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“There never was a horse that couldn’t be rode;Never was a cowboy who couldn’t be throwed.” -Unknown
Dude ranches or guest ranches have been popular draws to the west since the late 1800s. There are now hundreds sprin-
kled among the western states of Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Arizona and others. In the early days, the west was glamorized among the easterners and many of the more prosperous “dudes” would come for hunting trips and guid-ed sightseeing tours. Today, the guest or dude ranch can be quite different with most offering more luxurious accommodations and plentiful activities for adults and children alike.
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WAY WAY BACKVisiting dude ranches became even more popular in the 1920s and 1930s, particularly after World War I. Teddy Roosevelt helped popularized dude ranching, as these hunting trips to the west were considered to be one of his favorite pastimes. The industrial revo-lution of the east left folks longing for the beauty and serenity of the great outdoors, something they could still fi nd in the west. It’s hard to imagine Colorado without its suburbs and many cities. What a sight it must have been!
The dude ranches of long ago were usually working ranches where visitors could spend their days on horseback participating in cattle drives, hunt-ing and fi shing – everything ranchers would do in their daily lives.
According to dude ranch owner Bayard Fox, the classic dude ranch embodied the following characteristics:
1. They were working ranches as well as dude ranches and were at least partly self-suffi cient in meat, vegetables and dairy products.
2. They owned their own horses and raised and trained some of them on the ranch.
3. They provided wilderness pack trips.
4. The owners lived all year on the ranch and did not fl ee to more temper-
ate climates when winter came.
5. The owners were basically sharing their homes and their way of life with their guests.
THE NEW AGE OFDUDE RANCHES
Nowadays, the typical dude ranch ca-ters to the needs of just about everyone. You can still fi nd the more traditional working ranch complete with cattle drives, hunting and fi shing. You’ll more likely fi nd equestrian activities, swim-ming pools, hot tubs, hayrides, hiking, target shooting, rock climbing, tennis, golf, river rafting and gourmet cooking classes. There are activities for adults and those catering to their children – all to provide a happy vacation for the whole family.
Colorado boasts numerous dude ranch-es. Web sites such as that of the Colo-rado Dude and Guest Ranch Associa-tion offers a way to fi nd a dude ranch customized to fi t the traveler’s needs. Http://top50ranches.com is another great resource for fi nding the perfect dude ranch getaway. Here are a few in Colorado that offer a variety of pack-ages.
WORKING RANCHESBadger Creek Ranch is located 40 miles northwest of Canon City near the Royal Gorge. This ranch is the place to go if you want to experience a real working ranch with bed and break-fast type accommodations; the ranch can only accommodate six people at a time. Cattle driving, horseback riding, hunting, fi shing, bird watching and just plain old relaxation is plentiful and completely planned by the individual adult guests of this ranch. This is the real deal. http://badgercreekranch.com
Chico Basin Ranch is located only 35 miles southeast of Colorado Springs. The facility is owned by the State of Colorado and leased to Duke and Janet Phillips. The ranch offers cattle ranch-ing activities, horseback riding, hiking and bird watching on the high plains. This 87,000-acre cattle ranch strives for sustainability and operates solely to enhance and preserve the environment. Visitors typically purchase a six-day package with meals included. http://chicobasinranch.com
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Lost Valley Ranch is about a 90-min-ute drive from Colorado Springs, just west of Deckers. There is something for everyone here – adults, families, business groups – for most of the year. However, in September, they have Cattle Roundup week for the wannabe cowboy. Other times of the year, there are horsemanship programs, cattle pen-ning, fi shing, hiking, trap shooting, riv-er rafting, hayrides, tennis, crafts and square dancing. This ranch also boasts an AAA four-star rating for more than three decades. http://lostvalleyranch.com
MORE FAMILY SPOTSIf you like local, grass-fed beef, then the Sylvan Dale Ranch in Loveland next to the Big Thompson River might be the place for you. Sylvan has a plethora of meeting spots for family reunions and business folk. This is a sprawling place with cabins, bunk-houses and guest houses of all shapes and sizes. There are pools, hot tubs, tennis courts, ping pong and billiards, as well as the more typical adventures available – round-ups, team penning, cattle drives, fi shing and hiking. http://sylvandale.com
Latigo Ranch is located in Krem-mling, Colo., about 65 miles outside of Steamboat Springs, the closest “big city.” Just like most of the others, this ranch also offers horsemanship pro-grams, cattle penning, square dancing, trail rides, hiking and fi shing as well as overnight campouts. Special programs are available to keep the kids active and happy, all in picturesque surroundings.
Their log cabins come in different sizes to house up to six people in the largest one. Full capacity for this ranch is only 35. http://latigotrails.com
FOR THE DUDE WHO LIKES ROUGHIN’ IT
IN LUXURYVista Verde in Steamboat Springs provides luxury accommodations and programs for up to 60 people in guest cabins and lodge rooms. All the usual activities are available – horseback riding, hiking, swimming, mountain biking, fi shing, rafting, cross coun-try skiing and horsemanship clinics. Add to that a culinary program where the chef holds cooking classes for in-terested guests. Anything your little heart desires is available here with all the luxury you can stand. Vista Verde also enjoys hosting family reunions, weddings and business retreats. http://vistaverde.com
Located in Granby, 95 miles from DIA, the C Lazy U Ranch has been named one of the top 25 spas in Colorado. That’s right, pardner, we said SPA! Af-ter you go horseback riding or fi shing (if you even get there), you can enjoy some pampering with a facial, massage or a “cowboy soak” – think copper tub with champagne and strawberries. And, as one would expect, fi ne dining and the best wine around. The C Lazy U also offers ropes courses and zip lines on top of the usual ranch activi-ties. http://clazyu.com
If these aren’t enough, there are scores more ranches in Colorado with truly something for everyone. A little bit of
internet research will yield so many choices that you may feel inclined to become a dude ranch connoisseur!
GETTING THELANGUAGE RIGHT
Before you head off to the dude ranch for a week or two, check out some cowboy wisdom.
Never approach a bull from • the front, a horse from the rear, or a fool from any direction.
Don’t squat with your spurs • on.
Don’t judge people by their • relatives.
When you lose, don’t lose the • lesson.
Talk slowly, think quickly.• Remember that silence is •
sometimes the best answer.Live a good, honorable life. •
Then when you get older and think back, you’ll enjoy it a second time.
Don’t interfere with something • that ain’t botherin’ you none.
If you fi nd yourself in a hole, • the fi rst thing to do is stop diggin’.
If it don’t seem like it’s worth • the effort, it probably ain’t.
It don’t take a genius to spot a • goat in a fl ock of sheep.
Sometimes you get and some-• times you get got.
The biggest troublemaker • you’ll probably ever have to deal
with watches you shave his face in the mirror every morning.
Never ask a barber if you need • a haircut.
If you get to thinkin’ you’re a • person of some infl uence, try order-in’ somebody else’s dog around.
Don’t worry about bitin’ off • more’n you can chew; your mouth is probably a whole lot bigger’n you think.
Always drink upstream from • the herd.
Generally, you ain’t learnin’ • nothing when your mouth’s a-jawin’.
If you’re ridin’ ahead of the • herd, take a look back every now and then to make sure it’s still there with ya.
Good judgment comes from • experience, and a lotta that comes from bad judgment.
When you give a personal les-• son in meanness to a critter or to a person, don’t be surprised if they learn their lesson.
The quickest way to double • your money is to fold it over and put it back into your pocket.
Never miss a good chance to • shut up.
Source for quotes, sayings and wis-dom: http://cowboyway.com
Editor’s Note: Please check ranch websites or call individual ranches list-ed for the most up-to-date information on packages and availability.
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When using xeriscaping principals you also address west and south facing slopes by planting xeric ground covers and trees to shade and cool the area. Thus reducing water run-off and conserving water. Adding trees to shade your yard and house reduce water evaporation and cooling bills.
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The National Institutes of Health webpage for vitamin D, for example, says that it helps the body absorb cal-cium, carries messages between the brain and the rest of the body, and helps the immune system fi ght off bacteria and viruses. Calcium works hand in hand with vitamin D, and additionally helps the body manage hormones and enzymes.
Where does that leave us when it comes to deciding about vitamin D and calcium supplements? Right back at square one, as far as I can tell. We need to get these nutrients from our food before we reply on supplements, and we need to con-sult our doctor before increasing the amount we already take. We need to get out in the sunlight. And to keep our bones strong, we need weight-bearing exercise.
Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Write to her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to [email protected].
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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have had sciatica for two and a half months. Even though I am better than at I was fi rst, I am taking forever to fully re-cover. I have had chiropractic treat-ments and physiotherapy.
My doctor tells me it will go away on its own. Books that I have read say that most recover in six weeks. It’s going on three months for me.
I also had vasculitis (Henoch-Schon-lein purpura). I haven’t experienced any symptoms for a couple of years. I have been feeling nauseated and have had loose BMs and the odd stomachache. A red spot appeared on my leg a few days ago. Do you think the vasculitis is playing a role in my delay in recovery? -- J.B.
ANSWER: I’ll describe the typical pain of sciatica, and you see if the description fi ts your pain. The sciatic nerve is the body’s largest and lon-gest nerve. It travels from the lower back, down the leg to the ankle or foot. Pressure on the nerve from a protruding back disk, a bone spur or
anything that compresses the nerve brings on sharp or burning pain run-ning down the side and back of the leg to the foot.
Pulling the knees to the chest and holding that position for 20 seconds produces sciatica pain.
The pain of sciatica often lessens and disappears in one or two months.
The X-ray report you included doesn’t rule in or rule out sciatica. If the pain persists, an MRI or CT scan provides additional information. You are improving, so I think eventually you should be pain-free.
Vasculitis is an infl ammation of blood vessels, and Henoch-Schon-lein (HE-knock SURN-line) purpura is one kind of vasculitis. Children get this illness more than adults do. Red blotches that turn into bruises (purpura) pop up on the buttocks and legs. Joint pain, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea (or constipation) also arise. In the fi rst year after recovery, relapses are common.
If your current stomach troubles worsen or you see more red blotches, get back to the doctor who took care of you before. I don’t believe that HS, if it is returning, is interfering with your recovery from sciatica.
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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: As some-one preparing for a liver biopsy, please discuss the procedure, recov-ery and possible side effects. -- R.J.
ANSWER: Doctors perform a liver biopsy with a needle attached to a suction device that can capture a thin piece of the organ for microscopic examination. The needle is inserted through the skin over the liver. First the doctor cleans the skin with an antiseptic and often numbs it. The procedure takes less than a minute. You return home shortly thereafter.
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SEVEN REASONSWE MIGHT OPEN THE DOORS
OF OUR LIVES TO OTHERS
REASON #5: TO SOLVE A PROBLEM OR ACCOMPLISH A TASK
Part 5 of 7By Dr. Ron Ross
Our homeowners associa-tion was having problems. Certain board members
were causing diffi culties with cer-tain homeowners. The manage-ment company wasn’t getting the job done. Work needed to be done on several decks that were almost falling down. The painting schedule had been abandoned. And worst of all, the reserves were at an all-time low.
So a few of us decided to see if we could fi x things. We held meetings after work to discuss strategies. We recruited new candidates for board members then sent out mailings to get proxy votes so we could get them elected. At the next Annual Meeting we took over. The stubborn board members were voted out and a new board was seated.
We worked hard, and it took a few years, but the decks were all re-paired, the painting schedule was reinstated, a new management com-pany was employed, reserve funds were re-built, and soon all the fuss-ing was stopped and our little vil-lage returned to calm.
What did it take? It took a few peo-ple who were willing to step out of their comfort zone to solve a prob-lem that affected many. We opened our homes for meetings, we opened our minds for new ideas, we lis-tened to the complaints of people we had never met before and have never seen since. And most of all, we did what was best for the whole, not just a few.
You can’t help hurting people or solve problems bigger than you are without stepping outside of your comfort zone; without opening your heart and your life to others.
People who decide to run for pub-lic offi ce certainly must be willing to be open with strangers. We’re seeing it right now as the gates are opened and the race is on for the
next presidential election. Already candidates’ lives, homes, words, deeds, and even spousal health are scrutinized by the media and espe-cially by the opposition.
Everybody is watching them. Some guy with a cell phone camera can catch a candidate speaking embar-rassing words and suddenly a few million people watch and listen on YouTube. Even candidates for school boards and city councils can fi nd their lives turned upside down because of snoopy opposition re-search or prying news reporters.
And still people open their lives to help hurting people and to solve problems. A bunch of people from our church are going on a short term missions trip to work in an African orphanage for the children of AIDS victims. They are spending their own money taking their own time leaving behind their family and loved ones for a 30 day mission of mercy to people they’ve never met.Service clubs such as Kiwanis, Rotary, Optimists, etc. give blood, sweat and tears to solve social prob-lems, build parks, send needy kids to college, help the blind, and much more.
And yet most people are not will-ing to open their lives for the benefi t of others. We’re just too selfi sh, or too private, or too secretive to allow anyone or anything into our sched-ule that does not directly benefi t our family or our business. Besides that we don’t want to bother with the maze of inter-relational complexi-ties that become a part of any group effort. It’s a whole lot easier to let someone else do it.
“It’s not my problem” is the self-centered refrain of the uninvolved. In the Holocaust Museum in Wash-ington DC there is this inscription: “Thou shalt not be a victim. Thou shalt not be a perpetrator. Above all, thou shalt not be a bystander.”
Most of us will never do anything of great signifi cance to help our hurting world, but all of us can do a little something every day to make our world a better place to live.
©2013 Dr. Ron RossComments to
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• On March 29, 1929, President Herbert Hoover has a phone installed at his desk in the Oval Offi ce of the White House. It took a while to get the line to Hoover’s desk working correctly, and the president com-plained to aides when his son was unable to get through to the Oval Offi ce phone from an outside line.
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• On March 30, 1981, President Ronald Reagan is shot in the chest outside a Wash-ington, D.C., hotel by a deranged drifter named John Hinckley Jr. In an impressive feat for a 70-year-old man with a collapsed lung, Reagan walked into George Wash-ington University Hospital under his own power.
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Come down to the museum and meet our two burro mascots “Nugget & Chism.” Take a tour of the museum, learn about the important role burros played in our mining history, shop for prospecting supplies at our imaginary 1800’s general store,
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THE PRICE ISDEFINITELY
RIGHTBy Nick Yanez
You feel that Colorado? That’s the feeling of the snow melting; the sensation of the sun pouring
down on your skin. Spring has begun. It’s offi cially launch date (March 20th) was a little chilly and we’ve always had to deal with some late-season snow storms, but the season’s turn is upon us. As it starts to get warm, my parents favorite past time begins to take over the warmer weekends. I’m talking, of course, about the delicate art of Garage Sale Shopping.
In the next couple of weeks, our neighbors and friends will begin to dig through the storage units, garages, basements, and kid’s rooms, looking for what could be valuable items that they no longer need. They will proceed to throw all of that stuff on their lawn and sell it to the community. It’s a bizarre thing, really. Of course, every once in a while we get lucky. We fi nd just what we need. Sometimes, we fi nd things we weren’t even looking for. Things better than we could have ever imagined.
Such was the case with a New York family last week. The family bought a bowl for the small price of $3. Thinking it was just a cute, Asian-themed bowl, the family walked away thinking nothing of the purchase. That was back in 2007. The bowl sat on their mantle for years, before they became curious and had it appraised. To their shock, Sotheby’s appraised the rare piece of bowl-ware anywhere between $200,000-300,000! Of course, they were thrilled with this fi gure. But then, last Wednesday day, a London Art Dealer named Giusseppe Eskenazi bid 2.2 million dollars for the rare piece,
buying it from the enthusiastic new millionaires.
At a little less than 5 ½ inches in diameter, the bowl would be completely impractical in modern day society. This is probably because it dates back to the 10th or 11th century. The early era Ding ware is incredibly rare, and known for its small attributes. There is only one other bowl known like it in the entire world. It resides at the British museum, where it has been on display for more than 60 years.
There are plenty of stories like this anonymous New York family. We’ve all heard the “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” sang, but this takes it to a whole other level. These regular Joe’s were Saturday-browsing, and then they became millionaires over night, albeit 6 years later. A bowl, a painting, a chair, a watch – you never know what form your fortune could come in; or how cheap. These people paid just 300 pennies for the prized bowl.
So get out there and shop. The weather is warm, the price is right, and the chances are slim. But there is a chance. And isn’t that all we really need? Just one shot at a jackpot. Hundreds of thousands of people buy lottery tickets every week for that chance. You could defy the odds, fi nd your treasure and move on with your life – in a yacht, with personal chefs and a private show from David Bowie!
Yes, all of that could be yours if you just look hard enough. Don’t blink, you could miss it. You must inspect every corner of every sale. Every garage dusted piece of furniture. Every Beanie Baby sitting in the driveway. The possibilities are endless. The chance is yours. The time is now. Go get your fortune. But remember to bargain down and never pay full price…
Feel free to send Nick an email anytime about his weekly column, or any leads you have for underreported stories he could write about, to [email protected]
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There will also be some special items of interest to capture your attention and earn a bid. Club members will be donating an assortment of homemade goodies for purchase. Come see the museum, have some fun bidding on items, and take home a few treats to eat later.
For this special event, the museum will offer $1 off all standard admission rates. Standard admission rates: Adults $8, Military/AAA $7, Seniors/Students $6, Children 3-12 $4, FREE to Children under 3 and museum members. CSMS members and other WMMI supporting clubs admitted free.
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‘POOR MAN’S BREAD’
MAKES ARICH DISH
The Passover holiday, also known as “The Feast of the Unleavened Bread,” com-
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ing the holiday as a reminder to be hum-ble, to always appre-ciate freedom and to not forget what life was like as slaves in Egypt.
Matzoh bread is similar to the type of bread eaten by the Hebrews during ancient times. The most common type of matzoh is hard and cracker-like, al-
though there is a soft matzo that is similar in texture to a fl at bread. Modern types of matzoh include onion fl avored, whole-wheat and gluten-free.
My Spinach and Matzoh Pie recipe transforms the bread into a texture similar to phyllo dough by soak-ing it for 15 minutes. The Pie can be assembled (but not baked) 1 day ahead, covered and refrigerated. It also can be eaten hot or at room temperature, making it the perfect dish to take along when traveling to a Passover dinner.
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SPINACH AND MATZOH PIE
1 medium yellow onion, fi nely chopped2 cloves garlic, minced3 tablespoons olive oil2 (10-ounce) packages frozen, chopped spinach, thawed3 tablespoons mild salsa1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped dill or parsley, divided1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 (16-ounce) container ricotta cheese2 cups half and half milk3 large eggs1/2 teaspoon Drogheria & Alimen-tari Nutmeg Mill, grated nutmeg6 ounces feta, crumbled (1 1/2 cups), divided6 matzos (about 6 inches square)
1. Preheat oven to 400 F with rack in middle.
2. Cook onion in oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, 12 minutes. Add garlic and cook 2 to 3 minutes to soften.
3. Meanwhile, put spinach in a sieve and press out as much liquid as possible. Add spinach and 2 table-spoons of salsa to onion and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, 5 min-utes. Remove from heat and stir in 1/3 cup dill or parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
4. Puree ricotta cheese in a blender with milk, eggs, nutmeg, and the re-maining 1 tablespoon of salsa and the 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper until smooth. Reserve 2 cups of the cheese mixture in a bowl and stir remainder in with the spinach, along with 1 cup of the feta.
5. Stack matzos in a deep dish and pour reserved cheese mixture over them. Let stand 15 minutes to soft-en. Soaking allows the matzos to absorb the fl avors and the moisture helps keep exposed matzo ends from burning.
6. Arrange 2 soaked matzos side by side in a generously oiled 13- by 9- by 2-inch (3-quart shallow) bak-ing dish. Pour in half of spinach fi lling. Cover with 2 more matzos, then pour in remaining fi lling. Put remaining 2 matzos on top and pour any remaining cheese mixture over them. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup feta.
7. Bake, uncovered, until golden and set, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool 10 to 15 minutes to allow dish to set up. Serve sprinkled with remaining 2 tablespoons dill or parsley. Serve hot or room temperature.
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Angela Shelf Medearis is an award-winning children’s author, culinary historian and the author of seven cookbooks. Her new cookbook is “The Kitchen Diva’s Diabetic Cook-book.” Her website is www.divapro.com. To see how-to videos, recipes and much, much more, Like Angela Shelf Medearis, The Kitchen Diva! on Facebook and go to Hulu.com. Recipes may not be reprinted with-out permission from Angela Shelf Medearis.
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Trivia Test ByMarge Svenson Sports Quiz By
Chris Richcreek
1. GEOGRAPHY: In which country is Mount Ararat located?
2. LITERATURE: Who wrote the novel “The Color Purple”?
3. DANCE: Who wrote the score for the American ballet “Rodeo”?
4. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which presi-dent served as a congressman in the House of Representatives after fi n-ishing his presidential term?
5. HISTORY: What was the year of the fi rst Thanksgiving feast in the New World?
6. MEASUREMENTS: How many inches are in a hand?
7. MEDICAL: What is a common name for the medical condition alopecia?
8. TELEVISION: What was the theme song to “The Mary Tyler Moore Show”?
9. ART: In what U.S. city is the Na-tional Gallery of Art located?
10. MOVIES: What was the name of the 2004 movie with the tagline, “A True Underdog Story”?
1. Who holds the major-league re-
cord for most Gold Gloves award-
ed to a catcher?
2. The 1933 New York Yankees had
nine future Hall of Famers on the
roster. Name six of them.
3. Who threw the longest pass in
Notre Dame football history?
4. Name the last Milwaukee Bucks
player before Ersan Ilyasova in
2012 to have at least 25 points
and 25 rebounds in a game.
5. When was the last time the To-
ronto Maples Leafs won a series
in the NHL playoffs?
6. In 2012, Gabby Douglas became
the third consecutive U.S. ath-
lete to win the women’s Olympic
all-around gymnastics title. Who
were the previous two?
7. Which golfer has made the most
appearances in the Ryder Cup?
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SNIPPETZ® PUZZLES AND TRIVIA
1. Name the group that re-leased “Give a Little Bit” on an album titled “Even in the Quietest Moments ... .”
2. Which Al Green song is used in the musical score for the television show Nip/Tuck?
3. Who released “Could’ve Been,” and when?
4. Which group had a mod-est U.S. hit with “So Much in Love”?
5. Name the song that con-tains this lyric: “But without him, how would Hitler have condemned them at Dachau? Without him Caesar would have stood alone.”
New DVD Releases forWeek of March 25, 2013
PICKS OF THE WEEK“Parental Guidance” (PG) -- Grandpa Artie (Billy Crystal) and Grandma Diane (Bette Midler) agree to babysit their three grandchildren. The kids’ parents, (Marisa Tomei, Tom Everett Scott) are oh-so busy, yet manage to coddle the kids too much. It’s up to the grandparents to restore common sense and family warmth to the household.If you thought all of the old family sit-com humor was used up by “Full House,”
“Cheaper by the Dozen” and all their ilk ... you were right. There are only scraps of humor left for “Parental Guidance” to nibble on. It’s a predictable, cloying mess. All of the touchy-feely group-hug stuff is shoehorned into the end of the movie like a last-minute confession for all of the stale bits and toilet jokes that make up the rest of the fi lm.
“Killing Them Softly” (R) -- A couple of small-time crooks rob a poker game full of crime bosses. Their little mistake does not go unpunished. The robbed mobsters call in Jackie (Brad Pitt), a ruthless killer with a surprising self-awareness, to right some wrongs and make everything all better. Witty and gritty dialog gets tossed around in between bouts of vicious violence.Pitt doesn’t disappoint. He plays a tough guy who’s too cool to act tough. In a world of takers, losers, smart guys and victims, Jackie knows just where he fi ts in. If any-
thing, the dialog and seedy-underbelly set-ting get too self-aware. The movie has a lot to say about capitalism and the American Dream. If you want a thriller with a charis-matic lead, you can’t miss this one.
“A Royal Affair” (R) -- King Christian VII of Denmark was a diffi cult man to be around. In a world of pretty costumes, elaborate events and decadent lifestyles sits pretty Queen Caroline Mathilda. Along comes Johann Struensee, a brilliant, charm-ing physician who represents the reason and enlightenment of a new age. Of course, a love triangle forms. Mixed in with all of this are some well-crafted political drama. Add in the 18th-century costumes, sets and delicate direction -- and you’re looking at a rent-worthy foreign-language period piece.
“Day of the Falcon” (R) -- In the Middle East, two rival warlords fi nally agree to end a long, bloody war. Emir Nuad (Antonio
Banderas) takes in two sons from his rival, Sultan Amar (Mark Strong.) Unfortunately for everyone, it’s the 1920s, and oil is dis-covered in what the two men agreed would be neutral territory. When one tries to profi t, the peace is broken and the younger genera-tion must face the consequences of their fa-thers’ war. It’s a fun fi lm to watch, but some vital element is missing -- an otherwise interesting tale fails to make an emotional impact.
TV RELEASES“The Borgias: The Second Season”
“Shakespeare Uncovered Complete Set”
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HUEY’SPAGE
SNIPPETZ® COMICS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Answers & Solutions
TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS
SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS
FLASH BACK ANSWERS1. Supertramp, in 1977. The song was re-released in 1992 for a telethon.2. “Tired of Being Alone,” released in 1969.3. Tiffany, in 1987. The fl ip side was “The Heart of Love.” Tiffany was 17 years old when her fi rst album came out.4. The Tymes, in 1963. Their “Ms. Grace” topped the U.K. charts in 1975, and remains a perennial favorite among the Carolina beach dance music crowd.5. “Universal Soldier,” written and recorded by Buffy Sainte-Marie. The war protest song didn’t catch on until recorded by Donovan in 1965. Oth-ers of the anti-war genre are P.F. Sloan’s “Eve of Destruction,” performed by Barry McGuire, and Phil Ochs’ “Draft Dodger Rag,” both in 1965.
1. Turkey2. Alice Walker
3. Aaron Copland4. John Quincy Adams
5. 16216. Four inches7. Baldness
8. “Love Is All Around”9. Washington, D.C.
10. “Dodgeball”
1. Ivan Rodriguez, with 13.2. Earle Combs, Bill Dickey, Lou Gehrig, Lefty Gomez, Tony Lazzeri, Herb Pennock, Red Ruffi ng, Babe Ruth and Joe Sewell.3. Blair Kiel completed a pass for 96 yards in 1981.4. Swen Nater had 30 points and 33 rebounds against Atlanta in 1976.5. It was 2004.6. Carly Patterson (2004) and Nastia Liukin (2008).7. Nick Faldo, with 11.
MARCH 25, 2013
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Congratula-tions, Lamb. This is the week to fi nish your project and then bask in your well-earned approval. (And if you like, you also can say “bah” to all those detractors.)
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The bold Bo-vine could fi nd a new opportunity too intrigu-ing to be ignored. But don’t charge into it. Go slowly so you see how things develop as you get more involved.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might try to soften your stand on that important issue. A little more fl exibility actually could get you what you’re looking for. A new friend enters the picture midweek.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your inner voice is on the mark when it advises you to tackle that family problem now! The sooner you’re able to come to terms with it, the bet-ter it will be for everyone.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) Someone reveals important news about a longtime associate. But before you decide how to deal with this information, make sure it’s reliable, and not simply self-serving.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Some intensive soul-searching early in the week can help you reach a decision by week’s end that should please both you and the other per-son involved. Good luck.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) The possibility of a career change is intriguing. Learn more about what it can offer and what it cannot. Weigh everything carefully. And ask questions.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Work is your priority this week as you try to make up for lost time. Expect help from someone who cares about you. Things take a welcome turn by the weekend.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A health problem causes some anxiety early in the week. But prompt medical atten-tion soon eases everyone’s concerns. Enjoy an arts-fi lled weekend.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) As much as you might resent it, a changing situation could require you to adjust your plans accordingly. The good news: An asso-ciate agrees to cooperate.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) That old problem is fi nally resolved, just in time for you to take on a new work-related project. This one could be the super door-opener you’ve been looking for.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) The early part of the week presents some diffi cult hurdles. But once you get over them, you can start to focus on matters that are more impor-tant to you.
BORN THIS WEEK: You are respected for your honesty and your dedication to doing the right thing, no matter how diffi cult that might be.
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by Samantha Weaver
• It was Robert Kennedy who made the fol-lowing sage observation: “One-fi fth of the people are against everything all the time.”
• An adult ostrich can reach up to 9 feet in height and weigh upward of 300 pounds.
• The Taj Mahal, a tomb built by Indian Mogul Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most-visited tourist attractions in the world. It wasn’t always so, though; from the time of the building’s completion in 1643 until the British occupied the Indian subconti-nent, only Muslims were allowed onto the grounds. If any non-Muslim ventured into the forbidden Taj Mahal, he or she was put to death.
• When World War I started, the U.S. Air Force had a grand total of 50 soldiers.
• The frigid island nation of Iceland is, by all accounts, a peaceful place. In the entire history of the country, there has been only one armed robbery.
• When Albert Einstein was 9 years old, he still wasn’t able to speak fl uently. His par-ents worried that he might be retarded.
• In 1957, famed crooner Frank Sina-tra wrote for a magazine called “Western World” a piece that included the following: “My only deep sorrow is the unrelenting insistence of recording and motion picture companies upon purveying the most brutal, ugly, degenerate, vicious form of expres-sion it has been my displeasure to hear, and naturally I’m referring to the bulk of rock ‘n’ roll.” He goes on to call it “the martial music of every sideburned delinquent on the face of the earth.”
• If you’re like the average human, your body produces about two quarts of saliva every day.
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• There is a specifi c process for get-ting misinformation corrected, but you need to take the fi rst step. Con-tact the reporting agency by phone, mail or online.
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• Don’t pay someone to fi x your credit. You can do it for free, and will likely do a better job because of your own interest in making your credit report correct. If you do hire a credit-repair company, it is not allowed to ask for a fee in ad-vance. Especially avoid companies that promise a quick fi x. They’re in no position to promise a fi x of any kind, much less a quick one.
• Take advantage of the Statement of Dispute, your 100 words of ex-planation that gets attached to your credit fi le. That statement will be shown to anyone who pulls your credit report, or who has done so recently, if you request it.
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Sunday April 14, 11 AM to 1:30 PM Viking Hall, 1045 Ford Street, CS A Norwegian cold-style breakfast, featuring various meats, cheeses, breads, lefse,
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37th ANNUAL PINE FOREST ANTIQUES, HOME DÉCOR & GARDEN SHOW & SALE
Saturday April 20th 10am-5pmSunday April 21st 10am- 4pm.
Lewis Palmer High School. Located at 1300 Higby Road Monument, Colorado
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