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Washington was born on Feb. 11, 1732, during the time the Julian calendar was in effect. When the Gregorian calendar came into effect in 1752, his birthday became Feb. 22, the same that we continue to cel-ebrate in his honor to this day. However, Washington always celebrated his birth-day on Feb. 11. He was born to Augustine and Mary (Ball) Washington in Wakefi eld, Westmoreland County, Va., one of 10 chil-dren and two half-brothers. His father died when he was 11. He was an imposing fi g-ure at 6 feet, 2 inches and weighing over 200 pounds.

Washington married widow Martha Dan-dridge Custis in 1759 and became the fa-ther of two stepchildren – John Parke Cus-tis and Martha Parke Custis. He also had two step grandchildren – Eleanor Parke Custis and George Washington Park Cus-tis. George and Martha never had biologi-cal children from their marriage.

He had a distinguished fi ve-year tour (1753-1758) of military service, acquiring the rank of colonel in the Virginia Regi-ment during the French and Indian War. After he resigned his commission, he re-turned to being a plantation owner and was elected to the Virginia House of Burgesses where he served for 15 years. He reported back to military service at the start of the American Revolutionary War in 1775. He

immediately was commissioned to be the commander in chief of the Continental Army.

Washington only lived three years after leaving the presidency, dying at the age of 67 of a throat infection on Dec. 14, 1799. The entire country mourned the loss of this revered man.

BECOMING PRESIDENT AND SHAPING THE CONSTITUTION

After the American Revolution, the urge to retire and homestead on his land became a more distant dream – there was more important work to be done. The 13 colo-nies needed him to unite them and grow the country. He presided over the Constitu-tional Convention in 1787 where the U.S. Constitution was drafted and ratifi ed. He was unanimously elected as the country’s fi rst president under this Constitution and served from 1789 to 1796.

The U.S. constitution is the oldest written constitution in existence. There is no doubt that it was crafted to envelope the vision as well as the virtues of George Washington.

NOT TOO HIP ONWAR AND POLITICS

Washington was born and worked in a planter family. Just before the American

Revolution, he served in the Virginia House of Burgesses as well as operating his lands near Mount Vernon. He became unhappy with British regulations, but did not agree with the Boston Tea Party action.

He was elected Commander in Chief of the Continental Army in May 1775; and al-though he had a keen interest and excelled in the military arts, he preferred peaceful means to resolve problems, preferring to harass the British. He told Congress: “We should on all occasions avoid a general ac-tion, or put anything to the risque, unless compelled by a necessity, into which we ought never to be drawn.”

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FIRST AND/OR ONLYWhen you are the fi rst president, there seem to be many more fi rsts or “only’s” associated with that honor and Washington took them seriously as he declared in his letter to James Madison: “As the fi rst of every thing, in our situation will serve to establish a Precedent, it is devoutly wished on my part, that these precedents may be fi xed on true principles.” Here are a few.

The only president to be elected • unanimously

The only president to not live in • the White House – his fi rst career was as a surveyor and he participated in the planning of the building of the presi-dential home.

The only president to experience • inaugurations in two American cities – New York and Philadelphia

He was the fi rst person to send an • airmail letter via balloonist Jean Pierre Blanchard from Philadelphia to New Jersey

Washington established the fi rst • U.S. Mint in Philadelphia under the Coinage Act of 1792. This was also the fi rst building authorized by an Act of Congress. The fi rst director of this Mint was David Rittenhouse.

And as Congressman Henry Lee • stated, “fi rst in war, fi rst in peace and fi rst in the hearts of his countrymen”

ABOUT MARTHA WASHINGTONJust as George Washington was setting the precedent for future presidents, his wife was setting her own precedent for future fi rst ladies. She was none too happy about leaving her home in Mount Vernon where she enjoyed the lifestyle that included spending lots of time with her children and grandchildren.

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watched. You could say she may have start-ed one of the fi rst networking groups, as she opened the president’s home every week to visitors who wished to come by on a Friday night. They were served refreshments and engaged in conversation. Although she had her critics who said her receptions smacked of something British royalty might partake of, many admired and respected her. As expected, Martha was more than happy to move back to Mount Vernon after two terms. As was her husband, she was unhap-py with partisan politics and was happy to live out her days on the land.

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per year, very good pay for the 1700sBefore marrying Martha, he pro-•

posed to Betsy Fauntelroy twice, and was rejected twice. Too bad for Betsy.

A bout with smallpox left him • with scars on his face

He was related to Edward III, the • English monarch who ruled England from 1327-1377 through his paternal grandmother

Washington loved animals and his • favorite horse was named Nelson.

He acted as his own bookkeeper.• In 1755 during the “skirmishes” •

that became the French and Indian War, two horses were shot while he was riding them and four bullets tore his coat. He was not injured.

Five states – North Carolina • (1789), Rhode Island (1790), Vermont (1791), Kentucky (1792) and Tennes-see (1796) – were added during his presidency.

During his short retirement, Wash-• ington established the largest whiskey distillery in the country.

THE CHERRY TREE TALESWe learned it in elementary school - George Washington chopped down a cherry tree as a child and proclaimed, “I cannot tell a lie.” It’s a great story, but completely fabricated

by Parson Mason Locke Weems who wrote two books about Washington, published in 1800 and 1806.

RESPECT OF THE WORLDWashington was respected beyond the shores of America. Upon his death, the editor of the Morning Chronicle in London wrote, “The whole range of history does not present to our view a character upon which we can dwell with such entire and unmixed admiration. The long life of Gen-eral Washington is not stained by a single blot … His fame, bounded by no country, will be confi ned to no age.”

Among the many, Napolean also delivered a eulogy for him at the Temple of Mars.

Besides naming the capital city of our

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There are also many places outside of the U.S. that use the Washington name.

George Washington Avenue, San-• to Domingo, Dominican Republic

Washington Park, Barranquilla, • Colombia

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Many of the Tai Yi articles have discussed beliefs and belief pat-terns. Also, in a previous article

it was referenced that the mind is where one holds onto beliefs, rather than the brain. Some additional information on that is that, within the mind, there is the higher mind and the lower mind.

The lower mind is where one holds onto the painful beliefs. Again, a belief is simply a thought form that developed at a certain point and as a result of a certain reason. The belief could have formed as the result of seeing the belief act out within a parent or parents (such as low self-worth or fear of survival). It can form as a result of being told a non-truth, such as being told ‘I am a bad person, no one will ever love me’. Sibling rivalry can form painful beliefs, ‘I will never measure up. I must always be in competition with my sibling.’ That compe-tition can also be in reference to compet-ing for parents’ love and attention.

I see many females grow up in households where the female was seen as less than (many times by the female herself). The female of the house may take on the im-age of ‘only being a housewife’ and carry

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In contrast, the higher mind does not carry any beliefs. The higher mind only carries knowledge and wisdom. It does not carry pain. When a person wants to move beyond beliefs and into knowingness of purpose, passion, and life, he or she needs to access the higher mind. For this, the Tai Yi treat-ment, Golden Mind is benefi cial.

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***DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Some time ago, you wrote about a shrunken leg that was shaped like some kind of bot-tle. It has the word “teeth” in it. I have a dropped foot. My doctor doesn’t know what I am talking about but would like to see the article. Will you repeat it? -- I.D.

ANSWER: The “teeth” in what I wrote referred to Dr. Tooth, an English doctor whose name is part of a nerve illness called Charcot (SHAR-coe)-Marie-Tooth disease. In spite of the fact that the name draws a look of puzzlement from most people, it’s the most commonly inherited nerve-muscle disorder.

The illness usually shows itself in teen years, but it can take many years before it’s diagnosed. The lower leg muscles be-come quite thin, so the leg looks like an upside-down champagne bottle. It makes walking diffi cult. People stumble. Of-ten, they cannot lift the foot fully off the ground -- a dropped foot.

A number of different varieties of this ill-ness exist. I’ve described the most com-mon one.

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• It was American author James Thurber who made the follow-ing sage observation: “Humor is emotional chaos remembered in tranquility.”

• If you’re a fan of the original “Wizard of Oz” movie, you might be surprised to learn that the ac-tress who played Glinda the Good Witch, Billie Burke, was 54 years old when the fi lm was shot.

• The award for the most needless war in history could very well go to Paraguay, whose president, Francisco Solano Lopez, believed himself to be an excellent tacti-cian. He was a great admirer of Napoleon Bonaparte and wished to emulate the French emperor, but he had no wars to fi ght. To remedy the situation, in 1864 Lo-pez declared war on all three of his neighboring countries, Uru-guay, Argentina and Brazil. His

tactical abilities seem to have been of little use, however; it is estimated that 90 percent of Para-guay’s male population was killed during the course of the war.

• During this time of election madness, “misology” could be a useful word to know. It means “hatred of reason.”

• French novelist Marcel Proust’s magnum opus, “Remembrance of Things Past,” has been hailed as a literary masterpiece, but not ev-eryone was a fan at fi rst read. As Proust was trying, unsuccessfully, to fi nd a publisher for his seven-volume work, one publisher said, “I may be dense, but I fail to see why a chap needs 30 pages to de-scribe how he tosses and turns in bed before falling asleep.” The author fi nally published the fi rst volume with his own money; af-ter the book was hailed as a mas-terpiece by critics, the same pub-lishers who had rejected Proust competed for the opportunity to print the other six volumes of his work.

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Here is a partial list of things you can do online at the Social Security site:• Apply for Social Security benefi ts.• Apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI).• Apply for Medicare.• Apply for disability benefi ts (in-cludes the Adult Disability Report).

• Estimate the amount of retirement benefi ts you’ll get. There’s a limit of 30 minutes to this feature, so make sure you have all your information ready. You’ll need your name, So-cial Security number, date and place of birth, and your mother’s maiden name. You’ll be able to calculate the best age to start collecting benefi ts.• Get extra help with Medicare drug plan costs. This could add up to $4,000 in assistance if you’re already on Medicare and have low income.Once you apply online, you’ll be given a confi rmation number. At the same site you can then go in and check the status.

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• On Feb. 25, 1890, Vlacheslav Skryabin, foreign minister for the Soviet Union who took the revolutionary name Molotov, is born in Kurkaka, Russia. Molotov advo-cated the use of throwing bottles fi lled with fl ammable liquid and stuffed with a lit rag at the enemy, and the famous “Molotov cocktail” was born.

• On Feb. 26, 1903, Alexander Winton, driv-ing his Winton Bullet, sets the fi rst speed record ever achieved at Daytona Beach, Fla. Built in 1902, the “Bullet Number 1” drove a measured mile at more than 65 mph.

• On Feb. 23, 1945, during the battle for Iwo Jima, U.S. Marines raise the American fl ag atop Mt. Suribachi, an event captured on fi lm by AP photographer Joe Rosenthal.

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• On Feb. 22, 1950, Walt Disney’s animated feature “Cinderella” opens. Based on a fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm, “Cinderella” featured songs like “A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes” and became one of Disney’s most beloved fi lms.

• On Feb. 20, 1986, France and Britain announce that a tunnel under the English Channel linking the two countries would soon become a reality. Trains, cars and bus-es would be able to speed through the tunnel in less than half an hour. Construction began in December 1987, and the “chunnel” was fi nally completed in 1994.

• On Feb. 21, 1994, CIA operative Aldrich Ames is arrested for selling secrets to the So-viet Union. At least 10 men were killed af-ter Ames revealed their identities, and more were sent to Russian gulags. Both Ames and his wife were later convicted. Ames was sentenced to life in prison while his wife, as part of a plea-bargain agreement, was given a fi ve-year sentence.

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IT’S A DATE!Recently, my hubby and I celebrated

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and holidays, like Valentine’s Day, a little differently than we did when we were younger. I adore chocolate, but he knows that buying me a large, heart-shaped box of caramel or nut-fi lled confections is bad for my waistline. I don’t believe in sharing chocolate, and I’ll eat them until nothing is left but the frilly wrappers. My husband has diabetes, so the fabulous Lemon Chess Pie that I used to bake for him as a gift for special holidays is now reserved for when we have guests to share it with. I’ve learned how to create special treats for him that contain a lot less sugar, but still satisfy his sweet tooth. My recipe for It’s a Date Truffl es is delicious, and because fresh California dates are the basis of the recipe, there are wonderful health benefi ts packed in my gift that will keep his heart healthy, too. A diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease, and dates are free of saturated fat, trans fat, sodium and cholesterol. Califor-nia Dates are usually of the Deglet Noor and Medjool varieties and are certifi ed by the American Heart Association. Diets high in fruits are believed to play an important health-benefi t role due to the antioxidant properties of fruits such as dates. Dates are rich in polyphenols, a plant antioxidant that has a higher capacity of reducing oxidative stress. Polyphenols destroy free radicals that can cause dis-ease. These compounds are found only in plants. A low-fat diet rich in fi ber-con-taining grain products, vegetables and fruits like dates may reduce the risk of some types of cancer. Dates are nutri-ent dense in dietary fi ber, potassium and manganese. They have a natural balance of many minerals such as calcium, magne-sium, zinc, copper, iron and selenium. All of these minerals work in harmony to help lower blood pressure on a daily basis. Dates have a wholesome, cara-mel-like savory taste and are packed with all-natural sugar. My recipe for It’s a Date Truffl es! doesn’t require any baking. These easy-to-make treats start with dried dates for a natural sweetness and a chewy tex-

ture. Cocoa, reduced-fat peanut butter and ground whole-wheat graham crackers transform the sweet dates into a low-sugar dessert. This is the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for a diabetic or anyone who wants a healthy treat.

IT’S A DATE TRUFFLES

1 cup dried pitted dates, 4-ounces, chopped1 cup water1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup 2 tablespoons reduced-fat or no-stir natural chunky peanut butter2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder1 tablespoon unsalted butter1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon kosher salt8 full sheets whole wheat graham crackers, fi nely ground, about 1 1/4 cups1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats, not in-stantCooking spray

Truffl e coating: about 1/2 cup of each of unsweetened coconut fl akes, crushed gra-ham crackers, fi nely chopped peanuts or low-fat granola, optional

1. Combine dates, water and lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Simmer over medium heat about 15 to 20 minutes, breaking up any large pieces of dates with a spoon, until the mixture resembles a thick paste. Stir in the honey or agave syrup, peanut butter, co-coa powder, butter, vanilla extract and salt until evenly combined. Stir in the graham crackers and oats. Remove from heat.

2. Lightly mist a baking sheet with cook-ing spray. Drop level tablespoons of the truffl e mixture onto the prepared pan. Re-frigerate until just chilled and set, about 20 minutes.

3. Put desired truffl e coatings in small bowls. Roll each truffl e in desired topping and fl atten slightly into a plump disk. Cov-er and refrigerate until fi rm. Serve chilled. Makes 24 truffl es.

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Angela Shelf Medearis is an award-win-ning children’s author, a culinary historian and the author of seven cookbooks, includ-ing “The Kitchen Diva Cooks!” and “The Kitchen Diva’s Diabetic Cookbook.” She’s known as The Kitchen Diva and is the ex-ecutive producer and host of “The Kitchen Diva!” cooking show on HULU.com. Visit her website at www.divapro.com.

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7. LITERATURE: What was the fi rst novel written by Raymond Chandler?

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1. The top two home-run hitters for the decade of the 1950s were both Dodgers (Duke Snider, 326 homers; Gil Hodges, 310). Who was No. 3 in the decade?2. In 2010, Texas’ Nelson Cruz and Ian Kinsler became the second set of teammates to each hit three home runs in a playoff series of fi ve or fewer games. Who was the fi rst?3. Which team holds the NFL record for most rushing TDs in a season?4. In 2011, Illinois’ Demetri McCamey became the second player in Big Ten men’s basketball history to have at least 1,600 points and 700 assists for a career. Who was the fi rst?5. Pittsburgh’s Jaromir Jagr won the NHL scoring title four consecutive years (1998-2001). How many differ-ent players have won it since?6. Kenya’s Patrick Makau set the world record in the marathon in 2011 with a time of 2:03:38 in Berlin. From what country was the previous record hold-er?7. In 2011, Tom Lewis tied an amateur record by shooting a 65 in a men’s golf major (British Open). At which major have three amateur golfers shot a 65?

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“Puss in Boots” (PG) -- Before you throw this one into the heap with the Shrek se-quels, know that this could, by all accounts, be considered a successful spinoff. Antonio Banderas returns to voice the titular Puss, the suave, swashbuckling cat who eventually be-friends Shrek. This story focuses on his back-ground, so the supporting cast and sagging quality of the Shrek franchise is thankfully absent, clearing the way for family fun with a

talking, dancing, sword-fi ghting cat.

There isn’t one of those timeless Pixar-style narratives, but Puss makes for a fi ne animated adventure. Humpty Dumpty (voiced by Zach Galifi nakis) plays the cat’s bumbling co-con-spirator, and Selma Hayek voices Softpaws, a fellow cat/thief who runs with idea of a feline femme fatale.

“J. Edgar” (R) -- This bloated biopic comes off as more of a dispassionate history lesson than a delving portrait of an enigmatic fi gure. Directed by Clint Eastwood with Leonard DiCaprio in the leading role, the fi lm follows J. Edgar Hoover from his early 20s until he’s way past 70, mostly focusing on his career. The performers labor under heavy servings of age-makeup, but there’s little payoff in the long story of manipulation and paranoia.

There are hints and little teasers of the per-sonal drama of Hoover -- whom people still

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“Martha Marcy May Marlene” (R) -- New-comer Elizabeth Olsen plays Martha in this psychological thriller about a young woman who recently escaped a dangerous cult. Ol-sen’s performance hits the mark, as Martha’s paranoia and trauma keep her a complicated character. This is the big debut of Mary-Kate and Ashley’s kid sister, as well as Sean Dur-kin, the writer/director. This fi lm looks good on both of them.

“Tower Heist” (PG-13) -- The Master of Modern Mediocrity, Brett Ratner, helms this slapstick comedy-action fi lm that sets out to capture the hilarity of middle-class working stiffs trying to pull an outlandish caper on a

wealthy Wall Street jerk. It’s nice to see Ed-die Murphy out of the fat suit and back in a conventional comedic role as a small-time crook in an ensemble with Ben Stiller.

This is still a Ratnor fi lm, so the comedic tal-ent is mostly put to work on slow and obvi-ous dialogue, as well as a few silly reactions to dangerous stunts. Despite lack of comedic sizzle, at least things can’t get too boring when cars fl ip, glass breaks and all manner of chase scenes take place.

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FLASH BACK ANSWERS1. The BeeGees, with six hits. The album topped the charts in the U.S. for 24 weeks in 1978. 2. “From the Inside,” in 1978. The album was about Cooper’s stay in rehab when he got treat-ment for alcoholism. The song went to No. 12.3. The Beatles, with “Help,” “Yesterday” and “Tick-et to Ride.” “Help!” also was the name of one of their fi lms and the soundtrack.4. “What Kind of Love Is This?” in 1962.5. English group Yes. The song ran more than 18 minutes.6. Billy Vera and The Beaters. The song became a No. 1 hit in 1987 after it was used as a romantic backdrop on the TV series “Family Ties.”

1. “Love Is All Around”2. The Who

3. Norse goddesses of fate4. “Two Mules for Sister Sara”

5. April, May and June6. Dr. Walter Reed7. “The Big Sleep”

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10. Spain and France

1. The Braves’ Eddie Mathews, with 299.2. Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth did it in 1928.3. The Green Bay Packers had 36 rushing touch-downs in 1962.4. Michigan’s Gary Grant (1984-88).5. Nine.6. Ethiopia (Haile Gebrselassie).7. James McHale (1947), Jim Simons (‘71) and Nick Taylor (2009) all did it at the U.S. Open.

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your ideas are fi nally reaching those who can appreciate them. But don’t expect any immediate reac-tions. That will come later. Meanwhile, a per-sonal matter needs your attention.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your energy levels are rising, and you’re feeling restless and eager to get into some activity, whether it’s for profi t or just for fun. In either case, the aspects are highly favorable, so go for it.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A relationship seems to be winding down from passionate to passive. It’s up to you to decide what the next step will be. But don’t wait too long to take the initiative. Delay could create more problems.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A decision looms. But be very sure that this is what you really want before you sign or say anything. Once you act, there’ll be little or no wiggle room for any adjustments.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Money matters improve, but you still need to be cautious with your spending. Also, set aside that Leonine pride for a bit and apologize for contributing to that misunderstanding.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A tempting fi nancial situation could make the usually unfl appable Virgo rush in before checking things out. Be alert to possible hid-den problems. Get the facts before you act.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) It’s nice to know that you’re fi nally getting due credit for your efforts. You also should know that new opportunities will follow. A family member brings important news.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Any uncertainty that begins to cloud an im-pending decision could signal a need to re-examine your reasons for wanting to take on this commitment.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to Decem-ber 21) You benefi t from taking time out of your currently hectic schedule to do more contemplation or meditation. This will help re-energize you, both in body and soul.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Nursing hurt feelings can zap the energies of even the usually self-confi dent Sea Goat. Best advice: Move forward. Success is the best balm for a painful ego.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A display of temperament surprises you, as well as those around you. It could be all that pres-sure you’re under. Consider letting someone help you see it through.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Some things don’t seem to be working out as you’d hoped. Don’t fret. Instead, take some time out to reassess your plans and see where changes could be made.

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Things to do on the InternetFun Interactive Websites

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Very fun and strange. Startclicking and see how you affectthe situation. Have your soundup. Try each of the chapters inthe lower left corner.http://blabla.nfb.ca

The Wilderness Downtown is aninteractive Movie. Type in theaddress where you grew up.This film takes you on a journeythrough your neighborhood tothe tune of "We Used to Wait".Fascinating Technology.www.thewildernessdowntown.com

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Got Milk came out with a cre-ative way to teach consumersabout Milk. Check out this inter-active site. Don’t just watch it,click on things and move stuffaround and see what they do.http://www.gotmilk.com/

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The Grand Palais (Great Palace)hosts many of Paris' more excit-ing fine arts exhibitions at theNational Galeries, while theadjoining Palais de la Découverte(Palace of Discovery) focuses onscience and natural history. Takean interactive tour.www.grandpalais.fr/visite/en/#/the-exploration

This site is designed to show youwhat life in the navy is really like.You’ll be able to explore the innerworkings of a Navy vessel andfollow personnel as they goabout their daily activities.http://navylifestyle.defencejobs.gov.au

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There are probably several mar-riage penalties we can discuss such as who gets to park in the

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Originally the marriage penalty was a perception based on two people earning the same amount of income would pay less taxes individually than being mar-ried and fi ling jointly. However, even before the 2001 Congress which elimi-

TAX TALK

with Tinanated most of the disparities, the mar-riage penalty was elusive and mythical, like a unicorn if you will- according to the 1996 Congressional Budget Offi ce (CBO) 51% of married couples paid less tax jointly than if they had not been mar-ried. Average savings was $1,300. Inter-estingly, the more disparate the income the bigger the savings.

Ok. Back to 2001- to put the issue more to rest, Congress decided to double the standard deduction amount and double the income brackets (at least the lower ones). These were the major issues con-tributing to a possible marriage penalty- now, one plus one actually equals two.

There is one remaining marriage penalty issue, and it deals with disparate incomes between the spouses. When payroll ta-

bles are used to determine the amount of tax withholdings, they cannot predict or envision the other spouse’s income. So, if spouse A is earning $25,000 while spouse B is earning $100,000, spouse A will not withhold enough taxes when the incomes are combined since the payroll tables assume that spouse B earns a simi-lar amount.

Specifi cally, spouse A will have with-held about $2,900 and spouse B will have withheld about $17,250. However, with the incomes combined the couple should have withheld $23,500 a shortfall of $3,350.

This is a generalization, and your mile-age may vary considerably because of deductions, credits, etc. but it is some-thing to consider nonetheless.

More information on taxwithholdings can be found at

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to make your taxes green.

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FRESH STARTVirtually no one has made it un-

scathed through our years-long fi -nancial meltdown. Whether you’re

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“Starting Fresh” is a must-have. It sets its sights on those who’ve lost jobs or homes, or suffered from the effects of a health cri-sis, death of a spouse, divorce and more. No matter where you are in life and no matter your income level, you’ll fi nd steps on how to adapt and adjust to your new cir-cumstances.

Blumenthal sets the tone for dealing with your current reality on the very fi rst page: “Decide that you won’t make any big fi -nancial decisions right away ... you’ll make better choices if you step back, refl ect, as-sess and get your bearings.”

One of the very fi rst slow-start steps she’ll have you do is to take an inventory of all your assets and liabilities. For example, what is your car worth and how much do you still owe on it? What, exactly, do you owe on credit cards? Medical bills? Are there any valuables in a safe deposit box? Do any of your insurance policies have a cash value?

Next you’ll learn how to: • Repair your credit.• Determine whether your housing is actu-ally affordable. (Should you move or stay?) If you own your home, what is it worth? (Check Zillow.com online.) Do you qualify for a modifi cation program?• Adjust your debts to your new situation.• Assess your health-coverage plans.• Develop a sustainable plan for long-term fi nancial health.• Readjust your budget to your current re-ality.

And if there’s a miracle and you come into a large sum of money -- perhaps from an insurance policy, employment severance payout or divorce settlement -- Blumenthal will tell you how to manage that as well.Don’t miss the section on Internet links covering a wide variety of help topics.

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 columnreply@gmail.com.

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