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Ote: I looked up the usage, An Homage versus A Homage. Because French was my minor in college, I pronounce Homage with a silent H, and therefore An is the appropriate article. If you choose to say Homage with the H pronounced, then simply substitute an A for my An mentally. Then you don’t have to email me about my poor grammar… I don’t remember my grandmother on my mother’s side. She lived in North Dakota (where I was born) and came to Colorado (where I was raised) only a few times before her death. My Grandma Ruby on my dad’s side, however, I remember very well. Grandma Ruby was a single mom who raised three boys, Henry (Hank), Ralph and Don. If I remember correctly, my dad (Hank) told me their dad left them when he was about 11. I don’t know how she managed, or how she made money to support a family of four, but I do know she was very resourceful. By the time I came to know her, she was living in a log cabin in Pine Cliff, a very small town about 45 minutes from Denver in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. She lived with her sister Lottie who was also a single older woman. The cabin was next to a creek from which they got their water. In the winter the pipes would freeze so we would have to get water from the red pump outside on the back porch. Ruby and Lottie raised rabbits, I am assuming for extra money, but I sure did eat a ton of rabbit when we went to visit. (I don’t remember exactly what it tasted like, but I’m thinking similar to chicken.) Grandma Ruby was also an avid outdoor person: She hunted and fished with the men, and was always up for a hike. I remember when we would go Prairie Dog hunting (yes, I shot a few with a .22 rifle), she would put on blue jeans, a flannel shirt, hiking books and her huntin’ hat. She was the first woman I ever saw to wear blue jeans! But the rest of the time, she was always in a housedress. All five of us kids would cross over the railroad tracks and climb the mountain facing their cabin. We would scramble over the rocks, explore the abandoned cabins, look for arrowheads and in general amuse ourselves for hours on end while the adults visited. Boom! May 2014 Crossword When we returned to the cabin there would always be a homemade meal waiting for us. Grandma Ruby was also quite the seamstress. She never used a pattern; she would simply take our measurements once a year. When we would come to visit, the girls would always run to the sewing room to see what was hanging on the door. Frequently the beautiful dresses were not for us, after all she was sewing for all of her granddaughters. But when it was a garment made just for me, oh the joy of trying it on for the first time! In fact, I don’t believe I had a storebought Easter dress until third grade. Grandma Ruby died of an aneurysm when I was in the seventh grade. This was the first death I ever had to deal with in my life. I wasn’t quite sure how to feel: sad, angry, afraid (did she go to Heaven?), I do know my parents were very sad; my mom loved Ruby as much as my dad. I want to model my “Grandmotherism” after Ruby—I want to be playful, adventurous, creative and always a source of surprise and wonder. Of course, I have to have grandkids first… Happy Mother’s Day to all resourceful moms out there.

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YOUR LETTERS ✍ Dear Barbara, Just got through finishing the April Boom! I was sorry to hear about your brothers [Letter From the Editor]. I hope they are recovering. Liked the articles What and Who Is April, Halt Who Goes There, and the one about the different TV series we all used to watch as kids [Life’s a Beach by Don Briscar]. As a whole the entire magazine was interesting. I also liked the article by Aaron [Petty, Zipping In and Out: An Eighteen-Hour Asheville Adventure]. I think he did an excellent job. I have thought zip lining would be fun. Tell Greg hello. ~ Love to all, Pam McKercher (Pam is Greg’s sister  Keeping it in the family…)

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MBA program to Number 65 among full-time MBA programs in the United States and the Jenkins Professional MBA Program was ranked No. 61. The rankings place these Jenkins graduate management programs in the top 13 percent of all AACSB-accredited business programs nationwide. This is the third major ranking in a year in which the Jenkins MBA programs have demonstrated positive performance. U.S. News ranked NC State’s Online MBA program No. 36 in its January 2014 Best Graduate Online Business Programs. In October 2013, Bloomberg BusinessWeek ranked the face-to-face Professional MBA program among the top 20 in the country. “Our young MBA program has grown by leaps and bounds over the last decade, and the rankings are beginning to reflect the value of our unique focus: Preparing MBA students to effectively lead people and organizations in a time of rapid, technology-driven change,” said Dr. Steve Allen, associate dean for graduate programs and research in the NC State Poole College of Management and Jenkins Graduate School. A recent profile of the NC State Jenkins MBA program can be found at the MBA blog Poets & Quants. Durham City Council recently approved a new long-term contract renewal with Carolina Theatre of Durham Inc. that paves the way for the nonprofit organization to continue operating the historic Carolina Theatre complex for up to 20 years. “The city’s commitment is an overwhelming show of support for our company,” said Carolina Theatre President/ CEO Bob Nocek. “It demonstrates that the city has complete faith in the path we are on and recognizes the success we’ve achieved so far.” The Carolina Theatre of Durham, Inc. is the nonprofit operator of the city-owned complex, and under the new contract will continue to manage the facility for a ten-year term through June 30, 2024 and includes two subsequent fiveyear renewal options. The pact ensures the Carolina Theatre will continue to contribute to the ongoing renaissance of Downtown Durham and guarantees that a facility so important to the city’s past will have a participatory role in shaping its future. The theater has been ranked among the top 100 theatres worldwide in trade magazine Pollstar for the past two years, despite being one of the smallest venues on the list. Nocek was nominated for a Venues Today Hall of

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orth State Bank announced tickets are on sale for the Summer Salute for Hospice of Wake County. This is an open invitation for food, fun, and dancing to beach music tunes of Steven Owens and Summertime. Event highlights include The Pink Flamingo Casino, live and silent auction, and fabulous raﬄe prizes. The event, presented and hosted by North State Bank, will be held Saturday, May 17 at 7pm at North Ridge Country Club. This is the eleventh annual Summer Salute, and in ten years the event has raised over $1,128,000 for Hospice of Wake County. Hospice of Wake County has provided compassionate end-of-life care to the people of Wake County and the surrounding areas for over 30 years. Tickets are on sale for $75 each, of which $35 is tax deductible. Tickets can be purchased at any Wake County North State Bank location, online, or at the door the night of the event. For more information on tickets or sponsorship opportunities, visit www.northstatebank.com or email summersalute@northstatebank.com. Paula C. Snyder (aka Grandma Paula) announces a book signing and music event this month. May 10th: Book signing and puppet show. Stop by The Coffee Hound Book Shop, 103 W. Nash St. Louisburg, NC 27549, from 11am to 1pm for an introduction to Meet Cookie (the dog) illustrated song/ picture paperback book package with CD. Author, Paula C Snyder (aka Grandma Paula) and illustrator, Mac McCord (artist & puppeteer aka The Tanglewood Puppets) will be there to autograph copies. A puppet show is planned around 11:30am, featuring the playful team “Cookie (the Dog)” and Grandma Paula with her guitar! For more information about the event, contact Mac at 919.496-2192, Paula at 919. 787.7615 or online at www.pcsnydercreativeoffices. com/meet-cookie-the-dog. May 17 : Live music at downtown Cary Farmer’s Market. Paula will be performing from 9:30am to 11:30am. Hear “soulfully nostalgic music” as you enjoy the morning, have a cup of coffee, and visit the vendors. The market (open from 8am to Noon) has moved to a new location this year (West of Ashworth Village), at 135 W Chatham St, Cary, NC 27511. More information: The Downtown Cary Farmers Market http://caryfarmersmarket.com. The 21 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate School rankings released today boosted the NC State Jenkins

Dear Barbara, I read your Letter From the Editor article on changes [Marching On, March Boom!] and I had to call you. My husband and I are going through similar life challenges… a desire to downsize, simplify, organize (outsize!) and basically figure out what’s next for us. Perhaps we could get together to share ideas! ~ Kathy Newbern (Kathy is one of our freelance travel writers) nOte: This letter from Kathy prompted me to think that there may be other Boomers out there that are in similar circumstances. If anyone is interested in starting a networking group for Boomers who are looking for the next phase, to share ideas and support, email Barbara@boomnc.com. Our first meeting will be spent on a name for our group—Boom! ~ Barbara 5:22 Boom! Facebook adTime? BB 7/25/13

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“Knowing when symptoms being will help determine the best course of treatment.” What is it and what causes it? A stroke happens when the blood supply to part of your brain is stopped or significantly reduced. This deprives the brain of oxygen and food and within minutes brain cells begin to die.

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Ischemic Stroke—85 percent of strokes are ischemic strokes. These strokes occur when either a blood clot forms in one of the arteries that supplies blood to your brain or when a blood clot or other debris forms in another part of the body and moves through your bloodstream and becomes lodged in a brain artery. Hemorrhagic Stroke—This type of stroke happens when a blood vessel in your brain leaks or ruptures. Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)—This condition if often called a “ministroke” and is usually caused by a temporary decrease in blood supply to part of your brain. TIA mostly last less than five minutes and don’t leave lasting symptoms because the blockage is temporary. “But even if your symptoms are temporary, it is crucial that you seek emergency care,” cautions Dr. Vakani. “If you experience a TIA, it puts you at a higher risk for a stroke that can cause permanent damage.” Risk Factors Some of the more common risk factors for stroke include: • High blood pressure • Cigarette smoking • Diabetes • Being overweight or obese • Obstructive sleep apnea • Use of some birth control pills or hormone therapies that include estrogen continued on page 11

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How Often Does One Need a Colonos- As specialists in gastroenterology and hepatology, the physicians and staff with WakeMed Physician Praccopy? Once a person turns 50, he or she tices work closely with our patients to treat a wide should receive a colonoscopy every 10 years. variety of conditions with the most advanced treatHowever, patients with certain medical con- ment options available. For more information, visit ditions (such as inflammatory bowel disease), www.wakemedphysicians.com or call 919.350.5318.

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recent Mayo Clinic study finds that up to 70 percent of Americans are on a least one prescription drug. Furthermore, the study reveals that one in five patients are on five or more prescription medications. As the second most common prescribed class of drugs, psychiatric medications are being prescribed to one in five Americans. While drugs are prescribed to both men and women in all age groups, women and older adults are more heavily medicated. Women are prescribed more drugs than men, with one in four women between 50 and 64 taking antidepressants.

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for antidepressants—that suggests mental health is a huge issue and is something we should focus on.” Recurring national nightmares have created an urgency for this focus to be on the drugs prescribed to treat mental illness. Mass killings at schools and almost routine suicides and violence committed by military veterans appear to have a common thread—psychiatric drugs. Reports by the Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) show the correlation between psychiatric drugs and acts of violence and homicide is well documented—both by international drug regulatory warnings and studies, as well as by many cases where high profile acts of violence/mass murder were committed by individuals under the influence of psychiatric drugs. CCHR cites media reports revealing that the most recent Fort Hood shooter and last September’s Washington Naval Yard shooter were both under the influence of a cocktail of drugs prescribed to treat insomnia, anxiety, and depression. Likewise, school shooters correlate with the experiences of military shooters. Reports involving mass school killings have

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3. Lack of dopamine causes a loss of facial expression due to stiffened muscle activity. People won’t easily see how you feel by the change of expressions on your face. 4. The five senses help us navigate the world, but the loss of smell could mean that our brain cells aren’t getting enough dopamine. It can also cause a loss of taste.

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care can mitigate many of the threats associated with cervical cancer. With the breadth of treatment options available today, women who have received a cervical cancer diagnosis are better equipped than ever to overcome the disease and live a normal, healthy life. That said, there is still no guaranteed cure for the disease so women must remain vigilant about testing for precancerous abnormalities. In fact, up to one in five women has an abnormal Pap smear every year. Furthermore, thousands of women in the U.S. die yearly from cervical cancer, which is especially tragic given the vaccines and screening tests available to prevent almost every case. The first preventative measure to consider is a vaccine for Human Papillomavirus (HPV), a cancer-causing virus (e.g., genital warts and oral cancers) and source of almost all cases of cervical cancer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. HPV can be transmitted from one person to another through intercourse or by skin-to-skin contact with an infected area of the body. However, the

vaccine is usually recommended for young men and women before they become sexually active. Additionally, men and women who are sexually active already may have been exposed to the virus but may still benefit from the vaccine. Beyond a vaccine, another preventative measure is a simple Pap smear, a screening test that detects abnormal cervical cells consistent with a precancerous condition. Many physicians use the Pap smear along with HPV testing, a practice commonly referred to as combination-testing. By analyzing the structure and function of precancerous cells, combination-testing can better identify patients at risk before cancer progresses. Encouraging family and friends to schedule a routine Pap smear, which should be a central component of any routine health assessment, is paramount. Pap smears and HPV tests for women between 21 and 65 should be scheduled once every one to three years. If ever faced with a diagnosis, discuss the risks of cervical cancer with gynecologic oncologists who

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can explain the array of the treatment options available. For example, a cone biopsy, also used to diagnose cervical cancer, may be the only treatment needed for women with early stage cancer who want to have children. Also, women have been able to carry to term and deliver healthy babies by Cesarean section after a trachlectomy. This type of treatment allows for the entire cancerous cervix and the upper part of the vagina to be removed while the uterine fundus is retained. Normal intercourse, conception and pregnancy remain possible after a trachelectomy. Depending on the unique needs of the patient, treatment can be customized with consideration given to the patient’s values and a variety of other factors. Another method that allows for a less invasive surgery is neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Designed to downstage an advanced cancer before the patient begins her primary treatment, this approach is just one example of an alternative to radical surgery continued on page 11

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If so, you or your loved one should seek a licensed audiologist (either ASHA certified or a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology) for an evaluation. Although hearing loss is often associated with aging, other causes may include infections, hereditary disorders, nerve pain, balance disorders and cancers. Overexposure to loud sounds—or noise induced hearing loss (NIHL)—can also be the culprit. Because this type of hearing loss is entirely preventable, it is strongly advised that people use noise-canceling headphones or ear plugs when they are in noisy environments or activities. If you tend to “crank up the tunes” in your car or on your iPod, turn down the volume. There is no reason for anyone to miss out on hearing the important things in life. Exercise the right precautions, and enjoy excellent hearing for many years to come. Genevieve Spiliopoulos, MS, CCC-A, F-AAA, is a board certified audiologist with WakeMed Physician Practices ENT—Head & Neck Surgery. Our team of physicians and audiologists offer a wide range of ear, nose and throat services to adults and children including complete audiology services and hearing aids. Visit www.wakemedphysicians.com/ent for more information.

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(thrombolytics) may help improve recovery and may reduce any complications from the stroke.” After emergency treatment, the next step is to help you recover as much function possible. Most stroke patients will need intensive therapy in a rehabilitation program. Your healthcare providers will prescribe a regimen of therapy that takes into consideration your lifestyle, age, overall health and degree of disability. Depending on your needs, you may stay in the hospital for therapy, be transferred to a skilled nursing or rehabilitation facility, or have therapy in your home. “According to The National Stroke Association, stroke touches approximately 795,000 people a year in the U.S. and only four percent of patients are appropriately treated,” says Dr. Vakani. “Always play it safe and get immediate medical attention if you think a stroke is in progress. It could save your life.” Need a cardiologist? Visit our online Find a Physician tool at HarnettHealth.org. Board Certified Cardiologist Dr. Rajesh Vakani is on the medical staff at Harnett Health. Comment online at BoomNC.com .

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therapy. This is due to lower reimbursement rates for psychotherapy and higher out-of-pocket costs to patients. According to a study of more than 50,000 medical surveys, one-third of patients taking antidepressants in 1996, also received therapy. Twenty years later, one-fifth of patients prescribed psychiatric drugs were receiving psychiatric therapy. When properly prescribed, the potential benefits of psychotropic drugs in treating many mental health disorders are undeniable. However, inappropriate prescribing can cause serious harm. The American Psychiatric Association is currently developing treatment guidelines that will help in the effective treatment of mental health disorders. If your medical health provider suggests psychiatric drugs, ask questions before taking them. Ask about available therapy options, either instead of, or in conjunction with, these medications. be sure your doctor is aware of the guidelines be developed by the APA. Giuseppe Del Priore, MD, MPH is national direc- And, especially if you are a woman, be certor of gynecologic oncology and Southeastern tain that you are receiving the proper dosage. and radiation therapy. Similarly, combining surgery after radiation and chemotherapy can reduce the amount of radiation needed. Multiple treatment methods can also be combined in different proportions to minimize toxicity from any one treatment. Outside of regular testing, women should eat a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables, drink green tea, avoid smoking and exercise regularly. Doing so will boost immune health and help prevent the HPV virus from becoming a chronic infection and potentially cancerous. It is a testament to the strength of modern cancer screening that cervical cancer deaths over the last 50 years have decreased by close to 70 percent. While this statistic is no doubt encouraging, it means little today without proper screening and early detection. Understanding the options available and taking action is essential to avoiding a preventable and potentially fatal disease.

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A Blog You Can Be Proud Of by Bea Vanni logging for business or passion can be fun, engaging, and quite useful for millions. While blogging gained notoriety as early as the late 90s, today, after years of social media banter, blogging emerged once again as the winner to create a hub of activity for businesses. Blogs aren’t passé or ancient relics of years passed. Blogs fill the insatiable info gap, draw traffic to your unique message and inform good business decisions. Last month, you learned about the necessity of blog preparation and target audience attraction. I offered some preliminaries, so this next stage gives options for the look and feel of your blogging platform, design and automatic sharing tools. Blogging platform selection. Your options are fee or free for where you blog depending on how much control you want. I recommend a self-hosted blog; you pay a webhost and buy a domain name ($9.95/yr). Why? So you completely own and control everything about your blog. No one can take it away. If you self-host through a service like HostGator (about $50/yr) or DreamHost, you can easily install WordPress for free with their Fantastico tool. WordPress.org integrates with just about every tool, widget or plug-in. It’s fully customizable with almost no limits, so it reflects only your brand. Your domain name should be short, easy to remember, and give an idea about the content. Another low-cost, fee-based option is TypePad ($8.95/mo). While not self-hosted, it offers a feature-rich platform with lots of design potential, and you can map a domain to it. Be careful; it’s not the same as owning your blog. They may change features at any time, and if you want to move your blog, a challenge may ensue. Should expenses be an issue, begin with a free hosted, non-technical service like WordPress.com or Blogger. com to get your blog up and running in minutes without hassle. They offer limited customization inclusive of how you use your blog; however, you may not be able to map a domain. Design details. Different themes, colors, styles and fonts create a custom look. Blog services offer free design templates and added features like a news feed or RSS to alert your readers to new content, and ways to subscribe to your list. Offer a juicy freebie to entice readers to give you their email address. Limitations exist with any free blogging tool, but with self-hosting, the sky’s the limit. Sharing tools. Encourage readers to comment or take action by writing content worth sharing by adding video or audio. Digg Digg makes it easy for readers to share by adding social media buttons. Syndicate your posts across social media with Hootsuite or TweetDeck. Go now! Get a list for a successful blog from Social Media Examiner (http://tinyurl.com/p5c3bvb). More questions? Ask socialmediabea@gmail.com.

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Flash Drive Longevity Ask Mr. MOdem by Richard Sherman, Senior Wire Q. I went to delete a file and it just deleted without asking for confirmation. I intended to delete it, so the lack of a confirmation wasn’t a big deal, but I prefer having a “safety net” requiring me to confirm any deletions. Do you know why it would do this? A. Did you perhaps speak to it harshly? It sounds like your Recycle Bin settings may have changed, but it’s easy to get them back on track: Right-click your Recycle Bin and select Properties. Select the Global tab, which will encompass all hard drives. (In Windows 7, select the General Tab, which not many users know was named after General Horatio Tab, an unsung hero of the Civil War.) Click to place a check mark in the box next to Display Delete Confirmation dialog, followed by Apply > OK. The next time you delete a file, you will be prompted to confirm the deletion.

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Q. I use a ﬂash drive to back up my data and I leave it plugged in all the time. Does leaving it plugged in wear it out quicker, or should I be plugging it in only when I need to copy something to it? A. Leaving a flash drive plugged in will have no adverse effect on the drive. Wear and tear occurs during the read/write process, not from a flash drive sitting idly in a USB port. I recommend (and use) a rotational flash-drive backup protocol which results in one or more backup flash drives NOT residing in a computer at all times. In other words, I have two or more flash drives for each computer and each time I back up data, I remove one drive and insert another. So at any time, my flash drives are either current or one backup behind. I also keep my most important data backed up within a free Gmail account I maintain for that specific purpose. To do this, I simply mail (as an attachment) any important files I want to keep safely off-site.

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TechnOlOGy COrner by GeOrGe AdOmavicius y the end of my article in the February issue of Boom! (nOte: you can review the feature on the Boom! website; go to boomnc.com, click on the Archives image on the home page, click on February and find Backup Part One on page six), I would hope you could articulate the scenarios against which you would like to prepare with an appropriate backup. Those could be: • Hardware or disk failure, i.e., the equivalent to theft or loss. • Accidental erasure, or user error (“oops I just erased my whole C: Drive”). • Software failure, or virus infection (unable to get to the important data, or the Internet, and need to “recover” to factory, or out-of-the-box, setup). Another example I recently heard: “I need to back up what it would take for my spouse to carry on should I pass away… he/ she doesn’t know any of the passwords or important sites I go to.” I thought that was quite pragmatic. The next most important step is to think through what is really critical on your computer that is worth saving or backing up. This is not as easy as you would think. My personal list has evolved over the years and I am happy to share those. There are three categories of what I save:

early 30 years ago, we were all promised to be working in paperless offices in a paperless society by now. Obviously that hasn’t happened, and clutter is as much a problem today as it was years ago. Here’s a snapshot of the prevalence of paper and other physical items in our lives: © TREKANDSHOOT DREAMSTIME

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• I periodically create and save for backup the System State (largely the registry) and save it in a folder (All ProgramsAccessoriesSystem ToolsBackup… at that’s the XP Pro version of getting there). • I keep a list of definitions for my email (passwords, server names) and save those in a Word document. In that same document I keep a list of all my passwords. • I save my bookmarks, or favorites or whatever the name your browser uses for sites you like to keep. E-mail related

• If everything were web mail (eg gmail or yahoo) this is not a concern. • I save my address book or contacts list. • I save my actual email file and archive… inbox and all other folders. Personal Files

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I try not to save anything in “My Documents”, or “My _____ (anything—Movies, Downloads etc) which is the usual default for most applications. This is a longer topic for a separate discussion (File and Folder Management) but trust me that saving in a location of your control is better than the default. It is the difference between “save” and “save as”. How did I pick all these to save? Well some were with original forethought and the others I learned over time when I had a failure and needed to re-create. It is also a discipline that helps when you move to a completely new machine or environment like a Windows XP  Windows 7 upgrade. None of 1-3 is available if I buy and setup a new machine—I need to migrate, reinstall or recreate all of it. Password habits are important. Many passwords can be setup and stored (e.g. in cookies) and then when you access that function, like email or a bank account, you may not have to re-enter it. One year later do you remember it if you suddenly needed to re-enter a critical password? If you needed to reinstall some software you paid for and downloaded, do you still have the key to run it? Can you find the email that contained that key? If you get photos from family members as attachments, what do you then do with them? Do you leave them in your inbox, or download then and save them… where exactly? These may seem like more questions than answers but you do need to answer them at some point. It is really no different than keeping a filing cabinet in order, or ordering your household documents and preserving key ones in the event of some catastrophe like a house fire. If you were to call me for advice about backup I would ask you most of these questions before suggesting a solution approach. At the end of this thought process you will probably come to one of two conclusions: 1. I know where everything important is, or I know how to re-organize to get there, so all I really need to do is backup that single folder, or group of folders. 2. I have no idea where all my stuff is, nor do I want to spend time figuring it out or reorganizing so just backup everything, and I’ll figure out what I need when the time comes that I need that backup. Both are valid positions to take. Next article I will advise on how I would implement either strategy or a combination of the two. Citizen Journalist George Adomavicius can be reached at lanzena@earthlink.net.

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sk any Boomer you meet, and they will tell you that their health is important to them. However, when you look at macro-statistics on the state of American health, it seems as if too many people are saying one thing, but doing quite another.

Christiane Amanpour: Speaking Truth to Power and taking a separate van into the city. “You know that but for the grace of God go I.” Christiane was born to Iranian Mahmoud Amanpour and her English mother Patricia in London in 1958. Her family was returning to England when the revolution in

Iran took place so they did not have to flee. Several of their in-laws served in the Shah’s armed services and they were executed by the Islamic Revolutionaries in 1979. They would not take the chance on returning home. Amanpour was educated in England but came to America for college. She attended The University of Rhode Island to study journalism where she graduated summa cum laude. After graduation Christiane obtained a job at Providence’s WJAR an NBC affiliate as a graphics designer. Someone at the station said, “Hey you know there’s this new station called CNN and they cover the world. “Voila, she was hired by the foreign desk in Atlanta in 1983. Being fluent in Farsi and English and from an Iranian family, it was a no-brainer for CNN to assign her to cover the Iran-Iraq War in the early ’80s. She followed that up by covering the tensions in Eastern Europe and the fall of Communism. By 1990 she had moved up to CNN’s New York bureau. Beginning in 1992, she served as CNN Chief International Correspondent and hosted her own interview show Amanpour from 2009-2010. She has interviewed virtually every major world leader and continued on page 19

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finally wore Barbara down. For a couple of years now, every time the subject of a cover story for Boom! has come up, I voted for Christiane Amanpour. At last, I get my opportunity to tell Boom! readers about this fearless and intelligent female journalist extraordinaire. I first became aware of her incisive reporting skills for her contribution in explaining her native country Iran for CNN’s Iran: In the Name of God series. It won the network the DuPont Award. That was followed by her reporting during Iran’s invasion of Kuwait and then the first Persian Gulf War. She was an established international correspondent by this point. But it was her on-the-ground reporting from Bosnia during 1992 and the years that followed that cemented my appreciation for her efforts to show the world what was really happening. If you go back and look at the television clips, you will see Amanpour and any number of photographers, dodging shells and bullets to get from one location to another in besieged Sarajevo. She relates how her friend and female photographer Margaret Moff was shot through the face and nearly died, how David Kaplan an ABC producer was killed by a sniper minutes after arriving with her in Sarajevo

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ho knew that the world was about to experience the worst economy since The Great Depression? And who knew that the landmark Pittsboro General Store Café would close on January 26, 2012 as a result of this recession. Originally opened in 1979 as a natural food grocery by owners Elizabeth Anderson and Mimi Pearson, they built the store into one of the most popular destinations in the Triangle. In 1994, sole owner Mimi Pearson moved the store to its present location on West Street, previously a Chevrolet dealership. With the high ceilings and glass walls, it became an inviting atmosphere for dining, and the store began serving lunch. Over the years new owners focused on the restaurant side, and in 2002 when Vance and Joyce Remick became the managing partners, the Pittsboro General Store Café became a community space, a home away from home for many and served breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Remicks had just expanded the store with a new stage and bar when the recession hit. The store closed January 26, 2012. A local family braved the challenge of reopening: Greg Lewis and Maria ParkerLewis. With help from friends and family, the Lewis’ completely redesigned the interior with upscale furniture, lighting and decorations while maintaining the “general store” theme. The Pittsboro Roadhouse & General Store opened on August 17, 2012. The other disaster that befell Pittsboro was the burning of the Historic Chatham County Courthouse on March 25, 2010.

The restoration of the Historic Pittsboro Courthouse was completed in 2013.

This was the fourth courthouse built in the county since 1771. It had been extensively renovated in 1959, and again in the late 1980s, and had become a landmark for the town. When it was destroyed, government officials from across the state expressed their desire to help with the rebuilding, including then Governor Beverly Perdue, senators and congressmen, county commissioners and Pittsboro officials. Funds rolled in from the community, a large part of which came from The Questers of North Carolina. From the website, ncquesters.com: “The purposes of The Questers are to stimulate interest in the past and the preservation of places, things and ideas that form the foundation and fabric of our lives and culture.” Three years later, on April 20, 2013 the Courthouse reopened to a huge crowd. Allen Baddour, resident Superior Court judge in Chatham County remarked, “In short, it’s Chatham County’s front porch.” Be sure to visit the Chatham Historical Museum on the main floor of the beautifully restored building. Run by volunteers from the Chatham County Historical Association, the exhibits illustrate the lively historical events and colorful people with photos and text. If court is not in session and one of the volunteers can escort you upstairs to the Chambers, you have a great view of downtown Pittsboro from the second floor balcony. Greg and I visited Pittsboro in March (courtesy of many businesses that hosted us and the coordination of Neha Shah with the Pittsboro-Siler City CVB, www. visitpittsboro.com) to add to our Discovering North Carolina series. We were overwhelmed with the community spirit

collecting or gift giving. And for an interesting side trip, climb the stairs to the SG Music Company where you can watch owner Shay Garriock make a violin by hand. We had lunch by coincidence at two retro restaurants. Coming into town we stopped at Hwy 55 (on Business 64, about a half-mile from downtown), an authentic 50’s drive-in without the cars. The décor is all shiny steel, plastic chairs, and a checkered floor. We had the best burgers and a chocolate malt that was to-die-for. Be sure to play the jukebox for a little Bo Diddley and the desire to maintain the charm of or Chuck Berry. the town, while witnessing the rebirth of a The next day we ate at S & T’s Soda downtown business district. Shoppe at 85 Hillsboro Street in downtown Myles Friedman, owner of Circle City Pittsboro, a throwback to a turn of the Books & Music on 121 Hillsboro Street, century pharmacy and soda counter. The opened his business in 2012. “I would not mahogany furniture was purchased from have started a business in Pittsboro in an old drug store in Mebane; each piece 2010,” he shared with us. “But when the was carefully restored. The food is cooked Courthouse and the new Justice Center to order with generous portions. Compliwere nearing completion, I sensed that ment your meal with a Cherry Coke or there would be a resurgence in the down- old-fashioned Limeade. town area. More people would be workFor dinner we ate at—where else?—The ing here, plus a general interest would Pittsboro Roadhouse & General Store. Greg increase.” And Myles was right. “Pittsboro Lewis is an executive chef, and the menu is experiencing a renaissance of sorts,” he reflects gourmet touches while maintaining continued. “Many of the businesses you a “farm to table” philosophy. The bread is see in the downtown area are fairly new, served with olive oil and fresh garlic clove opening within the past two to three years.” that you grate into the oil—yummy! Greg A plug for Circle City Books & Music: had the special entrée, Srirachi Rubbed Flat They has a wonderful assortment of rare used Iron Steak (North Carolina pasture-based books, plus his vinyl collection is impressive. livestock) with Lime Aioli, Warm AvoIf you are in the market for a live recording cado Salsa, Rice and Asparagus. I had the of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band Grilled Salmon with Asparagus, Rice and circa 1985, some early Mark Knopfler, Van White Wine Butter Sauce. They offer other Morrison or a rare John Mayall, this is the novelty items such as Local Bison Chili, place for you. Fried Green Tomatoes with Walking up and down Pickled Tomato Relish, Local Hillsboro Street, there is a Goat Cheese and Balsamic, or palpable energy among the Oyster Fritters with Remoubusiness owners and shoplade. For dessert we shared a pers. Everyone stops at The piece of their chocolate pecan Phoenix Bakery for morning pie. The beer and wine lists pastries or to special order one are limited but impressive. of their renowned cakes. The Specialty cocktails and locally New Horizons Trading Comroasted coffee round out their pany has one of the best selec- Shay Garriock at SG Music drink offerings. All in all, the tions of shoes and clothing Company explains that a fiddle presentation, the service and for women. The Liquidambar and violin are interchangeable the ambiance were top notch. has a wonderful selection of terms while he demonstrates After dinner we went to the art of making one. arts and crafts—perfect for their lounge area for Open

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Mic night. They offer all forms of live music, karaoke and line dancing. I particularly enjoyed the round booths, art and lighting of the nightclub-like setting. That night we stayed at 458 West Bed & Breakfast, an early 1920s beauty restored to its original historic integrity with state-ofthe-art amenities. Owners Cheryl Conrad and Houston Blair reclaimed, repurposed and recycled as much of the original materials as they could while adding “curious surprises and beautiful vignettes.” Each bedroom has a theme ranging from The Nest (their signature romantic suite) to the Asian-inspired Emperor Room. The benchmark of the building is the ten-foot wide wrap-around porch overlooking an

to craft award-winning meads. Greg and I were surprising pleased with the flavors. Greg favored the Traditional Mead–OffDry with just a hint of sweetness, while I enjoyed the Kickin’ Cranberry Orange Mead–flavors of cranberry and orange pumped up with jalapeno peppers. There are a total of 15 flavors while new and exciting flavors are invented all the time. For something new and unique to pair with your evening meal, think mead.

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Signs of the former automobile dealership are still visible at the Pittsboro Roadhouse General Store.

enormous pecan tree that provides cooling shade in the summer—not to mention a perfect wedding site. Greg and I think this is one of the nicest B&Bs we have ever stayed in… nothing has been overlooked. Filtered water in the rooms, high-end linens, flat-screen TV with DVD player in every room (and a great selection of movies to choose from!) Pittsboro may be an historic town, but modern life has not passed them by. The Spa at Bell House offers a complete range of services from facials to massages and wraps. There is also an esthetician on site. Located in the historic (naturally…) Bell House, the spa is graciously decorated while maintaining a relaxing, sophisticated ambiance. Greg and I enjoyed the Couples Massage and it was romantic and relaxing. Located at 74 East Salisbury Street (one block over from Hillsboro Street), the Spa at Bell House is also the exclusive provider of spa services for the Carolina Inn in Chapel Hill. Mead, anyone? Starlight Mead, located at 480 Hillsboro Street (in the Chatham Mills complex about a mile north of downtown Pittsboro, is North Carolina’s newest honey winery. They use all local North Carolina honey “and lots of enthusiasm”

Looks restful? Trust me it is! I enjoyed the view from the porch at 58 West B&B.

As we drove home, we reflected on our visit and marveled at such a unique and wonderful community. Get away for a day or two to Pittsboro… you may want to relocate! Comment online at BoomNC.com .

LIONS, AND TIGERS, AND SERVALS, OH MY!

ust outside of Pittsboro on 1940 Hanks Chapel Road is the keep him, and Kaela was found walking along the highway just Carolina Tiger Rescue, a non-profit wildlife sanctuary whose outside of Charlotte! Some of the stories we heard were just heartbreaking: one of mission is saving and protecting wild cats in captivity and in the wild. Formerly the Carnivore Preservation Trust, it was started the animals had been kept in a small enclosure his entire life and in the 1980s as a captive breeding program. They discontinued was permanently disabled. Another was rescued from the back seat of a car, another rescued from a truck stop. the breeding in 2000, however it was evident Although some of the cats are social that the need for displaced wildcats remained, and will come up close to the fence, there and the rescue operation grew. The Carolina is minimal interaction with the animals— Tiger Rescue sits on 55 acres of rural land and after all, it is a sanctuary, not a zoo. It was so currently is home to around 60 lions, tigers, exciting to see a white tiger up close, to see servals bobcats, ocelots and binturongs, and how huge a lion really is, or to see a big cat all of them with their unique story. We could actually play! A visit to this facility should tell that our tour guide Amanda Byrne truly go on your bucket list today! cared for these beautiful creatures as she Jelly Bean enjoys the afternoon sun. White The Carolina Tiger Rescue offers a varishared their histories with us. tigers lack the pigment that produces the normal Collins, a bobcat, started as someone’s orange color of tigers. Although considered rare, ety of tours but days and times are limited and you must purchase your tickets online pet. But—as wildcats do, (thus the name)— their population is on the increase. in advance (www.carolinatigerrescue.org). Collins became unpredictable and was no longer wanted. By this time he had been declawed and unable In addition to the public tour, they offer Feeding With a Keeper, Training With a Keeper, Twlight Tours and a variety of summer to protect himself, so he ended up here. Elvis, a serval, was left in the Carolina Tiger Rescue’s day camps for children from the third to twelfth grade. Most importantly, they need support! The Carolina Tiger driveway. He was in a crate and attached was a note saying, Rescue is only one of five such facilities in the southeast and is “Love Me Tender, Elvis.” Two tigers, Raj and Kaela, were together in one enclosure. privately funded through ticket sales and donations. One way Amanda explained that most of the cats are not social and to help is through their adoption program, to donate needed need to be penned individually, but Raj and Kayla seemed to supplies, to volunteer your time or to donate through your get along. Raj came from a private home who could no longer workplace. There is more information on their website.

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hen Dr. Michael Ashton, Principal of St. Thomas More Catholic School in Chapel Hill, needed a volunteer to chair the school’s 50 Anniversary Celebration in 2014, he turned to the number one person on his list: Sue Walsh. After all, who better to organize a five month-long multi-event commemoration than a former Olympic athlete whose three children are all St. Thomas More Catholic School graduates? “When I asked Sue to chair the school’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, I was so impressed with the scope and depth of the questions she asked me,” said Dr. Ashton. “Her tenacious attention to detail and completion would be the key to what we would accomplish.” Sue Walsh is a busy person. She’s a mother of three (Sarah, 25; Shelby, 22; Shawn, 18), works full-time as the Director of Legacy Programs at UNC-Chapel Hill’s Rams Club and, as a former Olympic swimmer, works out daily both in and out of the pool. Sue was born in Buffalo, New York in 1962, the youngest of five children. A Catholic education was important to her family. Her parents cut expenses where they could to ensure that all their children attended Catholic school. th

“Despite my father teaching in public schools in Western New York, which is a pretty strong school district, he and my mom sent my two brothers, two sisters and me to Catholic school,” said Sue. “That made a lasting impression on me.”

Sue’s father also worked as a coach and urged his children to pursue sports. Sue didn’t actually like to swim at first, but her parents encouraged her to try it for a few months. She excelled. She qualified for the 1980 U.S. Olympic Swim Team. Sadly, 1980 marked the year that the United States boycotted the Summer Games held in the Soviet Union. Sue enrolled at UNC-Chapel Hill (earning a B.S. degree in Business Administration/Accounting in 1984) and channeled her disappointment in not swimming in the Olympics to fuel her training over the next four years. “I was fortunate that paid off as I ended up winning AIAW and NCAA titles in my specialty (backstroke) all four years,” said Sue. “The disappointment of not swimming in the Olympics also taught me to enjoy and appreciate the journey as you may not end up where you intended, especially when things out of your control can alter your path.” In 1984, Sue again competed for a spot on the Olympic swimming team. She missed qualifying by onehundredth of a second. “Today I often use my Olympic disappointment in speeches I make about motivation and goal setting,”

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“If you want something done, ask a busy person to do it. The more things you do, the more you can do.” lucille ball As the Chairperson of the St. Thomas More Catholic School’s 50 Anniversary Celebration, Sue has been intimately involved in the planning of the respective events celebrating the school’s Anniversary year. She felt it was important to give back to the school that gave her children so much. “It was very comforting dropping my children off at a school with such a nurturing environment,” said Sue. “And, I love that my children’s faith journey was being supported by a host of other people in addition to me.” Indeed, Sue’s Olympic training— coupled with her Catholic education— have positively impacted every facet of her life. “Training for the 1980 and then the 1984 Olympics required commitment, discipline, focus, time management and balance,” said Sue. “These skills allow me to function at the level required of me personally, professionally, spiritually and socially today. There are times when I want to throw my hands up in the air and give up, but because I learned never to give up no matter how tired I was in the pool or how big the obstacles seemed, I find the energy—physical and emotional—to keep moving forward.” th

Cathy Elmore is a freelance writer and a St. Thomas More Catholic School volunteer. Comment online at BoomNC.com .

covered crises in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Palestine, Somalia and the genocide in Rwanda. Throughout it all, Christiane gained the hard-earned reputation of being a fearless reporter. But it has not all been a smooth road for her. She was criticized for her emotional coverage of Bosnia. The specific complaint was the she had lost her objectivity. Remember this was during a time of genocide, mainly by the Serbs with all their superior military might, against the Muslim civilians in Sarajevo and surrounding areas who were lightly armed and could not defend themselves because of an arms embargo. She replied directly to the criticisms by stating for an Investigating Power interview, “ What we (correspondents) found there was a genocide, 50 years after the Holocaust, we found it in our backyard on our watch… for four years the world watched as ethnic cleansing went on and we called it. I found my voice when I was criticized. I was shocked, when you are accused of violating the golden rule of objectivity you have to think about it, examine it and try to understand what I was supposed to be doing. What does objectivity really mean? I believe that in situations of gross violations of human rights, of humanity, of genocide, of crimes of war, there is a different standard that is applied. Objectivity really means giving each side their hearing but not treating each side the same, not drawing a moral equivalent which would be a false equivalence. Not saying the person who is being sniped and killed is somehow equal to the person who is the sniper and doing the killing. People who are bombarding, besieging and shelling a city full of civilians do not have the same moral standing as those who are being bombed. That was the truth that we found and set the standard, certainly for myself, and my generation of how we report, how we tell the stories when faced with these severe situations. If you think that it is your duty to see the murdered and the murderer, and give them equal time and equal weight on the false impression that you are being objective, then you are an accomplice. And if you are neutral, and if you’re an accomplice in this situation, then you are an accomplice to genocide. And I wasn’t going to do it.” She even critically questioned Bill Clinton on the lack of U.S. action— a bold move for a journalist but as she

put it, “Bill Clinton is so smart that he thought about it and he did later take military action that eventually led to a lasting peace.” The horrors that occurred in Rwanda were the second time in her career that she had to cover what the world swore would never happen again after WWII—a genocide. The failure of the world, and its institutions, to stop it spurred her to produce and report a 14-part series for CNN entitled Scream Bloody Murder. Think about it—in our lifetime there has been enough genocide to require a 14-part series! Through the years Amanpour has worked with ABC, where she hosted News This Week and special segments for CBS’ 60 Minutes. She is the current host of Amanpour on CNN which is now being produced and broadcast from London. Thus she has returned to her childhood stomping grounds in England. I am reasonably sure that her family is very happy that she is now doing interviews with world leaders in safe locations and not running around battlefields any longer. She has won every prestigious journalism award including two Peabody’s, Edward R. Murrow Award for Distinguished Achievement in Broadcast Journalism, Courage in Journalism, nine Emmy’s, one International Emmy and several honorary doctorates in humane letters. Speaking of family, she has been married to Richard Rubin since 1998. Rubin is a former Assistant Secretary of State and spokesman for the State Department during the Clinton administration. More recently he has been an informal advisor to both Hillary Clinton and President Obama. Now how is that for a power couple? They have a son, Darius John Rubin. Outside of her television and reporting productions, Christiane is actively involved on the board of directors for the Committee to Protect Journalists. That is understandable for someone who has been shot at many times trying to get a story out to us. She is also involved in the Center for Public Integrity and the Women’s Media Foundation. The next time you see her on television, listen up—Christiane has something to say and you can be sure she speaks truth to power. Comment online at BoomNC.com .

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said Sue. “I try to inspire people to move beyond their disappointments in a healthy way.” Since 1989, Sue has worked as the Director of Legacy Programs at UNCChapel Hill’s Rams Club where she cultivates and stewards scholarship donors, prepares their quarterly planned giving publication and helps plan events to build student-athlete alumni affinity for UNC. Weekends, devoted to church and family, often include more hours “at the office” if there is a home football or basketball game.

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nytime my wife stares at one of our utility bills for more than 30 seconds, a discussion about ‘home economics’ is almost certain to ensue. My wife: “Do you understand this cell phone bill?” Me: “Of course not…I never took calculus.” Her: “Well don’t you think you should?” Me: “Should what…take calculus? Why would I want to take calculus now?” Her: “No dummy, (that’s why I never took calculus) don’t you think you should look at this bill to see if we are paying too much for our phone service?” Me: “Asking me if our phone bill is too high is like asking me if Farrah Fawcett was attractive…or if bacon is delicious!” Her: (I don’t actually know what she was mumbling as she walked away.) Soon after her abrupt departure I decided, in the interest of saving my own bacon, to take more of an interest in our five-pages phone bill. (Yeah, I know, that seems like a lot of pages, but it becomes necessary when trying to explain a $143.66 bill, a nickel and a dime at a time.) At the very top of page two I noticed something a bit intriguing: I was paying $53 a month for my line, while my wife’s line was costing us only $51 a month? That’s probably what started this little dust-up…the implication that I am being less frugal than she about what I pay for phone service. Kind of like when I buy name brand green beans when she would have gotten store brand…or used a coupon. (I haven’t heard the last of this extravagance.) An even more perplexing charge was a $48 monthly fee for “Line Access.” There was that word again—line. What LINE? They are a wireless carrier providing wireless service for wireless phones, yet, we being charged $53 + $51 a month for lines that don’t really exist, and another $48 each month to access them. Isn’t that about the same as levying a “line charge” on a séance? On to page four: Seems we’re paying $3.00 a month for an Extended Warranty, in case I accidently strip a giga-gear or break a byte-belt, I suppose, and a $0.45 Federal Service Charge, I assume to cover the cost of having the NSA monitor our phone calls and back-up our voice mail messages, plus a $2.99 assessment for Visual Voice Mail. As near as I can figure, that covers situations like, “Honey…I listened to your voice mail again and I see your point. Before we know it, we’ll be paying for scented voice mail (“Got your message; I love the smell of honeysuckle.”) or ﬂavored voice mail (“If you call back and leave me a message, remember, I’m allergic to peanuts.”) Our wireless plan allows us “unlimited minutes” with which we can call, text, email, tweet, video, YouTube, Pandora, Motocast, navigate, or Google as much as we choose, yet, our bill details exactly how many minutes we have consumed for voice, text, or data usage. Why? Why point out precisely how far we have fallen short of reaching infinity in our wireless minutes? To make us feel inferior? Why not simply subtract the number of minutes we actually used from this month’s infinity, and let our remaining unused minutes rollover to the following month’s infinity? Would that be too much to ask? Our phone bill concludes with a very succinct summation: “Overview of Charges.” That’s obviously a misprint; I’m certain they meant to say, “View of Overcharges.” My wife: “Why are we paying $2 more for your phone than for mine?” Me: “I have no idea!” Her: “Well, don’t you think you should?” I’m gonna have some ‘splaining to do, Lucy! Remember the good ole days when we could control the cost of our phone service simply by restricting calls to friends and family on Saturday and Sunday nights between the hours of 5 and 7pm while limiting the length of calls to no more than three minutes if placed station-to-station rather than person-to-person provided we were not calling long distance? Well those days of such simplicity are long gone. Bill Massey is a freelance writer, retired middle school teacher, and a former advertising executive. He can be reached at williamassey68@yahoo.com.

n September of 2004, 21-year olds Amber Smith and Heather Leah departed on a cross-country roadtrip to volunteer with causes in every state they’d visit. The trip would last two and a half months and lead the pair to volunteer in over 20 states, learning about a number of charitable causes and meeting volunteers and wouldbe volunteers along the way.

Along the journey, Smith and Leah discovered that most people they met were interested in volunteering but didn’t know how or where to start. At the same time, nonprofits had a consistent need for more volunteers to help them serve and improve the communities they worked in. So, upon returning home to Raleigh, NC, they launched Activate Good, a nonprofit organization that aims to activate volunteers to help charitable causes in the local community. “We wanted to close the gap between those who want to volunteer, and charitable causes that need volunteers to make an impact,” explains Amber Smith, who now serves as Activate Good’s executive director. “When we returned from our crosscountry road trip, we decided to create an organization that would inspire people to get involved, and connect them to the causes that needed them.” Today, Activate Good works with over 5,000 volunteers, connecting individuals, groups, and companies to volunteer needs with 200 charities around the Triangle. The organization also empowers young volunteers to study social issues and develop leadership skills to tackle them through a leadership and service curriculum offered to area high schools. “Our broader vision is that volunteerism and doing good will be part of everyday life and

culture,” says Smith. “We hope all folks will realize and exercise their potential to make a difference, and that good causes will get the help they need to make a difference. Get Involved With Activate Good Looking to get involved? You can find hundreds of volunteer needs posted by local charities at Activate Good’s website, www.activategood.org. Folks can search for volunteer opportunities based on their interests and availability, and signing up is free and easy. Activate Good’s large-scale Days of Service are also a great way to get started. These events, including National Volunteer Week, National Family Volunteer Day, and the 9/11 Day of Service, are centered around bringing hundreds of volunteers together to help local causes and foster a deeper sense of community among Triangle residents. “During our last 9/11 Day of Service, we rallied nearly 1,500 volunteers to help out at over 40 service projects around the Triangle,” comments Smith. “It’s tremendous to see folks from all walks of life come together to help out during these big days of service.” Check the Activate Good website for details on how to participate in these and other big days of service. Making Volunteerism Stylish Activate Good raises funds to support its work through an annual fashion show fundraiser called Couture for a Cause. Couture for a Cause pairs twenty of Activate Good’s nonprofit partners with local fashion designers, who create ready-to-wear and couture garments inspired by those nonprofits. Since 2009, Couture for a Cause has grown to attract over 500 guests to Marbles Kids Museum in downtown Raleigh, where the event is held each year. Save the date for this year’s Couture for a Cause, November 15. Connect with Activate Good online

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and international opera companies includ- as a collection of other whimsical tunes ing: Royal Opera House, Covent Garden; enjoyed by audiences young and old. San Francisco Opera; Usually performed in much Teatro Real Madrid; larger venues, the Temple’s Glimmerglass Festival; 330-seat theatre offers patrons Michigan Opera Thethe chance to see this clasater; The Atlanta Opera; sic show from a perspective Opera North; Castlethey’ve likely never had before. ton Festival; and Opera In fact, if you don’t watch out, Carolina. Next season, you may end up with a cat in he returns to the Royal your lap. Peggy Taphorn directs Noah Stewart Opera House, where a marvelous cast that has been he sings Pinkerton in brought together from all across Madama Butterfly. His 2012 debut recording the country for the show. Says Taphorn, on DECCA, Noah, topped the U.K. classi- “Cats is traditionally done in a junkyard. It’s cal charts for seven weeks. a huge, elaborate set and I wasn’t sure how Baritone Ted Federle has appeared we’d make it work. I spoke to a friend of with Opera Colorado, Chautauqua Opera, mine and found out that they had directed Mobile Opera, Pensacola Opera, Nashville the show and set it in an old theatre. I Opera, Piedmont Opera, Opera Saratoga, thought, ‘Well, I’ve got an old theatre!’ And Capital Opera, Janiec Opera Company, that’s the direction we’ve gone. This will and the Seagle Music Colony. definitely be the biggest production we’ve In March Timothy Myers conducted ever done at the Temple, and I couldn’t be NCO’s acclaimed, semi-staged produc- more excited!” tion of Rusalka. Earlier this season, he also Continues Taphorn, “We are doing conducted three major world premieres: everything—the sets, costumes, wigs—in Ricky Ian Gordon’s A Coffin in Egypt at house and they are better than any rental Houston Grand Opera featuring Frederica package I have seen. It has been a wondervon Stade; Crozier’s With Blood, With Ink at ful way to bring on a slew of volunteer Fort Worth Opera; and John Supko’s All Souls at Washington D.C.’s National Gallery of Art and subsequently at NCO. In June, he conducts A Coffin in Egypt for Opera Philadelphia. Tickets for Opera in the Pines are $25-$37. Children under age 14 are admitted for free. Tickets may be purchased online at www.ncopera.org or by phone at 919.792.3850.

Cats presented by Temple Theatre

—Through May  Sanford, North Carolina’s Temple Theatre presents Cats, sponsored by Bankingport, West Financial Strategies, Maple Springs Veterinary Clinic, and Life 103.1. The show runs through May 11, 2014. Inspired by the universally popular poetry of T.S. Eliot, Cats tells the story, in song and dance, of the annual gathering of Jellicle cats, at which time one special cat is selected to ascend to the Heaviside Layer. A true musical theater phenomenon, Cats opened at London’s New London Theatre in 1981 and ran for a record-setting 21 years. Cats’ London success was nearly matched on Broadway where it ran for just

stitchers, designers and fabricators to make it all happen… a special thanks to them as well as the small but mighty Temple staff that has been working overtime to get it all ready for the opening next week!” If you are interested in volunteering for the next Temple production, visit their new Volunteer website to sign up: https://hostedgroups.org. This is a wonderful production suitable for the entire family. For tickets or information, call the Box Office at 919.774.4155 or visit templeshows.com. In person the box office is open from 2-6pm Monday through Friday. The Temple Theatre is located at 120 Carthage Street, Sanford.

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lery in Greenville and Penland Gallery. Brandon Cordrey is one of Gallery A is located at 1637 those gifted artists that uses Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh. both sides of his brain. I know For more info, visit their FaceBrandon personally from my book page or call 919.546.9011 time on the Arts Access board; Brandon is the program assisOpera in the Pines Pretant for Arts Access. He has sented by the North Carbrought much-needed coordiolina Opera—May  nation, planning and detail to Skydiving is on many. Visiting the organization. I knew he was the Great Pyramid of Giza is a graphic artist but had no idea on others. They are bucket lists, he was a fine artist as well until those ubiquitous inventories of I received the invitation to the things to do before you die. Gallery A reception. Conducting a symphony Brandon, as I said, is a rare orchestra is also a popular breed that infuses creativity favorite. On May 17, two Triand analytics into his art. The angle residents will cross that show at Gallery A (through Grounded, 2013, mixed off their lists at Opera in the June 30 ) is called Processor. media collage, 38" x 16.5" Pines, a concert of Broadway As he explains, “This body of and opera favorites by North work is a visual exploration of Carolina Opera (NCO) at the Koka Booth the information transfer that we all witness and take part in daily…Viewing humans as Amphitheatre in Cary. C. Thomas Kunz data-processing units, I consider how we conducts the prelude to Act III of Wagner’s are bombarded with information, how we Lohengrin and Edythe Poyner conducts the internalize or contextualize that informa- prelude to the ever-popular Carmen. Artistic Director and Principal Contion, how we change it and then regurgitate ductor Timothy Myers conducts the it back into the atmosphere.” North Carolina Opera Orchestra in the Heady stuff for images that are so whimremaining selections featuring vocal solosical: human heads made from butterflies or flowers; a body made from airplanes; a head ists Hailey Clark, Kate Farrar, Noah Stewhidden behind (or is it actually inside?) a art, and Ted Federle. The concert includes computer. He works in mixed media using opera selections from Turandot, Faust, The elements from second-hand print material in Barber of Seville and Broadway songs from which he arranges so “Information is repre- Wicked, West Side Story, The Secret Garden sented by the multiples and movements from and more. Plus, admission is free for children ages 14 and under. within the collage.” Soprano Hailey Clark made her NCO Brandon has a BFA from East Carolina University and his work has been shown debut earlier this season as Despina in Così fan tutte. She next sings Lelïa in The Pearl Fishers at the Forth Worth Opera Festival to She has also appeared with Opera on the James, Santa Fe Concert Association, Opera Saratoga, Arbor Opera Theatre, and the Handel Choir of Baltimore. Mezzo-Soprano Kate Farrar has appeared with Opera North in New Hampshire, the Durham Savoyards, and the Knollwood Concert Series. At the A.J. Fletcher Opera Institute, she performed Meg Page in The Merry Wives of Windsor, Giulietta in The Tales of Hoffmann, Mary Warren in the UNC-School of the Arts and Piedmont Opera’s joint production of …and everything nice, 201, Dr. Robert Ward’s The Crucible. mixed media collage, 22" x 21" Tenor Noah Stewart who made his

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Information Transfer: Brandon Cor- across North Carolina and Tennessee. He NCO debut in 2012 as Manrico in Il Tro- over 18 years. This enchanting musical feadrey at Gallery A—Visually Speaking by is currently represented by Emerge Gal- vatore, has appeared at many American tures the immortal ballad Memory, as well

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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. We’ve talked about Loss Aversion, Endowment, Regret, Status Quo and the ongoing battle between Optimists and Pessimists. This month’s topic is Herd Behavior. Wildebeests on the African Savanna travel in herds, providing them some protection from lions or other predators. If one restaurant’s parking lot is nearly full while the lot of the restaurant across the street is nearly empty, you may be correct in thinking that the first restaurant is a better dining choice. If a building’s hallways are filled with screaming people rushing towards the exits, you may want to join them—certainly if you were outside you wouldn’t plan on entering, would you? Whether animal or human, we exhibit signs of herd behavior, and that is not necessarily a bad thing—but sometimes it’s an awful thing. We are social animals, and following the opinions and behaviors of the crowd makes us feel safer and also helps avoid conflict. Like wildebeests, if our herd starts moving in one direction, we tend to stick with the herd and follow. Do you take pride in your independent thinking? Do you believe you can resist the siren song of the crowd and walk to your own drummer, impervious to the arrows of noncompliance being hurled at you? Watch this old Candid Camera video at http://vimeo.com/61349466 to observe the stress endured from simply facing the wrong way in an elevator—and the eventual decision to stick with the herd. You can observe herd behavior every day in the financial markets. An interesting statistic is the flow of money into and out of mutual funds. Quite often, there is an inverse relationship between money flowing into a particular type of fund and its subsequent performance. For example, at the bottom of the last recession, money poured out of stock funds, just before the stock market generated some of its best ever returns. At the peak of the tech bubble in 1999, individuals following market trends continued to add to bloated technology stocks despite the absence of any fundamental data supporting their decisions. Warren Buffet has successfully resisted this “bandwagon effect” by continually being greedy when others are fearful and fearful when others are greedy. But consistently being a “contrarian” investor is a difficult thing to do. We find it more palatable to fail conventionally while following the crowd than striving to excel unconventionally. If you find that you can’t resist the crowd, then what should you do? Retain an advisor to help you? More bad news—your advisor is subject to the same herding behavior. Advisors have to deal with their own challenges, including pressure from their clients and their peers. Contrarian strategies often take a long time to work and few clients, or advisors, have the patience and commitment to see them through. This explains why many “value” managers had 20 percent of their money in overpriced tech stocks at the top of the tech bubble. Another problem is that many times the crowd may be right—at least for a considerable period of time. Therefore, swimming against the tide results not just in psychological pain, but also hits you in the wallet. The important thing to keep in mind is that while the crowd can be right for a while, it is always at the turning points—at the extremes—that the crowd is precisely and dramatically wrong. Learning to recognize these turning points and having the courage to act upon your convictions—despite being uncomfortable in doing so—is the challenge for all of us. 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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Searching For Yield in 2014 by Gerald TOWnsend, Financial EditOr

ack in 1982, the 10-year Treasury note provided a 15 percent yield, and since then has steadily declined, bottoming below 2 percent not that long ago before struggling up to its current yield of 2.7 percent. This is a frustrating time for conservative investors seeking a low-risk place to park their hardearned savings and hoping to earn some interest. With money market funds paying nothing and rates on CDs below 1 percent, what is an investor to do? Over the past year it was widely anticipated that interest rates would begin climbing. The economy was improving a bit and the Federal Reserve talked about reducing their bondbuying program and also looked toward the winding down of its lowinterest rate policy. But the anticipated rise in rates really never happened due to lingering concerns about slow global growth and stubbornly high unemployment. So, income-seeking investors are sitting today in about the same position they have been for the past few years. If they sit in cash, they feel safe, but it comes at the cost of earning almost nothing. If they want to obtain an acceptable yield, they find it necessary to move beyond the comfort zone of “guaranteed” or “FDIC insured” investments. Here are some thoughts about what to do: Diversify Your Strategies First of all, just as you think of diversifying a stock portfolio, you should also diversify your income strategies. You want multiple streams of income, each with their own unique risks and rewards. Bonds Fixed-income investments, such as bonds or bond mutual funds have always been the solid base for income investors. Despite today’s yield challenges, bonds are still the foundation asset for income investors. However, you must think carefully about quality and maturity. Interest rates will eventually go up, and at some future point in time you will want to own bonds of longer maturity, but today I would stick with short to intermediate maturity bonds. And, while I would mostly want to own the higher-quality “investment grade” bonds, I would allocate a small portion of my bond portfolio to bonds of lower

quality and even emerging-market debt, where I could obtain more attractive yields. Concerns about the health of municipalities in general and of specific places, such as Detroit and Puerto Rico, have resulted in billions of dollars fleeing municipal bond funds, resulting in opportunities for municipal bond investors. Rising rates and an improving economy should help the finances of municipalities, and higherincome taxpayers know this is one of the few places to escape the grasp of the tax collector. You might also consider a bond fund that has a flexible strategy, allowing the fund to alter is approach and investments in response to the economy and market yields. Stocks Investors have rediscovered dividend-paying stocks in recent years, and they continue to be an attractive alternative for yield-hungry investors. The yield on the stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial Average is about 2.2 percent and the S&P 500 sports a yield around 2.0 percent. However, yields of 3-4 percent plus are achievable from a number of stocks in the consumer, healthcare, financial and utility sectors. At the same time, keep in mind that dividend-paying stocks are still stocks—and will rise and fall along with the overall stock market. There are some special corners of the stock market that income investors may find especially interesting, such as “master limited partnerships” (MLPs) and “real estate investment trusts” (REITs). MLPs are typically energy-related companies who collect fees for transporting oil and gas, no matter what happens to the actual price. Investors in REITs should spread their money across the different types of REITs, since some focus on apartments or office buildings, while others may own shopping centers, industrial parks, health care facilities or timber. Income investors tend to be older and more conservative in their investment goals. Because of this, they should avoid overemphasizing any particular income strategy and above all, do not overreach in their search for yield. You don’t want to squeeze out $1 in additional income, only to find you have lost $2 in principal. © LIGHTKEEPER | DREAMSTIME.COM

Behavioral Finance 101: Sticking With The Herd

Long-Term Care Crisis Prompts More Aggressive Collection Tactics

“Justice, Justice, You Shall Pursue”

ost people do not understand filial support laws, which are spreading to more states—28 and counting, says insurance industry expert Chris Orestis. “We’re living longer, but for many of us, that also means we’ll require some type of long-term health care at some point,” says Orestis, a longtime industry insider and author of Help on the Way, (http://ebook.lifecarefunding.com), which explains the problem of funding long-term care and offers solutions. “It’s a problem no matter what your age because we’re experiencing a ‘Silver Tsunami’ of retiring baby boomers and the costs of long-term care can be extremely high. Medicaid is the only option for many seniors, and that’s straining the funding for that safety net. Many people are not eligible for Medicaid, but also cannot afford the expense of care.” As a result, long-term care providers and the federal government are bringing lawsuits and mandating claw-back actions

against families, insurance companies and legal advisors, he says. Many are turning to filial support laws, which impose a duty upon adult children for the support of their impoverished parents. Medicaid also has the right to sue families in probate court to “claw-back” funds spent on

It’s a problem no matter what your age because we’re experiencing a “Silver Tsunami” of retiring baby boomers and the costs of long-term care can be extremely high. care. Just one recent example involved John Pittas, a 47-year-old restaurant owner who was sued by a nursing home company for $93,000 in expenses incurred by his mother over a six-month period after she was denied Medicaid eligibility. “The court finding even granted discretion to the nursing home company to

seek payment from any family members it wished to pursue,” says Orestis. To avoid a financial catastrophe, he says families should consider these options: Know your and your family’s healthcare rights as a veteran. Veterans who have honorably served their country should take advantage of their VA benefits—not only for their well-being, but also for their family’s health. Additional programs that may apply to family members include the VA Civilian Health and Medical Program (CHAMPVA), a comprehensive health-care program in which the VA shares the cost of covered services and supplies for eligible beneficiaries; the spina bifida health-care benefits program for certain Korea and Vietnam veterans’ birth children; and TRICARE, another healthcare program serving uniformed service members, retirees and their families. You can convert your life insurance policy for long-term care. There is $27.2 Eagen ad Alzheimers #2r

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May Calendar by Luan HarmesOn © LITTLESTAR

Health Related Cornucopia Cancer Support Center sponsors events and resources to support those journeying with cancer. www. cancersupport4u.org, or call 919.401.9333 for details.

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The American Red Cross, Central North Carolina Chapter continues its need in 2014 for blood donations. Take an hour of time to save a life. For Triangle locations and schedules: 1.800.448.3543 or www.givelife.org. Duke Regional Hospital offers monthly events for May 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. Lupus Foundation Support Group, 6:30-8pm, Waters Edge Office Park Conference Room, 4917 Waters Edge Drive, Suite 250, Raleigh. This group meets the fourth Thursday of each month. Also available is a monthly teleconference series. Info: 877.849.8271 or www.lupusnc.org.

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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: 919.621.3613 or www.tops.org.

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Annual Purple Cloth K and Kid’s Dash, Bond Park, Cary. Hosted by Genesis United Methodist Church to benefit Dorcas Ministries. There will be a bounce house for kids, face painting, food, raﬄe and more. Come and join the fun in a purple outfit. Info: www.sportoften.com. or www. purplecloth5k.com. rd

May 3 Celebrate Cary, 12-8pm, Koka Booth Amphitheatre,

Regency Park, Cary. Sponsored by Fit & Able Productions, a day of health exhibits, art, entertainment, and fitness. Info: www.fitandable.net.

May 3 The American Institute of Healthcare & Fitness’ Women’s Health Event & Luncheon, 8am-3pm, 8300 Health Park, Raleigh. Enjoy a day of rejuvenation on the AIHF Campus. Begin with a nutritional breakfast and listen to seminars delivered by leading area physicians and health care professionals on: Skin Care, Pelvic Floor Strengthening, Life Coaching, Healthy Snacking & learn what every women needs to know to manage her health & wellness. Enjoy yoga by the lake, or take a guided stroll around the campus. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. Info: www.aihf. net/events.

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Through May 9 20 Annual Chatham County Senior Games. This annual event allows seniors to keep their bodies, minds, and spirits fit while enjoying the company of friends, family, spectators, and volunteers. Events are held all around the county including Galloway Ridge this year. Info: 919.542.4512 or www.chathamcouncilonaging.org. th

Annual 2Filthy Fun Mud Run, Devil’s Ridge Motocross, 983 King Farm Rd, Sanford. A 5k 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. nd

Resources Artspace, a non-profit visual art center in downtown Raleigh, offers several educational opportunities for a range of skill levels and ages. Director of Programs & Exhibitions, Shana Dumont Garr is excited to offer this season, in addition to Artspace’s standard Youth and Adult classes, a new series of workshops for parents and their child to take together. 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 919.821.2787. The Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association is the premier catalyst for the leadership development of women in healthcare worldwide. Founded in 2005, 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 www.hbanet.org/ hba-research-triangle-park-chapter Triangle Singles Dance Club has weekly dances, 8:30-11pm, Northbrook Country Club, 4905 North Hills Dr, Raleigh. A singles, 40+ social club. Info: www.trianglesinglesclub.com. The Newcomers Club of Raleigh meets for coffee the first Friday of each month, 10am-12pm, JJ Crowder Masonic Lodge, 9920 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.

May 1 North State Bank’s Summer Salute for Hospice

Registration is now open for PlayMakers’ Award-Winning 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 16 at the Paul Green Theatre, UNC-Chapel Hill. Info: www.playmakersrep.org.

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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: 919.929.2787 or www.artscenterlive.org.

Growers Market of Fuquay-Varina, Saturdays & Wednesdays, 102 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.growersmarket.org.

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Center, Winchester Building, 4309 Emperor Blvd, Durham. Dogs and children welcome. Info: www.walktocurearthritistriangle.kintera.org.

The Triangle Caregivers Conference, 8am-3:30pm, McKimmon Center, Raleigh (June 17), and Durham Convention Center, Durham (June 24). 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 30. Info: 919.371.2062 or www.guidinglightsnc.org.

Gather, 111 W. Chatham St, Downtown Cary, announces its new 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.

May 10 Triangle Walk to Cure Arthritis, 9am, Imperial

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of Wake County, 7pm, North Ridge Country Club, Raleigh. Food, fun, and dancing to beach music tunes of Steven Owens and Summertime, live and silent auction. Info: www. northstatebank.com. Annual SuNica Golf Tournament, 9am-2pm, Lochmere Golf Club, Cary. Benefits work in Nicaragua in the support of the children of El Limonal. Sponsors are still needed. For team registration and information: www.sunica. org/golf. rd

June  Triangle Charity Polo Classic, 12pm, MacNair’s Country Acres, 4321 Tryon Rd, Raleigh. An event for Guiding Lights Caregiver Support Center. Info: www.trianglecharitypoloclassic.com.

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.

May 1 Voter Education Program on Judicial Elections in

NC, 5:30pm, Extraordinary Ventures, 200 S. Elliot Rd, Chapel Hill. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Orange, Durham, and Chatham Counties, in celebration of Law Day.

a vehicle, from antiques to compact imports/domestics to decked-out pickups and SUVs for the Town of Cary’s Annual Wheels on Academy on May 17. Info: 919.469.4061 or www. townofcary.org.

May 16 Auditions for How I Became A Pirate, 4:30-7pm, Marbles Kids Museum, Raleigh. Everyone auditioning must be able to sing and execute standard musical theatre style dancing. All roles are paid, professional non-union contracts. Performance will take place July 9-20. Email Michele Weathers at michele.weathers@gmail.com. May 20 Amplify Your Power, Using Coaching As A Way To Connect, 5-7:30pm, J.C. Ralston Arboretum, 4415 Beryle Rd, Raleigh. Open to the public during International Coaching Week. Intended to educate the public about the value of working with a professional coach and to acknowledge the results and progress made through the coaching process. Registration is required at www.icfraleigh.org. May 30 Deadline for Call for Artists for Chapel Hill’s 42 Annual Festifall Arts Festival. Apply online: www.townofchapelhill.org/festifall. nd

May 30-31 Clayton Youth Theater Auditions for Aida,

The Clayton Center, 111 E. 2 St, Clayton. Participants must be in the 7 -12 grade. Info: www.claytonyouththeater.com. nd

Travel Dec 3-11 Christmas Markets of Germany & Austria. Travel with Boom. Information session scheduled for July 16, 6:30pm, location in Cary. Info: www.boomnc.com.

Volunteers Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Durham County has opportunities for people 55 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 919.536.7247 or rsvpdurhamnc@durhamtech.edu. The Volunteer Center of Durham serves the Triangle area and works toward connecting volunteers with area nonprofits. They offer a new online volunteer matching system called HandsOnTriangle. They represent over 700 non-profits and all their services are free. For a full list of their volunteer needs, and information: 919.613.5105 or www.handsontriangle.org.

Activities for Children The Museum of Life & Science, 433 W. Murray Ave, Durham, is pleased to announce its May special activities highlighted by Nikon Small World Photography Exhibit; Summer Camps; Robot Rumble; Tinker Tech After School Club; Bears Up Close; Build It Bamboo; and more. For a complete schedule, dates, times and information: 919.220.5429 or www.ncmls.org. NC Museum of History, Raleigh, offers special May programs, concerts and exhibits for children and families such as: Transportation Storytime in the Gallery; Camp Followers Readers Theater; Start Your Engines Time for Tots; A Is for Architecture History Corner; The Perfect City History Hunters; Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble; and more. For schedules and information: 919.807.7900 or www.ncdcr.gov/ncmoh. The NC Museum of Art, 2110 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. For a complete listing of event details: www.ncartmuseum.org. Marbles Kids Museum & IMAX Theatre, 201 E. Hargett St, Raleigh, offers May events and activities for children highlighted by Playdate with an Artist; First Friday Kids Camp; Story Book Theater presents Jim Henson’s Sid the Science Kid Live; Mom’s Rock; Stars and Stripes and Celebration; and Project Dance with American Dance Festival. Their monthly calendar events includes weekly continuing activities of: Move & Groove; MakeShop; Artrageous; Energy Innovators; Garden Sprouts; Science Solvers; and Story Explorers. The

The Town of Cary and Cary Arts Center sponsors 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: 919.460.4965 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 150 weekly programs for children. For programs, dates, times, locations, and information: www.wakegov.com/libraries/events. Second Saturdays, locations at historic sites all over NC. Part of the NC Dept. of Cultural Resources where all 37 historic sites, history museums and art museums schedule special “2nd Saturdays” events. For locations and more information: www.2ndSaturdaysNC.com.

May 3 The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, 11am, Garner Performing Arts Center, 742 W. Garner Rd, Garner. Info: 919.661.4602 or www.garnerperformingartscenter.com. May 6 & 20 The Gingerbread Man with the Carolina

Puppet Theatre, 11am-12pm, Holly Springs Cultural Arts Center, Holly Springs. Info: 919.552.6221 or www.hollyspringsnc.us.

May 11 Season Finale for the Triangle Youth Brass Band, 6pm, DECPA, Raleigh. Info: www.trianglebrass.org.

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

Activities for Adults NC Museum of History, Raleigh, offers interesting May programs, concerts, exhibits and activities highlighted by the first museum exhibit to tell the story of Lebanese Immigrants to NC: Cedars in the Pines. Also PineCone’s Music of the Carolinas with Cane Creek Cloggers; Celebrate Preservation; Th’ Bullfrog History a la Carte; An Evening with Woodward & Bernstein at the Fletcher Opera Theater; Army Patches & Badges Make It Take It; Saturdays in the Garden; and more. For schedules and information: 919.807.7900 or www.ncdcr.gov. The NC Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, has May exhibits and events highlighted by Street, A Video Exhibition; Raleigh Chamber Music Guild’s Beau Chant; Sights and Sounds on Sundays; Art in the Evening; Friday Night Sound Bites; 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: 919.839.6262 or www.ncartmuseum.org. The Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts (DECPA), Raleigh, has May performances that include: Vanities The Musical; Driving Miss Daisy; First Outdoor Triangle Tango; The Standing Ovation Tour; Alice in Chains; Blood Done Sign My Name; and more. For a complete listing of events, dates, times, and information: 919.831.6060 or www.dukeenergycenterraleigh.com. The Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC), 123 Vivian St, Durham, hosts performances in May of Rob Thomas; Romeo & Juliet with the Carolina Ballet; Ledisi “The Truth” Tour; Brit Floyd; Brian Regan; Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat; Mama Mia; and more For dates, times, tickets and information: 919.688.3722 or www.dpacnc.com. The Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St, Durham, wants readers to attend May’s performances of Al Jarreau; Listen In; Red Baraat; Cinderella; The Past Meets the Present; Teen Festival; Elie Wiesel in Conversation; Maysa; and An Intimate Evening with Clint Black. For a complete list of performances, dates, times, tickets, and information: 919.560.3030 or www. carolinatheatre.org. The ArtsCenter, 300G E. Main St, Carrboro, has May performances and events highlighted by Cathie Ryan; April

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The North Carolina Symphony performs May concerts in the Triangle area featuring: Grant Conducts Mahler; Strauss & Mozart; Fantasia; and Rex Healthcare’s Summerfest Series at Koka Booth Amphitheatre. For dates, times, locations, tickets and information: 919.733.2750 or www.ncsymphony.org.

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Bring lawn chairs, food and drink. Sit back and enjoy! May 23 June 13 June 27 July 11 July 25 August 8 August 22

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

Above: The Josh Pepper Band. Below: The Band of Oz.

The Town of Cary and Cary Arts Center sponsors May performances and events for adults and families highlighted by the Town of Cary’s Annual Wheels on Academy; Marvelous Music Mainstage Series presents Diane Schuur; Applause! Cary Youth Theatre Spring Production; and a Free Concert at Bond Park by the Triangle Brass Band. Also check the Town of Cary’s website for class offerings and art exhibitions. For a complete listing of events, dates, locations, and information: 919.460.4965 or www.townofcary.org. Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Regency Park, Cary, hosts May events. They include Alabama; All American Tour; Jack Johnson; Rex Healthcare’s Summerfest Series with the NC Symphony; and The Hob Nob Jazz Series every Wednesday. For dates, times, tickets, and info: 919.462.2025 or www.boothamphitheatre.com.

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

300 West Ballentine Street, Holly Springs, NC 27540 For more information, call (919) 567-4000.

Duke Performances concludes its season in May with a performance of Chanticleer at Baldwin Auditorium. For dates, times, locations, tickets, and information: 919.660.3348 or www.dukeperformances.org.

Pickin’ in the Plaza, 5-10:30pm, Every Thursday through Aug 28, Raleigh City Plaza. Free music throughout the summer beginning May 29. All events will feature live music, local food trucks and local beers. Raleigh’s new bluegrass concert series. Info: www.raleighcityplaza.com.

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Cool Summer Concert Series, 7-8:30pm, Thursdays, CCB Plaza, 201 N. Corcoran St, Durham. Beginning May 8 through Aug. 7. Free, outdoor concerts. For a complete listing of performances and information: www.downtowndurham.com. Red Hat Amphitheater, 500 S. McDowell St, Raleigh, opens its summer season with Cage the Elephant Free Concert, and George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic. Info: 919.996.8800 or www.redhatamphitheater.com. Walnut Creek Amphitheatre, 3801 Rock Quarry Rd, Raleigh, hosts summer concerts in May of Daryl Hall & John Oates; Dierks Bentley with Chris Young & Chase Rice; and Journey & Steve Miller Band. Info: 919.834.4000 or www.walnutcreekamphitheatre.com. The Best of Sanford May’s events include One Night Stands at The Temple Theatre; Cats at the Temple Theatre; Jazz at the Flame; Sanford Arts & Vine Festival; Sanford’s Farmers’ Market; Movies at the Depot; Lee County Community Orchestra’s American Salute; and more. For dates, times, locations and info: www.discoversanford.com. The Fuquay-Varina Downtown Association wants readers to know about their upcoming events. May brings Dinner on Depot Street, and the opening of the Growers Market. For dates, times, and information: www.fuquay-varinadowntown.com. Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W. Ballentine St, Holly Springs, wants families to know about their May line-up of events highlighted by the Gingerbread Man with Carolina

Puppet Theatre; and The Screen Scene with Route 55 Jazz Orchestra. For dates, times, and information: 919.567.4000 or www.hollyspringsnc.us. Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N. Salem St, Apex, has May events highlighted by Peak Fest; It’s Spring with the Raleigh Symphony; and Latino Arts Festival. Also check their website for classes, workshops, and lessons. For dates, times, and information: 919.249.1120 or www.thehalle.org. The Wake Forest Bazaar, every 2 & 4 Saturdays through June, Festival Park, 525 S. White St, Wake Forest. A large community yard sale/bazaar/outdoor market. The Cotton Company, 306 S. White St, also wants readers to know about their May 9 Alcohol Ink and Watercolor Art Exhibit. Info: 919.570.0087 or www.thecottoncompany.net. nd

Dance Seen: First Friday Gallery Walks take place the first Friday of each month at Arts Together, 114 St. Mary’s St, Raleigh. Event features The Even Exchange Dance Theatre. Free and open to the public. For time and information: 919.828.2377 or www.evenexchange.com. UnWined, 237 Center Grove Church Rd, Moncure, invites all to their special events highlighted by musical performances accompanying First Fridays with Bella Donna’s Grilled Pizza; and 2 & 4 Saturdays with Chef Bill. Come relax, enjoy their uniqueness, and unwind. For dates, time, and info: 919.548.9384 or www.unwinednc.com. nd

The Plaza at 140 West Franklin in Chapel Hill announces its opening and spring calendar of events. This is a 30,000 sq. ft. outdoor public space designed to encourage recreation and leisure, bring the performing arts alive, and engage 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. plaza140westfranklin.squarespace.com. Second Saturdays, locations at historic sites all over NC. Part of the NC Dept. of Cultural Resources where all 37 historic sites, history museums and art museums schedule special “2nd Saturdays” events. For locations and more information: www.2ndSaturdaysNC.com.

Through May 1 Pinocchio, Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue St, Raleigh. A lively musical version of Carlo Collodi’s classic tale about a willful little wooden marionette who runs away from the carpenter, Gepetto, and straight into one fantastic adventure after another. Info: 919.821.3111 or www. raleighlittletheatre.org. May 2 “UNDER MAGNOLIA: A SOUTHERN MEMOIR” Book Reading and Reception, 5-7pm, Hillsborough Gallery of Arts, 121 N. Churton St, Hillsborough. Author Frances Mayes. Info: 919.732.5001 or www.hillsboroughgallery.com. May 2-11 Driving Miss Daisy, DECPA, Raleigh. Part of the Broadway Series South season. Info: 919.831.6941 or www. broadwayseriessouth.com. May 2-24 Life Is A Dream, Deep Dish Theater, University Mall, UNC-Chapel Hill. Info: 919.968.1515 or www.deepdishtheater.org. May 2-31 Figuratively Speaking Exhibit, Local Color Gallery, 22 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh. Featuring local artists in Raku and Acrylics. Info: www.localcoloraleigh.com.

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Table Intimacies & Other Female Myths Exhibits, Artspace, 201 E. Davie St, Raleigh. Info: 919.821.2787 or www.artspacenc.org.

Annual Open House and Mother’s Day Celebration! Saturday May 10th, 9am-6pm

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Annual HerbFest, 9am-3pm, Page-Walker Arts & History Center, Cary. This FREE festival offers something for everyone—from the most seasoned gardeners to those interested in learning more about gardening topics. This year, visitors will have many opportunities to find out all they need to know about starting an herb garden by touring the Page Educational Garden, including a close-up look at the historic 1850’s Page smokehouse. In addition to touring the Garden and the lovely grounds of one of Cary’s historic treasures, we are extremely pleased that Wake County Extension Master Gardeners volunteers will be here to answer the gardening questions of festival participants. Info: www.friendsofpagewalker.org.

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May 3 Celebrate Cary, 12-8pm, Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Regency Park, Cary. Building healthy business relationships. Info: www.fitandable.net.

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Halle Cultural Arts Center 237 N. Salem St., Historic Downtown Apex 919.249.1120 www.thehalle.org Tickets available at Box Office & etix.com

May 3 Family Music Show, 7pm, Joyful Jewel, 44A Hills-

boro St, Pittsboro. Highlighted by Joe Woodson and The Bean Trees. Info: 919.883.2775.

May 3-4 Chapel Hill Spring Garden Tour, Seven Private

Chapel Hill Gardens. In addition to the gardens, visitors will enjoy artists painting plein air, and an outdoor concert by NC Opera. Proceeds to benefit Children’s Wonder Garden. Info: www.chapelhillgardentour.net.

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May 3-July 12 Cross-Cut Exhibit, Craven Allen Gallery,

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1106 ½ Broad St, Durham. Paintings by Damian Stamer. Info: 919.286.4837 or www.cravenallengallery.com.

2 Annual Bull City Brass Bonanza, 3pm, Trinity United Methodist Church, 215 N. Church St, Durham. A cornucopia of brass music from baroque to classical to jazz and gospel featuring five local brass ensembles. Info: 919.683.1386. nd

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ulty Exhibit: Our House, Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St, Durham. Info: 919.560.2720 or www.durhamartwalk.com.

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Comedy Zone with Shaun Jones, 7pm, Temple Theatre, 120 Carthage St, Sanford. Info: 919.774.4512 or www. templeshows.com.

May -1 Closer, Burning Coal Theatre, Murphy School

Auditorium, 224 Polk St, Raleigh. Set in 1990’s London, Closer focuses on four desirous lives, the pairings they form, and the actions that threaten their happiness as they fall in and out of lust and love. Info: 919.834.4001 or www.burningcoal.org.

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Through May 9 Theater of Belief: Afro-Atlantic Costuming and Masking in Large-Format Color Photographs, Gregg Museum of Art & Design, NCSU-Raleigh. Info: 919.513.7244 or www.ncsu.edu/gregg.

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Wake Forest Cemetery Walking Tour, 9:30am12:30pm, 400 N. White St, Wake Forest. A self-guided tour featuring docents at family plots with photos and artifacts. This event is free. Info: www.wakeforestnc.gov/cemeterytour.aspx.

May 10 Heart ‘n Soul of Jazz Fundraiser, 8pm, Cardinal Ballroom, Pinehurst Resort, Pinehurst. Event will feature Colleen McHugh and presented by the Arts Council of Moore County. Info: 910.692.2787 or www.mooreart.org. May 10 American Love Songs, 7:30pm, Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Ave, Cary. Performed by Concert Singers of Cary. Info: 919.678.1009 or www.concertsingers.org. continued on page 28

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May 9-30 The Color of Light Exhibit, ArtSource North Hills, The Circle at North Hills, Raleigh. Featuring artist Suzanne Morris. Info: 919.787.9533 or www.artsource-raleigh.com. Life is a Dream, Deep Dish Theater, University Mall, Estes Drive, Chapel Hill. Destinies clash, honor is betrayed and a battle for power may bring down a realm. Info: 919.968.1515 or www.deepdishtheater.org.

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Show your tickets at the Rock Harbor Grill and receive 20% off your dinner, and Mom’s dessert is FREE! Priority seating in the upstairs White Table Cloth Dining Room. Reservations recommended for Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11. Special offer good for the entire run of the show.

Annual Cameron Spring Antiques Street Fair, 9am-5pm, Downtown Cameron. All antique shops open plus 250 outside dealers. One day only, rain or shine. Info: 910.245.1231 or www.antiquesofcameron.com.

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Prayers of Kierkegaard & Quattro Pezzi Sacri Concert featuring the Choral Society of Durham, 8pm, Duke Chapel, Duke University, Durham. Info: 919.684.4444 or https://tickets.duke.edu/.

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s odd as this may seem, you could drink the same wine out of three different glasses and have three unique taste experiences. There are as many different wine glasses as there are wines, but to help you get the most out of your vino-drinking experience, let’s look at what determines an appropriate glass. The main components of a wine glass are: • The Base, a flat piece at the bottom of the stem to keep your glass standing upright. • The Stem allows you to hold your glass, but more importantly it keeps your hands from warming the wine. Also, the stem keeps fingerprints from smudging the bowl, which lessens the wine’s visual appeal. Offering the same shapes and styles of bowls as traditional stemmed glassware, stemless wine glasses have become increasingly popular because they’re more resistant to tipping and spilling (and breakage). • The Bowl is where you’ll see the most variation in shape and size. The bowls of all wine glasses are tapered upward with a slightly narrower opening at the top than at the bottom. This shape helps capture and distribute the wine’s aroma toward your mouth and nose. • The Rim plays an important part in achieving the full experience from your wines. The thinner the rim, the less the glass distracts from the wine as you sip. • The Color. Crystal clear glasses—with no decorative accents—are best for allowing the beauty and subtleties of a wine to show through. Red Wine Glasses Red wine glasses are more rounded at the bottom, tapering only slightly toward the top, giving them a wider opening. This invites you to lower your nose into the glass and breathe in the complex aromas and flavors. Full-bodied wines, such as Cabernets and Merlots, are usually served in a taller glass, which directs the wine straight to the back of the palate where the taste buds can get the most out of the flavor. White Wine Glasses White wine glasses are bell shaped, allowing the wine to maintain a cooler temperature. The curvature at the top of the bell shape helps the wine to contact the sides of the tongue where the sweet sensation resides. The wider mouth of the glass also allows more air in

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Through May 11 Cats, Temple Theatre, 120 Carthage

St, Sanford. Tells the story, in song and dance, of the annual gathering of Jellicle cats, at which time one special cat is selected to ascend to the Heaviside layer. Info: 919.774.4512 or www.templeshows.com.

to push the crisp, fruity flavors to the surface of the wine.

Through May 11 Pageant, Theatre in the Park, 107 Pullen Rd, Raleigh. The musical comedy beauty pageant spoof. Info: 919.831.6936 or www.theatreinthepark.com.

The tall and narrow flute shape works well for sparkling wine and champagne because it holds the carbonation (the bubbles!) in. This style of glass also keeps the wine at the back of the palate for optimal taste. Dessert and Fortified Wine Glasses A dessert or fortified wine glass should be smaller to direct the wine to the back of the mouth so the sweetness doesn’t overwhelm. Dessert wines typically have a higher alcohol content, making dessert wine glasses perfect for a smaller serving. The same rule of thumb applies to sherry and cordial glasses.

Through May 11 I Never Saw Another Butterﬂy: The

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Musical, North Raleigh Arts & Creative Theatre, Greystone Village Shopping Center, 7713-51 Leadmine Rd, Raleigh. The story of the children of Terezin, a ghetto under Nazi rule during World War II. Though few of the children survived, their lives were given meaning and hope through the tireless efforts of an inspirational teacher, Irena, who challenged their creativity and artistry in a makeshift classroom using scavenged materials which she kept hidden from the authorities. Info: 919.866.0228 or www.nract.org.

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The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, DPAC, Durham. Part of the SunTrust Broadway Series. Info: 919.680.2787 or www.dpacnc.com.

May 14-2 Vanities, The Musical, DECPA, Raleigh. Part of

the Theatre Raleigh Hot Summer Nights Series. Appropriate for ages 16+ due to subject matter and language. Info: www. theatreraleigh.com.

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May 2 An American Celebration with the Triangle Wind Ensemble, 7:30pm, Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Regency Park, Cary. Info: www.trianglewind.org. May 30-June 1

Mama Mia!, DPAC, Durham. Part of this season’s Broadway Encore Specials. Info: 919.680.2787 or www.dpacnc.com.

May 30-June 22 The Fifth Element Exhibit, Hillsborough Gallery of Arts, 121 N. Churton St, Hillsborough. Info: 919.732.5001 or www.hillsboroughgallery.com. May 31 Triangle Guitar Society’s Beneﬁt Concert, 8pm,

Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St, Carrboro. Info: 919.918.7364 or www.triangleguitar.org.

May 31 The Genius of Mozart, 8pm, Memorial Hall, UNCChapel Hill. Performed by Voices. Info: 919.451.3515 or www. voiceschapelhill.org.

May 31 NC Symphony’s Carmina Burana, 7:30pm, Koka

Booth Amphitheatre, Regency Park, Cary. Part of the 2014 Rex Healthcare Summerfest Series. Info: 919.462.2025 or www. boothamphitheatre.com.

June 1 Ironing Board Sam, 5-7pm, E Carroll Joyner Park,

May 16 The Long Bright with Women’s Voices Chorus, 8pm, Hill Hall Auditorium, UNC-Chapel Hill. In partnership with UNC and Duke Cancer Centers. Info: www.womensvoiceschorus.org.

June 6-22 Blithe Spirit, Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue St, Raleigh. Info: 919.821.3111 or www.raleighlittletheatre.org.

Seven private gardens in Cary, Raleigh, and Wake Forest. No reservations required. Visit www.opendaysprogram.org. for a complete listing of gardens and information.

May 1 North State Bank’s Summer Salute for Hospice of Wake County, 7pm, North Ridge Country Club, Raleigh. Food, fun, and dancing to beach music tunes of Steven Owens and Summertime, live and silent auction. Info: www. northstatebank.com. May 1 & 1 Evocations for Brass with the Triangle Brass Band, Edenton Street United Methodist Church (17 ), and Saint Michael’s Episcopal Church (18 ), Raleigh. Info: www.trianglebrass.org. th

May 1 & 1 Pops in the Park Concert Series with the

Durham Symphony, Trinity Park, Durham (17 ), Cameron Park, Hillsborough (18 ). Info: 919.491.6576 or www.durhamsymphony.org. th

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Through May 2 Dwell Exhibition, Hillsborough Gallery of Arts, 121 N. Churton, Hillsborough. Jewelry, fabric art, and paintings. Info: 919.732.5001 or www.hillsboroughgallery. com.

Sleeping Beauty featuring the Carolina Ballet, Raleigh Memorial Auditorium. Live symphonic music by the Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle. Info: 919.982.2787 or www.carolinaballet.com.

May 16-1 Wake County Gardens Open to the Public,

How to Choose Your Wine Glasses The most important thing to look for in any wine glass is that it’s well-made (no seams or flaws in the glass) and that it feels good in your hand. Choose a larger, more open bowl for your red wines and a more slender bell-shaped glass for your white wines. Whether you choose stemmed or stemless wine glasses, lift up the glass, feel the weight, and consider the shape. If the glass looks nice and feels right as you hold it, then you have chosen the right wine glass for you. To help you select the right wine glass, check out Riedel’s (riedel.com/shops/ wine-glass-guide) online guide and Wine Folly’s (winefolly.com/tutorial/types-ofwine-glasses) infographic.

May 24 NC Symphony’s Beethoven’s  , 7:30pm, Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Regency Park, Cary. Part of the 2014 Rex Healthcare Summerfest Series. Info: 919.462.2025 or www. boothamphitheatre.com.

May 1 Without Borders: Chancel Choir of the United

Church of Chapel Hill, 4pm, United Church of Chapel Hill, 1321 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Chapel Hill. The program honors the 25 anniversary of the Berlin Wall’s fall. Admission is free. Info: www.unitedchurch.org. th

May 19 Willie Nelson and Alison Krauss & Union Station, 6pm, Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Regency Park, Cary. Info: 919.462.2024 or www.boothamphitheatre.com. May 19 & 20 Partying with Purcell featuring Mallarme

Chamber Players and NC Master Chorale, 7:30pm, Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Durham (May 19), and Hayes Barton United Methodist Church, Raleigh (May 20). Info: www.mallarmemusic.org.

May 20 NC Heritage Awards Ceremony, 8pm, Fletcher Theater, DECPA, Raleigh. Presented by PineCone. Info: www. pinecone.org. Through May 23 Remnants of the Floating World: Japanese Art from the Permanent Collection, Gregg Museum of Art & Design, NCSU-Raleigh. Info: 919.513.7244 or www.ncsu.edu/gregg. May 23 19 Annual Frankie Yankovic Day, 7-9pm, Town on the Green, Academy St, Cary. Come join a polka musical celebration. Bring chairs and blankets. Info: 919.851.1821. th

May 23-24 & 29-31 Two Noble Kinsmen: Fire & Shadows, 8pm, Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue St, Raleigh. Presented by Bare Theatre, a theatre/circus spectacle with food trucks in the beautiful outdoor setting beside the Raleigh Rose Garden. Doors open at 6:30pm each night. Info: 919.821.3111 or www.raleighlittletheatre.org.

701 Harris Rd, Wake Forest. Part of Wake Forest’s Arts’ Six Sundays in Spring Series. Info: www.pinecone.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.

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Through July 6 The Still Life Re-imagined by two-

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ny idea what the bestselling vehicle of 2013 was? Here’s a hint: it’s not the Honda Accord. Honda sold about 365,000 Accords in 2013. But that’s nothing compared to the Ford F-150 pickup. Americans bought some 763,000 F-150 pickups last year. GM and Chrysler also sold hundreds of thousands of their trucks, making the pickup truck the bestselling vehicle in each brand’s portfolio. If you’re in the market for a pickup, you should give the 2014 RAM 1500 a test drive, especially with its exceptional new diesel engine and comfortable interior. Last year Chrysler sold more RAM 1500 trucks than all Mercedes-Benz vehicle sales combined. Now, to keep its truck fresh, RAM has redesigned its competent pickup for 2014. The new RAM 1500 is remarkably comfortable and fuel-efficient, earning up to 28 mpg (diesel) and 25 mpg (unleaded) on the highway, while still boasting the power to tow RV trailers and nearly 10,000 pounds of weight, without flinching. As for comfort, the RAM 1500 is quieter in town and on the highway than many midsize sedans. In ride and interior comfort, the newest RAM shows a priority for passenger comfort. Oh, it’s still capable. But RAM knows just as many truck buyers will use their 1500 for daily commuting as for construction site duty. And if what you’re towing an RV across the country, why not be as comfortable as the folks in the Lexus you’re passing on the highway? Pickup trucks continue increasing their gas mileage, towing power, and comfort for passengers. They also keep increasing the long lists of available options. Unfortunately, with all these improvements comes one more increase—price. For 2014, a well-loaded RAM 1500 can easily pass

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