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According to Merriam Webster: a pun (noun) is the usually humorous use of a word in such a way as to suggest two or more of its meanings or the meaning of another word similar in sound.

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PUNS UPON A TIMEAncient civilizations even used puns – most notably the Egyptians used them in interpreting dreams.

Literature is fraught with cunning pun-ning. Think William Shakespeare who used the pun to its fullest as another way of pulling his audiences into the story. In Richard III: “Now is the win-ter of our discontent made glorious summer by this son (sun) of York.” In Romeo and Juliet, Mercutio says after being fatally wounded: “Ask for me to-morrow, and you shall fi nd me a grave man.”

And the Bible is not without its puns. In Matthew 16.18, Jesus says “Thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church.” In the Greek version, the name Peter is Petros, which means stone and the word rock is petra.

Benjamin Franklin, during the signing of the Declaration of Independence, said, “We must all hang together or as-suredly we shall all hang separately.”

In Alice’s Adventures in Won-derland, by Lewis Carroll:“And how many hours a day did you do lessons?” said Alice, in a hurry to change the subject.“Ten hours the fi rst day,” said the Mock Turtle, “nine the next, and so on.” “What a curious plan!” exclaimed Alice. “That’s the reason they’re called les-sons,” the Gryphon remarked: “because they lessen from day to day.”

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Not that the pun was lost, but there is indeed an organization named the IST-PF whose chairman of the bored (his term, not ours) is Norman Gilbert, a fi nancial planner in Ontario, Canada. The organization was founded in 1979 by John Crosbie and boasts a member-ship of 1,600 serious punsters. They

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New Yorker John Pollack won the Pun-ster of the Year Award (P.O.T.Y Award) in 2011. Pollack is no ordinary punster and is a true example of how far a pun-ster can go in life. He was a speech-writer for President Bill Clinton, a for-eign correspondent in Spain and has authored three books.

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• On Nov. 8, 1847, Bram Stoker, author of the horror novel “Dracula,” is born in Clon-tarf, Dublin, Ireland. Stoker’s villainous, blood-sucking creation, the vampire Count Dracula, became a pop-culture icon and has been featured in hundreds of movies, books and plays.

• On Nov. 10, 1903, Mary Anderson re-ceives patent No. 743,801 for her “window cleaning device for electric cars and other vehicles to remove snow, ice or sleet from the window.” Anderson tried to sell it to a Canadian manufacturing fi rm, but the com-pany said the device had no practical value.

• On Nov. 11, 1921, three years after the end of World War I, the Tomb of the Unknowns is dedicated at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia when an unknown American sol-dier is buried. A 2-inch layer of soil brought from France was placed below the coffi n so that the soldier might rest forever atop the earth on which he died.

• On Nov. 7, 1940, the Tacoma Narrows

Bridge collapses due to high winds. At the time, wind forces were not taken into con-sideration by engineers and designers. The remains of the bridge, at the bottom of Puget Sound, form one of the largest man-made reefs in the world.

• On Nov. 12, 1954, Ellis Island, the gate-way to America, shuts it doors after pro-cessing more than 12 million immigrants since opening in 1892. First- and second-class passengers had easily passed through customs, but those in third class underwent medical inspections to ensure they didn’t have a contagious disease.

• On Nov. 9, 1965, Roger Allen LaPorte, a 22-year-old member of the Catholic Worker movement, immolates himself in front of the United Nations headquarters in New York. Before dying, LaPorte, who was against war, declared that he did it as a religious act.

• On Nov. 13, 1982, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is dedicated in Washington, D.C. The long-awaited memorial was a simple V-shaped black-granite wall inscribed with the names of the 57,939 Americans who died in the confl ict, arranged in order of death, not rank, as was common in other memorials.


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Ask about free shots at work, senior centers, local health departments and home health aide groups, at the hospital, town hall and local col-lege. Go online to google.com and put “free fl u shot” in the search box, along with the name of your town.Even if you can’t fi nd a free shot this year, get one if your doctor thinks you should have it.

To fi nd a fl u shot online, go fi rst to www.fl u.gov and scroll down the right side to Flu Vaccine Find-er, and put in your ZIP code. Also check www.INeedAFluShot.org and www.fi ndafl ushot.com.

If you’re age 65 or older, ask your doctor if you should have the extra-strength shot for seniors. If you want to keep tabs on the spread of fl u this winter, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a website (www.cdc.gov/fl u) with maps, information on preven-tion and more. Be sure to read the section on How Flu Spreads. Did you know that someone 6 feet away can spread it to others by coughing or sneezing?

The vaccines this year include an in-fl uenza A (H1N1) virus, an infl uen-za A (H3N2) virus and an infl uenza B virus, so keep your hand sanitizer ready. Use the wipes provided at the grocery store on the shopping cart handle before you even touch it. Learn not to touch your face with your hands.

Remember, it takes a few weeks for the vaccine to become affective.

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: My moth-er is in her early 70s. She has been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, COPD. She had a bronchoscopic exam to remove a mucus plug. She was a very heavy smoker. She still smokes. She thinks her kids don’t know, but we have seen the evidence. She is on oxygen. Her doctor thinks she has quit. What does this do to her life expectancy? How long can she live this way? -- J.S.

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***DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have ar-thritis. Every time it rains, my pain seems to increase. I attend the Ar-thritis Foundation’s exercise classes, and we all have the same response to rainy weather. We’re wondering if this is due to increased humidity, low barometric pressure or just an “old wives’ tale.” -- E.S.

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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I would appreciate reading your comments on the current rumor that micro-waved food loses all nutritional val-ue. -- C.T.

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Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column when-ever 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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BEST WAY TO TREAT COPD? QUIT SMOKING

REEL IN INFLAMMATIONHelp control tissue-damaging infl ammatory processes with a bit of fi sh oil. Chronic infl ammation of body tissues may play a role in the pathology of many diseases, including diabetes and heart disease. However, a new study reveals omega-3 fatty acids in fi sh oil may help reduce infl ammation. Seek out a serving of oily fi sh such as salmon or tuna each week.

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Tight shoulders are considered the ‘universal stress point’ in nutrition. It can get to the point

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Here are several tips we have found work for Forest and many of the pa-tients I’ve had in the clinic.

OMEGA 3SFew people realize that tight shoulders and ribs are due to a nutritional defi -ciency of Omega 3s (the good fats - fl ax and fi sh oils). In addition, to tight shoulders, people with this defi ciency often have a history of canker sores,

muscle weakness, dry skin, loss of hair and fi nd themselves to be slow morn-ing starters. Does any of that sound familiar?

Recommendation: The quickest way to restore your Omega 3 supply is through a daily intake of fl ax or fi sh oil. My favorite is Barlean’s Omega Swirl. It tastes delicious, is easy to digest and much more bio-available for the body. You can fi nd it in your local health food store (i.e., Vitamin Cottage) or on our website at www.lifestyleforhealth.com.

EXERCISEMany exercises focus on the shoul-ders. One of the easiest ones you can do simply requires a ‘corner’ – in your shower, a hallway, etc. Find a corner, place your palms shoulder-height on the walls, feet about 3-feet from the corner. Now do a simple pressing to-

wards the corner as if you were doing a push-up. This stretches the chest open, moves the shoulder blades together and helps open up the shoulders. This is a great way to relax after doing a lot of computer work or sitting.

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We had the privilege of meeting a local specialist, Brad Carlosn, who works with professional athletes and normal people like us! (you can connect with Brad at 719-338-2100 or his website www.activeedgemat.com)

Forest had had a tight right shoulder for 26+ years. He saw Brad for one ap-pointment and had a release of shoul-der motion that allowed him to easily

reach his arm above his head. Forest had done a lot of other work, takes Omega 3s, exercises, but couldn’t re-store full range of motion. Sometimes it is fi nding just the right resource that your body needs to get the next level of results.

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THE 4TH ANNUAL MOZAIC OF WISHESto benefi t Tri Lakes Cares

the Tri Lakes only Resource CenterFriday, November 18th from 5:30-8:00pm

at The Inn at Palmer Divide in Palmer LakeThis is an evening of wine and refreshments coupled with the opportunity to purchase items from area vendors, all in the spirit of giving and community support. There is no charge for the event but a donation of a gift card, unwrapped toy or items for the Holiday Food Basket Program would be greatly appreciated and will be collected at the door. Students in D-38 will have a special hour to make purchases from 5:30-6:30 at dis-counts provided by the individual vendors. Raffl e prizes, donated by the participating vendors, will be available with over 30 chances to win. Join neighbors, friends and local merchants in the Spirit of giving at a time of year when giv-ing is most needed for those less fortunate in our community! For information please call: Tri Lakes Cares @ (719) 481-4864 x101

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ALPACA HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZABlack Forest Community Club, 12530 Black

Forest Rd., Black Forest, CO 8090819-20 November 2011 - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The South Eastern Colorado Alpaca Breeders will host the 6th annual Alpaca Holiday Extrava-ganza at the Black Forest Community Club on Saturday, 19 Nov (9-5) and Sunday, 20 Nov (10-4). This free, fun event will showcase the entire range of products made from alpaca fi ber. Garments, fashion apparel, accessories, and more just in time for holiday shoppers as well as fl eece, roving, batting and yarn available for hand-spinners & artisans/crafters. Alpacas will be present so you can enjoy their gentle, unique nature and feel how soft their fl eece really is.

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SCANDINAVIAN CHRISTMAS TEASaturday, December 3 at 2PM

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Featuring homemade holiday treats with holiday tea. Program and door prizes. Cost is $13 Seat-ing limited. Please phone June at 599-3235 for reservations

SMALL TOWN CHRISTMASHeld the fi rst Saturday in December from 10:00am to 2:00pm, this day full of holiday ac-tivities includes visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus along with crafts and activities for children, open houses and other special events as the mer-chants of Historic Downtown Monument cel-ebrate a Small Town Christmas

PEACE. LOVE. SWAP. KID’S CLOTHINGAND GEAR SWAP

Aerials Gymnastics EastJanuary 22, 2012 2PM-3PM drop off,

3:30 swapping beginsPeace. Love. Swap. is a one of a kind organization that produces ongoing kid’s swaps. The swaps are for local eco/budget minded parents to get together and recycle (exchange) their kid’s stuff (ages 0-14 and maternity). After the swaps, I do-nate the leftovers to local charities and families in need. You can get more info, read our mission statement & see what moms are saying at: http://peaceloveswaps/colorado-springs/ The parents that attend our swaps are the parents that live in your community ~ and in order to make the swaps a success, we need as many parents to participate as possible. Kids grow out of their stuff so fast & always need new stuff, & in this economic climate, what better way to get “new” stuff than to swap with other families. That is what peace. love. swap is all about. For only $5, you take as much stuff as you need - period. Need a pack n play? done. Clothes for all three of your kids? done. Books, toys, shoes, swings.. we have that - and it’s all only $5. The only rule? Take only what you need, and bring it back when you are done. That’s all we ask. peace. love. swap is truly a win- win for everyone involved. It’s green, fun, philanthropic & catching on fast! The next swap in your area is: Colorado Springs Kid’s Clothing and Gear Swap. Location/Sponsor: Aerials Gymnastics East. Date: Janu-ary 22, 2012. Time: Drop off items between 2-3 pm ~ Swap starts at 3:30. Cost: $5 admission if you prepay & stuff to swap. Children can play at Aerials for $2 per child, to cover Aerials coaches More questions? Email: [email protected].

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There was a Haunting in Palm-er Lake. See last week, peo-ple dressed up as witches and

goblins, and zombies and Hood-lums. They screamed and scared and bled and fed on humans. They took your money and made you run. They terrifi ed your children, and wouldn’t see your pets. They were the reason you couldn’t sleep at night, they were the shiver to your fright.

The week before that, there was a construction zone. There was plas-tic paper, wood, and power tools. There was a blank room and a big idea. There were dreamers and schemers and together they com-bined their thoughts. There were good intentions and bad trials, but in the end there was a resolution. In the end there was a home for the wicked.

The week before the week before that, there was a goal. Paper and pencils jotted the initial thoughts, and few proposals were accepted.

There was a group of leaders com-ing together. They met and, without a fret, came to a conclusion. They would haunt the Tri-lakes citizens, giving those screams and chills through the night.

Several months before that, there was a celebration! There was red and white and blue. There was good barbeque. There were children and teens, and adults of course. There were trucks and bikes and fries and drinks. There were fi reworks. There was a celebration of American Inde-pendence. It was the 4th of July, and Palmer Lake pulled it off again.

So in response to another great Inde-pendence Day Celebration, a com-mittee of business owners known as the ‘2012 Palmer Lake Fireworks Committee’ got together and started from scratch.

It was time again to raise money, to be able to continue the great tradi-tion of Palmer Lake’s greatest fes-tival. So they created a Haunted House at Pinz Bowling Center to raise money for the future event. It did just that.

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favorites will be heavy in fat, sugar and calories. Family favorites such as pies, cookies, quick breads and cakes can be improved and made more healthful -- with just a few minor changes.

In baked products, you usually can decrease the amount of shortening, butter or cooking oil by one-third and still have a good result. If the rec-ipe calls for 1 cup of butter, you would use 2/3 cup. In cakes and quick breads, make sure you have 2 tablespoons of fat in the recipe for every cup of fl our. Another option for cakes and quick breads is to substitute unsweetened applesauce for half of the fat. Just remember that every time you add one less tablespoon of fat, you save 100 calories in your recipe.

You also can decrease sugar by one-third in most recipes, or use a sugar substitute, and still have a good-tasting product. Keep in mind that for cakes and cookies, you need to have 1/2 cup of sugar for every cup of fl our. For quick breads and muffi ns, you need to have at least 1 tablespoon of sugar for every cup of fl our. Keep in mind that while 1 tablespoon of sugar per cup of fl our will help the muffi ns brown nicely, they will not be sweet. They will not be as moist either. Sugar ac-tually holds moisture, so less sugar can make for a drier product.

To add nutrients and fi ber, substitute whole-grain fl our for all-purpose fl our in recipes. You usual-ly can replace one-fourth to one-half of the all-purpose fl our with whole grain. Be creative with your whole grains. Make you own oat fl our by putting oats in the blender to grind to fl our. You also can blend bran cereal to make fl our. Both oat and bran fl our can replace one-quarter of the all-purpose fl our in a recipe.

This Streusel-Topped Pumpkin Pie is a lighter version of traditional holiday pumpkin pie.

STREUSEL-TOPPED PUMPKIN PIE

Filling:2 large eggs 1 (15-ounce) can unsweetened pumpkin 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free sweetened condensed milk 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Crust:1/2 (15-ounce) package refrigerated pie dough (such as Pillsbury) Cooking spray

Streusel:1/3 cup whole-wheat pastry fl our (about 1 1/2 ounces) 1/3 cup packed Splenda brown sugar for baking1/4 cup regular oats 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground ginger 2 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into small piec-es 2 to 3 teaspoons cold water

1. Preheat oven to 375 F.

2. To prepare crust: Coat a 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray. Roll dough to an 11-inch circle. Fit the dough into the prepared pie plan. Fold edges under and press with a fork around the edge.

3. To prepare fi lling, whisk the eggs lightly for 1 minute. Add in pump-kin and condensed milk and stir to com-bine. Add the cinna-mon, allspice, salt, nutmeg, ginger and cloves. Pour the fi ll-ing into the prepared crust.

4. To prepare streu-sel, lightly spoon fl our into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine fl our, brown sugar, oats, walnuts or pecans, cinnamon, salt and ginger in a bowl. Cut in butter with a

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Trivia Test ByMarge Svenson Sports Quiz By

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1. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is the only food that koalas will eat?

2. CARTOONS: What was the name of Fred and Wilma Flintstone’s daugh-ter?

3. FAMOUS QUOTATIONS: Who once said, “It’s not that I’m afraid to die. I just don’t want to be there when it happens”?

4. U.S. STATES: What is the motto of West Virginia?

5. MOVIES: Who wrote the screenplay for “Mean Girls” and co-starred in the movie?

6. GAMES: How many dots are on a pair of dice?

7. GEOGRAPHY: Where are the Chan-nel Islands located?

8. HISTORY: What was the name of the motel where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was shot?

9. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: When did Staten Island residents vote to se-cede from New York City?

10. MEASUREMENTS: How many teaspoons are in a tablespoon?

1. Which Hall of Fame third baseman was on more All-Star Game rosters during his career: George Brett or Mike Schmidt?

2. Name the last National League MVP before Jimmy Rollins in 2007 who was a switch-hitter.

3. When was the last time before 2007 that the University of Cincin-nati football team won 10-plus games in a season?

4. In 2009-10, the Orlando Magic set an NBA record for most three-point fi eld goals by a team for a season -- 841. What team held the old mark?

5. Who was the youngest player to make an NHL All-Star team before Carolina’s Jeff Skinner (18 years, 259 days) did it in 2011?

6. Name the fi rst Alpine skier to win the same event at two Winter Olym-pics.

7. Before Charl Schwartzel won the 2011 Masters by fi nishing with four birdies, who were the only two golfers to win the Masters by fi nishing with two birdies?


SNIPPETZ® PUZZLES AND TRIVIA

1. How many No. 1 hits has Joan Jett had?2. Dig back for this one: What year did the Kingston Trio re-lease “Tom Dooley”? What’s the song about?3. How many minutes long was the 1977 Meat Loaf sin-gle “Paradise by the Dash-board Light”?4. Name the English duo who released “A World Without Love” in 1964.5. What was the fi rst single that the Eagles released? What was on the fl ip side?6. Before Annie Lennox hooked up with David Stew-art to form the Eurythmics, they were both with another band. Which band was that?

New DVD Releases forWeek of November 7, 2011

PICKS OF THE WEEK“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows: Part 2” (PG-13) -- The forces of evil are in full swing, and it’s up to Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) and his wizard friends to bring the fi nal confrontation to Voldemort and save the world. Seeds planted long ago come to full fruition, as the children cast in the original fi lms have all grown into tal-ented performers, capable of handling the more intense drama of the fi nal fi lms. What you probably saw in the previews

was a lot of dirt-stained youths looking serious spliced with darkened images of computer-generated destruction. While this is indicative of the cataclysmic action in the movie, it leaves out the emotional climaxes in the story -- it’s not all gloom and lightning bolts.“Life in a Day” (PG-13) -- If YouTube and the “It’s a Small World After All” ride could be combined into a motion picture, it would this jumbled, yet touching collective documentary. Produced by Ridley Scott and directed by Kevin Macdonald, more than 4,500 hours of footage from people around the world all going about their lives on the same day is assembled into a single movie about living on Earth. It’s grand in scope and perhaps a little gim-micky, but there is something -- however shallow or profound -- to see here. Specifi c segments will strike a chord while others will simply bore. However, it’s the contrast

between segments and the heartwarming similarities between different lives that gives the documentary its true energy.

DOGS OF THE WEEK“The Change-Up” (R) -- This here is a body-swap comedy that will certainly go down as one of the many unpleasant and forgettable body-swap comedies. Jason Bateman plays a guy with a family and re-sponsibilities; Ryan Reynolds is a swing-ing bachelor who still feels unfulfi lled. The two slightly different pals swap lives through the supernatural forces of dull cin-ematic cliches. The novelty of this movie is that it has a perfect display of Hollywood’s new favor-ite failure -- the no-laugh gross-out gag. It’s been an escalating trend that gross hu-mor has a place in all adult comedies. This means that the audience can see a baby spray fecal matter all over a protagonist before the opening credits, and thus have

low expectations secured throughout the remainder of the experience.“Atlas Shrugged: Part 1” (PG-13) -- Author Ayn Rand’s novel about powerful thinkers going against the grain makes it to the big-screen. Too bad it has the looks of a made-for-TV affair. With a “no talent, no problem” cast and amateurish direction, any philosophical content could be missed between eye-rolls. The fi lm portends to be the fi rst in a trilogy, but it could be getting ahead of itself in that regard.

TV RELEASES

“Law & Order: The Complete Series”“Doctor Who: The Sixth Series, Part 2”

“The Wild Thornberrys:Season Two, Part One”

“True Crime Series Volume 1:Secrets, Sins and Stalkers”


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Answers & Solutions

TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS

FLASH BACK ANSWERS1. Just one -- “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll,” in 1982. The song went to the top of the charts in multiple countries, but it was the only big single she’s had.2. 1958. Dooley, a Confederate veteran, stabbed and killed his fi ancee, and he was hanged for it. The old North Carolina folk song is based on a true story.3. Nearly 8 minutes (7:55). Right now, Meat Loaf is on the The Guilty Pleasure Tour, with U.S. dates to be announced.4. Peter and Gordon. The song was written by Paul McCartney, who was dating Peter’s sister at the time, and was a No. 1 hit in both America and the U.K.5. “Take It Easy,” in 1972. The B-side song was “Get You In the Mood.”6. The Tourists, from 1977 to 1980.

1. Eucalyptus leaves2. Pebbles

3. Woody Allen 4. Mountaineers are always free (Montani

semper liberi)5. Tina Fey

6. 427. Between England and France

8. The Lorraine Motel9. 1993

10. Three

1. Brett was on 13 All-Star rosters, while Schmidt was on

12.

2. Chipper Jones of the Atlanta Braves in 1999.

3. It was 1951.

4. Phoenix hit 837 three-pointers in 2005-06.

5. Detroit’s Steve Yzerman was 18 years, 267 days old

when he played in the NHL All-Star Game in 1984.

6. Alberto Tomba of Italy won the giant slalom in 1988 and

1992.

7. Arnold Palmer (1960) and Mark O’Meara (1998).

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A work-re-lated situation that started last month takes on increasing importance this week. The choice is still yours as to how it will evolve. Be careful not to make quick judgments.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) “Careful” is the watchword for the prudent Bovine this week. Don’t let your emotions over-whelm your logic. Try for balance as you maneuver through a touchy situation.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your energy levels rise to meet the challenges that will mark much of this month. New opportuni-ties beckon. Look them over, but proceed cautiously before making any kind of deci-sion.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your pri-vate life can be a problem this week, as a partner becomes more diffi cult. Resist a re-action you might regret. Instead of walking away, try to talk things out.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) You should be your usual sunny self these days, as you bask in the admiration you adore. Enjoy it as you move into a new arena to confront an exciting upcoming challenge.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Your perseverance reserves will be tapped frequently this week as you deal with the problems involved in making a new situa-tion work for you. But it’ll all be worth it.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You’ll fi nd fewer roadblocks turning up as you continue to move ahead with your plans. Expect some important news to come your way by mid-November.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Good news -- you fi nally get to the bottom of that pesky mystery you’ve been trying to solve for weeks by using some gentle persuasion to get someone to break his or her silence.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to Decem-ber 21) The best time to take on that impor-tant task is now. Move forward one step at a time so you can assess your progress and, if need be, change direction.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) The new opportunities you hoped to fi nd this month are beginning to open up. Study them carefully to be sure you make the choice that’s best for you.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Turn a disappointment into a learning ex-perience. Check out possible weaknesses in your approach and strengthen them. A loyal colleague offers good advice.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your new situation offers opportunities to help you get the skills you’ll need in order to stop swimming in circles and fi nally move straight toward your goals. Go for it.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a sharp, logical mind and a quick intellect. You would make an excellent mystery writer.


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CHILDIDENTITY

THEFTMore than 8 million people are vic-timized by identity theft each year. Just when you thought you’d cov-ered all the bases in protecting your-self, thieves have come up with a new target that most families don’t think about: children.

According to a news release from the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, more than half of child identity-theft victims are under the age of 12. A 9-year-old was in debt collection. The largest debt was nearly three-quarters of a million dollars. A 2-year-old was in bank-ruptcy. And the youngest victim was 5 months old.

As usual, it begins with the Social Security number. It will be years before a child applies for credit, or goes to college or needs any govern-ment benefi ts, so the theft might not be noticed.

Your child might be a victim of identity theft if you receive bills in your child’s name, or tax papers, traffi c tickets or lien notices, or if your child can’t get a drivers license because the number is already being

used. A pre-approved credit-card of-fer isn’t necessarily a red fl ag unless accompanied by other indications. (Unless you have strong reason to suspect there’s been identity theft, don’t check your child’s credit, as this opens a credit report.)

Go to the Identity Theft Resource Center (www.idtheftcenter.org) and put “child” in the search box. Look for Fact Sheet 120. (Don’t miss Fact Sheet 120B -- A Guide for Parents.) According to the Identity Theft Re-source Center, here are some ways to keep your child safe from identity theft:

• If you open a bank account with a child, opt out of all marketing lists.

• Object to giving your child’s Social Security number when registering for school. It might be optional, or there might be a way to protect the number. Ask hard questions.

• At the doctor’s offi ce, ask questions about how the information is to be safeguarded.

• When your teen begins to drive, opt for the random number instead of Social Security number for the li-cense.

• When you teen fi lls out job appli-cations, teach him or her to leave the Social Security number blank. A would-be employer doesn’t need that information. If your child is actually hired, only the bookkeeper who fi lls out W-2 forms at the end of the year needs the information, not a shift su-pervisor in a burger place.

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


MOZAIC OF WISHES

Friday, November 185:30PM-8:00PM

The 4th Annual MoZaic of Wish-es to benefi t Tri Lakes Cares, the Tri Lakes only Resource Center,

will be held on Friday, November 18th from 5:30-8:00pm at The Inn at Palmer Divide in Palmer Lake. This is an eve-ning of wine and refreshments coupled with the opportunity to purchase items from area vendors, all in the spirit of giving and community support.

There is no charge for the event but a donation of a gift card, unwrapped toy, or items for the Holiday Food Basket Program would be greatly appreciated and will be collected at the door. Stu-dents in D-38 will have a special hour to make purchases from 5:30-6:30 at discounts provided by the individual vendors. Over 30 Raffl e prizes, donat-ed by the participating vendors, will also be available.

Join neighbors, friends and local mer-chants in the Spirit of giving at a time of year when giving is most needed for those less fortunate in our community! For information please call: Tri Lakes Cares @ (719) 481-4864 x101

Living, Buying and Supporting Lo-cally: That’s the Spirit of MoZaic of Wishes!

The Palmer Lake Historical Society Presents

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Join us on Thursday, November 17, 2011, at 7:00 PM at the Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Cres-

cent, Palmer Lake, CO, 80133, for a fascinating and informative evening as local historian Jack Anthony updates us on several sites he’s explored this year on the present day location of the US Air Force Academy. Jack will re-late the stories of the pioneers who set-tled in these areas and will also show some segments of the documentary “USAFA’s Long Ago History,” where he takes viewers to several locations on the Academy to relive the past.

Previously, Jack shared with us the many stories of the pioneers and com-munities that existed along the New Santa Fe Regional Trail. However, his current focus is more on the long ago history of the Academy campus. Sev-eral site explorations he conducted this year were supported by experts from the Palmer Lake Historical Society!

This program is free. Free refreshments will be served following the program. Visit us at: www.palmerdividehistory.org.

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By Christopher C. Meyer © July 2008

If you are thinking about getting a divorce or legal separation and you are concerned about whether the other party will provide you with fi nancial information or how much information you’re going to have to provide to the other party, you must understand that Court rules require mandatory fi nancial disclosure. As a practical matter, this means that you cannot hide or fail to disclose information regarding your fi nancial situation.

Each party has an affi rmative obligation to provide the other party with a sworn fi nancial statement that includes all the information regarding your accounts and expenses. You also have an affi rmative obligation to provide supporting information such as income documentation, tax returns, credit card statements, and bank and fi nancial account information. “Affi rmative obligation” means that you are required to provide the information without the other party having to ask for it. The Court will require that you exchange the mandatory fi nancial disclosures prior to the initial status conference, that usually is scheduled within 40 days of the petition being fi led.

You are under a continuing duty to supplement or amend your fi nancial disclosures in a timely manner. If, for example, your income changes after you have provided your mandatory disclosures, you have to inform the other party of the change and provide documentation as well.

It is important to note that the parties are not limited to the information covered by the mandatory disclosure requirement. The parties are free to request additional information regarding the other party’s fi nancial situation. For example, parties commonly request bank and fi nancial account information covering years prior to fi ling the petition.

What happens if you fail to provide the mandatory fi nancial disclosures? If you fail to provide the information and you have the ability to obtain it, the Court will impose appropriate sanctions. Don’t even think about trying to hide any assets. The other party will eventually discover it, your credibility will be irreparably damaged, and your case will suffer.

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