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f the nearly dozen in-flight hijackings that have taken place in the United States since the late 1950s, there has been only one that the FBI has yet to solve – Northwest Airlines Flight 305 – perpetrator: D.B Cooper. Hijackings have not typically been the source of adventure tales or lighthearted jokes, but D.B. Cooper’s story has spawned such, as well as what might be considered a cult following, for over 30 years.
THE HIJACKING On Nov. 24, 1971, in Portland, Ore., a middle age man by the name of Dan Cooper boarded a Northwest Airlines Boeing 727 commercial jet. Flight 305, with a total of 36 passengers, was scheduled to leave for Seattle, Wash., at 4:35 p.m. but took off a bit late at 4:45 p.m.
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When the plane reached cruising altitude, Dan Cooper handed the stewardess a note. The note was never found, so there is no real account of its contents. But the gist of the note indicated that Cooper was hijacking the plane for ransom money and had a bomb in his briefcase, which he would use if they didn’t oblige his demands. After the captain of the plane was told of the note, he came out to talk to Cooper with the hope that the note was a hoax. When Cooper opened his briefcase to reveal the makings of a bomb, the captain went back to the cockpit and radioed Seattle.
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A SPECIAL BRAND OF ACCOUNTS til the money and the parachutes were available for delivery to him. The president of Northwest Airlines decided to give in to Cooper’s demands. Airline officials and FBI agents scurried to attain the parachutes and the $200,000. The types and number of parachutes that Cooper had requested led authorities to speculate that Cooper had experience in freefall parachuting – and that he might have had an accomplice. The FBI gathered $200,000 – all in $20 bills, which were photographed with a high-speed machine that created a microfilm for identifying serial numbers.
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At 5:24 p.m., the ransom had been collected. The flight crew was told to head in and the plane landed at 5:45 p.m.
Cooper demanded four parachutes and $200,000. He ordered the pilots to circle the Seattle airport un-
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THE ESCAPE After Cooper received the money and the parachutes, all of the passengers and two stewardesses were allowed to leave the plane. The pilots and one stewardess remained.
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At Cooper’s demands, the plane was refueled for a flight to Reno, Nev. En route to Reno, Cooper told the pilots to fly low – not to exceed 10,000 feet altitude, with landing gear down and to maintain speeds below 172.5 mph. Cooper also told the stewardess and pilots to remain in the crew compartment, which left Cooper alone in the passenger area. In flight to Reno, a flight engineer noticed a red “door open” warning light on the flight instrument, indicating the back stairwell was opening. When the plane landed in Reno a little after 8 p.m., Cooper was gone, along with the money and two parachutes. Cooper had jumped into a storm, with air temperatures of 7 degrees below zero and strong winds and freezing rain. The weather even deterred the hunt for Cooper by a few days.
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Although Cooper’s first name had been listed as Dan, FBI agents had checked out a man in Portland, Ore., with the name of D.B. Cooper. He had been cleared, but for whatever reason D.B. Cooper became the hijacker’s moniker.
COOPER GETS HIS DAY D.B. Cooper became the subject of a song, a movie (in which he got away with the money), T-shirts and events. In 1976, five years after the hijacking, residents of Ariel, Wash., held a D.B. Cooper party. Despite the FBI’s contention that Cooper didn’t make it, others wanted to believe differently. Cooper became a celebrity – the only hijacker to elude the FBI. Years later, in 1984, members of the U.S. Air Force squadron that had sent planes in pursuit of Cooper in 1971 staged their own celebration: the D.B. Cooper Debacle Dining In, a formal dinner held at McChord Air Force Base in Tacoma, Wash.
He had left a few items on board. FBI agents found a tie, tie tack, eight of Cooper’s cigarette butts and two parachutes on the plane.
D. B. Cooper Day became a tradition – set on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. It’s been reported that people from all over the world visit Ariel each year to take part in Cooper Day festivities.
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stitch of clothing had been found during the search. The FBI believed (and still does) that Cooper could not have survived the jump.
THE CHASE For three weeks after the weather cleared, soldiers from Fort Lewis Washington trekked across an area where it had been calculated that Cooper bailed from the plane. Because of the red warning light and the “bumps in the road” the pilots described when the stairway was opened, authorities estimated that Cooper had landed near Ariel, Wash. The search took the soldiers through a rugged forested area and farm land. The FBI used a computer to try and nail the exact site where Cooper landed. Conclusions led to Lake Merwin, located on the edge of Ariel. All efforts to find Cooper were fruitless. Not even a
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The annual Ariel, Wash., D.B. Cooper party is the town’s claim to fame. About 250 people show up every year to join the hoopla surrounding the mystery of one of the country’s most infamous hijackers. With each five-year celebration, the number of attendees doubles. The party begins at 1 p.m. and lasts all day – usually ending about midnight – probably a late night for a town of 700 people. There’s a D. B. Cooper lookalike contest – fans show up dressed in a suit, minus their shoes and carrying a backpack, parachute and goggles. Prizes are given to the person who comes up with the best story about what could have happened to D.B. Of course, there’s food and drink and plenty of music.
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More than a year after the Cooper hijacking, two men conned a national magazine editor into paying them $30,000 for an exclusive interview with the elusive Cooper. One of the men would pose as Cooper. After authorities were alerted to the scam, the two men were arrested on federal fraud charges. On July 12, 1980, a young man between age 17 and 20, took charge of a Northwest Airlines flight in Seattle as it taxied on the runway before taking off to Portland, Ore. Stating that he had a bomb in his briefcase and demanding two parachutes and $100,000, he held off authorities for 10 hours. After he released seven crew members and the women and children among the 52 passengers, a crafty stewardess slipped him a couple of valiums in his drink. Eventually, in a more laid-back state of mind, the perpetrator let two more crew members and all of the passengers leave the plane. His demands went from $100,000 and the parachutes to a rental car and three cheeseburgers. An FBI agent persuaded the lad to surrender.
REMNANTS OF THE HIJACKING Northwest of Vancouver, Wash., in February 1980, an 8-year-old boy on a family picnic along the Columbia River found three bundles of $20 bills totaling $5,800. The FBI identified the weathered money from the serial numbers and concluded it was part of the ransom money given to Cooper. An instruction card on how to lower the stairs of a 727 was found north of Cooper’s projected parachute landing zone. Authorities confirmed that the card came from the hijacking. In October 2007, the FBI reported they had obtained a partial DNA profile of Cooper from the tie he left on the airplane. The FBI resumed the case and posted sketches and fact sheets on the Internet under the assumption that it could lead to Cooper’s identity.
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During a National Public Radio interview in 2007, FBI agent Larry Carr, the lead agent in the Cooper case today, said Cooper’s case was never closed – an agent had always been assigned to it. Ralph Himmelsbach was the original FBI agent on the case, and he also discussed the case with NPR’s Martin Kaste. Himmelsbach wrote a book on the case, “NORJAK: The Investigation of D.B. Cooper.�
Himmelsback said he believed that Cooper died in the jump because of a few mistakes he had made: • Cooper left the plane with the two worst parachutes, including one marked with an “Xâ€? meaning it wouldn’t open properly. It had been mistakenly provided to Cooper in the rush to meet his demands. • Cooper didn’t require that the pilots follow a precise route, which indicated that Cooper did not have a rendezvous planned. • Cooper didn’t ask for warm clothing, a helmet or goggles. • He was wearing loafers on his feet, which would have blown off the second he jumped out of the plane. While Himmelsbach and Carr believe Cooper died when he landed, others
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• On Nov. 30, 1954, the first known modern instance of a meteorite striking a human being occurs at Sylacauga, Ala., when a meteorite weighing 8.5 pounds crashes through the roof of a house and into a living room, bounces off a radio and strikes a woman on the hip.
Nationwide, a total of 3,242 Americans were killed in mine accidents in 1907.
• On Dec. 4, 1872, the Mary Celeste, an American vessel, is spotted sailing erratically but at full sail near the Azores Islands in the Atlantic Ocean. The ship was seaworthy, its stores and supplies were untouched, but not a soul was onboard. The reason for the abandonment of the Mary Celeste has never been determined. • On Dec. 6, 1907, in West Virginia’s Marion County, an explosion in a network of mines owned by the Fairmont Coal Company kills 361 coal miners. It was the worst mining disaster in American history.
• On Dec. 1, 1913, the Ford Motor Company introduces the continuous moving assembly line. Ford’s new assembly line could produce a complete car every two-and-a-half minutes, allowing the company to sell cars for less than any competitor.
• On Dec. 5, 1964, the first Medal of Honor awarded to a U.S. serviceman for action in Vietnam is presented to Capt. Roger Donlon of Saugerties, N.Y., for his heroic action earlier in the year. During an attack on
July 6, 1964, Donlon was wounded four times, but kept fighting, refusing medical attention. • On Dec. 2, 1975, Ohio State University running back Archie Griffin becomes the first player in history to win the Heisman Trophy two years in a row. In the 1976 NFL Draft, he was the first-round draft choice of the Cincinnati Bengals. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.
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• On Dec. 3, 1947, Marlon Brando’s famous cry of “STELLA!” first booms across a Broadway stage, electrifying the audience during the first-ever performance of Tennessee Williams’ play “A Streetcar Named Desire.” When the curtain went down on opening night, the crowd erupted into a round of applause that lasted 30 minutes.
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SNIPPETZŽ HEALTH AND WELLNESS There are some things you can do on your own. Exercise is important, but your job calls for exhausting physical labor, something that’s not good for rheumatoid arthritis. Will your employer switch you to another position? Rest stops the stress on joints. You can try taking omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish and obtainable in pills. It has helped some.
DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I developed rheumatoid arthritis four years ago. I am still working, lifting 70 pounds and pushing up to 150 pounds in a handcart, and I work 10 hours a day. I had been on methotrexate, but it made me sick. Then I went on hydroxychloroquine. Next was Enbrel, and now rituximab. I am a 47-year-old woman and have worked 22 years at my job. My insurance company is denying me coverage for rituximab because I don’t take methotrexate. So I have hit a wall. People tell me to write to you for a cure. Is there one? -G.G. ANSWER: There isn’t a cure for rheumatoid arthritis, but so many newer treatments exist that control of it is possible for most patients. Rheumatoid arthritis is the less common kind of arthritis. It usually strikes between the ages of 35 and 50, and more women have it than men. Rheumatoid arthritis, unlike osteoarthritis -- the common kind of arthritis -- is more than a joint disease. It’s a systemic disease. That means the entire body is affected by it, and many organs can be involved -- the lungs, the lung coverings, the heart, blood vessels, eyes, spleen and bones. Systemic symptoms include fatigue and weakness. The hands, wrists, knees, feet, elbows and neck are the joints most affected. They become swollen, red, hot, painful and often deformed. The goals of treatment are relief of pain, reduction of inflammation, stopping joint destruction and maintaining joint function.
Nowadays, the trend is to start rheumatoid arthritis patients on the most powerful drugs so joints don’t become permanently damaged. You have taken some -- methotrexate and Enbrel. Rituximab (Rituxan), usually combined with methotrexate, has been quite effective for rheumatoid arthritis that’s unresponsive to other medicines.
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• You may be surprised to learn that in 1980, the mayor of Detroit gave the key to the city to Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein. • If you’re planning a trip to Minnesota anytime soon, you might want to stop in the town of Pipestone to see its claim to roadside-attraction fame: a 30-foot-long peace pipe.
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• If you think postage rates are getting high now, consider this: To send mail by Pony Express originally cost $5 per ounce -- and that was when a dollar was worth a whole lot more than it is today. • The World Health Organization does not include cockroaches on
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• American author Ken Kesey is best known for his novel “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” which is set in a veterans’ hospital. He got the inspiration for the novel from work he did with patients while working the night shift at Menlo Park Veterans Hospital -- a job from which he was later fired. • If you’re ever vacationing in Denmark’s capital city, you might want to keep in mind this unusual statute: It is against the law in Copenhagen for an unmarried couple wearing bathing suits to kiss on the beach. *** Thought for the Day: “I like an escalator because an escalator can never break, it can only become stairs. There would never be an escalator temporarily out of order sign, only an escalator temporarily stairs. Sorry for the convenience.” -- Mitch Hedberg (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.
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ello folks! Crystal is still with us waiting for her forever home. She is about 1 year old and is spayed and declawed. Crystal is white with light black markings on her head. Her fur is medium length. Crystal is a sweet girl and gets along well with other cats but doesn’t care much for dogs.
If you think you would like to bring Crystal into your heart and home please call SAINT Animal Rescue located in Calhan. Our phone number is 541-3099 but you might need to use the 719 area code. 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.
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CAT CAN’T STOP LICKING WOODWORK Please visit our website at saintanimalrescue.org and as always DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I have two cats, 11 and 12 years old. The older thank you for caring. Keeping pets safe during winter months sometimes can be a challenge. Winter means fireplaces, candles and heaters. Use caution, always, when pets are around. Be sure if you use candles that it are heavy enough to stay put and better yet, has a dome on it to keep pets safe. Remember jumping cats and wagging tails can easily knock down a candle. Cats often get frostbite on their ear tips if left outside. They are safer, happier and healthier if kept indoors.
one, “Poppy,” has had some stomach problems. She licks the woodwork and then will upchuck -- not all the time, but often. Why is she doing this? Is she missing something in her diet? -- Sherri, via e-mail DEAR SHERRI: While cats do “upchuck” from time to time -- sometimes coughing up a hairball, and sometimes vomiting outright -- when you notice a pattern such as Poppy’s licking the woodwork and then becoming sick afterward, take action to prevent it.
thing” may be a chemical either in the wood or in the paint or varnish that covers the wood. Poppy probably gets sick after licking the woodwork because her body is reacting to something toxic. You should prevent Poppy from getting at the woodwork. Mark the spots that Poppy regularly licks and spray the area with a cat repellent, available at pet stores. You also can set up a physical barrier between Poppy and her favorite spots, such as a piece of furniture or, worst-case scenario, tape. (Start with blue painter’s tape, which will do the least damage to the wood finish.) If you catch Poppy licking a spot, shake a small can of pennies at her -- the noise will startle her and, if repeated every time she’s caught in the act, may eventually dissuade her from licking. Last, but most important, mention the wood-licking to Poppy’s vet at her next check-up. If there is a nutritional deficiency or a health issue, the vet is best equipped to identify it.
I don’t think the reason Poppy is licking the woodwork is because she’s missing something from her diet. Rather, I think that something in the wood has an attractive taste or odor and Poppy is licking it, thinking it’s something good.
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Giblet Broth all Giblets 2 ea Bay Leaves ½ ea Onion 2 ea Carrots 2 ea Celery Ribs 3 qt Water Roux 1c 1c
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Gravy all Turkey Drippings as needed Giblet Broth as needed Roux to taste Salt 1. Place the giblets and water in a saucepan and simmer for at least 2 hours. Add water if needed. 2. In a skillet, combine the flour and butter with a whisk over medium heat until smooth and light brown. 3. Strain broth and remove the fat then place back into the saucepan. 4. Add the drippings to the broth and bring to a boil. 5. Add enough roux to thicken with the whisk and continue to boil. Be careful not to let it boil. 6. Add salt to taste.
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ccording to Fine Cooking you want to figure about 1/3 cup of gravy per person. With that being said you want to figure you will need all of your turkey drippings and enough broth from your giblets to make enough gravy. If you don’t have enough broth you can add canned turkey broth. This can be salty so be careful. You can change the flavor of your gravy by adding different seasonings. Such as thyme or rosemary. You can also make this a beef, pork, or chicken gravy by replacing the turkey drippings with the meat of choice drippings. For the broth try making it without the giblets. Roux is the key to making a sauce. It can also make it richer in flavor. The darker the roux, the richer the flavor. To do this you need to cook it longer but you need to continue stirring it. You don’t want it to burn. A light roux is typically used in white sauces and darker roux is typically used in darker sauces. To make clarified butter heat some butter until it separates then skim the foam from the top and discard the milk residue left on the bottom. If you have extra roux, it can be kept at room temperature until need for another wonderful sauce or soup you make.
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1. In 2008, Jamie Moyer became the second-oldest pitcher to start a World Series game (45). Who was the oldest? 2. Entering 2009, name the managers who won Manger of the Year award in both the American League and the National League. 3. Name the last time a defensive lineman won The Associated Press’ NFL Most Valuable Player award. 4. For which two schools was John Calipari an assistant men’s basketball coach before becoming the head coach at UMass in 1988? 5. Name the last NHL team before Pittsburgh in 2009 to win Game Seven of the Stanley Cup Finals on the road after the home team won the first six games. 6. Who is the only driver to win an Indianapolis 500, a Daytona 500 and a Formula One driving championship? 7. Roger Federer and Andy Roddick played the longest Grand Slam final in tennis history at Wimbledon in 2009 (77 games). Who had held the mark?
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2. LANGUAGE: What is a synonym for jejune? 3. MYTHOLOGY: In the mythical Greek tale, what was the name of Jason’s ship used in pursuit in the Golden Fleece? 4. AD SLOGANS: Which company’s ads claim its services are “So easy, a caveman can do it”? 5. FAMOUS QUOTATIONS: Who once said, “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter”? 6. MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY: What is a more common name for the medical condition called cyesis? 7. TELEVISION: Who used to sign off his program with the words, “Good night and good luck”? 8. LITERATURE: Who was the author of the novel “Zuckerman Unbound”? 9. MOVIES: In which film is “The Children’s Marching Song” performed?
1. Britney Spears is just wrapping up a nearly year-long tour. What it is called? 2. The Detergents did a spoof of what hit song? (Name the spoof, too.) 3. Which group recorded “London Calling”? 4. What was the first record cut by Neil Sedaka? Name the year. 5. Barry McGuire is best known for which 1965 protest song? 6. Name the not-yet-famous lead singer for Big Brother and the Holding Company back in 1966. (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 (15).
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“The Rolling Stones: Gimme Shelter” (The Criterion Collection) -- In 1969, The Rolling Stones asked documentary filmmakers Albert and David Maysles and Charlotte Zwerin to film their American tour. Little did they know that the tour, which began with a triumphant, electrifying performance at Madison Square Garden in New York, would eventually end in a tragedy at
the Altamont Speedway in California, as a man named Meredith Hunter is murdered by a Hell’s Angel just a few feet from Mick Jagger. In addition to the remastered film, the DVD includes commentary by David Maysles and Charlotte Zwerin, deleted footage, a featurette on the restoration of the print and the usual trailers, photo galleries and such. “Mystery Science Theater 3000: XVI” (Limited Edition) -- Fans of the show will definitely want to grab this boxed set, as it comes with a Tom Servo figurine, lobby cards and a whole slew of awesome extra features. The four episodes featured in this boxed set are: “The Corpse Vanishes” (along with a Commando Cody short), “Warrior of the Lost World,” Roger Corman’s “Night of the Blood Beast,” and finally a bizarre Mexican Christmas film, “Santa Claus,” wherein Santa lives on a
cloud in outer space and is assisted by the wizard Merlin. “Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian” -- I wasn’t a big fan of the first film, but I have to admit, this sequel is a lot better than the original film and well worth watching. Ben Stiller stars as Larry Daley, former security guard at the Museum of Natural History, who is called in to help the exhibits (who come to life after closing time) fight an evil group with a nefarious plan. Special features include: Two commentary tracks, a behind-the-scenes featurette, deleted scenes, a gag reel and an alternate ending.
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“Terminator: Salvation” -- Seriously, the only good thing about “Terminator: Salvation” is the viral video that made its way around the interwebs earlier this year of
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Christian Bale going ballistic on the lighting guy. The film’s plot is convoluted, and it doesn’t follow the mythology created by James Cameron in the first two films. Frankly, with a director like McG, did you really expect anything other than a bunch of explosions and choppy edits? “Terminator: Salvation” is so bad, it makes “Transformers 2” look like a masterpiece of cinema.
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) There could be an unexpected change in plans for your upcoming holiday travels. But keep in mind that a little flexibility goes a long way in resolving any disappointments.
SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Jack Quinn was 46 when he started Game Four of the 1929 World Series for Philadelphia. 2. Bobby Cox, Tony La Russa, Jim Leyland and Lou Piniella. 3. Minnesota’s Alan Page in 1971. 4. The University of Kansas and the University of Pittsburgh. 5. Montreal in 1971. 6. Mario Andretti. 7. Gerald Patterson and John Hawkes played 71 games in the 1927 Australian Open final.
FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. The Circus Starring Britney Spears. The tour finishes up in Adelaide, Australia. 2. “Leader of the Laundromat” was a takeoff on The Shangri-Las 1964 hit, “Leader of the Pack.” 3. The Clash, in 1979. The song appeared on their third album by the same name. 4. “The Diary,” in 1959. Though he’d entered Julliard to study classical piano at the age of 8, he started a pop band in high school called The Tokens. 5. “Eve of Destruction,” by Phil Sloan. The rough version of the song was never meant to be the final version, but it leaked out. The rest is history. 6. Janis Joplin. She left the group in 1969 and died of a heroin overdose in 1970.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A new relationship might not be responding quite as quickly as you’d hoped. Could you be expecting too much too soon? Try to ease up and let things happen at their own pace. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) As we approach the frenetic pace of pre-holiday planning, take time out now to reconnect with the wonderful people who share your life, especially the one who also shares your dreams. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A misunderstanding should be resolved before you get caught up in the flurry of holiday preparations. Set your pride aside and deal with it, regardless of who might have hurt whom first. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Being told that a colleague might have been trying to undercut your effectiveness might or might not be true. Get all the facts before you even think about acting on this so-called information. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) It’s a good idea to start your holiday preparation plans early in order to avoid a time crunch if an unresolved workplace situation causes a problem. That old friend might have some welcome news.
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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A family member’s actions continue to surprise you, but this time with positive results. Could be your wise counsel finally got through. It’s like having an early holiday gift, isn’t it? SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your reluctance to act in a current situation could be traced to your inner self advising you to take more time to study its complexities before you attempt to deal with it. Good luck. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Soothing hurt feelings before they can ignite an angry outburst is the wise thing to do. And, of course, when it comes to doing the “wisdom thing,” you do it so well. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Budget your time so that you can handle both your workplace duties and your personal holiday planning -- including travel arrangements -- without burning out on either end. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You might find that you still need to firm up one or two of those still-outstanding decisions so that you can finally move forward as you had planned. Weigh the facts, then act. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You usually don’t carry grudges, but you might feel this is one time when you’re justified in doing so. But aren’t you spending too much energy holding onto it? Let it go and move on. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of using your quiet strength to persuade people to follow their better instincts and do the right thing. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.
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ediation plays an important role in most family law cases. If you and the other party cannot agree on all the issues in your case, the Court will require that you attend a mediation before the Court will hear your case. So, it is important to know what mediation is and what it can do for you. Mediation is a process involving an objective third party who attempts to help the parties reach a voluntary resolution of their issues. The mediator’s goal is to get the parties to reach an agreement on some or all of the issues. The mediator is neutral and does not take any side in a dispute. Mediation is not arbitration. Arbitration is a process that involves an objective third party who actually decides the issues between the parties. An arbitrator is like a private Judge. It is important to emphasize that mediation is a voluntary process. While the Court may order you to attend a mediation, it is up to you and the other party whether or not a complete or partial settlement can re reached. Mediation is a very effective mechanism for resolving disputes. Courts require mediation before they are willing to hear your case because it reduces the time
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You may wonder why a mediator is needed if both parties are represented by attorneys. The mediator can still be valuable by providing a different perspective on the issues. Some people need to hear the hard facts from someone other than their attorney. Mediators are trained professionals. In the family law context most mediators are also attorneys with extensive family law experience.
You should also be aware that there is a hybrid process called mediation/arbitration (med/arb). A med/arb starts out exactly like a mediation. However, if the parties can’t reach a complete settlement as to all their issues at the end of the mediation, the mediator switches gears and becomes an arbitrator and makes a decision as to any remaining issues. The med/arb model is becoming more popular. Whether the parties choose to adopt the med/arb process is voluntary. A med/ arb will typically involve significantly less litigation cost than a mediation followed by a hearing before a Judge. In the Marriage Zone, mediation is your friend. You should embrace the opportunity to try to settle your case. Parties are usually more satisfied with a settlement they have mutually arrived at compared to a ruling imposed by a Court. 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 Monument. Chris has been practicing law since 1977. He is a former prosecutor and is licensed to practice law in Colorado, Florida, California and Wisconsin. Chris can be contacted at 719-4889395. Chris’s website (www.cmeyerlaw.com) has additional divorce and family law information. to-basics move. Before you shop, plan your spending. Stick to cash where possible (or at least have a plan to pay off credit cards within three months.) Decide on musthave gifts, but leave yourself some leeway for surprise bargains that you discover. Compare pricing between stores and online companies. Many online chains will have coupon codes for discounts if you buy online, but most will have quick expiration dates. Shop discount stores where you can, but beware the quality of the merchandise. Look for new items in charity shops. Hint: After your first day of holiday shopping, review your purchases and ask yourself if you really need to go out and buy more.
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If you have a tape recorder, use that to record your stories. Tapes can be duplicated. Or you handwrite your stories, if that is easiest for you. Still don’t know how to start? Here are some ideas to get you going. “I learned a hard lesson when ...” “One thing I never told my parents was ...” “The best day of my childhood was ...” “The first car I ever had was ...” “My first job was ...” “I got caught doing ...” The more details, the better. Even the smallest descriptive detail can make your story come alive. If telling your life story is something you’d like to do, but you want help with it, ask among your friends who has a camcorder or who can transcribe what you write. Don’t believe that your story has no value. It does! Chances are your family will want more chapters! Consider this as chapter one in a family heirloom. 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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6) Shall not collect any commissions without the seller's knowledge nor accept fees from a third-party without the seller's express consent. 7) Shall refuse fees from more than one party without all parties' informed consent. 8) Shall not co-mingle client funds with their own. 9) Shall attempt to ensure that all written documents are easy to understand and will give everybody a copy of what they sign.
The National Association of REALTORS® was founded in 1908 and has more than one million members.
10) Shall not discriminate in any fashion for any reason on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. 11) Expects agents to be competent, to conform to standards of practice and to refuse to provide services for which they are unqualified. 12) Must engage in truth in advertising. 13) Shall not practice law unless they are a lawyer. 14) Shall cooperate if charges are brought against them and present all evidence requested. 15) Agree not to bad mouth competition and agree not to file unfounded ethics complaints. 16) Shall not solicit another REALTOR'S client nor interfere in a contractual relationship. 17) Shall submit to arbitration to settle matters and not seek legal remedies in the judicial system.
For further information, please feel free to call Robyn Graham at Keller Williams Real Estate 719-216-4421 or email Homes@RobynGraham.com
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