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SNIPPETZ REMEMBERS THE HONORABLE ON MEMORIAL DAY

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“And I’m proud to be an American, where at least I know I’m free.

And I won’t forget the men (and women) who died, who gave that right to me.”

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OFFICIALLY Gen. John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, officially proclaimed Memorial Day on May 5, 1868. On May 30 the same year, Memorial Day was officially observed for the first time. In honoring the war dead, flowers were placed on the graves of the Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery.

each year to honor Confederate soldiers who died in the Civil War. For example, Texas sets Jan. 19 aside as a day for remembering Confederate soldiers.

In 1971, Congress passed the National Holiday Act to allow a three-day weekend for federal holidays – Memorial Day included.

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Moina Michael wrote a poem to commemorate those who had died in war. She also started the But a women’s organization in the South is cred- tradition of wearing red poppies on Memorial ited as the first to decorate the graves of soldiers Day in honor of the war dead. Her poem: who had died in the Civil War. Because of the women’s actions, Memorial Day was originally We cherish, too, the Poppy red called Decoration Day. That grows on fields where valor led, It seems to signal to the skies In 1873, New York became the first state to ofThat blood of heroes never dies. ficially recognize Memorial Day. By 1890, all of the northern states officially recognized Memo- Michael wore the poppies and sold them to her rial Day. However the South refused to recognize friends – money from the sales benefited the serthe day, honoring their dead on separate days. vice men.

After World War I, southern states finally recognized the day – when the focus of the holiday The custom spread to Europe when a woman changed from the Civil War to all wars. from France, Madam Guerin, heard about the poppies tradition when she visited the U.S. She Today, Memorial Day is celebrated on the last took the idea to France and sold artificial red Monday in May. poppies to raise money for war-orphaned chilOther dates in most southern states are scheduled

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In 1924, the VFW adopted a “Buddy Poppy” program and sold artifi- On May 31, in Wilmington, N.C., cial poppies made by disabled vet- there are many activities focused erans. on military service men and women. The city features a military In 1948, the U.S. Post office issued guest speaker, an all-service color a red 3-cent postage stamp with a guard, a 21-gun salute by the Malikeness of Michael, in recognition rine Corps Honor Guard, a military of her poppy “seed.” band, Taps and a memorial wreath that is thrown into the waters. The celebration is in its 45th year.

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There are those who believe that the meaning of Memorial Day has been slighted or ignored in some areas throughout the years. When the day became part of a three-day weekend, in some cities, Memorial Day parades diminished and festivities focused more on concerts, arts and craft shows, sports tournaments – activities that weren’t related to giving homage to those who had

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Forget” POW-MIA, a benediction, a 21-gun salute, Taps and a military feature speaker.

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One does not need to be bullied to experience the above emotions, but this was just one example of an injury that one may deny still carries energy within the emotions. For one to heal any injury he or she needs to be honest with self about the continued impact of the injury. Only then can it be healed. Does one have to have years and years of therapy for this?

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A 1st place finish at state, for the second year in a row! The Rangers score of 408 placed them well atop the bracket, and 127 points higher than second place, Cheyenne Mountain (281). Led by Coach Alan Arata the boys won three individual events at state. They also won all three relay races, and put at least one athlete in 11 of 12 finals events. Ryan Arata, a sophomore, was the one to cross the finish line in the final relay, sealing the win, and setting a new state record by nearly two full seconds. Arata also set an individual state record in the 100 Butterfly. He wasn’t the only one going swiftly through the water however; it took the entire team performing well to pull off the victory. One of those performers was Senior Pat Cardillo, who did his part in winning the 50 freestyle.

The 2010 Lewis-Palmer Girl’s Soccer campaign was a memorable one. They won 19 straight games.

Of course that only led to a heartbreaking 0-4 loss to Wheat Ridge in the State semi-finals, and just like that, the Rangers season was over.

For seniors on the team, their soccer playing days may be over as well.

This leaves us with questions of what’s to come. While it’s true that nine varsity players graduated, including the teams assist leader Sammie Lewis, the future seems bright.

The teams leading scorer Kourtney Guetlein, just a sophomore, has two years left to try to lead her team to a state title. Other promising players that will return include Noelle Limbird (12 goals), and Brandi Arsenault (the teams leader in saves).

Lewis-Palmer Girl’s Soccer went 19-1; let’s be clear, that’s a great year. But there’s no doubt that the girls, along with head Coach Ian Wale look forward to next year; a year where they plan on turning that In the end, the Rangers capped off one, into a zero. their championship season with a victory lap in the pool. They also Another team looking forward is finished their last season in the 4A Palmer Ridge Girls Tennis. Shan- division, fittingly, as winners. Next non Babcock, a freshman, went year they step up the competition, 9-0 in league play throughout the and return to class 5A (a division year, earning her a spot at the State they competed in from ‘05-’08). It Tournament. It was the Bears debut will be interesting to see how they at state. Losing the opening match fare with stronger competition. For surely wasn’t the way that Palmer now, they give us something rare.

Ridge would have dreamed it up. Something only one team gets a Look for Babcock and the Bears to year. They give us the perfect endwork hard, and bounce back better ing. than ever.

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MOMENTS IN TIME THE HISTORY CHANNEL

• On June 4, 1942, the Battle of Midway begins. During the four-day sea-and-air battle, the outnumbered U.S. Pacific Fleet succeeded in destroying four Japanese aircraft carriers while losing only one of its own, the Yorktown.

• On May 31, 1859, the famous tower clock known as Big Ben, located atop the 320-foot-high St. Stephen’s Tower, rings out over the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London, for the first time. Its famously accurate timekeeping is regulated by a stack of coins placed on the clock’s huge pendulum.

• On June 3, 1956, in Santa Cruz, Calif., city authorities announced a total ban on rock and roll at public gatherings, calling the music “Detrimental to both the health and morals of our youth and community.”

Two weeks later, Time magazine reported on similar bans enacted in Asbury Park, N.J., and San Antonio, Texas.

• On June 2, 1924, President Calvin Coolidge signs the Indian Citizen Act, granting automatic American citizenship to Native Americans born in the United States. The law attempted to finalize Indian assimilation into white culture while permitting Indians to retain some of their tribal traditions.

• On June 5, 1968, Senator Robert Kennedy is shot at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles after winning the California presidential primary. Kennedy was shot several times by 22-year-old Palestinian Sirhan Sirhan. He died a day later.

• On June 6, 1933, eager motorists park their automobiles on the grounds of ParkIn Theaters in Camden, N.J., the first-ever drive-in movie theater. Advertising it as entertainment for the whole family, Richard Hollingshead charged 25 cents per car and 25 cents per person, with no group paying more than one dollar.

• On June 1, 1980, CNN (Cable News Network), the world’s first 24-hour television news network, makes its debut. The network signed on at 6 p.m. EST from its headquarters in Atlanta, with a lead story about the attempted assassination of civilrights leader Vernon Jordan. (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Congress has acknowledged the unique circumstances affecting members of the military, the foreign service and the intelligence community by making the following exceptions that apply to both the $8,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers and the $6,500 tax credit for repeat home buyers.

However, the Home Buying Tax Credit (HR 3548) is very specific as to who qualifies and under what conditions.

You must be a “Qualified service member” and have been on “Official extended duty”.

• A “Qualified service member” is a member of the uniformed services of the U.S Military, a member of the Foreign Service of the U.S., or an Employee of the Intelligence Community....or a Spouse of any of the above.

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• Typically, homes that are sold or that cease to be used as a principal residence within three years of the initial purchase are subject to recapture of the tax credit.

You must be under contract by April 30, 2011 and close by June 30, 2011.

• However, “Qualified service members” whose home is sold or stops being the principal residence after Dec. 31, 2008, in connection with government orders received by the individual, or individual’s spouse, for qualified official extended duty service.

Qualified official extended duty is any period of extended duty while serving at least 50 miles away from the principal residence (whether inside or outside the U.S.) or while residing under government orders in government quarters.

(If you sell your home within the next 3 years you will have to repay part of the tax credit, a service member who sells their home because of a change of assignment is exempt from paying it back.)

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t didn’t happen last winter. It didn’t happen last spring, but summer is finally here and you’ve decided that you want to lose weight. Congratulations! But how are you going to make it work for your body this time around?

THE ENERGY BALANCE EQUATION We have all been taught that weight loss and weight gain is simply a matter of changing energy input, energy expenditure, or both. To lose weight, you can reduce energy input by eating less, increase calorie expenditure by exercising more, or combine the two. Likewise, with weight gain, you can eat more, exercise less or combine the two. Unfortunately, common observation and more recent research suggest that the energy balance equation is not that simple.

Nearly all of us know of individuals who can literally “gorge” themselves daily, yet remain thin. They are the select few. Others limit food intake, exercise regularly, and still struggle with their weight. What’s the deal?

The phenomenon is not clearly understood, but we do know that some individuals metabolize food more efficiently than others, and some individuals expend more energy on a given task (such as exercise) than do others. It is a matter of genetics. Hormones and stress also play a huge role, as do age, level of physical conditioning and metabolic activity.

It is important that you gain an understanding of this before you embark on any weight loss regime. If you are lucky, you may be able to drop weight very easy, but if you are faced with a genetic predisposition for obesity, it may require a little more time and a whole lot of patience. But don’t throw in the towel! There are solutions.

CHANGING YOUR METABOLISM Researchers are looking at the thermogenic effect of food on metabolism, and the thermogenic response of exercise techniques. Some studies suggest that eating food hard to digest (such as whole fruits, raw vegetables and whole grains) can increase your metabolic rate, but the duration is short-lived. I suppose that if you ate carrot and celery sticks all day long, you could keep your metabolism tweaked a bit– but this isn’t a very reasonable pr practical solution.

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In all my years of experience, and with all the controversial media hype about diets, exercise and weight loss, resistance exercise has remained a crucial component for fat loss. Resistance exercise can be performed using your own body weight as the resistance, or performed with the use of external equipment or props. It can be adapted into your cardiovascular routine or done separately. The body doesn’t care when you do it, but it sure knows how to become a fat burning machine when you add it to the weight loss plan.

RESISTANCE TRAINING BENEFITS • Increases lean body mass • Increases metabolic burn at the cell level • Enhances mobility • Decreases stored body fat • Enhances bone density

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People of all shapes and sizes can get started on a resistance-training program to supplement a weight loss regime.

How about you? Are you ready to go for the burn? If not now, when?

Others studies suggest that chronic exercise, over time, will increase your metabolism and help you lose weight.

This sounds like a good theory too, but exercise alone will not increase your metabolism forever. There has to be a nutritional component and total body composition needs to change.

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BY Cathy R. Deschaine, M.A. LC

E

ver wonder where you’d be if you hadn’t had the thought of becoming, doing, or believing you could be more than you are?

Wanting more for yourself than you currently have or that your parents had?

That you grew up with these longings is typical of the human soul.

Remember Michael Phelps? He filled his every waking moment visualizing himself crossing the finish line. His days were filled with that one ambition--swimming--and being the best he could be. He didn’t plan to win 8 Olympic medals, but what he did plan on was competing against himself, to be the best swimmer he could be.

Wherever your life path has lead you, your journey has been instigated by a series of thoughts. Everything begins as a thought! Every action, every choice, every relationship, all the successes we’ve experienced began as a single thought . What influenced those thoughts? I propose it is our beliefs, and our values, that most directly influence those thoughts.

How did your belief system become established? Did they grow out of acceptance of your parental beliefs, or in rebellion against them?

The people you surround yourself with

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are a reflection of you, and who you are becoming. Positive people, who believe in you and rally around your success will keep you energized and moving forward. They will reflect who you are and who you are aspiring to be.

If they believe and treat you as though you are whole and capable of getting what you want, then you too will believe it.

The values you hold are largely based on that belief system. Because you do what is good and kind and thoughtful makes you a good, kind and thoughtful person! When we act in opposition to those values, something in us balks.

The same holds true for our self-talk.

What we tells ourselves about ourselves has to be held up to the mirror of our values! Do they ring true about us?

Are we winners, leaders, or followers?

Are we reliable, trustworthy, with a ‘can-do’ attitude, or dead weight needing to be carried on any project we get involved in?

A friend of mine sent me an e-mail and ended it with, ”The things that happen to us do not make us, but in instead reveal us..... “. How profound a statement! I want to be around a person like that! Perhaps you’ve been wondering how you can change old thought patterns, or how to finally take charge of what goes through your mind. Renew your mind daily, replace lies with truth, and you will be well on your way!

Give me a call; I can walk along side this stretch of the journey with you as a partner in helping you realize your best life!

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WOMEN CAN IGNORE MOST FIBROIDS DEAR DR. DONOHUE: A 50-yearold friend of mine was diagnosed with leiomyoma of the uterus. Does this have anything to do with fibroids? She has fibroids, but her doctor says they are best left alone, since they shrink at menopause. What causes leiomyoma? Can it become cancer? What treatments are available? -- L.B. ANSWER: “Leiomyoma” (LIE-ohmy-OH-muh) is the medical word for “fibroid.” Fibroids are noncancerous growths of the uterine muscle. The uterus basically is a muscular sack with a lining designed to nourish a fetus.

The cause of fibroids hasn’t been determined.

They’re extremely common. By age 35, 40 percent to 50 percent of women have one or more. By age 50, 70 percent to 90 percent have at least one fibroid. For most of these women, fibroids cause no trouble and can be ignored.

Large fibroids might cause pelvic pain, and they can press on adjacent structures such as the bladder. When that happens, a woman has a need to empty her bladder frequently. Heavy menstrual bleeding is a sign of fibroids. They also can bring painful menstrual periods, and sometimes they make sexual relations uncomfortable. Infertility is cited as a possible effect, but infertility due to fibroids is rare.

Transformation into cancer is possible, but not probable. If a fibroid grows rapidly, that’s a sign of cancer change and must be investigated. Most fibroids

Doctors can treat fibroids in a number of ways. One is removal of the uterus -hysterectomy. If a woman wants more children, sometimes removal of only the fibroid is possible, and this can be managed in some cases with a scope and special instruments. Uterine artery embolization is a newer treatment in which a slender, soft tube (a catheter) is passed from a surface artery to the uterine artery. When it’s at the precise spot, the doctor releases sand-size synthetic particles that clog the artery and cut off the fibroid’s blood supply. It withers and is shed.

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It isn’t, but it is still a problem for me.

It is freckles. They cover my face in the summer, and they really bother me. How do I stop them? I am 16, and freckles are ruining my life. -- L.M. ANSWER: Sunlight causes freckles. In the winter, when the sun is less intense, they fade. In summer, the stronger sunlight activates skin cells to produce melanin, the dark pigment responsible for tanning -- and for freckles.

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The first study compared people of all age groups to see which group had more anxiety disorders, and then focused on older age groups (5564 years, 65-74 years, 75-84 years and 85 years and up) and compared them over a 12-month period.

The result was that seniors without depression took longer to rate the physical features, likely because happy or sad expressions on the faces affected them and delayed a response.

Participants were then asked to rate the expression on the faces in the photos.

Seniors with depression weren’t distracted at all by any expression.

It didn’t matter if it was a happy, neutral or sad face. Additionally -and this is key -- depressed seniors had a harder time identifying which emotion was being expressed in the photo.

This is apparently the first seniorscentered study that looked at depression from this angle. I can envision new treatments using this facial emotion recognition, perhaps paired with counseling to augment The results showed that, yes, there the drugs that are typically given. was an overall decline in mood disorders as the participants aged. Matilda Charles regrets that she Women had more disorders than cannot personally answer reader men, however. Even though there is a decline in mood disorders, anxiety questions, but will incorporate them remains very common, especially in into her column whenever possible.

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Monument Art Hop Third Thursdays of each month, May through September 5:00 - 8:00 pm The galleries, restaurants and boutiques of historic downtown Monument stay open until 8:00pm for a celebration featuring art openings and other special events. Visit www.monumentarthop.org for more information including monthly shows and events.

First National Bank Community Appreciation Day Saturday, June 5, 2010 - 11:00AM - 2:00PM Join us for giveaways and refreshments at our new location.

Annual Fishing Derby Saturday, June 5th 2010 from 8:00AM to 12:00 PM The Tri Lakes Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the 2010 “Hooked on Palmer Lake “ fishing derby which will be held at the lake located in Palmer Lake.

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The 2010 Concert Series schedule is as follows: Wednesday, June 23 - Local favorites, and rhythm and blues performers, Sweet Revenge open the 2010 concert season Wednesday, June 30 - Opener Rick Stahl followed by folk band, the Mitguards Wednesday, July 7 - Blues artist Jim Adam Wednesday, July 14 - Jazz Fusion Artists Hammerstadt Wednesday, July 21 - Zen Cowboy Chuck Pyle with Gordon Burt Wednesday, July 28 - TBA Tri-Lakes Cruisers Benefit Car Show Sunday, June 13th 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Over 200 classic and antique cars line the streets of historic downtown Monument for this spectacular event. Over thirty-nine trophies are awarded to class winners. Come one, come all! Enjoy classic/colletible cars, DJ oldies music, trophy presentation and more.

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Whether cooked in a skillet, broiled or grilled, chuck steaks are best when cooked for a few minutes per side, allowed to rest for 5 minutes, and served medium rare. Longer cooking times will make the meat tough.

The two best types of chuck steaks to use for quick recipes are the chuck eye steak and the shoulder top blade, also known as the flat iron steak. The chuck eye steak is located next to the rib eye steak. The rib-eye steak comes from the rib area of a cow, located just behind the shoulder or chuck section.

The chuck eye steak is comparable in flavor to the rib eye but much less expensive. Chuck eye steaks are best when braised, but are also good grilled or broiled.

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1. Place the steaks in a shallow baking dish. Using a mediumsized bowl, stir together the garlic, oil, soy sauce, vinegar, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, mustard, onion, onion powder, ginger, basil and red pepper flakes until wellcombined.

2. Pour all but about a 1/4 cup of the marinade over the steaks.

Reserve the marinade in the bowl for later use and set it aside.

Turn the steaks in the pan to coat on both sides. Cover the dish with plastic wrap. Let the steaks marinade at room temperature for 10 minutes.

3. Oil the grill grate with a paper-towel dipped in vegetable oil to keep the steaks from sticking. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove steaks from dish, and sprinkle both sides with salt. Place steaks on the cooler part of the grill, over medium heat. Cook steaks for 4 to 5 minutes on each side.

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2. GEOGRAPHY: The Great Barrier Reef is located off the coast of which continent?

3. U.S. PRESIDENTS: How many presidents of the United States have died on the Fourth of July?

4. MOVIES: What was the name of Bambi’s girlfriend in the animated movie classic?

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1. Name three major-league career categories in which Rickey Henderson is ranked first.

2. Who was the only person to manage both the A’s and the Royals in Kansas City?

3. Against which team in 1964 did Cleveland’s Jim Brown become the first player to rush for more than 10,000 yards during his NFL career?

5. ENTERTAINERS: What is rock singer Sting’s real name?

4. When was the last time before 2009 that the University of Portland men’s basketball team was ranked in The Associated Press’ Top 25?

6. MUSIC: Which traditional Christmas carol contains the phrase “field and fountain”?

5. How many times did NHL star Michael Peca win the Selke Trophy (top defensive forward)?

7. HISTORY: In what year did the Korean War end?

6. Who was the last Dutch skater before Mark Tuitert in 2010 to win the Olympic men’s 1,500-meter speedskating event?

8. ART: In art, how many primary colors exist?

9. FOOD & DRINK: What is the primary ingredient in the soup called borscht?

10. LANGUAGE: What is a uraeus?

7. Tiger Woods has been named the PGA Tour Player of the Year the most times -- 10. Which golfer is second on the list?

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1. What is the full name of the group that was often known as BTO? 2. David Soul, co-star of television series “Starsky and Hutch,” was also a singer.

Name his big 1977 hit.

3. Who sang the song “Blame It on the Bossa Nova” and when? Bonus point: What is the Bossa Nova?

4. Which ‘60s surfing song promised “two girls for every boy”?

5. Where did British synthpop band Heaven 17 get its name? Did it ever have a U.S. No. 1 hit?

6. Who had a hit with “Shake, Rattle and Roll” before Bill Haley did? (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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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 May 31, 2010 PICKS OF THE WEEK “Life” (narrated by David Attenborough) (Unrated) -- Following on the heels of the award-winning BBC/Discovery Channel series “Planet Earth” is the equally spectacular “Life.” This 10-episode miniseries explores life on our planet in all its forms and what all the different kinds plants and animals need to do in order to survive. From complex (and often amusing) mating rituals, hunting tech-

niques and offbeat defensive strategies, we are shown the natural world in all its wondrous and savage splendor.

There are two versions available: The American/Discovery Channel version (narrated by Oprah) and the original BBC production narrated by David Attenborough. I strongly suggest you buy the Attenborough version. The script he reads from is very different than the one we heard Oprah narrate here in America.

Attenborough treats the viewer as an inquisitive, intelligent adult, while the Oprah version has been dumbed-down to the point where you feel she is addressing a 3-year-old. Both versions come in either DVD or Blu-Ray. “The Three Musketeers”/”The Four Musketeers” (PG) -- This is a two-DVD set containing the classic Richard Lester-directed films from the ‘70s starring Michael York, Richard Chamberlain, Oliver Reed, Raquel Welch, Charlton Heston, Christopher Lee and Fay Dunaway.

In the first film, York plays D’Artagnan, a

naive country boy who travels to Paris to become a musketeer. He soon falls in with the Titular Three and becomes caught up in a mission to thwart the evil machinations of Cardinal Richelieu (Heston) and a pair of assassins (Lee and Dunaway). In the sequel, the Musketeers must protect D’Artagnan’s love Constance (Welch) from being murdered by Faye Dunaway’s character, who is still hoping to disgrace the French queen and bring scandal and shame to England’s Duke of Buckingham.

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upon Lewis Carroll’s classic. To add insult to injury, he also drags Johnny Depp and a host of top-shelf talent (Stephen Fry, Alan Rickman and Anne Hathaway, to name a few) into this frantic, CGI-laden muddlefest. Without regard or respect for the original works, Burton turns Carroll’s whimsical and intelligent stories into another hackneyed blockbuster popcorn flick, devoid of wit or charm or imagination.

TV SERIES “Drop Dead Diva” Season One “Rescue Me” Complete Fifth Season “Aqua Teen Hunger Force” Vol. 7 “Ghost Hunters International” Season One, Part One “Burn Notice” Season Three “Mister Ed” The Complete Third Season “Foyle’s War” Set 6 “Midsomer Murders” Set 15 (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Seasonal changes create opportunities for busy Librans. However, be sure to balance your workload with your personal life so that you don’t overdo it on one end or the other.

1. Bud Light Beer 2. Australia 3. Three (Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and James Monroe) 4. Faline 5. Gordon Sumner 6. “We Three Kings” 7. 1953 8. Three (blue, red and yellow) 9. Beetroot 10. Representation of the sacred asp

MAY 31, 2010 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your Aries self-esteem level is high, as is your impatience to see more action come your way in the workplace. Good news, Lamb: It could start to happen sooner than you think.

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Stolen bases (1,406), runs scored (2,295) and leadoff home runs (81).

2. Joe Gordon (Athletics, 1961; Royals, 1969).

3. The Pittsburgh Steelers.

4. It was February of 1959.

5. Twice (1997 and 2002).

6. Ard Schenk, in 1972.

7. Tom Watson was Player of the Year six times.

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. Bachman-Turner Overdrive. The group started in the ‘70s and, with personnel changes, is planning a tour and album release this year.

2. “Don’t Give Up on Us” hit No. 1 on the UK charts and stayed there for four weeks. It lasted only one week on the U.S. charts.

3. Eydie Gorme, in 1963. The Bossa Nova was a dance fad in the 1960s, similar to the Samba.

4. “Surf City,” by Jan and Dean.

5. The British band took its name from the novel “Clockwork Orange.” Its “Let Me Go” climbed to near the top of the dance charts in 1983.

6. Big Joe Turner, in 1954.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Changing things now could upset a lot of people. But if you feel you’re acting because you believe it’s the right thing to do, others will understand and even come to support you.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A change of mind might not necessarily be a change of heart. You still want to go ahead with your plans, but you might see a better way to make them happen. So go for it.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) An old business dispute could re-emerge and possibly affect upcoming negotiations. Consider opening up the situation to include suggestions from others on both sides of the issue.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Some Leos and Leonas might find it somewhat difficult to get their ideas accepted or even considered. But that’s only for a while. Things will soon return to the way you like them.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) The pace seems to be slowing down from the hectic on-the-job run you recently enjoyed. But be assured that you’re still in the race to pick up new workplace-related goodies.

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SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A former critic could make a surprise turnaround and become a supporter. But if your Scorpion sense suspects a questionable motive, who are the rest of us to doubt it?

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Data on a new project seems less than dependable. But it might turn out to be just the opposite. Consult with someone who knows how you might best be able to check it out.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Capricorneans face many decisions this week, with the Sea Goat’s kids rating high on the consideration scale, especially regarding vacations and upcoming school matters.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Showing that you care is what Aquarians do so well. It’s your very special skill. And this week, you’ll have several chances to show off that gift for a very special person. Good luck.

PISCES (February 19 to March 21) That streak of Piscean wariness should serve you well this week should you be among those who come up against a slippery character offering a fishy deal with nothing to back it up.

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ou’ve finished paying your children’s college bills. Maybe you’ve even paid off your mortgage. So now that you’re in your “empty nest� years, you don’t have to worry about where the money is going, right? In reality, you may be caring for aging parents and possibly even dealing with “boomerang� kids returning home. Nonetheless, at this stage of your life, you need to focus your efforts on saving and investing for the retirement lifestyle you’ve envisioned.

If you’re concerned about whether you’ll be able to afford retirement, you aren’t alone. Consider the following figures from the 2009 Retirement Confidence Survey, published by the Employee Benefit Research Institute: Just 13% of the workers surveyed said they are very confident about having enough money for a comfortable retirement. This represents the lowest level since the Retirement Confidence Survey began in 1993.

Seventy-two percent of workers — up from 66% in 2007 - are planning to supplement their income in retirement by working for pay.

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These figures are probably driven, in part, by the recent recession, but they also reflect a general uneasiness among workers about how well they’ve saved and invested for retirement. As you know, it’s not easy to save for retirement and pay for your kids’ college and make your mortgage payments.

Like many people, you might have just done the best you could for all these years. But if you’ve finished paying off some major expenses, you might have

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Here are a few suggestions:

Increase your IRA contributions. Even if you have a 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan, you may still be eligible to contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA. In 2010, you can put $5,000 into an IRA, or $6,000 if you’re 60 or older. A traditional IRA grows tax deferred, while a Roth IRA can grow tax free, provided you’ve held your account at least five years and you don’t start taking withdrawals until you’re age 59½.

Rebalance your investment portfolio.

Maintaining the right mix of investments can be a balancing act. On one hand, you’ll need to own a reasonable percentage of growth-oriented vehicles to potentially boost your retirement savings. On the other hand, if you are within, say, five years of retirement, you may also want to reduce the effects of volatility on your portfolio, which means you’ll need some income-producing investments that carry a relatively lower level of investment risk.

There’s no magic formula for achieving the correct balance, so you’ll want to work with a professional financial advisor — someone who knows your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon, and who has the expertise and experience necessary to help you make the right choices.

Becoming an empty nester may provide you with opportunities to do things you haven’t done before — such as concentrate your resources on building the type of retirement you deserve.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor For additional information, contact:

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AWARD-WINNING VIOLINIST ARVEL BIRD BRINGS NATIONAL TOUR TO THE ROCKIES COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (May 20, 2010) – Hot off sell-out performances and standing ovation crowds in New York and Utah, “Lord of the Strings” Arvel Bird is bringing his award-winning music to the Colorado Rockies in May and June. Arvel has 16 CDs, with his newest album, Ride Indian Ride, just released this year. Prior to becoming one of the most popular Native American musicians on tour today, Arvel previously toured with Country legends such as Glen Campbell, Loretta Lynn, Ray Price and Louise Mandrell.

Artist of the Year at the Native American Music Awards, Arvel will be appearing Memorial Day weekend at Territory Days, May 29-31, Old Colorado City (23rd Street – 27th Street), Colorado Springs, CO. Arvel will be appearing 11:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. all three days. Admission is free. (Venue website: http://www.shopoldcoloradocity. com/content.php?id=98 ) On stage with Arvel will be his good friend and Native American drummer Brad Bearsheart and the Bearsheart Dancers—Brad’s children Varinia, Nathaniel and Ella.

Arvel Bird will also perform, accompanied by the Bearsheart Dancers, at the Tri-Lakes Native American InterTribal Festival, Saturday, June 5, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., at the Lakeside Gazebo on Palmer Lake, Highway 105, in Lake Palmer, Colorado. Admission is free. (Venue website: http://www.trilakesarts.org/events.html )

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On June 13 at 2:00 p.m. Arvel will perform at the Unity of Boulder, 2855 Folsom Street, Boulder, CO, and he will lead an Animal Totem Workshop and guided medication/ Shamanic Journey on June 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the church.

Brad Bearsheart and the Bearsheart Dancers will also accompany Arvel at this concert. Call Unity of Boulder at 303-442-1411 for more information about the concert location and workshop.

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Born to a Mormon family in Idaho, and raised in St. George, Utah, Arvel is a classically trained violinist and recording artist with a flawless talent and a passion to inspire his audiences. He uses his mixed-blood heritage – his mother is Native American (Shivwits Band of Paiutes , Utah) and his father was a Mormon of Scottish ancestry – to full advantage to create a repertoire like none before. His music is so universally appealing that no matter what style of music one enjoys, from classical, new age, to country, world, Celtic or blues, it’s all in his captivating work.

Arvel’s musical career began at age nine when he turned to the violin to help him through some hard family times.

His dad had a temper and there were many arguments in the household making young Arvel always feel that he was treading on eggshells. There was a fiddle in the family, and it became his refuge. He would retreat to his room to practice for hours and escape into a fantasy world away from

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the family struggles.

Arvel showed early promise on the violin, but suffered repeated setbacks when teachers at school and later professors at the university where he won a music scholarship told him he wasn’t good enough. Their lack of encouragement left Arvel feeling deflated and discouraged. “The very people who should have nurtured my dreams let me down,” he said.

His one guiding light was a private music teacher, Mrs. Olea Kinke in Salt Lake City who saw his potential and gave him encouragement. According to Arvel, “Mrs. Kinke was in such high demand that I had to pass an audition just to take lessons with her. She told my parents I had talent, and obviously saw something that I didn’t. She brought the magic of music to life for me and taught me about life, self-confidence, poise, walking, smiling, presentation, and, of course, performance.”

Taking his future into his own hands, and leaving everything he knew behind (including his scholarship), Arvel then sought out renowned Hungarian violinist Paul Roland at the University of Illinois. He blossomed under the professor’s tutorage, and Arvel credits him with “taking me apart and putting me back together again. I knew how to play the violin but I didn’t know what music was.” With a new-found confidence and burning with the desire to prove everyone wrong, he threw himself into becoming a professional musician.

Arvel went on to tour for years with Country greats such as Glen Campbell, Loretta Lynn, Ray Price and Louise Mandrell, and eventually branched out on his own. He uses his mixed blood heritage of Southern Paiute American Indian and Scottish as the inspiration for his compositions, creating a unique sound that is universally appealing to a wide array of audiences. Arvel’s music speaks directly to the souls of millions of people who enjoy his foot-stomping beats and his Native American storytelling.

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Cautions when booking a last-minute trip online.

• If you’ll need a passport, make sure yours is up to date.

• Be sure you can make the trip before you press the send button and place your order.

• If you see something you know you want, click quickly. If you leave the computer and come back 10 minutes later, that deal probably won’t be there.

• Stick to the bigger online sites for security.

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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