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HEALTH AND WELLNESS PAGES 9-11 Diet Center Health Bulletin... 9 The Doctor Is In... 10 To Your Good Health... 11 Nutrient Losses in Fruit & Vegtables... 11

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There is some controversy surrounding the origins of baseball, but it is commonly thought to be a descendent of the British game called rounders as well as the game of cricket. However, there is some evidence that baseball began in America without the influences of those games. Records were discovered that indicated there was a bylaw written in 1791 in Pittsfield, Mass. which banned playing the game within 80 yards of the town meeting hall.

The first formal team to play ball was the New York Knickerbockers in 1845.

Alexander Cartwright wrote the first book of rules and is sometimes referred to as the father of modern baseball, although many writings about the game have been found that predate Cartwright’s rule book.

Once Babe Ruth landed on the scene in the 1920’s, he and baseball hit a home run with the country. By the 1950’s, baseball had expanded beyond east coast teams to a nationwide presence.

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IT’S ALL IN A NAME The trend for naming sports fields after corporate sponsors began in the 1970’s and has accelerated over the years due to the cost of building and maintaining ballparks. Unfortunately, sponsorship agreements expire, forcing the ballparks to secure new sponsors and, hence, new names.

• There was San Francisco’s Candlestick Park which changed to 3Com Park, which changed to Monster Park and now back to Candlestick.

The San Francisco Giants moved from there in 2000 to then named Pacific Bell Park, now AT&T Park.

about $1.5 billion, the team opened the 2009 season with a new park built next door to the current Yankee Stadium.

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New York Mets – The Mets’ plans to convert a 2012 Olympic stadium into a new park fell through when London was awarded the Olympic Committee’s nod for the 2012 summer games. Citigroup stepped up to the plate with a promise to invest $20 million per year for a total of 20 years for the rights to name the stadium Citi Field.

• Not surprisingly, Miller Park in Milwaukee serves bratwurst and a variety of beers from small brewers as well as Miller beers.

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• The home of the Houston Astros opened in 2000 as The Ballpark at Union Station before becoming Enron Field. With the fall of Enron, the park quickly changed its It’s not just peanuts, Cracker Jack name to Astros Field before Minute and hotdogs at the park anymore.

Maid purchased the naming rights Gourmet is in! in 2002.

• San Francisco Candlestick Park proudly serves such fare as crab salad sandwiches, clam chowder and jerk chicken and rice.

IF YOU BUILD IT, THEY WILL COME

Even in poor economic times, base- • Our own Coors Field in Denver ball thrives. Two teams in New York serves up Rocky Mountain oysters and frozen margaritas. boast new fields in 2009.

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• Citizens Bank Park, home of the Philadelphia Phillies, delights with what else but Philly steak sandwiches, crab fries and a pork and provolone sandwich.

“Take Me Out to the Ballgame” is likely one of the most familiar tunes associated with baseball. However, there are many more baseball songs.

Heard of any of these?

• “Glory Days,” Bruce Springsteen • “Catfish,” Bob Dylan’s tune about Jim “Catfish” Hunter • “Joltin’ Joe Dimaggio,” Les Brown and His Orchestra Out To The Ballgame...

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• “Say Hey (The Willie Mays Song),” The Treniers, conducted by Quincy Jones with Willie Mays as a backup singer.

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HOME RUN MOVIES If you don’t want to fight the crowds to get your national pastime fix, try one of the more popular movies produced about the game: • Little Sunset (1915) the first known movie made about baseball •

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THE BEST OF THE BEST St. Louis will host the 2009 All Star Game, Anaheim will host the 2010 game and Chase Field in Phoenix will host the 2011 game.

STRIKE…YOU’RE OUT There have been eight total major league baseball “strikes” or work stoppages in the history of the game, five of which were player strikes and three were owner lockouts.

The eighth strike was the longest in history that took place during the 1994-1995 season. It lasted for 232 days with over 930 games cancelled as well as the postseason and World Series. There were millions of sad and angry fans that year.

The 1904 World Series was the only other time a World Series was never played in major league baseball other than in the 1994 season.

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Adams, a pitcher from 1906 to • The longest baseball game every played was 33 innings in 1981 be• The highest selling baseball card 1926. tween the Pawtucket Red Socks and was a 1909 Honus Wagner sold on • Hank Aaron’s salary his fi rst year the Rochester Red Wings. After 32 eBay for $1.265 million in 2000. in the major league was $5,000.

He innings, the game was suspended at Wagner Played for the Louisville also hit the most home runs of any 4:09 a.m. and was resumed several Colonels, the Pittsburgh Pirates and major leaguer at 755 for his career. weeks later. There were 19 people managed the Pirates in 1917. remaining in the stadium at the end • Hall of Famer Ted Williams was of the 32 innings who each were • The Cy Young Award is an annual a Marine fl ight instructor during given lifetime passes to McCoy award given to the best pitcher in the World War II and fl ew 39 combat Stadium in Pawtucket, RI for their major league. The first award was missions in the Korean War. loyalty. given in 1956 to Don Newcombe of the Brooklyn Dodgers; the youngest player to win was Dwight Gooden • A marriage proposal is conducted • The longest 9-inning game was 4 in 1984; Mike Marshall was the first at Boston’s Fenway Park during ev- hours and 45 minutes between the ery home game of each season.

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• On April 27, 1865, days after the end of the Civil War, the worst maritime disaster in American history occurs when the steamboat Sultana, carrying 2,100 passengers, explodes and sinks in the Mississippi River, killing all but 400 of those aboard.

• On April 30, 1927, the Federal Industrial Institution for Women, the first women’s federal prison, opens in Alderson, W.Va. All women serving federal sentences of more than a year were to be brought there, with the vast majority imprisoned for drug and alcohol charges imposed during the Prohibition era.

• On May 1, 1931, President Herbert Hoover officially dedicates New York City’s Empire State Building. The entire 102-story building went up in just over a year, under budget (at $40 million) and well ahead of schedule. During certain periods of building, the frame grew an astonishing four-and-a-half stories a week.

nique of recording the singer’s voice at a different speed than the music. Songwriter and singer Ross Bagdasarian (who recorded under the name David Seville) topped the charts again at the end of the year with “The Chipmunk Song,” sung by his chipper cartoon band creation, the Chipmunks.

• On May 3, 1960, the musical comedy “The Fantasticks” opens in an off-Broadway playhouse in New York’s Greenwich Village. The show, about a young man and

woman whose ostensibly feuding parents are actually scheming to bring the couple together, became the longest-running musical of all time and is still running today.

• On May 2, 1972, Steven Spielberg begins filming “Jaws.” The production, which used three mechanical sharks to great effect, enthralled audiences and grossed $458 million in its theatrical release. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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ne primary reason why children are at a greater risk is because their skulls have not completely developed yet…

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Last week I told you about my so-called “Introduction” to Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) in which a teenage high school wrestler took me, a veteran Black Belt, boxer and state champion Karate stylist… to the ground… over and over…. And now this week I’d like to tell the story of how I decided to become a MARTIAL artist instead of a PARTIAL artist.

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It was not for my own reasons that I began searching for the answer to this question, but because of a female self-defense Student. She was worried about what to do if she were taken to the ground by an assailant, and asked me what to do. I found that I had no real answer for her, despite almost two decades of experience with karate and boxing.

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niously handed to me ten or so times on the wrestling mat at the high school by a scrawny fifteen year old kid…I consoled myself with the fact that the young man didn’t know any way to really hurt me after that. He just pinned me down so I couldn’t move. Still, it kinda gnawed at my hide to know that there wasn’t much I could do either… …and I signed up for a Brazilian Jiu-Jutsu seminar in Denver. After two days of instruction, five hours each day, I thought I knew enough to take care of myself. At the end of the second day, the instructors allowed us to “roll” with each other.

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did not submit. After tapping out, I told her how impressive I thought that was… With all my back ground, not to mention the fact that I was a guy and outweighed her by at least thirty pounds. Wow, I thought. She must be pretty experienced, huh? “Been doing this a long time?”

“Yeah!” she said. “Almost six months now.”

After the blood returned to my face, I picked my jaw and my broken ego up off the floor and decided that there was something to this whole Jiu-Jutsu thing. After all… having begun kicking and punching in 1975, I had no tools to deal with my two most recent opponents… a teenaged boy and a skinny young lady that had both been born AFTER I had my first boxing match.

I made up my mind, found a world renowned Jiu-Jutsu instructor and started all over again. Me, a black belt, thinking and acting like a total beginner. Six years later my Shihan, Daryl Johnson (1995 World Champion) promoted me to black belt in Jiu-Jutsu. I’ve had few prouder moments.

SO my first partner was a 22 year old girl… no kidding… that weighed in at a whopping 126 pounds. Now, I’m not a really big fella, just 160 pounds. But, hey. I thought, what a mismatch. ONE of us doesn’t stand a chance here.

I was right. Within one minute my partner put me in jujigetame… a position from which she could easily break my arm if I

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So what IS the big deal about MMA? Well, beside the obvious entertainment factor, and next to the fact that it’s the best workout I’ve ever had… the thing that makes MMA a big success and here to stay is the fact that it’s rooted in reality. Out of a hundred real life self-defense encounters, ninety-five of them are going to go to the ground. And whether I liked it or whether I didn’t… if I was going to teach folks how to defend themselves, it would need to include a game plan for what to do if a bad guy goes to take you down.

This all started with the questions… “What if some guy takes you down to the ground?”

In my free self-defense clinics I’ve always taught that keeping a level head, and being in control of one’s emotions is the most important thing in any stressful situation.

The very NEXT thing I teach is how to stay alive if you do find yourself on your back.

Down is not out, I like to say.

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Another kind of medicine, like Zantac, can be used. Common antacids often work.

Avoiding foods that stimulate acid production is another way to control symptoms.

However, if acid reflux is severe, then the proton-pump medicines are the best. Evidence suggests that long-term use might make a person more apt to have a hip fracture. That danger can be partially offset by taking calcium and vitamin D. Many people remain on these medicines for extended periods. You have to make this decision for yourself.

The booklet on hiatal hernia, acid reflux and heartburn focuses primarily on the common heartburn problem and its treatment.

Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 501W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. *** DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I would like to know about the side aches I get when I walk or run. Why do they occur? Do I walk them off or take a break until they go away? -- E.H. ANSWER: What you call side aches, others call side stitches. Everyone gets them.

Some feel they are spasms of the diaphragm -- the large, thin muscle that serves as a partition between the chest and abdominal cavities and the muscle that is the principal breathing muscle. Or they might be due to too much food or fluid in the digestive tract. Some believe a decreased blood flow to the diaphragm is the cause. In truth, no

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have what doctors call black hairy tongue. Can you tell me about it? -- Anon.

ANSWER: Black hairy tongue, aside from its looks, is an innocent condition that comes from the elongation of tongue papillae, tiny projections from the tongue’s surface. Gently brushing the tongue three times a day with toothpaste, baking soda or 3 percent hydrogen peroxide can usually get rid of it. If it’s not gone in a month, return to the dentist or doctor for a followup exam.

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*** 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.

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tally important to sustain health. Most people are not eating enough of these foods, which contain lower amounts of vitamins and minerals today compared to 50 years ago. Dietary supplementation is thus appropriate for most people.

fruits and vegetables are important for good health Fruits and vegetables are valuable sources of vitamins, minerals, fiber and phytonutrients. Studies have documented numerous health benefits associated with eating fruits and vegetables, with the greatest benefits seen in people who consume more than the recommended daily amounts.1 Most Americans do not eat enough fruits and vegetables. The USDA recommends 5 to 13 servings daily as a part of a healthy diet,2 but only 11% of adults meet these guidelines.3 Surprisingly, 25% of adults do not any eat vegetables and 50% do not eat any fruits on a daily basis!3

nutrient levels in fresh fruits and vegetables are declining Four recent studies reported that today’s fresh fruits and vegetables are lower in certain vitamins and minerals than they were as little as 50 years ago. These studies compared nutrient data from as early as 19304 to as recent as 19995,6 for the U.S.,6 the U.K.4,5 and Canada.5 No matter the country nor the timeframe

studied, the results are strikingly similar: the vitamin and mineral content of fruits and vegetables is decreasing.4,5,6,7 For example, two peaches would have supplied a woman’s vitamin A RDA in 1951. Today, she would have to eat almost 53 peaches to meet this requirement! 5 Why are these nutrient losses occurring? Many factors could be involved, including plant breeding practices that select for high yield and cosmetic appeal, storage and ripening systems, and reliance on chemical fertilizers.4,6

cooking and processing can deplete fruits and vegetables of nutrients What happens to vitamins and minerals when fruits and vegetables are boiled or canned? Vitamin C losses are extreme (Figure A). When 13 fruits and vegetables are canned, amounts of 9 nutrients are reduced by greater than 50%, with nearly complete loss of vitamin E, or tocopherols (Figure B).8

summary Fruit and vegetable consumption is vi-

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REFERENCES 1. Hyson D. The Health Benefits of Fruits and Vegetables: A Scientific Overview for Health Professionals. Wilmington, DE: Produce for Better Health Foundation, 2002.

2. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2005. 6th Edition, Washington DC: U.S. Government Printing Office, 2005.

3. Casagrande SS, Wang Y, Anderson C, et al. Have Americans increased their fruit and vegetable intake? The trends between 1988 and 2002. Am J Prev Med 2007; 32(4): 257-63.

4. Mayer A-M. Historical changes in the mineral content of fruits and vegetables. Brit Food J 1997; 96(6): 207-11.

5. Christian J. Charts: Nutrient changes in vegetables and fruits, 1951 to 1999. CTV.ca News 2002.

6. Davis DR, Epp MD, Riordan HD. Changes in USDA Food Composition for 43 Garden Crops, 1950 to 1999. J Am C Nutr 2004; 23(6): 669-82.

7. Thomas D. A study on the mineral depletion of the foods available to us as a nation over the period 1940 to 1991. Nutr Health 2003; 17(2): 85-115.

8. Souci SW, Fachmann W, Kraut H. Food Composition and Nutrition Tables. 6th Edition, Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, 2000.

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Buster was given back to SAINT because his previous owners said he played too rough with their baby. Buster is a very active pup! and he does play rough. He should go to an adoptive family that might have small dogs and older children. That being said he also has very quite moments.

He does take time out from play to just lay on the couch. He’d prefer you to be on the couch with him though.

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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I have two small children, and we recently added a new member to our family -- a Cocker Spaniel puppy. “Missy” is adorable, and my kids absolutely love her; however, she is more than I bargained for. I am having a very hard time training her and was thinking about going to a dog trainer who can work on everything from house training to basic commands and even aggression.

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Don’t worry about asking too many questions! Good trainers care about your dog and will do their best to answer them.

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stalks are trimmed and placed upright in a jar with about an inch of water in the bottom. Cover the asparagus with a plastic bag and store the spears in the refrigerator.

Asparagus cooks in minutes and can be prepared steamed or boiled in the microwave or oven. It tastes delicious hot or cold, and it also freezes well if blanched first in hot water.

ASPARAGUS IS PERFECT FOR SPRING RECIPES

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othing says spring is here like a beautiful bunch of crisp asparagus.

While asparagus is available yearround, it’s much better when purchased locally.

Asparagus is easy to select and prepare, and comes in a variety of vibrant colors including green, violet, purple and white. It also grows wild and is commercially available fresh, frozen and canned. The stalks range in size from colossal to small. Various types and colors of asparagus can be used without any noticeable difference in the taste, so mix and match colors and sizes for visual interest.

Asparagus should be crisp and firm, not limp or wrinkled, with tightly closed tips.

Dull colors and ridges in the stems are an indication of a lack of freshness. The stalks should not be limp or dry at the cut and of uniform thickness.

If you’re planning to use the asparagus on the same day, rinse it under cool water and pat the stalks dry with a paper towel. Smaller stalks can be broken or cut at the point where the stem naturally snaps. Peeling the end of thicker stalks with a paring knife or a vegetable peeler removes any woody stems and can be done up to 2 hours before cooking. Place the prepared asparagus in a plastic bag in the refrigerator to stay crisp until ready to cook.

Fresh asparagus should never be washed or soaked before storing. If the asparagus is bound with a rubber band, remove it, as it will pinch and bruise the stalks. Asparagus can be stored for up to two days if the

Asparagus is a nutritional powerhouse.

One-half cup of cooked asparagus contains significant amounts of folic acid, vitamin C, potassium and beta-carotene. It’s also a heart-healthy food, and a natural diuretic.

This versatile vegetable works well as a room-temperature appetizer, blended into a soup, as a flavorful side dish, the main ingredient in a colorful salad or as part of a main course like my recipe for Lemon Chicken with Asparagus. Preparing asparagus is a delicious and nutritious way to celebrate spring.

LEMON CHICKEN WITH ASPARAGUS 4 chicken breasts, about 3 pounds, washed and fat trimmed and removed 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 4 garlic cloves, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 pound asparagus, stalks trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1/2 cup chicken stock 3 cups cooked rice In a large non-stick skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat. Season the chicken pieces with the salt, pepper and poultry seasoning. Place the chicken, skin-side down, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes. Turn the pieces skin-side up, and cook until golden brown and done, about 5 minutes.

Stir in the garlic and red bell pepper. Add the asparagus and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the zest and the chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 3 minutes.

Serve immediately over hot rice.

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are somewhat familiar with. I enjoy a cup almost every morning instead of coffee. It is a good way to get the body started because of the warming spices used. It is hard to find set recipe for Masala chai because it is all based on personal taste. However, there are 4 constants in every cup of Masala Chai. They are: Tea, Sweetener, Milk and Spices. The tea is usually a dark, strong black tea but can be a gunpowder tea or a rooibos, or a yerba mate. As for sweetener any will do but honey is most often used and always in heavy amounts. Milk is usually whole milk for it’s richness but I will use low fat because I don’t need all of the fat. Soy or rice milk will do as well. As for the spices, the ones I used are most popular but you will find nutmeg, vanilla, licorice, cocoa and almond in some versions. Oregon Chai has a strong vanilla flavor with the listed spices weaker in flavor. Just remember, when making your Masala Chai it is really a personal taste so if you don’t like one or more of the spices either go lighter or leave it out. And if you do like one of the spices go heavy on it.

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4. LITERATURE: In which of Shakespeare’s plays does the character of Titania appear?

5. WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: If a standard quarter weighs .2 ounces, how many quarters would it take to equal 1 pound?

6. SCIENCE: What geological process formed the Grand Canyon?

7. EXPLORERS: Who was the first European explorer to travel the length of the Mississippi River?

8. ENTERTAINERS: In “The Gene Autry Show,” who was Autry’s wellknown comic sidekick?

9. TELEVISION: What was the name of the chimpanzee on “The Beverly Hillbillies”?

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1. In 2008, Bobby Jenks of the Chicago White Sox became the second-fastest reliever to notch 100 career saves (187 games).

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2. How many of the 30 majorleague teams still play in the state where the franchise started?

3. Name the last Auburn quarterback before Kodi Burns in 2008 to run for 100-plus yards in a game.

4. Which NBA players won the regular-season MVP award three consecutive years?

5. Name the last player in Carolina Hurricanes franchise history to have four goals in an NHL game before Eric Staal did it in 2009.

6. When was the last time before 2009 that the U.S. men won a gold medal at the world four-man bobsled championships?

7. Entering 2009, name the last major that golfer Phil Mickelson won without breaking par in the final round.

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1. Which 1978 song begins with the sounds of car horns?

2. In 1964, the Creators renamed their group. What was the new name?

3. In Maryland, a law was proposed to ban a certain 1970s song from the airwaves. Name the song.

4. What inspired a young Paul Anka to write his No. 1 hit song, “Diana”?

5. Which Paula Cole song saw most of its success because of a TV show?

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He returns to Brussels to live, and one day while at a post office, a bunch of thugs bust in to rob the place, taking all the patrons (including Jean-Claude Van Damme) hostage. The police show up and somehow get the impression that Jean-Claude Van Damme is the guy holding everyone hostage. This leaves Jean-Claude Van Damme in the curious pickle of having to not only protect the hostages from the thugs, but also act as a negotiator for the thugs with the police.

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TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS 1. Priam 2. Involuntary sneeze 3. “Rocky” 4. “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” 5. 80 6. Erosion 7. La Salle, in 1682 8. Pat Buttram 9. Cousin Bessie 10. Brass instrument that resembles a small tuba

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might need to do a bit more investigating before making a career move. You do best when you come armed with the facts. A personal matter still needs tending to.

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Kazuhiro Sasaki of Seattle did it in 160 games.

2. Twenty teams.

3. Phil Gargis had 129 rushing yards versus Florida State in 1976.

4. Bill Russell (1961-63), Wilt Chamberlain (1966-68) and Larry Bird (1984-86).

5. Ron Francis in 1984, when the franchise was located in Hartford.

6. It was 1959.

7. The 2005 PGA Championship.

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. Van Halen’s “Runnin’ With The Devil.”

2. They called themselves the Ad Libs. In 1965, their song “The Boy from New York City” reached No. 8 on the charts.

3. Randy Newman’s tongue-in-cheek “Short People” was the subject of legislation, but it did not pass.

4. Anka had a crush on a babysitter. He’s written more than 900 songs in his lifetime, with three hitting the No. 1 spot.

5. Cole’s “I Don’t Want to Wait” was the opening theme song for the TV series “Dawson’s Creek.”

6. Tiny Tim (born Herbert Butros Khaury), of “Tip-Toe Through the Tulips” fame, married Vicky, age 17, in front of millions of viewers. They divorced a few years later.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your creativity plus your good business sense once more combine to give you an important advantage in a difficult workplace situation.

An ally proves his or her loyalty.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Avoid rushing into something just because it offers a break from your usual routine. Take things a step at a time to be sure you’re moving in the right direction.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Bouncing back from a disappointing incident isn’t easy, but you should find a welcome turn of events emerging. Spend the weekend with someone special.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) An incomplete project needs your attention before someone else takes it over and uses it to his or her advantage. There’ll be lots of time for fun and games once you get it done.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Doubts involving a potential career change need to be resolved quickly so they don’t get in the way when you feel you’re finally ready to make the big move.

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Looking to blame someone for a workplace problem could backfire if it turns out you’ve got the wrong “culprit.” Best to get more facts before acting on your assumptions.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Patience might still be called for until you’re sure you finally have the full story that eluded you up till now. A trusted associate could offer valuable guidance.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Look into your recent behavior to see if you could have caused the coolness you might now be sensing from a loved one. If so, apologize and set things straight.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Easing up on your social activities allows you to focus more of your energies on a long-neglected personal matter. You can get back into party mode by the weekend.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A dispute with a colleague can be resolved peacefully once you both agree to be more flexible about the positions you’ve taken and allow for more open-minded discussions.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Volunteering to take on added responsibilities could be a risky way to impress the powersthat-be. Do it only if you’re sure you won’t be swept away by the extra workload.

BORN THIS WEEK: Your sense of selfawareness allows you to make bold moves with confidence.

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How much? In the last quarter of 2008, the personal savings rate was 2.9 percent, the highest level since the third quarter of 2001, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Where? People are putting their money in what they consider safe vehicles. At the end of 2008, the ratio of money market fund assets and bank savings deposits to stocks — as measured by the Wilshire 5000 Index, one of the broadest market indices — was 95.4 percent, according to Ned Davis Research. (Keep in mind that the Wilshire 5000 index is unmanaged and not available for direct investment.) This ratio is the highest it’s been since money market accounts were created in the early 1980s.

Of course, given the stock market decline, it’s not surprising that so much money is going into these accounts, because people are looking, above all else, to preserve their principal. Consequently, as a nation, we are now sitting on a “mountain” of cash.

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Furthermore, if you’re putting most of your assets into cash, you’re incurring “opportunity cost” — the chance to invest that money into vehicles that have the potential to provide the growth you need to help achieve your long-term goals, such as a comfortable retirement.

So here’s the situation: On the one hand, you have a tough economy and a stock market that has probably already saddled you with losses. On the other hand, you need to consider investing in stocks or other growthoriented investments to help you reach your long-term goals.

What’s the solution? Balance. There’s probably a place in your portfolio for short-term instruments whose chief benefit is helping to preserve your principal. But you may need to balance these holdings with investments that can potentially reward you with growth. The exact mix of assets depends on your risk tolerance, time horizon and individual goals.

In these days, you may need a leap of faith to invest some of your cash. But history is on your side: Downturns have typically been followed by market rallies. Plus, we will eventually see the unleashing of all that pent-up cash seeking higher returns, and that force should have a positive impact on the financial markets.

It may feel comforting to have a lot of cash on hand. But if you’re going to be comfortable in the years ahead, you should consider putting some of that cash to work.

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f you have been wanting to purchase a home, second home or an investment property, you’ll be kicking yourself if you let this time go by.

It’s a great Buyer’s Market in Colorado with lots of homes to choose from.

Prices are at record lows. In this market sector we have been on a steady decline for over a year. Many buyers are waiting for the market to “bottom out” before purchasing, but the problem is that no one knows when it’s at the bottom until it starts going back up. Then we can all say, “Oh look, that was the bottom….. and we missed it!” “Going back up” is the indicator that the bottom already happened. By then it’s too late.

Pricing is at record lows. Sellers were more realistic in the last few months in terms of placing their list price right at Market Value and adjusting the price as

the market slowing declines. Because of the appraisal process, buyers have a safety net in that banks won’t let them buy a home for more than it is currently worth. This may easy the minds of those buyers who are afraid they might spend too much on a home right now. The system won’t let them.

Interest rates are still in the high 5%’s and low 6%’s. Compared to the 18% home loan interest rates in the 80’s, and even the 7%-9% interest rates just 10 years ago, Buyer’s should be dancing for joy! If you have decent credit, a job and some cash in your pocket for a down payment (there still are some 100% loans out there), you can get loans at excellent rates right now. And with housing prices becoming reasonable, and foreclosures becoming available, it is an excellent time to purchase a new home, a second home or an investment property.

And with the $8000 tax credit for new home buyers, it would be nuts to miss this opportunity. There are even programs through banks that “front” you the tax credit for your down payment and then you reimburse them after your taxes are done the following year! Call me to find out more.

For further information, please feel free to call Robyn Graham at RE/MAX Properties, Inc. 719-216-4421 or email me at Homes@RobynGraham.com

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n Colorado alimony or spousal support is referred to as “maintenance”. The availability of maintenance is determined by a list of statutory factors such as the length of the marriage. The goal of maintenance is to place the spouse who gets it in a position where that person will eventually be able to pay their own way without assistance. Another goal is to enable the receiving spouse to maintain a lifestyle similar to that enjoyed during the marriage.

The two basic components of a maintenance analysis are a spouse’s need for financial help and the other spouse’s ability to pay. Cases often involve a party with an obvious need for maintenance, but if the other party cannot afford to pay it and meet their own needs, maintenance will not be awarded. It is an unfortunate fact of life that two households cost one-third more to operate than one does. Many couples are in financial difficulty.

This is a big factor causing divorces. If a couple is in financial difficulty, it is less likely that a divorce will include a maintenance award, however great one of the party’s need may be.

A big issue regarding maintenance is the length of time it will be paid. The duration of the award really depends on how long it will take the receiving party to become self-supporting. Each case turns on its own

ing can vary from a sleeping bag on the ground to a shelter or a motel, and you might be cooking your own food, depending on the program. Still, a volunteer vacation can be a way to help others, and some of your expenses might be tax deductible.

TAKE A VOLUNTEER VACATION

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ith budget cutbacks across every segment of society, more and more public programs will be depending on volunteers to keep projects going. If sitting beachside or sleeping in a hammock isn’t for you, consider taking a volunteer vacation this summer.

On a volunteer vacation, you won’t be paid for your work. In fact, you’ll be responsible for your own transportation to the site and may pay for your food and lodging while there. Lodg-

Charity Guide [www.charityguide. org] has an extensive section on volunteer vacations. You can volunteer at a camp for children with special needs, conduct environmental research, track whales during migration, help to rehab rescued animals at wildlife sanctuaries, act as photojournalist in any number of worthy causes or help preserve historic trains and railroads, among dozens of choices.

The American Hiking Society [www. americanhiking.org] concentrates on building and maintaining trails across the country. Put together a crew and sign up for a week-long project.

Wilderness Volunteers [www.wildernessvolunteers.org] is a nonprofit that promotes volunteer service in wild lands and public parks. Read the information carefully to gauge your fitness level before signing up.

Maintenance/alimony law is the same as other law. You must remember that: you may not understand the law; you may not like it; and you may not think its fair; but it’s the law!

Chris Meyer is an attorney practicing family law in northern El Paso county. Chris’ law practice is limited to domestic relations cases. Chris has been practicing law since 1977. He is a former prosecutor and is licensed to practice law in Colorado, Florida, California and Wisconsin. Chris can be contacted at 719-4889395. Chris’s website (www.cmeyerlaw.com) has additional divorce and family law information including links to 25 other articles he has written.

Check Volunteer Match [www.volunteermatch.org] for the most up-to-theminute volunteer needs. This is the site to check if you have time off and want to volunteer locally for a day or a week, but can’t afford to go away.

Do your research before you pick a program. Many projects are ongoing, and you might not see a lot of progress during the time you’re there -- you’ll be picking up where a previous group of volunteers left off.

You don’t necessarily need to travel overseas to find work that needs to be done. There’s plenty of need right here. You might even find work to be done in your own town or state, and not have the expense of leaving home.

David Uffington regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Write to him in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com.

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Maintenance usually ends automatically upon the death or re-marriage of the receiving party, or the death of the paying party. This must be so in order for the payment to qualify as alimony under IRS regulations. Alimony that qualifies under IRS regulations is deductible (a reduction from gross income to adjusted gross income) to the payor and is income to the payee.

Tax consequences of maintenance awards should be analyzed prior to entering any agreement to pay it.

Some parties may be eligible for temporary maintenance. Temporary maintenance covers a party’s need for support from the time the case is filed until the final orders are entered and the case is completed. The Legislature has provided a formula for determining the presumptive amount of temporary maintenance where the parties combined yearly gross incomes is $75,000 or less. This amount is 40% of the monthly income of the higher income party, less 50% of the monthly income of the lower income party. The presumption regarding the amount of temporary maintenance can be overcome by proving that it would be unfair.

ity [www.habitat.org] you could have the opportunity to help build a home for a local family.

By working with Habitat for Human-

facts. Assuming that the receiving party is in good health and under no disabilities, a broad estimate would be that the duration of the award would not be greater than onethird the length of the marriage.

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ravis Book and Anders Beck will be performing at the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts on Friday, May 29, 2009. Doors open at 7:00 PM for the 7:30 PM show. Tickets are $12 TLCA members and $15 non-members and are available at The Wine Seller (719-481-3019), Covered Treasures Bookstore (719-481-2665) in Monument and TLCA (719-4810475) in Palmer Lake. Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts is located at 304 Colorado Highway 105, Palmer Lake, CO, 719-481-0475. For further information, visit the website at www.trilakesarts.org Travis Book and Anders Beck have always had a musical synergy. From their initial meetings in local bluegrass bands in Durango, CO, to their work in award winning, critically acclaimed bands, they’ve played a lot of music and seen a lot of highway, much of it together. Now they return to Colorado as a duo for a few special concerts to showcase their musical relationship again, revisit classic songs and introduce new ones. As a duo, you can expect Book and Beck to take you on a musical journey from the beginnings of bluegrass through their days in Broke Mt. Bluegrass Band and The Wayword Sons to the new music, new songs and new territory found with Greensky and the Stringdusters. They sing songs from experience, life and friends while playing the melodious, lyrical dobro and rhythmic guitar.

On 12 acres, 1 mile south west of Monument City Limits. Barn with power, water and locking tack room. Easy access to National Forest trails. Feeding twice daily in winter, once daily in summer.

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MEETINGS & EVENTS Do you need a place for your group to meet or to hold an event?

We have lots of space for groups from 2-150 people. Food, beverage and entertainment services also available. VERY reasonable rates – in some cases there is no charge for meeting space. Call Debbie at PINZ 487-7469 for more info.

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PINZ IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for all positions.

Preferably, applicants should be over 18 years of age, have a high-school diploma, possess excellent customer service skills and be able & willing to perform a variety of tasks. Please come to PINZ to fill out an application: 855 Highway 105, Palmer Lake, CO.

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COUCH & REFRIDGERATOR *Beautiful Sectional Couch with end recliners. Excellent condition! ($475) *Refridgerator-22 Cubic foot. Great condition. Perfect for garage or basement. ($225) 481-6508 ‘79 Jeep CJ-7 With factory hardtop, 350 V-8 with fuel injection, only 10,000 miles on engine, good tires, clean, some rust. $4,500 Call 719-339-8290 FOR SALE Windshield, 1957 Ford car, good shape, few scratches, no cracks, $75 • Hubcaps, 1977 Ford 4X4 Pickup, OE, 15â€? very good, $25 • Grill Guard/Push Bar for pickup, $50 • Car towing trailer hitch with receiver, Draw-Tite, $75 719-599-7526

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Bluegrass Festival Band Contest. His unique approach to the dobro and to music in general has helped Greensky emerge into the top tier of the jam-grass scene in just a few short years. Previously, Anders helped create the musical textures and soundscapes of The Wayword Sons featuring songwriter extraordinaire Benny Galloway.

GLENEAGLE SERTOMA WINE TASTING AND AUCTION

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he Gleneagle Sertoma Club will hold its ďŹ fth annual charity Wine and Beer Tasting and Auction at the Air Force Academy Stadium Press Box on Saturday, May 9, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Your driver’s license allows you to enter either gate.

Just tell the guard you are going to the Gleneagle Sertoma event at the stadium pressbox.

In 2005, Travis Book moved from Durango, CO to Nashville, TN to help form the Infamous Stringdusters. A songwriter, singer and bass player, Travis’ influences range from Tony Rice to Edward Abbey, Benny Galloway to Fleet Foxes. He’s recently married singer/songwriter Sarah Siskind who’s having a profound influence on him as well.

As a member of the Infamous Stringdusters, he plays with five other musicians, in the duo he’ll have a little more room to stretch his legs, and voice.

Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts is dedicated to creating community partnerships for demonstrating, teaching, exhibiting and promoting the arts and humanities.

The Center is an advocate for artistic growth in the community. It offers programs that benefit residents, businesses, students, artists, art lovers and all who are inspired by the arts. TLCA is a non-proďŹ t 501(c) 3 organization located at 304 Colorado Highway 105, Palmer Lake, CO 80133, 719-481-0475.

Anders Beck is a member of Greensky Bluegrass from Kalamazoo, MI, winners of the 2006 Telluride

For more information visit the website at www.trilakesarts.org

All profits go to Tri-Lakes Cares and other charities.

Buy tickets at the door ($35 for one, $60 for two).

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