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ith respect to Erica Jong and her 1973 novel, Fear of Flying, my topic this month is what we have to go through to get from Point A to Point B in an airplane. Let me just say, gentle readers, that flying is not for wimps.

The first thing you have to deal with is finding the best fare. The last time I flew to Colorado to visit family, I felt like I was on a roulette table. I flitted from Expedia to Travelosity to Kayak, changing my departure and return days to get the best rate. But you have to be careful looking at just the online rates: You need to factor in whether they charge you a baggage fee at the airport. And if you think you are going to carry on a bag, be sure to check the size of the plane. Many express jets are so limited by the overhead space that you end up having to check your bag at the gate anyway.

I hate getting to the airport two hours ahead of your flight time. Fortunately for us, RDU is fairly manageable, and I have never spent more than 20 minutes getting through security. If you are a business traveler and have to leave at a certain time, then you may be trying to get through security with hundreds of other folks departing in those early hours. In this case, I might want to get to the airport earlier.

Now a days there is such a thing as TSA pre-flight approval. I have one and I have no idea how I got it. All I know is I get to keep my shoes on, keep my laptop in the carrying case, and of course, go through the shortest security line! Someone said you can get TSA approval with a $50 fee. Doesn’t sound like much of a security check to me…

Now, you need to plan your food and drink. As you know the airlines only give free coffee, tea, soft drinks or juice—you have to pay for peanuts these days! So you may want to carry on a snack or even a sandwich for longer flights. I always carry on water because you never know how long it will take to get a drink… and God forbid if you run into turbulence in takeoff. You may never get liquids. If you want a cocktail, the flight attendants don’t take cash, so be prepared with a credit card.

Speaking of flight attendants, how I long for the days when they were fitter.

I know that sounds somewhat discriminating, but shouldn’t there be some kind of physical fitness requirement?

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2014 Crossword more legroom, I think. And my favorite Boom! part, onboard I’ve gotten smart and pack my own earphones to avoid the $5 fee. International flights give you the ear buds for free. Oh, and they also feed you, frequently with a complimentary glass of wine. I guess it’s their way of trying to pacify you for making you sit for an interminable length of time.

Now my favorite part—connecting flights. I swear the airlines like to see us jog from Concourse A to Concourse C in less than ten minutes. Sadistic so and sos.

Arriving at your destination; is someone picking you up? Then you have to coordinate the time down to the tenth of a second so they are not loitering outside waiting for you. Do you park in long-term parking? Then be sure to write down your parking spot… I have been seen wandering around Lot 3, Purple at 11pm looking for my car, thinking I should have taken a cab.

I know the airlines have taken a beating in the past with all the increased prices not to mention the mergers. United/Continental are now one, ditto with US Airways and American Airlines. (I amuse myself by looking at the tails of the airplanes to see which logo they adopt.) But can they please just bring back the peanuts?

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YOUR LETTERS ✍ Barbara and Greg: With the demise of support for Windows XP, I’d like to know how to fix my XP machine so that it cannot get on the Internet but can still get to other resources in our local network. Mr. Modem had the same exact inquiry from a reader in one of his columns in Boom! during the past year, but apparently that issue and article have gotten away from me. Do you have a file of past issues of Boom! which I could peruse for a few minutes to find that column of Mr. Modem’s and maybe make a photocopy of it?

Shirley and I enjoy Boom! Magazine very much, and try to make sure we pick up the current copy each month, usually at Rex Wellness or the State Farmer’s Market.

Thanks for your help with my somewhat unusual problem. ~ Jerry Jerry: I am not sure which issue it is in.

However, we have Boom! issues since June 2012 on our website, www.boomnc.com.

Here is the info I found from Windows Help: Open this link on a friend’s non-XP PC and print this out: http:// pcsupport.about.com/od/browsers/ht/ disableiedef.htm ~ Greg ✍ Dear Barbara: Thank you so much for a well-researched and comprehensive article [Discovering North Carolina ~ Pittsboro, May 2014 issue]. I have shared the feature with several people and everyone loves the piece! Next stop, Siler City! ~ Neha Shaw, Director of Travel & Tourism, Pittsboro-Siler City CVB ✍ Yo Greg: Iran did not invade Kuwait!!!

[Christiane Amanpour cover story, May 2014]. Saddam, not the Iranian buttwipes, invaded Kuwait. I expect better of you!

Boom! is great—keep it that way. ~ John R. Wasson, Cary Dear John: Yes I know... swapped an “N” for a “Q”. Disappointed I made this mistake but thanks for keeping me honest! ~ Greg ✍ Dear Greg and Barb: As always Boom! is full of interesting, informative and useful information on everything from health to finance to leisure. I particularly enjoyed

your piece on Pittsboro, NC in the May edition and plan to visit the next time I am in the area. My husband and I love to visit small, out of the way towns and villages, and Pittsboro sounds like an ideal spot for a long weekend get-away. As I read the article I could just imagine visiting the bookstore, walking down Main Street and lunching and dining at the varied eateries.

And finally, relaxing on that wonderful porch at the bed and breakfast.

I was also pleased to see your cover story on Christiane Amanpour. She is one of a few real journalists left in a world where the “talking heads” get their news from a wire service and read it, with no context, in 30 seconds. Then we are subjected to the exact same “news” from every outlet, ad nauseum, until the next “news event” is cycled and re-cycled through the media echo chamber.

Christiane Amanpour is indeed fearless as she has reported from the most dangerous locations in the world and has challenged the popular misconception that giving equal weight and time to each side of an event or argument is “objective journalism.” False moral equivalency makes false comparisons between two sides of an event. If something is bad, it is not good. Drawing conclusions in this manner is a logical fallacy. Person A is not Person B. They are different. The murderer and the person being murdered do not have the same moral standing. The people being driven from their homes and land by a more powerful group are not the same. There is no “moral equivalency.” Treating every argument as if it were equally true and valid, particularly opposing political views, is false equivalency. It is a journalistic cop-out that allows journalists to report an opinion by some self-proclaimed “expert” and treat these opinions as facts, with no checking or evaluating or questioning—because they are EXPERTS. This type of journalism could be done by a ten year old. It does not require a thorough analysis that is accurate and balanced and reported in context. It requires no nuance and no effort on the part of the journalist or the audience. Christiane Amanpour is a rare and valuable asset to those who value the truth. ~ Stephanie Ratliff, Albuquerque, NM

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Alliance for Historic Hillsborough seeks volunteers for cemetery cleanup. Join the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough for a cleanup day to preserve one of North Carolina’s most historic burial grounds.

The Old Town Cemetery in Hillsborough was established in 1757 and contains 186 marked graves, many of which are under constant threat from plants and other natural forces. The stone and brick walls are overgrown with ivy, and weeds have overtaken some of the family plots. The Alliance is, therefore, recruiting volunteers to work at least one of two three-hour shifts at the cemetery: Saturday, June 7, from 9am to 12pm; or Saturday, June 21, from 9am to 12 pm. One of the earliest known graves in the cemetery is that of William Hooper, a lawyer who lived in Hillsborough during the late 18 century and was one of North Carolina’s three signers of the Declaration of Independence. Volunteers are asked to wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts, as well as close-toed shoes. Bring gloves, garden shears, rakes, and brushes, and join them at the Old Town Cemetery. Water will be provided by the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough. For more information or to RSVP call Michael Verville at the Hillsborough Visitors Center: 919.732.7741.

Atlantic Tire & Service will be holding a FREE Ladies’ Car Care Clinic on Wednesday, June 11 from -pm. at Atlantic Tire’s Cary location, 1380 NW Maynard Road. This special event, taught

by Atlantic Tire’s TIA Certified female mechanic, will provide guests with hands-on demonstrations and professional tips on vehicle maintenance and safety. This will be a fun, interactive evening filled with complimentary food, wine and other drinks, giveaways, a chance to win an iPad , and hands-on instruction including the following: • How to make your car last longer • How and when to check fluids • The proper way to jump-start your battery • How to check air pressure and tread on your tires • How to change a tire Please feel free to bring guests and let them know who will be joining you at the Atlantic Tire’s Facebook event page or by calling 919.319.1614 and asking to speak with Melanie.

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irst Lady Michelle Obama joined Institute of Museum and Library Services Director Susan H. Hildreth to present the 21 National Medal for Museum and Library Service to North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. In its 20th anniversary year, the National Medal is the nation’s highest honor given to museums and libraries for service to the community. Emlyn Koster, director of North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and community member Molly Paul will accept the National Medal.

This year’s ten honorees exemplify the nation’s great diversity of libraries and museums and include a natural history museum, a children’s museum, a natural sciences museum, an aquarium, a botanic garden, public library systems, and a book center, hailing from ten states. “Museums and libraries serve as anchors and provide invaluable experiences, resources and opportunities for members of their communities. North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences has embraced science education as a core offering, and its programs, exhibits, and immersive experiences encourage learning and growth through exploration of the natural world. We are proud to name North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences one of this year’s National Medal for Museum and Library Service winners,” said Susan Hildreth, director, Institute of Museum and Library Services. Visit naturalsciences.org.

The North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame recently announced its 2014 inductees. The nine new members are Eddie Biedenbach, A. J. Carr, Bob Colvin, Randy Denton, Lee Gliarmis, Marshall Happer, Rodney Rogers, Bob Waters (posthumously), and Frank Weedon (posthumously). They were enshrined at the 51st annual induction banquet on May 9th at the Raleigh Convention Center. The NC Sports Hall of Fame, with 300 members, was established in 1963. The permanent exhibit, NC Sports Hall of Fame, features significant artifacts donated by inductees. The Museum of History is open Monday through Saturday 9am–5pm and Sunday from noon to 5pm. Admission is free. For more information about the museum, call 919.807.7900 or access www.ncmuseumofhistory.org.

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Healthy Men Over 40: Five Tips to Prevent Common Diseases by John Rennick, M.D.

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If you have a history of smoking, ask your doctor about the potential benefits of annual lung cancer screenings with low-dose lung CT scans. These scans may be helpful for heavy smokers between the ages of 55 and 85. Keep in mind that quitting smoking is the best way to reduce lung cancer risk.

Maintain a healthy diet Eating healthy is one of the simplest ways to prevent many illnesses, especially heart disease. Avoid saturated and trans fats, sodium and sugar, and fill your diet with nutrient-rich fruits, vegetables and whole grains to reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems.

Check with your doctor about aspirin to reduce your risk of heart attack Men over the age of 45 should talk to

screening at the age of 50. The best way to detect colorectal cancer is through an optical colonoscopy, which should be done every ten years unless polyps are found.

Should your doctor detect polyps, follow up three years later. People with additional risk factors should speak with their doctor about when colorectal cancer screening should begin, and how frequently it should be done.

Lung cancer and smoking If you smoke, quit. If you have tried to quit before, try again. This is by far the most effective way to prevent lung cancer, heart disease, chronic lung disease and many other serious conditions.

DO YOU WAKE UP FREQUENTLY IN THE NIGHT TO URINATE? If you are 45 years of age or older have trouble with frequent nighttime urination, you may qualify for a sleep research study.

Doctors at the Duke Sleep Disorders Center are studying the link between frequent nighttime urination and sleep disorders. People who wake up frequently in the night to urinate, but do not have Overactive Bladder Syndrome, are encouraged to learn more about the study.

their doctor about using low-dose aspirin as a preventive measure for cardiovascular disease. However, aspirin is not for everyone; talk to your doctor before taking lowdose aspirin daily.

Flu shots Annual flu shots are the single most effective way to prevent flu and complications of the flu. Complications of the flu increase with age, making flu shots even more important for men as they get older.

Dr. John Rennick is medical director for UnitedHealthcare of North Carolina, www.uhc.com/health_and_wellness.htm.

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t’s been said that 40 is the new 20. Still, while it is the time to be comfortable and confident in yourself, it is also a good time to start paying closer attention to your health. To prevent common diseases such as lung cancer, colorectal cancer and heart disease, or to identify them at early stages, there are important tips that men should follow to lead a healthy lifestyle.

The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be more than 224,000 new cases of lung cancer in 2014, making it the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women.

Colorectal cancer, which is the third most common cancer, also presents a large risk to men. The National Cancer Institute estimates that in 2010 there were more than 130,000 cases of colorectal cancers in the United States alone.

Cancer is not the only concern for men. More than 275 deaths out of every 100,000 are due to cardiovascular problems, making it the leading cause of death in North Carolina. Heart disease can be preventable for many, but currently it is the cause of death for one out of every four males, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

While the risk for these diseases increases with age, there are simple things you can do to reduce your risk and maintain a healthy life.

Have a colorectal cancer screening People at standard risk with no symptoms should begin colorectal cancer

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There are several factors that can influence recovery following a stroke in addition to the time passed before medical intervention is initiated. Other factors include the patient’s age and fitness level before the stroke as well as what part of the brain was affected and the size of the area affected.

A stroke affects not only the patient, but everyone else who knows and cares about that person. Support of family and loved ones contributes to the success of rehabilitation along with the skill and experience of the medical professionals as well as the patient’s attitude and motivation.

WakeMed’s Stroke Rehabilitation Program focuses on mobility, strength, endurance, communication, self-care, emotional well-being, nutrition and recreation. The goal is to help stroke patients regain as much of their independence as possible and lead productive lives.

In addition to physiatrists, a stroke patient’s rehab care team is comprised of nurses, physical therapists and assistants, occupational therapists and assistants, speech-language pathologists, therapeutic recreation specialists, case managers, neuropsychologists, dietitians and rehabilitation aides.

Each member of the stroke rehab team plays an integral role in helping patients progress to their highest possible level of functional independence. A coordinated, comprehensive rehabilitation program is developed to accommodate each patient and family’s needs.

WakeMed Rehab services include an -bed rehabilitation hospital, the largest and most comprehensive inpatient hospital in the area. Their goal is to help people rebuild their health, function and independence.

Are you feeling depressed?

Are your medications not working?

Duke University Medical Center is conducting a research study investigating treatment outcomes in adults with late-life depression.

Participants will receive an acute course of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).

Those who respond to ECT will be randomly assigned to one of two groups for a six-month follow-up phase: a group that receives medication alone or a group that receives medication plus an investigational course of maintenance ECT.

To be eligible, you must meet the following requirements:

• Be 60 years of age or older

• Have current symptoms of depression such as sadness, trouble concentrating, and low energy

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• 80 percent of strokes are preventable.

• High blood pressure is the number one cause of stroke.

• High cholesterol can also increase your risk for stroke.

• Stroke risk is two-and-a-half times higher for people with diabetes.

The more you know about your health, the better equipped you are to lower your risk of stroke. Know your family history, get regular check-ups and make simple lifestyle changes to stay healthy and reduce your risk of stroke.

Time loss is brain loss. It’s crucial for adults and kids to recognize the symptoms of stroke in order to get a family member or loved one to a hospital as quickly as possible.

Think F.A.S.T. if You Suspect a Stroke • F. FACE: Does the Face look uneven? Ask the person to smile.

• A. ARM: Does one Arm drift down? Ask the person to raise both arms.

• S. SPEECH: Does Speech sound strange?

Ask the person to answer a simple question.

• T. TIME: If you observe any of these signs, then it’s TIME to call 9-1-1.

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hysical medicine and rehabilitation, also called physiatry, is the branch of medicine emphasizing the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders—particularly related to the nerves, muscles, bones and brain—that may produce temporary or permanent impairment.

Specialized rehabilitation doctors—or physiatrists—like Patrick O’Brien, MD, care for patients with stroke, spinal cord and brain injuries at the most challenging time in their lives and continues to follow and encourage these patients throughout their life.

Dr. O’Brien serves as medical director of WakeMed Rehab Hospital, providing medical management and oversight for WakeMed’s robust rehabilitation services and programs. He understands what it is like to age with a disability and the health issues that go along with these disabilities.

“In many inpatient rehabilitation cases, the sooner rehabilitation begins, the more successful the patient’s recovery,” he explains. This is especially true for stroke survivors as mental and physical recovery begins with rehabilitation.

According to the National Stroke Association, 40 percent of stroke patients experience moderate to severe disability that requires specialized rehabilitation. For those who suffer more debilitating effects from stroke, inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation can mean the difference between returning home and admission to a nursing care facility.

One of the first questions families ask when told a family member has had a stroke is, “How long will it take my family member to get better?” Unfortunately, we usually don’t know the exact answer to that question. Each person recovers at his or her own pace.

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he cliché “mind over matter” appears to have scientific validity.

Meditation can have significant beneficial health effects, according to new research in Spain, France, and at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

They have reported the first evidence of specific molecular changes in the body after periods of what’s called “mindful meditation.”

The term “mindful meditation” may have a hollow, if not repetitive sound to it, but meditators in the study showed molecular and genetic differences that resulted in reduced inflammatory genes and rapid recovery from stress.

“To the best of our knowledge, this is the first paper that shows rapid alterations in gene expression within subjects associated with mindfulness meditation practice,” said study author, Richard Davidson, founder of the Center for Investigating Healthy Minds and the William James and Vilas Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

“Most interestingly, the changes were observed in genes that are current targets

of anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs,” says Perla Kaliman, primary author of the article and a researcher at the Institute of Biomedical Research of Barcelona, Spain, where the molecular analyses were conducted.

Mindfulness meditation is a westernbased form of meditation born 2,500 years ago as a Buddhist form of meditation. It was designed to develop the practice of concentrating on our thoughts and experience with patience, and being conscious of not only thinking of but also being aware of other ways we experience the world, through our other senses.

The new study analyzed the effects of a day of intensive mindfulness of a group of experienced meditators with a group of untrained persons. After eight hours of mindfulness practice, the experienced meditators showed a striking molecular difference—including reduced levels of pro-inflammatory genes, which resulted in more rapid recovery from a stressful condition.

However, the study was not designed to distinguish any effects of long-term

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meditation training from those of a single day of practice. Instead, the key result is that meditators experienced genetic changes following mindfulness practice that were not seen in the non-meditating group after other quiet activities—an outcome indicating proof that mindfulness practice can lead to epigenetic alterations of the genome.

The mind and the body are intimately connected; our physical health is largely determined by our mental and emotional condition, as we seniors have found.

Kenneth Pelletier, PhD., of Stanford Medical School put it this way: “Mind and body are inextricably linked, and their second-by-second interaction exerts a profound influence upon health and illness, life and death.”

Research has implicated chronic stress as a major contributor to a wide variety of diseases and other health issues. According to the American Psychological Association, the six leading causes of death in the U.S. are all linked to stress—heart disease, cancer, lung ailments, accidents, cirrhosis of the liver, and suicide.

Increasing your capacity for mindfulness is said to support many attitudes that contribute to a satisfied life. Being mindful makes it easier to savor pleasures in life; it helps you become fully engaged in activities and creates a greater capacity to deal with adverse events.

By focusing on the here and now, many people who practice mindfulness find that they are less likely to get caught up in worries about the future or regrets about the past, are less preoccupied, and are better able to form deep connections with others.

If greater well-being isn’t enough of an incentive, scientists have discovered that mindfulness techniques help improve physical health in a number of ways. It can help relieve stress, treat heart disease, lower blood pressure, reduce chronic pain, improve sleep, and alleviate gastrointestinal difficulties.

In recent years, psychotherapists have turned to mindfulness meditation as an important element in the treatment of a number of problems, including depression, substance abuse, eating disorders, and anxiety.

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Lyme disease bacteria takes at least 24 hours to invade the tick’s saliva. . Deer tick nymphs look like a poppy seed on your skin—And with about one out of four nymphal deer ticks carrying the Lyme disease spirochete and other nasty germs in the northeastern, mid-Atlantic, and upper mid-western U.S., it’s important to know what you’re really looking for. They’re easy to miss,

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Ed Note: As we head to the mountains for a break from the summer weather, here is a list of preventative measures you can take to minimize your exposure to mountain ticks.

1. Ticks crawl up—Ticks don’t jump, fly, or drop from trees onto your head and back. If you find one attached there, it most likely latched onto your foot or leg and crawled up over your entire body.

2. All ticks (including deer ticks) come in small, medium and large sizes 3. Ticks can be active even in the winter—That’s That’s right! Deer ticks in particular are not killed by freezing temperatures and will be active any winter day that the ground is not snow-covered or frozen. . Ticks carry disease-causing microbes—Tick-transmitted infections are more common these days than in past decades. With explosive increases in deer populations, extending even into semi-urban areas in the eastern and western U.S., the trend is for increasing abundance and geographic spread of deer ticks and Lone Star ticks; and scientists are finding an ever-increasing list of disease-causing microbes transmitted by these ticks: Lyme disease bacteria, Babesia protozoa,

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by Jean C. SeTZFand

f you haven’t looked for a new job in a while, you may be surprised to learn that it’s a different marketplace out there today. If you just sent your resumé and cover letter to a hiring manager and hoped the process would follow a normal course of interviews and decision-making, think again.

Today, more than ever, it’s up to you to determine how your skills relate to a specific job opening and to really sell yourself. You still need to research the employer and the industry to show that you are current and interested in the position. And it’s still true that most jobs are found through networking.

But what has changed dramatically is how that networking is done. Today it hinges on social media like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. If this is unfamiliar territory for you, AARP can help. Our social media tool connects experienced job seekers with employers that value their skills. At www.LifeReimagined.org/ Work, you’ll find helpful articles, discussions and, most importantly, jobs! You’ll even find a community of experienced workers seeking to share employment and career advancement advice, resources, contacts and more.

How Social Media Can Help You Various social media “channels” can help you identify and research employers that have openings related to your interests, skills and experience. Interested in a particular employer? “Like” the organization on Facebook (www.facebook.com) and “Follow” it on Twitter (www.twitter. com). These tools will help you keep up with the latest on the employer’s activities, culture and potential jobs. Sign up for a LinkedIn account (www.linkedin. com) to establish a virtual network of people you know, and the people they know. You’d be surprised how wide your connections can reach. LinkedIn can help you see who may have an inside connection to an employer, or help identify a hiring manager for a position.

Once you have a LinkedIn account, you can log into AARP’s social media tool at www.LifeReimagined.org/Work, and connect to employers with relevant job listings. Each of the more than 260 employers on the Life Reimagined for Work website has signed a pledge stating they value experienced workers and are committed to recruiting across diverse age groups. Combined, these employers have tens of thousands of job opportunities posted on LinkedIn and their websites.

Like Twitter and Facebook, LinkedIn can also help you keep up-to-date on employer and industry trends and events. You can join groups based on industry or job function to learn about openings and to stay current, as well.

You can view more tips on using social media at www.aarp.org/work/jobhunting. And with that, you’re ready to leverage the power of social media in your job search!

Jean C. Setzfand is vice president of the Financial Security issues team in the Education and Outreach group at AARP. She leads AARP’s educational and outreach efforts aimed at helping Americans achieve financial ‘peace of mind’ in retirement. She can be reached at jsetzfand@aarp.org.

A MUsinG Mind by BiLL Massey

by CLaUdia LeWis, RN

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uppose I’m sitting at home watching television and I see a commercial for…oh, let’s say Xaninol…and I diagnose myself as having an ailment for which Xaninol is an alleged remedy. Suppose I then prescribe Xaninol for myself and visit my doctor simply to have him write the prescription; do you suppose I could then bill my healthcare provider for my selfdiagnosis, and pay myself a co-pay? Why not? I did all the work, I just didn’t have a prescription pad. (Nor a medical licenses.)

My doctor: “So, what seems to be ‘our’ problem today?”

Me: “I need a prescription for Xaninol, Doc!” Him: “Xaninol is prescribed for foot pain; do your feet hurt?”

Me: “They do when I wear my brown shoes.”

Him: “Why don’t you just get new shoes?”

Me: “Because my health insurance doesn’t cover new shoes.”

If you ever watched ABC World News with Charles Gibson or Diane Sawyer, CBS Evening News with Bob Schieffer or Scott Pelley, or NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw or Brian Williams, you surely would have noticed that almost every commercial was hawking pharmaceutical products; products with concocted names like Anafranil, Epaxal, Eutax, Invisise, Nizaral, or Zestril, all of which are now defunct—the products, not the news anchors. (Well, some of them are, I suppose.)

Why the evening news? Because older viewers watch conventional news shows, plus, we experience more aches, pains, and medical maladies—or imagine we do—and we are far more likely to see a doctor about the slightest itch or twinge, mainly because we have Medicare and/ or medical insurance. (In-shurn-ce, as my Grandma used to say.)

The tagline on almost every television commercial or print advertisement for any pharmaceutical product is: “Ask your doctor if … oh, let’s say Xaninol … is right for you?” Problem is, you can’t ask your doctor anything without an appointment, a co-pay, and an insurance claim, Cha-ching time for doctors and drug makers, but then, that’s the point of it all, isn’t it?

My Doctor: “So you would rather risk the side effects of Xaninol than buy new shoes?”

Me: “What are its side effects?”

Him: “High fever, low blood sugar, hot flashes, cold sweats, increased heart rate, decreased blood pressure, narrowing of the arteries, widening of the waist, drowsiness, insomnia, constipation, diarrhea …”

Me: “Does Medicare cover any of that?”

Him: “… I’m not finished … lowered life-expectancy, heightened anxiety, swollen glands, shrunken gums, minor back pain, major respiratory distress, hemorrhoids, herpes, weight gain, and hair loss.”

If you pay attention to the side effects disclaimers at the end of drug commercials, you might wonder how anyone could be forced at gunpoint to take those drugs, much less seek them out and pay for them.

One particular drug—no, not Xaninol—notes the following side effects: Skin rash, upper belly pain, dark urine, yellow skin, red eyes (those last two together sound like clown make-up,) flulike symptoms, liver failure, and unusual behavior. Don’t you think a willingness to BUY and TAKE that drug, knowing those side effects are even remotely possible, will satisfy the legal definition for “unusual behavior?”

The same ad then concludes with, “This is not a complete list.” Wonder what they left off, absence of breath?

Non-discernable pulse? Rigor mortis?

Over time, my eyelashes thinned and became inadequate. Then I saw my doctor.

That’s the actual caption of a print ad for a drug that can only be obtained with a doctor’s prescription, and only if your eyelashes need more adequacy.

That set me to wondering: What constitutes “inadequate” eyelashes? Is this drug covered by medical insurance? If so, shouldn’t Maybelline products (inadequate eyebrows), and Grecian Formula (inadequate pigment) also be covered?

Me: “Hair loss, huh?”

My doctor: “Yep!” Me: “Will Medicare cover my bald spot?”

Bill Massey is a freelance writer, retired middle school teacher, and a former advertising executive. He can be reached at williamassey@yahoo.com.

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ur skin is the largest organ in the body, and protecting our skin is essential in preventing sunburns, cancers, and other skin complications. Keep your skin healthy by limiting bath time and using warm versus hot water. Also, avoid strong soaps that can strip oils from the skin; use mild cleansers instead. Remember to shave skin in the direction the hair grows, and, if your skin is dry always use a good moisturizer.

Maintaining hydration is crucial for healthy skin. Experts recommend drinking eight (8) 8-10 oz glasses of water each day. Maintaining a healthy diet full of fresh fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins is equally important for healthy skin, as is managing stress levels.

As summer approaches, don’t forget the sunscreen! When we are in the sun, we should use an SPF of 15 or greater, depending on your skin type. For sensitive skin, light colored skin, and those who are very young or old (babies and elderly), a higher SPF is appropriate.

For these and other great skin care tips and information, visit www.mayoclinic. org and www.aad.org. Get to know your skin and take good care of it!

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Q. I want to create a new folder in my Documents folder so I can consolidate several folders into one. The problem is, when I create a new folder, it appears at the top of the list of folders, and the ones I need to move into this new folder start with a “W.” I cannot drag the “W” folders to the top of the list to get them into the new folder. Do you have a solution for me, Mr. M? (Silly me. Of course you do!)

A. Folders will appear alphabetically, so click the column heading and it will sort A to Z. Click the heading again and it will sort from Z to A. You cannot, however, drag to reposition files within folders or folders within their own alphabetical hierarchy.

If you want to force a folder to appear in a specific order, you can do that by changing the name of a folder to anything that places it in the desired sequential (alphabetical) order. For example, if you had files named Aardvarks.doc, Apples.doc and Argyles.doc, and you wanted to insert a new file—let’s say you had another Apples file and you wanted it to appear after the existing Apples file, all you would have to do is rename the existing Apples.doc file to Apples1.doc and name the new file Apples2.doc and presto, everything will be exactly as you want it to be. If you want the Argyles.doc file to always appear at the top, above all other files, rename it Aargyles.doc or !Argyles.doc or any other naming convention that makes sense to you, but accomplishes the same purpose.

To rename a file or folder, click to select it and press F2 or right-click it and select Rename.

Q. Can I have too many devices running on a wireless router? At my house, when all the grandkids are here, we have two Xboxes, a laptop, and a couple of iPads that are in use at one time or another. My wife wants to purchase two additional tablets, so would it be better to add another router?

Thanks for your always good advice, Mr. M. A. A typical router can accommodate 50 to 100 computers and/or devices, so what you describe would not cause your router to swoon. Internet access speed, of course, will depend on the bandwidth available to you from your Internet service provider, so the more devices online, the more the existing bandwidth is being shared among all devices.

Adding a router would not accomplish anything because you would still be sharing the same amount of bandwidth.

Q. I’m getting a pop-up that asks if I would like to use Windows Live Photo Gallery to open .JXR files? What are .JXR files and are they safe to open?

A. The .JXR extension is an infrequently used file format, developed for professional photographers.

It yields higher bit depth and compression without loss of quality. JXR files aren’t particularly popular due to the widespread use of Adobe PhotoShop and other products that do not support that file type.

The .JXR file format itself presents no unique risks.

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Ten Life Hacks From 100 Years Ago Originally printed on cards

used to strengthen cigarette packaging during the late 1880s, it wasn’t long before these cards were used for advertisements and even inspirational and informative messages. During the 1910s, Gallaher Ltd. of London printed a “How-To” series, with hints for everyday living that provide a fascinating glimpse into life more than 100 years ago. Just keep in mind that these tips were written a very long time ago, so use your good common sense before trying any of the ancient advice provided on this site. http://bit.ly/1ehHnMQ

Animated Engines If you are fascinated with how gizmos work, as I am, this site provides animated explanations how any of 21 different types of engines function. Select an engine and you will learn when it was invented, what fuel it requires, and as you scroll down the page, it breaks down how each of the various engine components function. www.animatedengines.com SwitchCam SwitchCam aggregates the best concert footage

(political events and conferences) from the Web, making them easy for you to find and enjoy. When you watch a concert for the first time, a pop-up explains the interface to you. Click the Okay, Let’s Get Started button to make it disappear or you can click the X. If there are multiple camera angles for an event you are watching, you can switch between them (hence the name SwitchCam) by clicking a selected view as you are watching. You can use the set list at the left to skip to your favorite song. Use the Search field at the top to find your favorite artists quickly. This site is in beta (test version) as I write this, but it promises to be an up and comer. http://switchcam.com

Three Ways to Crest the Wave of Social Media for a Victorious Year by Bea Vanni

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id-year officially arrives next month, so get ready now to change up your social media to keep your business and public persona on track. Meanwhile, many folks gave up their home phone connections while mobile use increased to 78 percent to connect on social media. Obviously, more content will be accessed in the future via cell phones and tablets. Due to this one statistic, changes now for better visibility later makes sense across your online property.

Since 2013, mobile use skyrocketed to 39.4 percent of American homes with only wireless phones. More people now view videos, listen to audio and read content on their mobile devices. Although not new, podcasting recently surged to center stage on social media and mobile plays an

important part. Podcasts, blogs, websites, all come under the title of or connects through social media with our mobile devices. Interesting, eh?

So, tweak your game plan in three ways: Ensure mobile plays a key part in your visibility; learn how podcasting can take your business up a notch, and remember that Facebook remains the power broker of all social media, even with its numerous changes of the past year and a pay-to-play scheme.

Mobile. How will I know if my website and blog are mobile friendly? Use a free mobile testing tool at http://ready. mobi to find out if your online property appears mobile ready. For fee-based tools, search “test sites for mobile.” After you test your sites, find mobile plug-ins to support

smooth-running WordPress sites. According to mooveagency.com, these plug-ins act like a switch that decides how to display content based on the user’s device. Pretty cool, huh?

Podcasting. A podcast is like a radio show, easy to produce and in demand by your community. Each downloadable podcast offers an expert interview in a short bite of time. The rise of apps makes podcasts the way to go for broader visibility, networking and monetization.

For an excellent short course, go to podcastcrusher.com and learn how to set up, publish, market, and monetize your podcasts. For a three-day, no-disappointment workshop, check out thefutureofink.com/ podcasting-summer-camp. Either one will give you all you need to create your podcasting adventure.

Facebook. Sophisticated tools for marketing and special promotions get better for growing email lists. Organic reach continues to plummet, now around 6.5 percent, so fewer posts reach your fans’ news feeds. The more your fans engage on your page, the more your content shows in their feeds. Focus on posting unique content.

Don’t give up on Facebook!

Final Say. Don’t wait to add mobile access. Budget for Facebook ads, and try out podcasting to rock your social media.

Progressive platforms continue to advance and offer powerful tools to help you build a community of loyal fans.

Bea Vanni provides social media and publishing solutions for non-fiction authors and small business owners who want to gain online visibility for their work and build a loyal community.

Memory—The system’s main memory plugs into the system board, and is measured in gigabytes, or Gb. For Windows 7 or 8, Microsoft states a minimum of 1 Gb. You will not get adequate performance at 1 Gb. Even 2 Gb should be higher. The Advisor report shows you how many memory slots you have, and what size is in each: e.g. 2 slots with 2 x 1 Gb = 2 Gb. Another website (vendor) www.crucial.com can guide you in what is the maximum capacity for memory in your PC, and even sell you the upgrade.

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o I need a new PC?” “Should I finally switch to Apple (Mac)?”

These question are often triggered by consideration of (a) age, ie. after xx years is it ‘time’ to get a new one?, (b) some problem that seems too hard to fix, like a nagging virus and/or spyware infection or (c) performance.

Much like a vehicle, there is no single answer to this question. Some people trade their cars every two to three years. Others stretch that decision out ten-plus years.

There are always personal considerations, but providing continued useful function should be the top one.

Useful function can be hampered by performance. Can these issues be fixed, or fixed affordably? Or are they now chronic problems where it makes more sense to get a new PC? “Slow” is perceived at two times: the first is at boot, or cold startup: “Why does it take so long to boot?” A PC that has a lot of programs installed, even with newer hardware, can take 5, 10 or even 15 minutes to complete its full startup. That is a separate topic. It is important not to confuse long startup with performance during useful productive use. Yes, a Mac does boot up faster (usually), but you pay about two times for the equivalent hardware specifications.

Once up and running, performance is perceived as: (1) Response time: moving from one screen to the next in a text document, or spreadsheet. This should be not be more than a second, and less than a second is better. The same goes for switching, or moving between active programs.

(2) Program load time: you double click on Firefox, or Internet Explorer, yet it seems to take 15-20 seconds before the first screen comes up—too long.

There are four basic areas to consider from a hardware perspective. If you don’t know these specifications on your PC from your invoice, you can find them in a Microsoft program: Start  All Programs  System Tools  System Information. This view is not necessarily the friendliest to interpret, however. A more readable report can be obtained using Belarc’s Advisor, a free download from www.belarc.com.

More is better—if you have a 32-bit Windows 7 or 8 you can install up to 4 Gb. 64-bit Windows can address more, so 6-8 Gb is not uncommon. Memory upgrades can be $100 or less.

Network Speed—So much of what we do is dependent on fast access to the Internet. Here is a simple test to gauge if you have a problem. When you watch videos from Youtube, or Netflix, if your computer never pauses to wait for more video to download, you’re probably OK. If, on the other hand, it pauses during replay, then you have a network speed constraint somewhere.

Video Card—We use more graphics-intensive applications, like watching videos, or streaming TV (news feed), or playing a modern interactive game. The video card, and video card memory, has become more important. This feature was once only for gaming PCs, but now

is common on business PCs as well. Top manufacturers here are ATI (Radeon series) and NVIDIA (GeForce series).

This is a fast evolving, and expensive, technology. If you have it installed today, as indicated on the Belarc report, consider it a good thing. It you want to add it, the price may seem as expensive as a new PC, as you can spend $300-plus on a high end card. Make it a factor for your next PC purchase.

Hard Disk Drive—there are three specifications to consider on your disk drive. The top one is capacity—how much can it hold, which is measured in gbytes, or Gb. 500 Gb-plus is common for laptops, while 1000 Gb-plus, or multiples of that (1-2 Tb or terabytes), is now common for desktops and towers. The capacity you need here depends on what you do. You just don’t want to run out. If you are at 75-80 percent-plus utilization you should think about how you got there—i.e., either you have less than you really need, or it’s time to clean up, or delete.

Disk speed is measured in rpm, like car engine speeds. Most common today is 5400 rpm or 7200 rpm. The Belarc report will probably give you a manufacturer and model, and you would need to investigate further, like the manufacturer’s website, for specifications to get the rpm speed. You will see a significant difference if the main, or C, drive is a higher speed. You typically pay more for the same capacity at a higher speed. Today you can also get a solid-state drive, SSD, which is all electronics and no moving parts. Yet it is much faster but you pay more for an equivalent capacity of a spinning drive (3X-4X).

To be honest, my top consideration for a disk drive is reliability, or MTBF = Mean Time Between Failure. That is not in the Belarc report, or any spec sheet I’ve seen, but disk drive failure is the most catastrophic failure you can experience with your PC, as the loss is much more than the cost to replace if you had no backup. SSD should be more reliable than traditional.

Feel free to submit your questions or topics to Technology Corner.

Citizen Journalist George Adomavicius can be reached at lanzena@earthlink.net.

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early half of all single baby boomers are dating, and many of them are swelling the profiles of online matchmaking websites with names like SilverSingles, SeniorPassions and dating.aarp.org.

Match.com, one of the largest dating sites for people of all ages, says its baby boomer clientele has grown 90 percent in five years, with a quarter of its 15 million users ages 50 to 65.

“Older people love a good romance as much as 20-somethings, and many of us still get just as love-drunk as we did when we wore size 32 Levis with no Expanda-Waist,” says Charles W. Massie, a baby boomer who wrote about his online dating experience in a new novel, Stains on the Gavel (www. starshowpublications.com).

“But you’ve really got to be careful, whether you’re a woman or a man.

A lot of women my age complain the men they meet haven’t changed at all in 50 years—they want to skip the coffee and head straight for the bedroom. My experience was even worse!”

Massie says the woman he met went to great lengths to make him believe she was completely smitten.

“Plain and simple—I quit thinking with my brain,” he says.

The woman ended up setting him up in an elaborate ruse that resulted in him going to jail on false charges and her in possession of everything he owned.

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sites or through online advertising, Massie offers these cautionary tips for fellow boomers.

Don’t use Craigslist as a dating website. Just don’t. People advertising on Craigslist haven’t been vetted by anyone—you have no idea if anything they’re saying is true, Massie says. Several people have died at the hands of those they met on Craigslist, and it’s not just women who are vulnerable. In 2012, Troy LaFerrara was killed by a young couple he met through a “companionship” ad.

“The ‘black widow’ who snared me I met through Craigslist,” Massie says.

If it looks too good to be true, beware! Let’s face it, as we age, we want to believe we’re still the hot young stud or studette that we were in our prime, but we’re not, Massie says. If some beautiful woman or extraordinarily handsome man suddenly becomes completely enamored of you, be wary. Yes, it does happen sometimes, but we become extremely vulnerable when we want something to be true so badly that we ignore all signs to the contrary.

Don’t rush into cohabitation. If you have an independent lifestyle—your own home, etc.—don’t be tempted to move right in with your new honey.

Think about the advice you’d give your own kids or grandkids! Once you’re sharing an abode, that person not only has access to all of your personal belongings, computer, accounts, etc., he or she also has more control if you’ve moved into their place. If you invite him or her to move in with you, it can be very difficult to remove the person if you realize you’ve saddled up with a freeloader.

Many of the safety and other concerns associated with meeting people online are the same no matter what your age, Massie notes.

“But when you’re older, you may be lonelier or less secure about how attractive you are to the opposite sex, and that leads you to do irrational things,” he says. “Enjoy the person, get to know them, but stay true to yourself and adhere to commonsense rules.”

Charles Massie is an engineer, former member of the U.S. Navy and businessman, overseeing several companies including Massie Engineering Associates and InfoTech Consulting. He’s also a prolific writer and owner of Starshow Publications. Stains on the Gavel, www.starshowpublications.com, continues the story of his online dating and criminal justice nightmare, which begins in his first novel, Pinned: A Kentucky True Crime.

Leisure

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eisure, what a concept. When and how we engage in leisure is changing. Here’s a quick look at how we spend our time away from work, how we think about leisure, and what we’d like to do, but often never get around to doing.

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moral support to his career as a standup comedian. As he noted, “ If my career in show business hadn’t panned out, I would probably be working today in Hamilton, Ontario at the Dofasco steel mill… Those were where the great jobs were.”

His career caught a break when none other than Rodney Dangerfield noticed him and took him on the road as his opening act. Las Vegas performances followed and a move to Hollywood allowed him to work the famous venues The Comedy Store and The Improv.

The move was good for his comedy career but also for acting. He began to get bit parts and supporting roles in films such as Once Bitten, Peggy Sue Got Married, The Dead Pool and 1989’s Earth Girls Are Easy.

But it was Damon Wayans’ introduction of Carrey to his brother Keenan that moved his career to the next level with his selection as a regular cast member on In Living Color. The show allowed him to exhibit the full range of his comedic talent. Carrey starred on the show for three years and in 1994, as the show was coming to an end, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective was released. The movie made him a star and would forever change the movie parts and ventures he could undertake. The world was now his oyster.

Carrey’s ability to literally change the shape of his face to perform a character or an impersonation has held him in good stead for many years. This simple contortionist act alone can have you in stitches without him ever uttering a word. Think The Mask and Dumb and Dumber.

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n honor of this month’s Canadian travel story, we thought it would only be fitting to showcase a famous Canadian on our cover. The search did not take long as we soon realized that Jim Carrey was born in 1962 in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada. In 2004 he became a U.S. citizen and now holds dual citizenship.

I am indebted to my son Aaron for helping me realize that I was missing a very funny man unless I watched Jim Carrey perform in the TV show, In Living Color. I viewed some of the segments, which began in 1990, with him and there were many, many times we ended up on the floor together laughing so hard that tears came to our eyes. Have you ever seen him as Fire Marshall Bill?

Or with Damon Wayans as the Reverend Ed Kinch and Dr. Carl Pathos (Carrey) testifying in front of a Senate panel? Hilarious!

He made his name as a standup comedian who excelled at impressions of famous people and those of his own creation. However, the road for comedians is an arduous one and Jim’s was exceptionally so. Unlike Lewis Black, (Boom! cover story in October 2013) who had supportive parents, Jim’s family hit hard times when his father lost his job when he was 15. In order to help the family, Jim quit school to earn funds as a janitor for the family. This smart, intuitive and humorous man was not able to graduate from high school. Eventually the family fortunes turned and they were able to provide at least

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’m a Colorado girl; I grew up in the Rocky Mountains. My father was a huge outdoorsman, so we would spend our holidays camping, hiking and fishing.

I was used to climbing in high elevations, frequently above timberline, which ranges from 11,000 to 12,000 feet. In fact the top 100 highest mountains in the Rockies are all in Colorado, and over 50 of them are 14,000 feet or higher!

I was surprised to learn that the Canadian Rockies—the Canadian segment of the Rocky Mountain Range—are not as high. Their tallest peaks are under 13,000 feet. So why do they look so much taller?

Because they jut right up there (that’s my scientific explanation)! They are more jagged than the American counterparts because they have been heavily glaciated, resulting in sharply pointed mountains separated by wide, U-shaped valleys. And these valleys contain some of the most brilliantly colored lakes in the world.

Greg and I and a group of 20 other North Carolina travelers visited this

John McEwan’s spiralling sculpture in downtown Calgary.

and grizzly bear. We didn’t see any animals but we did see fantastic scenery as we traveled over the Going-to-the-Sun highway in a 1930s’ Red Jammer Touring Car. It is the only road that crosses the entire Glacier National Park, going over the Continental Divide. The Red Jammers were built specifically for this road as they are narrower and can pass each other easily.

The road is a National Historic Landmark.

We were so excited because as we started the Going-to-the-Sun tour, it was cloudy with limited visibility. But as we crossed over the Continental Divide, the sun broke through the clouds and we were treated to some beautiful vistas. Oh joy! I highly recommend the Red Jammer trip.

We spent the night at Glacier Park Lodge, located just outside the boundarMoraine Lake and the Valley of the Ten Peaks. The ten peaks go nearly ies of Glacier National Park. It was built in around the lake and cannot be captured in one photo.

1913 by the Glacier Park Company, a subscenic area last August. We actually started off the edge and crash at the bottom. Kinda sidiary of the Great Northern Railway as part of their plan to bring visitors to the our motor coach tour by visiting Glacier messy but effective.

We then headed towards Glacier park by railroad. The lodge boasts huge National Park and then returning to Banff, National Park with a stop at Waterton Lakes Alberta via British Columbia.

We arrived in Calgary, Alberta with National Park, a national park located in enough time in the afternoon to walk the southwest corner of Alberta. Waterton around. Our hotel, the Delta Bow Valley, was Canada’s fourth national park formed was near downtown and the River Walk, in 1895 and named after Victorian naturalso we took advantage of lovely weather ist Charles Waterton. Overlooking the lake and strolled around. Calgary is a beautiful, is the Prince of Wales Hotel. Constructed well-planned city. The downtown build- between 1926 and 1927, the hotel was built by ings have walkways connecting them so the American Great Northern Railway to individuals do not have to go outside to lure American tourists north of the border grab lunch or do shopping during the bit- during the prohibition era. The hotel was terly cold winter months. We even found named after the Prince of Wales (later King an Irish pub to enjoy a libation before we Edward VIII), in a transparent attempt to entice him to stay in the hotel on his 1927 rejoined our group for dinner.

We started our seven-day adventure Canadian tour, but the Prince stayed at a with a stop at the UNESCO World Heri- nearby ranch instead.

We traveled across the border into Montage Site, Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump (I know, crazy name). But that is exactly tana and began our exploration of Glacier what it is… the Native People of the North National Park. The isolated location of the American Plains used this site to hunt buf- park leads to fewer visitors in the summer, falo for 6,000 years. They would head the making it a haven for some of the world’s The Glacier Park Lodge lobby. buffalo towards a cliff and they would run endangered species such as the gray wolf PHOTO COURTESY WIKIPEDIA, PHOTO CREDIT ACROTERION.

close to 300 inches of snow each year. The Icefield feeds eight major glaciers.

As with the glaciers in Glacier National Park, the glaciers in Canada are also receding. At the Colombia Icefield, they had pictures from the 20s to the 40s to present day and the amount that that Athabasca

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Although overrun with tourists, Banff is still a beautiful location. Residing in Banff National Park, the town is surrounded by mountains.

Douglas Fur timber beams in the lobby, ranging between 36 and 42 inches. If you visit be sure to cross the front lawn to the historic railway station; they celebrated their 100th anniversary last year.

With stops at Lake McDonald and Whitefish, Montana, we headed back into Canada through the Kootenay National Park. We stopped at Kimberley, BC for a bit of sightseeing and lunch. Kimberley was named in 1896 after the Kimberley Mine in South Africa. Now it is mainly a tourist destination and home to the Kimberley Alpine Ski Resort and the Kimberley Underground Mining Railway.

In 1972 Kimberley was transformed into the Bavarian City of the Rockies to entice

Lake Louise—stunning!

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communities: The Village, adjacent to the Trans-Canada highway, has a small shopping center and is across the street from the Lake Louise Mountain Resort ski area.

The second community at the higher elevation is the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, adjacent to Lake Louise.

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motorists passing through the region to visit. The city has the “largest freestanding cuckoo clock in Canada.”

We spent three days in Banff and took day trips to the various sites in the nearby area. I had been to Banff in 1973, and back then it was just a burgeoning destination with everyone wearing western wear. Now, it has every conceivable store, restaurant, and hotel one might ever need and you are more likely to see Gucci rather than Tony Llama. Thank goodness our hotel, the Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa, was about 20 minutes from downtown because the town parties all night!

Of course the rich and beautiful people stay at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, a luxury hotel that was built during the 19 century as one of Canada’s grand railway hotels. Built in Scottish Baronial style it was opened in 1881. The hotel features 768 guest rooms and suites and features golf in the summer and skiing in the winter.

We drove by…

The next day our group was excited to be visiting Chateau Lake Louise and Moraine Lake and the Valley of the Ten Peaks. As I mentioned before, the lakes and rivers in the Canadian Rockies are famous for their unique aqua color as a result of the melting glaciers. The glacier water is filled with sediment called glacier flower that works much like a prism to filter the light and create this unique and beautiful hue.

Lake Louise is actually a hamlet (settlement) that was named after Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, the fourth daughter of Queen Victoria and John Campbell, the Governor General of Canada from 1878 to 1883.

The hamlet is separated into two

Bamff Springs Hotel.

The Chateau was built at the end of the 19 and the beginning of the 20 century by the Canadian Pacific Railway (boy, they were busy…) to lure train travelers to come out West. The stunning natural beauty of the lake and the Victoria Glacier that rise above it was—and still is—a prime destination for hiking, canoeing and nature lovers.

It is a part of the Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

We next visited Moraine Lake and the Valley of the Ten Peaks, about an hour’s drive away. This was actually my favorite site, and much less crowded than Lake Louise. There are several walking/hiking trails around the lake. The view of the mountains behind the lake in the Valley of the Ten Peaks is also known as the Twenty Dollar View, as Moraine Lake was featured on the reverse side of the 1969 and 1979 issues of the Canadian dollar bill.

Our last day in the Canadian Rockies was for some the highlight of the trip as we actually walked on a glacier and drank glacier water! We traveled to the Colombia Icefields and took a special vehicle, an Ice Explorer, onto the ice. We walked on the Athabasca Glacier, which is only a small portion of the total Icefield. The actual Columbia Icefield is about 200 miles in area, over 1,000 feet deep and receives th

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Glacier has receded was several hundred feet… a little scary, actually.

As we headed home the next day, our group was quiet as we reflected on the beauty of what we had just seen. We realized that we had just experienced one of the most magnificent places on earth, and wanted to enjoy our memories in silence.

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hen I was a child, my dad’s job required us to move every two years. I vowed that my own son and daughter would not face such disruption. In our kitchen sits a glazed pottery bowl, which for me symbolizes the stability of the permanent home their mother and I provided them as they were growing up. But in recent years that beautiful bowl has filled with imaginary lemons changing my retirement plans to live near them.

Canada has kidnapped our kids!

Let me explain.

It began with a family trip to Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Surrounded by glorious scenery, we stuffed ourselves with butter-drenched baked PEI potatoes— justifiably famous!—explored the farm that Lucy Maud Montgomery used as the setting for Anne of Green Gables, one of our daughter’s favorite books, and went canoeing.

In Halifax, we marveled at the Titanic exhibit at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, strolled through public gardens bursting with fragrant flowers, walked along the waterfront’s tree-shaded streets and took a midnight ferry ride, charmed by twinkling harbor lights. A musty

Victorian house converted into a music shop packed higher than you could reach with CDs, instruments and sheet music was a particular hit with our son, who loves music.

Wherever we went, we met warm, wonderful Canadians.

The scent of citrus was in the air.

At the Gaelic College of Arts and Crafts on Cape Breton Island, we saw demonstrations of piping, drumming and highland dancing. The beat on a hightension snare drum and the rhythms of the dancers with their swirling kilts kept our pulses racing. Daughter was hooked!

The first lemon was in the bowl.

Back home, our daughter took up highland dancing and our son planned for college. Canada, it turned out, offered a wealth of affordable opportunities. Then, on a high school orchestra trip to Toronto, he explored the city and the University of Toronto. Now he was hooked!

Another lemon in the bowl.

Family visits during our son’s college years introduced us to the wonders of Toronto: its walkability; the six million exhibits in the Royal Ontario Museum; the

treasures of the Art Gallery of Ontario; a mystery theatre production in an offbeat venue; and the culinary and other delights found in one of the most diverse cities of the world. Talented buskers were everywhere. On a subway platform we heard an old man play a haunting melody on an erhu, a two-stringed Chinese fiddle we’d never before seen.

The imaginary lemons piled up.

Meanwhile, our daughter honed both her academic skills and her abilities as a Scottish dance competitor. Highland games in North Carolina attract fine Canadian dancers. She learned a lot from them.

Later, in graduate school, her research took her back to Ontario to examine the distinctive “ou” sound in “out” and “about” I hear when Canadians speak. Her findings fueled lecture invitations from Montreal to Vancouver.

Who can resist vibrant, bike-friendly Vancouver with her ever-unfolding views of city, beach, open water and mountains?

Stanley Park, Granville Island Market, the Aquarium, the Museum of Anthropology, the floating houses and tiny ferries on False Creek—and the food!

A view of downtown Vancouver seen from the public patio outside The Granville Island Market.

PHOTO BY JACK HALL.

The granddaddy lemon had arrived.

Our children responded to the lures of Canada, and each is now a professor in a Canadian university. My fond dreams of retiring near them, or even visiting regularly, have grown dimmer because of a serious complication: Canada kidnapped one to Halifax and the other to Vancouver, on opposite coasts, 2800 miles apart. What’s a father to do? Split the distance between them and move to Thunder Bay? Ah, lemonade!

John T. “Jack” Hall is an actor, director and former professor. He wrote this article for Boom! to coincide with our Canadian travel article.

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All Roads Led to the Kitchen many kitchen stores around the world, they developed the vision of the perfect store for cooks; one that would include all that they had learned and seen.

Eight years later, and both in their late 40s, they felt that the time was right to turn their vision and dream into that perfect kitchen shopping experience and community for cooks. “We felt that we had a good professional run,” said Dan. “So, we decided to use it to create a place where people would want to shop and meet other culinary enthusiasts.”

Dan’s business and branding experience and Diana’s retail management, product presentation and customer service experience combined into the perfect skills mix for planning and launching their new venture. After investing 150 percent of their energy for 18 months into business planning and startup, Whisk was born on September 20, 2013. They decided to locate in Waverly Place because the long-term vision of making the shopping center a gathering place with a community feel was compatible with their vision for Whisk. While you can find over 11,000 deliberately selected kitchen items in the store, Dan and Diana’s main goal is to create a community; a place where cooks can come to experience new tools and gadgets, to interact and to learn. Whisk employees are selected more for their passion for cooking than their retail background. Each becomes a knowledgeable resource for both experienced and aspiring cooks.

Walk past the colorful displays of the latest cooking tools to an actual kitchen with a real home feeling. Four days a week, experienced chefs teach up to 22 people per class everything from Korean cuisine to making macaroons to cooking vegan and gluten-free. At other times, the kitchen area is expanded for corporate and private events. Even when there is no class, you can find people gathering at the eight-seat kitchen counter. As the kitchen is the heart of the home, so the kitchen is the heart of the vision that is Whisk. Every day, Dan and Diana get to live in their vision and add one more level to their community of cooks.

Katie Gailes, CEO of SmartMoves International, is a marketing strategy consultant, speaker and trainer from Holly Springs, NC, smartmovesintl.com.

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ith a resumé that boasts the creation of a successful twenty-year organization, as well as saving hundreds of lives a year, there are few things Pam Miller has not been able to accomplish due to her passion for change.

An Ohio native, Miller moved to Raleigh with no idea she would be responsible for the creation of the first No-Kill animal shelter in the Triangle.

Now, twenty years later, SAFE Haven for Cats is a flourishing non-profit dedicated to finding loving homes for every cat rescued. What’s more, in 2001 Miller opened an affordable spay/neuter clinic resulting in the sterilization of more than 17,000 cats and small dogs. Miller, the executive director of SAFE Haven, has built the organization from the ground up receiving daily thanks in forms of purrs and requests for back scratches.

“It is mind-blowing to think that when I started SAFE Haven, nearly 17 million cats and dogs were being euthanized each year,” says Miller. “Now, that statistic has dropped to just over 5 million. Although there is definitely work to be done, it’s encouraging to know that progress has been made.”

At an early age Miller was drawn to nature and animals. Never without a dog or cat growing up, she developed a passion for helping stray animals. In 1991, Miller began hearing of a new No-Kill movement that was beginning to sweep the nation.

Instantly, she began researching and visiting shelters that implemented this newfound philosophy.

“The thing that stuck out about the NoKill movement was the opportunity to save two lives per adoption,” says Miller. “Not only is one cat finding a loving home, but it creates an opportunity for another to be rescued. It is the beauty of No-Kill.”

In July of 1994, SAFE HAVEN for Cats was officially formed with the rescue of 17 cats from a Raleigh church. “There was a tremendous sense of satisfaction; I was hooked.”

In the first five years being open, the shelter adopted more than 350 cats and kittens.

“From the beginning, I was very driven by the thought that each cat would be treated

as an individual,” says Miller. “I focused on learning their personalities and habits and matching them with the right homes.”

Moreover, twenty years and 6,500 adoptions later, no two cats have been given the same name since the rescue of Abigail— the first official SAFE Haven adoptee. “We’ve run through so many names over the years. We now have a system of using themes to help—we are currently using Food Network chefs, cheeses, mustards and car models.”

Miller also has developed creative programs to address the needs of every cat.

From the Happy Cats Crew to the Mature Companion’s Program, each cat has the resources to help their needs whether it be cat-to-cat testing, body language interpretation, or even medical programs and hospice for elderly cats.

What’s on the horizon for SAFE Haven?

Short term, the shelter is holding an adoption event June 20-22, thanks to a grant from the ASPCA. The normal $95 adoption fee will be waived in hopes of emptying out every enclosure and making 85 matches. Long term, SAFE Haven is looking to build a better equipped and ventilated facility, where the adoption program and clinic can be under one roof.

What is on the horizon for Pam Miller?

Continued pursuit of her dream to have a world where millions of animals are no longer euthanized due to overpopulation.

“SAFE Haven has been my life for the past 20 years,” says Miller. “My vision has always been to create a place for animal loving people to come together, fulfill the vision of a No-Kill community, and provide homes for all cats. When that is done, SAFE Haven can happily go out of business, and I can rest at night knowing the job is finished. However, until then, there is work to be done.”

For more information about SAFE Haven for Cats, visit SAFEHavenforcats.org.

James Williams is on staff at Articulon, a full service PR and marketing firm in Raleigh, articulon.com.

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or Dan and Diana Saklad, all roads have always led to the kitchen. They share a lifelong passion for all things culinary. In 2013, they opened their dream business in Cary, a kitchen store called Whisk.

Dan and Diana have been a team since they met in high school over 30 years ago.

Their path from high school sweethearts to retail kitchen store entrepreneurs, while perhaps inevitable, was not a straight line.

Dan followed the traditional corporate career, developing deep skills in consumer brand marketing and advertising. He spent 15 years with major product companies like S.C. Johnson, Sara Lee and Kodak.

While living in Madrid, Spain, he helped build a multi-country advertising business.

Dan also founded two successful startups; a strategic marketing company and business plan development firm serving entrepreneurial companies and a seven-store, multi-state retail nutrition business. Along the way, he earned an MBA from the Johnson School of Graduate Management at Cornell.

In parallel, Diana was building on the retail and customer services skills she learned in her parent’s art gallery business. She worked for over 20 years with global brands like American Express Travel, Dayton Hudson and Eddie Bauer. Her expertise includes retail management, product presentation, daily operational cost control, sales and customer experience.

Their corporate careers allowed them to travel and live all over the world. They decided to settle in one community to give their children continuity during their middle school and high school years. They Googled the best places to live to create their short list of places to visit. One weekend in Cary convinced them that this would be their new home. Dan served as Chief Operating Officer for Sageworks, a privately-held software company in Cary.

Diana spent four of the last five years managing major charitable events for local schools; the Penny Road Elementary School Semi-Annual Book Fair and the Cary Academy Holiday Shoppe that involved over 100 vendors.

Dan and Diana always knew that they would have their own business one day.

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he art of grilling is as old as fire and more popular than ever.

Whether it’s the convenience of a gas grill or the traditionalism and taste of charcoal, the right recipes paired with the right techniques can create delicious and unforgettable meals. Grill to Perfection (Page Street Publishing) by barbecue champions Andy Husbands and Chris Hart, offers a wide range of recipes featuring fish, pork, lamb, poultry, beef, veggies, drinks and desserts, as well as tips and techniques.

“Because temperatures can vary dramatically in a grill, it’s important to develop a feel for the fire rather than rigidly follow recipes,” the authors note.

“Once you master the temperatures and timing on a grill, the sky’s the limit.”

Weber’s Big Book of Burgers (Sunset Books, www.weber.com) by Jamie Purviance features 160 recipes covering the entire burger category, including burgers, hot dogs, brats, sausages, sides and drinks.

“This book pushes burger boundaries,” says Purviance. “After all, a burger is not so much a rigid recipe as it is an idea ready for improvisation.” In addition to ground beef, the author explores creative takes on burgers using bison, pork, chicken, turkey, lamb, seafood, lentils, quinoa and many more ingredients. The book also explores famous regional burger favorites from Santa Fe with the green chile cheeseburger, to Columbia, South Carolina’s, own pimento cheeseburger.

Recipes are only as good as their ingredients, especially when it comes to meat. Great Meat (Fair Winds Press) is a meat-lovers guide to understanding and working with beef,

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pork, poultry and game. Authors Dave Kelly and John Hogan debunk myths and misinformation around selecting and cooking meat, explaining how to identify and use different cuts, and why and when free-range and grass-fed is better. Kelly is the chief butcher at one of the premiere butchers in Great Britain and Hogan is a chef at Keefer’s in Chicago, one of the top steakhouses in the country.

Marinades, an alternative to slow cookers, can turn everyday food into big flavor dinners. “With the right marinade, you can dress up meats, chicken, fish, or vegetables in the morning, pop the food in the fridge for the day, and finish it all off with a quick broil, grill, microwave, or sauté when you get home,” says Lucy Vaserfirer, author of Marinades (Harvard Common Press). Each of the 200 marinades is accompanied by a recipe that shows how to use it. They range from oil and vinegar-based to citrus, fruit and herb-based, even milk and creambased, with several chapters of marinades ranging geographically across world cuisines. There are coffee, soda, beer, wine and spirit marinades too.

For dads, granddads and all those who enjoy chile peppers, there’s a new spicy warm spirit from Mexico, Ancho Chile Liqueur (www.anchoreyes.com). It’s inspired by a home concoction, a 1920’s-era Reyes family recipe using the poblano chile, which when dried becomes an ancho chile. The multi-layered flavors of spicy, savory and sweet make Ancho Chile Liqueur unique as a drink on its own, but also a versatile mix in cocktails. Mix with tequila and enjoy; use instead of rum in a daiquiri; even try in hot chocolate.

For whisky aficionados the award-winning Taiwanese whisky, Kavalan, arrived in the United States this spring. With the warm sub-tropical climate of Taiwan, the whiskies mature faster than their Scottish, American and Japanese counterparts, and the distillery’s location offers an abundant supply of cold spring water plus proximity to the Pacific Ocean resulting in ocean mists and mountain winds circulating around each cask. Accounting for the tastes of Taiwanese drinkers, Kavalan whiskies boast fruitier flavor profiles, thanks to modifications such as stainless steel fermentation tanks, oil-based fuel instead

Salad: Lightly oil the romaine and radicchio and season with salt and pepper.

Place the romaine quarters on the grill and cook for one minute per side (there are three sides), until it is slightly charred and lightly warmed. Transfer to a cutting board and roughly chop the leaves; discard the cores. Scatter the leaves over the serving plate. Repeat with the radicchio, and scatter the leaves over the romaine.

Spoon the shrimp in the vinaigrette evenly over the lettuces. Using a vegetable peeler, shave some Parmesan over the salad. Serve immediately. of peat, and ex-sherry, port and bourbon Dirty Martini Marinade barrels for aging.

(Courtesy of Marinades, Harvard Common Press). Yield: about ⅔ cup (enough for 4 to Grilled Shrimp, Romaine and Radicchio Salad 6 servings).

(Courtesy of Grill to Perfection, Page Street Olive brine and vodka are the main ingrePublishing), Makes 4 to 6 servings. dients or substitute gin for the vodka.

Grilling lettuce adds great char flavors to a 1-gallon zip-top bag salad. The key is to sear the leaves without ¼ cup olive brine (from a jar of green wilting them too much. A perfectly grilled olives) shrimp should have a slight snap to it and 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil be sweet and juicy.

2 tablespoons vodka Juice of 2 lemons 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice ⅓ cup olive oil 1 teaspoon dry vermouth 1 shallot, minced ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley leaves 1 garlic clove, minced 4 leaves fresh basil, roughly chopped ½ teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes Kosher salt Kosher salt and freshly ground black Freshly ground pepper pepper, to taste Measure the olive brine, oil, vodka, lemon Olive oil, for grilling juice, vermouth, Worcestershire, garlic and 3 to 12 shrimp, peeled and deveined onion powder into a 1-gallon zip-top bag 1 head romaine, outer leaves removed, and shake or squeeze until blended. Season quartered through the core (no need to to taste with salt and pepper. cut off the end) Suggested uses: cubes of boneless, skin1 small head radicchio, loose leaves less chicken thighs or beef sirloin (mariremoved, quartered through the core nated 2 hours to overnight), skewered and (no need to cut off the end) grilled; salmon fillets (marinated 20 to 45 1 wedge (about 4 oz.) Parmesan or your minutes), baked en papillote. favorite hard cheese, for garnish Vinaigrette: Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, shallot, parsley, basil and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Build a hot, direct fire. When you can hold your hands over the fire for no more than three to five seconds, clean the grill grate. Lightly oil the shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Grill for one minute, rotate 90 degrees and then flip. Continue to cook for one to two minutes more until the outer skin is pinkish red with a slight char on it and the split side has just turned from translucent to white. Remove the shrimp from the grill, place in the vinaigrette bowl and toss.

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espite the fact that almost every working adult (and teenager) pays into Social Security, and that millions of us count on it for at least part—if not all—of our retirement income, there’s a lot Americans don’t know about their public financial safety net.

“Do you know how much money comes out of your paycheck each week to go into the Old Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund?” asks Allen Smith, professor emeritus of economics at Eastern Illinois University and author of Social Security: Will It Be There For You? (http://tinyurl.com/lu5f7aa).

It’s important for Americans to learn about the Social Security system long before they’re thinking about retiring, Smith says.

“Public outcry has been effective in provoking the Social Security Administration to correct wrongs in the past,” says Smith. “For example, recently, when it became known that Social Security was seizing tax refunds from the children of deceased beneficiaries it claims were overpaid more than a decade ago, the public howled. The administration announced an immediate halt to the practice on April 14.”

It will take just such a massive public outcry to get the government to repay its $2.7 trillion debt to Social Security, he says.

Smith, who taught economics for 30 years and has focused his research and writing on government finance and Social Security for the past 15, shares three surprising facts that Americans should know about the program.

The more money you make in earnings, the less you get back! People who earn less in their working life get

more money back in Social Security retirement benefits when you view the annual benefit as a percentage of their highest annual salary.

“So, a person born in 1960 who’s earning $107,000 a year now could receive about $29,230 a year if they retire at age 67—assuming they had a steadily increasing income since age 18,” Smith says. “That’s 27 percent of their current salary.

“A person the same age earning $40,000 a year today can expect about $16,460, which is 41 percent of their current salary.”

Furthermore, since benefits are calculated only on a maximum average salary of $106,800, the person who earned $500,000 receives the same benefit as the person who earned $106,800.

Reports indicate the $. trillion trust fund established for baby boomers’ retirement is gone. In 1983,

the Reagan administration approved amendments to generate a Social Security surplus that would help pay benefits for the thousands of baby boomers who began retiring in 2011. The changes included accelerating Social Security payroll tax increases; allowing a portion of benefits to be taxed; and delaying cost-of-living adjustments from June to December.

“Those changes generated $2.7 trillion in surplus, which is supposed to be in the Social Security Trust Fund,” Smith says. “But there’s been abundant evidence over the past two decades that no money was being put in the Trust Fund. Based on my research, what’s sitting there is non-marketable government IOUs. Statements to that effect were made in a 2009 Social Security trustees report, and by Sen. Tom Coburn and then-President George W. Bush, who in 2005 said, “There is no trust fund, just IOUs that I saw firsthand.”

There was no indignant outcry “because too many Americans just don’t know a lot about Social Security,” Smith says. “This is the most serious and urgent of the problems we face with Social Security.”

Many people would benefit from hitting their retirement fund first and delaying collecting Social Security. Waiting until you’re 70 to tap your Social Security

retirement benefits can make you eligible for a much fatter check—up to eight percent more a year. That’s a big payoff.

“Many people want to delay drawing income from their retirement fund, but if doing that allows you to wait till you’re 70 to take Social Security, the payoff is tremendous,” Smith says.

“Wait at least until you’re eligible for the full amount, if possible,” Smith says. “That’s age 66 if you were born 1943-54, and age 67 if you were born in 1960 and later. If you’re in the older group, retiring at 62 cuts your benefits by a quarter; for the younger group it’s nearly a third.”

Allen W. Smith, author of Social Security: Will It Be There For You? (http://tinyurl.com/lufaa), has devoted much of his adult life to promoting economic education. He taught economics for 3 years before retiring from Eastern Illinois University in 1 to become a full-time writer. Understanding Inflation and Unemployment, Smith’s first book, became an alternate selection of Fortune Book Club when it was published in 1. Understanding Economics, (Random House; 1), was used in more than  schools in  states.

In recent years, Smith has focused his research and writing on government finance and Social Security.

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f you are on Medicare, you may have recently been contacted by an Accountable Care Organization (ACO) and asked for access to your health records and other Medicare information. ACOs are a new initiative of the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to promote the reduction of Medicare costs through improved coordination of patient care. If you have Original Medicare and your doctor has joined an ACO, you should be notified in person or by mail. ACOs can only operate with CMS approval, and your medical information is kept private under federal law.

An ACO is made up of local health providers and hospitals that have volunteered to work together to provide patients with coordinated care. In an ACO, your doctors and other providers will communicate with each other and you so that you can make better, more informed decisions about your health care.

When providers share information you may benefit by having to fill out less paperwork and by having to undergo fewer repeated medical tests. Also, you can be assured that your doctors will be better able to access, understand and honor your health care choices.

In the last five to seven years, health care stakeholders have been talking about incentivizing the coordination of services. ACOs reflect an agreement between the federal government and providers to attempt to accomplish the “triple aim” of the Affordable Care Act: 1) To improve the patient’s experience (quality and access) and outcomes, 2) To improve cost-effectiveness and 3) To proactively consider ways to improve population health as it relates to care.

If an ACO is able to successfully deliver quality health care and provide cost savings, it shares in the savings it achieves for Medicare. It’s important to note that incentivizing coordination of services is not new.

Many Medicare beneficiaries will remember when Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) came onto the scene. But ACOs are different because quality of care—and not just cost savings—is a central component to realizing the incentive.

SHIIP, the Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program of the N.C. Department of Insurance, can assist Medicare beneficiaries who have questions about Accountable Care Organizations. For more information about ACO or any other Medicare-related issue, contact SHIIP at 800.443.9354 or visit www.ncshiip.com.

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his year’s “101” series is on “Behavioral Finance.” Articles in our previous “101” series on Economics, Estate Planning, Tax Planning, Financial Planning, and Investment Management, are available on the www.boomnc.com website.

So far, we’ve talked about Loss Aversion, Endowment, Regret, Status Quo, Overconfidence and Herd Behavior.

This month we turn our attention to “Anchoring.”

I’ve heard the premise that a diamond engagement ring should cost around two months of salary. Now, this has nothing to do with a valuation of your love for your fiancée, but is just something dreamed up by the jewelry industry to maximize their sales. Nevertheless, if you are informed that this is the “standard,” it sticks in your mind and you might feel like a cheapskate if you spend less.

Guess what? You have just been “anchored.”

Suppose you visit a car dealership and see the sticker price on a new auto. What does “sticker price” really mean anyway? There are many incentives, “dealer holdbacks” or other behind-the-scenes items that will affect your real price, but the sticker price does serve the dealer’s purpose of anchoring you to a starting point in the price negotiation process.

Here’s a test I read about recently: First, a roulette wheel was spun and a ball would land on a random number between 1 and 100. Next, people were asked whether the percentage of United Nations membership accounted for by African countries was higher or lower than the number on the wheel. Finally, these same people

were asked to give their own estimate of that percentage.

It was found that the initial random anchoring value on the wheel affected their answer—so if the number on the wheel was higher, you tended to guess a higher percentage of African countries.

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This same anchoring process occurs with our finances.

Suppose you buy a stock for $50 a share, but it drops to $30 a share. Now, the $50 price is important. For tax purposes, it is the number that will determine the gain or loss you must report on your tax return when the stock is eventually sold. And, when measuring your investment success or failure, it is the starting point in that calculation. However, from an investment decision-making

viewpoint, the $50 price you paid is irrelevant. With the stock sitting at $30 a share, the only relevant thing to talk about is whether the future prospects for this company justify keeping the stock or whether your $30 should be moved into a different investment.

But, our brains often don’t work like that. Instead, we think “I paid $50 and I don’t want to sell it for $30 and incur a $20 loss—so I need to hang onto this stock, at least until it climbs back up to the $50 I paid for it.” We are mentally anchored to the original $50 cost and we also want to avoid the pain of actually recognizing the $20 loss. Of course, whether we sell the stock or not, the $20 loss has occurred, but postponing the sale helps us to also postpone the emotional anguish.

We also anchor ourselves to investment benchmarks.

It is common to look at the performance of a particular bond or stock index and then compare that performance with how your own investments did. But, is that really appropriate? If your portfolio is diversified and holds cash, bonds, U.S. stocks and also foreign stocks, it is very different than the Dow Jones average or the S&P 500 index—but once you’ve heard how your favorite benchmark performed, you get anchored to that number.

Anchoring is a great thing for a boat, but perhaps not so great for our brains.

Gerald A. Townsend, CPA/PFS/ABV, CFP , CFA , CMT is president of Townsend Asset Management Corp., a registered investment advisory firm. Email: Gerald@AssetMgr.com ®

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students would keep coming to NYU. for all of us “average” folks!) Now, you arren Buffett’s investment acumen is you do need to understand enough to Buffett points out a big difference must learn to recognize your limitations legendary and his annual shareholder make an intelligent decision. and follow a sensible course of action. • Focusing on future productivity makes between his real estate investments and letter to Berkshire Hathaway investors Buffett admits that he knew little about should be required reading for us all. Buffett’s it an investment. Focusing on future stock investments. Stocks provide minuteoperating a farm—but one of his sons most recent letter discussed two real estate price change makes it speculation. Be by-minute valuations causing us to frantically overreact to the daily commentators loves farming. With the New York propinvestments he once made and his comments an investor, not a speculator. erty, he invested with a group of people • Buffett only thought about what the two and their implied message of “don’t just sit regarding them are illuminating—not just that included an experienced real estate for real estate, but for any investment. real estate properties could generate there—do something.” Interestingly, Bufinvestor and property manager.

In 1986 Buffett bought a farm near in future cash flow and cared nothing fett notes that this should be an advantage Omaha and in 1993 he invested in a retail • Keep things simple and don’t swing for about their potential future value. He to stock investors, as the wildly fluctuatthe fences. Buffett’s analysis was not that property adjacent to New York Univeradvises us to keep our eyes on the play- ing values placed on their holdings by the irrational “market” gives the rational, longcomplex or sophisticated. He focused sity. In both instances he bought property ing field and not on the scoreboard. on the cash the farm and retail property • It is a waste of time to try and form term investor an opportunity. He observes after a bubble had burst and the price had could generate and did some best case/ declined dramatically. In addition, both macro opinions or focus on market pre- that if his farm was bordered by a moody worst case planning. If the properties properties were delivering an unleveraged dictions. You don’t have that ability, and fellow who knew and yelled out the daily could survive a worst-case scenario, current yield of about ten percent and a neither does anyone else. Concentrate price swings of both Buffett’s farm and his then anything above that was icing on relatively simple analysis indicated a good on what is in front of you—the impor- own, Buffett could either buy the guy’s the cake. prospect for rising future income. Like tant facts about your contemplated farm (if prices were low and the guy was many Buffett investments, these two also • Focus on the future productivity of the investment. Buffett said he couldn’t depressed about it), sell his own farm to his asset you are buying. If you can’t make turned out well. remember what the headlines were at neighbor (if prices were absurdly high and a rough estimate of the future earnings, He used these two experiences to illusthe time of his real estate purchases or the neighboring farmer was overly optimisthen move on to something else. You trate certain fundamentals: what the pundits were saying, but he tic), or do nothing and just go on farming.

Good advice for us to apply to real may not have the time or expertise to • You don’t need to be an expert to get did have the conviction that corn would evaluate every potential investment, but satisfactory returns (this is great news keep growing in Nebraska and that estate, stocks or any other investment.

Parents and Grandparents Lose Right to Make Decisions for Kids over 18 to get information about her illness, they were denied because their daughter was over age 18 and because she was unconscious, she was unable to authorize the release of that information to them. This story seems a bit far-fetched to me, but my friend assured me that it is true. Could this have possibly happened, and if so, is there a way to protect against it from happening?

Jonathan Says: Unfortunately, it is very possible that this took place the way it was described to you. When a child turns age 18, a parent no longer has the legal authority to make decisions for that child, including financial and medical decisions.

In the eyes of the law, an 18 year old is legally an adult. Consequently, if your grandson were to get sick or get in an accident and end up in the hospital, due to federal privacy regulations promulgated under the Health few months ago, and it really has me con- Insurance Portability and Accountabilcerned. Apparently, she ended up being ity Act (HIPAA), your grandson’s parents hospitalized for a period of time, and ini- would not have any rights to receive any tially was in a coma—she is doing fine now. information from the hospital regarding his When her parents, who live a thousand condition. Also, his parents would not have Eagen ad Medicaid #3r 4/24/10 4:51 PM Page 1 miles away from her college campus, tried the ability to access your grandson’s medical © MONKEY BUSINESS IMAGES | DREAMSTIME.COM

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Further, if your grandson is unable to communicate or is in a coma like your friend’s granddaughter was, it would only make the situation worse for his parents because they would be unable to obtain his authorization to see his medical records or participate in his medical treatment. In this event, one of your grandson’s parents would have to petition the probate court to be appointed his legal guardian in order to act on his behalf.

The good news is that there is a relatively easy fix to this problem. Your grandson could sign a durable power of attorney for health care, naming one of his parents as his patient advocate. This would give that parent the ability to act on your grandson’s behalf regarding his personal and medical care decisions if he is incapacitated and unable to do so for himself. Further, because a durable power of attorney for health care is not effective unless your grandson is incapacitated and cannot make

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decisions on his own behalf, your grandson should also sign a HIPAA authorization permitting his parents to discuss his medical condition with his doctors and obtain his medical records and medical information regardless of whether your grandson is determined to be incapacitated.

In addition to a durable power of attorney for health care and a HIPAA authorization, your grandson should sign a durable power of attorney for financial matters naming one of his parents as his agent so that parent can manage your grandson’s financial affairs, including, but not limited to, banking and bill paying, if he is sick or injured, disabled or unavailable because he is away at college. You should encourage your grandson’s parents to meet with an estate planning attorney in your area so that they can further discuss the advantages of having these documents in place before your grandson goes to college.

Good luck.

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June Calendar by LUan Harmeson Health Related Cornucopia Cancer Support Center sponsors events and resources to support those journeying with cancer. www.cancersupportu.org, or call .. for details.

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The American Red Cross, Central North Carolina Chapter continues its need in  for blood donations. Take an hour of time to save a life. For Triangle locations and schedules: ... or www. givelife.org.

Duke Regional Hospital offers monthly events for June that includes: Look Good Feel Better; Weight Loss Surgery Support Group; and Stroke Support Group. For meeting dates, times, and information: www.dukeregional.org/events.

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Lupus Foundation Support Group, :-pm, Waters Edge Office Park Conference Room,  Waters Edge Drive, Suite , Raleigh. This group meets the fourth Thursday of each month. Also available is a monthly teleconference series. Info: .. or www.lupusnc.org.

Exploring our vibrant cities and small towns.

Visiting family and friends. Attending a business meeting or heading back to school.

We make it easier to get there!

Get on board for Charlotte, Kannapolis, Salisbury, High Point, Greensboro, Burlington, Durham, Cary, Raleigh, Selma, Wilson and Rocky Mount, Virginia and the Northeast, or connect to Florida.

We Love Music in the Park!

Sunday Concerts at RLT’s Stephenson Amphitheatre Sponsored by Boom! Magazine The Johnny Folsom 4

Drink the Harvest: Making and Preserving Juices, Wines, Meads, Teas and Cider Book Signings and Demonstrations, will take place in locations around the Triangle in June. A new book with original recipes for the drinkable landscape. Fore dates, times, and locations: www.drinktheharvest.com.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a non-profit weight loss support program that welcomes all.

Meetings are weekly throughout NC. First session is free. For dates, times, and locations: .. or www.tops.org.

June 3 Do You Know Who I Am? Dementia Train-

ing, :am-pm, Guiding Lights Support Center,  National Dr, Raleigh. Info: www.guidinglightsnc.org.

June 8 Triangle Charity Polo Classic, pm, MacNair’s Country Acres,  Tryon Rd, Raleigh. An event for Guiding Lights Caregiver Support Center.

Info: www.trianglecharitypoloclassic.com.

June 8 Splash & Dash, am, Cary Family YMCA &

Bond Park, Cary. Four distances…one fit. Info: www. fitandable.net.

Through June 11 YogaFest, City Plaza, Down-

town Raleigh. Classes are open to the general public and all skill levels. For a complete schedule and information: www.youcallthisyoga.org.

Heart of Carolina Jazz Orchestra

June 17 & 24 The Triangle Caregivers Conference, am-:pm, McKimmon Center, Raleigh (June ), and Durham Convention Center, Durham (June ). Registration is now open for exhibitor booths and sponsorships. The goal of the conference is to offer respite, resolution and resources through exhibitors and industry speakers. A catered lunch is included with a keynote speaker. Sponsored

by Guiding Lights Caregivers Support Center. Reservations are required by May . Info: .. or www.guidinglightsnc.org.

June 21 Dance for Dogs, :am-:pm, Rapid

June 8, 7pm June 15, 6:30pm June 29, 7pm

Raleigh Concert Band Heart of Carolina Jazz Orchestra w/Second Line Stompers & Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble The Johnny Folsom 4

Tickets and more info at raleighlittletheatre.org

Fitness,  Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh. Fun-filled dance fitness class to benefit Love Mutts Rescue.

Info: www.tripswithpets.com.

June 28 2 Annual 2Filthy Fun Mud Run, Devil’s nd

Ridge Motocross,  King Farm Rd, Sanford. A k off-road course with military style obstacles, with lots of mud. There will be a post-run area with beer, food, music and more. Proceeds benefit a local charity. Info: www.filthyfunevents.com.

July 27 Tar Heel Youth Triathlon, Triangle Sportsplex, Hillsborough. Two age-specific distances. Sponsored by Kids Tri NC and Triangle Multisport. No race day registration. Info: www.tarheeltriathlon.com.

Through Oct 25 Growers Market of Fuquay-

Varina, Saturdays & Wednesdays,  N. Main St, Fuquay-Varina. An award winning market with fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables, canned and baked goods, and more. Enjoy live music, and cooking demonstrations. Info: www.growers-market.org.

Resources Artspace, a non-profit visual art center in downtown Raleigh, offers several educational opportunities for a range of skill levels and ages. Offering fun classes for all ages and skill levels is one of Artspace’s main goals. For details and the complete list of all classes, visit www.artspacenc.org/classes-education. To register, interested participants should contact Artspace at ...

The Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association is the premier catalyst for the leadership development of women in healthcare worldwide. Founded in , the HBA Research Triangle Park (RTP) chapter seeks to foster professional growth and build personal relationships among women within the healthcare community in North Carolina. For more information visit http:// www.hbanet.org/hba-research-triangle-park-chapter Triangle Singles Dance Club has weekly dances, :-pm, Northbrook Country Club,  North Hills Dr, Raleigh. A singles, + social club. Info: www. trianglesinglesclub.com.

Fun Night Square Dance, -:pm, First Baptist Church,  North Salisbury Street, Raleigh. Remember, anyone can come! It doesn’t matter whether they have ever square danced before or not. Come and bring some friends and/or family and join in the fun. Hosted by Triangle Square Dance Alliance. For date and info: www.trianglesquaredance.org.

The Newcomers Club of Raleigh meets for coffee the first Friday of each month, am-pm, JJ Crowder Masonic Lodge,  Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh. Learn more about the organization’s diverse interest groups and events. Info: www.newcomersclubraleigh.org.

Arts Access, Inc., a non-profit organization whose mission is to make the arts accessible for people with disabilities, will be providing audio-described performances. For a listing of performances, dates, and information: www.artsaccessinc.org.

Second Journey, an Aging in Community organization, featuring events for the second half of life.

Watch their website for upcoming events, film series, and seminars. For dates, times, and information: www.secondjourney.org.

Wake County’s Libraries in the Community offers monthly events at selected Wake County Libraries.

For a listing of events, dates, times, locations, and information: www.wakegov.com.

Gather,  W. Chatham St, Downtown Cary, announces its season of craft, gardening, food and business classes. Lead by local entrepreneurs, Gather strives to fill a void in the community by offering successful niche business classes for new and small business owners. Also includes a boutique area and tea/coffee shop. For a complete listing of their classes and info: www.gathernc.com.

Registration is now open for PlayMakers’ AwardWinning Summer Youth Conservatory. Features theatre intensive, theatre quest and theatre tech programs for high school and middle school students, and culminates in a production of Hairspray. Camp begins June  at the Paul Green Theatre, UNC-Chapel Hill. Info: www.playmakersrep.org.

Farm to Fork Cooking Classes, the first Wednesday of every month, Carrboro Famer’s Market, Carrboro.

Each class focuses on whatever the farmers have harvested at that time, and are taught by professional culinary instructors. Sponsored by the ArtsCenter.

Info: .. or www.artscenterlive.org.

June 7 & 21 Old Town Cemetery Clean Up, ampm, Churton and Tryon Streets, Hillsborough. Join the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough for a clean up day to preserve one of North Carolina’s most historic burial grounds. The Old Town Cemetery in Hillsborough was established in  and contains  marked graves, many of which are under constant threat from plants and other natural forces. The stone and brick walls are overgrown with ivy and weeds have overtaken some of the family plots. The Alliance is, therefore, recruiting volunteers to work at least one of two three hour shifts. Info: ...

June 14 Cactus Dish Garden Workshop, :-

pm, Logan Trading Company,  Semart Dr, Raleigh. Info: .. or www.logantrd.com.

June 25 Wedding & Special Occasion Showcase, -pm, Bien Venue,  E. Williams St, Apex. Paula Snyder will be on premises to discuss live music and custom poetry for special occasions. Free admission to the public. Info: .. or www.bienvenue.us.

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Activities for Children The Museum of Life & Science,  W. Murray Ave, Durham, is pleased to announce its June special activities highlighted by Nikon Small World Photography Exhibit; Summer Camps; Bears Up Close; Walk of the Week; Lab Summer Events; and more. For a complete schedule, dates, times and information: .. or www.ncmls.org.

NC Museum of History, Raleigh, offers special June programs, concerts and exhibits for children and families such as: Skiffs, Sharpies, and Sailboats Time for Tots; Stagville in Black and White History Corner; Pirates Ahoy!; and more. For schedules and information: .. or www.ncdcr.gov/ncmoh.

The NC Museum of Art,  Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, has continuous monthly activities and events for children and families such as Weekend Family-Friendly Tours; What’s In The Box; and Family Fun Saturdays.

June offers the Family Renaissance Fair. For a complete listing of event details: www.ncartmuseum.org.

Marbles Kids Museum & IMAX Theatre,  E. Hargett St, Raleigh, offers special June events and activities for children highlighted by Power Up Opening of Kid Grid; and Hockey Fun with the Carolina Hurricanes. Their monthly calendar events includes weekly continuing activities of: Move & Groove; MakeShop; Artrageous; Energy Innovators; Garden Sprouts; Science Solvers; and Story Explorers. The IMAX D Theater also has a calendar of movies. For a complete listing of activities, dates, and information: .. or www.marbleskidsmuseum.org.

ENJOY MUSIC ALL SUMMER LONG!

Bring lawn chairs, food and drink. Sit back and relax!

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The GB4 Band The Double Take Band The Josh Pepper Band Doug Largent Trio John Henry The Band of Oz

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All concerts 6:30-9:00 PM Holly Springs Cultural Center Outdoor Stage Sponsored by Rex Healthcare

Dec 3-11 Christmas Markets of Germany & Aus- The Town of Cary and Cary Arts Center sponsors tria. Travel with Boom. Info: www.boomnc.com.

Volunteers Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Durham County has opportunities for people  years of age and over who are eager to use their skills to serve the area near them. RSVP staff interviews volunteers and match them to opportunities available through one of many local agencies registered with RSVP for recruitment assistance. Volunteerism is needed in: The Salvation Army; preserving history as a greeter, and giving tours; serve Healthy Futures for older adults; provide hospitality for international visitors; tutoring elementary and HS students; servicing a hospital auxiliary; and more. To learn more about these or other opportunities, contact the RSVP agency in your county or go online to find an upcoming Volunteer Information Session. Durham Co RSVP .. or rsvpdurhamnc@durhamtech.edu.

The Volunteer Center of Durham serves the Triangle area and works toward connecting volunteers with area non-profits. They offer a new online volunteer matching system called HandsOnTriangle. They

performances and events for adults and families. Also check the Town of Cary’s website for class offerings and art exhibitions. For a complete listing of events, dates, locations, and information: .. or www.townofcary.org.

Wake County Public Library System continues their programs for children to incorporate Every Child Ready to Succeed. Their goal is to educate parents and caregivers on the skills they can use at home to help prepare children for success in school. The library system offers nearly  weekly programs for children. For programs, dates, times, locations, and information: www.wakegov.com/libraries/events.

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Direct from Roe-UponToast, England, the South Hampton Institute of Theatre Players bring four of their best known one acts to our stage.

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“The funniest show to hit Raleigh in years!“ - The News and Observer

Second Saturdays, locations at historic sites all over NC. Part of the NC Dept. of Cultural Resources where all  historic sites, history museums and art museums schedule special “nd Saturdays” events. For locations and more information: www.ndSaturdaysNC.com.

June 3 & 17 The Little Red Hen featuring the Carolina Puppet Theater, am, Holly Springs Cultural Center,  W. Ballentine St, Holly Springs.

Creatively entertaining audiences with high energy antics. Using a variety of puppet styles, the characters come to life with engaging personalities and close

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World’s Largest Stocking to be made in Raleigh at NC State Fairgrounds. Businesses are needed to help support breaking the Guinness Book of World Records this holiday season. All to benefit abused and neglected children in Wake County. The stocking will be over  feet tall and  feet wide. For sponsorship and information: www.friendsofwakegal.org or www.thechristmascountyfair.com.

represent over  non-profits and all their services are free. For a full list of their volunteer needs, and information: .. or www.handsontriangle.org.

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Central Carolina Community College offers Small Business Seminars in Lee, Harnett and Chatham Counties through July. For a complete listing of classes, dates, and information: www.cccc.edu.

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June 21 Summer Fest with The Waterlillies Children’s Band, -pm, The Plaza,  W. Franklin St, Chapel Hill. Part of the Rockin’ Outdoor Series. A mix of fun, play, and music. Info: www.chapelboro.com.

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June 22 Katy Perry’s The Prismatic World Tour, PNC Arena, Raleigh. Tickets on sale now. Info: www. thepncarena.com.

July 4 Independence Day Celebration, am,

Downtown Hillsborough. Enjoy the best of smalltown charm, community, and history. Event includes parade, public reading of the Declaration of Independence, live bands, and more. Info: www.visithillsboroughnc.com.

July 4 23nd Annual Historic Independence Day

Open House, am-pm, Joel Lane Museum House,  S. Saint Mary’s St, Raleigh. Free and open to the public. An old-fashioned  of July celebration. Info: .. or www.joellane.org.

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July 4 Annual Tweetsie Railroad Fireworks

Extravaganza, :pm, Tweetsie Railroad, US Hwy , Blowing Rock. The High Country’s most popular fireworks show, along with Wild West Adventure, family fun and entertainment all day and night. Info: .. or www.tweetsie.com.

July 29-Aug 30 Disney’s Little Mermaid, DECPA, Raleigh. A NC Theatre Production, prepare to be swept away by the classic songs new and old. Info: .. or www.dukeenergycenterraleigh.com.

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NC Museum of History, Raleigh, offers interesting June programs, concerts, exhibits and activities highlighted by Stagville in Black and White; Mix That Media Make It Take It; Music of the Carolinas with the Gravy Boys; Alyssa Hinton Artist at Work; Art Pottery Roadshow; and more. For schedules and information: .. or www.ncdcr.gov.

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The NC Museum of Art,  Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, has June exhibits and events highlighted by Family Renaissance Fair; Outdoor Concert and Movie Series; Sacred Motherhood: Mother and Child Representations from the Permanent Collection; Tall Tales and Huge Hearts: Raul Colon; Art in the Evening; Friday Night Sound Bites; Museum Park Amphitheater featuring Iron & Wine; and more. The museum also offers lectures, classes, book clubs, and discussion groups.

The NCMA’s Summer Concert Series begins in June.

For dates, times and information: .. or www.ncartmuseum.org.

The Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts (DECPA), Raleigh, has June performances that include: Video Games Live with the NC Symphony; Mike Epps; Spring Ring with the Raleigh Ringers; Miss NC Pagaent; Other Desert Cities; Under the Streetlamp; Performance Edge presents  Summber Showcase; and Nuestra Belleza Carolina . For a complete listing of events, dates, times, and information: .. or www.dukeenergycenterraleigh.com.

The Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC),  Vivian St, Durham, hosts performances in June of Triangle Rising Star Showcase; Weezer; Keith Sweat; Vertigo Dance Company; Ballet Hispanico; Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band; Pilobolus; and Move Live on Tour with Julianne & Derrick Hough. For dates, times, tickets and information: .. or www. dpacnc.com.

The Carolina Theatre,  W. Morgan St, Durham, wants readers to attend June’s performances of RetroTreasures Film Series; Dance Recital by Dance Theatre South; Charlotte’s Words of Wisdom by Encore Academy of Dance; BASF presents Farmland; Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood: Two Man Group; and Experience an Intimate Evening with Art Garfunkel.

For a complete list of performances, dates, times, tickets, and information: .. or www.carolinatheatre.org.

The ArtsCenter, G E. Main St, Carrboro, has June performances and events highlighted by David

The Town of Cary and Cary Arts Center sponsors June performances and events for adults and families highlighted by Starlight Concert Series; Sertoma Summer Concert Series; Downtown Performers Series; and Seven O’clock Rock Series. Also check the Town of Cary’s website for class offerings and art exhibitions.

For a complete listing of events, dates, locations, and information: .. or www.townofcary.org.

Live & Local Music & Art Series, Fridays, -pm, The Plaza,  W. Franklin, Chapel Hill. Come out June  for the  Friday Art Walk Series, featuring A Mad Affair. For a list of performances and information: www.westfranklinplaza.com. nd

Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Regency Park, Cary, hosts June events. They include The Music of John Williams; Broadway Romance; Amos Lee Mountains of Sorrow, Rivers of Song Tour; Cirque de la Symphonie; Mozart Festival; Legends of Beach; Big Little Town; Movies by Moonlight; and the Hob Nob Jazz Series.

For dates, times, tickets, and info: .. or www.boothamphitheatre.com.

Pickin’ in the Plaza, -:pm, Every Thursday through Aug , Raleigh City Plaza. Free music throughout the summer. All events will feature live music, local food trucks and local beers. Raleigh’s new bluegrass concert series. Info: www.raleighcityplaza.com.

Red Hat Amphitheater,  S. McDowell St, Raleigh, continues its summer season with Il Divo; Widespread Panic with Galactic; Vampire Weekend with Cults; Counting Crows; Love & Soul with Norman Brown; and Pat Benetar, Neil Giraldo & Rick Springfield. For dates, times, and info: .. or www.redhatamphitheater.com.

Cool Summer Concert Series, -:pm, Thursdays, CCB Plaza,  N. Corcoran St, Durham. Through Aug. . Free, outdoors concerts. For a complete listing of performances and information: www.downtowndurham.com.

Walnut Creek Amphitheatre,  Rock Quarry Rd, Raleigh, hosts summer concerts in June of Luke Bryan, Lee Brice & Cole Swindell. Tickets on sale now for Dave Matthews Band in July. Info: .. or www.walnutcreekamphitheatre.com.

A Southern Summer Series, Southern Village,  Market St, Chapel Hill. Series includes Outdoor Movie on the Village Green@Dusk on the Village Green, farmer’s market, and live concerts. All running through Sept . More can be seen at www.southernvillage.com.

The Best of Sanford June’s events include One Night Stands at The Temple Theatre; Gary Mitchell Band at the Temple Theatre; AACA Classics to Custom Car Show; Sanford Second Sunday; Tom McBride at the Temple Theatre; Jazz at the Flame; Function at the Junction; Sanford’s Farmers’ Market; Movies at the Depot; The Embers at Temple Theatre; and more.

For dates, times, locations and info: www.discoversanford.com.

The Bynum Front Porch Series, -pm Fridays,  Bynum Rd, Bynum, continues through August.

Shows go on rain or shine. Also attend Bynum Bingo, and Bynum Front Porch Pickin’. For a complete listing of performers and information: www.bynumfrontporch.org.

The Fuquay-Varina Downtown Association wants readers to know about their upcoming events. June brings Bid at Live Auction of En Plein Air Paintings;

Celebration of the Arts; and more. The Growers Market also continues. For dates, times, and information: www.fuquay-varinadowntown.com.

Holly Springs Cultural Center,  W. Ballentine St, Holly Springs, wants families to know about their June line-up of events highlighted by June Art Exhibit featuring Bill Schroeder & Sheron Jamel; and Summer at the Springs Free Outdoor Concert Series.

For dates, times, and information: .. or www.hollyspringsnc.us.

The Town of Apex and Halle Cultural Arts Center,  N. Salem St, Apex, has June events highlighted

by Apex Latino Arts Festival; Peak City Pig Fest; Peak Fest; Also check Halle Cultural Arts Center’s website for classes, workshops, and lessons. For dates, times, and information: .. or www.thehalle.org. or www.apexdowntown.com.

The Wake Forest Bazaar, every  &  Saturdays through June, Festival Park,  S. White St, Wake Forest. A large community yard sale/bazaar/outdoor market. Featured artist for June is Charles Joyner’s African Art Exhibit. Info: .. or www.thecottoncompany.net. nd

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, sq. ft. outdoor public space designed to encourage recreation and leisure, bringing the performing arts alive, and engaging the downtown community by creating a place for everyone. Come experience music, art, and interactivities. Live & Local Music & Art Series runs through the end of June. For a complete listing of events, dates, times, and information: www.plazawestfranklin.squarespace.com.

Through June 1 Mama Mia!, DPAC, Durham.

Part of this season’s Broadway Encore Specials. Info: .. or www.dpacnc.com.

June 1 Ironing Board Sam, -pm, E Carroll Joyner

Park,  Harris Rd, Wake Forest. Part of Wake Forest’s Arts’ Six Sundays in Spring Series. Info: www.pinecone.com.

June 4 C.F.D. (Creative Food Drive) 2014 Launch Party, -pm, MHAworks Architecture,  Washington St, Durham. Get involved and get information regarding this fall’s food drive. C.F.D. gathers the creative, quirky and charity-minded community of the Triangle in a competition of epic proportions. Local organizations and businesses design and build sculptures from non-perishable food items. Info: www.creativefooddrive.com.

Dance Seen: First Friday Gallery Walks take place the first Friday of each month at Arts Together,  St. Mary’s St, Raleigh. Event features The Even Exchange Dance Theatre. Free and open to the public. For time and information: .. or www.evenexchange.com.

June 5 Casino Night Fundraiser to Benefit the Arc

UnWined,  Center Grove Church Rd, Moncure, invites all to their special events highlighted by musical performances, tastings, and food accompanying First Fridays with Bella Donna’s Grilled Pizza; and  &  Saturdays with Chef Bill. June brings performances by James Oden, Rhonda Robichaux, Cee Rodriquez, and Brenda Linton & Tony Sullivan.

Come relax, enjoy their uniqueness, and unwind.

For dates, time, and info: .. or www. unwinednc.com.

Chapel Hill. The diaries and letters from - describe life in Nazi-occupied Holland and Westerbork Transit Camp. Audience discussions will follow the performances. Info: .. or www.deepdishtheater.org.

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of Orange and Community Home Trust, -pm, The Franklin Hotel, Chapel Hill. Event includes casino games, silent auction and raffle, live entertainment and food. Info: www.carolinachamber.org.

June 5-8 Etty, Deep Dish Theater, University Mall,

June 6-22 Blithe Spirit, Raleigh Little Theatre,  Pogue St, Raleigh. Info: .. or www.raleighlittletheatre.org.

June 6-29 Tutti Frutti: An Exploration of Color Exhibit, Local Color Gallery,  Glenwood Ave, Raleigh.

Info: www.localcoloraleigh.com.

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Deborah Harrell is the owner of NC Medical & Commercial Realty, LLC where she provides leasing and sales of medical and commercial properties. Deborah currently represents a variety of properties including The Medical Park of Cary, the Raleigh Medical Center, and the Wellesley Building in West Cary.

As a physician’s spouse, Deborah joined the Wake County Medical Society Alliance in 2006, and will serve as President-Elect of the NC State Medical Society Alliance for the 2014-2015 year.

Deborah also serves as Membership Chair for NAWBO-Raleigh and is the founder of the Wild, Wacky, Wonderful Women of the World... networking women everywhere.

NEXT MEETING: June 12, 6-9pm Installation and Awards Banquet The Garden on Millbrook 2400 E. Millbrook Road, Raleigh

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The North Carolina Symphony performs June concerts in the Triangle area featuring: Summerfest Series at Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary; and Concerts in Your Community in locations in the area.

For dates, times, locations, tickets and information: .. or www.ncsymphony.org.

New Midtown Bluegrass Series Sunday Ramble in the Park, pm, Midtown Park, North Hills, Raleigh.

June  concert features Claire Lynch Band. Presented by PineCone. Info: www.northillsevents.com.

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Wilcox; Clarke Buehling; Chris Brashear & Peter McLaughlin; Songs from the Circle ; Jeanette & Johnnie Williams; and Burning Bridget Cleary. For a complete calendar of events, dates, times, and information: .. or www.artscenterlive.org.

ARTS SPOTLIGHT The final play in Raleigh Little Theatre’s (RLT) 2013-14 season is Nöel Coward’s Blithe Spirit, opening on June 6th in the Cantey V. Sutton Theatre. The play is directed by Tony Lea, making his directorial debut at RLT.

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A novelist invites an eccentric medium and clairvoyant to his house to conduct a séance for research for his next book. The scheme backfires when he is haunted by the ghost of his temperamental first wife. She attempts to disrupt his marriage to his second wife, who cannot see or hear her.

Having held the record for the longest-running, nonmusical British play in the West End from 1941-1957, Coward’s work has been adapted to film, musical, television, and radio.

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June 7-Sept 7 Cedar Creek Gallery National

Teapot Show IX, Cedar Creek Gallery,  Fleming Rd, Creedmoor. Featuring over  teapots by more than  of America’s most accomplished craftspeople. Info: www.cedarcreekgallery.com.

Through June 8 Blood Done Sign My Name, Kennedy Theatre, DECPA, Raleigh. Presented by Theatre Raleigh and part of the Hot Summer Nights Series. Info: www.theatreraleigh.com.

June 8 Bill Leslie and the Celtic-Fusion Ensemble, pm, Renaissance Centre,  S. Brookes St, Wake Forest. An afternoon of original Appalachian Celtic music and storytelling. Info: www.wakeforestnc.gov/tickets-events.aspx.

June 8 A Cosmic Cycle of Life and Death with

Raleigh, the pre-show social event features a beer tasting

by Fortnight Brewing, which specializes in English style ales, and Big Mike’s Barbeque.

RLT’s Stephenson Amphitheatre will host three concerts—See the ad on page 24 for more information. Audiences are invited to stay after Sunday matinees of Blithe Spirit to enjoy a picnic and a concert in a scenic setting.

Tickets for all events at RLT can be purchased by calling the box office 919.821.3111, Monday through Friday, noon-5pm, or by visiting the theatre’s website at www. raleighlittletheatre.org. Blithe Spirit runs from June 6-22.

Performances are at 8pm, Thursday through Saturday, and at 3pm on Sunday Raleigh Little Theatre is located at 301 Pogue St., Raleigh, N.C. 27607, adjacent to the Raleigh Rose Garden. Follow Raleigh Little Theatre on Twitter @RLT1936 or twitter.com/ RLT1936 and on Facebook at facebook.com/RaleighLittleTheatre. The website is raleighlittletheatre.com.

The Coarse Acting Show, Presented by Theatre in the Park, July 11-2 The funniest show to hit Raleigh in years! Direct from Roe-Upon-Toast, England, the South Hampton Institute of Theatre players return to Raleigh as part of their 2014 North American tour. The prestigious (and often hysterical) troupe will once more bring four of their best known one-act plays to our stage. Among them are Strueth, a crime story which even Agatha Christie would not dare

of classic, antique and muscle cars all to benefit several charities. Admission is free. Info: www.wakeforestnc.gov.

June 15 3 Annual Paul Montgomery Memorial Father’s Day Jazz Concert, :pm, Raleigh Little Theatre’s Scottie Stevenson Amphitheatre, Raleigh.

In memory of longtime musician in the Raleigh area and beloved “Uncle Paul” of WRAL. Info: www. raleighlittletheatre.org. rd

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June 27 Triangle Brass Band Concert, pm, Sertoma Amphitheatre, Bond Park, Cary. Concert is free.

Info: www.trianglebrass.org.

Through July 6 The Annual DAC School Student/Faculty Exhibit: Our House, Durham Arts Council,  Morris St, Durham. Info: .. or www.durhamartwalk.com.

Through July 12 Cross-Cut Exhibit, Craven

Allen Gallery,  ½ Broad St, Durham. Paintings by Damian Stamer. Info: .. or www.cravenallengallery.com.

June 18-29 Other Desert Cities, Kennedy The-

July 4 Independence Day Celebration, am,

the North Carolina Museum of Art. Bull City Summer, inspired by the th anniversary of the movie Bull Durham, documents the  season at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Ten nationally and internationally acclaimed artists—photographers Alec Soth, Hank Willis Thomas, Hiroshi Watanabe, Alex Harris, Frank Hunter, Kate Joyce, Elizabeth Matheson, Leah Sobsey, and Jeff Whetstone, and video artist Ivan Weiss—converged on the stadium for all  home games. The exhibition presents a subtle yet powerful group study of the obsessive routines and crafts of baseball, mirrored by routines in the stands, in concessions, and behind the scenes, a story unfolding daily yet rarely documented, the repeating drama slightly different each time. East Building, Level A,  Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh.

atre, DECPA, Raleigh. Presented by Theatre Raleigh and part of the Hot Summer Nights Series. Info: www.theatreraleigh.com.

Through June 22 The Fifth Element Exhibit,

ship Center, St. Francis of Assisi,  Leesville Rd, Raleigh. Presented by the Justice Theater Project, an examination of the many human aspects of the American health care system. Info: .. or www.thejusticetheaterproject.org.

Movie Series, Fridays, -:pm, the City Plaza, Raleigh. Events include live performances, best instreet eats, craft beers, and movies. For the movie and music schedule: www.downtownraleigh.org.

Rule, DECPA, Raleigh. Bringing the American Radio Songbook to a whole new level. Info: .. or www.dukeenergycenterraleigh.com.

June 8 Spring Concert with Raleigh Ringers, pm,

June 13-29 Grey Gardens, Clare Hall Fellow-

Through June 27 PNC Downtown Raleigh

July 29-Aug 30 Disney’s Little Mermaid, DECPA, Raleigh. A NC Theatre Production, prepare to be swept away by the classic songs new and old. Info: .. or www.dukeenergycenterraleigh.com.

June 21 Summer Fest with The Waterlillies Chil-

June 12 Damon Albarn, pm, Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, DECPA, Raleigh. One of the UK’s most influential and consistently interesting musicians. Info: .. or www.dukeenergycenterraleigh.com.

Theatre in the Park is located at 107 Pullen Road, Pullen Park in Raleigh. For more information and tickets visit theatreinthepark.com. The box office phone number is 919.831.6058. The box office is not available by phone after 5pm, but is open for walk-ups one hour before curtain time and remains open for a short period after the show begins.

Through June Live & Local Music & Art Series, Fridays, -pm, The Plaza,  W. Franklin St, Chapel Hill. Geared to jump-start the weekend with live music, art, and other activities. Info: www.plazawestfranklin.squarespace.com.

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Vaughan Williams & Tavener, pm, University United Methodist Church,  E. Franklin St, Chapel Hill. Performed by Cantari, a Voices Ensemble. Info: www.voiceschapelhill.org.

Meymandi Concert Hall, Raleigh. Info: www.rr.org.

to write and the rarely-performed masterpiece, Henry the Tenth (Part Seven).

In his priceless 1964 volume, The Art of Coarse Acting, English journalist and humorist Michael Green typifies a coarse actor as “one who can remember his lines, but not the order in which they come.” After more pointed examples, Green notes: “His problems? Everyone else connected with the production.”

Exactly. And Green’s subsequent stage spoofs are ruthlessly funny, as witnessed by The Coarse Acting Show at Theatre in the Park. This knockabout skewering of amateur thespians and the plays they destroy is a riotous satiric romp.

dren’s Band, -pm, The Plaza,  W. Franklin St, Chapel Hill. Part of the Rockin’ Outdoor Series. A mix of fun, play, and music. Info: www.chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Gallery of Arts,  N. Churton St, Hillsborough. Info: .. or www.hillsboroughgallery.com.

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Juried ARTQUILTSwhimsy Exhibit, Page-Walker Arts & History Center, Cary. Featuring  quilts that capture the whimsical theme through innovative fine art. Hosted by PAQA-South (Professional Art Quilters Alliance). Info: .. or www.townofcary.org.

June 22 Katy Perry’s The Prismatic World Tour, PNC Arena, Raleigh. Tickets on sale now. Info: www. thepncarena.com.

Downtown Hillsborough. Enjoy the best of smalltown charm, community, and history. Event includes parade, public reading of the Declaration of Independence, live bands, and more. Info: www.visithillsboroughnc.com.

July 4 23nd Annual Historic Independence Day

Open House, am-pm, Joel Lane Museum House,  S. Saint Mary’s St, Raleigh. Free and open to the public. An old-fashioned  of July celebration. Info: .. or www.joellane.org. th

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two-time Emerging Artist Grant recipient Cynthia Aldrich ( and ) in the Ella Fountain Pratt Legacy Gallery, the Durham Arts Gallery. Aldrich’s past work was inspired by her research on prehistoric art from all cultures, with a primary focus on images of ancient goddesses. Her recent sculptural work has been more contemporary in design and surface treatment, and The Still Life Reinterpreted is a reflection of this change. The Durham Arts Council is located at  Morris Street, Durham. For info visit www.durhamarts.org

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Through Nov 1 Midtown Farmers Market, Saturdays, am-pm,  Main at North Hills St, Raleigh. The NC Museum of Art will be selling Rodin garden water lilies and lotus plants. Where the community can buy local, family-farmed foods. Info: www.midtownraleighfarmersmarket.com.

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One of his best films was to come in 1997.

Liar, Liar was a perfect comedic vehicle for Carrey and he does not disappoint. This film is a Petty family favorite. For those of you who have not seen it, Carrey plays Fletcher Reede, an attorney who has made his living, let’s just say, not searching for the truth. While picking up his son Max from his wife, (Maura Tierny) from whom he is separated, Max makes a birthday wish that for just for one day his dad would not be able to lie. The wish comes true. Hold on for the ensuing belly laughs as Carrey tries to extricate himself from one situation after another that he would have previously simply lied about. Great fun.

Jim has been able to show his serious acting range in several movies and, in my opinion, the best examples are The Truman Show, The Majestic, Bruce Almighty, Man on the Moon portraying Andy Kaufman, and Barbara’s favorite, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. In the later film, he and his love interest (Kate Winslet) have had each other’s memories of the other erased because of their painful split. It is only from this separation and memory lapse that they come to realize their love for each other.

Both performances are exceptional and it won both of them Golden Globes.

Jim had been previously married to Melissa Womer for eight years and together they had a daughter, Jane Erin Carrey. Jane has recently made Jim a grandfather. Can you imagine having Jim Carrey as your grandfather? He fell in love with Page 1 Dumb and Dumber co-star Lauren Holly during the filming and they married, only to divorce in less than a year.

Since that time he has had relationships with January Jones, (Mad Men) Renee Zellweger and Jenny McCarthy.

Carrey continues to work with previous friends and producers such as Steve Carell in Burt Wonderstone and the Farrelly brothers, which will reunite him with Jeff Daniels for Dumb and Dumber To. The film is scheduled for release this year. See you at the theatre for some fantastic humor from Jim Carrey, the man of a hundred faces and many more laughs.

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Lamborghinis are Italian. Ferraris are Italian.

And so is the tiny two-door Fiat 500, which invaded local Chrysler and Dodge dealerships in 2012. Like the Mini Cooper, Fiat’s 500 brought European style, charm, and dimensions to the U.S. But the teeny Fiat 500 coupe only appealed to a small (pun intended) percentage of Americans.

Now, aware that Americans prefer a bit more space, Fiat has upsized the 500 in its new 500L fourdoor hatchback. The 500L adds two doors, a roomy wagon hatchback, and lots of space to the lovely 500 coupe. To accomplish this, the new 500L is stretched two feet longer, and stands about six inches taller than a standard 500. It grew another six inches in width. This makes for a comfortable interior with loads of head and shoulder space in the front seats, as well as generous space for three in the backseat.

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growing in the U.S., with strong competition from Mini’s four-door Sportsman, Kia’s Soul, Nissan’s Juke, and Toyota/Scion’s XB. Compared to these others, the Fiat 500L offers a more comfortable backseat, better visibility, a higher-class interior, and unique European styling.

The 500L offers serious space for passengers, realistic cargo storage room behind the backseat, and far better gas mileage than an SUV of similar size. The 500L’s European styling sets it apart from competitors. This is particularly true inside, where the 500L’s dashboard and high quality materials offer a more luxurious feel and attractive look. I was particularly impressed with the 500L’s backseat comfort for adult passengers.

Under the hood, the Fiat hides a 1.4-liter engine that generates a considerable 160 horsepower. With a curb weight of about 3,300 pounds, those 160 ponies may not be enough for some impatient drivers. But I found the engine to be more than sufficient for city and highway driving. It’s that smaller engine that makes the 500L great on gas. It only drinks one gallon for every 33 miles on the highway. City driving lands at

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Fiat 500L owners will find that this four-door handles with Italian excellence. And you won’t drive a car that’s easier to park or maneuver.

Today’s small cars are engineered for safety, and the Fiat 500L is no exception. It comes standard with an army of safety features including vehicle stability control, traction control, brake distribution, and a host of airbags protecting driver and passengers. To top it off, the 500L recently received a five star crash test rating for front impact.

Fiat has been building its 500 for decades. That established, time-tested expertise of compact car design shows in every detail of the 500L. If you are shopping for a four-door wagon or hatchback, you would do well to give the Fiat 500L serious consideration—and a test drive. © 21 John Dickerson, Horsepower Auto Reviews.

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