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dvertising is done in so many ways. Electronic billboards keep us up to date on what’s available in the business world. Young people dance on the sidewalks holding signs promoting restaurants, car washes, telephones… all kinds of things. The race cars that round the track at the speedway are brightly painted with the names and logos of their sponsors but the most colorful car I have seen was one that was traveling on Granada Avenue a couple weeks ago. It’s base color was black but it was covered with red and yellow and other bright colors. The name on the car was Daytona Police. It was a far cry from the white patrol cars we usually see. Each side of the car bore large letters D.A.R.E and last, but not least, was a very telling message: “Confiscated from a drug dealer.” I went to the Internet to refresh my memory about D.A.R.E. and learned that this year millions of school children benefited from Drug Abuse Resistance Education. D.A.R.E. is a highly acclaimed program that has grown by leaps and bounds since founded in Los Angeles in 1983. It is now being implemented in 75 percent of our nation’s school districts and also in 43 countries throughout the world. It is a series of classroom lessons, led by a police officer, to teach children from kindergarten through 12th grade how to resist peer pressure. Speaking of advertising, I went to work today wearing a new shirt that caught my eye at a local Florida retail store. When I
got there, a visitor recited a poem. I looked down and she was reading my shirt. The words were: Oh flag beloved forever dear Oh flag unstained by sordid deeds Wide spread thy folds and gather safe The men of various warring creeds
You Name It …by Kitty Maiden
Looking further, I realized that much of what America holds dear was imprinted on my shirt… Freedom…Equality… Stars and Stripes Forever… a dollar bill… pictures of the Capitol building…the Statue of Liberty and more. We have just enjoyed one of Daytona area’s most celebrated holidays, the 4th of July weekend… a time when thousands of race fans gather for the big events at Daytona Speedway. Many of the local residents spend time at the races. Some, like my son, take their vacations from their regular jobs to be a part of the highly publicized big scene. Non-fans lean heavily on cookouts, fireworks, and visiting relatives. One thing plays heavily in the area at this time… the flying of the American flag. Florida is best at the flying of the flag. ST Kitty Maiden is a staff writer for Seniors Today.
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Do you have missing teeth or ill-fitting dentures? Come find out if dental implants are right for you. Questions about the cost and how the implant surgery is done will be answered, plus much more. The seminar is scheduled for Wed., July 20, 4 P.M. at the office of Florida Oral & Facial Surgical Associates in Palm Coast. RSVP by calling 386-437-6885.
Let someone else do the cooking this summer and enjoy fabulous entertainment while you dine at Vince Carter’s Restaurant. There are a variety of talented artist to listen to: On Wed. at 5:30 P.M. is Carl Grant; (you can also enjoy 1 ⁄2 price appetizers all night Wednesday in Mikala's piano bar only) Eddy Uzzle performs on Thursdays at 5:30 P.M. and you won’t want to miss the versatile Frank Primato on Friday and Saturdays at 5:30 P.M. in Mikala’s piano bar. Carl Grant plays again at 12 NOON on Sunday in the dining room. For more information, call 386-274-0015.
GrandVilla invites you to an informative meeting for caregivers presented by experts in senior caregiving who live and work in your community on Thurs., July 21 at 2 P.M. at the Riverview United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 2253 John Anderson, Ormond Beach. Our expert panel will discuss: What to do AFTER hospitalization, when someone needs help at home; Rehabilitation services; How to find the best Home Care; How to pay for Home Care; Are Assisted Living or Hospice options?; Funding available to pay for services; Legal and healthcare paperwork; and Financial concerns. The meeting is free. Refreshments served. RSVP to 386-868-0723.
Gardening Seminar Master gardener Betty Suber will give a presentation on raised-bed vegetable gardening at 2 P.M., Saturday, July 16, at DeBary Hall Historic Site, 210 Sunrise Blvd., DeBary. She will share information about gardening and teach participants how to produce summer and winter gardens. Her discussion is part of Lemonade Lectures, a free learning series about local history, culture, and destinations. The presentation will be in DeBary Hall’s stables. Light refreshments and lemonade will be served. For information about the series, please call Heather Hohman at 386-668-3840.
Long-Term Care Do you know the true answers to questions about long-term care costs? You are invited to a free informational workshop on government benefits planning for payment of long-term care presented by Scott Selis of The Chiumento Law Group, P.L. on July 12 in Daytona Beach and July 26 in Palm Coast. Seating is limited and reservations are strongly suggested. Call 386-868-5337 to RSVP and reserve your space.
Free Entertainment Are you looking for someone to entertain for your charity event? Charky The Magic Man will keep you in suspense with his magic tricks, comedy routines, and puppetry. Charkey is retired and enjoys being around people so he entertains for free! To arrange a date, call 386-257-6701.
Politics, Freedom, & The Underdog Come enjoy the 7th annual on-going Art Installation project through July 10 from 1–5 P.M at the Sara Fox GalleryHouse, 110 N. Halifax Ave., Daytona Beach (located directly behind the Ocean Center). Admission is free, no donations please! Groups may be scheduled by appointment. For more information about the exhibit or to schedule a group, call 386-258-5333.
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Veteran’s Aid & Attendance Benefit Wartime Veterans may qualify for up to $1,644 monthly and surviving spouses may receive up to $1,056. Understand VA benefits and the application process; how to become eligible even if you exceed the limits; and what benefits you are entitled to for residing at an assisted living community. Join the Riviera Senior Living, 1825 Ridgewood Ave., Holly Hills, Wednesday, July 13, 3 P.M. Call 386-677-5000 to reserve seating.
Free Caregiver’s Days Need a break from caregiving? First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach is providing two free Caregiver’s Day Out that includes food, fun, and special attention for care receivers. The days are from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. on Sat., July 9 and Thur., Aug. 11 at First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach. For details, call Sherry at 386-677-3581, 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 safe and loving environment.
Historical Bus Tours Looking for a way to entertain the grandchildren? On July 9 & 23 and August 6 & 20 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. A knowledgeable tour guide will interpret the 30 sites on the route. 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 using Visa or Master Card. Reservations are required as space is limited. Call 386-677-7005 for more information.
Veteran’s Benefits Veterans and spouses may be entitled to little-known benefits through the VA Aid And Attendance program. Join Ormond In The Pines, 101 Clyde Morris Blvd., Ormond Beach on Thursday, July 14 at 3 P.M. to learn how you could receive up to $1,945 per month. RSVP today to 386-676-7463.
Learning, Living, & Laughing Series Bishop’s Glen, 900 LPGA Blvd., Holly Hill has a series of free seminars during the month of July. Some of the topics include: Balancing The Body, Mind, & Spirit on Fri., July 15 at 10:30 A.M. and Keep Your Skin Healthy on Tues., July 19 at 2:30 P.M. For other dates, times, topics, or to RSVP, call 386-226-9110.
Weight Loss Seminar Please join Love Whole Food, 275 Williamson Blvd., Ormond Beach, Monday, July 11 at 7 P.M., for a free weight loss support seminar and complete meal plan guide. Call 386-677-5236 to reserve your seat.
Support Groups Parkinson’s Support There is a Parkinson’s Support Group in Flagler County. They will meet the first Sunday of every other month at 3 P.M. at Florida Hospital—Flagler. For more information and meeting dates, call 386-445-3371. Grief Support Group A grief support group for New Smyrna Beach and the surrounding areas meets at the NSB Library at 1001 S. Dixie Hwy. the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 1:30–3 P.M. Anyone who has lost a loved one is welcome to join this group. For info, call 386-426-2633.
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n recent times, trusts often include a designation of a person called a trust protector or similar description. The trust protector does not have the duties of the trustee. The trust protector is able to step in when an unanticipated issue arises, and take appropriate action. Florida, like other states, has a statute called A Powers to Direct. We call the person with powers to direct a trust protector. The statute provides that a trust can designate a person to “direct certain actions of the trustee,” and if it does, and the person holding the power directs the trustee to take an action, the trustee shall take the action, unless it would be manifestly contrary to the terms of the trust, or would be a serious breach of fiduciary duty to the beneficiaries. The trust can specify that the trust protector has the power to direct a modification or termination of the trust. The person with the power is a fiduciary, required to act in good faith with regard to the purposes of the trust and the interests of the beneficiaries. The trust protector can have additional powers. The trust protector could be designated to confirm a determination that the grantor of the trust has become incapacitated. The trust protector can
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• Free • Open to Public • Refreshments trust protector could involve the same people, perhaps together instead of one followed by the other, or in a different combination. For example, a family that names one child, followed by another child, followed by another child, as successor trustees, could name all together as a committee of trust protectors. The designation of a trust protector is a powerful tool granting powers to take important action if necessary when the grantor is unable to take those actions. Attorney Michael A. Pyle, of Pyle & Dellinger, PL, 1655 North Clyde Morris Blvd., Suite 1, Daytona Beach, Florida, 32117 Telephone: 386-615-9007. Email: mikep@pylelaw.com or www. pylelaw.com
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he 2011 celebration of America’s birthday is history. Reflect with me for a moment on matters related to that unique history. I have long believed that travel was vital to a well-lived, well-rounded life. Travel is a great adjunct to classroom history or geography. Peg and I have traveled the entire United States, missing only Oregon and Minnesota. We have also seen much of Eastern Europe, Russia, and the Middle East. Several times we have been awed to the degree that we extended our travel time just to take in the history and atmosphere. One such occasion was in the mid70s when a western tour included Mt. Rushmore. We planned the trip thinking we would ‘drive by’ and view the monument. Upon arrival, we concluded this would be a great injustice to Rushmore’s creators, both natural and man- made, and to the history which Mt. Rushmore represented. The monument seemed to grab us and would not let go. We stood mesmerized, contemplating. We were so struck by the magnitude of this mountain of history, we rented two helicopters, and flew with our children, right up to the Presidential noses to gawk in thought. I doubt it impressed the boys, (2 almost teens & one pre-school) as much as Peg and I, but it made an indelible imprint on us. The other occasion was 2008, our 50th anniversary trip of 40 days through New England and states along the east coast. Going and coming, we basked in all the natural beauty and history that time and money would allow. We mentally recorded every mile of the Shenandoah Valley, Blue Ridge Parkway, the history trails of Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island and the romantic and picturesque beauty of New Hampshire's back roads. We toured Maine, (including its phenomenal desert), and all the way to the granite rocks of Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park. Returning home we took the Blue Ridge highways and back roads, almost no I-states, and thus missed Gettysburg by just a few miles. We decided that was a mistake, but one we could easily correct, so we turned around... back North to correct the error. We had no schedule to meet and no reservations to fulfill... (our standards for on the road). Destination Gettysburg. Once there it was the Mt. Rushmore experience all over again. We walked and gawked, shot 100s of digital frames, stopped, listened, and smelled the history, death, victories, sacrifices, losses, dreams, and fears. We imagined the blood
running on the ground, the bodies piled and used as barriers, the letters crumpled in uniform pockets, the trinkets on string around necks, the pictures of families lost forever. We could almost feel the pain and horror. Through studies gone by and the memory stimulus before us, we were experiencing the agonizing rebirth of a nation. If one can do that with no psychological effect, something is missing. We can't.
Happy Talk …by George & Peggy Goldtrap
America’s veterans must have that same experience when they re-visit lands on which they fought, losing many of their buddies to the vicious hell of war. Our brother-in-law took one of those reunion trips to Europe and re-drove the routes over which he had commanded a WWII tank. He had a similar experience as elderly people, grandchildren in hand, lined the streets of France and Germany to welcome the group's return... this time in peace. Given these experiences and the visions that travel evokes, Peg and I recoil at the thought of this great Republic might forget the history, purchase at such a high price. We have experienced freedom. We have also seen the cold war countries without freedom. We were deeply impressed when we stood in the streets of Hungary, and inside the barbed wire and at the mouth of furnaces in Auschwitz, Poland. We have come to appreciate the historic markers and National Monuments meant to remind us. I'm sure we would feel the same historical rush in visiting Wounded Knee in the Dakotas, Unto These Hills in North Carolina, and Trail Of Tears in Oklahoma. I once read that any sound ever made, (including hearing a tree fall in the woods), was still in the air circling the earth. Theoretically I can understand that and maybe... just maybe, that is what is happening when we stand among the ghosts past at such horrendous historic locations and places of natural beauty. As a young man I didn't understand why people stood alone, silently, over a grave. Maybe this is why. ST
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all-lesbian ice-hockey team to getting dumped on Valentine’s Day two years in a row, comedic episodes shadow this fun-loving girl from Orange County, California as she embraces the flashy New York City nightlife and the many men who cross her path. Exes And Ohs is an excellent fastread beach book that is sure to carry readers through the long, hot days of summer. While some of her tales meander on without any substantive epiphanies, Lester surprises with her honesty and altruism. Behind Lester’s brash attitude and warped sense of humor is an ambitious and smart girl, who isn’t afraid of making mistakes and taking chances as she strives to find her true authentic self. If she happens to score some killer swag and a doting husband in the process, even better. Who wouldn’t raise a glass and toast to that? ST Books reviewed in this column are available at your local bookstore.
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LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22)You might well feel uneasy as you face a difficult situation involving someone close to you. You know you’re doing the right thing, so stick with your decision. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) You’re a good friend to others. Now’s the time to allow them to be good friends to you. Rely on their trusted advice to help you get through an uncertain period. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Family and friends are always important, but especially so at this time. Despite your hectic workplace schedule, make a real effort to include them. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) That project you’ve been working on is almost ready for presentation. You still need some information from a colleague before you can consider it done. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Don’t let those negative attitudes that have sprung up around you drain your energies. Shrug them off, and move ahead with the confidence. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Aspects favor dedicated fun time for your hard work. A refreshing plunge into the social swim can recharge you physically and emotionally. ST
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1. Elvis Presley appeared for the very first time on television on what show? 2. What’s the name of John Lennon’s first wife? 3. Led Zeppelin was once required to change the band’s name before a show in Copenhagen. Why, and what was the name of the band? 4. Which group released It’s My Life and Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood, and when? 5. What did Duane Allman, Harry Chapin, and Eddie Cochran have in common? 6. The date: September 14, 1981. The place: Sir Morgan’s Cove in Worcester, Massachusetts. What rock group was starting its American tour?
Answers 1. The Dorsey brothers Stage Show, on January 28, 1956. Elvis sang Shake, Rattle and Roll. He wasn’t on The Ed Sullivan Show until later in the year. 2. Cynthia Lillian Powell. She’s Julian’s mother. Hey Jude was written for Julian and originally called Hey Jules, and written by Paul McCartney. 3. A descendant of the original Zeppelin creator objected to the band using the “privileged family name” without permission. For that short period, the group became The Nobs.
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History Moments In Time • On July 8, 1776, a 2,000-pound copper-and-tin bell now known as the Liberty Bell rings out from the tower of the Pennsylvania State House (now Independence Hall) in Philadelphia, summoning citizens to the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence. As the British advanced toward Philadelphia in the fall of 1777, the bell was removed from the city and hidden in Allentown to save it from being melted down by the British and used to make cannons. • On July 4, 1826, the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, the second and third presidents of the United States, respectively, die. Both men had been central in the drafting of the historic document. • On July 5, 1865, in London, revivalist preacher William Booth and his wife Catherine establish the Christian Mission, later known as the Salvation Army, to wage war against the evils of poverty and religious indifference. • On July 7, 1930, construction of the Hoover Dam begins. Over the next five years, it would take a total of 21,000 men to pro-
duce what would be the largest dam of its time. Today, the Hoover Dam generates enough energy each year to serve more than a million people. • On July 9, 1947, in a ceremony held at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, General Dwight D. Eisenhower appoints Florence Blanchfield to be a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army, making her the first woman in U.S. history to hold permanent military rank. Blanchfield had served as superintendent of the Army Nurse Corps during World War II. • On July 6, 1957, Liverpool teenagers John Lennon and Paul McCartney meet for the first time. Lennon was a member of the Quarry Men, scheduled to play at a public event. Two weeks later, Lennon invited McCartney to join the Quarry Men. • On July 10, 1962, the United States Patent Office issues Swedish engineer Nils Bohlin a patent for his three-point automobile safety belt. The traditional two-point belt had been known to cause severe internal abdominal injuries in the event of a high-speed crash.
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Take the kids camping: When introducing camping, try to keep the first trip short—about two nights—and keep travel time to the site as short as possible. Teach children to respect nature and leave a small footprint: It’s fun to catch fish, but check size requirements and throw back fish that are too small. Collect fireflies in a jar but release them. Help children remember to clean up and not to litter. Look up: Teach children about the planets and the constellations. Take a lawn chair outside some nights and look up at the stars or plan a picnic at dusk and watch the sun go down. The changing sky offers a fascinating show. Take a child to the seashore at low tide: Point out a few tide pools, give your kids a bucket and let them go. Then have fun discussing everything they bring back. Plan a visit to a children’s zoo or petting zoo: Children love the opportunity to see animals in their natural habitat and may even have a chance to pet or feed them. Visit natural history museums: These museums offer information about ecological systems and various animals. They often have special exhibits and play areas specifically for young children. Teaching your children to love the natural world around them can be one of the best gifts you can give them. ST
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Senior Service Line What’s On Your Plate? by Matilda Charles
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he U.S. Department of Agriculture has been trying trying to show us how to eat healthier for a very long time. Back in 1943, we had The Basic Seven—seven categories of food we needed to eat on a daily basis. Serving sizes weren’t included. In 1956, the USDA switched to The Basic Four, and in 1979 to the HassleFree Guide To A Better Diet. It added a new food category with fats, sweets, and alcohol. Then in 1984, we got the Food Wheel: A Pattern For Daily Food Choices. This one included serving sizes. Eight years later, in 1992, the Food Guide Pyramid came along with those tiny pictures of food. In 2005 we got the MyPyramid Food Guidance System, which was supposed to be a simplified pyramid. Now, in an effort to keep us all eating correctly, we have MyPlate. The icon is cute: a plate divided into four unequal sections, with a fork on the left and a circle above the plate for Dairy.
All this work, and I still didn’t know how much the USDA intends for me to be allowed to eat. On the website www.choosemyplate. gov I clicked on the Get a Personalized Plan link and entered my age, weight, height, and level of exercise. It came back with a diet plan for me, including information such as “Make at least half your grains whole grains,” “Vary your veggies,” and “Focus on fruit” with specific tips on how to do that. While the Plate is a bit silly, as was the Pyramid, the information behind it is solid. Check the USDA website and see what it has to say. You know, of course, that an entrepreneur somewhere is busily creating MyPlate plates with the appropriate sections all outlined for us. ST Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column when possible. Write to her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com
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Chicken Soup For The S oul All In A Days Work Reprinted from Chicken Soup For The Soul: My Dog’s Life he daily adventures of a school administrator are rarely predictable. Many of my early adventures as a leader took place at a large elementary school situated upon several acres of land that included a city park. I am sure that through the years I logged many miles walking from one end of campus to the other. One morning, I was called from the main walkway to the primary playground to remove a mangy mutt that had been loping around the equipment, lapping up rainwater, and wagging his tail at the first-graders. As I hurried to the east side of campus, the aide had described, on her cellphone, an evil, almost rabid creature. When I approached the sandpit, the demon dog scurried up to me and dutifully followed me to a fenced-in storage area. (Okay, the breakfast ham helped.) As I relished my new hero status, a swarm of fifth- and sixth-graders came running from the park on the other side of campus screaming: “Save the puppies, Mr. Ramsey! You’ve got to save them! Hurry! They are trapped under the bridge.” I had been at this school for nearly four years, had covered every inch of the campus and could not recall ever seeing a “bridge” at the park. I hurried nonetheless to the west side of campus accompanied by my junior humane society representatives. A superhero, after all, must answer when danger calls. I arrived at yet another sand pit and stood near the jungle gym listening to the sounds of unhappy puppies and to the voices of approximately 300 preadolescents. Nearby was a tiny wooden overpass that barely covered a small patch of grass and a puddle of rainwa-
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ter which had collected there. Beneath this “bridge” were three scared puppies. Stocky and squirming, they kept slipping from my grasp as I tried to extricate them from their safe haven. After much effort and continued cheering, weeping, and fretting from the crowd, I managed to remove all three dogs. I took two of them, and an eighth-grader picked up the third. I carried my two—one under each arm —back to the east side of campus. They wriggled and struggled to climb up to my shoulders and, throughout the journey, attempted to lick my face with their little slobbery pink tongues. With my shirt covered with fur, fleas, and filth, I entered the front office with an entourage of kids all simultaneously screaming: “Can I keep one, Mr. Ramsey? Can I, please?” I announced that the pups would go to the first three kids whose parents agreed. Immediately the children dashed for the office phones or simply pulled from their pockets their forbidden cellphones. The grandmother of a new student was at the front counter when all of this took place. I was sure she was thinking, “What kind of school is this? Never mind the registration packet!” Instead, she asked if she could have one of the puppies. Even though the school day had yet to officially begin, I stood there —exhausted—and willingly consented. About a month (and 800 adventures) later, I received a thank-you card from the puppy (I’m pretty sure Grandma did the writing). Next to the photo of the now much larger pup were these words: “Thank you for saving my life. Love, Lucy.” ST
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Veteran’s Post Blue Water Navy And Agent Orange by Freddie Groves
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f you were Blue Water Navy and have illnesses that point to Agent Orange exposure, you’ve likely been turned down for benefits by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The VA reasons that if you were offshore, you couldn’t possibly have been in contact with something that was sprayed on foliage on the land— unless your ship was brown water for some time. We know better, of course. The Committee on Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans and Agent Orange Exposure, at the request of the VA and in conjunction with the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences, explored the “mechanisms and routes of exposure.” Unfortunately, its report on the findings took the middle road and failed to state with certainty that Blue Water veterans were exposed to Agent Orange. The report points out ways you could have been exposed, and these might refresh your memory about events. If you’ve been turned down, here are some questions to ask yourself:
Did the ship you were on ever dock? For the duration of that docking, your ship was brown. Did it take on any local fruits or vegetables or fish? The water to grow those vegetables or the water the fish swam in could have been contaminated. Did your ship ever take up water for distillation within 12 miles of shore? The rule was not to, as that water was considered polluted, but exceptions did occur. Were you ever under overspray, perhaps near the Ranch Hand aircraft? It dumped chemicals as far as 6 miles offshore. To read this report online for free, go to http://books.nap.edu and put Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans and Agent Orange Exposure in the search box. If you see the 2011 next to it, that’s the one you want. Do searches for words like “distill,” “expose,” “food,” “brown,” and so on. ST You may write in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com
The Mystery Of RF And ANA I was told that my lab results showed rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in my blood. Does this mean I have RA? Rheumatoid factor (RF), an antibody (protein) detected in the blood, is extremely useful in diagnosing rheumatoid arthritis (RA), because about 80 percent of RA patients have RF in their blood (seropositive RA). However, RF can also be present due to other inflammatory diseases. Even some healthy patients have persistent positive RF, without presence of other inflammatory arthritis or other disease. I have hand pain and swelling, but my RF is negative. Could I have RA? Yes, possibly, due to the fact that 20 percent of RA patients lack RF in their blood (seronegative RA). Generally speaking, the prognosis of seronegative RA is better than seropositive RA because the higher the RF concentration, the more severe the rheumatoid arthritis. I have a positive ANA. Even though I have no other symptoms, do I have Lupus? Over 95 percent of patients with lupus have a positive ANA, which can, however, also be present with other diseases such as RA, Sjogren’s syndrome, Polymyositis, Scleroderma, hepatitis, or interstitial pulmonary disease. Moreover, 20 percent of
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Strange But True A Battery That Runs On Beer?
• Those who study such things say that half of all money spent on food in the United States is spent in restaurants.
• Companies today sometimes seem to go too far in advertising their products, but consider Richard Chesebrough, who invented the petroleum jelly Vaseline in 1872. In order to market his new creation as a salve for cuts and burns, he traveled around New York state demonstrating the efficacy of the product by burning his skin with acid, then applying Vaseline to the injury. A display of his past burns that had been healed with Vaseline would, in theory, convince people to buy the product.
• If, like me, you are constantly finding excess wire hangers in your closets, you probably won’t be surprised to learn that more than 2.7 billion of them were imported in 2010 alone.
• If you’re looking to brighten up your living space with some greenery, you might want to consider getting a bonsai tree. They live longer than any other houseplant. ST
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eripheral neuropathy is a common neurological disorder resulting from damage to the peripheral nerves. The peripheral nerves are the nerves connecting your spinal cord and brain to other parts of your body. It may be caused by diseases of the nerves or the result of systemic illnesses. Many neuropathies have well-defined causes such as diabetes, uremia, AIDS, alcoholism, or nutritional deficiencies. Other causes include Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, tumors, exposure to toxic substances and medications; and auto immune problems like lupus. Even still, a large number of causes are of an unknown origin. Peripheral neuropathy produce common symptoms including weakness, numbness, paresthesia (abnormal sensations such as burning, pricking, or tingling) and pain in the arms, hands, legs, and/or feet. You may also experience loss of balance and coordination or shooting pain that may be worse at night. In some cases, you may even lose the ability to stand, walk, or hold objects in your hand and it may affect the nerves that control autonomic functions such as bladder and bowel function. Treatment for peripheral neuropathy may require addressing an underlying cause, such as poorly controlled diabetes, alcoholism, or exposure to toxic substances. In cases where a tumor or ruptured disc is the cause, therapy may involve surgery to remove the tumor or to repair the ruptured disc. In entrapment or
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Beat Belly Fat II by Mitch Booth
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ver the holiday weekend, my wife and I decided to spend the day at the beach. Funny, we live in paradise and we seldom make it to the beach. What I observed was disturbing. There were more overweight people than normal weight people. It seems the new normal is quickly becoming synonymous with those that are seriously overweight. There wasn’t just obesity, there was morbid obesity even with children who haven’t reached puberty. The implications of this for our health care system is simply staggering. It made me realize that my commitment to the HCG program pioneered by Dr. A.T.W. Simeons is absolutely the right solution for America’s waist problem. So what is HCG? It is a safe water soluble hormone called Human Chorionic Gonadotropin. As a British endocrinologist, Dr. Simeons, M.D. studied obese boys in India and developed a remarkable weight reduction program in the 1950s. By injecting HCG serum, his patients lost significant amounts of abdominal fat while their bodies reshaped naturally WITHOUT EXERCISE and WITHOUT STRENUOUS EFFORT. His research was based on the hormone produced by every pregnant woman to facilitate the constant flow of nutrients to the womb, even when the mother is forced to restrict her eating. It is not a sex hormone and Dr. Simeon found it safe and effective for girls, boys, men, and women. His hospital research lead to an understanding of how to reset our hypothalamus gland to stimulate the burning of adipose tissue (belly) fat. Even more remarkable it does so without causing muscle loss just as it does in the pregnancy process. Over the course of forty days, the body recontours itself to the patients normal body shape. More importantly, the body restores a balance point where fat induced inflammation is resolved. Cholesterol levels return to normal allowing normal blood sugar and blood pressure. Sound too good to be true? Come in and read Dr. Sherrill Sellman’s The Promise Of hCG. Not a reader? Then come in and get a free Love Report written by local endocrinologist Dr. Catherine Zelner, M.D. from Orlando. She personifies every working mother who struggles with the 20 pounds of belly fat that goes away only temporarily with a fad diet. Then the fat comes back with a vengeance. Dr. Zelner’s experience has been why Love Whole Foods has promoted
the unique “eHCG” diet. Using Anumed-International’s proprietary formula, you follow a calorie restricted diet (three 500 calorie meals/day) for three weeks. Remember, you get to eat three times a day. Unlike other programs employing office visit shots, you use ehCG drops to control the hunger pains which eventually fade after the first week. For those of you saying “500 calories... that’s crazy,” I argue there isn’t a “boomer” I know who wouldn’t benefit from a couple of weeks of caloric restriction... especially sugar, refined white carbs, and saturated fat restriction. If you are a borderline diabetic, you won’t be. If you are on oral diabetic medication, you need to prick your finger and monitor your blood sugar until enough weight comes off to help get stable. If you are insulin dependent, you need to be involved, doing your reading. We will help you find a physician who can help guide you if your doctor is not familiar with this research. This program developed by AnumedIntl has been simply the most successful fat reducer we have experienced in our nearly twenty four year history. If you are looking for a program that: A. reduces belly/thigh fat and not muscle (30 pounds in 30 days) B. recontours the body to its normal shape C. doesn’t let the fat come back with extra to punish D. is safe for type II diabetics E. is safe for cancer survivors or on hormone restrictions or HRT F. works even for those who can’t exercise then this is program you will want to investigate. If you are on the HCG diet or would like to experience how delicious a typical HCG meal tastes, then come on in. We prepare them in our Grab ‘N Go cafe made from our our organic ingredients. This is really convenient, if you forget to pack your lunch. Our trained staff is here to help answer your questions and coach you through the rough spots. They are folks like you, not some stranger on the phone. Come on in and take advantage of this great offer to help you reclaim the body you deserve. Remember this special is only good until July 11th. So sign up and light the calorie fireworks in your belly! Mitch Booth is the owner of Love Whole Foods in Ormond Beach—the area’s largest natural food store. Visit www.lovewholefoods.com
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