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During the early Roman Empire, the city of Pompeii thrived; it was densely populated with more than 20,000 peo-ple – many of whom were merchants and farmers drawn to the area because of its rich soil.

The nearby town of Herculaneum – with a steady population of 5,000 – was known for decadence and gran-diosity, including gambling. The town attracted hordes of rich Romans seek-ing a summer retreat that offered Las-Vegas-style amenities.

BURIEDAbout noon on Aug. 24, Mount Ve-suvius exploded – the volcano spat clouds of ash and pumice stones, up to 3 inches in diameter, and bled lava for the next 12 hours over Pompeii. Many people fled but more than 2,000 un-suspecting people remained, hoping to ride out the eruption.

According to historical accounts, a westerly wind initially spared the town of Herculaneum. But when a huge cloud of hot ash and gas shot out of the western side of Vesuvius, the city and all of the people in it at the time were burned or asphyxiated, then buried by volcanic rock and mud.

On Aug. 25, a mass of toxic gas poured into Pompeii, killing all of the people who remained there. The flow of rock and ash that followed buried them and all of the buildings.

The Mount Vesuvius explosion de-stroyed the nearby town of Stabiae, another bustling resort town in the vol-cano’s path.

Witnesses who wrote about the erup-tion said it lasted 18 hours and buried Pompeii under almost 17 feet of ash and pumice rock. More than 60 feet of mud and material blanketed Hercula-neum.

The death toll was finalized at 3,360 people.

In 1631, Mount Vesuvius erupted again – equaling the devastation of the first eruption but surpassing the death toll. That volcano eruption led to 3,500 deaths. Mount Vesuvius last erupted in 1944 and is the only active volcano on the European mainland.

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In 1927, the Italians excavated much of Herculaneum. Among the finds were treasures of art, including marble stat-ues and paintings. In 1982, the first of human remains were discovered in Herculaneum. The skeletal remains

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The Mount Vesuvius volcano became the namesake for a variety of sites and one company in a small area of Vir-ginia.

In northeastern Rockbridge County in Virginia, early settlers built an iron fur-nace to produce cast iron “parts” made from ore mined nearby. They called the furnace the Vesuvius Furnace.

The Vesuvius Foundry was built in 1843, near the Vesuvius Furnace. The foundry was a manufacturing plant for farm and other equipment, but it ceased operations in 1958. The opera-tion couldn’t keep up with advances in manufacturing, but most of the old buildings remain. The Vesuvius Fur-nace had stopped operating years be-fore – in 1854.

There also was the Vesuvius Mine – known for manganese. It was operated by the Vesuvius Manganese Corp.

In 1882, the Shenandoah Valley Rail-road extended through the area of the Vesuvius Furnace and the Vesuvius Foundry. Of course, the new railroad station, which became a bustling area for the shipping industry, was named Vesuvius.

Although the railroad is no longer a stop in the area, Vesuvius is still a mod-ern-day village, with a bit of America’s history preserved. The area is a popu-lar destination for history buffs, fishing

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The town of Vesuvius isn’t near a volcano, but the United States has its share of them.

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• Oregon’s Crater Lake is one of about 170 active volcanoes in the U.S. • Ash from the Redoubt Volcano near Anchorage, Alaska, shut down a 747 engine in mid-air in December 1989. Luckily, the crew was able to restart the engine.

• Hawaii’s Mauna Loa is the largest volcano in the world – it has erupted 33 times since its first eruption in 1843.

• Lassen Volcanic Center near Red-ding, Calif., is one of several volcanoes among many, which geologists refer to as a volcano cluster.

• South Sister Volcano near Bend, Ore., is a volcanic hotbed spanning about 115 square miles.

• Mount Shasta in California towers over thousands of homes – a reason for its appearance on America’s “most dangerous volcano list.”

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• It was American ventriloquist and comedian Willie Tyler who made the following sage observation: “The reason lightning doesn’t strike twice in the same place is that the same place isn’t there the second time.”

• Even flight attendants have their own patron saint, as declared by Pope Paul XXIII in 1962: Saint Bona of Pisa.

• Many people believe that the Gutenberg Bible, which came from the presses of Johannes Gutenberg in the 1450s, is the first example of a printed book, but that’s not true; it’s the first book printed using movable type. The oldest known printed book is actually the “Dia-mond Sutra,” which was printed in China more than 550 years before the Gutenberg Bible.

• In many Middle Eastern cultures, it is traditional to celebrate a wed-ding with five events. The first is the engagement party, during which the bride-to-be changes clothes several

times. When the bride and groom sign the marriage contract there is another party, again with numerous changes of clothing by the bride. The day before the wedding there is a henna party, during which the bride and others are painted with elaborate designs that are thought to ward off evil spirits. The reception takes place after the wedding, and guests are often given five almond pieces, each piece symbolizing one of the sacred wedding wishes: health, happiness, wealth, longev-ity and fertility. Seven days after the wedding is the final celebratory event, known as sabaa, which is for women only and is analogous to the wedding shower we have in the West.

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• Although the last one of two erup-tions happened in the early 1800s, Oregon’s Mount Hood is listed as well because of its proximity to people and highways. Climbers also cross a ridge on Mount Hood. • Mount Rainier in Washington is covered by more snow and ice than others in the Cascade Range, which means a high risk of lahars or vol-canic mudflows. Lahars have been described like concrete mixture that flows down the cement truck chute.

• Mount St. Helens erupted 30 years ago on May 18, 1980, expelling 520

millions of volcanic ash. The most devastating eruption to date killed 57 people and blackened the skies of Spokane, Wash., which was more than 250 miles from the volcano. A renewed explosive cycle is possible because of magma (hot rock) under the surface of the earth.

• Coming in at No. 1 is Kilauea Vol-cano in Hawaii, the most active vol-cano in the world. The volcano has potential for explosive eruptions.

VOLCANO TRIVIA• Iceland’s Eyjafjallajokull volcano that erupted in 2010 caused suspen-sion of air travel all over Europe. The eight-day flying hiatus cost the airlines $1.7 billion and many mil-lions more were lost by related in-dustries (i.e., jet fuel) and to those that rely on airline transport.

• Undersea volcanoes, which often occur, formed the islands of Ha-waii.

• The biggest known volcano in the solar system – is on Mars. The Olympus Mons measures 373 miles wide and 13 miles high.

• Large volcanic eruptions can re-flect radiation from the sun, drop-ping temperatures on Earth by half a degree.

• Pumice is a rock from volcanoes – the only rock that floats on water. Pumice is often used for removing dry skin.

• Volcanoes are located where tec-tonic plates meet, for the most part. Seventy-five percent of Earth’s volcanoes are found in the Pacific Ring of Fire, an area in the Pacific Ocean.

• Hot liquid rock under the Earth’s surfaces is magma, which is re-ferred to as lava after it flows out of a volcano.

• When Alaska’s Kasatochi volcano erupted in 2008, people worldwide saw vivid and unusual orange and coral hues in the sunset.

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• On Aug. 23, 1814, during the war of 1812, first lady Dolley Madison abandoned the couple’s personal belongings to save the full-length portrait of former president George Washington from desecration by vengeful British soldiers. The next night, British troops burned the White House.

• On Aug. 24, 1875, Captain Matthew Webb of Great Britain becomes the first man to successfully swim the English Channel without assistance. Webb reached shore in 21 hours and 45 minutes. In 1883, Webb attempted to swim the Niagara Riv-er, and drowned in 10 minutes. His body was found four days later.

• On Aug. 28, 1917, President Woodrow Wilson is picketed by woman suffragists in front of the White House, who demand that he support an amendment to the Constitu-tion that would guarantee women the right to vote. Wilson had a history of lukewarm support for women’s suffrage even, though he was a former teacher at a women’s col-lege and the father of two daughters.

• On Aug. 26, 1939, television station W2XBS in New York City broadcasts a doubleheader between the Brooklyn Dodg-ers and the Cincinnati Reds from Ebbets Field in Brooklyn. It was the first Major League Baseball game ever aired on tele-vision.

• On Aug. 25, 1944, after more than four years of Nazi occupation, Paris is liber-ated by the French 2nd Armored Division and the U.S. 4th Infantry Division. Ger-man General Dietrich von Choltitz defied an order by Adolf Hitler to blow up Paris’ landmarks and burn the city to the ground before its liberation.

• On Aug. 27, 1967, Brian Epstein, man-ager of the Beatles, is found dead of an ac-cidental drug overdose in his Sussex, Eng-land, home. The world might never have heard of the Beatles were it not for Epstein. Just a few months after being hired he got them their first recording contract with Par-lophone Records.

• On Aug. 29, 1982, Swedish-born actress and three-time Academy Award winner Ingrid Bergman dies of cancer in London on her 67th birthday. Bergman was best known for her role as Ilsa Lund in “Casa-blanca.”


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Did you know it’s possible to suffer from malnutrition even if you’re eating three times a

day? That can happen easily to seniors who find it hard to be motivated to cook and end up just snacking throughout the day.

A changing sense of smell and taste, loneliness after the death of a spouse, medications and boredom are a few of the reasons we don’t eat as well as we should. But with a little ingenuity, it’s easy to fix fast, easy meals you’ll actu-ally eat! Here are some ideas:

• Use your slow cooker. All the ingre-dients are assembled in the pot in the morning, and are ready by dinnertime.

• The variety of cookbooks on the mar-ket is amazing. Investigate cookbooks that offer recipes with only five ingre-dients, diabetic recipes, meals that take less than 20 minutes to prepare, and prepared foods combined with your

own easy additions.

• Double the amounts you prepare, and freeze the rest for days when you re-ally don’t want to cook at all. Be sure to label the container and use it within a few weeks.

• If income allows, consider order-ing one week of a plan where meals are delivered to your door. While the cost would be prohibitive to do this constantly, having a few meals in the freezer would be handy for those times you don’t want to cook.

• Take a cooking class and learn steps to fix quick meals.

• Ask your doctor for a referral to a nu-tritionist if you need help with creating a menu, portion sizes and nutritional values.

If you’re truly stuck in a not-cooking rut, in a pinch, remember: Canned fruit and vegetables are better than none at all. Peanut butter on crackers with a banana offers nutrition. It takes only a few minutes to scramble eggs, add cheese and make toast.

Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Write to her 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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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have never seen you address acupuncture. I have had a bad back for three months, have seen two doctors and have followed their instructions. I have taken medicines that ease the pain. My back isn’t as sore as it once was, but it still bothers me. Acu-puncture has been suggested. What are your views on it? -- M.L.

ANSWER: I have no misgivings about trying acupuncture for pain relief. The Chinese have used it for centuries. Any treatment that lasts that long must have some value. Fine needles are inserted into the skin at specific points and are left in place for 15 to 30 minutes. From time to time, the acupuncturist stimu-lates the needles.

The American College of Physicians and the American Pain Society endorse acupuncture. A recent review article in the New England Journal of Medicine, a premier medical journal, also endorsed it. Who am I not to follow suit?

Back pain strikes almost everyone at some point in life. The booklet on it discusses its causes and treatments. Readers can order a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 303W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipi-ent’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery.

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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: It’s that time of year again -- the no-see-um season.

I can feel a sharp sting when bitten. It goes away and then returns as a large swelling with incessant itching. What can I do to prevent this reaction? Oth-ers don’t react this bad. I also use DEET to deter these diabolical pests. Should I wash it off as soon as I get indoors? -- C.R.

ANSWERS: No-see-ums got that name because they’re barely visible, only 1/16th of an inch. Dawn and dusk are their busiest hours. Avoidance is the best protection. The red welt you describe arises about 12 or more hours after the bite and can be as large as an inch in diameter. It does itch.

DEET is the best repellent, but it’s not a 100 percent barrier for all users. Have you tried a higher concentration? Are you following label directions regard-ing when to reapply it? When you get back home, wash treated skin with soap and water. Also, you can spray your clothes with permethrin. It will give you additional protection. Wear long slacks tucked into your socks and long-sleeved tops.

As for the itch, antihistamines are sug-gested. I admit they don’t work for ev-eryone.

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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I think I may have the illness where a person pulls out clumps of hair. I’m not sure of the name. I find I do this after I have caf-feine. I have been off caffeine for years, and I do not pull my hair out. I thought this might be helpful to others. -- K.H.

ANSWER: The name of the condition is trichotillomania (TRICK-oh-TILL-uh-MAY-knee-uh). Between 4 million and 11 million Americans have it. It’s called an impulse disorder. I hadn’t heard about a caffeine connection. If this holds true for others, they will deeply appreciate your advice.

***Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to an-swer individual letters, but he will incorpo-rate 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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Why is that some people seem to effortlessly appear to be fit and healthy while others

don’t? Why do some people make efforts only to find that it ‘doesn’t work for them’? I have learned there is a ‘habit profile’ for the healthy and fit.

DESIREWithout a desire to get fit and feel good, nothing much happens. Desires take us beyond a ‘should,’ which doesn’t take us anywhere. Desire gets us started and sustains us!

COMMUNITYYour community impacts your health more than your genetics. “Birds of a

feather do flock together!” Surround yourself with people who will encourage you instead of sabotaging you. Discover workout partners and healthy food-partners and have some fun!

BELIEFI’ve watched people be ‘perfect’ with their habits and not see results and I’ve seen people be more relaxed and just know it will work. That reflects ‘belief’. The more you focus on something the ‘bigger’ it gets. Focus and belief go hand in hand. If you believe you will do well, you will. If you believe it can’t work for you, it won’t.

KNOWLEDGEHow many of us know 5 servings of vegetables and fruits are good for us? How many of us eat them each day? That isn’t a knowledge deficiency; it is a lack of desire, community and belief. Address the top three, then look for the knowledge that will support

you creating the fitness and health that matters to you.

PREPARATIONHighly fit people prepare and plan. The excuses of “the traffic was bad” or “there was nothing healthy to eat” are just excuses for a lack of preparation. Plan for the unexpected because what you are creating matters to you!

TIMEHighly fit and healthy people don’t have extra time; they use the time they have wisely. They choose activity with friends instead of drinking and being couch potatoes. They play with their kids and they walk at the end of the day.

If your health and fitness matters, you

will find a way to make it happen. Get clear on your desire. Develop a community of friends to support you, believe you can and then put a game in place. It isn’t about being perfect, it is about baby steps and moving forward. Lifestyle for Health is committed to creating the community and the resources to make fitness and health a reality for you!

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For questions or information about banquetsyou can call Mary Beth at 719-208-9300.

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SPICY SOYBEANS MAKE A HEALTHY SNACK

Roasted soybeans (also known as soynuts) are a healthy and versatile snack, and a much better op-tion than chips or crackers. A 1/4 cup serving of

unsalted, roasted soynuts has 130 calories. It contains 6 grams of fat -- 1 gram of which is saturated -- 9 grams of carbohydrate, 2 grams of fiber and 11 grams of protein. There is no trans fat, cholesterol, salt or sugar.

Soybeans have been shown in hundreds of studies to help prevent heart disease and several forms of cancer. Stick to no more than a one-ounce, 120-calorie snack, as two or three ounces daily are too fattening.

Roasting and flavoring dry soybeans at home, using the recipes below, allows you to control the salt and add the flavors of your choice.

Start with the basic roasted soybean procedures listed and then get creative with your flavorings. I’ve provided tips about how to roast dry soybeans and ways you can add spices to coat the beans with flavor. The next time you want a snack, reach for the roasted soybeans, and don’t spare the spice mixes!

ROASTED SOYBEANS

Roasted soybeans can be used in salads for texture, added to trail mixes or eaten alone for a snack. To add a little more flavor after roasting, use the following spice mixes to add a kick to your roasted soybeans.

4 cups whole dry soybeansCooking oil spray

1. Rinse soybeans in a colander under cool water to clean. Fill a large bowl with cool water and then soak the soy-beans at least 8 hours.2. Pour the soybeans into a colander and rinse again under cool running water. Shake off the excess water, and set soybeans aside to drain completely.3. Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray 2 large, rimmed baking sheets with cooking oil. Spread two cups of the soaked beans into single layer on each baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, and then spray the soybeans with the cooking-oil spray. Stir and continue to bake, stirring every 5 min-utes until golden brown and crunchy. The total roasting time will vary depending on the moisture of the beans, but should take about 25 to 35 minutes. 4. Remove roasted nuts from the oven to cool. Store nuts in an airtight container for up to 4 weeks. Makes about 2 cups, roughly 1/2 cup of roasted soybeans for each cup of dry beans

CAJUN FLAVORED2 tablespoons Cajun spice mix

RANCH FLAVORED1 package Ranch Dressing mix

Place soybeans in a small re-sealable bag. Sprinkle with Cajun spice mix or dry ranch dressing. Shake bag, then spray lightly with oil, shake bag again, and repeat process until nuts are fully coated. Store in a tightly covered con-tainer.

(Additional info provided by Karma Metzgar, C.F.C.S., regional director, Northwest Region, University of Mis-souri Extension)

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1. TELEVISION: What was the name of the airline company whose plane crashed in the television series “Lost”?2. POLITICS: Who is the only person in U.S. history to serve as governor of two different states?3. GEOGRAPHY: In what U.S. state would you find Fort Donelson?4. BIBLE: What famous biblical char-acter survived a night in a den of li-ons?5. HUMAN ANATOMY: What is the liquid part of blood called?6. NICKNAMES: What is the nick-name of the Indianapolis Speedway?7. MOVIES: Who wrote the story that was eventually made into the ani-mated film “The Iron Giant”?8. LITERATURE: The character of Mercutio appears in which of Shake-speare’s plays?9. COMICS: Who was “Peanuts” char-acter Charlie Brown’s favorite base-ball player?10. INVENTIONS: Who invented the non-stick substance called Teflon?

1. Between 2006 and 2009, Phila-delphia’s Chase Utley tallied at least 100 runs scored each season. What was his highest total?2. Name the last major league pitch-er to reach the All-Star break with at least 16 wins. 3. Who are the four NFL players who have won more than one Super Bowl MVP award?4. How many times has the Dayton men’s basketball team won the NIT postseason tournament?5. Starting with the 1992-93 season, how many times have the Detroit Red Wings hit the 100-point mark in the regular-season standings, and how many times did they do it before then?6. In 2010, John Force became the oldest season champion in NHRA racing history. How old was he?7. When was the last time before Wimbledon in 2011 that the top two men’s seeds met in a grand slam fi-nal?


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1. What group released “Dot-tie,” “A Thief” and “Sassy Fran,” all in 1958?

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5. Name the group that re-leased “There Goes My Baby.”

6. Which artist hires a new band wherever he goes? (Think: Wave Goodbye Tour)

New DVD Releases forWeek of August 22, 2011

PICKS OF THE WEEK

“Troll Hunter” (PG-13) -- This documen-tary-style adventure into the remote lands of Norway brings a group of intrepid stu-dents face to face with Scandinavian my-thology. A series of strange bear attacks pull a group of young Norwegians and their handheld cameras into the snowy fjords to find a strange old hunter who reveals the truth -- hill trolls, forest trolls and their leg-endary kin are the real culprits.

Well aware of the silliness of it all, “Troll Hunters” uses bits and pieces of real folk-lore to craft a story that has both laughs and unexpected thrills. The special effects are impeccable, bringing the goofy and grotesque giants to life as they run from sunlight and chase the heroes through the tundra.

“Win Win” (R) -- A suburban father (Paul Giamatti) is struggling with his law prac-tice, money issues and his home while the high-school wrestling team he coaches seems incapable of winning anything. Just when he thinks he’s found a way around his troubles, the teenage grandson of one of his clients shows up at his door with nowhere to go.

Writer/director Thomas McCarthy proves his ability to put quietly funny and wonder-fully complicated characters on the screen.

The movie is at many points tender and ab-surd, sad and comforting -- and always giv-ing an authentic feel to the action.

“The Beaver” (PG-13) -- Jodie Foster di-rects and co-stars in this notably odd dram-edy. Walter Black (Mel Gibson) is a hus-band, father and toy executive who suffers from crippling depression. As his life crum-bles, Walter finds a beaver hand puppet in a dumpster and begins to speak through it in a British accent. Never quite sure how sad, serious or funny it wants to be, “The Bea-ver” can charm audiences then leave them feeling a bit uncomfortable.

Foster’s direction give takes a straightfor-ward look at the situation, and Gibson’s performance ups the ante with all the in-ner-turmoil and outward weariness he can muster. (He can muster a lot.) Some may find the film the perfect balance of light and

dark, while others might find it to be a con-fused and simplified look at mental illness.

“Secret Sunshine” (2007) [Criterion Col-lection] -- This highly original Korean drama takes a deep journey into grief and individualism -- all navigated by an award-winning performance (the 2007 Cannes Best Actress for Jeon Do-Yeon). Though it’s only a few years old, the film is getting a wider re-release as part of the Criterion Collection for its tough -- not melodramatic -- story and performances.

MORE RELEASES“Ernest Scared Stupid” [Blu-ray] (PG)“Sista’s of R&B Hip Hop Soul” (NR)

“The Greatest Movie Ever Sold” (PG-13)“The Event: The Complete Series”

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SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS

FLASH BACK ANSWERS1. Danny and the Juniors. None were big hits com-pared to “Rock and Roll Is Here to Stay,” also released in 1958.2. Andy Gibb, in 1977. The song zipped to the top of the chart and stayed there for weeks. A few months later it went to the top again for a week.3. “You’ve Got a Friend,” in 1971. The song won Gram-mys for Taylor and for writer Carole King.4. Amazingly, none. Three songs in 1969, including “Spinning Wheel,” rose to No. 2.5. The Drifters, in 1959. Ben E. King co-wrote and sang lead on the song, a precursor to the coming era of soul music.6. Trent Reznor, aka Nine Inch Nails. Being the only actual member gives Reznor complete control. It must be working, as he’s got multiple millions in sales. Most recently he co-wrote the score for the film “The Social Network.”

1. Oceanic Airlines2. Sam Houston, governor of Tennessee

and Texas3. Tennessee

4. Daniel5. Plasma

6. The Brickyard7. Ted Hughes, British Poet Laureate

8. “Romeo and Juliet”9. Joe Shlabotnik

10. Dr. Roy Plunkett

1. He had 131 runs scored in 2006. 2. Randy Jones of the San Diego Padres, in 1976.3. Joe Montana (three), Bart Starr (two), Terry Bradshaw (two) and Tom Brady (two).4. Three times -- 1962, 1968 and 2010.5. Fifteen times starting with the 1992-93 sea-son, and only twice before then.6. He was 61.7. The 2009 Australian Open (top seed Rafael Nadal vs. No. 2 Roger Federer).

AUGUST 22, 2011

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A troubling situation takes a positive turn and moves toward a resolution that should please you and your supporters. Meanwhile, make time to deal with new domestic issues.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It’s a good time to reassess your goals and consider shifting directions. Remember to keep an open mind, and be prepared to make changes as new opportunities arise.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Rely on your strong Mercury aspect to help you close that communication gap before it be-comes too wide to cross. A sibling or other family member has news.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You’re about to get off that emotional roller coaster and start experiencing more stability than you’ve been used to. This is a good time to let someone new into your life.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Good news: A trusted friend comes through for you. But you still need to shed that last scrap of self-doubt and once more become the cool, confident Cat we all know and love.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Things should be getting back to a less hectic pace. Enjoy the more peaceful at-mosphere. You earned it. But don’t forget about those still-unresolved issues.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A more positive family relationship develops as misunderstandings are explained away. A job situation appears promising, but check it out before you act on it.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Congratulations. That on-the-job situation is working out as you’d hoped. Now’s a good time to relax and to enjoy the com-pany of family and close friends.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to Decem-ber 21) You might feel as if you’re caught in an emotional tug-of-war. But don’t be rushed into a decision on either side. Wait for more facts before you act.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) The Goat’s usually high level of self-confidence is brimming over these days. This should help you deal with a situation that you’ve avoided for far too long. Go for it.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Relationships become more intense. But be careful not to be pushed into decisions you’re not comfortable with. Remember: You’re the one in charge of your life.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You need to show more confidence in your abil-ity to reach your goals. Make that long-delayed decision, and avoid floundering around in a sea of self-doubt.

BORN THIS WEEK: Although you ap-pear to be strongly opinionated, you can also be open to other ideas -- so long as they are presented with logic and clarity.


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ART HOP INHISTORIC DOWNTOWN MONUMENT

August 18 & September 15 The third Thursday of each month, May through September, the galleries, restaurants and bou-tiques of Historic Downtown Monument stay open from 5:00pm to 8:00pm for a celebration featuring art openings, great food, live music and other spe-cial events. Participating merchants are located on Second Street, Jefferson Street, Washing-ton Street and Front Street : Bella Art & Frame, Bella Casa, Covered Treasures Bookstore, Crafty Laine Fabric Boutique & Sewing Lounge, Create A Memory Studio, Gloss, La Casa Fiesta Mexican Restaurant & Cantina, Luna Hair Studio and Spa, Margo’s on the Alley, Nationwide Flooring and De-sign Center, Prickly Pear, Retrospect Dry Goods, Santa Fe Trail Jewelry, The Bead Corner / Heart and Hand Marketplace, The Love Shop, The Vin-tage Merchants, and Wisdom Tea House. Please save your receipts from all your purchases during Art Hop. There will be a drawing of a gift basket collected from the Art Hop Merchants at the Chili Cook-Off on September 17th. For more informa-tion, please visit: www.monumentarthop.org.

MUSIC BY THE CREEKAugust 18th, September 15th 6 pm - 9 pm “Free Family Event” Bring your chairs and blankets for an evening of local talent Sponsored by Coffee on the Go... For more information (719)646-1063 Calling for Entertainers - if you would like to per-form please contact Coffee on the Go... 225 North Gate Blvd, Exit 156A off I-25 At the Western Mu-seum of Mining & Industry

LAZY DAYS OF SUMMER FINE ART SHOWSaturday and Sunday - August 27 & 25

Noon to 6:00PM16575 Roller Coaster Rd.

Corner of Baptist/Hodgen & Roller Coaster RoadExperience the amazing artwork of Mr. J. Clark Wider and 10 other local artists. Live Music. Free art lesson to find the creative you. Refreshments for the whole family.

ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC - USAFA Golf CourseFriday, September 2 7 am - 3:30 pm

Mark you calendar and plan to join the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce as they host the Annual Touchstone Energy Golf Classic sponsored by Mountain View Electric Association, Phil Long Ford of Chapel Hills, and American National Bank. This year’s event will be held at Eisenhower Golf Course located on the Air Force Academy grounds situated adjacent to the Academy Chapel and ca-det dormitories. The 18-hole course features 7,301 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 74.2 and it has a slope rating

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of 137. The Golf Classic is an excellent opportu-nity to mix business with pleasure. This shotgun, best ball tournament with an all-inclusive golfer package is money well spent networking and en-joying the beautiful Colorado scenery while play-ing one of the area’s finest courses. If you have not had an opportunity to play this course, this is a perfect chance. Each foursome will receive golf cart for the day; each player will receive range balls, lunch, goodie bag and custom designed golf shirt for the event, so get your foursome lined up and watch the website for further information on how to register.

WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’SAMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL PARK

Saturday, September 17, 2011 7:30 am to 11:00 amThe end of Alzheimer’s disease starts here. Since 1989, we’ve mobilized millions in the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk, now we ask you to reg-ister for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, the nation’s largest event to raise funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. With more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s, and nearly 11 million more serving as caregivers, the time to act is now! Together, we can end Alzheimer’s disease the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death.

HMMA ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFFAND TASTINGSeptember 18

Get out your secret chili recipe, chop some chilies and fire up the stove! Cook a pot of chili and enter the annual HMMA Chili Cook-off. Food vendors, music and fun for the entire family! Click here for more information.

SAFE TRICK OR TREATOctober 30 from 3:00 to 5:00pm

Bring the kids downtown for a night of safe trick-or-treating as Monument merchants provide treats, activities and show-off their creative costumes. The Monument Police Department patrols the streets to help insure the safety of our goblins.

BANNER CHRISTMAS Historic Downtown Monument is sponsoring the the third annual “Banner Christmas.” Banner Christmas features original Christmas art ban-ners, handpainted by renowned local artists. The banners are on display on lamposts in the historic downtown of Monument. Unveiling is the Friday after Thanksgiving and they remain on display throughout the holiday season. If you are inter-ested in painting a banner for the 2009 season, please contact Vicki Mynhier at 719.460.4179 or email at [email protected].

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in the U.S. and abroad. His nearly 40 recordings have garnered gold records, number one songs and numerous accolades.

Attenders are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets. Food and beverage services will be available.

Information about Holm and his music is on his web site: www.dallasholm.com. For questions regarding the event, call the church at 719-481-2409.

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August 27 & 28

MONUMENT HILL COUNTRY CLUB AND KING’S DEER GOLF

CLUB TO PARTICIPATE IN FIFTH ANNUAL PATRIOT GOLF

DAY WEEKEND SEPT. 2-5Donations will support the families of

military service members who have been disabled or killed in the line of duty

Monument, CO – Tri-Lakes Golf, LLC will participate in the fifth annual Patriot Golf Day weekend Sept. 2-5. Golfers across the country and at Monument Hill Country Club and King’s Deer Golf Club have the unique opportunity to donate an additional $1 or more to benefit Folds of Honor Foundation (FoldsofHonor.org), which provides post-secondary educational scholarships for children and spouses of military service men and women killed or disabled while serving our great nation. The mission of Folds of Honor is to help ensure that no family is left behind in the field of battle by honoring their sacrifice and educating their legacy. Tri-Lakes Golf will request at least an additional $1 for each green fee that is processed Sept. 2-5. Patriot Golf Day is jointly supported by The PGA of America and the United States Golf Association. President George W. Bush, 43rd President of the United States of America, serves as the 2011 Honorary Chairman of Patriot Golf Day weekend.

“This is a great way for the golf industry to help the families of those who have lost their lives or have been injured so that we may have our freedom,” said Vic Harshberger, Principle/COO for Tri-Lakes Golf. “This is a wonderful opportunity for golfers in our community to give back to those who have given everything.”

In the last four years, PGA Professionals have been instrumental in raising more than $8.6 million by hosting Patriot Golf Day events at their facilities, allowing the organization to distribute more than 2,000 scholarships internationally, in all 50 states and 41 PGA Sections. The total number of post-secondary educational scholarship recipients will surpass the 2,400 mark in 2011.

Major Dan Rooney, a PGA Professional, USGA member and former F-16 military pilot with the Oklahoma Air National Guard, founded Folds of Honor Foundation in 2007 following his second of three tours of duty in Iraq. After witnessing the tragic homecoming of a fallen American soldier, Rooney was inspired to start Folds of Honor Foundation to provide support to military families in the aftermath of their tragedies.

Monument Hill Country Club will allow public play, after 11 am on September 2nd – 5th to all those donating to the Folds of Honor Foundation at tee time. For information and tee times, please call 719.884.7234 or visit the course website at www.monumenthillcc.com.

Kings Deer Golf Club will host its annual Patriot Day Golf Scramble on September 5th, 2011 at 9 am. Please call 719.481.1518 for information and tee times, or visit the course website at: www.kingsdeergolfclub.com

There are more than 240,000 dependents of fallen and wounded military service men and women from the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts alone and 87 percent do not qualify for federal educational assistance. Patriot Golf Day allows Folds of Honor to present an ongoing tribute to our brave service members by ensuring that the families of fallen and wounded warriors have hope for the right educational start to life and best future possible.

Individuals interested in contributing to

Folds of Honor Foundation and those applying for scholarships should visit FoldsofHonor.org.

Celebrating its 95th year, The PGA of America has maintained a twofold mission of its founders: to establish and elevate the standards of the profession and to grow interest and participation in the game of golf.

By establishing and elevating the standards of the golf profession through world-class education, career services, marketing and research programs, The PGA enables its professionals to maximize their performance in their respective career paths and showcases them as experts in the game and in a multi-billion dollar golf industry.

By creating and delivering dramatic world-class championships and exciting and enjoyable promotions that are viewed as the best of their class in the golf industry, The PGA of America elevates the public’s interest in the game, the desire to play more golf, and ensures accessibility to the game for everyone, everywhere. The PGA of America brand represents the very best in golf.

The USGA conducts the U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open, and U.S. Senior Open, as well as 10 national amateur championships, two state team championships and international matches. Together with The R&A, the USGA governs the game worldwide, jointly administering the Rules of Golf, Rules of Amateur Status, equipment standards and World Amateur Golf Rankings. The USGA’s working jurisdiction comprises the United States, its territories and Mexico.

The USGA is a global leader in the development and support of sustainable golf course management practices. It serves as a primary steward for the game’s history, and funds an ongoing “For the Good of the Game” grants program. Additionally, the USGA’s Course Rating and Handicap systems are used on six continents in more than 50 countries.

For more information about the USGA, visit USGA.org.

Folds of Honor Foundation was founded

in May 2007 by Major Dan Rooney, an F-16 Fighter Pilot, PGA Professional, and USGA member. A decorated military pilot in the Oklahoma Air National Guard, Major Rooney has served three combat tours in Iraq. It was after his second tour, while a passenger on a commercial flight, that Major Rooney witnessed an event that would profoundly change his life. As the plane landed, the pilot announced, “Ladies and gentlemen, we have an American hero on board – Corporal Brock Bucklin. And his twin brother, Corporal Brad Bucklin, is accompanying him home from Iraq. As a sign of respect, please remain seated while Corporal Bucklin’s family receives him in his final homecoming.” Major Rooney watched through the window of the plane as the flag-draped casket was lowered. He saw a family waiting for Brock, and a little four-year old boy waiting for his father. This

tragic homecoming inspired Major Rooney to create Folds of Honor Foundation.

Folds of Honor Foundation provides post-secondary educational scholarships for children and spouses of military service men and women killed or disabled while serving our great nation. Patriot Golf Day is the flagship fundraiser for the Folds of Honor Foundation. Patriot Golf Day, jointly supported by The PGA of America and the United States Golf Association, is held each Labor Day Weekend, with the fifth annual Patriot Golf Day scheduled for Sept. 2-5 at participating facilities nationwide. Individuals and companies interested in contributing to the Folds of Honor Foundation, and those applying for scholarships should visit FoldsofHonor.com.

COLORADO SPRINGS August 18, 2011 — Since 1989, millions of Americans have mobilized in the Alzheimer’s Associ-ation Memory Walk®; this year the Walk reclaims the future with a new name, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s planned for Sat-urday, September 17 in Colorado Springs’ America the Beautiful Park.

In the United States, more than 5 million people are living with Alzheimer’s and nearly 15 million individuals are provid-ing them with unpaid care. As the cost of Alzheimer’s care continues to escalate into the hundreds of billions, and as the preva-lence of the disease continues to grow, each person walking and collecting pledg-es for the Walk plays a vital role in the fight against Alzheimer’s.

The Walk is a way to celebrate the lives of those lost to Alzheimer’s, and provides a way to comfort, support and build hope for those who are fighting the disease right now.

Alzheimer’s doesn’t only affect the per-son with the disease. The lives of entire families are altered with a diagnosis. And each person connected to someone with Alzheimer’s has his or her own personal reasons for walking to end Alzheimer’s.

“Each year the Walk in Colorado Springs has grown. On September 17th, we expect more than 1,200 people to attend, having raised funds for programs, services and research,” stated Linda Mitchell, president and CEO of the Alzheimer’s Association Colorado Chapter. “The Promise Flowers are a new addition to the Walk for all regis-tered participants and with our new name, bring greater recognition and understand-ing for the impact this disease has on fami-lies and communities throughout our state and the nation.”

To register a team or individual or find a Walk location, go online to alz.org/walk or call 800.272.3900.

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Many people find the language of investing to be confusing, but with a little effort, you can learn important concepts and principles. And the more you know about investing, the better off you’ll be because, in the investment world as in other areas of life, knowledge is power.

So take just a few minutes to read more on these basic investment concepts:

Growth — You purchase some types of investments with the hope that their value will rise over time. Of course, over the short term, the prices of growth-oriented investments can and will fluctuate, sometimes substantially, and the preservation of your principal is not guaranteed.

Income — When you invest in income-oriented or fixed-income vehicles, you receive income in the form of interest payments. The market value of fixed-income investments can also fluctuate, but if you hold them until maturity, you can generally expect to receive the original principal value.

Investment risk — When most people talk about investment risk, they are usually referring to the possibility of losing money — and that is indeed an ever-present risk. But all investments carry some type of risk. When you invest in fixed-income investments, for example, you may incur interest rate risk — the risk that the value of your investment will drop if interest rates rise. Or you may encounter purchasing power risk — the risk that your rate of return may not keep up with inflation.

Risk tolerance — Generally speaking, your risk tolerance refers to what type of investor you are. If you’re an aggressive investor, you may be willing to accept greater risk in exchange for potentially higher returns, whereas if you’re a conservative investor, you’ll take lower returns if you can receive greater preservation of principal.

Time horizon — Your investment strategy will be partially based on your time horizon — the number of years in which you plan to invest. Your time horizon will likely stretch into your retirement years.

Diversification — Diversification is an important factor in investment success. By spreading your investment dollars among an array of investment vehicles, you can help reduce the impact of volatility on your portfolio, although diversification, by itself, can’t guarantee a profit or protect against loss.

While far from exhaustive, this list of investment terms can help you gain a clearer understanding of the “nuts and bolts” of investing — and perhaps encourage you to further your investment “education.”

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your credit can be repaired. It will take time, but it can be done.Here’s how:

First, find out how bad the damage is. Send for your credit reports from all three of the major credit bureaus. Go over them carefully. Look for mistakes, such as accounts that aren’t yours, wrong credit limit listed and accounts that you have already paid off showing a current balance. Notify the credit bureaus in writing (certified mail, not online) about any errors, and ask for an investigation. They have 30 days to respond. If they can’t verify the accuracy of the item, they have to remove it. Once the repairs are made, get another batch of credit reports and do a line-by-line comparison.

Next, make a plan to hone down your credit. Determine which of your credit cards has the biggest debt-to-availability ratio. A card with $1,000 availability and a $900 balance is worse than a card with $10,000 availability and only $2,000 owed. The reason is that nearly maxing out a card counts more heavily against you be-cause a larger percentage of your available credit is used.

Don’t cancel any cards, for the above reason. When you get a card down to a zero balance, that

availability helps your overall percentages. (His-tory helps: Keep old accounts open, if only for the longevity they show.)

Pay more than the minimum on each card, on time, every month, with more money going to the ones with higher percentages of available credit used. Look at the credit report: You’ll see a column indicating whether you have been mak-ing minimum or better payments. Even $10 extra takes you out of the “minimum only” category. Don’t take on any new credit until the current problems are resolved.

Full credit repair will take time, but it’s worth the aggravation. The biggest benefit to taking steps to repair your credit is that future credit will be cheaper. You won’t be in the “likely to default” category anymore, saddled with high interest rates.

David Uffington regrets that he cannot personal-ly 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].


THE MARRIAGE ZONE:

DEBTS INDIVORCE

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by Christopher C. Meyer,Attorney at Law, P.C.

By Christopher C. Meyer © May 2007

How are debts handled in a divorce? Debts are handled in the same manner as assets in terms of classification as separate or

marital. If the debt is marital, it will be divided between the parties. If the debt is separate, it is the sole responsibility of one of the parties.

What happens if one of the parties fails to pay the portion of the marital debt they have been ordered to pay? There are two aspects to this problem.

From the creditor’s perspective, it does not mat-ter that one of the parties has been ordered to pay. The creditor can still go after the other par-ty for the whole marital debt. This is due to the contract clause of the United States Constitution. The contract clause prohibits states from “im-pairing the obligation of contracts.” From your perspective, you will be required to pay. This

may seem unfair, but it’s the law!

If you get stuck having to pay what your former spouse was ordered to pay, you do have a rem-edy. You can go after your former spouse and make them pay. This process is called “indem-nification”. However, you can’t get blood from a stone, and your credit rating can get clobbered. All you may wind up with is an uncollectible judgment against your former spouse. Welcome to the marriage zone!

A way to avoid the deadbeat former spouse (DFS) syndrome is to construct your settlement so that as much debt as possible is paid off from the marital assets. Another method is to have the other party refinance the debt to have you re-moved from it. This often happens with regard to mortgages on homes. Insurance should also be considered for security purposes if you are concerned that the other party won’t be around to make all the payments.

It pays to give some thought to protecting your-self from a deadbeat former spouse before you get divorced. The debt you rightfully thought was someone else’s responsibility can rise up and bite you.

Chris Meyer is an attorney practicing family law in Northern El Paso County. Chris’ law practice is limited to domestic relations cases. Chris has been practicing law since 1977. He is a for-mer prosecutor and is licensed to practice law in Colorado, Florida, California and Wisconsin. Chris can be contacted at 719-488-9395. Chris’s website (www.cmeyerlaw.com) has additional divorce and family law information and many other articles.

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