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“It is a cliché that most clichés are true, but then like most clichés, that cliché is untrue. “ -Stephen Fry
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Clichés began as playful expressions that evolved from the use and misuse of the English language. Some might be surprised that the tried and true clichés have different twists and turns to their meanings – varying from what you might think. There are thousands of clichés; thus, the following roots and meanings of some are just the tip of the iceberg. Take a back seat: Nope, this isn’t about cars. This cliché means little involvement in something and was originally derived from the low influence of persons who sat on the back benches of the House of Commons. The leaders of government sat on the front benches. The squeaky wheel gets the grease. Bury the hatchet: stop arguing or feuding. This cliché is from the Native American Indian custom where they buried all of their weapons while smoking the peace pipe. It was a requirement from their spirit gods. The saying began in America and was picked up in Britain in the 1700s. Go figure.
It’s a piece of cake; a cakewalk: easy. In 1870, the slaves would walk in a procession in pairs around a cake at the social gatherings. The most graceful pair was awarded the cake. It was thought of as an easy achievement – an ace in the hole win. Let the cat out of the bag: give away a secret. Here’s proof that humans are sometimes a few cans short of a six-pack. In the old days, storekeepers thought it was a fun trick to put a cat, instead of the usual suckling pig, in the shopper’s bag; thus, the phrase. Holy mackerel: element of surprise. Holy mackerel began as a blasphemous reference to the Catholic tradition of eating meat on Fridays. It’s not clear why they coined the “mackerel” fish for the phrase, but it does have a better ring to it than “Holy cod” or “Holy bluegill.” Kick the bucket: to die. Slaughtered pigs or oxen were hung by their feet by a “bucket,” which meant beam or pulley in early English. This one’s about as clear as mud. In a nutshell: summarized. In the early 19th century, there were many debates about long literary works like “Homer’s Iliad” and the “Koran” having been written on such a small piece of parchment paper that each would fit into the shell of a common nut. One man, George Marsh, claimed to have seen the entire Koran written on a parchment roll 4 inches by half an inch. Well, by George!
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Pipe dream: unrealistic hope or plan. In the 18th and 19th centuries, hedonists and many of the rich smoked opium in a pipe. Some of the smokers came up with imaginative writings, songs, whatever. Anyone under the influence of opium was referenced as “on the pipe.”
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Union had offered to help any Tennessee schoolteacher challenge the law. To gain publicity for the town of Dayton, Scopes, a local science teacher, agreed to fill the role since he wasn’t planning to stay in Dayton anyway. No one was really concerned whether he had actually taught evolution to his students. • On July 20, 1963, Jan and Dean’s “Surf City” reaches the top of the charts. “Surf City” might be mistaken for a Beach Boys record, but the Beach Boys had yet to have a No. 1 hit at that time. • On July 23, 1976, members of the American Legion gathered in Philadelphia begin suffering from a mysterious form of pneumonia. By Aug. 2, 22 people were dead and hundreds more were experiencing pneumonia-like symptoms. Their ailment would come to be known as Legionnaires disease. • On July 25, 1985, Rock Hudson, a tall, dark and handsome Hollywood leading man of the 1950s and 1960s, announces through a press release that he is suffering from acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Hudson became the first major celebrity to go public with such a diagnosis. (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.
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ar too often, the enjoyable parts of life come with fruitless consequences. Buying a brand new stereo could put you behind on your water bill. Riding down a mountain on your bike could put you in the hospital. Even something as simple as going out to a baseball game could get you knocked in the head with a foul ball. Fear not, I have for you, a solution. It’s called the ‘Bikini Bike Wash’ at Rodz Bar & Grill. The brain child of local firefighter “B” Moberg, the ‘Bikini Bike Wash’ will feature a plethora of swim wear models (also known as - local woman we convinced into helping us out), with all proceeds going to Tri-Lakes Cares. The bike wash is open to all motor bikes and will be donation driven. Simply put, the larger the donation, the more likely you are to be named ‘Humanitarian of the Year’ by Peoples Magazine. There’s plenty of fun for the kids as well. Pinz Bowling Center will be giving half of bowling proceeds to the local organization. You can grab 2 games and shoes for $5. The bikini wash runs from 12-3pm, while the bowling fundraiser takes place from 12-6pm. Tri-Lakes Cares is a local organization that for years has offered Emergency assistance, self-sufficiency programs, and other social services to our community. It’s a wonderful opportunity to mix good times with a good cause. On top of that, you may dethrone Shakira (Who may, or may not, be one of our Bikini models) as People Magazine’s favorite humanitarian. It’s a rare chance, so don’t let it pass you buy. Be sure your Sunday is filled with wild and wet times at Rodz Bar & Grill. For more information on the “Bikini Bike Wash” call Pinz Bowling Center at (719) 487-7469. Rodz, and Pinz located at 855 Hwy 105, Palmer Lake, CO 80133.
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formative years with a BFA degree from the University of Southern Colorado, he selected our scenic area to live in and brought to the area a beautiful gallery right in our own backyard.
here’s something new going on in these parts. If you’ve been by the corner of Baptist Road and Roller Coaster Road (where Baptist changes to Hodgen right near Fox Run Park), you’ve seen a sign for Southwinds Fine Art Gallery. Well worth a visit, you’ll get an education, not only about art, but about life itself. Walk in and you’ll meet the owner, Jim Wider, a friendly man with a ready smile and always a story to tell.
He is also a businessman; however, his business evolves from his art. As a painter and gallery owner he publicizes and markets his won work, and his work is represented in many private collections. Collectors of original paintings and limited edition prints include Kenya’s Ambassador to the United States, show host and actress Oprah Winfrey, actress Esther Rolle, actress Maria Gibbs, General Colin Powell, basketball super start Grant Hill, activist Dick Gregory, football Hall-of-Famer “Mean” Joe Green, actor Hal Williams, and many other art lovers. Jim Wider’s realism in the marketplace complements his own personal view of art. Whether or not you walk out of the gallery with a piece of Mr. Wider’s art, there’s no doubt you’ll walk out with a memory, with your life enriched by the experience. Keep watching future editions of Snippetz for more of this interesting man’s story. In the meantime, there are some other exciting things going on at Southwinds you need to know about.
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f you missed last years’ “Return of the Rocky Mountain Chautauqua Assembly” you have another chance to travel back over 100 years in time and experience the types of activities and events that were part of the Chautauqua movement that spread across the Nation from 1874 to 1930. The Chautauqua was the first mass educational and cultural movement in the Nation’s history. Educators, speakers, artists, and musicians brought educational, cultural, and recreational programs to ordinary people in the rural areas of the country, which were attended by an estimated 45 million Americans. The Town of Palmer Lake was the home of the first Rocky Mountain Chautauqua Assembly in 1887 and continued holding Chautauqua activities until 1910. For three days, August 6-8, 2010, the Palmer Lake Historical Society and volunteers from the Tri-Lakes community will remember the Chautauqua Assemblies of long ago by recreating the types of events and activities that might have been experienced by these early Chautauquagoers. The Return of the Rocky Mountain Chautauqua is truly a community effort and would not have been possible without the generous support of the Towns of Monument and Palmer Lake, Pinecrest Event Center, the Palmer Lake Historical Society, and the exhibitors, demonstrators, participants and volunteers that dedicated their time and energies.
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Mr. Wider has opened up the Southwinds gallery to other local artists. Having been blessed in his work, he now wants to help others get started. His vision is to pass on some of the elements of his success to aspiring artists and to have Southwinds become a local art hangout on the north end of the Springs. The vision is exciting and promises great things for the future, both for these artists, as well as for the Tri Lakes community. Also stay tuned to Snippetz for future articles featuring some of these local artists, including Anker Bergin, Michael Couillard, Kevin Johnson and Mariya Zvonkovich.
Mr. Wider is a seasoned artist who creates from his childhood memories of the south, a genre of art that is unique to the Colorado Springs and Tri Lakes area. His art captures the heart and is both visually and emotionally provocative. Somehow avoiding the enormous pressures of the changing trends and influences all artists face, he follows his own course, pulling images from his memories and from folklore. His interest in art began as a young boy, scratching drawings in the dirt with a stick in Columbia, South Carolina. As he grew, so did his talent and the selection of art as his life’s work. Concluding his
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through the end of summer into Labor Day. These events are designed to be family friendly fun events where you can get away, get a bite to eat (free food!!) and take in some great art. You might also take in some fun music. The next event is coming up on the 25th of July beginning with the Aloha Ke Akua Ukulele Jam at 12:30 to 3 PM (musicians please feel free to bring your instrument even if it’s not a ukulele; singers are also welcome to join in this sing-along). When the jam is over, please feel free to hang around—the gallery is open until 8 pm and door prizes will be drawn at all summer events. For more information please contact Mike Couillard at 719 651-7722, or via email couillard1@msn. com or Jim Wider at the gallery 719 4816157. On the first weekend of August (6th, 7th and 8th—Friday through Sunday) is the “Pig Out with Art” BBQ event. The gallery will be open from 10 am to 8 pm each day. Free BBQ hot dogs and brats will be served. You will also be able to meet the artists and discuss their work or just browse the gallery at your leisure. And don’t forget to catch the End of Summer Bash on Labor Day Weekend (September 3, 4 and 5; 10 am to 8 pm daily). Come experience an open gallery, live music, door prizes and free refreshments served throughout the day. So make a point to visit Southwinds Fine Art Gallery--it’s one more treasure right in your own backyard!
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• It is important to pick corn and process it within two to three hours. The sugar in corn is quickly lost, so for optimum quality process it as soon after picking as possible. If you can’t cook fresh corn immediately, store it in the refrigerator. This recipe for Corn and Cabbage Slaw showcases the flavor of freshly picked corn to perfection.
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1. When Chicago White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle set a record in 2009 for retiring 45 consecutive batters, whose mark did he break? 2. Twice Bob Lemon took over as manager of the New York Yankees during a season and led the club to a World Series. Whom did he replace? 3. How many consecutive bowl games has the University of Utah won entering the 2010 college football season? 4. When was the last time the same two teams met in the NBA Finals two consecutive years? 5. How many times have the Atlanta Thrashers made the NHL playoffs in their 10-year existence? 6. Who was the last NASCAR driver before Denny Hamlin in 2010 to sweep the weekend races at Darlington Raceway? 7. Before the 2010 Serbia Open, when was the last time two American male tennis players met in an ATP claycourt final in Europe?
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1. What was The Stroll? 2. Which Rolling Stones band member was in a film with Johnny Depp? 3. Which ‘60s singer had hits with “Don’t Sleep in the Subway,” “Downtown” and “Colour My World”? 4. Name the original lead singer for Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes. 5. Name the writer and singer of “Endless Sleep.” 6. Which rock band had a hit with “Love In an Elevator”? (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.
In order to keep everyone honest (you know who you are,) we have moved the answers and solutions to the trivia and puzzles to the next page (17). television shows from the 1970s and ‘80s. The episodes (or “modules” as they’re called) are meticulously shot to look like worn, scratched, dated film from the era, with washed-out colors and fake scientific apparatus bedecked with DYMO labels, vintage LED readouts and fauxwood trim.
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What makes the show so surreal is that even though it’s made to look like it was shot in the 1970s, the era in question must exist in another universe, as things such as ghosts are scientifically proven to be real (and in one module it is explained why they can’t sneeze), and ants apparently have An Agenda.
“Look Around You” Season One” (Unrated) -- Co-written and starring comedian Peter Serafinowicz, “Look Around You” is one of the funniest and most surreal television programs I’ve seen since “Wonder Showzen.” Originally broadcast on the BBC in 2002, this cult classic finally made its American run last year on Adult Swim.
The DVD not only contains the entire first season, but also features several commentary tracks by Serafinowicz, co-writer Robert Popper, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Edgar Wright, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, Michael Cera, Jonah Hill and Tim & Eric, along with a slew of cool special features.
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“The Runaways” (R) -- Dakota Fanning and Kristen Stewart star as Cherie Currie and Joan Jett in this uneven biopic about The Runaways, the all-girl prefab rock band from the ‘70s that was marketed more for its Lolita sex appeal than its music. The film is based on the memoirs of Cherie Currie, so naturally the film focuses mostly on her and her relationship with Joan Jett. Unfortunately, this leaves the rest of the band members (especially Lita Ford) relegated to virtually non-existent roles.
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I thought Fanning -- although an interesting choice -- was sorely miscast in the role. On the other hand, Kristen Stewart did a pretty good job as Joan Jett -- and considering how much I hate “Twilight,” that’s quite a compliment. If you’re looking to see a good movie about The Runaways, I recommend picking up a copy of “Edgeplay,” the gritty and brutally honest documentary about the band, and leave the Fanning/ Stewart flick in the cutout bin where it belongs.
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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Money matters should be worked out, even if it takes time away from a more romantic situation. Better to settle things before feelings turn hard and angry on all sides.
TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS 1. Rita Moreno 2. About a minute 3. Marilyn Monroe 4. Williamsburg, 1716 5. Butterflies and moths 6. New Flower 7. A sphere 8. 11 pipers piping 9. U.S.S. Sea Tiger 10. Canberra
JULY 19, 2010 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Starting something new is always exciting for the adventurous Aries. And here’s the good news: This time you might be able to get some assistance in helping you finish what you’ve started.
SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. San Francisco’s Jim Barr (1972) and the Chicago White Sox’s Bobby Jenks (2007) each retired 41 consecutive batters. 2. Billy Martin in 1978 and Gene Michael in 1981. 3. Nine consecutive bowls. 4. Chicago faced Utah two consecutive years (1997 and ‘98). 5. Once -- the 2006-07 season. 6. Mark Martin, in 1993. 7. It was the 1991 French Open (Jim Courier vs. Andre Agassi).
FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. The Stroll was both a song and a line dance in the ‘50s. The Diamonds cut the bluesy song, which hit No. 1 on the Cashbox chart. 2. Keith Richards played Jack Sparrow’s father in “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End” in 2007. He may repeat the role in the fourth “Pirates.” 3. England’s Petula Clark. Her music was just as popular in French, Italian, German and Spanish. 4. Teddy Pendergrass, from 1970 to 1977. The soul and doo-wop group had a No. 1 R&B hit with “If You Don’t Know Me by Now.” 5. Jody Reynolds. The song reached No. 5 on the charts in 1958 and was said to have inspired a long string of teen “death” songs. Some radio stations wouldn’t play it. 6. Aerosmith, in 1989. It hit No. 1 on the Mainstream Rock chart.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Put your daydreaming penchant on hold for now, and face the facts as they are, not as you’d like them to be. Your customary hardheaded approach to “deals,” etc., would be called for. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Problems beyond your control might delay some of your plans. But things should start to get back to normal by midweek. The weekend could bring an unexpected (but welcome) visitor. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) It’s a good time to buckle down and tackle those unfinished tasks so you’ll be ready to take on other projects. The week’s end could bring an invitation from a most surprising source. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Mixed signals could create a few stressful moments for the Lion. But by midweek, explanations should help ease the tension. The weekend is party time! Share it with someone special. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) This is a good “catching up” week for finishing tasks, calling old friends and maybe reading that book you haven’t opened yet or renting that movie you wanted to see again.
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SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A job-related problem could turn out to be less troublesome than it seemed at first. Just a few moments of talk ‘twixt the parties resolves everything to everyone’s satisfaction. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) The Sagittarian Archer takes aim at health and fitness issues this week. Watch your diet, and try to put more exercise time into your typically busy schedule. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) As you continue to focus on a career or job change, it’s a good time to look over some of your rarely used skills and see where they can fit into your future workplace plans. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A loved one’s health might be worrisome, but there’s good news by midweek. Expect people who share your ideas and your goals to try to contact you by the week’s end. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A colleague’s request that makes the typically perceptive Pisces feel uncomfortable is a request you probably will want to turn down. The weekend favors family get-togethers. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a gift for making others feel warm and wanted. Even newcomers feel like old friends.
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Follow your vision. On the day they disappeared, Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, were scheduled to land on Howland Island. Unfortunately, it was a cloudy day; some researchers speculate that the clouds’ dark shadows on the ocean surface may have camouflaged Howland and confused the aviators. As an investor, you need a clear view of what you want to accomplish in the long term — and you need to avoid having your vision “clouded over� by short-term events such as price drops and recessions. Put sufficient “power� in your portfolio. Many aviation scholars and researchers believe Earhart’s plane simply ran out of gas before she could land on Howland Island. Does you portfolio have sufficient “fuel� to help you go the distance? Specifically, do you have the right mix of growth- and income-oriented vehicles to power you toward college for your kids, a comfortable retirement and your other goals? If you’re not sure, you may want to work with a professional financial advisor to get the assistance you need. You probably will never try to circumnavigate the globe in a small plane. But if you can emulate the best features of Amelia Earhart — such as her courage, perseverance and faith in the future — while taking steps to help focus on what you can control, your investment journey may be rewarding. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. For additional information, contact:
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-- Even with mortgage modification, homeowners still have other debts to juggle. Not only did they have late mortgage payments, but other bills had stacked up as well before they applied for help. Those bills must still be paid.
At this point there are a number of programs available: Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP), Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP), Second Lien Modification Program (2MP), Home Affordable Unemployment Program (UP) and Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program (HAFA).
The number of people applying to the programs has plunged, but a new one, starting in August, could encourage thousands to seek help: the Unemployment Program.
For more information, go to www.makinghomeaffordable. gov, click on Resources, then click Frequently Asked Questions by Borrowers, or call 1-888-995-HOPE (4673).
Some of the eligibility requirements include: • Mortgage must have originated prior to Jan. 1, 2009. • Home must be the principal residence. • The mortgage wasn’t already modified by one of the programs. • Mortgage payments are late, but not more than three months.
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