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• As early as 1822, the postmaster in Washington, D.C. was worried by the amount of extra mail at Christmas time. His preferred solution to the problem was to limit by law the number of cards a person could send.

Even though commercial cards were not available at that time, people were already sending so many home-made cards that sixteen extra postmen had to be hired in the city.

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• An average household, in America, will mail out 28 Christmas cards each year and see 28 eight cards return in their place.

• In the United States, Christmas is the peak time to send cards. In fact, Americans will send out a combined 2.6 billion cards at Christmas time.

• “White Christmas” (1954), starring Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye, was the first movie to be made in Vista Vision, a deep-focus process.

• In the show, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” the Grinch cuts out a Santa beard, but never wears it.

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• There are 364 gifts named in “The Twelve Days of Christmas” song.

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• The popular Christmas song “Jingle Bells” was composed in 1857 by James Pierpont, and was originally called “One-Horse Open Sleigh,” and was actually written for Thanksgiving.

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• Child singer Jimmy Boyd was 12 years and 11 months old when he sang the Christmas favorite, “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus.” The song hit the top of the pop charts.

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• A Christmas club savings account in which a person deposits a fixed amount of money regularly to be used at Christmas for shopping, came about around 1905.

• Launched in 1926, retailer Macy’s annual parade was immortalized in the film Miracle on 34th Street,

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• The Puritans forbade the singing of Christmas carols.

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• Postmen in Victorian England were popularly called “robins.” This was because their uniforms were red.

The British Post Office grew out of the carrying of royal dispatches. Red was considered a royal color, so uniforms and letter-boxes were red. Christmas cards often showed a robin delivering Christmas mail.

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• In 1996, Christmas caroling was banned at two major malls in Pensacola, Florida. Apparently, shoppers and merchants complained the carolers were too loud and took up too much space.

• The earliest collection of Christmas carols was published in 1521.

A KISS FOR GOOD LUCK • Long before it was used as a “kiss encourager” during the Christmas season, mistletoe had long been considered to have magic powers by Celtic and Teutonic peoples. It was said to have the ability to heal wounds and increase fertility. Celts hung mistletoe in their homes in order to bring themselves good luck and ward off evil spirits.

• Mistletoe, a traditional Christmas symbol, was once revered by the early Britons. It was so sacred that it had to be cut with a golden sickle.

IT’S A CRACKER, IT’S A COOKIE — NO, IT’S AN ORNAMENT • Animal Crackers are not really crackers, but cookies that were imported to the United States from England in the late 1800s. Barnum’s circus-like boxes were designed with a string handle so that they could be hung on a Christmas tree.

CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD • In North America, children put stockings out at Christmas time. Their Dutch counterparts, however, use shoes. Dutch children set out shoes to receive gifts any time between mid-November and December 5, St. Nicholas’ birthday.

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CHRISTMAS TREES THROUGH THE AGES • In 1510, the first Christmas tree was decorated in Riga, Latvia. Early Christmas trees were decorated with paper, fruits and sweets.

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• In 1842, Charles Minnegrode introduced the custom of a decorated Christmas tree in Williamsburg, Va. • In 1851, Mark Carr opened a retail Christmas tree lot in New York City, the first in the United States.

• In 1856, Franklin Pierce, the 14th U.S. President, brought the first Christmas tree into the White House.

• In 1923, President Calvin Coolidge started the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony now held every year on the White House lawn.

HISTORICAL FACTS AND TRADITIONS • “Hot cockles” was a popular game at Christmas in medieval times. It was a game in which the other players took turns striking the blindfolded player, who had to guess the name of the person delivering each blow. “Hot cockles” was still a Christmas pastime until the Victorian era.

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• At lavish Christmas feasts in the Middle Ages, swans and peacocks were sometimes served “endored.” This meant the flesh was painted with saffron dissolved in melted butter. In addition to their painted flesh, endored birds were served wrapped in their own skin and feathers, which had been removed and set aside prior to roasting.

• In 1647, the English parliament passed a law that made Christmas illegal. Festivities were banned by Puritan leader, Oliver Cromwell, who considered feasting and revelry, on what was supposed to be a holy day, to be immoral. The ban was lifted only when the Puritans lost power in 1660.

• Christmas was once a moveable feast celebrated at many different times during the year. The choice of December 25, was made by Pope Julius I, in the 4th century A.D., because this coincided with the pagan rituals of Winter Solstice, or Return of the Sun. The intent was to replace the pagan celebration with the Christian one.

• During the ancient 12-day Christmas celebration, the log burned was called the “Yule log.” Sometimes a piece of the Yule log would be kept to kindle the fire the following winter, to ensure that the good luck carried on from year to year. The Yule log custom was handed down from the Druids.

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• After A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens wrote several other Christmas stories, one each year, but none was as successful as the original.

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releases its first “Keystone Kop” movie, “Hoffmeyer’s Release.” The Keystone Kops films were silent, blackand-white movies starring a crew of bumbling policemen who bumped into and fell over each other in a frenetic sequence of slapstick gags.

• On Dec. 25, 1884, Mr. Layne Hall of Silver Creek, N.Y., is born. At his death on Nov. 20, 1990, he had a valid driver’s license. He was 105 years old, making him the oldest legal driver ever.

• On Dec. 28, 1895, the world’s first commercial movie screening takes place at the Grand Cafe in Paris. French siblings Louis and Auguste Lumiere screened a series of short scenes from everyday French life, and charged admission.

• On Dec. 23, 1912, Keystone Pictures

own parents in the wild, so the Columbus Zoo built Colo a nursery, and she was reared by zookeepers. Colo is still alive today.

• On Dec. 26, 1966, the first day of the first Kwanzaa is celebrated in Los Angeles. The seven-day holiday, which has strong African roots, was designed as a celebration of African-American family, community and culture.

lize the turbulent political situation in Afghanistan, the Soviet Union sends 75,000 troops to enforce the installation of Babrak Karmal as the new leader of the nation.

The new government and the Soviet presence, however, had little success. The Soviet intervention cost Russia dearly. The seemingly endless civil war in Afghanistan resulted in thousands of Soviet dead and untold monetary costs.

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• On Dec. 24, 1923, President Calvin Coolidge touches a button and lights up the first national Christmas tree to grace the White House grounds. The tree was also the first to be decorated with electric lights.

The tradition has been repeated with every administration since then.

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10 STEPS TO A PERFECT ROOM STEP 1: YOUR ROAD MAP PRINT

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ave you ever looked at a decorating magazine and wondered, “Could that room be mine?”

Well, it could be. And if you’ve ever wondered about how to pull it all together and don’t even know where to start, let’s try to demystify all the theory and break it down to ten easy steps to the perfect room. If you can follow a recipe, you can decorate that dream room. Now, one of the questions I get asked so many times is, “Where do I start? There are all these rooms. I don’t know where to start.

Should I start with my color on the wall or color on the floor?” And the answer is “No” to both of those.

What you need to start with is what I call your friend, and that’s a road map print.

Now, a road map print could be a fabric for drapery; it could be a wall paper; it could be an area rug; the upholstery fabric, or even a favorite piece of artwork, but it’s the place to start and that’s why I call it your road map print. When you find that print that you really love start by looking at that print because it’s going to tell us three big clues about your room. First, what style is the print? Is it a Jacobean floral? Is it a geometric? Does it say traditional, country, or maybe contemporary? That will be your first big clue. I might love a contemporary print, but to design a whole room around that print might not be the feeling of the room that I want to create. So make sure that print has the right feel for you and for that room, and that is the place to start.

Next I want you to look at the background of that print. You’re looking for one of two things. You’re looking for texture or you’re looking for a sheen, a shine to it. Now use your imagination here for a minute and I want you to close your eyes and imagine fabrics and surfaces that are smooth, sleek and shiny. You might be picturing silk and satin, mirrors and marble. How about crystal? All of those items have one thing in common, and they are all very dressy.

Now close your eyes again and imagine fabrics and surfaces with a lot of texture.

How about a Berber carpet? How about some basketry, some pottery, some stone or brick? Well, the feeling you should be getting from all of those items is casual, and the theory of texture is, the more texture something has, the more casual it will be.

So when you look at this print, does it have a sheen? Or does it have a texture?

That’s going to be a clue as to whether

your room is going to be more casual or more dressy. Maybe you’ve got a room going on now that you want to change the direction a little bit. Well, that’s a big clue. If you want it more casual, introduce those fabrics and surfaces with lots of robust texture that say cozy, casual, or if you want to dress it up, introduce those fabrics and surfaces that have sheen and shine to it, like maybe a moiré fabric or even some silk taffeta plaid. Little pillows thrown in that room could easily dress it up, but that’s your second big clue about that room.

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Now third, look at what colors are used in that print. You might be surprised when you look that you will find that many prints are designed around three color families. Now when you use three colors, you have an opportunity to have what we call a base color, and that’s the color you’re going to be seeing the most of in your room. You have a contrast color and an accent color, and that’s a word we designers throw out a lot. “Oh, you need an accent color.” Are you confused as to what it means? Don’t worry, many people are. Let me try to make it simple for you. The accent color is the surprise color in the room. It’s the color you might least expect, but yet it really makes a statement.

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Now when you think about three colors, the reason why it’s important to use three colors is not only because many prints are designed around three colors, but also some of the most important color schemes use three colors. Can you picture a color wheel? Well, if you have three colors that touch each other on a color wheel, those are called an analogous color scheme. We might have a blue-green, a blue and then the color next to it would be either the green on the other side of the blue-green, or the blue violet, but three colors touching each other on a color wheel have a natural complementary look to them. So it’s very easy to use those three colors.

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one pattern to the other, the connectors would be two to three colors. They don’t have to be the exact color, no “matchymatchy” please, but give them a correlation or a relationship of being from the same family.

Now let’s talk about mixing patterns. I know many people love to see different patterns used in a room because they have a motion to them. Solids are just kind of solid, but pattern is motion, but to mix pattern, we have to follow some rules. Here is the recipe card for mixing patterns.

Now the third one is probably the hardest for you to figure out, but again, let’s make it simple, and that is proportion.

If you’ve ever walked into somebody’s home or room that has more than one print in it and your eyes are just bombarded by everything you see and your eyes don’t know what to look at. It’s just bombarding you with the colors and the patterns. What they’ve probably missed is the proportion part of it.

There are three things you need to know for two patterns to work well together.

The first is the scale. Let’s take a floral for example. I could use a large floral and mix it with a small floral. They could be complementary in that same room because they are of different scale, but I could also take a big floral and mix it with a stripe. I could mix all sorts of patterns together, but they’re not going to be of the same scale, and the reason why is that they both can’t be the stars. One has precedence and the others will follow. So vary your scale. Don’t put two patterns of the same size in the room. They’re going to fight.

So let’s say we’re going to use this floral as our star pattern in the room. That makes my little floral a complementary fabric or a secondary fabric. It’s not the star. So if I’m going to mix these two prints in the room, I’m going to take my star and use it two-thirds, and then use my little floral only one-third. So if we’re doing a bedroom let’s use the large floral on our bed covering and our drapery and use the little floral maybe as the dust ruffle or maybe upholster the headboard, or how about covering a slipper chair and doing a couple of pillows on the bed? So, when somebody walks into that room because you followed the proportion, their eyes will go to what you want them to see and that is certainly the star of the room.

The second thing that has to happen when mixing patterns is making sure your patterns have color connectors. Color connectors is a fancy word meaning a relationship based on color. The first rule had to do with pattern, a relationship of pattern, but our second one has to do with relationship of color. Now from

Now, that works great if you have just

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two fabrics, but let’s say you have three fabrics. You have a large floral, a small floral and a plaid. Having three patterns changes the proportion. Now it’s going to be 60, 30 and 10. We still don’t use any two fabrics in equal proportion and if a fourth pattern is added, it would then change the proportion again. Each time going down just a little bit to make sure that you’ve got one pillow in that favorite toile you want to add in that room. Your eyes still go to what you want people to see, and by following the proportion rule, you can mix as many patterns as you want and it’s going to be harmonious.

So remember, when you start to decorate your room, your first step is your road map print. This print will tell you what colors to incorporate and how best to combine three colors and if your room will be more dressy or casual depending on the amount of texture or sheen your print has. Finally, keep in mind the scale and proportion of your patterns so there is one “star” pattern in your room that is used the most.

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PREPARE FOR THE BOOM: FORTIFY YOUR FAITH

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with great walls, then strut their power for all to see.

A few naïve romantics still believe that the clever maneuverings of diplomats will be able to secure peace on earth and goodwill toward men.

Quite a large number of people put their faith in science. They believe that some day science will find the cure for all disease and maybe even discover the “war gene” so the aggressive warmongers can be identified pre-birth and aborted from the planet forever thereby ushering a whole world of peace-loving people who will joyfully hold hands and sing Kum-ba-yah.

Millions of people on every continent hold great faith in government. They believe that government is good, and the more of it there is the better things will be.

What about education? That too is believed by many to be the panacea for a world of war and woe.

Some put their faith in wealth. These folks figure that if there’s enough money in the bank, sufficient stocks and bonds set aside, and a comfortable quantity of material goods under title that they can eat, drink and be merry the rest of their days on earth.

Then there is ethnocentrism - that’s just a big word that describes the belief that my culture is better than your culture and that if the whole world would adopt my culture it would be a much better place to live.

Others put their faith in armies. They raise vast militaries, purchase the latest weapons of terror, buttress their borders

Yet they’ve all failed. Great wealth has suddenly disappeared, powerful armies have fallen to defeat, diplomacy has seldom proven capable of stopping

ANSWER: The uterus is a large, hollow muscle with an internal layer that grows every month in preparation for the reception of a fertilized egg. Fibroids are noncancerous growths of the uterine muscle. They’re common, and for most women they cause few, if any, symptoms. Large fibroids can compress the bladder and provoke frequent urination. Or they can press on the colon and bring on constipation.

They sometimes reduce the chances of pregnancy. They can be responsible for heavy menstrual bleeding.

Their cause hasn’t been discovered, but female hormones must be involved in their appearance, because they tend to regress with menopause.

If they’re not producing symptoms, they can be ignored. If they are kicking up a fuss, hysterectomy -- removal of the uterus -- is one solution, but not the only one. Options depend on what the woman wants.

For a woman approaching menopause, the medicine Lupron is a good choice.

It suppresses estrogen production, which shrinks fibroids. Since this has a time limit on use, women who will soon be menopausal are the ones who can take advantage of it.

Danazol (a synthetic male hormone),

wars, science cannot cure even the commonest cold let alone the enormous ills of modern society, some of the most educated societies in history have become the most depraved, and every culture – even those established with the intention of doing good for all - ultimately corrode and rot from within.

Then in whom or what must we place our faith? If these seven pillars of mancreated institutions are not worthy of our faith, then what or who is?

You know, don’t you? You know that it is not you nor is it me. You know it’s not government or education or science or our culture. It’s not some mysterious faith in faith or some sappy hope in

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birth-control pills and Depo-Provera control excessive menstrual bleeding due to fibroids.

Sometimes doctors can remove a fibroid with a scope that enters the uterus through the vagina without any external cutting.

Uterine artery embolization is a procedure where the doctor threads a soft tube (a catheter) to the artery feeding the fibroid. When the right position is reached, the doctor releases particles that obstruct the artery and cut off blood supply to the fibroid. It falls off.

MRgFUS, magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound, is a new technique employing sound waves to heat the fibroid and shrink it. It can interfere with subsequent pregnancies, however.

The booklet on fibroids explains these growths in detail. To order a copy, write: Dr. Donohue -- No. 1106W, 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: Will you please tell me what causes hand-footand-mouth disease? What can be done to prevent kids from getting it? -- A worried grandmother of four grandchildren ANSWER: Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is a viral illness most often occurring in children younger than 10. The virus’s name is coxsackie virus, from the name of the New York city where it was first found. It causes tiny blisters on the tongue, in the throat and on the palate, gums and lips. The blisters break to form shallow sores. The hands, fingers, feet and groin can also break out. The illness peaks in summer or early fall.

It’s usually a mild illness that’s over in one week. There is no prevention for it, and there is no medicine for it. *** 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

hope.

It is faith in God. Nourish and encourage the growth of the seeds of faith found within your tender heart.

“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.

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“When the asthma sufferer is under the anxiety of a looming asthma attack, the levels of the hormone cortisol increase. This acute increase in cortisol through a number of mechanisms can bring on an asthma attack,” says Dr. Hayek. “Levels of the stress hormone cortisol steadily decreased during the trial, and levels of the immunological markers (immunoglobulin A) steadily rose.”

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.

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Spinach does contain useful amounts of the rest of its nutrients.

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• Each serving: 280 calories, 18g total fat (8g saturated), 44mg cholesterol, 625mg sodium, 16g total carbohydrate, 5g dietary fiber, 15g protein.

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3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat butter or margarine until soft. Stir in 3/4 cup flour, brown sugar, sugar, egg, baking powder, vanilla, cinnamon and baking soda. Beat until thoroughly combined. Stir in remaining 1 cup flour, quick-cooking oats, drained apricots and chopped pecans.

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DOES EATING GREENS BRING IN THE “GREEN”?

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or many people, the new year is a time for making resolutions and eating certain foods for “luck.” On New Year’s Day, eating greens, black-eyed peas and cornbread are thought to bring financial reward.

While I’m not superstitious, I do believe in the health benefits of eating greens.

Greens include any vegetable in the cabbage family that doesn’t form a compact head, like collards, mustards, turnips, spinach and kale. There are

If the stems of the greens are tough, don’t throw them away. There are nutrients in the stems, so chop them up into small pieces and freeze them. You can add the stems to soups and stews, sauté them when you sauté your onions or add them to various dishes just the way you add in carrots.

Pot liquor, the highly seasoned liquid that is left after the greens are cooked, is full of vitamins and minerals and is a nutritious drink.

The practice of combining different types of greens is called a “mess of greens” in the South. Cooking a mixture of greens along with pieces of pork is an integral part of African and African-American culinary history. During times of slavery, if greens were served one day, the leftover pot liquor and a

JOSEPH BOHLER EXHIBIT OPENS AT TRI-LAKES CENTER FOR THE ARTS

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oseph Bohler will have an exhibition and sale of his prints at the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts from February 3, 2009 until February 28, 2009. Originals will also be displayed. The public is invited to the opening reception on February 21st from 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM when Joseph Bohler will be present to personalize the prints sold. Tri-Lakes Center is located at 304 Colorado Highway 105 in Palmer Lake. More information is available at www.trilakesarts.org or at 719-481-0475.

Joseph Bohler has been painting fine art for over thirty years. He has studied with such notables as Bob Lougheed and Richard Schmid. In June 1991, he was elected by his peers to membership in the NATIONAL ACADEMY OF WESTERN ART (NAWA) and won the Silver Medal for Watercolor in their 1992 show. He is a life member of the Transparent Watercolor Society of America, a

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pan of cornbread often made the meal for the next. My vegetarian version for preparing a mess of greens retains the flavorful soul of the recipe, but is much healthier.

While I don’t personally believe in luck or eating certain types of food on the first day of the new year, a dish of dark, leafy, deliciously fresh greens makes me feel blessed all year long!

MESS OF GREENS 4 pounds greens (mixture of kale, collards, mustard, turnips or spinach) 1/4 cup olive oil 1 large onion, sliced 1 jalapeno, diced 6 cloves of garlic, diced 1 tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoons salt, divided 2 tablespoons pepper, divided 5 cups water 6 sun-dried tomatoes, sliced, and the oil (optional) Wash greens thoroughly: Remove any brown spots or blemishes, and wash the greens in cold water approximately 3 or 4 times to ensure they are clean and free of insects. Roll the cleaned greens up and slice them into smaller pieces so they’ll cook evenly. Remove and reserve any large stems.

demonstrating, teaching, exhibiting and promoting the arts and humanities. The Center is an advocate for artistic growth in the community. It offers programs that benefit residents, businesses, students, artists, art lovers and all who are inspired

Joseph continually paints on location and teaches workshops throughout the world.

He has visited Spain, Portugal, Morocco, England, The Greek Isles, Italy (Venice, Rome & Tuscany) and Mexico (Acapulco, Taxco, Mexico City & Oaxaca).

He is also a gifted musician. Blues and Honky-tonk piano style are played at yearly piano concerts. In 2001, he released his first CD entitled “Rocky Mountain Blues”.

His second CD entitled “Springtime in the Rockies” was released in 2004.

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Using a large pot, season the onions with salt and sweat them in the olive oil over low heat for about 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic, jalapeno, sugar, salt and pepper to the pot, and sauté the mixture for about 5 minutes. Add the greens and water to the pot and continue cooking for 45 minutes to 1 hour over mediumlow heat, stirring once after about 30 to 40 minutes.

Test the greens for tenderness by piercing the stems with a fork or knife. Cook for another 10 to 15 minutes, if needed.

Season with the remaining salt and pepper. Place the greens in a bowl with the pot “likker.” Serve with the sun-dried tomatoes and the oil, if desired, and the traditional Southern condiments: vinegar, hot sauce, hot peppers in vinegar, or wine vinegar, and chopped onions. *** 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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You are taking the right approach in speaking calmly and moving slowly.

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havior as a young cat was exactly the same as Stripes’. Dodge passed away two years ago, but by the time he reached his senior years, he had become a loving and trusting cat, although never a “lap cat.”

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I live in a senior community. In my back- It took several months to get close yard garden earlier this year, a feral enough to Dodge to pet him. I would toss a bit of steamed shrimp cat had a litter of kittens. his way, then toss the next bit closSome of us ladies decided to trap er. Over time he got close enough the kittens and have them spayed for me to scratch his head, and then or neutered before releasing them to pet him gently. back into the wild. We managed to trap two: My neighbor kept one, Accept that Stripes might never be and I kept the other. My neighbor’s a highly sociable cat. But she can kitten has adjusted well, but my kit- learn to trust you, and that’s importen, Stripes, is not calm yet. If I talk tant. Here’s wishing the best to you to her in calm tones, she will stay and your pets. in the room with my two other cats, but when I move just the slightest Send your tips, questions and combit, she darts out of the room. Is ments to Paws Corner, c/o King there something I can do to calm Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box her down? -- Helene H., Genesco, 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, N.Y. or e-mail them to pawscorner@hotmail.com.

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� Keep your long-term financial goals in focus Investing a set amount of money on a regular basis does not ensure a profit and does not protect against loss in declining markets. Such a plan involves continual investment in securities regardless of fluctuating price levels of such securities. You should consider your financial ability to continue the purchases through periods of low price levels.

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FINANCIAL FOCUS CAN YOU BENEFIT FROM CURRENT OPPORTUNITY IN MUNICIPAL BONDS? Provided by Adam Grayson of EdwardJones Investments

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s the year winds down, you may find yourself reviewing your investment strategy to determine if you made the right moves in 2008 to help you achieve your financial goals. And one topic you may well focus on is tax-advantaged investing. Did you do all you could in this area? If not, you might want to consider a popular, but often misunderstood, investment: municipal bonds. And right now, these types of bonds may be more appealing than they’ve been in many years.

Essentially, a municipal bond is a debt security issued by a state, municipality or county to finance its capital expenditures, such as bridges, highways or schools. The interest you receive from municipal bonds is exempt from federal taxes and from most state and local taxes, especially if you live in the state in which the bond is issued. Nonetheless, if you’re like many people, you might dismiss municipal bonds as conservative investments that usually offer lower yields than taxable Treasury or corporate bonds. (The yield is the return you will receive on your bond if you hold it until maturity.) But what you may not realize is that if you are in one of the upper tax brackets, the tax savings you receive from your municipal bonds may be enough to provide you with a higher yield than you’d get from a comparable Treasury or corporate bond.

Furthermore, in recent months, we’ve seen something that rarely occurs: municipal bonds yielding as much as, or more than, Treasury bonds — even without taking the tax benefits into account. Why has

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this happened? For a variety of circumstances, the market has become somewhat “glutted” with municipal bonds; this oversupply has led to lower prices. And bond prices are inversely related to yields, so the drop in municipal bond prices has led to the higher yields.

Thus far, we’ve seen that today’s municipal bonds feature tax advantages, low prices and relatively high yields. Yet like all investments, municipal bonds do carry some types of risk, including the following: Credit risk — During difficult economic times, municipalities may be strapped for cash and have trouble meeting their financial obligations — such as scheduled interest payments on their bonds. It’s a good idea to invest in a municipal bond whose issuer is considered highly creditworthy, as determined by the ratings it receives from an independent rating agency, such as Moody’s or Standard & Poor’s.

Call risk — When market interest rates are falling, a municipality may want to buy back — or “call” – its bonds so that it can reissue new ones at the lower rates. Obviously, if your bond is called, your income stream will be disrupted. That’s why you may want to look for municipal bonds that offer call protection — a period of time during which the issuer cannot call the bond.

One final note of caution: Some municipal bonds are subject to the alternative minimum tax (AMT), so, before investing in a muni, consult with your tax advisor.

Once you understand these risks and take the steps we’ve suggested to address them, you may find that municipal bonds can play a valuable role in your portfolio, so give them some consideration.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones financial advisor.

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Look at the policy limitations, too, especially any waiting period. If dentures are in your immediate future, be sure the policy will cover them in the first year. The same with oral surgery. Generally, if you need oral surgery, you need it now to take care of an immediate problem.

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s you do your annual financial review, consider if you might save money by signing up for dental insurance.

Begin by asking your dentist what plans he or she accepts, and check that plan’s list of benefits. If you’re prone to cavities and often need fillings, be sure there isn’t a limit on how many you can get, or on how many visits are covered in a year. Check for information on composite fillings (tooth-colored) versus amalgam (metal-colored).

Read the fine print for pre-existing conditions as well. It can be hard to determine just when a cavity actually began, and your claim could be denied. Check to see if the deductible is waived in case of an accident.

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IT’S THE LAW!

by Christopher C. Meyer, Attorney at Law, P.C.

THE MARRIAGE ZONE:

NO FAULT DIVORCE © Christopher C. Meyer, July, 2007

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olorado is a “no fault” divorce State.

“No-fault divorce” means that in order to get a divorce decree from a Court you do not have to prove that the other party (your spouse) did something wrong, such as mental cruelty, physical abuse, or adultery. There are states that still require proof of fault in order to grant a divorce decree. In Colorado to get a divorce all you have to prove is that your marriage is “irretrievably broken”, and that one of the parties has been domiciled in Colorado for at least 90 days immediately prior to the filing of the petition for divorce.

Proving that your marriage is irretrievably broken is simply a matter of stating that this is the state of your marriage. Even if the other party disagrees that your marriage is so broken, you will still get your divorce. However, a Judge might require you to try counseling before the divorce will be granted. Please remember that counseling is almost always a good idea if you are headed for a divorce.

If you’ve selected a plan and are about to start looking for a new dentist, check the insurance company’s Web site and pull up a list of dentists by ZIP code to see which ones participate. Dental insurance companies will pay more to a participating dentist than they will to one that doesn’t.

Be sure to do the math. If a policy costs you $40 per month, has a $100 deductible and a yearly maximum of $1,000, you’ve actually paid out $580. Compare that with your actual dental care costs.

Many plans take effect the first day of the month following your application and initial payment. Deductibles and annual maximums generally run through a calendar year.

If you select and pay for a plan now, it will take effect the first of the year.

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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The phrase “irretrievably broken” is interesting in itself. You may be asking yourself, “shouldn’t that be irreparably broken?” I agree with you, but who are we to argue with the legislature?

That Colorado is a no-fault divorce state does mean that fault cannot play a role in a divorce case. Fault can become relevant if it is “economic fault.” “Economic fault” does not refer to making bad investments. It is the kind of fault that will be considered to be a dissipation of marital assets. For example, losing the bulk of your retirement investments in the dot com debacle is not economic fault. If you were making these investments while you were under the influence of illegal substances, that might be another story.

However, buying jewelry for your lover or gambling away your paycheck is economic fault, and you will be held accountable for such dissipation of marital assets.

Divorce law is like all law. You must remember that: you may not understand the law; you may not like it; and you may not think its fair; but it’s the law!

Chris Meyer is an attorney practicing family law in Monument. Chris’ law practice is limited to domestic relations cases. Chris has been practicing law since 1977. He is a former prosecutor and is licensed to practice law in Colorado, Florida, California and Wisconsin. Chris can be contacted at 719-488-9395. Chris’s website (www. cmeyerlaw.com) has additional divorce and family law information.

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1. MATH: What mathematical term describes the boundary of a closed plane figure?

2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: When did Mother Teresa win the Nobel peace prize?

3. HISTORY: What was the native city of explorer Marco Polo?

4. GAMES: How long is a standard bowling lane?

5. ENTERTAINMENT: Which singer was the first to record a “Greatest Hits” album?

6. LANGUAGE: What is a mountebank?

7. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who did Andrew Jackson marry?

8. POETRY: How many lines are included in a quatrain 9. ROYALS: Who was Queen Elizabeth II’s father, who reigned until his death in 1952?

10. MUSIC: What was the name of the 1960s pop music group that Cass Elliot sang with? (c) 2008 King Features Synd., Inc.

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1. Entering 2009, only three current major-league teams have never been to a World Series. Name two of them.

2. In 2007, Jake Peavy became the fourth San Diego Padre pitcher to win a Cy Young Award. Name two of the first three.

3. Name the first NFL kicker to hit two field goals of 50-plus yards in a game.

4. In the past 25 years, only twice has a team missed the NCAA Tournament in men’s basketball one season, then won the title the next. Name the two teams.

5. How many NHL playoff series have the Phoenix Coyotes won since the franchise moved from Winnipeg in 1996?

6. Five-year-old mare Peppers Pride set a mark in 2008 for most consecutive victories by a North American thoroughbred. How many was it?

7. How many Association of Surfing Professionals world championships has Kelly Slater won? (c) 2008 King Features Synd., Inc.

1. The song “Candle in the Wind” was rewritten for the funeral of Princess Diana. Who was the song originally intended for?

2. Who wrote and sang the song “Chevy Van”?

3. Name the deaf singer of the song “Just Walkin’ in the Rain.”

4. What was the original title of the song “Mustang Sally”?

5. What was the real name of the Singing Nun?

In order to keep everyone honest (you know who you are,) we have moved the answers and solutions to the trivia and puzzles to the next page (21).

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New DVD Releases for Week of Dec. 22, 2008 PICK OF THE WEEK “Ghost Town” -- This is one of those little gems that seem to come and go really quickly at the theaters, but hopefully find new life on home video as people discover them.

“Ghost Town” is a wickedly funny romantic comedy starring Ricky Gervais (star and creator of the original “The Office”)

as Bertram Pincus, a surly dentist who, after having a near-death experience, discovers he can see and speak with ghosts.

One of the spirits he meets is Frank Herlihy (Greg Kinnear), who wants Pincus to prevent Frank’s widow (Tea Leoni) from marrying a lawyer he believes is only pursuing her for her money. Needless to say, high jinks aplenty ensue.

What sets “Ghost Town” apart from most run-of-the-mill romcoms is that the story doesn’t go for cheap, sappy sentimentality. It’s refreshingly honest and human, and the performances by Gervais and Leoni are wonderful. It’s a rare date movie that even guys will love.

ALSO “The Duchess” -- Oh look: It’s Keira Knightley in a period costume drama!

This time she’s stuck in the 18th century as Georgiana, the Duchess of Devonshire,

ancestor of Diana, Princess of Wales. And like Diana, Georgiana was also the subject of much scandal, gossip and marital intrigue. You have a choice: You can rent or buy this DVD, or you could just slap a big white wig and corset onto a box kite and make Monty Python noises at it. Guess which one I’m gonna do? Oh, come on.

I’m just kidding. I don’t own a box kite.

and Stupid McStuperson (LaBeouf) gets led by the nose by a disembodied voice to save the day while avoiding Billy Bob Thornton cuz ... that’s what you do. Seriously. I think it’s a law or something, because I bought a wallet last month and the picture that came with it was of Billy Bob Thornton, and stamped on it was “Avoid This Guy.” True story.

DOG OF THE WEEK “Eagle Eye” -- Shia LaBeouf has the dubious honor of being in two of 2008’s bigbudget stinkers. The first, obviously, was “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Suck,” the second being “Eagle Eye,” possibly one of the worst films of the year.

Basically, the story is this: A computer that can control everything has gone bat-dookie insano, and then there’s a plot to assassinate the president using a boy’s trumpet,

TV SERIES “WWE: Survivor Series 2008” “WWE Edge -- A Decade of Decadence” “10 Items or Less” Seasons 1 and 2 “When They Cry” Vol. 6 “Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicles, Vol. 10 -- Answers Without Questions” “Xenosaga: The Animation” Complete Box Set “Zatoichi the Blind Swordsman” Vol. 5-8

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Answers & Solutions

TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS 1. Perimeter 2. 1979 3. Venice, Italy 4. 60 feet 5. Johnny Mathis 6. A charlatan 7. Rachel Donelson 8. Four 9. George VI 10. The Mamas and The Papas

DECEMBER 22, 2008 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) The arts are a strong part of the Arian aspect, with music becoming more dominant. An important decision looms as a longtime relationship takes an unexpected turn.

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers and Washington Nationals.

2. Randy Jones (1976), Gaylord Perry (1978) and Mark Davis (1989).

3. Jim Martin of the Detroit Lions in 1960.

4. Louisville (title in 1986) and Syracuse (title in 2003).

5. None. The Coyotes have lost five playoff series.

6. Eighteen entering 2008.

7. He won his record ninth title in 2008.

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. Elton John and Bernie Taupin wrote the song in 1973 as a memorial to Marilyn Monroe, who died in 1962. When Princess Di died in 1997, the song was rewritten, and went on to hit No. 1 on charts around the world.

2. Sammy Johns wrote and cut the song in 1975, when it reached No. 5 on the Billboard chart. While never a big artist himself, Johns’ songs have been covered by a number of country artists.

3. Johnnie Ray (1927-1990) lost his hearing in one ear as a teenager. A subsequent operation took the hearing in the other ear as well. The song reached No. 1 in 1956.

4. Songwriter Mack Rice called the tune “Mustang Mama.” It was Aretha Franklin who suggested the alternate title.

5. Jeanne-Paule Marie Deckers was a Belgian nun who became famous for her song “Dominique” in 1963.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Surrounding yourself with beautiful things helps restore the Taurean soul. Enjoy an art exhibit, for example. Or redecorate your personal space with something truly splendid.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Some colleagues might try to talk you out of what they insist is a risk, but which you consider an opportunity. As usual, follow your own good sense when making your decision.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A workplace change you might have worried about soon proves to be highly favorable for the clever Crab who is ready to take advantage of new opportunities opening up.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Congratulations. Your Leonine pride is polished to a dazzling new brilliance thanks to your success in winning support for your new project from even the most doubtful of detractors.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) An unsettling rumor about a colleague’s apparently regrettable behavior is soon proved groundless, allowing you to enjoy the upcoming end-of-year festivities in a happy mood.

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your success in helping to create a harmonious environment out of a chaotic situation earns you the admiration of someone who could become an important new presence in your life.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your Scorpion’s sense of loyalty could find you leading a passionate defense of a loved one you feel is being unfairly treated. The week’s end brings long-awaited family news.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your keen instincts are once more on high alert as you find yourself being pressured to make a quick decision about a certain matter. More facts come to light by week’s end.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) An unexpected workplace development could disrupt some family plans. A full explanation, however, averts domestic discord. A financial matter continues to need attention.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Spend time away from distractions to reassess some recent moves that might not have worked out as you had hoped. What you learn could be invaluable for future decision-making.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A recent act of kindness is a reminder of how important your friends are to you. You might want to show your appreciation by hosting a special pre-New Year’s party just for them.

BORN THIS WEEK: You always try to do your best, which sometimes causes you to be critical of those who don’t live up to your standards. (c) 2008 King Features Synd., Inc.

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