leave it somewhere warm on top of the stove for 15 minutes so the fish can poach

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gently in the oil. The temperature should remain at 130 F to 140 F; if necessary, keep placing the pan on and off the heat to maintain this temperature. 3. Shortly before the fish is ready, heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a large frying pan. Add the cucumber slices and toss over medium heat for 1 minute. Add the dill, vinegar and a little salt. 4. To serve, divide the cucumber among 4 serving plates. Carefully lift the fish out of the oil, letting the excess drain off, and set it on top of the cucumber. Pour the oil into a cup, leaving behind the juices from the ﬁsh, which will have settled on the bottom of the pan. Spoon these juices around the edge of the plate, sprinkle the fish with a few seasalt flakes, and garnish with a spring of dill. Serves 4. *** 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.

Even though Dickens is known as the father of the modern Christmas, his 18 novels were about poverty and people who couldn’t afford such lavish celebrations. Dickens’ poor characters often reflected his own lifestyle of growing up poor and even working the streets at age 9 when his father was put in debtors’ prison.

verindulging in food, drink and celebration during the Christmas season would make Charles Dickens proud, says a Purdue University English professor.

“He loved the season because he didn’t have Christmas growing up,” Palmer says. “This is why his novels are rich with details about food, such as the sweetbreads, delicacies and fruits that shape the cornucopia of the second ghost in ‘A Christmas Carol.’

“Not only did Charles Dickens jam his novels, such as ‘A Christmas Carol’ with food and drink, but he also made the most of the holiday season himself,” says William J. Palmer, an English professor who studies Dickens.

Also, think about the very ﬁrst thing Ebenezer Scrooge did in the story to make everything right Christmas morning. He ordered the biggest turkey in town to send to his poor employee Bob Cratchit.

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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I need to comment on a letter by a mom who let her children be responsible for two Betta ﬁsh that they let die. Children should never be responsible for any animal! It’s the parents’ responsibility to care for them. Why should the animal suffer? It’s ﬁne to learn by example, but the parent is the one who should care for the animal.

due to neglect. Part of growing up is learning responsibility, and learning the consequences of failing to take responsibility. The consequences of failing to take care of their Betta ﬁsh was that they could not have another pet. Could the mother have stepped in and taken care of the ﬁsh? Possibly. I don’t know all the circumstances, and the sad fact is that small fish can go downhill very fast when signs of distress are missed. But she gave those kids responsibility and gave them her trust to care for those fish. This is a very important part of child-rearing. You cannot wrap your kids in cotton until they’re 18; they need to learn certain things if they’re to be at all useful.

lease meet Tina. Tina is about 2 or 3 years old and we think part Schnauzer and Poodle. Tina needs to be with people that will be with her during the day. Tina is an indoor dog and has her shots and her appointment for her spay appointment is next week.

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This woman is guilty of animal cruelty in letting these fish suffer and die. An animal is not a toy. People Please visit our website at like this woman don’t deserve the saintanimalrescue.org and as always companionship of any animal! -thank you for caring. Tina V., PETA member

Learning to care for another living creature is one of the most important lessons in a child’s life, and I’m not going to stand in judgment of a mother trying to teach that lesson.

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t this time of year, you may be thinking about finding the “perfect” gifts for various family members. You can find any number of thoughtful presents, but if you’d like to give something that can have an impact long after the holiday season is over, consider making a financial gift. You could, of course, just write a check. But you may be able to do more for your intended recipients by finding a more creative gift. Here are a few possibilities: Stocks — Many people have preferences for products made by certain companies — and they may well enjoy owning the stocks of those firms. Why not surprise your family members with a few shares of these stocks? If you decide to give shares from your own portfolio, you’ll need to know what you originally paid for the stock, how long you’ve held it and its fair market value at the date of the gift. Recipients of your gift will need this information to determine gains or losses if they decide to sell the stock. You’ll also need to determine if you have to pay gift taxes. You can give up to $12,000 per year, free of gift taxes, to as many people as you want; over your lifetime, you can give up to $1 million without incurring gift taxes. Contributions to Section 529 plans — Over the past several years, college tuition costs have increased signiﬁcantly. If you have a child (or grandchild) who will be headed off to college in a few years, you may want to open a Section 529 college

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hat should you do when you have exhausted all alternatives, such as counseling, and despite your best efforts, you are headed for divorce? What preparations are advisable when you are getting ready to leave the marriage zone and head out for the single life? In terms of preparation, it is useful to think ahead and to imagine what your life will be like once you are divorced. For example, as a single person, you will need to have credit in your name. You might as well get started on getting credit solely in your name. You also want to get rid of joint credit with your spouse. This is especially true if you are a victim of DSS (Deadbeat Spouse Syndrome). So pull down your credit report and get to work: get rid of unnecessary credit cards; close as many joint accounts as you can, including bank accounts. The ideal divorce results in no joint debt or joint accounts after the divorce. You don’t want your exspouse to be able to mess up your credit after the divorce. If you are unemployed or underemployed, the odds are you are going to have to contribute to your support - so get going! Take an inventory of your

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1. Name the last major-leaguer before Colorado’s Kazuo Matsui in 2007 to have a double, a triple and a home run in a postseason game. 2. In 1937, Detroit’s Rudy York set a major-league record for most home runs in August. How many did he hit? 3. How many consecutive games did the University of Houston football team lose to ranked opponents before stopping the streak in 2008? 4. Entering the 2008-09 season, name the only NBA team to not make a free throw in a regular-season game. 5. Who was the last Chicago Blackhawks coach before Denis Savard in 2007-08 to lead the team to 40 or more victories in a season? 6. When was the last time an American male won the 1,500-meter race at the Summer Olympics? 7. Name the golfer with the most PGA tournament victories after turning 40 years old.

1. Which Beatles song hit No. 1, but only stayed in that position for a week? 2. Which “American Idol” judge played drums on a Journey album? 3. What was the original name of the Beach Boys? 4. What rock-and-roll duo has had the most No. 1 hits? 5. What was the name of Cyndi Lauper’s debut album?

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New DVD Releases for Week of Dec. 15, 2008 PICK OF THE WEEK “Mamma Mia!” -- If you’re looking for the Ultimate Karaoke Chick Flick of 2008, then look no further. Based on the hit Broadway show, “Mamma Mia!” isn’t so much a musical as it is a contrived story that puts the cast in situations that allow them to belt out

old ABBA hits. “Mamma” stars Amanda Seyfried as Sophie, a young bride-to-be who sends a letter to three men inviting them to her wedding. One of the men could be her long-lost father. Hilarity, middleaged romance involving Meryl Streep and over-the-top musical numbers ensue. This movie has everything: A pretty ingenue; catchy, kitschy tunes; and hunky guys in exotic locales. I’m not even a woman, but doggone it, watching this movie made me feel pretty.

DOG OF THE WEEK “The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor” -- This is a bad year for bigbudget action/adventure ﬁlms about archaeologists. Like this year’s Indiana

Jones fiasco, “The Mummy” makes the same mistake: Focusing the story on the son of the hero rather than just giving us a great flick about the hero. This installment of the “Mummy” franchise has Rick O’Connell (Brendan Fraser) and his wife (Maria Bello in a bad British accent ﬁlling in for Rachel Weisz) coming to the aid of their impetuous tomb-raider-in-the-making son (Luke Ford) who is up against a bad guy who wants to resurrect a bajillion terra cotta warriors so he can take over the world. There are also Yetis. But not enough to warrant buying this DVD. Rent it if you’re curious.

KIDS & FAMILY “Mr. Bean: The Ultimate Collection”

-- This seven-disc boxed set is a musthave for all fans of Rowan Atkinson’s bumbling, lovable dweeb, Mr. Bean. The set includes every episode of the classic series, both theatrical ﬁlms, 16 episodes of the animated series, deleted scenes and sketches that never made it on TV.

TV SERIES “The Biggest Loser: Boot Camp” “Aqua Teen Hunger Force” Vol. 6 “Ice Road Truckers” Season 2 “Petticoat Junction” Season 1 “Naruto” Uncut Box Set Vol. 1 “The A-Team” Season 1 (c) 2008 King Features Synd., Inc.

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TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS 1. Kidney stones 2. House Un-American Activities Committee 3. Barbed wire. 4. Hoyas 5. 90 6. “The Tale of Peter Rabbit” 7. Someone who pretends to be what he or she is not 8. Ben & Jerry’s ice cream 9. Buddhist shrine 10. Strait of Gibraltar

DECEMBER 15, 2008 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Careful, Lamb. Don’t let your generous nature lead to some serious overspending as you contemplate your holiday gift-giving. Your social life kicks off into high gear by week’s end.

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Lou Brock of the St. Louis Cardinals in 1968. 2. In 1937, York hit 18 of his 35 homers in August. 3. It was 18 games. 4. Toronto was 0-for-3 from the line in a game against Charlotte in 1996. 5. Brian Sutter in 2001-02. 6. Mel Sheppard in 1908. 7. Vijay Singh, with 22.

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. “All You Need Is Love” was ﬁrst performed on June 25, 1967, in a worldwide TV link. It went to No. 1 for only one week in the U.S., but topped the charts for three weeks in the UK. 2. Randy Jackson sat in on Journey’s “Raised on Radio” (1986) album after a dispute ended with two band members leaving. 3. The Beach Boys were originally called The Pendletones. The name came from Pendletons, a popular shirt at the time. The producer who cut their “Surﬁn” demo record crossed out Pendletones and wrote their new name on the label. 4. Daryl Hall and John Oates (Hall and Oates) had six No. 1 hits, including “Rich Girl” and “Private Eyes.” 5. “She’s So Unusual” (1983) included his “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” and “Time After Time.” The album stayed on the charts for 172 weeks.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A positive attitude helps you weather annoying but unavoidable changes in holiday plans. Aspects favor new friendships and reinforcement of existing relationships. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Demands on your energy level could be much higher than usual as you prepare for the upcoming holidays. Be sure to pace yourself. Friends and family will be happy to help. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Don’t allow a suddenly icy reaction from a friend or family member to continue without learning what caused it -- and what can be done to restore that once warm and caring relationship. LEO (July 23 to August 22) A relationship seems to be unraveling, mostly from a lack of attention. It might be a good idea to ease up on whatever else you’re doing so you can spend more time working to mend it. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) New facts emerge that not only help explain the recent rift with a trusted colleague, but also might provide a chance to wipe the slate clean and make a fresh start in your friendship.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A family member’s personal situation is, fortunately, resolved in time for you to get back into your hectic round of holiday preparations. An old friend might bring a new friend into your life. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Pace yourself in meeting holiday pressures and workplace demands to avoid winding up with a frayed temper and a Scorpian stinger that lashes out at puzzled kith, kin and colleagues. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A ﬁnancial matter requires close attention. Also, news from a trusted source provides the means to help sort out a longstanding state of confusion and put it into perspective. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) This is a good time to reinforce family ties. Make it a priority to assess and resolve all outstanding problems. Start the upcoming holiday season with a full measure of love. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Don’t be pressured into a so-called solidgold investment. Wait until the holiday distractions are over. Then take a harder look at it. You might find that the “gold” is starting to flake off. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A former friend might be trying to heal the breach between you by using a mutual friend as an intermediary. Best advice: Keep an open mind despite any lingering bad feelings. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of saying the right thing at the right time. Your friendships are deep and lasting. (c) 2008 King Features Synd., Inc.

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