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Jeopardy is no ordinary trivia game – the topics are tough and potential players have to first prove they are scholars in a variety of subjects.

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Game shows of the 1950s were wrought with scandals; producers were accused of providing answers to the contestants beforehand. The public was outraged at the apparent rigging of the shows. Jeopardy was introduced to provide a different format from the original shows. Contestants would have to provide answers in the form of a question.

Three contestants vie for the winnings, and the champ returns until the next person boots him or her off. Contestants provide answers to a number of categories in a question format, i.e. “What is Jeopardy.”

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CBS picked up Jeopardy in 1984 and put it in a prime time spot with a new host, Alex Trebek. It went into syndication that same year and has never wavered since. Today, Jeopardy airs five nights a week and has enjoyed high ratings, second only to its sister show, Wheel of Fortune.

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Alex Trebek got his start in show biz in his home country of Canada, working as a broadcast journalist with the Canadian Broadcasting Co. Trebek covered lots of subjects, from news to sports, for the national T.V. and radio network.

In 1966, Trebek began his broadcast game show career as the host of Reach for the Top, a Canadian quiz show for high school students. He went on to host a number of game shows in Canada and the U.S.:

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Trebek obviously settled in to his game-show career. He’s become an icon as a T.V. host and has appeared in numerous television and movie favorites – as himself: • • • • • • • • •

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He’s also been either the subject of game show sketches or a part of them on Saturday Night Live.

Trebek became an American citizen in 1998. He lives in Studio City, Calif., with his wife, Jean, and two children. Nothing has kept him from his hosting duties with Jeopardy. In 2004, he was in a minor car accident; and, in 2007, he had a minor heart attack and was hospitalized for a week. Neither incident interrupted his hosting gig. He has also bred and trained horses.

The Emmy Awards has nominated Trebek 12 times for outstanding game show host. He’s won five times. Trebek has his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and earned a Bob Hope Entertainment award for his tours with the USO.

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WHO HOLDS THE LONGEST WINNING STREAK? In June 2004, Ken Jennings made his first appearance on Jeopardy. Just a year earlier, producers of the show de-

cided that undefeated winners of the game could return indefinitely. At the time Jennings learned that he had successfully auditioned for Jeopardy, he was a software engineer in Salt Lake City. To prepare for the big game, Jennings spent a month making flash cards and studying such Jeopardy subjects as U.S. presidents, world capitals and “potent potables” – just studying since he’s an admitted “teetotaler.” His preparation served him well.

Jennings became a household name during his Jeopardy run, coming back 74 times as the champion. On his 75th appearance, Jennings lost in the final round! However, he had already earned more than $3 million.

Hardly a loser, the show brought him instant fame. Jennings had endorsements with Fed Ex and H&R Block and co-invented a couple of trivia games. He went on the talk show circuit and wrote a book, “Brainiac,” which covered the “curious, competitive, compulsive world of trivia buffs.” He took readers behind the scenes of Jeopardy and through a variety of quiz bowls and trivia marathons.

Jennings currently lives in Seattle with his wife and young son and daughter. He’s planning another book on trivia.

WHAT ARE MEMORABLE JEOPARDY MOMENTS? • On March 16, 2007, three contestants tied for the game championship, with $16,000 each. This was a first for Jeopardy, and all three returned for the next show.

• When Ken Jennings ended his 74-show run, he did so with a question that many people were able to answer. The question: “Most of this firm’s 70,000 seasonal white-collar employees work only four months a year.” Jennings answered, “What is Fed Ex?” Contestant Nancy Zerg gave the correct answer, “What is H&R Block?” Her wager was enough to send Jennings packing.

• In 2005, Jeopardy producers introduced the ultimate tournament of champions, which included about 150 past champions. The event lasted 15 weeks, and Ken Jennings was automatically in based on his record winning streak.

Jennings went up against Jerome Vered and Brad Rutter, winner of five regular Jeopardy games, a tournament of champions and the special million dollar masters’ tournament. Rutter won the ultimate tournament of champions, and ended up raking in more than $3 million as a result of all of his wins.

• In 1997 on April Fool’s Day, Pat Sajak of Wheel of Fortune and Alex Trebek swapped places on each other’s show.

Audiences and hosts had a great time with the switch.

• Before the final game of the ultimate tournament of champions, Trebek and all three contestants – Jennings, Rutter and Vered – agreed to come on stage (behind the podium) wearing suits minus the trousers. When the cameras panned behind the podiums to ensure that all had complied, everyone had worn pants but Trebek. The joke was on him. He quickly exited the show. It was never shown on

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• Jeopardy versions air in more than 25 countries • From 1984 to 1990, contestants’ winnings were capped at $75,000. Any money earned over that amount was donated to the winner’s favorite charity.

• The Jeopardy theme song is “Think,” composed by Merv Griffin as a lullaby for his young son.

• Jeff Probst (Survivor) hosted an identical twin of Jeopardy – Rock & Roll Jeopardy. The spinoff show obviously tested one’s knowledge of music. Rock & Roll Jeopardy was an exact replica of Jeopardy – pretty much – except that contestants were not allowed to return if they won.

And the “pot” was a bit less than the money won in Jeopardy. A celebrity edition was included as well, with the likes of the Dixie Chicks, Joe Walsh and Graham Nash as contestants.

WHAT IS THE GRAND SLAM OF TRIVIA? Games about trivia have become an American pastime.

The proof is in the pudding with all the game shows on television, from Jeopardy to the Millionaire to Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader.

In the summer of 2007, the GSN network presented a special series – eight episodes – where winners of shows like Jeopardy, Millionaire, Card Sharks, the Weakest Link and Tic Tack Dough competed for prize money of $100,000 and the title “trivia guru.” There were 16 winners participating in one-hour episodes. Two sets of contestants competed in fast and furious trivia rounds comprised of general trivia, math and logic, words and vocabulary and a final round of a mix of all three.

Each contestant had one full minute to answer the question – the contestant whose clock ran to zero before he or she answered correctly was the loser.

Jennings and Millionaire alumni Ogi Ogas made it to the finals. They were well matched but Jennings took the $100,000 prize.

WHO GETS ON JEOPARDY? Thousands of people apply each year to be on the show. To be eligible, regular contestants must be 18 years or older, kids week applicants must be between age 10 and 12; teen applicants must be age 13 through 17 and in high school; and college applicants must be full-time undergraduate students, with no prior degree. Once someone has been on

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Future players can also audition in Culver City, Calif., and in other designated parts of the country, once they’ve passed the online test. The audition begins with a timed, written test made up of 50 Jeopardy-like category questions.

Those who pass the test move to a round of mock Jeopardy games. The applicants are judged not only on their knowledge but also on their speaking ability, decision-making skills and enthusiasm for the show.

Each contestant has a personal interview with the production staff. There is no charge for the auditions, and travel or related expenses are not covered. Another avenue for being on the show is the Brain Bus, a tour bus that travels across the country searching for America’s smartest. The first 1,000 attendees at each Brain Bus event are given a 10-question pre-test. Mock Jeopardy games are then played, and winners even get prizes (no cash). Based on their success with the Brain Bus, the participants could be invited to California to audition for the show.

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hat is joy? How does one get to that place? Many people assume joy is a certain level of happiness regarding particular events in their lives. For example, one may feel joy at the birth of a child or grandchild. One may feel joy at watching a graduation ceremony or a wedding. These situations are valid, but does enjoying particular events equate to true joy?

True joy is where ones have determined their pathway in this life, are understanding their pathway, and are living their pathway with enjoyment. It is where ones know who they are, why they are alive, and they choose to livenot endure or survive, but to live. When people think of surviving, their minds can gravitate towards current economic survival or the Great Depression. While these two examples are legitimate examples of survival, they can be extreme. Another example of survival can be ‘making it through the day, month or year. ‘Making it through’ is not enjoyment; it is surviving. For ones to enjoy life, they need to be taught how to enjoy life the same way one enjoys delicious food. One can create a beautiful meal that is balanced and enjoy every bite and every taste it has to offer. Or one can throw food together to sustain an energy level out of necessity and move on. It is all about choice.

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n Dec. 7th Pearl Harbor Day, the Peak Grill on Centennial Blvd. in Colorado Springs, gave out 75 free meals to WWII and Korean War veterans. Veterans came from all over to meet and have a free breakfast or a free lunch .

The many Veterans that braved the cold and freezing weather on Monday Dec. 7th, came out and had a great meal talked, laughed and renewed old friendships and made quite a few new ones. These great

What have the choices been? What is the belief system that keeps patterns in place? A belief is a thought pattern and is not to necessarily to be associated with religion, though religion can play a role.

What has been the overall pattern? If ones want to learn how to make new choices, ones must learn what their beliefs are that are in contradiction to their heart. A belief can be a perception you hold within your mind regarding how you need to live your life according to standards and rules that were created for you. A belief can be a perception about your self and your worth as a person and often times this belief was adopted from the parent or parents.

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A Tai Yi exercise/treatment that can assist with this is Lost Heart. Lost Heart addresses belief systems/patterns that create difficulty. If people understood how energy works, they would not empower anxiety and/or depression. Beliefs keep the difficulty in place and can create a chemical imbalance in the brain. This exercise is for people who have lost sight of own heart, feelings, empowerment, and/or knowingness. It creates sensitivity so they are more aware of the beliefs that are in contradiction to their heart. Choice is key ingredient in releasing a belief.

The person can ask for a choice to be presented after the exercise.

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guys deserve our undying gratitude for a sacrifice we will never fully understand or comprehend. Our thanks go out to the owners of the Peak Grill, Randy and Nancy Bolen, 75 free meals in this economy is a really big deal. The Peak will be offering another one in June, on D Day and one in August, on VJ Day. The Peak would like to invite all WWII /Korean War Veterans for a get together every/2nd Tuesday of each month/ at 11am ,and is offering all Veterans a discount of $7 when purchasing 2 meals.

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This single-crust chicken pie recipe is a savory combination of modern convenience products and classic homemade touches. Use a leftover baked chicken or a store-bought rotisserie chicken, leftover cooked vegetables or frozen mixed vegetables, and a frozen pie crust to cut the prep time in half.

The creamy sauce combined with the chicken and vegetable filling, and topped with a layer of sharp cheddar cheese turns this classic pie into a hearty, one-dish meal. The filling can be made in advance and either refrigerated or frozen. Just make sure that you heat the filling before sprinkling on the cheese and topping it with the pie crust.

This savory chicken pie recipe is great way to warm up during a cold winter day.

CHEDDAR CHEESE CHICKEN PIE 1 (2 to 2 1/2 pounds) cooked chicken, meat cut into chunks, skin and bones removed and discarded 1 stick butter, divided

1 medium onion, diced 3 stalks celery, diced 2 cloves garlic, diced 1 (16-ounce) bag frozen soup or stew vegetables 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning, divided 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided 1 teaspoon pepper, divided 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon sugar 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup cream, evaporated milk or buttermilk 1 cup chicken broth 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese 1 (9-inch) frozen pie crust 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly grease a 2-quart casserole dish.

2. Melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, celery and garlic. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes.

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Remove the chicken mixture from the skillet and place it in the prepared casserole dish. Set aside.

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stirring occasionally, until light brown and thick, about 3 minutes. Turn heat to high and slowly whisk in the cream, evaporated milk or buttermilk. Whisk in the chicken broth. Continue whisking until mixture thickens, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining salt and pepper, and the nutmeg.

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4. True or false: Robert Horry, the leader in NBA postseason games played, reached the playoffs in all 16 of his NBA seasons.

5. How many times did Jeremy Roenick tally 50 or more goals for a season during his 20-year NHL career?

6. In which Olympic year did the U.S. men’s basketball team win its first gold medal?

7. When Bobby Jones won golf’s grand slam in 1930, what four events did he win?

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2. MOVIES: In what city does a large part of “Interview with the Vampire” take place?

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4. U.S. STATES: What is Alaska’s motto?

5. TELEVISION: In what show was the alien race known as The Borg introduced?

6. ANIMAL KINGDOM: How many whiskers does the average cat have?

7. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Where is the United States Naval Academy located?

8 HISTORY: In what year did the United States enter World War I? 9. LANGUAGE: What is a dystopia?

1. What do Natalie Cole and Lisa Marie Presley have in common?

2. Name the girl group that had a hit with “One Fine Day.” What year?

3. “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In” is a medley of two songs from which musical?

4. Name the artist who first sang “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.”

5. What was The Bangles’ first hit single?

6. Name the artist who sang “Straight Up.” 7. Who sang “Stupid Cupid,” and when? (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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ell, it’s 2010, and in a few weeks thousands of athletes from around the world will converge in Canada for the Winter Olympics.

To get you in the mood, here are a few of my favorite Winter Olympics films: “Downhill Racer” -- Released in 1969,

director Michael Ritchie’s first movie contains some of the best skiing sequences ever captured on film. Robert Redford stars (in one of his first leading roles) as David Chappellet, an ambitious (and often unlikeable) skier who will do anything to win the gold. Gene Hackman co-stars as the long-suffering coach who must not only try to raise money to support the underdog American team, but also keep his prima donna skier on a short leash.

“Miracle” (2004) -- Kurt Russell stars as Herb Brooks, the coach of the “Miracle on Ice” U.S. men’s hockey team that won the gold at the 1980 Olympics in Lake Placid.

Following a brutal 10-3 loss against the Soviet team in an exhibition match, the U.S. team is considered overwhelming underdogs at the upcoming Winter Olympics.

But through great coaching and sheer force of will, Brooks brings the team together to create the biggest upset in sporting history.

“Cool Runnings” -- Seriously, how could I NOT include this classic 1993 comedy about the real-life 1988 Jamaican bobsled team? John Candy stars as a down-on-hisluck coach who finds a chance at redemption by training a group of guys who had never even seen snow to compete in the Winter Olympics. “Cool Runnings” is funny, heartwarming and most of all, one of Candy’s last and best films.

“The Cutting Edge” (1992) -- Yeah, I know: Chick flicks about prima donna ice skaters are a dime a dozen, but this one starring Moira Kelly and D.B. Sweeney is actually rather good. Kelly plays Kate Mosely, a wealthy and spoiled Olympic skater who has a second shot at Olympic gold, but goes through partners like a stoner goes through nachos. Sweeney is Doug Dorsey, an injured Olympic hockey player who has

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lost his chance at going pro and is looking for a new shot at being a champion. After being paired together by her coach, this unlikely duo must learn to work with each other if their dreams of finding glory (and dare I say, LOVE?) are to come true.

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TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS 1. Archimedes 2. New Orleans 3. Written as a series of documents, like letters 4. North to the future 5. “Star Trek: The Next Generation” 6. About 24 7. Annapolis, Md. 8. 1917 9. Opposite of utopia, it’s an imaginary place where dehumanized people live in fear 10. Death Valley, Calif.

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1. George Foster had 52 for Cincinnati in 1977.

2. The Cansecos had 462; the Mays had 444.

3. Nine straight bowl games.

4. True.

5. Twice, for Chicago in 1991-92 and 199293.

6. It was 1936.

7. The U.S. and British Opens and the U.S. and British Amateurs.

FLASH BACK ANSWERS

1. They both did father-daughter duets after the death of their fathers, singing along with re-engineered versions of their famous fathers’ songs.

2. The Chiffons, in 1963. Rolling Stone magazine put it on its list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

3. The musical “Hair,” which debuted in October 1967.

The 5th Dimension released the song in 1969.

4. No, it wasn’t Roberta Flack in 1969. The song was written in 1957 for folksinger Peggy Seeger.

5. “Manic Monday” in 1986. The song was written by Prince.

6. Paula Abdul in 1988. The song soared to the top of the charts, taking the album, “Forever Your Girl,” with it.

7. Connie Francis had a hit with the song in 1958.

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Encourage family members to join you in supporting a relative who could be facing a difficult emotional challenge in the New Year. Showing your love and concern helps keep his or her hopes up.

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Events could inspire adventurous Lambs looking to make a major career or personal move.

But as always, get all the facts before rushing into any sort of deal or commitment.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) While a long-deferred decision suddenly might take on some urgency after news on a related matter, you still need to weigh all factors carefully before deciding one way or the other.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) What seems to be a great opportunity could cause even usually practical Taureans to ignore their inner caution cues. Best to move carefully to avoid falling into unseen traps.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) This is a good time to reassess the earlier plan you made for the New Year.

Some elements you felt you could depend on to make it work might no longer carry that assurance.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Need a holiday now that the seasonal festivities are behind you? Good idea. Plan to go to someplace wonderful. You’ll return refreshed and more than ready for a new challenge.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Progress continues to be made on that pesky workplace problem. Meanwhile, don’t assume a personal situation will work itself out. Best to get more involved earlier than later.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Catnaps are definitely recommended for Leos and Leonas who had been going at a hectic pace over the holidays. Adding relaxation time to your schedule helps restore your overdrawn energy reserves.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Sure, some of the new friends you made over the holidays might move out of your life at some point. But at least one might show significant “staying power” with some encouragement.

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CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Forming a renewed connection with a former associate is only the first step toward working out your new plans. Be prepared for problems, and deal with them as soon as they arise.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A romantic situation that was going smoothly not too long ago might take a new turn. Be honest about your feelings before you decide whether to follow it or take another path.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) The wise Pisces (that’s you, of course) will make sure everyone knows you plan to keep your options open and listen to all sides of the situation before making any decisions.

BORN THIS WEEK: Your honest approach to life and living is always an inspiration for others fortunate enough to know you. (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Rebalance your investments as needed.

Over time, your goals and risk tolerance can change. That’s why it’s a good idea to review and rebalance your portfolio at least once a year, possibly with the help of a professional financial advisor who is familiar with your situation.

Avoid “emotional” investing. Don’t make decisions based on emotional reactions to what’s happening with your investments.

For example, just because the price of an investment may have dropped significantly, it doesn’t mean you should rush to sell it. Despite the price drop, it may still have good prospects and it might be an important part of your investment strategy. Consider all factors before making “buy” or “sell” decisions.

Keep sufficient cash in your portfolio — During the long bear market of 2008 and early 2009, many investors discovered that they lacked enough cash and “cash equivalent” vehicles in their portfolios.

Of course, you need enough cash on hand to meet unexpected expenses without dipping into long-term investments. But beyond that, the presence of cash and short-term, more liquid investments can help reduce the volatility in a portfolio that may sometimes be battered by both the stock and bond markets.

These financial resolutions, like all types of New Year’s resolutions, may not be easy to keep. But if you can stick with them, you may have many happy new years in the future.

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I recently handled such a matter for my adult son, a college student in Durango, CO, and his roommates, which illustrates how this can arise. The three young people rented a house in Durango, owned by a couple in New York who had purchased it for their son to reside in while also a student. He moved out of state, and rented the house to my clients. He also installed a friend of his in a cottage on the property, rent-free, to act as a caretaker. The caretaker collected rent payments from my clients, and arranged for various repairs. He was clearly and most definitely acting as the agent of the owners with respect to the leased premises.

Recently, he physically assaulted one of my clients, on the leased premises, and the police responded. Afterwards, he continued a pattern of harassing and intimidating my clients. As a result, fearing for their continued physical safety, as well as emotional well-being, the young tenants within a matter of days physically vacated the property, placing their possessions in storage until they could find another rental, and notified the owners that they considered the lease broken, and would not be making the rent payments remaining due under the lease. The landlords, of course, protested, arguing that my clients were still legally liable for all remaining rent payments until the end of the lease term.

Ultimately, my clients were released from the lease, due to the fact that the landlords, through the actions of their agent, the caretaker, were held responsible for his actions. The agent’s physical assault of one of my clients was found to be a breach by the landlords of their covenant of quiet enjoyment, and as a result they lose out on the remaining rent that would otherwise be due.

Usually, when one contemplates a condition, act or omission that might work a breach of the covenant of quiet enjoyment, one contemplates such events as a flooding of the leased premises, a lack of heat or sewage service, and the like. However, breaches may also be found on the part of the landlord where actions of agents of the landlord, while not affecting the physical conditions of the premises, affect more intangible conditions.

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money from odd jobs, start them off with a passbook savings account. You’ll likely have to be a co-signer on the account, which ensures that they can’t empty the account without your presence and approval. Be sure that the account won’t be subject to fees.

Look at your credit-card balances. Which ones are you close to paying off, perhaps within six months? Can you double up on your payments (assuming you’re not continuing to make charges on the cards) and get them paid off faster?

Remember not to cancel the card when you’ve brought the balance down to zero. Your credit score will suffer for it, as it takes away from your percentage of available credit. Just let the card sit there unused, or perhaps make one charge now and then and pay it off when the bill comes.

Start by reviewing your savings goal from a year ago. Did you reach that goal? Tough as it can be to save, increasing your efforts to put money Review your credit score and take steps to get away can be a lifesaver should you become un- it to 740 or higher, or to keep it there if it’s already over that number. Those with higher credit employed or in case of an emergency. scores can benefit by getting better interest rates Review your rates on CDs that are coming due on loans. Remember that you can get a free copy and research where you’ll put your money next. of your credit reports each year. Check for erInterest rates on CDs are extremely poor nowa- rors. days, but every dollar counts. Try not to lock in If you have children who earn an allowance or

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Giving to charity takes planning to make sure your money goes where you intend. Research your intended charities at the two top charity Web sites: GuideStar (www.guidestar.org) and Charity Navigator (www.charitynavigator.org).

If you volunteer at a non-profit organization, keep track of your expenses and mileage. Those could be deductible on your taxes.

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3. Freshen up a Bathroom

5. Add a Breakfast Bar

When a wall separates a kitchen from a family room, update the look and open up the floorplan by cutting out an opening to create a breakfast bar. Then simply add a one to three foot wide countertop (granite, marble, formica, etc) and put chairs in front of it.

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Update your bathrooms with a new medicine cabinet for $100 to $150, light fixtures for about $100, a faucet for $50 to $75, and a vanity for $200 to $300. You can also bleach or regrout existing tile to make it look brand new. Installing glass shower doors adds elegance. Also, replacing the bathroom door with a French door for $250 can make all the difference.

4. Spruce up Cabinet Fronts

Update tired-looking kitchen cabinets by reconditioning for under $1,000 rather than replacing. If the wood is starting to look shabby from use or contaminants in the air, sand out the nicks and scratches, re-stain, and

A quick updated look can easily be attained by replacing overhead light fixtures in the foyer, bathrooms and kitchens. If the kitchen has track lighting, replace it with recessed canned lights on a dimmer switch to add ambience. Also, install pendant lights over a kitchen island or peninsula.

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As hard as this is to believe, researchers have already found similar connections between smoking, obesity and happiness.

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8. Add a Room!

Look for large spaces that can be enclosed to create a new bedroom for just the price of creating a wall.

A $400 wall could net up to $40,000 in the sales price because of the extra bedroom. (In a two or three bedroom home, it is more of an advantage to have another bedroom.

If your home already has four or more bedrooms, it would be better to leave open space open.) FYI: For a bedroom to be considered a bedroom, it no longer is required to have a closet, but it must have a door and a window.

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Add a remote touchpad entry system to the garage door opener. The cost will be about $425 but will add value to your home and ease and convenience to your lifestyle.

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