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Volume 9, No 2
From
GM Executive
to
Restoration
Specialist
“the cars I bring home
...cause my wife to frown.”
By Don Gordon
As a teenager, Jerry Heilman tin-
kered with his first car, a 1954 Buick,
developed a passion for mechanics,
which led to an engineering degree,
which led to an executive career with
General Motors.
Now retired and living in Charles-
ton, Heilman does more than tinker,
and the objects of his efforts are not
quite so mundane as the big domestic
passenger car of his youth.
Heilman, 63, occupies much of his
time restoring classic sports cars in the
double-car garage at his home.
This is more hobby than commer-
cial enterprise, though Heilman has
found that the undertaking does show
a profit.
Heilman most recently complet-
ed work on a 1957 Austin-Healey, a
British-made one-seat roadster he had
brought in Virginia. Like many of his
purchases, it was not in the best of
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Jerry Heilman proudly shows off his restored Austin Healey 3000,with original color combo, on the road again for
the first time since 1971.
condition. “It had not been on the road a screwdriver.
since 1971,” Because Heilman is a stickler for
Heilman says of his hobby, “Some- authenticity in restoring vehicles to
times the cars I bring home are in such their original condition and appear-
shape as to cause my wife to frown.” ance, he does extensive internet re-
Months later, that sports car, like search on such details as parts and
the ones before it, emerged from the paint color.
garage looking and performing as good Heilman and his wife Lynda moved
as new, maybe even better. The car was to Charleston in 2000 after his retire-
sold to someone in New Jersey. ment from GM in the Detroit, Mich.,
Heilman is not a collector. He area.
works on cars one at a time, restor- “While I was working, we usually
ing one or two a year, and then sell- lived in not-so-nice areas,” Heilman
ing them. He buys and sells primarily explained. “Mostly it was climate .We
on E-Bay. The computer, in fact, is as had vacationed in Charleston. This was
much a tool of his trade as a wrench or a good fit for us. There is a lot to do.
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The weather is good and the people are
nice.”
Heilman originally is from central
Pennsylvania, where his mechanical
aptitude made an early appearance. “I
was working as a mechanic when I was
a senior in high school,” he said. There
was a limit, however, to what he could
do to his Buick. “It was not the kind of
car you could soup up.”
He graduated from Drexel Uni-
versity in Philadelphia with a degree
in mechanical engineering.. before
joining GM in Rochester, NY. Heilman
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Sweet
Chocolate
Destinations
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page 1
also holds a master’s degree
from the Rochester Institute of
Technology.
To date, Heilman has re-
stored 10 automobiles. The
first two were what are known
as street rods, a 1932 Ford and
a 1934 Plymouth. Street rods
typically are old cars that are
modernized, often lowered
and otherwise modified.
“I found there was no mar-
ket for street rods,” Heilman
said. He finally disposed of
the Ford as best he could. His
experience with the Plymouth
indicated that Heilman is more
interested in the restoration
than the ownership.
“I kept that car for about
six years and basically got
tired of it,” he recalled. “I pre-
fer the restoration of a car to
just showing it.”
Heilman finds there is a
ready market for his restored
sports cars. Most of his pur-
chases are what he calls “barn
finds,” which is vehicles that
have not been in recent use
and are simply stored away
somewhere. He generally con-
fines his purchases to a 500-
mile radius, and in the case of
the recent Austin-Healey, went
to the Virginia location and re-
turned with it on a trailer. As
for sales, they might be made
at any location, with the buyer
responsible for taking posses-
sion. Most of his sales are to
individuals who want that par-
ticular car, with only one go-
ing to a collector so far.
Heilman doesn’t do all
the work himself, turning
such tasks as painting and up-
holstery over to more expert
hands, but he is right at home
where the mechanical aspect
Jerry’s Austin Healey, completely restored. True restoration is a
challenge, a science and an art, and Jerry thrives on it all!
is concerned. “I understand
engines very well,“ he said
simply. And when the occa-
sion calls for it, Heilman can
put his engineering training
to work to improve upon the
original. “Those cars were not
particularly well-made“ Heil-
man said of the vintage sports
cars on which he has worked.
He wouldn’t mind branch-
62 Austin Healey 3000, still in progress, waiting to see
the road for the first time since 1983.
ing out from the Austin- speaking, if Mrs. Heilman
Healeys and MGs to other wants to know where her hus-
makes. He mentioned the band is, she usually can find
Morgan, a not-so-well known him either at the computer do-
brand that is not easy to find. ing some kind of automotive
Jerry and Lynda Heilman, research, or out in the garage
who is a retired pre-school with his hands dirty. Either
director, have two grown way, he will be continuing to
children, a daughter, Corey pursue his passion, the one
Nickel, who lives in New York that first formed in a 16-year-
City, and a son Matthew of old Pennsylvania kid with an
Philadelphia. old Buick.
As retirees, they have
other interests, but generally

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 Communities for older adults It’s Not Your Great Grandma’s
who want to “age in place” Nursing Home Anymore
According to AARP, nine out of ment community), it’s worth explor- If you have not been inside a nurs-
ten Americans hope to live out their ing such programs and finding out ing home since your great grandma was
days in their own homes. But as they whether they exist in his area, or what a long-term care resident 20 years ago,
age, many are it would take to you might not recognize today’s skilled
faced with a di- start one. nursing and rehabilitation facilities. In
lemma: They ACE (Pro- fact, unless you have a loved one or
want to remain grams of All- friend who is a patient it is unlikely the
independent but Inclusive Care majority of people will ever step inside
need at least for the Elderly). a nursing home.
some of the sup- Pioneered in Many nursing facilities across the
port that a retire- San Francisco country are now quality driven, techno-
ment communi- in the 1970s, the logically advanced healthcare centers.
ty offers. Across PACE model Across the country, nursing facilities
the country, in- has now spread have stepped up and filled the gap as
novative new Aging in place programs programs aim to about 50 sites the leading provider of post-acute care
programs are to keep ailing older adults out of nursing nationwide. Run and short-term rehabilitation.
springing up to homes and in their own homes. by community- Government and healthcare poli-
bridge this gap based organiza- cy makers are embracing the positive
by offering the support that would tions and funded mainly by Medicare outcomes where patients are receiv-
normally come with assisted living or and Medicaid, PACE is open to those ing highly skilled services at Rehab &
even a nursing home while allowing over the age of 55 who would oth- Nursing Centers and going home soon-
older adults to remain in their com- erwise be eligible for nursing home er.
munity. care but are able to live safely in the Luke Hamilton often visited his
These programs run the gamut community with support. grandmother when she was a patient at
from informal neighborhood associa- By providing “wraparound” ser- Sandpiper. Hamilton had never been in
tions to more organized programs co- vices including social support and a rehab/nursing center before. He said,
ordinated by community agencies to medical care -- usually in a neigh- “It was better than I expected - very
federally funded demonstration proj- borhood day center -- as well as in- clean and nice, the staff were friendly
ects. home meals and other care as needed, and very professional. I felt secure
While the options may seem PACE programs aim to keep ailing about our decision to be at Sandpiper
complex, the underlying principle older adults out of nursing homes and for grandmother’s rehabilitation after
is simplicity itself: Caring for older in their own homes. Participants have her surgery.
adults, like caring for children, makes access to coordinated medical care Pam Laudino, Director of Reha-
a lot more sense when we do it as a as well as physical, occupational, bilitative Services at Sandpiper. Ex-
community. If an older family mem- and recreational therapy; nutritional plains we are working with patients and
ber or friend is committed to “ag- counseling; social services; special- families on wellness care programs for
ing in place” (a term for those who ists such as dentists, optometrists, and shorter term stays. “We have become
consciously choose to grow old at audiologists; and home healthcare as an intermediary between hospital and
home rather than moving to a retire- needed. home,” said Laudino.
According to Susan Foreman, Chief
Clinical Officer for Sandpiper, “Health
care economics today show patients are
discharged out of hospitals earlier than
was the norm years ago,” “These pa-
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right away. They may need a period of
rehabilitation and skilled nursing care
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endurance and be recovered so they can
return to their previous living situation
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higher acuity patient that most often
helps transform patient and consumer
expectations.
“Sandpiper has completed some
major renovations and there are more
significant physical plant changes and
improvements on the way, however, it
is our development of medical and clin-
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 10 Non-Financial Tips for Retiring Boomers
A lot of the more than 76
million Baby Boomers headed
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Life’s about more
than money
Start thinking seriously
about your retirement about
five years before you expect to
quit the workforce.
Make life plans
It is important to plan for
the non-financial aspect of re-
tirement by considering what
will make you happy. Maybe
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or go dog sledding in Alaska,
or have time to write the next
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continue to work part-time.
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Getting involved in the
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Develop new friendships
A measurement of whether
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Spousal input
Retirement often means
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Also, text donations
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• Review fine print. When
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available to them.
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The ABCs of Retirement Planning
Are you financially ready for retire­ment? If you’re feeling concerned about
your standard of living after retirement, you’re not alone.
Only 13 percent of
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“And especially in the current
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But, no matter what your
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time to look beyond today’s
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Whether you make plans on
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these ABCs.
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A: Ask yourself these
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secure retirement income, a
home or a financial legacy for
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you want; write down your investment or have its is key to
specific goals. value fall. reaching
Time horizon — how y o u r
Do I know how much I’ll long can you leave financial
need in order to achieve those your money invested? goals,” said
goals? According to the EBRI: If you will need your Johnson. “A
• 42 percent of all workers money in one year, financial professional
think they need to can help you find a
consider taking less risk
accumulate at least balance that allows you
than if you won’t need it
$500,000 by the time they for 20 years. to accumulate enough assets
retire to live comfortably to retire the way you want
C: Choose an investment and have enough income they help turn those
in retirement.
strategy. to maintain a comfortable assets into a stream of income.
• 19 percent feel they Clients
Once you understand lifestyle.”
need between $250,000 assume the risk with a variable
your goals and level of Johnson says that one
and $499,999, while 28 annuity, whereas a fixed
risk tolerance, choose simple way to help maximize
percent think they need to annuity is guaranteed.
a strategy to achieve those retirement funding is to take
save less than $250,000 for When you have a variable
targets. There are three basic advantage of retirement
a comfort­able retirement. annuity you have the chance
strategies involved in investing: contributions that get fully
• Workers who have protecting your money, matched by your company. to buy additional protection
performed a retirement earning income and growing Another option is an benefits that offer more
needs calculation are more money. The best strategy annuity. “An annuity is a guarantees,” said Johnson. “In
twice as likely than is a balanced combination contract between you and very basic terms, optional riders
those who have not to of the three. an insurance company,” said for income, accumulation and
expect they will need death benefits, guarantee a
Protection. If you’ve saved Johnson. “In exchange for
to accumulate at least $1 certain amount of payment for
enough for a house or car your premium payment, the
million before retirement. an additional fee, regardless
and you want to be sure the insurance company guarantees
of the current value of your
B: Be mindful of your risk money will be there when you income, starting
immediately or at some time initial investment.”
tolerance. you need it, a savings
account or money market in the future.” This potential
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 Ten Aging in Place Trends News from the South Carolina Aging in Place Coalition
to Watch in 2010 The South Carolina Aging In Place Coalition is a non-profit organization advocating for
people to prepare to remain in their residence - independently, comfortably and safely.
A wrap-up of the indicators from 2009 that will At its fourth quar- man of the Coalition. Additional informa-
drive trends for 2010 - what it all means. ter meeting, the Officers and The South Carolina tion about the Coalition is
Board Members of the South Aging in Place Coalition is a available at www.scaipc.org.
1. Location-aware tech en- 5. Touch screens and eRead- Carolina Aging in Place Coali- non-profit organization which
ables more info, greater safety. ers. Touch screens became tion (SCAIP) were installed advocates for people to pre-
GPS became even more useful ubiquitous during 2009 for for a two-year term beginning pare ahead of time so that
in 2009. Verizon replaced its product demonstration com- on January 1, 2010. Janet they can remain safely , com-
Chaperone service with Fam- puters used to demo software Schumacher with the City of fortably and independently in
ily Locator, The Alzheimer’s - like the Asus EEE, for exam- Charleston Mayor’s Office on their residence as long as pos-
Association introduced its ple. And eReaders - particu- Aging was installed as Chair- sible.
ComfortZone (powered by larly well-suited to the boomer
OmniLink), several other population saw the impressive
tracking technology vendors Sony with touch screen as al-
launched, and location-based ternative to the Kindle.
mapping and direction tech-
nologies, 2009 was a good 6. Big companies invest in
GPS-enabled year. monitoring and telehealth
technologies. Let’s reflect on
2. Home automation technol- GE and its acquisition of Qui-
ogy vendors see possibilities. etCare, Intel and its $250 mil-
Just as home remodelers see lion partnership with GE, and
possibilities in aging-in-place Bosch (VitelNet), all added to
retrofits (70% of NAHB build- Philips (read this background-
ers in 2009), in a bad econo- er) as big firms intent on roles
my, home automation vendors in the aging/health monitor-
also saw possibilities in the ing arena - limited impact in
market. 2009, but validation of market
importance in 2010.
3. Mobile health app possi-
bilities grow. Mobile web us- 7. Broadband access and Inter-
age during 2009 got a growth net use among seniors grows. Pictured from left to right:
spurt from boomers and se- According to Forrester’s re- Top Row: Mark Smith - Vice Chairman, Maureen Maguire - Education Chairman, Harry Fendrich
niors - and spawned new apps search, 63% of 64-73-year- – Treasurer, Annelle Orr – Outreach Chairman, David Heilman – Membership Chairman, Dick Giffen
like LiveNurse from Jitterbug. olds are online at least month- - Transportation Vice Chairman
According to Gartner, mobile ly. And Nielsen noted that
health applications (along with 6 million more seniors are Bottom Row: Janet Schumacher – Chairman, Tauna Longest – Secretary, Erin Branham – Education
location-based apps) are in the online today than five years Vice Chairman, Elissa Mundis – Outreach Vice chairman, Philecia Wright - Membership Vice Chair-
top 10 application growth ar- ago - most likely because man, Barbara Franklin - Transportation Chairman
eas for consumers. their broadband adoption has
grown from 19% to 30% in
4. Virtual doctors’ visits and the past year.
other health innovations. A over. In 2009, we saw the cluding a $7.5 million invest-
quiet revolution is happening 8. Caregiver portals and tools emergence of Halo Monitor- ment in WellAWARE Systems
in health care delivery, from blossom. 2009 saw the merg- ing’s fall detection chest strap from Valhalla Partners and
shared doctor visits, the vid- er of Caring.com and Gilbert and belt clip, mobile PERS .406 Ventures; Menlo Ven-
eo doctor ‘virtual visit’, and Guide, forging the market’s entrant, Medical Mobile Mon- tures made an investment in
health care without the doc- first million-views-per-month itoring, and then reflect on Jit- Wellcore; Shasta Ventures in-
tor - tracking and transmission usage profile. In addition, terbug’s acquisition in the Mo- vested $10 million in Caring.
of self-test results - like blood many have jumped into the bile PERS arena. com; Draper Fisher Jurvetson,
coagulation levels. And this is Caregiving space and will Kleiner Perkins, and Physic
before passage of any health launch in 2010 - shared care- 10. Last but not least, VCs Ventures are all examining the
care bill! Memorable from the giver communication, health show interest in aging in place health, boomer markets.
NY Times article: “The only monitoring, and more. technology. Finally, but not Courtesy
constant is change and resis- least, during 2009, we saw www.ageinplacetech.com
tance to change.” 9. Personal emergency re- several VC investments in the
sponse systems get a make- aging in place tech arena, in-

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 Mature-Market Home Buyers Look
Beyond Buildings, Desire Services
New Survey Data Looks at Both
Older and Younger 55+ Buyers
A survey of consumers
and builders, conducted in
2009 by the National Associa-
tion of Home Builders and the
MetLife Mature Market Insti-
tute, has yielded a new round
of data specific to the housing
preferences of the 55+ con-
sumer. This analysis of data-
the third in a series-compared
the preferences of the 55-to-64
year old age group to those of
the 65+ group.
One of the surprises re-
vealed in that data is the simi-
larity in preferences between
the two groups, with the excep-
tion of the following: 1) The
younger group showed more
interest in technology-heavy
features, 2) The older group
expressed a stronger prefer-
ence for a single-story floor
plan or one with a first-floor
master bedroom and a variety
of universal design features,
and 3) There were differences
in the area of home services
and community services they
currently have available.
One striking difference,
according to John Migliac-
cio, director of research at
MetLife’s Mature Market In-
stitute, related to home servic-
es and community services.
“Very telling,” said Mi-
gliaccio, “is that the younger
group of mature consumers
reported enthusiastically that
they want services like home
maintenance and repair as part
of their next home purchase,
along with services usually
connected to older household-
ers, such as housekeeping, on-
site health care and transporta-
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tion.”
According to Migliac-
cio, all of the aforementioned
were ranked higher than the
desire for social activities by
this group-a surprise inas-
much as social activities and
amenities have been thought
to be valued quite highly by
this group. This finding, he
said, supports an emerging
trend among builders to look
for ways to partner with pro-
viders of such services to the
residents of their active adult/
lifestyle communities.
According to Mike Mc-
Gowan, a 50+ builder from
Binghamton, New York and
chair of NAHB’s 50+ Hous-
ing Council, “Most buyers in
this market are looking for an
easy-living lifestyle.
They would like easy ac-
cess to services that will free
up their time from mainte-
nance both inside and outside
their homes. This data tells
builders that the homes they
build for older active adults
will remain attractive to the
consumers who will be enter-
ing that market for the foresee-
able future.”
Paul Emrath, NAHB’s
vice president for survey
and housing policy research,
pointed out that the share of
households that will want such
housing is large and growing
larger as Baby Boomers age
into that segment of the mar-
ket. He cautioned that the cur-
rent financial situation has led
to sharply decreased construc-
tion of communities that serve
the mature market. Without a
change in the availability of
capital for development and
construction, there could well
be a shortage of such housing
when it is most needed.
37% of Boomers will
move to a new home within
the first year after their young-
est child goes off to college.
Increasingly, however, these
Empty Nesters are breaking
away from traditional expecta-
tions. They are moving across
town, rather than across the
country. They are ready for a
more manageable lifestyle, but
shudder at the idea of a man-
aged retirement community or
a generic condominium com-
plex and seek housing geared
towards their particular life-
style and needs.
According to Remodeling magazine’s categorized as “upscale,” those that cost
annual “Cost vs. Value Report,” the cost less than $20,000 had higher percent-
recouped in 2008 of several home im- ages of cost recouped. For instance, a
provement projects dipped nearly across siding replacement (fiber-cement) cost
the board from the cost recouped in 2007. an average of just more than $13,000,
A master suite addition, for example, with and the cost recouped was $11,424, or
an average cost of more than $220,000, 86.7 percent. Other projects that boasted
brought in just 61 percent of its value at higher rates of return included vinyl win-
resale. That’s less than the same project dow replacement (79.2 percent), wood
recouped just a year earlier. This is most window replacement (76.5), and minor
likely a product of the sagging economy kitchen remodels (79.5). A roof replace-
and the high rates of foreclosure through- ment did not boast a high return rate, in
out the country, which brought home val- spite of that job generally being consid-
ues down and reversed the market from ered a significant advantage when selling
one benefitting sellers to one more ad- a home. In spite of that, the roof replace-
vantageous to buyers. In general, proj- ment averaged a return of just 63 percent
ects that cost less to undertake tended to of the initial investment at resale.
recoup more money.
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 The French know and
love their red wine. What they
may not know are the health
benefits offered up in each
and every glass. Despite diets
typically high in saturated fat,
the French have relatively low
incidences of heart disease
and they may be living lon-
ger and feeling younger. They
could have the wine to thank
for that because of a relatively
unknown antioxidant found in
the beverage: resveratrol.
Many people are familiar
with the term antioxidant. An-
tioxidants do just what their
name implies — remove po-
tentially damaging oxidizing
agents from a living organism.
Oxygen, while needed for life
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on a whole, deteriorates living
organisms over time. It can
also take its toll on the body,
leaving it susceptible to dis-
ease and speeding up the aging
process. The medical commu-
nity has determined that a diet
high in antioxidant-rich foods
is important for overall health
and for anti-aging purposes.
Known as “nature’s sponge,”
antioxidants absorb and re-
move harmful free radicals
from the body, and generally
promote youthful vigor and
improved general health.
Foods full of antioxidants
tend to be vibrant colored fruits
and vegetables. Antioxidants
are also found in olive oil,
flax seed, tea, and other foods
and beverages. An antioxidant
making headlines these days is
resveratrol, found in the skin
of grapes, and thus red wine.
Because red wine is fermented
with grape skins longer than is
white wine, red wine contains
more resveratrol. But drinking
wine is not the only, nor opti-
mal way to get the resveratrol
the body needs.
David Sinclair is a Har-
vard medical researcher who
has spearheaded studies into
the effects of resveratrol on
mice and people. He recently
appeared on a Barbara Walters
television special expound-
ing on the benefits of resve-
ratrol, including it’s propen-
sity to reverse some signs of
aging. He explained
to Walters that the
benefits to drinking
wine are there, but a
person would have to
consume 100 to 1000
bottles of red wine to
equal the amount of
the resveratrol needed
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If your New Year’s resolu-
tions include being more ac-
tive, focusing on small chang-
es will increase your chances
of success and lower your can-
cer risk according to experts at
AICR’s Research Conference.
You’ve made the decision:
2010 is the year you join the
gym, sign up for Tai Chi class-
es or dust off that treadmill in
the basement. The benefits of
physical activity run the gamut
from stress reduction to cancer
prevention to just feeling bet-
ter about your body. So your
decision to move more could
mean a healthier, happier year.
Evidence does show that
along with a healthy diet,
physical activity is crucial to
achieving and maintaining a
healthy weight, despite what
you may have heard from re-
cent media stories that ques-
tion the benefit of exercise for
losing weight. And AICR’s ex-
pert report found convincing
evidence that physical activity
lowers risk for colorectal can-
cer and it probably decreases
risk for endometrial and post-
The sinking economy
not only is dominating head-
lines, but new research from
the American Psychological
Association found that stress
initiated by the nation’s eco-
nomic troubles also is causing
Americans to develop increas-
ingly poor eating and sleeping
habits.
Poor eating and sleeping
patterns can exacerbate com-
mon conditions like heart-
burn. Dr. Goutham Rao, Board
member of the National Heart-
burn Alliance, says that it can
be difficult to keep health in
mind when feeling stressed,
but that good health becomes
even more essential at this
time.
“So often I find my pa-
tients treat the symptoms, but
they rarely focus on the core
problem: stress. While you
can’t always eliminate the
sources, there are simple steps
to take to help mediate stress
so that it doesn’t have a nega-
tive impact on your health.”
Dr. Rao offers tips on how
to manage your stress levels
during this difficult economic
time:
w A significant proportion of
American adults don’t get
enough sleep. Poor sleep is an
important part of good overall
health. Some basic tips include
practicing good sleep hygiene.
Maintain regular bedtime and
wakeup times seven days a
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menopausal breast cancers.
With all the known ben-
efits of exercise, why do we
keep making the same physi-
cal activity resolution every
year?
If you are motivated by
being part of a larger program
and using online tools to track
progress,America on the Move
may be a good fit. Dr. Hill is
a co-founder of this national
weight grain prevention initia-
tive that provides web-based
programs, tools and resources
to individuals, families, groups
and communities.
During the 2009 AICR
Research Conference session
Physical Activity in Cancer
Prevention and Control, James
O. Hill, Ph.D., talked about the
importance of making modest
changes in our behavior to in-
crease our physical activity.
Often we set goals that require
too much of a lifestyle change
all at once and those goals typ-
ically cannot be achieved or
maintained.
week. Avoid eating or drink-
ing just before bedtime (which
can bring on heartburn.) Sleep
in a quiet, dark room (don’t
sleep with the TV or radio
on.) Some patients experience
heartburn relief by sleeping
with the head of their bed el-
evated, so that they are on a
slight incline.
w The combination of stress
and fatty foods can cause a va-
riety of digestive issues. Over
the counter products, such as
Pepto-Bismol, can provide re-
lief for stomach problems like
nausea, upset stomach, and
indigestion, while a PPI such
as Prilosec OTC blocks the
production of stomach acid to
treat the symptoms of frequent
heartburn. Both products are
less costly alternatives to pre-
scription medications.
w Exercise is a great way to
relieve stress, improve sleep,
and control your weight. Main-
taining a healthy weight is one
way to help prevent heartburn.
Instead of heading to the near-
est fast food joint, try going to
the gym for 30 minutes each
day. Riding a bike or walking
should produce fewer heart-
burn symptoms and will do
wonders for your health and
stress level.
w Caffeine can make heartburn
worse for some people. Try
to limit your consumption of
coffee and other caffeinated
Hill reports that an energy
gap of 100 calories (we burn
100 more calories than we
take in) is enough to prevent
weight gain, so he is a propo-
nent of using small changes
to get people moving. Why?
Four reasons:
Small changes are
what people can do
• Start an exercise program
by taking a daily walk of any
length even 10 minutes. Mod-
est changes can have a signifi-
beverages to no more than two
cups per day.
w Maintaining good health
is, of course, the best way to
avoid expensive health care.
Eating healthy, avoiding
smoking, exercising regularly,
and developing effective ways
to cope with stress are all ex-
tremely important. You can
also save on prescriptions by
asking your doctor if there are
over the counter options which
could be less costly. For more
information on heartburn visit
heartburnalliance.org.
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Small changes can add up over
time to give the result you want.
Nothing succeeds like
success. Experiencing suc-
cess in small changes can be
a strong motivating factor to
continue the new behavior. An
invigorating daily 10 minute
walk could lead to a 30 minute
walk several times per week.
So if you resolve to run a
marathon before you’ve even
started daily walks, you might
want to begin with smaller
goals. Running a marathon
could be a long-term goal, but
success will likely occur with
more modest goals while you
cant impact. work your way up.
• At work walk down the hall Be realistic about the
to talk to a colleague instead of
time you will dedicate and
using email several times per
day.
how much you will really do
• Determine what motivates
Small changes promote you, such as a pedometer,
more small changes exercise partners or regular
classes, to personalize your
• If I can walk down the hall,
plan
I can use the stairs to talk to
• Find ways to incorporate
someone one floor up.
more movement into your
• If we could make and sustain
daily activities in addition to
big changes, we wouldn’t be
setting aside specific exercise
discussing small changes!
time.
During stressful times, routines are disrupted and people may
not follow their normal routines in regards to meals, exercise and
medication resulting in stress-related heartburn.
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 When an irregular
heartbeat should
send you to the
doctor
You may chalk up that flutter in
your chest to too much rich food
during the holidays, or think that
your heart skips a beat here or there in response to the up-
coming tax season. Or... maybe you just fell in love and
Valentine’s Day, February 14th, is a day that traditionally evokes feel- your heart is all “aflutter”! For most people, those occa-
ings of the heart -- of flowers, romance and marriage proposals. But this sional irregularities are harmless. But if your irregular
Valentine’s Day, many Americans are thinking about their hearts in a far heart rhythms are combined with a diagnosis of heart fail-
more serious way. They’re learning that a healthy low-fat diet, a regular ure, they can be serious - and ignoring them may make
exercise program, and finding ways to deal with life’s stresses boost your condition worse.
heart health.
Your heart is essentially a powerful electric pump. If a
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, heart breakdown occurs in the heart’s complex internal commu-
nication system, it can cause your heart to beat irregularly.
disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Death from
It’s possible for healthy people to experience occasional ir-
heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases claims one regular heart beats. But if you already have heart problems,
American life every 34 seconds. you should be aware of the symptoms of an irregular heart
beat.
Like any other muscle in the body, the heart requires preventive care if
it is to continue to operate at top form. While some people are afflicted These common symptoms of an irregular heart beat:
with congenital heart disease, most people who are affected can point
to the way they live as a contributor to their problems. Fortunately, with • If your heart skips a beat, flutters or pounds in your chest.
lifestyle changes, many of these contributing factors can be lessened or • You experience dizziness or feel “light-headed.”
eliminated entirely. • You experience sudden shortness of breath not related to
physical exertion.
Smoking: The risk of heart disease for smokers is more than twice that • You feel inexplicably weak from time to time.
• You faint or suddenly lose consciousness.
of non-smokers.
If you regularly experience these symptoms, see your
High Fat/High Cholesterol Diet: There are many wonderful food prod- doctor. In order to diagnose your condition, your doctor
ucts available today that are free of cholesterol and saturated fat. will likely start with an electrocardiogram (ECG) that mon-
itors electrical activity in your heart. If the ECG doesn’t
High Blood Pressure: A healthy diet low in saturated fat and choles- explain your irregular heart rhythm, your doctor may next
terol, high in grains, fruits and vegetables (a plant based diet), losing ask you to wear a Holter Monitor, a small, portable device
weight, exercising regularly, restricting sodium, and using medication that records your heart beats over a longer period of time
might help lower blood pressure to a healthy level. - typically 24 to 48 hours. He’ll also ask you to keep a di-
ary of your symptoms while wearing the monitor. There
Family history of coronary artery disease: Make sure that you and are several other tests that can help diagnose heart rhythm
problems. Talk to your doctor about what’s best for you.
your Valentine are aware of your individual medical histories, and that
you consult a health care provider for a complete physical. If tests show that you have a heart rhythm problem,
you may not necessarily need treatment. Your doctor will
Diabetes: The incidence of type II diabetes is nearing epidemic propor- develop a treatment plan for you if the problem requires
tions in the United States. Many people who are overweight or obese treatment. This plan may include medicines such as blood
are at risk for type II diabetes. thinners that help prevent blood clots and reduce the risk of
stroke, an implantable device like a pacemaker or defibril-
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Grey matter: age does bring wisdom
Our bodies may deteriorate, but our minds can develop.
The frontier of science is not outer space; it is inside our own heads.
The brain, the mind, the
soul - Professor Susan Green-
field has them clearly sorted
out in her head. Yet nothing is
quite as fascinating, says this
leading British neuroscientist,
as holding that twinned lump
of tissue, a human brain, in
one hand and pondering that
it was once the repository of a
personality, an inner world, a
mind.
The human brain has
changed little in the past 30,000
years. And we are each born
with most of the brain cells we
will ever have, says Professor
Greenfield, an Oxford Univer-
sity pharmacologist and author
who is visiting Australia for
National Science Week. What
change constantly are the con-
nections forged between the
100 billion brain cells in our
heads, in response to each ex-
perience, each moment of ev-
ery day. This “personalisation
of the brain”, which influences
attitudes that lead in turn to
different experiences for each
individual, is what Greenfield
Go Green and Get Lean
We’ve certainly heard that
making a few ‘green’ changes
can be good for the planet. But
did you also know that it can
help shed pounds? Move over
popular diet plans, the best
way to trim your waistline
could be to think green.
1. Grow your own food:
A backyard vegetable
or herb garden can produce
a number of edibles that are
healthy, inexpensive and can
help keep a trim figure. Gar-
dening has been shown to be a
very effective means to burn-
ing calories, especially when
you rely on manual tools for
the work. The rewards of dig-
ging, planting and sowing
could be better meals and a
lighter you when you step on
the scale.
2. Skip the car on occasion: Walking, bicycling or in-line
A study of households
with at least one vehicle by
Experian Automotive revealed
that households with three or
more cars are the single larg-
est group among American car
owners. The average Ameri-
can household has 2.28 cars.
Many times one of the cars is
an SUVor pickup truck while
the other is a sedan or compact
car. This can add up to a large
amount of auto emissions
and fuel consumption for the
average family. Keeping the
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The good news, she says,
is that wisdom really does
come with age.
Our bodies may dete-
riorate, but our minds can de-
velop, our consciousness can
“deepen”, as long as we stimu-
late the brain enough to keep
strengthening the network of
connections.
Scientists are a very long
way from understanding the
brain, says the director of the
Centre for the Mind at the Uni-
versity of Sydney, Professor
Allan Snyder. “But that’s posi-
tive. It’s a challenge.”
Professor Snyder’s main
interest is the non-conscious
mind - the part that governs
our selection of a partner, per-
sonal decisions, risk-taking
and even doing what we do
best, “whether that’s physics
or swimming 1,500 metres”.
Studying people such as sa-
vants, brain-damaged people
with extraordinary skills,
throws light on this non-con-
scious mind, says Professor
car parked in the driveway or
garage and taking a greener
mode of transportation once
in a while is a healthy option.
skating to nearby stores or
even your job will help to burn
calories and clear the air.
3. Limit beef and dairy prod-
ucts:
Cutting back on fatty
meats and high-calorie dairy
items and substituting more
fresh vegetables and legumes
can lead to a smaller waist-
line and improve other aspects
of your health. What’s more,
according to the Alternative
Consumer, the 1.5 billion cat-
tle required to meet dairy and
Snyder, who believes we all
have access to virtuoso talents,
if we could switch off higher
consciousness.
The fact that people after
a stroke can recover move-
ment attests to the ability of
the brain to make new connec-
tions. Last year American re-
searchers also showed for the
first time that monkeys were
constantly growing new brain
cells in adulthood.
Last month an influential Brit-
ish study was published show-
ing that stimulating the brains
of mice, with lots of new plas-
tic toys, can delay the onset of
Huntington’s disease, a genetic
brain deterioration. “It shows
we can deter the tyranny of the
genes with environment,” Pro-
fessor Greenfield says.
Professor Snyder, a math-
ematician, also advocates
mastering new skills; the more
views of the world we have,
the better we can find unex- One of the best ways to stay sharp is to exercise that muscle be-
pected likenesses between tween your ears, research indicates. Scientists studying the brain
things, which is at the heart of reveal that you can work your noggin in many different ways,
creativity. every day.
beef needs are estimated to workout in itself. However, a engaging in physical activity.
produce up to 18 percent of the beautiful and environmentally This is beneficial to overall
world’s greenhouse gas emis- friendly yard may also entice health and weight loss.
sions. That’s more than cars, you to spend more time out-
airlines and all other forms of doors with the family or pets
transportation combined.
4. Take the stairs:
Elevators and escalators
require a lot of energy for op-
eration. When possible, skip
these conveniences for the
classic method of scaling dif-
ferent levels -- the staircase.
Feel the burn as all parts of
your legs get a workout and
your heart starts pumping.
5. Start recycling in earnest:
Fill up pails of used alu-
minum cans, plastic products
and newspapers. The simple
act of hauling those pails to
the curb or to the nearest re-
cycling center can burn a few
extra calories.
6. Reduce your dependence
on fast food or prepackaged
meals:
These convenience foods
tend to be high in packaging
and preservatives -- two items
that spell trouble for the planet
and your health. Limiting con-
sumption of these foods will
help you feel better all around.
7. Create a backyard oasis:
Planting trees, shrubs and
plants is green and a good
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 Driving more defensively and possibly reeducating themselves about the nation’s highways are means
by which older drivers can avoid accidents and potentially reduce their insurance premiums.

While younger drivers precautions. bicyclists and skat-

are commonly perceived as
the riskiest drivers on the
road, insurance companies
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well.
Driver improvement
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collisions involving mature
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• failure to yield right
of way
• improper left turns
• confusion in heavy traffic
• inattention
• complications while back-
ing up
• Failure to maintain proper • Never drink and
speed
• Hesitation in responding
to new traffic signs, sig can make driving unsafe at
nals or pavement mark any speed.
ings
Seniors, however, can
reduce their risk of car ac-
cidents by taking a few easy
• Move into an
intersection only
after checking
the area for pe-
destrians, cy-
clists, hazards,
and other motor
vehicles. Don’t
be pressured into
sudden moves by
other drivers.
• Limit conver-
sation and keep
the radio volume
low to minimize
distraction.
• Don’t drive
when tired, de-
pressed or in the
grips of a strong
emotion, such as
anger.
drive. Metabolism changes
with age, and even one drink
• Avoid driving while taking
new medications.
• Ensure that the windshield
is clean and visibility is
clear. Do not smoke inside
the vehicle.
Driving in heavy traf-
fic can be the most difficult
aspect of driving. If such a
situation is unavoidable, try
to stay in one lane, use turn
signals, be patient and avoid
frequent lane changes. Re-
main alert but relaxed, and
ers, who usually
move at a faster
speed than walk-
ers and runners.
Remember that
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have the right of
way.
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try to enjoy the ride.
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Pedestrians, especially
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in urban settings, pose a spe-
ing frequent breaks to recov-
cial kind of problem for se-
er from glare when driving
nior drivers because of their
long distances at night.
unpredictability. While most
For additional safe driv-
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 The Life and Times of
Cappy Hall Rearick
Humor writer, Cappy Hall
Rearick, proudly marches in
her own parade to the beat of
By Cappy Rearick a Tootsie Roll since it could it was time for a continuing
a different drummer and she’s
laughing all the way.
“Cowboys like smoky old last me until I went to college. serial like Buck Rogers (my Her writing career began
pool rooms, clear mountain I bought candy, a large bag of brother’s fave) or the one I soon after moving to Holly-
mornings, little warm pup- popcorn and a Coke and that liked best, Blondie. (Except wood in 1975. Her first col-
took care of my quarter. for that Bubblehead Blondie, Puttin’ On The Gritz umn, Alive and Well in Hol-
pies and children, girls of the By Cappy Hall Rearick lywood, was born, followed
night. Them that don’t know Finding a seat, I would there was a serious lack of by: Tidings, Simply Southern,
him won’t like him and them settle in for an afternoon of serial heroines, but later TV Puttin’ On The Gritz, Simply
talked funny.
that do won’t know how to magic. I watched Movietone soap operas would make up Senior and Simply Something.
My brother and his Cappy has won numerous
take him.” News and that fool rooster for that!)
friends booed and hissed if a short story awards, many of
- from ‘Mamas, Don’t Let crowing his head off, and In cowboy movies, the
cowboy kissed anybody other which can be found in antholo-
gies throughout California,
Your Babies Grow Up to Be than his mother or his horse. Pennsylvania, South Carolina,
Cowboys’ Every now and then a Florida and Georgia. In 2003,
cowboy appeared live on- she was nominated for pres-
Lately, I’ve been thinking stage at the Carolina The-
tigious Georgia Author of the
Year Award.
about movie heroes, cowboys ater. What a crush I had on Southern Belle Cappy and
in particular. I remember go- Lash LaRue who cracked his her Yankee husband “Babe”
ing to the picture show every whip, KAPOW! and made live on St. Simons Island. She
Saturday and with only a few my eyes grow as big as salad
has two sons and six grand-
children in Charleston and
trips to the bathroom, staying plates. He was one slick, sexy Walterboro.
there until Mama or Daddy dude dressed head-to-toe all Cappy’s four published
picked me up. in black, a good guy even books, Simply Southern, Sim-
A Saturday matinee though he wore a black hat.
ply Southern Ease, Simply
Christmas and the recently
cost ten cents for kids under published Return to Rocky
twelve, a candy bar was a My heroes have now all gone Bottom are available at: Ama-
nickel and a bag of popcorn, a up to that big cattle ranch in zon.com, and at Cappy’s web-
site: www.simplysoutherncap-
dime. I showed up there every the sky, but I will never forget py.com.
Saturday unless I had chicken the good times I experienced
pox, measles or mumps. My because of them -- all mine
folks loved it because it start- for twenty-five cents. He was a white hat cowboy in
ed at noon and lasted until 5
his prime,
o’clock. THOSE GITALONG He could turn his horse ‘round
The matinees my brother GONE COWBOY HEROES on a dime.
and I usually attended fea- OF YESTIDDY But with a name like Buster
tured any number of cowboy
I miss ol’ Hopalong Cassidy. Crabbe, he had to.
stars such as Rocky Lane,
I coulda sworn I saw him yes- Will someone tell me where
The Durango Kid, Hopalong
tiddy. did Lash Larue go
Cassidy,  Roy Rogers, Gene
I ‘spose I musta been wrong, With his black hat cocked real
Autry, The Lone Ranger and
then footage of the President good guys always prevailed ‘Cause I heard his git-along- low.
Tonto, Johnny Mack Brown,
or the war or something cur- and got the girl; the bad guys song When he snapped that bull-
Rex Allen, Lash LaRue and
rent. A glimpse of the latest always got caught. After the When he pranced off on his whip
Tom Mix.
Paris fashions was shown gunfights were over, our hero horse into history. My stomach did a flop-flip.
Orangeburg had two
movie theaters, the Carolina and maybe a candid visit with stood at a bar in a cowboy Buster Crabbe made West- His smile was mighty sexy,
and Edisto and for the 10 cent Bette Davis or Errol Flynn. saloon drinking sarsaparilla erns, too. also.
admission price, I got to see a During most of the newsreel alongside his sidekick, some- You remember him, at least Do you ever ponder about
newsreel, cartoons, a chapter portion, however, I talked and one like Smiley Burnett who you ought to. Tom Mix
from a serial, a short subject giggled with my friends.
and wonder how he did those
with Laurel and Hardy, Frank Looney Toons, Donald
gun tricks?
Sinatra, sometimes a docu- Duck and Tweety Bird. Af-
He was quickest on the draw,
mentary, and then the feature. ter cartoons came a comedy
Could shoot holes in a straw,
I was allowed to spend featuring Ma and Pa Kettle or
Then use ‘em over again for
an entire quarter so I bought The Three Stooges, and then
toothpicks.

Where oh where could all my

heroes be?
Those matinee cowboys I so
loved to see.
I suppose I could be wrong,
But didn’t I hear their git-
along-song
When Calvin Klein pranced
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 Super Bowl Facts
• New Orleans and Miami have hosted the Super Bowl the
most at 9 times.
• Pittsburgh has won the most Super Bowls at 6 times.
• The longest Super Bowl winning streak has only been
two in a row.
• Minnesota, Buffalo and Denver have lost the most Super
Bowls at 4 times. Buffalo lost 4 times in a row.
• The longest run in a Super Bowl was 100 yards after an in-
terception by Pittsburgh Steeler James Harrison during
Super Bowl XLIII.
(Formerly 75 yards by Willie Parker during Super Bowl XL)
• Mike Ditka, Tom Flores, and Tony Dungy have all won a
Super Bowl both as a player and a coach.
• In 1981, Oakland linebacker Rod Martin set a record with
three interceptions.
• In 2000, St. Louis quarterback Kurt Warner set a record with
414 yards passing.
• In 1989, San Francisco wide receiver Jerry Rice gained 215
yards on 11 catches.

Crossword Solution
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By Liz Sharp personality testing and anal- for meaningful connection. free time volunteering for
ysis. I know of a number of That is a human need, that an organization you believe
Happy “love month!” very happy married couples, when met, greatly enhances in. You will find like-minded
For many of us, this so-called who found each other this our quality of life and even people, and will have a sense
“Hallmark holiday” puts us way, (yes, even later in life!). our physical health. But you of fulfillment most paid jobs
in the position of coming I can’t do a free commercial have to have a personal peace just can’t give you. Many
up with something special, for them, but e-mail me for and wholeness to safely de- people find meaning and true
new unique, or worse, being the specific one. You sound cide who is right for you, and connection through partici-
reminded with every other not only fed up, but angry, frankly, to be attractive to pation in religion. You never
TV commercial that you no too. You seem to be feeling that person. know, these avenues may just
longer have someone spe- “ripped off.” It would be very There is a huge difference lead you to “Mr. Right.!”
cial in your life! And such a important to look into what between alone and being
holiday may seem trivial, as “being alone” means to you lonely. Keep the questions and com-
we watch the news and see, and just exactly what you are Until you find a suit- ments coming! I have a new
firsthand, the struggles of so really angry about. able mate, I hope you will dedicated e-mail:
many less fortunate. You are obviously suc- be meeting the connection asksharpliz@gmail.com
A dear friend, and won- ceeding on your own and needs in your life in other
derful teacher, put a different were successful at launching healthy ways. For example, I look forward to hearing
spin on Valentines Day for us your children! That is a big instead of the “dating scene” from you!
a lot of needy men, ready to
-- she called February “love quickly settle down and let deal. But, you are yearning (ugh!) spend some of your
month” and encouraged each me take care of them. Sounds
of us to use the month to ex- harsh, I know. Besides, I’m
press love -- in new and even

LOOSE DENTURES?
busy working. I’m a 50 year
more healthy ways than the old nice looking woman with
year before. I have always a good job. My children are
liked that concept and enjoy grown and pretty successful.
passing it on. I am curious about what you
This year, we need love think about internet matching
more than ever--many of us services out there.
are struggling in ways we’ve Bah-humbug Cupid,
never faced before. And that Daniel Island, SC
means there are countless op-
portunities out there to serve Dear “Cupid,”
others--and, even ourselves. “Buyer beware!” I
Google-searched and found
Dear Liz, 10 pages of sites. Some
I give up. I’m tired of be- pretty interesting. But... oh
ing alone. And I don’t want be careful! There are a few
to spend another Valentine’s good internet services out
Day alone. I was divorced 8 there. I prefer one in particu-
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tion in attics, floors over crawl
spaces and accessible base-
ment rim joints.
Conduct an energy audit to
Expanding polyurethane foam bonds tenaciously with a variety of
materials and is a good choice for filling large gaps, like those
around door and window openings.
identify spots where energy is
lost through gaps and cracks.
Start in your basement and
move upwards. Look for both
visible gaps and cold or hot
spots.
HVAC Penetration
Your air-conditioning sys-
tem set-up could be doing
more than just heating and
cooling your house. It could
be an air-infiltration culprit.
Check the HVAC ducts from
your attic and basement into
the living space. There may
be gaps where the ducts go
through the floor above into
the ceiling below.
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be hidden behind or under the
sink, it doesn’t mean that the
pipe penetrations aren’t allow-
ing unseen bugs and unwanted
air into the house. Check for
holes under the sink where
the pipes enter from the floor
or wall in all rooms that have
running water (kitchen, bath-
room, utility room, and laun-
dry room).
Electrical Box
Stand in front of the elec-
trical box of your house and
look at where the main electri-
cal exits the box and enters the
living space (in the basement
look upwards). If there is a
hole, seal it.
Electrical Outlets
Use a screw driver to re-
move your outlet cover plates.
Homes have holes cut in the
walls for the outlets. Check for
gaps between the wall and the
metal box that houses the elec-
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 When the kids fly the
coop, some parents find it dif-
ficult to make the transition to
a new stage of life. Breathless
days filled with sports prac-
tice, carpools, pimples, and
homework make way for an
eerie emptiness.
This newfound freedom
may seem exciting at first,
but is often accompanied by a
desire to fill the void. In fact,
mental health professionals
recognize the phenomenon as
Empty Nest Syndrome.
Who is most likely to ex-
perience this? Baby Boomers.
By the end of this decade, most
Boomers will be in their 50s or
60s and their children will be
on their own. In fact, 72 per-
cent of all households will be
childless by the year 2010, ac-
cording to estimates from the
U.S. Bureau of the Census.
Among married couples, the
number of families with chil-
dren will decline from 25.2
percent in 1995 to 20.1 percent
in 2010.
What’s the cure for Empty
Nest Syndrome? Many cou-
ples choose to redirect their
time and energy into their re-
lationships and their home.
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From the backyard to
the bathroom, opportunities
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mance. Elegant candles, soft
music and a bathtub that ac-
commodates two may be just
the answer. “We see a trend
in luxury whirlpool bathtubs
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romance, have fun and frolic growing year. No matter what strong motivator. Couples and enthusiasm. Just don’t
are all things empty nesters the season, there is always view it as a way to enrich their forget about the future grand
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should do if he leaves, Rhett

With Valentine’s Day
upon us, couples across the
country have once again fixed
their focus on romance. For
those couples enjoying a ro-
mantic evening at home this
Valentine’s Day, the following
films are some of the most ro-
mantic the silver screen has to
offer.
• “Casablanca” (1942) -- Few
films are considered more ro-
mantic than this Humphrey
Bogart classic. Co-starring
Ingrid Bergman, “Casablan-
ca” is today considered a film
classic, despite the fact that no
one considered the film to be
anything out of the ordinary
during its production. Bogart
must choose between love and
virtue when a former lover
suddenly appears at his popu-
lar Moroccan nightspot amidst
the tensions of World War II.
• “Roman Holiday” (1953) --
Another romantic film featur-
ing a pair of screen legends,
“Roman Holiday” stars Au-
drey Hepburn as a bored prin-
cess who embarks on a tour
of European cities, only to
fall in love with an American
journalist in Rome played by
Gregory Peck.
• “Gone with the Wind”
(1939) -- Also using a war as a
backdrop for romance, “Gone
with the Wind” finds Scarlett
O’Hara and Rhett Butler fall-
ing in love during the Ameri-
can Civil War. An added bonus
is one of the most memorable
lines in film history. When
Scarlett asks Rhett what she
Couples staying home this Val-
entine’s Day can cuddle up and
watch one of a number of romantic
movies.
replies, “Frankly, my dear, I
don’t give a damn.”
• “True Romance” (1993) --
For those who prefer a little
gore with their romance, per-
haps no film is more suited to
such enthusiasts than Quen-
tin Tarantino’s classic “True
Romance,” starring Christian
Slater and Patricia Arquette as
a couple on the run after a co-
caine deal gone bad. Mayhem
ensues throughout Tarantino’s
first screenplay as Clarence
(Slater) and his girlfriend Ala-
bama (Arquette) are chased.
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 February is the month
of the year that whet’s a
chocophile’s appetite like
none other. Sales of boxes of
fine (and not-so fine) rise sub-
stantially in February.
Since the average Ameri-
can eats 10-12 pounds of
chocolate a year, studies that
support the health benefits of
this delectable creation are
welcomed almost as eagerly
as those creamy truffles often
encased in glass counters or
ribbon-tied boxes.
For your next vacation,
instead of bordering on the ho-
hum, why not be a little adven-
turous and try something with
a different twist? Perhaps even
indulgent.
Culinary travel tempts and
delights, and is on the rise in
the United States at an alarm-
ing speed. Treat your sweet
tooth with a chocolate-focused
trip where you can literally
surround yourself with co-
coa as you sample it in ev-
ery imaginable form, explore
the history and production of
chocolate, and even soak your
feet in it.
To travel in chocolate-
covered style, check out some
of these sweet vacation ideas:
24 February, 2010 •
Chocolate is known to lift the
spirits and awaken every sense
Spend a whimsical week-
end afternoon relishing deca-
dent chocolate delicacies
whipped up by some of Bos-
ton’s finest chefs. Old Town
Trolley Tours sponsors the
oh-so-sweet three-hour jaunt,
shuttling passengers to three
restaurants. Top of the Hub
presents guests with a choco-
late “surprise,” while Omni
Parker House, is the birthplace
of Boston Crème Pie. A fitting
finale occurs at the Langham
Hotel’s infamous chocolate
bar, with such innovative con-
coctions as create-your-own
crêpes and chocolate “sushi.”
(617) 269-7010
St. Stephen, New Brunswick
Bar-shaped benches, interac-
tive exhibits and yummy treats
reflect the chocolate theme
running rampant throughout
the museum. Learn about the
fine art of hand dipping, or
try your skill at packing a box
of goodies. Educational vid-
eos touch on such topics as
antique candy making. (506)
466-7848
Have your cake and eat it,
too, at this AAA Four Diamond
hotel’s spa, where chocolaty
indulgences don’t necessar-
ily translate to added calories.
How about a fondue body
wrap or a Swedish massage
scented with cocoa? Or, per-
haps an invigorating chocolate
sugar scrub that leaves your
skin silky smooth? Visit near-
by Heshey’s Chocolate World
and its Chocolate Making Tour
Ride. (717) 520-5888.
Enjoy NYC’s posh Upper East
Side when you spend three
hours strolling among the
Manhattan elite exploring the
greatest chocolate retailers in
the city. You’ll have the op-
portunity to sample the finest
chocolates crafted from the
best cacao available — wheth-
er it’s a Grand Marnier truffle,
a violet-infused chocolate
square or a raspberry bonbon.
(917) 292-0680
When Windy City residents
want to come in out of the
chill, they head to “Choco-
late at the Pen” to warm up
with some soothing jazz and
creamy white chocolate cocoa.
Held Friday and Saturday eve-
nings, the high-end spread at
this Five Diamond hotel offers
elaborate treats like choco-
late soup, truffles and dipped
straw-berries. Be sure to se-
cure your spot at this lavish
chocolate bar with a reserva-
tion. (312) 573-6760
www.lowcountrysun.sc
For Valentine bonbons with
some extra oomph, swing by
Rebecca Ruth for chocolates
enhanced with tasty liquors.
These folks are the official
creators of Kentucky bourbon
balls, but you also can choose
from confections flavored
with Irish coffee, cognac, mint
julep, and rum. Take the tour
to view the antique candy fur-
nace and production line — af-
ter this brief educational jour-
ney, complimentary samples
await. (502) 223-7475
An annual chocolate voyage is
an institution aboard Regent’s
ships, offering a decadently
devoted cruise to true choco-
late lovers. During the 11-day
cruise, you’ll meet chocolate
experts, pastry chefs, learn tips
on making your own cocoa
creations and sample the des-
serts till your heart’s content.
(877) 505-5370
 PIRATES HOUSE & SA-
VANNAH THEATRE
FEBRUARY 13, 2010
Join us as we travel
to Historic Savan-
nah. Upon arrival
we will enjoy a Southern Lunch Buffet at the
famous Pirates House. After lunch we take our
seats for an all- new, limited engagement at the
Savannah Theatre – “Country Star Revue”. A
2-hour salute to the music of the great country
stars of the past 50 years. $94.00 PP/M $99.00
PP/NM BOOK NOW AND RECEIVE A $25.00
PER PERSON DISCOUNT.
HARRAH’S CASINO
IN CHEROKEE
FEBRUARY 16–17, 2010
2 days/1 nights lodg-
ing. Dinner buffet at
Harrah’s. $131.00 PP/
MD $138.00 PP/NMD BOOK NOW AND RE-
CEIVE A $25.00 PER PERSON DISCOUNT.
HISTORIC SAVANNAH AND
LOWCOUNTRY TOUR
FEBRUARY 20 – 21, 2010
2 days/1 nights lodging.
Guided tour of Historic
Savannah; lunch at Paula
Deen’s – “Lady & Sons
Restaurant”; tickets to show at the Savannah
Theater; dinner cruise on the Savannah River
Queen; tour of Tybee Island and Tybee Light-
house; lunch at Tubby’s Tank House; visit Byrd
Cookie Company. $311.00 PP/MD $327.00 PP/
NMD BOOK NOW AND RECEIVE A $25.00
PER PERSON DISCOUNT
THE “OTHER SIDE” OF
ORLANDO & DISNEY, TOO!
FEBRUARY 24 – 28, 2010
– 5 days/4 nights lodg-
ing. 9 Meals. Sleuth’s
Mystery Dinner Show,
Rivership Romance Luncheon Cruise on the
St. John’s River, Arabian Nights Dinner Show,
one-day pass to Walt Disney World park of your
choice and Jungle Adventures Nature Park.
$623.00 PP/MD $657.00 PP/NMD BOOK NOW
AND RECEIVE A $25.00 PER PERSON DIS-
COUNT
TEXAS ON TOUR – MARCH 3 – 11,
2010 – 9 days/8 nights lodg-
ing. 12 Meals. Tours of or
visits to Birmingham, AL;
Vicksburg, MS with step-on
guide; Tyler, TX Rose Gar-
dens; Waco, TX, Dr. Pepper
Museum, Texas Rangers Museum, LBJ Mu-
seum and Ranch, LBJ State Historic Site in
Johnson City, TX; San Antonio, TX with step-
on guide; Houston, TX; Johnson Space Center;
Galveston, TX with step-on guide; Beau Rivage
Casino Hotel in Biloxi, MS; Callaway Gardens,
Pine Mountain, GA; and lunch at the Blue Wil-
low Inn in Social Circle, GA. $1188.00 PP/MD
$1244.00 PP/NMD BOOK NOW AND RECEIVE A
$50.00 PER PERSON DISCOUNT
JACKSONVILLE, FL AND
OKEFENOKEE SWAMP, GA
– MARCH 13 – 14, 2010
– 2 days/1 nights lodg-
ing. 3 Meals. Lunch
and show at the Al-
hambra Dinner Theatre – “42nd St.”; Jackson-
ville Kennel Club with dinner buffet; admission
and tour of the Okefenokee Swamp, guided
boat tour, Pioneer Express Railroad train
tour and Eye on Nature Show. $262.00 PP/MD
$276.00 PP/NMD BOOK NOW AND RECEIVE A
$25.00 PER PERSON DISCOUNT
GOLDEN ISLES & CHERRY
BLOSSOMS IN GEORGIA –
MARCH 21 – 24, 2010 – 4
days/3 nights lodging.
6 Meals. Two nights
lodging on Jekyll Is-
land on the beach,
tram tour of Jekyll Island Historic District, din-
ner at Blackbeard’s Restaurant, guided tour of
Historic Brunswick, GA, guided tour of St. Si-
mon Island with admission to Fort Frederica,
dinner in The Village, free time at Center City
Park in Macon, GA, riding tour of the Macon
Cherry Blossom Trail, tour and dinner at Sidney
Lanier Cottage, illuminated driving tour of Ma-
con, admission to Hay House and the Cannon-
ball House and free time at the Mulberry Street
Arts Festival and International Food Festival in
Macon. $574.00 PP/MD $601.00 PP/NMD BOOK
NOW AND RECEIVE A $50.00 PER PERSON
DISCOUNT
WASHINGTON, D.C. IN THE
SPRING – MARCH 26 – 29,
2010 – 4 days/3 nights
lodging. 6 Meals.
Tour of Mt. Vernon
Estate and Gardens,
lunch at the Mt. Vernon Inn, visit Hains Point
Park, evening driving tour of illuminated memo-
rials, driving tour of Washington, DC plus a free
day to see the sights you want to see. $495.00
PP/MD $519.00 PP/MD

MARCH 16 – 18 HISTORIC THOMASVILLE & BAINBRIDGE, GA SEPT 14 – 17 FALL IN THE SMOKIES-MAGGIE VALLEY & PIGEON FORGE
APRIL 8 – 14 NASHVILLE, MEMPHIS & TUNICA SEPT 21 – 29 FALL IN THE OZARKS-EUREKA SPRINGS & BRANSON
APRIL 25 – MAY 2 BROADWAY LIGHTS & AMISH SIGHTS (NYC & PA) OCTOBER 2 – 10 CAPE COD & MARTHA’S VINEYARD
APRIL 16 – 21 SOUTHERN SPRING GARDENS TOUR OCTOBER 15 – 17 CHATTANOOGA RIVER BOAT & TN VALLEY R/R
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 Vintage gas stations and pumps are collectible items today
but they were an integral part of Americana, symbolizing
independence and the freedom of the road.
In 1900, there were 20
million horses and only 4,000
cars in the United States.
Where there are gas stations
today, stables and blacksmith
shops once stood.
In its early days, the oil in-
dustry existed to manufacture
kerosene, a fuel for lamps.
Gasoline was a waste by-prod-
uct of this process -something
usually thrown away.
Early motorists, looking
for this abundant waste prod-
uct, went to their local general
store or kerosene refinery and
filled up a bucket from a barrel
of gasoline. This practice was
not exactly convenient or safe.
The need for cheap and
plentiful gasoline grew as the
need for kerosene fell with
the rise of electric lighting. In
1905, about 25,000 cars were
manufactured in the United
States, and Sylvanus F. Bows-
er perfected a pump that would
take gas out of a barrel and fill
a car’s tank. The world’s first
“filling stations” started open-
ing that same year.
Typically, a general store
would place a pump out front
on the sidewalk. Soon, cars
were snaking up and down
Main Street, blocking the
movement of pedestrians and
horse-drawn carriages. This
problem grew much worse
by 1910, when there were
500,000 cars looking for gas
and blocking traffic while do-
ing it.
A new type of filling sta-
tion began to appear - the
drive-in. Sometimes covered
by a canvas awning, the pump
would be located on a lot off
26 February, 2010 •
Marigny District, New Orleans vintage gas station with original
pumps is a favorite stop to grab a candy bar and a few gallons
of modern petrol.
the street, and maybe the pump
would even stand next to a
store that sold auto supplies
and food - a business similar to
the gas station we know today.
Around the same time, the
government broke up Standard
Oil, which controlled most of
the oil in the United States,
into a number of smaller com-
panies.
Suddenly, many new com-
panies were competing for
customers. Gas was cheap and
plentiful. How did a new com-
pany get motorist to buy its
gas rather than a competitor’s?
In 1914, Standard Oil of
California developed a stan-
dard design for its 34 gas sta-
tions. The company also put
their employees in uniforms,
provided free air for tires, and
gave away road maps. When
you drove into a Standard
Oil station, you might have a
whole team pumping your gas,
checking your oil and tires,
This old Sinclair Station in Georgetown, SC provides a shady
spot to rest on a hot South Carolina day.
and cleaning your windshield.
Oil companies competed
by seeing who could provide
the most free services.
From signs and slogans,
motorists knew then as they
know now that they could find
something reliably comfort-
able and familiar no matter
how far from home they trav-
eled. Just as many people are
“lovin’ it” at any McDonald’s
of today, you could “trust your
car to the man who wears the
star” at any Texaco gas station Colorful old gas pumps gleam in a display honoring an older
in the 1930s. and slower way of life.
The basic gas station de-
sign has remained the same
over time: a big sign over a
shed containing auto supplies
and snacks; a pump with an
awning; and bays for service.
However, old gas stations
are not gone or even forgotten.
Many enthusiastic “petroili-
acs” collect old gasoline signs,
oilcans, even old gas pumps to
keep the memories alive.
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 Over the last several years,
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and loss of appetite. Canine flu
is usually mild, but in about 20
percent of cases, more serious
signs occur, such as high fever
and pneumonia. A small num-
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- may die from complications
associated with canine influ-
enza. Unlike human flu, which
tends to occur seasonally dur-
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United States, dog influenza
shows up all year round.
CIV was discovered in
2004 at a greyhound racing
track in Florida. Since then,
thousands of cases have been
confirmed in various breeds
in at least 30 states across the
U.S. CIV is often mistaken
for other respiratory diseases,
such as kennel cough (Borde-
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tions, there are no medicines
to cure CIV and cough sup-
pressants don’t help much, ac-
cording to veterinary experts.
Antibiotics, which are not ef-
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cations of the flu.
Human “flu” medi-
cines should not be
given to dogs.
Canine influ-
enza spreads easily
and dogs are most
contagious before
they show any
sign of illness. The
germs are spread
in saliva and nasal
secretions through
the air, on shared
water bowls or
toys or even lov-
ing hands. Because the virus
is new, all dogs are potentially
susceptible to CIV infection.
Those attending doggie day
care, visiting dog parks or be-
ing boarded are at greatest risk
because they are in contact
with many other dogs.
After canine influenza was
identified in 2004, the Ameri-
can Veterinary Medical As-
Do You Know the Truth About Cat Declaw?
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years as pet owners and veteri-
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effects of the surgery. Get the
facts straight about this con-
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Declawing, or onychecto-
my, is not just the removal of
the claws, but amputation of
the last bone in each of the ten
front toes. The series of ampu-
Mom and Pops
sociation (AVMA) began re-
ceiving calls from concerned
veterinarians, pet owners, and
shelters wondering what they
could do to protect their dogs.
In November 2006, the AVMA
executive board took the un-
usual action of issuing a state-
ment emphasizing the urgent
need for an effective canine
influenza vaccine to improve
the health and welfare of ani-
mals and reduce the financial
impact of canine influenza.
In May 2009, the U.S. Depart-
ment of Agriculture approved
the Canine Influenza Vaccine,
tations can sometimes sever
tendons, nerves and muscles.
Among the many organiza-
tions that have formal state-
ments opposing declawing of
cats: The American Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals, The Humane So-
ciety of the United States and
The Association of Veterinar-
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duce the symptoms and most
serious consequences of CIV
infection, specifically lung le-
sions and pneumonia.
The initial vaccination
requires a two-dose
series administered
two to four weeks
apart. After that, a
single dose is admin-
istered annually for flu
protection. Dogs six
weeks or older who
are currently being
vaccinated for kennel
cough (Bordetella),
are candidates for the
Canine Influenza Vac-
cine, H3N8.
Keeping your dog
in good health is the
first step to protection
from canine influenza.
A stronger immune system is
better able to fight infection.
Take the quiz below to see if
your dog is a candidate for ca-
nine influenza vaccination and
then talk to your family vet-
erinarian about keeping your
furry best friend flu-free.
Should My Dog Be Vaccinated
Against Canine Flu?
complaint and complications,”
said Dr. Michele Gaspar,
DVM, a board-certified feline
specialist who does not per-
form declawing. “Infections
and nail re-growth can occur.
Some cats appear to suffer
from phantom pain post sur-
gery.”
If you choose to declaw
ing a soft litter that will not in-
fect the surgical site or re-open
a healing wound. Litters such
as Feline Pine Scoop, that are
all-natural and especially soft,
are ideal. More information is
available at www.healthylitter.
org. If you plan on introduc-
ing a new litter post-surgery,
familiarize your cat with the
new litter before the procedure
to avoid litter box aversion.
Softer, all-natural litters
are also suggested for cats
suffering from long-term paw
pain, as some declawed felines
experience pain long after sur-
gery, which may lead to litter
box problems. In a much-dis-
cussed article in the Journal
of the American Veterinary
Medical Association pub-
lished in 2001, Gary Patronek,
VMD, PhD reviewed a study
doned shelter cats, 52.4% of
declawed cats were reported
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Does your dog:
• Come from a shelter, rescue
center, breeding kennel or pet
store?
• Board at a kennel or go to
doggie day care?
• Attend group training or “dog
kindergarten”?
• Visit grooming parlors, dog
parks or engage with other
dogs on daily walks?
• Enter dog shows or other ca-
nine competitions?
• Spend time with other dogs in
the waiting room during visits
to your veterinary clinic?
If you answered “yes” to
even one of these questions,
talk to your veterinarian about
canine flu vaccine.
Canine influenza is a
highly contagious disease
that causes prolonged cough-
ing and other respiratory
symptoms. It is spread from
an infected dog to other dogs
through direct contact (nuz-
zling, sniffing or licking);
through the air (coughing or
sneezing); and by contact with
contaminated objects (doggie
bowls, toys, people’s clothing,
etc.). Please note that while
dogs easily transmit canine flu
to other dogs, they cannot in-
fect humans.
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to exhibit litter box avoidance,
compared to 29.1% of non-de-
clawed cats. A cat whose paws
hurt when scratching in a litter
box may avoid the litter box
altogether.
There are alternatives to
declawing your cat. Ask your
vet to teach you how to trim
your cat’s nails. When done
properly, regular trimming
poses little to no risk. Before
domestication, cats used tree
trunks to exercise, stretch and
mark their territory. It is pos-
sible for cats to be trained to
use a scratching post in order
to fulfill their natural instinct
to scratch. Another option be-
coming widely available is re-
placeable soft plastic caps that
can be glued directly onto the
nail.

By Schu
“Life is like a box of choco-
lates... you never know what
you’re gonna get.”
Forrest Gump
Valentine’s Day is upon
us, the holiday created by
Hallmark to add dollars to the
financially stagnant times of
the winter coffers. Whatever
the reason Valentine’s Day al-
lows us to, indulge in THE cu-
linary decadent addiction we
call chocolate.
And like all food creations
there is a story about chocolate
that will forever be ingrained
in my culinary psyche. Unfor-
tunately I cannot personally
take credit for this adventure
but in order to protect the
identity of a close friend, let’s
call the title character of this
escapade, Fred.
Somewhat recently Fred
and his family decided to start
a tradition by booking a cruise
during the week of Christ-
mas. Simple enough, the en-
tire family spends a relaxing
Christmas week together away
from the insanity of the sea-
son. On a side, just to let you
know, Fred occasionally has
the propensity to enjoy a few
drinks and indulge in another
common American addiction
called gambling.
One particular Christmas
cruise after enjoying a nice
family dinner aboard the ship,
Fred decided to unwind with a
few cocktails and hit the casi-
no. After a few hours of drinks
and pushing his luck at the
casino, Fred decided to stag-
ger back to his cabin. I know, I
know... what’s this story have
to do with chocolate? Be pa-
tient, I’m getting there.
Well, Fred was so ex-
hausted and a little tipsy he
didn’t even bother turning on
his cabin lights; instead he
just ripped off his clothes and
crawled into bed for a long
winter’s nap. After stumbling
to the bathroom the next morn-
ing it was time to check his re-
flection in the mirror to asses
the damage of the previous
evening. Almost immediately
Fred’s jaw dropped releasing
a blood curdling scream that
I’m sure was heard on several
levels of the cruise ship.
Fred’s face and hair was
completely covered in a dark
brown almost black sticky
substance. After catching his
breath he frantically searched
for an explanation, any expla-
nation. As he stepped out of the
bathroom a second scream re-
sulted as Fred gazed upon the
bed where he slept the night
before. Apparently the pristine
white pillow and sheets were
also covered in the same dark
sticky substance he found on
his face and hair.
Although I am uncertain
as to why, Fred frantically be-
gan ripping the sheets from the
bed. Maybe he was hoping to
come across a laundromat on
the cruise ship or, worst case
scenario, he could find some
detergent to hand wash the bed
clothes in the sink or shower. chile peppers
Suddenly Fred stopped as
he espied a small shiny sub-
stance buried in the middle
of the bed; he slowly reached
down and lifted what appeared
to be the remnants of a choco-
late wrapper. It appeared Fred
had forgotten that in certain
high end hotels and more spe-
cifically, while aboard cruise
ships, your cabin steward tra-
ditionally turns down your
bed sheets at the end of each
day and strategically places
a single chocolate upon your
pillow for you to enjoyment.
While I’m certainly not
advocating we all roll around
nude in chocolate, though that
may depend on your compa-
ny; I am advocating we have a
little more fun with the ingre-
dients we cook with.
Mexican Mole Sauce
Ingredients
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon unsweetened co-
coa powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried cilantro
1/8 tablespoon dried minced
garlic
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed
tomato soup
1 (4 ounce) can diced green
Directions
Heat the oil in a medium
saucepan over medium heat,
and cook the onion until ten-
der. Mix in cocoa powder,
cumin, cilantro, and garlic. Stir
in the tomato soup and green
chile peppers. Bring to a boil,
reduce heat to low, cover, and
simmer 10 minutes. Transfer
to a gravy boat or pour directly
over food to serve.
Recipe courtesy of
www.allrecipes.com
Chocolate Peanut Butter Dip
Ingredients
3 oz pkg cream cheese,
softened
1/3 c creamy peanut butter
1 dash ground cinnamon
1/4 c chocolate syrup
2 tbsp milk
Assorted cut-up fruit
Assorted cookies
Pretzels
Directions
In large bowl with electric
mixer on medium, beat cream
cheese, peanut butter, and cin-
namon until smooth.
Gradually beat in chocolate
syrup and milk until well
blended. Serve with fruit,
cookies, or pretzels.
A lifelong foodie, Schu has worked in
the food and beverage industry since
the age of 15. From dishwasher to
general manager, from mom & pop
joints to hotels and national chains,
Schu has also written for various
publications and hosted a weekly ra-
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At the beginning of de-
signing a landscape lighting
system, one must view a yard
at night multiples times to ful-
ly understand all aspects of the
sight.  Some of the main fo-
cal points of a lawn seen dur-
ing the day can disappear at
night, such as  a large sprawl-
ing Oak tree in the back of a
lot. One cannot determine a
lighting plan for a site if they
have only seen it during the
day.  Surrounding areas of the
site should be considered dur-
ing the design process. A com-
petent landscaping company
should perform lighting dem-
onstrations to get just the look
that a client desires for their
property.  concealing the fixtures when-
One should want to con-
sider three main areas when
installing  landscape lighting:
beauty, safety, and security.  too often lost when the fixture
We encourage people to drive
around at night and look at
various yards with complete
lighting and pick out elements
they view as desireable. Creat-
ing outdoor entertaining spac-
es or living areas with outdoor
lighting can make for a beau-
tiful refuge.  Lighting paths,
steps, changes in elevation,
and water borders are all ways
to help provide protection
in darkened areas.  A home
should feel secure and security
can be achieved by eliminat-
ing dark corners, entryways
and doorways where intruders
or unwanted critters could be
lurking.  ments, but make sure to leave
Many times, when plan-
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ber that less is more. Using the
philosophy “quality, not quan-
tity” when it comes to light-
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view from inside the home.  A
great lighting scheme high-
lights plants, fountains, and
other important areas of  your
garden, making them notice-
able from the living, dining,
and entertaining areas within
the home.  Water is an element
that makes for a nice lighting
scheme, but needs to be high-
lighted with outdoor lighting
so that it can be more visible at
night. Water movement causes
the light to bounce and reflect,
emphasizing the water fea-
tures.
Another thing to consider
when creating a nice light-
ing scheme is to focus on the
light and not the fixture.  By
ever possible, the light itself
becomes the main focus, cre-
ating a magical effect that is
itself is blocking its view.  to be highlighted, it becomes
Lighting should be placed
along pathways and at path
intersections, and can also be
used to mark the perimeters
of one’s property. The right
lighting scheme can also be
used to make the perimeter
of a property to appear to be
much larger.  Using a variety
of lighting fixtures and differ-
ent types of lighting makes
the landscaping plan more in-
tricate and adds to the look of
the property.  You don’t have
to light every single inch of the
property to achieve the desired
effect. Highlight specific ele-
some darkened areas as well,
as long as it does not compro-
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the area.
Here are some of the most
popular landscape lighting
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tainment area because of the Path lighting is one of the
multiple lights, which cre- most popular types of light-
ate the appearance of a much ing.  It should be a low level
broader light source.  The light lighting used on walkways or
generally used in this scheme paths.  It can be considered a
is a soft light.   Lights can be safety feature because if its
mounted on trellises, gazebos, ability to illuminate a paths
Out in the Yard facades, eaves or trees. In this
By James Parker beginning to end.  Path light-
scenario, it is often better not ing directs visitors when en-
background. Beams of light to try to light the entire tree. tering a driveway or the walk-
are focused on a wall, fence Moon Lighting: way to a doorway.  If not used
trails or densely planted areas. Moon lighting can be cre- carefully, path lighting can be
Deck and Step Lighting: This ated by casting light down- overdone, making the path re-
type of lighting is a great safe- wards through tree branches, semble an airplane runway. 
ty feature.    Recessed lights creating a softer lighting
are available for flush mount- Perspective or Spotlighting:
feel.  As its name suggests, a This is used when a hom-
eowner wants to draw the eye
to a specific focal point, such
as a statue or fountain or archi-
tectural design. By aiming a
floodlight directly at the object
the spotlight of the area.
Silhouetting: In this scenario,
light is concealed behind an
object and then reflected.  This
makes the shrubs and trees
stand out against the lighted
The right lighting can make your home feel welcome and background.
inviting, plus raise the value. Underwater Lighting:
These light fixtures can
ing onto stairs or walls and dappled pattern of light and be placed above or below wa-
fixtures can also be mounted shadow is created, making the ter and greatly enhances the
under hand rails for subtle il- area appear as if it is being il- beauty of any pool, fountain,
lumination and safety. luminated by the natural moon or pond.  Above water lights
above. Light fixtures that are are called floating lights while
Down Lighting:
Down lighting is created hidden from view are placed in below water lights are called
by placing lights high in trees the tops of large, mature trees.  submersible lights. Either type
or on elevated areas.  It creates The lights should be pointed of light one uses draws atten-
a broad illumination of the both up and down in order to tion to the water feature in the
yard, adding yet another layer
to the lighting design.
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CLUES ACROSS
1. Ancient queen of the gods
5. Employee stock
ownership plan
9. Indian shot plant
14. Expression of pity
15. Bog down
16. Central China city
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31. Steeples
35. A navy serviceman
36. Ctenophores lacking
tentacles
37. Coffee shop
38. Parts of a garlic bulb
41. Small and delicate
43. Tool to measure thickness
45. Hog
46. Primate
47. Point where
something begins
49. Patio cooker
54. Ocean zone below
6000 meters
57. Opposed to
58. Dwarf buffalo genus
59. Call forth
60. Coagulate
61. School organizations
62. Cook with dry heat
63. No. English river
64. Military assistant
CLUES DOWN
1. Biblical Hamath
2. 12th Jewish month
17. Mountain unicycling, (abbr.) 3. Bullfrog genus
18. Nine banded armadillo 4. Actor’s line to the audience
19. Metrical feet 5. Emperors rule them
20. The genie’s lair 6. Earth color pigment
23. Acquire by one’s efforts 7. Spheres
24. Before 8. Rang
25. Popular beverage 9. Daughter of Typhon
26. Most benighted 10. As fast as can be done, (abbr.)
11. Matchstick game
12. Take hold of
13. Black tropical
American cuckoo
21. mm/dd/yy
22. Belongs to Coach Parsegian
27. Minn. Camp ____ Yapi
28. Ardor
29. Lacking hardness
30. A card having three spots
31. Civil rights college
organization
32. Botswana monetary unit
33. A object worshipped as a god
34. Nora Jones’ father
39. Uniform shoulder ornament
40. Follows Aug.
41. Type of igneous rock
42. Highly excited
44. Draw up a text
45. Particle with positive charge
48. Water chestnut genus
49. Acorn descendants
50. Sole
51. Monetary unit in Peru
52. Burden
53. Emit coherent radiation
54. Of she
55. ___cado: alligator pear
56. Arrived extinct
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 Growing old is compulsory - growing up is optional. ~ Bob Monkhouse
You can’t be too careful
I had a flat tire on the interstate, so I eased my car over
A man who just died is delivered to the mortuary wearing an expensive, expertly tai- to the shoulder of the road, carefully got out of the car
lored black suit. The mortician asks the deceased’s wife how she would like the body and opened the trunk.
dressed. He points out that the man does look good in the black suit he is already
wearing. I took out 2 cardboard men, unfolded them and stood
them at the rear of my car facing oncoming traffic. They
The widow, however, says that she always thought her husband looked his best in look so life like you wouldn’t believe it! They are in trench
blue, and that she wants him in a blue suit. She gives the mortician a blank check and coats exposing their nude bodies to the approaching
says, “I don’t care what it costs, but please have my husband in a blue suit for the
drivers.
viewing.”
To my surprise, cars start slowing down looking at my
The woman returns the next day for the wake. To her delight, she finds her husband lifelike men which made it safer for me to work at the
dressed in a gorgeous blue suit with a subtle chalk stripe; the suit fits him perfectly. side of the road... And of course, traffic starts back-
She says to the mortician, “Whatever this cost, I’m very satisfied. You did an excellent ing up. Everybody is tooting their horns and waving like
job and I’m very grateful. How much did you spend?”
crazy. It wasn’t long before a state trooper pulls up
To her astonishment, the mortician presents her with the blank check. “There’s no behind me. He gets out of his car and starts walking
charge,” he says. towards me. I could tell he was not a happy camper!
‘What’s going on here?’, he demands.
“No, really, I must compensate you for the cost of that exquisite blue suit!” she says.
My car has a flat tire’, I said calmly.
“Honestly, ma’am,” the mortician says, “it cost nothing. You see, a deceased gentle- ‘Well, what are those obscene cardboard men doing here
man of about your husband’s size was brought in shortly after you left yesterday, and
he was wearing an attractive blue suit. I asked his wife if she minded him going to his
by the road?’
grave wearing a black suit instead, and she said it made no difference as long as he I couldn’t believe that he didn’t know. So I told him,
looked nice. So I switched the heads.” ‘Officer those are my Emergency Flashers.’

Do you realize that the only time in our lives when we
like to get old is when we’re kids? If you’re less than
ten years old, you’re so excited about aging that you
think in fractions. “How old are you?” “I’m four and a
half.” You’re four and a half going on 5.
You get into your teens; and you simply jump to the
next number. “How old are you?” “I’m gonna be 16.”
You could be 12, but you’re gonna be 16. Eventually.
Then the great day arrives and you become 21. Even
the words sound like a ceremony. You BECOME 21!!
Then you turn 30. What happened there? Makes you
sound like bad milk. He TURNED; we had to throw
him out. What’s wrong? What changed?
You BECOME 21. You TURN 30; You’re PUSHING
40. You REACH 50. Then you MAKE IT to 60. By
then you’ve built up so much speed, you HIT 70. After
that, it’s a day by day thing. You HIT Wednesday….
Animal Training
A couple was celebrating their golden wed-
ding anniversary. Their domestic tranquility
had long been the talk of the town. A local
newspaper reporter was inquiring as to the
secret of their long and happy marriage.
“Well, it dates back to our honeymoon,”
explained the man. “We visited the Grand
Canyon and took a trip down the bottom of
the canyon by pack mule.”
“We hadn’t gone too far when my wife’s mule
stumbled. My wife quietly said, ‘That’s once.’
We proceeded a little farther when the mule
stumbled again. One more my wife quietly
said, ‘That’s twice.’ We hadn’t gone a half-
mile when the mule stumbled a third time.
My wife promptly removed a revolver from
her pocket and shot him.”
“I started to protest over her treatment of
the mule when she looked at me and quietly
said, ‘That’s once.’”

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