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WHAT’S IN A WORD? There may be subtle differences in the original definitions of the terms nerd and geek, but nowadays they tend to be used interchangeably. Nerd is defined as a person who pursues interests of an intellectual nature rather than social or more popular pastimes. The word ‘nerd’ is considered a derogatory term even though it is usually used to describe a person with above average IQ. The word ‘geek’ is actually an English word meaning freak or fool and was also used in Low German and Middle Low German; the Dutch “gek” is a current term meaning crazy. Someone called a geek is thought of as being odd and obsessed with intellectual pursuits similar to that of the nerd.

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The word ‘nerd’ appeared initially in a 1950 Dr. Seuss book, “If I Ran the Zoo,” wherein he writes, “And then, just to show them, I’ll sail to Ka-Troo and Bring Back an It-Kutch a Preep and a Proo A Nerkle a Nerd and a Seersucker, too!” In this case, the nerd was a small human-like creature who looked angry.

And stereotypical fashion sense…

accessible to every person in their home and business. Gates is a self• Thick-framed glasses (with or proclaimed nerd who may be laughwithout masking tape holding the ing all the way to the bank considerframe together) ing he is worth billions of dollars. Microsoft cofounder Allen is worth • High-water jeans about half as much as Gates, at over • Preppy patterned shirts (with or $20 billion. To his credit, Gates and without pocket protectors) wife Melinda started the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, giving about 30 billion dollars in the NERDS WE COULDN’T away last 10 or so years to global causes DO AS WELL WITHOUT in the area of education and health.

Geek is more thought of as originally showing up in the circus or carnival. Geek shows often included performers who would bite heads off of critters and animals such as snakes, bugs, chickens, etc. However, the definition of geek has changed a great deal over the years and has now become much more synonymous with nerd as in someone who is not part of the mainstream. Other common terms might be dweeb or dork.

Nerds have given us a wealth of new technology. In some instances, STEREOTYPICAL it’s almost a love-hate relationship. Admit it – don’t you want to throw QUALITIES your computer out the window Nerds and geeks have certain quali- sometimes? ties in common and those who try to become or imitate one are merely • Albert Einstein gave us the theory imposters. One cannot be a nerd or of relativity, the quantum theory of atomic motion, theory of gravitation geek just by proclaiming it is so. and became a Nobel Prize winner, to name a few of his accomplishNerds have distinct qualities… ments and contributions. • Deﬁcient in social skills • Accelerated proﬁciency in intel- • Bill Gates, cofounder of Microlectual pursuits such as electronics, soft Corporation, attended but nevcomputers, engineering, mathemat- er graduated from Harvard College where he worked as a congressional ics, science, etc. page. Gates and his business partner • Usually above average IQ, but Paul Allen revolutionized the comlittle physical strength puter industry by making computers

• Also major contributors to the computer biz were Apple Computers cofounders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. It was the late 1970’s when the Apple computer came onto the scene as a rival to the PC and the Gates-Allen Microsoft software package. Jobs went on to acquire the computer graphics division of Lucasfilms, which later became Pixar Animation Studios. Pixar was eventually purchased by Disney and Jobs continues to be a major shareholder and member of the board. Wozniak crashed his own airplane in 1981 and when he eventually returned to Apple after attending UC Berkeley, he worked Nerds & Geeks Take Pride... Continued on Page 3

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as an engineer in the product development division. Wozniak also wrote his autobiography and the millionaire had time to compete on the 2009 season of ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars.” • Tom Anderson is the cofounder of MySpace. Ask any teenager if they think life would be worthwhile with it.

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• Huey Lewis of the group Huey Lewis and the News was an engineering major at Cornell University before he dropped out in his junior year to pursue his music career. • Neil Diamond dropped out of the pre-med program at NYU, eventually receiving an honorary doctorate from the university in 2003. • Rock singer Elvis Costello was a computer geek prior to his musical career. • Jim Morrison of The Doors attended Florida State and UCLA to study ﬁlm. • Mick Jagger studied accounting and ﬁnance at the London School of Economics before he dropped out to start his little garage band… hmmm, what was that? Oh yes, the Rolling Stones! • Alicia Keys was a Valedictorian from the Professional Performing Arts School. She was offered a scholarship to Columbia, but turned it down to seek a career in music.

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It’s not just nerds becoming musiHONORABLE cians, but now there is the music genre called Nerdcore hip hop that NERDY MENTION is becoming more popular with musicians such as MC Plus+, MC Chris • Wonka’s Sour Nerds candy is proand McFrontalot. There seems to be claimed to be Nerd’s for nerds. a McTrend here. • The reality TV show “Beauty and the Geek” ran for five seasons endFAMOUS MOVIE ing in 2008 in which the ‘storyline’ AND TV NERDS involved geeks who attempt to impart some academic knowledge • Jerry Lewis was famous for his upon the beautiful people while the bit as Julius Kelp in the 1963 “The beauties try to teach the geeks fashNutty Professor.” ion sense and social skills. • Jaleel White played nerd Steve Urkel, pocket protector and all, on “Family Matters,” the nine-year running sitcom which is still in syndication.

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• David Cook, winner of the “American Idol” contest, admitted to being a “word nerd” to the world.

• Many nerds were portrayed in the 1984 film “Revenge of the Nerds,” • The term “nerdcore” is now being including Anthony Edwards and used to refer to webcomics as well Robert Carradine. as music. • Ron Howard, Hollywood producer and director, made nerd history on the hit sitcom set in the 1950’s, “Happy Days” with his character Richie Cunningham. He continues to look the part to this day.

• We can’t forget all those computer and technical support businesses called Geek Squad, Dial-a-Geek and Geeks on Call who are capitalizing on the technically superior reputation of the geeks and nerds.

• The character Kramer on the sitcom “Seinfeld” was the personification of nerd with his thick glasses,

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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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• On May 30, 1806, in a duel with pistols,

future President Andrew Jackson kills a man who insulted his wife, Rachel, who married Jackson before being divorced from her previous husband. Rachel’s divorce caused more of a scandal in the press and in parlors than Jackson’s killing of Charles Dickinson.

• On May 31, 1870, Professor Edward Joseph De Smedt receives two patents for “French asphalt pavement.” On July 29, the ﬁrst road pavement of sheet asphalt was laid on William Street in Newark, N.J.

• On May 26, 1924, President Calvin Coolidge signs into law the Comprehensive Immigration Act, which denied entry to Mexicans, Eastern and Southern Europeans and Japanese. The Japanese government viewed the American law as an insult, and declared May 26 a national day of humiliation in Japan.

tempt to climb Everest was made in 1921 by a British expedition.

• On May 25, 1977, the first of George Lucas’ blockbuster “Star Wars” movies hits American theaters. “Star Wars” was soon a bona-fide pop culture phenomenon. Over the years it has spawned five more feature films, five TV series and an entire industry’s worth of comic books, toys, video games and other products. • On May 28, 1987, Matthias Rust, a 19-

year-old amateur pilot from West Germany, takes off from Finland, travels through more than 400 miles of Soviet airspace, and lands his small Cessna aircraft in Red Square by the Kremlin in Moscow. The event proved to be an immense embarrassment to the Soviet government and military. One American diplomat in the Soviet Union joked, “Maybe we should build a bunch of Cessnas.” Soviet ofﬁcials were not amused. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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• On May 27, 1937, San Francisco’s Gold-

en Gate Bridge opens to the public after ﬁve years of construction. At 4,200 feet, it was the longest bridge in the world until the completion of New York City’s Verrazano-Narrows Bridge in 1964.

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• On May 29, 1953, Edmund Hillary of New Zealand becomes the ﬁrst explorer to reach the summit of Mount Everest, which, at 29,035 feet above sea level, is the highest point on earth. The ﬁrst recorded at-

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ick up a racquet and join the party in Monument at the Woodmoor Pines Golf & Country Club on Monday, May 25 from noon to 3:00pm!

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12:00 to 12:45 Court 1 Quickstart Tennis Intro for Kids Court 2 Challenge Court for Intermediate & Advanced Kids Court 3 Adult Court with fun games Court 4 Quickstart for Beginning Adults

aids in digesting fat. When bile becomes saturated with cholesterol, stones form. You’re home clear on most of the things that contribute to stone formation. You’re not destined to be a victim.

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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Some time ago you had a recipe for a natural laxative. I cut it out and used it, and it worked. I stopped using it, but now I need it again and I can’t find it. Would you please, please repeat it? I am in bad shape now. -- R.K.

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You mix 2 cups of bran with 2 cups of applesauce and 1 cup of unDEAR DR. DONOHUE: I come sweetened prune juice. Bran is the from a family of six girls, and I am stuff removed from grains during the youngest. My five sisters all refining. It’s great fiber. Fiber keeps have had gallstones and have had undigested food moist as it moves their gallbladders removed. Am I through the digestive tract. You can doomed to the same fate? buy bran in health-food stores.

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My sisters are large-bodied. I’m not. Refrigerate the mixture, and take 2 Could their weight have influenced or 3 tablespoons twice a day. gallstone formation? -- E.H. You can add any ingredient you ANSWER: Family history of gall- want to this mixture to make it more stones is a definite factor in the risk to your liking -- fruits, nuts, raisins, of coming down with stones. Your whatever. family proves the point. However, it’s not the sole factor, so you’re not Constipation is endemic in countries doomed to having gallstones. where refined grains are in vogue. The booklet on this topic is a disObesity is a strong influence on cussion of how best to deal with it. stone formation. On that score, you’re in a safe zone. Readers can order a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 504W, Box A high-calorie, high-fat diet dispos- 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. es a person to gallstones. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with Rapid weight loss is another fac- the recipient’s printed name and adtor that favors the development of dress. Please allow four weeks for stones. Cholesterol is the main con- delivery. stituent of most gallstones. Rapid weight loss mobilizes cholesterol *** from body storage depots, and that’s why it can bring on gallstones. DEAR DR. DONOHUE: What does “essential” in front of “hyperEstrogen is another contributor to tension” mean? My doctor writes it stones. It increases the uptake of down as my diagnosis on every form cholesterol from food, and it in- I give him. I say I have high blood creases the amount of cholesterol pressure, and that always does it for in bile. Bile is made by the liver. It

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Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, ANSWER: Essential hypertension but he will incorporate them in his is the common kind of hypertension column whenever possible. Readers -- high blood pressure. It means may write him or request an order there is no other process going on form of available health newsletters that’s raising blood pressure. “Sec- at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL ondary” hypertension indicates that 32853-6475. blood pressure has risen because of some other illness, like an adrenal gland tumor. (c) 2008 North America Synd., Inc. *** All Rights Reserved

SNIPPETZ® HEALTH AND WELLNESS THE DOCTOR IS IN

Bonnie B. Baswell, M.D. Eric L. Caplan, M.D. Heather F. Fink, PA-C

An insightful look at Health

by Dr. Christy Meislahn

BE HERE. NOW.

Specialized Adult and Pediatric Allergy and Asthma Care

is—right here and now. If you stay in the here and now, you eliminate the stress. Keep in mind that your head should always be where your ow often do you find your feet are. If it isn’t, you’re behind enmind projecting into the emy lines—in your own brain! future, wondering, “What if this or that happens? What will I Of course it’s unrealistic to think do?” Or maybe you’re always look- that your mind will never wander ing backward into the past, telling into the future or the past. It’s just yourself, “If only I had done such that too many people make it such and such at this time, I wouldn’t be a habit in their lives that they are where I am today.” And where ex- never fully present in the moment. actly does all this brain static and And not being present in the moworthless negative (usually) self ment makes you miss out on a lot of life’s joys. How can you enjoy banter get you? Stressed out! your child’s participation in a sports We often find ourselves worried competition when you’re thinking about the future or remorseful about about a presentation you have to the past. What can you possibly do give tomorrow or the argument you had with your neighbor yesterday? about either one?

First of all, the future is promised to no one. You may be gone tomorrow and you will have wasted your last hours on this good earth, bogged down in worrying about something that will either never happen or that you have no control over anyway! Same goes for the past! If you made a mistake, most often you have learned a valuable lesson or made some type of spiritual progress as a result. If you have done somebody wrong in some way—apologize and move on! Everyone makes mistakes; as long as we learn from them and try not to repeat them, they have a purpose.

Attempting to “live in the moment” allows you to take time to “smell the roses” in your daily life, to enjoy your family and friends, along with the opportunities you are given each day to become a better person, rather than agonizing over the past or worrying about the future. Practice it—you’ll find yourself less stressed out and more grateful for each day you have been given, each a gift of the present.

For additional information, call: Dr. Christy Meislahn 719.488.8789

That leaves us with only one thing to think about. It’s a gift—that’s why we call it the present! Living in the present makes us alive to what

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SOME WEIGHTY STATISTICS

the U.S. is currently 97 million American adults or 55% of the population (according to the National Institute of Health, June 1998). 2. The number of overweight Americans increased from 25% to 33% between 1980 and 1991 and to 55% currently.

brought to you by Tom and Lynne Manzer of the Diet Center

3. The percentage of dietary fat American adults consume daily is 34% of their total daily intake.

tudies by the National Center for Health Statistics, conducted over the last two decades, show obesity is on the rise. Health risks related to obesity include diabetes type 2, hypertension (high blood pressure), stroke, dyslipidemia (elevation of triglyceride levels and depression of HDL “good” cholesterol levels), cardiovascular disease, gallbladder disease, respiratory disease, some cancers, arthritis and gout.

4. At any given time, 33-40% of adult American women are trying to lose weight. 5. At any given time, 20-24% of American men are trying to lose weight. 6. Nearly 80% of patients with type 2 diabetes are obese. 7. Annually 300,000 deaths are attributable to poor diet and inactivity.

Not only does obesity increase an individual’s risk for numerous health conditions, it also has emotional and social consequences. A moderate weight loss of 5-10% and maintenance of that weight can improve overall health and well-being and lower the risk for health related problems due to obesity. A moderate weight loss has also been shown to improve mood, self-esteem, selfefﬁcacy (one’s perception of their ability to change or perform specific behaviors, such as exercise) and body image.

8. Obesity related diseases approaches $100 billion dollars annually. 9. Obesity more than doubles ones chance of developing high blood pressure. 10. Almost half of breast cancer cases are diagnosed among obese women; and an estimated 42% of colon cancer cases are diagnosed among obese individuals. 11. Americans spend an additional 33 billion dollars annually on weight reduction products and services.

Tens of millions of Americans are dieting at any given time. To be effective, weight loss should be a multifaceted approach. Changing eating habits, setting reasonable goals, including exercise and changing attitude are vital.

For Additional Information please call: Tom or Lynne Manzer at the Diet Center (719) 488-3564

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THEY COULD SURE USE YOUR LOVE!

f you are interested in adopting Bert or Vinny into your heart and home please call SAINT Animal Rescue located in Calhan. Our phone number is (719) 541-3099. It is always a challenge when adopting a new pet. SAINT Animal Rescue asks the adopter to give the animal a reasonable amount of time to adjust to it’s new family and environment. This is so very important to your new family member as well as your existing family members.

BERT

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Bert is a Chihuahua mix. He is about 2 or 3 years old. Bert is shy but very sweet. He gets along well with children, dogs but we are not sure how much he likes cats. He does well on the leash but needs a little more work in that area. He rides well in the car. Bert has a really cute underbite. He lived in a place with many other dogs and since there were so many he was pretty much lost in the crowd. He never received much attention there. He has been living at a foster home and is learning how much he likes to be with people and how much he loves attention!

VINNY

saintanimalrescue.org and as always thank you for caring. “If you can’t decide between a shepherd, a setter, or a poodle, get them all...adopt a mutt!” - ASPCA

Vinny was abandoned. One of our wonderful foster parents heard about Vinny’s dilemma and took Vinny into her home and he has proved to be one special little boy. He is a Terrier mix about 9 months old. We have found little Vinny to be a very loyal boy and seems to be a good watch dog. He is good with children, dogs but we are just not sure how Vinny feels about cats. We think when Vinny is grown he’ll be maybe a medium-small size dog.

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Grooming with TLC since 1983 • Scissoring, Big Dogs, Cats GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE • Special Expires April 30, 2009 Cheryl Rogers - Owner/Operator 79 4th Street (4th & Washington) Monument

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After marinating in the jerk spices, the meat should slowly be smoked over a low ﬁre. Using pimento (allspice), apple, mesquite or hickory wood chips provides an intense smoke that will permeate the meat and create an authentic jerk ﬂavor. The wood chips should be soaked in water for at least 30 minutes before placing them on the coals. This slow smoking method also makes the meat moist and tender.

JERK PORK FIRES UP THE GRILL

Jerk marinades are a wonderful way to add spice and a touch of the Caribbean to your barbeque menu. This recipe for Jerk Pork uses the traditional marinade recipe; however, other spices can be incorporated to create your own ﬂavorful variation.

JERK PORK

aribbean dishes exhibit the influence of a wide variety of cultures and cuisines including British, Dutch, French, Spanish, East Indian, West African, Portuguese and Chinese. The cooking technique that made Jamaica famous is the spicy jerk marinade that’s used for both meats and vegetables. The name is derived from the way the meat is poked or “jerked” with a sharp object to create the holes where spices are inserted. Jerk cooking dates back to the Carib-Arawak Indians who inhabited Jamaica in the 17th century. After capturing an animal and thoroughly cleaning it, the carcass was “jerked” and the resulting holes were stuffed with a variety of spices. Hot peppers and herbs were plentiful on the islands and were used as a preservative before refrigeration was available. The combination of spices also acted as a marinade and a way to tenderize tough cuts of wild game. To cook the jerked meat, the Indians dug a deep pit and lined it with stones. The pit was filled with green pimento wood, which, when burned, would smoke heavily and add to the flavor. The holes that were “jerked” into the meat also allowed heat to escape without loss of moisture. Using marinades based on hot peppers and herb combinations was created by the Indians and the West African Cormantee -- who were also called Maroons, the name given to slaves who escaped the plantations -- to flavor and preserve a variety of meats. Jerk marinade is composed of four main ingredients: Scotch bonnet peppers, whole allspice berries, scallions (also called green onions or spring onions) and thyme. For best results, the meat should marinate in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours.

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Jerk marinades typically use Scotch Bonnet peppers, one of the hottest peppers in the world. Remember to always wear gloves when preparing fresh peppers. It’s best to remove the stems and seeds with your gloved ﬁngers or paring knife. Removing the seeds doesn’t affect the ﬂavor, but greatly decreases the heat. Afterward, always wash your hands thoroughly with soap and cold water and clean any utensils or surfaces you have used.

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1/3 cup vegetable oil 1/3 cup distilled white vinegar 4 green onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 to 5 Scotch Bonnet peppers, seeded and minced, to taste 3 bay leaves 3 peppercorns 1 tablespoon dried ground cinnamon 3 to 4 whole allspice berries, lightly crushed 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 3 pounds pork chops, about 1 inch thick Combine the oil and vinegar in a small bowl. Stir in the green onions, garlic, chili, bay leaves, peppercorns, cinnamon, allspice, pepper and nutmeg. Trim any excess fat from the pork chops. Place pork chops in a re-sealable plastic bag. Pour the spice mixture over them, coating each chop well. Place the bag of pork chops in a baking pan and place the chops in the refrigerator to marinate for up to 24 hours, turning once or twice every four hours. Allow the chops to come to room temperature before grilling. Heat the grill until the coals are somewhat white with ash; the ﬂame should be low. Place the chops on the grill and cover with the lid. Grill for 5 to 10 minutes per side, until the chops are no longer pink in the center. Serves 4 to 6.

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commentary tracks featuring Douglas and Schumacher. Still, it’s a pretty good Guilty Pleasure Movie. “Jeeves and Wooster: The Complete Series” -- Before Hugh Laurie became a household name in America with “House,” he was a major television star in the UK with such shows as “A Bit of Fry and Laurie” and “Blackadder.” But Laurie’s best work can be seen here in “Jeeves and Wooster,” the brilliant television adaptation of P.G. Wodehouse’s satirical look at the English upper class during the Jazz Age. Laurie plays Bertie Wooster, a good-hearted though dim upper-class bachelor whose aunt hires a valet named Jeeves (Stephen Fry) to keep the poor young fool out of trouble -- a talent for which Bertie excels. Most of Bertie’s misadventures involve him attempting to help his equally dim

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SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Von Hayes of Philadelphia in 1985. 2. George Sisler of the St. Louis Browns had 19 homers (a career high). 3. Eighteen times, the last in 1967. 4. Milwaukee’s Sidney Moncrief in 1983. 5. Eight games. 6. Jeff Gordon in 1997. 7. Twice -- both at Wimbledon, with each man winning once (Connors in ‘82; McEnroe in ‘84).

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. They share the same birthday, May 29. 2. The Who in 2006 (it was their first album in 24 years) and Gordon Lightfoot in 1978. 3. Rod Stewart in 1972. 4. The Rolling Stones in 1965. The song was a chart topper in both the U.S. and UK. 5. From the movie “Two Thousand Maniacs” in 1981. This name change came after first calling themselves Still Life and then Burn Victims. 6. “Flanging” is two identical tracks played together but milliseconds apart. Nirvana used a flanger in their song “Rainbow Chaser.” 7. “Sleep Walk,” originally done on a steel guitar. It climbed to No. 1 in 1959. Other artists have since covered the song and included lyrics.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A surge of support helps you keep your long-standing commitment to colleagues who rely on you for guidance. Ignore any attempts to get you to ease up on your efforts. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Family continues to be the dominant factor, but career matters also take on new importance. You might even be able to combine elements of the two in some surprising, productive way. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A realistic view of a workplace or personal situation helps you deal with it more constructively once you know where the truth lies. Reserve the weekend for someone special. LEO (July 23 to August 22) As much as you Leos or Leonas might be intrigued by the “sunny” prospects touted for a potential investment, be careful that you don’t allow the glare to blind you to its essential details. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A friend’s problem brings out the Virgo’s nurturing nature in full force. However, don’t go it alone. Allow others to pitch in and help share the responsibilities you’ve assumed.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A business decision might need to be put off until a colleague’s personal matter is resolved. Use this time to work on another business matter that you’ve been anxious to get to. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Relationships (personal or professional) might appear to be stalled because of details that keep cropping up and that need tending to. Be patient. A path begins to clear soon. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A promotion could cause resentment among envious colleagues. But others recognize how hard you worked to earn it, and will be there to support you if you need them. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Handling a delicate personal matter needs both your wisdom and your warmth. Expect some setbacks, but stay with it. The outcome will more than justify your efforts. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Resist the temptation to cut corners just because time is short. Best to move ahead step by step so you don’t overlook anything that might later create time-wasting complications. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Use the good will you recently earned with that well-received project to pitch your ideas for a new project. Expect some tough competition, though, from an unlikely source. BORN THIS WEEK: Your love of family extends beyond your personal life to include others to whom you generously extend your care and affection. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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t’s graduation time at colleges across the country. If you have children graduating from college, you’re probably excited about the opportunities that lie ahead for them. But once your last child leaves home, and you become an “empty nester,” you also may find some good opportunities for yourself — opportunities to improve your financial situation. In fact, your empty nester status may help you make progress toward what are likely some key financial goals at this stage of your life: Getting rid of debt and accelerating your savings for retirement. What steps should you consider? For starters, you could downsize your home by moving into a smaller, less expensive one. If you make a profit on the sale of your home, you could use it to invest for retirement and clear up debts. Of course, you may be emotionally attached to your home and neighborhood, but downsizing may be a good financial option to consider at some point. Here are a few other suggestions for taking advantage of your empty nest: “Max out” on your retirement plans. If you now have money no longer needed for your children’s college education, use these funds to help save for retirement. Try to fully fund your traditional or Roth IRA, and put as much as you can possibly afford into your 401(k) or other employersponsored retirement plan. If you still have money available after “maxing

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“Riding a bicycle obviously saves money and resources, but I believe it also builds community. When I am on a bicycle, I feel more connected to my surroundings, and I’m more approachable. I’m always saying hello to people as I ride past, whereas in a car, that interaction would be lost.” — Sarah P., Minneapolis, MN

“Although I get 48 miles per gallon with my hybrid car, I still make every effort to plan my trips to avoid needless driving, to carpool, and to take public transportation and telecommute, as often as possible.” — Jeanne T., Springﬁeld, VA

3. Reuse, Reuse, Reuse “One way I have discovered to keep items out of landfills and save a bunch of money in the process is FreeCycle – an online group where members post things they are looking for, and what they have to get rid of. I have received a dining room set (complete with six chairs, buffet, and hutch), and a really good juicer for no cost. And I’ve used FreeCycle to give away all the clothes that my kids have outgrown.” — Lea P-W., Painesville, OH

5. Harness the Sun “We installed solar panels on our home. We hope that with our example others will see that in the long-run it’s a money-saver, and they will understand the benefit for both the planet and their bottom lines.” — Ellen S., Boulder, CO

6. Waste Not, Want Not “I compost. I keep my garbage creation to a minimum. I bring my own cloth bag to the grocery store. I recycle every unusable nail, every screw, every wire, etc., at my local transfer station.” — Ruth O., White Salmon, WA

7. Dispense With Disposables “I have ceased purchasing paper towels and instead use old rags for cleaning and wiping up spills. I didn’t realize how many paper towels I used to go through before I started this new system.” — Sarah F., Tullahoma, TN

8. Reallocate Your Resources “I make our own laundry detergent. It is all-natural and costs less than a penny per ounce to make! We used the money we were saving to buy our meat in bulk from local farmers who raise their animals on pasture, and buying Energy-Star appliances for our house.” — Carrie C., Salem, VA

9. Green celebrations!

4. Stop the Leaks “I’m unplugging the toaster, lamps, cell phone chargers, laptops, and other electronic devices when I’m not using them. These things leak energy needlessly when they are plugged in all the time. It’s the quickest way to save energy and it saves me money on the electric bill too.” — Rachelle N., Nashville, TN

a) Used wedding dress from eBay, $10! b) Asking guests to carpool to save gas, money, and the environment. c) Sending plantable wedding invitations. That’s right, you bury the invitations and wildflowers spring forth, just like love blooms. d) Buying organic flowers from the farmer’s market … and more.

My fiancé Mark and I will be celebrating our day free from wedding-induced debt and the weight of a heavy carbon footprint!” — Michelle B., Oshkosh, WI

10. Invest Wisely (needs vs. wants) “We’re always asking ourselves whether this next purchase is a ‘need’ or a ‘want.’ When we actually stop to think about it, there are precious few needs. We’ve also begun investing some savings with a community bank. The smaller community bank with the social mission has been reliably beating the pants off of the megabanks in terms of rate of return.” — Steve O., Mamaroneck, NY

11. What Really Matters? “I’m trying to stay focused on people and relationships rather than stuff. I support locally owned businesses. I volunteer my time. I support organizations that help people help themselves. I do without stuff; that isn’t what matters anyway!” — Kelly G., Charlotte, NC

12. Get everyone you know involved in going green and saving green. Send this list of ways to go green and save money to all your friends and family, or post it to your blog or Web site. Engage others to help them save green in these tough economic times, and get more involved in going green for the sake of their health, people, and the planet. 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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s with any area involving money, ﬁnding scholarships for college is full of potential to be scammed. Treat your hunt for scholarship funds the same as you would any other ﬁnancial transaction -- with caution. Here are some tips: • Avoid matching services that involve paying a fee. Use the Internet instead, and look online for free services matching students with scholarships. Chances are the scholarship scammers are using the same online service and will charge you for information you can get for free. Rule of thumb: Your only cash outlay

been served, the court cannot divorce you until a minimum of 90 days have passed. One the petition is filed and the respondent is served, an automatic injunction goes into effect that prevents the parties from doing things like taking the children out of state without the consent of the other party or an order of the court. The automatic injunction also prevents doing other things without the other party’s consent like transferring marital property or canceling health, auto, or life insurance.

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So, your case has been filed and the other party has been served with the paperwork. You now have a court case. The next step is ANATOMY OF A DIVORCE CASE - 1 an initial status conference. The purpose of the initial status conference is for the court © Christopher C. Meyer, August, 2006 to take an active role in managing the case. Think of the initial status conference as the first hearing his article presents the structure of a typical di- in your case. The Court will give order regarding things vorce case in Colorado. It provides a general like future scheduling and the exchange of financial insummary of the different steps involved in the formation between the parties. Court process. Your case may be different depending on various factors such as whether the parties are repre- The exchange of financial information between the parsented by lawyers. ties is critical to the whole process. The law provides for mandatory disclosure. The idea is that the parties and A divorce case is a lawsuit similar to other lawsuits such the court can make the best decision only if they have as negligence for an automobile crash injury. However, complete and accurate financial information. Don’t even instead of a plaintiff and a defendant, there is a petitioner think about withholding relevant financial information. and a respondent; and, instead of a complaint, there is If you are dishonest, your credibility will be lost and you a petition. The petition requests that the court enter an may be subject to other sanctions. order, a decree, for divorce. The respondent files a response to the petition. The anatomy of a divorce case will continue in the next issue of Snippetz (Issue 396). Once the petition is filed with the court, the court has jurisdiction (power) over the petitioner. Once the petition and a summons are served on the respondent, the court has jurisdiction over the respondent. The respondent can Chris Meyer is an attorney practicing family law in be served in three ways. The most common are personal northern El Paso county. Chris’ law practice is limited service by a process server – a deputy or other process to domestic relations cases. Chris has been practicing serve gives a copy of the summons and the petition, or law since 1977. He is a former prosecutor and is lithe respondent signs a waiver and acceptance of service. censed to practice law in Colorado, Florida, California If the respondent can’t be located, service by publication and Wisconsin. Chris can be contacted at 719-4889395. Chris’s website (www.cmeyerlaw.com) has adis the alternative. ditional divorce and family law information including Once the petition has been filed and the respondent has links to 25 other articles he has written.

to get a scholarship or information should be the cost of a stamp on an envelope. • Some matching services might claim that they have information you can only get from them, or that they have a high matching success rate. Beware anyone claiming to have special or unique information. • Ignore unsolicited written offers or phone calls. If you didn’t speciﬁcally ask for scholarship information from a particular company, it’s likely a scam. Legitimate scholarship groups aren’t going to hunt you down and ask you to take their money. • Don’t pay application fees, or any fee called a “processing” fee or any amount in advance for a promised scholarship. • There are no guarantees. No matching service can deliver on a promise that you’ll get a scholarship. Beware, too, promises to refund your money if you don’t get a scholarship. • If you talk to someone offering a scholarship on the phone, take notes. Get names, dates and times of conversations, and what was said. (You’ll need that information

if you get scammed or even suspect a scam and want to report it.) • Don’t give out Social Security numbers or banking or credit-card information. • Don’t be rushed. If there’s a “time limit,” ignore the offer. If anything sounds at all like a high-pressure tactic (“You have to sign up today or the money will be gone!” or “I can only hold this scholarship for you for a little while.”), hang up the phone. • Avoid scholarship seminars. You’ll be subjected to high-pressure tactics to part with your money. If you want to report a scam, call the Federal Trade Commission at 1-877-382-4357. While it won’t handle your individual problem, it does gather numbers and look for patterns. Also notify the attorney general in your state. 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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