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t’s no secret that Colorado has seen more than its fair share of fires in recent years. One year ago, residents fled the Waldo Canyon fire as it ripped across the face of the foothills we’ve come to know and love. Homes were destroyed, lives were lost and others were turned upside down in a matter of minutes. With the Black Forest fire still smoldering and the memories of last June still fresh in our minds, we at Snippetz decided now was the time to tackle the wildfire topic. What can be done to prevent such destructive and devastating events? Is there something more we should be doing to take care of our homes and property to avoid such tragedies? If they can’t be avoided, can we at least lessen or slow down the impact? Read on and find out some crucial tips to safeguarding yourself, your family, your property and your community.

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So what are these techniques? Here are some to start you off on the right foot: • Smaller plants are better – when planting close to your house or other permanent structure, the smaller plants are usually the best. As we saw in the Black Forest fire, larger trees, especially dry or dead ones, tend to radiate a lot of heat and provide prime places for fire to jump from place to place.

Wildfire mitigation is a process by which you take certain precautionary actions to minimize or prevent the devastating effects of a wildfire on or around your property. Think of it like brushing your teeth; take the time to do it and your twice-yearly dentist appointments can often be a breeze. But skip out on those simple preventive steps and you could wind up in an extremely unpleasant situation.

• Keep plants away from siding – if a plant is touching the siding of your structure, it can easily spread the flames in a vertical fashion and set your structure on fire rather quickly.

When we speak in terms of mitigation, there are different approaches you can take, both of which can be highly important. For instance, some mitigation techniques call for modifying the area within your property so that your house, barn, garage, workshop, etc. are at a lower risk of being harmed. Other techniques require modification of the structure or moving it completely.

Obviously that isn’t practical in every instance but it can provide just enough protection from the fire so that the structure doesn’t have to depend on fire suppression services or resources.

• Don’t attach your fence to your house – this is particularly important if both your house and your fence are made of combustible material. The fence is a perfect fuel source for a fire and the spread to your house or structure is so much easier when the two are connected.

• Clean out the dead stuff – clear out pine needles, trash, debris, leaves, dead plants, etc. from around your property.

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These materials are prime tinder for a fire. Don’t forget to get the stuff from under your deck. If that material lights up, your deck could ignite as well.

• Replace old windows – installing dual-pane windows can protect the interior of your house or structure. The outer pane helps protect the inner pane, allowing for a more gradual adjustment to the increased heat from the fire and lessening the chances that the inner pane will crack. Once a window has broken, it’s an open invitation for the fire to come on in and do its worst.

• Replace decayed wood on your house – this seems like a no-brainer but there are certain areas that you might not consider. For example, the wood around your windows is a perfect place for a fire to gain access to the inside of your house. Your deck is also a great place for a fire to feast, so replacing your old rotting one with a new composite deck is ideal. If composite materials aren’t feasible, get professional help with the construction so that the boards aren’t too far apart. This can allow a fire to spread from the bottom of the deck boards to the top more easily.

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• Keep your gutters clear – flying debris and embers can be extremely harmful, even if you have installed a fire-resistant roof (which is also an important mitigation step). They could potentially land on old, dried out leaves and other dead materials stuck in your gutters and flare up.

• Trim the fat – in this case, we’re referring to the vegetation and trees around your house, not literally the fat.

In many places where houses are located in forested areas, codes are put in place to enforce what that should look like. It’s best to become familiar with what is required in your area. One good rule to follow is that no part of a tree should be closer than six feet to your house or structure. If you MUST have trees (and many of us must), keeping them well-groomed and at the edge

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UNBELIEVABLE BLAZES • Oakland Firestorm of 1991 – fanned by the seasonal “Diablo winds,” this brush fire destroyed 1,520 acres and took out more than 3,500 houses, apartments and condominiums. Estimated cost: $1.5 billion • Yellowstone National Park, 1988 – this fire burned more than 2 million acres and took about 25,000 firefighters to finally get under control.

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• The Great Fires of 1871 – consisting of The Great Chicago Fire, The Great Michigan Fire, The Great Peshtigo Fire and the Port Huron Fire, this series of blazes occurred all in the same week. The most devastating: The Great Peshtigo Fire which claimed more than 1,500 lives.

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• The Great Hinckley Fire of 1894 – this fire broke out in Minnesota and scorched more than 200,000 acres and left at least 418 people dead. This fire is remarkable for two reasons; one, the firestorm is said to have lasted only about four hours, and two, it took the life of Thomas P. “Boston” Corbett.

Corbett is famous for killing John Wilkes Booth, the man who assassinated President Abraham Lincoln.

• T-shirts are fun for reunion memorabilia, but we also did water bottle koozies this year, and they were a big hit. You can write your name in permanent marker on one side, and then you can keep track of your bottle. -- B.F. in Georgia • We find that when planning our reunion, the young adults really like theme parties, so we always have a mixer theme night to start. We had a scavenger hunt for the children, where we collected clues about some of our more senior family members. To figure out who it was, the kids would listen to them tell stories and ask questions. What a great time for all! -- T.E.

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“We do not want to place undue stress on the first responders or the community, put volunteers and participants in harm’s way, or divert the attentions that need to be placed on the efforts of the firefight and affected family needs,” said Kelly Jackson, Director – Tour de Cure.

“Our thoughts are with the families that are affected, and the first responders and their families as they continue to fight the Black Forest fire.”

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tend a Tour Gathering on June 22 from 11:00am-2:00pm, at Texas Roadhouse in Monument. This will be an opportunity for the Tour de Cure family to come together and support the community. Supplies will be collected for Care and Share to aid in the efforts of the Black Forest fire. Information on supplies currently being collected can be found at www.careandshare.org.

The participants (average age 69) were assigned different diets for six years.

One, a Mediterranean diet, included extra-virgin olive oil and mixed nuts. The results for those on that diet were “statistically significant.” It’s thought that the diet not only reduced cognitive impairment, but also slowed its progression to dementia.

Southern Colorado Tour de Cure will take place on Saturday, September 21 at Mary Kyer Park in Colorado Springs. Routes include: 5K Walk/ Run, 10K Family-Friendly, Mountain Bike Ride, 50K, 100K and 100 Mile Century Ride. Riders that are currently registered and unable to make the new date are invited to participate in the Tour de Cure Colorado in Longmont, on August 17, 2013. For more information please visit: www.diabetes.org/socotourdecure.

Additionally, heart attack, stroke and related deaths were down by 30 percent.

The key ingredient: olive oil. Apparently, a chemical in olive oil (polyphenol) clears plaque buildup from the brain seen

What does the Mediterranean diet consist of? A lot of vegetables. Lots and lots of vegetables. Specifically: Plant-based foods such as vegetables and fruits -- nine servings a day Grains, rice, pasta and no-salt nuts Whole-grain bread dipped in olive oil Virgin or extra-virgin olive or canola oil instead of butter No salt -- instead use herbs and spices Red meat no more than a few times a month Fish and poultry at least twice a week Fatty fish, such as mackerel, tuna and salmon, high in omega-3.

Go online for recipes or check your library for Mediterranean diet cookbooks.

Ask if your doctor thinks this kind of diet would be appropriate for you.

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So the person who whines, “I just want to be happy,” can be happy if they would start being thankful for what they have, if they would count their blessings instead of enumerate their calamities. It’s all about focus, wouldn’t you agree? If you focus on your troubles, deficiencies, mistakes and your unsolvable problems you will stress yourself and others to the point of despair.

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By Dr. Ron Ross you will see light instead of darkrving Berlin wrote, “When I’m ness, hope instead of despair, joy worried and I can’t sleep, I instead of sorrow. And golly, which count my blessings instead of would you rather look at? sheep.” That is very good advice for this age of high stress living.

So My Kick in the Pants this week is brief but powerful: count your Who hasn’t lain awake at night blessings not your adversities. worrying about finances, a teen- This compelling concept was sumager, a mean boss, a difficult client, marized in a short poem by an unor a serious mistake? I know I have known author. It goes like this: and I’m pretty certain you have too.

Though we all just want to be happy “Count your blessings and live life trouble free, the fact is, instead of your crosses; life is a series of problems – some Count your gains big, some small, some our fault, instead of your losses. some the fault of others, and some Count your joys even life-threatening. instead of your woes; Count your friends Want to hear what happens to peoinstead of your foes. ple who live stressful lives? StudCount your smiles ies show they can suffer from heart instead of your tears; disease, depression, intestinal probCount your courage lems, gum disease, erectile dysfuncinstead of your fears. tion, growth problems and even Count your full years cancer. One study found that people instead of your lean; who experience high amounts of Count your kind deeds stress at work are more likely to instead of your mean. develop Type2 diabetes. One stress Count your health hormone has been found to cause instead of your wealth; skin disorders like psoriasis and Count on God eczema. There’s more, but writing instead of yourself.” this list is causing me stress so I’m – Unknown going to change the subject.

Your life will change for the good as One thing you can do to lower stress you count your blessings. Though in your life is to take Irving Berlin’s you cannot avoid many of the advice and count your blessings. stressful circumstances of life, you Lots of things change when you can choose whether you will invite change your attitude from one of in stress as a permanent resident, or adversity and misfortune to an at- you will find ways to make it untitude of gratitude. welcome and instead recognize and welcome life’s blessings.

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VETERINARY PALMER LAKE VETERINARY CLINIC One mile NW of Safeway on Hwy 105 • 719-481-8900 We Want the Best for Your Pet! www.PalmerLakeVet.com

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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 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 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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ANNOUNCING THE 12TH ANNUAL MONUMENT CONCERTS IN THE PARK SUMMER MUSIC SERIES Starting Wednesday nights, June 19 - July 31 (except July 3), 7-9pm in Limbach Park in downtown Monument. Free admission. Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy some great music in the park.

Sponsored by Challenger Homes and the Historic Monument Merchants Association.

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The Internet Can Help You Prepare For Fires

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As we have experienced in the last weeks, wildfires spread quickly, igniting brush, trees, and homes. Meet with your family to decide what to do and where to go if wildfires threaten your area. Learn what steps you can take to help prepare and protect your home from an approaching forest fire or wildfire. www.usfa.fema.gov/citizens/h ome_fire_prev/wildfire You can’t read too much about fire safety. Read every resource you can.

About.com is a great resource to find information about preparing your home and your family for fires: www.homebuying.about.com/ od/forestfiresandwildfires Forest fires can happen in or around any large wooded area.

These fires are more prominent in locations that have hot, dry climates or a dry season like we’ve had lately, but they can ignite in any wooded area if there is a drought. This article will cover several steps you can take to prepare for a forest fire. www.wikihow.com/Preparefor-a-Forest-Fire

Fires are sometimes started by nature, sometimes by bad people, but many times by unknowing good citizens that get careless.

Read through fire safety tips with your family and make sure that a mistake you make doesn’t end up costing you your family’s life, your neighbor’s lives or your homes. www.firesafetytips.com www.usfa.fema.gov/citizens/ho me_fire_prev Making sure your children understand the danger of fire is very important. Getting them to listen and understand the importance is not always easy. Here are some fire safety avenues you can use that are geared for children: www.kfst.net www.safekids.org/fire www.pbskids.org/arthur/firesafety www.firesafetyforkids.org/firesafety-rules.html VIDEOS FOR FIRE SAFETY A written list of fire safety tips is important, but sometimes the easiest way to learn for kids and adults alike is through watching videos.

Go to YouTube.com and type “Fire Safety” into the search box.

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drug violence, scandals, and an inordinate amount of journalistic deaths over the last two years. Which is why one very unique candidate is making a splash. His name is Morris. His platform? He will sleep most of the day and make for a great internet meme. A representative of the candidate says that Morris “does nothing (that) fits the profile of a politician”. That statement really resonated with the voters. Oh, also, Morris is a cat.

By Nick Yanez

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t wasn’t long ago that we were at each other’s throats. The heated political battle of 2012 featured two completely different men. Mitt Romney, the business savvy billionaire, took on the charismatic incumbent Barack Obama. By the end of it all, both men appeared to be shaky, untrustworthy, typical “politicians”. Whether any of the scandals or dirty secrets of either candidate were actually true is a different subject entirely. The point is, by the end of the day, many were spitting out that phrase I hear every four years; picking the “lesser of two evils”.

Now, throughout history, there’s been some classic political battles. There was the time we witnessed John F. Kennedy win the first ever televised presidential debate. It changed everything. Suddenly, image mattered. There was the time George W. Bush and Al Gore went into triple overtime for a last minute finish in 2000. There was also the 2003 race for governor. This thriller took place in California, when the mighty Arnold Schwarzenegger defeated heavyweights like Gary Coleman (actor), Mary Cook (adult film star), and Trek Thunder Kelly (who’s official tagline was “Dude. I want to be an artist living on the beach with $3,500 to blow...” (or something like that).

The following Nick Snips is along the lines of the third election I described. There is true intrigue.

It’s the Mayoral race of the century. The place is Xalapa, Mexico. The time, is now.

In this race, like most, candidates from across all party platforms are competing against one another to convince the people that they can best lead the city to prosperity. Of course, that can be hard to sell to the citizens of Xalapa. The population of 450,000 people just ranked politicians as the least trusted institution in the country.

It makes sense, the capital city of the gulfcoast state Veracruz has been ridden with

He would become the first of his race to ever win a mayoral race in his country.

There is the case of Stubbs, of course, the honorary mayor in the quiet town of Talkeetna, AK. But this is a different thing altogether. With a win, Morris could change how society views the Cat as a race. Maybe this is the beginning of a major civil rights movement; where cats no longer quietly submit to the dictation of humans, but rather, have a positive and meaningful impact on world affairs.

If for a moment you think this article is a petty joke, just the amusing ramblings of a reporter desperate for news, take into account the details. The incumbent party’s leading candidate, Americo Zuniga, has a facebook page to promote the campaign.

That page has 33,000 “likes” as of last week. I know, hard to compete with that in a city of under 500,000, huh? Well, Morris the Cat also created a facebook page for his campaign. It has 135,000 “likes” and counting. In social media, Morris is dominating the polls.

It also helps that Morris has the support of friends and respected locals. A professor at the local university, Giovanna Mazzotti, supports the candidate fully. He plans on attending the fundraiser for Morris. There is also the international support. P.E.T.A. recently wrote a letter to Morris’s human affiliates (owners) thanking them. The greatest support is by the only living creature who can relate to him, Stubbs the Cat. He has shown his support by posting the felines’ campaign spot on his personal facebook account. All there is left to say, really, is - Vote for Morris.

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The concert grounds will open at 10 am with music to start at 11. Charlie Daniels and his band will wrap up a full day of music in the early evening. Charlie Daniels owns a Grammy Award and multi-platinum albums. He is a “Member” of the Grand Ole Opry and is best known for his hit song The Devil Came Down to Georgia. The Flying W Wranglers will open for the country star, and his performance will cap the all-day music event. Daniels has packed music venues throughout the United States for many years, and festival directors

There will be plenty of food and beverage on site. Come prepared to spend what will be a great day outdoors with your friends. Don’t forget sunscreen, your sunglasses, or your folding chair!

Merrill Austin, Board President of the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts, said “The TLCA has hosted some great acts over the past two years. Concerts by Ronny Cox, Willy Porter, and Colin Hay, the lead singer for the 1980’s band “Men at Work,” have been well received. We think Charlie Daniels will give many of our neighbors a great evening of music and will help to lay the foundation for future music events.”

The open-air venue will provide great food service on-site, and up-close and satellite parking will make for an enjoyable day. A Wine Festival will be on site from noon until 6 pm. More than 2 dozen wines, matched with food will be presented.

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While cooking outdoors is a wonderful way to prepare tasty, delicious dishes from meats to vegetables to desserts, it can be hazardous to your health if certain safety guidelines aren’t followed.

Here are some tips for safe grilling: Preparing Meats for the Grill: • Buy ground meat and poultry no more than one to two days in advance.

If it is going to be longer, freeze them.

Larger cuts of meat, like steaks, should be grilled or frozen within four days of purchase.

• Thaw frozen meat in the refrigerator or microwave before grilling. Meat thawed in the microwave must be cooked immediately. Food should never be thawed on the counter.

• Marinate meat and poultry in the refrigerator. During grilling, avoid brushing the food with marinade that touched the raw meat.

• Wash your hands before and after handling raw meat and poultry.

• Hamburger patties should be made about 1/2-inch thick and 4 inches in

Transporting: • Transport meat and poultry in a cooler with ice, and pack the cooler just before leaving. Open the cooler as little as possible.

• In order to prevent cross-contamination, raw meat and poultry should be kept separate from cooked foods and foods eaten raw, like fruits and vegetables. Pack drinks in a separate cooler.

• The cooler should stay in an air-conditioned car during transportation and in a shaded spot once you’ve arrived.

Only take out the amount of food you can grill at one time.

Grilling: • To kill microorganisms, scrape and heat the grill before putting on the meat or poultry.

• Grilled foods brown on the outside quickly, so the only way to correctly determine doneness is to check the internal temperature with a thermometer.

Place the thermometer in the thickest part of the meat -- away from bone, fat or gristle -- near the end of the cooking time. Wash the thermometer between testing different meats and before and after each use.

Recommended safe minimum internal temperatures are as follows: 145 degrees F for steaks, roasts and fish 160 F for ground beef and pork 165 F for whole poultry, chicken pieces or ground patties • Do not flip steaks with a fork; it can puncture the meat and cause bacteria to get inside.

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• Remove food from the grill with clean utensils, and put it on a clean serving dish to prevent cross-contamination. • Discard any food, cooked or uncooked, left out of refrigeration for more than two hours, or one hour if the temperature is above 90 F. Try my recipe for Spicy Herb Butter as a topping for your grilled meats, grilled seafood and vegetables. It makes an 8-inch-long tube of herb butter that will keep for up to a month in the freezer.

SPICY HERB BUTTER 1/2 pound unsalted butter, softened 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons finely minced green onions, whites and green parts 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley leaves 1 tablespoon minced oregano leaves 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

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ber spatula until evenly combined. Lay about a foot long section of plastic wrap on a work surface. Put the herb butter on the bottom center of the plastic wrap, and form into a mound about 8 inches long.

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1. U.S. STATES: What is the capital of Kentucky?

2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is a luge?

3. BIBLE: Which biblical character was swallowed by a whale?

4. TELEVISION: What was the professor’s name on “Gilligan’s Island”?

5. LITERATURE: What Shakespearean character speaks the line, “Thus with a kiss I die”?

6. FAMOUS QUOTES: Who once said, “Always go to other people’s funerals, otherwise they won’t come to yours”?

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By Chris Richcreek

1. Who was the last Detroit Tiger before Miguel Cabrera in 2008-12 to have five consecutive seasons of 100-plus RBIs? 2. In 2012, Jimmy Rollins became the fourth player to get 2,000 hits with the Philadelphia Phillies. Name two of the first three to do it.

3. How many quarterbacks have won a Super Bowl at age 36 or older?

4. For how many consecutive years now has the winner of the Big East men’s basketball tournament appeared in the NCAA Final Four?

7. MUSIC: What does the musical term “lento” mean?

5. When was the last time before 2013 that the New York Islanders reached the NHL playoffs?

8. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What color is a robin’s egg?

6. Name the two drivers who won from the pole position twice at the Daytona 500.

9. LANGUAGE: What is the French name for the English Channel?

7. Since Olympic women’s doubles tennis resumed in 1988, name the only year in which an American team did not win a gold medal.

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BIBLE TRIVIA

1. What group released “Message in a Bottle”?

1. Is the book of Barabbas in the Old or New Testament or neither?

2. Who recorded “Stuck on You” in 1960?

2. From Mark 10, James and who else asked to sit at Jesus’ right and left hand in heaven? Thomas, Peter, John, Philip

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3. Name the three hits by Mary Wells in 1962. Hint: All were written by Smokey Robinson.

4. What is “Rocket Man (I Think It’s Going to Be a Long, Long Time)” about?

Who wrote and released it?

5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “Tequila in his heartbeat, His veins burned gasoline. It kept his motor running, but it never kept him clean.” (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

By Sam Struckhoff

New DVD Releases for Week of June 24, 2013 PICKS OF THE WEEK “The Incredible Burt Wonderstone” (PG13) -- Steve Carell dives into the titular Burt -- a Las Vegas magician as flamboyant as he is arrogant. Spray-tans, glittery outfits, fake teeth and pretentious talk are all part of the persona. Burt starts having trouble selling tickets, and his friendship with his partner, Anton (Steve Buscemi), starts to deteriorate. Younger, edgier magicians like Steve Gray (Jim Carrey, unleashed as a parody of

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3. Who said, “It is not right to take the children’s bread and cast it to the dogs”?

Jesus, Judas, Joshua, Jacob 4. From James 4, if you resist the devil, he will ...? Fight, Anger, Mislead, Flee 5. Who proclaimed a fast at the river of Ahava? David, Adonikam, Ezra, Ariel 6. How many thieves were crucified with Jesus? 1, 2, 3, 4 (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

David Blaine and Chris Angel) are stealing the spotlight.

Don’t expect to be too dazzled. There are plenty of gags and giggles, plus the fun of seeing funny people playing funny characters. However, it’s not for everyone. It pushes the edges of PG-13. And the story is as predictable as a card trick.

“The Call” (R) -- Halle Berry plays a Los Angeles 911 operator who is pulled into an unbelievable plot. A young girl (Abigail Breslin) has been abducted by a maniac Berry has dealt with before (Michael Eklund.) The movie has the look of a slick thriller, talent and commitment from the performers, and a race-against-time story -and somehow it all just falls apart.

It’s a wonderful balance of fun and awful.

It’s fun because of the scares that will make you jump in your seat. It’s awful because the movie is 30 minutes too long and uses up every suspense cliche in the box. It’s a heart-pounding ride through a ridiculous

world where people start running intently -- in no particular direction -- at any hint of tension.

“No” (R) -- It’s Chile, 1988, and a young advertising whiz is called upon to bring down a brutal ruler -- with a catchy jingle.

With violence in the streets and intense abuse of power on the rise, President Augosto Pinochet agreed to a vote; if a majority of Chile’s citizens vote “Yes,” he stays in power. If enough people vote “No,” then the country will have democratic elections.

Rene Saavedra (Gael Garcia Bernal) has to make “No” sound appealing and hopeful.

This based-on-a-true-story tale is funny, gritty, dramatic and thought-provoking. It’s a Spanish-language film, but “No” crosses the language barrier.

“Upside Down” (PG) -- Two separate planets orbit each other so closely, that if you stand on high ground on one planet, you can wave to the people above as they stand on their planet. Adam (Jim Sturgess) lives on

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the bottom planet, a polluted impoverished dystopian nightmare. He falls in love with Eden (Kirsten Dunst), a citizen of Up Top, the high-society planet hovering just above Adam’s slums. I had high hopes for this one: It promised to be a high-concept, visually spectacular, romantic, science-fiction thriller. That’s a hard promise to keep. The struggle of the young lovers has to wrestle with the movie’s pseudoscience and underdeveloped characters.

TV RELEASES “Masterpiece Mystery: Inspector Lewis Season Six” “New Tricks, Season 9” “CSI: NY -- The Final Season” “Borgen: Season 2” “Jack Taylor: Set 1” “MADtv: Season Three” (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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by Samantha Weaver • It was American industrialist Henry Ford who made the following sage observation: “Whether you think that you can, or that you can’t, you are usually right.”

• It took Leonardo da Vinci four years to complete his iconic painting the “Mona Lisa.”

• If you’re planning a trip to the United Kingdom this summer, you might want to add a side trip to Llanfair in Wales.

The town’s Welsh name is llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantsiliogogogoch, which means, roughly, “Saint Mary’s Church in a hollow of white hazel, close to a whirlpool and Saint Tysilo’s Church and near a red cave.” The sign at the railway station that has the town’s name is 20 feet long.

• The next time you’re aviating in Alaska, keep in mind that in that state it’s illegal

• What’s in a name? Well, a great deal, it would seem -- at least according to those trying to make it big. Joan Crawford was born Lucille La Sueur, Roy Rogers was Leonard Slye, and Dean Martin was Dino Crocetti. Issur Danielovitch (wisely) changed his name to Kirk Douglas, and Archibald Leach decided he preferred to become famous as Cary Grant.

• Before 1948 on the island of Bermuda, cars were forbidden.

• You might be surprised to learn that the cowboy hat was not as widespread in the Old West as might be assumed from watching old movies. The most popular headwear on the frontier was the bowler hat.

The bowler had the advantage of stability; it wouldn’t blow off in high winds. It was worn by Bat Masterson, Billy the Kid, Black Bart and Butch Cassidy. *** Thought for the Day: “The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it.”

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your practical side dominates the week as you reassess your finances to make some sensible adjustments in what you plan to spend and what you expect to save.

JUNE 24, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Count to 10 if you must, but don’t lose your temper, despite that person’s (you know who!) efforts to goad you into reacting. Your restraint will pay off in a big way.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) This week finds you in a sociable mood, ready and eager to enjoy the company of family and friends. It’s also a good time to seek out and renew old friendships.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Patience is called for as you await a decision about that project you’re eager to launch. Meanwhile, try to set aside more time to share with that special person in your life.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Avoid becoming involved in a workplace dispute early in the week by insisting both sides submit their stands to a neutral arbitrator. Things begin to cool off by Thursday.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) It promises to be a busy but productive week for the Big Cat. The pace slows by Friday, allowing you to catch up on matters you put aside but that now need your attention.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A suddenly disruptive family situation is best handled with a cool, calm and collected response. Wait until things settle to let off all that pent-up emotional steam.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) An unexpected meeting with a former colleague opens some interesting possibilities.

But you need to press for full disclosure before making a decision.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A recent flurry of activity eases by midweek, giving you time to readjust your disrupted schedule and make new plans for a weekend getaway.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) You’re usually the one who gives advice. But now it’s time to open yourself up to counsel from friends who have your best interests at heart.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You might find resistance to your call for a full inquiry into a workplace problem.

But by week’s end even the most rigid naysayers begin to come around.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A recurring problem surfaces once again. Maybe it’s time you used your creative talents to help you find a new approach to resolving it once and for all.

BORN THIS WEEK: You are guided in what you do both by your intelligence and your emotions. An acting career would suit you quite well. (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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by Lisa Welch Stevens, themselves as “white collar” Attorney at Law P.C. workers, many of those people are actually what were once referred to as “pink collar” WHITE COLLAR BLUES: workers (from the dead days WITH GREATER POWER AND when most of the employees filling those positions were RESPONSIBILTY, COMES female, and often restricted as GREATER RESTRICTIONS ON a matter of fact to those types of positions). The traditional meaning of “white collar” FUTURE EMPLOYMENT worker generally comports with the Colorado definition © June, 2013, Lisa Welch Stevens, Attorney at Law P.C. of employees against whom noncompete agreements are enforceable; n my most recent series of i.e.: articles, I have been discussing the fact that while, in general, executive or management personnel; employee non-compete agreements or an officer of the employer; are not enforceable in Colorado, there or an employee who constitutes are 4 basic exceptions to that general professional staff to executive rule. I have already discussed 3 of and management personnel of the those 4: (1) where the agreement is employer. entered into between the buyer and the seller of a business; (2) where An “officer of an employer” is quite the employer has provided education literally that: a President, Viceand training to an employee who President, Secretary or Treasurer of does not remain in his employee for a corporation; a Manager of a limited at least 2 years; and (3) where the liability company; a General Partner non-compete is necessary to protect or managing partner of any of the trade secrets of the employer. The various types of partnerships, etc. last basic exception deals with what “Executive or management are generally thought of as “white personnel” are not defined as such by

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their job titles, but rather by actual job responsibilities. Basically, if you manage other employees, you are executive or management personnel, even if you yourself are supervised.

You do not have to be particularly high up in the organizational chart, or even a “key man” to be executive or management personnel.

“Professional staff” to executive and management personnel of the employer definitely includes such persons as legal, engineering, scientific and medical personnel together with their junior professional assistants. However, it also includes persons who are not members of the traditional “learned professions” but also persons by education and experience may be

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considered to be a “professional,” so long as they also are reporting to managers or executives and primarily serving as key members of the manager’s or executive’s staff in the implementation of management or executive functions.

The decision as to whether a particularly employee fits within these exceptions is of course very fact-specific; please contact your legal advisor regarding the facts of your particular situation.

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4. Roy Hinkley

5) Ezra

5. Romeo, “Romeo and Juliet”

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8. Blue

1. Charlie Gehringer, 1932-36.

2. Richie Ashburn, Ed Delahanty and Mike Schmidt.

1. The Police, in 1979. The song tells of a castaway who puts a message in a bottle looking for love. He gets back billions of bottles and learns there are others like him.

3. Johnny Unitas, Jim Plunkett and John Elway.

2. Elvis Presley. It was his first single after coming out of the Army. Lionel Richey recorded a different “Stuck on You” in 1984.

4. Four -- West Virginia (2010), UConn (2011) and Louisville (2012-13).

3. “The One Who Really Loves You,” “You Beat Me to the Punch” and “Two Lovers.”

5. It was 2007.

4. The song is about an astronaut on his way to Mars. Elton John co-wrote it with lyricist Bernie Taupin in 1969.

6. Cale Yarborough (1968, ‘84) and Bill Elliott (1985, ‘87).

7. In 2004, Li Ting and Sun Tiantian of China won the gold medal.

5. “18 and Life” by Skid Row in 1989. The song was written after their guitar player read about an 18-year-old who was sentenced to life in prison after accidentally shooting his friend.

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I used to hate math but then I realized decimals have a point.

A dentist and manicurist fought tooth and nail.

Those who throw dirt are sure to lose ground.

I used to do balance and rotations at an auto shop. I felt like I was just spinning my wheels and decided to retire.

The man who fell into an upholstery machine is fully recovered.

I think Santa has riverfront property in Brazil. All our presents came from Amazon this year.

I got my job at the dentist’s office by word of mouth.

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YOU’RE 50 NOW WHAT?

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o you just turned 50, or maybe you’ve been in your 50s for a while, retirement may still seem a way off, but it is fast approaching. Now is a good time for evaluating your retirement health, make adjustments as you need to and do what’s necessary to catch up. From here on out for every year you wait it will only get harder to make your retirement dreams real.

Here are a handful of action steps you may want to consider taking now as the retirement clock clicks down.

Visit Your Doctor A financially successful retirement means little if you are not in good enough health to enjoy it. Make the time to visit with your doctor. Get a complete in-depth physical.

Talk to your doctor about what screenings make sense for you and get them done.

Find out what lifestyle changes you can make to insure that you enter retirement as physically healthy as you can.

Protect Your Income And Your Wealth Your income not only provides for your day-to-day needs it is also the primary funding source for your retirement plans. What would happen if that income stopped because you became disabled and could no longer work? For too many the funds that they have accumulated for retirement are quickly depleted to cover daily living expenses. Make sure that you have adequate disability insurance. If your employer does not provide it, consider obtaining coverage through an individual disability policy.

Now is also a good time to look into longterm care insurance. Without it you run the risk of depleting your retirement funds in order to provide for necessary elder care including home healthcare, assisted living or nursing home services. Fifty is a good age to start investigating your options. As you get older long-term care insurance becomes more difficult to qualify for and more expensive.

Develop A Retirement Spending Plan There are all kinds of calculators and rule of thumbs for how much money you will need in retirement. Most are a good starting point, however a better approach is to invest the time to develop a realistic spending plan that supports the lifestyle you want in retirement.

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Start now to systematically eliminate credit card debt. Consider paying off your mortgage before you retire and build up your emergency fund for those unexpected expenses.

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Create A Retirement Portfolio Make sure your current investment allocation supports your retirement goals. In retirement you’ll want to have investments that can support the income you will need as well as provide capital appreciation to offset the loss of purchasing power due to inflation. Many financial advisors can stress test your portfolio to help you determine how your investments might perform in different economic environments.

Catch Up Don’t forget to take advantage of the catch-up provisions available through many tax advantaged savings accounts.

For 2013 those over age 50 can contribute $5,500 in addition to the $17,500 limit to a 401(k) plan and $1,000 above the $5,500 maximum for an IRA. All of this may seem like a lot of work, and it is, but the effort that you put in today could very well be a determining factor for your success in retirement. The good news is that you still have time. Use it wisely.

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