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• The moving air is caused by differ-ences in air pressure within the atmo-sphere.

• As air moves over the surfaces of Earth, the movement is all about wind, from areas of high pressure to low pressure. What causes the changes in pressure is mainly energy from the sun, which radiates heat and light en-ergy. When the energy reaches Earth, the surface absorbs it and “heats” the air. The differences in temperature and the rotation of the planet create wind.

• Hot air rises, which reduces the at-mospheric pressure near the earth’s surfaces, drawing in cooler air.

• Wind is referenced in terms of direc-tions. Easterly winds blow from east to west; westerly winds blow from west to east. Winds have different levels of speed, from “breeze” to “gale” depend-ing on wind velocity. Wind speeds are based on the Beaufort scale, which divides the speeds into 12 categories, starting at less than 1 mph.

• About 1 to 2 percent of the sun’s energy is converted into wind energy, which is a source of power that will never run out.

CAPTURING WINDMany people in the world view wind as a better alternative for generating elec-tricity than the traditional coal, hydro or nuclear power plants.

Wind is fueled by kinetic energy, which is energy from any mass in mo-tion. Technology has been developed to capture the wind’s kinetic energy to convert it to electricity or mechanical power. That wind power is a natural and forever-lasting source of electricity. It’s a huge step from reliance on fossil fu-els. Plus, wind power is clean, doesn’t contribute to pollution and doesn’t re-quire solutions for waste.

One of the biggest obstacles to har-nessing wind power is humankind. Wind farms need to be located on vast

wind-producing areas like coastlines or large tracts of land. However, agricul-ture, development and coastal dwellers who do not want their views obstructed are often in confl ict with wind powered technology.

WINDMILLS TOWIND TURBINES

People have been capturing the energy of wind for centuries.

• By 200 B.C., windmills in China were pumping water and in Persia and the Middle East vertical axis windmills were grinding grain.

• The concept of windmills was brought to Europe by merchants and explorers. • The Dutch people adapted the wind-mill for draining lakes and marshes.

• When settlers took the windmill technology to America in the last 19th century, windmills became a way to

pump water for ranches and farms – and generate electricity for homes and businesses.

• Industrialization led to the demise of the early windmills, but later generated another wind “machine,” commonly referred to as wind turbines.

A wind turbine works the opposite of a fan. Instead of using electricity to cre-ate wind, turbines use winds to make electricity. The wind turns the blades; the blades spin a shaft that connects to a generator, where electricity is made. The electricity is then distributed through transmission lines for human use.

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wind turbine of its time began operat-ing on a hill top in Vermont. The tur-bine fed electricity to the area utility network during World War II.

• Lower fuel prices after WW II prompted a decline in interest in wind energy in the U.S. But in the 1970s – when the price of oil went through the roof – wind turbines gained steam once again.

• As technology evolved, efforts to har-ness electricity from the wind turned to wind farms or wind power plants – groups of wind turbines that feed elec-tricity into the utility grid.

• At the end of 2010, wind power ac-counted for about 3 percent of the elec-tricity generated in the U.S., which is second in wind power generation be-hind China.

• Today, wind energy is becoming

comparable in price to conventional electricity sources in some areas.

• The Bureau of Land Management just announced plans for three wind projects in California and two in Or-egon on BLM lands.

• The U.S. Department of Interior has started the process for the fi rst com-mercial wind lease off the Delaware coast under DOI’s Atlantic Offshore Wind program.

FUN WITH WINDIf there is a way to use Mother Nature for recreational purposes, humans will fi gure it out. Think what ocean waves and snow has bestowed on surfers and skiers. Think wind when it comes to fl ying kites, sailing the seas, hang glid-ing or parasailing.

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• It was American educator Laurence J. Peter who made the following sage observation: “An economist is an expert who will know tomorrow why the things he predicted yester-day didn’t happen today.” Inciden-tally, he also came up with what’s known as the Peter Principle: “In a hierarchy, every employee tends to rise to his level of incompetence.”

• Ever wonder why it’s called the silver screen? In the early days of the cinema industry, the projection screens were embedded with real silver to enhance the refl ective na-ture of the surface.

• Greyhounds have better eyesight than any other breed of dog.

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• Those who study such things say that Americans drink more car-bonated beverages every year than coffee, tea, sports drinks and juice combined.

• A legislator in the Louisiana State House of Representatives once in-troduced a bill that would make it illegal to charge a bald man more than 25 cents for a haircut.

• The plant formally known as titan arum produces the largest cluster of fl owers in the world, sometimes reaching more than 10 feet in height. What’s perhaps even more notable, though, is its odor: The plant gives off a strong smell that is most often compared to that of a decompos-ing animal. Hence the plant’s more common name, the corpse fl ower.

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Man-made wind tunnel structures (like those used in aerodynamic re-search for the study of the effects of air on stationary objects) have become a popular venue for indoor skydiving. No worries about a fear of heights, jumping out of airplanes or smashing to the ground. In a contained area, the sporty wind tunnel can lift a person as much as 90 feet above ground. It’s like free falling without paranoia or the parachute.

For the sports car enthusiast, a U.K.-based company, Ecotricity, developed a car called the Nemesis, which is “faster than a V12 Ferrari.” Ecotric-ity supplies energy from its 51 wind-mills and 15 wind parks to more than 40,000 customers across the U.K.

The Nemesis, totally powered by 100 percent “green” electricity, has reached 100 mph in 8.5 seconds and is capable of 170 mph. It runs from 100 to 150 miles between charges and can be charged from empty under two hours by its fast charger or eight to nine hours from its regular supply means – both are cable systems built into the rear of the car.

Dale Vince, the person who launched Ecotricity, has been voted Britain’s “leading green entrepreneur.” Vince said he wanted to create an electric car fueled entirely by wind power – a car that would also be “exotic and de-sirable … challenging stereotypes.” The car debuted last year.

WIND SONGAlthough today wind chimes are mainly thought of as tools that pro-duce soothing sounds, before the 19th century they were used in Asia to ward off evil spirits or intruders. Their sounds weren’t so soothing – more like deafening. Early wind

chimes were carved from bone and hung from roofs and eaves and other overhead structures.

In Italy and Greece, wind chimes were looked upon as magnets for kind and generous spirits. They pro-vided protection and good luck. Wind chimes eventually made their way to the western world, where sailors and farmers often used them to predict short-term weather patterns. The di-rection of the wind could indicate temperature changes, and wind speed could predict the arrival time of a storm or front. The logging industry used information from wind-chime weather forecasting to organize work schedules.

The modern-day wind chime, created out of a variety of materials from sea-shells to metal to stones, is used to enhance a garden or porch and com-plement an area that offers a calm setting. Wind chimes today come in a myriad of musical sounds and shapes and sizes.

GONE WITH THE WINDHow many musicians have “gone with the wind” as titles or song lyr-ics? Besides Bob Dylan’s Blowing in the Wind, check these out just for the fun of it.

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Myth: Those with more education live longer. The fi nding: Not necessarily so.

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Myth: Those who worry too much short-en their life span. The fi nding: Being con-scientious, organized and detail-oriented led to longer lives, likely because people who have those characteristics are more likely to protect their health and live a more sensible, balanced life.

Myth: Relaxed people live longer. The fi nding: Increased responsibility and challenges brought longer life. Those who were ambitious and motivated lived longer. Translation: don’t retire too ear-ly.

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SportsSnippetz

byNick Yanez

You are from a small town like, say, Monument or Palmer Lake. But there you are visiting the big city.

You have plans to see a friend who will take you to a thing at a place with a couple of guys you’ve never really met. So you wake up early, check out of your hotel room and bumble around with the map you bought at the airport trying to fi nd the subway. You walk down the dirty steps and practically get trampled on the way down.

Then you look around, completely con-fused, and realize you have to buy a tick-et from one of these electronic machine things. You do that. You stand in line and walk through the spinning spiky wheel that counts people, and approach the long silver bullet in the ground. You walk on the train. It begins to move. You are now in transi-tion.

ON TO THE NEXT:TYING UP LOOSE ENDS

A lot has happened since the last Sports Snippetz. Here’s where you catch up!

-Lewis-Palmer Hockey won another State Championship, in a dominating 5-2 win over Regis in the icy dome of Denver’s Pepsi Center. And though the game took place nearly a month ago, the Rangers are still in high gear over the whole thing.

Back-to-back state titles are rare and deli-cious, so the school (or both schools, as it’s a joint-team) has the right to encompass some good feeling for the remainder of the school year.

- Lewis-Palmer Basketball proved State rankings to be much truer than they had wished. Entering as the number 2 team in Colorado 4A Basketball, they stomped through the fi rst round of playoffs in a de-cisive 66-36 win over Sand creek. But then, alas, the Rangers had to face the number 1 rated team, Sterling. They lost by (and get this) one point. Yes, LP fell in a 49-48 heartbreaker to the eventual State Champs.

Team leader Josh Scott ended the season as one of the best players in 4A basketball fi n-ishing with over 600 points, 64 assists, and 107 blocks. He has next year to accomplish the goal of a State Championship Game appearance, before he graduates. Last year, the Rangers couldn’t produce a playoff win, this year, they got over that hump. On to the next one, I guess.

WITH EVERY END, COME

AN– AH HECK, YOU KNOW THE

PHRASEHere’s what to look forward to in the sports world for Lew-

is-Palmer and Palmer Ridge teams.

-Lewis-Palmer Girls Soccer had a great ride last season. They were undefeated, 15-0, entering the playoffs as the number 1 team in the state. I covered them exten-sively last year expecting a predictable, yet very journalist-friendly, breezy ride to the top. Unfortunately they ended up on the wrong side of an upset, courtesy of fourth-seeded Wheat Ridge, in the State Semi-Fi-nals. They lost 4-0 in what was by far their worst showing of the year. This year, they started with a redemption game, a 7-1 win over D’Evelyn. But they followed that with a 0-1 home loss to Golden. The season is up in the air, but expectations are still high.

-Palmer Ridge Girls Soccer on the other hand had ordinary expectations, and has run out of the gate with a 3-0 start to their season. Junior Haley Fisher appears an emerging star from the fi rst few games, as the goals and assists leader to this point.

Defensively, the team appears dominant at times, allowing no goals in the fi rst two games. Though the Bears haven’t exactly been tested by the best of the best yet, the Girls have a manageable schedule until a good test at Home against Longmont on April 16th. Game starts a noon; see you there.

-Palmer Ridge Baseball is a pleasant sur-prise, as is team star Ty Barkell. The team is 6-0 to start the season. They’ve racked up 67 runs to this point, and given up just 32. So they score twice as much as they let the other team score; that’s a sound strat-egy in my book. Barkell currently owns a batting average of .667 and has conquered two Home Runs. Steven Leonard is the RBI leader, with 11. The combination looks un-stoppable.

Their next home game takes place at Palmer Ridge on Saturday, April 16th, at 4:30pm, where you can witness them not being stopped. In fact, it happens directly after the end of the Palmer Ridge Soccer game I just referred to above. Get your Sat-urday fi x of sports on the 16th!

No, really, do it. (Insert dramatic music here) I’m watching you…

If you have any questions, comments, or ideas about Sports Snippetz, or concerns about Nick’s erratic behavior, you can con-tact him at anytime at [email protected]

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Pizza • Pasta • LasagnaSalads • Sandwiches

Beer • Wine

Tuesday - Friday 5 - 9 pmSaturday 11:30 am - 9 pm

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website: http://www.bellapanini.com

GLUTEN FREE - Pizza, Pasta, SaucesTry Our Specials

Tuesday through Thursday!

Shakes • Malts • Cones • Sundaes • Banana Splits Root Beer Floats • Chicago Style Hot Dogs

Bratwurst • Soups • Chili

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OPEN TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY11:00AM - 8:30PM

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—William Shakespeare

Sundance Mountain Lodge1865 Woodmoor Drive

Monument, Colorado 80132719.481.6000

www.sundancemountainlodge.com

(Monday)

30₵ WINGSand KIDS EAT FREE!

Monday: .30c wings and Kids eat free! • Tuesday: We are smokin ribs! All u can eat : $14.99 • Wednesday: $2 margs and $7.99 fajitas • Thursday: 1/2 price apps and Trivia Night • Friday: Best Karaoke in Town • Saturday: LIVE MUSIC; Martini, Red Wine and Prime Rib Specials • Sunday: Brunch, Mimosas and Bloodies • Everyday: best breakfast in town 7am; Happy Hour 3-7; military discounts, non-profi t specials.

GOOD HOUSEKEEPING ONE

GINGERY SHRIMP AND NOODLES

Light and fresh, this Asian-inspired dish tantalizes with the scents of ginger, soy and green onion. Low-cal shrimp and nearly two pounds of nutrient-rich

cabbage keep it healthful.

Salt and pepper3 tablespoons vegetable oil1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced1 tablespoon peeled fi nely chopped fresh ginger1 pound shelled and deveined 16- to 20-count shrimp, with tail part of shrimp left on, if you like3/4 cup water1/3 cup lower-sodium soy sauce2 bags (14- to 16-ounce) shredded cabbage mix for cole-slaw1 pound rice noodles

1. Heat covered 6-quart pot of water to boiling on high. Add 2 teaspoons salt.2. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil on medium. Add green onions and ginger; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle shrimp with 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Add shrimp to skillet in single layer; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until shrimp just turn opaque, stirring frequently. Transfer shrimp to medium bowl.3. To same skillet, add 3/4 cup water and soy sauce, scraping up browned bits. Stir in cabbage mix; cover and cook 6 to 7 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring often.4. Meanwhile, add noodles to boiling water in pot. Cook minimum time that label directs, stirring occasionally. Drain well; rinse under cold water and drain again. Return to pot; add shrimp and vegetable mixture, tossing until well com-bined. Serves 6.

Tip: We like to use fl at, 1/8-inch-wide dried rice noodles, often labeled pad Thai, thin rice noodles or rice sticks.

• Each serving: About 455 calories, 8g total fat (1g satu-rated), 115mg cholesterol, 1050mg sodium, 75g total carbo-hydrate, 4g dietary fi ber, 18g protein.

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GOOD HOUSEKEEPING TWO

SHRIMP GEMELLI

Quick-cooking shrimp and broccoli help put this seafood-packed pasta on the dinner table in just 30 minutes.

Salt and pepper3 tablespoons margarine or butter1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs2 large (10 to 12 ounces each) onions, thinly sliced1 pound gemelli1 pound 26- to 30-count shrimp, shelled and deveined, with tail part of shell left on, if you like1 pound small broccoli fl orets

1. Heat covered 6-quart pot of water to boiling on high. Add 2 teaspoons salt.2. In 12-inch skillet, melt 1/2 tablespoon margarine on me-dium-high. Add bread crumbs and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Stir in pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper. Transfer to plate.3. In same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons margarine on medium. Stir in onions and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover and cook 20 min-utes or until golden and very tender, stirring occasionally.4. Meanwhile, add pasta to boiling water in pot. Cook 4 minutes less than minimum time that label directs, stirring occasionally. Add shrimp and broccoli and cook 3 minutes. Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water. Drain pasta mixture and return to pot.5. Add onion mixture, reserved cooking water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper and remain-ing 1/2 tablespoon margarine. Cook on medium 2 minutes, tossing to coat. To serve, top with reserved toasted bread-crumbs. Serves 6.

• Each serving: About 455 calories, 8g total fat (2g satu-rated), 112mg cholesterol, 660mg sodium, 72g total carbs, 7g dietary fi ber, 26g protein.

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Trivia Test ByMarge Svenson Sports Quiz By

Chris Richcreek

1. MATH: What is the Roman numeral for the Arabic number 400?

2. PERFORMANCES: At what event would someone perform a maneuver called the veronica?

3. EXPLORATION: What was the sex-tant once used for?

4. MUSIC: What does the musical term “con bravura” mean?

5. LANGUAGE: In Arabic, what is the country of Morocco called?

6. INVENTIONS: What common drug was introduced to the world by Felix Hoffmann?

7. MEASUREMENTS: What is the ba-sic unit of temperature?

8. MOVIES: What did the dwarfs do for a living in Disney’s “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”?

9. GEOGRAPHY: Which nation has a major wine-producing region called Adelaide Hills?

10. LITERATURE: What was the pen name of writer Mary Ann Evans?

1. Who threw the last Red Sox no-hit-ter before Hideo Nomo in 2001?

2. Who holds the record for most home runs hit by a pitcher for a sea-son?

3. What was the last bowl game in which the Temple Owls football team played before 2009’s EagleBank Bowl?

4. In 2010, Atlanta’s Josh Smith be-came the youngest player in NBA his-tory (24) to block 1,000 shots in his career. Who had been the youngest?

5. In 2010, Ottawa defenseman Ser-gei Gonchar became the sixth Rus-sian to play in 1,000 NHL games. Name three of the fi rst fi ve to do it.

6. Name the last time a non-Ameri-can male won the Olympic 200-meter butterfl y.

7. How many majors did golfer Lee Trevino win during his PGA Tour ca-reer?

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SNIPPETZ® PUZZLES AND TRIVIA

1. Who sang the popular “Fer-nando,” and when?

2. Where did the 1960s band Buffalo Springfi eld get its name?

3. In “Tell Laura I Love Her,” why does Tommy enter a drag race?

4. Which singer released “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough”?

5. Which solo artist released “If I Could Turn Back Time”?

6. Who sang “Hot Diggity (Dog Ziggity Boom),” and when?

New DVD Releases forWeek of April 12, 2011PICKS OF THE WEEK

“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part I” (PG-13) -- In a shameless attempt to milk every last drop from the Harry Pot-ter cash cow, Warner Brothers decided to split the last installment of the Harry Potter series into two fi lms and release them eight months apart -- leaving fans of the series to endure the mostly boring fi rst fi lm that sets up all the actiony goodness for the fi nale --instead of just making one great movie.Harry, Ron and Hermoine (Daniel Radc-

liffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson) are on the run from Voldemort’s Death Eaters as they begin their quest to fi nd the fi ve horcruxes that contain the soul of the evil wizard. Sadly, most of the time is spent in a forest where there is a lot of arguing and handwringing, and not much questing.“Deathly Hallows” isn’t a complete waste of time. There are a few great moments in the fi lm (Hermoine erasing her parents’ memory of her existence is especially mov-ing), but for the most part the fi lm is noth-ing but a glacial-paced set-up for the July release of the fi nale that we’ve all been waiting a decade to see. “The Incredibles” (PG) -- Pixar’s brilliant and entertaining 2004 superhero romp fi -nally gets a Blu-ray release. Mr. Incredible and his super-powered family must hide their identities from the world. As a part of a superhero relocation program, the once-famous hero and his

brood now live a dull, suburban life. But their humdrum existence comes quickly to an end when a new supervillain appears -- and he holds a massive grudge against Mr. Incredible.The four-disc Blu-Ray/DVD combo in-cludes not only all the great special features from the original DVD release, but a slew of new behind-the-scenes goodies and a digital copy of the fi lm.“From Dusk Till Dawn” (R) -- Without question, “From Dusk Till Dawn” is the greatest Aztec Vampire Stripper movie ever committed to celluloid. This 1996 grind-house epic written by Quentin Tarantino and directed by Robert Rodriguez stars George Clooney and Tarantino as the Gecko broth-ers, two bank-robbin’ desperados on the run who kidnap a minister (Harvey Keitel) and his two children and hold up in a Mexican strip joint.Little do the brothers suspect that star at-

traction Santanico Pandemonium (Salma Hayek, performing an unforgettable dance with an albino python) and all the strippers and club employees are bloodthirsty vam-pires with a need to feed.

TV SHOWS“Man vs. Wild” Season 5

“H.R. Pufnstuf”Complete Series Collector’s Edition

“Kathy Griffi n -- My Life on the D-List” Season 4

“Whitney Cummings: Money Shot”

“Snapped” Complete Seasons 1 & 2

“Flipping Out” Season 3

“Rachel Zoe Project” Season 1

“Car 54, Where Are You” Complete First Season

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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 (15).

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HUEY’SPAGE

SNIPPETZ® COMICS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Answers & Solutions

TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS

FLASH BACK ANSWERS1. Swedish group ABBA, in 1975. The song was trans-lated into other languages and hit No. 1 on the charts of at least 13 countries.2. From the side of a steamroller, made by the Buffalo-Springfi eld Roller Company, parked on the street out-side a band member’s house in Los Angeles.3. In the 1960 hit, Tommy wants the prize money so he can buy Laura a wedding ring. As in all teen trag-edy songs, he dies after his car crashes.4. Michael Jackson in 1979. On his “Off the Wall” al-bum, the song was more than six minutes long.5. Cher, in 1989. The song was on her 20th album, “Heart of Stone.” In the video, a scantily dressed Cher entertains sailors on a battleship in a naval shipyard.6. Perry Como, in 1956.

1. CD2. Bullfi ghting3. Navigation

4. With boldness5. Al-Magrib

6. Aspirin7. Kelvin8. Miners

9. Australia10. George Eliot

1. Dave Morehead, in 1965.

2. Wes Ferrell of Cleveland hit nine home runs in 1931.

3. The Garden State Bowl, in 1979.

4. Benoit Benjamin was 25 when he hit the 1,000-block

mark in the 1989-90 season.

5. Sergei Fedorov, Alex Kovalev, Slava Kozlov, Alexei Zhit-

nik and Sergei Zubov.

6. Russia’s Denis Pankratov, in 1996.

7. Six -- two U.S. Opens (1968, ‘71), two British Opens (‘71,

‘72) and two PGA Championships (‘74, ‘84).

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) It isn’t al-ways easy for the rambunctious Aries to give a second thought to their often spur-of-the-moment choices. But aspects favor recheck-ing a decision before declaring it fi nal.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Information emerges for the business-driven Bovine who feels ready to restart a stalled project. Be pre-pared to make adjustments as needed at any time during the process.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Part of you wants to complete plans for an upcoming event, while your other self wants to see how things develop fi rst. Compromise by moving ahead with your plans while being open to change.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) An unexpect-ed change in a relationship could open up a problem or could lead to a much-needed and too-long-delayed reassessment of a number of matters. The choice is yours to make.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Time for the Lion to total the plusses and minuses result-ing from recent personal and/or professional decisions. See what worked, what didn’t and why, and base your next big move on the re-sults.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) The clever Virgo can make persuasion work by presenting a case built on hard facts. Senti-ment might touch the heart, but it’s good, sol-id information that invariably wins the day.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You usually can win over the most stubborn skep-tics on your own. But this time you can ben-efi t from supporters who have been there, done that and are willing to speak up on your behalf.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You win admiration for your determination to do the right thing. Don’t be distracted from that course, despite the offer of tempting al-ternatives that might suddenly turn up.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) While you still need to maintain control of a dominant situation, a new development emerges, making the task easier and the out-come potentially more rewarding.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) New factors might have a positive effect on a still-pending matter, but only if the informa-tion proves to be credible. Trusted colleagues might be able to offer needed advice.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) The week favors moderation, especially if a health problem is involved. Resist the im-pulse to do more than might be good for you at this time. You can catch up later.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You could feel more than a mite upset by some-one or some people who might be creating problems for you. Find out why they won’t change their ways. Their reasons might sur-prise you.

BORN THIS WEEK: You know how to in-spire others to do their best by setting a per-suasive example of your own.

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RODZ is located inside PINZ The Premier Family Entertainment Center in the Tri-Lakes Area

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BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL (BNI)Every Wednesday - Inn at Palmer Divide

Only one of a “type” of business permitted so you and your business have a monopoly! Call either Present Dr Kathy Yuhasz BA, DC, LAc. 719-594-9700 or PR Coordinator Roberta Brunner CCHt., 719-321-9600 to fi nd out if your business qualifi es and for an invite to a breakfast meeting on Wednes-days at the Inn at Palmer Divide.

FRONT RANGE TRADING POSTVaries monthly-Visit website for more details

frontrangetradingpost.com1st & 3rd Sunday of each month 2:00-4:00 pm

The Front Range Trading Post is a twice monthly swap event. The main idea is that we are stepping outside of the cash economy and mutually “gifting” things to each other in a way that turns whatever we have in abundance into a diversity of goodness and good will. The swap is free and open to all. If you want to participate you will need to bring something to trade.

LOCAL HOST FAMILIES NEEDEDFOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS

Colorado - Now through Aug. 31, 2011ASSE International Student Exchange Program is seeking host families for the 2011-2012 school year, for international high school boys and girls. These students are 15 to 18 years of age, and are com-ing to this area for the upcoming high school year or semester. These personable and academically selected exchange students are conversant in Eng-lish, bright, curious and anxious to learn about this country through living as part of a family, attending high school and sharing their own culture and lan-guage with their newly adopted host family.Persons interested in obtaining more information about becoming a host family should call (800)733-2773 or Area Coordinator Joy Saultman at (406)868-8553.

MOTHER’S DAY MARKETGreat Gifts & Baked Goods

April 12th - 6:30 to 8:30Tri-Lakes Incubator 14960 Woodcarver Road, CS

50/50 raffl e to benefi t Tri-Lakes CaresRSVP www.trilakesnetworkingteam.com

KEEPING OUR BRAINS WORKINGGARDEN OF THE GODS CLUB

April 15, 2011Presented by Jacy DiFoggio Doumas, M.S., CCC-slp, who works at Memorial Health System Out-patient Adult Rehab. Join us for some practical in-formation on the “maturing” brain. Learn hands-on ideas for keeping your brain sharp. RSVP: Charlie Ann Hayes, [email protected], 481-9693 or Maureen Kral, [email protected], 282-0164. Membership is open to all women living in School District 38 and the luncheons are open to all cur-rent TLWC members and their guests. The club sponsors the Wine and Roses event in November , and the Pine Forest Antique and Garden Show and Sale April 30th-May1st. Proceeds from these events benefi t local nonprofi t groups. Visit www.tlwc.net or contact Judy Crusius, [email protected], 481-1994; or Barb Dienes, [email protected], 487-7392.

NATIONAL VERSATILITY RANCH HORSEASSOCIATION (NVRHA) CLINIC

Barnes Ranch 13751 E. Cherry Creek Rd, Larkspur, COApril 29 - May 1 8:00am / 5:00pm

The NVRHA and the Barnes Ranch are offering an introductory clinic. The Introduction to VRH 3-day Clinic provides an inter-active overview of the multi-skilled Versatility Ranch Horse (VRH) event. Follow-ing explanations, riders practice in a class-by-class, step-by-step format. Professionally presented in a supportive environment, the clinic is low stress with a focus on safety and small successes. The rider will gain information, experience, and confi dence to go forward, meeting their own personal goals while riding their horse. Go to NVRHA.org or call 303-646-9855 for more information.

TRI-LAKES WOMEN’S CLUB PRESENTSTHE 35TH ANNUAL PINE FOREST

ANTIQUES & GARDEN SHOW & SALESaturday April 30, 2011, 10 am – 5 pm,and Sunday May 1, 2011, 10 am – 4 pm

The Tri-Lakes Women’s Club is proud to announce

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the 35th Annual Pine Forest Antiques & Garden Show & Sale to be held Saturday April 30, 2011, 10 am – 5 pm, and Sunday May 1, 2011, 10 am – 4 pm at Lewis Palmer High School, 1300 Higby Road, Monument, CO (I-25, exit 161 or 158). Look for the signs. Admission price is $6 and all proceeds ben-efi t the School District 38 community. Visit www.tlwc.net for further information.

TRI LAKES WOMENS CLUB LUNCHMay 20th

RSVP: Charlie Ann Hayes, [email protected], 481-9693 or Maureen Kral, [email protected], 282-0164. Membership is open to all women living in School District 38 and the luncheons are open to all current TLWC members and their guests. The club sponsors the Wine and Roses event in November , and the Pine Forest Antique and Gar-den Show and Sale April 30th-May1st. Proceeds from these events benefi t local nonprofi t groups. Visit www.tlwc.net or contact Judy Crusius, [email protected], 481-1994; or Barb Dienes, [email protected], 487-7392.

28TH ANNUAL WOODCARVING & WOODWORKING SHOW, SALE & COMPETITION

Colorado Springs Shrine Club, 6 South 33rd St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904May 21: 10:00AM - 5:00PM,May 22: 10:00AM - 4:00PM

28th Annual Woodcarving & Woodworking Show, Sale & Competition hosted by the Pikes Peak Whit-tlers. Adults: $3.00, Children under 12: Free with Adult. For more information contact show chairman, Steve Gurnett at [email protected] or (719) 481-8776

CONCERTS IN THE PARKWednesdays in June and July, 7:00–9:00pm; bring your chairs and enjoy music, food and fun for the whole family! The Concerts in the Park Series is held in Limbach Park. Take Monument exit 161 and head west on Highway 105 which becomes Sec-ond Street. Continue straight on Second Street past Front Street and Limbach Park will be on your left before you reach the railroad tracks.

TRI-LAKES CRUISERS BENEFIT CAR SHOWSunday, June 12, 2011

Over 200 cars line the streets for a spectacular event held the second Sunday of June.

Over thirty-nine trophies are given away at this show that runs from 10:00am to 3:00pm

in historic downtown Monument.

MONUMENT FOURTH OF JULY PARADE& STREET FAIR - PALMER LAKE FIREWORKS DISPLAYThis year the annual parade will be held Monday, July 4. The fi reworks over Palmer Lake will take

place the evening of Monday, July 4.

PICNIC IN THE PINES Fundraiser for BENET HILL MONASTERY

3190 Benet Lane Colorado Springs, Co 80921-1509Sat, JULY 16, 2010 10:30 AM-2:30 PM

Barbecue (all you can eat) and Roasted Pig, Games for all ages, Nature walks, Music. $25.00 per per-son or $100.00 per family. Please let us know if you are interested and we will send you Posters, Flyers for Bulletins, or e-blast. FOR MORE INFORMA-TION AND REGISTRATION PLEASE VISIT THE WEBSITE www.benethillmonastery.org

FRONT RANGE OPEN STUDIOSArtists studios in the Tri-Lakes Area

September 17th and 18th, 2011 10-am to 6 pm Sat. and SunCall to Artists: Front Range Open Studios is cur-rently accepting applications from full-time, profes-sional artists and fi ne craftsmen in all mediums, for participation in an open studio public event , to take place one weekend this September, 2011. Appli-cants must have their studios in Larkspur, Palmer Lake, Monument, Woodmoor, Gleneagle or Black Forest. For Artist Benefi ts, Fees, Requirements for participation and an Application form, go to www.frontrangeopenstudios.com. Applications must be received by April 30, 2011 for jury selection

TO SUBMIT YOUR EVENT - GO TO:http://snippetzonline.com/submit-an-event.html

The Tri-Lakes Women’s Club honored their Plati num Sponsors at their February

and March luncheons.

TRI-LAKES WOMEN’S CLUB HONORS

SPONSORS

Pictured from the March 18 luncheon are Rae Jean Claybaugh TLWC Sponsor Chair and Mary Kelly from Producti ve Leaders

Pictured from the February 18 luncheon are Susan Yoder from Studio 7220 LLC,

Rae Jean Claybaugh TLWC Sponsor Chair, Liz Denson from The Gazett e, and Heather

Rizzo from Monument Copy.

THE UNCOMMITTED

FIXATIONBy Nick Y.

What is it about the word ‘fl aky’? It’s taken as such an insult, no matter

the context or truth of the matter. The same goes for ‘commitment issues’; it’s hard to hear. But Pinz Bowling Center understands the core of the problem, whether it be the daddy issues, the history of futile relationships, or the pet fi sh you had that “ran away” just three days after Santa gave it to you.

Because of this, Pinz is offering you a once in a lifetime opportunity; the kind where you are encouraged to be fl aky…

It’s the Anytime League! Starting Monday, April 25th at 6:30pm, Pinz Bowling Center asks you to show up, well, anytime you feel like it. Mixed teams of four have the freedom to bowl anytime during the week, as long as you get the job done by the following Monday.

That gives participants plenty of time for the important things in the week, like watching American Idol, playing middle-aged softball, sitting through an elementary school play, and buying new gloves to replace the ones that were stolen by a witty squirrel as you attempted to seal the hole in the side of your house that he so conveniently calls home.

Sign ups are taking place as of now. So while you’re wasting your time reading this article, you could be taking a stroll down 105 to Pinz. You could be walking in the door and greeting the incredibly friendly and well-smelling attendant at the front desk. You could be touching pen to paper, dedicating yourself to your new favorite weekly ritual - bowling. You could be doing all of that RIGHT NOW.

Of course, you can always do it tomorrow right?

For more information on how to join this fabulous league for procrastinating peeps, general bowling questions, or Pinz’ other summer league options, call them at (719) 487-7469

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SNIPPETZ® BUSINESS, FINANCE & LAW

For additional information, contact:

Adam Grayson755 Hwy.105, Ste M-4 • Palmer Lake, CO

719-481-4964

FINANCIAL FOCUS

MORTGAGEDECISIONS CAN

MAKE A BIGDIFFERENCE IN

ACHIEVINGFINANCIAL

GOALSProvided by Adam Grayson

of EdwardJones Investments

If you’re purchasing a new home or refi nancing your existing one, you’ve got some mortgage-related

decisions to consider. And since your mortgage may well be the biggest fi -nancial transaction you ever make — and one that can affect your long-term fi nancial goals, such as retirement — you’ll want to weigh your options care-fully.

What types of choices might you face? Here are some of the most important ones:Fixed or adjustable? With a fi xed-rate mortgage, your payment will remain the same throughout the life of your loan. However, if interest rates drop signifi cantly below your mortgage rate, you may then be paying too much for your loan and will have to go through the time, effort and expense of refi -nancing. With an adjustable-rate mort-gage (ARM), your initial rate is likely quite low, so you can afford a bigger mortgage. This could be an advantage if you know your income will be rising or you are confi dent you’ll sell your house within the next fi ve years. How-ever, your ARM payment and interest rate can rise substantially, even with caps in place, and these adjustments can affect your cash fl ow. So, before taking out an ARM, make sure you un-derstand the terms involved and how they will affect you down the road.

15-year or 30-year? These aren’t the only mortgage lengths available, but they are among the most common. The advantage of a 15-year mortgage is that you’ll pay it off quicker and, in the process, potentially save thousands of dollars in interest. The disadvantage, of course, is that you’ll likely need to

come up with much bigger monthly payments than if you took out a 30-year mortgage. And since your mort-gage payments will be lower with a 30-year loan, you’ll have more money available each month to invest for the future.

Over time, these extra investments can really add up. Suppose, for example, that you invested $100 a month to a tax-deferred vehicle, such as a tradi-tional IRA, that earned a hypothetical 7% average annual return. After 30 years, you’d end up with a little more than $117,000, before you started pay-ing taxes on withdrawals. But if your 30-year mortgage freed up enough cash for you to contribute $300 a month to that same IRA, earning that same 7% average annual return, you’d accumu-late more than $350,000 after 30 years, before taxes . That’s a big difference — and the extra money could perk up your retirement lifestyle considerably. Keep in mind, of course, that these ex-amples don’t refl ect the performance of any available investments. Also, you will have to pay taxes when you start taking withdrawals from a traditional IRA, and any withdrawals you make before you turn age 59½ might be sub-ject to a 10% penalty.

Larger or smaller down payment? The bigger your down payment, the smaller your monthly payments, and the more you may have available to invest each month. But if you go with a smaller down payment, you most likely will initially have more money available for other purposes, such as paying down debt or purchasing investments. You’ll have to compare the alternatives care-fully.

In fact, you’ll have to compare the op-tions for each question we’ve looked at because mortgage issues have an emo-tional component as well as a fi nancial one, and only you can make the deci-sions that fi t your situation. So think about your choices today, as they can have a big impact on your life tomor-row.

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

LEARN ABOUT THE MARKET WITH A FREE CUP OF COFFEE.

You’re invited ...to join us at our next coffee club meeting.

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

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

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or you are confi dent you’ll sell your house within the next fi ve years. How-ever, your ARM payment and interest rate can rise substantially, even with caps in place, and these adjustments can affect your cash fl ow. So, before taking out an ARM, make sure you un-derstand the terms involved and how

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2011 MVEA Board Nominations Now Open

Two Directors will be elected to Mountain View Electric Association’s (MVEA) Board of Directors this year from the following districts:District 2: Simla, Matheson and a portion of the surrounding areas. (incumbent Rick Gordon)District 7: Monument, Woodmoor and a portion of the surrounding areas. (incumbent Donna Andersen-Van Ness)

Nominating Committee: District 2 District 7Allan Moore Edward McGuire13217 County Road 141 4810 Abo LaneSimla, CO 80835 Monument, CO 80132719-541-2180 719-481-9377

The procedures for Director Elections & Member Voting is available on MVEA’s website at www.mvea.coop. If you are interested in being a candidate, please contact a member of the nominating committee. A candidate must be an MVEA member and reside in the district where there is a vacancy. Before applying,

verify your district. A member may also petition for nomination. Petitions and proceedures

online at www.mvea.coop. Petitions must be signed by 15 members of

2011, A Candidate Questionnaire must be completed for either the verbal nomination or the petition. This application can be found on MVEA’s

please contact a member of the nominating committee. Candidate

committee by 5:30 p.m., Thursday, April 21, 2011 for the committee’s consideration. If you are petitioning for nomination, the Candidate Questionnaire must be submitted with your petition no later than 5:30 p.m., Monday, April 25, 2011.

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If you’ve fi led your taxes and expect a big re-fund, consider that you’ve just made an interest-free loan to the government. They’ve had use of

your money when you could have used it your-self. Take a look at your tax withholding, do the math and make adjustments to bring you as close as possible to the amount you’ll actually owe.

If you’re getting a raise this year, put at least half of the increase in savings or toward debt, espe-cially credit cards. Pay down the account with the highest interest rate fi rst. (But don’t cancel the card, as it’s part of your credit profi le.)

Commit to making one extra mortgage payment per year or sending an additional amount each month. Enclose a note asking that it be applied to your principal. Use an online calculator to see just how many years and dollars you can shave off your mortgage.

Comparison shop before you buy big items, es-pecially electronics and appliances. Check the Sunday sales fl yers in the paper and look online at sites like Pricegrabber.com to compare prices. Print out what you fi nd online and take it to your local store: Chances are they’ll meet or beat the other price.

Consider whether you’re due for an adjustment

in your property taxes. Ask the local tax assessor for a reappraisal if you’ve been in your home for more than three years; it may be worth less than it was, in which case you’re paying too much.

Look for new home or vehicle insurance and consider raising your deductible. While a higher deductible will mean that you’ll have to come up with more cash should you ever have a claim, you’ll be making smaller monthly payments on the policy. Ask about combining home and auto with one company. It’s possible you’ll get an ad-ditional discount.

Shop around for a new bank if yours charges ATM fees, has a monthly service charge for checking accounts or requires you to keep a minimum bal-ance. Call credit unions or savings banks in your area, or check Bankrate.com to fi nd local banks.

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].

(c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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You’ve invested years of your time, sweat and equity in building up your business. You’ve formed an entity to run and oper-

ate your business, protecting yourself personally, and your personal and other assets, from any li-abilities from that business. Congratulations! but have you done everything you can to protect all of the assets of that business?

Like most prudent business owners, you un-doubtedly have purchased business insurance of one type or another, insuring against loss or damage to the hard assets of your business. But what about the intangible assets? If your business has been successful, such intangible assets as the name of the business itself, or, if you sell prod-ucts, the names of those products, have value in and of themselves. You may have invested sub-stantial sums to promote your business’ or your products identities to consumers – customers seek out your business or product, under those

names. But with success comes the risk that an-other might seek to cash in on your investment by using those names in competition with you.

The good news is that, just by using a business or product name in commerce, without doing more, you have common law trademark and/or service mark rights to those names. However, the protec-tion afforded by those common law rights is lim-ited to the specifi c geographical area in which you are using the names. For example, you might have rights to the name in El Paso County, but those rights are not exclusive; a competitor could set up shop in Douglas County or metro Denver using the same name. If you potentially want to expand your business outside your original geo-graphic region, this could present a problem.

In order to obtain exclusive rights to the names within the State of Colorado, you can register the name as a trademark with the Colorado Sec-retary of State. And, to obtain exclusive rights

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This article is intended for general informational purposes only, and does not constitute the prof-fer of legal advice. As always, consult your le-gal advisor regarding the facts of your particular situation.

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