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en, women and dogs will line up in Anchorage, Alaska, March 8 to begin what some have deemed the “last great race on earth:” the Iditarod – the largest dog sled race in the world. They call them “mushers” and along with their dogs – 12 to 16 on each team – they will cover 1,150 miles of beautiful yet challenging terrain, from mountain ranges to dense forests, to frozen tundra to icy rivers to coastlines stirred by heavy wind gusts. Teams will make the trek in 10 to 17 days amidst below zero temperatures and extended periods of darkness.
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HONORING THE FOREFATHERS… AND FOREDOGS In the early 1900s, the Iditarod Trail, now designated a national historic trail, was the only thoroughfare in the winter from Alaska’s coastal towns to interior towns. Mushers and their sled dogs were used to run mail, supplies and gold from village to village. Priests, judges and doctors also jumped on board to visit those who needed their services.
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In 1925, the city of Nome was plagued by a diphtheria epidemic. The mushers and their sled dogs became heroes – some legends – as they carried much needed serum to Nome. As the gold mining industry slowed, there was less activity on the Iditarod Trail. In the late 1920s, the airplane became the mode of transportation for mail and supplies. And the sled dog teams disappeared with the advent of the snowmobile.
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rating the history of Alaska’s sled dog teams would bring awareness to the trail and highlight some of the heroic efforts of both dog and man.
• Carl Huntington won the 1974 race with the slowest winning time – 20 days, 15 hours, 2 minutes. • Dick Mackey and Rick Swenson still hold the title for the closest finish. Mackey was 1 second ahead of Swenson – 14 days, 18 hours, 52 minutes and 24 seconds. The nose of the lead dog determined the winner. • The largest number of mushers to finish a single race: 77 in 2004. • Rick Swenson is the only musher to win the Iditarod five times in three different decades – 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. • Susan Butcher won the Iditarod four times before retiring to have children. She died of leukemia in August 2006, leaving behind her husband and two children. • The youngest musher to run the race was Dallas Seavey, age 18. He ran in 2005. The oldest musher to complete the race is Col. Norman Vaughan – at 88 years. • Lucky number? Rick Mackey became the only son of a winner to place first when he won the 1983 Iditarod. His father, Dick Mackey, had won in 1978. Dick’s other son, Lance, matched his father and brother when he won in 2007. All three Mackeys – father and sons – wore bib No. 13 when they won, and all three placed first in their sixth Iditarod race. Lance Mackey also won the race in 2008 and 2009 and is a favorite this year.
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Dorothy Paige enlisted an active musher – Joe Redington Sr. – to help promote the idea of a sled dog race on the Iditarod Trail. In 1967, the Aurora Dog Mushers Club and others cleared the overgrowth on the first 9 miles of the trail for the firstever “short” race. Redington donated a 1-acre parcel of land as a fundraiser to help with a purse of $25,000 for that initial race. The race covered 27 miles, and Alaskans from all over participated, as well as two teams from Massachusetts. Isaac Okleasik from Teller, Alaska, won with a team of large working dogs.
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In 1973, the race was lengthened to 1,000 miles, starting in Anchorage and ending in Nome. Many said the teams would be greatly hindered by Alaska’s wilderness, making it impossible to go the distance. But 22 mushers proved them wrong and finished that year. To date, more than 400 mushers have completed the race.
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WHAT’S A MUSHER? Mushing describes a sport or transportation method using dogs and sleds and is thought to come from the French word “marche,” which means “go” or “run.” From French to slang, “mush” was a word used to command the sled dogs at the beginning of the race. “Hike” is more commonly used today.
THE DOGS Alaskan Huskies have been the predominant sled dog of the Iditarod. The Alaskan Husky is not AKC registered; thus, a number of mongrels or mutts have been labeled as a husky. Iditarod race officials were concerned that not all of those “Alaskan Huskies” fit the profile of a sled dog. Instead of defining the Alaskan Husky, officials established criteria for all canine Iditarod team members. The Iditarod... Continued on Page 3
The mushers are men and women who steer the sled dog teams. Alaska natives introduced the concept of sled dog teams. The native people also bred dogs for the purpose of transport. The Malemiut Inupiat people of the Seward Peninsula in Alaska developed a species favorite: the Malamute. Modern-day mushers come from all walks of life: fisherman, lawyers, doctors, artists – and many countries – Canada, Switzerland and France among them.
MUSHER RECORDS Many records have been broken in the Iditarod:
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• In 1986, Susan Butcher broke Rick Swanson’s 1981 record after she completed the race in 11 days, 15 hours and 6 minutes. Butcher broke her own record in 1987, finishing in 11 days, 2 hours and 5 minutes. In 1990, Butcher again broke a record, finishing in 11 days, 1 hour and 53 minutes. • In 1990, Jeff King broke all records when he finished the race in 10 days, 15 hours and 38 minutes. In 1994, Buser beat that record with 10 days, 13 hours and 2 minutes. • In 1995, Doug Swindley of Montana became the first winner from a state other than Alaska and also broke the record as he finished in 9 days, 2 hours and 42 minutes. • Martin Buser rose again in 2002, completing the Iditarod in 8 days, 22 hours and 46 minutes.
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MEASURES FOR MUTTS • All dogs must “demonstrate a willingness” to be harnessed. They must also demonstrate a desire to participate. How they interview for the job was not addressed! • All dogs must be vaccinated and dewormed. • All dogs must be able to withstand environmental extremes as specified by race officials. • Dogs must be able to pass a pre-race physical by a veterinarian with knowledge of sled dogs. A number of health issues are evaluated through protocols endorsed by Iditarod veterinarians. The majority of sled dogs are at least 75 lbs. In other words, the Dachshund, the Beagle, the Chinese Crested hairless are examples of dogs not to expect at the Iditarod.
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short leashes for most of their lives, others forced to carry heavy loads in preparation for the Iditarod. Injuries to dogs during the race include spinal injuries, bone fractures, sore and wounded paws, ruptured tendon sheaths, torn muscles, sore joints, stress and dehydration – and freezing to death. One dog died of an ulcer. On average, the SDAC states that 50 percent of all dogs that begin the race do not make it across the finish line.
DOGGED BUT STILL POPULAR Thousands of people, journalists and former and wannabe mushers will converge on Alaska in March. Seventy-one entrants are scheduled for this year’s Iditarod. Thirty-three are from Alaska, nine from other states and seven from abroad. Besides Mackey, past winners participating this year include Rick Swenson, Jeff King and Martin Buser. From last year’s Iditarod, 19 of the top 20 finishers will return, and 23 rookies are entered in Iditarod XXXVIII.
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THE TERMINOLOGY Mushers and team members have their own language. It’s been said the lead dog and the musher communicate through ESP.
During the race, the dogs are closely guarded for any problems. The mushers must make sure they journal their dogs’ progress. There are checkpoints where veterinarians peruse the doggy diaries and examine the dogs. The dogs also are subject to random drug testing.
Lead Dog: leads the pack in front of others
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Swing Dog: the dog running directly behind the lead dog; also identified as right or left swing dog; this dog helps swing the team in the turns or curves
The Sled Dog Action Coalition believes the Iditarod violates animal cruelty laws defined in 38 states and the District of Columbia. Alaska’s anti-cruelty stance on “overworking or overdriving” laws is more lax, according to the SDAC. They maintain that no other state could get away with the Iditarod. According to the SDAC, 142 dogs have died in the later years of the Iditarod. In early years, the deaths were not recorded. The SDAC also defies the way sled dogs are raised – some outdoors on
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Monument, CO Jeff Burum, CPA, MBA LLC will be hosting two seminars in March at the Jackson Creek Commerce Center. On March 19th, Jeff Burum and Mitch Hersch, of Pacific Life, will be holding a seminar on Roth Conversions and on March 25th, Jeff Burum will be hosting a seminar on New Business Start-Ups.
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LEWIS-PALMER AFTERPROM BENEFIT TO BE HELD AT PINZ BOWLING CENTER Dinner, Bowling, Silent Auction, and Dancing to Live Music Pinz Bowling Center will be hosting the annual fundraiser for Lewis-Palmer’s After Prom Party. This event will take place on Saturday night, March 6. Lewis-Palmer After Prom is a party held from midnight-5:00am for high school students returning from their prom. It will be held at Creekside Middle School, which will be transformed into a Hawaiian Paradise Island. It is a place for students to play games, have fun, eat lots of food, and most importantly, stay safe during those hours following Prom. The gym will be filled with inflatable games, giant twister, and laser tag. There will be caricature artists, bingo, a photo booth, casino games with fun prizes, and more. This party is organized and hosted by many parent volunteers. It is funded by business and parent donations, student ticket sales and the annual fundraiser.
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The fundraiser will begin at 6:00pm, with bowling and an Italian buffet dinner. There will be a silent auction held from 6:00pm9:00pm. Items for this auction have been generously donated by merchants, mostly right here in the Tri-Lakes area. From 9:00pm-1:00am, there will be dancing to well known local band, Monument Hill! It is sure to be a fun filled evening. Tickets for this event are $75/couple and $37.50/single. Anyone interested in attending or donating to this fundraiser, please call Jodi Nooney 488-0634 or email jodinooney@hotmail.com.
LENTEN RETREAT FOR WOMEN “Women of the Bible: Making Connections Across Generations” with Kathy Hendricks. Women have the capacity to be cruel and competitive as well as to show each other great tenderness and care. By connecting with the women of Scripture we can discover how to traverse generational, religious, and socio-economic divides in order to mine the compassion, care, and companionship that reflect the face of God. Benet Hill Monastery, 3190 Benet Lane, Colorado Springs CO, Saturday, March 13, 9:00-3:00. Retreat Fee $45, $55 at-thedoor. For more information call 303 8417554.
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• On March 2, 1925, the first nationwide highway numbering system is instituted to minimize confusion. Later, interstate highway numbering would be improved by colored signs and the odd-even demarcation that distinguishes between north-south and east-west travel, respectively.
man from Connecticut, who devoted his life to fighting what he perceived as vice, particularly obscenity and gambling.
• On March 6, 1475, Michelangelo Buonarroti, the greatest of the Italian Renaissance artists, is born. His most important early work was the Pieta (1498), a sculpture that showed the body of Christ in the lap of the Virgin Mary. Demonstrating masterful skill, Michelangelo extracted the two perfectly balanced figures of the Pieta from a single block of marble. • On March 3, 1873, Congress enacts the so-called Comstock Law, making it illegal to send any “obscene, lewd or lascivious” book through the mails. The law was named after Anthony Comstock, a sales-
• On March 4, 1888, Knute Rockne is born in Voss, Norway. He would go on to become one of the most successful coaches in the history of college football. In his 13 years as coach of Notre Dame, he recorded 105 wins, 12 losses and 5 ties for a winning percentage of .881, the highest in the history of college or professional football.
• On March 7, 1955, the first Broadway play to be televised in color, featuring the original cast, airs. The play was “Peter Pan,” starring Mary Martin.
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• On March 1, 1897, the Winton Motor Carriage Company is organized in Cleveland, with Alexander Winton as president. A year later, Winton won a race at Daytona Beach, Fla., driving his Winton Bullet to an average speed of 68 mph and becoming the first person to break the mile-per-minute barrier.
• On March 5, 1963, the Hula-Hoop, a hip-swiveling toy that became a huge fad across America when it was first marketed by Wham-O in 1958, is patented. An estimated 25 million Hula-Hoops were sold in its first four months of production alone. Following the Hula-Hoop, Wham-O produced the Superball, Water Wiggle, Silly String, Slip ‘n’ Slide and the Hacky Sack.
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BEFORE you go out looking at Properties, these are some things to consider: Choose the kind of property you want. Single-family homes are less expensive than apartment buildings, but generate less income. On the other hand, apartment buildings can require more upkeep. Assess your financial goals. Do you need a steady stream of income from your rental? Do you plan on re-selling the property for a profit in a couple of years? Consider what improvements, if any, you may be willing to make. Buying a fixer-upper will be less expensive than a property in pristine condition, but you can go broke bringing a property up to rentable condition. Before you buy, get cost estimates for all necessary fixes. Decide if you want to do maintenance yourself. If you have the skills, equipment and temperament to deal with upset tenants and a backed up toilet at 2 a.m., fine. If you plan on hiring a property manager, add about 5 percent of gross income into your calculations. Consider being a resident landlord by purchasing a multiunit property and living in one apartment. In many cases, the income from the other unit(s) will cover
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Choose property where people want to live, close to shops, parks and decent schools, and in a well-kept neighborhood. In addition, check out any restrictions on renting with the home owners association, which, if there is one, can have a say in any rental agreements.
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ake a moment to stand back and look at yourself from a distance. Do you see yourself as part of the same world that changes a caterpillar into a butterfly or a forest fire into an opportunity for new growth? The truth is, we are all part of an ever-changing world. I often reflect on a story about a little ant that had no idea he lived on the back of an elephant. Then one day a huge dust storm blew the little ant from the rear of the elephant to its head. When the little ant discovered the true nature of his existence—living on the back of an elephant in an ant colony controlled by a queen— he decided then and there to make a change. He would guide the elephant towards his chosen destiny, a new and better place of his own creation. How often do we have the courage to accept the challenge of change? To make that difficult pilgrimage toward the realization of our destined happiness, abundance and peace? As the little ant, I have taken action to physically and spiritually move my “elephant” towards my destiny. Knowing that change is gradual, I
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have planned my journey in 120-day intervals, rewarding me daily with a penny that keeps me motivated to stay the course. As I make my pilgrimage I sometimes let my old mental tape play, “that’s the way life is.” When negative thoughts try to move in, I hold that day’s penny tightly and tell myself that change doesn’t happen overnight. There will be setbacks and there will be disappointments. But I can keep moving forward on my journey by simply stilling myself in the moment and visualizing on what’s before me. In this way I can “re-view” and re-think a sequence of events to uncover all the possibilities it holds—and all the connections to the right people at the right time with right ideas to guide me in the direction of change. As the little ant, the transmutating caterpillar, and the new life that springs from a forest fire, I’ll happily dust myself off and step into the oasis of happiness, abundance and peace that can come with the winds of change… and a handful of promising pennies. Do you have CHANGE for a penny? Althea Theapeutic Massage Therapy 251 Front Street #11-C Monument, CO 80132 719 488-2250 lonja2@msn.com
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ast week I exposed the Five Biggest Weight Loss and Fitness Myths many weight loss and fitness companies don’t want you to know. We discussed why gimmicks being touted as a magical cure to build muscle, lose weight and burn belly fat are advertising campaigns that help companies, not you, succeed - and they make huge profits at your expense! The real truth is that most of the products being peddled today do not work long term, and the companies selling these products are not always experts in health and fitness... they are experts in marketing in a multi-billion dollar industry. And they will continue to market in this industry until more and more people understand there is much more to health and fitness than magic. If you are sick and tired of being led to believe that it’s your fault when the junk they push doesn’t work, then read on. What I have to reveal could be the most important, factual five secrets to fitness and weight loss you have ever read. It has help me and I know it can help you too! 1. Make a Commitment to Your Exercise Program: Take out a calendar right now and mark off three days this week and next that you will commit to exercise. Write down an affirmation statement under each day. “I will exercise for 30 - 40 minutes today.” “I will eat four to five small, healthy meals and commit to at least 2 days per week to resistance (strength) training.” “I will not give into fad diets or a special machine that will solve all of my problems.” Making this type of personal commitment to exercise is a very powerful tool for success. Allowing time to rest after a stressful day is also very powerful, but try not to give in to the couch-potato theme. A consistent commitment is the only way you will get consistent results. 2. Enlist in Advice from a Fitness Professional: Almost every self-help book every written talks about the critical importance of having someone you can trust, a mentor, coach or fitness professional, help you get started on your program. It is inevitable that you will come up against hard times on your path to getting fit. A professional can guide, motivate, teach, educate, and support you so that you can easily and rapidly overcome hurdles. A fitness professional is critical to systemizing your exercise program for maximum results and assisting you in heightening your motivation and increasing your commitment. They will become your objective feedback system, helping you see, understand and correct problems that interfere with your
progress. Exercise and nutrition are bona fide sciences. Learning everything you can while you can. 3. Progression: Progression is gradually increasing the duration, frequency, amount of weight lifted, or types of activities you are doing on an on-going basis. Muscles get stronger when exposed to an increased demand. Endurance increases as intensity rises. Doing the same workouts over and over without progression could actually decrease overall fitness. Thus the term “plateau.” If you want to maximize results, you must learn how to progressively improve and fine-tune your efforts on a regular basis. 4. Versatility: The secret of versatility in fitness is the ability to exercise efficiently and effectively anywhere, anytime - with or without the use of external equipment or another person involved. Versatility is having complete control over what you need to do (not what others want you to do) to get the results you wish to achieve. Versatility in fitness means having the ability to adapt (being flexible) to situations that may deter you from a workout. It is probably the hardest thing to overcome when people are pulling at you in all different directions, or when the weather isn’t cooperating and you can’t make it to the gym. But if you are ingenious, I am sure you can come up with many ways to be active at home. Walk, clean out the garage, mow the lawn, shovel snow or plug in a home exercise video. Be versatile! Don’t give in. 5. Accountability: This is very interesting! There was a study conducted at Virginia Polytechnic University on the human nature of accountability to exercise when individuals have a mentor vs. when they do not. Researchers divided people who were in a 24-week walking program into two groups. Every week, each and every person in one of the groups received a phone call from their fitness trainer / coach asking how their exercise program was going. The other group received no contact at all until the end of the program. After 24 weeks, 45% of the individuals who received a weekly call were still walking regularly compared with only 2% of the people who received no contact during the 24 weeks. The results show that weekly accountability increased the likelihood of sticking to an exercise program by 2,200% (45% / 2%). If you do not have a motivator, someone who can help you stay on track, this may be one of the most resourceful investments that you can make. Whether it be a friend, a loved one or professional trainer. Find someone who will help you stay accountable to yourself.
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8. COMICS: In the comic strip “Peanuts,” where was Snoopy born?
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1. What was Buddy Holly’s real name? 2. Who had No. 1 hits with “I’ll Be There” 22 years apart? 3. What is the 1963 hit song “Sukiyaki” about? 4. Name the group that had a hit with the song that’s currently used in the Swiffer commercial on TV. 5. How did Gary U.S. Bonds get his name? 6. Which singer had a hit with “Right Here Waiting” in 1989? Bonus for knowing the other No. 1 hit he produced that same year and the album name. (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.
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mer D.J. Fontana and, as Gladys Presley, the incomparable Shelley Winters -- who chews up the scenery with atomic gusto.
New DVD Releases for Week of March 1, 2010 PICKS OF THE WEEK “Elvis” -- If this don’t make you All Shook Up, I don’t know what will. The classic 1979 made-for-TV movie starring Kurt Russell is finally being released on DVD. The film chronicles Presley’s life from a child to his rise to superstardom and ends with his triumphant Vegas comeback. The solid supporting cast includes: Pat Hingle as Col. Tom Parker, Ed Begley Jr. as drum-
“Where the Wild Things Are” -- Director Spike Jonze’s glorious adaptation of Maurice Sendak’s classic children’s book is one of the great family films of 2009. Max (Max Records) is a 9-year-old boy who is sent to bed without supper. Angry at his mother, Max runs away to a faraway island populated by monsters -- and that’s when the Wild Rumpus begins. Max is crowned king, but soon needs to make a decision: Does he stay forever amongst the Wild Things, or does he return home? “My Neighbor Totoro” (Two-Disc Special Edition) -- Another great children’s fantasy film also is being released this week. “My Neighbor Totoro” is Hayao Miyazaki’s 1988 animated film about two sisters who befriend a giant, rabbit-like forest spirit
named Totoro, who introduces them to many magical creatures (including the Cat Bus!) and the wonders of Nature. Although “Totoro” is a Japanese film, this Disney edition is dubbed in English. Dakota Fanning and her sister Elle provide the voices of the two sisters.
old mindless “let’s blow stuff up real good” fare that we expect from Emmerich. And he delivers.
“2012” -- Director Roland Emmerich has made a career of destroying the planet, whether it’s at the hands of aliens in “Independence Day” or a new Ice Age in “The Day After Tomorrow.” This time around, Mother Gaia gets pimp-slapped by a Mayan Prophesy and solar flares that trigger a global barrage of natural disasters. It takes about 30 minutes to introduce the characters and explain the ridiculous premise, but after that “2012” is nothing but an onslaught of CGI mayhem, destruction and the occasional sappy homily about Family or Humanity. It’s not as bad as critics would have you believe. It’s just the same
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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) While you might begrudge the added time it will take to get your project from point A to B to C, etc., you could benefit from the facts that will emerge over this expanded time span.
TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS 1. A baker 2. Canada 3. Decompression sickness, often a diving hazard 4. A wolf 5. 360 6. Massachusetts 7. Flags 8. Daisy Hill Puppy Farm 9. “8 Mile” 10. Samuel Johnson
MARCH 1, 2010 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Having second thoughts could be a good thing, even if you’re determined to go through with your plans. You might find it worthwhile to take a fresh look at how things have been set up.
SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Twice -- Boston in 1987 and Toronto in 1997. 2. False. Aaron had 375 home runs, but Harmon Killebrew totaled 393. 3. Thirty-three consecutive bowls. 4. Reggie Miller and Detlef Schrempf in 1992-93. 5. California/Oakland, Los Angeles, Minnesota, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and St. Louis. 6. True. 7. Alan Minter.
FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. Charles Hardin Holley. He was killed in a plane crash in Iowa in 1959, along with “The Big Bopper” (J.P. Richardson) and Ritchie Valens. 2. The Jackson 5 (1970) and Mariah Carey (1992) 3. No, it’s not about a Japanese beef dish. The song’s title translates to: I Shall Walk Looking Up. 4. Player had a hit with “Baby Come Back” in 1979. 5. Born Gary Anderson, his promo records were sent to radio stations in paper sleeves with the words “Buy U.S. Bonds” printed on them. 6. Richard Marx. “Satisfied,” his other 1989 hit, also was on his “Repeat Offender” album.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Financial matters could continue to be a problem until you’re able to straighten out some of the more pesky situations. Once that happens, the rest should be easier to unsnarl. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Family matters once again take center stage, and should be dealt with competently and quickly. And, again, insist on others taking on their fair share of the responsibilities. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your creative pursuits seem to be running into a roadblock. But rather than blame outside factors, look within to see if you might be holding back your efforts for some reason. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Keep that keen Cat’s Eye focused on relevant aspects of this new situation in your life. Don’t be distracted by trivial matters. You need the pertinent facts before making a decision. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) As much as you prefer doing things on your own, continue to accept help if you still need to resolve the problem affecting your project. Some cheerful news is about to come your way.
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SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Regarding your workplace suggestions, be prepared to produce the facts to counter reactions from skeptics who feel your approach is unreasonable or even impossible. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Savvy Sagittarians will look for work-related answers on their own rather than rely on unproved assumptions. It might take more time to do so, but the payoff is worth it. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Your aspects continue to favor family issues, with special emphasis this week on changes in and around your home. Get everyone to suggest what he or she would like to see done. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A matter you thought had been settled might still produce surprises. Best advice: Continue to gather facts to bolster your position just in case you need to produce them quickly. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) While your instincts are usually right when discerning ‘twixt truth and deception, you could benefit from doing more research on the new “prospect” that you’ve been pitched. BORN THIS WEEK: Your wisdom is only matched by your generosity, making you the sort of friend everyone hopes to have. (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Of course, inflation has been fairly tame lately. In fact, some consumer prices fell through much of 2009, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Will the mild inflation environment continue? It’s risky to try to predict the course of any economic development. Yet some key signs point to continued low inflation. For one thing, unemployment remains stubbornly high. Fewer people working means fewer people spending, which lowers the demand for goods and services. Also, we are currently not producing anywhere near as much as we could, given our productive capacity, according to the Federal Reserve (Fed). When this gap exists, the economy can typically expand without triggering higher inflation.
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beyond short-term bonds; longer-term bonds usually offer higher interest rates as compensation for inflation risk, which increases over time. If interest rates do rise, however, the value of existing bonds tends to fall; no one will pay you the face value of your bond when newer ones are issued at higher rates. But because they have a long future stream of interest payments that wouldn’t keep up with current rates, long-term bonds typically adjust more than short-term ones. To protect yourself against interest rate risk — the risk that your bonds will lose value if rates rise — you may want to consider building a “ladder” containing bonds of varying maturities. When rates rise, you might be able to reinvest the proceeds of your short-term bonds into new ones that carry the higher rates. And if rates fall, you’ll still collect larger interest payments from your longer-term bonds — which would also typically fetch a premium price if you needed to sell them before they matured. Keep in mind, though, that while a bond ladder may help protect you somewhat against interest rate risk, you need to consider other factors, such as credit risk — the risk that the bond issuer will default or be unable to make principal or interest payments — and market risk — the risk that you could lose some or all of your principal as the value of your bonds fluctuates. You can help combat these risks by considering quality, investment-grade bonds. If it’s suitable for your investment objectives, risk tolerance and financial circumstances, a bond ladder may help you prepare for changes in inflation and interest rates. And by being prepared, you can avoid negative behaviors, such as hasty decisions and excessive trading, while you position your portfolio to help achieve your longterm goals. Systematic investing does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. For additional information, contact:
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WHEN YOU CAN’T PAY YOUR TAXES
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f you’ve already filed your tax forms for 2009, chances are you’re due a refund. If not, you could be self-employed and wondering how to get your tax obligation paid. One way to come up with the money you owe is to borrow it. Inquire about personal loans and check the interest rate. Determine the amount of your payments. Then calculate what your payments would be if you enter into an Installment Agreement with the Internal Revenue Service, where the interest will be 4 percent per year and
THE LAW ACCORDING TO STEVENS by Lisa Welch Stevens, Attorney at Law P.C.
MOTHER MAY I; WHAT GOVERNMENT PERMITS DO YOU NEED FOR YOUR SMALL BUSINESS? © February, 2010, by Lisa Welch Stevens, Esq.,
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f you own or operate a small business in Colorado, or are thinking about starting a business of your own, one thing you must make sure to do is to obtain any and all required governmental permits for that business. Depending upon the type of business you operate, and where you operate that business, you may be required to have no permits or a multitude of permits. First, it is important to realize that you are dealing with a variety of governments and governmental subdivisions. There is the United States government (federal), the government of the State of Colorado (state) [and the government of any other state in which you do business], the government(s) of the county/ies in which your business is located or does business, and the governments of the municipalities and/or homeowners’ associations (if any) in which your business is located or does business. Second, it is important to determine how highly regulated the type of business you operate is. For example, professional practices are highly regulated, as are transport businesses, construction businesses, and food-related businesses. Depending upon the type of business, they may be regulated by agencies: (1) of the federal government (such as the United States Department of Transportation or the Occupational Health and Safety Administration); (2) of the state government (for example, the State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies); (3) of county government (for example, the El Paso County Health Department); (4) by other independent boards, commissions, or state agencies (for example, attorneys are regulated by the Colorado State Supreme Court; in some states it is the state bar association that regulates attorneys); and (5) of municipalities and/or homeowners’ associations (for example, the City of Colorado Springs, or the Woodmoor Improvement Association).
the penalty for being late will be 5 percent per year. Do the same with credit cards. Run the numbers and see where you’d be better off. If possible, borrow from relatives. Chances are they’ll be more lenient about being paid back if they’re sympathetic to your situation. Also look at the equity in your house and see if there’s enough to pay your tax bill. If you can’t come up with all the money you need, at least file your return and send in what you have. If you know you’re going to have the money soon, call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 and arrange for a short-term extension. Sometimes it’ll waive penalties, but never the interest. You also can file for a longer extension. If you want to put your tax bill on a credit card, call the IRS at 888-872-9829. Make sure you’re clear on the instructions it give you to ensure that your money is credited correctly.
The federal government requires, at a minimum, that you obtain a federal Employer Identification Number for your business, for tax purposes. For most types of businesses, that is all that is required by the federal government; businesses such as transport businesses do have other federal permit or licensing requirements. If you are doing business in any way other than as a sole proprietor doing business under your own individual name (i.e., “Joe Blow the Plumber”), you need to register your business entity and/or your trade name (also known as a fictitious name or a “d/b/a”– a “doing business as” name), with the State of Colorado Secretary of State. Unless your business is a professional services business, offering services in a profession subject to regulation by the State of Colorado, you may not be required to obtain any state licenses. However, if your business does offer professional services in a licensed profession (for example, a barber shop or beauty salon), those offering and performing those professional services and your business itself are required to obtain the requisite professional licenses from the State of Colorado (for example, a Cosmetologist License or a Shop Registration License). In addition, if your business engages in retail sales, you will need to obtain a State of Colorado Department of Revenue sales tax license. In addition, the Counties of the State of Colorado do regulate and require permits for certain food, health, animal and child-care related businesses, to name a few. Neither the State of Colorado, nor the County of El Paso, require or issue generic “business licenses” per se; however, certain municipalities do require a “generic” business license (for example, the Town of Monument or the City of Colorado Springs). This may be true even if you operate your business out of your home or truck, rather than from an office or other commercial or industrial premises. This may also be true of certain homeowner’s associations; for example, the Woodmoor Improvement Association in northwestern El Paso County requires permits for homebased businesses. In addition, certain municipalities and homeowners’ associations may completed or partially ban certain types of businesses. It is important to be aware of the necessity of verifying whether your business is required to obtain any permits, from whom it needs to obtain permits, and of what the requirements for such permits are. Obviously, this is a very complex issue that varies from business to business, and cannot be addressed in its entirety here. Please consult your legal advisor regarding the specifics of your particular situation. For additional information contact, Lisa Welch Stevens, Attorney at Law P.C. Representing Colorado Businesses and Business Owners 719.488.9395
If you end up needing an Installment Agreement, you’ll need Form 9465 to make that request. Send the completed form in with your return and along with whatever money you can pay at that time. The form asks for the amount you can pay each month. Be careful when you calculate what you can actually pay. Ideally the IRS would like you to pay off your debt in 36 months, but in some cases will extend that to 60 months. The form also asks for the due date you want each month. Give yourself a few days extra to make sure your payment gets there. Within 30 days the IRS will respond to tell you whether your request is approved. David Uffington regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Write to him in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com. (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.
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