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huge part of living a healthy life is determined by what we eat. However, for many Americans, eating a healthy diet is difficult because they live in food deserts. These are areas that don’t have large grocery stores or access to fresh foods nearby. Food deserts often occur in small rural communities or in poor neighborhoods in large cities. More than 2 million people in the United States live more than a mile away from a grocery store and do not own a car. Families might only be able to shop for groceries at small convenience stores or gas stations. Without access to larger stores with healthier options, there is nowhere to buy fresh fruits and vegetables. So, families rely what is around them. That is usually cheap processed and unhealthy foods from places like fast food restaurants. This kind of unhealthy diet is linked to obesity and diseases like heart disease and diabetes.

More communities in America are trying to solve the problem of food deserts.

• In Minneapolis, Minnesota, there is a new law called the Minneapolis Health Corner Store Initiative. It requires corner and convenience stores to have a certain amount of fresh fruit available.

• Some communities have started community gardens.

This is a cheap and easy way for people to grow their own fresh produce.

• There are over 18,000 community gardens in the United States.

• Many cities also offer mobile produce trucks that make stops in underserved areas.

• These refrigerated trucks make stops all over cities like Detroit, Michigan, to sell affordable fruits and vegetables.

• There are also programs that will help grocery stores open in underserved areas using loans and grants to help them get started.

• In Oakland, California, there is a new People’s Community Market. It is a neighborhood food store and a health resource center that is helping 25,000 people live healthier lives.

OCT. 5 is World Teachers Day. It was created by the United Nations Organization for Education, Science and Culture in 1994. Take time to tell your teachers you appreciate them!

OCT. 8 is the day we celebrate Christopher Columbus coming to America. Columbus Day is a federal holiday, but it is not celebrated in every state in the country. Instead, many states choose to celebrate Indigenous People’s Day. OCT. 31 is Halloween. If you have ever been trick or treating, you might be interested to know that it is a tradition that goes back to ancient times when Celtic people celebrated the end of the year by dressing up.

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Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Sphenisciformes

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Suborder: Haplorhini Family: Spheniscidae Genus: Megadyptes Species: M. antipodes

Yellow-Eyed Penguins

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he Antarctic is not the only place to see penguins.

They can also be found in much warmer homes like New Zealand. In fact, eight species of penguins can be found on the various islands that make up New Zealand. Some fossils found on the islands suggest that penguins may have originated in New Zealand and that the yellow-eyed penguin might be the most ancient species of penguins still alive today. The very first ancient penguins, which are now extinct, evolved 62 million years ago. Their fossils were found in New Zealand. Most of the ancient penguins were much larger and taller than the ones that are alive today. These ancient penguins have been extinct between 24 and 25 million years.

• The Maori name for the yelloweyed penguin is hoiho. This translates to noise shouter.

• They are very shy and build their nests in private areas away from other penguins.

• They might dive 200 times a day to catch prey on the sea floor.

• They can dive up to 492 feet deep.

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• Their favorite prey is small fish and squid.

• In 2000 there were 7,000 yellow-eyed penguins.

• They are threatened by predators like ferrets and humans, who destroy their habitat.

• They are named after the yellow band of feathers that surrounds their eyes.

In New Zealand, seeing native penguins is a popular tourist attraction.

This is good for the penguins because it encourages people to protect these birds and their habitats. The Recovery Plan is a project working to protect and help the yellow-eyed penguins so they don’t go extinct. Locals also help protect the penguins by training their dogs to chase away local predators during breeding season when the chicks are most vulnerable.

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eeping a body healthy is important work that must be done every day. Think about it – we ask a lot from our bodies. Like a machine, one of the most important things our bodies need is fuel. For humans that means food. In addition to giving our bodies energy, food

has vitamins and minerals our bodies need to stay healthy.

It took scientists many years to understand the importance of vitamins. There are 13 essential vitamins required for the body to work and grow properly: A, C, D, E, K and the B vitamins, which include thiamine, riboflavin, niacin,

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There are two categories of vitamins: water-soluble and fat-soluble.

Water-soluble vitamins don’t get stored in the body. They are either used up in the body or filtered out through the bladder.

Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in fat and can stay in the body for up to six months.

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Vitamins A, D, E and K are fat-soluble.

Vitamin A helps form healthy teeth, bones and skin. It can be found in carrots and sweet potatoes.

Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium for healthy teeth and bones. It can be found in milk and is made by the body after being in the sun.

The B vitamins work together to help give your body

pantothenic acid, biotin, B6, B12 and folate. Without them, humans and animals can become very sick. Most of these vitamins can be found in different foods, which is one reason it is important to eat a healthy diet with plenty of variety and lots of fruits and vegetables.

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energy. They do everything from helping your metabolism to making red blood cells and helping you think clearly.

Vitamin E is an antioxidant. It helps the body use vitamin K. Almonds and spinach contain vitamin E. Vitamin C supports the immune system. It helps the body heal and keep from getting sick. You can get vitamin C from eating oranges.

Vitamins are not the only part of keeping a healthy body. It is also important to get enough sleep and exercise. Having a healthy, strong and well-rested body affects every part of daily life like emotions, how quickly you can think and how fast your reflexes work. Sleep and exercise are both important to keeping the brain and body functioning at its very best. clinchem.aaccjnls.org/content/43/4/680

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Are you square? Measure yourself to find out! You may have a friend mark your height and arm span, but be sure you do the measuring! Please use centimeters.

For his birthday, Oliver gets four pairs of shorts (red, blue, black, and green) and three new T-shirts. How many different outfits can Oliver make with his new clothes?

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Why is this work important?

My name is Lena Hershey, and I am a yoga teacher in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. In January 2018, I opened my own yoga studio called Anahata Yoga and Mindful Movement where I now teach together with a few other yoga teachers.

I have been practicing yoga for almost 20 years; sharing this practice with others is my life’s work. I have moved to the United States from Russia in 2011. I am also a certified personal trainer.

Yoga is a practice of self-awareness, self-acceptance and kindness – of peace with yourself and with others. I believe this work is important in our modern world so that we can pay more attention to things that are truly important. Are we kind to ourselves and others? Do we live in a way that contributes to peace and freedom for all? In order to live that way, we must start with self-study and self-love. And that is exactly what yoga teaches us.

What does a yoga instructor do?

Is yoga safe for kids?

Yoga instructors teach yoga classes and work with people one-on-one to help them learn the practice of yoga or help them recover from an injury or just get a little stronger and more confident. Yoga is a lot more than postures on the mat though. It is a philosophy and a way of living. It is a rich 5,000-year-old tradition that originated in India and is now practiced all over the world. In a yoga class, a yoga instructor teaches their students not only postures, but also meditation, breathing techniques, principles of yogic living and more.

Absolutely! More and more schools are introducing yoga, meditation and mindfulness into their curriculum, and the benefits those practices provide are amazing. They include, just to name a few, a better focus, cultivating kindness and love toward self and others, reducing anxiety and depression and improving overall health.

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During America Recycles Day and Earth Day events co-sponsored by Gwinnett Solid Waste Management and Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful in 2017, 62 tons of paper, 15 tons of tires, 20 tons of electronics, 3,676 gallons of paint, 1,726 pounds of textiles, and 224 pairs of sneakers were collected.

You and your parents can join the fun at the 2018 America Recycles Day on Saturday, November 17 from 9:00am to noon at Coolray Field.

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How to prevent sports injuries in young athletes

Sports are a great tool to teach young people various lessons. Sports can instill a sense of teamwork and responsibility in youngsters while promoting a physically active lifestyle that can benefit kids into adulthood.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that roughly 30 million children participate in youth sports in the

• SPEAK WITH YOUR YOUNG ATHLETE ABOUT PAIN. Johns Hopkins Medicine recommends parents discuss pain with their young athletes, encouraging them to speak up and seek help if they feel pain or if any part of their bodies does not feel right after playing sports.

United States each year. Unfortunately, many of those young athletes suffer injuries while participating in sports. Injuries might be seen as an almost inevitable byproduct of participating in sports, but the CDC notes that more than half of all sports injuries in children are preventable. Parents and children can work together to prevent injuries.

Johns Hopkins advises parents to schedule such exams anyway. Such examinations can determine if kids are fit to play and may uncover injuries or conditions that may make kids vulnerable to injury.

• EMPHASIZE SAFETY DURING PRACTICE. It’s easy to overlook sports practices when considering sports-related injuries, but Safe Kids USA notes that 62 percent of organized sports-related injuries occur during practice. In spite of that, Safe Kids reports that one-third of parents do not have their children take the same safety precautions during practice that they would during a game.

Parents and coaches can emphasize to children that sports safety should be a priority during both practice and games.

• ENCOURAGE ADEQUATE REST. Johns Hopkins notes that the most common injuries among young athletes are overuse injuries that involve soft tissue.

These injuries affect bone, muscle, ligaments and/or tendons. Overuse injuries can lead to stress fractures characterized by a lack of swelling and feelings of pain and tenderness during movement. Encourage rest between practices, games and events, and make sure to schedule an offseason for young athletes so their bodies have time to recuperate before the next season.

• GET A SPORTS PHYSICAL. Preseason physicals are typically required for scholastic athletes, but that might not be so for recreational athletes. Even if leagues don’t require sports physicals,

• YOUNG ATHLETES’ INJURIES ARE OFTEN PREVENTABLE, especially when parents and children work together and communicate about any aches or pains kids might be feeling.

Have a spooky and fun October!

Enjoy fall fun, scary stories, and more as you celebrate Halloween with Gwinnett 200!

Mother/Son Halloween Dance: Frankenstein & Gwinnett Turn 200 Saturday, October 20 • 7:00pm to 9:00pm George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center • $11 per person Harvest Festival Saturday, October 27 • 10:00am to 4:00pm McDaniel Farm Park • Free!

Spooktacular Skate Party and Historic Ghost Stories Saturday, October 27 • 6:30pm to 9:00pm Pinckneyville Park • $5 per person Visit the events calendar at Gwinnett200.com to see all the fun events we have planned!

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Bicentennial Traveling Art Exhibition – George Pierce Park – Now thru April 10th - (M – TH, 9:00am – 8:00pm; F, 9:00am – 4:00pm; SA, 10:00am – 6:00pm) Historical “Sovereign Scavenger” Hunting. Gwinnett Historic Courthouse – Daily now thru December 31, 2018 on Monday – Friday, 10:00am – 4:00pm; Saturdays 10:00am – 2:00pm.

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While there are advantages to spreading out, there are also some disadvantages, namely that grandparents and grandchildren may not see one another frequently enough. Even though people of different age groups may not entirely have the same interests, the interactions between generations can benefit both young people and their aging relatives.

Finding renewed vigor Senior living and active lifestyle communities provide invaluable care and amenities for seniors. While being around like-minded individuals can be handy, it’s also limiting. Seniors who continue to age in place in mixed-age communities can extract joy from watching youthful children and young adults growing up, playing and socializing. Being around multiple generations also can spark interesting conversation, and all parties involved can learn something from one another.

the workplace and in life. When younger generations speak to older adults, they may become stronger at verbal discourse and have greater

perspective of different points of view.

Learning new technology Younger generations can impart knowledge of technological devices to older adults. People with skills are usually happy to share their knowledge. Even if seniors aren’t ready to purchase tablets or smartphones, they may be excited to have their grandchildren teach them about the latest gadgets.

Providing sense of purpose Both seniors and younger generations can realize a greater sense of purpose when interacting with one another. That person may be the reason the other one greets the day with a smile. Visits from grandchildren can reduce the liklihood of isolation and depression in older adults. And younger generations can discover the benefits of personal social interaction rather than communicating exclusively through social media apps.

Fostering intergenerational connections is a great way to broaden social circles, improve communication and learn new things.

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Planning for the future Younger generations may not understand the concept of “hard times” or “doing without” like a person who has lived through various ups and downs. Passing along advice about economic cycles, saving for the future and maintaining stability is one area of expertise at which many seniors excel.

Practicing interpersonal skills All the technological savviness in the world cannot compensate for the power of strong interpersonal skills. Being able to address a group of people or speak one-on-one is essential in

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eaving was an important part of everyday life for the Maori in New Zealand. Weavers made many everyday objects like clothes, mats, baskets, fishing nets and eel traps.

They used flax in a lot of their work because flax is a common plant all over the island. The bushes have very strong and durable outer leaves that the Maori would use for weaving.

After the European settlers arrived with different fibers like wool and cotton, weaving flax was not as important for surviving the cold winters. Now many Maori practice weaving again to keep the tradition alive and to connect with their ancestors. www.tepapa.govt.nz/discover-collections/read-watch-play/maori/maori-weaving history-nz.org/maori4.html

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• Flax flowers were used to sweeten food and drinks.

• Flax root juice was used as a disinfectant on wounds.

• Flax leaves are very strong, but if they are treated right, they can also be as soft as silk.

• Women were usually the weavers.

• Weaving was a very spiritual art form for the Maori.

• Hineteiwaiwaa is the Maori goddess of weaving.

• She represents the house of weaving (te whare pora) and other arts typically pursued by women.

• Weavers had to go through initiation ceremonies and years of intense practice.

• Part of this practice was learning the many kinds of weaving.

• Taniko is a weaving technique that was used to decorate the borders of fine garments, like those worn by chiefs.

• Arapaki was uses to decorate walls.

• Piupiu used flax to make garments for around the waist.

• Whatu produced fabric.

• Whiri was used to make headbands.

• Raranga was used for bags and baskets.

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Kidsville Kitchen Get creative with apples this fall Autumn is apple-picking season, and many farmers markets, grocery stores and even roadside apple stands are chock-full of delicious apples this time of year. That makes fall the perfect time to whip up some apple-inspired foods. This recipe for “Elsie’s Stewed Apples” from Laurey Masterton’s “The Fresh Honey Cookbook” (Storey) requires a tad more effort than traditional applesauce recipes, but the extra work is well worth it in the end. When shopping for apples in advance of preparing this recipe, avoid apples that have a mealy texture as well as those that are overly sweet.

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2. Reduce the heat to low and add the honey, wine, lemon zest, lemon juice and 1⁄2 cup water. Cover and allow to cook until the apples are tender but still firm; you don’t want them to turn into applesauce.

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I recommend this film for ages 8 to 17. There is so much to learn about the training guide dogs go through, and this film has lots of things for kids to learn. I give it 5 out of 5 stars because it has such a great topic and the dogs are super adorable.

“Pick of the Litter” follows a litter of puppies from the moment they are born through their journey to become guide dogs for the blind. The litter has to go through two years of training with many different owners to train them on their journey to become guide dogs. But only the pick of the litter will get the chance to become guide dogs.

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Forced From Home is a free, interactive exhibition on the global refugee crisis, featuring one-hour tours guided by experienced Doctors Without Border’s aid workers.

FACTS & STATISTICS: 2017 OVERALL: Global forced displacement increased in 2017, with record-high numbers. By the end of the year, 68.5 million individuals were forcibly displaced worldwide as a result of persecution, conflict, generalized violence, or human rights violations. This is 2.9 million more than 2016 (65.6 million). On average, 30 people worldwide were displaced from their homes every minute of every day during 2017—some 44,400 people per day.

Refer to infographic on page 52 which highlights the topline statistics COUNTRIES HOSTING THE MOST REFUGEES: 1. Turkey (3.5 million) 2. Pakistan (1.4 million) 3. Uganda (1.4 million) 4. Lebanon (998,900) 5. Islamic Rep. of Iran (979,400) 6. Germany (970,400)

67 countries—mainly Afghans—lodged some 45,500 asylum applications in 2017. This figure is assumed to be an underestimation.

MANY REFUGEES FROM FIVE COUNTRIES: 68% of all refugees worldwide came from just five countries: the Syrian Arab Republic (6.3 million), Afghanistan (2.6 million), South Sudan (2.4 million), Myanmar (1.2 million), and Somalia (986,400).

RESETTLEMENT: In 2017, UNHCR submitted 75,200 refugees to States for resettlement, a 54% drop from 2016 due to the decline in resettlement quotas.

According to government statistics, 102,800 refugees were admitted for resettlement during the year, with or without UNHCR’s assistance.

RETURNED HOME: During 2017, a total of 667,400 refugees returned to their countries of origin, often in less than ideal conditions, while 4.2 million internally displaced returned to their areas of origin.

CHILD REFUGEES: Children below 18 years of age constituted a little more than half of the refugee population in Source: UNHCR Trends At A Glance, 2017 in Review 2017. Unaccompanied or separated children in

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Capital: Tegucigalpa Population: 9,265,067 People Displaced: 224,511 People leaving Honduras/ Refugees: 10,508 Asylum Country: United States Primary Push Factors: gang violence

Capital: Bujumbura Population: 10,864,245 People Displaced: 741,890 Refugees: 408,085 Top Three Asylum Countries: Tanzania, Rwanda, DRC Primary Push Factors: war, violence

Capital: Juba Population: 12,575,714 People Displaced: 4,048,710 Refugees: 1,436,651 Top Three Asylum Countries: Sudan, Ethiopia, Uganda Primary Push Factors: war, violence, food shortage ethnic tension

Capital: Damascus Population: 18,269,868 People Displaced: 12,643,356 People leaving Syria/ Refugees: 5,500,586 Top Three Asylum Countries: Turkey, Egypt, Lebanon Primary Push Factors: war, violence, religious tension Source: UNHCR, 2016 (numerical data only).

Note: Asylum countries indicated here reflect the countries who have granted asylum to refugees, and does not reflect pending or rejected asylum applications.

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