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“I may be compelled to face danger, but never fear it, and while our soldiers can stand and fight, I can stand and feed and nurse them.” - Clara Barton American Civil War Nurse, Founder of the American National Red Cross

resident Franklin D. Roosevelt declared the month of March 1943 as “Red Cross Month.” The designation was actually a campaign gimmick to raise funds for the Red Cross. Within six weeks, the Red Cross had reached its goal of $125 million. Roosevelt called the response “the greatest single crusade of mercy in all of history.”

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Barton’s penchant for service started when she was just 15 years old. Born Dec. 25, 1821, in Oxford, Mass., Barton was the youngest of five children. She was educated at home and began teaching school at age 15. Later, she established a free public school in Bordentown, N.J.

Despite a lack of medical training, in 1861, following her successful efforts to create a program to provide medical supplies to wounded soldiers during the Civil War; the U.S. surgeon general at the time, Gen. William Hammond, allowed Barton to travel with army ambulances to help nurse the sick and wounded. She then worked at hospitals in Virginia and South Carolina providing nursing services to wounded soldiers and others who had become casualties of the war.

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Barton also served as the superintendent of nurses under Maj. Gen. Benjamin Butler’s command. And she organized a program for locating men listed as missing in action. After the Civil War, Barton traveled to Europe and came in contact with the International Red Cross network, initiated by the Swiss. When she returned to the U.S., Barton successfully campaigned for an American Red Cross society. At age 60, Barton became the first president of the Red Cross, heading the organization for 23 years. Barton died at age 90 April 12, 1912.

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Postwar, the Red Cross focused on programs for veterans and provided relief to victims of major disasters like the 1927 Mississippi River ﬂood and the Great Depression. Then, along came –

WORLD WAR II Once again, the Red Cross responded to wartime casualties, with the following: • Enrolled 104,000-plus nurses for military service • Prepared 27 million packages for American and allied prisoners of war • Shipped more than 300,000 tons of supplies overseas • At the request of the military, established a national blood program, which collected 13.3 million pints of blood for armed forces After World War II, the Red Cross expanded its wartime national blood program to a nationwide civilian blood program. Today, Red Cross blood donations provide 50 percent of the blood and blood products in the U.S. The Red Cross also became active in biomedical research and human tissue banks.

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THE EARLY RED CROSS In 1900, the Red Cross received its first congressional charter. That same year, the Red Cross was faced with the Galveston, Texas, hurricane – which killed 6,000 people and still holds the record for the largest death toll in a U.S. disaster. Four years later, in 1905, the second charter, which is in effect today, set forth the purpose of the Red Cross: to provide relief to members and families of U.S. armed forces and serve as a means of communication between soldiers and family members; to provide national and international disaster relief and mitigation.

Cross and its programs for U.S. and allied forces and civilian refugees. • The Red Cross recruited 20,000 registered nurses to serve the military, and the organization staffed hospitals and ambulance companies. • In 1918, during an international inﬂuenza epidemic, numerous Red Cross nurses were called to duty.

When WW I began, the Red Cross had already established a first aid, water safety and public health nursing program. The war prompted a surge in growth for the Red Cross. • The number of local chapters grew from 107 in 1914 to 3,864 in 1918. • Membership grew from 17,000 to more than 20 million adults and 11 million Junior Red Cross members. • Americans contributed $400 million to support the Red

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MORE WARS EXPANDED EFFORTS The Red Cross also provided services to members and families of the armed forces during the wars following WW II: the Korean War, Vietnam and the Gulf wars. The Red Cross took on more: CPR/AED training, HIV/AIDS education, emotional support to disaster victims and survivors. It’s not associated with the U.S. government, but the Red Cross worked closely with government leaders to help establish FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and is now the principal provider for mass care in federally declared disasters.

LEAD BY VOLUNTEERS Leading the organization today is a 50member volunteer board of governors – the U.S. president appoints eight of the governors and acts as the honorary chairman of the Red Cross. The board elects the president, who manages its policies and programs. The American Red Cross is a member of the International Federation of the Red Cross and the Red Crescent societies, which it helped establish in 1919. More than 175 national societies are part of the IFRC. Red Crescent is the term used in many countries to avoid any religious affiliation since the word “cross” is often associated with a religious meaning.

DISASTER OF THE FINANCIAL KIND In 2009, Red Cross revenues from fundraisers, grants and campaigns exceeded $715 million. The total revenue for the Red Cross that year was more than $3.1 billion; expenses – more than $3.4 billion. Prior to Hurricane Katrina, the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, commanded the most money ever from the Red Cross, at a cost of more than $997 million. The 9-11 relief efforts also prompted the largest mobilization of Red Cross volunteers – a total of 54,577 onsite workers. Then, on Aug. 29, 2005, the American Red Cross was hit with an even costlier relief operation. As the Red Cross already was responding to hurricanes Rita and Wilma, Hurricane Katrina came along and not only wiped out New Orleans but also the resources of the Red Cross. To meet the immediate needs of the people of Louisiana and Mississippi, the Red Cross had to borrow money for the first time in its history. The organization took out a loan for $340 million. Although incoming donations following Katrina had mirrored the enormity of the hurricane, the following Red Cross efforts drained its pocketbook: • Utilized more than 244,000 relief workers

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he Cobb salad was developed in the 1920’s at the Brown Derby in Hollywood, CA. Sense then there have been other ingredients add or subtracted. The bleu cheese is sometimes replaced with cheddar but will never be right in my opinion. I do love bleu cheese but if you don’t try going light on some Gorgonzola cheese. This is a milder type of bleu-veined cheese. The ﬂavors and textures are all perfectly balanced. If you just can’t do the bleu cheese then try another strong cheese like feta or grated Parmesan. It would seem that this wouldn’t be the healthiest of salads because yes it is high in fat but the fat in this is the really good kind. The dressing made with olive oil and the olives and avocado are all polyunsaturated fats that help control cholesterol.

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spoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper until blended. Spread ricotta mixture evenly in prepared pie plate. Bake 1 hour or until cheese is lightly browned. Let stand 10 minutes to allow cheese to set. Slice into 12 wedges. 3. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, Dijon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Whisk in olive oil in slow steady stream until blended. Stir in chopped tomatoes. 4. To serve, place 1 ricotta wedge along with some greens on each of 12 serving plates. Top greens and ricotta with tomato vinaigrette. Serves 12. ¥ Each serving: About 155 calories, 11g total fat (4g saturated), 23mg cholesterol, 245mg sodium, 6g total carbohydrate, 1g dietary fiber, 9g protein. For thousands of triple-tested recipes, visit our Web site at www.goodhousekeeping.com/recipefinder/. (c) 2010 Hearst Communications, Inc. All rights reserved

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THANK YOU, FROM BAYOU BARBQ We regret to inform our customers, we have closed the BAYOU BARBQ on March 20, 2010. It has been a great 3 years for us, however the time has come to balance our lives. We appreciate all our loyal customers and friends, who have supported us. Our plans are to incorporate some of the BAYOU desserts on the Bella Panini’s menu, and also run some items for specials from time to time. We will also continue to do some limited catering as needs arise. There will be information available on the BAYOU BARBQ website: bayoubarbq.com. Anyone having any BAYOU BARBQ gift certificates, please note they will be honored at the Bella Panini. Thank you for your support Pat & KT Looking forward to seeing you at the Bella Panini. You can contact us at the Bella Panini 719-481-3244

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1. LITERATURE: Who wrote the children’s book “Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing”? 2. MOVIES: Who played the lead roles in “The Silence of the Lambs”? 3. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What kind of bird is the fast-moving road runner? 4. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What occupation is traditionally associated with leprechauns? 5. MUSIC: Who wrote the song “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds”? 6. MEDICAL: What is the modernday equivalent of the ailment once described as “grippe”? 7. GEOGRAPHY: The country of Wales was known in Roman times by what name? 8. CHEMISTRY: What is the Periodic Table symbol for the element iron? 9. ANCIENT WORLD: What figure is depicted by the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the World? 10. GAMES: Which two letters of the alphabet have the highest values in the game of Scrabble?

1. Who is the only major-league second

baseman to win both a Rookie of the Year Award and a regular-season Most Valuable Player Award? 2. Of Walter Johnson and Christy Mathewson, which major-league pitcher had more consecutive 20-win seasons? 3. Who was the first University of Oregon quarterback to pass for more than 2,000 yards in a season? 4. In 2008, New Orleans’ Chris Paul set a record for consecutive games (seven) to start a season with at least 20 points and 10 assists. Who had held the mark? 5. Who was the first American-born referee to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame? 6. Todd Lodwick (in the Nordic combined) in 2010 became the third American to compete in five Winter Olympics. Name either sport the other two came from. 7. How many times in his 13 years as a PGA pro has Tiger Woods been named the Golf Writers Association of America’s Player of the Year?

1. What was the original name of the 1955 tune “Let Me Go, Lover,” and who sang it? 2. Where did Brotherhood of Man get its start? 3. What year did Deniece Williams release “Let’s Hear It For The Boy”? 4. What were the real names of the duo Paul & Paula? 5. “Look What the Cat Dragged In” was the name of the debut album for what band? Bonus point for the year it was released. 6. What is the significance of the Gloria Estefan song “Coming Out of the Dark”?

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 (17).

New DVD Releases for Week of March 29, 2010 PICKS OF THE WEEK

“Sherlock Holmes” (PG-13) -- Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law star as Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson in Guy Ritchie’s rollicking reimagining of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s legendary Baker Street detective stories. While the ﬁlm does stray aﬁeld from Doyle’s source material, the affronts toward its literary canon are more than

made up for by the electric chemistry between Downey and Law. The mystery involves a secret society, black magic and a plot to overthrow the English government. Thankfully, Ritchie doesn’t dwell too much on the “whodunnit” or “howdunnit” aspects of this convoluted scheme and instead concentrates more on the relationship between Holmes and Watson, and (because it’s Guy Ritchie) lots of action scenes. If you’re a Holmes purist, then I suggest you revisit the marvelous British television series starring Jeremy Brett, because this ﬁlm may make you cringe. However if you’re a huge Sherlock Holmes fan who also enjoys watching alternative interpretations of the iconic character, then this ﬁlm will not disappoint. “Alice in Wonderland” (2-Disc Special Un-Anniversary Edition) (Rated G) -- Co-

inciding with the release of Tim Burton’s reimagining of Lewis Carroll’s tale is the classic 1951 Disney animated film. In addition to the completely remastered film, this two-disc collection is packed with special features including: “Reflections on Alice,” a documentary on the nearly 20-year journey Walt Disney went through to get Alice on the big screen; the Mickey Mouse short “Thru The Mirror”; deleted scenes; singalong songs and party activities; a set-top game and more. “Sports Night: Season One” (Not Rated) -- In 1998, Aaron Sorkin and Thomas Schlamme (“The West Wing,” “Studio 60”) created the dramedy “Sports Night,” a behind-the-scenes look at an SportsCenter-like TV Show. The crisp writing combined with a stellar cast (Josh Charles, Robert Guillaume, Felicity Huffman, Peter Krause, Sabrina Lloyd and Joshua Malina)

made the show one of the best programs of the decade. Special features include commentary tracks on selected episodes, an interview with Aaron Sorkin on the show’s history, a gag reel and a featurette with members of ESPN’s SportsCenter on how true to life “Sports Night” was to SportsCenter.

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Creating more balance in your life is especially important now so that you’re not distracted when you get into projects that will make demands on both your physical and mental energies.

TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS 1. Judy Blume 2. Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins 3. Cuckoo 4. Shoe-making or cobblers 5. Credited to John Lennon and Paul McCartney 6. Influenza 7. Cambria 8. Fe 9. The Greek sun god Helios 10. Q and Z, 10 points apiece

MARCH 29, 2010 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) An unexpected problem should be handled as quickly as possible so that it doesn’t cause too much of a delay. Someone who knows what you’re facing could provide needed advice.

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Boston’s Dustin Pedroia (2007 Rookie of the Year; 2008 American League MVP). 2. Mathewson had 12 consecutive years; Johnson had 10. 3. Dan Fouts passed for 2,390 yards in 1970. 4. Oscar Robertson had six to start the 1968-69 season. 5. Bill Chadwick. 6. Bobsled (Brian Shimer) and luge (Mark Grimmette). 7. Ten times.

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1. Originally called “Let Me Go, Devil,” the song was rewritten for Joan Weber. The No. 1 hit was the only song she ever recorded. 2. They won the 1976 Eurovision Song Contest with “Save Your Kisses for Me.” 3. 1984. The song also was used in the soundtrack to the movie “Footloose.” 4. Ray Hildebrand and Jill Jackson. They changed their names after their 1963 No. 1 hit, “Hey, Paula.” 5. Poison released the album in 1986. 6. It’s the first song Estefan released after her near-fatal tour bus crash. The song -- a No. 1 hit in 1991 -- also was released in a Spanish version, “Desde la Oscuridad.”

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) An unsettling situation seems to be taking forever to be resolved. Fortunately, your Bovine aptitude for patience is strong this week, so you’ll be more than able to wait it out. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Taking a stand against an uncalled-for situation involving a friend or co-worker isn’t easy, but somehow you’ll rise to the challenge and do it. Rely on advice from someone you trust. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) There are still some questions on all sides that need to be dealt with in order to allow hurt feelings to heal. Get your workplace tasks done early so that you can devote more time to loved ones. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Consider a new spring makeover that will show all you Leos and Leonas in your best light. A new hairdo and some fashionable new clothes can help put a fresh glow on your image. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Some stormy, emotional weather can blow up in the workplace when an irate co-worker has strong words for you. But if you believe right is on your side, you’ll be able to ride it out.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) As much as you enjoy being right when others are not, show your generous side by offering to use what you know to everyone’s benefit. This way, you gain admirers and avoid resentment. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) This is a good week for the Archer to aim at healing relationships. Whether it’s at home, at work or among your friends, get everyone to set things straight and make a fresh start. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Although you like things done your way, this is a good time to listen to ideas from others. You might even find yourself agreeing with one or more of their suggestions. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Aspects favor positive action to reclaim your ideas from someone who might want the glory without doing any of the work. Expect to find many people rallying to support you. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You might feel uneasy about taking that step forward at work or in your private life. But who knows better than you that while treading water keeps you aﬂoat, it doesn’t get you anywhere. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of creating positive attitudes and making people feel good about themselves. (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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pring is here — time to spruce up your house, get rid of clutter and get things organized. But this year, go beyond your home and yard when you do your spring cleaning and look for ways to rejuvenate your investment portfolio.

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Of course, you don’t have to take an “out with the old, in with the new” approach just for the sake of changing things up. But to consistently make progress toward your financial goals, you may need to make adjustments in response to changes in the financial markets, the economy and your personal situation. And springtime is as good a time as any to take a fresh look at your investment situation. So consider these suggestions:

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Dispose of things that aren’t working. Whether it’s a burnt-out computer, a non-vacuuming vacuum cleaner or a treadmill that lost its grip back when “the Web” was reserved for spiders, we all own things that are no longer useful. And the same may be true of some of your investments. If one hasn’t performed the way you had hoped, and you’ve given it adequate time, you may be better off by replacing it and using the proceeds to purchase another investment.

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Get rid of duplicates. If you went through everything in your house, you might find several items that do the same thing. Do you really need two toaster ovens? And how many radios

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can you listen to at one time? If you looked at your investment portfolio in this same way, you might be surprised to find some redundancies. For example, do you own several stocks issued by similar companies that make similar products? This might not be a problem when the stock market is booming, but it could be a definite concern if a downturn affects the industry to which these companies belong. Always look for ways to diversify your holdings. While diversification, by itself, can’t guarantee profits or protect against loss, it can help you reduce the effects of volatility. Put things back in order. Over time, and inadvertently, the spaces in your home can get “out of balance.” Perhaps you have too many chairs in one corner, your flat-screen television is crowding out your family pictures, or your new desk takes up too much space in your home office. With some rearranging, however, you can usually get things back in order. And the same need for rearrangement may apply to your portfolio, which might have become unbalanced with too much of one investment and too little of another. This situation could undermine your financial strategy, especially if the imbalance means you are taking on too much risk or, conversely, if your holdings have become too conservative to provide the growth you need. So look for ways to restore your portfolio to its proper balance — one that reflects your risk tolerance, time horizon and long-term goals. By giving your portfolio an annual spring cleaning, you can help make sure it reflects your current needs and is positioned to help you make progress toward your key financial objectives. And you won’t even have to get near the dust cloths or furniture polish. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. For additional information, contact:

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WELCOME ALL INTERESTED IN RAILROADING TECO – TrainExpoColorado was established in 2008 in Colorado Springs to consolidate the efforts of all the local model railroading clubs, associations and others, working as a team. We have much to gain by consolidating our efforts to put on professional events, increase our visibility and bring railroading to all.

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you can elect out of), you can depose other parties and require them to answer written requests for admission, for production of documents and things, and written interrogatories (basically, essay questions) asking for information for your case. You cannot do this in county court, and there isn’t time anyway. There is a single pretrial conference, at which each side must give the other a list of witnesses they will call, the subject matter of their testimony, and copies of any evidence to be used at trial. That is it. County court has many fewer rules of civil procedure to follow, and very few deadlines, so that part is easier. However, at trial you will still have to contend with the rules of evidence and, if there is a jury, the judge will be scrupulous about ensuring they are followed. If you are represented by an attorney, obviously the legal fees will be much lower than in district court litigation, because county court litigation is such a faster, simpler process. However, expect to pay at least $5,000, and perhaps as much as $10,000. And as the total amount of damages that can be awarded in county court is capped at $15,000, even if you win you might end up with very little.

ast week I discussed the harsh realities of suing someone in state district court – the big leagues. This week I will discuss the realities of suing someone in county court. Yes, it is much easier and faster. But it has its limitations too.

As in district court, you will lose a lot of time from work (although not as much), and have to do a lot of boring work yourself (although again, not as much). You will not be happy, you will not enjoy the process, and it may be all for nothing.

County court litigation is much faster than district court litigation; it is a shortened process. First, you tend to get a trial date much sooner than in district court – almost always within a year, and sometimes within a few months. And you usually do go to trial on the date set the first time. However, usually only a half-day or maybe a full day is set aside for the trial. This gives you much less time to present your case, and you can’t call that many witnesses or present that many pieces of evidence. You can get a jury, though, just as you can in district court.

Think very carefully about what is involved before you sue someone – it may very well not be worth it. If you do go ahead, know what you are getting into, and be prepared.

The other reason county court litigation is faster is that there is basically almost no discovery permitted. In district court (unless you are under simplified procedure, which

TECO shows have about 20,000 square feet with 100+ table-top exhibits, vendors and collectors swapping model railroad items, and 4 to 6 operating railway layouts. The Youth in Model Railroading have their layouts including opportunities for visiting kids to operate trains. We have sold out all our vendor tables at each of our 4 shows. Our web site is www.tecoshow.org. WE will advertise for free any model railroading event and railroad activity, so feel free to advise us of any of your events to post. Check out our website www.tecoshow.org. We are preparing for TECO 5 show and swap meet Saturday April 3, 2010, to be held at the Double Tree Hotel, Colorado Springs. We are planning another 1 day show for mid June, September and December 2010. Our advertising spans all surrounding states, hobby shops, MRR shows and lots of media support. Contact information is listed above.

• To gather model railroad hobbyists together • To support and expand youth model railroading efforts, • To recruit new members, • To consolidate our events and swap meets, • To inform the public about our hobby, railroad activities, museums, trips, and events • To distribute railway and associated information to the public.

As an important supporter and model railroading organization, we ask you to pass out these ﬂyers to the public, your members and any other interested persons. We ask you to place these notices in local hobby shops and museums as well as to your connections to pass the word out. The best you can do is word of mouth, tell all you know. If you have a web-site, please list our event. This is a great event to enjoy as a family, something for everyone including kids who can operate a train layout, especially for grandparents taking family on an outing.

This combination of effort will certainly make for larger and better events and swap meets which has attracted event organizers, dealers and manufacturers. A TECO committee has been formed with each supporting organization represented. This committee will manage TECO and its events and activities. All proceeds, after expenses, will be divided equally amongst Youth In model Railroading and the member clubs. Roy Thompson has volunteered to manage the organization. The plan is to have annually 2 or 3 one day shows, held on Saturdays and one 2 day show, held Saturday and Sunday

For event planners, museums, attractions and train rides, This is a great place to meet your clients face to face. We invite you to attend a great show and support our cause. We will welcome you, your members and friends and you will make many new friends. Attend and participate, even possibly win a door prize. Bring your club and event pamphlets to distribute. Come and attend. We need your support. If you need any more information, feel free to contact me.

For additional information contact, Lisa Welch Stevens, Attorney at Law P.C. Representing Colorado Businesses and Business Owners 719.488.9395

JEFF BURUM TO HOLD Apr 8th ROTH CONVERSION SEMINAR Monument, CO Jeff Burum, CPA, MBA LLC and Professional Financial Planning, Inc will be hosting a Roth Conversion Seminar to be presented by Ryan Bertrand from Jackson National Life Insurance Company on Apr 8th, 1130 am-1:00 pm at the Jackson Creek Commerce Center; 16055 Old Forest Point, Ste 300, Monument, CO 80132. The seminars will include a light lunch-in; to RSVP, please call 719.488.5637 or 719.596.3718, visit the website at www.jeffburum.com, or contact us via email at jbcpa_co@hotmail.com. Jeff and Ryan will be discussing the recent changes to the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) which facilitate conversions from traditional IRAs to Roth IRAs. They will then discuss the advantages and disadvantages, as these changes may affect an individual’s current and future taxation as well as future financial planning. It is important to note, that while these strategies may be beneficial and may provide unique opportunities, they are not new and are in fact somewhat similar to Roth conversion strategies implemented by Congress in 1998. In fact, the new laws may not even be useful as individuals can convert any amount of IRAs to Roths right now and control their own individual taxation by making gradual conversions each year rather than all at once. In reality, an individual should consult IRS Publication 590 to understand the rules for traditional and Roth IRAs, and then consult their tax and financial advisors BEFORE taking advantage of any changes to the IRC and changing their financial plans.

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