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SNIPPETZ REVEALS THE TRUTH ABOUT

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ISSUE 581 • DECEMBER 17, 2012

by Lindsey Harrison

“I think there should be something in science called the ‘reindeer effect.’ I don’t know what it would be but I think it would be good to hear someone say, ‘Gentlemen, what we have here is a terrifying example of the reindeer effect.’”

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ost of us have probably heard the story about how Santa travels around the world in one night, pulled in a sleigh by a team of flying reindeer to deliver presents to all the good boys and girls. There’s been so much controversy surrounding these wonderful creatures that we at Snippetz decided to set the record straight.

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cember, not all do. So while it isn’t known exactly what gender Santa’s One of the most contested facts about reindeer are, it’s completely conceivSanta’s reindeer is whether or not they able that they are all male, just as we are male. Recently, their gender has suspected all along. come under scrutiny because of the presence of antlers on each animal.

In most reindeer populations, both males and females grow antlers annually. The antlers fall out at different times of the year and regrow covered in a layer of fur called velvet.

“Now Dasher! Now Dancer! Now The anatomical confusion likely Prancer and Vixen! On Comet! On comes from the fact that in Scandi- Cupid! On Donner and Blizten!” navian populations the older male’s That’s how we’ve all heard it said. antlers fall off in December, while But there seems to be a bit of confuthe females’ antlers don’t fall off un- sion as to whether Donner and Blitzen til the summer. Santa’s reindeer most really are Donner and Blitzen. definitely have their antlers when he makes his Christmas Eve flight. So “Twas the Night before Christmas” was a poem written in Dutch in 1823 are they male or female?

by Henry Livingston, Jr., describTraditionally, Santa’s reindeer have ing Santa’s visit on Christmas Eve. been referred to as male, but how can In that version, Livingston refers to that be if male reindeer lose their ant- these two as Dunder and Blixem, relers in December? Here’s how: There spectively. However, a later version are a few populations in which only the males grow antlers; the females Santa’s Reindeer... never do. And while the majority of Continued on Page 3 older males lose their antlers in De-

REINDEER DO EXIST Reindeer are a type of deer that are typically found in the Artic and Subarctic regions such as Canada, Alaska, Greenland and just about anywhere in Europe and Asia north of the 50th latitude. This might account for why Santa chose these animals to pull his sleigh; they would’ve been easily found near his home at the North Pole.

DONNER AND BLITZEN…OR DUNDER AND BLIXEM?

While generally numerous in population, several subspecies are rare while at least one has become extinct.

This could be due to reindeer hunting which has been a common activity for centuries upon centuries. It has become an important source of clothing, food, shelter and tools for many cultures that have maintained a more traditional lifestyle, such as the Inuit.

Their coats range in color which changes with the changing of the seasons. Some species are smaller and mostly white, while others are much larger and sport darker coats. Traditionally, Santa’s reindeer are referred to as “tiny,” which is consistent with the size of the northern-most species and likely to be the ones found near the North Pole. Often in more modern portrayals however, one of the larger species is used.

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of the poem was written by Clement Clarke Moore (and eventually he became credited with being the poem’s original author, even though he wasn’t), and in that version, their names were changed to Donder and Blitzen. And Donder was eventually changed to Donner by Johnny Marks in the song “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” It isn’t known why Marks changed the lyrics, although some suspect it was so that, when translated into German, they would mean “thunder” and “lightning.”

Since about 1950, the two have consistently been referred to as Donner and Blitzen, although no one knows for certain which names are the correct names. Perhaps Santa could clear up some of the confusion, but as of yet, no one has been able to get a definitive answer from him.

plaining that there won’t be a Christmas one year because Blitzen (or is it Blixem?) is hurt and can’t fly. Apparently, Santa made a radio announcement saying that he hoped to make his normal Christmas Eve flight with “all of the other reindeer.” However, Olive thinks he says, “Olive, the other reindeer.” She decides she must get to the North Pole to help out Santa since he clearly needed it.

A series of random events occur, Olive eventually finds Santa, helps him fly the sleigh on a successful present-delivering run and returns to her home. It isn’t clear if this particular Olive is the same as the Olive who “used to laugh and call him (Rudolph) names,” but she has not been asked to return for a repeat flight. Perhaps she made a bad first impression…

AND THE BIGGEST QUESTION OF THEM ALL…

WHO IS OLIVE? We all know the song about Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer. His nose is a bright glowing red that earns him significant ridicule from Olive, the other reindeer. But who is this Olive, anyway?

Not to sound skeptical or anything, but it seems a little strange to think of reindeer flying. But there’s a good explanation behind one of the most controversial Christmas events ever:

Olive is actually a Jack Russell Terrier. She overhears her owner com-

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magical dust.

That’s right, magical dust. Think Pixie dust like in “Peter Pan” only without the “happy thoughts” requirement in order to fly. It is said that once Santa’s sleigh is loaded up with all the Christmas presents, he reaches into his big Santa pockets and pulls out a super special pouch.

Inside this super special pouch is the aforementioned magical dust.

The magical dust is said to be made from all the Christmas dreams since the beginning of Christmas dreaming. Just a sprinkle of this dust and each reindeer can now take wing… or is it take antler?

Apparently, the antlers on the reindeer are said to be special receivers of Christmas dreams. The dust, which naturally can’t stay on the reindeer through their whole flight (that’s just ridiculous), tends to dissipate over time. But the antlers pick up on the Christmas dreams the children around the world are dreaming, allowing the reindeer to maintain their ability to overcome the force of gravity pulling them down.

But that’s not the end of this reindeer-flying tale. After delivering all the presents, the reindeer are said to feel so much joy from knowing how

excited all the children will be when they get to open their gifts, that this joy is able to keep them aloft until they return home to the North Pole.

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Men have a problem with those three words, “I love you,” they find them hard to say. I guess it’s because it’s just not that macho for men to express their feelings of love for someone – especially another man. We don’t have any problem expressing anger but to express love? That’s much more difficult.

THREE WORDS TOUGH MEN FIND HARD TO SAY

By Dr. Ron Ross

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ll born in the 1920s on the prairies of Colorado were three brothers, Lloyd, Chuck and Cecil. They grew up together in Julesburg, Colorado but were separated after World War 2 by long miles and differing interests. Lloyd lived in a variety of places from Colorado to Texas and ultimately Florida. Cecil moved to California and stayed there. Only Chuck stayed in Colorado his whole life. The three were together at their parent’s funeral services but after that were never together again.

Chuck, the youngest brother, died first so his funeral was held in Greeley. The other two brothers flew in for the service, Cecil from California and Lloyd, my dad, came from Florida.

A few months later Uncle Cecil was driving to church with a backseat full of food for a potluck dinner with his Sunday-School class. He felt something was not quite right so he pulled off the road into a parking place, had a heart attack and died alone in the front seat of his car.

Over the years I had seen my Uncle Cecil fewer than a dozen times so we didn’t really know each other that well.

However, on the day of the funeral I had one very special moment with him. He got me off to a private place and said, “Ron, I want to tell you something.” He paused before he began as if to gather his thoughts carefully.

At his funeral his pastor offered the hundreds in attendance the opportunity to speak about this man I barely knew. A steady stream of young and old took to the microphone to tell their fond memory of and deep love for my Uncle Cecil. I can tell you this, because of the life he lived and according to the stories told at his funeral, many people young and old, male and female, loved Uncle Cecil.

“A few months ago your dad called me and we talked for nearly an hour.

It was wonderful! Then, when the conversation was about over and we were saying our good-byes, your dad said, ‘Cecil, I love you.’”

He paused as he bit his lower lip and his eyes filled with tears. “Ron, in all my life I’ve never had another man tell me that he loves me, not even my own father.” Unfortunately our conversation was interrupted with the business of getting to Greeley for the funeral. It was the last personal conversation we would ever have because he returned to California before we had another chance to visit.

I’ve since wondered what he really meant when he said, “No man has ever told me he loves me.” It is possible he meant to say was, “No really important man in my life ever told me they loved me.”

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et’s cut to the chase - as you may have heard, Pinz Bowling Center will be closing its doors on January 1st, 2013. The statement, simple as it may seem, means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. For this writer, it’s a place where I grew up. Whether it had been the old Bowling Alley or Pinz by name, the warehouse-like building is where my friendships and good times were had. We didn’t used to have so many options. It was the one place where there was “something to do”. It was open past nine after all, a rarity in our small community. For hundreds of others it was a home away from home; they knew the staff and all the other regulars. League bowlers could grab a lane and pay later, because they were trusted. Rodz Bar is where the party was.

Every Saturday night, for years, the bar provided live music; something not easy to come by in the small town of Palmer Lake. The entire center gave a community something it never had; entertainment. It was ‘the premier entertainment center in the Tri-Lakes Area’ in fact. That’s the line I’d typed so many times. But now, as I write one of my last articles ever for Pinz Bowling Center I’d like to do what I do best

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And it’s not always those three little words as much as it is who says them.

If I tell you “I love you” you might think, “Well, that’s nice.” But if your father says it or your son says it or your brother says it then it has much more meaning because it touches you deep within your crusty, macho soul and you never forget, like Uncle Cecil never forgot what Dad said to him.

So you big, tough men out there, celebrate Christmas this year like you’ve never celebrated it before. Pick up the phone and call someone important and say to him, “I love you.” There is something about those three words spoken with conviction by one man into the heart of another that typifies the essence of Christmas. Because isn’t that what happened on Christmas day over two millennium ago? God looked down on fallen man and said with the gift of His own son, “I love you!”

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Monday, December 31st. New Years Eve. Live Music, Giveaways, Champaign toast at midnight, drink specials, and more will be available in Rodz Bar and Grill on its final night.

As the band hits the stage and plays those songs you’ve heard a thousand times before, try to remember the moment. Try to remember all the time you spent at Pinz. The people you met. The memories you made. Try to remember all of the employees; what it means for them. Try to remember co-owners Al Palmonari and Gloria McCartan; what they brought to the community.

The local charities and non-profits they constantly helped fund. Yes, when that last song fills your ears and your body starts to sing along; even though you’ve danced to it a hundred times before; this will be the last. Dance like there’s no tomorrow.

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Upcoming Chamber Events PLEASE NOTE : The Chamber will be closed on the following days during the holiday season:

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Tuesday, December 25 – Christmas Tuesday, January 1 – New Year’s Day We will be open throughout the rest of the holiday season to assist you!

The Tri-Lakes Chamber has held its annual December Business After Hours at People’s National Bank for the past several years. At our final BAH on December 11, we had an amazing number of Tri-Lakes residents and business people from the entire area celebrate with us. Not only was there fabulous food and great networking, but People’s and several other local businesses donated great prizes and we had a special performance from Improv Colorado. We hope to see you at the first Business After Hours of 2013 - which will appropriately be held at Anytime Fitness on January 15. They will show us how to get rid of those holiday treats!

Thursday, December 20 – 7:30-9:00am Join us for breakfast and networking with fellow Chamber members at the Willow Tree Café at 140 Second Street in downtown Monument. Our speaker will be Jack Beuse from Paradigm Real Estate.

Monday, December 31 – 7:00pm-12:30am Join us for Monumental New Year’s Eve! It’s a New Year’s Eve and Casino Night all in one at the Pikes Peak Brewing Company. The $45/person ticket price includes food, 2 drink tickets, casino night cash, live band and a New Year’s toast! Contact Pikes Peak Brewing Co. or the Chamber to get your tickets.

Do you want to go out to celebrate on New Year’s Eve, but also want to stay close to home? Our new event, Monumental New Year’s Eve is a local celebration. Come ring in 2013 in New York, Chicago, and Monument in case you need to get home early! Or stay and play our casino games and listen to live music by The Chimney Choir. Pikes Peak Brewing Company is our gracious host, so get your tickets soon, because space is limited. Tickets can be purchased at both the Brewery, Sundance Mountain Lodge, and the Chamber for $45/person. They include food, 2 drink tickets, casino night cash, live band, dancing and a New Year’s champagne toast!

Sundance Mountain Lodge and the Fairfield Inn will have special room rates.

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Are you still looking for that perfect stocking stuffer? The Chamber has a great supply of “Ski Monument Hill” posters for $5, t-shirts in limited sizes for $10, and lots of license plate holders for $5 for those with a Colorado sense of humor! Call the Chamber office for more info at 481-3282.

Opening of “The Barrel Room” at Pikes Peak Brewing Company on December 5.

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1 teaspoon pepper, divided 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon sugar 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup cream, evaporated milk or buttermilk 1 cup chicken broth 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese 1 (9-inch) frozen pie crust 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly grease a 2-quart casserole dish.

2. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, celery and garlic. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes.

3. Stir in chicken and frozen vegetables, 1 teaspoon of the poultry seasoning and salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, the cayenne pepper and sugar.

Cook, stirring occasionally for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the chicken mixture from the skillet and place it in the prepared casserole dish. Set aside.

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1. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is a philographist?

2. TELEVISION: Which actor played the character of “Fonzie” on “Happy Days”?

3. LITERATURE: Who wrote the children’s book “Matilda”?

By Chris Richcreek

1. Name the only stadium that is currently home to an NFL team and a major-league baseball team.

2. Who played more games with one team: Brooks Robinson or Robin Yount?

4. GEOGRAPHY: What tiny principality lies between Spain and France?

3. Name the first team in college football history to be voted a unanimous No. 1 in both the media and coaches polls.

5. MYTHOLOGY: In Greek mythology, what was the Hydra?

4. When was the last time the Hawks were in the NBA Finals?

6. FOOD & DRINK: What is muesli?

5. Name the last time an NHL team won the Stanley Cup while having no player reach the 60point mark during the regular season.

7. ART: Where is the Uffizi museum?

8. MEASUREMENTS: What does a kelvin measure?

9. MOVIES: What spell is used to disarm opponents in the “Harry Potter” movies?

6. What was the last vehicle other than a Toyota to win a NASCAR Truck series race at Daytona International Speedway?

10. ANATOMY: Where is the latissimus dorsi muscle located on the human body?

7. Name the last married woman to win a singles title at Wimbledon.

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1. When and where did the Bee Gees make their American television debut?

2. Which one-hit group recorded “Please Love Me Forever” in 1961?

3. What is singer Tony Burrows best known for?

4. Name Herbie Hancock’s best-known solo jazz efforts.

(Hint: Think fruit.)

5. Name the song with this lyric: “I get so tired of working so hard for our survival. I look to the time with you to keep me awake and alive ...” (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

In order to keep everyone honest (you know who you are,) you can find the answers and solutions to the trivia and puzzles to the next page (17).

By Sam Struckhoff

New DVD Releases for Week of December 17, 2012 PICKS OF THE WEEK “Pitch Perfect” (PG-13) -- The Bellas are an all-vocal university ensemble looking to reinvent themselves after an embarrassing performance. Beca (Ana Kendrick) is an incoming college freshman who’s already too cool for school, but somehow gets coerced into joining this singing group. Of course, the gaggle of misfits drastically improve their singing and take on the obnoxious rival singers, the Treble Makers.

It’s more tolerable than an episode of “Glee.”

The musical performances are impressive, even for those who aren’t into such things.

Kendrick brings vocal talent and star power to the musical numbers. Self-referential humor and some promising young comicrelief actors push this one over the line from tolerable to even enjoyable.

“Total Recall” (PG-13) -- In the grimy, bluetinted future, you can get sweet memories implanted in your brain. Instead of taking a vacation or seeking therapy, Douglas Quaid (Colin Farrell) chooses to have memories of another life as a super-spy zapped into his brain. During the process, something goes awry and Quaid is suddenly hunted by the authorities and finds himself in the role of revolutionary hero.

This movie hardly has the right to exist in the same universe as the 1990 film of the same name, starring good ol’ Arnold Schwarzenegger, so I’ll hold back on comparing the two. Don’t expect mind-bend-

ing science-fiction or over-the-top humor.

This is boilerplate futuristic blockbuster thriller. The action sequences are nice, but your recall of the film will intertwine with the boring bits from movies like “Minority Report,” forming one blu-ish futuristic memory mush.

“Trouble With the Curve” (PG-13) -Clint Eastwood snarls and grumps his way through this drama about a reluctant old codger reconnecting with his daughter through the business of baseball. Gus (Eastwood) is a renowned talent scout for major-league baseball, but it seems his age is catching up to him. His daughter (Amy Adams) takes a leave from her big-shot law firm to accompany him on one last season of high-pressure drafts. It’s a slow, predictable drama that isn’t exactly a stretch for ol’ Clint.

“Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days” (PG) -- Greg is the scrawny young man at the

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center of the popular “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” book series. This misadventure has Greg pretending to have a summer job. The wimpy kid is getting bigger, and his lies become less endearing with every inch he grows. He’s outgrowing the precocious kid role and now faces the less appealing side of annoying adolescence. It’s not as sinister as all that -- everybody learns their lesson and bonds by the end -- but the charm of the story isn’t enough to reach folks who aren’t already fans.

TV RELEASES “Army Wives: Season Six -- Part Two” “Mankind: The Story of All of Us” “Shameless: The Complete Second Season” “Californication: The Fifth Season” “Here’s Lucy Season 6”

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Answers & Solutions

TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Avoid overtaxing yourself, even if your energy levels are high and you feel that you can do it all. Best to pace yourself so you won’t run yourself down before the holidays.

1. Someone who collects autographs 2. Henry Winkler 3. Roald Dahl 4. Andorra 5. A many-headed monster whose heads could grow back if they were cut off 6. Breakfast cereal with fruit and nuts 7. Florence, Italy 8. Temperature 9. “Expelliarmus!”

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Make a start on that new workplace challenge. But get more information before you find yourself too deeply involved without knowing in which direction you should go.

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. The Oakland Coliseum (A’s and Raiders).

2. Robinson played 2,896 games with the Orioles; Yount played 2,856 games with the Brewers.

3. Southern Cal, in 1972.

4. In 1961, the Hawks (then in St. Louis) lost to Boston in five games.

5. The New Jersey Devils in 2003.

6. Mark Martin drove a Ford to victory at Daytona in 2006.

7. Chris Evert Lloyd, in 1981.

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. In 1968 on “The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour.” Their name came from the initials of a DJ named Bill Gates who introduced them to a promoter named Bill Goode, and is not an abbreviation of Brothers Gibb, as is widely believed.

2. Cathy Jean and the Roommates. The original duo’s biggest claim to fame was coming in second in a talent show behind Tom & Jerry, aka Simon and Garfunkel.

3. Burrows consistently sang with groups who had only one hit. He sang lead on “Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)” and “My Baby Loves Lovin’,” both in 1970.

4. “Watermelon Man” (1962) and “Cantaloupe Island” (1964).

5. “In Your Eyes,” by Peter Gabriel on his 1986 album “So.” It took nearly 20 years, but in 2005, the song finally had enough sales to be certified Gold.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You might find things becoming tedious as your schedule slows down for the holidays. Use this time to get information about a possible post-New Year job change.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) The creative Twin finds outlets for her or his ideas in the early part of the week. The practical Twin takes it a step further and rallies support to turn the ideas into reality.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) It’s time to stop being intimidated by someone’s negative behavior. Start taking positive steps on your own to help strengthen your position down the line.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Look closely at that so-called golden opportunity. Best to be a cautious Cat who approaches things slowly, than one who pounces without knowing where you’ll land.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Your apology can resolve that personal situation before it overshadows the holidays. You’ll feel better, even if you’re only partly to blame for what happened.

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SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your sense of humor helps get you through a stressful period. Some of your quick quips can take the edge off any remaining negativity being aimed at you.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your artistic talents not only help you express yourself these days, but they also set up a line of communication between you and someone very special.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) It’s fine to appreciate the importance of “proper form” for doing things. But relax a bit in order to allow newcomers on the project to feel less intimidated by you.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Use your boundless reserve of optimism to persuade others to work with you to resolve a difficult workplace problem before it can ruin your holiday fun.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You brim over with self-confidence as you begin to tackle a new challenge. And, before you know it, you’re not alone: Others have taken the plunge with you.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a highly defined sense of commitment to others. You would make a fine social worker.

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LIVING GOD’S GIFTS

8. Paying an old debt: If you had a debt go to collections long ago, and it rolled off your credit report because of the passing of time, paying that debt now will reactivate it. Your lender will see it as recent negative activity.

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INVESTING FROM A BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE

9. Differing FICO scores: If you send away for your FICO score, it’s not likely that the lender will get the same number from its sources.

WHY YOUR MORTGAGE MIGHT BE DENIED

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f your plan for the New Year involves getting ready to buy a home, you’ll need to make sure all your plans don’t fall apart at the last minute with a mortgage application that gets turned down. Go Banking Rates has compiled a list of 10 reasons that mortgages get rejected.

1. Too many jobs: If you’ve recently changed jobs or fields, have been unemployed or haven’t worked consistently in the past two years, your employment history could be a problem. Some lenders insist that you’ve kept the same job, unless you were promoted.

2. Child support and alimony: If you don’t disclose that you make these kind of payments, the lender can find out just by calling the courthouse. These payments are considered debts and must be reported on your application.

3. New applications for credit: If you apply for new credit between the time you fill out a mortgage application and are approved for the mortgage, you’ll likely have problems.

10. Secondary market: If your loan is to be sold on the secondary market, the qualification standards will be stricter.

For more information, go online to GoBankingRates.com.

Honoring God with Your Financial Blessings CHUCK MAHER CFP

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Altruism is always important- unfortunately not all altruism is tax deductible.

There are several different types of property donations, some of which are very obscure. Generally a donation of clothing, household items, food, cash and

A food donation is tax deductible if the contribution is related to the organization’s tax exempt purpose, and is used for the ill, needy or infants. A written statement from the organization must be provided detailing these provisions.

Cash contributions include those paid by cash, check, electronic funds transfer, credit card, payroll deduction and text messages. A cash contribution cannot be deducted, regardless of the amount, unless the taxpayer has a financial record showing the name of the organization, date and amount, or obtains a written statement from the organization.

4. Closing old credit accounts: Your credit utilization ratios and availability changes the minute you close an account. That skews the numbers lenders look at in deciding whether to give you a loan. Don’t touch old accounts.

5. Borrowing money for the down payment: If money has been given to you, don’t try to claim that you saved it. The lender will find out, and the loan will likely be denied.

6. Late dues by condo tenants: If you’re trying to buy a condo, the Federal Housing Administration insists that not more than 15 percent of the tenants be more than 60 days late in paying dues.

7. The loan is too small: If you’re seeking a loan of $50,000 or less, you might be denied a mortgage. Making a small loan is not worth it to a lender.

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The financial record can include a canceled check, bank statement and credit card statement showing the organization, date and amount. For payroll deductions, a paystub or a W-2 showing the amount is sufficient. And for cell phone or text donations, the IRS is allowing copies of phone records or statements if it shows the organization, date and amount.

Myth Buster: The days of donating $20 a week to church, and then deducting $1,040 are long gone. Since 2007, taxpayers must have a receipt for every dollar donated. An organization is required by law to give a written statement for any single donation over $75. Read that again. The organization is required. It is easy to think this means taxpayers do not need to keep receipts under $75. You do.

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