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FRIGGA WHAT?First, let’s start with some word ori-gins.

Friggatriskaidekaphobia: Frigga comes from the Norse goddess for whom Friday was named; triskaideka-phobia means fear of the number 13.

Paraskevidekatriaphobia: Paraskevi is the Greek word meaning Friday; dekatreis is the Greek word for 13.

A PACKAGE DEALFirst there came an issue with the num-ber 13. There are various theories about this.

• The number 12 is considered the number of completeness. Think of 12 hours on the clock, 12 months of the year, 12 Apostles of Jesus, 12 gods of Olympus. This makes the number 13 an oddball right off the bat.

• One of the most commonly held theories of 13 being an unlucky number comes from Christianity and the Last Supper with its 13 attendees. Both Judas and Jesus didn’t fare well after this dinner. Some say that Judas who betrayed Jesus was the 13th person to sit at the table.

• Witches would gather in groups of 12; the 13th was considered to be the devil.

Some people still believe that after any gathering of 13 people, one will die that following year. For a time there were French aristocrats available for hire if your guest list at dinner included only 13 of your closest friends. Hiring the 14th would ensure none of your guests would die soon after.

Then there was the day Friday shroud-ed in bad luck with more theories and myths:

• Jesus was crucifi ed on a Friday.

• Public hangings were usually held on Fridays in England.

• In ancient Rome, Friday was the day of Venus, the goddess of love; Frigga, the Norse goddess for whom Friday was named after, was also heavily associated with love. Some say that the Catholic Church was so against strong women that they were disparaging of the day devoted to these two women.

Taken together, the 13th of the month falling on a Friday became a bad deal all around.

MORE “PROOF”For those looking for proof, there is al-ways something out there.

• A mini stock market crash oc-curred on a Friday, Oct. 13, 1989. A big deal then, but there have been several since

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that did not occur on a Friday the 13th.

• Flight of Apollo 13 when an ex-plosion of an oxygen tank took place 55 hours and 55 minutes into the mission. After the fa-mous quote from Command Module Pilot Jack Swigert, “Houston, we’ve got a prob-lem here,” it took another four harrowing days to bring the as-tronauts safely home. Apollo 13 launched on Saturday, April 11, 1970 at 13:13 p.m. CST.

• On Friday, Aug. 13, 2010, a train in the London Under-ground uncoupled and took a wild 13-minute journey before it was stopped.

• In a bit of a self-fulfi lling prophecy, nine overcrowded Boston buses collided on Fri-day June 13, 1952 after Massa-chusetts Governor Kyle McAr-thur banned all private auto-

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• If you were born on Friday the 13th, you will have bad luck your whole life.

• Don’t start a new business on that day because it is doomed to fail.

• Changing your bed linens on Friday the 13th will cause bad dreams.

• Starting a trip on this day will bring bad luck.

IF WE IGNORE IT, MAYBE IT WILL GO AWAYIf there is no use of the number 13, maybe bad luck will go away?

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• Some airplanes don’t have a row 13; some airports don’t have a gate 13.

• In some cities, there are no houses addressed with the number 13.

SOME WHO TRIED TO MAKE IT GO AWAY

The Thirteen Club, made up of 13 in-fl uential New Yorkers, held their fi rst meeting on Friday, Jan. 13, 1881 at 8:13 p.m. after walking under a lad-der into a room with spilled salt on the fl oor. They hoped that their activity and the fact that no one in their group died after dining together would dispel the whole Friday the 13th superstitious theory. Thirteen of these clubs started up around the country over the next 40 years. Of the 400 or so members over the years, fi ve were to be U. S. presidents: Grover Cleveland, Chester Arthur, William McKinley, Benjamin Harrison and Theodore Roosevelt.

They likely enjoyed a lot of laughs to-gether, but their lack of bad luck didn’t put a damper on the superstition.

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In case you haven’t heard…it is a new year! There are many rumors that are circulating re-

garding what the year 2012 is sup-posed to represent. Some say that in December 2012 the world will end. Some say people will naturally become enlightened. The teaching that I have always adhered to is that 2012 is well….2012 and that after 2012, we will move into the next year as we have always done.

As a student of energy work, Tai Yi, I am taught to search, ask questions, and to study science and history. As I look at history, I can see that soci-ety, as a mass population, has never become enlightened and moved to a higher consciousness (way of thinking). There are always folks who work on their own healing and purpose in life. This type of search-ing, healing, and knowing leads to individual enlightenment, not mass enlightenment.

As I begin to study dark matter and dark energy (dark means unseen), I begin to recognize what 2012 will be like. If one studies the sun and understands its cycles, then that person will understand that the sun is entering into a solar maximum.

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In studying string theory, dark mat-ter/dark energy, a person can identi-fy that there is no such thing as pun-ishment in science. Science simply is. Consequently, a person who feels like giving up is not wrong or bad or being punished, it is simply a refl ection of the person’s past mind-set that is being intensifi ed through dark matter and dark energy. When a person becomes excited and pas-sionate about their healing process, it is also a refl ection of the same en-ergy. One way to look at it is this: if a person stays out in the sun, es-pecially during summer time, for a lengthy time without sun protec-tion or precautions, it is likely that person will develop a sunburn, sun stroke, or other heat illness. That person was not being punished; the result was simply a refl ection of the person’s actions or lack of precau-tion in that situation.

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If watching a spooky slasher movie with the number 13 in it or a Scooby-Doo fl ick doesn’t cure the fear, then there are some other activities that are said to ward off the bad spirits of the day:

• Walk around the block with your mouth full of water without swal-lowing it.

• Hang a pair of shoes out your win-dow.

• Walk around your house 13 times.

• For the three Fridays prior to Fri-day the 13th, sleep with a mirror under your pillow.

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All of this comes about because the im-mune system declares war on body or-gans and tissues for reasons not fully understood. Antibodies -- products of the immune system -- are signs of the im-mune attack. They are useful for diagnos-ing the illness. When you say you tested positive for lupus, do you mean you had a positive blood test? One frequently used is the ANA (anti-nuclear antibody) test. A positive ANA suggests lupus but is not diagnostic of it. Two other antibody tests, anti-dsDNA and anti-SM, are stronger evidence of lupus.

Lupus is a formidable illness, but mod-ern treatment has taken away much of its dread. In the past, it shortened life. Now 80 percent to 90 percent of lupus patients

live 10 or more years. Lupus is subject to fl are-ups and pe-riods when it greatly quiets down. For fl ares, the cortisone drugs are put into play. For quiet periods, medicines with fewer side effects are pre-scribed. The list of medicines available for lupus is large. A new one has just come on the market.

The booklet on rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, two simi-lar illnesses, gives a compre-hensive view of lupus and its treatment. To order a copy, write: Dr. Donohue -- No. 301W, Box 536475, Orlan-do, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four

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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have seen a specialist for jock itch. I was told there is no cure. Why not? Men in service during the wars must have had this. -- W.K.

ANSWER: Men and women in and out of service get tinea cruris, jock itch, a fungal infection of the skin in the groin. Cure is possible. The infected skin is red to brown and has a raised, scaly margin. It’s often itchy. In another part of your letter, you mentioned an antifungal drug that is effective. Stick with it. It can re-quire a month or more of treatment, and you should keep treating for one full week after all signs of it have gone. Other effective medicines are miconazole (Mi-catin) and clotrimazole (Lotrimin AF), both available without a prescription. If your current medicine or these medicines don’t make a dent, then you might have to go on prescription oral medicines. In that case, considerations of conditions that look like jock itch should be as-sessed, things like erythrasma, a bacte-rial skin infection, and psoriasis.

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Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to an-swer individual letters, but he will incorpo-rate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O.

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GOALS

Where do you want to be a year from now? Are there goals you’d like to

accomplish in 2012 but don’t feel they’re possible? Far too many of us perceive there are limits that hold us back as we get older. Some of those limits are surmountable, however, with a little analyzing and planning.

Start by writing down your goals for 2012. Be specifi c. Then look at what might be holding you back. Explore the ways you can make it happen.

Do you like museums and theater but can’t afford the fees? Call and ask if there are discounts that aren’t

advertised, senior discounts or “pay what you can” matinees.

Do you want to read more books this year? If your vision is not what it was, make an eye appointment. Look for those page-size magnify-ing glasses. Can’t get to the library very often? Call to ask if it has a book van or will mail books. Or barter with a friend that drives, and include lunch out.

Need to make home repairs or paint your living room but don’t want to be up on a ladder anymore? Hire someone to help with the stipula-tion that you’ll do part of the work.Want to volunteer but don’t know how to start? Call the senior cen-ter or the humane society and tell them you have a free morning every week. They’ll put you to work!

Are your goals more along the lines of health and fi tness? Consult your doctor and ask for advice. Perhaps he can recommend a local seniors exercise program.

Reaching our goals is possible! Sometimes we only have to ask questions to fi nd the answers.

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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PEAR-INGSAt our house, my husband does the

weekly grocery shopping, and I shop for dinner parties and holiday

meals. He called me to ask about buying some beautiful Red Bartlett pears, as we usually purchase green pears. Red Bartletts are among the fi rst pears ready for harvest each season. The Red Bartlett pear carries a true “pyriform” (pear shape) -- a rounded bell on the bottom half of the fruit, then a defi nitive shoulder with a smaller neck or stem end. Gentle harvesting methods, in-cluding handpicking, and modern packing facilities in the Pacifi c northwest ensure a quality selection when fruit arrives in gro-cery produce departments.

Northwest pears are harvested when ma-ture, but not yet ripe, so you can expect a smoother texture with sweeter fl avor. If left at room temperature, they slowly reach sweet and succulent maturity as they ripen from the inside out.

Pears have been recognized as one of the 20 most popular fruits by the Food and Drug Administration, and it’s no wonder why! They are an excellent source of fi ber and a good source of vitamin C with only 100 calories per serving. And they’re so-dium-free, fat-free and cholesterol-free. As tempting as the pear might be right from the grocer’s stand, a little bit of patience and know-how will ensure that it reaches peak fl avor. The best way to judge ripeness for non-Bartlett varieties is apply gentle pressure to the neck of the pear with your thumb. If it yields to pressure, it’s ripe.

To ripen your pears, leave fi rm, unripe pears at room temperature. Once the pear is ripe, it can be refrigerated to slow the ripening process and saved for use up to fi ve days later.

Ripened pears can be used at once or put under refrigeration (35 F to 45 F) until you want to use them. Refrigeration will de-lay further ripening but will not stop it altogether, giving you adequate time to include fresh pears in your menu planning. Remember, pears need to ripen at room temperature, so don’t refrigerate an unripe pear!

Placing under-ripe pears in a fruit bowl at room temperature near other ripening fruit like apples and bananas, which nat-

urally give off ethylene, will help speed up the ripening process. And if you fi nd your-self with a few too many overripe pears, blend them into smoothies, soups, sauces and purees!

Thoroughly wash pears immediately prior to eating or preparation. Under cold, drink-able water, use your clean hands or a soft-bristled produce scrub brush to gently but vigorously scrub the entire exterior of the pear, taking extra care to cleanse the inden-tations near the stem (at the top) and calyx (at the bottom). The total process will take 15 to 20 seconds. Wash fruit even if you plan on peeling it.

Pears are perfect when paired with sweet or savory dishes. This recipe for Balsam-ic-Fig and Pear Glazed Chicken Breasts blends sweet, fresh pears with rich aged balsamic vinegar and dried fi gs for a de-lightfully savory dinner meal.

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4 ounces goat cheese or Feta cheese3/4 teaspoon dried thyme or poultry sea-soning1/4 teaspoon fresh minced garlic2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 4 USA Pears, cored and cut in half 1 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1 1/2 cup dried fi gs 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup sugar 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

1. Preheat oven to 375 F.

2. Mix goat or Feta cheese, thyme or poul-try seasoning, garlic, 1 teaspoon of the salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the black pepper until

blended. Place 1 rounded tablespoon of the cheese mixture into center of 6 of the pear halves.3. Puree the remaining 2 pear halves, chick-en broth, fi gs, vinegar and sugar in batches in blender until smooth. Pour into a strainer set over a bowl. Press liquid (sauce) into a bowl and discard solids. Pour half of the pear and fi g sauce into a 13 by 9 by 2-inch pan.

4. Place chicken breasts over the pear and fi g sauce in pan. Sprinkle with remain-ing 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pep-per. Place a fi lled pear half cut-side down over each chicken breast and drizzle with remaining sauce. Cover pan with foil and bake in oven for 20 minutes.

5. Remove foil and continue to bake, bast-ing occasionally with the sauce, 30 to 40 minutes until chicken breasts reach an in-

ternal temperature of 160 F. Cut pear and chicken breast in half to display cheese fi lling. Spoon sauce over pears and serve. Serves 6.

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Trivia Test ByMarge Svenson Sports Quiz By

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1. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which youth group’s slogan is “Learn by do-ing”?

2. TELEVISION: Who was the German commandant of Stalag 13 in TV’s “Hogan’s Heroes”?

3. U.S. GOVERNMENT: Which state did Harry Byrd represent in the U.S. Senate for 32 years?

4. INVENTORS: Who was the inventor of the fi rst practical process of pho-tography?

5. MYTHOLOGY: Who was the Greek goddess Persephone?

6. HISTORY: What did Jack Ruby, who killed JFK assassin Lee Harvey Os-wald, do for a living?

7. SPORTS: When was the Stanley Cup fi rst awarded?

8. THEATER: Tennessee Williams won a Pulitizer Prize for which one of his plays in 1948?

9. GEOGRAPHY: The city of Carta-gena, Spain, lies next to which body of water?

10. EXPLORERS: What was the na-tionality of polar explorer Roald Amundsen?

1. Name the four N.L. pitchers to win the Cy Young Award in consecutive years. 2. It took just 1,303 innings for pitcher Kerry Wood to record 1,500 career strikeouts. Who held the mark for fewest innings to reach that mark before Wood?3. Who holds the NFL record for most TD passes caught in a season?4. Three No. 11 seeds have advanced to the NCAA Final Four in men’s bas-ketball. Name two of them.5. True or false: Until the 2010-11 NHL campaign, the Anaheim Mighty Ducks and Los Angeles Kings had never gone to the playoffs in the same season.6. How many total medals did U.S. boxers tally in the Olympics between 2000 and 2008?7. Who was the last senior golfer be-fore John Cook (2010-11) to win the last tournament of one Champions Tour season and the fi rst tourna-ment of the next season?


SNIPPETZ® PUZZLES AND TRIVIA

1. Name the female singer who had a hit with “Don’t Break the Heart That Loves You” in 1962.

2. How did Quicksilver Messen-ger Service get its name?

3. Who released “My Fair Share,” and when?

4. Name the group that re-leased “You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me” and “Going to a Go-Go.”

5. Who wrote and sang “Stuck in the Middle” and when?

6. Shep and The Limelites are best remembered for what song?

New DVD Releases forWeek of January 9, 2012

PICKS OF THE WEEK

“Moneyball” (PG-13)-- The nuts and bolts of managing a baseball team might seem like a criminally dull topic, but in an admirable labor of love, Brad Pitt and director Bennet Miller turn it into a tale of challenging con-ventions and revolutionizing America’s fa-vorite pastime. Based on the story of Oakland A’s manager Billy Beane (Pitt), “Moneyball” is a surprisingly funny and relentlessly en-gaging story of how somebody changed the

game without setting foot on the fi eld.

While the characters are talking about team budgets and player stats, Pitt and Jonah Hill (yes, he’s a serious actor in this one) human-ize the mathematics without getting in the way of the story. It’s an underdog story with-out the cheese, and a true-life baseball story that you don’t have to be a “SportsCenter” addict to appreciate.

“Killer Elite” (R) -- Jason Statham, Robert De Niro and Clive Owen serve up a gritty ac-tion fl ick with that magical mixture of thrill-ing and forgettable. Danny (Statham) is an ex-special forces kinda guy who teams up with his mentor, Hunter (De Niro) to take down Clive Owen’s underground badguy so-ciety. That’s as coherent as the plot gets -- or needs to be. For a no-brainer night of tough guys and explosions, “Killer Elite” is a de-cent action fl ick that won’t disappoint, unless you want to see De Niro in anything more

than an extended cameo.

“Boardwalk Empire: The Complete First Season” (TV-MA) -- If you haven’t been watching or you don’t subscribe to HBO, take this chance to check out this rich series. Set in Atlantic City at the onset of Prohibi-tion, the show follows “Nucky” Thompson, the remorseless racketeer played by Steve Buscemi. “The Sopranos” is so 1990s, but it’s not too late to jump on this worthwhile bandwagon.

DOG OF THE WEEK

“What’s Your Number?” (R) -- Ally Darling (Anna Ferris) is a city girl with a ridiculous name who has had a string of ridiculous lov-ers. When she comes across a magazine ar-ticle stating that single women are doomed to be alone if they haven’t found The One after a certain number of relationships, Ally seizes the trite plot device and goes on a quest to

see if any of her former beaus are actually the man she’s meant to marry.

This is the most tragic comedy on the shelf, folks. A staggering amount of comedy tal-ent is weighed down by the most inane, pre-dictable, slapdash romcom script ever put together. Andy Samberg and Joel McHale are among the wasted funnymen in bit roles. Anna Ferris is the most tragic of all; she’s charming, cute and funny, but just can’t seem to fi nd that special movie that will make it all happen.

TV RELEASES

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BySamStruckhoff

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HUEY’SPAGE

SNIPPETZ® COMICS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Answers & Solutions

TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS

FLASH BACK ANSWERS1. Connie Francis. The song was her last chart topper. She came close with a No. 7 in 1964 with “Whose Heart Are You Breaking Tonight.”2. It’s all in the stars: Two members were Virgo, two were Gemini. Mercury rules those signs. Mercury’s other name is Quicksilver. Simple, no?3. Seals and Crofts, in 1977. The song appeared on the soundtrack for the fi lm “One on One,” but never made it higher than No. 28 on the Hot 100 chart.4. Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, in 1962 and 1965, respectively.5. Stealers Wheel, in 1972 on their debut album. The song ended up in the fi lm “Reservoir Dogs” in 1992.6. “Daddy’s Home,” in 1961. The song is about coming home from war.

1. 4-H2. Col. Wilhelm Klink

3. Virginia4. Louis Daguerre

5. Queen of the underworld6. Ruby was a Dallas nightclub owner

7. 18938. “A Streetcar Named Desire”

9. Mediterranean Sea10. Norweigan

1. Sandy Koufax (1965-66), Greg Maddux (1992-95), Randy

Johnson (1999-2002) and Tim Lincecum (2008-09).

2. Pedro Martinez did it in 1,337 innings.

3. Randy Moss had 23 TD receptions for New England in

2007.

4. LSU (1986), George Mason (2006) and Virginia Com-

monwealth (2011).

5. True.

6. Seven medals (one gold, two silver and four bronze).

7. Gil Morgan, 1997-98.

JANUARY 9, 2012

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A hectic pe-riod begins to wind down. Take time to draw some deep breaths and relax before getting into your next project. A long-absent family member makes contact.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You’re eager to move forward with a new challenge that suddenly dropped in your lap. But you’d be wise to take this one step at a time to allow new developments to come through.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You’re almost ready to make a commitment. A lingering doubt or two, however, should be resolved before you move ahead. An associate could provide important answers.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Caution is still the watchword as you move closer to-ward a decision about a new situation. If you act too fast, you might miss some vital warn-ing signs. Go slowly and stay alert.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Your new goal looks promising, and your golden touch does much to enhance its prospects for success. In your private life, Cupid does his best to make your new relationship special.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) That impatient side of yours is looking to goad you into moving before you’re ready to take that big step. Stay calm and cool. Let things fall into place before you act.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A le-gal matter you hoped could fi nally be settled could be a pesky problem for a while, until all the parties agree to stop disagreeing with each other. Be patient.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Partnerships -- personal or professional -- which began before the new year take on new importance. They also reveal some previous-ly hidden risks. So be warned.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your associates are fi rmly on your side, and that persistent problem that has caused you to delay some activities should soon be resolved to your satisfaction.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Favorable changes continue to dominate, and you should be responding positively as they emerge. Someone wants to become more in-volved in what you’re doing.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A friend wants to share a secret that could an-swer some questions you’ve wondered about for a long time. Meanwhile, travel aspects continue to be strong.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Stay on your new course despite so-called well-meaning efforts to discourage you. Rely on your deep sense of self-awareness to guide you to do what’s right for you.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have the capac-ity to meet challenges that others might fi nd overwhelming, and turn them into successful ventures.

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5. Be Human and Personable"The most successfulFacebook pages often com-bine demonstrations of expert-ise with humor and personali-ty, sounding more like a realconversation than stilted mar-keting and sales speak." Karlie Justus, Social Media

6. Offer Variety "Mix it up a little betweenvideos, photos, questions,information, etc. Don't haveyour own videos? YouTube isa treasure trove of 'em, andsharing sites like Reddit andDigg are great sources to dis-cover stuff people like." Linda Bustos, GetElastic

7. Be Active "Don't take it for granted thatyou have a page available. Nomatter how great you've madeit, if you aren't active, itdefeats the whole purpose ofhaving one." Orli Yakuel,TechCrunch

8. Post Engaging, Thought-Provoking Content

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9. Make Requests "Want your fans to expresstheir views on a topic? Askthem. Want your fans to sharetheir favorite content with you?Ask them. Want your fans toshare your content? Ask them.You get the point." Ekaterina Walter, Intel

10. Address Negativity With Tact "Should there be a negativecomment, which scares manycompanies, address it withunderstanding and sincerity. Inmost cases, transparency andlistening go a long way instemming off negative feed-back."Dave Folkens, TopRank OnlineMarketing Blog

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Filing Deadline - The tax fi ling deadline for the 2011 tax year is April 17, 2012 - which falls on a Tuesday.

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TAX TALK

with TinaIndexed Tax Brackets - Congress late in 2010 acted to extended some of the Bush Tax Cuts through end of 2012. Therefore income tax brackets did not change, and the incomes have only increased slightly since the infl ation between September 2009 and August 2010 (the period used for this purpose) was relatively fl at.

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taxpayer in a 10% effective tax rate, each exemption (dependent) is a reduction in tax of $370 (or increase in refund).

Standard Deductions - For 2011, the standard deduction for married taxpayers fi ling a joint return is $11,600 (up $200). For single fi lers, the amount is $5,800 in 2011 (up $100). Heads of household can claim $8,500 (up $100)

Child Tax Credit - The Child Tax Credit continues at $1,000 per child through the end of 2012. There are qualifi cations that need to be met such as relation to tax-payer, residence, age, US citizen, etc. In addition there are income phaseouts. Af-ter 2012, the credit reverts back to $500 unless the Bush Tax Cuts are extended again.

More information on 2011 tax changes can be found at www.tinawatsoncpa.com/blog. Next week we’ll highlight some of the school-related changes from last year with respects to your 2011 taxes.

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.

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You’ll be receiving your W-2 and 1099 income forms in the next few weeks. Your 1099 for bank interest

and 1098 for mortgage interest paid in 2011 should show up in the same time frame.

When they arrive, check them immediately. Compare to interest reported on your bank statements and your year-to-date income and the deductions from your last paycheck of 2011. If you’re self-employed, check the fi gures you’ve kept all year. If there are any discrepancies, report them immediately, before you fi le. The company issuing the forms will be required to send amended forms to you and the IRS.

Even before your forms arrive, you can use your same estimate fi gures from above to run what-if scenarios with tax software on your computer. If the numbers don’t match once the forms arrive, you’ll be able to make changes in the program. (Take that opportunity to investigate why your num-bers don’t match.)

If you’ve never used computer tax soft-ware, some of the fairly easy ones are Tur-boTax by Intuit, TaxCut by H&R Block and TaxACT. Beware any off-brand names that offer to let you do your taxes online. They could be data collecting, and your Social Security number, name and address are valuable to thieves.

Enter the data carefully, especially your Social Security number, amounts and em-ployer ID. Save your fi le often.

If you used a software program last year and are happy with it, purchase the same brand again. Let the two programs talk to each other. (When it asks if you want the program to import the data from the previ-ous year, click yes.) Assuming you haven’t changed jobs or banks, much of the data, such as employer ID and company name, will transfer to your new software.

The earlier in the season you buy tax soft-ware, the more important it is to do the program updates. Tax changes can (theo-retically) happen at any time. Every time you sit down to work on your taxes, ask the program to check for updates. Do the same thing with your state tax software.

Most programs will let you do an efi le of your tax return. Whether or not you chose this option, be sure to print out a copy (forms and all supporting documentation) of your tax return, including the state re-turn.

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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