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Hey diddle diddle, The cat and the fiddle, The cow jumped over the moon.

The little dog laughed to see such fun And the dish ran away with the spoon!

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ack and Jill went up the hill and Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater and many other nursery rhymes were part of our childhood and our kids’ childhood and grandparents, great grandparents and so on. So, who came up with nursery rhymes and why?

No one knows for sure, but there are many guesses and theories. Most agree that many nursery rhymes were probably rooted in historical events, politics and gossip.

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We do know that most nursery rhymes originated in Great Britain beginning in the 17th century. There are some even older, such as “Sing a Song of Sixpence,” which was documented as coming from the Middle Ages. Some say nursery rhymes were written to provide children a way to learn concepts in language as well as math, or to soothe a fussy baby. Other say that most nursery rhymes were not written for the purpose of entertaining children, but would be made up to memorialize an important event, express feelings, spread gossip about royalty or as a way to express political views in an oppressive environment. Some hold gruesome contents, but seem like child’s play when sung or chanted in verse.

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Humpty Dumpty the Canon

Humpty Dumpty was the nickname of the very large canon that was placed on the wall next to St. Mary’s Church in Colchester, England during the English Civil War of the mid 17th century.

The Parliamentarians attacked the Royalists, damaging the wall where the Humpty Dumpty canon was placed (…came tumbling down). The canon was so heavy that the Royalists (the king’s men) couldn’t put it back on the wall. EventuThe different rumors and theories surrounding ally, the Royalists had to surrender to the Parliathe meaning of some well-known nursery rhymes mentarians. are aplenty. Have you heard any of these?

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Goosey Goosey Gander Hides From Religious Persecution

One rumor purports that in the 16th century Catholic priests were said to hide from Protestants who would execute them for their beliefs. (“There I met an old man who wouldn’t say his prayers, so I took him by the left leg and threw him down the stairs.”)

Refers to the Great Plague of 1665. A “pocket full of posies” may refer to the herbs and spices that would go into the pocket of an ill person to freshen the air. “Ashes, Ashes” is the American version; “A-tishoo, A-tishoo” is the English version, mimicking the sound of a sneeze. “Well all Mary, Mary Quite Contrary fall down” refers to death. With that said, some say that this rhyme was around even before the and Bloody Mary Indeed Great Plague, so could not be connected.

Mary refers to King Henry VIII’s daughter, Mary Tudor, a Catholic who persecuted the Protestants.

Old Mother Hubbard The garden of silver bells and cockle shells are Gets an Annulment the nicknames of Mary’s favorite instruments of May refer to Cardinal Thomas Wolsey who tried torture. The maids all in a row refer to the guilloto get King Henry VIII’s marriage to Katherine tines used for beheading the Protestant believers, of Aragon annulled. The symbols are the dog as referred to as maidens.

Henry VIII, the cupboard as the Catholic Church Three Blind Mice and Old Mother Hubbard as the Cardinal. The bone, of course, is the sought after annulment.

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Not too sharp, the three blind mice may refer to three Protestant noblemen who dared go up against Mary Tudor who had them burnt at the During wedding festivities people took turns stake and dismembered rather than beheaded. jumping over a lit candle. If the candle stayed lit,

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Some say this has something to do with Halloween and must have originated in the U.S. since pumpkins were not grown in Great Britain where most nursery rhymes were originated. There are others who conjecture that Peter’s wife cheated on him (had a wife and couldn’t keep her) and the pumpkin (put her in a pumpkin shell) symbolized a chastity belt. Once locked up, she was not to wander again (and there he kept her, very well). Enough said about that one.

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Theories abound about where Mother Goose came from. Was it France, America or England?

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Laon, Mother of Charlemagne was Mother Goose because it was believed that she was the model for a statue of a woman telling stories to In the February 10 issue (Ischildren surrounding her. The most sue 381) of Snippetz, the article proof available is that the name "Snippetz Forecasts the WeathMother Goose has been found in er...Or Not," noted that Mount Baker, Wash. holds the record for French writing. the most snowfall in a season in Finally, England, the home of many 1921 at 189 inches. It is indeed nursery rhymes is the focus of the Mount Baker that holds the record third theory. A nursemaid named snowfall in one season; however, Martha Gooch from the 1700’s was the correct amount of snowfall said to sing rhymes to the children amount was 1,140 inches in the she cared for. She was teased for 1998-99 season. Mount Baker's that and people starting calling her official measurements are taken Mother Goose after the Queen of at an elevation of only 4,200 feet.

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Wallpaper, now there’s a little more commitment here. Let’s say you paint your walls and you don’t like it. What’s the worst-case scenario?

You repaint it. Wallpaper, you look for days to find the perfect one. It ranges from inexpensive to expensive. There are textiles; there’s paper; there’s vinyls. There’s all sorts of different wallpapers and if you

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Now onto paneling, we still see lots of paneling. It’s not as popular as it used to be, but it’s still used to add warmth, depth and character in rooms such as the library, the office and the family room. We are seeing better paneling, instead of that cheap, inexpensive paneling. Paneling and molding is back and it is as popular as ever. It is just so warm and so inviting. Don’t pass up paneling because you had a bad experience in your history.

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Let’s say we’re going to add a soft butter cream yellow on the walls.

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• On Feb. 26, 1919, the Grand Canyon national park is established. The chasm drops more than a mile into the earth, and is 15 miles across at its widest point. American geologist John Wesley Powell, who popularized the term “Grand Canyon” in the 1870s, became the first person to journey the entire length of the gorge in 1869.

• On Feb. 27, 1936, Shirley Temple receives a new contract from 20th Century Fox that will pay the 7-year-old star $50,000 a film. Her famous blond ringlets appeared in more than 40 films, including “Bright Eyes,” “Curley Top,” “Wee Willie

• On March 1, 1941, Nashville radio station W47NV begins transmitting. The station was the first in the country to receive a license for FM radio transmission. The station started its FM broadcast with a commercial for Nashville’s Standard Candy Company.

• On Feb. 24, 1982, Wayne Gretzky scores his 77th goal, breaking a record held by Phil Esposito of 76 goals in a single season. When Gretzy retired in 1999 after 20 seasons in the NHL, he was widely con-

sidered the greatest player in the history of hockey.

• On Feb. 23, 1997, “Schindler’s List” is shown on NBC, the first network to broadcast a movie without commercial interruption. Ford Motor Company, which sponsored the broadcast, showed one commercial before and after the film. The blackand-white 1993 film won Steven Spielberg his first Academy Award as Best Director. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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• On Feb. 25, 1964, 22-year-old Cassius Clay shocks the odds-makers by dethroning world heavyweight boxing champion Sonny Liston in a seventh-round technical knockout. Two days later, after meeting with Malcolm X, Clay announced he was joining the Nation of Islam. He later took the Muslim name of Muhammad Ali.

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alking around the mall can help you burn calories (especially more than home shopping online or through the television). However, it’s often too tempting and convenient to stop at the food court. Food courts make it very easy to get off track from your diet, especially with the combo sandwich deals, super-size deals, and tempting aromas of fried, greasy foods. Before you order the super-size fries, double-burger, and large soda; ask yourself a question. Do you want more for your money including more fat and calories? Or would rather get less for your money by staying on track and los-

HOW TO WIGGLE OUT OF THE MUD

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PREPARE FOR THE BOOM:

STRENGTHEN YOUR STRENGTHS

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id you know that only two in ten people go to jobs where they work in the area of their strengths?

This is according to research done by Marcus Buckingham and reported in his popular book titled “Now, Discover Your Strengths”. This means that 80% of workers are wrongly employed, probably under-performing, and are definitely underenjoying their hours on the job. That’s why all the talk around the water cooler is about how miserable people are and how much they are looking forward to the weekend.

Are you one of the two or are you one of the ten? How would your life change if you got paid to do what you do best and what you most enjoy doing?

If you work every day in the area of your greatest strengths you will be more productive and much happier. You already know why: You do best what you do best… and you do better what you most enjoy doing.

You may have the idea of “strengthening your strengths” upside down because of that old school thing called the “Report Card”. Remember when you got yours, your parents sat you down at the kitchen table and went over your grades with you. If you got an A or a B+ in something you got a little pat on the back. But if you got a D or

ing the excess pounds! Sometimes less is better.

You can survive a trip to the food court by making wise selections. When you order Chinese food, select steamed rice and veggies. Ask for the low-fat, low-sodium sauces. When choosing Italian, a small portion of spaghetti is a good selection.

Just remember to go easy on the sauce, Parmesan, and meatballs. You can even get a side garden salad with fat-free dressing.

Bean or chicken burritos are good Mexican choices. If you get a sub sandwich, stick to lean cold cuts topped with veggies, and hold the cheese and mayonnaise. Some places offer small portion specials if you ask. If not, set aside an appropriate portion and take the rest home. A stop at the food court can fill you up, but it doesn’t have to harm your weight loss program! an F in something, you got a good talking to that had the underlying message that you were to strengthen your weaknesses (“Johnny, you’ve got to do something to bring up your low grades”) and overlook your strengths.

The result is that many folks always focus on the area of their weaknesses trying to bring them up to a par with their strengths.

And it can be very depressing. No one wants to spend hours working on something they hate or something that is not well tuned to their natural talents.

But you can go from good to great if you discover and build on your talents, gifts, and motivations - if you strengthen your strengths. Don’t focus on your weaknesses – find and focus on your strengths. Then go to work on making your strengths even stronger.

It’s possible you don’t even know what your strengths are. So, find out. If you’re really serious about changing your life you should buy and read Buckingham’s book. In the meantime, here are three of many suggestions Buckingham makes for discovering your strengths:

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3. At the end of a week review the two lists and you will have some insight into your natural strengths.

Once you discover your strengths set about to strengthen them and you’ll be happier, more productive, and ultimately more successful.

“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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or years, Reader’s Digest has featured the column, “Laughter, the Best Medicine.” It contains jokes, riddles and humorous musings designed to tickle the funny bone. But just how important is laughter to our everyday health?

Turns out, when we laugh, we produce natural killer cells which destroy tumors and viruses. Plus there’s an increase in the production of Gamma-interferon (a disease fighting protein), T-cells (important for our immune system) and B-cells (which make disease-fighting antibodies). Besides lowering blood pressure, laughter increases oxygen in the blood, which also facilitates healing.

Laughter helps us to deal with stress, cope with loss, work through tragedy, hide our embarrassment and calm our fears. Laughter helps the body relax. It lowers blood pressure, increases immune system functioning and assists in warding off disease.

In terms of mental health, laughter: • Helps us connect with others – humor is often used as a means to help us collectively cope with grief, fear or loss • Makes us more productive – happy people have more energy • Releases negative emotions such as anger, fear, sadness, resentment, depression – increases the likelihood that we will feel happy • Releases endorphins in the brain that

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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I read a cover story in a national magazine that claimed there is much question about the need to lower cholesterol and to prescribe statin medicines. I can’t believe this story wasn’t frontpage news, since 18 million Americans take statin drugs. People taking statins are exposed to the risks of muscle pain, memory loss and

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Surround yourself with positive upbeat people who laugh a lot – laughter is contagious!

Don’t take yourself, or anyone else, or even life for that matter, so seriously.

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Always remember, happiness is your birthright…so laugh and when you do, laugh loud and often!

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719 • 488 • 8789 sexual dysfunction. My husband experienced these firsthand. His doctor ignored all his complaints and changed only the brand of statin drug. I hope you look into these reports on cholesterol and statin drugs and get the truth out to your readers. -- R.B.

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Did you know that laughter is a form of aerobic exercise? You may even feel fatigued if you laugh continuously for any length of time! Just remind yourself to laugh well and often in order to experience the aerobic benefits of laughter.

ANSWER: I know that voices of dissent arise about every medical theory and over every drug developed to correct what most consider a health hazard. Numerous studies have confirmed the proposition that high blood cholesterol and high blood LDL cholesterol lead to heart attacks and strokes. Most of the worldwide medical community subscribes to that proposition.

Similarly, innumerable articles have demonstrated that lowering cholesterol and LDL cholesterol prevents heart attacks and strokes, prolongs life and can possibly reverse arteryhardening. All of this has been done by rigorous scientific investigations.

Statins are the most powerful medicines for the lowering of choles-

terol. (Statins are: Zocor, Pravachol, Crestor, Lescol, Mevacor and Lipitor.) Muscle pain occurs in 1 in 1,000 users. Muscle damage occurs in much fewer. Memory loss and sexual dysfunction are very rare.

Most of the side effects of statins are reversed with discontinuation.

Every doctor I know believes in the cholesterol theory and in the benefits of statin therapy. I put my money where my mouth is. I take a statin.

To be fair, the magazine should present the other side of the story.

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Please allow four weeks for delivery. *** DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My husband wears his belt so tight that it leaves a deep mark on his skin. He has constant heartburn, for which he takes Tums by the handful. I tell him to loosen his belt and he won’t have so much heartburn. He says his pants fall down when he does.

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How about that? -- C.N. ANSWER: Anything that constricts the stomach can encourage the upward spurt of stomach acid into the esophagus, where it causes heartburn. Your husband should at least try belt-loosening as a possible solution. If his pants are falling down, buy him suspenders.

The tight belt isn’t likely to have any influence on his hernia. *** DEAR DR. DONOHUE: What causes bags under the eyes? -- L.B. ANSWER: In younger years, tough fiber strands under the eyes form a grill that keeps fat from bulging forward. In older years, those strands give way and fat protrudes to make undereye bulges -- bags. *** 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) 2009 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

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Mexican Haas avocados provide a rich, creaminess and a distinctive flavor to a variety of dishes. One of the best things about Mexican Haas avocados is that they contain the good “heart-healthy” fats that are so important in a balanced diet. They’re also packed with nutrients -- 20 vitamins and minerals, fiber, folate and potassium.

Avocados rank among the highest for magnesium, vitamin E and folic acid compared with other fruits. Mexican Haas avocados are also high in beta carotene and have 60 percent more potassium than bananas. If you’re keeping an eye on your waist-line, avocados are perfect for a low-carb diet.

Hass avocados are native to Mexico and grow in the Michoacan area, which is west of Mexico City. The climate and growing conditions are perfect because of the rich volcanic soil. Mexico grows more than 40 percent of the world’s avocados and is one of the leading yearround suppliers to the United States.

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fore you buy it to be sure you’re getting the high-quality Haas type from Mexico. An avocado is ready to serve when the skin turns from dark green to nearly black and yields when pressed gently with a thumb. Firm, dark green avocados will ripen in a day or two at room temperature, and even faster in a brown paper bag on your kitchen counter. Placing an apple inside the bag also speeds up the process. Ripe avocados can be kept in the refrigerator for several days. You should be able to remove the short stem easily when an avocado is ripe.

To open an avocado, cut lengthwise around the pit; and gently twist to separate the halves. To remove the pit, place the avocado half on a counter and carefully strike the pit with the blade of sharp knife and twist to remove.

Scoop out the flesh with a spoon. To prevent cut or prepared avocados from darkening, sprinkle it with lemon or lime juice. Then place a layer of clear plastic wrap in direct contact with the avocado, cover tightly and refrigerate.

Buttery avocado complements this warm salad, while fresh grapefruit chunks provide a refreshing bite. Invite your friends over for lunch or serve as a starter for a dinner party.

4 large flour tortillas (10 inches) 2 fully ripened avocados from Mexico, halved, pitted and peeled 4 cups mixed greens 1 large pink or white grapefruit, sectioned and cut into large chunks (about 1 cup packed) reserving juice 2 carrots, cut in 1/2-inch matchsticks 3 ounces queso fresco or feta cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (3/4 cup) 6 slices bacon Vegetable oil, if needed 2/3 cup thinly sliced red onion 3 jalape–os, seeds removed, shell cut in thin matchsticks 1 tablespoon lime juice 2 teaspoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

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Preheat oven to 350 F. Coat large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange tortillas on sheet; spray lightly with cooking spray. Bake until crisp and beginning to brown, 6 to 8 minutes; transfer to 4 serving plates. Cut and reserve 12 thin avocado slices; dice remaining avocado. In large bowl, combine mixed greens, grapefruit chunks, carrots, cheese and diced avocado.

In large skillet over medium-low heat, cook bacon until crisp; drain. Pour bacon drippings from pan into measuring cup. If necessary, add oil to make 1/4 cup. Return drippings to skillet; heat over medium heat. Add onion and jalape–o; cook until tender. Add lime juice, sugar, salt, pepper and reserved 3 tablespoons grapefruit juice. Bring to a boil, stirring to incorporate the browned bits.

Pour mixture over avocado mixture in bowl; toss gently and divide equally onto each tortilla. Crumble bacon over salads and garnish each with 3 avocado slices. Makes 4 servings.

Angela Shelf Medearis is an awardwinning 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) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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The traditional way to eat fondue is with boiled potatoes and bread. I like to add some steamed veggies.

Feel free to use chunks of cooked chicken too. You can use other cheeses but the Gouda and Râclette are more traditional. Another combination could be cheddar cheese and Monterey jack cheese and add some green chilies while omitting the wine. You would need to cut back on the roux if you left out the wine.

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his little cute fella is Sam. Sam is about 14 weeks old now and part Aussie Shepherd and Border Collie. These two breeds can produce an active dog! Sam will need a secure fenced in yard to play. He is all boy! He’s very playful and lovable and not shy. Sam has his shots but not his rabies shot and has been dewormed.

He is mostly black with some white on his chest area.

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OLD-TIME REMEDY FOR EAR INFECTION DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I read your column about the Shih Tzu and its problem with ear infections, and wanted to pass on something I learned many years ago from an old-time eye, ear, nose and throat specialist. This also works for children who are prone to swimmer’s ear.

I had two hunting breed dogs with long ears, and we lived right on the shores of Lake Michigan, so they were constantly having ear problems. What the doctor told me is as follows: Have the patient lie with the bad ear up. Using a plastic eyedropper filled with hydrogen peroxide (dilute peroxide with water before use), gently squirt the contents into the ear. Allow this to bubble for at least a minute.

Thoroughly dry the ear, and use Q-tips carefully to clean out the debris. After

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the ear is as dry as possible, tap Desenex powder down into the ear with the patient lying on his or her side again so the powder gets down into the ear. This may have to be done every other day for a week, but it worked for me -- both with my dogs and my children. I hope this treatment helps “Sandy.”

-- Bernie W. in Ormond Beach, Fla. DEAR BERNIE: This type of treatment is available (for humans) in a kit at drugstores featuring a diluted solution of hydrogen peroxide. I would exercise caution in using this treatment with small dogs, however.

I also strongly recommend that owners whose pets are experiencing an ear infection, either for the first time or recurring, go to their veterinarian first to have the ears examined. The vet should test for evidence of ear mites, a yeast infection or other cause. Ear mites can be quickly treated, but recurring ear infections can be trickier -- topical medicines often only treat the symptoms, and the cause, such as allergies, can take more time and effort to diagnose.

Send your tips, questions and comments to Paws Corner, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or e-mail them to pawscorner@hotmail.com. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Before we examine why this may be so, let’s take a quick look at the differences between a Traditional IRA and a Roth IRA. Depending on your income level, your contributions to a Traditional IRA may be tax deductible; regardless of your income, your earnings grow tax deferred. With a Roth IRA, your contributions are never deductible, but your earnings grow tax free, provided you’ve had your account for at least five years and you don’t start taking withdrawals until you’re 59-1/2. However, if your modified adjusted gross income exceeds certain levels ($120,000 per year if you’re single and $176,000 per year if you’re married and filing a joint return), you can’t contribute to a Roth IRA. Here’s another distinction between the two types of IRAs: With a Traditional IRA, you must start taking required minimum distributions (RMDs) when you reach 70-1/2. But if you own a Roth IRA, you are never required to take distributions, so you can let your money grow as long as you can afford not to touch it.

Which IRA is “better”? There’s

no one right answer for everyone.

Generally speaking, though, the combination of potential tax-free earnings and no RMDs might make the Roth IRA an attractive choice for most people. Additionally you have access to the money you put into the Roth tax-free and penaltyfree at any time, as long as you are not withdrawing earnings. So, if you have a Traditional IRA, you might wish to convert it to a Roth — if you can. If your adjusted gross income is more than $100,000, you can’t make the conversion in 2009. Also, keep in mind that any conversion will require you to pay income taxes on your pre-tax contributions to your Traditional IRA and any growth in your account’s value.

If you meet the income limits for a conversion in 2009, you might want to consider doing so, because your tax obligation for a Roth conversion might be lower in 2009 than it would have been in previous years. Following last year’s steep market decline, the value of your IRA may be down significantly — and, generally speaking, the lower the value, the lower the tax bill upon conversion. Furthermore, if your income is somewhat dependent on the state of the economy, you could end up with lower earnings in 2009 — another factor that could lessen the tax impact of a Roth IRA conversion.

Even if you don’t make the conversion in 2009, though, you may still want to consider this move next year. In 2010 — and in 2010 only — you can convert your Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA regardless of your income level. Furthermore, the income taxes due on conversion can be spread over two years — 2011 and 2012.

So contact your financial and tax advisors to determine if a Roth IRA conversion is appropriate for you.

Over the next two years, you’ve got a good window of opportunity to make this move — so you’ll want to act before that window closes.

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Payday loans aren’t always the quick fix that borrowers hope. Sometimes they lead to increased debt.

Here’s how a payday loan works: You apply for a loan, say for $250. You’ll be charged a fee, possibly $50, which comes off the top. You write a postdated check for the full $300 (the check is your collateral) and receive $250 in cash. At the end of the period, perhaps two weeks, the lender deposits the check -- or you go in and pay the $300 in cash.

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to roll it over into another loan, which will include more fees. If another $50 fee is tacked on, you’ll then owe $350 on a $250 loan. If you don’t pay, they’ll cash that check, leaving you with even more problems, this time with the authorities for writing a “bad” check.

funds transfer out of your account. When it comes to the loan itself, the question to ask yourself is: Will it be putting money in -- or taking more money out?

A number of states have legislation in the works to cap the annual interest rate, generally at 36 percent.

Some states have already done this.

If the lender takes you to court to seek repayment for the bad check, some states allow a “three times the amount” penalty to the payee. You’ll pay that, plus non-sufficient funds charges at the bank.

If you need cash, do anything you can to get it elsewhere. If you’re caught up in a loop of ever-increasing payday loans, seek counsel at your local Legal Aid.

Online, the situation can be even more serious, and the opportunity for scams is rampant. For a lender to electronically deposit the money, it needs your bank account number, as well as personal information that likely includes your Social Security number. You may be required to pay an upfront fee for the loan, thereby giving the lender permission to do an electronic

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When entering into an agreement, the surest way to avoid disputes is to put the terms in writing. At a small claims trial I tried last month the judge put it best: “We all know why we are here. It’s why we’re always here. Nobody put anything in writing.” Many small business people are reluctant to ask for a written agreement, thinking it unnecessary, or that it implies a distrust of the other party. I can assure you: written agreements avoid disputes, and provide a type of “insurance” against deals gone bad.

Obviously, the ideal situation is to have an attorney draft the contract, tailored to your situation.

However, not all small business people want to do that. There are form agreements available in business supply stores, over the Internet, in form books, etc. You can try adapting such forms to your situation. However, it is important to be careful: not all form agreements comply with Colorado law, and not all forms are well-drafted.

You can also write up your agreement yourself; something is better than nothing.

As a checklist, here are some provisions that should be included: • Names of the parties, and types of entities; • Effective date, and termination date if any;

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It is not distrustful to ask others to sign a contract – it is the professional way to run your business.

A written contract makes all parties secure in the terms of their agreement, and saves money in the long run, through avoiding costly litigation and lost relationships because of bad feelings.

Anyone unwilling to sign a fair, simple contract is probably not someone you want to be doing business anyway – it is sign of potential problems down the road. As always, consult your legal advisor regarding your specific situation.

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2009 MVEA Board Nominations Now Open Three directors will be elected to Mountain View Electric Association’s (MVEA) Board of Directors this year from the following districts: • District 1 • District 4 • District 6

Limon, Karval, Genoa and surrounding areas (incumbent Joe Martin) Calhan, Peyton, a portion of Black Forest and surrounding areas (incumbent Milt Mathis) Falcon, Cimmaron Hills, a portion of Black Forest and surrounding areas (incumbent Barry Springer)

If you, or someone you know, is interested in being a candidate, please contact a member of the nominating committee. A candidate must be an MVEA member and reside in the district where there is a vacancy. Before applying, please contact either MVEA ofce at 719-775-2861 or 719-4952283 to verify your district.

Candidate information must be turned into the committee by 5:30 p.m., Monday, April 20, 2009.

A member may also petition for nomination. Petitions are available at either MVEA ofce or online at www.mvea.coop. Petitions must be signed by 15 members of MVEA residing in the district where there is a vacancy. It must be returned to either MVEA ofce by 5:30 p.m., Monday, April 27, 2009.

An application must also be completed for either the verbal nomination or petition. The application can also be found on MVEA’s web site or you may pick one up at either ofce. If you have questions, please contact a member of the nominating committee.

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ri-Lakes Views has chosen the first two sculptures that will be part of the annual ARTSites public art exhibit. The two pieces, Blade of Grass and Perception of Freedom, will be placed at the new Monument Town Hall building at the corner of Beacon Lite and Highway 105 in Monument. Installation is set for late spring of this year.

Lou DeAngelis, who did Blade of Grass, has a background in masonry and has pieces displayed in cities across the country.

Tri-Lakes Views began sponsoring public art last year with the installation of Ice Harvest, the mural on the corner of Beacon Lite and Second Street in Monument, and continues with ARTSites 2009.

The pieces will be on display and for sale for one year and will not be removed until next year’s pieces are chosen to replace them. The artists, Janet Lee Sellers, Glenn A. Hayes and Lou DeAngelis, were chosen by a panel of judges from a group responding to a Call To Artists reaching artists across Colorado.

Tri-Lakes Views was founded in 2002 to address a lack of local support for the arts and historic preservation. The group set out for itself three tasks: 1) Through sponsorship, fundraising and donations create a continuous source of funding for the arts and history of the Tri-Lakes region; 2) Create annual events focusing on the Tri-Lakes valued heritage and featuring the fine arts, and; 3) Be supported by a majority of the local groups and organizations, thereby encouraging a sense of community.

Janet Lee Sellers and Glenn A. Hayes collaborated on Perception of Freedom. Janet currently covers the arts for Our Community News and has experience in the arts spanning over three decades.

Glenn, a Certified Manufacturing Engineer, has his art pieces and building remodeling work throughout Colorado.

Further information on ARTSites, sponsorship, volunteering or Tri-Lakes Views can be found on the website, www.trilakesviews.org, or by contacting Karen Ball, (719) 481-5658.

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1. GEOGRAPHY: What U.S. state does the Kennebec River flow through?

2. FAMOUS QUOTATIONS: Who once said, “There’s no trick to being a humorist when you have the whole government working for you”?

3. MOVIES: In which movie was the following line uttered and by which character? “Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life, son.”

4. ANATOMY: What human gland produces growth hormones?

5. MUSIC: In musical notation, what does the direction “mezzo” mean?

6. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Of the seven deadly sins, which one is missing from this list - avarice, envy, gluttony, lust, sloth and wrath?

7. ENTERTAINERS: What was comedian Jackie Gleason’s famous parting line?

8. LANGUAGE: How would you describe someone who is “garrulous”?

9. TELEVISION: Cult favorite “Twin Peaks” was set and filmed in which U.S. state?

10. TRANSPORTATION: Where might you ride a “vaporetto”?

1. Name the last National League team to appear in the World Series two consecutive years.

2. The Pittsburgh Pirates tied a National League record in 2008 for most consecutive losing seasons (16). How close have they been to a winning season during that time span?

3. From 2001 through 2004, quarterbacks won The Associated Press NFL MVP award each year. Name three of them.

4. Tyler Hansbrough became the alltime leading scorer in University of North Carolina men’s basketball history during the 2008-09 season.

Whose mark did he topple?

5. Who is the winningest U.S.-born coach in the history of the NHL? 6. Penn State women’s volleyball team won its second consecutive NCAA championship in 2008. Name the school it beat in the finals both years.

7. Name the last American golfer to be the LPGA Tour’s leading money winner for a season.

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1. Name the 1963 instrumental hit by the Safaris.

2. Name the singer whose 1971 hits include “Moon Shadow” and “Peace Train”? Bonus: What is his current name?

3. What is the better-known subtitle of Rupert Holmes’ 1979 hit, “Escape?”

4. What was Led Zeppelin’s alternate name choice when the band first formed?

5. What band gave guitarist Eric Clapton his start?

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New DVD Releases for Week of Feb. 23, 2009 PICK OF THE WEEK “What Just Happened?” -- It’s been more than a decade since director Barry Levinson and Robert De Niro teamed up for “Wag The Dog.” Now they’re back together for another black comedy; but instead of skewering politics, they’ve trained their satirical sites more close to home: Hollywood.

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from what I’ve read, the series finale of the show. The main plot revolves around a proposed “biggest miniature golf course in the universe” that will require the demolition of an entire arm of the Milky Way -- with the first hole on one of Pluto’s moons, a 6-billion-mile par 2.

Throw into the mix Bruce Willis (playing “himself”), who adamantly refuses to shave off his ridiculous beard for his next film role; Catherine Keener as an eccentric studio boss who issues directives whilst sitting on the toilet; and John Turturro as an agent who has a phobia of talking to his clients, and you’ve got a recipe for outstanding comic performances within a bitingly satirical film.

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Professor Farnsworth is hired to do the environmental impact study, while Leela joins an eco-feminist group to protest the building of the course. Fry is on Mars doing some demolition work when a piece of women’s jewelry gets lodged in his brain, giving him the ability to read minds.

“Futurama: Into The Wild Green Yonder” -- This is the last of the four direct-toDVD releases in the Futurama series, and

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TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Getting out of an obligation you didn’t really want to take on can be tricky. An honest explanation of the circumstances can help.

Next time, pay more attention to your usually keen instincts.

1. Maine 2. Will Rogers 3. “Animal House” (Dean Wormer) 4. Pituitary 5. Middle or moderate 6. Pride 7. “And away we go ...”

8. Talkative or chatty 9. Washington 10. Venice, Italy. A vaporetto is a motorboat used for transport in the canals.

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SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. The Atlanta Braves in 1995-96.

2. They were 79-83 in 1997.

3. Kurt Warner (2001), Rich Gannon (2002), Steve McNair (co-winner 2003) and Peyton Manning (cowinner 2003, 2004).

4. Phil Ford tallied 2,290 points during his Tar Heel career (1974-78).

5. Peter Laviolette, who in 2008 surpassed John Tortorella’s 239 career victories.

6. Stanford.

7. It was Betsy King in 1993.

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. “Wipe Out,” intended as the B-side song on a 45rpm record, reached No. 2 on the charts. The A-side, “Surfer Joe,” never did take off.

2. Cat Stevens (born Steven Demetre Georgiou). He converted to the Muslim faith in 1977 and took the name Yusuf Islam.

3. “The Pina Colada Song” was almost known as something else: The line was originally, “If you like Humphrey Bogart.”

4. On the list of possibilities were Whoopie Cushion and the Mad Dogs. A better name was chosen when others mentioned that the band would go over like a “lead balloon.”

5. Clapton started with the Yardbirds in 1963.

6. The British band took its name from the evil-scientist character in the 1968 sci-fi movie “Barbarella,” Dr. Durand Durand.

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Try to say as little as possible about the work you’re doing through the end of the month. Then you can make your announcement and accept your well-deserved plaudits.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Use your Scorpion logic to push for a no-nonsense approach to a perplexing situation. This could help keep present and potential problems from creating more confusion.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You face a more difficult challenge than you expected.

But with that strong Taurean determination, you should be able to deal with it successfully by week’s end.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A friend’s problem might take more time than you want to give. But staying with it once again proves the depth of your Sagittarian friendship and loyalty.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Before you act on your “feelings” about that upcoming decision, it might be wise to do a little factchecking first. You could be very much surprised by what you don’t find.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) The Sea Goat can benefit from an extra dose of self-confidence to unsettle your detractors, giving you the advantage of putting on a strong presentation of your position.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A recent workplace success can open some doors that were previously closed to you. On a personal level, expect to receive some important news from a longtime friend and colleague.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You might want to ask a friend or relative for advice on an ongoing personal matter.

But be careful not to give away information you might later wish you had kept secret.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Put your wounded pride aside and do what you must to heal that misunderstanding before it takes a potentially irreversible turn and leaves you regretting the loss of a good friend.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Use the weekend for a creativity break to help restore your spiritual energy. Once that’s done, you’ll be back and more than ready to tackle whatever challenge you need to face.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) One way to kick a less-than-active social life into high gear or rebuild an outdated Rolodex file is to throw one of your wellorganized get-togethers for friends and associates.

BORN THIS WEEK: You get great joy out of creating beautiful things and sharing them with others who appreciate them.

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ecause of today’s economy, every day more people are slipping closer to the threat of foreclosure. If this is you, or someone you know……Do Not Freeze Up! There are options, and I am going to explain some of them here.

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“Paying up or Moving out” is not your only option. Potential solutions may be: • Negotiating a modification of the loan.

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• Listing the home through an agent for a possible “short sale.”

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If a Short Sale is handled properly, this process should take 60 to 90 days. Your bank will hold off on the foreclosure if we get an acceptable offer on the house!

It is imperative that a qualified real estate agent who is a Certified Distressed Property Expert be hired to list the home and represent the buyer in order for the extensive paperwork and negotiations with the lender to be done properly!

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• Credit Scores are lowered: Short Sale - as little as 50 pts. Foreclosure - 250 to over 300 pts.

• Waiting period before you may be eligible for a Fannie Mae backed Mortgage for your Primary Residence: Short Sale 2 years Foreclosure - 5 years.

• Interest Rates on future loans are affected if you Foreclose, but not if you have a Short Sale.

• Employment Consequences for Foreclosures (that are not affected

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