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Visitors can take in other Superman attractions throughout the city, such as a giant rock of Kryptonite. Man of Steel exhibitions, an “artists’ alley,” contests, comic book writing sessions, live music and a $1,000 Superhero costume contest are just a few of the events on the super agenda.

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A variety of actors who portray comic book characters, including actors from “Smallville,” are scheduled for appearances. One of the guests, Noel Neill, first played Lois Lane in the 1948 movie, “Superman.” But she’s best known for playing Lois Lane, from 1953 to 1957, alongside Superman George Reeves in the television series “The Adventures of Superman.” Neill will host a tribute to Reeves the evening of June 12, and she will soon join her character husband as a permanent fixture on the streets of Metropolis when the Chamber of Commerce adds the finishing touches to a sculpture in Neill’s likeness.

In 2008, the celebration broke the Guinness Book of World Records with the most number of people dressed as Superman.

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role of Superman in a matter of seconds, but no one at the Planet knew about his extraterrestrial abilities or his identity as Superman. Until Lois Super frenzy, super cool or super Lane. Lane worked as a reporter at freaky, Snippetz joins in the cel- the Daily Planet as well, and she ebration with a list of the top-10 su- and Jimmy Olson, a photographer perheroes of all time. According to and “gopher” at the Daily Planet, About.com – the online subsidiary became friends with Clark Kent. of the New York Times – Superman Eventually, Kent married Lane, and she soon learned about his duo leads the pack at No. 1. identities.

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EEEEW – IT’S STICKY! As a young lad, Peter Parker took on spider-like qualities after he was bitten by one. From an insecure, shy teenager to a super hero, Spider Man has captured teenage audiences because many fans can relate to Peter. He’s also captured the No. 2 favorite spot. The spider-like super human came on the scene in 1962.

With his uncanny senses, agility and ability to cling to surfaces, Spider Man has become a worthy foe of the bad guys. Adding to his might are web-slingers – streams of sticky webbing that allow Spider Man to swing from building to building.

He also has stingers that shoot major energy blasts to his opponents, causing them to stop dead in their tracks.

Throughout the years, the adventures of the “Man of Steele” evolved, as did his super powers. As a young adult, Superman could lift cars and run and jump beyond any mortal.

In the next few years, Superman’s abilities took flight. With telescopic vision that allowed him to shoot laser-like beams and the capacity to fly over tall buildings, he became a Peter or Spider Man grew up with renowned hero, battling the forces his aunt and uncle. Naïve to his of evil. nephew’s real powers, his uncle once told Peter: “With great power Over decades, Superman has been comes great responsibility. All it reincarnated – his immortal prestook was one spider bite to create ence forever set in history, modthis hero. Marvel Comics considers ern times and the future. And it can Spider Man its No. 1 comic book safely be said that Superman paved hero. the way for the other top-10 comicbook heroes and heroines.

The Superman legend began in 1938, when the baby Superman – Kal-El – traveled to Earth to escape the doomed planet Krypton.

His Kryptonite father sent him to Earth in a rocket ship, which just happened to land in Kansas, where a young couple found the ship and adopted little Kal-El. His mortal being was known as Clark Kent from Smallville, Kan. Kent attended Metropolis University and became a Pulitzer Prizewinning newspaper reporter for the Daily Planet in the city of Metropolis. Clark Kent could change into his red cape and tights and take on the

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NOT JUST BRAWN, BUT BRAINS TOO Batman, aka Bruce Wayne, is a millionaire with a penchant to avenge his parents’ death. Coming in as the No. 3 favorite, he may not have the super-strength powers of Superman and Spider Man, but he has a super brain and a super computer and has been touted as a brilliant detective.

Inspired by a bat, he designed a costume to emulate the creature and wore it in disguise as he set out to rid Gotham City of crime.

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HOWLING WITH THE WOLVES Nature’s most daunting insects and animals are patterned as heroes in the imaginary world. The comic book hero Wolverine is rated the No. 4 hero. He ended up living with wolves – as James Logan – years after his father was killed and his mother committed suicide. He’s been mentored by such heroes as The Incredible Hulk and Charles Xavier, former leader of the X-Men. Wolverine now leads the X-Men, mentoring and leading another generation. Wolverine has done wonders for Hugh Jack’s career.

INCREDIBLY GREEN Speaking of the Incredible Hulk, Bruce Banner (mortal name) takes the No. 5 spot. The green he-man has brawn, brain and speed. He’s resilient and unstoppable. His powers were unleashed when he was exposed to a “bomb” as a military scientist. The Hulk has various personas, from the intellect of Bruce Banner to the rage of a savage beast. The Hulk has had to work hard to conquer his “bad” sides in favor of focusing on fighting corruption.

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The Green Lantern, coming in at No. 7, is the name of several super heroes, and each one possesses a “power ring” that gives him control The first comic book heroine may over the physical world. have been one of the first feminists.

Wonder Woman first debuted in America needs a Captain America 1941, long before Gloria Steinem – one who is strong and hard worktook on the case for female equal- ing, ethical and honest. Captain ity. Wonder Woman is a member of America is No. 8 on the list, but the the female tribe of Amazons – her trustworthy hero should be the No. mission: “Bring the Amazon tribe’s 1 character on Wall Street. ideals of love, peace and sexual equality to a world torn by the ha- Spawn the fictional character was tred of men.” Enough said. Wonder actually spawned from hell. At No. Woman is No. 6 in the comic book 9, he and the Punisher, at No. 10, are known to have much darker sides – line up. sort of the anti-heroes.

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The next big event in support of The Children’s Hospital will be the 2nd Annual Car Show on Saturday, August 1.

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zheimer’s disease, at least in mice.

But these are genetically modified mice, bred to give scientists more of an indication of how the drug can work in humans. The drug they’ve been researching restores long-term memory in mice with Alzheimer’s.

(One of the tests used for mice involved swimming through a maze and determining whether the drug helped them remember the path.)

The technical lingo talks about circuits and synapses and a gene called histone deacetylase. The bottom line is that the drug restores memory and the ability to learn new tasks.

Next step: Determining whether that drug will do the same in humans and lead to the recovery of memory.

Treatment is still 10 years away. I hope Tsai keeps following her heart with this research. It seems that she could well be on the right path to finding a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease.

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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Last year the Jessum Buds entertained the crowd with bluegrass music, and we are happy to report they will be joining us again this year. The Jessum Buds are a bluegrass trio that plays a mixture of the traditional and the not-so-traditional bluegrass, gospel, original songs, and the occasional folk song.

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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• On June 10, 1752, Benjamin Franklin flies a kite during a thunderstorm and collects a charge in a Leyden jar when the kite is struck by lightning, enabling him to demonstrate the electrical nature of lightning. He coined a number of terms used today, including “battery,” “conductor” and “electrician.”

• On June 14, 1777, during the American Revolution, the Continental Congress adopts a resolution stating that “the flag of the United States be 13 alternate stripes red and white” and that “the Union be 13 stars, white in a blue field, representing a new

• On June 9, 1934, Donald Duck makes his first film appearance, in “The Wise Little Hen,” a short

by Walt Disney. Donald would go on to become one of Disney’s most beloved characters.

• On June 11, 1963, President John F. Kennedy issues presidential proclamation 3542, forcing Alabama Gov. George Wallace to comply with federal court orders allowing two black students to register for the summer session at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa.

• On June 8, 1945, President Harry Truman issues Executive Order 9568, permitting the release of scientific information from previously top-secret World War II documents. The new classification system was designed to help transition wartime industries to peacetime and create a robust post-war economy.

• On June 13, 1971, The New York Times begins to publish sections of the so-called “Pentagon Papers,” a top-secret Department of Defense study of America’s involvement in the Vietnam War. The papers indicated that the American government had been lying to its people for years about the Vietnam War, and their release seriously damaged the credibility of America’s Cold War foreign policy. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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hat is a friend? Is it an acquaintance – someone you know? Is it an ally – someone who covers your back? Is it an associate – someone you work with? Is it a colleague – someone of the same profession? Is it a crony – someone you’ve known since childhood?

Is it a playmate – someone you engage in recreation with? Is it an intimate – someone with whom you can discuss almost anything?

It’s all of those, I suppose, and perhaps more. But today the problem is not what friendship is - the problem is what it isn’t as common as it used to be.

According to a 2006 study reported in the American Sociological Review – 25% of Americans have no close confidants. Here’s the lead paragraph of the article: “Ameri-

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cans’ circle of close confidants has shrunk dramatically in the past two decades and the number of people who say they have no one with whom to discuss important matters has more than doubled, according to a new study by sociologists at Duke University and the University of Arizona.”

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am a woman in her mid-40s with significant bone loss (osteopenia). I was completely unaware that bone loss can occur in premenopausal women. I was stunned by my poor bonedensity score. Why doesn’t the medical community inform the public that bone loss can be an issue for premenopausal women? -- E.M.

Wow! One in four Americans have no one to talk to. That can’t be good for a society that may be facing some difficult days ahead. So I thought about it for awhile and came up with six practical rules for being a good friend:

ANSWER: Osteoporosis happens mainly to women after menopause, when there is a sudden and precipitous drop in their production of estrogen, the female hormone that works to preserve bone health.

However, women attain their peak bone strength in their late 20s and early 30s.

From that time on, bones begin to lose their calcium and become more fragile and prone to fracture. Osteoporosis can occur at younger ages. You don’t have osteoporosis. You have osteopenia. It’s a marker on the road to osteoporosis.

Friendship Rule # 1: The best friendships have meaning and purpose. C.S. Lewis said, “Friendship must be about something, even if it were only an enthusiasm for dominos or white mice. Those who have nothing can share nothing; those who are going nowhere can have no fellow travelers.”

Friendship Rule #2: Don’t ask too many questions. I have a friend with whom I was a business partner for a couple of years.

We continue to meet together often just to discuss the great problems of the world.

We are convinced that if people would just listen to us – the world would be a better place to live! But we don’t ask each other too many personal questions. That may be a guy thing, but the rule is appropriate for all because there are some things about your friend that you don’t need to know… and you know the opposite is true, don’t you.

At young ages, girls should be on a program of building a bank deposit of calcium and strong bones by meeting the daily requirements for calcium and vitamin D, and by not doing things that lead to bone demineralization, like smoking. Daily ex-

Friendship Rule #3: Don’t give too much advice. When I read this quote – I instinctively knew it was true and an important friendship rule: “Friendship will not stand the strain of very much good advice for very long.” – Robert Lynd

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ANSWER: Stretch marks are scars. Your former weight stretched the skin beyond its limits, and the skin tore. Scars formed where the tears occurred.

Time is one of the best treatments for them. They lighten up and blend in with the rest of the skin. How long that takes is unpredictable, but it happens.

Retin-A -- an acne medicine -- has been suggested as a treatment for stretch marks.

I can’t tell you if it’s successful all the time or how much of the time. ***

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rejoice in successes. When your friend hurts cry with him – when your friend hits the jackpot – celebrate with him even though you may be envious of his good fortune.

matter how good your friend may be one day your friend will break Rule #5 – as will you – so be ready to forgive your friend quickly or you’ll not be friends for long.

Friendship Rule #5: Don’t do mischief.

Friends don’t harm each other with gossip or spite or conflict.

Feedback: Dr.Ross@comcast.net. For more from Dr. Ross please visit www.MileHighMotivator.com.*ASA News, June 16, 2006, article by authors Johanna Olexy and Lee Herring

Friendship Rule #6: Forgive in a flash. No

Friendship Rule #4: Share in sorrows and

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: This past winter I lost 50 pounds and am quite proud of myself. Now I have all sorts of ugly stretch marks. I thought I would look stunning on the beach. I probably will look stunning, but not for the reasons I thought I would. Can’t something be done about these things? -- C.C.

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hat was the title of last Wednesday’s free presentation at my office by Marie Soderberg. For those of you unable to attend, you missed a good one! She presented great information on the health effects of electropollution and is committed to informing people about this just as I am. Here is some information I gave as a handout:

DID YOU KNOW? 1. Men who regularly carry their mobiles near the groin, on a belt or in a pocket could potentially have their sperm count reduced by as much as 30 percent.

Source: MSN.com (ACA, Hungarian Research) 2. Radio waves are believed to cause interference with heart pacemakers and other medical devices. In Japan, it is now recommended that using a cell phone on a train should be avoided. People are asked to turn off their mobile phones when around seats reserved for the elderly and handicapped, or when on a crowded train.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org 3. In the case of children and young people under the age of 16, the UK Chief Medical Officers strongly advise to use mobile phones for essential purposes only and to keep all calls short.

Source: Stewart Inquiry U.K., chaired by EMF/EMR expert Sir William Stewart 4. Lloyd’s of London, one of the world’s largest insurance companies, refuses insurance coverage to cell phone and power generating companies against damage to workers’ and consumers’ health.

Source:http://www.powerlinefacts.com 5. Since 2005, there have been 7 state class action lawsuits, and 2 workman’s compensation lawsuits brought against various wireless equipment manufacturers and employers.

Specialized Adult and Pediatric Allergy and Asthma Care Source: Dr. G. Carlo, Chief Scientist of the World’s Largest Research Effort into Wireless Safety 6. In new Verizon contracts in fine print -upon signing the contract the customer is asked to agree not to sue the Cell Phone Maker or participate in a Class Action Lawsuit.

Source: Verizon Cell Phone Service Contract 7. Talking 500 minutes per month on a cell phone increases the probability of brain cancer by 140%. Some studies show up to 300 percent increase when using the cell phone between 500 and 1,000 minutes per month.

Source: Wire Technology Research, Second State of the Science Colloquium Book; January 2001 Journal of the American Medical Association; Early Hardell studies.

8. There are 30,000 to 50,000 new cases of brain and eye cancer each year worldwide attributed to Cell Phone usage.

Source: Epidemic Curve, Safe Wireless Initiative.

9. Teenagers talk on cell phones an average of 2600 minutes per month.

Source: Safe Wireless Initiative study conducted in Buffalo, New York in early 2005.

10. Disney Corporation, who 5 years ago turned down $2 million per year licensing fee for use of Disney Characters due to cell phone radiation safety concerns, in July of 2005 announced its plans to launch a “family-centric, Disney-branded wireless phone network called Disney Mobile, which will sell mobile service, custom handsets, and premium phone content featuring Disney characters”.

Source: www.forbes.com

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day, greatly exceeding our daily minimum requirement of 500 milligrams. The Food and Drug Administration’s food labels now list a daily intake of 2400 milligrams of sodium as an optimal level.

There are three sources of sodium in the diet: the sodium in the form of salt added to food during cooking and at the table; sodium naturally occurring in food; and sodium added to food during commercial food processing. Most of the sodium by far comes from the third source. Estimates indicate that up to 80 percent of the daily intake of sodium is derived from the consumption of processed foods. Most of the sodium in processed foods is added to preserve or flavor them.

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our major steps have been identified as ways to prevent high blood pressure: weight control, reduced salt intake, increased exercise, and reduced alcohol consumption.

Weight. Being overweight increases the risk of developing high blood pressure by two to six times; in fact, 20-30 percent of hypertension can be attributed to obesity.

And Americans are getting fatter! The National Center for Health Statistics recently released data showing that the number of adults who are overweight has increased from one in four to one in three over the past 10 years. The proportion of people who are overweight increases until about age 50 for men and age 70 for women. Upper body fatness in particular raises the risk for high blood pressure.

Even modest weight loss helps reduce high blood pressure.

Exercise. The prevalence of high blood pressure is lower in more physically active or fit adults than in less active individuals.

Research shows that the more active a person is, the lower the person’s blood pressure. Daily exercise is more effective than exercise performed three times per week. Low to moderate intensity exercise (walking, cycling, dancing, gardening) is as effective as higher intensity exercise in reducing blood pressure.

Alcohol. Studies show that three or more drinks per day increase blood pressure.

Alcoholic drinks contain calories and can interfere with self-control, proving obstacles to weight loss efforts.

Sodium. The most common form of sodium in our diets is salt. Sodium makes up about 40 percent of the salt compound.

An easy measure to remember is that one teaspoon of salt contains about 2000 milligrams of sodium. We take in about 2500-5000 milligrams of sodium each

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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Do you know if rat poisons are harmful to cats that eat a rat or mouse that has died from it? I don’t see any warning on the package. I’m nervous about using it. Thanks. -- Dee in Palmyra, N.Y. DEAR DEE: In my opinion, yes, a cat that eats a rodent that had ingested poison could very well be affected by that poison as well. Some rat poisons work by slowly building up in the rodent’s system through repeated feedings, so that by the time the rodent dies, it has a fairly concentrated buildup of poison in its system.

One particular ingredient to watch for is warfarin. This anticoagulant is present in many store-bought rat poisons. It’s effective because it doesn’t have a particular odor or taste, so pests can’t detect it. But it’s certainly dangerous to predators that

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Alternatives to poison include box and snap traps, and preventative measures.

Secure the traps to the ground so rodents can’t drag them away.

To reduce the risk of rat infestation, it must made difficult or undesirable for the rodents to live in that area. Around houses, prune back shrubs and trees so they do not touch the building. Stack lumber, boxes and other outdoor storage at least 2 feet away from the house, and keep compost piles well away. Remove potential food sources as well: Seal up garbage cans and pet food containers, and remove leftover pet food from dishes and bird feeders.

Even these measures might not always be effective. If you’re reluctant to use poisons but an infestation is severe or not abating despite your efforts, contact a professional pest-control service for help.

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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f you’re looking for a way to change your favorite fish recipe, try adding salsa. The word “salsa” really just means “sauce” in Spanish.

There are many different kinds of salsa. Salsa roja is a red sauce meant to be eaten warm, usually over enchiladas. Salsa verde is a green sauce made with tomatillos. Salsa ranchera means “ranch style” and is typically made of tomatoes and chilies cooked together.

There’s also salsa cruda or salsa fresca.

“Cruda” means “raw,” and “fresca” means “fresh.” You also can find commercially packaged salsas in a variety of flavors, including mango, peach and pineapple. The levels of heat of the salsas range from mild to fiery-hot.

This simple recipe uses tomatoes, bell peppers and onions to create a salsa fresca topping for snapper. You also can use this delicious sauce on other types of firm-fleshed fish.

Serve this spicy Salsa Snapper over angel-haired pasta, rice or cous cous.

It’s also delicious served on thick slices

2 pounds red snapper, cod or other lean fish fillets 2 large tomatoes, chopped (2 cups) 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup) 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro or parsley 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup Progresso chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton) 1. Cut fish fillets into 8 serving pieces.

Spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat skillet over medium heat.

2. Arrange fish in single layer in skillet.

Cook uncovered 4 to 6 minutes, turning once, until fish flakes easily with fork. Remove fish to warm platter; keep warm.

3. Cook remaining ingredients except broth in skillet over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until bell pepper and onion are crisp-tender. Stir in broth; heat through. Spoon tomato mixture over fish. Serves 8.

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For the past nine months Paravicini’s in Palmer Lake has had a different menu and wine list than the original Paravicini’s in Old Colorado City.

Servers, dressed in black, deliver plates of robust food and bottles of wine. The setting is a century old roadhouse tucked up against the mountains, across from a lake.

That difference has created some confusion with our guests and that is the reason we have changed the name of the restaurant to La Zingara.

An inn in the Italian Alps perhaps? We have added several new menu No, it’s La Zingara Italian Restaurant items but have not removed any of in Palmer Lake. the items from the old menu.

We hope you will come out to So rest assured that if you enjoyed beautiful Palmer Lake and see for Paravicini’s you will enjoy La yourself.

Zingara.

The name La Zingara means “the In any event we welcome old friends gypsy” and for many of us it will and new to come out and experience take a little of the wandering gypsy the restaurant for yourself. spirit to venture out to Palmer Lake.

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16 ounces extra-lean ground sirloin beef or turkey breast 1/3 cup grated carrots 1/3 cup grated zucchini 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/3 cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon smoke-flavored barbecue sauce 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon taco seasoning

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In a large bowl, combine meat, carrots, zucchini, green pepper and onion. Stir in barbecue sauce, soy sauce and taco seasoning. Using a 1/3-cup measuring cup as a guide, form into 6 patties. Place patties in a large skillet sprayed with butter-flavored cooking spray and cook for about 12 to 15 minutes or until no longer pink in center.

For each serving, place 1 patty on a hamburger bun. Serves 6.

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HINT: These also can be cooked on a medium-hot grill. Cook about 10 minutes on each side.

• Each serving equals: 180 calories, 4g fat, 16g protein, 20g carbs, 462mg sodium, 8mg calcium, 4g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 2 1/2 Protein, 1 Starch, 1 Vegetable; Carb Choices: 1.

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1 pint honey-vanilla ice cream, softened 12 very thin oval (4-by-2-inches each) butter wafer cookies 1 pound fresh cherries 1. Working quickly, spread ice cream on 6 cookies, using 1/3 cup for each; top with remaining 6 cookies. Place ice cream sandwiches on cookie sheet in

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TIP: When assembling the sandwiches, some ice cream will likely drip down and freeze onto the cookie sheet. If you line the pan with parchment, removing the sandwiches should be a cinch.

• Each serving: About 380 calories, 20g total fat (13g saturated), 98mg cholesterol, 145mg sodium, 45g total carbohydrate, 2g dietary fiber, 6g protein.

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1. Name the last reigning Cy Young Award winner before Cleveland’s CC Sabathia (in 2007) to be traded.

2. In 1996, Baltimore’s Brady Anderson hit 50 homers, but did not lead the American League in home runs.

Who did?

3. Oklahoma’s football team has won the most Big 12 conference championship games with six. Which schools are tied for second with two wins each?

4. In 2008, Shaquille O’Neal became the third player in NBA history to have at least 26,000 points, 11,500 rebounds and 2,500 blocked shots for his career. Who were the first two to do it?

5. When was the last time a team had the top two scorers in the NHL for a season, but missed the playoffs?

6. Name the only non-Pac-10 teams between 2000 and 2008 to win the NCAA Division I women’s softball title.

7. In 2009, golfer Phil Mickelson became the fourth player in Masters history to have a front-nine score of 30. Name two of the other three.

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2. TELEVISION: What show spawned the spinoff sitcom “Good Times” in the 1970s?

3. MUSIC: What kind of instrument is a fife?

4. GEOGRAPHY: Where is the Nullarbor Plain?

5. PERSONALITIES: Where was humorist Garrison Keillor born?

6. SCIENCE: What is the third most common element in the Earth’s atmosphere by percentage, after nitrogen and oxygen?

7. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the official anthem of the United Kingdom?

8. LITERATURE: In which of Shakespeare’s plays do the characters of Beatrice and Benedick appear?

9. GEOLOGY: What was the name of the single “supercontinent” from which modern-day continents are believed to have formed?

1. Name the singer of “The Wayward Wind” and the year it topped the charts.

2. Mark Farner, Don Brewer and Mel Schacher were the original members of which band?

3. Name of the singer of these ‘60s hits: “Mr. Lonely,” “Please Love Me Forever” and “Blue Velvet.”

4. Which Chairmen of the Board song hit the Billboard Hot 100 when it sold a million records?

5. Name the chart-topping Irish singer with a shaved head.

6. Which band was originally called Tony Flow and the Miraculously Majestic Masters of Mayhem? (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

In order to keep everyone honest (you know who you are,) we have moved the answers and solutions to the trivia and puzzles to the next page (19).

New DVD Releases for Week of June 8, 2009 PICKS OF THE WEEK “Gran Torino” -- “Gran Torino” is not only one of Clint Eastwood’s best movies (he starred and served as its director), but it is also one of the best films of 2008.

Eastwood plays Walt Kowalski, a grizzled, cantankerous Korean War veteran and retired autoworker living in a depressed, rundown neighborhood in Detroit, where he is

the last white guy on the block.

Surrounded by Asians (of whom Walt isn’t too fond), bitter and alone following his wife’s death, he spends his days chasing kids off his lawn and working on his most prized possession: a 1972 Gran Torino. One day, a teen named Thao attempts to break into Walt’s garage to steal the car as part of his initiation into a street gang.

He is caught by Walt. When the leader of the gang tries to intimidate Walt, he and his gang are run off by the well-armed war veteran.

Walt, realizing Thao has no direction in life, takes the boy under his wing and begins to teach him the values of hard work and character. In so doing, Walt realizes he too had become directionless following his wife’s death.

“Gran Torino” is a great film and moving metaphor for today’s America and its yearning to return to some of those values

that have been lost in recent decades. I can’t recommend this film highly enough.

“Woodstock: 3 Days of Peace and Music Director’s Cut” (40th Anniversary Ultimate Collector’s Edition) -- 1969 was a year when what was once thought impossible became reality: The Mets won the World Series, Neil Armstrong walked on the moon and a half-million people trampled the alfalfa at Max Yasgur’s farm to watch Jimi Hendrix play the National Anthem.

The two-disc edition contains the restored, extended director’s cut of the film (some 40 minutes had to be cut in 1970 for the theatrical release), plus a featurette about the history of the festival.

However, if you really want the full treatment, Amazon.com has a limited edition four-disc set that will knock the fringe off your old suede vest: The four-hour Director’s Cut, two hours of bonus concert footage, interviews from Martin Scorsese,

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Answers & Solutions

TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS 1. “Dead Ringers” 2. “Maude” 3. A small flute 4. Australia 5. Minnesota 6. Argon 7. “God Save the Queen” 8. “Much Ado About Nothing” 9. Pangaea 10. Mars

JUNE 8, 2009 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Try using that Aries charm to warm up the usual set of workplace naysayers, and then back it up with a solid block of facts and figures to sell your idea to your colleagues.

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Roger Clemens was traded from Toronto to the New York Yankees after winning the award in 1998.

2. Oakland’s Mark McGwire had 52.

3. Nebraska and Texas.

4. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Hakeem Olajuwon.

5. Chicago, with Roy Conacher and Doug Bentley, in 194849.

6. Oklahoma in 2000 and Michigan in 2005.

7. Johnny Miller (1975), Greg Norman (‘88) and K.J. Choi (‘04).

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. Gogi Grant, 1956. Born Myrtle Audrey Arinsberg, the “Gogi” portion of her name came from RCA. Now in her 80s, Grant continues to perform.

2. Grand Funk Railroad. Formed in 1968, the band took its name from a Michigan landmark, The Grand Trunk Railroad.

3. Bobby Vinton. He still headlines across the country.

4. “Give Me Just a Little More Time” in 1970.

5. Sinead O’Connor. In 1992, while appearing on “Saturday Night Live,” she shredded a photo of Pope John Paul II on camera. A major hue and cry ensued.

6. The Red Hot Chili Peppers. After surprising success at a one-night gig, they changed their name.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) While nothing can deter a determined Bovine from following a course you believe in, it helps to have some supporting data and statements by trusted colleagues to make your case.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Take advantage of new information that could help make your career transition easier. The weekend is a good time to re-establish relationships with people you haven’t seen in a while.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Personal matters demand your attention as once-stable situations begin to shift. Quick action to shore things up is called for in order to avoid more problems down the line.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Although your financial picture begins to brighten, “thrift” and “caution” are still the watchwords for fiscally astute Leos and Leonas to live by.

Expect news about a family matter.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Before you try to blame a colleague for a workplace problem, make sure you have the proof to back you up. Make some quiet inquiries on your own to try to solicit more information.

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Trying to cheer up a depressed friend or downcast family member can be difficult.

But keep at it, and your efforts should soon pay off in ways you might have never expected.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Taking a new look at an old and frequently recurring problem might lead you to consider making some surprising changes in the way you had been handling it up till now.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Despite what the naysayers might say, setting your sights on a new goal could be one of the smartest things the typically sagacious Sagittarian has done in a long time.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Rebuilding an unraveling relationship won’t be easy. But you can do it, if you really want to. Just remember to keep the lines of communication open between the two of you.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A new friendship could develop into a close relationship. Meanwhile, reassure an old friend who might be feeling neglected that he or she is still an important part of your life.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You might be feeling that you’re still in over your head as you continue trying to adjust to your new situation. But the pressures ease by week’s end, giving you time to come up for air.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a gift for sensing the feelings of others. You might consider a career in some aspect of counseling. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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hy do stock prices fall?

Various factors are involved, but in a nutshell, prices drop when more people want to sell stocks than buy them. Conversely, the more people who buy a particular stock, the faster that stock’s price will rise. If you’ve studied basic economics and the law of supply and demand, you’ve already got a pretty clear sense of why stock prices move the way they do. And yet, while the process sounds fairly logical, the behavior of many investors isn’t — which gives you some good investment opportunities right now.

To understand why so many investors have acted in a way that may be counterproductive, let’s look at consumer behavior in another context. Suppose a hypothetical couple, Mike and Mary Ann, bought a house five years ago for $200,000. They liked everything about the house, and it was the right size to meet their family’s needs for many years to come. However, the sharp decline in the housing market has caused Mike and Mary Ann such concern that they decide to sell their house, even though they can only get $160,000 for it. By selling now, they reason, they can avoid further drops, and when the market stabilizes, they can buy another house in the same neighborhood.

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Specifically, over the past year and a half, they have sold investments — even quality investments — that still met their needs for growth, income or a combination of both. And when they’ve sold these investments, they’ve taken losses — sometimes, big losses.

Just like Mike and Mary Ann, they thought they must sell now to avoid bigger setbacks later.

Don’t make that mistake. If you weren’t planning on selling your investments before the market decline, why sell them now, when you’ll just be locking in a loss? Many successful investors hold the same investments for 20, 30 or 40 years — in fact, sometimes they pass these investments on to their children, who also hold them for decades. Are you so sure that your investments, which may indeed have declined 40 percent or more over the past couple of years, won’t recover those losses and climb to new heights in the years ahead?

You may someday need to sell, but do so for the right reasons — a change in your goals, a need to rebalance your portfolio or a fundamental change in the companies in which you’ve invested. In the meantime, not only should you hold on to the investments that that still meet your needs, but you should also consider adding new investments while the price is so low.

The more shares you own, the better your financial position will be when the market turns around.

This type of behavior takes patience, discipline and faith in our markets.

But over the past century, the investors who have demonstrated these traits have been well rewarded — and there’s no reason you can’t attain the same results.

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A home is not a path to riches and is not an investment that will fund your retirement in years to come.

Buy a house you can really afford, and over time it WILL rise in value.

But its main value is as your home.

Period.

Just like when the stock market If you are doing fine with your prices go down, “you don’t lose any payments during these hard money unless you sell”. economic times, count yourself blessed. One thing that you can do The 10% and 20% annual gains to increase the value of your home during 2005 and 2006 were even though the equity adjustment temporary insanity. Even if you of the market has gone down is bought your home at the very peak to bring more value to your home of the real estate market, if you plan through improvements. on staying put for 5 to 10 years, the market will recover with time.

The best areas of your home to update are your kitchen and If you got caught buying into the bathrooms.

Also, inexpensive housing bubble and are now in projects would involve painting. mortgage trouble, talk to the lender There is no cheaper and easier way about your options. of improving the look of your home than a fresh coat of paint.

Don’t raid your retirement accounts to keep up with the payment. If you are a Home Buyer, there isn’t a What happens when the retirement better time to buy than now. Homes accounts run dry? You still won’t are inexpensive and plentiful. If

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hat happens to your 401k account or your spouse’s 401k account if you get divorced? This question comes up routinely since the 401k has largely displaced the traditional pension as a retirement vehicle.

When dividing a 401k account in a divorce, just like with any other account, the first question that must be asked is whether the 401k is marital property. Assuming that the 401k funds were all earned during the marriage, the account is marital and subject to division by the Court. Marital property 401k accounts are usually divided equally between the parties in a divorce.

Since a 401k will be in only one spouse’s name, how does the other spouse get their share in a divorce?

Most 401k plan providers, Fidelity, for example, require a “qualified domestic relations order” (QDRO) in order to divide the account. The QDRO is not difficult to get. The parties stipulate to the language of the order and the Court reviews and signs it usually within a few days of filing with the Court. The 401k account providers are very particular about the precise language they require to be in the QDRO. There

a working husband). That information has been reported on the user’s file (such as a stay-at-home mother with no credit of her own.) In the past this has raised the scores of those no-credit users. This “piggybacking” will no longer be used in a score’s calculation.

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Its new plan, FICO 08, is said to offer a better way to determine which consumers will be unable to meet their repayment obligations.

There are a few important changes in the new scoring system. “Authorized users” are those who are allowed to use credit cards of those with a good credit history (such as

Just like any other marital property account, a 401k account can be divided in a divorce, but this will usually require some complicated paperwork.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice about your case.

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 719-488-9395. Chris’s website (www.cmeyerlaw. com) has additional divorce and family law information and many other articles

least you’ll know if you fall in the 590 area or if you’re closer to 750 or higher.

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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After the Judge signs the QDRO, a certified copy of the signed QDRO is sent to the plan provider who divides the account as ordered. The plan provider often simply creates a new account for the other spouse and transfers half the balance to that new account in the other spouse’s name. So, instead of one account in John’s name with a balance of $100,000, there will now be one account in John’s name with a balance of $50,000 and one account in Mary’s name with a balance of $50,000.

Folks often wonder if there are any tax consequences if a 401k account is divided in a divorce. A 401k is a tax-deferred account. However, there are no tax consequences of merely dividing a 401k in a divorce pursuant to a Court order. Keep in mind that there may be tax consequences after a divorce if you withdraw funds from a 401k before you are retired.

Each year, we’re allowed by law one free credit report from each of the three major reporting agencies.

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If a consumer has only made a late payment in one area but otherwise If you chose the telephone method has a good record, the credit score of ordering your credit reports, be won’t be affected as much as it was patient. It’s a fairly lengthy process before. At the same time, those with involving speaking into the telea track record of being late with phone and pressing buttons. payments will take a bigger hit to Read about the free credit reports the credit score. on the Federal Trade Commission’s Web site at www.ftc.gov/freereIf you apply for credit and your ports. To learn more about FICO FICO score is lower than you exscores, go to www.myfico.com/ pected, ask the lender if the old CreditEducation/.

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are attorneys who specialize in drafting QDROs and your attorney will likely use the services of such a specialist to draft your QDRO.

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ummer is approaching, and millions of high school and college students will be searching for jobs. The jobs will be as diverse as the people applying for them, but one thing will be the same in all cases: the employer will need to know your Social Security number.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know where your card is? Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all right â&#x20AC;&#x201D; there is no need to apply for a new one. The most important thing is simply to know your number. You do need to make sure that the Social Security number you provide is correct, because it will be used to keep track of your earnings and will directly affect your future benefits.

Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why. By law, employers must withhold from a workerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paycheck Social Security taxes at the rate of 6.2 percent of gross pay. In addition, a Medicare payroll tax of 1.45 percent of pay must be withheld.

The amounts you pay in Social Security and Medicare taxes are matched by your employer. Usually the money that is withheld is referred to as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Social Security taxesâ&#x20AC;? on the employeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s payroll statement.

Sometimes the deduction is labeled as â&#x20AC;&#x153;FICA taxesâ&#x20AC;? which stands for Federal Insurance Contributions Act. As a young worker, you might find that Social Security taxes are actually more than state or federal income tax. So let us tell you how that money is being used, and whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in it for you.

The taxes paid now translate to a lifetime of protection, whether you retire or become disabled. And in the event that you die young, your family may be able to receive survivors benefits based on your work. Today you probably have family members â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

grandparents, for example â&#x20AC;&#x201D; who already enjoy Social Security benefits which your Social Security taxes help provide.

Because youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a long way from retirement, you may find it hard to appreciate the value of benefits that could be 40 or 50 years away. But you should know that your Social Security could pay off sooner than you think.

Social Security provides valuable disability benefits â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and studies show that a 20-year-old has about a three in 10 chance of becoming disabled sometime before reaching retirement age.

Another bit of helpful advice for young workers: if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re offered a job â&#x20AC;&#x153;under the tableâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;off the books,â&#x20AC;? think twice. The person offering it will likely tout the benefits of not paying taxes. But theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the only ones benefiting because they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to pay their half of your Social Security tax.

In the end, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re being cheated out of your future benefits when you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pay taxes on your earnings.

In closing, know your number, but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t carry your Social Security card around with you. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an important document that needs to be safeguarded and protected.

You should keep it safely at home, in a safe deposit box or wherever you keep your important paperwork, like your birth certificate and personal information. If you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t already, make it your summer homework assignment to memorize your number. After all, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be using it for a lifetime.

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