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Visiting dude ranches became even more popular in the 1920s and 1930s, particularly after World War I. Teddy Roosevelt helped popularized dude ranching, as these hunting trips to the west were considered to be one of his favorite pastimes. The industrial revolution of the east left folks longing for the beauty and serenity of the great outdoors, something they could still find in the west. It’s hard to imagine Colorado without its suburbs and many cities. What a sight it must have been!

THE NEW AGE OF DUDE RANCHES Nowadays, the typical dude ranch caters to the needs of just about everyone.

You can still find the more traditional working ranch complete with cattle drives, hunting and fishing. You’ll more likely find equestrian activities, swimming pools, hot tubs, hayrides, hiking, target shooting, rock climbing, tennis, golf, river rafting and gourmet cooking classes. There are activities for adults and those catering to their children – all to provide a happy vacation for the whole family.

The dude ranches of long ago were usually working ranches where visitors could spend their days on horseback participating in cattle drives, hunting and fishing – everything ranchers would do in their daily lives.

Colorado boasts numerous dude ranches. Web sites such as that of the Colorado Dude and Guest Ranch Association offers a way to find a dude ranch customized to fit the traveler’s needs.

Http://top50ranches.com is another great resource for finding the perfect dude ranch getaway. Here are a few in Colorado that offer a variety of packages.

According to dude ranch owner Bayard Fox, the classic dude ranch embodied the following characteristics: 1. They were working ranches as well as dude ranches and were at least partly self-sufficient in meat, vegetables and dairy products.

Chico Basin Ranch is located only 35 miles southeast of Colorado Springs.

The facility is owned by the State of Colorado and leased to Duke and Janet Phillips. The ranch offers cattle ranching activities, horseback riding, hiking and bird watching on the high plains.

This 87,000-acre cattle ranch strives for sustainability and operates solely to enhance and preserve the environment.

Visitors typically purchase a six-day package with meals included. http:// chicobasinranch.com

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Badger Creek Ranch is located 40 miles northwest of Canon City near the Royal Gorge. This ranch is the place to go if you want to experience a real working ranch with bed and breakfast type accommodations; the ranch can only accommodate six people at a time. Cattle driving, horseback riding, hunting, fishing, bird watching and just plain old relaxation is plentiful and completely planned by the individual adult guests of this ranch. This is the real deal. http://badgercreekranch.com

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Lost Valley Ranch is about a 90-minute drive from Colorado Springs, just west of Deckers. There is something for everyone here – adults, families, business groups – for most of the year.

However, in September, they have Cattle Roundup week for the wannabe cowboy. Other times of the year, there are horsemanship programs, cattle penning, fishing, hiking, trap shooting, river rafting, hayrides, tennis, crafts and square dancing. This ranch also boasts an AAA four-star rating for more than three decades. http://lostvalleyranch. com

MORE FAMILY SPOTS If you like local, grass-fed beef, then the Sylvan Dale Ranch in Loveland next to the Big Thompson River might be the place for you. Sylvan has a plethora of meeting spots for family reunions and business folk. This is a sprawling place with cabins, bunkhouses and guest houses of all shapes and sizes. There are pools, hot tubs, tennis courts, ping pong and billiards, as well as the more typical adventures available – round-ups, team penning, cattle drives, fishing and hiking. http:// sylvandale.com Latigo Ranch is located in Kremmling, Colo., about 65 miles outside of Steamboat Springs, the closest “big city.” Just like most of the others, this ranch also offers horsemanship programs, cattle penning, square dancing, trail rides, hiking and fishing as well as overnight campouts. Special programs are available to keep the kids active and happy, all in picturesque surroundings.

Never approach a bull from the front, a horse from the rear, or a fool from any direction.

• Don’t squat with your spurs on.

• Don’t judge people by their relatives.

• When you lose, don’t lose the lesson.

• Talk slowly, think quickly.

• Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.

• Live a good, honorable life.

Then when you get older and think back, you’ll enjoy it a second time.

• Don’t interfere with something that ain’t botherin’ you none.

• If you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is stop diggin’.

• If it don’t seem like it’s worth the effort, it probably ain’t.

• It don’t take a genius to spot a goat in a flock of sheep.

• Sometimes you get and sometimes you get got.

• The biggest troublemaker you’ll probably ever have to deal

Their log cabins come in different sizes to house up to six people in the largest one. Full capacity for this ranch is only 35. http://latigotrails.com

FOR THE DUDE WHO LIKES ROUGHIN’ IT IN LUXURY Vista Verde in Steamboat Springs provides luxury accommodations and programs for up to 60 people in guest cabins and lodge rooms. All the usual activities are available – horseback riding, hiking, swimming, mountain biking, fishing, rafting, cross country skiing and horsemanship clinics.

Add to that a culinary program where the chef holds cooking classes for interested guests. Anything your little heart desires is available here with all the luxury you can stand. Vista Verde also enjoys hosting family reunions, weddings and business retreats. http:// vistaverde.com Located in Granby, 95 miles from DIA, the C Lazy U Ranch has been named one of the top 25 spas in Colorado.

That’s right, pardner, we said SPA! After you go horseback riding or fishing (if you even get there), you can enjoy some pampering with a facial, massage or a “cowboy soak” – think copper tub with champagne and strawberries.

And, as one would expect, fine dining and the best wine around. The C Lazy U also offers ropes courses and zip lines on top of the usual ranch activities. http://clazyu.com

with watches you shave his face in the mirror every morning.

• Never ask a barber if you need a haircut.

• If you get to thinkin’ you’re a person of some influence, try orderin’ somebody else’s dog around.

• Don’t worry about bitin’ off more’n you can chew; your mouth is probably a whole lot bigger’n you think.

• Always drink upstream from the herd.

• Generally, you ain’t learnin’ nothing when your mouth’s ajawin’.

• If you’re ridin’ ahead of the herd, take a look back every now and then to make sure it’s still there with ya.

• Good judgment comes from experience, and a lotta that comes from bad judgment.

• When you give a personal lesson in meanness to a critter or to a person, don’t be surprised if they learn their lesson.

• The quickest way to double your money is to fold it over and put it back into your pocket.

• Never miss a good chance to shut up.

Source for quotes, sayings and wisdom: http://cowboyway.com Editor’s Note: Please check ranch websites or call individual ranches listed for the most up-to-date information on packages and availability.

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This research came from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. It now says there is “insufficient evidence” to keep supporting calcium and vitamin D-3 supplements as a way to avoid fractures in pre- and post-menopausal women and in men. The same goes for using supplements greater than 400 IU of vitamin D-3 and greater than 1,000 mg of calcium.

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The National Institutes of Health webpage for vitamin D, for example, says that it helps the body absorb calcium, carries messages between the brain and the rest of the body, and helps the immune system fight off bacteria and viruses. Calcium works hand in hand with vitamin D, and additionally helps the body manage hormones and enzymes.

Where does that leave us when it comes to deciding about vitamin D and calcium supplements? Right back at square one, as far as I can tell. We need to get these nutrients from our food before we reply on supplements, and we need to consult our doctor before increasing the amount we already take. We need to get out in the sunlight. And to keep our bones strong, we need weightbearing exercise.

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It’s going on three months for me.

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Everybody is watching them. Some guy with a cell phone camera can catch a candidate speaking embarrassing words and suddenly a few million people watch and listen on YouTube. Even candidates for school boards and city councils can find their lives turned upside down because of snoopy opposition research or prying news reporters.

And still people open their lives to help hurting people and to solve problems. A bunch of people from our church are going on a short term missions trip to work in an African orphanage for the children of AIDS victims. They are spending their own money taking their own time leaving behind their family and loved ones for a 30 day mission of mercy to people they’ve never met.

Service clubs such as Kiwanis, Rotary, Optimists, etc. give blood, sweat and tears to solve social problems, build parks, send needy kids to college, help the blind, and much more.

And yet most people are not willing to open their lives for the benefit of others. We’re just too selfish, or too private, or too secretive to allow anyone or anything into our schedule that does not directly benefit our family or our business. Besides that we don’t want to bother with the maze of inter-relational complexities that become a part of any group What did it take? It took a few peo- effort. It’s a whole lot easier to let ple who were willing to step out of someone else do it. their comfort zone to solve a problem that affected many. We opened “It’s not my problem” is the selfour homes for meetings, we opened centered refrain of the uninvolved. our minds for new ideas, we lis- In the Holocaust Museum in Washtened to the complaints of people ington DC there is this inscription: we had never met before and have “Thou shalt not be a victim. Thou never seen since. And most of all, shalt not be a perpetrator. Above all, we did what was best for the whole, thou shalt not be a bystander.” not just a few.

We worked hard, and it took a few years, but the decks were all repaired, the painting schedule was reinstated, a new management company was employed, reserve funds were re-built, and soon all the fussing was stopped and our little village returned to calm.

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Most of us will never do anything of great significance to help our hurting world, but all of us can do a little something every day to make our world a better place to live.

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WISDOM AND WEALTH MASTER MIND GROUP 2nd Wed. Every Month Noon to 1PM Monument Library “Change yourself, Change your success” (Proverb) Let’s talk Money! How to save it! (Tips and ideas on how to cut costs) How to invest it! (Where, when and how) How to make it! (Build your business, or start a new business) Additional Information and Registration can be found at: Meredith@MeredithBromfield. com 630-618-9400 LIONS CLUB MEETING 1st Thursday of the Month 6:00PM-8:30PM MONUMENT HILL COUNTRY CLUB Beginning September 6th. TriLakes has Lions on the 1st Thursday of each month! Your family can make help enrich lives for our El Paso County families and people around the world.

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Come down to the museum and meet our two burro mascots “Nugget & Chism.” Take a tour of the museum, learn about the important role burros played in our mining history, shop for prospecting supplies at our imaginary 1800’s general store,

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Copies of On The Backs of Burros by authors P. David Smith and Lyn Bezek will be available for purchase. Customary admission applies. Admission rates: Adults $8, Military/AAA $7, Seniors/ Students $6, Children 3-12 $4, FREE to Children under 3 and museum members. Discount coupons available online at www. wmmi.org. For further information, call (719) 488-0880. The Museum is located just east of I-25 at the North Gate Exit 156A. ROCKS & MINERAL AUCTION COLORADO SPRINGS MINERALOGICAL SOCIETY BENEFIT Western Museum of Mining & Industry Saturday, March 30, 2013 10 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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Standard admission rates: Adults $8, Military/AAA $7, Seniors/Students $6, Children 3-12 $4, FREE to Children under 3 and museum members. CSMS members and other WMMI supporting clubs admitted free. For further information, call (719) 488-0880.

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At a little less than 5 ½ inches in diameter, the bowl would be completely impractical in modern day society.

This is probably because it dates back to the 10th or 11th century. The early era Ding ware is incredibly rare, and known for its small attributes. There is only one other bowl known like it in the entire world. It resides at the British museum, where it has been on display for more than 60 years.

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ou feel that Colorado? That’s the feeling of the snow melting; the sensation of the sun pouring down on your skin. Spring has begun.

It’s officially launch date (March 20th) was a little chilly and we’ve always had to deal with some late-season snow storms, but the season’s turn is upon us. As it starts to get warm, my parents favorite past time begins to take over the warmer weekends. I’m talking, of course, about the delicate art of Garage Sale Shopping.

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In the next couple of weeks, our neighbors and friends will begin to dig through the storage units, garages, basements, and kid’s rooms, looking for what could be valuable items that they no longer need. They will proceed to throw all of that stuff on their lawn and sell it to the community. It’s a bizarre thing, really. Of course, every once in a while we get lucky. We find just what we need. Sometimes, we find things we weren’t even looking for. Things better than we could have ever imagined.

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buying it from the enthusiastic new millionaires.

assortment of mineral specimens, slabs for lapidary work, fossils, and finished pieces for visitors to bid on.

Such was the case with a New York family last week. The family bought a bowl for the small price of $3.

Thinking it was just a cute, Asianthemed bowl, the family walked away thinking nothing of the purchase. That was back in 2007. The bowl sat on their mantle for years, before they became curious and had it appraised. To their shock, Sotheby’s appraised the rare piece of bowl-ware anywhere between $200,000-300,000! Of course, they were thrilled with this figure. But then, last Wednesday day, a London Art Dealer named Giusseppe Eskenazi bid 2.2 million dollars for the rare piece,

There will also be some special items of interest to capture your attention and earn a bid. Club members will be donating an assortment of homemade goodies for purchase. Come see the museum, have some fun bidding on items, and take home a few treats to eat later.

For this special event, the museum will offer $1 off all standard admission rates. Standard admission rates: Adults $8, Military/AAA $7, Seniors/Students $6, Children 3-12 $4, FREE to Children under 3 and museum members. CSMS members and other WMMI supporting clubs admitted free.

For further information, call (719) 488-0880.

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There are plenty of stories like this anonymous New York family. We’ve all heard the “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” sang, but this takes it to a whole other level. These regular Joe’s were Saturday-browsing, and then they became millionaires over night, albeit 6 years later. A bowl, a painting, a chair, a watch – you never know what form your fortune could come in; or how cheap. These people paid just 300 pennies for the prized bowl.

So get out there and shop. The weather is warm, the price is right, and the chances are slim. But there is a chance.

And isn’t that all we really need? Just one shot at a jackpot. Hundreds of thousands of people buy lottery tickets every week for that chance. You could defy the odds, find your treasure and move on with your life – in a yacht, with personal chefs and a private show from David Bowie!

Yes, all of that could be yours if you just look hard enough. Don’t blink, you could miss it. You must inspect every corner of every sale. Every garage dusted piece of furniture. Every Beanie Baby sitting in the driveway. The possibilities are endless. The chance is yours. The time is now. Go get your fortune. But remember to bargain down and never pay full price…

Feel free to send Nick an email anytime about his weekly column, or any leads you have for underreported stories he could write about, to NickSnipsMail@Gmail. com

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2. Cook onion in oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, 12 minutes. Add garlic and cook 2 to 3 minutes to soften.

3. Meanwhile, put spinach in a sieve and press out as much liquid as possible. Add spinach and 2 tablespoons of salsa to onion and garlic.

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1. Who holds the major-league re-

2. LITERATURE: Who wrote the novel “The Color Purple”?

ed to a catcher?

3. DANCE: Who wrote the score for the American ballet “Rodeo”?

nine future Hall of Famers on the

4. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president served as a congressman in the House of Representatives after finishing his presidential term?

3. Who threw the longest pass in

5. HISTORY: What was the year of the first Thanksgiving feast in the New World?

player before Ersan Ilyasova in

6. MEASUREMENTS: How many inches are in a hand?

7. MEDICAL: What is a common name for the medical condition alopecia?

8. TELEVISION: What was the theme song to “The Mary Tyler Moore Show”?

cord for most Gold Gloves award2. The 1933 New York Yankees had roster. Name six of them.

Notre Dame football history?

4. Name the last Milwaukee Bucks 2012 to have at least 25 points and 25 rebounds in a game.

5. When was the last time the Toronto Maples Leafs won a series in the NHL playoffs?

6. In 2012, Gabby Douglas became the third consecutive U.S. athlete to win the women’s Olympic

9. ART: In what U.S. city is the National Gallery of Art located?

all-around gymnastics title. Who

10. MOVIES: What was the name of the 2004 movie with the tagline, “A True Underdog Story”?

7. Which golfer has made the most

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were the previous two? appearances in the Ryder Cup?

1. Name the group that released “Give a Little Bit” on an album titled “Even in the Quietest Moments ... .”

2. Which Al Green song is used in the musical score for the television show Nip/Tuck?

3. Who released “Could’ve Been,” and when?

4. Which group had a modest U.S. hit with “So Much in Love”?

5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “But without him, how would Hitler have condemned them at Dachau?

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New DVD Releases for Week of March 25, 2013 PICKS OF THE WEEK “Parental Guidance” (PG) -- Grandpa Artie (Billy Crystal) and Grandma Diane (Bette Midler) agree to babysit their three grandchildren. The kids’ parents, (Marisa Tomei, Tom Everett Scott) are oh-so busy, yet manage to coddle the kids too much. It’s up to the grandparents to restore common sense and family warmth to the household.

If you thought all of the old family sitcom humor was used up by “Full House,”

“Cheaper by the Dozen” and all their ilk ... you were right. There are only scraps of humor left for “Parental Guidance” to nibble on. It’s a predictable, cloying mess.

All of the touchy-feely group-hug stuff is shoehorned into the end of the movie like a last-minute confession for all of the stale bits and toilet jokes that make up the rest of the film.

“Killing Them Softly” (R) -- A couple of small-time crooks rob a poker game full of crime bosses. Their little mistake does not go unpunished. The robbed mobsters call in Jackie (Brad Pitt), a ruthless killer with a surprising self-awareness, to right some wrongs and make everything all better.

Witty and gritty dialog gets tossed around in between bouts of vicious violence.

Pitt doesn’t disappoint. He plays a tough guy who’s too cool to act tough. In a world of takers, losers, smart guys and victims, Jackie knows just where he fits in. If any-

thing, the dialog and seedy-underbelly setting get too self-aware. The movie has a lot to say about capitalism and the American Dream. If you want a thriller with a charismatic lead, you can’t miss this one.

“A Royal Affair” (R) -- King Christian VII of Denmark was a difficult man to be around. In a world of pretty costumes, elaborate events and decadent lifestyles sits pretty Queen Caroline Mathilda. Along comes Johann Struensee, a brilliant, charming physician who represents the reason and enlightenment of a new age. Of course, a love triangle forms. Mixed in with all of this are some well-crafted political drama.

Add in the 18th-century costumes, sets and delicate direction -- and you’re looking at a rent-worthy foreign-language period piece.

“Day of the Falcon” (R) -- In the Middle East, two rival warlords finally agree to end a long, bloody war. Emir Nuad (Antonio

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Banderas) takes in two sons from his rival, Sultan Amar (Mark Strong.) Unfortunately for everyone, it’s the 1920s, and oil is discovered in what the two men agreed would be neutral territory. When one tries to profit, the peace is broken and the younger generation must face the consequences of their fathers’ war. It’s a fun film to watch, but some vital element is missing -- an otherwise interesting tale fails to make an emotional impact.

TV RELEASES “The Borgias: The Second Season” “Shakespeare Uncovered Complete Set” “Mystery Science Theater 3000: XXVI” “Star Trek: Enterprise -- Season One” “Veep: The Complete First Season” “MADtv: Season Two” (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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• The frigid island nation of Iceland is, by all accounts, a peaceful place. In the entire history of the country, there has been only one armed robbery.

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by Samantha Weaver • It was Robert Kennedy who made the following sage observation: “One-fifth of the people are against everything all the time.”

• An adult ostrich can reach up to 9 feet in height and weigh upward of 300 pounds.

• The Taj Mahal, a tomb built by Indian Mogul Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the mostvisited tourist attractions in the world. It wasn’t always so, though; from the time of the building’s completion in 1643 until the British occupied the Indian subcontinent, only Muslims were allowed onto the grounds. If any non-Muslim ventured into the forbidden Taj Mahal, he or she was put to death.

• When World War I started, the U.S. Air Force had a grand total of 50 soldiers.

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• When Albert Einstein was 9 years old, he still wasn’t able to speak fluently. His parents worried that he might be retarded.

• In 1957, famed crooner Frank Sinatra wrote for a magazine called “Western World” a piece that included the following: “My only deep sorrow is the unrelenting insistence of recording and motion picture companies upon purveying the most brutal, ugly, degenerate, vicious form of expression it has been my displeasure to hear, and naturally I’m referring to the bulk of rock ‘n’ roll.” He goes on to call it “the martial music of every sideburned delinquent on the face of the earth.”

• If you’re like the average human, your body produces about two quarts of saliva every day. *** Thought for the Day: “Enemies are so stimulating.”

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) The possibility of a career change is intriguing.

Learn more about what it can offer and what it cannot. Weigh everything carefully. And ask questions.

1. Turkey 2. Alice Walker 3. Aaron Copland 4. John Quincy Adams 5. 1621 6. Four inches 7. Baldness 8. “Love Is All Around” 9. Washington, D.C. 10. “Dodgeball”

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Congratulations, Lamb. This is the week to finish your project and then bask in your well-earned approval. (And if you like, you also can say “bah” to all those detractors.)

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Ivan Rodriguez, with 13.

2. Earle Combs, Bill Dickey, Lou Gehrig, Lefty Gomez, Tony Lazzeri, Herb Pennock, Red Ruffing, Babe Ruth and Joe Sewell.

3. Blair Kiel completed a pass for 96 yards in 1981.

4. Swen Nater had 30 points and 33 rebounds against Atlanta in 1976.

5. It was 2004.

6. Carly Patterson (2004) and Nastia Liukin (2008).

7. Nick Faldo, with 11.

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. Supertramp, in 1977. The song was re-released in 1992 for a telethon.

2. “Tired of Being Alone,” released in 1969.

3. Tiffany, in 1987. The flip side was “The Heart of Love.” Tiffany was 17 years old when her first album came out.

4. The Tymes, in 1963. Their “Ms. Grace” topped the U.K. charts in 1975, and remains a perennial favorite among the Carolina beach dance music crowd.

5. “Universal Soldier,” written and recorded by Buffy Sainte-Marie. The war protest song didn’t catch on until recorded by Donovan in 1965. Others of the anti-war genre are P.F. Sloan’s “Eve of Destruction,” performed by Barry McGuire, and Phil Ochs’ “Draft Dodger Rag,” both in 1965.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The bold Bovine could find a new opportunity too intriguing to be ignored. But don’t charge into it. Go slowly so you see how things develop as you get more involved.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might try to soften your stand on that important issue.

A little more flexibility actually could get you what you’re looking for. A new friend enters the picture midweek.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your inner voice is on the mark when it advises you to tackle that family problem now! The sooner you’re able to come to terms with it, the better it will be for everyone.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Someone reveals important news about a longtime associate.

But before you decide how to deal with this information, make sure it’s reliable, and not simply self-serving.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Some intensive soul-searching early in the week can help you reach a decision by week’s end that should please both you and the other person involved. Good luck.

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SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Work is your priority this week as you try to make up for lost time. Expect help from someone who cares about you. Things take a welcome turn by the weekend.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A health problem causes some anxiety early in the week. But prompt medical attention soon eases everyone’s concerns. Enjoy an arts-filled weekend.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) As much as you might resent it, a changing situation could require you to adjust your plans accordingly. The good news: An associate agrees to cooperate.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) That old problem is finally resolved, just in time for you to take on a new work-related project. This one could be the super dooropener you’ve been looking for.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) The early part of the week presents some difficult hurdles. But once you get over them, you can start to focus on matters that are more important to you.

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• There is a specific process for getting misinformation corrected, but you need to take the first step. Contact the reporting agency by phone, mail or online.

• Expect a response within the required 30 to 45 days. The credit

• Each item on a credit report has a different value in determining your credit score. Note especially any information that isn’t about you, inaccurate credit limits, and any negative information that should have scrolled off your report at the end of the allowed period. If negative information is true, it won’t be removed immediately. For example, information about an unpaid judgment can stay for seven years, a bankruptcy for 10 years. After that, it must be removed.

• Don’t pay someone to fix your credit. You can do it for free, and will likely do a better job because of your own interest in making your credit report correct. If you do hire a credit-repair company, it is not allowed to ask for a fee in advance. Especially avoid companies that promise a quick fix. They’re in no position to promise a fix of any kind, much less a quick one.

• Take advantage of the Statement of Dispute, your 100 words of explanation that gets attached to your credit file. That statement will be shown to anyone who pulls your credit report, or who has done so recently, if you request it.

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In other words, the IRS rates their ability to increase a taxpayer’s tax liability and subsequent tax due. The IRS is a business, and wants to earn a profit so-to-speak when committing resources.

The variables and formulas used to determine a DIF score is as secure as the Coke formula, but here are some focus areas according to other tax professionals and media outletsSelf Employed or Small Business Losses: The IRS despises small business losses, and despises hobbies even more.

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