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SNIPPETZ ASKS, “SCARY CONVENIENT OR JUST SCARY?”

ONLINE SHOPPING

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“The Internet has transformed many parts of our daily lives, touching everything from how we find information to how we go shopping, get directions, and even stay in touch with friends and family.”

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efore the days of the Internet, people had two options when it came to shopping: get up off the couch, put on some decent clothes and head to the grocery or department store; or sit on your couch with the TV tuned to a shopping channel and call in your order via phone. Obviously, the first version is the more standard method of shopping, even though it takes significantly more work. The second method typically didn’t provide a way to purchase your everyday items like fruit, meat, paper towels, etc.

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THIS WEEK IN SNIPPETZ COVER STORY Snippetz Asks, “Scary Convenient Or Just Scary?”

Online Shopping “Turn Off the TV” Pathway Parenting

by Tami Urbanek... 4 “3 Top Reasons You Need a “Mobile Friendly” Website” Series 4, Article 42 Web Chat by Robyn... 4 “The 5000+ Percent Advantage Part 5.5: Persevere PowerThe Reward of Perseverance” Acquire Confidence

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• Ensure that the site from which you are purchasing an item is a secure site – If you aren’t on a secure website, your payment information (like your credit or debit card number) can be accessed by a third-party hacker who can use that information to buy things with your money. To be certain the page you’re on is secure, look for a tiny padlock icon, usually located in the top right corner of your browser’s URL bar.

Another method is to look at the URL address. If it starts with http://, it isn’t secure; similarly if it starts with https://, it’s a secure site.

Online Shopping...

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the days of picking between getting what you need and being lazy are long gone. With the Internet, you can do both! OK, maybe you aren’t lazy; maybe you just don’t have the time to get a week’s worth of groceries at the store because you’ve got two small children who make that task impossible. Regardless of your motivation, online shopping is undoubtedly super convenient. With that in mind, Snippetz went searching for some tips on how to maximize your online shopping experience!

• Use a credit card instead of a debit card – Credit cards represent a line of credit while your debit card draws money directly from your bank account. If a hacker manages to get their hands on your credit card information, it’s much easier to freeze the account and report fraudulent charges. If a hacker has access to your bank account, however, it’s like they’ve taken away the cash you stashed under your mattress; you may not be able to get that back.

HOW TO SHOP SAFELY ONLINE With the massive amount of internet hacking incidents lately, like Target and Sony for example, it’s more important than ever to understand how to safeguard your personal information when you’re shopping online. Here are a few important tips to consider:

• Use prepaid credit cards to make online purchases – If you know you’re planning to do some online shopping, like around Christmas time for example, you can purchase a prepaid credit card that only allows you to access the amount of money you’ve placed on that card.

If a hacker gets their hands on that number, they can only take a finite amount of money from you. They can’t rack up a massive credit card bill or steal directly from your bank account.

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• Add items to your shopping cart . . . then leave! – Why would you leave a site without buying the item you want? Sometimes the vendor will offer you a one-time discount to prompt you to buy the items you’ve considered purchasing. It’s likely that you’ll have to create an account and log in to make this happen, but the discount could be significant, so it’s definitely worth it!

• Do an online search for the product by name – Even though you may have found what appears to be a really great deal on an item, that doesn’t mean you can’t find it cheaper somewhere else. Many sites offer “flash-sales” which offer items at a discounted rate for a short time.

That discount might be great but another site might offer it for less all the time. It’s worth the extra time to research what you’re buying.

• Search for discount codes – If you’ve ever ordered anything online, you may have noticed the box that most websites have on their checkout page that allows you to enter a Online Shopping...

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There some obvious ways to save money by shopping online. For instance, if you can get an item for less than what it costs in the store, you’ve saved money and time by purchasing it online. But there are some less obvious ways to save money; here are a few of them:

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discount or promo code. You may not have one initially, but that’s why websites like RetailMeNot.com were created. They allow you to search for discount codes by searching a retailer’s name. If that doesn’t work, you can always search online for a coupon code, too.

• Use memberships to obtain free shipping – If an item seems like a great deal online but costs you an arm and a leg to have shipped, it probably isn’t such a great deal after all. Some websites allow you to purchase a membership, like Amazon Prime, and as part of the membership, they provide free shipping on everything you purchase. Other websites require a minimum purchase amount, which can also be useful if you’ve planned to buy multiple items from a single website. The key is to be diligent and don’t just impulsively buy something without considering the additional fees attached.

HOW TO MAKE ONLINE SHOPPING YOUR NEW BEST FRIEND It sounds silly, but if you know what you’re doing, online shopping can be a real lifesaver. For instance, let’s say you’re rushing to get ready for work but you forgot to make coffee. Knowing that you’ll probably be half asleep the minute you sit down at your desk, you consider

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stopping off at your favorite coffee shop to order an espresso. But there’s no time to wait in line! Well, more and more retailers are offering online ordering that allows you to cut down on the wait time for your favorite products. You can log onto their website, create your order, pay with a credit or debit card and indicate what time you’d like to have it ready by.

Then you simply have to dash in and grab your order! Easy peasy.

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PERSEVERE POWER: THE REWARD OF PERSEVERANCE

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“Cassie won a full-ride scholarship to a Division One California University!” bragged my friend whose granddaughter is a star high-school track athlete.

“What is her best event?” I asked.

“The 100 meter hurdles,” he answered with a puffed up chest (he was a state high school championship hurdler many years ago).

I told him I could not imagine training hour after hour, day after day, and week after week so I could run a race that lasts fewer than 15 seconds.

He answered, “You’ve never stood on the medal stand, have you.”

Take note of this quote from Brian Tracy in his book, No Excuses, “Each act of self-discipline strengthens every other act of self-discipline. Every act of persistence strengthens every other act of persistence. When you discipline yourself to persist, over and over, you like and respect yourself more and more. You become stronger and more confident. Eventually, you become unstoppable.”*

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rewards that can only be won through extra effort.

In his book, Outliers Malcom Gladwell writes, “…success follows a predictable course. It is not the brightest who succeed…Nor is success simply the sum of the decisions and efforts we make on our own behalf. It is, rather, a gift. Outliers are those who have been given opportunities – and who have had the strength and presence of mind to seize them.” **

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You are here at a specific time in history that offers you certain opportunities unique to the times. Seize those opportunities and persevere through the times of trial and error until you become one of the few who emerge with more skill, more experience and more wisdom than those who give up too soon.

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When you strain and toil and overcome you are the winner; you stand tall on your own self-created medal stand. When you bow your head to have the gold medal placed around your neck you have earned the right to raise your arms in victory because you persevered.

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You did it. You won.

Cassie, because of her perseverance, became unstoppable.

How do you view the training and extra effort it takes to run the race you are in?

Too often we see the training we are required to take, the problems we encounter, and the setbacks we are obliged to endure as stumbling blocks to our goals or delays to our destiny.

Instead they are resilience building, lesson learning, wisdom attracting

Perseverance, you see, is its own reward. *P. 118, Brian Tracy, No Excuses!

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2ND MON PHOTO EXHIBIT NIGHT • PALMER DIVIDE PHOTOGRAPHERS Tri Lakes Art Center, 304 Hwy 105, Palmer Lake, CO 80133 2nd Monday Monthly pdphotographers.com Purpose is for serious peer photo critique & review; and fun. Conversations are rich with tips, tools and techniques. All levels are welcome. Later in the calendar year, we will begin to focus on the annual Visions of Light Photography Show, held early each year. What have you been creating in your digital darkrooms? Bring in up to 5 images to share for review. RSVP is always helpful but not required. Register on pdphotographers. com for emailed updates. Bring 3-5 images on USB stick; jpg sized to 1200 on long side.

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MONUMENT HILL KIWANIS CLUB Breakfast meeting every Saturday 8am Monument Hill Country Club 18945 Pebble Beach Way Great fellowship and programs.

All are welcome. Visitors eat free.

Contact Bob Hayes, 481-9693 www.monumenthillkiwanis.org PARKS PLAN OPEN HOUSE MAY 14 YOU ARE INVITED! The Town of Monument will host a Parks Plan community open house on Thursday, May 14 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Monument Town Hall Board Room, 645 Beacon Lite Rd., Monument, CO 80132. This meeting will be an open house format with the opportunity to speak directly to the project planners and provide your input into our parks plan. You may arrive at any time during the open house as there will be no formal presentation. There will be an additional meeting where you can provide input in July. The Parks Plan will cover Limbach Park, Dirty Woman Creek Park, Lavelett Park, and Park Trail Park and we are seeking your input on the ideas generated based on a survey that was completed in the Fall of 2014. At this open house, Town staff and the project consultants will share the ideas that have evolved through survey input and the planning process. For more information on the project and to find out how you can participate, please visit our website at www.TownofMonument.org or contact Mike Pesicka mpesicka@tomgov.org or Morgan Hester at mhester@tomgov.org or 719-481-2954.

32ND ANNUAL WOODCARVING AND WOODWORKING SHOW, SALE, AND COMPETITION Colorado Springs Shrine Club, 6 South 33rd Street, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80904 May 16 and 17, 2015 May 16 - 10 AM to 5 PM May 17 - 10 AM -4 PM Local woodworkers will compete in over 40 categories of the carving, woodcraft, and scroll saw arts. There will also be 50 tables of displays, as well as sales of wood, patterns, tools, and carvings. Watch and learn as chips fly during carving demonstrations and a whittling contest.

THE TOWN OF MONUMENT WILL HOST THE ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY honoring our veterans on Monday, May 25, 2015 at the Monument cemetery, 10:00 a.m.

800 Beacon Lite Rd. (At 8th Street), Monument, CO 80132. The ceremony is to honor all military veterans who have died and are buried in Monument cemetery. The program for that day will include the reading of the names of those 15 Civil War veterans and those up to the present who are buried in this cemetery. Our guest speaker will be County Commissioner Darryl Glenn; Master of Ceremonies, Mayor Rafael Dominguez. The program includes members of the community from the armed forces, police and fire depts., boy and Girl Scouts, and school bands.

The public is invited. Refreshments will be served following the ceremony.

PALMER LAKE GOVERNMENT ROUND TABLE The Speed Trap Bistro May 26th 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Meet the Palmer Lake Mayor, the City Council, the Fire Department plus others!

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Come have a cup of coffee and learn about your community resources!

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on May 26th at The Speed Trap Bistro, 84 Highway 105, Palmer Lake, Co. Sponsored by The Speed

Trap Bistro and Mountain Community Mennonite Church. This is a free event.

Everyone is welcome. Please call 481-3155 (Mountain Community Mennonite Church) for information.

PIKES PEAK SOAP BOX DERBY The 2015 local Soap Box Derby races will be held Sunday, May 31 and Sunday, June 7 starting at 8:00 am each day. The races are run on East Costilla street between El Paso and Wahsatch streets. The event is free. Food and beverage service will be available. The Derby is open to all youngsters between ages 7 and 20. To sign up, go to ppsbd.com or call 481-2424.

Local Sertoma and Kiwanis Clubs sponsor the event. Support comes from McDonalds, USAA, Ent FCU, The Sheiner Group, Overhead Door, Murphy Constructors and Manitou Cliff Dwellings. This is the 12th consecutive year for the Springs Derby. About 50 youngsters in their hand built racecars will vie for the opportunity to represent Colorado Springs at the International Soap Box Derby in Akron, Ohio, July 25, 2015.

PALMER LAKE ART GROUP presents Color Splash Fine Art Show at Tri Lake Center for the Arts 304 Hwy. 105, Palmer Lake, CO 80133 June 2 – June 27, 2015-Show Times: Tuesdays thru Saturdays, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm- Open Reception: Friday, June 5th, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm For further information please visit our website at www.palmerlakeartgroup.com or email plaginfo@palmerlakeartgroup.com PIKES PEAK GEM AND MINERAL SHOW Western Museum of Mining and Industry, 225 Northgate Rd Colo. Spgs. CO June 5th - 7th, 2015 Friday & Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm, Sunday 9:00am - 4:00pm Come see over 35 dealers with gems, minerals, crystals, fossils, dino bone, meteorites, petrified wood, custom jewelry and much more! Joe Dorris , Rich Fretterd and Donovan Sutters from the popular T.V. show The Prospectors, will be there with Topaz displays and minerals for sale.

The silent auction is fun for everyone. The Museum has a working blacksmith shop.

At certain times of the day you can see old mining engines, rock crushers, and steam shovels actually run! The Colorado Springs Gold Panners are there to teach you how to pan gold. We have flint knappers demonstrating the art of making arrowheads.

Your kids will love our fun and educational kids area, with face painting! They can also see donkeys! Food and Fun for everyone!!!

TRI-LAKES LIONS CLUB GOLF TOURNEY at Monument Hill Country Club June 19th 2015 8am - 2pm Lions Club fund raiser for local Tri-Lakes vision & health assistance also including community service projects in Monument, Palmer Lake, and the Tri-Lakes area

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SNIPPETZ™ DINING GUIDE Asparagus cooks in minutes and can be prepared steamed or boiled in the microwave or oven. It tastes delicious hot or cold, and it also freezes well if blanched first in hot water.

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othing says spring is here like a beautiful bunch of crisp asparagus. While asparagus is available year-round, it’s much better when purchased locally.

Asparagus is easy to select and prepare, and comes in a variety of vibrant colors, including green, violet, purple and white.

It is commercially available fresh, frozen and canned. The stalks range in size from colossal to small. Different types and colors of asparagus can be used without any noticeable difference in taste, so mix and match colors and sizes for visual interest.

Asparagus should be crisp and firm, not limp or wrinkled, with tightly closed tips.

Dull colors and ridges in the stems are an indication of a lack of freshness. The stalks should not be limp or dry at the cut and be of uniform thickness.

If you’re planning to use the asparagus on the same day, rinse the stalks under cool water and pat dry with a paper towel. Smaller stalks can be broken or cut at the point where the stem naturally snaps. Peeling the end of thicker stalks with a paring knife or a vegetable peeler removes any woody stems and can be done up to 2 hours before cooking. Place the prepared asparagus in a plastic bag in the refrigerator to stay crisp until ready to cook.

Never wash or soak fresh asparagus before storing. If the asparagus is bound with a rubber band, remove it, as it will pinch and bruise the stalks. Asparagus can be stored for up to two days if the stalks are trimmed and placed upright in a jar with about an inch of water in the bottom. Cover the asparagus with a plastic bag and store in the refrigerator.

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This versatile vegetable works well as a room-temperature appetizer, blended into a soup, as a flavorful side dish, the main ingredient in a colorful salad or as part of a main course like my recipe for Lemon Chicken With Asparagus. Preparing asparagus is a delicious and nutritious way to celebrate spring.

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The first reason is that there is not enough light. Pine trees are dense and their canopies prevent most of the usable light from reaching the underneath of the tree.

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The Good: At least there is another tool to help guide you toward selecting the right hospital. The star ratings look at things like pain control and communication with the patient.

The Bad: The star method is based on the appraisals of patients who’ve been in hospitals. If a patient has had a bad experience, it might have nothing to do with the care he or she received. Patients who are surveyed are chosen randomly, and they’re not all Medicare recipients.

(What would be interesting is seeing a comparison of the results of patients on Medicare versus those who have private insurance. Is our

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Depending on the statistics you read, the number of homeless veterans is either going up, or down ... or the veterans are moving to other locations, altering the count. In any event, there still are too many veterans on the street.

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WHY IS IT SO HARD TO GROW UNDER PINE TREES?

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rowing under Pine trees can be challenging and without success it can be a costly sequence of trial and error. From failed attempts at growing grass, wildflowers, perennials and shrubs it’s enough to cause balding due to trying to rip your own hair out.

There is a common belief that this is because the needles that drop from the trees turn the soil too acidic.

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Services can range from referrals for employment, substance-abuse treatment, health care and housing, to food, shelter, legal help, dental services and clothing. Veterans also can get counseling and help with benefits and Social Security.

Tony Koski a professor at CSU explains that fallen needles can, if left for years to decompose, slightly lower the pH of soil but by no more To participate individually, go online than .5 units! This is actually good to the National Coalition for Homeless because it is neutralizing your soil Veterans (nchv.org) and look under not acidifying. So back to the big Service Providers. question, why is it so hard to grow

The second reason is that because of a pine tree’s dense canopy, water also has a hard time penetrating it and the amount of water that does make it through is quickly taken up by the pine tree itself. Which leads us to the third reason; too much root competition. Pine trees have shallow root systems and compete against other roots for water and nutrients.

And in case you were wondering they usually win!

The good news is that it is not hopeless. There are plenty of plants that will tolerate and even thrive in dry shade. Anything you plant will still need supplemental watering and feedings, but with the extra effort you can finally fill that spot in your yard. I have personally had success with Vinca, Kinnikinnick, Plumbago and Mint. Other plants to try are Brunnera, Avens, Blue Eyed Grass, Feverfew, Strawberries, and Rose Campion.

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To host a Stand Down with your veterans service group, go to the same website and read the Guide and Overview.

Be sure your event is listed there as well as on the VA site at www.va.gov/ homeless.

If you’re a veteran seeking services from a Stand Down event, call 202461-1857 to find out when one will be in your area.

If you’re a homeless veteran (or are about to be homeless) call 877-4AIDVET (877-424-3838) for help. If you have a computer (or can use one at the library), see www.va.gov/homeless for more information.

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A bad taste in your mouth certainly can come from having GERD. Many people think that the bad taste means their breath smells bad when, in fact, it doesn’t. I think you need to have an evaluation by an expert.

Some ENT doctors have particular expertise in this area.

The booklet on heartburn explains GERD and acid reflux. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Roach -- No. 501W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check DEAR DR. ROACH: Could the or money order (no cash) for $4.75 cause of chronic bad breath be due U.S./$6 Can. with the recipient’s to having a tortuous esophagus? I’ve printed name and address. Please always had a horrible taste in my allow four weeks for delivery. mouth 10 to 20 minutes after eating -- sometimes worse than others, de*** pending on what I’ve eaten. I was diagnosed with GERD 10 years ago. DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 76I tried eliminating certain foods, had year-old woman who enjoys a my tonsils removed in my late 20s 6-ounce glass of ruby-red grapeand have brought it up with doctors fruit juice every morning before my a few times, to no avail. breakfast of cereal, half a banana I have regular cleanings every three months with a dental hygienist, and I floss regularly, gargle and brush my teeth two or three times a day. I do not enjoy going to social events or participating in group activities. I am too embarrassed to discuss this with anyone, including my gastroenterologist, who discovered this type of esophagus during my endoscopy.

A TV doctor said there are millions of people out there who can’t find a cure for their bad breath. Please help me! -- S.H.

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5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “When we met I was sure out to lunch, Now my empty cup tastes as sweet as the punch.” (c) 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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SPORTS QUIZ 1. Bruce Hurst, in 1986.

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6. Mark Donohue, in 1972.

7. Twenty-six: Serena Williams has won 19, and Venus Williams has won seven.

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4. “This Boy,” by the Beatles.

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• It was a man named Thomas Jones who made the following sage observation: “Friends may come and go, but enemies accumulate.”

• If you’re like the average American, you order meals to take away from restaurants more often than you actually eat inside a restaurant.

• You may be forgiven if you’ve never heard of Violet Jessup, who lived a remarkably fortunate (or unfortunate, depending on your point of view) life. At the age of 23, Jessup was serving as a steward on the RMS Olympic when the luxury liner collided with a British warship and sank. She survived to continue her profession, taking a position on the RMS Titanic less than two years later, in 1912. That didn’t end well, as we all know, but once again, Jessup survived. Amazingly, she continued her oceangoing career, and during World War I she served as a nurse aboard the Hospital

Ship Britannic. When the Britannic struck a mine and sank, Jessup was pulled underwater and hit her head on the keel of the ship. Despite her injuries, she was rescued once again. Three maritime disasters didn’t seem to faze her, though; she remained a stewardess for the rest of her career.

• In 2007, researchers using Google Earth discovered the world’s largest beaver dam.

Located in the wilderness of northern Canada, the dam is more than a half- mile long at 2,790 feet; experts estimate the structure was started in the mid-1970s.

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lmost half of all parents don’t have a will. That’s a stunning number of people who haven’t put their final wishes in writing. A Princeton Survey Research Associates International’s poll for Caring.com asked adult children across the country for their knowledge about their parents having a will.

Here are some of the statistics: * Forty-four percent of parents don’t have a will or living trust, period.

50-64 age category, 38 percent don’t know what’s in the will and 29 percent don’t know where it is.

No matter your age, if you’re a parent, you need a will. Consider what happens if you suddenly pass away without having made written instructions about what’s to happen to your house, your financial accounts and all your other assets. Not only are you leaving your loved ones in a bad position at an emotional time, it’s also going to be expensive for them to sort out.

* Sixteen percent of adult children don’t know whether their parents have a will.

Dying without a will is called intestate, and each state has different rules about how your property will be divided. Those rules won’t nec* Of those who know there is a will, essarily coincide with your wishes. half of adult children don’t know where to find those documents, and If you consult an attorney about most don’t know what’s in them. having a will written, ask about revocable living trusts laws in your * Only 40 percent of parents have state. It’s possible (not guaranteed) updated their wills within the past that your inheritors can avoid the five years. delays of probate. * One-quarter of adult children don’t know if the wills have ever been updated. * More females than males know what’s in the wills, but men are more likely than women to know where the wills are.

If you have a will, update it periodically to add or revoke provisions by having a codicil (an amendment) added to it.

Have all your important documents in one place: insurance policies; information about how to contact your attorney, CPA and financial * Older adults, who have older par- adviser; and your will. And be sure ents and therefore should be much your family knows where this informore informed about the location mation is stored. and contents of wills, aren’t much (c) 2015 King Features Synd., Inc. better off than young adults. In the

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They also can be sliced in half while still warm for a tasty slider-style Reuben sandwich.

Making them is so easy, even your pre-schoolers can get in on the action, twisting and turning the soft dough. If you provide daycare in your home, the kids will keep busy creating their own shape or design for a unique treat fresh from their imagination. They are fun to make and bake at a birthday party or a sleepover, too.

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--all-purpose flour for flouring work surface --1 pound frozen white or whole-wheat bread dough, thawed --1 slightly beaten egg white --coarse salt, sesame seeds, caraway seeds or cinnamon sugar for toppings --mustard, for dipping (optional) 1. Place the thawed dough on a floured

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cutting board or kitchen counter. Cut it into 12 equal pieces and let the creativity begin.

2. Sprinkle flour on your hands and roll the pieces into a 1/2-inch thick by 18inch long rope. Hold the ends with two hands and flip it around and around like a jump rope to help lengthen it.

For a standard pretzel design, make a U shape with the rope and set it on the surface. Hold each end of the U, cross the rope over and twist the ends around each other one time, leaving about 2 inches from the crossing point to the tips. Lift and press the ends onto the curved bottom of the U to form the pretzel. For a variation, make alphabet letter shapes or simple designs like a heart.

3. Transfer pretzels to a greased or parchment paper-lined cookie sheet.

Cover and allow to rise for about 20 minutes.

3. Preheat oven to 400 F. Let your child brush each pretzel with egg white and top with salt or other toppings.

4. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until browned. Cool slightly on a rack. Serve warm. Best if eaten the same day. *** Donna Erickson’s award-winning series “Donna’s Day” is airing on public television nationwide. To find more of her creative family recipes and activities, visit www.donnasday.com and link to the NEW Donna’s Day Facebook fan page. Her latest book is “Donna Erickson’s Fabulous Funstuff for Families.” (c) 2015 Donna Erickson Distributed by King Features Synd.

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LIVING GOD’S GIFTS bringing Christ into your financial life

INVESTING FROM A BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE

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nce again I had the opportunity to make the pilgrimage to Omaha, Nebraska for the annual shareholders meeting of Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway. As has become a tradition, Buffett with Vice Chairman Charlie Munger, for 5 1/2 hours, answered questions on a variety of topics – everything from Clayton Homes’ mortgage challenges to how new safety regulations will effect BNSF railway and most importantly for me, their wisdom on investing.

This year was the 50th anniversary of the Bufett and Munger partnership, taking control of a small failing New England textile company, Berkshire Hathaway, and growing it into the conglomerate it has become. As you can imagine the crowds were huge, over 40,000 shareholders. There was also a magnitude of items for purchase commemorating the event. The one that caught my eye was a compilation of the last 50 annual letters to shareholders written by Warren Buffett. That is as complete a course in investing that may have ever been written. Here are a few bits of wisdom.

“If a business is attractive to buy once, it may well pay to repeat the process.”

Before you go looking for new investments or greater opportunities it may well make sense to spend the time to examine what it is you already have.

What did you buy? Why did you buy it? What were you trying to achieve?

And is the investment achieving that goal? If you did some research originally it may make better sense to stay with those choices then to change the course. Why work harder than you have to?

“Nothing sedates rationality like large doses of effortless money.”

Early and quick success can often be its own worst enemy. I have seen too often people confuse a rising market with investor brilliance. Investing should be for the long term anything less than that is speculation. If there is one thing that Buffett’s success demonstrates, is that buying good companies at fair prices and holding them for the long term leads to financial success.

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Even the master makes mistakes. Nobody is perfect. In his 2014 letter to shareholders, Buffett wrote at length about the misfortunes surrounding the purchase of Tesco, a U.K. supermarket giant. The results of his choices led to the loss of $440 million for shareholders. That was the single largest loss from an equity sale in Berkshire’s history. Mistakes will happen. The question is what did you learn from them and what will you do with that knowledge?

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“Our advice: Beware of geeks bearing formulas.”

There will always be people out there who offer a new, better, and simpler way to financial freedom. They come armed with back tested models that demonstrate the successes that can be achieved. They speak the language and they know all the buzzwords. They come with the promise that financial success is assured, often with a great reduction in risk. Their models demonstrate that their theories would have worked in the past and will work now.

I have found in my experiences that many of these theories do in fact work – until they don’t. In the long run it is generally better to avoid the gurus, buy quality and hold tight.

“What the wise man does in the beginning, the fool does in the end.”

That’s an old proverb but it is worth repeating. We saw the tech bubble at the turn-of-the-century and the housing bubble in 2008. Early in those rapidly rising markets fortunes were made, though, I suspect that greater fortunes were lost as more and more dollars were invested chasing easy money.

Remember the greater fool theory. In investing the herd is generally wrong.

Buffett and Munger did quite well investing in what they knew and avoiding the headline noise.

There has never been an engine that has released the human potential as the United States of America has. Looking back over our history there have been wonderful investment opportunities and I have no reason to believe that even greater opportunities are yet to come. Our job as investors is to learn to recognize them when we find them.

Warren Buffett and company bring to us as investors a plethora of experience and wisdom. He achieved his success by staying true to his values and understanding the markets as well as himself.

If you would like to find out more, I would encourage you to review his letters to shareholders. You can find them at the Berkshire Hathaway website or you can buy the book. Anyone serious about investing will find the study of

“Who has ever benefited in the past 238 years by betting against America?”

We live in the greatest time in the greatest country in the history of mankind.

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them time well spent.

“The way of the fool seems right in his own eyes, but he who listens to advice is wise.”

Proverbs 15:21

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