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─Photo courtesy Rafael Adorno President Donald Trump spoke to supporters at the Wildwood Convention Center. By Bob Vosseller WILDWOOD – Scores of people, most of whom knew they would not be able to enter the Wildwood Convention Center, were there for President Donald J. Trump’s Make America Great Again Campaign rally. Some media sources estimated a crowd of around 175,000 came out to see Trump. The convention center’s website says it can hold as many as 10,000 in all of

its rooms. Among those in the crowd who got to hear his hour-long speech included former Republican Governor Chris Christie and Second District Congressman Jeff Van Drew whose district includes Wildwood. Trump came out to support Van Drew who opposed the president’s impeachment and who switched his party affiliation from Democrat to Republican shortly afterward.

“Now you have a president that will stand up for you and New Jersey,” the president said during his speech. Many of his familiar catch phrases and topics emerged during the speech which was punctuated at times when he took a pause, by chants of “four more years” from the audience. Finances was a big topic covered in his speech. “You’ve been losing your ass with 401Ks; now you are making a fortune. I

have people coming up to me all the time, I had one man say to me thank you sir for making me look so smart. My wife never had any respect for me and now she thinks I’m a great investor.” Trump told his supporters that “if you want your children to enjoy the blessings that generations have fought and died for to secure then we must devote everything we have to victory in 2020.” (Trump - See Page 4)

Help Needed To Complete Dune Project

By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE PARK - Borough officials are looking for support from the public, especially borough residents and property owners, to assist with a major dune grass replenishment project. During the borough’s re-organization meeting, newly sworn-in Mayor John Peterson introduced

a resolution that would provide needed work to complete the Army Corps of Engineers dune grass project. The resolution calls for planting native vegetation on the west side of the newly augmented dune to provide stability to the dune in the future. This resolution was required because

the Army Corps of Engineers project is at risk of deteriorating over the next several years on the west side of the beach. Peterson first served as mayor in the 1980s when the first dune grass plantings began on the beach level near to the east of the boardwalk. That effort, over three decades ago, resulted in

a 22-foot-high dune along the entire ocean shoreline of Seaside Park and protected the ocean side of the Borough during Superstorm Sandy from moving water damage. Those dunes were the result of the planted beach grass being covered with blowing sand. The grass had to grow higher to survive as the sand cov-

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ered and each subsequent year the dunes got higher and the grass roots formed a matrix under the sand to hold it in place, officials said. The reason for this is that the American beach grass planted on the dune needs to be continually covered with blowing sand in order to remain (Dune - See Page 10)

By Patricia A. Miller TRENTON – The former longtime head of the Ocean County Republican Party was sentenced to a year and a day in federal prison for fi nancial crimes he committed over the past few years. A pallid-looking George R. Gilmore apologized for his financial misdeeds. Some of his family and friends sobbed during and after the court proceedings. Gilmore was not jailed on the morning of his sentencing hearing on Jan. 22. U.S. District Court Judge Anne E. Thompson gave him and Kevin H. Marino - his Chatham-based attorney - several weeks to file arguments on why an appeal should be granted. He will serve his sentence at Fort Dix Federal Correctional Institution. Gilmore will also have to serve three years of probation once his sentence runs out. Thompson also ordered that the one-time party head will have to receive mental health treatment. His attorney had declared this was part of a hoarding disorder. An expert on this was brought forward to testify, but the federal (Sentence - See Page 11)

County Challenges State On Senior Funding Loss

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – If there’s one theme that can be seen lately, it’s that local officials have been questioning the state about cuts in funds. In addition to the Toms River and Brick school districts losing tens of millions of dollars in aid over the course of several years, the county lost state funding for senior programs. Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari, who is Chairman of the Office of Senior Services, sent a personal letter to Gov. Phil Murphy urging him to restore “devastating” cuts to (Funding - See Page 9)

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Continued From Page 1 Taking a swipe at former President Barack Obama, Trump said that medical research concerning the AIDS epidemic was progressing and that AIDS could be cured in the next decade. “We already started the process and it could have been started sooner but the last administration chose not to do it but I chose to do it.” “With your help we will lift millions of our citizens from welfare to work, from dependence to independence, and poverty to prosperity with that beautiful phrase ‘made in the USA.’ For decades we had politicians who that phrase didn’t mean anything to them,” Trump said. He went on to say, “together we will elect a Republican congress to create a safe, sane and lawful system of immigration. We will defend privacy, free speech, religious liberty and the right to keep and bear arms.” The crowd interrupted the president with cheers of “USA, USA” during that remark. “Our Second Amendment is under siege. In Virginia they want to take your guns away and that’s just the beginning. Never going to happen as long as I’m president of the United States,” Trump said. “Above all we will never stop fighting for the sacred values that bind us together as one America. We support, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States. We stand by the incredible heroes of law enforcement,” Trump said. Trump said “we believe in the dignity of work and the sanctity of life we believe that faith and family not government bureaucracy are the true American ways.” “We believe that our children should be taught to love our country, honor our history and to always respect our great American flag. We shall always live by our national motto, ‘in God we trust,’” Trump added. The crowd then filled in his pause with shouts of “four more years, four more years.” Trump praised the state, name-dropping communities from as north as Morristown to the west in Vineland as south as Camden all the way down to the Jersey shore in Ocean City and Sea Isle, “and right here in Wildwood, New Jersey.” “This has always been the home of the proud, loyal and very incredible friends. I know them well. They are tough, they are smart, they are great people - they are called Jersey,” Trump said. He recalled some Garden State history noting it as a state that pioneered the board-

walk, diners and the motion picture and noted personalities such as inventor Thomas Edison and singer Frank Sinatra who he described as “a piece of work.” “This is the state where farmers and factory workers helped build this country…and it will never be greater than what’s coming,” the president said. “Proud citizens like you helped build this country and together we are taking back our country. We are returning power to you, the American people.” For those who could get tickets, it was a oncein-a-lifetime event. “We were seated three rows from the stage. It was awesome to be that close. It was an incredible and amazing experience for my son and I,” Rafael Adorno told Jersey Shore Online. The campaign stop was held on the day that Trump’s legal defense team finished the first phase of their arguments in the ongoing Senate impeachment trial in Washington D.C. Several news outlets live streamed the president’s speech and social media was filled with comments regarding his remarks. Some of these comments follow, but this newspaper is just publishing the writer’s initials rather than their full name. BJS said on Jersey Shore Online’s Facebook page that she felt Trump “is doing a really good job even with all the resistance from the Democrats.” She wanted to go to the rally but was unable to as she is disabled. GW responded asking her how she felt about his wanting to “take SS benefits away from some disabled folks?” PG wasn’t as complimentary as Sommers. “Oh good, he can stick New Jersey with unpaid campaign bills too.” “Hope the town of Wildwood knows they should get paid in advance. He doesn’t pay his tabs,” VFN said. “The circus is in town! Get your tickets,” LL said. In other social media, “He went there to lie? He could have said that from the White House like he usually does,” DG said. “Thank you for finally thinking of our vets,” DM said. “You mean the ones that have a headache but really have traumatic brain injury?” LIT responded. JL posted two words in all capital letters. “Bone spurs.” TMH said she had her tickets. “North Korea meet North Wildwood,” was KC’s remark. Trump’s speech concluded with his saying, “We will make America great again. Thank you, New Jersey.” LIC# HP0288000

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SEASIDE PARK – Dogs, pets, horses, and other animals are prohibited from the beach and boardwalk at all times. Borough Ordinances state no animals are allowed on the beach or boardwalk at any time, in all seasons. Violators may be summoned and fi ned. The only exception to this is for registered service animals

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(such as seeing-eye dogs and on-duty police dogs). Animals left unattended in vehicles Report any animals left in an unattended vehicle during extremely hot or cold weather conditions by calling the police department by calling 732-793-8000. The borough works in conjunction with the

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BERKELEY – The next meeting of Silver/Holiday VFW Post 10185 will be held on Thursday, February 6, at 1 p.m. at the Silver Ridge Park West Clubhouse, 145 Westbrook Drive, Silver Ridge Park West. We hold our meetings on the first Thursday of every month. We meet in the daytime, so you do not have to drive at night. To join our post, just bring a copy of your Discharge (DD-214) to our meeting and you will be signed up right away. You’ll receive a hearty welcome and refreshments before the meeting. You will also have a chance to talk with fellow Veterans and make new friends. If you need a ride to the meeting or want more information without any obligation, call Past Post Commander James Egan at 732-341-4905. On Tuesday, February 25, at 7 p.m. VFW Post 10185’s Officers will attend VFW District 12’s meeting at Post 10118, Forked River, New Jersey, where the latest VFW

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Show Your Love For Berkeley Township BERKELEY – Show your love for Berkeley at the Berkeley Township Historical Society February 13 meeting, “What’s In A Name.” A Discovering Barnegat Bay activity will be given by Andrew Anderson, Historic Resource Interpretive Specialist at Double Trouble Village State Historic Site on February 13, 7 p.m. at the Rec

Center, Route 9, Bayville. Refreshments will be served! This program is highly recommended for locals, new residents to the area and especially children. It is extremely informative and delivered as an audience participation program, challenging your knowledge of the area. We hope to see you there!

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and orientation. Registration process takes three hours. No late arrivals are accepted. For more information call 609-494-8861 Ext. 185 or visit stfrancislbi.org/educational support. Classes are provided by the Ocean County Consortium through a grant from the Dept. of Labor and Workforce Development. Classes are subject to change.

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for you. Volunteer members of the club will be on-site to share their out-of-this-world knowledge and answer your questions about the great unknown. If you have your own telescope, feel free to bring it. The club members will be happy to give you pointers on how to find the planets and locate constellations.

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Funding:

Continued From Page 1 state-funded senior programs. According to the county, this is what is being lost: Jersey Assistance for Com munit y Caregiving (JACC) is a state-funded program that provides in-home services to local seniors to help keep them living independently in their community home as opposed to being placed in a nursing facility. According to Maria LaFace, Director of the Ocean County Office of Senior Services, for those seniors who meet the income requirement, JACC provides a wide array of supports intended to delay or prevent placement in a nursing facility, including respite care, homemakers services, personal emergency response systems, home delivered meals, transportation, adult day care, special medical equipment or supplies, caregiver training, home health aide services. In the state fiscal year 2019, Ocean County was awarded $1,067,970 for JACC services. In state fiscal year 2020, that total has decreased to $818,432. Visiting Home Care Service of Ocean County is expected to lose more. Home health aide services have been provided to Ocean County seniors for the last 40 years by Visiting Home Care Services using Title 20 funding through the state Division of Disability Services. This funding will end as of June 30, 2020, said Freeholder Joseph Vicari. “The provider stands to lose $460,000,” he said. On average Visiting Home Care Services (VHS) has been providing approximately 300 hours a week of home health aide services under Title 20 grant funds, which translates to about 15,600 hours of home care a year that will no longer be provided, or 50 clients a week will go without help,

he added. Between cuts to JACC funding and the cuts in Title 20 funding to VHS, Ocean County has lost a total of $709,538 in state dollars used for senior services. Vicari said in his letter that Ocean County is home to more than 173,000 senior citizens. The amount of them who are older than 85 is growing as well. One of the goals of senior programs is to make sure that they can continue to age gracefully, remaining in their homes with assistance. “I strongly urge the State to reconsider these cuts and fully restore funding to these vital programs. At a time when funding to such important programs should be increased, substantial reductions like this will adversely impact the long-term welfare of our seniors and should be avoided at all costs,” he wrote in the letter. The Freeholders unanimously agreed to send this letter. Vicari said these cuts, along with a recent insufficient hike in the Social Security cost of living increase, are taking an unfair financial toll on the county’s senior citizen population. “The state and federal governments cannot balance their budgets on the backs of our seniors,” he said. “It has to stop.” Tom Hester, Director of Communications for the New Jersey Department of Human Services responded to a reporter’s questions about the future of these programs and the reasoning behind the cuts. “The Department has been working with Ocean County to ensure JACC programs are covered with other funds so that no one loses services,” he said. “The Department continues to work with Visiting HomeCare and funding for its programs will continue through the end of this fiscal year (June 30). The Department will also continue to monitor this transition in efforts to minimize any impacts.”

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Continued From Page 1 healthy. That does occur on the east side of the dune but not on the west side of the dune, according to borough officials. The American Beach Grass on the west side of the dune will die out over three to six years as a result. Officials said that in order to anchor the sand on the west side of the dune, appropriate vegetation needs to be planted. This problem only exists on the south end of the borough from 10th Avenue to 14th Avenue and on the north side of the borough north of M Street. The rest of the west side of the dune is covered with vegetation (roses, bayberry, goldenrod, and other plants) from before Superstorm Sandy which has spread since the 2012 megastorm and is in good shape, officials said. The north and south end of town had its dune washed away by Superstorm Sandy and the dune had to be rebuilt by the borough. It was later augmented by Army Corps of Engineers project and is therefore populated by dune grass only. As the Army Corps of Engineer project included planting only dune grass and as they have no plans to conduct additional plantings of needed vegetation, the Borough of Seaside Park has stepped up and passed this resolution. Seaside Park intends to purchase appropriate plants such as bayberry, Virginia roses, Montauk daisies and beach plum and the cost will be offset by donations. Plantings will be done by the Seaside Park Department of Public Works with the help of volunteers. Resident Bob Hopkins is overseeing several

aspects of the dune project. He noted that while years ago residents of the borough “planted various kinds of vegetation (rugosa roses, bayberry, goldenrod, beach plum, etc.) over the years which made the dune even more storm resistant, this new project is quite different in that the dune is there.” Hopkins said the current dune in Seaside Park is “made up of the dune that survived Sandy which has been augmented by the Borough and then by the Army Corps project which extended the entire length of the barrier peninsula from Manasquan Inlet to the entrance to Island Beach State Park and either augmented existing dune like in Seaside Park and Berkeley Township or built new dunes as in Ortley Beach.” An excerpt from the New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium Dune Manual states “American beach grass (Ammophila breviligulata) is currently the species that is most often utilized in dune plantings in New Jersey and elsewhere in the northeast. Unfortunately, this species has very specific growth requirements and tends to thrive best in actively accreting sands in the frontal dune. After a few years, when the sand has become stabilized, the Ammophila breviligulata usually dies, yielding to other species that provide longterm dune coverage.” The manual states that “over the past 25-30 years or so, it has been observed that throughout its native range beach grass is susceptible to decline after three to six years, especially when established on dredged sand in Army Corps of Engineers beach replenishment projects.” Hopkins stressed that “this project is to address the lack of plants on the west side of the Seaside (Dune - See Page 11)

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Continued From Page 1 government did not want to hear this testimony in the case. Gilmore was to have a psychiatric evaluation. The results of that evaluation, or if it even took place, was unknown as of press time. Thompson did not fine Gilmore for any of his offenses, but said he would end up paying “about a million a year” in contract penalties. The Toms River resident had been previously indicted by a federal grand jury regarding his work as an attorney with his firm Gilmore & Monahan. This firm has since closed and his partner and employees were not charged. Gilmore’s law firm did work for a number of towns, which dissolved their contracts with him. He also had to step down from being chairman of the county Republicans. Frank Holman took his place in a vote held May 15. A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s office detailed the charges. As a partner and shareholder at Gilmore & Monahan, he was in control of the law firm’s financials. For tax quarters ending March 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016, the firm withheld tax payments from its employees’ checks, but Gilmore did not pay them in full to the IRS. Additionally, he applied for a Uniform Residential Loan Application (URLA) to obtain refinancing of a mortgage loan for $1.5 million with a “cash out” provision that provided Gilmore would obtain cash from the loan on Nov. 21, 2014. On Jan. 22, 2015, he updated the application, failing to disclose outstanding 2013 tax liabilities and personal loans he got from other people. He had received $572,000 from the cash out portion of the loan.

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Continued From Page 10 Park dune in the north and south ends of the Borough which now has only Army Corps planted American beach grass which will die out over the next few years.” “The new vegetation is needed to secure the dune sand in those areas that will be left barren if nothing is done,” Hopkins added. Those willing to help out with plantings in the spring (dates to be determined), should e-mail

The Berkeley Times, February 1, 2020, Page 11 The jury was not able to reach a decision on the charge of tax evasion for years 2013, 2014, and 2015, the court spokesman said. He was acquitted of two charges of filing false tax returns for calendar years 2013 and 2014. The two counts of failing to collect, account for, and pay over payroll taxes each carry a maximum penalty of five years in prison, and a $250,000 fine, or twice the gross gain or loss from the offense. The count of loan application fraud carries a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison and a $1 million fine. Instead of paying taxes, he had been spending a great deal on home remodeling and lavish decorations, reportedly on such things as a mammoth tusk and a statue of George Washington. An Open Public Records Act request for the sentencing materials was not provided by the court by press time. A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s office said First Assistant U.S. Attorney Rachael Honig credited a number of people for this investigation, including: special agents of IRS-Criminal Investigation, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge John R. Tafur, special agents with U.S. Attorney’s Office under the direction of Supervisory Special Agent Thomas Mahoney, and special agents of the FBI Red Bank Resident Agency, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Gregory W. Ehrie in Newark. The government is represented by Deputy U.S. Attorney Matthew J. Skahill; Assistant U.S. Attorney Jihee G. Suh of the U.S. Attorney’s Office Special Prosecutions Division; and Trial Attorney Thomas F. Koelbl of the U.S. Department of Justice Tax Division. - Chris Lundy contributed to this story.

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Back pain on its own is bad enough, but when nerves become compressed, they can create a condition called sciatica. Sciatic pain can travel as far down as the foot. Symptoms can range from a mild to sharp ache, excruciating pain, or a burning sensation. Some patients have described sciatica as feeling like a jolt or electric shock. Usually one side of the body is affected and is aggravated by prolonged sitting. Others have experienced numbness, tingling or muscle weakness in the affected areas such as the leg or foot.

Muscle spasms in the back may sound familiar to you – they can range from slight discomfort to immobilizing pain. They may be a result of an injury or strain on the muscles, or of more chronic conditions like arthritis or disc issues. With proper treatment, you can take control of your muscle spasms. There may be pressure on the spine that can be corrected with chiropractic care, or acupuncture may help relax the muscle spasms.

Sciatica may derive from a sudden movement that sends pain shooting from the back down the legs. Or it may be a more long-term issue that comes and goes, getting worse over time. Either way, it is imperative you seek professional medical help to fix the problem and prevent further, possibly irreversible, damage. Monmouth Pain & Rehabilitation has a variety of skilled practitioners able to treat sciatica, addressing both the cause of the issue and relieving the pain itself through services like acupuncture, chiropractic, laser therapy, and more. To schedule your FREE consultation ($245 value) please call 732-345-1377.

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Similar to sciatica, is a condition in which the piriformis muscle, located in the buttocks region, irritates the sciatic nerve. Symptoms are very similar to sciatica, and may also include aching or spasms in thepiriformis muscle and reduced range of motion in the hip joint. The skilled team of practitioners at Monmouth Pain & Rehabilitation is capable of providing relief from this syndrome and address it at the root of the problem.

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Most hearing aid batteries are of the zinc-air type, which means they use air from outside the battery to react with the main chemical (zinc) inside the battery to generate energy. Zinc-air batteries are not activated until the tab is removed from the top of the cell, allowing air to travel inside the battery. Once the tab has been removed, the battery begins to work (but sometimes it can take a couple of minutes to do so). If the tab is replaced, the battery life will not be prolonged. Zinc-air batteries have an impressive shelf life of up to three years when stored in a cool, dry place. Do not store your batteries in your refrigerator since moisture can affect zinc-air batteries. Hearing aid batteries are categorized by the size and color-code used on the packaging. Both size and color-code are standardized within the hearing aid industry. The five sizes and color codes are as follows:

Size Color 5 Red 10 Yellow 13 Orange 312 Brown 675 Blue The size of a battery is an indication of its stored capacity and, ultimately, its service life. The smaller the battery, the shorter its battery life. Because many consumers prefer small hearing instruments, batteries must also be small and are limited in providing the long use-period that is common to many other battery-powered products on the market. In general, batteries last from five days up to five weeks, with the smaller batteries having limited battery life. When buying hearing aid batteries, make sure they have a “freshness date”. On the average, batteries should cost between 80 to 95 cents each. Batteries at Garden State Hearing and Balance Center cost $3.50 for a package of four batteries.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

5 Powerful Strategies For Men With Enlarged Prostate By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. The uncomfortable symptoms may occur at any age, and hormone imbalances can lead to prostate enlargement. The condition is abbreviated as BPH which stands for Benign Prostatic Enlargement. Unfortunately, we’re seeing BPH and prostatitis occur younger and younger like for men in their thirties! The associated problems with prostate dysfunction include frequent nighttime urination which can disrupt sleep, urgency, painful urination and lower pelvic or rectal pain. Testosterone or “T” is a hormone that both men and women make and it’s broken down by two different pathways. That’s the most important part, however the breakdown of testosterone is most important. A urine test can check for the metabolites and answer that question. It’s called the “Dutch Complete test” and you can ask your doctor about it, or visit my website to purchase it directly since I’m a provider. Testosterone or “T” is produced in both men and women and is considered the libido hormone. T either breaks down the 5-alpha reductase or the 5-beta reductase pathway. If it goes down the 5-alpha pathway, it turns into a potent androgen called DHT (short for dihydrotestosterone). So, you know, DHT is the type of testosterone that, in excess, is associated with male pattern baldness and BPH. In a woman, DHT is associated with PCOS, a painful condition of ovarian cysts. So, controlling the production of DHT is very important because you don’t want too much T breaking down the 5-alpha pathway. It’s androgenic. Right now, I’d like to share the 5 powerful strategies that

may help you. Ask your doctor what’s right for you: 1. Quercetin - Quercetin gives color to fruits and vegetables and supplements of this can help with prostate size and pain levels. 2. Pumpkin Seed Oil - You can buy this as a dietary supplement (softgel) or as an actual cold-pressed oil to use on salads and cook with. Eating pumpkin seeds are another way to garner the benefits. 3. Selenium - Taking about 100 to 200 mcg per day could be useful. 4. Vitamin D - About 2500 to 5000 IU per day might be of value. There is some research to show that vitamin D levels are important for prostate health, and that it can help shrink the prostate for some men. 5. Saw Palmetto based supplements There are a plethora of supplements available at health food stores that have saw palmetto in them, including NOW’s brand of Prostate Support or New Chapter’s blend of Prostate 5LX. These are multi-tasking formulas which you can review for yourself, or find one that feels right for you. Taking ibuprofen or applying a hot pack can help with mild pain. It goes without saying that if you have these types of prostate-related symptoms you should see a qualified professional for a complete workup. There are many other considerations that I can share with you in my longer version of this article. If you sign up for my newsletter, I will send it to you by email. For example, other considerations include levels of thyroid, thyroid antibodies, insulin, leptin, zinc, blood sugar and prolactin. A head injury can cause BPH by affecting pituitary hormones!

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of feb 1 - feb 7 By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Avoid an array of awkward circumstances. Your warm nature and outgoing friendliness might be interpreted as a flirtation to someone who is looking for love. As this week flies by, try to remember to be discreet. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In the week ahead, it may be challenging to decide when to be gentle and when to be tough. In group situations, you may tend to agree with the majority to keep the peace. Don’t let a flirtation go to your head. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Some of your more exceptional, imaginative ideas could receive well-deserved applause as this week begins. You can gather even more ideas by participating in group discussions. Loved ones may be overly playful and try your patience. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Follow through on joint plans and your bank account will thank you. In the coming week, your partner or a loved one could offer sound financial advice. Carefully investigate new or unfamiliar opportunities presented to you. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Take pride in your willingness to put others first. Despite having a different opinion of how things should proceed, you might go along with the crowd to keep the peace. Focus on being an optimist when things go wrong. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You and a partner could be on the same wavelength when it comes to working together. Be productive with creative projects. As this week unfolds, you should restrain an impulse to waste cash on frivolous items.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your desire for social contact and instinctive warmth may get out of hand. Someone might mistake an innocent, friendly gesture for a romantic overture. In the upcoming week, be cautious about how you spend your money. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): An excess of confusion may disrupt your social calendar. An inability to work independently or without a sidekick could adversely affect your performance and prove to be perplexing. In the week ahead, focus on creative ideas. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Duck for cover when your heartstrings are plucked. You may be too sympathetic toward people who don’t deserve your pity. A tiny bit of assertive behavior could go a long way in the upcoming week. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In the week ahead, you may be in a better position to deal with social situations in our complicated world. Brushing up on the latest slang will at least reassure you that you know what’s going on. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Listen to your most trusted advisers. Someone in close connection may display leadership abilities that you can emulate and sound judgment that you may want to follow. Don’t fritter away cash this week on things that won’t last. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your willingness to go out of your way to be kind, even to strangers, may strike others as odd or overly solicitous. In the week ahead, someone might think you are not discriminating enough in your choice of companions.

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Immerse the 8 scallion greens in the boiling water for about 15 seconds, then remove them with tongs or a wire skimmer and transfer to the ice water. Drain and set aside. Place 1 scallion green and a piece each of the yellow and red bell peppers lengthwise on top of each flattened chicken piece. Starting at a narrow end, roll up to enclose the vegetables and securely tie each piece closed with 2 lengths of kitchen string. Preheat the oven to 400 F (200 C). Heat a large, heavy ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the oil. When the oil is hot enough to swirl easily, carefully turn the skillet to coat its bottom. Add the chicken breasts and cook, turning occasionally, until evenly browned on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and cook the chicken for 15 minutes longer. Remove from the oven, use tongs to transfer the chicken to a plate, and cover with foil to keep warm. Cut the remaining scallions in half lengthwise, then crosswise into 1-inch (2.5-cm) pieces. Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the remaining oil. When it is hot enough to swirl easily, add the scallions and saute, stirring continuously, for 1 minute. Add the vinegar and sherry, and cook until reduced in volume by about two-thirds, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the cream and simmer, stirring, until it has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon, 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to very low and, a little at a time, add the butter, whisking continuously. Season to taste with salt and pepper. To serve, spoon the sauce into the centers of four heated serving plates or a heated platter. Snip off the strings from the chicken breasts, cut each piece crosswise into 4 to 6 slices, and arrange them attractively on top of the sauce.

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