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As the daylight hours shrink and the weather cools, heralding the coming of winter, wouldn’t you like to be like the birds and just head south? This Tidbits will explore the interesting phenomenon of bird migration.

• According to freedictionary.com, migration is “seasonal movement of a complete population of animals from one area to another. Migration is usually a response to changes in temperature, food supply, or the amount of daylight, and is often undertaken for the purpose of breeding.”

• If you spend time in cold climates, you can easily understand the advantage birds gain by flying south in the winter. Cold temperatures and the lack of food make it quite unattractive to stay in the north where snow and ice cover the ground.

• Approximately 4,000 species of birds are regular migrants. That’s about 40 percent of the total bird species in the world. In North America, there are about five billion land birds from 500 species that leave their nesting areas and choose to spend winter south of the border. It is estimated that more than 100 species that spend their summer breeding time in the United States leave the country in the winter for the warmer climates of the West Indies and/or Latin America. turn the page for more!

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• Birds take their cues for timing migration from nature. The change in daylight hours, not the weather, is what spurs them to fatten up for their long journeys south. Weather is unpredictable, but daylight hours change the same way every year.

• The northern U.S. states, Canada and even as far north as the Arctic provide the breeding grounds for many birds. After breeding and spending long days tweeting and flying in the north, birds start eating extra food to prepare for migration as the days get shorter. Many increase their size substantially to help them endure migration. Some fly extreme distances at amazingly high altitudes.

• Not surprisingly, larger birds fly faster than smaller ones. Speeds range from 20-50 miles per hour (32-80 km/hr). Some flocks fly for about 10 hours a day, which could be as much as 500 miles!

Studies have shown that most birds fly lower than 10,000 feet (3 km), but some have been recorded flying as high as 29,000 feet (9,000 m)!

• The height record is held by bar-headed geese, known for crossing the Himalayas at heights up to 29,000 feet (9,000 m), traveling between central Asia and India.

• A mallard holds the record for the highest documented flight altitude for a bird in North America. The duck met his demise when he hit an airplane at 21,000 feet (6,400 m).

• A flock of whooper swans was observed at 27,000 feet (8,230 m) by a pilot as they moved from Iceland to Western Europe.

• The Arctic tern has the longest annual migration in not just the bird world, but also the entire animal kingdom! It flies from the far north, in or near the Arctic, where summer days are longest, to its wintering grounds in the southern hemisphere off of Antarctica, where days are longest from November to February, which is summer there. The Arctic tern probably encounters more sunlight during the year than any other creature on the planet. Arctic terns travel approximately 22,000 miles (35,400 km) for migration annually. They live many years with the longest on record living 34 years. That adds up to a lot of frequent flier miles!

• Another long-distance migrant bird is the red knot, which is a large beach shorebird that nests in the Arctic in the spring and summer. Before heading south, red knots increase their body weight by 4050 percent. The extra weight, their “fuel load,” Continued on page 5

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3. Who held the Baltimore Ravens record for career TD passes before Joe Flacco broke it in 2010?

4. In 2010, Butler’s Brad Stevens became the secondyoungest men’s basketball coach in the NCAA Tournament championship game. Who was the youngest?

5. In 2011, Peter Budaj became the third goalie to record 100plus career NHL wins for the Colorado Avalanche. Name the other two.

6. Who won the first NASCAR Cup race at Atlanta Motor Speedway?

7. Tennis great John McEnroe has the most U.S. Davis Cup career singles victories, with 41. Who is No. 2?

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5. Complete this saying of Jesus: “Ye cannot serve God and ________.”

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11. What are the first two books of the New Testament?

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14. Name the young campaign worker who, in 1969, was killed by drowning in the car driven by Senator Edward Kennedy after he abandoned the vehicle.

15. What term refers to one whose testimony to the truth as he sees it leads to and culminates in his death?

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20. Name the most famous of all European mountains, an isolated, sharp, triangular peak, located in the Pennine Alps.

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303-917-4489 www.aidaweber.com THE BIRDS (continued): allows them to fly about 1,850 miles (3,000 km) without stopping. They are truly masters of longdistance aviation, flying more than 9,300 miles (14,967 km) from south to north in the spring and repeating the trip every fall. Of the five varieties of red knots, the rufa is known to winter at the southern tip of South America in Tierra del Fuego and breed in the summer on the mainland and islands within the Arctic Circle.

• Not all migrant birds are large with big wings to make the trip. Ruby-throated hummingbirds are tiny birds that weigh as little as one-tenth of an ounce (2.6 g). They fly 500 miles (800 km), nonstop, across the Gulf of Mexico!

• Ornithologists, scientists who study birds, have studied migration for years and identified four North American routes, or flyways, that birds use for flying north and south. They are: the Atlantic, Mississippi, Central and Pacific Flyways. They follow coastlines, major mountain chains and the Mississippi River valley. The landmarks help birds stay on course.

• The main reason migration persists in the bird world is for breeding success. Birds are able to raise more offspring when they get away from extreme heat and cold. Long daylight hours in the spring, summer and fall provide protein-rich food for birds that give them strength for breeding.

Different species go to different areas depending on their eating habits and needs.

• The breeding grounds for snowy owls are in the far northern Arctic tundra. When snowy owls migrate, they go south, but may only go as far south as Canada. When the winters are exceptionally harsh or their food supplies are scarce, they will venture farther south and may be seen in the northern United States. Although considered a North American bird, they occasionally migrate to areas of northern Europe and Asia.

• Harry Potter fans are probably aware that Hedwig, Harry’s famous companion, is a snowy owl. They are not known in real life for magic, but they are known for their striking white plumage and large size. While most owls are nocturnal, which means they are active at night, snowy owls are diurnal; they hunt and are active during the night and day.

• While you sit around the fireplace or enjoy your wood stove this fall and winter, read a book or two about birds that migrate to maintain their existence.

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The allure of this gemstone is seen in its clarity and fine delicate pink nuances and a frequent touch of violet. These delicate, tender hues express a femininity and seductiveness that makes them popular for jewelry. Most kunzites show a light color and robust colored kunzite is rare and very valuable.

Mr. Kunz discovered a pale pink kunzite in the Pala District of San Diego County in California. Today, the prism-shaped crystals with their typical vertical striations are mainly found in Afghanistan, Madagascar, Brazil and the USA. The crystals, or fragments of crystals, often badly eaten away, can attain sizes of up to several kilograms.

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Q: I’m writing to inquire about ÒHuman Target.Ó Is it coming back this fall, or maybe Cindy Rose as a midseason replacement? At the end of the program last summer, it said it was the season finale, not the series finale. -- Fran N. in Ohio A: Everyone involved in a show is always hopeful that it will get picked up for another season, hence the wording of Òseason finaleÓ versus Òseries finale.Ó After the second-season finale aired, Fox decided not to renew ÒHuman TargetÓ for a third season. But hey, at least it got to have two seasons.

Even more of this fallÕs new shows have been canceled after airing only a few episodes, including the CWÕs ÒH8R,Ó ABCÕs ÒCharlieÕs AngelsÓ (which will air its remaining produced episodes) and CBSÕs ÒHow to Be a Gentleman,Ó starring ÒEntourageÓ star Kevin Dillon.

On the critical list are NBCÕs ÒPrime SuspectÓ and ABCÕs ÒMan Up!Ó NBCÕs ÒPan AmÓ started fairly well, but has been hemorrhaging viewers left and right. However, this seems to be NBCÕs darling, so it might get the network support it needs to survive the season. *** Q: When will ÒMerlinÓ return for another season on Syfy? -- Mary D., via Facebook A: Syfy confirmed at this summerÕs San Diego Comic-Con that ÒMerlinÓ will return in early 2012 for its fourth season. However as of this writing, no firm date had been set. Also, BBC-One, which produces and airs the show first in the U.K., has approved a fifth season of the popular fantasy, and considering its good ratings on Syfy, thereÕs a great chance weÕll get a fifth season here as well. *** Q: Is ÒShark TankÓ gone from TV? I loved that show. Will it come back? --Anonymous, via e-mail A: ÒShark TankÓ will be back midseason 2012 on ABC for its third season, along with ÒSecret Millionaire,Ó which returns for its second season.

Producers for the hit entrepreneurial reality show have not yet announced an exact airdate for the season premiere of ÒShark Tank,Ó but if past seasons are any indication, expect it sometime between January and March 2012. And keep checking the Celebrity Extra website (celebrityextraonline.com) for late-breaking info on all your favorite shows. *** Q: What is going on with Netflix? Is it still going to be around, or is it going to be Qwikster? I am so confused. -- Dee Dee T. in Georgia A: Netflix recently reversed its decision -- in a rare move of a big corporation actually listening to its customers! -- of having two separate websites/companies for its DVD-mailing service (which was to be Qwikster) versus its streaming service (Netflix).

Because customers did not want the hassle of having two separate accounts, movie queues and billing statements if they wanted both mail and streaming DVDs, they voiced their complaints, and Netflix listened. Look for everything at Netflix to remain the same -- at least for the time being.

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Answers 1. The Crystals, in 1963. The song went to No. 3.

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3. Kool and the Gang, in 1974. Both songs hit No. 1 on the U.S. R&B charts, 4. Cyndi Lauper, in 1987, 1988 and 1989 respectively.

5. The Lovin’ Spoonful, in 1965. Both songs, written

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6. “Nothing Compares 2 U” by Sinead O’Connor. It was No. 1 in at least 15 countries.

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7. PULITZER PRIZE: What was the title of Charles Lindbergh’s autobiography, which won the Pulitzer Prize in 1953?

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So, if you are in an open enrollment period, here are some steps you may want to take: Boost your 401(k) contributions. It’s almost always a good idea to put in as much as you can, up to the contribution limit, in your 401(k) or similar retirement plan.

After all, you typically contribute pre-tax dollars, so the more you put in, the lower your taxable income. Also, your money can grow on a tax-deferred basis, which means it has the potential to grow faster than an investment for which you paid taxes every year. At the very least, contribute enough to earn your employer’s match, if one is offered. For example, if you work for an organization that will match 50 percent of everything you put in up to, say, 6 percent of your salary, then you should contribute 6 percent of your salary — which is like getting a three percent raise.

Rebalance your 401(k) portfolio. You may have a dozen or more investment options in your 401(k). Ideally, you’ll want to spread your money among these options in a way that’s appropriate for your risk tolerance, time horizon and long-term goals. But over time, your 401(k) portfolio can become “unbalanced,” even if you made no changes. For example, if you’ve invested in a couple of aggressive-growth accounts, and these accounts have gained significantly in value, they may now be taking up a greater percentage of your portfolio than you had originally intended, exposing you to more risk than you’d like. Consequently, if your plan doesn't offer an automatic rebalance option, you may need to rebalance your portfolio by moving some of your assets into less aggressive vehicles.

Be cautious about adding company stock. You may be loyal to your employer, but try not to hold too much company stock in your 401(k). After all, your company, like all businesses, may go through ups and downs, and if your portfolio is dominated by this single stock, you may experience considerable volatility. And if your company matches your 401(k) contributions with its own stock, you may want to invest all your own money in vehicles other than company stock.

Take all the insurance that’s offered. Typically, when employers offer life insurance as a benefit, it’s at little or no cost to you, so you’ll probably want to take all that’s offered. However, this amount may still be less than what you really need to fully protect your family, so you may well need to purchase an individual policy to supplement your employer’s coverage. And always be aware if your employer reduces or eliminates the insurance that’s offered as an employee benefit, because you’ll then need to adjust the policy that you’ve bought outside work.

You can review and improve your financial picture during open enrollment — so take advantage of this opportunity.

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Here are some simple steps you can do to help prevent household accidents. Even if you aren’t accident prone, these are helpful in preventing a costly hospital bill.

• Install light switches at the top and bottom of staircases. Dark stairways are notorious for injuries.

Castle Rock, Colorado November 20, 2011 – Center for Spiritual Living of Castle Rock will hold a Holiday Boutique Sale on Sunday, November 20 from 11AM-1PM for the local community.

This annual event will be located in Panorama Hall at the North Entrance of the Castle Rock Recreation Center, 2301 Woodlands Blvd., in Castle Rock.

Vendors will offer many delightful holiday items for sale, including new and used books, baked goods, ceramics, jewelry, crafts, and chair massages. Lunch will be served for $5.00.

“This annual event kicks off the Holiday season each year, and we welcome all who attend to bring their families,” said Rev. Rose Salcetti, Assistant Minister and Youth Director.

“Proceeds will go toward the Youth Program and help send teens to camp.”

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