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It’s possible the widespread use of clichés is causing a brain drain in the world.

THE LONG AND SHORT OF ITClichés began as playful expressions that evolved from the use and misuse of the English language. Some might be surprised that the tried and true cli-chés have different twists and turns to their meanings – varying from what you might think.

There are thousands of clichés; thus, the following roots and meanings of some are just the tip of the iceberg.

Take a back seat: Nope, this isn’t about cars. This cliché means little involvement in something and was originally derived from the low infl uence of persons who sat on the back benches of the House of Com-mons. The leaders of government sat on the front benches. The squeaky wheel gets the grease.

Bury the hatchet: stop arguing or feuding. This cliché is from the Native American Indian custom where they buried all of their weapons while smoking the peace pipe. It was a requirement from their spirit gods. The saying began in America and was picked up in Britain in the 1700s. Go fi gure.

It’s a piece of cake; a cakewalk: easy. In 1870, the slaves would walk in a procession in pairs around a cake at the social gatherings. The most graceful pair was awarded the cake. It was thought of as an easy achievement – an ace in the hole win.

Let the cat out of the bag: give away a secret. Here’s proof that humans are sometimes a few cans short of a six-pack. In the old days, storekeepers thought it was a fun trick to put a cat, instead of the usual suck-ling pig, in the shopper’s bag; thus, the phrase.

Holy mackerel: element of surprise. Holy mackerel began as a blasphemous reference to the Catholic tra-dition of eating meat on Fridays. It’s not clear why they coined the “mackerel” fi sh for the phrase, but it does have a better ring to it than “Holy cod” or “Holy bluegill.”

Kick the bucket: to die. Slaughtered pigs or oxen were hung by their feet by a “bucket,” which meant beam or pulley in early English. This one’s about as clear as mud.

In a nutshell: summarized. In the early 19th century, there were many debates about long literary works like “Homer’s Iliad” and the “Koran” having been written on such a small piece of parchment paper that each would fi t into the shell of a common nut. One man, George Marsh, claimed to have seen the entire Koran written on a parchment roll 4 inches by half an inch. Well, by George!

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Put a sock in it: be quiet. In the late 1800s, wind-up gramophones for re-cords were introduced. They used a horn to amplify the sound from the needle on the record and controlled the volume by putting a sock in the horn. Now, that’s taking the bull by the horn to create sound for the masses.

Toe the line: conform to policy/rules. This phrase was derived from the mili-tary. During a drill, the soldiers’ foot positions had to align with an imagi-nary line on the ground. This day and age, it’s often spelled “tow the line,” which is incorrect.

Pipe dream: unrealistic hope or plan. In the 18th and 19th centuries, hedo-nists and many of the rich smoked opium in a pipe. Some of the smokers came up with imaginative writings, songs, whatever. Anyone under the in-fl uence of opium was referenced as “on the pipe.”

CHOMPING AT THE BITOK, that chapter’s over. Whew, you say? Are all of these clichés getting your goat? Clichés are more than

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“That’s cliché” gives a whole other meaning to the word. Cliché also refers to actions – actions that are overused and abused.

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• In horror fi lms and thrillers, someone al-ways walks into a situation alone – setting the scene for a scary encounter. Then, all of sudden a friend walks up and puts a hand on the person’s shoulder. The person jumps and turns around and says, “Oh, it’s only you.” Never does the friend say “hello” be-fore he or she taps a shoulder.

• When someone is trying to secretly talk to someone on the phone while there is someone else in the room, both parties are always in earshot of each other. No one walks into another room – the person on the phone just lowers his or her voice, but anyone can hear the conversation.

• In classroom scenes, the bell always rings while the teacher is in the middle of some-thing. In real life, teachers know when the bell rings so they can wrap up their lessons ahead of time.

• Here’s another way overdone cliché. When the bad guy has the good guy against the wall without a defense, the bad guy never shoots him. Instead, he talks to him – for a long time. Of course, the good guy always comes up with a way out: a third party shooting the bad guy, a hidden gun or some wild distraction like a monkey swinging from the ceiling (OK, so not so

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• In movies featuring a scene in a bar, one real bartender noticed this cliché. “In the eight years I’ve been a bartender, I have never seen anyone drink a shot by jerking back their head as if they were taking an aspirin.”

• Whenever anyone asks the bartender for a beer in a movie, the bartender pours and gives the beer to the customer – never asking what kind. Of course, the long and short of it is that the movies can’t cater to a specifi c brewer.

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• On July 21, 1925, schoolteacher John T. Scopes is convicted of violating Ten-nessee’s new law against teaching evolu-tion. The case was never really in doubt. On May 4, the American Civil Liberties

Union had offered to help any Tennessee schoolteacher challenge the law. To gain publicity for the town of Dayton, Scopes, a local science teacher, agreed to fi ll the role since he wasn’t planning to stay in Day-ton anyway. No one was really concerned whether he had actually taught evolution to his students.

• On July 20, 1963, Jan and Dean’s “Surf City” reaches the top of the charts. “Surf City” might be mistaken for a Beach Boys record, but the Beach Boys had yet to have a No. 1 hit at that time.

• On July 23, 1976, members of the Ameri-can Legion gathered in Philadelphia begin suffering from a mysterious form of pneu-monia. By Aug. 2, 22 people were dead and hundreds more were experiencing pneumonia-like symptoms. Their ailment would come to be known as Legionnaires disease.

• On July 25, 1985, Rock Hudson, a tall, dark and handsome Hollywood leading man of the 1950s and 1960s, announces through a press release that he is suffer-ing from acquired immune defi ciency syn-drome (AIDS). Hudson became the fi rst major celebrity to go public with such a diagnosis.

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There’s something new going on in these parts. If you’ve been by the corner of Baptist Road and Roller

Coaster Road (where Baptist changes to Hodgen right near Fox Run Park), you’ve seen a sign for Southwinds Fine Art Gallery. Well worth a visit, you’ll get an education, not only about art, but about life itself. Walk in and you’ll meet the owner, Jim Wider, a friendly man with a ready smile and always a story to tell.

Mr. Wider is a seasoned artist who creates from his childhood memories of the south, a genre of art that is unique to the Colorado Springs and Tri Lakes area. His art captures the heart and is both visually and emotionally provocative. Somehow avoiding the enormous pressures of the changing trends and infl uences all artists face, he follows his own course, pulling images from his memories and from folklore.

His interest in art began as a young boy, scratching drawings in the dirt with a stick in Columbia, South Carolina. As he grew, so did his talent and the selection of art as his life’s work. Concluding his

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formative years with a BFA degree from the University of Southern Colorado, he selected our scenic area to live in and brought to the area a beautiful gallery right in our own backyard.

He is also a businessman; however, his business evolves from his art. As a painter and gallery owner he publicizes and markets his won work, and his work is represented in many private collections. Collectors of original paintings and limited edition prints include Kenya’s Ambassador to the United States, show host and actress Oprah Winfrey, actress Esther Rolle, actress Maria Gibbs, General Colin Powell, basketball super start Grant Hill, activist Dick Gregory, football Hall-of-Famer “Mean” Joe Green, actor Hal Williams, and many other art lovers. Jim Wider’s realism in the marketplace complements his own personal view of art. Whether or not you walk out of the gallery with a piece of Mr. Wider’s art, there’s no doubt you’ll walk out with a memory, with your life enriched by the experience. Keep watching future editions of Snippetz for more of this interesting man’s story. In the meantime, there are some other exciting things going on at Southwinds you need to know about.

Mr. Wider has opened up the Southwinds gallery to other local artists. Having been blessed in his work, he now wants to help others get started. His vision is to pass on some of the elements of his success to aspiring artists and to have Southwinds become a local art hangout on the north end of the Springs. The vision is exciting and promises great things for the future, both for these artists, as well as for the Tri Lakes community. Also stay tuned to Snippetz for future articles featuring some of these local artists, including Anker Bergin, Michael Couillard, Kevin Johnson and Mariya Zvonkovich.

Something else you should know about is the Summer Art Sales that continue

through the end of summer into Labor Day. These events are designed to be family friendly fun events where you can get away, get a bite to eat (free food!!) and take in some great art. You might also take in some fun music. The next event is coming up on the 25th of July beginning with the Aloha Ke Akua Ukulele Jam at 12:30 to 3 PM (musicians please feel free to bring your instrument even if it’s not a ukulele; singers are also welcome to join in this sing-along). When the jam is over, please feel free to hang around—the gallery is open until 8 pm and door prizes will be drawn at all summer events. For more information please contact Mike Couillard at 719 651-7722, or via email [email protected] or Jim Wider at the gallery 719 481-6157.

On the fi rst weekend of August (6th, 7th and 8th—Friday through Sunday) is the “Pig Out with Art” BBQ event. The gallery will be open from 10 am to 8 pm each day. Free BBQ hot dogs and brats will be served. You will also be able to meet the artists and discuss their work or just browse the gallery at your leisure.

And don’t forget to catch the End of Summer Bash on Labor Day Weekend (September 3, 4 and 5; 10 am to 8 pm daily). Come experience an open gallery, live music, door prizes and free refreshments served throughout the day. So make a point to visit Southwinds Fine Art Gallery--it’s one more treasure right in your own backyard!

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Far too often, the enjoyable parts of life come with fruitless consequences. Buying a brand new stereo could put

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Fear not, I have for you, a solution. It’s called the ‘Bikini Bike Wash’ at Rodz Bar & Grill. The brain child of local fi refi ghter “B” Moberg, the ‘Bikini Bike Wash’ will feature a plethora of swim wear models (also known as - local woman we convinced into helping us out), with all proceeds going to Tri-Lakes Cares. The bike wash is open to all motor bikes and will be donation driven. Simply put, the larger the donation, the more likely you are to be named ‘Humanitarian of the Year’ by Peoples Magazine.

There’s plenty of fun for the kids as well. Pinz Bowling Center will be giving half of bowling proceeds to the local organization. You can grab 2 games and shoes for $5. The bikini wash runs from 12-3pm, while the bowling fundraiser takes place from 12-6pm.

Tri-Lakes Cares is a local organization that for years has offered Emergency assistance, self-suffi ciency programs, and other social services to our community. It’s a wonderful opportunity to mix good times with a good cause. On top of that, you may dethrone Shakira (Who may, or may not, be one of our Bikini models) as People Magazine’s favorite humanitarian. It’s a rare chance, so don’t let it pass you buy. Be sure your Sunday is fi lled with wild and wet times at Rodz Bar & Grill.

For more information on the “Bikini Bike Wash” call Pinz Bowling Center at (719) 487-7469. Rodz, and Pinz located at 855 Hwy 105, Palmer Lake, CO 80133.

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For three days, August 6-8, 2010, the Palmer Lake Historical Society and volunteers from the Tri-Lakes community will remember the Chautauqua Assemblies of long ago by recreating the types of events and activities that might have been experienced by these early Chautauqua-goers. The Return of the Rocky Mountain Chautauqua is truly a community effort and would not have been possible without the generous support of the Towns of Monument and Palmer Lake, Pinecrest Event Center, the Palmer Lake Historical Society, and the exhibitors, demonstrators, participants and volunteers that dedicated their time and energies.

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I am not saying that "every-one" should own a home.BUT, if you have a good job,make good money, your creditscore is 700 or above, don'thave any plans to move awayin the next 5 years, and you'restill renting…..you need to getsome good investment advicefrom a Lender you trust, andthen talk to a Realtor you trust.Because this is an incredibletime in history to be investingin Real Estate.

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CORN ADDS POP TO SALADS

There’s an old saying that the best way to prepare freshly picked corn is to have a pot of water boiling in the corn patch so that you can cook it instantly.

It’s best to cook fresh corn as soon after it’s been picked as possible. If fresh corn isn’t stored or prepared properly, its natural sugars start to diminish quickly, resulting in a loss of sweetness within a couple of days. If you can’t purchase fresh corn, frozen corn is an acceptable and delicious sub-stitute for most recipes.

Corn on the cob is an essential part of a summer meal and provides many health benefi ts year-round. The average serving of corn on the cob has about a quarter of your daily requirement for thiamin, which helps maintain memory, as well as beta-cryptoxanthin, which aids in lung health. Corn also is high in folic acid, which is needed for women who are taking oral contraceptives. It also is a good source of fi ber and contains fair amounts of vitamin C, magnesium, niacin and potassium. One serving size (one ear of corn) has about 83 calories.

A corn kernel is made up of four major components: starch, fi ber, protein and oil. Corn can be processed in different ways to tap into these components, and it’s used in all kinds of products. A typical grocery store will contain 4,000 prod-ucts that list corn ingredients on the label, but many other products also depend on corn -- from paper goods and card-board packaging to meat, milk, eggs, poultry and other pro-tein products that come from corn-fed animals.

Here’s some tips from the Utah State Extension Service for selecting and storing fresh corn:

• Look for corn with good green husk color, silk ends that are free from decay or worm injury and stem ends that are

not too discolored or dried. Select ears that are well-covered with plump, not-too-mature kernels. Avoid ears with unde-veloped kernels, ears with very large kernels and dark-yel-low kernels, because they can be tough and not very sweet.• Husk one side of the corn. Press a fi ngernail into one of the kernels to test the liquid. Ripe corn should have a milky-looking liquid; overripe corn will have either a clear liquid or none at all.

• It is important to pick corn and process it within two to three hours. The sugar in corn is quickly lost, so for opti-mum quality process it as soon after picking as possible. If you can’t cook fresh corn immediately, store it in the re-frigerator.

This recipe for Corn and Cabbage Slaw showcases the fl a-vor of freshly picked corn to perfection.

CORN AND CABBAGE SLAW5 cups shredded cabbage1 1/2 cups fresh, whole kernel corn (or frozen and thawed)2 tablespoons fi nely chopped onion1/2 cup light sour cream1/2 cup light mayonnaise2 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons lemon juice1 teaspoon prepared Dijon mustard1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 cup chopped, roasted, salted peanuts, optional

In a bowl, combine the cabbage, corn and onion. In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, honey, lemon juice, mustard, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. Spoon the sour cream mixture over the cabbage mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Stir in the peanuts just before serving, if desired.

***Angela Shelf Medearis is an award-winning children’s author, culinary historian and the author of six cookbooks. Her new cookbook is “The New African-American Kitchen.” She is known as The Kitchen Diva and is the executive producer and host of “The Kitchen Diva!” cooking show on Hulu.com. Visit her Web site at www.divapro.com.


The Kitchen Divaby Angela Shelf Medearis

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Trivia Test ByMarge Svenson Sports Quiz By

Chris Richcreek

1. THEATER: Who won the 1961 Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in “West Side Story”?

2. ANATOMY: How long does it take blood to circulate throughout your body?

3. MUSIC: Who is honored in the song “Candle in the Wind” by Elton John?

4. HISTORY: Where was the fi rst the-ater built in the American colonies?

5. SCIENCE: What area of study is a lepidopterist concerned with?

6. LANGUAGE: What is the meaning of the name Addis Ababa (capital of Ethiopia)?

7. MATH: In geometry, what is a per-fectly round ball called?

8. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: In “The Twelve Days of Christmas” carol, what was sent on the 11th day?

9. MOVIES: What was the name of the submarine in the fi lm “Operation Pet-ticoat”?

10. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital city of Australia?

1. When Chicago White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle set a record in 2009 for retiring 45 consecutive batters, whose mark did he break?

2. Twice Bob Lemon took over as man-ager of the New York Yankees during a season and led the club to a World Series. Whom did he replace?

3. How many consecutive bowl games has the University of Utah won en-tering the 2010 college football sea-son?

4. When was the last time the same two teams met in the NBA Finals two consecutive years?

5. How many times have the Atlanta Thrashers made the NHL playoffs in their 10-year existence?

6. Who was the last NASCAR driv-er before Denny Hamlin in 2010 to sweep the weekend races at Darling-ton Raceway?

7. Before the 2010 Serbia Open, when was the last time two American male tennis players met in an ATP clay-court fi nal in Europe?


SNIPPETZ® PUZZLES AND TRIVIA

1. What was The Stroll?

2. Which Rolling Stones band member was in a fi lm with John-ny Depp?

3. Which ‘60s singer had hits with “Don’t Sleep in the Sub-way,” “Downtown” and “Colour My World”?

4. Name the original lead sing-er for Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes.

5. Name the writer and singer of “Endless Sleep.”

6. Which rock band had a hit with “Love In an Elevator”?

New DVD Releases forWeek of July 19, 2010

PICKS OF THE WEEK“Look Around You” Season One” (Unrated) -- Co-written and starring comedian Peter Se-rafi nowicz, “Look Around You” is one of the funniest and most surreal television programs I’ve seen since “Wonder Showzen.” Originally broadcast on the BBC in 2002, this cult classic fi nally made its American run last year on Adult Swim.

“Look Around You” is a spoof of educational

television shows from the 1970s and ‘80s. The episodes (or “modules” as they’re called) are meticulously shot to look like worn, scratched, dated fi lm from the era, with washed-out col-ors and fake scientifi c apparatus bedecked with DYMO labels, vintage LED readouts and faux-wood trim.

What makes the show so surreal is that even though it’s made to look like it was shot in the 1970s, the era in question must exist in another universe, as things such as ghosts are scientifi -cally proven to be real (and in one module it is explained why they can’t sneeze), and ants apparently have An Agenda.

The DVD not only contains the entire fi rst season, but also features several commentary tracks by Serafi nowicz, co-writer Robert Pop-per, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Edgar Wright, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, Michael Cera, Jo-nah Hill and Tim & Eric, along with a slew of cool special features.

“Black Narcissus” [Criterion Collection] (Un-

rated) -- Deborah Kerr, Jean Simmons and David Farrar star in this lushly photographed, Academy Award-winning melodrama of a group of nuns’ attempt to start a convent in the Himalayas. Battling the unforgiving elements and the temptations of the fl esh, characters are driven to the brink of madness and murder most foul. “Black Narcissus” is a tour-de-force featuring some of the most breathtaking Tech-nicolor cinematography of the age and riveting performances from its stars. Well worth a look.

FROM THE DISCOUNT BIN“The Runaways” (R) -- Dakota Fanning and Kristen Stewart star as Cherie Currie and Joan Jett in this uneven biopic about The Runaways, the all-girl prefab rock band from the ‘70s that was marketed more for its Lolita sex appeal than its music. The fi lm is based on the memoirs of Cherie Currie, so naturally the fi lm focuses mostly on her and her relationship with Joan Jett. Unfortunately, this leaves the rest of the band members (especially Lita Ford) relegated to virtually non-existent roles.

I thought Fanning -- although an interesting choice -- was sorely miscast in the role. On the other hand, Kristen Stewart did a pretty good job as Joan Jett -- and considering how much I hate “Twilight,” that’s quite a compliment.

If you’re looking to see a good movie about The Runaways, I recommend picking up a copy of “Edgeplay,” the gritty and brutally honest docu-mentary about the band, and leave the Fanning/Stewart fl ick in the cutout bin where it belongs.

TV SERIES“Jersey Shore Uncensored” Season One “Super Friends!” Season One, Vol. Two

“Courage the Cowardly Dog” Season One “Being Human” Season 1

“Degrassi: The Next Generation” Season 9 “Tin Man”

“Matlock” Season Five “My Boys”

The Complete Second and Third Seasons


In order to keep everyone honest (you know who you are,) we have moved the an-swers and solutions to the trivia and puzzles to the next page (17).


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SNIPPETZ® COMICS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Answers & Solutions

JULY 19, 2010

TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS

FLASH BACK ANSWERS1. The Stroll was both a song and a line dance in the ‘50s. The Diamonds cut the bluesy song, which hit No. 1 on the Cashbox chart.2. Keith Richards played Jack Sparrow’s father in “Pi-rates of the Caribbean: At World’s End” in 2007. He may repeat the role in the fourth “Pirates.”3. England’s Petula Clark. Her music was just as pop-ular in French, Italian, German and Spanish.4. Teddy Pendergrass, from 1970 to 1977. The soul and doo-wop group had a No. 1 R&B hit with “If You Don’t Know Me by Now.”5. Jody Reynolds. The song reached No. 5 on the charts in 1958 and was said to have inspired a long string of teen “death” songs. Some radio stations wouldn’t play it.6. Aerosmith, in 1989. It hit No. 1 on the Mainstream Rock chart.

1. Rita Moreno2. About a minute3. Marilyn Monroe

4. Williamsburg, 17165. Butterfl ies and moths

6. New Flower7. A sphere

8. 11 pipers piping9. U.S.S. Sea Tiger

10. Canberra

1. San Francisco’s Jim Barr (1972) and the Chicago White Sox’s Bobby Jenks (2007) each retired 41 con-secutive batters.2. Billy Martin in 1978 and Gene Michael in 1981.3. Nine consecutive bowls.4. Chicago faced Utah two consecutive years (1997 and ‘98).5. Once -- the 2006-07 season.6. Mark Martin, in 1993.7. It was the 1991 French Open (Jim Courier vs. An-dre Agassi).

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Starting some-thing new is always exciting for the adven-turous Aries. And here’s the good news: This time you might be able to get some assistance in helping you fi nish what you’ve started.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Put your day-dreaming penchant on hold for now, and face the facts as they are, not as you’d like them to be. Your customary hardheaded approach to “deals,” etc., would be called for.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Problems be-yond your control might delay some of your plans. But things should start to get back to normal by midweek. The weekend could bring an unexpected (but welcome) visitor.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) It’s a good time to buckle down and tackle those unfi n-ished tasks so you’ll be ready to take on other projects. The week’s end could bring an invi-tation from a most surprising source.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Mixed signals could create a few stressful moments for the Lion. But by midweek, explanations should help ease the tension. The weekend is party time! Share it with someone special.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) This is a good “catching up” week for fi nishing tasks, calling old friends and maybe reading that book you haven’t opened yet or renting that movie you wanted to see again.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Mon-ey matters should be worked out, even if it takes time away from a more romantic situ-ation. Better to settle things before feelings turn hard and angry on all sides.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A job-related problem could turn out to be less troublesome than it seemed at fi rst. Just a few moments of talk ‘twixt the parties resolves everything to everyone’s satisfaction.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) The Sagittarian Archer takes aim at health and fi tness issues this week. Watch your diet, and try to put more exercise time into your typically busy schedule.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) As you continue to focus on a career or job change, it’s a good time to look over some of your rarely used skills and see where they can fi t into your future workplace plans.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A loved one’s health might be worrisome, but there’s good news by midweek. Expect peo-ple who share your ideas and your goals to try to contact you by the week’s end.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A col-league’s request that makes the typically per-ceptive Pisces feel uncomfortable is a request you probably will want to turn down. The weekend favors family get-togethers.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a gift for making others feel warm and wanted. Even newcomers feel like old friends.


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NAVIGATING YOUR WAY

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You may not realize it, but July 24 is Amelia Earhart Day. July 24 was chosen

because it’s the birthday of perhaps the most famous female aviator in history. Earhart’s story ended tragi-cally when she became lost in the Pacifi c Ocean in 1937 on her voy-age around the world, but she is still celebrated for her bravery and pio-neer spirit.

As an investor, you can learn a lot from Earhart’s career. Here are a few lessons to consider:

Plan ahead. After a lengthy analy-sis of Earhart’s fi nal fl ight, decades after it occurred, a noted aviation expert came to one succinct con-clusion: “poor planning, worse execution.” Yet on her successful fl ights, Earhart was known to have produced, and followed, detailed fl ight plans. As an investor, you, too, must plan your journey toward your fi nancial goals. First, you need to identify your destination, such as a comfortable retirement. Next, you must create a “map” to reach your goal, in the form of a detailed fi nan-cial strategy based on an investment portfolio tailored to your risk toler-ance and time horizon. And along the way, you must chart your prog-ress via regular reviews of your in-vestments’ performance.

Use the right “tools.” Some sources have noted that, on the fateful fl ight, Earhart did not appear to fully un-derstand how to use her plane’s di-rection-fi nding loop antenna, which at the time was a new technology. If you don’t fully understand the

“tools” — that is, the investments — you need to help achieve your goals, you may run into diffi culties. Always know exactly what you’re investing in and why you’ve chosen those specifi c investments. Without this information, you could end up with investments that are either too risky for your comfort or too con-servative for your goals.

Follow your vision. On the day they disappeared, Earhart and her navi-gator, Fred Noonan, were scheduled to land on Howland Island. Unfortu-nately, it was a cloudy day; some re-searchers speculate that the clouds’ dark shadows on the ocean surface may have camoufl aged Howland and confused the aviators. As an investor, you need a clear view of what you want to accomplish in the long term — and you need to avoid having your vision “clouded over” by short-term events such as price drops and recessions.

Put suffi cient “power” in your port-folio. Many aviation scholars and researchers believe Earhart’s plane simply ran out of gas before she could land on Howland Island. Does you portfolio have suffi cient “fuel” to help you go the distance? Specif-ically, do you have the right mix of growth- and income-oriented vehi-cles to power you toward college for your kids, a comfortable retirement and your other goals? If you’re not sure, you may want to work with a professional fi nancial advisor to get the assistance you need.

You probably will never try to cir-cumnavigate the globe in a small plane. But if you can emulate the best features of Amelia Earhart — such as her courage, perseverance and faith in the future — while tak-ing steps to help focus on what you can control, your investment jour-ney may be rewarding.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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Discussing current updates on the market and the economyin a relaxed, informal setting is a great way to get to knowone another. Plus, the coffee’s on us.

Please join us at the next meeting of our coffee club andbring a friend.

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Monument Art HopThird Thursdays of each month May through September

5:00 - 8:00 pm

The galleries, restaurants and boutiques of historic downtown Monu-ment stay open until 8:00pm for a celebration featuring art openings and other special events. Visit www.monumentarthop.org for more informa-tion including monthly shows and events.

Concerts in the Park Every Wednesday in June and July, 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Bring your lawnchairs and enjoy music, food and fun for the whole fam-ily! The Concerts in the Park Series is held in Limbach Park. (Take Monument exit 161 and head west on Highway 105 which becomes Second Street. Continue straight on Second Street past Front Street and Limbach Park will be on your left before you reach the railroad tracks.)

The 2010 Concert Series schedule is as follows:(see www.snippetzonline.com for details)

Wednesday, July 21 - Zen Cowboy Chuck Pyle with Gordon BurtWednesday, July 28 - TBA

The Original Monument Farmer’s MarketSaturday - Monument Plaza - 6/26 thru 10/2

Sunday - Palmer Lake - 7/4 thru 10/3

Special Events AtPeak Ranch Alpacas

(719) 232-8509 - 19850 Beacon Lite Rd/MonumentEvents For The Whole Family

*Alpaca Tours*Fiber Demos*Alpaca Boutique*10-4pm*July 24th - Ice Cream Social -August 21st-South American Wine TastingSeptember 25th- National Alpaca Farm Day With Contemporary Jazz Artists DOTSERO!

Retiree Appreciation Day24 July 2010 - 0830-1400 hrs

At Arnold Hall Ball Room, on the beautiful USAF Academy. Come out and enjoy continental style breakfast, lunch/appetizers spread, music, information fair, guest speakers and great company.”

Estemere Victorian Mansion Tour 2010380 Glenway Street, Palmer Lake

July 24 - 10am to 4pmTour the Estemere Mansion, an elegant 19th century Victorian Mansion. Guides dressed in period costumes will tell you about the history of the mansion and its owners through time. There will also be music, food, drinks, art and historical books. Dr. Dan Edwards will present informa-tion on local history. The Palmer Lake Historical Society organizes the event as a fund raiser, while the owners Roger and Kim Ward will be your hosts. Tickets sold only at the door, July 24, $5 for mem-bers of the Palmer Lake Histori-cal Society, $8 for non-members, children up to 12 are free, 13-17 half price. Membership forms will be available. It is regretted that wheelchair access is not possible. No shoes in the house, bring slip-

pers or socks. More information on the Estemere can be found here: http://www.estemere.net.

Aloha Jam and Art SaleSunday July 25, 2010 - 12:30 to 8 PM

Southwinds Fine Art Gallery 16575 Roller Coaster Road(corner of Baptist and Roller Coaster)

This is a combined event! Come on out to the Southwinds Fine Art Gal-lery at 12:30 PM to join in an old fashioned Ukulele Jam and sing along. Musicians, please feel free to bring whatever instrument you play even if it’s not a uke. Singers, we need you to come and sing along! This will be fun for all, families and kids welcome. We’ll have a grille goin! g so come and also enjoy a dog or a brat on us! The gallery is open until 8 so even if you can’t make the jam, come on by for a bite to eat and take in some great art as well. Be sure to register at the door since we’ll be giving out door prizes to at least three lucky winners. Call Mike Couillard at Southwinds for more details. 719 651-7722 (cell)

1st Annual Ride the Divide Motorcycle Poker RunSaturday, July 31st at Rosie’s Diner - 411 Hwy. 105, Monument

Rosie’s 10 Year Anniversary Car ShowSunday, August 22nd at Rosie’s Diner - 411 Hwy. 105, Monument

Annual Palmer Lake and Monument Ice Cream SocialSat., August 7 at 1:30 p.m. – Palmer Lake Library

(Palmer Lake Village Green)Stroll on the Palmer Lake Village Green, savor the ice cream, and hear music provided by the Daytime Singers of the America the Beautiful Barbershop Chorus. Families are encouraged to bring their elders as we honor our senior patrons. Presented in partnership with the Rocky Mountain Chautauqua Assembly, with thanks to the Tri-Lakes Friends of the Library and the Town of Palmer Lake.

2010-2011 Pikes Peak Youth Ringers auditionsAugust 24 and August 26 - 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Gateway Presbyterian Church731 Castle Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80904

CALLING YOUTH HANDBELL RINGERS! Children in grades 5-12 who have experience ringing in a handbell choir and love to perform are in-vited to audition for the 2010-2011 Pikes Peak Youth Ringers advanced and intermediate groups. The 15-minute open audition includes sight reading music and a short interview. Auditions are done as solos, but are open for anyone to observe. Reservations are required. Location: Gateway Presbyterian Church Time: 4:00-8:00 p.m. Date: August 24 and August 26 Information: Susan Hedgpeth, (719) 233-2668; [email protected]

Wonderland Ranch Music SeriesAugust 28th - 11am to 7pm

Wonderland Ranch - Black Forest - Hodgen/VolmerCeltic/Scottish Music Festival. Wonderland Ranch is an old time private 30 acre park. Wonderlandranch.com

Children’s Music/Family DaySeptember 11th - 10am to 4pm

Wonderland Ranch - Black Forest - Hodgen/VolmerLive children’s musical entertainment/workshops/games and story teller. wonderlandranch.com

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CONSUMERS BAILING ON BAILOUT PROGRAMThe government’s Making Home Affordable mort-

gage bailout programs haven’t been as successful as was expected. The programs were designed to

lower mortgage payments, allowing homeowners to keep their homes and avoid foreclosure. As it’s turning out, the vast majority of homeowners who get a lowered mortgage end up defaulting on their mortgages anyway.

There are quite a few reasons for the failure of the pro-grams.

--Banks weren’t initially asking for proof of income, auto-matically putting homeowners into a trial program. Once paperwork was completed during the trial period, it was discovered that many homeowners had too much income to qualify and were taken out of the program. (This hap-pened with nearly half a million homeowners.)

--Paperwork was lost or homeowners failed to send in re-quired documents.

--Homeowners are giving up and selling their homes.

(Those who agree to a short sale or just give the house back to the bank qualify for $3,000 in moving expenses.) --Homeowners haven’t been able to get through the trial program successfully (payments have to be made on time) before the new modifi cation deal is fi nal.

-- Even with mortgage modifi cation, homeowners still have other debts to juggle. Not only did they have late mortgage payments, but other bills had stacked up as well before they applied for help. Those bills must still be paid.

The number of people applying to the programs has plunged, but a new one, starting in August, could encour-age thousands to seek help: the Unemployment Program.

Some of the eligibility requirements include:• Mortgage must have originated prior to Jan. 1, 2009.• Home must be the principal residence.• The mortgage wasn’t already modifi ed by one of the pro-grams.• Mortgage payments are late, but not more than three months.

• The payment is more than 31 percent of the homeowner’s income.• The homeowner can prove unemployment by receiving unemployment benefi ts.

At this point there are a number of programs available: Home Affordable Refi nance Program (HARP), Home Af-fordable Modifi cation Program (HAMP), Second Lien Modifi cation Program (2MP), Home Affordable Unem-ployment Program (UP) and Home Affordable Foreclo-sure Alternatives Program (HAFA).

For more information, go to www.makinghomeaffordable.gov, click on Resources, then click Frequently Asked Ques-tions by Borrowers, or call 1-888-995-HOPE (4673).

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].


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