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Whether it’s a traveling carnival with creaky old rides and fat-laden treats or stationary amusement parks packed with thrill-seekers standing in line for hours to feel an adrena-line rush, there’s no denying that people all over the world love amusement parks. And not just ones with fast rides either. So what is it about a theme park that keeps people coming back again and again? Perhaps it’s the fact that you are literally entering anoth-er world when you walk through the gates. Gone are thoughts about bills, work, dead-

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lines and arguments with your spouse. There’s only the feel of the wind as it rushes past your face and the way your stomach feels like it drops to your feet on that fi rst big roller coaster hill. With so much excitement at your fi ngertips, it’s no wonder amuse-ment parks are so popular. And of course, Snippetz has to check out what all the fuss is about.

“THE BEST AMUSEMENT PARK IN THE WORLD”

Since 1998, at the birth of Amuse-ment Today’s Golden Ticket Awards, Cedar Point amusement park and resort in Sandusky, Ohio has been voted the “Best Amusement Park in the World.” In addition, the park was awarded the “Best Steel Roller Coaster in the World” award for its coaster, Millennium Force, for the past two years. But that’s not all. Cedar Point rounded out its winning streak by being awarded the “Roller Coaster Capital of the World.”

It’s not just the roller coasters that bring people back year after year and earn this park such high esteem. Thanks to additions such as Lumi-nosity, a light show held just after sundown, and Dinosaurs Alive!, an

attraction set in pre-historic times touting 50 life-size animatronic di-nosaurs, the park brings in enthusi-asts for all sorts of reasons.

And Cedar Point doesn’t seem to be slowing its “roll” down by any means. In fact, in May of this year, the park is set to reveal its newest world-record-breaking roller coaster called the GateKeeper. This coaster runs over 4,100 feet long, making it the longest “winged” roller coaster in the world. So what is a winged coaster? The seats of the coaster are set to either side of the track so the there is nothing above or below the riders. And then there’s the 164-foot drop. It might be best to ride this roller coaster prior to eating lunch…

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When you think of Abu Dhabi, you probably don’t think about theme parks. But you should because Fer-rari World Abu Dhabi, the largest

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Within each resort complex lie mul-tiple parks to provide a wide variety of entertainment opportunities for guests. Disneyland Paris has Golf Disneyland park; Tokyo Disney Re-sort has Tokyo DisneySea; and Walt Disney World Resort has the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disney’s Blizzard Beach and Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon to name a few.

With such a multitude of parks and adventures to choose from, it seems nearly impossible to single out any one particular ride. But let’s just say that a certain contributing writer had a nasty experience on the Big Thunder Mountain Train ride at Dis-neyland when she was fi ve. She has since recovered from her trauma.

OTHER NOTEWORTHY AMUSEMENT PARKS

Beijing Shijingshan • Amusement Park – speaking of Disneyland, this amusement park seems very familiar. In fact, just about every Disney character can be found at this park although they go by names like “Duck” for Donald Duck or “Elephant Ride” for the Dumbo ride.

The costumes the characters wear is remarkably similar (well, actually almost identi-cal) to the costumes the Dis-ney characters wear. When the Walt Disney Company opened Hong Kong Disneyland, the wanna-be theme park suffered a big hit to their patronage. The solution? A new slogan reading “Disney is too far, so please come to Shijingshan.” Well played.

Diggerland• – located in the United Kingdom, this amuse-ment park features modifi ed excavation equipment. That’s right. Back hoes, mini loaders and the like. Under strict su-pervision, Diggerland-goers get to drive and operate con-struction equipment, uncover-ing buried boulders, pushing around piles of dirt. Sounds like a 4-year-old boy’s dream come true. If you fi nd yourself headed to Diggerland, make sure to catch the “Dancing Diggers,” a 30-minute show composed entirely of diggers of different sorts, which dance (somehow), perform stunts and even do comedy.

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Suoi Tien Cultural Amuse-• ment Park - never before has good old fashioned amusement park fun been merged with re-ligion in such a beautiful man-ner…or perhaps, at all. Located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, this park has all the rides and at-tractions you would expect from a typical amusement park. But thrown in just for fun are plenty of Buddhist attractions as well. For example, you could take a boat ride that takes you through the 12 torments of hell, with the use of animatronic depictions. Or if that isn’t quite your speed, you could always relax by the


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You were both right about the ben-efi ts of you moving out, but you were both wrong about something else, that life would be easier. Life is never easy. Both the rich man and the poor man have money prob-lems. Both the married woman and the single woman have trouble with relationships. Each season of life has benefi ts and each has diffi cul-ties. Each season of life is just like the one you experienced in the sev-enth grade: full of contradictions and uncertainties only without the pimples.

Life is a lot about walking through the pain, enduring the discord and believing that tomorrow will be better than today no matter how bad today is. And trust me; your tomorrows will improve if you im-prove today. Your tomorrows will be blessed if you will be a blessing today. And the next season of your life will be fi lled with triumphs and tears, long, wide highways and winding dangerous back roads, sun-shine and storms.

It seems to me that life is not about giving up, surrendering to medioc-rity or failure. No, life’s not about retreating, it’s about reloading. It’s not about resting on your laurels or living off your dividends or walking away from responsibility. It’s about learning from your mistakes, over-coming obstacles and being ready, willing and able to “take a deep breath, pick yourself up, dust your-self off, and start all over again.”* Don’t retreat, reload.

*PICK YOURSELF UP, From the Film: Swing Time 1936 (Lyrics by: Dorothy Fields / Music by: Jerome Kern) Listen to Frank Sinatra’s ver-sion of the song: https://www.you-tube.com/watch?v=yN9zKpO3Qus

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• On May 31, 1889, the South Fork Dam in Johnstown, Pa., collapses, causing a fl ood that kills more than 2,200 people. It was the largest earthen dam (made of dirt and rock, rather than steel and concrete) in the United States. Reportedly, a baby survived on the fl oor of a house as it fl oated 75 miles from Johnstown.

• On May 29, 1914, heavy fog on the St. Lawrence River in Canada causes a col-lision of boats -- the Empress of Ireland and the Storstad -- that kills 1,073 people. Caused by a horrible series of blunders, it was one of the worst maritime disasters in history.

• On June 2, 1924, with Congress’ passage of the Indian Citizenship Act, the govern-ment of the United States confers citizen-

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• On May 27, 1937, San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge opens to the public after fi ve years of construction. On opening day -- “Pedestrian Day” -- some 200,000 walkers crossed the bridge, which spans the Golden Gate Strait at the entrance to San Francisco Bay and connects San Francisco and Marin County.

• On May 28, 1957, National League own-ers vote unanimously to allow the New York Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers to move to San Francisco and Los Angeles, respec-tively, at the mid-season owner’s meeting in Chicago.

• On June 1, 1980, CNN (Cable News Net-work), the world’s fi rst 24-hour television news network, makes its debut. Today, CNN is seen in more than 89 million American households and more than 160 million homes internationally. In its fi rst years of operation, CNN lost money and was ridi-culed as the Chicken Noodle Network.


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15706 Jackson Creek Pkwy. 100Monument Marketplace

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VFW OPEN MEETINGSundance Mountain Lodge

Carson Room3rd Tuesday of the Month

6pm Meeting open to the public.

Tri-Lakes HAP-py Feet Foot Care Clinic

Tri-Lakes Senior CenterSecond Wednesday

of each MonthTo schedule an appointment, call Bob at the Visiting Nurse Association on Tuesday through Thursday between 9 and 4, at 719 577-4448.

GLENEAGLESERTOMA CLUB MEETINGLuncheon meeting every

Wed. 11:45 a.m. Liberty Heights

12105 Ambassador Drive, (off Voyager Blvd in Col Springs).

We offer interesting speakers and programs. Everyone is welcome. Info: Call Garrett Barton at 433-5396 or Bob Duckworth at 481-4608 or visitwww.gleneaglesertoma.org.

HISTORIC WALKING TOURSof Palmer Lake, Monument,

Castle Rock. Guided by local historian Jim Sawatzki.

Individuals, Clubs & Organizations

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BAR BINGOAmerican Legion post 9-11

at The DepotPrimrose St. - Palmer Lake

Every Wednesday 5:30 -7:30Bingo $1.00 a card. Burrito bar, Malibu Buckets, and $2.00 Bud

Beers

LIONS CLUB MEETING1st Thursday of the Month

6:00PM-8:30PMMONUMENT HILL COUNTRY CLUB

Beginning September 6th. Tri-

Lakes has Lions on the 1st Thursday of each month! Your family can make help enrich lives for our El Paso County families and people around the world. Please contact [email protected] 719-313-0688 for club details. We Serve.

VFW LADIES AUXILIARY MONTHLY MEETING

Sundance Mountain Lodge Carson Room

3rd Thursday of the Month6:30 pm for more information

contact Martine Arndt at 487-9225.

KARAOKE FRIDAYSOakley’s Cafe & BistroEvery Friday 8:30pm

Karaoke with JR’s Ultimate Entertainment every Friday

starting at 8:30pm. Karaoke and music til midnight.

WOMANS AUXILIARY STREET SALE

American Legion Post 9-11at The Depot

Primrose St. - Palmer LakeEvery Saturday 8:00- 1:00Set up a table for only $5.00. Sell all your unwanted items.

Call Alicia @ 481-8668 to reserve your space or come on

by to browse others wares.

LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL BAND GOLF TOURNAMENT

Gleneagle Golf Club, 345 Mission Hill Way, Colo Spgs

8092106/01/2013 12:30pm - 7:00pm

Golf Tournament (Four-Man Scramble format) Fundraiser for the Liberty High School Band

Program.Friday, May 31, 2013: 6:30 pm: Calcutta, BBQ Dinner, & Raffl e

Saturday, June 1, 2013:12:00 pm: Registration1:30 pm: Shotgun Start

Entry Fee: $75.00 per player, limited to the fi rst 120 golfers.

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MONUMENT HILL KIWANIS CLUB MEETING

Inn at Palmer DivideJune 1 8:00-9:30 amAlain Parent will give

an update on NORAD

PIKES PEAKSOAP BOX DERBY

E Costilla St between El Paso and S Wahsatch Streets

June 2 8:30- FinishThe Pre-race inspection and

practive. More information go to www.ppscd.com

PALMER LAKE ART GROUP 48TH ANNUAL SPRING ART

EXHIBIT AND SALEMonument Hill Church,

18725 Monument Hill Road, Monument, COJune 7-15, 2013

M-S 10am-4pm Sun 1-4pmOpening Reception:

Friday, June 7, 5-8 pm.This Judged event features original art by more than 30 members of the Group, including paintings, sculptures, photography, fi ber art and jewelry. Also included will be the work of the scholarship winners for this year. Please see our website, www.palmerlakeartgroup.com for more information.


Inn at Palmer DivideJune 8 8:00-9:30 am

Dave Van Trusen will talk about Uganda, Rwanda and the Nile

PIKES PEAKSOAP BOX DERBY

E. Costilla St Between El Paso and S Wahsatch Avenues

June 9 8:30 - FinishThis is the offi cial Race Day for

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THE DOG DAYS ARE OVER

By Nick Yanez

In the year 1957, the Russian gov-ernment hunted down a stray dog in the streets of Moscow. The

animal didn’t have a home, so obvi-ously it had dealt with extremely cold temperatures and was seldom fed. Strangely, this made her an ideal can-didate for a very special top secret mission. The job was supposed to revolutionize science; to pioneer un-charted territory. Kind of like the lads from Star Trek (which I highly recom-mend you see, if you haven’t already). This young feline, roughly 3 years old, would venture where no man dare to go, the great unknown. Laika was her name, and she was the brave dog that became the fi rst living creature to orbit the Earth.

Of course these kinds of military mis-sions were much more impressive back in the day. The “space race” be-tween Russia and America was a heat-ed one in the 50’s and 60’s. Now both countries have sent countless citizens into space for various reasons over the years. Which makes this weeks un-derreported story a little strange (and dare I say, pointless). The Associated Press has reported that a Russian mis-sion to space was recently concluded. The space ship landed in Orenburg, about 1200 Kilometers southeast of Moscow. Not all of the crew made it. The surviving members were sent immediately back to headquarters for testing. Sure, this isn’t all that strange considering the Russians still send people into space with lives at risk. What doesn’t make sense is that the crew was entirely made up of lizards and mice.

The space mission, that lasted a month, makes little sense to the public. While they did accomplish one incredible

feat - no animals had ever survived that long in space according to Dep-uty Director Vladimir Sychov - the experiment still seems to have little validation. According to the Russians, they were simply running experiments to further understand the effects of weightlessness and cell structure in space. I guess that could make sense. But how long have we been sending people to space now? Couldn’t they run these trials on a station already suspended in the air? What is it they are trying to learn?

There is little speculation on the mat-ter. In fact, no one really seems to care. I just fi nd it strange that the Russian government funded a space mission for mice. The month long ordeal had to have cost millions. Not to mention it cost the lives of innocent mammals and reptiles alike. Back in ‘57, when Sputnik II made it’s unforgettable journey into the outer realm, the ethi-cal questions about sending Laika on a suicide mission were not often raised. There was a distraction; the whole Cold War thing. But the mission was morally questionable.

While I’m unsure a comparison would be made for mice, it still raises ques-tions. What were they doing that would have endangered human life? The fact is, we will probably never know. But if we do, I know a couple lizards that deserve major recogni-tion. Perhaps the Russian’s are once again going to revolutionize space travel. After all, that’s what happened last time they sent a stray animal into the sky. There was the dog, then there was Neil. Today, a statue of a dog sitting atop a rocket lies nearby the military research center in Moscow. Tomorrow, perhaps a makeshift Pinky and the Brain will stand carved from stone, outside a Russian military base. But probably not.

Feel free to send Nick an email anytime about his weekly column, or any leads you have for underreported stories he could write about, to [email protected]

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CHEAPSTEAK

When shopping for steaks, many consumers think that only the more expensive

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Once you familiarize yourself with the names and cuts of less-expensive steaks and master preparing them, you can enjoy a budget-friendly steak din-ner more often! Here are a few variet-ies of “cheap” and fl avorful steaks:

Charcoal steak, top blade steak, chicken steak: This cut comes from the top of the shoulder blade, which is the second-most tender cut on the ani-mal. It cooks up beautifully when pre-pared using high-heat methods in a pan, grilled or broiled and served rare. There

is a piece of gristle that runs through the mid-dle that is usually but-terfl ied out when the same muscle is cut as a fl atiron steak.

Bistec Norteno: This isn’t the tenderest cut on the animal, as it comes from the heel of the steer. It’s lean piece of meat with a bold, beefy fl avor. Serve sliced thinly.

Sirloin tip/peeled knuckle: The most tender muscle in the round tip. Best prepared seared us-ing a high-heat method and fi nished in a 375 F oven for both steaks and roasts. Keep a medium-rare, or 125-degree, center.

Shoulder steak, shoulder clod steak, London broil: This steak can be pan seared, braised, grilled or broiled, keeping a medium-rare center and then sliced thinly.

Top sirloin: Great beefy fl avor and tender. Sear using a high-heat method and fi nish in a 375 F oven for both steaks and roasts. Keep a medium-rare center.

Flank steak: Fibrous, lean, tight-grain, good beefy fl avor. It’s commonly used for fajitas and stir-fry. This cut is best when grilled, but also can be pan-seared and sliced thinly.

Brisket: The brisket is a fi brous and fatty muscle with signifi cant connective tissue. It’s best cooked slow and low to achieve tenderness. A brisket consists of two parts, the point and the fi rst or fl at cut. The point is located on top

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of the fl at and is connected by a thick layer of fat. The grain in each piece fol-lows a different direction and must be sliced differently for best results.

The point and fl at must be trimmed of fat after being separated. The fl at is simpler to carve because it is more symmetrically shaped and the grain of the meat is clearly defi ned. The point is more diffi cult because of its shape and the grain is more diffi cult to follow.

Slice the fl at by determining in which direction the grain of the meat is fol-lowing. Simply look at the top of the fl at and the grain direction is clearly de-fi ned. It generally runs from one corner at the front of the fl at to the opposite corner at the back of the fl at. The fl at is cut at an angle from front to back. Slice the point in the same manner, de-termine the direction of the grain and cut across the grain from front to back.My recipe for Southwestern Crock-Pot Brisket combines hearty beef brisket, pure chili powder and slow cooking to create a budget-friendly, tender and tasty dinner.

SOUTHWESTERN CROCK-POT BRISKET

For the leanest brisket, ask for the “fi rst” or “fl at” cut, without an overly fatty fl ap (also called the point) lying on top. Trim off any surface fat; there’s plenty left in the fi bers to keep the meat moist.

1 cup beef stock1/4 cup apple cider vinegar2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal

1 tablespoon dark, unsweetened cocoa powder2 teaspoons ground cumin2 teaspoons dried oregano1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 1/2 teaspoons salt1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper1 canned chipotle pepper, seeded and minced with 1 tablespoon adobo sauce2 garlic cloves, minced1 (4-pound) beef brisket, trimmed of surface fat1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder

1. Mix the beef stock, vinegar, corn-meal, cocoa powder, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and pepper, chipotle and garlic in a 5- or 6-quart slow cooker.2. Rub the chili powder and remaining teaspoon of the salt and pepper into the brisket. Place the brisket in the slow cooker and turn to coat. Cover and cook on high 6 to 8 hours, or until meat is fork-tender.3. Remove meat from slow cooker and skim fat from sauce. Slice meat and serve with the sauce. Serves 6 to 8

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New DVD Releases forWeek of May 27, 2013

PICKS OF THE WEEK“Dark Skies” (PG-13) -- A nice young fam-ily moves into a pleasant suburban home, only to be harassed by the creepy whims of supernatural forces. There’s a mom and dad (Keri Russell and Josh Hamilton) and two young boys who just can’t get the message when super-spooky stuff happens to them -- mysterious marks and wounds appearing on their bodies, moments of amnesia, tem-porarily losing control of their bodies. You

know, the usual.This movie doesn’t really break from the “Paranormal Activity” pack, except that it looks more at the family than the (rather lame) mythos behind the haunting. Mom wants to sell the house, but the market isn’t favorable. Dad isn’t happy being un-employed. The boys are going through kid stuff -- on top of being haunted.“Lore” (R) -- Before Lore’s parents -- de-vout and high-ranking Nazis -- are taken by American forces, they tell their chil-dren to fl ee north and avoid soldiers. Lore (pronounced like “Laura”) must care for her four younger siblings as they travel through Germany in the immediate after-math of World War II. Along the way, they are helped by Thomas, a young man who survived the concentration camps. Though they must depend on this strange man, Lore still remembers all of the things her SS fa-ther told her about Jewish people. The largest part of her journey is going

through the ashes of her upbringing. That’s the most haunting part -- how do you know where you are when you’re forced to ques-tion everything you’ve ever known?“The Loving Story” (NR) -- In the case of Loving v. Virginia, the Supreme Court ruled that interracial marriages could not be restricted by law. Richard Loving married Mildred Jeter in Washington D.C. in 1958, but their marriage was not recognized in their home state of Virginia -- interracial marriage was illegal there and in more than 20 other states. Richard was a white man, and Mildred was half-black, half-Native American. This award-winning HBO docu-mentary features old home footage of the family, as well as photographs and inter-views. “The Numbers Station” (PG-13) -- John Cusack is a CIA agent who gets assigned to what’s supposed to be an uneventful post: protecting a secret bunker where encrypted messages are sent and received. So, from

the beginning we’re promised a dull affair, and that’s what we get -- even after the bad guys breach the compound. Cusack has to protect the pretty blond cryptologist at all costs. This job apparently demands that any romance that might occur between the two agents be as brief and unconvincing as possible. A pleasant surprise is Cusack’s performance as an action lead; he’s a good at gunplay and portrays a good veteran of espionage.

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TRIVIA TEST SPORTS QUIZ

FLASHBACK BIBLE TRIVIA

1. Is the book of Numbers in the Old or New Testament or neither?2. In Mark 15:23, while on the cross, Christ was offered wine mingled with what? Salt, Water, Myrrh, Speck3. What’s a Hebrew religious song sung at Sabbath meals? Zephyr, Zemirah, Zelotic, Zaffre4. In 2 Kings 5, who had his leprosy washed away in the Jordan? Naaman, Zacchaeus, Elijah, Joshua5. From Psalm 46:1, “God is our refuge and” what? Light, Builder, Wisdom, Strength6. Of these, who had a rod that God turned into a serpent? Noah, Moses, Abraham, Isaac?

By Wilson Casey

1. Who released “Heaven Is a Place On Earth” and when?

2. Name the group that covered the old 1940s standard “Cotton Fields” in 1970.

3. What was the name of the Mar-Keys when they fi rst began?

4. Name the group that released “I Was Made For Lovin’ You.” Bonus for knowing the album name and year.

5. Name the song with this lyric: “You don’t drive a big fast car, no, You don’t look a-like a movie star, And on your money we won’t get far.”

By Mick Harper

1. Who was the fi rst second baseman to win back-to-back National League MVP Awards?

2. Name the catcher who holds the modern major-league record for most passed balls in a season.

3. In 2012, Steve Weatherford of the New York Giants became the third punter in NFL history to receive a fran-chise-player tag. Name the other two.

4. Who was the fi rst player in NCAA men’s basketball history to have a quadruple-double in a game?

5. In 2013, Tampa Bay’s Steven Stam-kos became the fourth-youngest play-er to score 200 career goals (age 23). Who did it at a younger age?

6. Who was the last U.S. man before David Boudia in 2012 to win a gold medal in Olympic diving?

7. In 2013, Tiger Woods tied the mark for most career victories at one PGA event (eight). Who else holds the re-cord?

By Chris RichcreekBy Fifi Rodriguez

1. ANIMAL KINGDOM: By what other name are a cat’s whiskers known?

2. ANCIENT WORLD: Where is the Acropo-lis?

3. HISTORY: Who was the commanding Union general at the Battle of Gettys-burg?

4. MEDICINE: What is scoliosis?

5. GEOGRAPHY: What two countries share Niagara Falls?

6. MOVIES: What was the name of Gary Cooper’s character in “High Noon”?

7. ENTERTAINMENT: What kind of horse was Trigger, Roy Roger’s trusty steed?

8. SCIENCE: What metal is liquid at room temperature?

9. ANATOMY: Where is the medulla oblon-gata located?

10. LITERATURE: Who created the “Tom Swift” series of novels?


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SNIPPETZ® COMICS AND ENTERTAINMENT

In order to keep everyone honest (you know who you are,)you can fi nd the answers and solutions to the trivia and puzzles on the next page (18).

by Samantha Weaver

• It was ancient Roman dramatist, philoso-pher and statesman Seneca the Younger who made the following sage observation: “While we are postponing, life speeds by.”

• You might be surprised at some of the seemingly innocuous things that arouse passions in a group of people. Take the ven-erable 1960s television show “Mr. Ed,” for example. Evidently, an evangelist named Jim Brown took issue with the show’s theme song, claiming that when played backward, the tune contains the message “the source is Satan” and “someone sang this song for Satan.” His preaching on the subject was so persuasive that members of a church in Ironton, Ohio, made a bonfi re of recordings of the song.

• If you’re planning to visit the Hawaiian island of Kauai, you might want to trek up to Mount Waialeale. If you do, though, be sure to take an umbrella, as that mountain

holds the distinction of receiving more rainfall than any other place on Earth, with an average of about 40 feet -- yes, feet -- of rain annually.

• A recent national survey of adult children with living parents found that a whopping 70 percent of respondents are against the idea of a parent moving in with them. If it became necessary for one parent to move in, though, two-thirds would choose Mom over Dad.

• It was noted wit Ambrose Bierce who, in his “Devil’s Dictionary,” defi ned faith as “Belief without evidence in what is told by one who speaks without knowledge, of things without parallel.”

• Those who study such things say that an ordinary human being can live four weeks without food, four days without water and four minutes without air.

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Thought for the Day: “Most people would sooner die than think; in fact, they do so.” -- Bertrand Russell


MAY 27, 2013

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Lots of possibilities begin to open up by midweek. Some seem more appealing than others. But wait for more facts to emerge later on before you consider which to choose.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Bravo to the determined Bovine. While others might give up, you continue to search for answers. Expect your Taurean tenacity to begin paying off by week’s end.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might want to consider stepping back from the task at hand for a while. This could help you get a better perspective on what you’ve done and what still needs to be done.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your keen Cancerian insight should help you determine whether a new offer is solid or just more fl uff ‘n’ stuff. The clues are all there waiting for you to fi nd them.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Being ignored is diffi cult for any proud Leo or Leona. But pushing yourself back into the spotlight might be unwise. Instead, let things work themselves out at their own pace.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Trying to uncover a col-league’s secret under the pretext of showing concern is ill-ad-vised. Control your curiosity to avoid raising resentment in the workplace.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Expect to hear good news about a loved one. Also, be prepared for some changes in sev-eral family relationships that could develop from this lucky turn of events.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Some surprises are expected to accompany a number of changes that will continue through part of next week. At least one could involve a romantic situation.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) You might be up-set by some of your critics. But most of your associates continue to have faith in your ability to get the job done, and done well.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A workplace goal that suddenly seems out of reach is no problem for the sure-footed Goat, who moves steadily forward despite any obstacles placed in his or her way.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Uncertainty about who is right and who isn’t might keep you from making a clear-cut de-cision. Wait until you know more about what you’re being asked to decide.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Be careful to keep your emo-tions in check when dealing with a demanding personal situation. You need to set an example of strength for others to follow.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have an extraordinary ability to rally people to do their best.

You would be a treasure as a teacher.


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Answers & Solutions

TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS FLASH BACK ANSWERS

1. Belinda Carlisle, the lead singer of The Go-Go’s, in 1987. The song went to No. 1 in multiple countries, including Ireland, New Zealand, Nor-way, Sweden, Switzerland and the U.S.

2. The Beach Boys. They originally recorded the song in 1968 but were unsatisfi ed with the ar-rangement.

3. The Royal Spades. Booker T. Jones was a member and eventually formed Booker T. & the MGs.

4. Kiss, in 1979, on their “Dynasty” album. The b-side of the single release was “Hard Times.”

5. “You Got What It Takes,” released in 1959 by Marv Johnson. Nearly every song Johnson released was written by Berry Gordy, Jr., the founder of the legendary Motown record label.

1. Vibrissae, or “tactile hairs”

2. Athens

3. George Meade

4. Curvature of the spine

5. U.S. and Canada

6. Will Kane

7. Palomino

8. Mercury

9. Lower part of the brain stem

10. Edward Stratemeyer

1. Joe Morgan of the Cincinnati Reds, 1975-76.

2. Texas’ Geno Petralli, with 35 in 1987.

3. Todd Sauerbrun (2003 with Carolina) and Michael Koenen (2009, Atlanta).

4. Tennessee-Martin’s Lester Hudson, in 2007 (25 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists and 10 steals).

5. Wayne Gretzky (age 21), Mario Lemieux (22) and Dale Hawerchuk (22).

6. Mark Lenzi, in 1992.

7. Sam Snead.

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DID YOUR EMPLOYER TRAIN OR EDUCATE YOU?

IF SO, HE MIGHT HAVEHANDCUFFED YOU

© May, 2013 by Lisa Welch Stevens, Attorney at Law P.C.

I my last few articles I have discussed the fact that most of the time in Colorado non-

compete agreements cannot restrict a person’s right to work for the competition. I have also noted that there are, however, four types of situations in which the employer might be able to do so: last week, we discussed the fact that non-compete agreements areenforceable where they are entered into in connection with the sale or purchase of a business. In that situation, the buyer of the business can restrict the seller’s ability to re-enter into business and compete with the buyer.

This week I wish to discuss

another types of situation in which non-competes are enforceable in Colorado: where they are entered into between an employer and an employee, in exchange for the employer providing training or education to the employee. If an employer does so, and the employee does not then remain with the employer for at least two (2) years after the training or education concludes, the employer and prevent the employee from going to work for a competitor of the employer, or from setting up in business himself

in competition for the employer.

Usually, these types of agreements provide for a type of “liquidated damages” if the employee does do so: the employer is permitted to make the former employee reimburse the employer for the actual costs of the training or employment.

“Education” includes such things as courses or materials preparing the employee for certain types of licenses or certifi cations; for example, to get various fi nancial professional licensing such as Series 7 or Series 66 licenses; real estate licenses; cosmetological licenses; degrees from colleges or universities; technical certifi cations; journeyman’s licenses; etc.

Training does not include things

such as how to work a deep fryer at a fast food restaurant; how to use a cash register or bookkeeping system; etc. In such situations it would only be where the employer paid a third party to train the employees that such costs would be recoverable.

As you can see, the defi nition of whether education or training meets the defi nition of “education” or “training” for the purposes of this exception is very fact specifi c. However, it is very safe to say that such non-competes are almost always enforceable with respect to true “professional” employees, such as engineers, computer programmers, architects, attorneys, doctors, nurses, teachers, etc. and members of the “skilled trades”

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such as plumbers, electricians, etc. They are not usually enforceable with respect to other types of “blue collar” or “white” or “pink” collar employees.

Please contact your attorney regarding the specifi cs of your particular situation.

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Will Social Securitybe there when I retire?

The most recent government-issued projections indicate Social Security funding will run out by 2033. How-ever, that does not mean that in 20 years Social Security will be gone. It is in fact the point where revenues will not be adequate to meet 100% of the promised benefi ts established by law. At that point, unless Con-gress intervenes, the Social Secu-rity Administration estimates ben-efi ts will need to be cut by 22% and could decline from there.

Should I start retirement benefi ts as soon as

I’m eligible?

The minimum age Social Security retirement benefi ts can be started is 62. Today, for a variety of reasons, an increasing number of retirees are electing to begin benefi ts at that ear-ly age. But it does pay to wait. For each year benefi ts are postponed af-ter full retirement, currently age 66, benefi ts are increased by 8%. For those who can wait until at age 70 that would be an increase in benefi ts of nearly 35%.

Will I be able to livecomfortably onSocial Security?

Social Security is not nor has it ever been a complete source for retire-ment income. The average monthly benefi t being paid to a retired work-er is $1,242. So unless you have a pension or savings to supplement Social Security, you may fi nd that you will need to greatly reduce your lifestyle to get by with just Social Security retirement income.

Will I be eligible forMedicare when I start

Social Security benefi ts?

Unless you have been receiving So-cial Security disability benefi ts for at least 2 years you are not eligible for Medicare until age 65. Many of those who have started retirement income at age 62 have found that they have been woefully underpre-pared for the high cost of health in-surance. Yet another reason to post-pone starting benefi ts.

The choices surrounding the deci-sion to begin Social Security retire-ment income are complex and often times come with unintended con-sequences. I would encourage you seek out competent advice from a professional specializing in retire-ment planning before you decide.

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