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SNIPPETZ HAS GONE FISHIN’ FOR INFORMATION ABOUT PIRANHAS!

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They will attack a larger animal if they are in a pack and if there isn’t information we could catch. And much else around to eat. They are boy, did we find some great stuff! most active during the day.

So take a journey with us into the world of the piranha and we’ll Many animals prey upon piranhas. show you the truth about these Dolphins, crocodiles and turtles amazing fish. represent the piranhas’ biggest enemies, although caimans, water snakes, birds, otters and people also GENERAL PIRANHA feed on them.

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When Roosevelt and his crew pulled up in their boat, they were warned not to stick their hands in the water or they risked an attack by the fish that lived there. Roosevelt wasn’t sold on the idea and he and his entourage asked for proof. Ribeiro In the wild, piranhas can live up to had a sickly cow herded down to the 25 years. In captivity, their lifespan riverbank and into the water. Within decreases to about 10 to 20 years. seconds, the piranhas swarmed the cow and devoured it.

Contrary to popular belief, likely started by yet another nasty rumor, Stunned, Roosevelt concluded that piranhas are not on the endangered piranhas were “the most ferocious species list. fish in the world.” In 1914, in his book, “Through the Brazilian Wilderness,” he wrote, “Even the most THANKS, TEDDY formidable fish, the sharks or the We mentioned before that piranhas barracudas, usually attack things have gotten a bad rap. They’ve been smaller than themselves. But piraportrayed as dangerous and aggres- nhas habitually attack things much sive. Truth be told, most of the time larger than themselves . . . they will they aren’t. Their reputation actu- rend and devour alive any wounded ally came from President Theodore man or beast; for blood in the water excites them to madness.”

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The piranha fish is a schooling type of fresh-water fish that is native to the warm rainforest lowland streams and lakes in South America, specifically the Amazon basin, in the Orinoco River and east of the Andes Mountains.

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of a local river with nets. She then had that section stocked with thousands of pole-caught piranhas that had been starved for several days.

The total number of piranha species is actually unknown and scientists continue to find new species.

Multiple species of piranhas are often found living together in the same area. Piranhas range in color from yellow to steely-gray to blue to partly red to almost all black.

On average, they measure from 5.5 inches to 17 inches long, although some individuals have been found The story goes that in 1913, Presi- Of course, natives of the areas that measure 24 inches long. dent Roosevelt went on a trip to Bra- where piranhas are found know that zil. Wanting to impress the president piranhas aren’t as dangerous as they Their faces look a bit like a bullwith what piranhas are capable of, have been made out to be. Often, dog’s with a large lower jaw and lots Brazilian scientist Miranda Ribeiro of sharp teeth. Their teeth are situatPiranhas... decided to block off a small section Continued on Page 3 ed in a single row on both their top and lower jaws, which interlocked when they bite down, creating the perfect method to cut through their food. Piranhas use their teeth to rapidly puncture and shear off the piece of meat or plant they’re eating. Their teeth are perpetually replaceable, so when one tooth is broken off, a new one starts to grow in its place.

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the piranha will chase the other fish and gnash its teeth.

they will swim in the same bodies of water with the fish and emerge completely unharmed. Naturally, the occasional bite does occur but the frequency has been greatly exaggerated. However, if you decide to put your hand in an aquarium full of piranhas, there’s no guarantee that you won’t get nipped. So maybe don’t try that. But there are actually no documented reports of someone being killed in a piranha attack.

The first two vocalizations are creating using the piranha’s swim bladder, which is a gas-containing organ that helps keep the fish afloat. By contracting and relaxing the muscles around the swim bladder, the piranha can make noises of different frequencies.

WHAT’S THAT SOUND? Did you know that some piranhas can bark? It’s true. The red-bellied species of piranhas make bark-like noises in a variety of situations. For instance, in a visual “staring contest” with another fish, they make quick calls that sound similar to barks.

Scientists have interpreted this as a warning to the other fish not to mess with that piranha. If the piranha is actively circling or fighting another fish, it will emit low grunts or thud sounds, which researches believe more of a direct threat to that other fish. If the other fish is scared away by the first two vocalization types,

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tific Reports, researchers determined that black (or redeye) piranhas bite with a maximum force of 72 pounds, which is three times their own body weight.

• Piranhas have been found outside of South America, but not due to natural causes. Fishlovers have been drawn to piranhas for years but the fish can grow too big for the aquarium where it’s housed. In that instance, the owner often thinks the piranha would be better off in a local lake. Hence, they’ve shown up in random waterways around the world, including Great Britain, China and Texas.

• Some piranhas are cannibals and feed on other piranhas, and some piranhas feed on fish scales, which contain a protein mucus layer that provides a surprising amount of nutrition.

Others will eat plants, seeds or fruit when there is a shortage of meat.

• The word “piranha” translates into “tooth fish” in the Brazilian language Tupí.

• Piranhas typically only attack if you mess with either them or their eggs.

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when he said that piranhas are attracted to blood. They are also attracted to noise and splashing.

• Piranhas may seem intimidating because they often swim in packs or shoals. But they don’t do this so they can hunt in a pack; they do it for safety.

• Female piranhas can lay up to 5000 eggs, about 90 percent of which survive until hatching because both the males and females take care of them.

• Scientists estimate that it would take about 5 minutes and about 300 to 500 piranhas to strip the flesh from a 180pound human.

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t’s cold outside, which means it’s the perfect time for chili. You would have to look hard to find someone who doesn’t love a hot, steaming bowl of chili, especially this time of year. But the fellowship ends when it comes to the details.

Many people pride themselves on their chili recipes. Their special mixture of spices, meat and/or beans (we’ll get to that!) is proprietary. There are strong preferences, allegiances that rival those of collegiate and pro sports teams, and depending on where you live, even national heritage. It’s not simply geography that dictates what kind of chili we prefer, sometimes whole households are divided over the issue. How we like our chili -- hot or mild, red meat or white, beans or no beans -- is personal.

Even more debatable than our preferences is what exactly is chili, and where did it come from. Chili, and its history, is complex. The recipe is simply a stew of water, chili peppers, herbs and, most often, meat, with origins dating back hundreds of years.

In modern times, the debate has centered on whether chili is Mexican or American.

Rick Bayless, a chef who is an expert in Mexican cuisine and who has traveled extensively throughout Mexico, says it’s simply a matter of reversing the name. In Mexico, they make a stew of chilies and meat. They refer to it as Carne con Chili, either Chili Colorado or Chili Verde. They also have a dish called Carne Guisada, which has many of the same flavorings as our Chili con Carne. In Mexico, it’s Carne con Chili, and in America, its Chili con Carne, or just chili. Both preparations are closely related, but the Chili con Carne that most of us have come to love, and for which there are many recipes, seems to date back to hungry Texas cowboys inventing a trail-hearty stew of dried beef and chili peppers.

The difference today between Chili con Carne and its Mexican sister is that we, being Americans, have spun our chili in countless directions. A big moment in chili history came when beans and tomatoes were added. Since then, the discussion has become fiery. With or without? What will it be?

The answer is obvious. With the idea of culinary liberty for all, we should be accepting of those who want to put beans, tomatoes, seitan, tofu or a long list of other continually evolving ingredients in their chili. In the interest of culinary harmony, my recipe for Slow Cooker Diva-Style

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SNIPPETZ™ WEEKLY MAGAZINE Myth: If the name of the bread sounds healthy, such as “grains” or “natural,” it must be healthy.

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ncreasing our intake of whole grains results in lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease and diseases such as Type 2 diabetes, according to two large studies reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The studies tracked 74,341 in the Nurses’ Health Study and 43,744 men in the Health Professionals Follow-up Study.

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Myth: If the bread looks brown and has “wheat” in the name, it contains fiber and whole grain.

Truth: The only way to tell what bread really contains is in the ingredients label. “Wheat flour” or “enriched wheat flour” means it was made with mostly white flour. The color might come from molasses.

TRI-LAKES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND VISITOR CENTER MOVES TO NEW LOCATION MONUMENT, Colorado (January 23, 2015) - The Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center has been doing business out of the historical house just off of I-25 for many years. They are moving to 166 Second Street in Historic Downtown Monument. During the week of January 26 services will be limited but available, everyone is encouraged to call or drop by either building. The house at 300 Highway 105 is available to rent; call the chamber for details. An Open House will be announced after renovations are complete.

“An opportunity for us to move our operation to a larger location became available, so in the interest of the growth of the Chamber and the increase in visitors it was decided that we make this big step,” Executive Director Terri Hayes said yesterday. “Our focus is on growth in this region, serving Northern El Paso County and Larkspur, and we have outgrown our current building. This new facility will help us advance to the next level in supporting positive growth and providing easier access to us.”

Truth: Again, the ingredients label is where you’ll find the true information. A bread can be called “natural” or say how many grains it has, but the first ingredient in the label will tell you what’s really in it.

How to buy the healthiest bread: • “Wheat bread” is wheat flour, not whole wheat. Look for “100 percent whole grain” or “100 percent whole wheat.” Even if you’re picking up a loaf of rye bread, don’t assume it contains rye flour as the first ingredient.

• Beware the sodium level. Some breads are quite high in sodium and can become a major portion of your daily limit.

• Look at the calories per serving, and don’t be fooled by the difference between “per slice” and “per serving.”

• Check the grams of fiber.

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The new location is in what some locals refer to as the Old Town Hall. Recently, the Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District administration was housed in the red brick building. Many community programs are currently conducted in the facility. The Golden Circle Nutrition Program (recently acquired by Silver Key Senior Services) holds luncheons for seniors twice a week in the community room. The Monument Homemakers Club and the Historic Monument Merchants Association each meet every month in addition to many others. Chamber officials plan to carry on all programs which are in place and encourage the addition of others.

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SIX ENEMIES OF YOUR MIND PROTECT YOUR MIND FROM SELF-CRITICISM

By Ron Ross

Bonnie B. Baswell, M.D. Eric L. Caplan, M.D. Lisa Brownworth, N.P.

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Pay attention to what you are saying to yourself. You may have become habitually addicted to self-criticism, and that self-criticism will keep you from becoming the person God intends for you to be.

Your first step to halt negative selftalk is to know what your inner voice is saying.

Cross-examine yourself. Your elf-talk, whether positive or negative self-criticisms are likely negative, is your inner voice untrue. Just because you flunked that says things you seldom 7th Grade math does not mean you speak out loud. How you talk to are dumb. It only means you flunked yourself determines the kind of 7th Grade math. person you are becoming.

Ask things like: What evidence is The good news and the bad news there for what I just called myself? about self-talk is that what you say Would I talk to another person the is what you get. Speak critically to way I talk to myself? Are there yourself and you will think badly more positive, uncritical ways I can about yourself. Speak graciously to speak to myself about myself? You yourself and you will think kindly want others to tell you the truth, about yourself. Your words will don’t you? You should also want either bless or curse you and only YOU to tell YOURSELF the truth you can control them. about YOU.

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Interrupt yourself. When you face a significant problem and your inner negative voice says, “Here we go again - another opportunity to prove Positive self-talk makes you feel how stupid I am!” Interrupt the confident, poised and assertive. It is negative voice with positive words. like having a happy, optimistic tune The voice may start out saying, playing in the recesses of your mind “Here you go again,” but you catch reminding you to look on the bright yourself about to criticize yourself. side, see the good, or to expect Interrupt the sentence and speak out success. loud, “Another opportunity to solve a problem and be a happy person.”

Negative self-talk makes you feel unattractive, dumb, and faintPromise yourself. You are the only hearted. It is like having a perpetual one who decides what your mind moaning lament, a funeral dirge focuses on so promise yourself to playing in the recesses of your mind be kind to yourself. Stop the nasty, reminding you of all the horrible negative self-criticisms and replace things that have happened or might them with complimentary, up-beat happen to you. messages to yourself.

Which voice is the loudest for you?

Learn how to make self-talk work FOR you not against you. Here are four intellectual tricks you can pull on yourself to halt the nasty, negative, oppressive self-criticisms that hold you back: Eavesdrop on yourself. Take note of the words you use to describe yourself. Do you say things like, “I look ugly,” or “I can’t learn anything new,” or “I’m nothing compared to those people,” or “I’m not very smart, after all, I flunked 7th Grade

Speak gently and kindly to yourself and you will be happier, have more peace of mind, and display a quiet confidence that will impress others.

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5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “On the corner is a banker with a motorcar, The little children laugh at him behind his back. And the banker never wears a mac in the pouring rain, very strange.”

5. How many times are the words “apple” or “apples” mentioned in the Bible (KJV)?

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1. Darrell Evans, Reggie Jackson, Alex Rodriguez and Jim Thome.

1. The six-minute disco song “Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel” (1976).

2. Gary Gaetti had 35 in 1995.

3. Washington’s Cliff Battles (1937) and Tennessee’s Chris Johnson (2009).

4. Ken Barnes scored 42 points in a game in 1965, and Michael Finley had 42 in a game in 1994.

5. Dave Andreychuk, with 804 points.

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3. The Ford and the Mercury were beaten by a kid who flew by in a “hopped-up Model A.” 4. Wilson Pickett, in 1965.

5. “Penny Lane,” by the Beatles in 1967. There really is a Penny Lane, near where John Lennon lived as a child. Tourists still flock to the spot and have stolen so many street signs that the city gave up and painted the street name on buildings.

SNIPPETZ™ COMICS AND ENTERTAINMENT candy being offered at the box office, causing popcorn sales to skyrocket.

• If you live in Georgia, keep in mind that it is illegal to have a picnic in a graveyard in that state.

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• It’s not known who made the following sage observation: “The best way to lie is to tell the truth -- carefully edited truth.”

• In a survey conducted by the Cumberland Farms chain of convenience stores last year, more than half of respondents said they would rather have jury duty for a week than give up coffee for the same length of time. A whopping 69 percent would rather give up alcohol than coffee for a week.

• Finland once banned Donald Duck comics because the title character doesn’t wear pants.

• You might be surprised to learn that World War II played an important role in the rise of popcorn as a favorite snack at the movies. During the war, the U.S. was cut off from many sugarexporting nations, causing shortages and rationing on the home front. The scarcity of sugar resulted in a dearth of

• Given the rise in foodie culture, it’s no wonder that there are a plethora of cookbooks available covering every imaginable kind of comestible.

However, you might be surprised to learn just how far back the recording of food preparation goes: One of the earliest known recipes was written on cuneiform tablets and has been dated almost 4,000 years ago to around 1700 B.C. • Those who study such things say that a giraffe can go longer without water than a camel can.

• People who are indigenous to the high altitudes of the Andes have more blood than do people who live at sea level -- 3 quarts more. *** Thought for the Day: “I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by.”

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DEDUCTING CELL PHONE & HOME INTERNET

Tina evenings and weekends. To say you use a cell phone 100% of the time for business is a very dangerous argument.

Another common question relates to deducting internet expenses. A taxpayer may deduct the cost of home internet service if the expense is ordinary and necessary in the

In the past, the Tax Court has considered internet expenses to be a utility such as a telephone or electricity and therefore the deduction as a business expense was routinely denied. But the argument comes full circle since taxpayers have relief for deducting utilities under the home office deduction.

As a result, home internet expenses are not subject to strict substantiation rules according to the Tax Court. In other words, you don’t have to record each minute of inter-

net access and the business connection in a journal to calculate your deduction. So, the net-net of all this is that Yes, you can deduct internet expenses. You just need to demonstrate the necessity to your trade or business, and determine the percentage of business use. Easy!

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A reasonable argument could beThere are 5,840 hours available in a calendar year (365 days x 16 hours). Of those, you work 2000 hours (50 weeks x 40 hours). Your business use percentage would then be 34% (2,000 divided by 5,840).

You might be able to stretch this a bit if you can prove that you have another phone that can be used, or if your cell phone is also used in the

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Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

LIVING GOD’S GIFTS bringing Christ into your financial life

For the income investor REITs create an opportunity to invest in income producing real estate in a manner similar to the way bonds or stocks can be invested in through a mutual fund. REITs can invest in a variety of different property types including shopping malls, apartment buildings, medical facilities, office buildings, hotels, cell towers and even timberland. In addition to investment diversification REITs can also provide geographic diversification. For the investor seeking income, REITs often can produce a higher rate of return than most fixed interest investments and have the potential for capital appreciation.

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imes are tough for the income focused investor and the situation is not likely to improve in the foreseeable future.

Interest rates are low. For savings and money market accounts the rates are slightly above zero. Certificates of deposit are yielding a bit more but still well below the current rate of inflation. For those who are dependent upon the income produced by their investments it might be a good time to look at some alternatives for income.

Diversified Bond Funds Diversified bond funds are just that –diversified. Unlike traditional bond mutual funds that limit their investment selection to a single sector of the market, i.e. US government bonds, these funds can invest in a variety of bond types, anywhere in the world. It is not uncommon to find emerging market bonds, highyield bonds and bonds that are nondollar-denominated in these funds.

Because of that diversification, these funds can oftentimes produce a higher dividend income than traditional bond funds and tend to be less volatile when interest rates rise.

Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs)

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income. These funds tend to invest throughout the world in high quality companies that have a history of strong dividend growth. For the income focused investor who can accept the market fluctuations that come with owning stock there is the potential to earn not only a reasonable current income but also an income that may well increase over time. Stocks, especially those paying dividends, have historically proven to be a safe haven in times of inflation.

encourage you to meet with your financial advisor, review your income goals and decide if any of these options just might make life a little bit easier.

tional just use up every last cent on the card. Ask if the store will give you the last few dollars back in cash.

Some will.

• A Coinstar Exchange kiosk is the best if you need cash immediately ... if you’re willing to take 60 percent to 85 percent of face value. Coinstar machines are easy to find; there might even be one in the lobby of your bank or grocery store. Apple Store, L.L. Bean, Starbucks, Ticketmaster, Best Western and Victoria’s Secret are just a few of the 150 cards that Coinstar will take.

In much the same way that REITs create income opportunities for investors in real estate, MLPs create opportunities for income by invest“The plans of the diligent are sure ing in the energy infrastructure of of profit, but all rash haste leads cerour country. Energy infrastructure tainly to poverty.” Proverbs 21:5 assets include crude oil, petroleum products, and natural gas pipelines, Chuck Maher is a Certified Financial tanks, terminals, and storage faciliPlannerTM practitioner specializing in ties. Like REITs, MLPs distribute Christian values based financial plana high percentage of their after tax ning and investing. He can be reached at chuck@chuckmahercfp.com, earnings as dividend income to their locally at (719) 481-0549. investors and have the potential for Unlike CDs, passbook savings and capital appreciation.

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• On CardHub, you can either sell the card at a discount or list it on Facebook for less than the amount on the card. This is helpful if you have a card for a store that’s not a major retailer or if there’s an odd amount left on it.

• You can give the card to someone else as a gift.

• Collect the cash and use it to pay down debt.

• Swap for a card you do want on the CardHub Facebook page.

• Use the card. Every store likely has something you’d want. But beware: It’s difficult to spend the exact amount on a gift card, so you might end up paying for something addi-

Cnet.com also has some good ideas for handling unwanted gift cards: • Try Cardpool.com. Its site says you can “Buy gift cards for up to 35 percent off or sell gift cards for up to 92 percent cash back.” Cardpool holds the card until it’s sold, but will send you the cash within a day. Certain cards can be turned into Amazon.com gift cards, and at an increase in the amount you’re offered.

• Review a few sites online to see what each one offers and where your best deal is. Others to consider are GiftCardGranny.com and CardCash. com.

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However, the kiosk will require some identification when you take your slip to be cashed at the counter. Check the locator page to find out if there’s an Exchange kiosk in your area.

David Uffington regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Send email to columnreply3@gmail.com. (c) 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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