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As a little guy, 6-year-old Jesus loved to play a Mexican cowboy – a charro. He often used the garden hose as his lasso. Jesus eventually received a real lasso as a gift and became adept at his sport. He had hopes of using his skills and love of horses for a life as a charro. But Jesus was diagnosed a few years ago with acute lymphoblastic leuke-mia, a cancer of the blood generated in the bone marrow.

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During his treatment for leukemia, Ben’s physician suggested that he vi-sualize his body healing. So Ben imag-ined his chemotherapy treatments as a Pac Man video game, eating the cancer cells. When he was just 9 years old, he wanted to design a computer game to help other kids get through their cancer treatments. The Greater Bay Area (San Francisco) Make-A-Wish Foundation researched game companies and were told it would take millions of dollars and a few years to grant Ben his wish. However, LucasArts and employee/en-gineer Eric Johnston stepped up to the plate. Johnston wanted to involve Ben in the process; they met on a regular basis to create the video game.

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Many people believe the foundation only grants wishes to terminally ill children. The good news is that many of the foundation’s kids have grown up to lead healthy lives.

• Alex was at his lowest point in his ill-ness as a senior in high school. Referred to the foundation, he wanted to be the chief executive offi cer of General Mo-tors for one day so he could share his own designs with engineers. He spent the entire day at GM with the CEO, and was introduced to Kettering University, the former GM institute. Alex is now in remission, and today he is working on a master’s degree in bio engineering at Kettering University while employed at GM. His goal is to help “engineer” breakthroughs in medicine.

• Stacie, at age 11, wished for a vaca-tion in Florida with her family. She es-pecially enjoyed Universal Studios and going to the beach. Stacie had a rare form of leukemia and needed a bone marrow transplant. Her older sister was a perfect match and since Stacie received the transplant in 1992, she has been in remission. Today, Stacie is age 27 and a child-life specialist at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center in St. Louis, Ky., – helping other children through their own illnesses.

• At age 16, Jonathan had just gone through his last chemotherapy treat-ment before he realized his wish to play golf with Chi Chi Rodriguez. During the golf game, Rodriguez in-spired Jonathan when he told him he could do and be anything he wanted to in life. Jonathan has been in remission 15 years; and, although doctors told him that he would never father a child because of the amount of chemo he received, Jonathan is happily married and the proud dad of a son and daugh-ter. He is also the outreach director for the Make-A-Wish Foundation in San Antonio, Texas.

• Torrie is another former wish recipi-ent employed as an outreach coordina-tor for the Make-A-Wish Foundation in Orange County and the Inland Empire, Calif. Torrie was an avid soccer player when she was diagnosed with cancer. At age 14, the foundation granted her wish to meet Mia Hamm and the U.S. Women’s National Soccer team. The team presented Torrie with her own jersey. Two years later, Torrie was di-agnosed with another form of uterine cancer and had to undergo a hysterec-tomy; Torrie has been cancer free for fi ve years. She said it is “impossible” to describe the look on a child’s face when a wish has been granted, which is why she “can’t imagine working any-where else.”

CELEBRITIES FOR MAKE-A-WISH

Many celebrities have given their time and money to the Make-A-Wish Foun-dation. Colorado’s own football icon John Elway is among them.

Comedian George Lopez is another supporter who has been granting wishes for years. He also received the founda-tion’s Chris Greicius Celebrity Award. A couple of years ago, Lopez granted a California teenager, Isaiah, diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, his wish: to meet the comedian. Because of Isaiah’s failing health, the request was what the foundation refers to as a “rush wish.” On short notice, Lopez drove from Santa Ana, Calif., to Isa-iah’s home in Orange County, Calif., on Easter Sunday and spent the after-noon with Isaiah and his family. Isaiah died shortly after the visit.

Basketball great Michael Jordan is one of the Make-A-Wish Foundation’s most-requested celebrities. Jordan, who has granted at least 200 wishes to foundation kids, is also its “Chief Wish Ambassador” and national spokesman. “I’ve seen over and over how the Make-A-Wish Foundation brings hap-piness and positively impacts a child’s life with an unforgettable wish experi-ence,” Jordan said. “Through our char-itable efforts, more children will see their wishes come true.”

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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am a 74-year-old male and have been diagnosed with peripheral artery disease, PAD. I have a complete occlusion of the main artery just above the knee. What, in your opinion, are the chances of getting through the blockage with angioplasty? There is constant soreness in my calf, even at rest. Is that caused by the block-age? Will cilostazol (Pletal) and Crestor possibly dissolve some of the blockage? -- J.C.

ANSWER: Peripheral artery disease, PAD, is also called peripheral vascular disease. It’s an obstruction to the fl ow of blood through a leg artery. The obstruc-tion is a buildup of cholesterol, fats and various other blood elements. Between the ages of 60 and 65, 4 percent of adults have it, and by the time people reach 80, 20 percent or more are victims of it.Its chief sign is intermittent claudication, which is pain in leg muscles, quite often the calf muscles, when a person is active. Many can predict almost to a specifi ed number of steps when the pain will arise. Once the person rests, pain usually lasts minutes, but it can take 20 or more min-utes to leave. It returns when the person begins to walk again. I can’t say defi -nitely if your constant calf pain is due to PAD; it might be. Ankle blood pressure is a valuable test for detecting PAD. Normally, the ankle pressure should be close to the arm blood pressure. A lower ankle pressure indi-cates an obstruction in a leg artery.Your medicines cilostazol and Crestor won’t completely dissolve the buildup

in your leg artery, but they’ll keep it from growing larger. Crestor might reduce the size somewhat. You can help matters by watching your cholesterol; eating a diet that emphasizes grains, fruits and vegetables; controlling your blood pressure; and control-ling your blood sugar if you have diabetes. Walking is an exercise that is most helpful.Angioplasty is one option for you. It will get through the buildup. It’s the same proce-dure used to open heart arter-ies with a balloon-equipped catheter that is threaded to the blockage through a sur-face artery. The balloon is opened at the obstruction, and often a stent is left in the ar-tery. A stent is a wire device that keeps the artery opened.

Surgical replacement of the clogged seg-ment of artery with a graft is another op-tion. The location and extent of disease determine which is the better choice.The booklet on PAD explains this com-mon condition in detail. To obtain a copy, write: Dr. Donohue -- No. 109W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. En-close a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recip-ient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery.

***DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My boy-friend’s feet sweat terribly. His socks are wringing wet when he takes his shoes off after running. I have told him to wear cotton socks, and he made the change. I don’t see any improvement. Would a dif-ferent kind of sock be better? -- H.M.

ANSWER: Acrylic is a better material. It wicks moisture away from the feet. Dust-ing powders and a change of socks will improve the situation. Have him carry an extra pair with him when he runs. Damp feet invite fungal infections.

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Are you tired of winter? You’re not alone. Too many of us have cocooned

as temperatures have dropped, of-ten not leaving the house for days or more.

We need to get moving, one way or the other, and here are some ways we can:

Look for exercise programs on TV, especially if you have cable. “Sit and Be Fit” is a show with exercises for seniors and others with physi-cal limitations. All the exercises are done while seated. Check the website (www.sitandbefi t.org) to learn where the show airs on public television. If you have On Demand, look at the Exercise TV section for other workout shows. Look for the

walking in place programs or those geared to seniors.

Check into Tai Chi or QiGong classes geared to seniors. These are gentle, fl owing movements that can be done even sitting in a chair if bal-ance is an issue. (They’ll help with strengthening core muscles, which actually can help with balance prob-lems.)

If transportation is a concern (or if you don’t like driving in winter) ask if the senior center has a van that can pick you up for classes. Parks and recreation also is a potential source of rides, as is social services. You’re more likely to go to your class if someone is coming to pick you up!

If you’re in an area with snow and ice (but are otherwise sturdy on your feet), look for indoor places to walk. Schools sometimes open their halls after hours and indoor malls open early in the morning.

If you’re determined to walk for ex-ercise, look into grips that attach to shoes. Search the Internet for “Sta-bilicers” and ask if your local shoe store can order something similar.

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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THERE’S NOTHING TO DO?By Nick Yanez

I’m young, and therefore hip. I know what the youth want. I know cool. I know what’s in, what’s out, and

what the new pink is. I’m not trying to be arrogant, just relaying the facts, people. The fact is this: Every single teenager/young twenties kid has said the following phrase word for word - “There’s nothing to do here”. It’s the sad truth. And it’s all about to change.

Pinz Bowling Center proudly pres-ents to you, The Record Room. To the east side of the bowling center lies a relatively unused room. It is now being transformed into a place where young people can hang out at night. The Re-cord Room is a place where people can buy and drink coffee, listen to records on our record player, read books off our

shelf, and every Thursday Night listen to live music.

Our fi rst show on February 9th will feature the folk duet ‘Hopeful Hero-ines’; two young women who combine viola, acoustic guitar, and harmonies to create a raw Americana performance. Joining them will be local staples Matt and Miles, playing original and radio pop songs with an acoustic groove based alternative twist.

Local artists are welcome to submit emails to [email protected] if they are interested in performing at the new venue. The Record Room accepts sub-missions from acoustic, solo, or duet acts.

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THE KITCHEN DIVA

By Angela Shelf Medearis

LOW CARB, HIGH RISK?

A new year brings with it new ways to lose weight -- reinventions of old methods, new weight-loss

products and commercials urging you to try this or that so you can be a new you in the new year. The diets that have become the most popular are so-called low-carb di-ets. But are low-carb diets really good for you? What is a healthy diet?

Grain products, vegetables and fruits should be the foundation of a healthy diet. Eating foods that are moderate in sugars, salt and sodium, while also being low in fat, satu-rated fat and cholesterol will ensure proper nutrition. A diet that is full of variety will keep Americans healthy.

Most of the popular low-carbohydrate di-ets have a one- to two-week period when carbohydrates are restricted to 20 grams or less per day. Carbohydrates are slowly reintroduced into the diet after the fi rst two weeks until weight is maintained. The rec-ommendation is to consume at least 130 grams per day. Although low-carbohydrate foods are restricted on these diets, eating foods high in protein and fat is advised.

Because these diets restrict carbohydrates (a major source of energy in the diet), the body begins to break down muscle tissue for energy. When this occurs, water is re-leased causing a diuretic effect. The rapid weight loss in the fi rst two weeks on these types of diets is due to water loss, not fat loss. After the fi rst two weeks, the weight loss will continue, but it is because of calo-rie restriction from the reduction of carbo-hydrates consumed.

The most effective, safe and long-term way to lose weight includes eating a balanced diet combined with participating in regular physical activity. In order to lose weight ef-fectively, the amount of calories consumed

must be less than the amount burned (i.e., physical activity). The results may be grad-ual, but they are proven to be safe, and the weight loss will be long term, as long as lifestyle changes are made.

This menu for Thai Chicken and Mango Stir Fry contains all the elements recom-mended for a healthy diet, and it has fewer than 300 calories to jump start a healthy new you in the new year!

THAI CHICKEN AND MANGO STIR FRY

This recipe uses fi sh sauce to add a burst of fl avor to the dish. Fish sauce is a popu-lar condiment in Southeast Asia. It’s made from salted, fermented fi sh that is pressed to release the accumulated juices, which are bottled and sold as Fish Sauce. You usu-ally can fi nd both regular and low-sodium brands in Asian specialty stores and in the Asian-food section of most supermarkets.

2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon fi sh sauce 2 tablespoons lime juice1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar or Splenda brown sugar blend4 teaspoons canola oil, divided1 pound chicken tenders, cut into 1-inch pieces3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper2 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger4 cups bite-size broccoli fl orets1/4 cup water2 mangoes, peeled and sliced1 large red or green bell pepper, seeded and sliced1 bunch green onions, cut into 1-inch piec-es1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, preferably Thai1/4 cup chopped fresh mint1 lime, cut into 6 wedges (optional)1/2 cup cooked whole-wheat pasta or 1/2 cup brown rice (optional)

1. Combine 2 tablespoons of the fi sh sauce and lime juice, cornstarch and brown sugar to taste in a small bowl. Set aside.2. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add chicken and 1

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teaspoon of the fi sh sauce and the crushed red pepper; cook, stirring, until just cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.3. Add the remaining 2 teaspoons oil, garlic and ginger to the pan. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add broccoli and water; cook, stirring, until beginning to soften, about 2 minutes. Add the man-goes, bell pepper and green onions; cook, stirring, for 1 minute.4. Add the reserved sauce and chicken; cook, stirring, until the sauce is thickened and the chicken is heated through, about 1 minute. Stir in cilantro, basil and mint. Serve with lime wedges and over whole-

wheat pasta or brown rice, if desired.

(Additional information provided by Sar-ah Janicek, BS, Barbara Willenberg, MS, Candance Gabel, MS, RD, LD, University of Missouri Extension)

***Angela Shelf Medearis is an award-win-ning children’s author, a culinary historian and the author of seven cookbooks. She’s known as The Kitchen Diva and is the ex-ecutive producer and host of “The Kitchen Diva!” cooking show on HULU.com. Her new cookbook is “The Kitchen Diva’s Dia-betic Recipes!” Visit her website at www.divapro.com.


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1. SPACE: What did the Apollo 11 mis-sion accomplish?

2. MOVIES: What literary character is featured in the movies “Casino Royale” and “Live and Let Die”?

3. HISTORY: In what year was the Magna Carta signed?

4. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president instituted the Good Neighbor policy toward Latin America?

5. PSYCHOLOGY: What abnormal fear is represented by “odontophobia”?

6. TELEVISION: Who played the part of Trapper John McIntyre on “MASH”?

7. LITERATURE: What was the origi-nal title of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “This Side of Paradise”?

8. ENTERTAINERS: How old was ac-tress/singer Marilyn Monroe when she died?

9. U.S. STATES: Which state’s nick-name is the Mountain State?

10. FAMOUS QUOTES: What 20th-century leader once said, “Satisfac-tion lies in the effort, not in the at-tainment, full effort is full victory”?

1. Who holds the Giants’ record for most career RBIs?2. The Houston Astros had four dif-ferent managers during the 1980s. Name two of them.3. When was the last time before 2010 that Army’s football team played in a bowl game?4. In the 2009-10 season, the New Jersey Nets became the fi fth team in NBA history to lose at least 70 games in a season. Name two of the other four. 5. Chris Osgood is one of six NHL goaltenders to have won 400-plus games and three Stanley Cups dur-ing their careers. Name three of the other fi ve.6. How many times has Jamaican runner Usain Bolt won Athlete of the Year from the International Associa-tion of Athletics Federation?7. In 2011, the LPGA’s Yani Tseng, at 22, became the youngest golfer to win fi ve career major titles. Who had been the youngest?


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1. Name the two groups Ritchie Blackmore joined before he hooked up with Deep Purple.

2. When was the last Isle of Wight Festival? Where was it held?

3. Name the artist who fi rst scored a No. 1 hit with “Sixteen Tons.” What was the year?

4. What was Stevie Wonder’s fi rst No. 1 hit single? How old was he at the time?

5. Who released “Won’t Get Fooled Again”?

6. Which Beatle had a hit with “My Sweet Lord”? Why was the song controversial?

New DVD Releases forWeek of January 30, 2012

PICKS OF THE WEEK

“Drive” (R) -- Ryan Gosling stars in this styl-ized thriller about a getaway driver who gets involved in a job gone wrong. Gosling’s man-of-few-words protagonist smolders opposite Carey Mulligan, the young mother next door who can never be rid of the trouble caused by her convict husband. The taciturn motorist takes an interest in pulling her out of danger, and becomes the target of some bad guys on the take.

Don’t assume this is another coulda-been-Statham, generic car-chase fl ick. “Drive” has an original look, masterful pacing and intense violence all to the tune of a buttery-smooth, pitch-perfect soundtrack. If you can handle the visceral shocks and escalating tensions, then this is a wild ride of current, cool and unforgettable cinema.

“In Time” (PG-13) -- In a bluish near-future science-fi ction world, time is literally money. Wealthy people stay young and live forever, while the working sods have to scrape by just to make it another day. It’s a nifty idea for a Bonnie and Clyde, upset-the-system type of adventure. Too bad the whole thing falls fl at and runs out of time while the fi lm is still rolling.Justin Timberlake plays a blue-collar guy who gains a windfall when a wealthy man decides he’s sick of immortality and gives all of his time to Timberlake, thus killing himself. By this point, the movie has just begun to preach

loud and clear through its thin metaphor for wealth inequality. The movie gets dull as the plot limps along, the characters stay fl at and the heavy-handed speeches continue.

“The Thing” (R) -- In a remote facility in Antarctica, a few cabin-fevered researchers fi nd something not of this world. A grotesque shape-shifting alien is making its way though their roster, and nobody knows whom to trust or where to run. It’s a prequel that plays it so close to the original that it’s almost a re-make.For a pointless prequel, it sure tries its best. Unfortunately for this Thing, John Carpen-ter’s 1982 “The Thing” casts a long, cold shadow as one of the best American horror fi lms. The thing about the new Thing (sorry folks), is that it has thrills based around gore and things jumping out at you, but it never learns to walk on its own, and instead relies on mimicking the exact characteristics of the original without getting the real hang of it.

“The Big Year” (PG) -- Jack Black, Owen Wilson and Steve Martin are three comedy steeds hitched to this cart that goes nowhere. This lukewarm fl ick about competitive bird watchers has its three-dimensional charac-ters, but the comedy never really takes fl ight. It’s on a small-scale, but there is some enjoy-ment in the movie if you’re patient and gen-tle-tempered with it.

TV RELEASES

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“Agatha Christie’s Poirot: Series 1”

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SNIPPETZ® COMICS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Answers & Solutions

TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS

FLASH BACK ANSWERS1. The Jaywalkers and The Outlaws. The British gui-tarist and songwriter joined Deep Purple in 1968.2. In August 1970 off the southern coast of England. By some counts, 600,000 people attended, more than were at Woodstock.3. Tennessee Ernie Ford, in 1955. The song was about the lives of coalminers.4. The instrumental “Fingertips” by then 12-year-old “Little” Stevie Wonder was recorded live in 1963. The song continued on the B-side as “Part 2,” with Wonder urging, “Everybody say ‘yeah!’”5. The Who, in 1971. The Pete Townshend song went to No. 15 on the charts.6. George Harrison, in 1970. The song ended up as part of a lawsuit wherein Harrison was accused of copying “He’s So Fine” by the Chiffons. The court de-cided that he had copied the melody.

1. Put the fi rst men on the moon2. James Bond

3. 12154. Franklin Roosevelt

5. A fear of teeth6. Wayne Rogers

7. “The Romantic Egotist”8. 36

9. West Virginia10. Mohandas Gandhi

1. Mel Ott, with 1,860 RBIs.2. Bill Virdon (1980-82), Bob Lillis (1982-85), Hal Lanier (1986-88) and Art Howe (1989). 3. It was 1996 (Independence Bowl).4. Philadelphia (9-73 in 1972-73), Dallas (11-71 in 1992-93), Denver (11-71 in 1997-98) and the Los Angeles Clip-pers (12-70 in 1986-87).5. Martin Brodeur, Patrick Roy, Terry Sawchuk, Jacques Plante and Grant Fuhr.6. Three times, including 2011.7. Tiger Woods, at age 24.

JANUARY 30, 2012

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) The changes you’ve waited to see in your work situation might not be happening quite as quickly as you’d hoped. Although the pace is slow, it’s ongoing. Expect to hear news soon.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You should be feeling very proud of the fi ne effort you’ve made to get that important project done. Now take some time out to celebrate with family and friends. You’ve earned it.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You’re close to reaching your objectives. That’s the good news. But be careful: Your aspects show lots of potential distractions looming. Stay focused and keep your eyes fi xed on your goals.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Be careful not to let that suspicious Cancerian mind create a problem where none exists. What you might believe is an act of betrayal could be nothing more than a misunderstanding.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Your Lion’s heart overfl ows with self-confi dence. All you need to do is tap into it, and you’ll be able to handle any change that must be made regard-ing that recent surprise development.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) The need to watch what you say becomes increas-ingly crucial this week. Be as temperate as you can with your comments and avoid argu-ments for the sake of controversy.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A longtime family problem presents new de-mands. But this time, you won’t have to go it alone: Someone else is asking to help share your responsibilities. Let it happen.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A period of feeling vulnerable is about to give way to a stronger, more self-confi dent aspect. Use this new strength to reaffi rm promises you’ve made to others and yourself.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A creative dilemma stalls your progress. Instead of letting it raise your ire, use the time to re-examine your aims and, perhaps, come up with a new target.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Your nimble will fi nds a way for you to work out those newly emerged problems plaguing your new project. Stay with it. The results will be well worth your efforts.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You might feel overwhelmed at having to de-cide which new opportunity you should fol-low. Best advice: Check them all out and see which offers what you really want.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Con-tinue to tread water before you even consider plunging into something that never seemed quite right. Some facts will soon emerge that can help you make a decision.

BORN THIS WEEK: You’re a natural-born peacemaker. You value truth and have little patience with those who lie to you for their own purposes.

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The Power ofRecommendationsUsing Free Directories to Build your Business

Part 2 Series 5, Article 2

...continued from last week

As a local business, attract-ing new customers can be amajor challenge. Quickly dis-appearing are the days whenpeople would go to theYellowPages to find localbusinesses.

Today people are turning tothe internet as a way to findtrusted business recommen-dations. One way local busi-nesses can get found isthrough inclusion in onlinedirectories.

Adding a listing to theseonline directories is easy, butif you only list in a few you'rereally missing a huge opportu-nity to get found by onlinesearchers.

Every individual directorythat you submit to is anotherchance to get found online soit's important to make sureyou're listed in every directorypossible.

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It’s true that more peopletrust peer recommendationsover advertising.

It is a business necessity tostart to collect, and use, rec-ommendations and testimoni-als.

Recommendations and testi-monials are one of the bestways to establish “socialproof”. How do you formalizecollecting the glowing words ofsatisfied customers, in a waythat is sharable, viral, andimmediate? Simply ask.

Here is a sample letter youmay want to use to requestrecommendations from yourfriends, customers and clients:

Hello (customer’s name),I am in the process of updat-

ing the online presence of mybusiness, (business name). Iwould be very grateful for anytestimonials and recommen-dations you would be willing toshare regarding my business.

As I continue to grow, mystrongest marketing toolsinclude word of mouth andrecommendations. I would liketo utilize feedback from satis-fied clients to help gain thetrust of future ones.

Would you be willing to goto a few of the internet directo-ries listed below and leave arecommendation for our serv-ices and how we’ve helpedyou?

I know your time is valuableand I thank you for your con-sideration.Sincerely,(your name)

Next week I will cover specificcatagory directories in whichyou can list your business.There are specific directoriesfor massage therapists, petsitters, restaurants, book-stores, etc!

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RETIREMENT ANDINVESTMENT ISSUES:

YOUR 2011 TAXES

Here are some retirement and in-vestment issues, and the chang-es for 2011’s tax year.

Higher Income Limits for Deductible IRAs and for Roth IRAs- If you are cov-ered by a retirement plan at work, you can take a full IRA deduction in 2011. There are income phaseouts, and things change slightly if one spouse is covered by a retirement plan at work, and the other is not.

Also, the opportunity to contribute to a Roth IRA starts to phaseout with in-comes exceeding $169,000 (married) or

TAX TALK

with Tina$107,000 (single). Check into a Roth 401k with your employer- it’s a hybrid that bypasses most of these limits. In other words, you can earn $500,000 and to still contribute $16,500 to your Roth 401k, and it grows tax free.

Roth IRA Conversions- In 2010, indi-viduals were free to convert a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA and could spread the tax due over two years. That is gone in 2011. If you want to split the tax con-sequence you must split the conversion, and spread it out over multiple years.

There are several situations where this makes sense- your situation, and more importantly your future tax rate risk, should be analyzed carefully.

Contribution Limit for 401(k) Plans-

The maximum employee contribution is $16,500 in 2011 (no change since 2010) for 401(k) and similar workplace retire-ment plans, including 403(b)s and the Federal Thrift Savings Plan. Workers age 50 and older in 2011 can put in an additional $5,500.

Tax Rate on Capital Gains and Divi-dends- The tax rate on dividends and capital gains from the sale of assets held longer than one year remains at 0% for people in the 15% tax bracket or be-low. For those in the 25% tax bracket and above, the 15% maximum tax rate on long-term capital gains remains the same. Rates are scheduled to increase in 2013 after the Bush Tax Cuts expire un-less Congress extends them once again.

More information on tax changesaffecting retirement can be found at:

www.tinawatsoncpa.com/blog.Next week we’ll chat about sidestepping the IRS on self-employment taxes. Riv-eting!

Tina Watson is a Certifi ed Public Ac-countant in Gleneagle. You can contact her at [email protected] or visit her website at www.tinawatsoncpa.com.

MAKE 2012THE YEAR YOU

DO IT YOURSELFWhen it comes to home repairs

and maintenance, you don’t al-ways need to hire others. Make

this the year you do it yourself -- and save money. Here are some projects you can do yourself if you take it one step at a time:--Install laminate and tile fl ooring: The key is making sure the base fl ooring prepa-ration is appropriate for the laminate. Ask questions before you buy and read the in-structions. Putting laminate fl ooring on a plywood subfl oor upstairs is different than putting down fl ooring on concrete in a basement.--Plumbing: You can repair a leaky faucet or toilet that keeps running, install wash-ers, toilets and sinks, and more, but know when the project is too big. If the project involves pipes that bring water into your home or if it involves digging up the yard, it’s too big. --Simple electrical repairs: You can install a new outlet, dimmer switch or thermostat. You can rewire a lamp. Buy a voltage de-tector and be sure to cut off the power at the circuit panel. The key is to know when a project is out of the range of your abili-ties -- and safety. For many electrical proj-ects, your local code likely will require a licensed electrician.--Decorating: Look through magazines at the library for ideas that appeal to you. Paint, wallpaper and new slipcovers or throw pillows can change the look of any room.Here are some more tips:Some of the big-box hardware stores have videos on project how-to, but the best ones are on YouTube.com where others have posted videos of their own. You’re also likely to learn more about what NOT to do by watching these.Expand your tool box if you need basics such as a hammer, two types of screwdriv-ers, and so on, but borrow any expensive tools you’ll only need once.If you haven’t done a project before, read the instructions twice. Ask for advice, and get a friend to help. If a friend is doing a new project, offer to lend a hand. You’ll pick up ideas and hints.

Take classes: Saturday morning classes at the local big-box store can teach you the basics for various home-repair projects.

Rule of thumb: Know your limits so you don’t end up paying more for a profes-sional fi x.

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


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