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“Inventing is a combination of brains and materials. The more brains you use, the less material you need.”

- Charles F. Kettering, American engineer, inventor of the electric starter, 1876-1958

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clothing and quickly began experimentation with the hook and loop process. He received his Before National Inventors Month, President patent in 1955 and called the product VELCRO®, Ronald Reagan dedicated February 11, 1983 to which is derived from the French words velour inventors as National Inventors’ Day. President (velvet) and crochet (hook). De Mestral first Reagan said that the “key to our future success will used cotton for his invention, but later turned to other more durable substances. Now VELCRO® be the dedication and creativity of inventors.” is made from various substances such as nylon, President George Washington was the first plastic, Teflon and glass. Yes, glass. NASA uses president to sign the Bill that established the an extensive amount of Velcro made of Teflon, American Patent System in 1790. Since then, polyester and a glass backing for anchoring more than 6 million patents have been issued – equipment, such as a meal tray attachment and to temporarily hold things in place within the some great and some, well, at least interesting. shuttle’s weightless environment. There is also a small piece of VELCRO® inside the helmets of the astronauts to be used as a nose scratcher.

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If you’re finding yourself seeking comfort from the summer heat near the air conditioning of your home, office or car, you can thank Willis Haviland Carrier who invented the formula and apparatus that would eventually become air conditioning in the early 1900’s. Carrier was an engineering graduate of Cornell University and his formula continues to be the basis of all fundamental calculations within the air conditioning industry.

The first plant to house this new “Apparatus for Treating Air” was a printing plant in Brooklyn, New York beginning in 1902.

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Harry Coover was a research chemist working for Eastman Kodak during World War II. While trying to produce a substance that would be clear enough to use for gunsights, he discovered a chemical class called cyanoacrylates. Not particularly good for use as a clear plastic, over time Coover discovered the amazing adhesive power of these substances. His “superglue” was used to spray onto wounds to stop the bleeding during the Vietnam War. The substance Although many still use the fabric handkerchief, continues to be used in medical science today. most of us modern folk tend to grab for the It’s also a pretty handy item around the house for disposable tissue, or Kleenex® these days. permanently gluing together just about anything Those soft little throwaways were invented in the including your fingers.

1920s by Kleenex® Brand. They became quite popular in Canada during the 1926 flu season.

Kleenex® smartly used some Hollywood greats such as Jean Harlow and Helen Hayes to promote Another product inspired by the needs of the their product, practically stamping out the military, duct tape was originally called “duck monogrammed hankie. Eventually the product tape.” The tape was used to seal ammunition came in easy to use cartons with more and more boxes during World War II and was named after varieties and colors to choose from, as well as ducks’ feathers that repel water. Johnson & other brand names.

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(719) 481-1981 Inventors... Continued from Page 2 its way into homes and used to secure ducting.

Hence, the name change to ‘duct tape.’ Now duct tape is used for many practical purposes as well as creative items (think duct tape wallets) and comes in many colors.

NOTHIN’ STICKS Telfon coating was discovered in 1938 by an American chemist at DuPont, Roy J. Plunkett while researching refrigerants. Plunkett came across this strange substance while testing tetrafluoroethylene. A mistake led to a cylinder of the substance that had solidified into a white powdery solid. The gas had become polymerized and thus became polytetrafluoroethylene. It was slippery, had a very high melting point and was essentially impenetrable. The first products that used Teflon were machine parts and the military used it for artillery shell fuses and nuclear bombs.

It wasn’t until the 1950’s that Marc Gregoire of Paris, France figured out a way to use Teflon on his fishing line so it wouldn’t tangle. We can thank his wife who put it on her pots and pans and Gregoire’s friend, a UPI reporter, Thomas Hardie, who brought it to the United States.

No one wanted to purchase the product, but Hardie finally convinced Macy’s to take 200 of the slippery jewels. They sold in two days and quickly became a household necessity.

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• Saggy Bottoms (patented 1997) – If you can’t stand looking at teenage • Samuel Hopkins of Maryland was boys’ underwear because they are awarded the very first U.S. patent in walking around with their pants 1790 for his invention of a method hanging down, here’s the solution. for producing potash, a form of Saggy Bottoms sport 2, count ‘em potassium carbonate, which is used 2, bottoms. One part of the pants in soap and gun powder. fit snugly around the traditional waist line and an attached droopy • Mary Dixon Kies was the first bottom piece appears to fall below woman to obtain a patent for her the derrière as to fool everyone into invention of a process for weaving thinking you are a stylish guy! straw with thread or silk in 1809.

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The Trust for America’s Health report (titled “F as in Fat: How Obesity Policies Are Failing in America 2009”) found 31 states had an obesity rate above 25 percent. Twentythree states saw their obesity rates rise within the past year, and no states saw a decline in those rates.

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• On Aug. 5, 1962, movie actress Marilyn Monroe is found dead in her home in Los Angeles. After a brief investigation, Los Angeles police concluded that her death was “caused by a self-administered overdose of sedative drugs and that the mode of death is probable suicide.”

of drive-ins appeared on the American landscape, reaching a peak of 4,063 in 1958.

• On Aug. 4, 1753, George Washington, a young Virginia planter, becomes a Master Mason, the highest basic rank in the secret fraternity of Freemasonry. Many other leaders of the American Revolution, including Paul Revere, John Hancock, the Marquis de Lafayette and the Boston Tea Party saboteurs, were also Freemasons.

• On Aug. 6, 1932, Richard Hollingshead Jr. first registered his patent for the drive-in movie theater. Hollingshead was awarded the patent in May of the following year, though it was declared invalid in 1950.

After the patent was revoked, thousands

• On Aug. 9, 1949, Jonathan Kellerman, author of a series of mysteries featuring child psychologist Alex Delaware, is born on the Lower East Side of New York City. In 1985, his first novel, “When the Bough Breaks,” was published. Since then, Kellerman has written more than a dozen novels; he currently has more than 20 million books in print.

• On Aug. 7, 1974, French daredevil Philip Petit walks across a tightrope strung between the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City. The stunt caused a massive traffic jam on the streets 1,350

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• On Aug. 3, 1958, the U.S. nuclear submarine Nautilus accomplishes the first undersea voyage to the geographic North Pole. The world’s first nuclear submarine, the Nautilus dived at Point Barrow, Alaska, and traveled nearly 1,000 miles under the Arctic ice cap to reach the top of the world.

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feet below.

• On Aug. 8, 1988, the Chicago Cubs host the first night game in the history of Wrigley Field. For 74 seasons, the Cubs had played only day games at home as they had no field lights. The game was called after a downpour in the fourth inning, and the first complete night game took place the following day. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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re you among the thousands of people that are dissatisfied with all the temporary methods of hair removal that you’ve tried? Seems as though you have spent a boatload of money only to find that those pesky hairs behave like trick birthday candles; the ones that act like they’ve gone out, then light up again. You have heard all the promises. Unwanted hair has plagued women for hundreds of years. Removing it--whether by shaving, waxing, plucking, electrolysis or laser has become a billion dollar annual procedure. There is room for all the above techniques however the most effective option is still electrolysis.

Simply put, electrolysis is the removal of hair by means of a probe that conducts electricity.

removal come and go--some with better results than others. I am now seeing an increase in clients who have had laser treatments only to find that they have regrowth after several months. I have worked successfully with men, women and young teens. Each person is unique and special however the average person will see wonderful results in a matter of a few treatments.

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all the early hurry-up stages of HOW TO life, you arrive at the point where you enjoy a reasonable amount of WIGGLE success and comfort. You think, “Why try any harder? This is OUT OF good enough for now.” So you put the pursuit of your greatness on THE hold; you bury your dreams. “Too much work for today…maybe I’ll MUD get after it tomorrow,” you lie to yourself. You resist the growth that you know is required to achieve the greatness within. It’s

By Dr. Ron Ross the problem of inertia – you just can’t get motivated. You find that it’s easy to grow tall or fat or lazy – but to grow your greatness takes time and effort and you’re just too darn busy and way too tired.

Choosing a good electrologist is vital.

Colorado does not require licensing for electrologists however national certification is available to technicians everywhere. Expect results and if your hair growth has not diminished from appointment to appointment, ask for an explanation.

PREPARE FOR THE BOOM

Wine Tasting Party

GROW YOUR GREATNESS

at Peak Ranch Alpacas

Sunday

Aug. 16, 11-4

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ou were born to be great at something. Unfortunately, growing into that greatness doesn’t happen automatically.

19850 Beacon Lite Road, Monument 481-6129 232-8509

Tiger Woods was born with the potential of being a great golfer. However, he didn’t just leave it there. He’s been working on his golf swing since childhood. He still practices, he still has coaches and he still has room for improvement.

This will be fun for the whole family as we again open our ranch for a relaxing day with the alpacas! Enjoy…

You too were born with the potential for greatness at something but are you growing toward that greatness?

- A selection of fine South American wines compliments of Dirk Stamp, owner of The Wine Seller.

- A tour of our ranch. See beautiful alpacas up close.

- Browsing our ranch store filled with unique alpaca products. Start your holiday shopping early this year.

Here are the challenges – First of all you rush growth. As an infant your mother wants you to hurry up and get potty trained! As a child you can’t wait to get into the double digits age-wise and then it’s a mad dash to finish high school, get your driver’s license, go to college, get married, etc. Always in a hurry to move from one phase to the next with little time to enjoy the phase you’re in and gain the most from it.

Directions: ½ mile off I-25 at exit 163. Go west to Beacon Lite Road. Look for the Peak Ranch sign at our entrance.

Ample parking in front and in the drive to the south.

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The next challenge you face is that you resist growth. Once you’ve gone through

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The third and most problematic challenge is: you arrest growth – you stop it completely. As the great German writer Goethe said, “Everybody wants to be somebody, nobody wants to grow.” When you get to the point that you no longer even consider going for your greatness, you have arrested all growth…and if you’re not growing – you’re not really living.

The most exciting way to live, however, is to relish growth. Don’t rush it, don’t resist it, don’t arrest it…relish it. Look forward to learning something new every day, to continually growing into your greatness.

And be patient in the process. Nobody gets good at anything overnight. Greatness takes time, for it is a plant of slow growth.

Before it blooms it must withstand the winds and storms, and heat and cold of many changing seasons. So relish growth.

Take pleasure in the pain of personal and professional growth and you will grow your greatness.

Your greatness is up to you. You choose to grow, you choose to learn, and you choose to be the master of your own life. You can also choose to hesitate, procrastinate, stagnate and ultimately terminate your personal growth to greatness.

Or as the Irish proverb goes, “You’ve got to do your own growing no matter how tall your grandfather was.”

To prepare for the boom…grow your greatness. © 2009 Ronald D. Ross Feedback: Dr.Ross@comcast.net

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Paws Corner

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lease take a moment and read about Jemma. Jemma is about 4 months old. We think she is part Dachshund and we are clueless on the other part (s). She is brown and has darker brown down her back.

By Sam Mazzotta

BUCKLE UP PETS FOR SAFETY

She came to us with her 2 brothers who are listed on our website. She wants

3099 but you might need to use the 719 area code.

If you think you would like to bring Jemma into your heart and home please call SAINT Animal Rescue located in Calhan. Our phone number is 541-

(719) 475-1616

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JEMMA IS A TRULY A GEM!

to be with people. Right now she has had very little training. We are trying to leash train all 3. Jemma, as far as we know, has not been abused but hasn’t received much attention. Jemma might not be good with small children as she still plays rough. She will also need a secure fenced in yard. Jemma loves to run and run! and is very fast! She will need training and seems eager to learn and eager to be with a family. We don’t know if she enjoys the company of cats.

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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.

Please visit our website at saintanimalrescue.org and as always thank you for caring.

“Heaven goes by favor. If it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in.”

-Mark Twain “Dogs bark at the moon just to keep humans guessing.”

H

ere we are, in the peak of the summer travel season. How many of you will be traveling with your pets? Did you know that 82 percent of dogs in the United States travel in the car regularly and go on vacation with their families?

That’s a great statistic from the APPMA, and it shows that pets are, more than ever before, considered part of the family.

A more sobering statistic, however, is that of all those dogs, 98 percent of them travel in the car unrestrained.

This according to Bark Buckle UP, a nonprofit organization whose aim is to educate pet owners in the U.S. and Canada about traveling safely with their pets.

Bark Buckle UP is anxious to get the

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word out about making sure your pet is safely restrained while in the car.

In a 35-mph collision, a 60-pound pet can become a 2,700-pound projectile -- possibly injuring the pet and other occupants. Securing a pet in the car can be a lifesaver in many ways.

Pet owners can learn more about how to safely restrain a dog or other pet while traveling by visiting www.barkbuckleup.com. There’s also a free pet safety kit being offered on the Web site -- owners will need to register on the site (at no charge) to receive the kit, which provides a customized pet ID card and a “first responder” decal that can be affixed to the passenger window to indicate a pet is inside.

The site also offers a number of travel safety items, including seat belt/ leash harnesses, carriers for small pets, even life vests for boating pets.

Check it out today, and learn more about keeping your pet safe every time you travel.

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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IT’S BINGO AT THE DEPOT!

Jasmine Garden

T

he Depot Restaurant in Palmer Lake offers a great atmosphere for families.

Come see the train, and join them on Saturday nights for a chance to win great prizes.

Chinese Restaurant Delicious Traditional Chinese Food

J

asmine Garden is the perfect place if you are looking for high quality, healthy and tasty Chinese food without the high prices.

Bingo starts at 6:15PM every Saturday with the first 3 games. The purchase of a meal, appetizer or an alcoholic beverage will get you a free bingo card. Prizes consist of a free soda, sandwich, appetizer, dessert, 1/2 burrito or an ice cream from the Rock House.

Our customers enjoy our food and service because we are friendly and prepare delicious Chinese dishes using only the best and most fresh ingredients, served in generous portions, so you can be sure to leave full and satisfied.

Stop in and try our delicious food. You can dine-in or take-out your food to enjoy it in your home or office.

So, come join them this Saturday, and bring the whole family for a great time!

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FRESH FISH

Daily Special only $4.99 “flavor of the day” Regular size burrito & medium drink

Fish overnighted weekly from Lake of the Woods or Rainy Lake, Minnesota or Ontario

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Family Size for only $19.99 after 4:00PM nightly Four regular size burritos, four medium drinks and one family size order of chips and salsa

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SHRIMP, WATERMELON AND FETA SALAD

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et this fresh, protein-rich summer salad on the table in just 20 minutes.

4 tablespoons prepared lemon and chive dressing 1 pound large shelled and deveined shrimp 1 bag (5 to 6 ounces) mixed baby greens 3 cups (from about 1 1/2 pounds with rind) diced (1 1/2-inch chunks) seedless watermelon 2 ounces (1/3 cup) crumbled feta cheese

COFFEE CUP CAFÉ TEMPORARILY CLOSED Due to fire damage. It will be 3-6 months before we can reopen. Please support our other location, A Second Cup, and continue to support other local Tri-Lakes businesses while we work to reopen.

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shrimp and cook 6 to 8 minutes or until shrimp are opaque throughout, stirring occasionally.

2. Meanwhile, in large bowl, toss mixed greens, diced watermelon and remaining 3 tablespoons dressing until evenly coated. To serve, divide salad among 4 serving plates and top with shrimp and crumbled feta.

• Each serving: About 280 calories, 14g total fat (3g saturated), 185mg cholesterol, 415mg sodium, 12g total carbohydrate, 1g dietary fiber, 27g protein.

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Our Famous Reubens

BINGO! Saturdays at 6:15 4 ea ½c 1c 2 ea ½c ¼c 1 tsp 1 tsp 1 tsp 2 tsp ½ tsp 1½ tsp ½c

Diced Avocados Diced Red Onions Corn Diced Tomato Diced Green Chilies Chopped Cilantro Ground Cumin Oregano Garlic Powder Onion Powder Tabasco Kosher salt Olive Oil

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Place all of the ingredients, except avocados, in a bowl and mix well.

2.

Add in the avocados and mix without smashing the avocado.

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vocados are on the cheep side in the stores right now so you have to enjoy them as much as you can. This relish is great with corn chips but you can try it on a cheeseburger with bacon, or anything you might put salsa on. I cheated and used frozen corn but

you can try roasting your corn on the grill when you roast your green chilies to add a nice roasted flavor.

Make sure when you are picking out avocados that you get ones that are darker in color that slightly give when pressed with your finger. They are too ripe when they have indentations or when pressed they make an indentation. You also don’t want an avocado that is too green and hard unless you don’t plan to use them for a few days. It generally takes 3 to 5 days for one to ripen at room temp. Avocados are a fruit so they should never be refrigerated before they are cut into. If you do get an avocado before it is ripe, any refrigeration will prevent the ripening process to the point that it will never ripen.

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Public wine tastings held monthly.

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If you try to stay away from them because they are high in fat, remember that it is the good fat, the monounsaturated fat, in them that is so good for the body. It is the fat that will condition our hair and skin. It is also the fat that is good for our hart.

These Unique and Delicious Recipes are presented to you by Pat McClelland - owner of Bella Panini in Palmer Lake and Bayou BarBQ in Monument

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oftness and firmness are actually textural impressions a wine gives you as you taste it. Just as your mouth feels temperature in a liquid, it feels texture.

Some wines literally feel soft and smooth in your mouth, while others feel hard, rough, or coarse. In white wines, acid is usually responsible for impressions of hardness or firmness (or crispness); in red wines, tannin is usually responsible. Low levels of either substance can make a wine feel pleasantly soft, depending on the wine and your taste preferences. Alcohol and unfermented sugar also contribute to an impression of softness.

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WORLD MUSIC SERIES PRESENTS THE MUSIC OF MALI WITH PERFORMER ISSA BAGAYOGO Colorado Springs, Colo. – Nearly 1,500 people have enjoyed global music at this year’s World Music Series.

The final performance will present Issa Bagayogo, an internationally renowned artist and master of modern Mali music. His tunes are an eclectic blend of traditional acoustic sounds, funk, reggae, and electronica.

Issa Bagayogo’s Web site is www. issabagayogo.com.

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ARM SWELLING AFTER BREAST CANCER SURGERY DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Two years ago I had surgery for breast cancer, and lymph nodes were also removed during the surgery. I recently developed lymphedema and am quite upset about it. I don’t think I ever read where you (or anyone else) discussed it. I didn’t know what it was until I saw something about it on TV. It seems to be under control, but I must wear an arm sleeve, which I hate. Please comment on it.

-- J.R. ANSWER: We have two circulatory systems. Everyone knows the blood circulatory system. Few know the lymph circulatory system. Lymph is the watery part of blood that oozes out of blood vessels and bathes all body cells and tissues. It provides nutrition and protection. Lymph vessels -- similar to arteries and veins but more delicate -- are open-ended affairs that suction lymph fluid and eventually return it to the circulation. On its journey back to the main circulation, lymph fluid passes through lymph nodes, which remove from

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Anything that disrupts the return of fluid back to the circulation causes swelling -lymphedema. In your case, the disruption was breast surgery with removal of lymph nodes. About 15 percent of women who undergo such breast surgery develop lymphedema of the arm on the side of the removed breast.

Early treatment of lymphedema prevents permanent changes from happening. Arm elevation encourages drainage out of the arm. Elastic garments squeeze lymph fluid back into the main circulation. Compression pumps are another way to mobilize the fluid.

A special kind of massage, performed by a trained therapist, can effectively promote drainage of lymph fluid. It’s called manual lymphatic drainage, and practicing therapists are found in about every section of the country. The National Lymphedema Network can put you in touch with such a therapist and can provide you with information on this condition. You can reach the network at 1-800-541-3259 and on the Web at www.lymphnet.org.

The booklet on edema and lymphedema provides details on both these common conditions. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 106W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. *** Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible.

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Call for Poetry Submissions The Colorado Vocal Arts Ensemble, the Pikes Peak Poet Laureate Project, and the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts announce a call for poetry submissions for Voice, Verse, and Vision: an Arts Collaboration 2010 Background: Founded in 1992 by Deborah Teske, The Colorado Vocal Arts Ensemble (CVAE) is a regionally acclaimed chamber choir dedicated to the presentation of exceptional choral music and committed to community involvement. Voice, Verse, and Vision is a collaborative project for poets, visual artists, composers, and singers, resulting in a combined concert performance, live poetry recitation, and gallery show.

CVAE has presented Voice, Verse, and Vision six times since its inception in 2002.

The project gained national recognition when it earned the prestigious Chorus America Education Outreach Award in 2003. The project also received the Pikes Peak Arts Council Arts/Business/Education award in that same year.

For Voice, Verse, and Vision 2010, CVAE is honored to be partnering with the Pikes Peak Poet Laureate Project and the TriLakes Center for the Arts.

How the project works Poetry is the starting point for the process.

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throughout July and August 2009. In early September, 12 poems will be chosen for inclusion in this year’s project. The selected poems will then be adopted by composers and visual artists to use as inspiration for new works of their own. Three or four of the poems will be chosen by composers.

All 12 poems will be selected by at least one visual artist, with the final goal being 3-4 visual representations of each poem in the gallery show.

A performance of the final event, featuring new music, live poetry recitation, and the gallery show, will take place at the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts in Palmer Lake, CO at 7:30 p.m. on April 9, 2010.

A possible second performance is being considered on Saturday, April 10.

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3. When was the last time before 2008 that the University of Alabama’s football team won 12 games in a season?

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3. Which artist had a No. 1 hit with “Mr. Big Stuff” in 1971?

What other hit songs did she have?

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by a pair of mechanics who graft a huge machine gun to her stump. She then teams up with the chainsaw-packin’ mama of a boy who was murdered by the same gangsters -- who are equipped with flying guillotines and drill bras.

New DVD Releases for Week of August 3, 2009 PICK OF THE WEEK “The Machine Girl” (Remix) -- Director Noboru Iguchi’s cult grindhouse hit “The Machine Girl” gets a two-disc rerelease this week. “The Machine Girl” is a gory, over-the-top action comedy about a schoolgirl whose arm is cut off by some gangsters. She is befriended

I’m not sure why this DVD is labeled a “remix” since you’re getting the same movie as the original. The only difference is the addition of an extra disc that contains a follow-up spinoff film, “Machine Girlite,” which stars a bikini-clad cutie who can attach a variety of automatic weapons to different parts of her body. Fans of “Tokyo Gore Police” will definitely want this set to tide them over until Iguchi’s 2010 release of “RoboGeisha,” which, if you

haven’t seen the trailer yet, looks like it will mess you up for life.

ALSO THIS WEEK “Race to Witch Mountain” -- Dwayne “The Artist Formerly Known as The Rock” Johnson stars in this Disney reimagining of the classic 1970s movie series. Johnson plays a cabdriver who must drive two kids to a remote location in the Nevada desert. He discovers that the children are aliens on a mission to save the Earth. Johnson gets some help from a UFO expert (the always gorgeous and awesome Carla Gugino) as the gang tries to avoid the clutches of an evil government dude (Ciaran Hinds) and a killer cyborg. “Race to Witch Mountain” isn’t one of Disney’s

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Confronting a new challenge to your stated position could work to your advantage by settling all doubts once you’re able to present a solid defense backed up by equally solid facts.

1. Black Sabbath 2. Four on each foot 3. 3.1 miles 4. Between southern Italy and Greece 5. 31 6. The twins 7. Edgar Allan Poe 8. Tuba 9. Arnold Schwarzenegger in “Terminator 2: Judgment Day” 10. Magma

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SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Craig Biggio of the Houston Astros (1988-2007).

2. True -- 2,678 in the ‘70s and 2,167 in the ‘80s.

3. It was 1994.

4. Dolph Schayes was 22 years, 226 days old when he won the rebounding title in 1950-51.

5. Twice -- 2007 and 2009.

6. Cornell, which beat Maryland in the final.

7. Nellie Morse in 1924.

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. The 1957 “Jailhouse Rock” came out at the same time as the movie of the same name.

2. Roy Orbison. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987 and died the next year.

3. Jean Knight. “Mr. Big Stuff” was her only hit.

4. Kathryn Dawn. Lang decided to use all lowercase letters for her name. Thus far she’s had four Grammy wins.

5. “Written All Over Your Face” also hit No. 16 on the pop chart and netted the group a Billboard award for R&B single of the year.

6. Wild Cherry. While the song was huge on the pop and R&B charts, and the group was named Best Pop Group of the year, they never managed to continue their original success.

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Technology snafus tax your patience. But before you throw that computer or other bulky hardware into the trash, take a deep breath and call someone knowledgeable for help.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You enjoy doing nice things for others. But this is a good time to do something nice for yourself as well. You might want to start by planning a super-special getaway weekend.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Don’t be too upset if your generosity goes unappreciated. These things happen, and rather than brood over it, move on. A new friend could open up some exciting new possibilities.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Some changes you feel you need to make might be reasonable and appropriate.

But others might lead to new problems.

Think things through carefully before you act.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A loved one helps you get through an especially difficult emotional situation. Spend the weekend immersed in the body and soul restorative powers of music and the other arts.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Good instincts usually keep the surefooted Goat on the right path. So, what others might see as stubbornness on your part, in fact reflects your good sense of what is worth supporting.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You are pretty much in charge of what you want to do this week. However, it might be a good idea to keep an open mind regarding suggestions from people you know you can trust.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Another chance to shine (something always dear to the Lion’s heart) might be resented by others. But you earned it, so enjoy it. The weekend brings news about a family member.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A suggestion that never took off could become viable again. Dust it off, update it if necessary, and resubmit it. In your personal life, a new relationship takes an “interesting” turn.

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AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A period of introspection could lead to some surprising conclusions -- and also equally surprising changes -- involving a number of your long-held positions on several issues.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) The financially practical Pisces might want to take a sensible approach to spending as well as investing. Being prudent now pays off later. A romantic situation moves into another phase.

BORN THIS WEEK: Your sense of curiosity keeps you continually alert for what’s new about people, places and things. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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s there a “generation gap” today?

In some ways, it’s possible. While many baby boomers are happy just to understand the basics of Facebook, “Millennials” are busy texting and twittering. And yet when it comes to investing, baby boomers (born between 1946 and 1962), Generation X (1963 – 1981) and Millennials (1982 – 2001) may have a lot in common.

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Specifically, to achieve their long-term goals, these groups should structure their investment portfolios to provide some growth potential. However, due to their age differences, they may need to take different approaches in how they invest for growth. Let’s take a look at all three groups:

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Millennials — One of your biggest objectives may be to save enough money for a down payment on a house. For this short-term goal, you may want an investment whose value won’t fluctuate too much. At the same time, don’t ignore the need to save for retirement, even though it’s likely decades away. Contribute as much as you can afford to your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored plan, and if you still have money available, consider opening an IRA. And you may want to fund these accounts with an appropriate amount of growth-oriented investments, such as stocks or stock-based vehicles.

(Keep in mind, though, that the value of these investments will fluctuate over time, sometimes significantly, and there’s no guarantee you won’t lose any principal.)

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Baby Boomers — Retirement is coming at you pretty quickly. And it’s both a shortterm and a long-term goal, because even though you may be leaving your career in just a few years, you could spend two or even three decades in retirement, starting a new career, going back to school or pursuing other interests you haven’t had time to pursue. So you’re faced with a paradox: On one hand, you don’t want to invest too heavily in high-growth vehicles, because these are the most risky — and a market downturn could cause the value of your portfolio to drop just when you need to start tapping into your investments. But you can’t become too conservative and put all your money in fixed-income vehicles, because over time these investments may lose value to inflation — which means you’ll lose purchasing power. Consider investing in quality stocks, which have growth potential, along with a good mix of bonds, Treasury bills, certificates of deposit and other vehicles that may offer the potential for both current income and preservation of principal.

Your need for investment growth never really disappears. But at different stages of your life, you’ll have to balance this need against competing interests — so review your financial situation regularly, and make the right moves at the right times.

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An increase in your expenses does not mean you are going to be eligible for a modification. For example, if your income does not CHILD SUPPORT MODIFICATION change, and you buy a bigger house with a bigger monthly mortgage, it does not mean you are © Christopher C. Meyer, March 2008 going to be eligible to have your child support modified, even though your disposable income has hild support can always be modified if certain significantly decreased. conditions are met. This is the case whether child support is initially determined by a If you are eligible for a child support modification, Court, or by agreement of the parties. This article it pays to act swiftly. The modification will be made assumes that all the parties and the children are living retroactive only to the date your motion to modify is in Colorado, and that the current child support order filed, and not earlier. was made by a Colorado Court. If your child support order was made by a Court in another state, a Colo- Good luck with your child support modification, and rado Court may not be able to change the order. remember to get your motion filed promptly.

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In order for child support to be modified, there must be a “substantial and continuing change in circumstances”. A substantial change is defined as a change of more then 10% of the current amount. For example, if the amount of the current order is $100 per month, to qualify, the change has to result in an increase or decrease of at least $10.

The change in circumstances must also be continuing. If you are temporarily laid off, you probably won’t be able to get your child support modified, because there is a good chance you will be going back to work soon.

The type of change that usually results in a modifi-

This article is for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice concerning 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

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Buyers are eagerly taking advantage of bargain prices and lower interest rates, which is a clear sign that the real estate market may finally be bouncing back, say economists.

We saw an increase in new home sales in the last month that rose above the last 8 years statistics.

The housing market in Colorado Springs isn't as hot as it was in years past, but

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Some lower priced homes are selling within days and weeks instead of months.

In addition to lower prices, buyers are rushing to take advantage of a federal tax credit that covers up to $8,000 for first-time buyers.

Home sales must be completed by the end of November for buyers to take advantage.

Historically low interest rates helped push home sales to their highest level since November, the Commerce Department reported Monday.

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Higher priced homes are still struggling with "days on market" far above what any of us would like.

There's been signs of improvement, but we're a long ways off from being back to a normal market.

While home prices are still

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At the current sales pace, there are enough new homes for sale to last nearly nine months.

That statistic is getting closer and closer to the six-month mark that indicates a balanced market.

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