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“Hello, I’m Leonard Nimoy. The following tale of alien encounters is true. By true I mean false. It’s all lies. But they’re entertaining lies and in the end, isn’t that the truth? The answer is no.” - Leonard Nimoy Actor famous for the role of Spock on “Star Trek: The Original Series”
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There has always been a belief in the possibility of life on other planets. And why not? • The Greeks thought that since there were other visible planets that there must be life on those planets. However, Aristotle posited the idea that the earth was the only planet with life, termed the geocentric theory. • The Jewish Talmud mentions 18,000 or more other worlds, although it gives no indication of the nature of these worlds or life upon them. • Hindu’s believed that since lifecycles were repeated, there could be multiple universes created by God for the purpose of bringing lost souls back to teach them the meaning and purpose of life. • In Christianity, it was not the norm to espouse the belief of multiple universes, although in 1277, The Bishop of Paris said that it was indeed possible since God was omnipotent and able to create more than one universe. However, the Catholic Church has never held a formal position on the matter.
• With increased scientific study and travel to other planets, the scientific basis of life on other planets is still up for considerable speculation. Certain that there is no earth-like life on planets such as the sun, moon, Mars and Venus, scientists have not discounted completely that there is no such earth-like life anywhere, and believe (and have proof in some cases) that there is at the very least microbial life on other planets.
THE DRAKE EQUATION Dr. Frank Drake, a University of California, Santa Cruz astrophysicist and astronomer developed the Drake equation which he used in 1961 to estimate that there are 10,000 planets with intelligent life. His equation uses figures that involve rate of formation of stars, fraction of those stars that contain planets, number of earth-like worlds, and so on. By plugging in figures obtained from the Hubble Space Telescope, there could be the following: • More than 125 billion galaxies in the university • Ten percent of sun-like stars have a system of
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planets • If one billionth of these stars have life-supporting planets, that would mean there are over six billion solar systems in the universe that are life-supporting.
NOT ALWAYS LITTLE GREEN MEN There have been a variety of types of aliens reported from those who have been abducted. The most common are: • The Grays, who look like humans but with gray skin, large dark eyes and pear-shaped heads. • The Nordics, who also have a humanoid look, but very tall with long blond hair and blue eyes on angular faces. • Reptilians are humanoid, but look like, well, reptiles.
ANATOMY OF AN ABDUCTION According to the Roper Poll conducted of 6,000 Americans in 1991, scientists estimated about four million Americans have been abducted by aliens – no small figure. But are these real abductions? No one knows for sure, but those who study extraterrestrial phenomena believe that many of the reports are due to mental illness, dreaming, hallucinations or manifestations of psychosis. However, this has never explained all reports and experts in the field continue to keep an open mind. • Abductions are reported by all types of race, gender, socioeconomic status, etc.
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• Abductions can take place during the day or nighttime and usually take place while driving down the road or lying in bed. There is a common report of driving down a highway and being nearly hit by a large truck with bright lights prior to the abduction. • An abduction is usually followed by examination and study of the abductee’s body that can include probes and implants. • The different types of aliens (Greys, Nordics, etc.) are said to have specific motivations and goals. Many report receiving messages from their abductors that the earth is going to be destroyed, the abductee is ‘chosen’ to save the species, the abductor’s planet is dying or that they need human eggs and sperm in order to propagate their own race. • Many abduction reports are found to be closely connected to UFO sightings.
FAMOUS ABDUCTIONS Some bizarre stories of abductions have made the headlines and even shown up in the movies. Most reports tell of negative experiences including torture, scientific study and mating rituals. But some have positive feelings about their experience and captors. • The case of Barney and Betty Hill, reportedly abducted in 1961, became known several years later in a made for TV movie starring James Earl Jones and Estelle Parsons in 1975. The Hills were reportedly abducted near the town of Lancaster after they continued to watch a light moving in the sky. Eventually, Barney stopped the car, got out and tried to look at the UFO through binoculars. Once he got back in the car and tried to speed away out of fear of capture, they heard a high-pitched sound above their car. The Hills reported that they woke up in their car
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two hours later at a point 35 miles south of where this event took place. They reported the incident to the officials at Pease Air Force Base and their story was documented by the National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena. Within a few weeks, Betty Hill began to have nightmares that led to treatment for both her and Barney for anxiety surrounding their abduction. During hypnotherapy they revealed information about an examination they endured as well as details about the extraterrestrials’ planet. Some years later researchers found a match between Betty’s star map and a cluster of stars near two other stars called Zeta Reticuli, which were previously unknown. • It was 1975 when Travis Walton, a logger in Arizona was traveling home with five other crew members when they stopped to watch a disc-shaped UFO ahead of them above the road. Travis was the only man to leave the car to investigate and the others witnessed him being swallowed up by a blue-green light and pulled into the spaceship. Travis was missing for five days. During hypnosis, Travis reports Gray men, some humans and a mask being put over his face after which he passed out. He next remembers hovering over the highway and being dropped off. A book was written and movie “Fire in the Sky” was produced chronicling his experience. He and his fellow loggers all passed polygraph exams.
OUR FASCINATION WITH ALIENS It is not hard to see that we earth humans are fascinated with aliens. Just look at the proliferation of science fiction novels, movies and TV shows, as well as sitcoms and cartoons. Na-nu, Na-nu…Remember Mork from Ork? From 1978 to 1982, Mork entertained us in sitcom land with his zany antics while living with Mindy in Boulder, Colo. The Mork character made famous by actor Robin Williams first appeared on an episode of “Happy Days” where he attempted to abduct Richie Cunningham and take him back to Ork for a study of humdrum human specimens. It was Fonzie who saved the day and kept Richie in Mr. and Mrs. C’s home. Little Green Men... Continued on Page 4
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He had a unique radio voice that was crisp, clear and the envy of anyone who ever put on a headset and sat before a microphone, and made him the most listened to radio voice in history. What was also crisp and clear about Paul Harvey was his commitment to the important news of the day. His listeners could always depend on a discussion of the worthy news events of the day with no fluff, no snide remarks, and no nasty bias, but often, a concluding line that made you smile. The only bias Paul Harvey ever showed was his love for America and his love for the news; and he knew the importance of telling his audience the truth each day. No wonder over 25 million listeners flocked to their radios each day to hear his practiced and well-performed mixture of news and views. Paul Harvey started broadcasting as a teenager in the city of his birth, Tulsa, Oklahoma (1918). As a teenager he hung out so much at KVOO radio that the manager finally hired him. He spent most of his career broadcasting from Chicago where a street in the city’s famous Loop was named after him. I had the privilege of meeting Paul Harvey on two separate occasions when a friend of mine and I promoted his guest appearances in two cities in the 1980’s. My friend was a singer and I served as Master
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of Ceremonies, which gave me the privilege of spending significant time with him and then introducing him to his audience and bringing him to the stage for his speech. In his personal appearances he was an outstanding public speaker where he used the same vocal devices that made him so very popular…his pregnant pause and his staccato delivery. One of his most memorable lines went something like this: “The United States government has discovered that mother’s milk may be dangerous to a baby’s health (pause), the only problem is they can’t decided where to put the warning label.” It always brought down the house. My brief encounter with Paul Harvey was a privilege I will never forget. He was as friendly and personable in person as you have thought him to be while you listened on the radio. Someone said that he and Billy Graham have spent a lot of time together in these later years. Oh how I would have loved to sit in on those conversations. I have Paul Harvey’s picture hanging on my office wall in view of me as I write. He autographed the photo for me with these words, “Good News, Ron! Paul Harvey.” And to you, Paul Harvey, I join with well over 25 million Americans to say to you as you said to us so many times, “Good day!”
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umber eight on our list is what I call our hard accessories. In a room, hard accessories are those pieces we use to accentuate space. They do incorporate a couple of the items we’ve already talked about, such as lamps. Lamps are a hard accessory. They are used to accentuate space, but think of pictures, mirrors, shelves, statuary and crystal. All of those items are accessories and there are so many fun things to do with accessories. I love to go in and see how people have hung accessories and what they use to create different table scapes on their furniture. I have some suggestions that might help. I know there is some fear in hanging pictures. I know because I hear from a lot of women that say, “I don’t have a lot of pictures because my husband doesn’t want me to put a lot of holes in walls.” Well I’ve got a way for you to use to hang pictures that will require less holes in your walls. Take your pieces of artwork. Let’s say we’re going to hang three pictures above a sofa. Lay the first big piece on a newspaper. Take a pen or marker and trace around that piece of artwork on that newspaper. Take it off, put an arrow on your newspaper which direction this picture goes because all pictures have a direction. There is only one way up, so put the arrow going up. Then, cut out that piece of newspaper artwork. Then do the second and the third picture the same way on the newspaper. Now, turn over that first piece of artwork and measure from the edge of the frame down to where the hanger is. Take the newspaper, measure from the top, measure down to where the hanger is and mark it on the newspaper where the hanger will be. Do the same with your second and your third. Then, take the three pieces of newspaper over to the sofa, get up on the sofa and play around with the three pieces of newspaper using thumbtacks and place them in the place you think that they will look good. Then, get off the sofa, go scamper across the room and take a look at it visually. Are they close enough together? Are they too far apart? Are they too high? Let’s talk about that issue. Your artwork should be closer to your sofa than what you probably are going to hang it. I went into one home and the sofa was way down low and then the artwork was way up high. I liked the piece of artwork, but it was hung up too high. So I said, “Can I ask a question?” They were used to me asking questions
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It was fine if he was Kareem Abdul Jabar or, someone like that. It was too high. It didn’t have the relationship of that sofa, so I suggested that we move it down. We did it immediately and they loved it, and of course, it was just hung up too high. So, position the pictures no more than a foot or so above your furniture; if you have a larger piece or multiple pieces that you want to put in this grouping above the sofa. The larger piece needs to be down closer to your furniture so that it anchors the grouping. It shouldn’t be the very top part, especially to the left or the right. It should be down and more centered. Start by positioning the biggest piece and then add your other pieces around it. By doing it with thumbtacks, you can actually see where it will work and which direction your pictures are at, so when you hang all of them, they’re going the right direction and will look great together.
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by that time anyway, and they said, “Sure, what’s your question?” I said, “Who hung your piece of artwork?” The husband said, “I did,” very proudly, may I add. So I said, “How did you decide where to hang that piece of artwork?” He said, “I did this very technically. I measured the space from the back of the sofa to the ceiling, divided it in half, and hung it there.”
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Another thing to keep in mind when hanging pictures is the size of the frame. If you have a wide picture frame, the breathing space between that and the next picture should be a little bit larger, but if you have narrow frames, the breathing space should be less, so that they are closer together. The wider the frame, the more attention it needs, so the breathing space should be bigger.
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If you want to create formal look, balance your pictures. If you want to be more casual, you can go asymmetrical. Think about keeping the center of your artwork at eye level, so that would mean if you have pictures in your foyer, they’re going to be up higher because you’re standing in that room, than in your dining room, where you’re dining and you’re sitting down on a chair.
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• On March 17, 1931, radio star Kate Smith debuts her first program. The show launched performers like Abbott and Costello and introduced songs like Irving Berlin’s “God Bless America,” which she sang on Armistice Day in 1938.
wrote “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” in reaction to recently tightened fugitive slave laws.
• On March 16, 1802, the United States Military Academy -- the first military school in the United States -- is founded by Congress for the purpose of educating and training young men in the theory and practice of military science. Located at West Point, N.Y., the U.S. Military Academy is often known simply as West Point. • On March 20, 1852, Harriet Beecher Stowe’s anti-slavery novel, “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” is published. It sells 300,000 copies within three months. While living in Cincinnati, Stowe encountered fugitive slaves and the Underground Railroad. Later, she
• On March 22, 1908, Louis L’Amour, the prolific author of scores of bestselling Western novels, is born in Jamestown, N.D. His big break came when a novel he wrote at the age of 46 became the basis for the popular John Wayne movie “Hondo.”
• On March 19, 1971, the Italian American Civil Rights League announces a truce with the producers of “The Godfather.” Upset at the portrayal of Italian Americans as gangsters, the League persuaded the
producers not to use the words “Mafia” or “Cosa Nostra.” • On March 21, 1980, President Jimmy Carter informs a group of U.S. athletes that, in response to the December 1979 Soviet incursion into Afghanistan, the United States will boycott the 1980 Olympics in Moscow. It marked the first and only time that the United States has boycotted the Olympics. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.
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• On March 18, 1925, the worst tornado in U.S. history passes through eastern Missouri, southern Illinois and southern Indiana, killing 695 people, injuring some 13,000 people and causing $17 million in property damage. Known as the “Tri-State Tornado,” the deadly twister spent more than three hours on the ground and traveled at speeds in excess of 70 mph -- unsurpassed in U.S. history.
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INZ Bowling Center in Palmer Lake has announced that it has partnered with the Sky Sox for summer bowling fun. PINZ will kick off its summer league season with the start of the “Bowl Your Sox Off” league on Wednesday, April 1. League bowlers will have the opportunity to win Sky Sox tickets each week until the league ends at the beginning of August. Periodically throughout the season we anticipate having visits from the Sky Sox mascot, Sox the Fox, and even Sky Sox players! Down at Security Service Field, PINZ will be the sponsor for this summer’s “Human Bowling” event at Sky Sox home games. This is one of the most anticipated promotions during a game. A contestant is loaded into the human bowling ball and rolled toward a giant set of bowling pins. If the contestant “strikes” everyone in his/her section will win a free game pass to PINZ. Summer league fun at PINZ does not end there, however. PINZ has a summer league for everyone –
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including a 9-Pin No-Tap League on Mondays, a Ladies Luncheon League on Thursday afternoons, a Mixed Doubles League on Thursday nights, a Teen Lazer League on Friday nights during “cosmic” bowling, and a Family Tyme AdultYouth League on Saturday afternoons.
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In addition, there are plans for a summer Youth League and an “Anytime League” – a singles league where each participant decides when they want to bowl and competes with other individuals who want to do the same.
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Although the Bowl Your Sox Off League starts on April 1, most of the other leagues will start in late May or early June and will run through early August.
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ave you ever thought about how much time you spend watching television? Most of us have plenty of time to spend watching television. Do you ever think about how it impacts your weight loss? Think about how many images of food and eating you see while watching. This can trigger you to snack more. Think about how many times you plan your schedule around television shows. Did you ever think about putting this effort into planning your schedule around preparing meals and exercising?
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hich is most important to you: security or opportunity?
Many prefer security over opportunity because, well, it is secure, or at least it seems like it. Some like it because it is much less demanding; you don’t have to learn anything new, go anyplace strange, meet anyone unknown, or do anything extra. If you want real security get yourself jailed at the nation’s only super-max penitentiary located right here in Colorado. It houses the worst criminals there are, and even though you will live with them - you’ll never see them. You’ll be absolutely safe 23 hours a day in your little concrete cell. The only time you may face any danger will be when the guards escort you out for an hour of lonely exercise or for your weekly shower. Outside of Colorado’s super-max prison there is little security. Helen Keller had it right when she said, “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. Security does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than exposure.” So when given the choice, opt for
If you cut back the time you spend watching television, you may be surprised at how much time you have to spend on weight loss efforts. You can begin by skipping one television show to do something that promotes weight loss. You can pre-portion food items, plan and/or prepare healthy homecooked meals, write in your food journal, get on the treadmill, do a little resistance training, etc. Try to cut back on the time you spend watching television. Sacrificing a television show or two can help you lose several pounds! opportunity. With opportunity there is life and hope and a future. And though you may not think so, there is an abundance of opportunity all around you. Problems need solutions, people need help, businesses need good employees, machines need invented, diseases need cures, and on and on. But if you’re curled up in the fetal position hiding in a closet behind solidcore doors feeling secure, you may hear opportunity knock but by the time you turn off the burglar alarm, find a key for the lock, unhook the chain, and pull back the bolt it will be long gone. The great military leader, General Douglas A. MacArthur said, “There is no security on this earth; there is only opportunity.” But where do you find opportunity? For most people it’s right where they are. It’s in your neighborhood, in your town or state, and if it’s not there, it’s probably somewhere in America. After all, despite the economic decline, it’s still the land of opportunity, it’s still the greatest place on earth to live and work and dream.
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hen you think about it, the quality of your life is directly related to the quality of your nervous system. Your spinal cord is the information superhighway of your nervous system with the “circuitry” necessary to run your body:
Sensory Nervous System Start with your five senses. Taste, tough, sight, sound and smell are obvious examples of your nervous system working to convey information from sensory organs and tissues to your brain.
Motor Nervous System Motor nerves control how your muscles work. In its most extreme, compromise here might prevent you from standing or walking. In more subtle forms, it could mean a lack of coordination, poor balance or wasting away.
Autonomic Nervous System The autonomic nervous system controls cardiovascular, digestive and respiratory functions as well as salivation, perspiration, diameter of the pupils and many essential involuntary functions.
CHOLESTEROL TESTS KEEP MULTIPLYING DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My husband had blood work for a cholesterol study. It included something called lipoprotein (a), something we never heard of. It was over the normal value. I called my doctor, but he was on vacation, so I left word for the covering doctor. A phone call
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The sympathetic nervous system is probably best known for mediating the “fight or flight” response to stress. It has a deep connection with your hormonal system to secrete adrenaline, alert your cardiovascular system and the rest of the body of impending danger, real or imagined.
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the doctor approves of exercise for a person. As does losing weight if that applies. A low-fat diet high in 719 • 488 • 8789 vegetables, fruits and grains is another way of reducing lipoprotein (a). From his other cholesterol valcame from his secretary, who said: ues, I’d say he must be doing some “He didn’t say anything, so I guess of this anyway. All of this, except it’s OK.” I want answers. Will you for niacin, is the much-preached explain this to me? -- F. recipe for heart health regardless of lipoprotein (a). ANSWER: Lipoprotein (a), spoken Until told otherwise, put lipoprotein as “lipoprotein little a,” is another (a) on a back burner. cholesterol fraction that is an in- The booklet on cholesterol explains dependent risk for artery clogging this topic that is talked about to exand heart attacks. It’s different from cess. Readers can obtain a copy by LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 201W, and HDL cholesterol (good choles- Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853terol). 6475. Enclose a check or money Frankly, at the present, doctors find order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 it hard to counsel patients about li- Canada with the recipient’s printed poprotein (a), so most don’t order name and address. Please allow four it. weeks for delivery. Now emphasis is placed on lowering LDL cholesterol (your hus*** band’s value is very good) and rais- DEAR DR. DONOHUE: None of ing HDL cholesterol (again your my 21 grandchildren has had their husband’s was very good). I will tonsils out. All of my seven children trade places with him if he wishes, did. Is this no longer done? I wish and I’ll take his lipoprotein (a) read- doctors would make up their minds ing to boot. about these things. -- B.B. I can tell you what lowers lipoprotein (a). Niacin does. There is no proof, ANSWER: When your children however, that lowering it lowers the were young, it was almost standard risk of a heart attack. Daily exercise practice to remove tonsils as a way of 30 minutes also brings it down, if to protect against strep throat. We To set up an appointment call Dr. Christy at
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now know this isn’t necessary, and we now have antibiotics to treat strep throat. Children who have repeated strep throat infections still have their tonsils removed, but the operation is no longer done for prevention. *** DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I work out at home on an exercise bike and a treadmill. On days my knees are bothering me, I don’t do either. One doctor suggests that I cease the exercise bike but use the treadmill. The other says just the opposite. They both can’t be right. Who is? -- R.G. ANSWER: You can answer this one for yourself. Which hurts your knees? I find that bike pedaling is harder on my knees. Others find running a bigger source of pain. *** 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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This wonderful recipe uses a mixture of strained yogurt and feta cheese as the base of this creamy dip. Straining will reduce the volume of the yogurt by approximately half. Plain low-fat yogurt can be substituted with good results. Vegans can use soy yogurt. One quart of yogurt (4 cups) will yield about 2 cups of strained yogurt. Using fat-free yogurt will reduce the quantity a little more, and it will not be quite as thick as using full-fat or low-fat yogurt, but it is a reasonable option for low-fat diets. To Strain the Yogurt: Line a medium-large bowl with a piece of cheesecloth, a clean, white dishtowel or 6 to 8 coffee filters. Scrape the yogurt into the center of the cloth or filters in the bowl. Bring the four corners of the cloth or the edges of the filters together and over a bowl or a sink, twist it tightly, using your hand to squeeze out the liquid in the yogurt until most of it has been extracted. Tie off the top of the cloth or the filters just above the mass of yogurt with twine or a twist-tie. Place the cloth or filters containing the yogurt in a strainer or colander in a bowl to continue the draining process. Make sure that the bottom of the strainer or colander is at least an inch above the bottom of the bowl so the liquid can continue to drain. Place the bowl in the refrigerator and allow the yogurt to drain for 2 to 3 hours.
Remove the bag containing the yogurt and discard any liquid that may have accumulated in the bowl. Without removing the string or twist-tie, and over the bowl or a sink, press down on the cloth bag to force out any remaining liquid. Discard the remaining liquid. Remove the string and place the strained yogurt into a bowl. The yogurt should be the consistency of whipped butter or a soft cream cheese. To Make the Feta Cheese Spread: 2 cups (16 ounces) strained yogurt 1 cup (8 ounces) feta cheese, mashed 2 cloves of garlic, finely minced 1/4 cup diced or grated cucumber (Kirby or English variety) 2 tablespoons chopped dill 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
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Using a medium-sized bowl, combine the yogurt, feta cheese, garlic, cucumber, dill, salt and pepper until well-blended. Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of the dill. Refrigerate immediately and stir before serving. Makes about 2 1/2 cups. *** Chef Jake Konstantinidis is the owner of El Greco Restaurant in Austin, Texas. His Web site is www.elgrecoaustin.com. Angela Shelf Medearis is an award-winning children’s author, culinary historian and the author of five cookbooks. Her latest, “The New African-American Kitchen,” is in bookstores now. Visit her Web site at www. divapro.com. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.
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In a mixing bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl, beat together 1 cup of the sugar with the butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, lemon juice and zest, then gradually blend in the flour mixture. Form the dough into 2 rolls about 2 inches wide and 7 inches long. Wrap the rolls in waxed paper and refrigerate until firm, about an hour.
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And like paella, the ingredients are, as far as the meat, are interchangeable. What I mean by that is you could replace any of them with seafood or other types of sausage, pork, etc… One of the common meats used in Jambalaya is tasso, which is a smoked pork or beef of poor quality that is heavily seasoned and spicy. When it is smoked, it becomes very hard almost like a jerky. I had a hard time finding it so I substituted a good quality ham.
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It is always a challenge when adopting a new pet. SAINT Animal Rescue asks the adopter to give the animal a reasonable amount of time to adjust to it’s new family and environment. This is so very important to your new family member as well as your existing family members. Please visit our website at saintanimalrescue.org and as always thank you for caring.
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READER: DON’T ALLOW HOUSE PETS TO BREED DEAR PAW’S CORNER: It never seems to amaze me. I’m talking about the people who do not get their critters fixed. I know some very educated people whose pets have litter after litter. What are they thinking? Where and when will it end? It is never right or a good thing to allow your critters to have a litter. Never! Take a look at our overcrowded animal shelters. It just breaks my heart at the number of animals they have to put down. These “educated” people tell me, “Oh, I find homes for all my babies.” That’s beside the point! If you don’t have babies to give away for free, then people will have to adopt a critter from the shelter that is fixed and won’t reproduce any
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Put things back in order. Over time, and almost before you’re aware of it, the spaces in your home can get “out of balance.” Perhaps you have too many chairs in one corner, or maybe your new desk takes up too much space in your home office. With some rearranging, however, you can get things back in order.
Of course, you can’t just take a mop and broom to your brokerage statement. But some of the same principles that apply to your basic spring cleaning can work just as well when you tidy up your investments.
The same need for rearrangement may apply to your portfolio, which might have become unbalanced, with too much of one investment and too little of another. This situation could undermine your financial strategy, especially if the imbalance means you are taking on too much risk or, conversely, if your holdings have become too conservative to provide the growth you need.
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items you have that do the same thing. Do you really need two colanders? And how many radios can you listen to at one time? If you looked at your investment portfolio the same way, you might be surprised by some of the redundancies that pop up. For example, you may have several stocks issued by similar companies that make similar products. This might not be a concern when the stock market is booming, but it could be a definite problem if a downturn affects the industry to which these companies belong. Always look for ways to diversify your holdings. While diversification, by itself, cannot guarantee a profit or protect against a loss, it may help reduce the effects of market volatility.
Take an inventory of your belongings. If you’re like most people, you’ve got some things lying around your house that have outlived their usefulness. It might be that lawn mower that died in 2004 or the toaster that warmed its last slice during the Clinton Administration, but whatever it is, it’s beyond repair — and it should go. And the same may be true of some of your investments. If one hasn’t performed the way you had hoped or no longer fits into your long-term goals, this might be a good time to speak with a financial advisor. Dispose of your duplicates. If you went through your house carefully, you might be surprised at how many
So, look for ways to restore your portfolio to its proper balance. By giving your portfolio an annual spring cleaning, you can help make sure it’s up-to-date, suited to your needs and well-positioned to help you make progress toward your key financial goals. And you can do it all without going near a dust cloth. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
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here’s economic doom and gloom in the newspaper over breakfast, and more bad news on the TV with dinner: It can take a toll on your frame of mind and load you down with stress. But you don’t have to succumb to the negativity and fears over the current economy. You can control your response to it. Step one is to look at your financial reality. Write down the amounts of all your monthly bills. Write down the balances you owe for credit cards and loans, down to the penny. Write down all your income. At that point you’ll know the true state of your finances, and knowing the truth is always better. One of the most important things you can do in times of stress is guard your health. Stress can take a toll on your body and make you susceptible to illnesses -- which are expensive.
Look for ways to reduce the amount of stress in your life. Here are some ideas: • Get some exercise and release stress-busting endorphins. It doesn’t require an expensive gym membership. Build a snowman with the kids, go for a run or walk around the block. Even 15 minutes a day outside has health benefits, especially if the sun is out. • Find things to laugh about. Like exercise, laughter releases endorphins. • Bring out the old-fashioned board games. Dig out your old music and play it loud. • Scour the entertainment section of the newspaper for free activities, and make a list. • Go through the library’s magazine archive and pick out a few with topics that are new to you. Thumb through the magazines at breakfast instead of the daily paper. • Get started on a vegetable garden. No matter what space you have, you can grow something. If you end up with surplus, donate it to the local
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income and expense information from the sworn financial statement will be used to determine child support and maintenance (alimony). After the form is completed, it is not unusual for parties to discover that their expenses exceed their incomes.
The sworn financial statement can also be used as a tool for projecting future budgetary needs. Most people’s financial situations change significantly after they are divorced. They will have less money to live on. You can use the sworn financial statement to project what your future budget will look like. You can use the form to project your future financial needs even if you are not involved in a court case.
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food bank. • Do something for others whenever you can. No matter your situation, there’s someone whose situation is worse. • Build rewards into your week for both you and your family, whether it’s splurging on a cake mix or going to an event from your list of free and low-cost activities. Look closely at what you can and cannot control in your life. While you can’t control the whole economy, you can control your little part of it and how you react to it.
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n a previous article I described the mandatory financial disclosure requirements in domestic relations cases. The most basic mandatory financial disclosure requirement is the obligation of both parties to exchange and file sworn financial statements. This requirement applies to all initial and post decree domestic relations cases that involve financial matters, such as child support, maintenance (alimony), and property division. The sworn financial statement is a seven-page form. You will enter your income, expense, asset, and debt information in the spaces provided.
You can download a copy of the sworn financial statement for no cost from the Colorado Courts website (www.courts.state.co.us.). You will not enjoy filling out this form. However, it is an extremely useful exercise because it makes you come to terms with your financial realities. It is also one of the best tools available for projecting your future financial status. Instead of worrying about your financial future, do something about it! Download the sworn financial statement, fill it out, and see what your future looks like.
This article is for informational purposes and The sworn financial statement provides each does not constitute legal advice concerning your party and the Court with the basic information case. that is needed to determine the party’s financial status. This form is an extremely useful document. It is the prime source for quick reference as to what the parties can afford on a monthly basis and their net worth. The sworn financial Chris Meyer is an attorney practicing family law statement is intended to be an accurate snapshot in Monument. Chris’s practice is limited to doof each party’s financial status as of the date that mestic relations cases. Chris has been practicing the party signs the document. Your signature law since 1977. He is a former prosecutor and is licensed to practice law in Colorado, Florida, must be notarized. California and Wisconsin. Chris can be conThe sworn financial statement requires a compre- tacted at 719-488-9395. Please see his website hensive listing of the parties’ monthly expenses. (www.cmeyerlaw.com) for additional divorce It shows the monthly budget for the parties. The and family law information.
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LIBRARY PROGRAMS FOR TEENS AND ADULTS IN APRIL All library programs are free and open to the public. For more information, visit ppld.org.
Special Events: National Library Week 2009: Worlds Connect @ your library® Join us for National Library Week, April 12-18, and find out how you can connect with the world at your library. Visit your library throughout the week for refreshments, learn more about PPLD’s services and programs, and help us by complete important surveys to guide the district’s future. National Library Week is a time to celebrate the contributions of libraries, librarians and library workers in schools, campuses and communities nationwide.
2009 All Pikes Peak Reads Cast your ballot for this year’s All Pikes Peak Reads book! Go to ppld.org to select your favorite title. (Beginning March 16). Pikes Peak Library District will announce the selection for the 2009 All Pikes Peak Reads project at 8 p.m. Sat., April 4 at the Pikes Peak Center. The books that are on this year’s ballot are: Rocket Boys by Homer Hickam Have Space Suit will Travel by Robert Heinlein Community: The Structure of Belonging by Peter Block The Space Tourist’s Handbook by Eric Anderson
“Memories in the Making” Art Exhibit A preview of the Alzheimer’s Association Memories in the Making® will be hosted by PPLD in April. The art work is created by people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias as well as professional local artists. The art pieces were selected by a jury of art professionals. The East Library gallery will showcase all 40 of the juried watercolor pieces the entire month of April during library hours. For information visit www.alz.org or call the Alzheimer’s Association at (719) 266-8798. Open house reception: Sun., April 19 from 2 - 4 p.m. – East Library
Save the date: May 2 National Free Comic Book Day and Art Career Fair May 2 is National Free Comic Book Day. PPLD will partner with Bargain Comics to hand out free comic books at the library. Pick up a free book, and explore careers in the arts. A local comic book artist will also join us for a drawing workshop. All events will be held in the East Teen Center. 10:30 a.m. – noon: pick up free comic books, free portrait with caricaturist Noon - 2 p.m.: Art Career Fair with web designer, architects, landscape architects, civil engineers, art teachers, cartoonist, interior designer and web designer.
2 p.m.: Manga/comic book drawing workshop with local comic book artist Eric Winfield Scott, author of If You Want to be a Pirate,
Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District Annual Meeting Join us for the 2009 annual meeting. We’ll have refreshments, membership table, and a Mobile Library tour along with the business meeting and volunteer recognition. Sat., April 18 at 8:30 a.m. – East Library, Community Meeting Room
Genealogy at the Old Colorado City Branch Want to learn more about using the digital photos you have on your home computer? Learn to download photos from your digital camera to your computer, and add them to other documents. You’ll also learn to print images you find on the Internet. This class will cover some of the basics for those who love genealogy but need to improve their computer skills. Registration is required; call 634-1698 to register. Fri., April 10 from 10:30 a.m. - noon – Old Colorado City Branch
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Monthly Library programs: Teen Advisory Groups These groups meet to help Library staff plan the Teen Summer Reading Program and other teen events at the Library. Thurs., April 2 and 16 from 5:30 - 7 p.m. – Penrose Library (Penrose Super Squad for Teens) Thurs., April 9 from 5:30 - 7 p.m. – East Library (North Youth Advisory Council)
Participate in a critique group, talk with published authors, share ideas, and get information about writing contests. Fri., April 10 and 24 from 4 - 5:45 p.m. – Rockrimmon Branch
The Yarnettes Bring your crochet or knitting needles and some yarn and have fun with fellow crafters. Fri., April 10 and 24 from 10 a.m. - noon – Briargate Branch
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Stitch in the Ditch Quilters Quilters of all skill levels are welcome to join this quilting group. New members are welcome and no registration is required. Mon., April 6 and 20 at 6 p.m. – Fountain Branch
Share your drawings and ideas at this club for fans of anime and manga. Sat., April 11 from 1 - 3 p.m. – Penrose Library
National Poetry Month Performance Workshop with OC3 and DragonsWing!
Talk Spanish No registration is required for these free language classes. For more information, call 531-6333, x1030. All classes meet at East Library. Level 1 Learn the basics of sentence pronunciation, sentence structure and shortcuts to verb conjugation. Tues., April 7 and 14 from 3 - 4:30 p.m. Tues., April 7 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. Level 2 Students will continue to develop vocabulary and verb conjugation. Mon., April 6, 13, and 20 from 3 - 4:30 p.m. Wed., April 1 and 8 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. Level 3 Practice Spanish conversation and review grammar and language use with fellow Spanish learners. Thurs., April 2, 9, and 16 from 1:30 - 3 p.m.
Open Wii gaming Play virtual bowling and other games with the Wii system. For all ages. Free refreshments provided. No registration required. Thurs., April 9 and 23 at 7 p.m. – Briargate Branch
Talk German This conversation group is for non-native speakers who wish to practice German. Some German language skills are recommended. For information, call 5316333, x1315. Thurs., April 9 and 23 at 6 p.m. – East Library
Ruth Holley Craft Group Bring your handcraft (knitting, crochet, needlepoint, quilter or other small portable handcraft) and join the fun. Refreshments are provided. Mon., April 13 and 27 from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. – Ruth Holley Branch
Scribes and Bards This is a writer’s workshop for students in middle school through college. A published fantasy author will lead exercises, discussions, and writing lessons. Tues., April 14 and 28 from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. – East Library
Preparing for Job Success The Women’s Resource Agency will discuss resume and interview techniques. No registration required. Mon., April 14 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. – Fountain Branch
Books and Chocolate Join this discussion group for all teens in 6th through 12th grade. This month’s suggested book is Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin. Call 531-6333, x1317 for information. Thurs., April 16 from 3:30 - 5 p.m. – East Library
National Poetry Month: Create Your Own “Found Poetry” and Altered Book Make a poem using words and phrases selected from the text in a book. Supplies will be provided. (For patrons 18 and older) Registration is required. Thurs., April 9 from 1:30-3 p.m. – Briargate Branch
In this special workshop for teens, DragonsWing will help you write, express, and revel in the way of the word. DragonsWing is a consortium specializing in training and teaching the art and craft of poetry. Specializing in performance, and drawing on the experience of some 20 artists, we are working toward non-profit status and broadening our audience base. Sat., April 11 and 25 from 2 - 4 p.m. – Old Colorado City Branch Community Room
East Chess Club Teens of all skill levels are welcome to come learn and play chess. No registration required. For more information call 5316333, x1317. Fri., April 17 from 4 - 5 p.m. – East Library
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musicAmore Enjoy music while you read! Musicians from the Chamber Orchestra of the Springs will present an informal concert of delightful music. Come pull up a chair and listen, or enjoy the music as you browse and read at the library. Sat., April 18 from 11 -11:30 a.m. – Penrose Library
Sea Anemone Light In this craft project for teens in grades 6-12, make ultra cool hanging lights. Bring two green, two-liter soda bottles. The library will provide the rest of the materials. Space is limited and registration is required. Register online or by calling 260-6882. Sat., April 18 from 2 - 4 p.m. – Briargate Branch
Mother/Daughter Creations Make your own wire candle hangers. For ages 8 and older. Materials will be provided; registration is required. Register as a pair online at ppld.org or call 593-8000. Fri., April 21 at 4 p.m. – Rockrimmon Branch
Literati and Beyond An ongoing workshop for all active and aspiring writers who want to join others to learn, teach, and enjoy the experiences of sharing the writer’s life. Wed., April 22 at 7 p.m. – Monument Branch
Celebrating Shakespeare’s Sonnets On Shakespeare’s birthday, join us at the Old Colorado City Branch to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the publication of Shakespeare’s poems. The evening will begin with a brief presentation about the publication and history of the sonnets and the possible identities of the Fair Youth, Dark Lade, and Rival Poet that are subjects of the 150 sonnets. Then attendees will be able to share their favorite sonnet with others. Light refreshments will be served. Call the branch for more information. Thurs., April 23 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. – Old Colorado City Branch
PPLD locations: Briargate Branch 9475 Briar Village Point Cheyenne Mountain Branch 1785 S. 8th St. East Library 5550 N. Union Blvd. Fountain Branch 230 S. Main St., Fountain Monument Branch 1706 Lake Woodmoor Drive, Monument Old Colorado City Branch 2418 W. Pikes Peak Ave. Palmer Lake Branch 66 Lower Glenway, Palmer Lake Penrose Library 20 N. Cascade Ave. Rockrimmon Branch 832 Village Center Drive Ruth Holley Branch 685 N. Murray Blvd. Sand Creek Branch 1821 S. Academy Blvd. Ute Pass Branch 8010 Severy Road, Cascade
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1. Name the skipper of the Chicago Cubs the last time they won a World Series? 2. What manager posted the most career wins for the Boston Red Sox? 3. In 2008, Missouri’s Chase Coffman set a career mark for receptions by a Division I tight end. Whose record did he break? 4. Name the last two NBA teams that won 60-plus games in consecutive seasons without winning a championship. 5. Who played in the first outdoor regulation NHL game in 2003? 6. Name the last couple before Keauna McLaughlin and Rockne Brubaker to win consecutive golds in pairs figure skating at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. 7. Two men have won the Senior British Open golf tournament three times each. Name them.
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1. How many times did the Beatles appear in the top 10 of Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time? 2. Name the two vehicle models racing in Chuck Berry’s “Maybelline.” 3. Which singer came out with albums “Canciones de Mi Padre,” “Lush Life” and “Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind,” among many others? 4. Where did REO Speedwagon get its name? 5. Name the one song by Bertie Higgins to make it big on the charts. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.
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New DVD Releases for Week of Mar. 16, 2009 PICK OF THE WEEK
“Murnau” -- F.W. Murnau was one of Germany’s great pioneer filmmakers. This sixdisc collection of Murnau’s early films represents some of the best of German cinema of the Silent Era. Included in the collection is probably Murnau’s best-known work, “Nosferatu,” the first great vampire movie. It’s certainly a hundred times better than The Other Vampire Movie being released
on DVD this week. This is the newly restored version of the classic 1922 film, featuring Hans Erdmann’s original score, two documentaries on the film, newly translated intertitles and much more. Also in this box set is the newly restored epic “Faust,” Murnau’s sweeping adaptation of Goethe’s masterpiece; “The Last Laugh;” “Tartuffe;” the ghost story “The Haunted Castle”; and finally, “The Finances of the Grand Duke,” Murnau’s departure into light comedy. Each of the films has undergone the massive and meticulous restorative work they so richly deserve. Each film also has a goodly number of special feature documentaries to give audiences unfamiliar with Murnau’s work a deeper appreciation for the films and why they are so important to the history of cinema. For students of film and anyone curious about experienc-
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“The Three Stooges Collection, Vol. 5: 1946-1948” -- I wouldn’t normally mention a collection like this, except that this particular anthology should be of special interest to Stooges fans. This two-disc set featuring 25 Three Stooges shorts marks the transition between Curly and Shemp. Because of failing health, Curly had to retire in 1946 (at the age of 43), so Shemp Howard (at the behest of Moe) rejoined the slapstick troupe. The 10 short films featuring Curly are particularly bittersweet for fans, as his deteriorating health is very much in evidence. In fact, in some of the films, Curly’s health was so bad that the directors had to substitute old footage because Curly couldn’t physically perform the stunts.
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“Twilight” -- The god-awful film adaptation of that horribly written Mormon Abstinence Allegory featuring (what else?) sullen foo-foo boy vampires finally gets released on DVD. If you are a 12-year-old girl, you already pre-ordered the two-disc special edition from Amazon three months ago. It should arrive tomorrow. Knock yerself out, Sugar Britches. I’ll be watching “Nosferatu.”
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“JAG” The Eighth Season “Barney Miller” The Complete Third Season “The Nanny” The Complete Third Season “Married With Children” The Complete Tenth Season “Mr. Belvedere” Seasons 1 and 2 “Degrassi: The Next Generation” Season 7 (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.
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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A sudden change of mind by someone you relied on could cause a delay in moving ahead with your plans. But those whom you’ve helped out before are prepared to return the favor.
1. Dragonfly Inn 2. Those who make flagrantly dishonest use of official positions for personal gain 3. Computerized Axial Tomography 4. Jerry Scoggins, backed by musicians Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs. 5. Indian Ocean 6. Tennessee 7. Arachibutyrophobia 8. A saltless, hard biscuit 9. Half zebra, half horse 10. Baking soda
MARCH 16, 2009 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Although you tend to bore easily and leave others to finish what you start, this is one time when you’d be wise to complete things on your own. Then you can move on to something new.
SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Frank Chance, in 1908. 2. Joe Cronin won 1,071 games between 1935 and 1947. 3. Louisville’s Ibn Green had 217 receptions (1996-99). 4. Utah in 1996-97 and 1997-98 and Dallas in 2005-06 and 2006-07. 5. The Edmonton Oilers and Montreal Canadiens. 6. Kyoko Ina and John Zimmerman in 2001-02. 7. Gary Player (‘88, ‘90, ‘97) and Tom Watson (‘03, ‘05, ‘07).
FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. The Beatles had four albums on the list: “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” “Revolver,” “Rubber Soul” and “The Beatles” (The White Album). 2. A Cadillac Coupe de Ville and a V-8 Ford. 3. Linda Ronstadt, whose career has crossed genres over the years, including ‘40s ballads, rock, pop and foreign language. 4. The band took its name from a fire truck made by the REO Motor Car Company. REO stands for the initials of the company founder, Ransom Eli Olds. He also founded Oldsmobile. 5. “Key Largo,” a cut from Higgins’ “Just Another Day in Paradise” album, is the only song to make it to the Top 10 on the charts.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your indecision about a personal situation might come out of those mixed signals you’re getting. Best not to make any commitments until you have a better sense of how things are going. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A dispute appears to be getting out of hand. But you should be able to step in and bring it all under control soon. Be patient. News about a potential career move might be delayed.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You start the week feeling too shy to speak up in front of others. However, your self-assurance soon takes over, giving you the confidence you need to make yourself heard. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) One way to deal with a pesky personal dilemma this week is to meet it head-on. Insist on an explanation of why the situation reached this point and what can be done to change it. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) The creative Capricorn finds several outlets for her or his talents this week. Also note that while a romantic connection looks promising, remember to allow it to develop on its own.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Career obligations could interfere with important personal plans. But using a combination of common sense and compromise helps resolve the dilemma to everyone’s satisfaction.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You stand out this week as the best friend a friend can have. But be careful that you don’t take too many bows, or you might see gratitude replaced with resentment.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) A stressful situation drains some of your energy reserves. But you soon bounce back in time to finish your tasks and enjoy a well-deserved weekend getaway.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) What seems to be an ideal investment should be checked out thoroughly before you snap at the offer and find yourself hooked by an expensive scam.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) This is a good time to throw a party for friends and colleagues and surprise them with your dazzling domestic skills. You might also want to reconsider that career move you put on hold.
BORN THIS WEEK: Your wisdom is matched by your generosity. You are a person who people know they can rely on.
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BURNIN’ DOWN THE HOUSE! Introduction to Dryer Vent Cleaning Part 1 of 2 “Dryer Fire” is the cause of fires in the home! The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (USCPC) determined that of the 15,000 fires studied in one year, electric dryers were over 2.5 times more likely to be the cause of the fire than gas dryers. Fires originated most frequently from two places: dryer venting and the lint trap. I want to show you how to remove dangerous lint build up in your dryer and dryer venting. Excessive lint build up occurs slowly and gradually. You don’t realize it is happening. You think that by cleaning out the lint filter after each use you are doing your job and maintaining the dryer. Not quite! A full load of wet clothes contains about a half gallon of water. Lint is created from the clothes as water is removed during the drying process. This lint will build up in crevices deep down inside the lint filter trap, and all along the dryer vent hose. At the end of the day, your dryer is the number 1 source of fire in the home. Symptoms that your dryer vent is clogging up may include: Clothes take longer and longer to dry; Clothes are hotter than normal at the end of the drying cycle; The outside of dryer gets very hot; The outside exhaust vent flapper does not open very much indicating low exhaust velocity; Laundry room becomes more humid than it is usually; Burnt smell is evident in the laundry room.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Brush Kit To effectively clean your dryer and dryer vent hoses / venting system, you will need a special brush for this dryer repair. Vacuum attachments alone do not work as well because they do not agitate the lint to separate it from the duct and it is this physical agitation that is important. There are a few different dryer duct cleaning brush kits or tools out there, but I’ve found the best value to be a great little kit called the LintEater® Jr. 4-Piece Dryer Vent Cleaning Kit manufactured by Gardus Inc.
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Makeshift Dryer Vent Cleaning Brush A long handle 20” gong brush or long handled scrub brush can work fine. Although the handle is limited to 20” in length, you can clean a duct section by accessing both ends of the ducting. Remove the Lint Trap Filter This is the step you are most familiar with and probably do on a regular basis such as after each load. • Clean the screen of any lint by gently brushing it with the fine bristled cleaning brush. Vacuum Lint Trap Housing Cavity OK, now we start getting to areas of the dryer where you’re going to find all kinds of lint hidden away. The next area you want to clean is the lint trap housing cavity, the cavity from which you pulled the screen out. You’ll need the long flexible fiberglass handle of the brush kit to get into this area. • Extend the brush all the way into the bottom of the cavity; • Using a gentle and slight twisting motion, pull out the brush to expose the clumps of lint it has removed; • Using a household vacuum cleaner or shop vacuum, vacuum the brush head clean of any lint.
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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 ofce 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 ofce 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 ofce 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 ofce. If you have questions, please contact a member of the nominating committee.
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CALL RICK HOLT TODAY! 719-339-5924
1999 John Laing Home !
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4 Bed, 4 Bath, 2 Car Monument $259,000 www.17070Foxcross.com
CALL ELAINE DEL TORO
Condo in Southeast - Great Rental ! 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Pk Spc Co. Spr. $77,000 www.2322Lexington.com
Robyn Graham
719-238-9973
CDPE, ABR, GRI, QSC, CLHMS
719-216-4421
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