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LOOKING FOR GOOD IN THE PAST By Jim Sheets • Jims1127@hotmail.com


This Time of Year, Way Back When


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the time of 2108 hours on April 13, 1970, Jack Swigert took to the radio and informed Nasa Control, “Houston we have a problem here.”


part of the crew aboard the Apollo 13 Command Module and at the time was about 200,000 miles from Earth. First there


was a loud bang and then


Swigert was At


Ken Mattingly was exposed to the German Measles in the weeks leading up to the flight and was replaced by Swigert 48 hours before take off.


April 15th is the date that our income taxes are due to be filed with the IRS. Have you ever wondered how all this got started? Prior to the Civil War, our govern- ment gen- erated


intense vibration. An oxy- gen tank had exploded


knocked out most of and


the electricity on board as well as compromising a fuel cell. When Apollo 13 took off it


was supposed to be the third manned moon landing.


the explosion, the mission became a miracle of adverted tragedy. With the Command Module damaged, the crew was forced to crawl into the Lunar Module designed for the decent to the moon. It had provi- sions for two crew members and about 45 hours of service. Earth was 90 hours away and there were three crew members in it now.


ing on moon, the flight path was changed to orbit the moon and head back to earth.


crew went on one-fifth rations for food and water and despite dehydration and weight


The


they were able to survive the ordeal. It makes you wonder what Jack Swigert was think- ing as he reported the problem. He was only on the mission because original crew member


loss, Instead of land- After


goods. As great of a President as Abraham Lincoln was, it was during his administration that came our first income tax law. Congress had to find a way to fund the war effort so a tax was placed on income by the newly formed office of Commissioner of Internal Revenue, a forerun- ner to the IRS in 1862. After the war, Congress went back to the tax on goods sold and away from income tax due to the fact that not all states approved an income tax on it’s citizens.


1913 the 16th amendment was passed by Congress and made income tax a permanent fixture in the U.S. and has been a hotly debated topic every since. The subject of taxes can make or break a political campaign and change a Politician’s career.


may not help to ease the pain of paying them, but now we know how we got here.


REMEMBER: Respect our past for it has shaped our future.


It In Capricorn


(Dec 22nd – January 19th) Home security, remodeling, buying or selling property may be areas of focus early on, or else you may find yourself concerned with your living quarters in some way and accom- modating any guests. After a little bit of fuss and adjustment you’ll be out and about, and become the life of the party wherever you go! Soon you will see that what you have


been working so hard on for the past couple of years has been well worth the effort.


Life is what we make it, always has been, always will be.


Grandma Moses iffs placed on imported


like sugar, tobacco, and distilled spir- its. It also took in money from tar-


sales of things


revenue from


Libra


(Sept 23rd – October 22nd) It’s not time to sit down quite yet – there are far too many things going on to keep you on your toes! Financial, creative or other involve- ments with partners are highlighted, and this might be a month where some major commitments are made. It is highly likely that you’ll experi- ence some significant changes and events that stay in your memory, so take charge of your internal dia- logue each morning to create mira- cles and the life of your dreams.


Scorpio


(Oct 23rd – November 22nd) This is quite an intense month for you, yet filled with opportunities to set you free and expand your hori- zons in so many ways. Take care of any nagging health issues and prepare yourself for this active year. The early month is a time of work and focus, but mid-month it’s as though everything shifts at lightning speed. Financial benefit will come of this, as may new love. The spot- light will be on you and your talents and leadership abilities.


Sagittarius (Nov 23rd – December 21st)


It’s happy times ahead for you Sag, so if you’re not feeling it yet, go out there and make stuff happen!


Your inner child wants to come out and play.You might be feeling espe- cially frisky, silly, inspired, or all of the above so make the best use of this auspicious period as possible. Later this month you’re drawn back inward, so that you can heal what is unresolved before moving forward vigorously again in the weeks to come.


Aquarius


(January 20th – February 18th) Your conversation skills are put to great use this month, as a flurry of letters, phone, calls, emails, texts and otherworldly messages keep you alert and engaged. It is possible that you will capture a wide audi- ence in some way, as there will also be opportunities to speak or perform in public. You may deeply yearn to solidify some aspect of your career but must be patient and not try to force what is not yet moving. Work with what you have.


Pisces


(February 19th – March 20th) This month your focus might be placed on a joint business endeavor or investments of some kind. In money matters you will want to consult with others rather than act independently. Whether it is a busi- ness, creative project, or some other vision you have, the way that money makes it all work and come together has become clear to you, and now the resources are available for you. It is a time to delegate, and to put ideas into action.


UPBEAT TIMES • April 2013 • 19 Horoscopes April 2013 JOKES & Humor # 8


One of the new couple's wedding presents was a toaster oven. Soon after the honeymoon, the eager husband and wife decided to tried it out. Almost


immediately, smoke billowed out of the toaster. "Get the owner's manual!" the man shouted.


"I can't find it anywhere!" the woman cried, searching through the box.


"Oops!" came a voice from the kitchen. "Well, the toast is fine, but the owner's manual is burnt to a crisp."


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