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EARLY LAW ENFORCEMENT England’s common law system, which included sheriffs, constables and watchmen, was the basis for the development of law enforcement in the United States. Although the American people were leery of creating police forces, they established a watchmen organization in Boston in 1631. In 1835, the Texas Rangers were formed under the state and federal government to combat outlaws like horse stealers and protect citizens from the Indian tribes at war with the settlers. Some historians say that the first actual police department was organized in Boston in 1845, but others say it was New York City, noting that Boston’s police department started in 1854 – nine years later. In 1844, a night watch, 100 city marshals, 31 constables and 51 municipal police officers were organized to establish the New York City Police Department. The Big Apple’s population was 320,000 at the time, and the Common Council proposed the creation of a police force of 1,200 officers that would mirror the style of the military. The state Legislature approved the proposal, and in 1845, the NYPD was reorganized, modeled after the Metropolitan Police Service in London. New York City was divided into three districts, complete with courts, magistrates, clerks and station houses. In the earlier days, many policemen throughout the country carried clubs instead of guns.
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nal to stop. Police added blue because it is easier to see during the day and is associated with the blue uniform. Not all police departments, however, use the two colors. Some use red only. The most common beacon is red on the left, blue on the right. • According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average yearly salary of a police officer was $52,480 in 2008. State police earned $58,180 on average. However, salaries are wide-ranging depending on location. • The anticipated growth for jobs for police officers is average among all careers through 2018. Opportunities are best in high-crime areas. • The word “cop” is a shortened version of copper, which, in turn, is actually derived from “cop” as a verb. The first reference to a police officer as a cop was found in print in 1846. The best explanation for calling a police officer “cop” is that as a verb “cop” means to seize, capture or snatch. The first police badges were made of copper, and some argue that “cop” is the result of the initial badges. • The first African American police officer was appointed in Boston on Dec. 24, 1878. Sgt. Horatio Julius Homer served 41 years and retired in 1919. • Alice Stebbin Wells was the first female police officer who could arrest criminals. Before applying via a petition to the Los Angeles Police Department, Wells was a minister in Kansas. She was hired by the LAPD Sept. 12, 1910 and retired in 1940.
THE TOLL More than 20,000 police officers have been killed in the line of duty in the United States throughout the centuries.
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• On July 30, 1619, in Jamestown, Va., the first elected legislative assembly in the New World -- the House of Burgesses -convenes in the choir of the town’s church. Its first law required tobacco to be sold for at least three shillings per pound. Other laws included prohibitions against gambling, drunkenness and idleness. Sabbath observance was made mandatory. • On July 29, 1909, newly formed General Motors Corporation acquires the luxury automaker Cadillac Automobile Company for $4.5 million. In 1954, Cadillac was the first automaker to provide power steering and automatic windshield washers as standard equipment. • On July 26, 1931, a swarm of grasshoppers descends on crops throughout the American heartland, devastating millions of acres, especially in Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The swarm was said to be so thick that it blocked out the sun and one could shovel the grasshoppers with a scoop. • On July 28, 1945, a United States B-25
Mitchell bomber crashes into the Empire State Building, killing 14 people. The freak accident was caused by heavy fog. The bomber was flying low, seeking better visibility, when it came upon the Chrysler Building. The plane swerved to avoid the building, but the move sent it straight into the north side of the Empire State Building, near the 79th floor. • On July 31, 1964, Ranger 7, an unmanned U.S. lunar probe, takes the first close-up images of the moon -- 4,308 in total. The images were 1,000 times clearer than anything ever seen through Earth-bound telescopes. • On Aug 1, 1972, future President George Walker Bush is suspended from flying with the Texas Air National Guard for missing an annual medical examination. Bush was given an honorable discharge from the Air National Guard in 1973 to attend Harvard Business School. • On July 27, 1981, Adam John Walsh, age 6, is abducted from a mall in Hollywood, Fla., and later found murdered. Adam’s father, John Walsh, became a leading victims’ rights activist and host of the long-running television show “America’s Most Wanted.” (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.
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A WEEK IN THE LIFE
and fun, and you also helped support senior citizens, who have set up booths and such for your fundraising pleasure. This act of goodwill to the elders of the community has enlightened you to call your mother and tell her you love her.
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hat does your week look like? That’s rhetorical, because I’m about to tell you. You see, instead of writing bullet points on why you should be at Pinz all next week, I will demonstrate for you, how mundane your week could be without it. For this week is National Bowling Week, and as you will see, you’d be hardlucked to miss out on it. SATURDAY, JULY 31st No Pinz – You say you’re going to go jogging. But you don’t. Instead you stay inside and watch a James Bond Marathon (or Lifetime Movie network, depending on your gender) Pinz – Your career as a professional bowler begins. You go to Pinz and receive free coaching on your throw. You can also take a tour of the facilities, and figure out just how the alley is run. SUNDAY, AUGUST 1st
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Pinz – You’re career in bowling continues with professional coaching for the second straight day! You’re really starting to get the hang of this…
No Pinz – An agonizing beginning to the week. A day filled with work, grocery shopping, and painful news of all the tragedies that occurred over the weekend; a weekend that you have been sorely reminded, is over.
Slip and Fall Construction Defect Negligent Care
Pinz –A time to reminisce about the days in which you barraged through the jungle without a care, and you won a badge for it. I’m talking about the scouts of course, boys and girls, who will have booths for you to donate to, and help their programs grow. Where will your money go? TUESDAY, AUGUST 3rd
PERSONAL INJURY Bike Accident Dog Bites Pedestrian Accidents Wrongful Death
No Pinz – It’s the middle of the week. It’s ‘National Boring Day’ (as declared by me). Do I need to say much more? Pinz – A day in which you can support School District 38. You can help fundraise education, therefore funding the future, therefore funding Apples next big innovation; the “iCar” anyone? THURSDAY, AUGUST 5th No Pinz – The day you realize you wasted your week. You start to mentally prepare for the weekend, and promise yourself next week will be better. But will it? Will anything ever get better? Will it ever really be okay? Pinz – A glorious day when everything seems to be okay. It’s going your way, big time. So you decide to go to Pinz, where your career as a professional bowler continues. FRIDAY, AUGUST 6th
No Pinz – You turn on the television looking for the Broncos. But NFL season is still over a month away. You skipped church for this and now there’s nothing to do!
MONDAY, AUGUST 2nd
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4th
No Pinz – A day in which the week has already gotten to your head. It’s also a day in which you’ve neglected to call your parents, and grandparents. Pinz – You have a fantastic day of bowling
No Pinz – You’ve wasted the week. You go to the local dive and drown yourself in sorrows (and other assorted mix drinks). You take a cab home and fall asleep questioning your judgment. Pinz – You have wonderful assorted mix drinks (but not to many!) and bowl a few games and help support local community charities. You have a wild and fun night making new friends. Your life is beginning to change… SATURAY, AUGUST 7th No Pinz – You wake up at noon. Your head is throbbing. He neighbors turn up the music, and it’s driving you insane. You then decide to leave the house. But wait! You can’t. You took a cab home last night, remember. You spend the entire day convincing mediocre friends to drive you to get your car downtown. Unfortunately, everyone is at… Pinz – NATIONAL BOWLING DAY - You help set a world record! You’re life officially changes! On Saturday, August 7th you canTo be continued next week… For more information on how to save your week at Pinz, you can call us at (719) 4877469.
We are located in the Monument Plaza behind Rosie’s Diner.
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I need caregivers and friends to ask multiple choice questions as opposed to yes/no types. This forced choice demanded that I open files or create new ones with out overwhelming me to the point of ‘shutdown’. Legitimate relaxation time was spent listening to music, reading, and paging through magazines for sensory input. TV, telephone, and talk radio all were “noise’ to me and prevented me from growing cognitively. Because “executive functions’ are house in the left hemisphere of the brain, each day presented an opportunity to plan, carry out and complete tasks that I had prioritized in order of importance. Notice I said Important not urgent! Big distinction there. Urgent is the telephone or pager ringing; important is family, friends, and making a difference in their lives. Urgent screams for reaction while important waits for response.
computer-science professor at Carnegie Mellon University was diagnosed with stage four cancer. Randy Pausch returned to deliver a farewell speech to student s colleagues and friends. His now famous Last Lecture was delivered to a packed 400 seat auditorium. Those facing imminent death have a clear perspective on what is important: his God, his family, his friends. Like Professor Pausch, I began to focus more on living than on dying. I have Monitoring my self-talk helped a been given a second chance, a “do great deal since I could easily have over” as kids say! slipped a thousand times a day into a pity party for one. Feeling sorry I will finish part II , Hope for Care- for myself was counter productive givers, with practical examples of though depression and self degradawhat helped me most. tion were equally unhelpful--though
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legitimate. I had after all lost my mind. Feeling like I was less than who I was before was a constant temptation that I battled daily. I chose humor as my main weapon. Responding to my Neurosurgeons’ question. ”Do you know who I am?” with “Dr. Kevorkian?” spoke to the humor that lay dormant in the alcoves’ of my mind. I needed caregivers to help me laugh again-especially at myself. Like so many stroke and CHI survivors I had what is typically termed flat affect. No facial expression at all. I looked the same when I was happy as I did when I was angry , or confused, or sad. For two years
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I looked this way. Two positive that resulted however, were 1. To people observing me I appeared thoughtful (not confused); and 2. No wrinkles leaving with my current youthful appearance. As Professor Pausch, he left a legacy not only to his children, but to us of a task completed, a job well done. What will you leave behind? Live your life on purpose!
For additional information call Cathy R Deschaine MA, LC Stroke of Grace (719) 243-2860
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Article by Robyn Graham Keller Williams Real Estate, LLC
What’s been Selling in the Tri-lakes Area? Address
Golden Condo by School of Mines!
4 Bedrm, 3 Bath, 2 Car 2351 Sq Ft
Great Investment Rental ! Just minutes from School of Mines! Under $400 mo with 10% down and 4.75% interest. Can charge up to $800 rent!!! Newly Remodeled; Ready to Move In! Freshly Painted, New Tiled Entry & Bath; New Wood Floors in Kitchen; Ground Lvl Unit
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Date Sold
Price
17160 Blue Mist Gr.
2,3,2 2006
1,256 1,256
7/07/2010
$149,000
17505 Arrowwood Dr.
3,2,3 1980
2,953 2,953
7/08/2010
$245,150
18210 Forest View Rd. 4,3,2 1984
2,634
2,569
7/13/2010
$250,000
16923 Park Trail Dr.
6,4,3 2002
3,088
3,088
7/06/2010
$260,000
1125 Bowstring Rd.
3,2,2 1994
1,833
1,833
7/06/2010
$277,500
15687 Agate Creek Dr.
5,4,3 2001
2,943
2,943
7/20/2010
$296,000
17735 Pioneer Crssng
4,3,3 1990
2,456
2,456
7/09/2010
$306,750
3685 Highview Dr.
4,3,2 1980
2,630
2,630
7/02/2010
$312,000
17734 White Marble Dr. 4,3,3 2009
3,544
2,350
7/02/2010
$325,000
975 Woodmoor Dr
3,3,2 2002
3,554
3,554
7/19/2010
$337,000
18270 Bent Oak Ln.
4,3,2 1983
3,081
3,081
7/19/2010
$340,000
15624 Split Creek Dr.
5,4,3 2000
3,432
3,378
7/12/2010
$345,000
15862 Maple Hill Rd.
4,4,3 2006
3,864
3,864
7/09/2010
$350,000
19930 Indian Summer
4,5,3 1983
3,288
3,231
7/09/2010
$352,000
18385 White Fawn Dr.
5,4,3 1993
4,602
4,501
7/02/2010
$362,000
18415 Lake Dr.
3,3,2 1985
2,947
2,855
7/19/2010
$362,500
419 Saber Creek Dr.
4,3,3 2001
4,138
3,112
7/09/2010
$364,900
650 Larimer Creek Dr.
4,3,2 2004
3,611
3,520
7/12/2010
$392,000
19858 Chisholm Tr.
4,3,3 2005
3,488
3,331
7/09/2010
$408,500
930 Bend In The Trail
4,3,3 1991
3,756
3,737
7/15/2010
$412,500
15811 Woodmeadow
5,4,3 1999
3,872
3,677
7/06/2010
$425,000
699 Burke Hollow Dr.
4,4,3 2005
4,087
3,580
7/01/2010
$440,000
1208 Carnahan Ct
5,4,3 1999
4,454
4,209
7/08/2010
$475,000
195 Metcalf Ln.
5,3,3 2002
3,888
3,888
7/12/2010
$480,000
1490 Rock Glen Cr
5,5,3 1989
6,004
5,943
7/16/2010
$485,000
865 Woodmoor Dr.
5,5,5 1993
6,729
4,790
7/07/2010
$500,000
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South Woodmoor Gem! 750 Bowstring $494,900
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5 Bedrm, 5 Bath, 3 Car 5599 Sq Ft 4 Bedrm, 2 Bath, 2 Car 2880 Sq Ft Beautiful Views! .97 Acres; Incredible .47 acres, Ranch Home on cul-deCondition! New Roof; New Windows; sac, Unfinished Basement - Perfect Vaulted Ceilings; Gas Log Frplc; Gourmet opportunity to create Equity, Huge Kitchen with Granite and Travertine; Kitchen, Woodburning Fireplace, Up-graded Appliances; Hardwood Flrs; Oversized Garage w/ Workbench, 2 x 6 contruction, A/C, Humidifier, 2 Dry Bars; Rec Rm; Master on Main; Backs to Hwy 105 but house soundproof 5pc Bath; Deck; Security; Gazebo
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FURNITURE FOR SALE All in like-new condition: Glass top dining room table and chairs; dining room china hutch; dual-recliner sectional sofa; large executive desk; conference table & chairs; full-size bed and matching dresser – antique; queen-size mattress, box spring, metal frame & more. Email: movingeast2010@gmail.com for more info & pics.
HELP WANTED PINZ is looking for new front desk and cafĂŠ staff. Applicants must be high school graduates and able to work nights. Prior short order cooking experience is recommended for the cafĂŠ position; prior customer service and/or retail experience is recommended for the front desk position. Please stop by to fill out an application. PINZ 855 Highway 105 Palmer Lake.
CRAFTING SALE Sat & Sun 7/31 & 8/1. 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM both days. PLEASE do not come before 10:00 AM. Hundreds of Stampin’ Up! stamp sets from 1998 through 2006, paper, inks, Creative Memories scrapbooking supplies, much more. Gotta sell – moving back East. 233 Upper Glenway, Palmer Lake. Email: movingeast2010@ gmail.com for more info. GARAGE SALE
GARAGE SALE
EXPERIENCED COOKS NEEDED Please apply in person @ Coffee Cup CafĂŠ 251 Front St. Monument
PART-TIME KENNEL HELP German Shepherd Breeder 10-15 Hours Per Week $9.50 Per Hour Looking for Person to Commit Long Term (303) 660-9000
Moving to East Coast, gotta sell. Sat & Sun 8/14 & 8/15. 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM both days. PLEASE do not come before 10:00 AM. Furniture, books, DVDs, pictures, other household goods. 233 Upper Glenway, Palmer Lake. Email: movingeast2010@gmail.com for more info.
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teering in America 2010 report. That equates to 8.1 billion hours of service. When it came to seniors, we weren’t slackers. More than 9 million of us age 65 and older contributed 1.6 billion hours. That’s more than 23 percent of us. The top four categories for our efforts were collection/distribution of food, fundraising, professional/management and general labor. All this work must have come to someone’s attention, because the Senior Corp program has been awarded grants totaling more than $1.2 million. It hopes to train 4,000 more volunteers for some speciďŹ c projects: mentoring children, independent-living support for other seniors, energy efficiency and more. There are three Senior Corps pro-
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GREEN TOMATOES -- THE FRUIT OF THE VEGETABLE PATCH
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very year, my small vegetable garden produces far more tomatoes than I can possibly use. As the season wanes, an abundance of green tomatoes forlornly hang on the vine looking for enough sun to turn them into red jewels. I’ve begun searching for unique ways to use green tomatoes as a vegetable and as a fruit in my recipes. Scientifically, tomatoes are classified as a fruit, but since they don’t contain the sweet flavor of most fruits and are typically used in savory dishes, they’re legally classified as a vegetable. Tomatoes are low in calories and a good source of vitamins C, A and K. They are also a very good source of molybdenum, potassium, manganese, dietary fiber, chromium and vitamin B-1. In addition, tomatoes contain lycopene, which has antioxidant and cancer-preventing properties. My recipe for Green Tomato and Orange Relish uses green tomatoes like a pickled vegetable. It freezes well, and makes a delicious change from traditional cranberry relish for holiday meals. The spices and flavors of my Green Tomato Spice Cake act as a showcase for the tomato’s fruit-like qualities. Whether you decide to use your abundance of green tomatoes like a vegetable or a fruit, you can’t go wrong with these wonderful recipes!
GREEN TOMATO AND ORANGE RELISH 4 medium green tomatoes 1 large purple or Vidalia onion 1 cup orange marmalade 2 cups dark brown sugar 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1. Core the bottom of the green tomato and cut them into quarters. Peel the onion and cut it into quarters. Using a food processor, pulse the green tomato and onion 8 to 10 times, until the pieces become small (“pickle-relish” size). Do not puree. 2. Using a 4-quart, heavy-bottomed pot, put in all the ingredients at once. Cook over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring until blended and the sugar begins to dissolve. 3. Turn the heat to medium and cook for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. The relish should be syrupy and slightly thick. If it does not seem to have thickened enough, cook the relish 10 minutes more. 4. Cool for 2 hours, and then put the relish in an air-tight container and refrigerate it. The relish can be refrigerated for two weeks. You also can place the cooled relish into plastic zip-lock storage bags and freeze for up to 6 months. Makes 5 cups of relish.
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4. Using a fine-mesh strainer or a sifter, sprinkle the top with powdered sugar. When serving, top each slice with a tablespoon of coconut and/or whipped cream, if desired. *** Angela Shelf Medearis is an award-winning children’s author, culinary historian and the author of six cookbooks. Her new cookbook is “The New African-American Kitchen.” She is known as The Kitchen Diva and is the executive producer and host of “The Kitchen Diva!” cooking show on Hulu.com. Visit her Web site at www.divapro.com. (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.
each other and helps expand the networking possibilities at these types of events, said Ms. McCartan. PINZ would like to thank the following businesses for donating prizes for the evening’s festivities: Tri-Lakes Printing, REPS, Shelly’s Hair Place, Dr. Kara Rosenstrauch & Dr. Christy Meislahn. The folks at PINZ highly recommend membership in the Chamber of Commerce for any business in the Tri-Lakes area. “Joining the Chamber was one of the best investments we’ve made,” said Debbie Cohen, General Manager. She stated further that, “The new business that we can attribute as coming directly as a result of our Chamber membership has paid for that membership many times over.” For more information about holding your next event at PINZ, call Debbie or Gloria at 719-487-7469. If you are interested in joining the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce, call the Chamber office at 719-4813282
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1. U.S. STATES: Which state is known as “The Pine Tree” state? 2. MATH: What is the decimal equivalent of one-eighth? 3. LANGUAGE: What is the meaning of the French term “canard”? 4. HISTORY: In what year did President Jimmy Carter pardon 10,000 Vietnam War draft resisters? 5. NATURAL WORLD: What are the seeds of castor bean plants used to produce? 6. LITERATURE: Who wrote the novel “Barry Lyndon”? 7. MOVIES: What major film star placed third in the 1950 Mr. Universe contest? 8. FOOD & DRINK: What is the traditional liquor used in making a Tom Collins drink? 9. TELEVISION: What is the address of the award-winning kids’ show “Sesame Street”? 10. DISCOVERIES: Who is credited with discovering quarks in 1963?
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1. Which 2nd baseman had more Gold Gloves during his major-league career: Roberto Alomar or Ryne Sandberg? 2. Two players have won the MVP and the Rookie of the Year awards in the same season. One was Fred Lynn of Boston in 1975. Who was the other player? 3. The Oakland Raiders set the NFL mark for most consecutive seasons of losing 11 or more games. How many seasons has it been? 4. In 2009, Syracuse’s Jim Boeheim became the fourth Division-I basketball coach to win at least 800 games at one school. Name the other three. 5. Name the last NHL team before Buffalo in 2009-10 to be undefeated in the regular season (30-0) in games in which it led after two periods. 6. Which Asian country has played in the men’s World Cup the most times? 7. Who holds the series lead in the famed Yale-Harvard Regatta, the oldest U.S. intercollegiate competition (145 years).
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1. Name the artist who sang the theme song for the film “Crying Game.” What year? 2. Name Kay Starr’s gold-record hit of 1956. 3. Who sang “I Fought the Law,” and when? 4. Who sang “The Edge of Heaven”? 5. Eric Clapton had a Top Ten hit with which song in 1972? Name the band. 6. Name the trumpeter bandleader on the long-running television show “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.” (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.
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New DVD Releases for Week of July 26, 2010 PICKS OF THE WEEK “Clash of the Titans” (PG-13) -- What a glorious hot mess of a movie this is. Based on the equally hot-mess stop-motion Ray Harryhausen epic of the 1980s, “Clash of the Titans” is a lot like “300” -- lots of buff boys shouting and killin’ stuff -- and should be enjoyed in the same vein. The film stars Sam Worthington, that untalented hunk o’ meat from “Avatar,” as Perseus, a guy who doesn’t
know that his daddy is Liam Neeson (aka the “Release the Kraken” guy). Perseus goes on a quest to kill stuff: giant scorpions, the Medusa, witches, etc. before Liam Neeson’s brother Hades (Ralph Fiennes, who still insists “Ralph” be pronounced RAFE) destroys a port. Or something. It doesn’t matter. All you need to do is watch stuff get busted up real good, listen to the shouting and keep shoveling down the popcorn and pizza rolls. “Repo Men” (R) -- Speaking of hot messes, this futuristic gorefest starring Forest Whitaker and Jude Law about two guys who repossess body parts from people who can’t make the payments could’ve been a darkly funny satire, but instead settles on the Lotsa Blood Equals Entertainment route. If you’re a fan of the “Saw” or “Hostel” films, you’ll probably like this movie, but everyone else should stay away. “FIFA World Cup DVD Collection: 19302006” (Unrated) -- Spanning 15 discs, this
boxed set is definitely a must-have for the hardcore soccer fan. And that soccer fan’s name is Ernie Bushmiller of Ft. Lee, N.J. Oh, I kid. I kid. There’s gotta be more than one American who’s so into soccer that they’ll shell out 90 bucks for what is essentially a 24-hour highlight reel of every goal scored in the World Cup final. Also included in the collection are 15 mini-documentaries on the world’s greatest players (Pele and ... 14 other guys you’ve probably never heard of). WHOOOOO!!! SOCCER FEVER -- CATCH IT!!! “Rambo: The Complete Collector’s Set” [Blu-Ray] (R) -- The set contains the highdef versions of the DVDs: “First Blood: Ultimate Edition,” “Rambo: First Blood Part II: Ultimate Edition,” “Rambo III: Ultimate Edition” and “John Rambo: Special Edition,” complete with all the bells, whistles, commentary tracks and special features included in the previous low-def releases.
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TV SERIES “The Mothers-in-Law” The Complete Series “Sgt. Bilko: The Phil Silvers Show” First Season “Life After People” The Complete Season Two “Hunter” The Complete Series “Pawn Stars” Season 2 “Sabrina the Teenage Witch” The Complete Series “Dog the Bounty Hunter” Crime is on the Run “21 Jump Street” The Complete Series “Dragon Ball” Season 5 “Sabrina the Teenage Witch” The Final Season “The City” Season 2 (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.
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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Dealing with someone who has let you down is never easy. But the sooner you’re able to clear up this problem, the sooner other problems can be successfully handled.
TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS 1. Maine 2. 0.125 3. A false or misleading story 4. 1977 5. Ricin, a toxic poison 6. William Thackeray 7. Sean Connery 8. Gin 9. 123 Sesame Street 10. Murray Gell-Mann
JULY 26, 2010 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A bit of Arian contrariness could be keeping you from getting all the facts. Turn it off, and tune in to what you need to hear. It could make all the difference this week.
SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Alomar had 10; Sandberg had nine. 2. Seattle’s Ichiro Suzuki, in 2001. 3. Seven consecutive seasons entering 2010. 4. Dean Smith (North Carolina), Adolph Rupp (Kentucky) and Jim Phelan (Mount St. Mary’s). 5. The Chicago Blackhawks in 1994-95 (19-0). 6. South Korea has made eight appearances at the soccer event. 7. Harvard, 91-54.
FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. Boy George, in 1992. Written in 1964, British pop artist Dave Berry had a hit with the song in 1965. 2. “The Rock And Roll Waltz” told a story of a teenager watching her parents try to waltz to rock and roll music. 3. Bobby Fuller, in 1964. Conspiracy theorists believe Fuller was murdered when he was found dead in his car covered in cuts, bruises and gasoline. Police called his 1966 death a suicide. 4. The song was a hit for Wham! in 1986. 5. Clapton released “Layla” with Derek & The Dominoes. The song is about Clapton’s non-relationship with the wife of Beatle George Harrison. 6. Carl Hilding “Doc” Severinsen started as trumpeter in 1952, took over as bandleader in 1967 and remained until Carson retired in 1992.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Getting an answer to a vital question involving financial matters might take longer than you’d expected. A new factor might have to be dealt with before anything can move forward. Be patient. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Use your good sense to see what might really be driving a colleague’s workplace agenda. What you learn could lead to a new way of handling some old problems. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A change of mind might once again turn out to be a good thing. True, most of your co-workers might not like the delay, but as before, they might appreciate what follows from it. LEO (July 23 to August 22) You revel in golden opportunities this week. One cautionary note, though: Be careful to separate the gold from the glitter before you make a choice. Someone you trust can help. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Marriage is important this week, as are other partnerships. Don’t let yourself be overwhelmed by sentiment. Instead, try to steer a path between emotion and common sense.
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SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A “friend” who is willing to bend the rules to gain an advantage for both of you is no friend. Reject the offer and stay on your usual straight and narrow path. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) After all the effort you’ve been putting in both on the job and for friends and family, it’s a good time to indulge your own needs. The weekend could bring a pleasant surprise. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) You might want to do something new this weekend. Close your eyes and imagine what it could be, and then do it, or come up with the closest practical alternative. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Your good deeds bring you the appreciation you so well deserve. But, once again, be careful of those who might want to exploit your generous nature for their own purposes. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Trolling for compliments isn’t necessary. You earned them, and you’ll get them. Concentrate this week on moving ahead into the next phase of your program. BORN THIS WEEK: Meeting new people usually means you’re making new friends. People want to be reflected in your shining light.
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You’ve probably heard of municipal bonds, but you may not be familiar with how they work. You can find two key types of municipal bonds: General obligation bonds finance the daily operations of a municipality or school district, while revenue bonds finance hospitals, utilities, airports, affordable housing and other public works. So when you purchase a “muni,� you are helping support a community. Of course, your investment will bring you some tangible benefits, too. First, you’ll receive regular interest payments. Furthermore, these payments typically are exempt from federal income taxes — and possibly state and local income taxes, too. If you’re in an upper income bracket, you may find munis to be especially valuable. (Keep in mind, though, that some “private activity bonds,� which are typically used to finance airports, housing or stadiums that can benefit private entities, may be subject to the alternative minimum tax, or AMT.) Build America Bonds (BABs) share some similarities with tax-free municipal bonds, although BABs are taxable investments. BABs provide capital to municipalities so that they can build or improve infrastructure, including schools, roads, public buildings and so on. The U.S. Trea-
BABs have proved quite popular among institutional investors, such as pension funds, that typically don’t benefit from tax-free municipal bonds. But are they right for you? It all depends on your individual situation. If you owned a BAB, your interest payments would be federally taxable, but you might get some state tax breaks if you live in the state where the bond is issued. Many BABs have long-term maturities, which may not be a problem if you’re buying the bond for its steady interest payments and plan to hold it for its entire life. But if you think you might want to sell your bond before it matures, be aware that longer-term bonds, by their very nature, are subject to greater interest rate risk than shorter-term bonds — that is, longer-term bond prices will be more affected by interest rate movements. Furthermore, you’ll have to consider credit risk — the possibility that the issuer of your bond will default or be unable to make payments. Remember, the municipality issuing the bond, not the federal government, backs a BAB. Although past performance is not a guarantee of future results, municipal bonds’ historical default rates have been low. Ultimately, you’ll need to consult with your tax advisor before purchasing either a municipal bond or a BAB. Like all investments, they can provide you with benefits, but you need to be absolutely sure of what you’re getting. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial For additional information, contact:
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BE AWARE OF FOOD AND SAFETY RECALLS In the space of one month, the following eight recalls were issued: 1) four varieties of children’s sweetened cereals for waxy taste and odor in the packaging, 2) fresh spinach for listeria, 3) decongestant nasal spray for possible wrong expiration dates, 4) a creme filling because it may contain products (pecans, milk and coconut) not on the label, 5) frozen lobster claws for possible listeria, 6) dog vitamins because of possible salmonella, 7) ice cream because of nuts not on the label, and 8) flexible IV bags of ondansetron and injections of ciprofloxacin and metronidazole due to particles floating in the solution and non-sterility of product. The above list from the Food and Drug Administration is only a sample of the recalls. In some cases, the companies found the problems themselves. In other cases, the government’s testing turned up the issues. Only a few of these recalls made it into the mainstream press, potentially leaving many thousands of people with the contaminated items on their shelves at home. In the
Rosie’s 10 Year Anniversary Car Show Sunday, August 22nd at Rosie’s Diner - 411 Hwy. 105, Monument Annual Palmer Lake and Monument Ice Cream Social Sat., August 7 at 1:30 p.m. – Palmer Lake Library (Palmer Lake Village Green) Stroll on the Palmer Lake Village Green, savor the ice cream, and hear music provided by the Day-
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2010-2011 Pikes Peak Youth Ringers auditions August 24 and August 26 - 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Gateway Presbyterian Church 731 Castle Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80904 CALLING YOUTH HANDBELL RINGERS! Children in grades 5-12 who have experience ringing in a handbell choir and love to perform are invited to audition for the 2010-2011 Pikes Peak Youth Ringers advanced and intermediate groups. The 15-minute open audition includes sight reading music and a short interview. Auditions are done as solos, but are open for anyone to observe. Reservations are required. Location: Gateway Presbyterian Church Time: 4:00-8:00 p.m. Date: August 24 and August 26 Information: Susan Hedgpeth, (719) 233-2668; youth@ pikespeakringers.com Wonderland Ranch Music Series August 28th - 11am to 7pm Wonderland Ranch - Black Forest - Hodgen/Volmer Celtic/Scottish Music Festival. Wonderland Ranch is an old time private 30 acre park. Wonderlandranch.com Labor Day Weekend End of Summer Bash Southwinds Fine Art Studio Gallery, 16575 Roller Coaster Road September 3, 4, 5 - 10 am to 8 pm This is a come one, come all family event with free food, LIVE MUSIC, fun and door prizes. We will be serving hot dogs and brats during each day. Come on out and enjoy a day of art while also satisfying your hunger. Southwinds Fine Art, 16575 Roller Coaster Road, corner of Baptist/Hodgen Road and Roller Coaster Road. 719 481-6157. More details cal! l Michael Couillard 719 651-7722 Children’s Music/Family Day September 11th - 10am to 4pm Wonderland Ranch - Black Forest - Hodgen/Volmer Live children’s musical entertainment/workshops/games and story teller. wonderlandranch.com HMMA Annual Chili Cook-Off and Tasting Saturday, September 18 Get out your secret chili recipe, chop some chilies and fire up the stove! Cook a pot of chili and enter the annual HMMA Chili Cook-off. Food vendors, music and fun for the entire family! An annual event that benefits local causes including the beautification of Historic Downtown Monument and Tri-Lakes Cares, the Chili Cook-Off and Tasting is one of Monument’s most popular events. Community Chili Teams will Shoot It Out for Awards and Prizes. Your vote will determine the People’s Choice Awards. Chili Tasting and Baked Spuds are available along with cold craft beer from Bristol Brewing and HOT live music. This year the Chili Cookoff takes place at the corner of Second and Front Streets in Historic Downtown Monument. For more information, please contact vmynhier@ townofmonument.net Do You Dish Out a Mean Chili? Take a group of your favorite friends, co-workers, club members, relatives, poker buddies, sewing circles, etc., and mix well. Add your groups’ knowledge of the best darn chili this side of the Palmer Divide. Stir contents in Historic Downtown Monument. Entry fee is $35 per team. Call Vicki Mynhier at 719.460.4179 for more information.
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