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• Superman quarterback of the Indianapolis Colts, Peyton Manning, hosted “Saturday Night Live” and outdid himself. He was so funny and well-received that he could have a future in comedy. And that’s a good thing since Manning is sidelined this season for an undetermined number of games because of neck surgery.

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• Former 49ers quarterback Steve Young has a law degree and is also the great-great-great grandson of Mormon leader Brigham Young.

• The fi rst black quarterback in the NFL was Willie Thrower. He played for the Chicago Bears in 1953.

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• The NFL brings in about $1 billion in annual revenues and is the world’s richest professional sports league.

• The Dallas Cowboys are worth $1.5 bil-lion – the most valued sports franchise in the world.

• The Carolina Panthers hold the record for the most consecutive games lost in one season (15 in 2001).

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• Former Washington Redskins quar-terback Joe Theismann, announcing a game on ESPN, said, “Nobody in football should be called genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein!”

• Torrin Polk, who played for the Univer-sity of Houston, said this about his coach: “He treats us like men. He lets us wear earrings.”

• Former New Orleans Saints running back George Rogers told one interviewer, “I want to rush for 1,000 or 1,500 yards, whichever comes fi rst.”

• As a former head coach for the former Houston Oilers (now the Tennessee Ti-tans), Bill Peterson might have known a lot about football but he was in dire need of a language course. He once told his team to “line up alphabetically by height.” And trying to inspire them, he said, “Men, I want you to just think of one word all season. One word and one word only: Su-per Bowl.”

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LOMBARDI TALKThe Super Bowl trophy is named after iconic coach Vince Lombardi. The son of Italian immigrants, Lombardi became head coach and manager of the Green Bay Packers in 1959. He never had a losing season and later propelled the Washington Redskins to a winning team as well.

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• On Sept. 20, 1881, Chester Arthur becomes third president to serve in one year. The year began with Rutherford B. Hayes in offi ce. Hayes served out his term and turned over the reins to James A. Garfi eld. Four months later, Garfi eld was shot by an assassin but did not die until Sept. 19. Vice President Ar-thur was then sworn in as president.

• On Sept. 24, 1890, faced with the eminent

destruction of their church and way of life, Mormon leaders reluctantly issue the “Mor-mon Manifesto” in which they command all Latter-day Saints to uphold the laws of the nation and abandon polygamy.

• On Sept. 23, 1944, President Franklin D. Roosevelt is forced to defend his dog’s hon-or and his own reputation. Critics had cir-culated a story claiming that Roosevelt had accidentally left Fala behind while visiting the Aleutian Islands earlier that year. They accused the president of sending a Navy destroyer, at taxpayer expense of up to $20 million, to go back and pick up the dog.

• On Sept. 19, 1957, the United States det-onates a 1.7 kiloton nuclear weapon in an underground tunnel in Nevada. The test was part of a series of 29 nuclear weapons and nuclear weapons safety tests known as Op-eration Plumbbob.

• On Sept. 25, 1981, Sandra Day O’Connor becomes the fi rst female U.S. Supreme Court justice in history when she is sworn in by Chief Justice Warren Burger. After graduating from Stanford law school in the early 1950s, no law fi rm in California would hire her because she was a woman.


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A NEW WAYTO DO CPR

When it comes to saving a life, how far would you go?

We know what CPR is: Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation. It’s used to restart a heart that has stopped. It involves lot of hard work pump-ing a patient’s chest, alternating with another person to force air into the lungs and counting breaths. Of course, it’s a worthwhile effort, and many of us have taken CPR classes to learn how to do it.

Unfortunately, far too many people won’t even try to administer CPR for one main reason: They are hesi-tant to give mouth-to-mouth resus-citation.

Now there’s an alternative to stan-dard Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscita-tion. It’s called Continuous Chest

Compressions CPR, or Cardio-cerebral Resuscitation, and since it doesn’t involve any mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, one person can do it alone. This relatively simple, hands-only technique can double a heart-attack victim’s chances of survival.

The new method focuses on keep-ing blood pumping through the heart and to the brain (notice the “cerebral” part of the name), which is crucial for the survival of the vic-tim. It doesn’t do much good if you get the heart started but the brain has been without blood for too long.

If you’re interested in learning this technique, there are three steps be-fore you begin. Go online to www.heart.arizona.edu, and you’ll fi nd a link right on the front page. Watch the video. Step two is to ask your doctor if you should learn this tech-nique to use on anyone in your fam-ily who might have a heart condi-tion, or on anyone else. Step three is to fi nd a class in your community. While the video is better than noth-ing, for something this serious, a class is the best way to learn it prop-erly.

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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QUESTIONS ABOUT SHINGLES VACCINE

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am a 59-year-old female who had a severe case of chickenpox as a child. It has been rec-ommended that I get a shingles vaccina-tion after my 60th birthday.

However, my husband never had chick-enpox, and I have a 1-month-old grand-daughter. Are my husband and grand-daughter at risk for becoming infected when I get the vaccine? -- J.Z.

ANSWER: The shingles vaccine Zostavax contains live but weakened virus. Transmission of the vaccine vi-rus from someone who just received it is theoretically possible, but actually is a rare event. Your husband’s chances of catching the vaccine virus are close to zero.

Although your husband says he never had chickenpox, 99 percent of adults bear evidence in their blood that they did have childhood chickenpox. Many of these people have no recollection of being sick. That might be because the infection was so mild that they never knew they were infected. Furthermore, all adults, whether they remember they had chickenpox or not, are urged to have the vaccine after their 60th birth-day. Your husband can get the shot along with you.

As far as your 1-month-old grandchild goes, her chance of catching the virus from a recently immunized person is small. However, you can eliminate the risk completely by waiting to have your immunization until your granddaughter gets her chickenpox immunization at 12 months; you don’t have to be immunized on the day you turn 60. Or you can be

immunized before your granddaughter gets her chickenpox vaccine, and then wait to hold her and care for her for two or three weeks after you have the shot.

Shingles is the bane of older people. The booklet on this illness describes it in de-tail and how it is treated. Readers can order a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 1201W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Can. with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for de-livery.

***

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am a 78-year-old woman with a torn rotator cuff and arthritis in my left shoulder. My doctor says nothing can be done short of a complete shoulder replacement. Is this true? Should I get a second opinion? -- E.W.

ANSWER: The rotator cuff is a “cuff” (much like shirt cuff) of four tendons that arise from four back muscles. Those ten-dons swing around the shoulder joint to hold it in place. Small rotator-cuff tears heal on their own. Large tears require surgical correction. Some tears call for shoulder joint replacement, especially when the joint itself is arthritic.

More than 23,000 Americans will have their shoulder joints replaced this year. Almost all will have gratifying results. They’ll be able to move their shoulder without pain. The shoulder has an excel-lent blood supply, so healing this joint is much faster than healing a knee or hip replacement. Furthermore, the shoulder, unlike the knee or hip, doesn’t have to support body weight, another point in its favor.

A second opinion is always worthwhile. If the second doctor agrees that you need a new joint, I say go for it.

***

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.

(c) 2011 North America Synd., Inc.All Rights Reserved

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Find the FolateKeep your blood pressure from climbing with a healthy helping of folate. Women who consumed ample amounts of folate every day

had the lowest risk of hypertension in a recent study. Everyone should get about 700 micrograms daily to boost blood vessel health. Seek out folate-rich treats, such as asparagus spears, artichokes, and spinach, in your produce aisle. Fortifi ed pasta,

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THERE ARE GOOD FATS AND OILS

The media has done an excellent job of educating the public on the pitfalls of too much fat.

Yet, good fats (including Omega 3s) are actually necessary for good health. Let’s tour the ‘fat’ world and identify what to avoid and what to include in your daily routine.

AVOID List

Hydrogenated fats are just not good for you. These fats include margarine, shortening, and any food using them (shown on labels).

Low fat and high sugar. When reducing fat, companies often increase sugar to improve ‘taste.’ Read labels! In fact,

a lack of the good fats often increases sugar cravings and weight gain.

INCREASE List

Expeller pressed oils. Most vegetable oils are made with solvents. The light color of vegetable oils usually indicates they have been highly processed instead of ‘pressed.’ The ‘default’ is solvent – check the label. If it is expeller pressed, it will say so on the label.

Omega 3s. These essential fatty acids primarily come from fl axseed and fi sh. These oils are essential for the hormone system, brain function and reduction of infl ammation. If you take capsules, it takes 10-15 capsules to equal 1 TBL of liquid and 1-2 TBL/day is needed for the average person. I recommend Barlean’s Swirl fl ax and fi sh oil products (found in

any health food store or at Lifestyle for Health) as it is very easily assimilated, is liquid and tastes amazingly good!

Coconut oil. The often-maligned coconut is actually a great source of good fats. Coconut oil is great topically for skin and hair as well as for baking and cooking. Coconut oil supports your immune system and cardiovascular health as well as your metabolism. And it imparts a great fl avor in your favorite recipe. Again, Barleans is my brand of choice. LFH offers a special price to all Snippetz readers - - ask for the special when you call 719-488-5688.

Cold-water FishIncrease your consumption of wild (not

farm-raised) cold-water fi sh such as salmon, halibut and cod. If possible, consume fi sh 2-4 times/week.

AvocadosThis wonderful food is not only a great source of good fats, it is also a great source of fi ber. Guacamole is easy to make - -- enjoy it with your favorite veggies. Jicama is a crunchy vegetable that goes really well with guacamole. You can fi nd jicama in any grocery store - - pick one with smooth skin (which will be removed) over wrinkled skin.

For additional informationcontact Dr. Cherylat: 719-487-3171

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SAFETY SAVINGS SERVICE

DUE TO POPULAR DEMANDWE HAVE SCHEDULED AN

ADDITIONAL SEMINAR.Tuesday, September 27th

8:00 AM - 9:00 AMSerrano's Coffee House

625 Hwy 105Monument, CO 80132

(Coffee and light breakfast will be provided)

Seating is limited andreservations are required

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MUSIC BY THE CREEKSeptember 22nd6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

(due to the weather Sept 15th performance was postponed) A family event, bring your chairs and enjoy an evening of local talent. Sponsored by Coffee on the Go... 225 North Gate Blvd. at the Western Museum of Mining & Industry. Call 646-1063 or come by Coffee on the Go... for more information.

INFLUENCE & POWER OF SOCIAL MEDIAPresented by: Stevie Knight,

7 Spheres Media14960 Woodcarver Road

Colorado Springs, CO 80921Tuesday, Sept 20, 2011 7:00 - 8:00pm

Please RSVP to Heather McEntee: [email protected]. Learn how social media can help you fi nd new customers, keep them happy & have them buy your stuff. You’ll leave with a better understanding on whether or not your company should use it and how to use it more effectively!

ALPACA ROUNDUPPikes Peak Alpacas, 18520 Shannon Rd

Black Forest, CO 8090824 September 2011 - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Have you ever wondered what an alpaca is or just wanted to get up close and personal with one? Here’s your chance. Join the South East-ern Colorado Alpaca Breeders as we circle the wagons for an ‘Alpaca Roundup’ to celebrate National Alpaca Farm Days at Pikes Peak Al-pacas 24 September for a fun, free and edu-cational day. A dozen local alpaca breeders and artisans will answer your questions about alpacas. For more information and seminar schedules, please visit www.pikespeakalpac-as.com. Pikes Peak Alpacas is located at the northeast corner of Colorado highways 105 and 83.

BUILDING COMMUNITY RELATIONSLEWIS PALMER HIGH SCHOOL

September 27, 2011 6:30 to 8:30 PMBuilding Community relations involves schools, business communities, senior, youth, arts on we build a thriving community with solutions.

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TRI-LAKES NETWORKING TEAM“Uniting Women to Build Relationships, Achieve Success and Improve Our Commu-nity” Presents: Computer Viruses and Scams October 11th 6:30 to 9 pm/ Champs Restau-rant – Shops at Briargate. Go to www.trilakes-networkingteam.com to register!

PLAN AHEAD---VIKING FAIR October 22, 9am to 2pm

Breakfast, bizarre, crafts, raffl es, music, art, baked goods--including Scandinavian items, at Viking Hall, 1045 Ford St. (off Galley, east of Powers), Colorado Springs. Breakfast cost is $8. No admission fee. For information and vendor procedures phone 719-351-3554. Sponsored by Sons of Norway for fun and funds for humanitarian relief, building and scholarships.

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 De-partment patrols the streets to help insure the safety of our goblins.

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

SMALL TOWN CHRISTMASHeld the fi rst Saturday in December from 10:00am to 2:00pm, this day full of holiday activities includes visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus along with crafts and activities for chil-dren, open houses and other special events as the merchants of Historic Downtown Monu-ment celebrate a Small Town Christmas

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Musical MapsBy Nicholas James Yanez

Have you ever found a fresh apple in a fi eld of dried up timbers? Well of course

not. That’s because the freshness of the apple depends on life, and if all surrounding stumps are brittle with death, then the situation fi nds itself nearly impossible; nearly. Some would say that the Tri-Lakes area has no music scene, or certainly not a living one. But if you look closely enough, somewhere in the baron land of frozen notes and dried up rhythms you’ll fi nd a place with noise. Pitch and cadence live there, and they’ll invite you in to hear a jingle.

Pinz Bowling Center is this place. Because in bi-monthly fashion, Pinz presents a series of shows called “Concerts in the Dark”. An eclectic blend of original music acts will perform at Pinz in what has always been previously referred to as – the dining room. The series takes place on Sundays from 7pm-9pm. Its greatest features are the following: Concerts in the Dark is FREE. Yes, the gift of music is without charge.

It is also ALL AGES, so anyone is welcome to enjoy the show. In addition, Pinz will have its café and full bar open to concert goers to purchase snacks and drinks to their hearts content. The next two Concerts are scheduled for this Sunday, September 25th and future Sunday, October 16th.

The Tri-Lakes area is a growing one, and with every inch it stretches it takes on new responsibilities. We have new restaurants spreading their dishes around, and bigger department stores imposing their will. We’ve seen new trails for our tires to tread, and local solutions to our health and hair. It’s time to be entertained. Concerts in the Dark is the beginning of the end. Our once truck stop is becoming an actual place on the map. And when a traveler looks onto this map, and traces his fi nger across our dot, it would be nice of him to stop one moment and listen. Because somewhere in the sounds of nature and the whistle of the lakes, he’ll hear a song, written by a local; and for a moment, his journey will feel at peace.

Will you be a part of that song, by listening and observing? Will you support our artists in a statement that music matters and so do we? Will you take a stroll into the dark? There’s music there.

FIGHT HUNGER WITH THE ALL PIKES PEAK

READS HUNGER GAMES FOOD DRIVE

Colorado Springs, Colo. (September 13, 2011) – It’s a fi ght to the death … against hunger in the Pikes Peak region! Pikes Peak Library District is holding a food drive in conjunction with its All Pikes Peak Reads program at all 14 of its El Paso County locations to benefi t Care and Share. The drive, called “Hunger is No Game,” runs from September 10 through October 8 and residents are encouraged to donate their non-perishable goods at donation bar-rels that will be located at Pikes Peak Li-brary District locations and area Wal-Mart stores.

While you turn in your donation, pick up a copy of the APPR study/discussion guide and join us in our community read of the The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, one of the selections for this year’s All Pikes Peak Reads program. Please visit your local library to read and contribute!

APPR is a community-wide reading pro-gram that seeks to strengthen the power of literacy across social, cultural, and genera-tional boundaries. In 2011, Pikes Peak Li-brary District is exploring books that delve into fi lm, photography, and the infl uence of the media on our lives: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, The Shallows by Nicholas Carr, The Pioneer Photographer by William Henry Jackson and Howard Driggs, and The Landry News by Andrew Clements (elementary school). APPR receives aid from 30 community organizations, 13 public school districts, and private schools, and partners with The Gazette, Colorado Springs Independent, Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, Colo-rado College, UCCS, iT’Z Family Food & Fun, Fox21/CW57, and Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado to achieve a program that stimulates minds through community interaction. Please visit ppld.org/APPR for more information on All Pikes Peak Reads, including a complete schedule of events in September and October, curriculum guides for local students, and much more!

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ED KOVITZ AND ASSOCIATES, LLC18005 U.S. Highway 24 - Post Office Box 275, Peyton, CO 80831-0275

Office (719) 749-2690 Toll Free Fax 877-258-4447 E-mail: [email protected] our website at: edkovitz.com

Professional Auctioneer Real Estate Appraiser Real Estate Broker

September 4, 2011 Ad Sent Via – Email – PDF formatPlease email back verification of receipt of this email

Ranchland News Deadline: Monday 12:00 p.m.Mrs. Susan Lister Phone: 541-2288P.O. Box 307 Fax: 541-2289Simla, CO 80835 Email: [email protected]

Dear Susan,Please run this display as follows:

Dates To Run:Thursday, Sept 15 & 22

Size: 2 columns x 5”

Please bill me immediately and referencebilling – Fall Consignment Auction

Ranchland News

Limon Leader

NOTE: This ad was originally sent via email. Original ad and some auction flyers will be sent

via mail. Please display the auction flyers in the news office. - Thanks Ed

Columns 2Height 5Total size 10Cost per column inch 4.40Cost of ad $ 44.00Number of Inserts 2Total $ 88.00

Columns 2Height 5Total size 10Cost per column inch 3.51Cost of ad $ 35.10Number of Inserts 2Total of ads $ 70.20

Saturday, September 24th, 10:00 a.m.

18005 Hwy 24 – ½ mile west of Peyton, CO

Kovitz Auction Site. From Peyton we’re the first placewest of Peyton on Hwy 24 at mile marker 329. FromFalcon go 8½ miles east on Hwy 24.

’01 Freightliner FL70 toter truck; ’75 Chevy Impala;’95 Chevy van; ’40 Case RC tractor; Tractors; Trailers;Vehicles; Equipment; Farm & Ranch supplies; Tools;Building supplies; Lawn & garden; Guns; Wildlifemounts; Coins; Saddles; Tack; Louis L’Amourpaperback collection; Doctor’s buggy; Antiques;Jewelry; Collectibles; Handmade Aspen log frame bed;Furniture; Household & World’s More! Two AuctionRings All Day Long.

An Auction Flyer & additional directions are listed onour website, or contact us for an Auction Flyer & to beon our mailing list: Email, US mail or fax.

Ed Kovitz & Associates, LLCAuctioneers * Real Estate Brokers * Appraisers

Phone: (719) 749-2690Email: [email protected]

Website: www.edkovitz.comSuccessfully serving our friends & neighbors since 1978

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FRONT RANGE ALPACASOpen Saturday, Sept. 24; 10:00 am until 3:30 pm

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See the new babies; make an alpaca holiday ornamentKid-friendly refreshments & drinks

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Many students are headed off to college for the fi rst time. One of the downsides of college life is the dreaded “freshman 15” -- extra pounds that

many students gain from poor eating habits. Forming good eating habits as a college student can help lay the founda-tion for how and what you eat later in life.Eating fruits and vegetables boosts your immune system and helps ward off illness; calcium helps you build bones to avoid problems later in life; and eating breakfast con-tributes to academic performance. But don’t forget that food is to be enjoyed! Eating and preparing foods with others builds community and can help alleviate some of the stress of college life.There are quick, easy and healthy eating options for you if you’re faced with dining in your dorm room. Don’t have a stove or oven? Don’t despair! Here are some quick, easy and healthy ideas for dorm rooms with only a small refrig-erator and a microwave.--Combine mashed fresh or frozen fruit, yogurt and fruit juice for a breakfast smoothie. You don’t need a blender -- just put the ingredients in a jar and shake vigorously.--Make a fresh salad with pre-packaged salad greens, canned beans, nuts and a low-fat dressing. For a com-plete meal, add tuna or salmon in one-serving pouches, whole-wheat crackers, canned or fresh fruit and milk to the menu.--Top a fresh salad with grilled or oven-roasted chicken strips. Include fruits and milk to make this a quick meal. --A quick and fi lling meal could include low-sodium canned soup, whole-wheat crackers with a single serving of hummus and milk.--Another meal option is a mozzarella stick, canned three-bean salad and milk. --Tasty options include canned chili. Add a fresh salad or baby carrots with hummus, fruit and milk for a complete meal. If you don’t have time to make a fresh salad, add

canned or frozen and thawed vegetables to the chili.--Wrap it up! Spread a whole-wheat tortilla with drained and mashed canned beans, salad greens, chopped red pep-per and salsa. Serve with canned fruit and yogurt to make a complete meal.If you have access to a microwave, stove or oven, here are some more quick, easy and good-for-you meal ideas.--For breakfast, try a whole-wheat frozen waffl e topped with yogurt or fruit, or have oatmeal topped with fruit.--Baked potatoes are fi lling and a good base for healthy toppings. Choose sweet potatoes for the vitamin A, add salsa and frozen vegetables. Add fruit and milk to make it a full meal.--Boil hot water and pour it over whole-wheat couscous. Couscous is very small pasta and only takes a few min-utes to cook when combined with hot water and covered to steam. Add chopped red pepper, chopped onions and other vegetables or canned beans. You also can add dried fruit or nuts for a different fl avor. Choose milk or juice for a beverage.--Leftovers from last night’s supper are quick and easy. Add fresh vegetables to leftover pizza and heat. Serve with a salad, fresh fruit and milk for a complete meal.--Stir-fry meals are quick and easy -- and you control what goes in the dish. Include pasta, stir-fry vegetables, beans, lean poultry or other meat. Serve with fruit and milk for a complete meal.

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Trivia Test ByMarge Svenson Sports Quiz By

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1. GEOGRAPHY: Most of the Sier-ra Madre mountains are located in what country?2. MATH: What term is used to describe an irrational number such as pi?3. HISTORY: Before the start of the Civil War, in what city was the Confederacy’s provisional consti-tution adopted?4. ART: What was artist Picasso’s fi rst name?5. TELEVISION: What was the Bi-onic Woman’s name? 6. OPERA: Who composed the op-era “The Magic Flute”?7. SCIENCE: What is the most abundant element in the known universe?8. LANGUAGE: What does the ac-ronym GOP stand for?9. LITERATURE: Who wrote the book “The Naked and the Dead”?10. MUSIC: What does the musi-cal term “allegro” mean?

1. In 2010, Arizona’s Stephen Drew became the third shortstop in major-league history to have at least three consecutive seasons of at least 10 triples. Name either of the other two to do it.2. Name the last Philadelphia Phillies pitcher before Roy Halla-day (21 in 2010) to win at least 18 games in a season.3. Who set the NFL record for most touchdowns scored by a rookie?4. Name two of the three men’s basketball coaches who immedi-ately preceded Brad Stevens at Butler.5. When was the last time before 2011 that the Boston Bruins were in the Eastern Conference fi nals?6. How many times was Ronaldo named FIFA World Player of the Year during his 18-year soccer ca-reer?7. Who is the oldest mixed martial arts athlete to win a major cham-pionship?


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1. How did the Bay City Rollers get their start in the U.S.?

2. How many times did the Rolling Stones appear on the “Ed Sullivan Show”?

3. Who released “Dance to the Music” in 1968?

4. Which band had its only No. 1 hit with “Sweet Child o’ Mine”?

5. What group released “Sylvia’s Mother,” and when?

6. Who wrote “Baby, What a Big Surprise” in 1977?

New DVD Releases forWeek of Sept. 19, 2011PICKS OF THE WEEK

“Bridesmaids” (R) -- This movie represents a true breakthrough in the realm of chick fl icks: it’s a raunchy, heartfelt movie that is actually funny to members of both sexes. An-nie and Lily (“Saturday Night Live” alums Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph) have been best friends since childhood. As Annie’s life hits a low point after her bakery closes down and her boyfriend leaves her, Lily asks her to be the maid of honor in her upcoming wed-ding. This movie has rightfully defeated “Sex and

the City” as the top-grossing female come-dy, and it’s easy to understand why. The cast is made of ascending stars and truly funny individuals, most notably Kristen Wiig, who makes the most of her fi rst big-screen lead-ing role. “Bridesmaids” is funny, unexpected and, hopefully, a sign of things to come.“Today’s Special” (R) -- Samir (Aasif Mandvi of “The Daily Show”) is a sous chef with big plans to further his career in Paris. All of that goes down the drain when his father has a heart attack, leaving the future of the family’s failing Indian restaurant in Samir’s hands. What follows is a fresh com-edy about family, heritage and learning about life through the lens of Indian cooking.Aasif Mandvi adapts his own sarcastic-but-insightful style into an earnest protagonist who has to swallow his pride -- as well as a great deal of very potent spices. The sto-ry trods familiar territory at times, but the charm is undeniable.“Adam” (PG-13) -- This startlingly sweet

romantic comedy has a catch: The protago-nist isn’t just quirky or inept, he’s diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, a disorder char-acterized by diffi culty communicating with and relating to other people. Adam (Hugh Dancy) understands astronomy far bet-ter than he understands the simple ritual of everyday conversation. When the gorgeous Beth (Rose Byrne) moves into the apartment one fl oor up, Adam is determined to have ac-tual human contact with this person.Underneath his tone-deaf comments and awkward tics, Adam seems like a great guy, which only makes his condition as an outsid-er more endearing. Hugh Dancy wins praise for his portrayal of the complicated charac-ter, which is compounded by his chemistry with the lovely Rose Byrne -- a fellow rising star.

TV PICK“Modern Family: Season 2” -- This endear-

ing family sitcom deserves credit for shak-ing up what a family sitcom can be. It’s more clever than cute, comfortable but not coddling, and even at times edgy -- without alienating. A boatload of awards and nomi-nations have been heaped on the show since its fi rst season. “Modern Family” deserves the praise, because for many viewers, it’s proof that network sitcoms can stay fresh, relevant and funny to a wide audience.

TV RELEASES

“Castle: The Complete Third Season”“The Mentalist:

The Complete Third Season”“Hawaii Five-0: The First Season”

“The Kennedys”“Mike & Molly:

The Complete First Season”“Raising Hope: The Complete First Season”


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


BySamStruckhoff

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SNIPPETZ® COMICS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Answers & Solutions

TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS

FLASH BACK ANSWERS1. They appeared via satellite for the launch of ABC’s “Saturday Night Live with Howard Cosell” in 1975. Their song “Saturday Night” went to No. 1 months later.2. Six times. The Stones’ riotous crowds and ques-tionable lyrics often caused problems for Sullivan.3. Sly & the Family Stone. The song reached No. 8 and made Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.4. Guns N’ Roses, in 1987 In a recent BBC poll, the song was voted to have the “greatest guitar riff ever.”5. Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show, in 1972. It’s said that Shel Silverstein wrote the song about a real Syl-via who ended their relationship to marry another.6. Peter Cetera of the group Chicago wrote and sang lead vocals on the song, backed up by Carl Wilson of The Beach Boys.

1. Mexico2. Transcendental

3. Montgomery, Ala.4. Pablo

5. Jaime Sommers6. Mozart

7. Hydrogen8. Grand Old Party9. Norman Mailer10. Lively and fast

1. Minnesota’s Zoilo Versalles (1963-65) and Jose Reyes of the New York Mets (2005-08).2. John Denny won 19 games in 1983.3. Chicago’s Gayle Sayers had 22 touchdowns in 1965.4. Barry Collier (1989-2000), Thad Matta (2000-01) and Todd Lickliter (2001-07).5. It was 1992.6. Three times -- 1996, 1997 and 2002.7. Randy Couture was 43 years, 255 days old when he won the Ultimate Fighting Championship heavy-weight title in 2007.

SEPT. 19, 2011

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) After much traveling this year, you’re due for some set-tled time with family and friends. Use this period to check out situations that soon will require a lot of serious decision-making.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Keep that keen Bovine mind focused on your fi nan-cial situation as it begins to undergo some changes. Consider your money moves care-fully. Avoid impulsive investments.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You’ll need to adjust some of your fi nancial plans now that things are changing more quickly than you expected. All the facts you need haven’t yet emerged, so move cautiously.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Personal and professional relationships dominate this period. Try to keep things uncompli-cated to avoid misunderstandings that can cause problems down the line.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) That elusive goal you’d been hoping to claim is still just out of reach. But something else has come along that could prove just as desirable, if only you would take the time to check it out.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) This is a good time to get away for some much-needed rest and relaxation. You’ll return re-freshed and ready to take on the workplace challenge that awaits you.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Confi dence grows as you work your way through some knotty situations. Watch out for distractions from well-meaning sup-porters that could slow things down.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Consider spending more time contem-plating the possibilities of an offer before opting to accept or reject it. But once you make a decision, act on it.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to Decem-ber 21) You’re in a very strong position this week to tie up loose ends in as many areas as possible. Someone close to you has ad-vice you might want to heed.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to Janu-ary 19) Congratulations. This is the week you’ve been waiting for: After a period of sudden stops and fi tful starts, your plans can now move ahead with no signifi cant disruptions.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You’re in an exceptionally strong position this week to make decisions on many still-unresolved matters, especially those in-volving close personal relationships.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) The new moon starts this week off with some positive movement in several areas. A spe-cial person becomes a partner in at least one of the major plans you’ll be working on.

BORN THIS WEEK: You work hard and get things done. You also inspire others to do their best. You would do well heading up a major corporation.


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Switching Homeowner'sInsurance Can End Up

Costing You BigPart 1 of 2

In this economic time we allneed to save money. And it isjust smart businesses tocheck around to make surewe are getting the best dealfor our money. This definitelyapplies to shopping for thebest Homeowner's Insurance.

Loyalty to the people youdo business with is veryimportant in my book, butmaking sure they are givingyou the best deal for the coverage is something youshould expect.

There is no shortage ofhome insurance commercialson television screaming thevirtues of switching insurancepolicies to a new company tosave on your insurance premiums. However, it maynot be as easy as the com-mercial spokesman makes itout to be and there are a fewhidden pitfalls that you need tobe careful to avoid.

The following are waysthat switching homeowner'sinsurance can end up cost-ing you more than you save:

Comparing Apples to ApplesThe biggest trick in the book

for many insurance agenciesis to simply quote less cover-age and a higher deductibleand then compare it with whatyou have now to show you asavings with their company.Because insurance details canbe confusing, they are count-ing on the fact that you onlylook at the bottom line anddon't realize you are gettingway less for your money. Besure you are comparing the

exact amounts of coverageand deductible.

Losing Your DiscountsOne of the biggest discounts

that policy holders enjoy is adiscount for having multiplepolicies with the same insur-ance company (home, auto,umbrella, health, life, etc.). Ifyou find a cheaper rate onone insurance plan anddecide to switch it to anothercompany, be sure to subtractfrom your savings the amountof multi-policy discount youare losing. You may not beactually saving by switching.If you are switching all of yourpolicies, be sure to compareevery detail of coverage andcost so you don't find yourselfsaving on one policy and pay-ing way more on the otherthree policies.

Research, research,research! If you find a bet-ter rate, don't be embar-rassed to sit down with yourcurrent insurer and say, "Ihave to save money rightnow. I found a better rate.Tell me why I shouldn'tswitch." And then really lis-ten to their reasoning.

They may or may not beable to beat your new priceor coverage. But they mayalso give you a lot morefacts that you can considerbefore making this veryimportant decision.Switching insurance compa-nies is not something youwant to do without consid-ering all the facts.

(See next week for Part 2)

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GLUE GUN IS LATEST “HIGH-TECH” SCAM

In this high-tech world, who would have thought that a scammer could steal from people with a glue gun. Here’s how it works:

At your neighborhood bank’s ATM, where you’ve gone many times to withdraw cash, you might fi nd one day that the machine seems to be defective. Some of the keys aren’t working correctly. Specifi cally, after you’ve entered all your numbers, including your PIN, the “enter” button appears to be stuck. Same for the “cancel” button. They’ve been glued in place.Meanwhile, your card is stuck in the machine mid-trans-action. When you go into the bank for help, the thieves appear from around the corner and either hammer the keys loose and complete your transaction, grabbing the money, or they use the touch-screen feature, which you probably didn’t even know about.

If this happens to you:

--Try pressing the screen. Many locations have installed touch screens. You might be able to complete or cancel your transaction and get your card back.--If you’re carrying a metal nail fi le or a pocketknife with gadgets on it, try to loosen the “cancel” key.

--Use your cell phone to call the bank to tell them you’re standing outside at the ATM. When you tell them the keys are stuck, they’ll surely be right out because they’ll sus-pect what has happened. Whatever you do, don’t leave your card there.

--In a pinch, call the police and ask for assistance.

The older scams are still in play, however, so don’t let down your guard. These include:

--A false front with a sleeve or skimming device installed on the machine. When you insert your card, either your card number is read by a remote device, or the machine won’t let go of your card. As in the previous scenario, when you go for assistance, the scammer takes your card.

--The brochure box next to the machine doesn’t just dis-

pense literature, it also might have a camera that records every number you punch in. The thieves, likely sitting not far away, not only grab your card number, but the PIN too.

--Even the keypad could be fake. Be vigilant.Remember that ATM machines that have been tampered with can be anywhere: the bank, retail stores, gas pumps and fast-food places with checkouts that have you swipe the card yourself.

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-

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ILLUMINATING THE WORD OF GOD

SAINT JOHN’S BIBLE EXHIBIT COMING TO

BENET HILLMONASTERY AND

COLORADO COLLEGE

The Bible is the most reproduced book in the world. There’s a copy in every hotel room night-

stand. The Saint John’s Bible, howev-er , is one of a kind. Rather than just printed text it unfurls the Scriptures by reaching out to the senses through cal-ligraphy and artwork.

From September 25 through October 11 the Benedictine Sisters of Benet Hill Monastery will host the exhibit of sev-enteen print illuminations from this ten-year undertaking. The exhibition will feature several guest speakers, along with workshops on related topics.

As co-sponsors of this exhibit, Colorado College will host the same exhibit, Oc-tober 19th through November 8th. This exhibit is being sponsored by the : Paul Frederick Sheffer Memorial Fund for Roman Catholic Studies and Colorado College Department of Religion.

The Saint John’s Bible is being called the Sistine Chapel of calligraphy. It is the fi rst handwritten and illuminated Bible penned with ancient methods since the invention of the printing press, according to its creators.

Sister Clare Carr, OSB, prioress of the

Benet Hill Community, comments that having the Saint John’s Bible displayed in our Monastic home is perfect. “There is a long and great tradition between Monasticism and art; the St. John’s Bible is working out of that tradition. As Benedictine women, we offer our Monastery as a place for contemplative prayer, beauty and art, and hosting this exhibit gives us an opportunity to do that.

The exhibit offi cially opens at Benet Hill Monastery Sunday, Sept. 25 with Monastic Prayer at 1:30 p.m. followed by a presentation by Sister Irene Nowell, OSB titled “Visio Dvina”. Sister Irene, from Mount St. Scholastica Monastery in Atchison, Kan., has personal experi-ence on the Saint John’s project as she serves on the committee on the illumi-nations and text. (Her talk will be fol-lowed by a reception and tours of the exhibit).

“My area of expertise is the Old Testa-ment; art is not my area”, Sister Irene said. “But for me to explain what a text means and see how the artist could in-terpret that was really an eye opening experience of both of what the biblical text means and also how it relates to us in the 21st century.”

In Sister Irene’s exhibit-opening talk, she will discuss how looking at the il-luminations in conjunction with the text can open up for viewers the ways God is working in our world today. “You might think you know what these texts say from the daily reading or the Gospels, but this work opens up new in-sights, “ she said.

Tour DatesBenet Hill Monastery

September 22 - October 11, 2011

Colorado CollegeOctober 19 -

November 8, 2011

Guest Speakers

Presenting at Benet Hill Monastery in

Our Lady of Peace Chapel.

Sister Irene Nowell, OSB

Adjunct Faculty Member, School of

� eology at St. John’s University, Memberof the Committee on

Illuminations andText.

“Seeing the Word of God: Visio Divina”

Sunday, September 25, 2011

1:30 pm -4:00 pm

Carol NeelProfessor of History,

Colorado College“Layfolk & Praying the

Psalms In theMiddle Ages”

Tuesday, October 4, 20116:30 - 8:30 pm

Benet Hill Monastery3190 Benet laneColorado Springs, CO 80921719.633.0655www.benethillmonastery.org

TOURS: BENET HILL MONASTERYGroups of 8 or more: Please call 719-633-0655 X 132

to arrange a time for your group.You can also register at: [email protected]

Exhibition Dates & Times open to the Public:Individual and guided tours:

Monday, September 26 - Tuesday, October 11, 2011Monday-Friday: 9:30 am - 11:50 am and 2:00 pm -4:45 pm

Saturday and Sunday: 2:00 pm - 4:45 pmGroups of 8 or more: Open for times above as well as additional times.

PLEASE REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 20, 2011To register: (719) 633-0655 x 132 or www.benethillmonastery.org/events

“Life in the Community” IlluminationCreated by Aiden Hart with contributions by Donald Jackson, 2002, � e Saint John’s Bible.

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