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We’ve always known that nurses have a tough job that combines science with nurturing. They work in schools, homeless shelters, hospitals, nursing homes, doctors’ offices and more. They are sometimes thought of as the common denominator in the healthcare system and the demand for nurses is growing each and every year. Nurses have been consistently ranked by Americans as first over other professions in their honesty and integrity.

DOCTOR, DOCTOR… UH, I MEAN NURSE, NURSE A study completed in early 2000 reported that patient outcomes were equally as good when treated by a nurse practitioner as a physician.

There are different levels of nursing with educational and licensing requirements that go along with them.

• LPN (Licensed Practice Nurse) completes a 12-14 month post high school course on basic nursing care and passes the NCLEX-PN licensing exam. (NCLEX stands for National Council Licensure Examination.)

• RN (Registered Nurse) – graduate of a state-approved school of nursing with either a four-year degree, a two-year degree or a three-year di- 1820, Nightingale may have been ploma program and passes the state best known for her travel to TurNCLEX-RN state licensing exam. key during the 1853 Crimean War when Russia invaded the country.

• APRN (Advanced Practice Reg- She brought over 30 nurses with istered Nurse) – a designation giv- her to care for the wounded Briten to a registered nurse who has ish soldiers. Nightingale also had completed advanced educational quite a penchant for data and colrequirements at a minimum of a lected much detail regarding infecmaster’s degree. With this level of tions and diseases during this war. education, these nurses can go into She also worked as an activist for fields such as Nurse Practitioners increasing doctor and nurse trainwho are able to diagnose and treat ing. The Army Medical College and minor illnesses and injuries as well the Nightingale School and Home as prescribe medications; Certified for Nurses were opened due to her Nurse Midwives who provide ob- persistence in advancing education stetrical and gynecological care to in the medical field. low-risk pregnant women; Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Another nurse who bloomed during (CRNA) who administer anesthe- war time was Clarrisa (Clara) Barsia; and Clinical Nurse Specialists ton who worked tirelessly in helping (CNS) who work in many clinical the soldiers of the American Civil settings in both mental and physical War. She was nicknamed the “Angel health settings as well as research of the Battlefield” after she worked and education. to bring supplies to surgeons and

Despite the fact that she was 60 years old when the American Civil War began, Dorothea Dix was hired to head up the nursing effort for the northern medical facilities. Some of her life’s work prior to the war was in reforming insane asylums.

Dix was known for her rigidity and expected hard work from her nurses. Her call to the nurse volunteers: “No woman under 30 need apply to serve in government hospitals. All nurses required to be plain-looking women. Their dresses must be brown or black, with no bows, no curls, no jewelry and no hoop skirts.” Hotlips Houlihan need not apply.

The 20th century brought Margaret Sanger to the forefront. As a women’s liberation activist she fought for birth control and founded the American Birth Control League, later becoming Planned Parenthood. Her carried water and food to men while work for women stretched worldwounded and still on the battlefield. wide.

EARLY INFLUENCES After the war she visited Europe for IN THE PROFESSION a much needed rest; however, while Mary Todd Lincoln, wife of Abrathere she began working with the ham Lincoln, was also a hardworkNational Nurses Week ends on International Committee of the Red ing nurse during the Civil War. She May 12 of each year, the birthday Cross (ICRC). Upon returning to worked for the north even though of Florence Nightingale who was American soil, she worked to found probably the most famous nurse the American Red Cross in 1881 Snippetz Celebrates Nurses... in modern history. Born in Italy in and became its first president.

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Walt Witman, American writer and poet, was also a volunteer nurse during the Civil War. He was influenced by his brother’s injury and other wounded soldiers to join the nursing ranks, working in more than 40 hospitals. His experiences during the war played a large part in his future writings, one of his most famous being the poem “Memoranda During the War.”

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• Rachel Ames played nurse Audrey Hardy for 43 years in the soap operate ”General Hospital.”

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• Another strong nurse is Carla Espinoza of the hit TV series “Scrubs.” She’s known for her gossiping ways and doesn’t step away from confrontation, even with the doctors in charge.

• Nurse Samantha Taggert plays a quiet, but strong single mother on the TV series “ER,” which ended its 15 years on the air this year. She’s had several boyfriends and a violent ex-husband who she conveniently killed in self-defense.

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• The first nursing diploma earned in the U.S. was in 1873 by Linda Richards.

• The first school of nursing was established in 1862 as The New England Hospital for Women and Children.

• The American Nurses Association was founded in 1898.

• The first nurse in the New World is thought to be Juan de Mena, an early 17th century shipwreck survivor.

• Florence Blanchfield became the first female regular commissioned officer in the U.S. Army in 1947.

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I solemnly pledge myself before God and in the presence of this assembly, to pass my life in purity and to practice my profession faithfully.

I will abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous, and will not take or knowingly administer any harmful drug. I will do all in my power to maintain and elevate the standard of my profession, and will hold in confidence all personal matters committed to my keeping and all family affairs coming to my knowledge in the practice of my calling. With loyalty will I endeavor to aid the physician in his work, and devote myself to the welfare of those committed to my care.

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Factor # Four: Focus your heart – do something you love. Scientists figure the earth has been here for a few billion years and mankind has occupied the planet for plus or minus ten-thousand years. You’ll be here somewhere around seventy or eighty years. Doesn’t seem like much when compared to tenthousand, does it?

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Note: On Monday April 20, 2009 Robert Cheruiyot was seeking his fifth Boston Marathon title but pulled out of the race at Cleveland Circle. He was seen clutching his back and seeking help from a police officer. Reporters saw him pull himself onto a stretcher and curl up in blankets to keep warm.

He was put into an ambulance and sent to St. Elizabeth’s hospital in Brighton for treatment. At this writing his condition is not known.

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Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Write to her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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LIBRARY DISTRICT CREATES NEW JOB HELP ON WEB SITE (Colorado Springs, Colo.) – People looking for employment can now go to Pikes Peak Library District’s new “Job Help” site, a one-stop shop for all PPLD’s job-hunting resources.

Go to ppld.org and click on the Job Help link. The new web page on ppld. org was created in response to growing demand from patrons who are unemployed or underemployed and looking for help with everything from resumes and cover letters to applying for unemployment and searching for new jobs.

Library staff have pulled the best of the Web and put it in one place for easy access by the public. It offers relevant, upto-date information on El Paso County agencies, links to free tutoring and training sites, librarian-recommended reading lists and Web sites, and more.

The new site offers links to free library databases, including: Career Guidance Center Comprehensive and up to date, this database profiles more than 2,000 of today’s most exciting jobs in more than 90 industries.

THE PALMER LAKE FISHING DERBY IS DRAWING NEAR

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n June 6, 2009 the town of Palmer Lake is having a Fishing Derby sponsored by the Tri Lakes Chamber of Commerce entitled, Hooked on Palmer Lake Derby” . This event will start at 8:00AM till noon at Palmer Lake. $2 tickets in advanced and $3 at the time of the event. Children 16 and under are encouraged to participate and there will be many prizes and awards as well as training seminar with regards to fishing that will be given that day. Please contact, Ken Valdez of the Ken Valdez Insurance Agency (6505992), Inc for further details and tickets can be purchased at the Tri Lakes Chamber of Commerce.

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Julie & Lyle Berger would like to give a “BIG THANK YOU” to Rick Nasby and Bill Haddock for their generosity in helping adults with disabilities at our local Pinz Bowling Alley.

They really enjoy themselves when we take them to the Pinz bowling alley. Rick and Bill’s support in paying for their bowling and food for the past month has helped them and their parents greatly.

Other links on the Job Help page include: local agencies, employmentrelated programs, classes and events; “Web Picks,” a list of librarians’ top Web picks for jobs and employment; and reading lists for interviewing, job hunting, networking, and resumes and cover letters.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!, Linda, JR, Andy, Chris & Bennie

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Tesla-EOC is located at 2560 International Circle in Colorado Springs, south east of Union and Pikes Peak Avenues.

Informational meetings are held at TeslaEOC monthly, and additional information can be obtained by calling 719-520-2711 or by visiting the school’s web site at http:// www.d11.org/tesla/.

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• On May 9, 1671, in London, Irish adventurer “Captain” Thomas Blood is captured attempting to steal the Crown Jewels in retaliation after being deprived of his Ireland estates. King Charles was so impressed with Blood’s audacity that he restored his estates in Ireland and made him a member of his court with an annual pension.

• On May 10, 1869, the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroads meet and are connected in Promontory, Utah. This made transcontinental railroad travel possible for the first time in U.S. history. Journeys that had taken months by wagon train or

• On May 7, 1915, the British ocean liner Lusitania is torpedoed without warning by a German submarine off the coast of Ireland, with 1,198 people drowned. It was later revealed that the Lusitania was carrying about 173 tons of war munitions for Britain, which the Germans cited as justification for the attack.

• On May 8, 1984, the Soviet government announces a boycott of the 1984 Summer Olympic Games to be held in Los Angeles.

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SLEEP RIGHT – Burning the midnight oil, working to excess, sleeping “on the run,” working second Many of us who practice non-tradi- and third shifts – these do not lend tional health care would take it one themselves to proper sleeping habstep further and define “wellness” as its. Your body needs sleep to shut the balance of mind, body and soul, down and recharge. The average not merely the absence of disease. adult needs 7-8 hours sleep each Given these two definitions, where night to restore the body so it can do you stand in terms of wellness? function optimally the next day.

Are you balanced in these three arLIVE RIGHT – Be kind and comeas? Are you living up to your true passionate to others, develop a potential, optimized in every area of strong set of moral principles and your life to be the best “you”? live by them, regardless of what othVery few of us can answer these ers do, discover your life’s purpose questions with a resounding, “YES,” through prayer and meditation, live but it’s never too late to start to em- as if each day were your last, conbrace the lifestyle and behaviors of nect with others and the universe, someone who is striving for well- nurture your spirituality/religion ness in their lives. through reading, attendance at reWhat are some of the behaviors that ligious services, helping other who you can incorporate into your life to are less fortunate. achieve a state of wellness?

You only have one body and it’s EAT RIGHT – Fast foods, sugar, never too late to get on track to true soft drinks and chips just don’t cut wellness. It is only in this state that in a wellness model. Fresh fruits and you can reach your God-given povegetables, fish, low fat lean meats, tential. Remember the movie, The whole grains – these are the types Bucket List? What’s on your list of food that promote healthy eating and how will you get there? habits. Watch alcohol intake as this Please remember that chiropractic can certainly become an unhealthy care helps to optimize the potential element in today’s stressful times. of your nervous system. Since we EXERCISE RIGHT – Regular ex- live our lives through our nervous ercise promotes a healthy cardio- system, ridding yourself of negative vascular system, increases your interference that keeps you from metabolism to burn calories, pre- reaching your full potential is a necvents unhealthy weight gain, builds essary step on the road to wellness. strong bones, muscles, joints and ligaments and boosts your immune system. The combination of proper nutrition and exercise goes a long way in helping avoid obesity, which

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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My 21year-old grandson has weighed 130 pounds for the past six years in spite of drinking protein shakes, taking weight-gain pills and eating rich, calorie-laden foods. He is 6 feet 1 inch tall. Why can’t he gain weight?

His self-esteem is zero because of his appearance. He loves to swim but is ashamed to appear in bathing trunks.

ANSWER: Your grandson isn’t on the lean side. He is truly skinny. If this isn’t a family trait, it needs to be looked into more seriously.

Malabsorption syndromes should be considered. These are illnesses where nutrients cannot pass through the intestinal wall into the body. Celiac disease is an example. There are many more. Granted, most of these illnesses have other symptoms but, at times, those other symptoms can be so mild that they’re ignored.

Trouble with endocrine glands is another possibility. The thyroid gland, Your daughter can take medicine the adrenal glands, the testes and prior to her anticipated menstrual the ovaries have important roles in period to prevent the headache. growth and development.

Naprosyn or one of the many other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory Genetic illnesses constitute a group drugs, taken two days before the of disorders that can manifest with period begins, often can avert men- nutritional signs. strual migraines. They should be taken for as long as the headache I have many pat answers on how to has lasted in the past. gain weight. Your grandson needs Another approach is birth-control pills. The ones that stop periods for six months to a year are particularly useful. Seasonale and Lybrel are two such preparations.

Most migraine sufferers are aware of the triptan drugs -- medicines that have had a huge impact on migraine treatment. There are seven such drugs, and I won’t mention them all. Maxalt and Relpax are two of these drugs. The triptans should be used as the anti-inflammatory drugs are used -- two days before onset of periods and continued for the length of the usual migraine.

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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My daughter, who is 41, has been get- A doctor told him to live with it. Is ting really bad migraine headaches that the answer? Any help you can just before her periods. Is it due to give will be appreciated. -- D.T. menopause? -- V.M. ANSWER: Her headaches are not due to menopause. They come from her menstrual cycle, and they’re called menstrual migraines. A migraine sufferer often can identify things that give rise to a headache -- foods, alcohol, physical exertion, too little sleep, too much sleep, hunger, bright lights and loud noise.

For quite a few women, menstrual periods trigger the headache. The sudden drop in the female hormone estrogen that takes place at the time of a menstrual period precipitates headaches in these women.

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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Our family adopted a puppy just a few weeks ago. “Shep” is adorable and playful, but when we’re playing, he will nip at ours or kids’ fingers. Is this something he will grow out of? -- Sharon in Tallahassee, Fla. DEAR SHARON: When playing in the litter, puppies will often nip at each other, and this behavior often comes along with a puppy when he leaves the litter. However, it’s not acceptable for Shep to continue doing this. If it’s encouraged, he will playfully nip at the fingers of most anyone who pets him or plays with him, and in a grown dog it’s no longer considered funny or cute.

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nal to him that his biting is unacceptable. How do you do this? Easy -- when he starts nipping at your fingers, say “No” or “Ouch” loudly, turn away and stop paying attention to him for about a minute. He’ll go a bit crazy to get your attention back, but after several repeats, Shep will make the connection -- if he bites or nips, your reaction will be negative.

The entire family needs to be in on this training. You can’t be the only one turning away from Shep, as he’ll just bounce on over to the next family member and start up again. So explain it to the children and practice a few times.

Now, how can your family play with Shep in a positive way that reduces biting or nipping? Toys, balls and braided tug chews are great ways to keep him engaged and work off his extra energy.

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

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• professionals insure seams are placed away from pivoting traffic, and not perpendicular to doorway openings • some styles show seam tape more than others, called telegraphing or peaking • peaking is seen more in low cut pile and looped carpets • a tight seam can still be seen • sometimes extra carpet is ordered to better match patterns at the seams Transitions • when two different flooring products meet like carpet to wood • professional installers will try to match the surface heights to minimize transitions.

Helpful things to know before your installation day: Furniture is step one • Remove all furniture • additional charges occur for moving furniture • empty the contents of china cabinets, closets Know what to do with your present floor covering.

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Clean-up • installing new carpet will produce waste • materials are usually collected by your installer and left at your trash collection site • hauling away is usually an additional cost

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What to know and do after installation day • for odor sensitivity, good ventilation is important • some of the chemicals and adhesives in carpet, can smell for 48 to 72 hours • be prepared to provide the room with adequate ventilation Fixing post-installation problems • Shedding is a natural part of a new carpet • frequent vacuuming for the first few days should help • sprouting is the small tufts or loops that are visible afterwards • use small scissors to trim the loose fibers flush with the carpet’s surface • for wrinkles or ripples, a re-stretch maybe needed

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of Michael’s special breakfasts. This recipe for Oven-Baked Pancakes With Fruit Compote is easy to prepare. It will provide a sweet start to your celebration and a muchneeded break from the kitchen for mothers everywhere.

OVEN-BAKED PANCAKES WITH FRUIT COMPOTE

OVEN-BAKED PANCAKES A SWEET START FOR MOTHER’S DAY

These pancakes have a texture similar to a crepe. For a more densely textured pancake, double the recipe.

4 large eggs 1 cup vanilla soy milk 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon sugar or sugar substitute 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or melted butter for pans 1. Preheat oven to 425 F. Pour vegetable oil or melted butter into two 9-inch cake pans; place in oven to pre-heat. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat the eggs for about 2 minutes, and then add soy milk, oil and lemon juice. Beat for 15 seconds more.

2. In a separate bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt and nutmeg. Pour milk mixture into flour mixture, and mix until just combined (DO NOT OVERMIX!); batter will be lumpy.

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’ve received a number of oddly shaped clay bowls, macaroni artwork, lovingly drawn crayon pictures, commercially printed cards and other tokens of affection from my family for Mother’s Day. One of my favorite gifts is the special breakfast my husband, Michael, prepares for me on holidays. My husband’s culinary skills are limited to making an amazing cup of coffee and breakfast food, so I look forward to the masterpieces he makes on special occasions.

The tradition of a special holiday just for mothers began in the United States more than 150 years ago. In 1858, Anna Reeves Jarvis wanted to raise awareness about the poor health conditions in Appalachia. She started “Mother’s Work Day Clubs” to improve sanitary conditions in towns in both the North and the South, and to control a typhoid outbreak in both Union and Confederate encampments. Reeves also began a “Mothers’ Friendship Day” to reconcile families divided by the Civil War. In 1872, Julia Ward Howe, author of “The Battle Hymn of the Republic,” began organizing an official Mother’s Day on June 2 celebrating peace and as a protest against the futility of one mother’s son killing another during the Civil War. This morepolitical observation of Mother’s Day soon died out.

In 1905, after Anna Reeves Jarvis’ death, her daughter, Anna M. Jarvis, began a campaign to recognize her mother’s work and to honor her memory. It took years, but in 1914, President Woodrow Wilson signed a bill recognizing Mother’s Day as a national holiday. The House of Representatives also adopted a resolution recommending that officials of the federal government wear white carnations on Mother’s Day. Throughout the years, my favorite Mother’s Day gifts have always been the ones that are hand-written and homemade. This year, I’m looking forward to another one

3. Carefully divide batter evenly between the pre-heated pans. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until sides of the pancake are barely golden brown, lightly crisp around the edges and puffed up. Remove the pancakes from the oven. Loosen edges and allow them to cool slightly. Serve topped with fruit compote. Yields 4 to 6 servings.

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Preheat oven to 450 F. Lightly butter a 9-inch baking dish. Peel, core and dice the apples. In a bowl, mix the apples, pineapple and juice, raisins, pecans, brown sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg together. Pour into buttered baking pan and bake until apples are tender, about 20 minutes. Serve with oven-baked pancakes and top with yogurt, if desired.

NOTE: Zest the lemons first, then roll lemons to soften them, and then juice. After removing fruit compote from oven, stir it to re-distribute the juices.

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1. When was the last time a World Series featured two franchises that had never won a championship?

2. Three major-league players with more than 4,000 at-bats have batted right-handed but thrown left-handed. Name two of them.

3. Name the last time before the 2006 season that both home teams won NFL conference championship games in the same year?

4. Who was the SEC men’s basketball player before Florida’s Nick Calathes in 2008-09 to have at least two triple-doubles for his career?

5. How many times in Dany Heatley’s seven NHL seasons has he tallied 30 goals?

6. Name the first driver to win two NASCAR national touring series races on the same day.

7. In 2009, tennis players Bob and Mike Bryan became the winningest U.S. Davis Cup doubles team ever.

Whose mark did they surpass?

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2. LANGUAGE: What does the Greek prefix “pan” mean?

3. SCIENCE: What is the primary substance that makes up most of a plant’s cell walls?

4. AD SLOGANS: What product’s sales slogan was: “Tastes so good, cats ask for it by name”?

5. MYTHOLOGY: What does the Greek goddess Iris personify?

6. ENTERTAINERS: What was the name of singer Michael Jackson’s famous California estate?

7. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is the adjective used to describe bees?

8. ANATOMY: What is the correct medical name of the shoulder blade?

9. MOVIES: What is a “Close Encounter of the Third Kind”?

1. When Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young got together, they’d all already been with other groups.

Name the other three groups.

2. What two automobiles raced in Jan and Dean’s “Dead Man’s Curve.” Bonus: Name the intersection where the race started.

3. When the Doors performed on Ed Sullivan in 1967, they were asked to change the lyrics to which song?

4. Name the N SYNC members that originally were in the New Mickey Mouse Club.

5. Michael Jackson was burned in 1984 while doing what?

6. What was the No. 1 R&B song for 1990?

7. Which Mambo number by Perez Prado reached near the top of the pop charts in 1958? (Think: Girl’s name.)

8. Which Simon and Garfunkel song was used in a 1980s movie and performed by another band? (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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have made it a timeless classic, but unfortunately “Benjamin Button” is undermined by a horrible Hurricane Katrina plot device and far too many similarities to “Forrest Gump.”

New DVD Releases for Week of May 4, 2009 PICKS OF THE WEEK “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” -Brad Pitt stars as the titular Button, a man who lives his life backward. He is born as a tiny elderly man and lives out the rest of his adventurous life aging in reverse.

Pitt delivers a great performance and the makeup and special effects are top-notch.

This film has so many elements that could

“Twilight Ultimate Collector’s Set” -- The blockbuster “tween” vampire and sexualabstinence parable finally hits home video.

Kristen Stewart stars as Bella Swan, a young girl who moves to a new town and meets up with the sullen, pasty Edward (Robert Pattinson), who turns out to be a vampire who abstains from sucking her blood and resolves to protect Bella from other creatures of the night who have a taste for the red stuff.

of the film, which includes a ton of special features, but you also get an individually numbered jewelry box, a wristwatch, charm bracelet, six glossy photo cards, a bookmark and a CD of the film’s soundtrack.

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TV SERIES

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“Gavin and Stacey: Season One” -- The award-winning BBC sitcom tells the story of a nice guy from England and a chick from Wales as they try to overcome their family’s cultural differences while maintaining a long-distance relationship. It’s like a more warm-hearted and realistic version of “Dharma and Greg,” and well worth a look.

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You could soon receive news from a surprising source that could cause you to change your mind about how you had planned to deal with an ongoing job-related problem.

1. Harry Potter 2. All 3. Cellulose 4. Meow Mix 5. The rainbow 6. Neverland 7. Apian 8. Scapula 9. Contact with an alien being 10. 88

MAY 4, 2009 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might be tempted to be more assertive when dealing with a job-related matter. But a carefully measured approach works best at getting the cooperation you’re looking for.

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. It was 1980, with Philadelphia facing Kansas City.

2. Hal Chase, Rickey Henderson and Cleon Jones.

3. In the 1996 season, hosts New England and Green Bay won.

4. Alabama’s Roy Rogers had two triple-doubles in 1996.

5. Five times, with a high of 50 goals twice.

6. Kyle Busch in 2009 at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif. (Camping World Truck Series, Nationwide Series).

7. The teams of John McEnroe/Peter Fleming and Wilmer Allison/John Van Ryn each had 14 Davis Cup victories.

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. Nash with the Hollies, Stills and Young with Buffalo Springfield, and Crosby with the Byrds.

2. A Corvette Sting Ray and a Jaguar XKE. Sunset and Vine.

3. “Light My Fire.” The band didn’t change the lyrics (claiming they forgot) and consequently weren’t invited back.

4. JC Chasez and Justin Timberlake.

5. Filming a Pepsi commercial in front of fans at Los Angeles’ Shrine Auditorium.

6. “Hold On,” by EnVogue.

7. “Patricia.”

8. “Hazy Shade of Winter,” by the Bangles, was used in “Less Than Zero.”

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) While others urge you to act now, you instinctively recognize that a move at this time is not in your best interests. You should know when to do so by week’s end.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A busy schedule keeps you on the move for much of the week. But things ease up by the time the weekend arrives, allowing you to reconnect with family and friends.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Travel dominates the week, and despite some delays in getting to where you want to go, the overall experience should prove to be a positive one in many ways.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Your Leonine self-confidence comes roaring back after a brief period of doubt and helps you get through a week of demanding challenges and ultimately emerge triumphant.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Virgos who have made a major commitment -- personal or professional -- should be able to tap into a renewed reservoir of selfconfidence to help them follow through.

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SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A surprise move of support from a colleague who has never been part of your circle of admirers helps influence others to take a new look at what you’ve put on the table.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) While a bold decision to take an “I know what I’m doing” approach impresses some colleagues, it also raises the risk of causing resentment among others.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A misunderstanding ‘twixt you and a friend might not be your fault at all, despite what he or she suggests. Talk it out to see at what point the confusion might have started.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Getting into a community operation fulfills the Aquarian’s need to help people. It also can lead to new contacts that might one day help you with a project.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A minor problem could delay the start of a longanticipated trip for two. Use the time to recheck your travel plans. You might find a better way to get where you’re going.

BORN THIS WEEK: You are a dedicated romantic who seeks both excitement and stability in your relationships.

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FINANCIAL FOCUS INVESTING LESSONS FROM THE VINEYARDS Provided by Adam Grayson of EdwardJones Investments

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s an investor, you can get plenty of advice from financial experts on the evening news or cable financial shows.

But you may actually be able to learn some deeper truths about investing by observing other professionals — such as winemakers.

At first glance, you might not see what these “guardians of the grape” can teach you about building an investment portfolio. After all, they’re shaping Sangiovese while you’re seeking stocks, they’re bottling Burgundy while you’re buying bonds, and they’re mastering Malbec while you’re monitoring mutual funds.

Where’s the connection?

Start by considering the life cycle of wine and the concept of “vintage.”

For example, a particular wine is labeled a 2005 vintage if it is made from grapes that were predominantly grown and harvested in 2005. Yet given the requirements of wine production, this 2005 vintage may not actually hit the markets until 2008 — and some aficionados may think the wine won’t taste its best until 2018.

If you translated this type of scenario to the financial world, you could say that the 2008 investment “vintage” was not promising, given that the value of almost all investments — even the quality ones — fell last year.

But if you were to hold these quality investments for the long term — as you should, because investing is a long-term activity — you might find that the 2008 vintage investments may eventually become productive vehicles that can help you achieve your financial goals.

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Be patient. Winemakers put a lot of time, effort and money into planting today’s grapes — for which they will not see one penny of profit for many years. Yet they have the discipline to wait patiently until the products of their labors come to fruition. Are all their wines successful? No — and all your investments may not be, either.

But given enough time, quality investments can usually help you work toward your financial goals.

Have faith in your strategy. Wine drinkers’ tastes can change from year to year. Yet winemakers don’t rip out their vineyards and replant them with today’s “hot” varietal. Instead, they cultivate the grapes they’ve planted, make the best wine they can and maintain their belief that their products will find a market. As an investor, you can’t allow yourself to be swayed by today’s hot tips and trends. Instead, build a portfolio of quality investments that can stand the test of time.

Adapt your goals to your situation.

One of the most famous winemaking regions in the world, Napa Valley, contains a number of microclimates that vary by temperature, rainfall and soil. Napa Valley winemakers know which grapes will do best in which microclimate, and they concentrate their efforts accordingly. And you, as an individual investor, should make your investment decisions based on your own “microclimate” — your risk tolerance, family situation, time horizon and other factors. In other words, you should choose those investments that are best suited for you and that have the best chance to help you meet your goals.

Investing, like winemaking, is filled with challenges. But by observing how winemakers work, you may learn some things that can eventually help you raise a glass to your own success.

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

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THE PRICE OF MONEY UNDERSTANDING THE IMPORTANCE OF INTEREST RATES

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or those of you who have paid for your tuition with a student loan, your clothes with a credit card, and your car with a car loan, as well as those of you who own a home purchased with a mortgage, understand that INTEREST RATES MATTER. You could purchase a dress on sale for $20 off, and yet because you put it on a credit card rather than pay cash for it, you could end up spending 2 or 3 times the actual cost of the dress by the time it’s paid off!

When buying a home, so much emphasis is always put on the Price of the home, when actually, the Interest Rate you secure for the loan for that purchase can be more important in determining how much you end up paying for the home on a monthly basis and over the life of the loan!

For example, if you were to purchase a home for $200,000 and the interest rate is 5% at that time, your payment will be $1073 per month. But if you wait to purchase that same home until the price goes even lower, say $185,000, and yet the interest rate goes up to 6%, your payment will be $1109 per month. That’s $36 more per month, even though you think you’re saving money by purchasing the home for $15,000 less!

Now the trick is not so much determining when the housing prices will hit bottom, as much as when interest rates will hit bottom. Although housing prices may drop a bit more before leveling off and going back up, don’t get so distracted by price issues that you miss the real important issues…… the interest rate!

It is an incredible time to secure a loan, while the rates are low. Don’t wait for housing prices to lower, and yet miss the window of opportunity for receiving a record low interest rate. Interest rates fluctuate, and when they do, it happens overnight.

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If you are interested in applying for this position, please go to our web site and click on the “District 7 Director Search” link or e-mail requests for information and applications to directorsearch@mvea.org. You may return your application and resume by e-mail or mail to the address below to the attention of Board President, Joseph Martin. If you wish to speak to someone about the position, please contact Joseph Martin at 719-494-2686.

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MVEA is seeking applicants to serve on the Board of Directors as the representative for District 7. Director Gary Martin has resigned effective April 2009 due to a career opportunity that required him to relocate outside the area. A new director will be appointed to serve out the remainder of his term.

Applicants must be members and reside in District 7. This area includes the town of Monument and portions of Woodmoor and surrounding areas. The legal description of District 7 is: All of Townships 11 and 12 South in Range 67 West and all of Township 12 South in Range 66 West, El Paso County, Colorado, lying within the Association’s service territory.

Please refer to the territory map on MVEA’s web site at www.mvea.org and go under “About Us.” You may also contact a consumer relations representative at 719-495-2283 to make certain you reside in District 7.

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You’ll be kicking yourself if you miss this opportunity to purchase a new home or investment property! Understand that the interest rate amount is MORE important in determining the actual cost of the home, than the purchase price!

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he true price of a major appliance is what it costs to take out of the store, plus what it costs to run it once you get it home. Since appliances can account for a hefty portion of your monthly power bill, the lower price of an appliance on sale might not be much of a bargain if you end up paying higher electric bills for the next 10 years.

Before you buy a new major appli-

The amount of the bequest to the wife is her separate property, but any appreciation of the account is marital.

In most instances, determining what is marital and what is separate property is not difficult. However, the analysis can become complicated in some situations, especially regarding changes to title in real property during the marriage. If you own

by Christopher C. Meyer, separate real property titled in your name Attorney at Law, P.C. only but change the title to joint tenants during the marriage (a common occurrence), you may have gifted one half the value of the property to your spouse. For Mary owns a condo in her name DIVORCE PROPERTY DIVISION - BASICS example, only, but changes the title to joint tenants after she marries John. John may now be © Christopher C. Meyer, August, 2006 entitled to one-half the value of the condo. n Colorado marital property is divided in a divorce or legal separation by means of “Equitable Distri- Title to other kinds of property is not critical. For exbution”. “Equitable” does not necessarily mean ample, the parties buy a car during the marriage with “Equal”, but for most purposes, and absent unusual cir- money earned during the marriage, but place the title in cumstances, it is useful to assume that marital property the husband’s name only. The car is still marital property. will be divided 50/50 between the parties.

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The question then becomes what is the “marital property” to be divided. Marital property is all property acquired during the marriage such as the parties’ earnings and things acquired with such earnings. However, inheritances and certain gifts acquired during the marriage are not considered marital.

“Separate property” is property acquired prior to the marriage, or inheritance or certain gifts acquired during the marriage. The Court has no power to divide separate property. However, any appreciation of separate property during the marriage is marital.

Here is a simple example. A married couple save some earnings during the marriage and buy a house. The parties pay the mortgage with the husband’s earnings. The wife receives an inheritance during the marriage and is careful to maintain this bequest in a separate mutual fund account in her name only. The equity in the house is marital, as is any appreciation included in that equity.

ance, look at the energy-rating info.

Laws require that manufacturers put Energy Guide labels on all major appliances. The labels must include the results of independent laboratory tests and information such as the capacity and estimated annual electrical consumption for a particular model, as well as for comparable models. EnergyStar appliances must additionally be much more efficient than other average models. (For more information, see www.energystar.gov.)

The U.S. Department of Energy has a Web site loaded with energy-saving information. At www.energysavers. gov, click on Appliances and Electronics, and look for Estimating Appliance and Home Electronic Energy Use. Apply the formula to calculate the energy used by your current appliances and electronics, as well as any you intend to buy.

Remember to add in your “phantom” loads: appliances that use electricity even when they’re turned off. Examples of this are televisions and computers. (To turn them completely off, cut the power via a power strip.) A big question among computer users is whether to turn the computer off

Even when determining what is marital and what is separate is relatively easy, calculating the proper shares can be very difficult. This is true of retirement accounts and pensions earned both prior to and during the marriage.

Property division law in a divorce 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.

during the day or to leave it on. A rule of thumb is to turn off the monitor if you won’t use it for 20 minutes, and both the monitor and computer if you won’t use them for two hours.

At EERE.Energy.gov, you can download a PDF booklet that covers saving energy, your home’s energy use, heating and cooling, windows, lighting, appliances, major appliances shopping guide and more.

Before you buy a major appliance, look online for ratings. If you subscribe to Consumer Reports, you can purchase yearly access to its online database of test results and recommendations. (It’s a few dollars less if you already subscribe to the magazine.) You can also buy a one-month subscription if you’re not likely to use the service for a whole year.

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

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Briargate Branch, 9475 Briar Village Point Free Comic Book Day at Briargate Branch Bargain Comics will give away free comics and handouts to celebrate Free Comic Book Day. If you enjoy comics and graphic novels, this is the place to be.

Sat., May 2 from 1 - 3 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Briargate Branch The Yarnettes Bring your crochet or knitting needles and some yarn and have fun with fellow crafters.

Fri., May 8 and 22 from 10 a.m. - noon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Briargate Branch Rhythm Fun & More with Helen Trencher, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Percussion Ladyâ&#x20AC;?

Spark your imagination and ignite your creativity! Participants will experience a magical time ďŹ lled with song, story, and rhythm.

This interactive program is great for the entire family. Come ready to let your imagination run wild through the joy of rhythmic expression.

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Start at the Curb: Staging Your Home for a Quick and ProďŹ table Sale Join Cari Pemberton, realtor and certiďŹ ed stager for this informative program about getting your home ready for a quick sale.

Tues., May 12 from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Briargate Branch Page Turners Book Club New members are welcome and no registration is required at the monthly book club. Book groups meet for about one hour. This monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s selection is Good Harbor by Anita Diamant.

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New members are welcome and no registration is required at the monthly book club. Book groups meet for about one hour.

This monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s selection is The Road by Cormac McCarthy.

Wed., May 13 at 10 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Briargate Branch Snuggle Up Storytime A special family storytime suggested for children older than 3 years old. Parents are encouraged to attend and participate, and children are encouraged to wear their favorite pajamas and bring a favorite cuddly toy.

Wed., May 13 at 7 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Briargate Branch Bridges Intergenerational Reading Group New members are welcome and no registration is required at the monthly book club. Book groups meet for about one hour. Call the branch for this monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s title.

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Briargate Branch Comic Book Program Bargain Comics will again be at the branch and present a local artist, JonBoy Meyer. Hear how he made it big, see him demo his technique, and get a chance to win a graphic novel. No registration required at this free teen program.

Sat., May 16 from 2 - 3:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Briargate Branch

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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in some cases there is no charge for meeting space. Call Debbie at PINZ 487-7469 for more info.

A minimum of 10 students is required for the class to be held. Charge for the eight-hour course is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. This is a change from previous years. Class size is limited and registration is required.

Bring a lunch for classes longer than four hours.

Tues., May 19 and Wed., May 20 from noon - 4 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Briargate Branch Dream City

AARP Mature Safe Driving Program The AARP Mature Safe Driving Program is the nation's ďŹ rst and largest classroom driver refresher course specially designed for motorists age 50 and older. Upon successfully completing the course, graduates may present their course completion certiďŹ cate to their insurance agents for a discount.

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Just imagine a city far, far into the future. Design your vision of what that city would look like in this creative hands-on workshop.

Register at the branch. Recommended for ages 8 and older.

Fri., May 22 from 4 - 5 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Briargate Branch Big Rigs from GE Johnson Construction

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Get up close and personal with some big construction machines from the GE Johnson Construction Company in our parking lots. Enjoy a hands-on activity and listen to a book at this free family program.

Sat., May 23 at 1:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Briargate Branch Storytime Stories and more for children age 3 and older. Check your branch, or the Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s section for storytime themes.

Tuesdays at 10 and 11 a.m.

- Briargate Branch Paws to Read Let your child practice reading and build ďŹ&#x201A;uency by reading to a Paws to Read dog. No registration required.

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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 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;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 â&#x20AC;˘ Hubcaps, 1977 Ford 4X4 Pickup, OE, 15â&#x20AC;? very good, $25 â&#x20AC;˘ Grill Guard/Push Bar for pickup, $50 â&#x20AC;˘ Car towing trailer hitch with receiver, Draw-Tite, $75 719-599-7526

Behind the Magic of Disney Meet acclaimed ďŹ lm producer and director, Bob Garner, who worked for over three decades in Hollywood. He will share fascinating stories about his adventures and inspiring ideas to help everyone reach their individual goals. A program for teens and adults.

Sat., May 2 at 1:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Monument Branch Pikes Peak Library District was founded in 1903.

It serves a population of 530,000 with two main libraries, 10 branches and mobile library service.

PPLD has 425 employees and a collection of 1.3 million items. PPLD was ranked 9th in the nation among libraries of its size by HAPLR (Hennenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s American Public Library Ratings).

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