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hroughout the ages mothers around the world have cautioned their children not to run with basically anything. For some unknown reason ‘running with,’ or, ‘run’ has always had a negative connotation. For example, she (Mom) might say, “running with scissors is dangerous,” or, “you’re running with the wrong crowd,” “you’re running on empty,” “don’t run away,” and let’s not forget the old standby, “don’t come running to me. . .” However, some time around 1591 Spanish mothers may have added to their “don’t run with” list, don’t run with the bulls.

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This long held tradition began in the late 1500’s and started as just another task to prepare for the bullfight held each year during the Festival of San Fermin in Pamplona, Spain. The idea was to transport or herd the bulls from an off-site corral to the bullring. The true beginnings are unclear. It has been reported that when the bulls were released from their enclosure, children began taunting them. The kids would run ahead of the herd as a show of bravery. At a later date, the butchers’ guild, the group responsible for buying the bulls, began to join in with the drovers (animal movers) and chase behind the bulls and heifers up to the bullring from Santo Domingo Street, the starting point of the run. As time passed, the tradition of running with the bulls evolved from running behind them to running in front, which continues today. Up to hundreds of participants test their metal, so to speak, by running through the narrow slippery cobblestone streets of Pamplona ahead of a herd of a half dozen less than happy bulls each with an average weight of 1500 pounds.

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YOU MEAN THERE ARE RULES? Participants have to follow certain requirements to do “The Run.” Running with the bulls is dangerous, and every year there are at least 200 injuries. Although most are bumps and bruises, this is an activity not to be taken lightly. Since 1924, 14 people have died and over 200 seriously injured running with the bulls in Pamplona Spain, which precipitated the official warning from the Pamplona Town Council:

minimal rules, which guarantee the normal running of the Bull Run. For this reason it is expressly forbidden: 1. To admit anyone under the age of 18 into the course as minors are totally prohibited from running or participating. 2. To go over the police barriers which the authorities see fit to erect. 3. To place oneself in the zones and areas of the itinerary which are expressly indicated by the agents of the authorities. 4. To hide oneself before the release of the bulls in corners, dead angles or doorways of houses or establishments located throughout the length of the course. 5. To leave open the doors of the houses along the course, the owners or tenants of the said property being responsible for this. 6. To enter into the route in a state of drunkenness, under the effects of drugs or in any inappropriate state. 7. To carry objects which may impede the correct running of the Bull Run. 8. To wear clothes or shoes which are not appropriate for the run. 9. Call the animals or distract them in any way and for whatever reason in the course or during the rounding up in the bullring. 10. To stop in the Bull Run or station oneself on the walls or barriers or in the doorways in such a way as to impede the run or the defense of the runners. 11. To grab onto, harass or mistreat the animals or obstruct their exit enclosure by any action during the amateur bullfight. 12. To take photographs from the streets, walls or barriers without due authorization. 13. Any other action which may impede the normal running of the Bull Run.”

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“As well as being the best known act of the Sanfermines, the Bull Run is also the most dangerous. In order to ensure that the run goes off suc- A few more requirements, although not strictly cessfully and to avoid danger, it is advised that the spectators and runners bear in mind certain Running With The Bulls... Continued on Page 3

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The first “Run” starts after daybreak on July 7 each year. The runners gather a short distance from the bull pin, and as the bulls are released a rocket is set off. A second rocket is then shot off to alert the runners that the bulls are on their way down the street. The bulls run along the narrow street 825 meters (half a mile) to a bullring. The runners dash along in front of the bulls, aiming to get as close as possible, all while trying to avoid being gored by their sharp horns. A group of cows or oxen with bells around their necks are released behind the bulls to collect any stragglers and keep them with the group. The cobblestone streets are slippery. So slippery that recently a non slip agent has been used to add traction and reduce injury to both animal and human.

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IF YOU JUST HAVE TO BE THERE Ernest Hemingway first popularized this age-old tradition in his 1926 novel, “The Sun Also Rises.” He told the world about the Pamplona bull running festival, which attracted people from all over the world to this annual event. It continues to draw huge crowds.

Only a few of the most brave or lucky actually complete the whole circuit and enter the destination, the bullring, ahead of the bulls and unscathed. When the bulls reach their destination, the runners are advised to move to the outer wall of the bullring and let the professional

The runs in Pamplona Spain start on July 7 and go until the July 14. So, whether you want to watch or be a daring participant, the annual “Running of the Bulls” is a timehonored, adrenaline pumping experience. And if you can’t get there, there’s always You Tube.

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• On July 11, 1656, Ann Austin and Mary Fisher, two Englishwomen, become the first Quakers to immigrate to Boston. Austin and Fisher, whose liberal teachings enraged the Puritan colonial government, were arrested and jailed. After five years in prison, they were deported. • On July 8, 1776, in Philadelphia, the Liberty Bell rings out from the tower of the Pennsylvania State House (now known as Independence Hall), summoning citizens to the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence. Though the document was adopted by delegates on July 4,

• On July 12, 1962, at the Marquee Club in London, the Rolling Stones give their ﬁrst public performance. The rock band’s name came from a Muddy Waters song. Although now in their 60s, the Rolling Stones continue to tour, playing sold-out shows around the world.

• On July 9, 1877, the All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club begins its ﬁrst lawn tennis tournament at Wimbledon. The Wimbledon Championship is the only major tennis event still played on grass. • On July 7, 1928, the Chrysler Corporation introduces the Plymouth as its newest car. With a delivery price of $670, the Plymouth was an attractive buy, selling more than 80,000 units in its ﬁrst year.

• On July 10, 1992, the Alaska court of appeals overturns the conviction of Joseph Hazelwood, the former captain of the oil tanker Exxon Valdez. Hazelwood had been found guilty of negligence for his role in the massive oil spill in Prince William Sound in 1989. The Exxon Valdez, renamed Sea River Mediterranean, still transports oil, but is legally prohibited from entering Prince William Sound. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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he first week of April this year I wrote the first article about the new healthcare format I’ve incorporated in my practice. This week I will give you some information about muscle testing which is an important part of the BioSequencing protocol. Muscle testing is based on the concept of internal energy fundamental to traditional Chinese medicine. It is a noninvasive way of evaluating the body’s imbalances and assessing its needs. It involves testing the body’s responses when applying slight pressure to a large muscle, to provide information on energy blockages, the functioning of the organ systems, nutritional deficiencies, and food sensitivities, among other things. It can also be used to test the body’s responses to herbs such as those used in the HumanKind homeopathic remedies I prescribe to my patients. In a typical example of muscle testing, I check the organ systems of the body using meridian therapy to read and interpret each patient’s system and to honor that patient with treatment in the correct and most natural order for optimal healing. For example, if the “lung point” tests weak, I will give the patient a test bottle to hold containing the homeopathic remedy for the lungs and retest again. If the remedy is what the patient’s body calls for, then the muscle test will be strong. Some practitioners test with your arm straight out to the side, which relates only to the lung meridian. (The meridians are energy channels

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TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS 1. Buffalo, N.Y. 2. Tibetan gazelle 3. Figure skating 4. Red 5. Baby carriage 6. Papa 7. Orion 8. Robert Duvall 9. 37 C 10. Night or darkness

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SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. First baseman Mike Jacobs (32 homers), second baseman Dan Uggla (32), shortstop Hanley Ramirez (33) and third baseman Jorge Cantu (29). 2. Five times, including 149 for Milwaukee in 2008. 3. Billy Vessels (1952), Steve Owens (‘69), Billy Simms (‘78), Jason White (‘03) and Sam Bradford (‘08). 4. The Warriors were 48-34. 5. Bobby Orr in the 1969-70 season. 6. Carl Edwards won there at 2005 and 2008 (twice). 7. Serena Williams in 2002. She did not win the Australian Open.

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. Ozzy Osbourne. In Iowa in 1981, a fan threw a bat onto the stage. Osbourne thought it was a rubber bat and bit its head off. He was rushed to the hospital after the show. 2. True. It wasn’t a good match, however, as Hendrix was still relatively unknown and fans were more interested in The Monkees. He eventually asked to be let out of his contract. 3. The song came out on Jethro Tull’s “War Child” album in 1974. 4. The Troggs. The name is taken from troglodyte, a cave dweller. 5. “Lady in Red,” released in 1986. 6. Alfred Matthew “Weird Al” Yankovic.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A personal relationship seems to be demanding more than you feel you’re able to give. Best advice: Confront the issue. You could ﬁnd the situation surprisingly easy to work through. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Resist being pressured into meeting your self-imposed deadline. This is important if you really feel that taking more time to ﬁnish a project could save time in the long run.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Facing unpleasant facts about an associate isn’t easy. But ignoring them isn’t wise. Ask a trusted (and neutral) friend to help guide you on what to do and how you might do it. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A shift in opinion regarding a workplace situation could go a long way in vindicating the stand you’ve taken. But be aware that a satisfactory resolution could still be a long way off. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) It’s not like you to choose the easy way rather than the right way to do things. So, follow your instincts and feel assured they will lead you to the right decision. Good luck. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Hold off on making a personal commitment until you ﬁnd out what it really entails and whose interests are actually involved. There could be hidden facts you need to know.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A vacation choice seems less interesting than when you ﬁrst made it. Could it be a matter of the place or the people going with you? Find out before you consider a change of plans.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A new friend offers an unexpected opportunity that could lead to a career change. Check it out carefully and consider getting an assessment from someone familiar with this ﬁeld.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Someone might be overriding your Leonine logic to get you to agree to “favors” you would normally avoid. Take a new look at what you’ve been asked to do and see if you’ve been misled.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A surprising discovery leads to mixed reactions from those involved in the “revelation.” But as you come to appreciate the truth, you’ll be able to also come to terms with your feelings.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Try to keep that emerging “judgmental” aspect in check this week. Too many critiques on relatively unimportant issues could create a lot of negative bounce-back reactions.

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speaking, you invest in a mutual fund because you are hoping its price will rise over time. When its price per share — its net asset value — does rise, you can sell your shares for a profit. As long as you’ve held them for more than a year, you’ll just pay the capital gains rate, rather than your normal income tax rate. Of course, there are no guarantees when it comes to earning a profit from mutual funds; some funds decline in value and never recover. So, when choosing a mutual fund, you’ll need to carefully evaluate a number of factors, including these: What are the fund’s overall objectives? Has its management team been in place long? Does it have a good track record? While past performance can’t guarantee future results, you can get a sense of how a fund has done in different economic environments by looking at its history over five or ten years. To sum up: You’ll need discipline and patience when investing in mutual funds. You’ll need the discipline to continually reinvest your dividends and capital gains distributions so that you can accumulate more and more shares. And you’ll need patience to wait for an increase in share value, which is not guaranteed, and which, in any case, may take years to develop. But if you have this patience and discipline, you may find that mutual funds can help you make progress toward your financial goals. So, look for quality funds that are appropriate for your situation and risk tolerance. Your search may well be worth the effort. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

Capital gains distributions — You will receive your share of any net proﬁts the fund makes from selling investments. Mutual funds usually make these capital gains distributions annually or semiannually. You can choose to automatically reinvest these distributions back into your fund, thereby purchasing more shares. Even if you reinvest the proceeds, you’ll incur taxes, but as long as the gains are long-term, you’ll only have to pay the capital gains rate, which will likely be 15 percent for you.

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For example, you are involved in a child support case. You do not raise the issue of paternity, because you mistakenly believe that you are the biological father of the child. The Court orders you to pay child support. More than six months pass after the order is entered. You then discover as a result of genetic testing done for some © Christopher C. Meyer, May 2007 medical reasons that you are not the biological father. You cannot successfully fight your paterhallenging the paternity of a child in a nity of this child in a legal action. Legally, you family law case involves such basic is- are the father and that is that. sues as whether junior really is junior. If you are concerned that you may not be the actual Paternity law is like any other law. You must rebiological father of a child, you should address member that: you may not understand the law; this concern at your earliest opportunity in the you may not like it; and you may not think its legal proceeding you are involved in. This op- fair; but it’s the law! portunity typically arises in a child support case or a divorce case.

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