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The Denver Broncos were founded on Aug. 14, 1959 by Bob Howsam, a minor league baseball owner who was awarded the charter franchise, and were initially part of the American Football League. The team played the first-ever AFL game against the Boston Patriots on Sept. 9, 1960 and pulled off a 13-10 win. Winning seasons were not on the agenda for the Broncos during the 60s, however and the team walked away from that decade with a 3997-4 record. In fact, throughout the entire 10-year AFL history, the Broncos were the only original team never to have a winning season. The Broncos were also the only original AFL team never to play in the title game.

The Broncos joined the NFL in the AFL-NFL merger of 1970 and three years later, after hiring former Stanford University coach John Ralston as their head coach the prior year, the Broncos achieved their first winning season. They walked away with a record of 7-5-2. Ralston helped the team achieve two more winning seasons while he was there and finished out the 1976 season with a 9-5 record. Even though he had led the team to their only winning seasons in the franchise’s history, several prominent players made their notso-good feelings known about Ralston and he soon resigned.

John Elway played college football at Stanford before coming to the Broncos. But they didn’t initially have dibs on him. In fact, in 1983, Elway was chosen as the first pick of the draft by the Baltimore Colts. But Elway, who had also been drafted by the New York Yankees as a center-fielder, said he would rather play baseball than football unless he was traded to a team he preferred, and the Denver Broncos just happened to be one of those teams. Prior to acquiring Elway, the Broncos had featured 24 different starting quarterbacks in the 23 seasons they had been in existence. Elway stayed on with the Broncos from 1983 to 1999, led them to five Super Bowls, two of which they won back-to-back, before he retired.

In 1977 the Broncos made their first playoff appearance. They were led by Red Miller, the “Orange Crush Defense” and quarterback Craig Brian Griese took over as the BronMorton and managed to make it to cos quarterback in 1999 following their first Super Bowl appearance Elway’s retirement but didn’t have where they played, and were ultimately defeated by the Dallas Cowboys, 27-10. Bronco Country...

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op culture is a funny thing. It seems like every year there is some fad I can look back on and be completely baffled. Why do the stupidest things appeal to a massive audience sometimes? Last year’s greatest example of a fad in entertainment was the SyFy Channel’s surprising blockbuster hit Sharknado. For those who don’t know, the film is pretty much what it sounds like – a tornado somehow sweeps up hundreds of sharks from the ocean and goes on a rampage through Los Angeles. It was the ultimate super storm for the ultimate bad movie. But, as luck has it for the SyFy network, it became so bad it was good. After all, how can you resist dialogue like this: Baz: “Storm’s dying down.” Nova: “How can you tell?” Baz: “Not as many sharks flying around.” Or this: April: “What’s wrong?” Fin: “Your son wants to go into a helicopter and drop a bomb into the tornado.” April: “No, it’s too dangerous.” Nova: “I’ll watch his back. I’ll be the bombardier.” Or this written gem: Nova: “They took my grandfather. That’s why I really hate sharks.” Matt: “Now I really hate sharks, too.” Okay, enough of that. What was arguably the worst movie of the year (or all time) was suddenly televisions biggest hit! But it got me to wonder, what if such a storm really happened? I mean, sure it’s farfetched, but what if nature created a super storm like the

Sharknado? Apparently, such a storm has actually occurred rather recently! Perhaps half as terrifying, a “Catnado” took place across parts of the United Kingdom early last week. As told by witnesses, a small tornado swept up a horse stable and lifted several cats off the ground. The cats began to twirl around in the miniature tornado, sustaining flight for the remainder of the flying funnel’s destructive reign. It was the ultimate real life example of the beast-storm hybrid disaster. Can you imagine this cat swirling wind storm headed your way. Listen, I would obviously never want to leave this precious Earth by the way of a tornado; but if I had to get sucked up into such a storm, I certainly wouldn’t want to go out sneezing all the while. The “Catnado” settled rather quickly, and other than the shock factor of the whole thing, didn’t do that much damage. Sure a horse stable was destroyed, but no people were killed by the storm. Better yet, all of the cats survived. Isn’t that amazing!? I’m no fan of cats (mostly due to allergies and their tendency to be more evil than dogs in most animated and live action films about talking animals) but I have to give the felines some credit here. I’d also like a dose of credit for avoiding a “you know what they say about cats always landing on their feet” corny joke here. Oh wait, I guess I just did make that joke. What’s the deadliest disaster/animal combo you can think of? Twitter blew up after the Sharknado phenomenon coming up with such super-storms as, Lizard Blizzard, Squidquake, Shi Tzunami, and Moosoon. Still, nothing scares an asthmatic dog lover quite like the real-life Catnado. May you no longer live in fear dear residents of the United Kingdom; the worst is over; the storm has passed. 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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Geno left no possessions, not even a wallet as it had been stolen a month earlier but had only a few dollars in it. The body was laid to rest in the veterans section of Hillcrest Cemetery in Omaha. There was no service at the funeral home, and no committal ceremony at the graveyard. No one came to say farewell. Roy Geno died as he had lived most of his life, alone.

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â&#x20AC;˘ On Feb. 3, 1959, rock stars Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Big Bopperâ&#x20AC;? Richardson are killed when their chartered plane crashes in Iowa a few minutes after takeoff. Holly and his band, the Crickets, had just scored a No. 1 hit with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll Be the Day.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ On Feb. 4, 1789, George Washington, the commander of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, is unanimously elected the first president of the United States. John Adams of Massachusetts was elected vice president. â&#x20AC;˘ On Feb. 5, 1934, Henry Louis Aaron Jr., the baseball slugger who broke Babe Ruthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legendary record of 714 homers, is born in Mobile, Ala. Aaron began his professional baseball career in 1952 in the Negro League and joined the Milwaukee Braves of the major leagues in 1954. â&#x20AC;˘ On Feb. 6, 1820, the first organized immigration of freed slaves to Africa from the United States departs New York harbor

on a journey to Freetown, Sierra Leone, in West Africa. The expedition was partially funded by the U.S. Congress, which had appropriated $100,000 for the trip.

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â&#x20AC;˘ On Feb. 7, 1964, Pan Am Yankee Clipper flight 101 from London Heathrow lands at New Yorkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kennedy Airport -- and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Beatlemaniaâ&#x20AC;? arrives. It was the first visit to the United States by the Beatles. The British rock-and-roll quartet had just scored its first No. 1 U.S. hit with â&#x20AC;&#x153;I Want to Hold Your Hand.â&#x20AC;?

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ed to the Hospital Compare site at medicare.gov, a welcome addition for patients who need to choose a hospital. Hospital Compare recently added ratings for hospitals with two types of infections, so clearly the site is continuing to grow.

These ratings are going to matter to hospitals as well -- if found to have less than stellar rankings, Medicare pays the hospitals less. Later in ince 2009, Medicare has 2014, the hip-and-knee replacement been tracking the best and surgeries also will be counted when worst hospitals for knee-andit comes to possible penalties. hip replacement surgeries. Both are generally considered to be elective If you’re in line for hip- or knee-resurgeries. It has identified 95 hospiplacement surgery, you’ll not only tals where patients are likely to have want to pick your hospital, you’ll problems afterward, and 97 hospiwant pre-surgery advice. Most tals where patients are likely to have hospitals will refer you to a class a good recovery. on what to expect. Setting up your home environment, arranging for While Medicare has been long help, having a low bed ready, stocktracked other markers -- such as ing up on food, moving things so death rates, heart attacks and patient you don’t have to reach high or bend ratings of hospitals -- this is the first low -- all of these, and more, can time it’s followed knee and hip surmake for a faster recovery. Online, geries. a good place to start is the “Knee Surgery Success” on Spryliving. Of the 95 hospitals with problems, com. there were nine that also had high complication and readmission rates. Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot On the flip side, of the 97 hospi- personally answer reader questions, but tals with good patient recovery, 25 will incorporate them into her column ranked as being “better” in both whenever possible. Write to her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box complications and readmissions.

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2. Once (1998), although he had at least 190 strikeouts in four other seasons. 3. Robert Smith, in 2000. 4. It was 1946. 5. It was the 1985-86 season, when the franchise was located in Quebec. 6. Finn Christian Jagge was 33 when he won in 1999. 7. Harold Hilton, in 1911.

FLASH BACK 1. Andy Gibb, in 1978. The song stayed at No. 1 for seven weeks. 2. “Mama’s Pearl,” by the Jackson 5, in 1971. The title was changed to keep Michael Jackson’s innocent image. 3. The Diamonds. Purists maintain that the original by the Gladiolas is the finer version, but it’s the energy of the Diamonds’ version that made it more popular. 4. Stevie Nicks and Don Henley. Nicks had written the song for Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter, who didn’t use it on their own “Leather and Lace” album. 5. “Knock on Wood,” originally by Eddie Floyd in 1966. Others have done covers, but it was Amii Stewart in 1979 that made it a danceable disco song. (On the other hand, don’t miss Eric Clapton’s version on YouTube.)

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Tina At first glance, the amount seems unachievable, but the costs for everyone on your tax return count. Medical and dental bills for your spouse and dependents contribute to your total allowable deduction. Can you use your IRA to pay for medical

Can you deduct premiums? Self-employed individuals have provisions allowing deductions for health insurance premium costs without itemizing or limitations. Also, health insurance premiums paid outof-pocket with already taxed income might be deductible. For instance, insurance obtained to fulfill the healthcare mandate, aka

Additionally, expenses for procedures that are purely cosmetic or those that are merely beneficial to general health, such as vitamins or a vacation, are not deductible. Some grey areas exist. For example, if your cosmetic dentistry also prevented gum disease, a portion could be deductible.

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s more and more people are approaching retirement age, the issues surrounding Social Security benefits are becoming an increasing concern. In my financial planning practice I am receiving many questions relating to Social Security. Here are some of the most common questions and my thoughts.

WILL SOCIAL SECURITY BE THERE WHEN I RETIRE? The most recent government-issued projections indicate Social Security funding will run out by 2033. However, that does not mean that in 20 years Social Security will be gone. It is in fact the point where revenues will not be adequate to meet 100% of the promised benefits established by law. At that point, unless Congress intervenes, the Social Security Administration estimates benefits will need to be cut by 22% and could decline from there.

SHOULD I START RETIREMENT BENEFITS AS SOON AS I’M ELIGIBLE? The minimum age Social Security retirement benefits can be started is 62. Today, for a variety of reasons, an increasing number of retirees are electing to begin benefits at that early age. But it does pay to wait. For each year benefits are postponed after full retirement, currently age 66, benefits are increased by 8%. For those who can wait until at age 70 that would be an increase in benefits of nearly 35%.

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been a complete source for retirement income. The average monthly benefit being paid to a retired worker is $1,242. So unless you have a pension or savings to supplement Social Security, you may find that you will need to greatly reduce your lifestyle to get by with just Social Security retirement income.

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WILL I BE ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICARE WHEN I START SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS? Unless you have been receiving Social Security disability benefits for are least 2 years you are not eligible for Medicare until age 65. Many of those who have started retirement income at age 62 have found that they have been woefully underprepared for the high cost of health insurance. Yet another reason to postpone starting benefits. The choices surrounding the decision to begin Social Security retirement income are complex and often times come with unintended consequences. I would encourage you seek out competent advice from a professional specializing in retirement planning before you decide. “For lack of guidance a people falls; security lies in many counselors.” Proverbs 12:14

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