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Now here’s a shocker for you: The states with the smallest number of wedding guests are (drumroll please) Hawaii and Nevada! Both average less than 80 guests. Perhaps gamblers who happen to wander in off the streets and Elvis impersonators don’t count as guests. The prize for the largest average number of guests goes to Iowa with 215.
As of October 2012, the average wedding cost $28,082. Really?! That’s a decent down payment on a house! With reception food costs averaging over $4,000, it’s enough to make anyone consider rounding up some family to pitch in and work out a potluck-type affair. Gifts for the bride and groom’s parents average $148. Did you even know you were supposed to buy gifts for the parents? Hair services cost about $71. Flowers and decorations cost about $1,800. A DJ costs about $748 but a live band could cost you about $1,751. Invitations, save the date cards, place cards, etc. altogether could cost about $800 total.
WEDDING “DO’S” Weddings are no exception to the changing trends. So what’s in? For starters, brides and grooms…aw, who are we kidding? The brides really get the final say in the wedding details. And flowers are just one of those details that changes with the times. This year, the fresh-picked, natural, under-stated look is in. Gone are the mile-high centerpieces of years past, inhibiting conversation and tempting
Naturally, all those costs vary depending on where your nuptials take place. For a wedding set in Manhattan (New York, not Kansas) the average wedding costs about $65,824; West Virginia’s average wedding costs about $14,203.
anyone with a mischievous streak to knock them over. Another “do” is incorporating “green.” And by that, we mean recycled or tree-free papers used for invitations. And what about seeds or organic snacks instead of the traditional wedding favors? Looks like pastel mints and miniature bottles of bubbles are on their way out. Sad. In the age of iPods, it seems logical that couples are choosing to personalize their reception music using playlists straight from their personal electronic devices. Why spend hundreds of dollars on a DJ who is just going to play the same cliché wedding songs over and over when you can just push “Play” and get your dance on?
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change anytime soon. For example, it’s a major no-no to marry someone whom you have already married and divorced once before…and who has taken out a restraining order on you. Timothy Cole didn’t get the memo. He was arrested during his wedding in New York when police arrived after receiving reports that he was arguing with one of the guests. When police realized who was involved, they arrested Cole and charged him with first-degree criminal contempt for being too close to his bride, otherwise known as the woman he wasn’t to come within 300 feet of. Don’t play Russian roulette at your reception. In 2010, a couple who married in Astrakhan, Russia had a guest who thought it would be fun to show how dangerous he could be by pretending to shoot himself in the head after a friend supposedly emptied the pistol’s chamber of all the bullets. Perhaps the unsuspecting man should’ve checked the chamber himself because with one squeeze of the trigger, he shot a rubber bullet into his temple. Don’t say “I don’t.” At least, not if you’re getting married in Styr, Austria. Apparently, that’s what Tina Albrecht did when the official asked her that all-important question. She said it was a joke and immediately corrected herself, but according to Austrian law, if either party replies in the negative to said question, the wedding must be cancelled and can’t be rescheduled for 10 weeks. The law is intended to prevent forced marriages but it would appear it also serves as a great deterrent for anyone with a slightly warped sense of humor. Don’t set your wedding location on fire. Just don’t, unless you’re like Tatsuhiko Kawata of Japan. This particular groom really did not want to go through with his wedding so he set the resort hotel on fire. He was quoted as saying, “I thought if I set a fire, I wouldn’t have to go through with the wedding.” And why was he so hesitant? Well, Mr. Kawata already had a Mrs. Kawata. That’s definitely a good reason not to get married. It certainly won’t solve the problem he likely had to face, though, when he called his wife to have her bail him out of jail for committing arson at his own wedding.
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SNIPPETZ COMMUNITY CALENDAR To submit your event: http://snippetzonline.com/submit-an-event.html Due to a limited amount of space, submissions to the Snippetz Community Calendar will be restricted to non-profit organizations, community clubs, and Snippetz advertiser events. VFW OPEN MEETING Sundance Mountain Lodge Carson Room 3rd Tuesday of the Month 6pm Meeting open to the public. Tri-Lakes HAP-py Feet Foot Care Clinic Tri-Lakes Senior Center Second Wednesday of each Month To schedule an appointment, call Bob at the Visiting Nurse Association on Tuesday through Thursday between 9 and 4, at 719 577-4448. GLENEAGLE SERTOMA CLUB MEETING Luncheon meeting every Wed. 11:45 a.m. Liberty Heights 12105 Ambassador Drive, (off Voyager Blvd in Col Springs). We offer interesting speakers and programs. Everyone is welcome. Info: Call Garrett Barton at 433-5396 or Bob Duckworth at 481-4608 or visit www.gleneaglesertoma.org. HISTORIC WALKING TOURS of Palmer Lake, Monument, Castle Rock. Guided by local historian Jim Sawatzki. Individuals, Clubs & Organizations Tours approx.1 1/2 hrs. 1-mi long. Call 719-481-3963 palmerdivideproductions.com BAR BINGO American Legion post 9-11 at The Depot Primrose St. - Palmer Lake Every Wednesday 5:30 -7:30 Bingo $1.00 a card. Burrito bar, Malibu Buckets, and $2.00 Bud Beers 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. Please contact MReichal@ aol.com 719-313-0688 for club details. We Serve. VFW LADIES AUXILIARY MONTHLY MEETING Sundance Mountain Lodge Carson Room 3rd Thursday of the Month 6:30 pm for more information contact Martine Arndt at 487-9225. KARAOKE FRIDAYS Oakley’s Cafe & Bistro Every Friday 8:30pm Karaoke with JR’s Ultimate Entertainment every Friday starting at 8:30pm. Karaoke and music til midnight. WOMANS AUXILIARY STREET SALE American Legion Post 9-11 at The Depot Primrose St. - Palmer Lake Every Saturday 8:00- 1:00 Set up a table for only $5.00. Sell all your unwanted items. Call Alicia @ 481-8668 to reserve your space or come on by to browse others wares. MONUMENT HILL KIWANIS CLUB MEETING Inn at Palmer Divide May 25 8:00-9:30 am Jerry Pokorny will talk about Pursuing Land Speed Records LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL BAND GOLF TOURNAMENT Gleneagle Golf Club, 345 Mission Hill Way, Colo Spgs 80921 06/01/2013 12:30pm - 7:00pm Golf Tournament (Four-Man Scramble format) Fundraiser for the Liberty High School Band Program. Friday, May 31, 2013: 6:30 pm: Calcutta, BBQ Dinner, & Raffle Saturday, June 1, 2013: 12:00 pm: Registration 1:30 pm: Shotgun Start Entry Fee: $75.00 per player, limited to the first 120 golfers.
* Win A Car! Hole-in-One Contest on #12 Sponsored by Al Serra Chevrolet * MONUMENT HILL KIWANIS CLUB MEETING Inn at Palmer Divide June 1 8:00-9:30 am Alain Parent will give an update on NORAD PIKES PEAK SOAP BOX DERBY E Costilla St between El Paso and S Wahsatch Streets June 2 8:30- Finish The Pre-race inspection and practive. More information go to www.ppscd.com
June 15 8:00-9:30 am Palmer Ridge High School Robotics Team will demonstrate their robots
PALMER LAKE ART GROUP 48TH ANNUAL SPRING ART EXHIBIT AND SALE Monument Hill Church, 18725 Monument Hill Road, Monument, CO June 7-15, 2013 M-S 10am-4pm Sun 1-4pm Opening Reception: Friday, June 7, 5-8 pm. This Judged event features original art by more than 30 members of the Group, including paintings, sculptures, photography, fiber art and jewelry. Also included will be the work of the scholarship winners for this year. Please see our website, www.palmerlakeartgroup.com for more information.
MONUMENT HILL KIWANIS CLUB MEETING Inn at Palmer Divide June 22 8:00-9:30 am Dr Ed Krekorian talks about his experience From Combat to Hospital Commander ICE CREAM DAY 19850 Beacon Lite Rd; Monument, CO 80132 June 22, 2012 10am - 4pm Enjoy free Rock House Ice Cream favorites sponsored by Joy Ice Cream Cone Co. A fun way to kick off summer with the alpacas. Boutique Sale and free tours!
MONUMENT HILL KIWANIS CLUB MEETING Inn at Palmer Divide June 8 8:00-9:30 am Dave Van Trusen will talk about Uganda, Rwanda and the Nile
FREE TRI-LAKES CHURCH OF CHRIST 2013 Vacation Bible School Sunday, June 23 through Thursday June 27, 2013 Each night from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Tri-Lakes church of Christ at 20450 Beacon Lite Road in
PIKES PEAK SOAP BOX DERBY E. Costilla St Between El Paso and S Wahsatch Avenues June 9 8:30 - Finish This is the official Race Day for Pikes Peak Soap Box Derby. Public Welcome. More information go to www.ppscd.com
Monument (Corner of Beacon Lite and County Line Road) Climb aboard the Kingdom Express: Stories in the Passenger Car Puppets in the Train Car Crafts in the Creative Car Singing in the Praise Car Snacks at the Dining Car Celebration for the Whole Family on Thursday Night (including Train Ride) Classes for ALL ages (Nursery to Adult) Registration at: w w w. t r i l a k e s c h u r c h - v b s . eventbrite.com (Password is “trains”.) MONUMENT HILL KIWANIS CLUB MEETING Inn at Palmer Divide June 29 8:00-9:30 am Bob Kaylor will tell Gettysburg Stories 7TH ANNUAL PURELY PONDS PARADE OF PONDS CHARITY POND TOUR Saturday & Sunday June 29th and 30th 9am to 5pm Purely Ponds will match and donate all net profits from ticket
sales to the Boys & Girls Club of the Pikes Peak Region. On this self-guided pond tour there will be 30 tour stops throughout Colorado Springs, Monument and the surrounding area. Tickets with tour map are just $5 per ticket. They will be available In May online at www.purelyponds.com and also at all 3 Pioneer Sand locations in Colorado Springs, Monument and the Black Forest. For more information please visit www.purelyponds.com or call 719-896-0038 SOUTH AMERICAN WINE TASTING (free event) 19850 Beacon Lite Rd; Monument, CO 80132 July 20, 2013 10-4pm In celebration of the alpacas homeland, we will have some wonderful selections wines from the very best vineyards in South america. Come and experience a fun, family day at the ranch. Sparkling cider for the kids. Boutique Sale and free alpaca tours.
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ALPACA SHEARING DAY 19850 Beacon Lite Rd June 10, 2013 9:00am-12:pm All visitors welcome to come and watch the shearing process. We will have fluffy alpacas transformed into little stick figures that will be much cooler.
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eorgia isn’t a state known for it’s eye-popping tourist attractions. It doesn’t really have an “it” factor. Atlanta is a pretty notable city, but it tends to live in the shadow of popular southern-city New Orleans. I think people generally think of Georgia as another southern state; comfortable, but unexciting. Folks who live down there are thought of as the simple type. They work hard, raise their families, and have excellent food. They also do weekend activities like go to the park and hunt garage sales. Actually, it doesn’t sound that different from people around here (of course, we have better places to hike, ski, and fish). I mean, my parents are the garage sale-type. I don’t know how many treasures they’ve stumbled upon in someone’s yard. You know the saying, “another man’s trash...” One Georgia couple may have found a potential goldmine at a yard sale four years ago. They’ve just decided to cash in. After digging through an old $100 box of letters they found at an antique sale, Cliff and Arlene Kluge came across something they didn’t expect. It was the legendary secret recipe for Coca-Cola. Arlene says after carrying around the recipe for a couple of weeks, showing to her friends as a cool conversation piece, she contacted the Coca-Cola company about the document. They told her she would receive a phone call within 10 days; but the phone never rang. Coke’s inhouse historian (who knew that job
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The story goes: The secret recipe was originally written down in 1919, the year that the Woodruff family bought Coca-Cola for a mere $25 Million dollars from Asa Candler. Not having enough money to pay up front, they convinced Candler to write down the recipe to help secure a bank loan. That piece of paper is said to have been kept in the same safe for 90 years, until it was moved in 2011 to a different safe at the company’s World of Coke attraction. This is why Ted Ryan is so confident the Kluge’s are wrong. He say’s it’s “the best kept trade secret in American Commerce” The Kluge’s disagree, though. And now their letting the secret out; but not without profit. The supposed document is for sale on eBay for no less than $5 million dollars. There’s always the fancy “Buy it Now” option for $15 Million, too. Unfortunately for the Georgian family, there have been no bids thus far. The recipe probably won’t sell, not at this price at least. But the Kluge family may or may not have one of the most mysterious and successful beverage recipe’s in the history of mankind. Ted Ryan says they don’t. At this point it’s really just a matter of opinion. Either way, one thing is certain - nobody cares nearly as much about the Pepsi recipe.
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package may say in big bright letters “Whole Grain,” but the ingredients show the whole grain as second or third on the list. Ingredients are listed by weight, with the most abundant by weight listed first, so there may be less whole grain than what one might think. However, the claim is not a lie. The package itself says, in fine print, “made with.”
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Real Fruit: “Made with real fruit” is a claim made in cereals and other breakfast foods. Looking at the ingredient list can reveal that there is fruit in the product, but it may be listed fifth or sixth -not as much as the shopper might hope. A better choice might be to select the whole-grain cereal or pancake and top it with fresh, frozen or canned fruit. Omega-3 Fatty Acids: These are ones that can help lower the risk of heart disease -- but not all omega-3’s are created equal. EPA and DHA are the two omega-3 fats that research indicates play the biggest part in heart health. ALA, a third kind of omega-3 fat, is the one most often added to foods and touted on the label. Choose to eat fatty fish to get their EPA and DHA. To make the best choices, consumers must read food packages carefully and look at the ingredient lists. Select a time to shop when you have time to read and compare brands. Once you’ve read the labels and selected your favorite products, your shopping time will be cut in half because you can select the same brands over and over again.
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This recipe for Spanish-Style Cod with Tomatoes adds a hint of spice and Spanish flair by using fully cooked, Spanishstyle chorizo, a pork sausage seasoned with smoked paprika and chili, not the soft, Mexican type. Cod that has been sustainably fished -- U.S. Pacific cod or Atlantic cod from Iceland and the northeast Arctic -- is the best to use for this dish, so read the label! Pacific cod, which is nearly an identical stand-in or Pacific ling or Alaskan pollack may be used as a substitute. (Additional information provided by Janet Hackert, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, Harrison County, University of Missouri Extension.)
SPANISH-STYLE COD WITH TOMATOES 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 4 ounces Spanish chorizo or kielbasa, diced 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning, divided 1 teaspoon salt, divided 1 teaspoon black pepper, divided 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper 1 (15-ounce) can fire-roasted tomatoes with peppers 1/2 cup chicken stock, divided 1 (15-ounce) can great northern beans or cannellini beans, rinsed 1 1/4 pounds Pacific cod or Atlantic cod, Pacific ling or Alaskan pollack, cut into 4 pieces 1 teaspoon Spanish paprika Cooking oil spray 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1. Preheat oven to 425 F. 2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, chorizo (or kielbasa), 1/2 tablespoon poultry seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper, and the red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. 3. Add the tomatoes with peppers and 1/4 cup broth. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the broth is almost evaporated, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir in beans. Remove from heat. 4. Sprinkle fish on both sides with remaining oil, poultry seasoning, salt, pepper and paprika. Coat a 9-by-13inch baking dish with cooking spray. Place fish in prepared baking dish. 5. Top each piece of fish with equal amounts of the tomato mixture (about 1/2 cup per fillet). Pour the remaining 1/4 cup broth into the pan and cover the pan with foil. Bake until the fish is just cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve fish with the sauce spooned over the top. Sprinkle with lemon juice.
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1. What was R.A. Dickey’s career high for wins in a major-league season before he won 20 games with the New York Mets in 2012?
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2. PSYCHOLOGY: What is gymnophobia? 3. LITERATURE: What was the name of the centaur in “Harry Potter And The Sorcerer’s Stone”? 4. MOVIES: What does Cruela De Vil want to make out of the puppies in “101 Dalmatians”? 5. TELEVISION: Where does the show “The Gilmore Girls” take place? 6. MUSIC: In what year did the Beatles make their first visit to the United States? 7. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital of Iceland? 8. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What kind of animal is a macaque? 9. MEDICINE: What is the chief cause of cholera?
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2. Who is the winningest manager in major-league history whose last name begins with the letter “Q”? 3. Name the first SEC player to win a Heisman Trophy. 4. In the past 25 years (1987-2012), eight coaches have taken a team to consecutive appearances in the NBA Finals. Name five of them. 5. Entering 2013, when was the only season that the Columbus Blue Jackets made the NHL playoffs? 6. Two women have tallied 30-plus goals in a season for the U.S. national soccer team. Name them.
10. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the biggest snake in the world, in terms of weight and girth?
7. Who did Sugar Ray Robinson defeat to win back the middleweight boxing crown in 1957?
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New DVD Releases for Week of May 20, 2013 PICKS OF THE WEEK “Beautiful Creatures” (PG-13) -- This supernatural teen romance thriller is aimed squarely at the “Twilight” crowd, but manages to rise above its sibling. Ethan (Alden Ehrenreich) is a human 17-year-old who wants to get out of his fictional Southern hometown. He takes an interest in the new girl at school, Lena (Alice Englert) -- a mysterious chick from a powerful and enigmatic family (surprise: they’re witches.)
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1. Is the book of Nehemiah in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. From Luke 1:56, how many months did Mary stay with Elizabeth? 1/2, 1, 3, 5 3. What’s a small room or closet in a church? Zapa, Zeta, Zander, Zari 4. Eve’s name appears in the New Testament how many times? 1, 2, 46, 63? 5. From Psalms 27:1, The Lord is my light and my “what”? Rock, Glory, Salvation, Anointed 6. After David, who wrote the most Psalms? Solomon, Paul, Job, Asaph (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.
Their love is forbidden, and somehow the fate of the world gets caught up in it. “Beautiful Creatures” stands out among the pack because the young lovers have actual chemistry, not just vacant stares. The pacing is a little sluggish. The movie’s mythology keeps changing, and new arbitrary plot twists spring up like dandelions. As far as young-adult supernatural love stories go, you could do a lot worse. “The Last Stand” (R) -- Arnold Schwarzenegger plays a rickety old sheriff who can still dole out master-level violence when the time is right. When a devious drug lord stages a spectacular escape from prison, he and his army of thugs make a run for the border. The last stop before Mexico is Somerton, Ariz. -- a peaceful small town under the protection of the aging lawman. It’s up to Ah-nuld and his ragtag bunch of townsfolk to shoot them bad guys. Arnold holds up to the ravages of time pretty well. He’s (relatively) believable as a
police veteran seeking some peace. But this movie is mostly about fighting, and that’s all good here. Johnny Knoxville (of MTV’s “Jackass”) plays a shifty gun nut with an arsenal -- thus supplying the firepower for the big scenes. “Stand Up Guys” (R) -- Val (Al Pacino) is released from a 28-year stay in prison, and meets up with his old partners in crime, Doc (Christopher Walken) and Hirsch (Alan Arkin). These three old-timers immediately start riffing. Ignore some plot holes and get over a few pacing issues, because the veteran cast is the real draw here -- and they deliver laughs to those who are observant. Walken especially. His dead-pan is impeccable, and as a former mafia man gone soft with age, he gets some of the best lines in the movie. “Side Effects” (R) -- Emily (Rooney Mara) has a nice apartment and a man with A-list looks (Channing Tatum), but she just can’t feel OK. Her psychiatrist (Jude Law) gives
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• It was French Enlightenment author Voltaire who made the following sage observation: “Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.” • If you’re like the average American, you laugh 15 times every day. • Have you ever heard of an artist by the name of John Banvard? You’re to be forgiven if the name is unfamiliar; few people these days remember him. In the mid19th century, though, he was something of a phenomenon. In 1840, the then-25year-old man set off on a skiff down the Mississippi River. He spent more than a year on the river, sketching steadily along the way. After he completed the voyage, he spent another five years painting his “Panorama of the Mississippi,” an ambitious work that was 12 feet wide and more than 3 miles long. When completed,
• In the 1960s, the miniskirt was still controversial. Both the Vatican City and Disneyland refused entrance to women wearing the short skirts. • If you’re a fan of the TV series “Dr. Who,” you probably know that the title character, a Time Lord from the planet Gallifrey, has two hearts. This may seem like science fiction (and, of course, it is), but it’s not unknown for a human to be born with two hearts. One such example was Giuseppe de Mai, born in Italy in the 19th century. The condition is rare, though; so rare, in fact, that the London Academy of Medicine offered de Mai $15,000 under the condition that it receive his body after his death. Thought for the Day: “Women are like elephants to me. I like to look at ‘em, but I wouldn’t want to own one.” -- W.C. Fields (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Taking time out of your busy schedule might be the best way to handle that sensitive private matter. It will help reassure everyone involved about your priorities.
MAY 20, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Although you might prefer moving forward at a steady pace, it might be a good idea to stop and reassess your plans. You could find a good reason to make a change at this time. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Just when you thought you had everything planned to the smallest detail, you get some news that could unsettle things. But a timely explanation helps put it all back on track. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Home and work continue to compete for your attention. But you handle it well by giving each its proper due. Someone you trust offers valuable advice. Listen to it. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Unsettling news creates a difficult but not impossible situation. Continue to follow your planned routine, but keep your mind open to a possible change down the line. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Lick your wounded pride if you like, but it’s a better idea to find out why your suggestions were rejected. What you learn could help you deal with an upcoming situation. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Feeling a bit listless? No wonder. You might be pushing too hard to finish everything on your to-do list. Cutting it down could help get your energy levels up.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Insist on full disclosure by all parties before agreeing to be part of a “great deal.” What you learn should help you decide whether to go with it or not. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your decision to protect the secret that was entrusted to you might irk some people. But it also wins you the admiration of those who value trust and loyalty. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Creative activities take on a practical approach as you realize you might be able to market your work. Ask for advice from someone experienced in this area. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) If you’re suddenly a bit unsure about your decision, ask trusted colleagues and/or friends or family members for suggestions that could help resolve your doubts. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A workplace situation could get stormy. But stay on course until there’s a solution that meets with everyone’s approval, and things can finally calm down. BORN THIS WEEK: You keep an open mind on most matters, making you the confidante of choice for people who need your honest counsel.
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Where they are entered into as part of an employment relationship where the employer provides or pays for training and education for the employee, and the employee thereafter quits his or her employment after two years or fewer; and
Where the employee subject to the non-compete is executive or management personnel, or an officer of the employer, © May, 2013 by Lisa Welch Stevens, or is an employee constitutes Attorney at Law P.C. professional staff to executive and management personnel of the emn my article two weeks ago, I ployer. discussed the fact that, in general, non-compete agreements Regarding the first exception, if the are not enforceable in the State of buyer of a business wants to restrict Colorado. This is true in most casthe seller of that business from takes. However, there are, as in most of ing the money and then running out life, certain exceptions to the rule: and setting himself or herself up in and in the case of non-competes in a new business in competition with Colorado, there are four. the buyer, he can do so.
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Under the Colorado Revised Statutes, non-compete agreements ARE permissible and enforceable in the following situations: Where they are entered into as part of the sale or purchase of a business;
This makes sense: a good portion of the value of an existing business is not in its inventory, equipment, trade fixtures, business premises, etc., but rather in the name of the business - the goodwill attached to the name of the business and its value as a “going concern”. After all, why When they are entered into in orelse spend a fair amount of money der to protect, and are necessary to to buy an existing business, when
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you could set up a completely new business for likely far less money? A big chunk of what the buyer is paying for is the established clients/ customers of the business. Clearly, if a seller could sell his existing business to the buyer at a good price, and then immediately set up a new business in competition with that existing business, the buyer will have lost the benefit of his or her bargain with the seller. The Colorado legislature, when it enacted the statute making most non-competes unenforceable, recognized that not permitting non-competes in this type of situation would not only be most unfair to buyers, but would also virtually eliminate the market for the sale of existing businesses.
This article is intended for general informational purposes only, and is not intended to constitute the proffer of legal advice. Please seek advice of legal counsel regarding the facts and circumstances of your particular situation. The applicability of the exceptions permitting non-competes is extremely fact specific. For additional information contact, Lisa Welch Stevens, Attorney at Law P.C. Representing Colorado Businesses and Business Owners 719.488.9395
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1. Condensation
1) Old;
2. Fear of nudity
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A bicycle can’t stand on its own because it’s two-tired.
5) Salvation;
6. 1964
6) Asaph
7. Reykjavik 8. A monkey 10. The anaconda
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9. Contaminated water
1. Janet Jackson, in 1986, on the first album she produced. The song is thought to be about sexual abstinence.
1. Eleven, in 2010. 2. Frank Quilici, with 280 wins in four seasons with the Minnesota Twins. 3. Georgia’s Frank Sinkwich, in 1942. 4. Phil Jackson, Pat Riley, Larry Brown, Byron Scott, Rudy Tomjanovich, Jerry Sloan, Chuck Daly and Eric Spoelstra. 5. It was the 2008-09 season. 6. Michelle Akers (39 goals in 1991), and Abby Wambach (31 in 2004). 7. Gene Fullmer.
second “exception that proves the rule”: non-compete agreements entered into for the protection of “trade secrets”. And, no: just because it is called a trade secret doesn’t mean it is!
2. Three Dog Night. Eric Burdon had used the song on his first solo album in 1966. In the song, a young man relates his shock at all that goes on at a wild party. 3. “Don’t Hang Up.” The song was used in the film “Dennis the Menace” in 1993. 4. Aretha Franklin, in 1968. Metallica released a different song with the title “The House Jack Built” in 1996 on their “Load” album. 5. “Renegade,” by Styx in 1979. The song is a message from an outlaw to his mother. He was picked up for the bounty on him, and he’s about to be executed. Numerous others have covered the song, including three American Idol contestants.
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Atheism is a non-prophet organization. I was going to look for my missing watch, but I could never find the time. When William joined the army he disliked the phrase ‘fire at will’. He drove his expensive car into a tree and found out how the Mercedes bends. No one knew she had a dental implant until it came out in conversation. I used to have a fear of hurdles, but I got over it.
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