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“What I don’t like about offi ce Christmas parties is looking for a job the next day.” - Phyllis Diller

There is indeed a holiday in December for everyone – be it religious, cultural, scrooge-like or just a plain day off

work. And December means big business for merchants. According to a survey conducted by American Research Group, Inc., Americans spent on average $431 in 2008 for gift-giving, a number that represents a steady decrease since the high of $1,052 in 2001. This year promises even less spending. Nonetheless, the holiday season is upon us, so pick a holiday to your liking and let the celebrating begin!

ST. NICHOLAS DAY DECEMBER 6

St. Nick is not just a nickname for Santa Claus. He was an actual person, the Bishop of Myra, living in what is now Turkey from 270 to 346 A.D. St. Nicholas reputedly would secretly bestowed gifts on others, particularly the poor and children. He became the patron saint of children, students, merchants, sailors and pawnbrokers.

Saint Nicholas festivals are held in many countries around the world, but in cities in the United States with a signifi cant German population such as Cincinnati, Cleveland, St. Louis and Milwaukee, the holiday is a bit more low key. On the eve of Dec. 6, children put a shoe or sock outside and in the morning will fi nd a small gift such as candy (in the case of having been “good” throughout

the year) or coal (not so good). Sound familiar? It is thought by many that the tradition of Saint Nicholas Day is where Santa Claus and gift-gifting associated with Christmas originated.

HANUKKAHDecember 11

This year, Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, begins at sundown on Friday, Dec. 11. This Jewish holiday is celebrated for eight consecutive days and nights and commemorates the rededication of the Temple of Jerusalem which had been desecrated by King Antiochus during the 2nd century B.C. When Judah Maccabee, the son of the Jewish Head Priest

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Mattathias stormed the temple to reclaim it, he found it in very poor condition as it had been used for the worship of Greek gods with rituals that included sacrifi cing pigs on the altar. He also found that there was one remaining container of olive oil that had been sealed by the High Priest to fuel the menorah in the temple. There was only enough to light the temple for one day, but miraculously the oil lasted for eight days, which coincidentally happened to be the amount of time it took to press a batch of new oil.

The holiday is celebrated with rituals that include the lighting of one candle each night, representing the miracle of the oil. Jewish prayers and blessings are recited along with singing of songs. And what’s a holiday without food? Foods for Hanukkah include specifi cally those fried in olive oil (a symbol of the miracle of the eight days of oil), especially latkes (potato pancakes) and doughnuts fi lled with jam.

Tradition also includes the giving of gifts on each of the eight days of Hanukkah. It was once the giving of coins to children, but it is thought that the infl uence of the gift-giving tradition honored at Christmas has now taken a stronghold on the Jewish holiday.

HUMBUG DAYDECEMBER 21

If you like to think of yourself as a Grinch or scrooge, this is your day! It’s diffi cult to fi nd where Humbug Day originated, but the name seems to speak for itself. Like any other holiday, it should be open for establishing its own traditions and consuming special foods. There’s always the possible tradition of grumbling and complaining about the holiday season in general. Maybe pizza could be the food of choice. Well, we have to start somewhere.

CHRISTMASDECEMBER 25

Christmas is the Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus of Nazareth. The holiday is rich in custom and tradition with preparation for the 25th starting as early as the day after

Thanksgiving (and for some stores – October!). The holiday is so widespread that it is celebrated by many non-Christians as well. Gift-giving is a signature custom as well as sending greeting cards, singing Christmas carols and decorating with Christmas trees, nativity scenes and lights. And let’s not forget the all important Santa Claus, the mythical fi gure who brings gifts to the delight of children everywhere. A few ‘snippetz’ about Christmas:

• The name Christmas originated from the Middle English Christemasse and Old English Cristes Maesse, meaning Christ’s Mass. In Greek, the letter X is the fi rst letter of Christ; therefore, ‘Xmas’ is oftentimes used as the abbreviation for Christmas.

• Although Christmas is celebrated in most countries around the world, it is not a public holiday for Japan, China (except in Hong Kong and Macao), Iran, Turkey, North Korean, Nepal, Thailand and Algeria.

• In the early fi fteenth century, it was traditional for homes and churches in London to “deck their halls” with ivy and other such greenery. Holly was said to protect against pagans and witches with its berries and thorns representing the crown of thorns worn by Jesus at his crucifi xion. Ivy’s heart-shaped leaves was said to symbolize the coming of Jesus.

• The Christmas tree is thought of as originally a pagan tradition that took place around the winter solstice and involved tree worshiping.

• The fi rst commercial Christmas card was produced in 1843 by Sir Henry Cole of London.

• Santa Claus was fi rst seen in America in 1810 and was depicted as wearing bishops robes (see Saint Nicholas Day). His image evolved over the years and by the 1880s, Santa was sporting a two-piece red suit with fur trim.

KWANZAADECEMBER 26

Kwanzaa is an African-American holiday developed in 1966 by Maulana Karenga, a Pan-African studies professor. The name Kwanzaa

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comes from Swahili (an East African language) and means fi rst fruits. The holiday spans seven days, ending on Jan. 1. Kwanzaa is a celebration of African heritage. Initially, Karenga meant for the celebration to be an alternative to the Christian celebration of Christmas. However, over the years, it was recognized that both can and are celebrated simultaneously.

First and foremost, the Kwanzaa holiday centers around seven principles of black culture, also developed by Karenga. They are unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith. Each of these principles has its own day, so to speak, within the seven days of the Kwanzaa celebration. Each evening, a family member lights a candle in honor of the principle for that day. In some families gifts are exchanged and the evening may culminate in a feast of traditional foods such as fruit salad, fried okra and greens, yams, jollof rice (a rice dish with tomatoes and mainly fi sh or chicken) and cornbread.

BOXING DAYDECEMBER 26

Contrary to what the name might imply, this holiday is not about the sport of boxing. It’s a national bank or public holiday observed in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom and Hong Kong. It is also celebrated in South Africa, but is known as the Day of Goodwill. The name actually comes from an English tradition of giving gifts called the “Christmas box” to those less fortunate. In the countries that celebrate Boxing Day, there are two main celebratory traditions – shopping and sports. For the shoppers, merchants drastically reduce products for sale and folks will line up in the wee hours of the morning for those 5:00 a.m. “door busters” (think Black Friday in the U.S.). For couch potatoes, the day offers a plethora of sports to enjoy – football, rugby, cricket and ice hockey.

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TAI YI WHAT CAUSESDEPRESSION?

Have you or someone you know suffered from depression? Depression can become a very serious issue for individuals, especially when their mind and emotions take them to a dark place that may feel impossible from which to escape. Are anti-depressants the only answer or is there another solution as well?

Depression does not simply ‘just happen’. Depression is caused, but many individuals attempt to work on the symptoms of the depression. Low levels of energy, loss of appetite or increase of appetite that is not healthy, hair loss, low immune system, low desire for enjoyment, a tendency to dwell on dark issues and not move out of that are some symptoms of depression. If a person discovers the cause of depression and works on the cause, rather than the symptoms, results can shift to a more positive outcome.

Before depression can occur, one must SUppress, then COMpress, then DEpress. It works in this order. So, the individual must work on what was suppressed in the fi rst place. That

may require some self-searching and questioning.

Some individuals do suffer from an imbalance in the brain where there is an imbalance in serotonin. So, the question to ask is: why? What caused the imbalance? Something caused it. Find the cause, work on the cause, and experience the results.

One Tai Yi (pronounced Tie Yee) treatment/exercise that can assist with this is called Core Essence. Core Essence is for individuals who need assistance in getting to the core anger, depression, and pain. When the person receives the treatment, he or she can feel the core slowly build as a result. Then he or she can discover the core cause of the depression and pain. This treatment allows the person to feel hypersensitive to the issue in order to work on it. Assistance can be offered during the treatment as to what to do with the discovery when it is found.

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• Those who study such things say that lightning travels at one-third the speed of light.

• American comedian and actor Jack Benny originally entered the family business of haberdashery. However, he was so bad at it that his own fa-ther fi red him.

• According to legend, it was shep-herds in Ethiopia who fi rst noticed the effects of caffeine. It seems that the goats they herded would become exceedingly frisky after eating the berries of the coffee plant.

• In order to come up with the cash to start Apple Computers, Stephen Wozniak sold his programmable calculator and Steve Jobs sold his Volkswagen microbus.

• An experienced fl orist will never put daffodils in a bouquet; the fl ow-er is toxic to other blooms.

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• On Dec. 12, 1917, in Omaha, Neb., Fa-ther Edward J. Flanagan, a 31-year-old Irish priest, opens the doors to a home for troubled and neglected children. To-

day “Boys and Girls Town” includes a grade school, a high school and a career vocational center on a farm 10 miles west of Omaha.

• On Dec. 7, 1925, future Tarzan actor Johnny Weissmuller sets the world record for the 150-yard free-

style swim. Already a gold medalist from the 1924 Olympics, Weissmuller compet-ed again in 1928, taking fi ve gold medals in all. In 1931, MGM cast Weissmuller to play the title role in “Tarzan the Ape Man.”

• On Dec. 11, 1946, in the aftermath of World War II, the United Nations votes to establish the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), an organization to help provide relief and support to children living in countries devastated by the war.

• On Dec. 13, 1950, an unknown actor named James Dean appears in a Pepsi commercial. Dean would later personify the angry, restless youth culture in the fi lm “Rebel Without a Cause” (1955). He died in a car crash in 1955 at age 24.

• On Dec. 8, 1987, at a summit meeting in Washington, D.C., President Ronald Rea-gan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev sign the fi rst treaty between the two su-perpowers to reduce their massive nuclear arsenals. Previous agreements had merely

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BASKETBALLSEASON HERE,

SO ISJUMPER’S

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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I play basketball -- a lot. My right knee has started to hurt. It hurts the most when I start to play, and then it eases off. My coach and dad say it is jumper’s knee. My coach says to play through it. My dad says I should rest it. What do you say? -- B.J.

ANSWER: Give me a break. What do you think I’m going to say? I side with your dad.

At the start of every basketball sea-son, I get many letters asking about jumper’s knee. It’s a common mal-ady of that sport, but it affects play-ers in many other sports, like vol-leyball. The forces on the knees and the knee tendons when a jumper lands on the ground can be greater than nine times body weight. That’s a great deal of force.

Jumper’s knee is an infl ammation of the tendon that runs from the bottom of the kneecap to the top of the lower leg bone. The infl amma-tion comes from too much use with too little rest. It gradually builds up over two to three weeks before a player starts to complain. Early on, the knee hurts the most when a player starts to move around and gradually lessens as he or she con-tinues to play.

If you don’t let the infl ammation quiet down, the pain will worsen and last longer. At its worst, it is present even when you’re sitting.

If you press on the area beneath the

kneecap, you’ll fi nd it is tender if you have jumper’s knee. A week or two of rest is all that’s needed in the early phases. Combining rest with Aleve, Advil or Motrin can speed the healing.

When you get back to playing, ap-ply heat to the knee for 10 or 15 minutes before you start. After you play, ice it for the same amount of time.

I respect both your dad’s and your coach’s diagnostic abilities, but, if things don’t turn around shortly, I’d have a doctor examine your knee. Too many other things cause simi-lar pain.

***

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: When you are obese and then lose weight, how does fat leave your body? Does it go through the digestive system? Does it pass through your gallblad-der, liver or kidneys? I recently lost quite a bit of weight through hard work. I have had two attacks of di-gestive distress since I began to lose the weight and wonder if they were gallbladder attacks. My husband says the fat fairy puts weight on and takes it off. I was looking for a more scientifi c explanation. -- M.B.

ANSWER: Fat is a fuel, just like the gasoline in your car’s gas tank. When we need energy to power physical movement, much of the energy for it comes from fat. Car-bon dioxide is one byproduct of fat-energy burning, and we exhale that. Other byproducts leave in the urine. We also burn stored fat when we re-duce our calorie intake.

Rapid weight loss can lead to gall-stones and gallbladder attacks. How quickly did you lose the weight?

I like your husband’s explanation. It’s poetic and mystical.

***

Dr. Donohue regrets that he is un-able to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

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BULLDOG NEEDSEXTRA ATTENTIONDEAR PAW’S CORNER: We have a male English Bulldog who is about to turn 16 months old, and within the past two days we have noticed that he ap-pears to be having trouble climbing the stairs from our basement to the main fl oor. “Joey” climbs the stairs, but re-ally slowly, unlike his usual self. Also, last night he yelped twice quite loudly and again he yelped loudly around 4 a.m.

We are keeping a close eye on him, but he does not seem to be having any other problems. He is eating and drink-ing normally, his stool is normal and he doesn’t seem to be running a fever. He played with his nylabone this morning, although my wife noted he went back to his enclosure afterward to sleep, which he doesn’t normally do. We’ve booked an appointment with the vet in a couple of days, but do you have any advice in the meantime? -- Gary in Ontario, Canada

DEAR GARY: I’d say you’re do-ing all the right things so far. You’re

Paws Corner

closely monitoring Joey’s activity, diet and sleep patterns, so you immediate-ly noticed his problem with the stairs and didn’t dismiss his nighttime yelps. Bulldogs have a high tolerance for pain -- part of their reputation as tough guys -- so a yelp is worth checking out. And you are doing just that, having sched-uled an appointment with the veterinar-ian to double-check Joey’s health.

Some readers might think it’s a bit obsessive to worry about every little change in Joey’s behavior. However, bulldogs, despite their stubborn tough-ness, can have very specifi c health is-sues that breeders, owners and vets must watch for. Besides certain eye and skin issues, hip dysplasia is a possibil-ity, as are certain heart conditions.

If Joey doesn’t return to a normal pat-tern in two days, take him to the vet as scheduled. Of course if his condi-tion worsens, take him right away; but otherwise, continue to monitor him closely.

Send your tips, questions and comments to Paw’s Corner, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or e-mail them to [email protected].


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Rio, as much as she loves being outside, is an inside dog and loves to play with her family. She has a lot of energy and knows commands too!

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important to your new family member as well as your existing family members.

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Herbal vinegars are a won-derful gift from the kitch-en. They’re delicious when

sprinkled on salads, vegetables or broiled meats. You can use either fresh or dried herbs, or fresh or fro-zen fruit when preparing the vin-egars. Pouring heated vinegar over herbs that have been slightly crushed helps extract the fl avor of the herbs. Almost any type of vinegar with at least 5 percent acidity may be used, except malt vinegar. The fl avor of malt vinegar is too strong to blend well with herbs or fruits.

After preparation, herbal vinegars should be stored for one to three weeks in a cool, dark place to al-low the fl avors to mingle. Herbal vinegars will keep indefi nitely, and make great homemade gifts. Do not make herbal oils for gifts. Unlike commercial oils, homemade herbal oils lack enough acidity to preserve them. Homemade herbal oils also tend to turn rancid and may cause botulism.

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Place a decorative label on the bottle or jar describing the herbal ingredients used. Containers may be decorated by tying a raffi a bow, a few herb sprigs or dried fl owers around the neck of the bottle or jar. Wrapping strands of brightly col-ored yarn or strips of festive wrap-ping paper that have been dipped in glue also add a decorative touch.

HERBALVINEGAR

2 cups vinegar (distilled white, ci-der or wine)

4 to 6 tablespoons of fresh or dried herbs (tarragon, chive, basil, mar-joram, dill, sage, rosemary, savory, mustard or bay leaves, in combina-tion or alone)

1. If using fresh herbs, rinse them and pat dry with a paper towel. Bruise herbs by rolling over them once or twice with a rolling pin. Place herbs in a sterilized jar.

2. In a small, non-corrosive sauce-pan, heat vinegar until it is warm to the touch but not hot. If using a microwave, place vinegar in a glass bowl and heat on low power for about 30 seconds. Pour the vin-egar over the herbs. Let the mixture cool.

3. Place a piece of foil over the mouth of the jar and seal it tightly. Label the jar and place the herbal vinegar in a cool, dark place for at least 7 days and up to 3 weeks so that the fl avors have a chance to mingle. After the fl avors have infused, place several layers of cheesecloth inside a funnel and strain the vinegar into a sterilized bottle or jar. Leave at least an inch free at the top of the bottle if inserting a cork or glass stopper. Makes 2 cups.

***

Angela Shelf Medearis is known as The Kitchen Diva and is the ex-ecutive producer and host of “The Kitchen Diva!” television cooking show. Visit her Web site at www.divapro.com. Her new inspirational book is “Ten Ingredients for a Joy-ous Life and a Peaceful Home -- A Spiritual Memoir, co-written with Pastor Salem Robinson, Jr. (www.dunnsmemorial.com). The Kitchen Diva! is brought to you by Eggland’s Best Eggs, www.egglandsbest.com.


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1/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder

1/2 cup water

1 egg or equivalent in egg substi-tute

1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper

In a medium bowl, combine tuna, celery, mayonnaise, lemon juice and onion fl akes. Evenly spoon about 1/3 cup mixture on 4 slices of bread and top each with another slice of bread. In a large fl at bowl, combine dry milk powder and wa-ter. Add egg and lemon pepper.

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Most red wines are at their best at cool room tem-perature, 62° to 65°F (16° to 18°C). Fifteen or 20 minutes in the fridge does wonders to revive

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JICAMA AND ORANGE SALAD

1 ea Large Jicama1 ea Orange1 ea Lime2 Tbs Small Diced Red Onion½ tsp Chili Powder¼ tsp Sugarto taste Salt & White Pepper

1. Peel jicama and cut into matchstick size pieces.2. Peel orange and cut into small pieces.3. Squeeze limejuice over jicama and orange.4. Add the onion, sugar and salt & pepper and mix well.

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1. GEOGRAPHY: Where is the Kenai Pen-insula?

2. MEDICINE: What human organ is af-fected by Bright’s Disease?

3. FAMOUS QUOTATIONS: Who once said, “Man is by nature a political ani-mal”?

4. MOVIES: What famous 1960s movie featured the character Benjamin Brad-dock?

5. COLLEGE TEAMS: What is the nick-name for the University of Minnesota sports teams?

6. TELEVISION: What kind of pets did Bert own on the children’s show “Ses-ame Street”?

7. FOOD & DRINK: What kind of vegeta-bles are known as capsicums?

8. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Who was the founder of the Salvation Army?

9. AD SLOGANS: What brand of deter-gent touted its effectiveness against “ring around the collar”?

10. ANIMAL KINGDOM: How many quills does an adult porcupine have?

1. How many consecutive seasons has fi rst baseman Mark Teixeira had at least 30 homers and 105 RBIs?2. Who was the Baltimore Orioles’ last 20-game winner?3. When was the last time a cur-rent football member of the Big East Conference won a national championship?4. The fi rst two teams to sweep the NBA Finals were Boston (1959) and Milwaukee (1971). Who was the third?5. Glenn Anderson tallied the most career NHL postseason Game Seven goals, with seven. Four other players had six. Name two of them.6. Which two countries have won the most gold medals in men’s Olympic soccer?7. After Muhammad Ali (as Cas-sius Clay) defeated Sonny Liston in 1964 to become the heavyweight boxing champion, the WBA had its own heavyweight champ until Ali defeated him in 1967. Name him.


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1. What is Bernie Taupin best known for?

2. Name the group that once included Madonna as the drummer.

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4. Name the group that re-corded “Bits and Pieces” and “Anyway You Want It.” Bonus point for knowing the year.

5. Which R&B singer had a hit with “Before You Walk out of My Life”?

6. Name the Huey Lewis and the News song that was used as a track in the movie “Back to the Future.”

New DVD Releases forWeek of December 7, 2009

PICKS OF THE WEEK“Julie & Julia” -- This is one of those fi lms that sort of came and went in theaters and didn’t receive the kind of hoopla it should have -- because “Julie & Julia” is a gem of a fi lm. It stars Amy Adams as Julie Powell, a young woman who takes on the fool’s er-rand of spending a year cooking every dish in Julia Child’s masterwork, “Mastering the Art of French Cooking.” Powell’s story is interspersed with the early life of Julia Child

(played with atomic gusto by Meryl Streep) and her love affairs with her husband, France and cooking.“Julie & Julia” is a captivating little fi lm, and the performances are all top-notch. Granted, Streep has the easiest job; because Julia Child was such an ebullient, telegenic personality in her own right, all Streep had to do is not cross the line into caricature. Amy Adams has the more diffi cult role, having to play a less fl amboyant person and still hold her own against Streep’s tsunamic performance. I highly recommend “Julie & Julia.” Not only is it a delightful date movie, but af-terward you’ll want to stampede into your kitchen and whip up something that’s load-ed with butter. “Lost: The Complete 5th Season Dharma Initiation Kit” -- If you’re a fan of “Lost,” you’re already planning to get the Season 5 boxed set, but if you’re a hardcore fan and love innovative packaging, this is the set you

want to own. Not only does it come with all the Easter eggs and a bajillion special fea-tures, this set also includes a VHS tape of a Dharma training video, pamphlets, maps, stickers (and in select packages, a subma-rine patch), plus all the discs are sleeved to look like fl oppy discs.“Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” -- This is the big, hoo-hah release of the week. This sixth fi lm in the series, while not the best (“Prisoner of Azkaban” still holds that spot), it is one of the better ones. Be-cause it’s a major release, the fi lm is being packaged nine ways to Sunday: From sin-gle-disc, barebones editions to multi-disc, packed-with-extras extravaganzas. There’s not really much else to say. It’s Harry Potter. You either love it or not. Happy shopping.

WHAT WERE THEY THINKING?“AK 100: 25 Films of Akira Kurosawa” -- To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of legendary fi lmmaker Akira Kuro-sawa, the Criterion Collection is releasing a

massive boxed set of 25 of his fi lms. The price? $400. Ayup, four hundred smacka-roos. I mean, let’s face it, if you’re already a Kurosawa fan, you already own half the fi lms included in this set. So, who is this for? Fans aren’t going to shell out that kind of money for stuff they already own, just to get the four previously unreleased on DVD fi lms and a half-dozen or so of his lesser works. And I can’t imagine a person who has just discovered Kurosawa paying that much money on a whim. Still, the collection comes in a pretty red box, so it’s got THAT going for it.

TV SERIES“Rescue Me” Season 5, Volume 2

“SpongeBob SquarePants” Season Six, Vol. 1

“Get Smart” Season 5“Perry Mason” Season Four, Vol. 2

“Fugitive” Season Three, Vol. 2


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TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS

FLASH BACK ANSWERS1. Taupin is best known for his collaborations with Elton John, including “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me,” “I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues” and “Daniel.”2. “Breakfast Club,” a dance group in the late 1970s and early 1980s. It’s best known for “Right On Track.”3. “Treat Her Like a Lady” (1971) and “Too Late to Turn Back Now” (1972.) And yes, the band members really were siblings.4. The Dave Clark Five, 1964. The group ap-peared on “The Ed Sullivan Show” a whopping 18 times.5. Monica, in 1995. She’s now starring in her own reality show, “Monica: Still Standing.”6. “The Power of Love” in 1985. The song shot to No. 1 on the charts.

1. Southern Alaska2. Kidneys3. Aristotle

4. “The Graduate”5. Golden Gophers

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8. William Booth9. Wisk

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1. Six.2. Mike Boddicker went 20-11 in 1984.3. Pittsburgh in 1976.4. Golden State swept Washington in 1975.5. Wendel Clark, Wayne Gretzky, Trevor Linden and Jeremy Roenick.6. England (1900, ‘08, ‘12) and Hungary (‘52, ‘64, ‘68).7. Ernie Terrell.

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) That change in holiday travel plans might be more vex-ing than you’d expected. But try to take it in stride. Also, it couldn’t hurt to use that Aries charm to coax out some helpful co-operation.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your Bo-vine determination helps you deal with an unforeseen complication. And, as usual, you prove that when it comes to a chal-lenge, you have what it takes to take it on.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Although a romantic theme dominates much of the week, all those warm and fuzzy feelings don’t interfere with the more pragmatic matters you need to take care of.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Best not to ignore those doubts about an upcoming de-cision. Instead, recheck the facts you were given to make sure nothing important was left out. A weekend surprise awaits you.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) No time for a catnap -- yet. You might still have to straighten out one or two factors so that you can fi nally assure yourself of the truth about a troubling workplace situation. Stay with it.

VIRGO (August 23 September 22) News from an old friend could lead to an unex-pected (but nonetheless welcome) reunion with someone who had once been very special in your life. Be open to the possi-bilities.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) It might be time for a family council. The sooner those problems are resolved, the sooner you can move ahead with your holi-day preparations. Don’t let the opportunity pass you by.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Take some time out to give more attention to a personal relationship that seems to be suffering from a sense of emotional neglect. Provide that much-needed reassurance.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to Decem-ber 21) Cheer up. That unusual circum-stance that might faze most people can be handled pretty well by the savvy Sagittar-ian. Look at it as an opportunity rather than an obstacle.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Someone you believe has hurt you in the past might now need your help. Reach-ing out could be diffi cult. But the generous Goat will be able to do the right thing, as always.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Prioritizing is an important part of your pre-holiday scheduling. Try to give time both to your workday responsibilities and those personal matters you might have ne-glected.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) With the vestiges of your anger about that pain-ful incident fading, you can now focus all your energy on the more positive aspects of your life, including that personal situation.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of bringing your own strong sense of reas-surance to others and encouraging them to hope.


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If you’re like many people, you’re watching your dollars extra carefully this year as you do your holiday

shopping. And that’s a good thing, because even in the best of times, it’s never wise to go overboard on gifts. But by making the right moves during this holiday season, you can also help ensure that you stay on track toward your long-term fi nancial goals.

Specifi cally, what steps should you be taking during these weeks? Here are a few suggestions:

Avoid racking up big debts. In a time of economic uncertainty, the last thing you want is to take on a new debt load. Everyone in your life who is important enough to receive a gift from you will understand if you don’t splurge on presents you can’t afford. And winter can be pretty gloomy when you’re trying to pay off big credit card bills from the past holiday season.

Establish a gift fund. For next year’s gift-giving season, you may want to open a special “gift fund.” Of course, it’s not easy for any of us to fi nd “extra” money after we’re done paying our bills, so the best way to set up your gift fund may be to have the money moved automatically each month from your checking or savings account to another liquid account — one that you wouldn’t normally touch for your day-to-day expenses. Even if you can only afford to put in a small amount each month, you might be surprised at how much you’ll accumulate in a year.

Don’t touch long-term investments to pay for gifts. Some people tap into their

long-term investments to pay for holiday gifts, telling themselves they’ll re-fund the investment when they “get caught up” — but that rarely happens. In fact, once you cash out part of an investment to pay for a gift or an everyday expense, you’ll set yourself back in your pursuit of your fi nancial objectives — so do whatever you can to help preserve those investments. Apart from setting up a gift fund, you’ll also want to make sure you have a reasonable amount of “cash” and cash equivalents in your investment portfolio.

Protect yourself from identity theft. Victims of identity theft can testify that it’s an enormous — and possibly expensive — hassle. Unfortunately, identity theft seems to go up during the holiday season, so take steps to protect yourself. When you go out shopping, just take one debit or credit card with you — and look around whenever you use it. Identity thieves have been known to copy down credit card numbers and even photograph credit cards with cell phones. Also, if you’re shopping online, make sure you’re on a secure web site. One way to check for a secure site is to look for “https” in the Web address, along with the icon of the locked padlock on your browser’s status bar.

Shop early for bargains. As you probably know, some of the best bargains come during stores’ “after-holiday” sales. By taking advantage of these sales, you can stock up on gifts for the next holiday season.

By following these suggestions, you may be able to remove a lot of the fi nancial stress that often accompanies the holidays — and that, by itself, can help you enjoy the season even more.

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• Nine ways to raise your credit score, including getting bad credit erased from your fi le.• The 10-step loan process: Know what to expect so you’ll be aware when things don’t proceed the way they should.• How to recover from a foreclosure and buy another house.• How to pick a real-estate agent. (No, they’re not nec-essarily on your side.) Twelve reasons to use a Buyer’s Agent.• How to refi nance and not get ripped off -- 10 things you need to know.• Comparing loan options for the best deal.• Listening for code words that indicate you’re about to get ripped off.

• What the Good Faith Estimate has to cover -- and what surprise costs could show up at closing.• Locking in a rate.• The truth about fees. What fees do you really have to pay? Why “no fee” loans can cost you more.• Junk fees explained: ancillary fee, e-mail fee, doc prep fee, doc review fee, courier fees, photo review fee, satis-faction fee and more are ways for lenders to get more of your money.

By using even some of the ideas in “Homebuyers Beware,” you’ll save yourself thousands of dollars, and probably a few headaches, too.

David Uffi ngton regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Write to him in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to [email protected].


SOMEONE HAS DIED,AND YOU AREIN CHARGE - WHAT NEXT?

© December, 2009, Lisa Welch Stevens, Esq.

What do you do, from a legal point of view, if someone for whom you are responsible – a spouse, a parent, a child – dies? What happens

next? Legally, the deceased individual is referred to by the courts and attorneys as the “decedent”. And although the natural person (the living, breathing human being) who was the decedent no longer exists, the legal person who was also the decedent continues in existence for some time, in the form of the “decedent” and/or his or her “estate.” However, since the natural person of the decedent is no longer able to physically act on behalf of the legal person of the decedent, another natural person must be appointed to do so. Under Colorado law, that person is the “personal representative” of the decedent’s estate. In some states this natural person is referred to as an “executor”. If the decedent left a will, he or she will have appointed one or more natural persons to act as his or her personal representative after his or her death. If the decedent has died “intestate” (without a will) the probate court will need to appoint a natural person to serve as personal representative. However, in order for this to be accomplished, or for the will-appointed personal representative to be granted authority to act on behalf of the decedent, the will-appointed personal representative or some responsible person must fi le with the probate court to open probate. First, the will-appointed personal representative or, if there is none, some other responsible person, must request several (one is not enough) certifi ed copies of the death certifi cate from the Coroner’s offi ce of the county in which the decedent was residing at the time of his or her death. These are necessary in order to be able to do anything at all with respect to the decedent’s estate. Second, if the decedent left a will, the appointed personal representative will need to take one of the original certifi ed copies of the death certifi cate, together with the original of the decedent’s will, to the clerk of the probate court of the county in which the decedent was residing at the time of his or her death. The clerk will check the death certifi cate, return it, and accept the original of the will for “lodging” with the probate court; the personal representative will receive a receipt for the lodged will.

The good news is that in Colorado, if the decedent has left a will, the personal representative can apply for informal probate of the decedent’s estate, which is much easier, faster, and less expensive than formal probate and, if one is willing to spend the time, can be accomplished by the personal representative without an attorney. In that case, third, after lodging the will, the personal representative will need to draft and fi le the following form documents with the probate court:Application for Informal Probate/Informal Appointment of Personal Representative;Acceptance of Appointment as Personal Representative;Order for Informal Probate/Informal Appointment of Personal Representative (proposed – this is the order actual granting the application above); andLetters Testamentary (proposed – this is the actual document giving the personal representative legal authority to act, physically, on behalf of the legal person of the decedent and his or her estate). All of these forms, and others the personal representative will need, are available at the Colorado State Judicial Branch website: www.courts.state.co.us, at “Forms” and then “Probate”. The forms may be completed online and printed out for signing. The website also has an instruction sheet available to guide one through the process. Fourth, after completing the forms, the personal representative will need to fi le them with the probate court, and pay the fi ling fee to the clerk. For informal probate, the fi ling fee is currently only $164.00. Unlike other states, Colorado does not charge a percentage of the value of the decedent’s estate as a fee. The court will notify the personal representative if and when the Application is accepted, the Order granted, and Letters Testamentary issued. One original certifi ed copy of the Letters Testamentary will be mailed out by the probate court as a matter of course; additional copies (and they will be needed – many organizations and individuals require that they be given an original certifi ed copy to keep on fi le) may be obtained upon request and by paying a small fee (currently $10.00 in El Paso County, Colorado) for each additional certifi ed copy. With issued Letters Testamentary in hand, the personal representative is now legally able to act for the decedent and the estate just as he would for himself, upon presentment of the Letters to anyone necessary. Fifth, the personal representative must complete, fi le with the court, and mail to certain legally designated parties, the Information of Appointment of Personal Representative, notifying all parties legally required to be notifi ed, of the fact of the opening of informal probate, and appointment of personal representative. This form is also available at the Colorado State Judicial Branch website described above. The people required to be notifi ed are listed in provisions of the Colorado Probate Code, but they are the usual suspects – anyone named as a “devisee” (benefi ciary) in the will; the spouse, if any; children, if any; parents, if no spouse or children; siblings, if no spouse, children or parents; etc. These steps will accomplish the appointment of a personal representative and the opening of the probate estate; another article will address how to actually probate the estate. As always, this article contains general information only, and does not constitute the provision of legal advice; please contact your legal advisor regarding the facts of your particular situation.

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You don’t have to be alone dur-ing the holidays to feel lonely. You could be married or in a

relationship and still feel the absence of children or grandkids that live at a distance, or even saddened by memo-ries of holidays past.

But there is a way to fi ght the blues: stay busy. Plan now for things you’ll do over the holidays. The key is to be around others. Here are some ideas:

• Invite others to a potluck where ev-eryone contributes something to the feast.

• Hold a game night at your place. Have a few people bring a game and snacks to share.

• Volunteer to cook or serve at a home-less kitchen. Sign up at a hospital or rehab center to pass out gifts or read to patients who don’t have visitors. Don’t show up at the last minute, though. Or-ganizers need to know in advance how much help they’ll have, so call soon.

• Play Secret Santa for neighbors. Homemade treats in a tin or basket, topped with a bow and left at their door, will put a smile on their faces.

• Check church listings to see if any are holding public holiday meals, then go!

• Join a seniors-only group heading to a fun destination, even if it’s only for the day.

• If you’re fi nancially able, buy a few new toys for a local agency that’s col-lecting for underprivileged children.

• Volunteer at the animal shelter, or sign up to be a foster home for a small cat or dog.

• And fi nally, plan your days in advance -- actually write them down on your calendar -- so that you have at least one

thing to do each day.

Thought: The best thing about volun-teering is that it can turn into a regular activity. That, in turn, can lead to better overall health.

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Remember, that with staging ahome, you are selling alifestyle. Subconsciously buy-ers picture themselves allcurled up on your couch witha fire in the fireplace, as if it'stheir home. This is the feelingwe want buyers to have whenviewing your home.

During the Holidays, a wreathhanging on the door wel-comes all who enter with thesmell of evergreen. Holidaydecorations around the home,placed strategically so as notto clutter, but to add to the fes-tive feel. Add to this the holi-day smells of spiced cidersimmering on the stove orfreshly-baked gingerbreadcookies for the visitors, andyou have the ultimate aromat-ic setting for selling a homeduring the holidays.

During the Holidays, there arelots and lots of out-of-townersin town visiting friends andfamily. Families tend to movecloser to each other at somepoint in their lives, thereforethese "out-of-towners" are allpotential buyers.

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Don't underestimate the powerof marketing during theHolidays!

The advantages of doing thisare that you get to keep yoursanity, and the "days on mar-ket" resets to zero (althoughcumulative days on market willstill show the total).

There are also many reasons tokeep your home on the marketduring the Holidays.

Your home is likely to be deco-rated with lights and wreaths,scented pinecones, candlesand other warm and cozy stuff.

It's the philosophy of someRealtors and sellers that it'sbest to pull their home fromthe market during theHolidays (Thanksgivingthrough New Years).

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AFFORDABLEHORSE BOARDING

SUBARUS!

We specialize in used,reconditioned and current model

ROOMS for RENT

ROOMS FOR RENTAll utilities and washer & dryer furnished. Month to month lease. Rent $375. No pets or smoking (or smoking pets!)

719-481-1361 or 719-488-0083

The place to turn for ShelterInsurance protection foryour auto, home, and life.

Michael D. Ahlers66 Second St. Ste. B P.O. Box 1212

Monument, CO 80132-1212(719) 481-2550 Cell: (719) 209-4534

www.shelterinsurance.com Seek Shelter Today!

SERVICES

LIKE NEW! 3br/2ba 1404 sq.ft. manufactured home on lge lot MM Park.New ref.& neutral carpet, cer.tile in kit,utility &entry.W/D, DW, 2 storage sheds. $44,500

Call owner 488-0986 to see!

SHELVES ANDMORE SHELVES!

Several different styles for sale, all used and will work on price. Give us a call--- 488.8334 and ask for Marce

FOR SALE

APARTMENTSfor RENT

HELP WANTED

APARTMENT FOR RENTAVAILABLE NOW!

Beautiful, new self-contained 1-bedroom apt for rent in rural Monument - $700 - for more info at www.nyagregorfl eron.net/4rent.html#apt or call 719 487 3113

WOODMOOR CONDO FOR RENT

1800 s/f, one level! 3 bed/2 bath/1 car garage. Overlooks lake. 2 bal-conies, fi replace, vaulted ceilings, all applicanced included. N/S, N/P. $1175 p/month w/ 1st month dep. Avail Oct 1. Call 719.237.8842

OWNER CARE - HORSE SPACEPrivate stall & small pasture, tack room and inside hay storage. Trail-er space available. For multiple horses @ $100ea/mo, Min. $300/mo plus Elec. in winter. Available now. North of Monument @ I-25 & County Line Rd. Lease required. 719-487-1327

COMMERCIAL ROOMFOR RENT

$300.00 mo. - for massage, or nails. located in North Chapala building. Internet, and phone in-cluded.Call for more info. 719-375-8831

1 BEDROOM APT FOR RENT

On ranch. Utilities included. $650./month. Located off I-25 betweenLarkspur & Monument. No smok-ing. Pets & horses negotiable. 719-481-2126

CUSTOM HOME FOR RENTOff County Line Rd. 6 bedrooms / 4 baths, 3 car garage. $2250/mo. Short or long term lease. Pets OK. Owner/Agent. Call Jim: Stiltner Realty - 719-964-3526

PALMER LAKEDELUXE 2 BEDROOM

APARTMENT2 car garage / fi replace. Borders national forest. $950/mo.

719-481-3378

SNOW PROS SNOW REMOVALTri-lakes, Blk Forest, CoSpgs

Call for free estimate!719-596-7249

[email protected] and Commercial

HELP WANTEDFront Desk/Customer Service. This is a very responsible position. Over 21 with at least one year of cash register and customer ser-vice experience preferred. Must be able to work nights until mid-night or 2 AM. Please stop by to pick up an application. PINZ 855 Hwy 105 Palmer Lake.

Robyn GrahamCDPE, ABR, GRI, QSC, CLHMS, CDPE

719-216-4421

Home Buyers!

The $8000Homebuyer TaxCredit has been

extended!!!

Call me to findout how you can

qualify!

Luxury Living in Woodmoor !6 Bedroom 4 Bath 3 Car Garage

$540,000 www.19450indian.com

Tuscan Home in Wissler Ranch!5 Bedroom 5 Bath 3 Car Garage

$675,000 www.20175wissler.info

'98 Parade of Homes Winner; 3 Acres;Huge Stone Frplc Wall; Wood Beam Clngs;Granite & Stone; Romantic Master Suite w/

Frplc; Jetted Tub; Walk-Out; Wet Bar;Workout Rm/ Theater; A/C; Alarm

South Woodmoor Gem!5 Bedroom 5 Bath 3 Car Garage

$529,900 www.750Bowstring.info

Beautiful Views! .97 Acres; Vaulted Ceilings;Gas Log Frplc; Gourmet Kitchen; GraniteTravertine; Hardwood Flrs; 2 Dry Bars; RecRm; Mstr Bdrm on Main; 5pc Bath; Deck;NEW Roof & Windows; Security; Gazebo

PRICE DRASTICALLY REDUCED!

Large Corner Lot; Incredible Views !Walk to Woodmoor Country Club; Gas LogFrplc; Radiant Floor Heat; Pella Windows;

Hardwood Floors; Granite Countertops;Jetted Tub; Wet Bar; Hot Tub; Auto Sprnklrs

Search Entire MLS: www.CoSpringsMLS.com

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SUNRISE CHURCHTHRIFT STORE

Bargains on clothing, household items. 4005 Lee Vance View

(Near Woodmen and Rangewood). Open Friday and Saturday, 9am to 4pm

HORSE-BOARDINGOvernight, vacation,or full board-

ing services for $275.00/mo pasture/paddock $300/stall.

Winter 3 feedings a day. Visit our website at:

www.depriestperformancehorses.com or call Mary 303-249-3322

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY!Well established

Restaurant Franchise located in Monument.

Rare opportunity at an incredible price.

Please call (719) 522-2847for more information.

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