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events friday holidays

• July 8 - 11 is Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo in Vernal, July 24 Pioneer Day commemorating

Utah. A fun family event. the arrival of the first pioneers to the

• July 30, 1935 marks the anniversary of paperback Salt Lake Valley

books.
• “Only the shadow knows” July 31, 1930 marks the
anniversary of the radio program, “The Shadow”.
Why listening is hard
The average person talks at 100 words
Proofreading tips
per minute (WPM) while we listen at
Use another set of eyes - have someone else review
175 wpm and the brain processes over
your material
500 wpm - lot of room and time for
Be careful with spell checker as it does not always
distractions.
catch the word
Be careful with names
Read out loud. “I dream my painting and then I paint
my dream”
- Vincent Van Gogh

7 Dan Wells
11 Madeline Peterson
15 Jonathan Dazley
15 Robert Pinon
28 Peter Moyes
30 Nolan Ward
First things first
It takes 15 seconds to make a first impression and the rest of your life to undo it if it was a negative
one. Observing the “Rule of Twelve” is the key to projecting a positive image.
The first 12 words you speak should include some form of thanks, if appropriate.
The first 12 steps you take should be those of confidence. Walk with a purpose.

kudos
The American Society of Landscape Architects presented MHTN with an Honor Award for ‘Out-
standing Professional Achievement’ in the Design Category for the Morgan Stanley Riverwoods
Corporate Campus. Congratulations to Randy, Vince, Stuart and the project team.

use your healthcare wisely for best care

Emergency room (ER) care is very expensive and often there is a long wait. Use the ER when you
think your life is in danger, if you have an onset of severe pain and if part of your body may be
permanently damaged. This situation may include the following: severe breathing problems, chest
pain, major bleeding and sudden, unexplained loss of consciousness.

Use InstaCare clinics when conditions are not life-threatening but require medical attention within
24 hours. No appointment is necessary and most facilities are open seven days a week and offer
extended hours. This can be the best place for the following: sore throats, headaches, sprains,
strains, upper or lower respiratory conditions, minor cuts, nausea, vomiting, broken bones needing
x-rays.

There are also Intermountain KidsCare facilities which offer after hours urgent pediatric services.
For additional information you may wish to go to the website.

bridge to better immunity

In a recent study, volunteers who played bridge boosted their number of CD4 cells, the white
blood cells which help combat illness. Although preliminary the findings suggest brain activity plays
a role in stimulating the body’s immune system. Source: University of California -Berkeley

Clean WAter
Less than 3% of the water found on earth is fresh. Of that amount, more than 60% is trapped in
glaciers, 30% is located underground, and just 3% can be tapped from lakes and rivers. If you
could fit all of the world’s water into a gallon jug, the amount of safe water available for human
consumption would equal about 1 tablespoon.

Tips to avoid becoming ill

With all the media on the swine flu, here is a reminder about some prudent and simple things to do
to avoid becoming ill:
• Washing your hands, using soap and warm water, particularly after shaking hands and before
putting your hands in your eyes or mouth.
• Getting plenty of rest
• Maintaining a healthy degree of physical activity
• Managing you stress
• Drinking plenty of fluids
• Eating nutritious foods
The symptoms of the flu are similar to seasonal influenze and may include cough, runny nose, fever
body aches, respiratory symptoms, and in some cases, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. If you experi-
ence these symptoms please consult with your physician who will determine if you should go to
work.

“You are never too old to set another goal or dream a new dream”
- C S Lewis

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