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Coronavirus: Will There Be A Second Wave As more countries look to relax lockdown restrictions, experts are concerned a second wave of coronavirus will emerge.
system even harder than the original outbreak has, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has said.
A resurgence of COVID-19 next winter could hit the US health care
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The Picture Book World..4 Summer Splash............04 Living With Asthma......05 Arun’s Scribblings.........06 Heading To Hospital.....06 To Feel Strong..............07 Father’s Day.................08 By Bhavin Turakhia
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Discovering New Hobbies By Amil Malik Thanks to social distancing, I found myself with extra time at home. Hours I had spent commuting, shopping, and socializing were suddenly at my disposal.
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The Picture Book World
By Shachi Kaushik
“If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales.” By Albert Einstein. With the scorching summers coming, one way to keep your children engaged is by reading books. As the libraries reopen its time dive into the world of books. For the month of June, here are my book suggestions. I hope you give them a read. Finders Keepers? A Bus Trip in India. By Author Robert Arnett and Illustrator Smita Turakhia
This book is a recipient of the prestigious Mom’s Choice Award.
knew wishing wasn’t enough, and she had
A true story that the author experienced on his trip to Rajasthan, India. He shares about his bus journey, noticing the traditions, customs and values of the people. The author loses his wallet but is impressed by the honesty of the small boy who returns the wallets and refuses to take a reward for his honesty.
the day. For Raj it was a perfectly planned day until his father accidentally forgets his wallet at home. Raj thinks that their outing has been ruined. For Raj, will it be the
For the boy accepting a reward for doing the right thing unthinkable. This experience makes the author emphasize on the timeless and universal value of honesty and doing the right thing. The words along with the illustrations take you on a bus journey in the deserts of India in Rajasthan. The glossary at the back helps you with Hindi words. Malala’s Magic Pencil By Author Malala Yousafzai and Illustator Kerascoet A beautiful inspirational autobiography by Malala about her childhood. When young Malala watches a show about a boy getting everything he wants with his magic pencil, Malala too desires for a magic pencil. She talks about poverty within her community, educating girls being a taboo, and the violence of the Taliban. She dreams about making these situations better with her magic pencil. She ultimately
Summer Splash With South Asian Artists May 31, 2020 4:00PM- 5:30PM Facebook Live on SAIVA’s page (www.facebook.com/SAIVA0) SAIVA has continued to promote physical and mental being in intergenerations through volunteering and programming.
over 45 facilities. We can’t thank them enough on the organizing they have done to ensure the safety for their community.
SAIVA’s COVID-19 response has has remarkably gotten our older adult population connected online with 3-4 weekly events a week that revolve around physical and mental health.
In celebration and taking SAIVA’s mission to the next phase, please join us virtually for “Summer Splash with South Asian Artists,” which will be hosted by Shruti Babu and performs include Vashali Tendolkar, Manasi Joshi-Singh, Neeraj Sahu, and Junoon Dance Troupe! Get dressed up, dance and sing along all in the comfort of your home.
Includes volunteering, yoga, meditation, fish bowl conversations, music therapy, and more. With the guidance of Palak and Sonali, SAIVA has made over 3200 masks for
If you are interested in having your older adults around you participate in our online activities, please email saivacommunications@gmail.com.
to speak up to change the situation. Malala stood up to speak for all those who could not speak for themselves to change the situation. Still believing in magic, how Malala continues to achieve her dream. The delightful illustrations, with the wonderful message, will leave you inspired. Raj and the Best Day Ever By Author Illustrator Sebastien Braun For Father’s Day, here is one book that children can relate to. What if your planned day with your dad doesn’t go as planned? In this book Raj and his father have made a list of things to do for
WORST DAY EVER? Soon Raj and his father have fun that doesn’t involve money, and an unplanned day turns out to be best day for Raj. The illustrations of father and son tiger are colorful and wonderful. Happy Father’s Day. These are a few book suggestions for the month. Happy reading and stay safe. P.s. Due to the COVID-19 the Hindi-English Bilingual Story Time has been cancelled. Stay Safe and healty.
Paracetamol Trick Won’t Work With Airport Staff Anymore At the departure gate, passenger will have to undergo a thermal scan and show that the Aarogya Setu app on the passenger’s phone has the ‘You are safe’ message. Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel will verify the boarding pass government identity cards through a magnified glass screen. Staff attending to passengers with special needs have been mandated to wear protective gear. While the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has mandated one hand and one checked-in baggage, at the airline bag drop counters, a transparent partition has been installed. The passengers are being assisted by airport staff to discourage them from touching machines. While there were apprehensions about the passengers consuming paracetamol tablets to bring down the temperature of the body the sources at the officials said that earlier passengers were not caught during the thermal screening for the fear of isolation but now, all the passengers will be put under quarantine. The employees at the airport who are from Covid-19 hotspot areas are de-rostered and all the stores will be sanitised after every 30 minutes. The passengers at the airport are encouraged to use digital payment. The terminal sitting will carry the signage that allows the passenger to occupy alternate seats.
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What Those Living With Asthma Can Do to Manage Their Condition
Asthma is a lung disease that makes breathing difficult for over 24 million Americans. While there is no cure, proper management can help those that live with asthma lead a normal, healthy life.
better enjoy life. Here are seven major steps to asthma self-management:
Education plays a key role in making this happen. Here are four important questions and answers about asthma self-management education from the American Lung Association: 1. What is asthma self-management?
• Making changes in your life to prevent asthma problems. • Knowing your asthma symptoms and keeping track of them. • Checking your airways with a peak flow meter. • Knowing what to do when your asthma is out of control.
The best medicines and best healthcare providers in the world can only do so much to help you manage your asthma if you are not also doing your part. For this reason, self-management is essential. “Self-management” refers to the things you can do for yourself to keep your asthma in control, have fewer asthma symptoms and
• Understanding asthma and breathing. • Talking with your healthcare providers. • Learning about and how to use your asthma medicines.
2. What are the benefits of participating in an asthma self-management program? Completing an asthma self-management education program can improve your knowledge about your specific type of asthma.
What To Expect When Your Dentist’s Office Reopens The COVID-19 pandemic has changed a lot of aspects of daily life, including regular visits to the dentist. Now that some states are reopening, many dental practices are beginning to see patients for non-emergency appointments. To help protect patients and staff alike, the American Dental Association (ADA) has developed science-based guidance for dentists on extra steps they can take, in addition to the infection control procedures they’ve always followed. With this guidance in mind, here’s what you can expect at your next appointment.
reduce the number of people in the office and reduce the amount of time you’re close to others. When you enter the office, you may have your temperature taken.
Before Your Appointment To help make sure that patients arriving for their appointments are healthy, your dental office may call you before your appointment and ask you some questions about your current health. They may also repeat these questions when you arrive to make sure nothing has changed. Your dentist’s office staff may also ask that you limit the number of people you bring to the appointment. That could mean leaving your children at home or allowing older children to go into the office alone while parents wait outside during their appointment. At Your Appointment If your state or city is requiring people to wear masks in public, be sure to wear one to your appointment. When you arrive at the dental office, you may be asked to wait outside until they’re ready for you. This is to
Inside the office, you may notice that items people often touch in the waiting room -- like toys or magazines -- have been removed. The office may have hand sanitizer available for you to use and staff may wipe down items you touch, such as pens, clipboards or furniture. When you’re in the dental chair, you may notice some things look different from the last time you were there. The dentist may have covered the computer keyboard with a disposable cover so it can be easily cleaned between patients, for example. Your dentist may also be using different protective equipment than used at previous appointments. This could include different masks, face shields, gowns and goggles. These addition-
al precautions help protect both you and the dentist. After Your Appointment
It can also help you feel more confident in monitoring your symptoms, working with your healthcare providers, and in using your asthma medicines correctly. These programs can also improve your ability to avoid or reduce exposure to your asthma triggers. All this can potentially result in fewer symptoms, asthma flare-ups, missed work or school days and emergency department or urgent care visits, for an overall improved quality of life. 3. What skills will I learn? Asthma self-management education programs cover the basics about asthma and how it affects the body, as well as give participants the ability to use tools to monitor symptoms and take medicines properly. Participants also develop problem-solving skills for when asthma symptoms worsen and learn how to make lifestyle changes to avoid asthma triggers, including stress management, staying active with exercise and avoiding tobacco smoke. Through these programs, participants develop self-advocacy and communication skills for working with healthcare providers.
After your appointment, the staff will prepare for the next patient by thoroughly cleaning the areas where you’ve been with disinfectants effective against the virus that causes COVID-19. This helps reduce the risk of illness being passed to others.
4. Where can I turn for asthma self-management education?
If you start feeling ill with the symptoms of COVID-19 within 14 days of your appointment, call the dental office. You may have already been carrying the virus at the time of your appointment, so anyone who came into contact with you could be at risk for getting sick too.
These programs are designed to help millions of Americans with asthma learn the skills to make lifestyle changes that will improve symptoms and quality of life.
Visit mouthhealthy.org for up-to-date information around dental visits and COVID-19. Remember, regular dental visits are an essential part of your oral hygiene routine and are important for your overall heath. Be sure to reschedule your dental checkups once your local authorities allow dental practices to reopen. Your ADA dentist will make sure your visit is as safe as possible for everyone involved. (StatePoint)
The Lung Association offers asthma programs to help you learn asthma self-management skills, including the adult-focused asthma self-management program, Breathe Well, Live Well, and two pediatric programs, Open Airways For Schools and Kickin’ Asthma.
Additionally, the Lung Association offers a self-paced online program called Asthma Basics, which is a first step to learning more about the disease. Asthma Basics is ideal for people with asthma, or anyone caring for someone with asthma and is available at Lung.org/asthma-basics. To access these resources and learn more about lung health, visit Lung.org. Asthma, if uncontrolled, can have serious consequences. However, knowledge can empower those living with asthma to take more control of the condition and improve their quality of life. (StatePoint)
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Heading To The Hospital? Get Better. Don’t Get A Blood Clot.
Spending time in the hospital can be a challenge, and the last thing you need is another setback on your road to recovery.
Follow these steps to help prevent blood clots: • Before entering the hospital, dis-
your doctor, including your personal and family history of blood clots.
This is why it is so important to know that being in the hospital -particularly if you are dealing with surgery, a physical trauma, or a serious illness like cancer -- places you at increased risk for the development of a deadly blood clot.
• Pain or tenderness • Skin that may be warm to the touch, red, or discolored Blood clots in your legs or arms can travel to your lungs, which can be deadly. Symptoms of blood clots in your lungs include: • Difficulty breathing • Chest pain that worsens with a deep breath
Each year, blood clots affect about 900,000 people in the U.S., and about half of all blood clots occur during a hospital stay or within three months of a hospital stay or surgery.
Get up and move around as often as possible. If confined to bed or unable to move, ask a family member or friend to help you move. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience signs or symptoms. For more information, visit www. stoptheclot.org/spreadtheword/ hospitalization.
• Faster than normal or irregular heartbeat
After a hospital stay, protect yourself. Understand your risk for blood clots and pay attention to signs and symptoms.
Many blood clots occurring during or after hospitalization can be prevented, but fewer than half of hospital patients receive proper prevention measures.
When released from the hospital
(StatePoint)
This is why the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Blood Clot Alliance advise that you have a blood clot prevention plan when headed to and home from the hospital.
June 3 marks Global Running Day. Here are a few ways to participate this year.
stretches are best for before the workout, afterward, practice yoga or a deep stretching routine.
• Warm up. A quick warm up of dynamic stretches can prime your body for the run and is an effective way to ward off sore or stiff muscles later.
• Light the way. Running at night? Wear reflective attire or other illuminating gear to make yourself visible to bikers and cars.
Your Blood Clot Prevention Plan
• Coughing up blood
and you return home, follow all instructions and take medications as prescribed.
Top Tips For Global Running Day
cuss all of your risk factors with
• Ask if you will need prevention measures for blood clots while in the hospital.
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• Before leaving the hospital, ask your doctor what to do at home to prevent blood clots. • Ask about the signs or symptoms of a blood clot and what to do if you experience them. Signs and Symptoms of a Blood Clot Blood clots occur most often in the legs or arms, and symptoms include: • Swelling
• Practice social distancing. While running with pals is one of the best ways to get motivated, you can practice social distancing by running solo or with just a family member. Be courteous of others on your route and keep your distance. • Cool down. While dynamic
• Stay connected. Just because you’re socially distancing doesn’t mean you need to be unsocial. Follow the conversation at #GlobalRunningDay on social media and connect with runners around the world. (SPM Wire)
ADDICTION
An union of disorders, bio-psychosocial; Addiction leads you to hell, quietly tolling the knell.
To something or the other, addicted we are all, De-addiction may be hard, but not impossible.
To consume drug or substance, addicted often craves, Or indulge in activities, way to harm that paves.
Confidence, perseverance and determination, Psycho social therapies with good medication; Keep you away and safe, from the dreaded addiction, To dwell with contentment, eluding this enslavement.
Things not required to live simple, but still we desire, Armed not to live without, an addiction I infer.
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How To Eat To Feel Strong While Sheltering In Place
With social distancing orders in place in many areas across the country, you may be doing your grocery shopping with shelf stability in mind.
those with compromised immune systems and those with chronic disease are often the most vulnerable to viral infection.
3. Eating to Thrive is Easier Than it Sounds. Getting the “Big Five” -- protein, vitamins,
But this factor should not be your only priority. Right now, it’s especially important that the foods you eat also support your health and longevity.
Developed by a team of food scientists, researchers, chefs, outdoorsmen, survivalists and adventure athletes who were frustrated with the lack of effective emergency food options, these non-perishable snacks, drinks, entrées and even coffee are high in protein and contain 14 vitamins and 14 minerals, so you can provide your body with what it needs throughout the day. To learn more, visit NutrientSurvival.com.
Here are three things to know about eating to feel strong while sheltering in place: 1. Empty Calories Should Get the Boot. Many products designed to last a long time don’t contain the vital nutrients your body needs, and instead, contain artificial ingredients that lead to quick energy and crash cycles. While empty calories will keep you alive, they won’t allow you to thrive, promoting fat over muscle and actually weakening your body’s ability to defend itself. 2. Nutrients Ignite Your Body’s Natural Power to Defend. The COVID-19 crisis highlights the fact that
To get all your essential nutrients in every meal, consider stocking up on products supported by research, such as Nutrient Survival, a line of nutrient dense foods and drinks that are simple to make.
Social disruption should not stop your ability to survive and thrive. In these challenging times, fueling your body right is one of the most important steps you can take to protect yourself. Fortunately, you can help to boost your immunity and defend against certain chronic diseases with a nutrient-packed diet. Why? Nutrients nourish your cells, defend against free radicals, give you energy, and aid muscle growth and repair.
minerals, omega-3s and fiber -- doesn’t have to be a challenge during difficult situations.
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Fun Playtime Ideas For Father’s Day
Playtime is one of the best opportunities for dads, grandfathers and other father figures to serve as role models in a child’s life, and research shows that these experiences have a number of positive health benefits for kids. According to experts at The Genius of Play, a research-based initiative providing parents and caregivers with facts, inspiration, and handson resources to help make playtime an important part of every day, regular active physical play between fathers and young children is associated with improved developmental outcomes.
they hear the word. Then, mix things up and have your child tell you a story. This is a great way to spend time together building vocabulary, boosting creativity and having fun. • Science Kit: Whether it’s erupting a volcano, building a system of pulleys and
• Charades:
begins his or her turn.
them together.
Choose a category for the game such as television shows, songs, sports, animals or professions.
• Board Game Fun:
Now you can use your fort as a secret clubhouse to play board games and cards, or pretend you’re defending a castle – the possibilities are endless.
Then have everyone write down a noun in that category on a slip of paper. Mix the slips of paper together in a hat or bowl. Take turns choosing a slip of paper from the
• Two Truths and a Tale: Take turns saying three things about yourself. Two are true, but one is not. The other players have to hold up one, two or three fingers to indicate which of the three statements they think is untrue.
To help make Father’s Day special for kids and dads alike, check out these fun and creative playtime ideas from The Genius of Play.
The person who guesses correctly then takes a turn. If no one gets it right, the fibber goes again! • Build a Fort:
• Storytime Stretch: Read or tell a story to your child that has a single word repeated often. Have your child jump, stretch, clap or do some other exaggerated physical movement every time
From puzzles and party games to cards and trivia, games build communication skills, teach good sportsmanship and create opportunities for strategic thinking.
levers or growing crystals, dads and kids can learn about science and engineering, as well as practice following directions by completing a science kit together.
mix. Without speaking, act out a word or phrase that others can guess. Whoever guesses correctly then
Collaborate and stretch the imagination with fort-building. First drape sheets over the backs of chairs and stack pillows underneath or decorate cardboard boxes with markers or paint and attach
• Craft Puppets: Start with socks or paper bags and craft your own puppets with markers, googly eyes, yarn and other materials around the house. Then act out a play with your new characters. For more play tips and resources, visit TheGeniusofPlay.org. This Father’s Day, be sure dads or other father figures make the time for playtime. Beneficial for healthy child development, there are many ways to get in on the fun, from word games and hands-on arts and crafts projects to board games and fort building. (StatePoint)
4 Steps To Create A Household Budget With Staying Power These uncertain times are forcing more people to reexamine finances and rewrite their household budgets. According to the Pew Research Center in a survey conducted soon after the COVID-19 crisis began, 33% of Americans either lost their jobs or suffered a pay cut or reduction in work hours. Plus, 49% said the outbreak is a major threat to their personal finances. Regardless of your situation, examining your budget and making some changes can save money and make your financial future more secure. Here are four ways to budget wisely. 1. Calculate the bottom line: Figure out your baseline income. Then, categorize expenses by what you need to maintain your standard of living, such as a mortgage, utilities, groceries and insurance. Another category should include non-essential expenses. Determine if you also want to set aside money
for savings, retirement plans or college tuition. And, experts advise setting aside at least three to six months of expenses for emergencies. Once you have these numbers, you can calculate what you’ll need on a monthly basis.
3. Find ways to save on the musthaves:
ums rise with inflation. Instead, unless you move, get a different car or
4. Consider at-home side gigs:
2. Eliminate or reduce nice-tohaves: If your expenses are still too high, or you want to save more, take another look at discretionary spending and find ways to cut. One easy way to save is to cancel premium TV channels, switch to a basic package or even sign up for a streaming service instead (Sling, Hulu, etc.). You can also drop your DVR option to save on the monthly bill. Digitally streaming or downloading content from your local library is another entertainment option too – everything from movies, music and magazines is available at no charge.
things organized, there are free services online to track your loyalty program points, including airline miles.
Everyone needs insurance and many companies offer discounts if you buy both auto and home insurance together. You can also look for unique programs to control expenses. For example, Erie Insurance offers a program called ERIE Rate Lock that takes away the worry of having car insurance premi-
change drivers, you’ll pay the same amount every year, even if you have a claim. Erie Insurance also announced immediate financial relief for auto customers impacted by the pandemic. Other ways to save include taking advantage of credit card rewards and cash back apps, and making sure to use them. And if you’re overwhelmed by keeping
Many are supplementing their income without leaving the safety of their living room. In fact, nearly half of working Americans have a gig outside their primary job, according to Bankrate. But before applying for a remote job, always check with the Better Business Bureau to make sure the company is legit. Depending on your skills, there are a variety of online jobs you could do, such as customer service, copywriting or online tutoring. By tracking and cutting expenses, taking advantage of discounts and special savings programs, and perhaps even earning extra money on the side, you’ll be on your way to having a household budget with staying power. (StatePoint)
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Can You Save Money Driving An Electric Vehicle?
While many motorists are aware of the environmental benefits of going electric, they may not know just how much they stand to save by making the switch. Here are some fast facts about the economics of driving an electric vehicle (EV): • Tax Incentives: Depending on your eligibility and the ca-
pacity of the battery used to power the vehicle, buying an EV can come with up to $7,500 in Federal Tax Incentives, helping you lower the upfront costs of your purchase. Talk to a tax professional to see where you stand. State and local incentives may also apply for an additional savings, so visit afdc.energy.gov to search for state and local laws and incentives. • Fuel Economy:
on your local gasoline prices, amount of mileage you average annually and other factors, visit ChooseEV.com/Savings-Calculator. • Time Savings: Time is money for busy people. The latest EV models are quick to charge compared to their predecessors. With 19,000 public charging stations nationwide and the majority of EV drivers charging their vehicles at home, being road-
ready is a fairly convenient prospect these days. In the case of the MINI Cooper SE battery electric vehicle, for example, you can quick-charge to 80 percent in 36 minutes, and the vehicle offers a 110-mile EPA-rated driving range at full charge. This model is particularly convenient, as regenerative brakes allow you to send energy back into your battery during the drive. To learn more about its features, visit, miniusa.com.
The average U.S. resident drives 13,476 miles per year and spends about $1,262 on gasoline.
“If you’re in the market for a new car, being informed about the many benefits of electric mobility is essential,” says Andrew Cutler, head of corporate communications, MINI USA.
Over the six-year average length of car ownership, that represents about $4,446 in gasoline savings.
“Going electric is not just stylish and good for the planet, for many folks, it can be a practical financial decision.”
To calculate your estimated savings based
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Discovering New Hobbies: Life As A First Time Chef (Continued From Page 01) So here’s a quick primer to help with some common kitchen terminology. • Muffin vs Cupcake: Both are made of the same ingredients (flour, sugar, a binding agent, a leveling agent), so one would think the difference between a muffin and a cupcake is a moot point. But, that’s actually not the case. Muffins are heavier, with a coarser crumb structure. They have a mushroom shape that is supposed to crust on top. As a result, they are typically cooked at a higher heat compared to cupcakes. The batter is thick and clumpy, with a 2:1:1 ratio of flour, sugar and fat. Cupcakes, on the other hand, have a finer crumb structure with a thin and smooth batter. They have a 1:1:1 ratio of flour, sugar and fat, and are cooked at
lower steady temperature (hence no crusting). Often topped with icing, cupcakes are typically considered a desert while muffins are considered a breakfast item. • Achar vs. Chutney: There is less
or a salt solution (brine). Chutneys can also be preserves (even pickled preserves), though more often they are made of fresh ingredients. Nonetheless, some people use achar and chutney interchangeably. The main difference comes
(Marmalades are basically just thick jams traditionally made with citrusy or tangy fruits. That’s why it’s usually orange marmalade as opposed to strawberry jam, for instance.)
of a consensus on the distinction between achar and chutney. Typically, achars are vegetables or fruits pickled in oil, vinegar, lemon juice,
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to return to work at all businesses.
Austin Public Health (APH) has published a color-coded chart to help residents of Austin-Travis County understand the stages of risk and provide recommendations on what people should do to stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Stage 2: Includes the recommendations for Stage 1 and adds: Maintain social distancing and wear fabric face coverings in public. Individuals are urged to avoid dining and shopping except with precautions, and to avoid gathering in groups of more than 25 people. They are advised they are safe to return to work at essential and reopened businesses.
For lower-risk individuals, defined as those with no substantial underlying health conditions who have a lower risk of complication and death from COVID-19, the recommendations are as follows: Stage 1: Practice good hygiene, stay home if sick, and avoid other people who are sick. APH is working on recommendations for maximum sizes of gatherings. Individuals are advised they are safe
• Jam vs. Jelly: Jelly is a clear fruit spread made of fruit, sugar, and pectin. The fruit is often cooked and strained, so the final product has no solid pieces. Jams are thicker. Made from pureed fruit and sugar, jams typically contain a bit of the fruit pulp.
down to the fact that achars usually contain chunks of whole fruits or vegetables while chutneys have smaller, pureed pieces with a more
Austin On Stage 3
The new risk-based guidelines (PDF) set out five distinct stages of risk, from the lowest threat, Stage 1, through the most serious, Stage 5, along with recommended behaviors for each stage.
homogenous consistency overall.
Stage 3: Includes the recommendations for Stage 2 and also urges individuals to avoid non-essential travel, all social gatherings, and any gatherings of more than 10 people. Stage 4: Includes the recommendations for Stage 3 and advises individuals they are safe to return to work, and dine and shop, only at “expanded essential businesses”. This category will be defined shortly. Stage 5: Includes the recommendations for Stage 4 and urges individ-
uals to avoid all gatherings outside of the household and avoid dining and shopping except as essential. In this stage it is considered safe to return to work at essential businesses only. Additional protective measures are recommended for people at higher risk, namely those aged over 65 or people with diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, lung disease, kidney disease, obesity, or those who are otherwise immunocompromised. For example, higher-risk individuals are urged to avoid dining and shopping except with precautions, and avoid gatherings of more than 25 people, even at the lowest level, Stage 1. As the stages progress from 1 through 4, higher-risk individuals are advised to limit the size of their gatherings, and their dining and shopping, to a greater extent than lower-risk individuals. (Continued On Page 12)
• Baking Soda vs. Baking Powder: Turns out the two leavening agents are not always interchangeable. Baking soda (or sodium bicarbonate) is naturally alkaline, so it needs an acidic ingredient and a liquid to become activated. Upon activation, carbon dioxide is produced, causing baked goods to rise. This is why recipes using baking soda will include an acidic ingredient like lemon juice. It’s needed for the reaction to occur. Baking powder, on the other hand, is a complete leveling agent, containing both an acid and a base. It usually includes a bit of cornstarch to prevent the acid from activating during storage. Technically, there are both single and double acting baking powders. Single acting ones react when combined with a liquid at room temperature and double acting ones react a second time when the mixture is heated. Bases on their own have a bitter taste, which is why using baking soda instead of baking powder in cake (without adding an acidic ingredient to neutralize the flavor) results in bitter food, and using baking powder instead of baking soda in Kashmiri tea leads to a tasteless beverage. (There isn’t enough base to react with the acidic discharge from the brewed green tea leaves, altering the taste.)
• Orange Pekoe vs. British Blend Tea: Contrary to what the packaging of many brands of tea may lead you to believe (Lipton, Red Label, Tetley), the term Orange Pekoe is not a flavor. Rather, it refers to tea leaf size used in determining tea grade when discussing teas from India or Sri Lanka. (Black tea is graded according to the size of the leaf, which can affect its brewing rate and how nuanced the flavor is.) Tea grades can get very specific within each of the major categories — OP (Orange Pekoe; whole leaves), FOP (Flowery Orange Pekoe; extra-large whole leaves), and BOP (Broken Orange Pekoe; broken leaves). Pekoe is actually pronounced ‘pekho’ and is derived from a word for a special kind of Chinese tea, meaning white downy hair referring to the down-like hairs on the tea leaves that are the youngest and smallest on the plant. The orange part most likely comes from the Dutch East India Company. The Dutch royal family was the House of Orange. In the 1600s the Dutch East India Company brought its teas to Europe and the best of its black teas were reserved for the royal family. When that tea was introduced to the public, it became known as the ‘Orange’ Pekoe, to associate it with royalty (the House of Orange). Calling a tea British blend — or English breakfast — on the other hand, has more to do with taste. English breakfast is typically a blend of black, Ceylon tea, which has a bright taste, as opposed to Assam tea, which is found in most afternoon tea blends and has a more robust, malty flavor. As you acquaint yourself with these terms, try your hand at some new recipes. It’s not as daunting as it seems, and in the process, you might just fall in love with your kitchen. I certainly did as a first time chef.
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5th Annual Austin Citywide Iftar Zooms In on Mayor Adler, Mayor Jaffer And Rep Bucy
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would be that people would get sick and die.”
governor and state elected officials to vote the safe way.
On Saturday May 9 also 16th Ramadan, at 6:30 p.m., Emgage Texas, a national Muslim advocacy organization, hosted the 5th Annual Citywide Iftar in Austin with guest speakers Mayor Steve Adler, of Austin, Mayor Sadaf Jaffer, Mayor of Montgomery Township, Somerset County, New Jersey and Texas House Member John Bucy III, of Williamson County.
Adler talked about mail in ballots for everyone to save themselves from the risk of infection.
Demand that we take federal money available to us and fill out the census,” said Bucy. He reminded people to complete Census 2020.
As of now, the definition of disability includes spread of pandemic through Covid19 as ruled by District Judge Tim Sulak, in a ruling filed Friday, April 17 in Travis county. According to this tempo-
“Texas stands to lose 300 million dollars each year for the next ten years if even 1% of our state population is undercounted,” emphasized Bucy who added that
They also talked about issues that are on their table right now. This was followed by q/a with each guest. 52nd Mayor of Austin, Mayor Adler has been a great friend of Muslims in Austin. He has attended in person all Citywide Iftars so far. “Salam Alaikum and Ramadan Mubarak,” said Adler.
She provided great hope to all women of color and minorities to engage locally. “Running for office is an option for [women],” said Jaffer as she he highlighted opportunities for women. rary injunction, one can ask for a mail in ballot. Adler also mentioned Shaikh Umer, a Muslim leader and scholar in Austin community who passed away last year as a friend who he misses. Rep. John Bucy III, represents District 136 (Williamson County, Cedar Park and Leander area) in the Texas House of Representatives.
“This is an important month to reflect on others and not ourselves,” said Adler especially now that we are going through the pandemic.
Rep Bucy is also the leading the Texas Democratic Party’s Platform Advisory Committee that is developing the 2020 Platform that Texas Democrats shall utilize as its manifesto for the Nov 2020 General Elections.
Adler highlighted the importance of social distancing and mail in ballots.
“We must find a path forward for election and civic engagement,” said Bucy.
“I am concerned that Governor [Greg Abbot] has opened things as quickly as he has before more testing is in place,” said Adler.
He urged people to act proactively and not be “another Wisconsin where voters stood outside for hours during the pandemic,” said Bucy.
To make the Governor’s plan of reopening businesses and essentials successful, Adler is pushing for face cover citing that “the penalty
And her studies help her in her work as a mayor where research is part of problem solving. Hate crimes near her made her research that proved to the local government that Islamophobia is a type of racism. This also lead her to start a discussion group called Montgomery Mosaic, a group is dedicated to overcoming prejudice and discrimination in our community through dialogue and education.
What is an annual gathering in person to celebrate the spirit and values of the month of Ramadan and to promote civic engagement in Austin, TX, was this year a virtual meeting from the homes of the guest speakers, conducted by Emgage National Board Member Imad Ahmed and viewed by Muslims of Greater Austin and beyond. The meeting went on for an hour where each guest used the opportunity to show their regard for the Muslim community amid their month of fasting.
She did her Undergrad in International Relations and a PhD in South Asian and Islamic Studies to do research and build bridges of understanding.
“I am fighting the governor to grant all Texans the right to vote by mail. We need everyone to reach out to
all these funds go towards critical infrastructure and we must do our part. I think about the Texas I want my daughter to grow up in, said Bucy, a new father of a baby girl who is 15 weeks old. He sees a Texas where immigrants are welcome, and a government which works for all of us where we embrace those who don’t agree with us. As a viewer, I was most interested in Mayor Saddaf Jaffer of Montgomery County, NJ. “My election represents hope opportunity in political system,” said Mayor Sadaf Jaffer, who smiled through the whole iftar meeting. Jaffer was elected to be Mayor of Montgomery County NJ in 2019. “I was so focused in local that I did not realize the impact globally. I am delighted with the impact and happy to help anyone who wants to talk to me,” she said. “Immigrant communities bring a value to the table,” said Jaffer who is originally from Pakistan and Yemen.
“Keep in mind that women win elections same rate has men; it’s just that they don’t run as often,” said Jaffer when talking about Muslim women interested in a political career. Mayor Jaffer acknowledged that “a lot of Muslims were attached to Bernie Sanders as he acknowledged the Muslims like no other… He came to ISNA. I feel the pain [that Bernie did not get the Democratic nomination],” but she encouraged Muslims to get more involved, run for office, try to become a delegate, run for school board, start volunteering in local boards and commissions… So may diff ways to serve, but don’t be disillusioned. She wanted Muslims to register to vote and reach out to formal training and mentorship programs. “Your voice is needed,” she said. National Board Member of Emgage, Imad Ahmed, emphasized that s that political engagement is
key for all Texas Muslims. He said, “We live in a state that has led the country in Islamophobic legislation introduced, but thankfully, we do also have many leaders like Rep John Bucy and Mayer Adler who are supportive of our community.” He highlighted the work of Mayor Sadaf Jaffer whose story, he said, “should serve as an example to all the youth in our community. Each one of us can make an impact in politics with enough hard work and determination.” Ahmed has been in Austin the last twenty years and is politically engaged through the framework provided by Emgage. Primary theme of citywide iftar has been civic engagement something the Citywide Iftaar has always done. Texas chapter of Emgage has been around for ten years with a presence in Houston, Dallas and Austin. Austin team was the first organization to actively lobby at TX capital to actively lobby exclusively on behalf of Texas Muslims. HR41 and HR1564 resolutions were passed with efforts of Emgage on behalf of Texan Muslims. Emgage is a 501c(3) that implements an ecosystem of programs to develop the capacity of the Muslim voter to ensure that our narrative is part of the American fabric. Their programs include civic educational events such as issue forums and town halls, and voter initiatives. To donate and volunteer please visit: https://www.emgageusa.org/ about-us/ For information about Citywide Iftar, please contact Kumail Hasan, Imaad Ahmad or any of the Board Members of Emgage Texas.
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BRAVE Communities – Highlighting Community Leaders And Offering Training Program For Highschool And College Females (Continued From Page 01)
not have a clout separately.
For that he has in the past year brought elected officials and political candidates on a single platform at AARC where the South Asian community could hear them and ask questions about what concerned the community.
Founded in 2016 by Emlyn Lee,
It highlights community leaders through monthly conversations (currently webinars) who share
So when Ghatalla brought BRAVE Community Conversations to our attention, we sat up and listened. Ghatalia wants South Asian communities to participate in a conversation uniting all Asian communities, including Pacific Islanders, conducted monthly by BRAVE Communities. His reasoning is to learn, collaborate and seek support from each other especially through 2020, a critical year for civic engagement. “Only together we form 7% bloc for politicians to pay attention.” According to him, each group does
BRAVE Communities (Build Relationships, Awareness, Voices, and Engagement), seeks to unite students, schools, businesses, nonprofits, and community groups by sharing their stories and voices, so people may understand, embrace, and empower each other to become a more integrated and inclusive.
how they assert their identities as they carry on their daily lives. BRAVE also highlights, the work Asian Community did in shaping the history of the US in order to empower the Asian American identity. At the same time, it offers a training
for future adults through a six-part series program for young females to be better leaders, influencers and advocates for social justice and racial equality. Keeping this collaboration in mind on May 18, Emlyn Lee conducted a webinar on AAPI’s National AntiBully/Anti-Hate Day interviewing five Asian community champions including Pooja Sethi, Attorney and Asian American Quality of Life Commissioner, candidate for City Council District 10, Hugh Li, Ph.D., high-tech entrepreneur, President-Elect at Austin Chinese American Network (ACAN) Lucas Pastorfield-Li, recipient of Masters in Global Policy Studies on migration from the LBJ School of Public Affairs at UT in May and creative artist Linda Phan, Director of Public Policy at Texas Council on Family Violence, and Alice Yi, Chairwoman of Austin Area Census Count Committee, founded the Austin chapter of APAPA, a consultant for APIA Vote, and on
the executive board of national 8020PAC. Each one talked about how they face daily challenges of asserting their identity as they carry on their daily work. This summer, BRAVE iwill offer BRAVE-Makers Young Women’s Leadership Summer Program to emerging young women leaders (ages 15-21 y.o., inclusive), a 6-series (12 hours) training program that will equip young females to be a better leader and influencer, and activator for social justice and racial equity. The organization is especially seeking out youth from all different racial/ethnic backgrounds including the South Asian network. Scholarships available on need basis for the program at https://bravecommunities.org/ or email Emlyn Lee at elee@bravecommunities. org. Application deadline is June 3.
Eid At Home During Covid-19 (Continued From Page 10) However, by Stage 5, all individuals are advised to limit their activities and exposure to the same degree, whatever the condition of their health.
This means individuals are currently advised to: • Practice good hygiene • Stay home if sick
• Avoid dining and shopping except with precautions (lower-risk individuals) or except as essential only (higher-risk individuals) • Avoid non-essential travel (higher
View the Risk-Based Guidelines in PDF format HERE.
While the new guidelines are primarily designed as a resource to
Based on an assessment using provisional modeling, Austin Public Health currently considers AustinTravis County to be in the Stage 3 risk category.
help individuals modify their behavior to protect themselves and others against transmission of COVID-19, they will also be used to inform APH recommendations around when restrictions on gatherings, business operations, and events should be loosened or tightened in the months ahead.
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Don’t Let A Blood Clot Spoil The Joy Of Pregnancy Or Childbirth
One health issue pregnant women should think about is the risk for a dangerous blood clot. Blood clots occur usually in the legs, arms or lungs. Women are especially at risk for a blood clot during pregnancy, childbirth, and the three-month period after delivery.
Signs and Symptoms of a Blood Clot
• Skin that is warm to the touch, red or discolored.
It’s important to recognize the signs and symptoms of a blood clot. The signs and symptoms of a blood clot in the legs or arms include:
If you have these signs or symptoms, alert your doctor as soon as possible.
• Swelling
A blood clot in your legs or arms can travel to your lungs, which
During pregnancy, a woman’s blood naturally clots more easily to help her body deal with blood loss during childbirth.
• Difficulty breathing • Chest pain that worsens with a deep breath or cough • Coughing up blood • Faster than normal or irregular heartbeat. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any of these signs or symptoms. Prevention of a Blood Clot
A pregnant woman may also be at even higher risk for a blood clot if she:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Blood Clot Alliance share these safe and effective ways to prevent a blood clot:
• has a family or personal history of blood clots or a blood clotting disorder,
• Tell your doctor if you or a family member has had a blood clot and discuss all your possible risks.
• has a C-section, or • is immobile for long periods of time due to decreased activity, such as being on bed rest.
lungs include:
• Pain or tenderness not caused by injury
can be life threatening. Signs and symptoms of a blood clot in your
• Work with your doctor to reduce your risk for a blood clot.
• Exercise as much as your doctor recommends, move around frequently if you sit for long periods of time, and drink plenty of liquids. • Follow your doctor’s instructions for prevention of a blood clot. • Take medicine as prescribed, and use any compression devices your doctor prescribes to help improve blood flow. For more information, visit www. stoptheclot.org/spreadtheword/ pregnancy. If you are expecting a baby or recently gave birth, there are many exciting things to do - from doctor’s visits, catching the first glimpse of your developing baby during an ultrasound, to picking out baby clothes. The list can seem never-ending. Make sure you are able to enjoy all these special moments and plans by making your health a top priority. (StatePoint)
Simple And Fun Crafts To Keep Kids Entertained Keeping children content and occupied isn’t always an easy task -- especially with more and more days being spent at home. As parents and caregivers, it can also be challenging to come up with creative solutions and fun projects that differ each day.
ers are needed.
2. Luck of the Draw.
1. Flower Power.
Are your kids having a day where everything you suggest sounds unappealing? Help them avoid boredom with a popsicle stick activity jar. Work together to identify fun activities and write each down on
Bring the garden inside with Duck Tape roses -- no watering required! Creating these roses will get your kids excited for the new season
However, even if you lack crafting abilities, you can still inspire your kids and help them stretch their creative muscles with items commonly found right at home, including scissors, straws, rulers and duct tape. In an effort to keep your kids entertained on those rainy, “I’m bored,” or just need something to do days, Duck Tape Brand Duct Tape offers several ideas for kids of all ages to engage in crafting fun -- from teens to toddlers. And, Duck Tape keeps messes at bay since no glue, glitter or mark-
ity jar and leave it to the sticks to decide. 3. Home-Schooled Fun. With most children adjusting to remote learning during this time, it’s important to provide a space where they feel inspired to learn. One great way to do this is to designate a work station where each kid can house favorite supplies and personalize it with a few decorations -- just as they do at school. Let kids create their own desk organizers with a few items you likely already have on hand, such as Duck Tape, scissors, and empty paper rolls or cereal boxes.
ahead and test their measuring and counting skills as they pull together a colorful bouquet. Plus, these flowers make great gifts!
a popsicle stick. Let your kids add colorful designs to the sticks and place them in a jar. Next time your family is feeling less than inspired during playtime, bust out the activ-
Once all the supplies are gathered, all they need to do is wrap the paper rolls and boxes in the tape design of their choosing. Next, designate each container to hold pencils, markers and important homework. Not only will your kids take pride
in their new creations, you’ll enjoy not having to search for missing papers each morning. 4. Creative Reading. Help keep reading fun by letting kids create their own custom bookmarks. This easy, DIY project is perfect for beginners, since all the crafter needs to do is cut the tape and fold it over card stock for a one-of-akind design. For more inspiration and craft instructions, visit DuckBrand.com. By providing a little creative inspiration, you can help your kids spark their imaginations and have them on their way to creating their next masterpiece. Plus, these crafts are easy enough that you can end the day proud of your Pinterestworthy parenting. (StatePoint)
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Make A Difference Covid-19 – Lessons We Learn By Vidya Kumar By the time you are reading this article most of the states would have eased their restrictions on shelter in place or stay at home orders. Maybe your company if you are still holding on to a job may still ask you to work from home or stagger the working hours at the office. So all the time that you were at home should have given you some time for introspection and should have made life time changes to your daily routine or at least should have given some thought about how to be more mindful about the environment.
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My wonderful husband reads a lot and has very good understanding about the environmental issues and how human activity has harmful effects on our earth. He is also knowledgeable about the carbon foot- print that each person leaves yet he buys water bottles in bulk whenever we visit HEB or Costco or Walmart and uses it when he goes on weekend to play with his friends. Umpteen times I have told him to use refillable water bottle as plastic is not good for environment. He himself tells me that when the temperature is high, water in plastic bottles may become toxic nonetheless he continued to use right up to Covid-19. I am happy to state that he made the change during this time to use refillable water bottle after so many years of getting used to the ease of just picking up the plastic bottle and taking with him. I am sure that each one of us can make at least one change in our lifestyle even if it is the tiniest one that will help in reducing carbon emissions. I for one am determined to reduce the use of paper towels in the kitchen and use more of kitchen napkins for all my needs.
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Top Laundry Tips To Treat Common Summer Stains
Summer living can make your family’s clothing vulnerable to stains, splatters and more, even if you are spending more time at home these days.
facturer.
• Tough workouts:
For example, enzymes are required to treat protein-based stains like
When washing sweaty workout gear and other clothing, be sure
But it’s possible to restore your family’s clothing to like-new condition every time laundry day rolls around with these tips and strategies:
• Grease: Whether changing the oil in your car or fixing a bicycle chain, maintenance tasks such as these can lend themselves to tough-to-treat grease stains. Agitate garments with a degreasing agent along with warm water before laundering.
• Act quickly: The faster you treat a garment, the more likely you will successfully remove stains and odors. While portable stain sticks are a great option when out and about, you can also rely on some running water and hand soap. • Understand stains: “Science shows that there is no one single ingredient that cleans everything well, so understanding the anatomy of a stain is essential,” says to Elli Frasier, director of product development for CR Brands, a cleaning products manu-
The same is true of juice drinks, spaghetti sauce and wine. Pretreat such stains for 30 minutes or more with peroxide-containing products before washing.
• Choose a powerful weapon: grass, while granular-based stains such as mud require detergents. For this reason, that quick soccer game in the backyard could easily become the precursor to laundry day difficulties.
laundry products contain odorpreventing ingredients. If your machine has a sports cycle, this may be a good setting to choose.
Throw some al fresco dining into the mix and your favorite item of clothing may really be in trouble. Here are a few common summer clothing pitfalls and how to handle them:
Ketchup and other condiments take center stage at barbecues, but when they make contact with clothing, it’s important to target these stains correctly.
necessary, and you can stripe your lawn whether you are working with a 21-inch walk-behind mower
Another thing to consider, according to Latimer, is the type of grass you plant.
• Barbecues:
The best way to ensure clothing comes out of the wash good-asnew is to select products containing a variety of stain-fighting ingredients, including enzymes, peroxides, whitening agents and detergents.
an additive (by pouring it into the wash along with your detergent). Proven to be 80 percent more effective at stain removal than detergent alone in independent thirdparty laboratory tests, it’s also safe to use on both colored garments and whites. • Examine clothes post-wash: Before tossing garments in the dryer, ensure stains were actually removed during the wash cycle, as applying heat can set the stain. • Read labels: When in doubt, check tags for proper care, particularly for delicates and special fabrics. More laundry tips and information can be found by visiting bizstainfighter.com.
For example, Biz Stain & Odor Eliminator, available in powder, liquid and boosters, can be used to both pretreat garments (by applying directly on the stain), as well as
With a few tricks up your sleeve, you can enjoy all the mess summer has to offer care-free.
such as Kentucky bluegrass and fescue stripe better and are generally easier to mow.
designer, Doug Scott through the finer points of lawn striping by visiting Exmark.com/Backyard.
Whereas some of the grasses that you mow a lot closer, like centipede grass and Bermuda grass, are tougher to mow and don’t show their stripes quite as well.
Exmark’s Backyard Life is part of a unique multimedia destination that has a focus on helping homeowners make the most of their backyard.
He suggests that for these grasses, it is best to use a striping kit.
While visiting the site, you can also access other Exmark Original Series, including “Prime Cuts,” “Done-In-A-Weekend Extreme Projects” and “Dream Yards.”
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If you’re a homeowner who already has a nice lawn but you are looking to take its appearance to the next level, striping is a quick and easy way to do it, according to experts. “All we’re doing with our equipment is we’re making our grass lay down in two different directions so that it looks nice and intentional,” says Brian Latimer, a landscaping expert and 2020 Exmark partner.
Whatever type of mowing equipment or grass you have, you can achieve more visually defined lawn stripes by making multiple passes.
“It’s simple to do, but gives the lawn a nice, professional, crisp look,” Latimer, who also happens to be a professional bass angler on the FLW tour, shared his lawn striping secrets in a recent episode of “Done-in-a-Weekend Projects,” an Exmark Original Series. In the episode, Latimer notes that while having a striping kit can help you achieve the right look, it isn’t
To learn more, check out “Mow Like a Pro,” in which Latimer walks show host and landscape
With the right strategy, you can mow with greater confidence to achieve a lawn that looks professionally landscaped. (StatePoint)
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Typically, the wider blade grasses,
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Newly Unemployed? Understanding Your Health Insurance Options
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ketplaces:
Fortunately, new options may be able to help those on tight budgets. “The sudden and unexpected loss of health insurance only compounds the stress caused by job loss amidst this unprecedented economic and public health crisis.
Family and individual health plans can be bought in the health insurance marketplaces created by the ACA. Losing a job is a qualifying
certain states have reopened enrollment periods when all consumers -- not only those who have experienced a job loss -- can enroll in marketplace health plans and potentially qualify for financial assis-
making coverage more affordable. The Kaiser Family Foundation can help calculate an estimate of premiums and subsidies based on an individual’s income, age and family size. It will also estimate an individual’s eligibility for Medicaid. • Medicaid: While each state’s program has unique attributes for coverage, Medicaid can offer no- or low-cost coverage for those with the lowest incomes with limited cost-sharing requirements. Unlike the ACA marketplaces, there is no defined open enrollment period for Medicaid, and eligible people can sign up at any time. State eligibility requirements and income qualifications vary by state.
However, unemployed individuals have more options for affordable health insurance than they did during past economic recessions thanks to provisions in the Affordable Care Act, along with actions recently taken by Congress and some states,” says American Medical Association (AMA) president, Patrice A. Harris, M.D. Whether you recently lost your jobbased health insurance or were uninsured before COVID-19 struck, the AMA, a long-time advocate for health insurance coverage for all Americans, is highlighting the following options:
life event that allows unemployed individuals up to 60 days to enroll in a marketplace health plan before the close of a special enrollment period.
• Affordable Care Act (ACA) Mar-
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic,
tance to purchase these plans based on their income. Subsidies available to eligible individuals through the health insurance marketplaces can help with premiums and out-of-pocket costs,
Every state covers low-income children, pregnant women and people with disabilities, while 36 states and the District of Columbia have expanded Medicaid coverage so that adults with income up to 138 percent of the federal poverty
level can qualify. • Beware Short-Term Plans: The AMA cautions patients to avoid short-term limited duration plans whenever possible, especially during this pandemic. Short-term plans are designed to fill temporary gaps in health insurance when comprehensive coverage may not be an option. But it is important to understand that these plans offer very limited benefits and do not usually cover COVID-19 testing and treatment, preexisting medical conditions, mental health services, prescription drugs, and preventative and wellness care. “Avoiding gaps in coverage should be a top priority for anyone who has recently lost their health insurance,” says Harris. “The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of having meaningful health insurance coverage.” (StatePoint)
Helping Veterans And Active Duty Military Cope With Social Isolation As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of veterans and active duty military personnel are on lockdown, many suffering from traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or substance abuse.
art, scrapbooks and more. Crafting can provide therapeutic and rehabilitative benefits, includ-
With demands flooding in due to the COVID-19 pandemic, kits have been distributed to more than 90 Veterans Affairs (VA) medical
“Our goal is to give our veterans what they need to heal during this time of enforced isolation.”
With the additional challenge of social isolation, finding ways to combat depression, anxiety and loneliness is critical. That is why Help Heal Veterans (Heal Vets), a nonprofit founded during the Vietnam War, has gone into overdrive, shipping more than 90,000 free craft kits since the beginning of the pandemic and creating a newly designed kit to help veterans make the masks they need to stay healthy and safe. Operating on the principle that not all medicine comes in a bottle, Heal Vets distributes kits in craft categories like masks, leatherwork, models, woodwork, jewelry, paintby-numbers, needlecrafts, poster
crisis can be terrifying and deeply debilitating,” says Joe McClain, retired Navy captain and Help Heal Veterans CEO.
In a recent survey of vets, 94 percent of those polled who use Heal Vets craft kits said the kits helped them have a more positive outlook on life, and 98 percent said the kits took their mind off problems.
ing improving fine motor skills, cognitive functioning, memory and dexterity, and can help alleviate feelings of anger and the severity of negative behaviors triggered by PTSD and TBIs.
centers around the country and a large number of military bases, state veteran homes and other locations where the need is great. “The coronavirus is overwhelming, but being alone in a pandemic
With many of the nation’s veterans labeled high-risk now in lockdown with little contact from others, (no visitors, no family allowed, no volunteers and limited staff interaction), it is particularly important to address suicide prevention, according to McClain. “We’re working closely with the VA Suicide Program to start including VA-produced suicide prevention awareness and education
material with our kits,” he says. “Our concern is that during this time of increased stress from isolation and financial uncertainty, some veterans may be at higher risk of taking their own life. We are hoping to raise awareness and improve access to craft therapy kits to help mitigate that risk.” To learn more about Heal Vets and the organization’s COVID-19 efforts, as well as find out how you can help, visit HealVets.org. Anxiety, depression and other mental health challenges can be exacerbated during this quarantine period. Luckily, there are tangible ways to support isolated and sick veterans in their most significant time of need. (StatePoint)
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5 Not-So-Obvious Household Essentials For Your Time At Home
Extended time at home is making many families more aware of what products they simply can’t do without. While you may have predicted what some of these essentials would be -- ahem, toilet paper -- other, not-so-obvious items are helping to make quarantines more comfortable nationwide. To get a handle on what has come in most handy during this stay-athome period, Zevo recently conducted a national survey, and here are some of the items topping people’s lists: • Home Exercise Equipment. Those with gym memberships or a love of the outdoors may never have assumed there would come a day when they would need a home stationary bike or treadmill. But such equipment is for many people the best way to work out
these days, and those who lack the space for a piece of heavy machinery are turning to resistance bands, yoga mats and other smaller items
that can be tucked away between uses. • Bug Killer Spray: The last thing people want during quarantine is to share their home with pests. Unfortunately, due to a warm winter and wet spring, the forecast for ants, roaches, mosquitoes and more predicts a very buggy 2020. With so much additional time spent around the house, selecting products without harsh chemicals and odors makes a lot of sense. Zevo Instant Action Sprays with BioSelective Technology use essential oils to attack nervous system receptors vital to insects -not people or pets. With
a light scent of lemongrass and no harsh chemical odors, it’s a powerful bug solution you can feel good about using around the home. • Multipurpose Tools:
ever on video streaming services like Netflix and Hulu to keep them entertained night after night. • Fun and Games:
Many people are finding that certain basics can be used in more than one way, making them ideal to have around the house.
Screen time may be on the rise, but as it turns out, so is good-oldfashioned family fun, with many households naming puzzles and games as must-have items.
Baking soda for example, has many potential uses, including kitchen cleaner, odor eliminator, itch remedy, vegetable wash, and even as an ingredient for homemade dog toothpaste, to name a few.
Whether it’s solving a complicated 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle or organizing a family checkers tournament, having a well-stocked game room or den is a great idea right now.
Likewise, you might find that pair of scissors a go-to household item right about now, whether you are home-schooling, crafting or giving yourself a haircut.
While everyone’s situation looks a bit different and every household operates in its own unique way, there are certain items with widespread potential to create happier, healthier, more comfortable spaces.
• Streaming Video: At a time when people must remain at home, they are relying more than
(StatePoint)
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Covid-19: How To Maintain Your Mental Health While Working Remotely (Continued From Page 01) However, this combination of working remotely for the first time and the unsettling news surrounding the pandemic is sure to take a toll on the mental health of many who start to work from home.
as normal, the more things will keep feeling normal.
every day. Maybe, even in between work hours.
A lot of us are struggling to pull away from coronavirus news on social media or stay social while working from home during a company-wide remote work test. At times, you just want to curl into a ball and completely forget about work. But work goes on… Thankfully, a lot of companies are practising virtual coffees and lunches, video conferencing, and consistent messaging. But there are also businesses that are new to this concept of remote work and aren’t as well-prepared as remote-first companies. Keeping your mental health a priority at work and minimizing isolation is now more important than ever before. Here are some ways you—or your business—can help. Be social The first stage is to keeping your cool when you feel anxious or lonely. Remember: if your entire company is working remotely, they’re likely experiencing the same kind of stress. It’s important to know you’re not alone. And the best way to do that is to connect with each other more often than ever. But that also does not mean that you’re constantly on phone or messaging platforms, because that may hamper work. Being social can also help you stay productive. Plan regular 1:1s to check in on your teammates emotionally as well as professionally. Use instant messaging and tools like Asana to keep your team on track. The more you move forward
Take that lunch break and nourish yourself away from your workspace as you would do at your office. And at the end of the day, log off from work completely. Find your calm
you and make you happy. Focusing on a hobby, watching a film or reading a book, making a phone call to a friend or a family member, taking a nap, or cooking your favourite meal.
Managing your mental wellness is just as important after work as it is during working hours.
You’ve put in a hard day in the middle of a hard time—you deserve to be well.
So once you log off, put your phone on ‘do not disturb’ and seek comfort in the things that matter to
Bhavin Turakhia is Founder and CEO, Flock.
Marilee Shapiro Asher works in twos: two husbands, two children. And now, two pandemics.
“When she was better,” Hansell said, she remembered that she “came downstairs and saw her father eating breakfast.
At 107, This Artist Just Beat Covid -19 It Was The Second Pandemic She Survived
24*7 social media is a big NO It’s okay to log off. In fact, it’s okay to completely unplug at times. Give yourself that break from both social media and work—the do not disturb function is there for a reason. Your work will still be there after you finish your meal. Use tools like Screen Time to manage your social media usage and be cautious about fake news. Take the time to seek out accounts that help your mental well-being to counteract the stress of social media. Stay active It’s easy to spend your entire remote workday on your couch or bed, in your pyjamas, staring at a screen for nine hours straight. But that’s not good for your body. The steps you take in an office, for instance walking to conference rooms for meetings, going to the bathroom or downstairs to pick up your lunch or even walking to a co-worker’s desk can be replicated at home—consider taking “desk breaks” where you move to a different workspace. And get some sunshine and fresh air outside! Download a yoga app or a fitness app, do that 30 mins of workout
Separate your workspace completely A home office setup—whether in a home office or a kitchen—is crucial to separating work from home and staying productive at the same time. Something as simple as setting up a monitor in a corner and designating it as workspace can keep you away from the drawbacks of working in bed. This also gives you the freedom to move about your house without linking the whole space with work—meaning you can log off at the end of the day and not feel obliged to work after office hours. Create and maintain a routine In a daily office setting, you may spend an hour commuting to work and 30 minutes settling into the office, take a 10 a.m. coffee break with your co-worker, and then work straight until lunch. It’s even more difficult to build your day like this when you’re working from home. So get dressed and ready for your day when you wake up, even if that means just changing from your pyjamas to another set of pyjamas. Make your favourite coffee and breakfast and take the usual breaks that you would in the office.
The autumn morning almost five years ago when I walked into Marilee’s D.C. studio, I knew I was meeting a force. This wasn’t doilies-and-kittens, old-lady art. I was trying to keep up with a centenarian using a walker who whisked me through her working studio filled with hacksaws, handsaws, hot wax knives, plaster, steel and bronze. Marilee — you get one-name status when your art’s in the Smithsonian permanent collection — turned 107 last year, and I was looking forward to going to another one of her shows in May, to see what she’s been up to since we last met.
“And she knew she was better, rejoining the family at breakfast.” This time, Marilee had been feeling poorly for weeks, Hansell said. She began feeling fatigued in March, and it worsened in April, just as the virus began tearing through the region and hitting the elderly in particular. When Marilee stopped eating, the nurse at the Chevy Chase House, her senior living community, insisted that she go to the hospital. There, doctors confirmed the dreaded news — Marilee tested positive and wasn’t doing well.
The novel coronavirus canceled that show. And then it threatened Marilee. But Marilee is a force, remember, and she’s been here before.
She never went on a ventilator, but doctors called her daughter, Joan Shapiro, to tell her she should get to the hospital. They believed she had no more than 12 hours to live.
Yes, that’s right. This incredible woman — artist, author, photographer, sculptor, therapist, mother, wife — conquered the 1918 flu pandemic, when she was 6 years old.
That’s how she does it, her family said. The art, the work, the passion, the vibrant engagement and curiosity is what’s propelling her toward 108.
Marilee remembered little about the illness beyond the moment she knew it was over, said her cousin, Linda Hansell, who helped write Marilee’s autobiography, “Dancing in the Wonder For 102 Years.”
It’s what she told me in 2015, when I met her in the studio and asked that requisite question for centenarians, “What’s your secret?” (Continued On Page 19)
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4 Hot Home Renovation Trends This Summer
Whether building a home from scratch, doing a complete renovation or simply refreshing a room or two, you can take your project to the next level with some design inspiration.
wanted to use a dark color for trim and doors in order to enhance other design elements, such as my kitchen island and hood,” says Colaneri.
my true passion is blending old and new together. For the main entry and hallway, I installed reclaimed natural wood to add warmth and
“I chose black trim to give my windows a contemporary look and allow them to be a focal point, but I went with a farmhouse-style grille for a traditional feel,” he says.
As one half of HGTV’s “The Cousins” and the founder of Lilyshea Development LLC, John Colaneri is well-versed in top design trends. Having recently purchased a 1960s-era rambler with the goal of taking it down to the studs and remaking it, Colaneri is sharing insights and ideas to help you create a unique space in your own home where all the elements blend together:
“I also changed the rear windows into sliding doors, which made a huge difference by offering more outdoor access and light.”
• Color pop. Find a color to carry throughout the entire home. While many people typically look to paint doors and trim white, consider being creative here. “For my home, which has an open concept floor plan, I knew that I
doors and outside can make a space feel larger and more inviting. To do this, Colaneri suggests replacing old windows with those that bring in more natural light.
• Something old, something new. Achieving a blend of old and new can bring warmth and texture to otherwise ascetic spaces and design elements.
character to the space,” says Colaneri. “Likewise, I selected industrial-style light fixtures that boast traditional touches.” • Let it shine.
“I love contemporary design, but
Blurring that line between the in-
ily, which she describes as “the center, the interest, the worry, the pleasure, the ‘raison d’etre’ of my life,” in her autobiography.
day for decades and added yoga to the routine.
Colaneri chose to work with Renewal by Andersen because of the quality of the products and the fact that it’s a one-stop shop, which can simplify a home renovation during these uncertain times. “This is the first time I had one company handle so many aspects of my project,” he says. “You need to have a professional team that thinks of all the small things that can go wrong and reacts
before they happen.” • Customized Tiling. Tiles are a great way to customize a space so that it’s truly yours. “Since I have three different design styles pervasive in my home -- contemporary, rustic and industrial, I wanted the tiles to reflect this,” says Colaneri, who chose different effects for his daughter’s bathroom, the master bathroom and his home’s entryway, where he used a hexagon marble tile that blends into the wood floor. To learn more about Colaneri’s project and read about more ways to freshen up your space, visit getinspiredwithjohn.com. When it comes to a renovation, it’s all about potential. With a little vision, you can transform your home into something that you never thought possible. (StatePoint)
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The 100-year milestone was the rising trend in world population studies. America has more than doubled its centenarian population in three decades, with about 72,000 today.
When we talked about that part a
And she always worked, even when her children were young and other women didn’t work. “I had to
There are about half a million centenarians in the world, and Pew Research and the United Nations predict that number will rise to 3.7 million by 2050.
worried a little about the way I wrote that. Because “selfish” isn’t really what we call it when men do it, right? I’m sure Marilee may have heard that word often — “selfish” — and probably battled it for many years, as she continued to produce and create. She had her first show in Chicago in 1938, and her work was sold in Washington galleries for decades. She was on staff at American University and spent years as an art therapist at the National Institute of Mental Health.
The coronavirus, which hits the elderly particularly hard, threatens to flatten that particular curve. Marilee isn’t having it. She never has, even before she was born. Her mother tried to abort her by drinking castor oil in 1912 because “a proper Victorian woman didn’t have children in her forties,” she wrote in her autobiography.
little more, she said her longevity came down to being selfish. And exercise.
Marilee has lived fully for her fam-
She had been doing tai chi every
be selfish in order to keep making art,” she said. Meet the 103-year-old who catered my luncheon. For five years, I’ve
But it wasn’t “selfish,” what she did. She shared her talent and skill with many throughout her life. She simply never let her artistic self be stifled by all the other selves expected of women. And her ability to pivot, adapt and evolve has something to do with her vibrant longevity. In her late 80s, when it
became challenging to work with large, heavy bronze sculptures, Marilee didn’t retire. She found a new, more nimble medium: digital. She enrolled in a Corcoran School of the Arts and Design class on digital photography at 88, in a classroom full of students seven decades younger. Her prints were everywhere when I visited her studio. She was on a photography binge, experimenting with color. “I’ve always been afraid of color,” she said. “So I’m working on that right now.” Five years later, her digital prints — photographs and drawings manipulated and enhanced on her computer — are vibrant and brilliant, colorful and gorgeous. Marilee is a force, always growing, always moving forward. I can’t wait to see what else she plans to share with the world.
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Coronavirus: Will There Be A Second Wave, And What Does That Mean?
(Continued From Page 01)
an infection without causing dis-
experts. The threat of resurgence
“There’s a possibility that the assault of the virus on our nation next winter will actually be even more difficult than the one we just went through,” Redfield told The Washington Post on Tuesday. “We’re going to have the flu epidemic and the coronavirus epidemic at the same time.”
Professor James Naismith, from the University of Oxford in the UK, has said it is highly likely that the world will face further waves of the virus until a vaccine is in use. “I think everyone now realizes just how fast this pandemic can move and what the stakes are,” he warned. How does a second wave happen? If the first wave of an outbreak is large enough, the majority An effective vaccine is still months away, by the best estimates, and the global population will still be susceptible to a second wave of infection when lockdowns are lifted. Resurging countries China locked down Harbin, a city of 10 million people on Monday over fears of a second wave of coronavirus cases. Seventy people have tested positive in Harbin where more than 4,000 have been tested. The new cases link to a student returning from New York. of a population can become immune to the disease. But this type of herd immunity can only be achieved by letting the virus pass through the entire population, which means more lives lost, or through vaccination that mimics
Take Steps To Protect Your Skin While Working In The Yard Do you spend summer days outdoors mowing the lawn, tending to the garden and working on the house? Here are a few steps you can take to help you care for and protect your skin as you complete your seasonal chores: • Dress right:
Will there be a second wave? Researchers have compared the coronavirus crisis to the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, which is estimated to have claimed 50 million lives. The Spanish flu swept the world in three waves over one year – and it was the second wave that proved far more deadly than the first.
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ease. Without a vaccine, and with no widespread immunity to the new disease, Singapore is another country which has seen a sudden second wave.
only declines when susceptibility of the population to the disease falls below a certain threshold or when widespread vaccination becomes available.
Although Singapore was initially praised for containing COVID-19 among its general population, the disease reemerged in cramped a dormitory where thousands of foreign workers without inadequate hygiene facilities live.
In general terms, the ratio of susceptible and immune individuals in a population at the end of one wave determines the potential magnitude of a subsequent wave. Preliminary studies out of Canada and Holland indicate that as few as 3 percent of people have antibodies that can defend against the virus.
With 1,426 new cases reported on Monday, Singapore’s experience has demonstrated the ability of the disease to come back strongly in places where people are in close proximity. Fears for a second wave were also heightened in South Korea as officials said at least 179 recovered coronavirus patients have tested positive for a second time. Patients in their 20s accounted for the highest portion of patients to retest positive for coronavirus, South Korea’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Sunday. Is a second wave inevitable? While globally-enforced lockdowns are effectively tempering the spread of COVID-19, the same restrictions are also devastating economies and societies. But how can governments ease restrictions without prompting a second wave? This is the question that is currently vexing global leaders and health
In certain parts of Germany and France, however, this number seems to be around 14 percent. The worry is that with a vaccine still months away, populations worldwide remain highly vulnerable to both resurgence and subsequent waves. “Epidemics are like fires. When fuel is plentiful, they rage uncontrollably, and when it is scarce, they smolder slowly,” Justin Lessler, an associate professor of epidemiology at Johns Hopkins University, wrote in the Washington Post in March. “Epidemiologists call this intensity the ‘force of infection,’ and the fuel that drives it is the population’s susceptibility to the pathogen. A s repeated waves of the epidemic reduce susceptibility (whether through complete or partial immunity), they also reduce the force of infection, lowering the risk of illness even among those with no immunity,” Lessler wrote.
A few wardrobe considerations go a long way. Opt for long, lightweight clothing in light colors, which can protect your skin from sun exposure while keeping you cool. Sun-
glasses and a wide-brimmed hat can provide further coverage. If possible, arrange to spend the bulk of your time outdoors either before 10 in the morning or after 4 in the afternoon to avoid exposure while the sun’s rays are at their strongest. • Don’t forget the SPF. Apply sunscreen and a lip balm containing SPF before heading outdoors. Reference the bottle’s instructions to ensure you are reapplying as-needed. Dermatologists recommend an SPF of 30 or higher for extended outdoor activity. For lawn care and gardening, you should also be on the lookout for a product that’s resistant to sweat. • Promote resilience: There are many outdoor elements that produce free radicals, such as sun exposure and pollution, and exposure to these free radicals can have harsh effects on the body.
To help protect and maintain healthy, youthful-looking skin, consider incorporating Heliocare Daily Use Antioxidant Formula into your morning routine. In a survey conducted by Ferndale Healthcare Inc. between Nov 2019 and Feb 2020, of 923 U.S. dermatologists, more than half personally use Heliocare, and 87 percent of these experts recommend it to their patients. “I tell all my patients who ask me how to maintain their skin’s youthful appearance to consider taking Heliocare, particularly if
they spend a lot of time outdoors,” says New York City dermatologist, Dr. Rachel Nazarian. The antioxidant-rich proprietary extract in Heliocare, Fernblock PLE Technology, has been studied for over 25 years by leading dermatologists. To learn more and to access additional skin care information, visit heliocare.com. • Adopt healthy habits: Drinking plenty of water and ensuring you are getting electrolytes can help regulate the balance of fluid in the body for healthy-looking skin. Also, be sure to get a great night’s sleep. Not only do you deserve it after a hard day of work, but sufficient sleep is beneficial to skin health. This summer, treat your skin right while working in the yard. Take steps to protect it from the inside out. (StatePoint)
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Tips To Shop Smarter And Save On Household Essentials
When it comes to the essentials that families use and replenish most often, some smart shopping strategies can allow you to stretch your dollar and keep your household budget on track.
ping List feature on their mobile app, which can help you plan out your shopping trip needs before you visit the store.
items you need are on sale and purchasing extra at that time to help you save even further on what you need.
Cleaning
Consider these shopping tips from the experts at Dollar General.
Thoroughly cleaning your house
As you clean, take it one room at a time, determining what items you need, what items you can repur-
Grocery Basics Meal planning at the start of each week can help you buy what you need affordably, so you won’t splurge on items you can’t or won’t use. Consider shopping for essentials like spices, milk, bread, eggs, frozen and canned vegetables, proteins and more at a discount retailer like Dollar General where customers can also find the Clover Valley brand, which provides a 100 percent guarantee.
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Tips To Safely Combat Home Bug Invasions Thanks to an unusually warm, wet winter, experts predict that Americans will face an extra buggy summer.
your home turf, consider the following tips:
According to the bi-annual Bug Barometer, a seasonal projection from the National Pest Management Association, conditions are ripe for pesky pests of all stripes to
Survey your home and yard and take steps to manage any locations where there is moisture build-up on surfaces or standing water, which can invite mosquitoes and other bugs to breed on your property.
• Mind moisture.
• Feed yourself -not pests.
For some recipe inspiration, visit DG.com/easymeals for affordable ideas for appetizers, side dishes, main courses and desserts.
from top to bottom should not have to be a hassle. Consider using a multi-purpose cleaner that can be used in various rooms of your home to reduce the need to purchase multiple products.
Dollar General also has a Shop-
Also, consider waiting until the
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Be sure to seal containers securely and store them properly in the fridge and cabinets.
pose to other rooms in your home and what items you plan to donate.
Sweep up the kitchen on a daily basis and wipe down tables and counters after preparing and eating meals to eliminate spills and crumbs.
Wellness Whether you’re looking for remedies to combat seasonal allergies or just basic health and wellness items you replenish frequently, you can save even more when shopping at a general retailer. Find items like vitamins, minerals, hand soap, tissues, over-the-counter medications, hair and skincare products and more for less than you might expect at a pharmacy or grocery store. Digital Savings Families can also take advantage of savings opportunities with digital coupons that you can download before you shop to help you save time when visiting stores. Visit www.dollargeneral.com/coupons to enroll or digitally clip savings. By employing a few key shopping strategies, it is possible to have an organized household and delicious meals every day of the week without breaking the bank on needed essentials. (StatePoint)
• Spray with confidence. be out in full force. And more bugs outside will likely mean more bugs trying to enter your house. “Expect pest populations to rise significantly as spring showers and summer sun make the perfect conditions for these vectors to flourish,” says entomologist, Gabriela Nine. “People should take the necessary precautions to prepare for approaching pests. These pests, such as roaches and ants, are knowledgeable at finding both food and shelter in our homes this time of year, habitually squeezing through the tiniest of spaces or walking through the front door to enjoy all our homes have to offer.” To combat the spike in ants, cockroaches, termites and other pests, and ensure they don’t encroach on
Over 90 percent of people are concerned about having bugs in their home, according to a survey conducted by Zevo. At the same time, almost as many -- 87 percent -- are concerned about the ingredients in traditional bug killer sprays for use in the home. The good news? There are effective ways to kill bugs using friendly ingredients. For example, Zevo Instant Action Bug Killer Sprays which work on a broad range of household insects, including ants, roaches, flies, fruit flies, gnats and spiders, are comprised of essential oils that target nerve receptors vital to insects, not people or pets. (Continued On Page 25)
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Climate Change Is Turning Antarctica’s Snow Green In a first, biologists were able to create a large-scale map of microscopic algae on Antarctic coastal snow, which has been melting due to global warming. In order to successfully map the
Antarctic floor appear green. The scientists were able to identify 1,679 different blooms of green snow algae covering an expanse of 1.9 square kilometres — this denotes a carbon sink of almost 479
tem,” Matt Davey, plant and algal physiologist at the Department of Plant Sciences at the Cambridge University, who was involved in the study, told The Guardian. In the near future, the researchers intend to measure red and orange algae forms on the continent as well, and track their growth to understand how the continent may be transforming. “I think we will get more large blooms in the future. Be- f o r e we know whether this has a significant impact on carbon budgets or bio albedo, we need to run the numbers,” Andrew Gray from Cambridge University, the lead author of the paper, said.
surface of the coldest continent, the scientists worked extensively for six years with remote sensing technology — a combination of satellite data and ground observation. Their research, published in the the journal Nature Communications, explores how the melting snow has created the perfect slushy conditions in the peninsula that allow these single-cell life-forms to thrive, making the surface of the
tonnes a year, which is equivalent to emissions from about 875,000 car journeys. But, scientists are hopeful that this impact of global warming and climate change could, in fact, potentially create a new source of nutrition for other species. “It’s a community. This could potentially form new habitats. In some place, it would be the beginning of a new ecosys-
At present, certain regions of Antarctica have such dense algae concentration that the bright green-appearing snow can even be viewed from space. And, the scientists believe that with global warming on the rise, the algae blooms will expand their range in the future making the white continent even greener. (Courtesy: com/)
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Common Moving Myths - Busted! You’ve finally found the perfect home. Now comes the hard part: moving. But don’t let misconceptions complicate the process. To keep frustrations to a minimum and make your move more manageable, here are five common moving myths, debunked.
Myth 1: All moves are disorganized. Truth: Contrary to popular opinion, relocating can be structured. Begin purging items that aren’t moving with you several weeks before you start packing. Once you’re ready to box up your belongings, pack by room and label, label, label. Numbering containers, color-coding boxes with masking tape and listing contents will help you keep track of your possessions. If you’re unsure of what supplies you’ll need, check out the moving calculator at DuckBrand.com. Simply enter the number of bedrooms and baths into the calculator for an instant shopping list based on your needs. Myth 2: You have to move everything at once. Truth: Don’t fall into the trap of thinking you have a single day to move. While for some this is unavoidable, if possible, taking a few days to relocate can greatly reduce stress. Identify essentials you’ll need immediately, like bedding and kitchen tools, and ensure these necessities are “last on, first off” the moving truck. Plan to transition items such as décor and out-of-season clothing later. You may also consider transporting important documents and jewelry separately from the truck to ensure safe passage. For an easy first night’s stay, pack a duffle bag with everything you need for the next 24 hours, including toiletries, a change of clothing and musthaves for kids, like diapers.
Myth 3: Items will break. Truth: Absolutely not! While it can be stressful to transport irreplaceable items, it’s easy to keep them safe with solutions like Bubble Wrap brand cushioning. This protective padding from Duck brand easily conforms to valuables for a cushiony defense, and fills empty space to keep things from shifting. To ensure a safe arrival, wrap items with the bubbles facing inward, smooth side out. Then, seal boxes with durable packing tape to ensure a safe arrival. Myth 4: Duct or masking tape work just as well as packing tape. Truth: Although it’s easier to reach for the duct tape in your junk drawer, not every tape will secure your valuables. These adhesives aren’t intended for the cardboard surfaces of moving boxes and can peel off minutes after application. The wrong tape can cause frustration, expensive breakage, compromised storage and even physical harm should a box suddenly break open at the wrong moment. To avoid this, seal boxes with strong packaging tape, like EZ Start packing tape from Duck brand. This frustrationfree tape unrolls smoothly, easily and quietly -- and you never lose the tape end. Myth 5: Friday is the best day to move. Truth: Fridays are thought to be the best moving day because it gives you the whole weekend to unpack. However, everyone else thinks that too, which means you pay a premium. The most expensive times to move are weekends and at the beginning or end of the month. If your schedule allows, select an off-peak time, such as a weekday morning or afternoon. Regardless of when you relocate, book movers several weeks in advance to lock in the day and time you want.For more information on how Duck brand can help you throughout your moving process, visit www.duckbrand.com. Moving is a big deal but by sorting fact from fiction, you can keep frustrations to a minimum. (StatePoint)
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Pakistan Plane Crash Survivor: ‘All I Could See Was Fire’ One of the survivors of Friday’s plane crash in the Pakistani city of Karachi has described his ordeal, saying all he could see “was fire”.
It came days after Pakistan allowed commercial flights to resume after the country’s coronavirus lockdown was eased.
Passenger Muhammad Zubair was one of at least two passengers who survived after the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Airbus A320 came down in a residential area.
How did Muhammad Zubair escape? Flight PK8303, an Airbus A320 carrying 91 passengers and eight crew - including many families travelling ahead of Sunday’s Eid holiday - had travelled from Lahore.
Health authorities in Sindh province said 97 deaths had been confirmed. The cause of the crash is not yet known. The pilot had reported a technical fault after one failed landing attempt, according to local media, then issued a mayday call as the plane came down.
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came down.
It was attempting to land at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport at about 14:30 local time (09:30 GMT) when it
Mr Zubair, who suffered only minor injuries, said the plane attempted one landing and then crashed 10-15 minutes later.
houses in the Model Colony residential area. TV footage showed rescue crews combing through debris strewn across the streets of the densely populated zone. A number of cars were set on fire. Eyewitness Mohammed Uzair Khan told the BBC he had heard a massive sound and went outside his home. “Almost four houses were completely collapsed, there was so much fire and smoke,” he said. “They are almost my neighbours, I can’t tell you what a horrible thing it was.” Purported audio of the conversation between air traffic control and a pilot was published by Pakistani media. The pilot is heard saying the plane had “lost engines”. An air traffic controller asks whether it is going to carry out a “belly landing”, to which the pilot replies “mayday, mayday, mayday”. One civil aviation official told Reuters the plane may have been unable to lower its undercarriage.
“No-one was aware that the plane was about to crash; they were flying the plane in a smooth manner,” he said.
Images posted on social media appeared to show scorch marks under both engines, with no undercarriage visible on approach.
He lost consciousness following the crash. When he came to, he said, “I could hear screams from all directions. Kids and adults. All I could see was fire. I couldn’t see any people - just hear their screams”.
Investigators will try to retrieve the so-called black box recorders to help determine the cause.
“I opened my seatbelt and saw some light - I went towards the light. I had to jump down about 10ft (3m) to get to safety,” he added. How likely are you to survive a plane crash? Why did the aircraft crash? The plane was only just short of the runway perimeter when it struck
A committee of investigation has already been set up. PIA said the plane had joined the fleet in 2014 and passed its annual airworthiness inspection last November. What do we know about the casualties? According to local authorities, 97 deaths have been confirmed, al-
though it is unclear how many of the dead were passengers and how many residents on the ground. Nineteen of the dead have been identified. Zafar Masud, president of the Bank of Punjab, was the other passenger who survived the crash, a provincial government spokesman said. Both were at the front of the plane. There are reports of other survivors but these have not been confirmed. On Saturday, funerals took place for some of the victims in Karachi. DNA tests are being conducted on the bodies of others before they can be handed over to relatives. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan said he was “shocked and saddened” by the crash, promising an immediate investigation. But the Pakistan Airlines’ Pilots Association (Palpa) said it had no faith in the official investigation. The group called for international investigators to be involved in the inquiry. What is Pakistan’s safety record like? Pakistan has a chequered aviation safety record, including a number of airliner crashes. In 2010, an aircraft operated by private airline Airblue crashed near Islamabad, killing all 152 people on board - the deadliest air disaster ever in Pakistan. In 2012, a Boeing 737-200 operated by Pakistan’s Bhoja Air crashed in bad weather on its approach to land in Rawalpindi, killing all 121 passengers and six crew. And in 2016, a Pakistan International Airlines plane burst into flames while travelling from northern Pakistan to Islamabad, killing 47 people.
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Mysore Palace
Mysore Palace is a historical palace and a royal residence at Mysore in the Indian State of Karnataka. It is the official residence of the Wadiyar dynasty and the seat of the Kingdom of Mysore. The palace is in the centre of Mysore, and faces the Chamundi Hills eastward. Mysore is commonly described as the ‘City of Palaces’, and there are seven palaces including this one; however, ‘Mysore Palace’ refers specifically to this one within the Old fort.
gineer in the Mysore Palace division. He had conducted elaborate architectural studies during his visits to Delhi, Madras, and Calcutta, and these were used in planning for the new palace. The construction cost was placed at Rs 41,47,913 (around $30 million adjusted to inflation) and was completed in 1912. The palace was further ex-
ace is commonly described as Indo-Saracenic, with blends of the Hindu, Mughal, Rajput, and Gothic styles. It is a three-story stone structure with marble domes, and has a 145-foot five-story tower. The palace is surrounded by a large garden. The entrance gate and arch hold the emblem and coat of arms of the kingdom of Mysore,
The palace was built adjacent to the even older Parakala Mutt headquarters, whose leaders have remained the rajagurus (royal teacher and guide) of Mysore kings. The kings of Mysore were devotees of Goddess Chamundi, hence the palace’s facing the Chamundi Hills. The palace houses two durbar halls (ceremonial meeting halls of the royal court) and incorporates an array of courtyards, gardens, and buildings.
The land on which the palace now stands was originally known as puragiri (literally, citadel), and is now known as the Old Fort. Yaduraya built the first palace inside the Old Fort in the 14th century, which was demolished and constructed multiple times. The current structure was constructed between 1897 and 1912, after the Old Palace was burnt ablaze Mysore Palace is now one of the most famous tourist attractions in India, after the Taj Mahal, with more than 6 million annual visitors. The last palace, now known as the Old Palace or the Wooden Palace, was burnt into ashes during the 1896 Dasara festivities. Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV and his mother Maharani Kempananjammanni Devi, commissioned the British architect Henry Irwin to build a new palace. Meanwhile, the royal family stayed in the close by Jaganmohan Palace. The construction was overseen by B. P. Raghavulu Naidu, an executive en-
panded in around 1930 (including the addition of the present Public Durbar Hall wing) during the reign of Maharaja Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar. Although the construction was completed in 1912, the fort continued to be beautified and its inhabitants were slowly moved to the newer extensions built off the palace. Architecture The architectural style of domes of the pal-
around which is written the kingdom’s motto in Sanskrit. The main complex is 245 Ft in length and 156 Ft in width. There are fire extinguishing machines located in all parts of the palace in order to prevent any fires. The palace has three entrances: the East Gate (the front gate, opened only during the Dasara and for dignitaries), the South Entrance (for public), and the West Entrance (usually opened only during the Dasara). The three-story stone building of fine grey granite with deep pink marble domes has a
AKBAR AND BIRBAL STORIES The Foolish Thief
Once upon a time, a rich merchant was robbed in King Akbar’s kingdom. The grief-stricken merchant went to the court and asked for help. Akbar asked Birbal to help the merchant find the robber. The merchant told Birbal that he was suspicious of one of his servants. On getting the hint from the merchant, Birbal summoned all the servants and told them to stand in a straight line. When asked about the robbery, everyone denied doing it, as expected.
facade with several expansive arches and two smaller ones flanking the central arch, which is supported by tall pillars. Above the central arch is a sculpture of Gajalakshmi, the Goddess of wealth, prosperity, fortune, and abundance with her elephants. There are three major exclusive temple buildings within the Old Fort, and about 18 inside the palace heart building.
Birbal then handed over one stick of the same length, to each one of them.
While dispersing, Birbal said, “By tomorrow, the robber’s stick will increase by two inches”.
The next day when Birbal summoned everyone and inspected their sticks, one servant’s stick was shorter by two inches. On being asked by the merchant about the mystery of finding the real thief, Birbal said, “It was simple: the thief had cut his stick by two inches, fearing that it would increase in size”. Moral Truth always prevails.
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County EMS, physician groups at Baylor Scott & White, Ascension Seton, Cedar Park Regional Medical Center and others (v) distributed groceries to senior citizens and stranded international students. (vi) delivered home-cooked meals along with masks and hand-sanitizers to 1st responders in Round Rock Police Department, Cedar Park PD and RR Fire Department (vii) delivered fresh meals from restaurants to surrounding PDs, thus helping local businesses as they reopen after lockdown while expressing gratitude to the 1st responders from the community. All activities conducted with complete adherence to safety protocols (non-contact, outdoors, w/ masks/gloves). If you are interested to volunteer, please contact us at: austin@sewausa.org
https://sewausa.org/Covid-19. Sewa has opened a Plasma Registry (www.sewacovidplasma.org), that offers a national registry for both donors and recipients under the Convalescent Plasma Therapy program. Nationwide, Sewa has donated more than 75000 masks, 1000 liters of sanitizer, 10000 gloves and donated $100,000-plus to pantries. In greater Austin, the Sewa team has so far: (i) partnered with local organizations to launch a NON-medical helpline [#(210)920-4616] (ii) coordinated a fundraiser for Central Texas Food Bank along with 20+ Indian organizations (tinyurl. com/ctfbaustin) which raised money for around 27K meals. (iii) donated 5000 masks to first responders through Congressman John Carter, which was accepted and is being distributed by Bell county Judge Blackburn. (iv) distributed masks to county EMS, healthcare professionals and first responders. 350+ N95 & 1500+ 3-ply masks to Williamson
Irrfan Khan Dies Aged 53
Irrfan Khan, one of Bollywood’s most beloved stars who had achieved considerable success in the west, has died aged 53.
He had been admitted to the intensive care unit of Mumbai’s Kokilaben hospital on Tuesday with a colon infection and on Wednesday morning a statement was released confirming his death. “It’s saddening that this day, we have to bring forward the news of him passing away,” read the statement. “Irrfan was a strong soul, someone who fought till the very end and always inspired everyone who came close to him.”
Despite his status as one of Bollywood’s tion for modesty and integrity and news of most celebrated actors, Khan had a reputa- his death sent India into mourning, prompting actors, fans and politicians from across the world to express their sadness at his death.
“An incredible talent, a gracious colleague, a prolific contributor to the world of cinema … left us too soon,” tweeted Bachchan. “The charisma you brought to everything you did was pure magic,” tweeted Priyanka Chopra. “Your talent forged the way for so many in so many avenues. You inspired so many of us. Irrfan Khan you will truly be missed. Condolences to the family.”
Indian prime minister Narendra Modi said that Khan’s demise was “a loss to the world of cinema and theatre. He will be remembered for his versatile performances across different mediums. My thoughts are with his family, friends and admirers. May his soul Indian politician Rahul Gandhi described Khan rest in peace.” as a “versatile and talented actor” who would be “greatly missed” while Delhi Chief Minister ArFellow Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan vind Kejriwal said India had lost “one of the most said Khan’s death left a “huge vacuum”. exceptional actors of our time.”
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Rishi Kapoor, Actor Who Charmed Millions With ‘Bobby’ And ‘Chandni’, Passes Away In Mumbai; B-Town Mourns Death
NEW DELHI: Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor, who has had a glorious career in the world of Hindi cinema spanning over four decades, passed away at a Mumbai hospital on May 30, Thursday morning. He was 67.
multiple films. He wrote, “Rishi Kapoor... gone... passed away. I am destroyed !”. The tweet was deleted soon after.
role of Kapoor’s son in ‘Patiala House’, paid tribute on Twitter. A heartbroken and devastated Riteish Deshmukh called Kapoor’s demise “not fair.”
The actor, who had charmed his way into millions of hearts with his scintillating debut in 1973’s ‘Bobby’, had been ailing for a while.
‘will be greatly missed’. Incidentally, Kapoor, who is an avid Twitter user with over 3.5 million followers, had not posted anything after April 2. (Courtesy: https://economictimes. indiatimes.com/)
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In September 2019, he returned to India but was rarely seen in public since.
Amitabh Bachchan took to Twitter to mourn the death of his co-star in
Politician Rahul Gandhi called it a terrible week. He said that the ‘102 Not Out’ star
After being diagnosed with cancer in 2018, he underwent treatment in New York for almost a year.
On April 29, Wednesday morning, the actor was admitted to Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital in Mumbai after he complained of uneasiness.
of Environment, Forest & Climate Change and Information & Broadcasting - expressed shock over the actor’s sudden demise.
Several other cinematic personalities with whom Kapoor enjoyed a close relationship also paid tribute to the legendary actor. Akshay Kumar, who played the
Former cricketer Harbhajan Turbanator said he woke up with the sad news. Calling him a good human being, Prakash Javdekar - Union Minister
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