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“Bullfi ght critics row on row crowd the enor-mous plaza de toros, but only one is there who knows, and he’s the one who fi ghts the bull.”

-Robert Graves

Throughout the ages mothers around the world have cautioned their chil-dren not to run with basically anything.

For some unknown reason ‘running with,’ or, ‘run’ has always had a negative connotation. For example, she (Mom) might say, “running with scissors is dangerous,” or, “you’re run-ning with the wrong crowd,” “you’re running on empty,” “don’t run away,” and let’s not for-get the old standby, “don’t come running to me. . .” However, some time around 1591 Spanish mothers may have added to their “don’t run with” list, don’t run with the bulls.

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HOW IT ALL BEGANThis long held tradition began in the late 1500’s and started as just another task to prepare for the bullfi ght held each year during the Festival of San Fermin in Pamplona, Spain. The idea was to transport or herd the bulls from an off-site corral to the bullring. The true beginnings are unclear. It has been reported that when the bulls were released from their enclosure, children began taunting them. The kids would run ahead of the herd as a show of bravery. At a later date, the butchers’ guild, the group responsible for buy-ing the bulls, began to join in with the drovers (animal movers) and chase behind the bulls and heifers up to the bullring from Santo Domingo Street, the starting point of the run.

As time passed, the tradition of running with the bulls evolved from running behind them to running in front, which continues today. Up to hundreds of participants test their metal, so to speak, by running through the narrow slippery cobblestone streets of Pamplona ahead of a herd of a half dozen less than happy bulls each with an average weight of 1500 pounds.

YOU MEANTHERE ARE RULES?

Participants have to follow certain requirements to do “The Run.” Running with the bulls is dan-gerous, and every year there are at least 200 inju-ries. Although most are bumps and bruises, this is an activity not to be taken lightly. Since 1924, 14 people have died and over 200 seriously in-jured running with the bulls in Pamplona Spain, which precipitated the offi cial warning from the Pamplona Town Council:

“As well as being the best known act of the San-fermines, the Bull Run is also the most danger-ous. In order to ensure that the run goes off suc-cessfully and to avoid danger, it is advised that the spectators and runners bear in mind certain

minimal rules, which guarantee the normal run-ning of the Bull Run.

For this reason it is expressly forbidden:

1. To admit anyone under the age of 18 into the course as minors are totally prohibited from run-ning or participating.

2. To go over the police barriers which the au-thorities see fi t to erect.

3. To place oneself in the zones and areas of the itinerary which are expressly indicated by the agents of the authorities.

4. To hide oneself before the release of the bulls in corners, dead angles or doorways of houses or establishments located throughout the length of the course.

5. To leave open the doors of the houses along the course, the owners or tenants of the said property being responsible for this.

6. To enter into the route in a state of drunken-ness, under the effects of drugs or in any inap-propriate state.

7. To carry objects which may impede the cor-rect running of the Bull Run.

8. To wear clothes or shoes which are not appro-priate for the run.

9. Call the animals or distract them in any way and for whatever reason in the course or during the rounding up in the bullring.

10. To stop in the Bull Run or station oneself on the walls or barriers or in the doorways in such a way as to impede the run or the defense of the runners.

11. To grab onto, harass or mistreat the animals or obstruct their exit enclosure by any action dur-ing the amateur bullfi ght.

12. To take photographs from the streets, walls or barriers without due authorization.

13. Any other action which may impede the nor-mal running of the Bull Run.”

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• Runners should dress in white clothing with a black or red sash or belt.

• A red bandana should be worn or a red cloth should be carried to wave at the bulls.

• It is also suggested that runners carry a copy of the current edition of the local newspaper.

THE EVENT!The fi rst “Run” starts after daybreak on July 7 each year. The runners gather a short distance from the bull pin, and as the bulls are released a rocket is set off. A second rocket is then shot off to alert the runners that the bulls are on their way down the street. The bulls run along the nar-row street 825 meters (half a mile) to a bullring. The runners dash along in front of the bulls, aim-ing to get as close as possible, all while trying to avoid being gored by their sharp horns.

A group of cows or oxen with bells around their necks are released behind the bulls to collect any stragglers and keep them with the group.

The cobblestone streets are slippery. So slippery that recently a non slip agent has been used to add traction and reduce injury to both animal and human.

IT’S ALL IN TECHNIQUEThe best time tested technique for the run is to start off slowly while the bulls are still some distance behind. As the herd draws closer, it is

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Only a few of the most brave or lucky actually complete the whole circuit and enter the destination, the bullring, ahead of the bulls and unscathed. When the bulls reach their destination, the runners are advised to move to the outer wall of the bullring and let the professional

handlers herd them into the holding pen.

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Ernest Hemingway fi rst popularized this age-old tradition in his 1926 novel, “The Sun Also Rises.” He told the world about the Pamplona bull running festival, which attract-ed people from all over the world to this annual event. It continues to draw huge crowds.

The runs in Pamplona Spain start on July 7 and go until the July 14. So, whether you want to watch or be a daring participant, the annual “Running of the Bulls” is a time-honored, adrenaline pumping expe-rience. And if you can’t get there, there’s always You Tube.

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• On July 11, 1656, Ann Austin and Mary Fisher, two Englishwomen, become the fi rst Quakers to immigrate to Boston. Aus-tin and Fisher, whose liberal teachings enraged the Puritan colonial government, were arrested and jailed. After fi ve years in prison, they were deported.

• On July 8, 1776, in Philadelphia, the Lib-erty Bell rings out from the tower of the Pennsylvania State House (now known as Independence Hall), summoning citizens to the fi rst public reading of the Declara-tion of Independence. Though the docu-ment was adopted by delegates on July 4,

the Liberty Bell was not rung until the Declaration of Inde-pendence returned from the printer on July 8.

• On July 9, 1877, the All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club begins its fi rst lawn tennis

tournament at Wimbledon. The Wimble-don Championship is the only major tennis event still played on grass.

• On July 7, 1928, the Chrysler Corpora-tion introduces the Plymouth as its new-est car. With a delivery price of $670, the Plymouth was an attractive buy, selling more than 80,000 units in its fi rst year.

• On July 6, 1942, in Nazi-occupied Hol-land, 13-year-old Jewish diarist Anne Frank and her family are forced to take refuge in a secret sealed-off area of an Amsterdam

warehouse, where they hide for two years. “The Diary of Anne Frank” has served as a literary testament to the 6 million Jews, including Anne herself, who were silenced in the Holocaust.

• On July 12, 1962, at the Marquee Club in London, the Rolling Stones give their fi rst public performance. The rock band’s name came from a Muddy Waters song. Although now in their 60s, the Rolling Stones continue to tour, playing sold-out shows around the world.

• On July 10, 1992, the Alaska court of ap-peals overturns the conviction of Joseph Hazelwood, the former captain of the oil tanker Exxon Valdez. Hazelwood had been found guilty of negligence for his role in the massive oil spill in Prince William Sound in 1989. The Exxon Valdez, renamed Sea River Mediterranean, still transports oil, but is legally prohibited from entering Prince William Sound.


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By Dr. Ron Ross

PREPARE FOR THE BOOM

PROVE YOUR PATIENCE

You’ve seen this lady, I’m sure. She’s the one with the unruly little brat in the child-seat of

her grocery store shopping cart. The kid screams bloody murder because his mommy won’t let him open the family sized potato chip bag and eat…so she lets him scream. Then she watches without emotion as her little ankle biter tosses a loaf of bread over the side.

You think, “What a wonderful mother! Just look how patient she is with that darling child.” Or not.

Now I’m not suggesting a mother should exercise corporal punishment to a three-year-old in a grocery store, nor am I saying parents should not have patience with little kids. Of course they should.

What I am suggesting is that there is a point at which patience becomes cowardice, when tolerance for bad acts is really just an excuse for spinelessness. The impish toddler in the grocery store is just one illustration. Here are two more…

When you allow a medical condition to go untreated because you’re afraid of knowing what it might really be. Men are really good at this one. We think we are showing bravado by

saying, “Oh, it’s nothing. I’ll be fi ne.” When we really mean, “I’m scared to death to fi nd out what this thing really is.”

Another illustration of when patience is really cowardice is when citizens willingly submit to an increasingly authoritarian government.

Listen my friend, it is NOT a matter of patience to sit idly by and mumble a few words of discontent as your freedoms are eroded and your republic ruined. Silence and indulgence for those in the act of destroying a country and a culture is neither tolerance nor patience…it is gutlessness.

People afraid to speak up, to fi ght back, to stand up for what they know needs to done are cowards; those who rise up to speak and to act are the audacious, the bold, the lionhearted. Do you see the difference?

Of course patience is a wonderful thing and in many situations of our daily lives we need more patience. St. Augustine said, “Patience is the companion of wisdom.” It’s absolutely true. And the opposite of patience is anxiety or impetuosity and those are not helpful qualities - that’s why patience is a virtue. But when patience is extended for the sake of personal comfort or laziness or fear it is no longer a virtue it is a vice…it is cowardice.

So, whether you are dealing with an unruly child, a possible serious medical condition or a government about to take away your freedoms, the call is not for concession but courage, not for sensitivity but for strength, not for benevolence but bravery.

Will you heed the call?

PS: Thirty-plus years ago we had one of those unruly little children who frequently challenged our authority in a grocery store. I want you to know that he’s grown up to be a fi ne gentleman.

©2009 Ronald RossFeedback: [email protected]. For more about Dr. Ross please visit www.

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TRAUMATIZED KITTEN NEEDS LOTS OF LOVE

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I re-cently adopted a stray cat. “Missy” is a year and a half old and weighed only fi ve pounds when we got her. She was so thin we could feel all her little bones. She’s received her shots, and once she has gained weight she will be spayed. My question is, Missy is a little snippy. She’ll bite or scratch. Otherwise, she’s a nice cat. How can I get her to stop the biting and scratching? -- Sally S., York, N.Y.

DEAR SALLY: Missy’s biting and scratching -- usually when you reach out to pet her, I’m sure -- is a legacy of her past. It’s clear that she had a tough time and was very stressed out before you found her.

Right now, Missy is adjusting to a new life and a new role as a member

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of your family. That’s a brand-new kind of stress. If Missy could talk, she might ask herself, who are these new “parents”? How will they treat me? When a hand reaches for me, what is going to happen?

For the next few months, avoid sud-den moves around Missy as much as possible. When you reach out to pet her, play “meet me halfway”: Hold your hand out several inches away from Missy and call to her. Most cats will approach, sniff your hand and then rub their whiskers against it. From there, usually you can scratch Missy’s ears.

To help ease her transition to her new life, talk to Missy’s veterinar-ian about anti-anxiety medication. Herbal remedies are also available that might help. But mostly, contin-ue to give her lots of love and time -- two of nature’s best medicines.

Send your tips, questions and comments to Paws Corner, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or e-mail them to [email protected].


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SAINT Animal Rescue has three 11 week old kittens, two females and one male. They have their

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Kittens are inveterate snoops and their favorite toys might be harmful to them: things like the cords on blinds, electri-cal cords, or yummy (and toxic) plants to nibble. The fi rst thing you need to do is place yourself physically down at the level of a kitten, by sitting or even lying on the fl oor. Look up and around at all the interesting things to play with. From this vantage point you can make a list of hazards and breakables that you will need to deal with

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It is always a challenge when adopting a new pet. SAINT Animal Rescue asks the adopter to give the animal a rea-sonable amount of time to adjust to it’s new family and environment. This is so very important to your new family member as well as your existing family members.

Please visit our website at saintanimal-rescue.org and as always thank you for caring.

“Purring is an automatic safety valve device for dealing with happiness over-fl ow.”

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incorporated in my practice. This week I will give you some information about muscle testing which is an important part of the BioSequencing protocol.

Muscle testing is based on the concept of internal energy fundamental to traditional Chinese medicine. It is a noninvasive way of evaluating the body’s imbalances and assessing its needs. It involves testing the body’s responses when applying slight pressure to a large muscle, to provide information on energy blockages, the functioning of the organ systems, nutritional defi ciencies, and food sensitivities, among other things. It can also be used to test the body’s responses to herbs such as those used in the HumanKind homeopathic remedies I prescribe to my patients.

In a typical example of muscle testing, I check the organ systems of the body using meridian therapy to read and interpret each patient’s system and to honor that patient with treatment in the correct and most natural order for optimal healing. For example, if the “lung point” tests weak, I will give the patient a test bottle to hold containing the homeopathic remedy for the lungs and retest again. If the remedy is what the patient’s body calls for, then the muscle test will be strong.

Some practitioners test with your arm straight out to the side, which relates only to the lung meridian. (The meridians are energy channels

recognized by Chinese medicine.) Others use the central meridian for testing, with your arm toward the front and at an angle below horizontal. All the meridians intersect with the central meridian, so testing this way encompasses more body systems than testing just the lung meridian and is less fatiguing for both parties. Testing can also be done while you’re sitting or lying down. I was trained to test with the patient’s arm slightly above horizontal and toward the front giving more neurological information in addition to the body system information.

Muscle testing can be used in many ways including accurate responses to certain statements. However, muscle testing will not be accurate if the statement asks about the future, for example. Keep in mind that statements are taken literally, so they have to be worded precisely.

If you’d like to learn more about muscle testing, The Ultimate Healing System by Donald Lepore (a naturopathic doctor) and Your Body Doesn’t Lie by John Diamond, M.D. are good resources.

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1 1/2 cups fi ne cookie crumbs, such as gin-gersnap, graham cracker or vanilla wafer. See note below.2 tablespoons sugar5 tablespoons margarine or butter, melted

1. Preheat oven to 375 F. In medium bowl, with fork, stir crumbs and sugar with melted margarine or butter until evenly blended and moistened. With hand, press mixture onto bottom and up side of 9-inch pie plate or

9-inch tart pan with removable bottom.2. Bake crust 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on wire rack.

NOTE: To get 1 1/2 cups crumbs, you will need 10 graham crackers (5-inch by 2 1/2-inch each), about 30 gingersnaps or about 45 vanilla wafers.

• Each 1/10 gingersnap crust: About 145 calories, 1g protein, 19g carbohydrate, 8g total fat (2 g saturated), 1g fi ber, 0mg cho-lesterol, 215mg sodium.

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1. Place fl our on a smooth surface creating a well in the center.2. Place eggs, salt and water in well.3. With a fork, whip eggs while incorporating the fl our into the mixture.4. When the mixture becomes too clumpy use hands until dough becomes smooth.5. Roll dough with a pasta roller into sheets set on #1.6. Fold in half and run through again. Repeat several times. This helps in kneading the dough. Decrease the thickness of the roller to #3. Depending on what you want to do with the pasta, you can continue decreasing the thickness. 7. Cut the dough into the desired shape.8. The pasta can be dried and used later or boiled and used right away.

I use semolina, which is milled durum endosperm. This gives a better texture that won’t get as soggy.

If you don’t have a pasta roller you can use a rolling pin but you will need to knead the dough longer and the dough will want to shrink back. There are also electric machines that will make many different shapes where you just put the ingredients in the well and turn it on. I have a machine but I like my roller better. The roller I found has an attachment that makes raviolis. Next week I will be getting more into that with Chocolate Hazelnut raviolis.

Herbs and spices can be added to fl avor the pasta. I folded in fresh basil and made fettuccini with the attachment I got with my roller. I placed the fresh basil leaves on the sheet of pasta, folded it in half then ran it through the roller. I then continued to fold and roll it until the sheets were smooth.

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1. CITY NICKNAMES: What U.S. city is known by the nickname “Bison City”?

2. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What kind of creature is a goa?

3. SPORTS: Which sport might in-clude a maneuver called a “closed choctaw”?

4. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What col-or is amaranth?

5. LANGUAGE: What is the U.S. equivalent of the British pram?

6. COMMUNICATION: What is the standard word that represents the letter “P” in the international radio alphabet?

7. MOVIES: What was the name of the cat in the movie “Men in Black”?

8. TELEVISION: Who played the role of Gus McCrae in the “Lonesome Dove” television series?

9. THE BODY: What is a human’s nor-mal temperature in Centigrade?

10. PSYCHOLOGY: Someone suffer-ing from nyctophobia would be afraid of what?

1. Name the four Florida Marlins who in 2008 became the fi rst infi eld to have each player hit 25 or more home runs in the same season.2. How many times has Jason Ken-dall caught at least 145 games in a major-league season?3. Name the fi ve University of Okla-homa football players who have won a Heisman Trophy.4. In the 2007-08 season, Golden State became the winningest team to miss the NBA playoffs since the league went to a 16-team playoff for-mat in 1984. How many games did the Warriors win?5. Who is the only player in NHL his-tory to win the Hart Trophy (MVP), the Norris Trophy (top defenseman), the Conn Smythe Trophy (playoff MVP) and the Art Ross Trophy (scor-ing title) in the same season?6. Name the fi rst three-time NA-SCAR Cup race winner at Texas Mo-tor Speedway.7. Who was the last female tennis player to win three of the four Grand Slam events in the same year, and which one did she not win?


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1. Name the rocker who bit the head off a bat while performing onstage.

2. True or false: Jimi Hendrix opened for The Monkees while they toured in 1967.

3. Who sang “Bungle in the Jun-gle” and when?

4. Name the group that found their main success with “Wild Thing” in 1966. What does their name mean?

5. Which Chris de Burgh song went to No. 1 in more than 20 countries around the world?

6. Name the comedian who’s made a successful career out of doing parodies of hit songs.

New DVD Releases forWeek of July 6, 2009

PICKS OF THE WEEK

“Peanuts: 1960’s Collection” -- This two-disc anthology features every Pea-nuts television special made during the 1960s: “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” “Charlie Brown’s All-Stars,” “It’s the Great Pumpkin,” “You’re in Love,” “He’s Your Dog” and “It Was a Short Summer.” All the specials have been digitally re-

mastered, and the price (about 20 bucks depending on where you buy it) can’t be beat. When you consider that most people will be grabbing this set mostly for the “Great Pumpkin” and Christmas specials, it’s cheaper to buy this set than to grab those two separately.

“Mystery Science Theater 3000: XV” -- Another great boxed set of some of the best episodes of MST3K. In this four-disc compilation, Joel, Mike and the bots skewer the Z-grade classics “The Robot Vs. The Aztec Mummy,” “The Girl In Lovers Lane,” “Zombie Nightmare” and “Racket Girls.” The special features are a bit thin (some behind-the-scenes stuff and an interview with the stars of “Zom-bie Nightmare”), but that’s a minor nig-gle. Finally getting these classic episodes on DVD is special enough.

ALSO THIS WEEK

“Push” -- Dakota Fanning and Chris Evans star in this horrible “Heroes”/”X-Men” ripoff that has a plot so convoluted that any attempt to fi gure out what the heck is going on will make your head spin. With a running time of about two hours, “Push” is about two hours too long.

“Knowing” -- Nicholas Cage and his weird head and even weirder hair star in an unintentionally goofy fl ick about a guy and his son who dig up a time cap-sule from 1959 that has some kind of code inside that predicts catastrophes that will happen (gasp!) in 2009! The movie starts out pretty solid, and there’s an awesome plane crash scene later on, but all the subplots just weigh the movie down and make the ending an unsatisfy-

ing and ridiculous attempt at pulling to-gether all the loose ends.

TV SERIES

“Reno 911!” The Complete Sixth Season

“Petticoat Junction” The Offi cial Second Season

“Third Watch” The Complete Second Season

“Agatha Christie’s Poirot: The Movie Collection” Set 4

“Murder, She Wrote” The Complete Tenth Season

“Matlock” The Third Season

“Kath & Kim” Season One


In order to keep everyone honest (you know who you are,) we have moved the answers and solutions to the trivia and puzzles to the next page (17).


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SNIPPETZ® COMICS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Answers & Solutions

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Don’t be surprised if, in spite of your well-made plans, something goes awry. But don’t worry. Your knowledge of the facts plus your Arian charm will help you work it out.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A personal relationship seems to be demanding more than you feel you’re able to give. Best ad-vice: Confront the issue. You could fi nd the situation surprisingly easy to work through.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Resist being pressured into meeting your self-imposed deadline. This is important if you really feel that taking more time to fi nish a proj-ect could save time in the long run.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A vacation choice seems less interesting than when you fi rst made it. Could it be a matter of the place or the people going with you? Find out before you consider a change of plans.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Someone might be overriding your Leonine logic to get you to agree to “favors” you would normally avoid. Take a new look at what you’ve been asked to do and see if you’ve been misled.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Try to keep that emerging “judgmental” aspect in check this week. Too many critiques on relatively unimportant issues could create a lot of negative bounce-back reactions.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Fac-ing unpleasant facts about an associate isn’t easy. But ignoring them isn’t wise. Ask a trusted (and neutral) friend to help guide you on what to do and how you might do it.SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A shift in opinion regarding a workplace situation could go a long way in vindicat-ing the stand you’ve taken. But be aware that a satisfactory resolution could still be a long way off.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to De-cember 21) It’s not like you to choose the easy way rather than the right way to do things. So, follow your instincts and feel assured they will lead you to the right deci-sion. Good luck.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Hold off on making a personal com-mitment until you fi nd out what it really entails and whose interests are actually involved. There could be hidden facts you need to know.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A new friend offers an unexpected oppor-tunity that could lead to a career change. Check it out carefully and consider getting an assessment from someone familiar with this fi eld.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A sur-prising discovery leads to mixed reactions from those involved in the “revelation.” But as you come to appreciate the truth, you’ll be able to also come to terms with your feelings.

BORN THIS WEEK: Your love of travel helps you appreciate the wonders of the world. You would fi nd a satisfying career in any travel-related industry.


JULY 6, 2009

TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS

FLASH BACK ANSWERS1. Ozzy Osbourne. In Iowa in 1981, a fan threw a bat onto the stage. Osbourne thought it was a rubber bat and bit its head off. He was rushed to the hospital after the show.2. True. It wasn’t a good match, however, as Hendrix was still relatively unknown and fans were more inter-ested in The Monkees. He eventually asked to be let out of his contract.3. The song came out on Jethro Tull’s “War Child” al-bum in 1974.4. The Troggs. The name is taken from troglodyte, a cave dweller.5. “Lady in Red,” released in 1986.6. Alfred Matthew “Weird Al” Yankovic.

1. Buffalo, N.Y.2. Tibetan gazelle3. Figure skating

4. Red5. Baby carriage

6. Papa7. Orion

8. Robert Duvall9. 37 C

10. Night or darkness

1. First baseman Mike Jacobs (32 homers), second baseman Dan Uggla (32), shortstop Hanley Ramirez (33) and third baseman Jorge Cantu (29). 2. Five times, including 149 for Milwaukee in 2008.3. Billy Vessels (1952), Steve Owens (‘69), Billy Simms (‘78), Jason White (‘03) and Sam Bradford (‘08).4. The Warriors were 48-34.5. Bobby Orr in the 1969-70 season.6. Carl Edwards won there at 2005 and 2008 (twice).7. Serena Williams in 2002. She did not win the Aus-tralian Open.

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As you probably know, a mutual fund may contain many different types of investments, such as

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Let’s take a look at these three avenues:

Dividends and interest — A mutual fund earns income from dividends on stocks and interest on bonds. The fund pays out nearly all the income it receives over the year, in the form of a distribution, to you and the other fund owners. Usually, you have the choice of taking the distribution check or reinvesting the earnings to purchase more shares. If you don’t actually need the income to boost your cash fl ow, you’ll certainly want to consider the reinvestment option, because it’s an easy and cost-effi cient way of building your share ownership. Keep in mind, though, that whether you take the distribution as a check or reinvest it, you will still owe income tax on the dividends.

Capital gains distributions — You will receive your share of any net profi ts the fund makes from selling investments. Mutual funds usually make these capital gains distributions annually or semi-annually. You can choose to automatically reinvest these distributions back into your fund, thereby purchasing more shares. Even if you reinvest the proceeds, you’ll incur taxes, but as long as the gains are long-term, you’ll only have to pay the capital gains rate, which will likely be 15 percent for you.

Increased share value — Generally

speaking, you invest in a mutual fund because you are hoping its price will rise over time. When its price per share — its net asset value — does rise, you can sell your shares for a profi t. As long as you’ve held them for more than a year, you’ll just pay the capital gains rate, rather than your normal income tax rate.

Of course, there are no guarantees when it comes to earning a profi t from mutual funds; some funds decline in value and never recover. So, when choosing a mutual fund, you’ll need to carefully evaluate a number of factors, including these: What are the fund’s overall objectives? Has its management team been in place long? Does it have a good track record? While past performance can’t guarantee future results, you can get a sense of how a fund has done in different economic environments by looking at its history over fi ve or ten years.

To sum up: You’ll need discipline and patience when investing in mutual funds. You’ll need the discipline to continually reinvest your dividends and capital gains distributions so that you can accumulate more and more shares. And you’ll need patience to wait for an increase in share value, which is not guaranteed, and which, in any case, may take years to develop.

But if you have this patience and discipline, you may fi nd that mutual funds can help you make progress toward your fi nancial goals. So, look for quality funds that are appropriate for your situation and risk tolerance. Your search may well be worth the effort.

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

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Pro:• Relatively inexpensive -- There are a few now at the $300 to $400 mark, with most not going over $500.

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• Small typing pad -- If you’re go-ing from a full-size computer key-board to a netbook, check the feel of a number of netbooks and decide if you can easily make the switch. If you do a lot of writing, extend-ed use of the small pad could be a problem.

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Challenging the paternity of a child in a family law case involves such basic is-sues as whether junior really is junior. If

you are concerned that you may not be the actual biological father of a child, you should address this concern at your earliest opportunity in the legal proceeding you are involved in. This op-portunity typically arises in a child support case or a divorce case.

To understand the law of paternity it is important to understand that there are strong policy reasons that favor a fi nding that your are the father. The strongest reason is to make sure that a father is available to support the child in order to secure the health, welfare, and happiness of the child. Another strong policy reason favoring paternity is the fi nality of judgments. People should be able to understand their rights under a judgment and should not have to worry about future events changing their rights.

If you are involved in a child support case or a divorce case and you don’t raise the issue of paternity in that case, you will be determined to be the father. There is noth-ing you can do about it later, even if it is scientifi cally determined at a later date that you are not the father!

For example, you are involved in a child support case. You do not raise the issue of paternity, because you mistakenly believe that you are the biological father of the child. The Court orders you to pay child support. More than six months pass after the order is entered. You then discover as a result of genetic testing done for some

medical reasons that you are not the biological father. You cannot successfully fi ght your pater-nity of this child in a legal action. Legally, you are the father and that is that.

Paternity law is like any other law. You must re-member that: you may not understand the law; you may not like it; and you may not think its fair; but it’s the law!

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