Seniors Today January 18th 2013 by Brandon Nickles

The Senior Newspaper Serving Volusia & Flagler Counties For 22 Years—COMPLIMENTARY COPY

January 18, 2013

Special Travel Issue

Don’t Let Luggage Weigh You Down ............A-2 Stress Free Travel ........................................ A-5 Advantages Of Using Travel Agent................A-5 What Is Your Idea Of Vacation ......................A-8 Plan Your Trip Before Heading Out ..............A-9 Making Memories ........................................A-11 Make Your Trip To Hawaii Care Free ............B-2 Phone Service Can Make Trip Safer ............B-3

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f you are contemplating travel this year plan ahead and consider shipping gifts, clothing, and other belongings to your destination ahead of your arrival. Busy airports, long lines, and checked-luggage fees make shipping your luggage an easy, convenient, and economical travel option. Whether you choose to pack a traditional piece of luggage or a sturdy box, make sure all contents are secure and protected. Consider the following guidelines for safe and timely delivery of all your packages: • Before shipping luggage, contact your hotel or destination to ensure that someone can accept it in advance of your arrival and has a secure location to store the bags until you arrive. In advance of your trip, get sturdy boxes, tie-on tags, and a special luggage-shipping bag to protect your shipment from being lost or damaged. • Be sure the shipping label is securely attached to the shipment. Place additional address labels somewhere on the outside of the luggage, as well as inside the box or in a luggage compartment. Make sure this label contains complete contact information

for the shipper and the recipient. Be sure all writing is legible. • You can go online to your shipper’s website to find information about shipping regulations, calculate shipping rates, and create and print shipping labels. • Travelers seeking to ship luggage outside the United States should call the shipper in advance of their trip to inquire about specific international regulations and duties or taxes that could be incurred. With these suggestions in mind and your baggage winging its way ahead of you, you can find that your next trip is much less troublesome and a lot more fun. Shipping your luggage to your destination can help you avoid airport hassles. ST

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What’s Happening Around Town… Lunch Bunch

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Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Road, South Daytona host Lunch Bunch every Thurs. at 12 NOON. Just $5 gets you lunch and bingo with non-monetary prizes. Reservations are required by noon the Tuesday prior. Call the church at 386-767-6542.

Prevention Plus, Inc., is conducting tests for stroke, arterial disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm, osteoporosis, heart scan, and more on Thurs., Jan. 31 at Daytona Beach Shores Senior Center, 3048 S. Atlantic Ave. Early detection saves lives. These reasonably priced tests don’t require a doctor’s prescription. To register, call 1-888-667-7587.

The Parkinson Association of Greater Daytona Beach is pleased to announce that Neurologist Dr. James Scott with Neurology Associates in Ormond Beach will address its association member group. Dr. Scott will be hosting an open forum Ask The Neurologist program. The event will be held at Bishop’s Glen Retirement Center (auditorium) at 900 LPGA Blvd. in Holly Hill on Wed., Jan. 23 from 2:30–4 P.M. Seating is limited—reservations for this event are required by calling 386-676-6375 no later than Mon., Jan. 21.

Estate Planning Did you know estate planning is one of the most overlooked areas of personal financial management? Attorney Michael Pyle will discuss basic estate planning during a free program from 2 to 4 P.M., Wed., Jan. 30, at the Daytona Beach Regional Library, 105 E. Magnolia Ave. He will address wills, trusts, probate, how to avoid probate, and how to plan for incapacity with power of attorney and health care designation documents. Reservations are not required. For more information about this seminar, please call Deborah Shafer at 386-257-6036, ext. 16264.

Quilt Display Library patrons made history by creating five quilts that celebrate Viva Florida 500. Each quilt has 100 squares that were the creative talent of local residents from ages 6 to 80. Subjects range from flamingo pride to Ponce de Leon’s landing 500 years ago. The quilts will be displayed now through Jan. 25 in the rotunda of the Thomas C. Kelly Administration Center, 123 W. Indiana Ave., DeLand. For more information about the quilts, please call Karen Poulsen at 386-248-1745, ext. 11213.

Bridge Lessons Join Jim Geary for Bridge lessons starting Mon., Feb. 18 at 9 A.M. at 600 Driftwood Ave., Daytona Beach. The first lesson is free after that it is $6 for non-member and $5 for members for this weekly series of lessons. There will also be free refreshments and handouts. Call 386-441-7562 for information.

Historical Bus Tours On Sat., Jan. 19 at 9:45 A.M. enjoy a Scenic Historical Bus Tour presented by the Ormond Beach Historical Society. This two-hour tour includes the Ormond Scenic Loop, Fairchild Oak, Three Chimneys Sugar Mill Ruins, Ormond Indian Burial Mound, and historic homes along the way. Tickets are $20 for adults, $7 for ages 7–12, and can be purchased at the OBHS Welcome Center, 38 East Granada Blvd. or by phone. Reservations are required as space is limited. Call 386-677-7005.

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Free Caregiver’s Day Need a break from caregiving? First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach is providing free Caregiver’s Days Out that includes food, fun, and special attention for care receivers. The days are from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. on Thurs., Feb. 14; Thurs., March 21; Thurs., April 18; and Sat., May 18 at First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach. For information, call Sherry at 386-6773581, ext. 311. This is a wonderful opportunity for caregivers to have a break and know that their loved ones are being taken care of in a loving, safe environment.

Protect Retirement Learn to protect your retirement in this free informative seminar hosted at Grand Villa, 535 N. Nova Rd., Ormond Beach and presented by Justin Bundza, Branch Manager at LPL Financial on Wed., Jan. 23 at 11 A.M. The seminar is open to the public and refreshments will be served. To be a guest, RSVP to 386-868-0723.

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Did you make a New Year’s resolution to lose weight this year? If so, you will want to join Dr. Charng-Shen Wang, A.P, M.A., P.T. for a Group Weight Loss Workshop on Jan. 23 at 5:30 P.M. at ARC, 2501 South Volusia Ave., Ste. 200, Orange City. They can help you lose weight and teach you how to keep the pounds off—in a fun group setting. Improve your overall health and increase energy. Recipes and information handouts will be available. All that attend will be eligible for a free alkaline testing. Seating is limited. Call Sandi at 386-675-8406 for additional information or to RSVP.

Celebrate Vince Carter’s 3rd Anniversary on Tues., Jan. 22, 2150 LPGA Blvd. Daytona Beach. The restaurant will offer 1⁄2 off special menu items, Happy hour all day, and Tom Jones, Jr. playing Jazz guitar in the dining room from 5 to 9 P.M. Call 386-274-0015 for more information.

Travel Club If you are alone and want to travel this might be the answer for you. Traveling with a club is safer and much more fun. Come meet people that want to visit all the places you do during their retirement. Join a travel club sponsored by High Performance Cruise & Travel. The first meeting this season will be held on Wed., Jan. 30 from 9:30–11 A.M. at the Daytona Beach Municipal Golf Course Club House Restaurant. Ted Knight, Business Development Manager from Princess Cruise Line will be the presenter. The seminar is free and breakfast is on your own. Please call 386-252-4423 or e-mail danny@high performancetravel.com

Learn To Use E-Books Want to learn how to borrow e-books from the public library? Stop by the Daytona Beach Regional Library at City Island for a free introductory class at 3 P.M., Tuesday, Jan. 22. Librarians will explain how you can download free library books onto your Kindle, Nook, mobile phone, or tablet. For more information, please call Kristin Heifner at 386-2576036, ext. 16166.

Support Groups Man To Man

Join Florida Hospital Flagler for the Man to Man support group. Designed for men diagnosed with prostate cancer, the Man To Man support group provides discussion, education, and support for the treatment and recovery process and meets on the third Thursday of the month in Classroom D at Florida Hospital Flagler, 60 Memorial Medical Parkway, Palm Coast. For details, call 386-586-2065.

Stress Free Travel For Seniors

lanning a trip is not easy and can be challenging for seniors. It’s important to make their health care provider aware of an upcoming trip. Get an ample supply of medications. Here are some additional suggestions: • Pack all necessary medications, both prescription and over-the-counter, in your carry-on bag and in their original containers. Keep phone numbers of doctors and pharmacies close at hand. • Have your past and current medical information written down to ensure proper care should a medical emergency occurs. Include a list of any medical problems you have and how they’re treated; names and dose of drugs you are taking. • Guard against contracting infection by washing your hands frequently and/or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. • Leave a detailed itinerary with family or a good friend. Include the names, addresses, and phone numbers of people you will visit and flight and ticket info. • Carry prepaid phone cards on your travels. They are the easiest, simplest, and cheapest way to make calls when traveling and they can be used throughout the United States and internationally. This will save high charges to your hotel bill. • Take your own cell phone and phone charger. Charge up the battery and then be sure to turn it on!

• If you are flying to your destination, it is suggested that you carry with you the phone number of the airline carrier. Should your flight be cancelled or delayed, you can reschedule a flight over the phone. • Pack lightly. Plan your wardrobe so that it is versatile and avoid packing too many shoes. Leave truly valuable items safely at home.

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Life …by Kathy M. Bryant • Plan to use a credit card or travelers checks instead of cash. • Make copies of important travel documents such as passports, travel tickets, drivers’ license, etc. and keep in a safe location. • Avoid traveling alone. Company makes the trip more memorable and safer. • Research your destination for things to do. Taking part in activities and excursions make memories. Save shopping for home. Remember, the more you buy the more you have to lug home. A snap shot of you having fun is a great souvenir for loved ones. They’ll appreciate not receiving all those trinkets. ST Kathy M. Bryant is with the Volusia County Extension Office. For further information, call 386-822-5778.

The Advantages Of Using A Travel Agent

any people in today's fast paced world are of the opinion that using a travel agent is more expensive than booking direct with the cruise lines, tour companies, airlines, hotels, and even rental cars. While advertised rates for travel services seem to vary greatly, the cold hard facts are that companies have leveled the playing field for those selling their services and the rates are the exact same if you book with a local travel agent, online, or directly with the company. In cruises, for example, many online ads do not include port charges, or government fees and taxes. You may end up going through an exhaustive search and give personal information (including your credit card number) only to find out that in addition to the port charges and government fees, they also charge a service fee and sometimes postage fee. What does a travel agency offer that you cannot do yourself? As the travel industry continues to get more competitive, travel agencies have increased the quality and types of services they offer—arranging both corporate and leisure travel. Agents can arrange domestic and international travel, all types of cruises, tour packages, hotel and resort accommodations, airline reservations and tickets, car rentals, limos, and more. Agents offer insurance and assistance with claims if needed. Passport and visa information is also available from your agent. Tips on the latest baggage regulations and airport security procedures are just a

phone call away. Most agents have profiles for each client that include many things specific to the individual traveler (i.e. frequent flying number, passport information, dietary, and medical concerns). Finding an agency that fits your specific travel needs is key. It is hard to put a dollar figure on how much an agent is worth. For example, if your plane is delayed, causing you to miss your connection, what do you do? If you do not have an agent, you deplane, go to the nearest service center, stand in line, and wait for hours trying to get rerouted. If you have an agent, you call them from your cell phone when the plane lands, and before you arrive at the gate your agent has rebooked you on the next flight. Hotel arrangements and car reservations are then reconfirmed with new arrival information, so that when you arrive at your destination, your reservations are still intact. I am often asked if the Internet has hurt the travel agency business. The truth is the Internet is a great tool, which agents use to their advantage, but the information is not always accurate. A good agent can sort through the myriads of information and make sure your travel plans are exactly as you like. If I spent enough time and effort, I could do my own taxes, but I rely on a trained tax preparer. When you spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars on travel, it only makes sense to use a trained travel professional agent. The author of this article, Danny Borg, owns High Performance Cruise & Travel, Inc.

Join The Travel Club! ou are cordially invited to join our travel club. We have many outstanding trips and tips for our members. Our primary focus will be on groups, but we do customized trips for individuals as well. Membership is free. During this year’s nine scheduled meetings, we will discuss trips that we have planned for the upcoming year.

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Here We Go Again by George Goldtrap

anuary is the month of new beginnings, the season of renewal, resolve, and new determination. Some of us will overrun our headlights and fail to meet our own expectations, but others will gage their pace reasonability and will carefully calculate the requirements for personal progress. Most of us will make a steady effort at this self improvement, as we have for many years, and will succeed, maybe not 100 percent, but to an acceptable degree. If you are setting new goals, hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a suggestion. Pick out just one or two things you want to accomplish. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t over fill your plate. Pick out something meaningful to you, something that will strengthen your life or make life better for those around you. In some cases you will see immediate results, in others, it will take awhile. Consider these simple ideasâ&#x20AC;Ś offered with the sure knowledge that talk is easier than action. Resolve to improve your health via whatever it takes; regular doctor check-up, better nutrition, better personal hygiene. If you smoke, quit. I wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bore you with the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;dangers of smokingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; speech. You already know that. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, you should not leave home by yourself. Quit smokingâ&#x20AC;Ś if not for yourself, for your family, your grands, and your friends. If you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t quit, please stand away from the rest of us. Clean up your act. As a society we have gotten so careless with our public persona. On the streets, in restaurants and theaters, almost without limits some have decided they can use whatever language they please, no matter how offensive, no matter the surroundings, no matter what. Unfortunately, they have learned this from those around us; parents, athletes, and performers from every level of media; politicians of all statue; even classroom teachers, college professors, and from responsible leaders. Shame on us. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leave the profanity and vulgarity in the beer halls and bars. If you drink, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t drive. If you text, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t drive. Driving is a privilege, not a right. If you continue to use your car as a weapon we are going to take you off the road. Resolve to use your vehicle only while sober. Slow down, look both ways, turn down the radio, respect the rescue vehicles, and give room to the officers and workers by the side of the road. Resolve to control and meet your obligations. The banking industry has bombarded us, particularly the young, with the temptation to overspend. When we do and canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t repay what we have borrowed, we sacrifice our dignity and insult our self respect. Some are even advocating that we just â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;walk awayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; from our spending binges. As a nation, we are told, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;just take the money from the rich.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; We used to call that stealing. Now they call it redistribution. Do your part. Budget spending against income and live accordingly. Debt can be a killer. Resolve to improve your community. Get involved with something you love.

Civic clubs beg for membership. Youth leaders can always use help. The arts community thrives on volunteers. Volunteer at a hospital, senior service association, library, school, AA, Senior Softball, etc. There is no shortage of organizations which you be of service.

Happy Talk â&#x20AC;Śby George & Peggy Goldtrap Resolve to be courteous. Hold more doors; yield at the corners; wait while other speak; send thank you notes, apologize for your mistakes; be generous with compliments; be positive; be a friend. Self improvement is a big job and cannot be done overnight, albeit some areas are easier and/or more important than others. You be the judge. When you succeed your friends and associates will notice and you will feel their approval. Resolve that 2013 will be your best year so far. Good luck. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m betting on youâ&#x20AC;Ś (us)! ST

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hen it comes to travel, not everyone vacations the same way. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a key finding of a recent survey that revealed that boomers (individuals approximately 48â&#x20AC;&#x201C;66 years of age) and millennials (individuals approximately 18â&#x20AC;&#x201C;31 years of age) have very different approaches when it comes to what they want from a vacation. These differences can be seen in various areasâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;from how they approach social media while on vacation to how they maintain a work/life balance. Making Time For Relaxation For starters, it appears that boomers take their vacation time seriously, with only one in three finding it impossible to go an entire vacation without doing anything work related. In contrast, nearly six out of 10 of younger millennials would not be able to completely escape and disconnect from work on vacation. Millennials are also leaving relaxation time on the table. Of those employed with vacation time available to them, less than half used

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all their paid time off. Boomers love vacation time and nearly 60 percent used all of their allotted time last year. To Do Or Not To Do Of those surveyed, 57 percent considered themselves relaxersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;someone who enjoys sitting back and doing nothingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;as opposed to the other 43 percent surveyed who described themselves as doersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; someone who wants to fit as many activities as they possibly can into each escape. Managing Social Media In addition to Americansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; varying views on relaxation, many respondents were divided on whether social media is a must-have while on vacation. For example, 85 percent of millennials reported that a vacation wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop them from making a social media update. In contrast, only 48 percent of boomers said they would update a social channel while on vacation. Dream Escapes When asked to describe their perfect vacation libation, 37 percent of females think their dream escape as a mai tai â&#x20AC;&#x201D;tropical and beachyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;whereas 27 percent of men think of their escape as a bottle of beerâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;party time! ST

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hen it’s time for your trip or vacation, you’ll want to remember all the good times with great photos. While today’s cameras and smartphones make taking photos a snap, there are many techniques you can use: Observe The “Rule Of Thirds” This tip will help you create an eye-pleasing composition: Don’t center your subject. Imagine a 3x3 grid. Put the important elements along the lines and where they intersect, which brings more attention to the picture than centering. Watch The Light And Exposure Avoid shooting into direct sunlight. It creates unwanted dark shadows and may make subjects squint. It’s best to take your photos in the morning after sunrise and right before sunset. If you must take photos in direct sunlight, here are two simpleto-follow tips: Try to set things up so your subjects don’t have to look into the sun and turn on your flash. Yes, even in the daytime. It will fill in shadows. Get Up Close And Personal Panoramas are breathtaking. Sometimes the most memorable pictures are taken not of an entire subject but of a small area of the subject—an intricate pattern on a door frame, dew on a blade of grass, a child’s eyes. These can have more impact. You can use your camera’s flower mode for sharper close-ups. When you have more than one subject in the photo, think about how to arrange them for greater interest. Try to target a clean background: Cluttered backgrounds distract from highlighting the subjects, while plain backgrounds help emphasize your subjects. Remember to take some vertical shots. The world isn’t only horizontal. Add The Pro’s Touch Once you’re home, you can turn your vacation photo portfolio into something a pro would be proud of. The beauty of imaging tools, such as Adobe Photoshop Elements, is that you can focus on capturing the moment and let the software do the rest.

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Today’s consumer photo-editing software can help you fix flaws, adjust colors, and transform photos to get the perfect shot. For example, suppose you forgot the rule of thirds and your photo just looks out of kilter. Crop guides can help you apply the rule after the fact. Other features allow you to instantly unclutter or repair photos. It’s easy to remove unwanted elements such as objects or people. You can also create the perfect shot, whether a portrait, group, or vista, by combining the best from a series of shots. You can create an amazing panorama, for example, by stitching together a series of both vertical and horizontal shots. Also, you can produce a great group shot by taking the best from several images. Similarly, recompose your picture to any size without distorting people or buildings, or go from landscape to portrait or vice versa. Cleaning up common flaws or enhancing images can be easy, too. You can make skies bluer, eliminate redeye, and adjust color, contrast, and lighting with a few clicks. Share Now that your photos look great, you’re going to want to share them. Before you do, you may want to enhance with effects, text or graphics—creating an entertaining viewing experience. Slide shows are one popular way to organize and show off your photos. You can even mix in a bit of video to take full advantage of the video capture feature of your camera. Other ways to showcase your shots include photobooks, scrapbooks, greeting cards, and calendars. You can always print your photos at home and create a more traditional photo album. The Internet gives you lots of options to share. Friends and family can view your vacation photos on YouTube, Facebook, any number of photo-sharing sites, even your personal Web page. So be sure to capture your trip and make lasting memories with just the snap of your camera. After all, most people spend a great deal of time time planning a trip, you want to be able to keep the memories forever. ST

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Section B January 18, 2013 Tails From The Front uring the winter months, many of our feline friends like to spend more time indoors where they are warm and safe. If your cat is more of an outdoor cat, the move indoors may require preparation. There may be a few bumps along the way, but most cats can make a quick and easy transition indoors. There are benefits to bringing them indoors. Indoor cats face far fewer hazards than outdoor cats. Moving a cat indoors lowers or eliminates the risks associated with parasites, other animals, cold weather, vehicles, and other dangers. While the transition to a litter box may seem like the biggest concern, most cats

have an instinctual nature to use a litter box. For a cat that has been primarily outdoors, it does help to use two litter boxes at first. Place one box in a permanent location where you eventually want the cat to use it, and leave the other next to the door your cat has previously used to exit the house. As the cat grows more accustomed to being indoors, you can move the boxes closer together, eventually eliminating one. Perhaps the most important step in moving your cat indoors is finding ways to keep them entertained and active. Use a wide variety of toys to keep your cat busy, remembering that like us, cats will get bored playing with the same toy day after day.

Many cats appreciate the addition of another cat or other companion, such as a dog, to the home. Having a friend to play with and chase around the house helps your cat stay active and entertained while you are away or busy. Having another pet around also fills a need for companionship that the cat may miss after being outdoors. Cats love to spend time sunbathing. Offer your cat an open space in a large window to enjoy the sun and keep an eye on the outdoors. If you do not have a large window ledge for your cat, there are shelves and platforms that can be used for this. Cats love having places to jump, climb, and hide. Many homes have plenty of spots

for your cat to enjoy these activities. If yours does not, there are plenty of options that can be purchased, or you can even build your own. Scratching posts should also be provided with various surfaces. This allows your cat to exercise their natural instinct to scratch their claws without ruining your furniture or other items. With these tips and a little patience, your cat should make a successful transition indoors and enjoy a safe winter. ST Tyler Stover is the Community Outreach Director of Halifax Humane Society in Daytona Beach. He can be reached at 386-2744703, ext. 320, or at tstover@halifaxhum anesociety.org

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that person who was added now really owns the account and the original owner is only a trustee. Adding a person’s name to the title of real estate is much more risky. The only way to reverse such a transfer is to have the person sign a new deed returning the property.

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Besides the fact that one has given something away in these circumstances, and may not be able to get it back, there are tax ramifications involved in transferring property while the original owner is alive, and if the original owner ends up in a nursing home within five years, he or she may be ineligible for Medicaid. Be very careful in making gifts without knowing all the potential consequences. Attorney Michael A. Pyle, of Pyle & Dellinger, PL, 1655 North Clyde Morris Blvd., Suite 1, Daytona Beach, Florida, 32117. Call: 386-615-9007. E-mail: mikep@pylelaw.com or www. pylelaw.com

Make Your Trip To Hawaii Carefree NAPSA or many, a Hawaii vacation comes only once or twice in a lifetime. Because it’s seen as such a special event, it’s a good idea to invest a little extra time researching your options before you go. The good news is that thorough planning can often help to eliminate any loose ends and make for a relatively smooth, fun-filled vacation. To help, here are some tips: • A stress-free vacation requires advance planning. Many people head to an island paradise such as Hawaii to get away from it all. Often, that means working to make as few decisions as possible while on vacation. That’s one reason many people rent a condominium for their vacation. There are no surprises at check-in. You get what you reserved. Plus, there are local contacts on hand for check-in and for any maintenance needs that may arise. At some quality condos no deposit is required prior to check-in and you have the option of changing to a different rental unit if the first one isn’t quite right for you. In addition, there are full kitchens, large living spaces, washers and dryers, great locations, and other

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services and amenities like barbecue and picnic areas. The services available at condominiums, located in Hawaii’s best-known vacation destinations, often include onsite front-desk staff, on-site management personnel, and the security that comes from renting a unit from a highly trusted hospitality company. • Trying to save a few dollars can make for a very expensive trip. Some people risk their vacation experience by choosing to rent directly from an individual condo owner thinking it will save a few dollars. Check them out before committing to rent from them. Many websites offer comments and feedback from guest who have rented from them before. Try to use individuals that have been referred to you. You may wish to ask for references as well. They may offer lower rates—but at what cost? The little you save in money can pale in comparison to the cost you pay when it comes to peace of mind. Some owner-direct bookings do not have an on-site representative or services, so once guests pick up the keys to their condo they are, for the most part, on their own and have no options should something go wrong. ST

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very evening my husband Neal and I spend an hour or so talking over our day. We like to call it downloading. However, the best times during our downloading are when we laugh together. Through the years I've come to believe the glue that holds relationships together is communication liberally sprinkled with laughter. Just the other day we enjoyed one of those moments. To begin with, Neal and I are proof that opposites attract. He is rational, logical, orderly, and loves lists. Me? I'm creative, messy, and forgetful. One Saturday he decided to run errands. Thirty minutes after he left he called me to say he'd forgotten to get the address of one of the businesses he had on his list and asked me to find it and get back to him ASAP! Did I mention he is also extremely time-conscious? I did as he asked and called him right back. No answer. That was odd. I called back. This time he answered in a rather brusque tone: “Hey, I can't talk now; I'll call you back.” Miffed, I hung up the phone. How rude. After all, I did exactly as he asked. A few minutes later he called back and in a more patient voice apologized before getting the information he needed. That evening on the front porch, he looked at me with a sheepish expression.

“I have a confession to make about this afternoon.” “What?” “You know when you called the first time?” “Yeah?” “I had stopped at a fast-food place and gotten an ice cream cone. Well, while pulling out of the parking lot onto the road I held the cone in my left hand while trying to steer, and with my right hand I held my phone while trying to shift gears.” “Yeah?” He never was a good multitasker. “So when the phone rang, I answered the cone.” “You what?” “I stuck my ice cream cone in my ear!” He grinned. Images of my near-perfect husband with an ear full of ice cream made me erupt in a fit of laughter. He caught my mirth and started laughing just as hard. Tears ran down our faces as we gulped enough air to accommodate the next burst of guffaws. Finally we were able to control ourselves. Exhausted, we leaned back in our chairs and smiled at each other. There is a Yiddish proverb that says, “What soap is to the body, laughter is to the soul.” If that is the case, our souls were sparkling clean. ST

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Dear Paw’s Corner: I've heard that playing fetch with your dog teaches him bad habits and isn't effective training. What do you say? —T.J., via e-mail Dear T.J.: I heard something like that several years ago, but not from a professional trainer—from an acquaintance who likely misheard a trainer or misread something. Fetch is both a fun game and a method of dog training. Of course, one original use for the game of fetch was to teach dogs to retrieve small game. Certain breeds, like retrievers, were bred for this purpose. Most dogs have the instinct to run after a thrown object, though not all are likely to bring it back. The greatest benefit of fetch is that it's a game you and your dog can play together. It can be part of your daily walks or additional playtime. Here are the basics of fetch: Show your dog the ball or stick. Bounce the ball or wave the stick to get him excited about it. Throw the ball or stick a few

feet away—not too far at first. Let the dog run after it. When he picks it up, call him back, giving him copious praise when he brings back the ball or stick. Keep in mind you'll probably have to walk out and pick up the ball or stick for awhile until your dog gets it. Consider it extra exercise for you. Once your dog understands that he should pick up the ball and bring it back, extend your throwing distance. Keep the game light, and only play it for as long as your dog is interested. ST

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Moments In Time On Jan. 18, 1803, in a secret message to Congress, President Thomas Jefferson requests funding for the Lewis and Clark expedition to explore the mysterious Far West and perhaps find a Northwest Passage to the Pacific. Jefferson officially asked Congress for $2,500, though some sources indicate the expedition ultimately cost closer to $50,000. On Jan. 14, 1875, theologian, musician, philosopher, and Nobel Prize-winning physician Albert Schweitzer is born in Upper-Alsace, Germany. Schweitzer's philosophy revolved around what he called reverence for life, the idea that all life must be respected and loved. On Jan. 19, 1883, two steamers, the Cimbria and the Sultan, collide in heavy fog in the North Sea, resulting in the deaths of 357 people. For those who did not make it into a lifeboat, the cold water was deadly. Hypothermia and drowning claimed hundreds. On Jan. 16, 1942, actress Carole Lombard, famous for her roles in screw-

ball comedies and for her marriage to actor Clark Gable, is killed when the TWA plane she is traveling in crashes. On Jan. 15, 1951, Ilse Koch, wife of the commandant of the Buchenwald concentration camp, is sentenced to life imprisonment in West Germany for her extraordinary sadism. The Witch Of Buchenwald collected lampshades, book covers, and gloves made from the skin of tattooed camp prisoners. On Jan. 17, 1966, an American B-52 bomber collides with a KC-135 jet tanker over Spain's Mediterranean coast, dropping three 70-kiloton hydrogen bombs near the town of Palomares and another into the sea. The U.S. eventually settled some 500 claims by residents whose health was adversely affected. On Jan. 20, 1980, President Jimmy Carter proposes that the 1980 Summer Olympics be moved from the planned host city, Moscow, if the Soviet Union failed to withdraw its troops from Afghanistan within a month. The United States boycotted the Olympics. ST

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ormones play central roles within our bodies in many areas. Three common areas are metabolism, reproduction, and sleep. When the balance of these hormones is interrupted, hormonal imbalances can occur. The types of hormonal imbalance differ between males and females. Menopause, diabetes, and thyroid disorders are examples of hormone imbalances. Diabetes occurs when there is not enough insulin, a hormone produced in the pancreas that affects metabolism. Under or over active thyroids commonly occur in small children. Menopause is most commonly experienced by middle aged women. Regardless of the type, the correction of these imbalances is important in achieving healthy emotional and physical well being. Hormonal imbalances can manifest themselves in a variety of physical and emotional symptoms. These symptoms can differ depending on age or gender. Common indicators of hormonal shifts may include poor sleep patterns, loss of appetite, anxiety, decreased concentration, irritability, and mood swings. Physical symptoms often include weight gain, acne, hair loss, and night sweats. Age is a common risk factor for women. Women can suffer from irregular or painful periods. Infertility can also occur. Middle age women often experience a hormonal shift with the onset of menopause and middle aged men can suffer from impotency. Current research shows that acupuncture treatments increase the circulation of hormones within the body. During an ac-

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numbers of help lines, and more. The Hope Box has areas on the touch screen labeled Remind Me, Distract Me, Relax Me, Inspire Me, and Coping Cards. At this point, only a few dozen veterans have been enrolled in the program, but anyone with a smartphone who needs help can create a similar hope box. Go online and search for the app's creator, Nigel Bush, and enter its title: Development and Evaluation of a Virtual Hope Box for Reducing Suicidal Ideation. You'll find a PDF file full of graphics that show what's in the Hope Box. Even though your VA medical center might not have the Hope Box program yet, staffers have heard of it and will be able to help set up your smartphone. If you've struggled with PTSD and suicidal thoughts, please try creating a hope box. Write me and tell me what you've put in it. Write to Freddy Groves in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or columnreply@gmail.com

What’s In The Stars

For The Week Of January 21

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) It's a good time for reunions with those very special people from your past. You could be pleasantly surprised by what comes to light during one of these get-togethers. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The new year gets off to an encouraging start for the Bold Bovine who takes that demanding workplace challenge by the horns and steers it in the right direction. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) The clever Gemini will be quick to spot the telltale signs of workplace changes that could open up new opportunities for the right person. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The Moon Child's post-holiday letdown soon lifts as you begin to get back into your comfortable routine. Someone from your past extends a surprise bid to reconnect. LEO (July 23 to August 22) You've been the ultimate social Lion over the holidays. Now it's time to relax and recharge your energy so you can be at your best on that new project. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) A relationship could be moving in a direction you might not want to follow. Step back for a better overview. You might be surprised at what you see.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Emotions rule at the start of the week, affecting your perception about a decision. Best advice: Don’t decide until that good Libran sense kicks back in. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) A longtime friendship could take a romantic turn early in the new year. While this pleases your passionate side, your logical self might want to go slow. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Someone might make a surprising disclosure about a trusted friend or workplace colleague. Stay cool and reserve judgment until you get more facts. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) You might think you've found what you've been looking for. Appearances can be deceiving. Don't act on your discovery until you know more about it. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) You're no doubt anxious for that confusing situation to be cleared up. Don't press for a quick resolution or you might overlook some vital facts. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Now that your holiday distractions are gone, you need to apply yourself to getting those unfinished tasks done so you can begin a new project with a clean slate. ST

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Q: I have several Pez dispensers in the Peanuts series, including Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Snoopy as Joe Cool and Lucy (the one known as Psycho Lucy). These keep knocking around in my sock drawer, and I need to make a decision whether to sell or toss them. —Billy, Fenton, Montana A: I found all of your dispensers in The Collector's Guide To Pez: Identification And Price Guide by Shawn Peterson. According to Peterson, values are as follows: Charlie Brown ($1-$20, depending on version), Snoopy and Snoopy as Joe Cool ($1-$3), and Psycho Lucy ($75-$90). If you have the Charlie Brown with eyes closed, which was not produced in the U.S., you have a dispenser worth about $50. *** Q: I have a paperback of Some Like It Hot, based on the Billy Wilder film from 1959. It has a little wear but the cover picture is still bright and the content is complete. —Art, Morro Bay, California

A: Your Signet paperback is valued in the $25-$175 range depending on condition. Other movie-related paperbacks include Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, ($10-$90), Elmer Gantry ($2-$35) and Elvis' Flaming Star ($5-$90). As you can see, condition is extremely important in determining how much a paperback is worth in today's market. *** Q: I have a luncheon plate commemorating the Coronation of King Edward VIII in May 1937. I purchased it for $35 at a flea market. Was I fleeced? —Susan, Naperville, Illinois A: Since you didn't identify the maker, I can only give you a general idea of its value. I have seen similar items in shops priced in the $25 to $45 range, depending on design and condition. ST

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with British nobility. He arranged private performances for Queen Victoria and other members of the royal family, in addition to attending dinners and teas with the elite of London society. Frank Christianson, an associate professor of English at Brigham Young University, has edited and written an introduction to this excellent new edition. John M. Burke, the author of the second book, was an advance man, press agent, and publicist extraordinaire who helped create the iconic persona of Buffalo Bill. The publication of Buffalo Bill From Prairie To Palace in 1893 helped define Buffalo Bill as an important part of our American culture. In fact, it was Burke's take on Buffalo Bill that persists to this day. These two books are highly readable and every bit as entertaining as when first published. The University of Nebraska press is to be commended for making these titles available again for a new generation to enjoy. ST

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The world's smallest spider is about the size of the period at the end of this sentence. You may not realize it, but not all light beers have fewer calories than brews without that label. A beer simply has to be lighter in color to be called light beer. The African ostrich lays an egg that weighs a whopping 30 pounds. It's so

sturdy that a grown man can stand on it without causing it any harm. When the Titanic sank in 1912, many passengers perished in the frigid waters because no ship came to their aid until the Carpathia arrived more than two hours after the disaster. However, there was another ship nearby as the liner sank: a freighter, the California, was only 10 miles away. The crew even saw emergency flares fired from the liner, but they thought it was part of a celebration rather than a signal of distress. Although a normal human infant is born with 350 bones, the normal human adult has only 206 bones. ST

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ibromyalgia, which stands for: fibro-fibrous tissues (such as tendons and ligaments), myo-muscles and algia-pain, has been shown to affect about five million Americans, thanks to recent studies. Despite continual research, its cause remains unknown. The major symptoms of fibromyalgia are chronic widespread body pain, restless sleep, and fatigue. Because of this general ill feeling, patients reduce their exercise and become out of shape, which eventually leads to increased pain, fatigue, and weight gain. Recent studies have proven that patients with fibromyalgia or other types of chronic pain who adopt a regular exercise regime experience less pain and fatigue than those who refrain from exercising. For patients with fibromyalgia, the overall goal of an exercise program is to improve general fitness by increasing muscle strength, endurance and flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance, all while improving emotional wellbeing and functional status. This can be attained with certain types of exercise in specific intensity, frequency, quantity, duration, and progression. Strength training, such as weight training, generally puts greater stress on muscles and their surrounding tissue, and requires longer periods of rest between exercises. It should be performed two to three times per week with 48-72 hours between sessions.

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Cardiovascular exercise, such as walking, can be performed even daily along with flexibility exercises.

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As a rule, an exercise program consists of a warm-up, an exercise, and a cool down period. People who are new to exercise, especially those with FMS, should keep an initial low impact pace, with a gradual increase in effort level over time. Exercising too much can aggravate FMS and induce a failure cycle in which the patient abandons their much-needed exercise. Excessive pain or fatigue lasting more than 24 hours is a clear sign that you over did it, which requires a significant reduction in exercise intensity until the flare-up subsides. It is not common for fitness trainers to know that FMS patients cannot tolerate an average work-out and can actually be harmed by general exercise. The key is not only to exercise, but to implement an exercise regime tailor-made to your FMS needs with the help of your physician or a specialized trainer. Beware of the one-size-fits-all exercise plans. For more information, please call 386676-0307.

Safety Tips For Driving At Night

ighttime driving is quite a bit riskier than daytime driving. Many of your visual clues to danger are gone in the dark, and it’s easier to get lost. About 90 percent of your reaction response depends on what you are able to see, according to the National Safety Council, a federally chartered, non-profit international safety organization. Nationally, traffic death rates are three times greater at night. Seniors can experience additional potential risks as some physical and visual problems develop and reaction time slows. The NSC reports that aging affects the ability to focus and reduces depth perception. A 50-year-old driver may need twice as much light to see as well as a 30-year-old. I encourage you to use good judgment when assessing your driving abilities at night. Consider your own safety as well as that of everyone else on the road. With that in mind, there are a number of things you can do to increase both your safety and comfort behind the wheel. Here are some tips for staying safe while driving at night: o Keep your windshield, headlights, and taillights clean. o Make sure your headlights are properly aligned. If they are not set correctly, oncoming drivers can be blinded and you may not be able to see the road properly. o Slow down at night and put some additional distance between yourself and any vehicles in front of you. o Try to only use well-lit roads. On darker roads, keep you speed down so that you have more time to react to what your headlights reveal. o If oncoming drivers don’t switch off their high headlight beams, focus your eyes on the right edge of the road to help you steer. o When cars behind you follow too close, or if the glare of their lights bothers you, find a safe place to pull over and let them go around you. o If you wear glasses, find out if you can get a special anti-glare coating for them. o Don’t neglect annual eye exams. You need to be properly evaluated for cataracts or other conditions that could affect nighttime driving. o If you drive a long distance at night, make frequent stops in safe, well-lit areas for light snacks and stretching. If you find yourself too tired to drive, find a place to stop and rest.

o Keep a cell phone with you if possible so that you can call for help if needed. o If your car does not have daytime running lights, remember to turn your headlights on at twilight to make it easier for other drivers to see you.

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o Don’t forget to set your rear-view mirror to its night setting to reduce the glare from cars behind you. o Keep a flashlight in your car for reading signs and house numbers at night. o If you are planning to go to an unfamiliar place at night, try to make a practice trip during the day. It’s also safer to have someone go with you at night to act as your co-pilot, making it easier on you to drive in new places or under heavy traffic conditions. o Consider installing oversize side mirrors on your car. This could help you compensate for reduced eyesight or ability to move in your seat. ST

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Our egos make a big deal of death but it’s pretty commonplace. It’s been going on a long time. Billions and billions of people have done it. We cannot live while we are absorbed in thoughts of dying. Make out a will, write out some thoughts for people you love, and get right back to living with relish and gusto.

or years I have said the Watering Trough where I grew up is the fountain of youth Ponce de Leon was hunting. How embarrassed I am to now admit Sophia Loren has a better idea. She said, “There is a fountain of youth. It is your mind, your talents, and the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love.” Nothing helps a person stay young like using their mind. Have you noticed that those who work puzzles and read books are ever fresh and interesting? My father died sitting at the kitchen table working a crossword puzzle. I am certain he would have liked that as well as any other way to go. At 83 his mind was sharper than ever. Maybe not his memory but the creative functioning of his mind was still solid as one of the VW motors he loved to work on. We spend way too much time worrying about memory loss and too little thinking of ways to make our minds function more efficiently. Memory relates to the past and efficient thinking relates to the present. Nothing wrong with little trips to the past but like people say about places they merely like to sample, “good place to visit but not a good place to live.” Sophia is right, too, about our talents being a fountain of youth. A friend of mine was a great entertainer but quit because he was “too old.” He discussed putting together a new CD or doing a painting and would sometimes murmur, “may not live long enough to finish it.” Guess what? He died before he got started. I am so proud of Jimmy Tawater, maybe the greatest entertainers we have ever had here in Chattanooga. He retired from nightclub playing years ago but has come up with a great new CD, The Cleveland Grease Pit Orchestra‚ (www.bloozfrog.com). To me, he is still a young sprout. Do what you do as long as you are breathing. St. Francis was an avid gardener. One day a friend walked down to his garden to talk with him and asked, “What would you do today if you knew this would be your last day on Earth?” St. Francis said, “I would keep working in my garden.”

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My Sunday Journal …by Dalton Roberts Die happy. Maybe that is why the Indians called the next life the happy hunting ground. Don’t despoil the happy hunting ground by walking in sucking on a persimmon. Sophia says bringing creativity to your life is part of the fountain of youth. I have adopted the practice of using the first day of each month to look at my life and ask the simple question, “Is there a better way to do what I do? Where can I improve my music, column writing, and song writing?” Just one little new trick, one juicy idea can make a large difference in how well we do what we do. One thing I always add is, “How can I enjoy it more?” We only get good at things we enjoy. I like the last idea from Sophia of applying creativity to the lives of people we love. The thing that kills more marriages and friendships than any other thing is taking people for granted. Someone sent me an e-mail telling how to say‚ “I love you‚” in 25 languages. That might come in handy if you are going on a world tour looking for romance. It would add much more quality to our lives if we just came up with one new way now and then to show someone we care. Try Sophia’s formula and start feeling younger today. ST

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