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Soon after he received his degree, he married his childhood sweet-heart Edith Bratt. Edith was three years older than John and the two had attended King Edward’s School together. John’s mentor at King Ed-ward’s School thought Edith was too much of a distraction and John was not allowed to speak to or see her until he turned 21. John wrote her on midnight of his 21st birthday and convinced her to marry him. Obviously his letters proved effec-tive and the two were married and had four children together.

During his time at Oxford, John be-gan experimenting with a language of his own, which was a stepping stone for his imaginary world that he would come to call Middle-Earth. After he received his degree, he took a teaching position at his alma

mater. He began writing a mythol-ogy of an imaginary world that he called “Middle-Earth.” Throughout this process, “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings” were born.

John continued writing, citing his children as his ultimate inspira-tion, until he died on Sept. 2, 1973. Many of JRR Tolkien’s books were published posthumously after they were discovered by his son. One of his most famous works, “Silmaril-lion,” was among the works discov-ered after his death.

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the publisher asked for Tolkien to write a sequel. Seventeen years later, “The Lord of the Rings” was published.

According to JRR Tolkien, he cre-ated a hobbit while grading school papers. “On a blank leaf I scrawled: in a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit. I did not and do not know why.” Hobbits call themselves hob-bits. There was so much debate over whether or not the hobbit was an original idea thought up by JRR Tolkien that the Oxford English Dictionary stepped in and credited Tolkien with the creation of a hob-bit by giving it an offi cial defi nition. The Oxford English Dictionary de-fi nes a hobbit as: “one of an imagi-nary race of half-sized persons in stories by Tolkien.”

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• The Lord of the Rings inspired the popular game, Dungeons and Drag-ons. It also inspired many computer games and, of course, children’s toys.

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• “The wise only speak of what they know.”

• “It is the job that is never started that takes longest to fi nish.”

• “Courage is found in unlikely places.”

• “All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost; the old that is strong does not with-er, deep roots are not reached by the frost. From the ashes a fi re shall be woken, a light from the shadows

shall spring; renewed shall be blade that was broken, the crownless again shall be king.”

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• Bilbo Baggins, a character from “The Hobbit,” was created to rep-resent rural Englishmen of his own time.

• Tolkien began creating his own languages when he was a young boy. Animalic, Nevbosh and Naf-farin were all created by the time he was 9 years old.

• During Tolkien’s fi rst semester at Oxford, he stole a city bus as a prank and took his friends on a joy-ride.

• When Tolkien’s son Michael en-listed in the army, he listed his fa-ther’s profession as wizard.

• In 1918, Tolkien was invited to work on the Oxford English Dic-tionary. However, by the time he joined in, the writers were already on “W.”

• The person responsible for deem-ing “The Hobbit” worthy of pub-lishing? Ten-year-old Rayner Un-win. He was paid one shilling for his input.

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• On Oct. 9, 1635, religious dissident Roger Williams is banished from the Massachu-setts Bay Colony by the General Court af-ter speaking out against the right of civil authorities to punish religious dissension. Williams established a settlement called “Providence” in Rhode Island, open to those seeking freedom of conscience.

• On Oct. 6, 1866, in Indiana, the Reno Gang carries out the fi rst robbery of a moving train, making off with $10,000. This new method of sticking up moving trains in remote loca-tions low on law enforcement soon became popular in the American West.

• On Oct. 3, 1917, the U.S. Congress passes the War Revenue Act, increasing income taxes to raise money for the war effort. A graduated tax system was introduced, with rates starting at 1 percent and rising to 7 percent for taxpayers with income above $500,000.

• On Oct. 4, 1927, sculpting begins on the granite images of presidents Washington,

Jefferson, Lincoln and Roosevelt at Mount Rushmore in South Dakota. Jefferson’s im-age was originally fashioned to the right of Washington. Within two years, the face was badly cracked and workers blasted the sculpture off the mountain. Sculpting be-gan again with Jefferson on the left side of Washington.

• On Oct. 5, 1947, President Harry Truman makes the fi rst televised presidential ad-dress, asking Americans to cut back on food to help starving Europeans. He requested that the public voluntarily forgo meat on Tuesdays, eggs and poultry on Thursdays and to save a slice of bread each day.

• On Oct. 7, 1960, the fi rst episode of the one-hour television drama “Route 66” airs. The show followed two young men, Buz Murdock and Tod Stiles, as they drove across the country in a Corvette convertible, doing odd jobs and looking for adventure.

• On Oct. 8, 1970, the best-known living Russian writer, Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, wins the Nobel Prize for literature. The Soviet government demonstrated its dis-pleasure by preventing him from personally accepting the award. Solzhenitsyn’s works had to be secreted out of Russia in order to be published.

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The catch, however, is that we must know when to stop or limit our driv-ing. Once we start making driving mistakes, the results can range from merely annoying (having our driv-ing restricted) to catastrophic (a se-rious crash or death).

Ask yourself: Are other drivers honking at you more lately? Have you hit a curb or mailbox? Do you have a hard time backing up, pos-

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If you’re concerned about an elder-ly parent who is still driving, AARP has put together an online seminar that helps explore the topic. Go to AARP.org and search for “We Need to Talk” or call the AARP number above.

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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: What is the difference between anxiety and panic attack? I am claustrophobic, and I need to fl y from the West Coast to the East Coast and back. I can’t do so because of my problem. I have tried therapy several times, but it did not help. I do not want to go that route again.

Can you give me some suggestions on how to be able to fl y with this problem? Is there a medicine I could take before I get on the plane? -- Anon.

ANSWER: Anxiety is excessive wor-ry. In some cases, worry is appropri-ate. But with pathological anxiety, the worry is about things that don’t merit worry or about imagined things that truly merit no concern. Under “anxi-ety disorders” are many different con-ditions, each with a slightly different set of symptoms. They all share some things in common.

Panic attacks are the sudden onset of terror in places where such terror is in-appropriate. The attack builds to a high point in a matter of 10 minutes or less. The attack can take place in a perfectly neutral situation, like shopping in the grocery store. During an attack, the heart beats fast, people become short of

breath, and they often sweat and fear they are at death’s door.

Phobias are unreasonable fears of people, places and things that don’t engender fear in others. Claustropho-bia is the fear of being in an enclosed space, like an air-plane. Phobias can bring on a panic attack. Maybe your phobia is not so much a fear of enclosed space but a fear of fl ying.

I’m not certain these distinc-tions are of importance to you. The important thing for you is to uproot whatever it is that paralyzes you when you must board an airplane or to blunt it so you can function. Mental health professionals can get you over anxiety, panic attacks

and phobias. I’m not positive what you mean by “going that route” again. Do you mean a detailed probing into your childhood and such matters? That isn’t usually necessary. The doctor might prescribe a medicine that calms you and that you take only when needed. You won’t become dependent on that medicine every day of your life. You use it only for the situation that throws you into such high anxiety. ***DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My hus-band, 78 years old, fell off a ladder, and his head struck the sidewalk. I insisted he go to the emergency room, although he put up a fi ght.

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ANSWER: Atrophy means shrinkage. If everyone your husband’s age had a brain scan, most of their reports would say brain atrophy. It’s something that happens with age.It doesn’t imply any serious trouble. It shouldn’t scare you or him.

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IMMUNITYPeople who get less than 7 hours of sleep/ night are 300% more likely to catch colds (JAMA study). Sleep boosts your immunity and lack of sleep lowers it. Your body will get rest one

way or the other!

WEIGHT LOSSPeople who get good rest (uninterrupted 7-9 hours) have, on average, a smaller BMI (height/weight ratio) than people who don’t get good sleep.

Too little sleep impacts the hormones that regulate appetite and thus weight, especially in the mid-section.

BLOOD PRESSURE & DIABETES

Lack of sleep is associated with higher levels of stress hormones that can increase blood pressure and affect glucose metabolism. Research has shown that people who sleep less than 5 hours/night are 500% more likely to have elevated blood pressure than those

who get more than 6 hours/night.

The same people getting 5 hours/night of sleep are 300% more likely to have diabetes. Clearly sleep is important!

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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 vmyn-hier@townofmonument.net.

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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THE EMPTY BOWLS DINNER AND

SILENT AUCTIONWEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12

Monument Hill Kiwanis proudly presents the 2011 Empty Bowls Dinner

and Silent Auction. Thanks to the generosity of several area restaurants and businesses, guests will enjoy a variety of delicious soups, wonderful breads and mouth-watering desserts. Guests may also select a beautiful complementary bowl handmade by regional artists. A spectacular Pikes Peak helicopter ride and a beautiful ruby ring are only two of the items in a large silent auction on which guests may bid.

The items have been donated by area businesses and the silent auction is being sponsored by Tri-Lakes Cares volunteers. Come and enjoy a fun evening, fi ll your bowl and fi ll a community need. Proceeds go to Tri-Lakes Cares, a 501(c) (3) organization that helps those in need in our community. The Empty Bowls Dinner and Silent Auction: Wednesday, October 12, Lewis Palmer High School, 1300 Higby Rd, Monument, CO, 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM, cost $20 which includes one child under 12 free, checks payable to Monument Hill Kiwanis.

Tickets are available at the door and in area stores: In Monument: High Country Home and Garden, Covered Treasures Bookstore, Rosie’s Diner, Hangers; in Palmer Lake: Rock House; in Jackson Creek: Tri-Lakes Printing. For more information call Mark Zeiger at 719.488.5934.

WHEN AN UNSTOPPABLE FORCE TEAMS UP WITH AN IMMOVABLE

OBJECTBy Nicholas Yanez

Whether it is upon a mountain or in a valley; in the midst of the city traffi c or held within the

breeze of an open fi eld. It might be two trees collapsing over one another, or family moving into their cabin. It could even be two pieces of dust, or a busi-ness deal in New York. When two forc-es combine, there must be a reaction. The combination in which this article is directed at is the one between Pinz Bowling Center and the 2012 Palmer Lake Fireworks Committee. The two have combined forces for the greater good of our community, and now Pinz, the premier entertainment center in the Tri-Lakes area, is the home of the 2012 Fireworks committee.

Gloria McCartan, co-owner of Pinz,

states that “after seeing the celebra-tion, its incredible production, and all the good it does the community, I had to be a part of it”. And so it begins… As you all know, this week is Oktober Fast at Pinz. There’ll be free sampling throughout the week, and on the big day (October 8th from 11-3) along with the car show, beer sampling, and mu-sic, there will be charitable events. The fi rst being that Pinz will be donating proceeds of the Oktober Fast Car Show to animal rescues. The second has to do with what I’ve been desperately set-ting up this whole time. This Saturday at Oktober Fast, citizens can partake in a car bash and tractor pull that benefi t the 2012 palmer Lakes Fireworks. Pinz also has a Haunted House in the works for late October that will benefi t the lo-cal organization.

So as you can see, this lethal combi-nation is already making headway that will largely affect your favorite summer holiday. Peanut Butter and Jelly, Sunny and Cher, Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughan, Dresses, Shoes, and Purses, can all take a bow now to the spec-tacular combination of Pinz Bowling Center and the Palmer Lakes Firework Committee. No they can’t be eaten for lunch or make classic comedy fi lms, but they can bring joy to thousands of locals who rely on one a day a year to leave them in awe. Rest assured with Pinz on board, your 4th of July will be the greatest 4th day… ever.

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The Tri-Lakes Music Association is once again performing a com-munity wide Christmas concert

series being performed on the weekend of December 9th, 7PM December 10th, 7pm and December 11th, 2PM The pro-ceeds from this event will be donated to Tri-Lakes Cares, a non-profi t organiza-tion and create two college scholarships.

The Tri-Lakes music association is recruiting musicians (vocal as well

as instrumental) to perform in this concert. This event is made up of community volunteers that wish to give back to the tri-lakes region.Vocal practices are on Sundays, 1PM at The Inn at Palmer Divide (443 South Highway 105, Palmer Lake, CO 801322. The rehearsals are held downstairs in the conference facilities.

The performances will consist of a two hour concert that will feature various performance groups. The post intermis-sion section will feature the Tri-Lakes Music Association’s orchestra and choir performing Phil Barfoot and David Williamson’s “The Gift or Christmas”.

“This event is truly a community wide happening, very similar to the very suc-cessful annual empty bowl dinner” said Manning. “The group that comes to-gether to perform these musical works

do it out of the goodness of their heart and soul. They spend countless hours preparing for and putting on a very professional concert. The groups are not made up of paid professionals but local community members who have a need, a desire, to give back to the com-munity in which they live. This year, as in the years past, the proceeds go to help a more than worthy causes – Tri-Lakes Cares. Tri-Lakes Cares has done so many good things in the Monument community and are always in need of additional funding. Our fi rst concert raised approximately $2600 and the re-maining have raised about $4000 each yielding a total of about $35,000.00. We would love to top that amount this year but need everyone’s help if we are going to be successful. Two years ago we started the practice of giving two $500 scholarships to two deserving LP high school seniors. We don’t require

that they be music majors but will fol-low a life long appreciation of music”.

This event is funded by several lo-cal churches and community mem-bers and the community is encour-aged to contribute if they so desire.

Admission to the concert is free and is on a fi rst come fi rst serve basis. A free-will offering will be taken up during the concert every dime of which goes to Tri-Lakes Cares as well as the two $500 scholarships.

For further information concert series please contact Bob Manning at (719) 232-4114 or rwgmanning@comcast.net. Also, additional information can be obtained by visiting the Tri-Lakes Music Association’s website: www.tri-lakesmusic.org

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ith the political season under way, with of its political prom-ises, I’m reminded of a famous old political slogan, about “a

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In the 17th century, he reportedly said that, “I want there to be no peasant in my kingdom so poor that he is unable to have a chicken in his pot every Sunday.” The Republican Party ex-panded the saying during the 1928 presidential campaign in an advertisement that promised “a chicken in every pot and a car in every back-yard, to boot.”

While modern-day promises have changed somewhat, it’s still a wonderful thing to come home to a pot full of fl avorful chicken. If you’re the one responsible for the cooking, that could be a problem -- unless you use a slow cooker to make that meal.

Slow cookers use a low temperature to cook foods and retain moisture. They generally op-erate at 170 F to 280 F. This might seem too low to be safe, but in fact, the slow cooker’s direct heat on the food, long cooking time and the steam produced inside a tightly covered con-tainer makes the process safe. The combination kills harmful bacteria that can cause illness. It also helps less expensive, leaner cuts of meat become tender and shrink less, according to the Food Safety and Inspection Service.

My recipe for Sweet and Sour Slow-Cooker Chicken contains easy convenience ingredients and is a complete and delicious meal in a pot ... and that’s a promise!

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CHICKEN2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch strips 2 tablespoons light soy sauce 1 (16-ounce) package fresh or frozen and thawed stir-fry vegetables1 (8-ounce) can pineapple chunks in unsweet-ened juice, drained, reserving juice 1/2 cup purchased sweet-and-sour sauce 2 teaspoons cornstarch1 teaspoon grated ginger root or 1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger1 large (about 16 ounces) can or bag crispy chow mein or rice noodles3 green onions, white and green parts, cut into 1-inch pieces

1. In 3 1/2 to 4-quart slow cooker, combine chicken and soy sauce; mix to coat evenly. Add the stir-fry vegetables and reserved pineapple juice. Stir to combine. Cover; cook on low set-ting for 4 to 5 hours.

2. In small bowl, combine sweet-and-sour sauce, cornstarch and gingerroot or powdered ginger; and stir until well-blended. Stir into chicken mixture. Add pineapple chunks; stir gently to mix.

3. Increase heat setting to high; cover and cook an additional 20 to 25 minutes. Serve over chow mein noodles and sprinkle with the green onions. Makes 6 serv-ings.

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Trivia Test ByMarge Svenson Sports Quiz By

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1. GEOGRAPHY: What U.S. state lies directly south of South Da-kota?2. HISTORY: Which World War II battle was fought entirely by air?3. FAMOUS PEOPLE: Martha Jane Burke was better known by what name? 4. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Who was known as the Maid of Or-leans? 5. LITERATURE: Who wrote the book “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz”?6. LANGUAGE: What is some-thing that is mordant?7. RELIGION: Who was the fi rst canonized saint of the New World?8. TELEVISION: Who is the voice of Moe in the animated comedy “The Simpsons”?9. GEOLOGY: What is coal made of originally?10. POETRY: Who wrote the line, “But only God can make a tree.”

1. When was the last time before 2010 that no Los Angeles baseball team was in the major-league playoffs?2. Three Seattle Mariners stole at least 25 bases each during the 2010 season. When was the last time the Mariners accomplished such a feat?3. Name the last NFL expansion franchise before the Houston Texas in 2002 to win its inaugural regular-season game.4. How many times has a University of Kentucky Wildcat basketball player been the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft?5. In the 2010-11 season, Teemu Se-lanne tallied 80 points, the third-highest total for a player 40 or older in NHL history. Who had the top two totals?6. Who was the fi rst NASCAR driver other than Richard Petty to win the Daytona 500 more than once?7. Name the last left-handed tennis player before Petra Kvitova in 2011 to win the Wimbledon women’s singles title.

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SNIPPETZ® PUZZLES AND TRIVIA

1. Who sang and released “Drag City” and “Honolulu Lulu”?

2. Both a single artist and a group released songs called “Is-land Girl.” Name them.

3. Name the Jackson 5 brothers in order, oldest fi rst.

4. How much did promoter Bill Sargent offer the Beatles to get back together for one concert? What year was it?

5. Which artist released an al-bum with the title “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars”?

6. Name the only album by sing-er Pat Benatar to go to No. 1.

New DVD Releases forWeek of October 3, 2011

PICKS OF THE WEEK“Buck” (PG) -- This documentary tells the story of real-life cowboy and horse-guru Buck Brannaman. Buck’s talent is some-thing astounding to behold -- he empha-sizes sensitivity and partnership when he’s working with defi ant equestrians. As Buck puts it, he’s “helping horses with people problems.”The fi lm links Buck’s profound sympa-thy with his childhood as the abused son of another famous cowboy hero. When

Buck sees troubled horses, he has an un-canny ability to see through to the troubles in the lives of their owners. This tale of a true character with awe-inspiring presence and an enormous heart has rightfully been wrangling in awards since hitting the trail at Sundance.

“Fast Five” (PG-13) -- Against the exotic backdrop of Rio de Janeiro, a wild crew of expert drivers plot one last criminal act to get escape the law. If you had Dwayne Johnson coming after you, you’d drive like a maniac too. As the fi nal stunt in the “Fast and Furious” series, Paul Walker, Vin Die-sel and Tyrese Gibson reprise their roles, and yes, they all still have abs.Every shot that isn’t going 100 miles an hour is packed with some form of eye can-dy -- exciting locales, daring stunts, fl ashy cars or shots of the beautiful women who apparently live in remarkable population

densities throughout Brazil. The movie’s climactic one-last-heist is a fi tting end for its adrenaline-injected franchise.

“Scream 4” (R) -- When this series started more than a decade ago, it was the fi rst slasher series to attain full self-awareness. As a loving parody of a genre known for predictability, “Scream 4” tries to inject some whodunit mystery into the darkened territory of horror movies.When beautiful young starlets are getting killed off like it’s the ‘90s again, returning members of the original cast (Neve Camp-bell, David Arquette and Courtney Cox) must solve the mystery and stop the Ghost-face Killer before there isn’t anybody left in the movie younger than 40. While teen girls tremble in horror of a mad man with a kitchen knife, audiences might sweat under the weight of so much self-referential hu-mor and constant winks at the camera.

CULT CORNER“Dead Alive” (Unrated) [Blu-ray] -- This 1992 New Zealand zombie gorefest is gruesome and shocking, in part because it’s one of the early works of Peter Jackson -- the man who delivered the high-budget majesty of “The Lord of the Rings.” Over-the-top guts and gore, lusty undead, a Kung-fu Catholic priest and a cartoonish humor make this blood-soaked nightmare a bucket of fun.

TV RELEASESPlanet Earth: Limited Edition [Blu-ray]

Bored to Death: The Complete Second Season

The Walking Dead: The Complete First Season (3-Disc Special Edition)

Transformers Beast Wars: Seasons 2 and 3Aaahh!!! Real Monsters: Season One

Meet the Browns: Season 2

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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 (17).

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SNIPPETZ® COMICS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Answers & Solutions

TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS

FLASH BACK ANSWERS1. Jan and Dean, in 1963. They fi rst performed as a duo called The Barons.2. Elton John, as a single, in 1975, and The Beach Boys on their “Still Cruisin’” album in 1989.3. Jackie (born 1951), Tito (1953), Jermaine (1954), Marlon (1957) and Michael (1958). The group’s fi rst four singles went to No. 1.4. $50 million, in 1976. The show would be televised via closed circuit broadcasts into theaters around the world at a cost of $50 per ticket. The Beatles declined, even when Sargent apparently doubled the offer.5. David Bowie, in 1972. A concept album, the theme is an alien named Ziggy who advises about the com-ing end of the earth.6. “Precious Time” in 1981. The album included the hit “Fire and Ice.”

1. Nebraska2. Battle of Britain3. Calamity Jane

4. Joan of Arc5. L. Frank Baum

6. Caustic7. Rose of Lima8. Hank Azaria

9. Coal is formed from the remains of trees and plants

10. Joyce Kilmer

1. It was 2003.2. It was 2001 (Ichiro Suzuki, 56; Mark Mc-Lemore, 39; Mike Cameron, 34)3. The Minnesota Vikings, in 1961.4. Once -- John Wall in 2010.5. Gordie Howe (103 points in 1968-69) and Johnny Bucyk (83 points in 1975-76).6. Cale Yarborough won it in 1968 and 1977.7. Martina Navratilova, in 1990.

OCTOBER 3, 2011

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Cosmic changes create a potential for disruptions in your travel plans. In the meantime, you might want to consider shifting your focus to another area of your life that needs at-tention.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It’s a good time for beauty-loving Bovines to enjoy something special for the senses. It will restore your spirit and return you to the workaday world ready for the next chal-lenge.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) With your planetary ruler, Mercury, going retrograde, you might want to slow down the pace in pursuing some of your projects. Rushing things could be counterproductive.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Tensions begin to ease in those once-testy relation-ships. This helps create a more positive as-pect all around. Expect to hear news that could lead you to rethink a recent deci-sion.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) The pace of activity that had slowed last week now be-gins to pick up. This is good news for Leos and Leonas who have career-building plans that need to be put into operation.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Venus offers encouragement to romance-seeking Virgos who are ready to get up, get out and meet more people, one of whom

could be that long-sought soul mate.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) An ongoing problem with a co-worker might need to be sent to arbitration. Get all your facts together so that you have a solid base from which to make your argument.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You are usually decisive about most mat-ters. But you might want to defer your de-cision-making this week until you get more facts. Someone is holding out on you.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to De-cember 21) That quiet period is ending, and a new burst of activity creates some problems at the workplace. But things are soon resolved, and everything goes back to normal.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Relationships could be either helpful or hurtful as you pursue your career goals. You might have to make some diffi cult choices depending on what your priorities are.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You might still have some doubts about a career move that could involve a lot of trav-el. If so, continue to check things out until you feel secure about making a decision.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Love rules, as Venus continues to exercise her cosmic infl uence on both single and at-tached Pisces. New developments might cause you to change your travel plans.

BORN THIS WEEK: You often think of others before you consider your own needs. You enjoy helping people and would make a fi ne teacher or caregiver.

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SNIPPETZ® BUSINESS, FINANCE & LAW

IN 1752, BENJAMIN FRANKLINDISCOVERED ELECTRICITY IN A FIELD. IN 1935, WE WERE CALLED UPON TO GET

IT THERE.Supplying electricity to rural America didn’t happen overnight. It took vision, cooperation and determination. Today, as a member of an electric co-op, it’s your turn to in�uence the future by saving energy. Learn how at TogetherWeSave.com.

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DEBT-FREE LIVING

The surprising results of a recent survey indicate that more con-sumers are opting to pay off

debt rather than save money. An online survey by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling showed that 89 per-cent of respondents believe that right now it’s more important to pay off debt than to save.

It wasn’t always that way. Back in 1959, when such fi gures were fi rst kept, consumers were averaging sav-ings at a rate of 8.3 percent of income. At this point, the rate of saving is only at 5 percent of income, which is up from 1 percent a few years ago.

Gail Cunningham, with the NFCC, is quoted in the organization’s latest newsletter as saying, “In bad times, people save out of a fear of tomor-row, and in good times they spend as if there were no tomorrow.” We’re not at either point right now, not saving out of fear nor spending everything we have. Consumers are paying off debt,

but they aren’t saving the money that’s no longer going toward those monthly payments when a debt is paid off.

The problem with paying off debt to the exclusion of saving becomes ap-parent when an emergency strikes and ready cash is needed. Not having money saved can put consumers in the expensive position of needing to take credit-card cash advances -- if they can get them.

The availability of those cash advances has provided a cushion when times are lean. However, because of job loss, lowered incomes and more scrutiny of credit worthiness, fewer people have that credit-card cushion during an emergency.

Savings needs to become the new source of cash availability. If for no other reason, money that is saved will earn interest (although nowadays the percentage rate is pitiful), and it won’t cost you the interest that a credit card will.

Yes, pay off those debts, concentrating on the one with the highest interest rate fi rst. But as soon as you pay one off, put that money into savings every month. Begin building a fund that will cover your future plans and emergencies.

Your goal should be not only to be debt-free, but to have savings.

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 columnreply@gmail.com.

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What should you do when you have exhausted all alternatives, such as counseling, and despite your best efforts, you are headed

for divorce? What preparations are advisable when you are getting ready to leave the marriage zone and head out for the single life?

In terms of preparation, it is useful to think ahead and to imagine what your life will be like once you are divorced. For example, as a single person, you will need to have credit in your name. You might as well get started on getting credit solely in your name. You also want to get rid of joint credit with your spouse. This is especially true if you are a victim of DSS (Deadbeat Spouse Syndrome). So pull down your credit report and get to work: get rid of unnecessary credit cards; close as many joint accounts as you can, including bank accounts. The ideal divorce results in no joint debt or joint accounts after the divorce. You don’t want your ex-spouse to be able to mess up your credit after the divorce.

If you are unemployed or underemployed, the odds are you are going to have to contribute to your support - so get going! Take an inventory of your skills, think about what you enjoy doing, and explore the job market. The most effective method of job hunting is net- working; let folks know you are looking for work. Judges are hardworking, self-made people. They appreciate folks who are trying to make it on their own.

Put off any big fi nancial moves, like buying a house. Try to keep things simple. Remember that you will have to undo joint properties and debt in the divorce. Beware of incurring additional debt. If you need a car, don’t get one that includes a lot of debt. If you want to keep the car after the divorce, you are going to get the debt that is associated with it.

Keep in mind that there are certain actions you can take before the divorce is fi led that are subject to an automatic temporary injunction after the case is fi led. For example, after the divorce is fi led, your ability to transfer or dispose of marital property is restricted, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life, without the consent of your spouse or an order of the Court. The same is true for taking your minor child out of the state.

If divorce is unavoidable, be prepared, and good luck with your new single life as you leave the marriage zone!

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

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