Lifestyles After 50 Sarasota/Manatee Jan. 2013 edition

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January 2013

Defining Moments from 1963 Winter Wonderland Vacation

Fairs & Festivals Galore Boomer Beat

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A Time For New Beginnings

Dear Readers,

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t’s that time of year again: Start a new calendar and think about what we want to accomplish in a new year.

Janice Doyle, For me, I’m going Editor to start by trying to lose a few pounds and slow down to more fully enjoy beautiful flowers.

Dear Husband has worked hours and hours over the past two years we’ve been married creating a backyard full of beautiful plants. This picture is just one of the twelve colors of hibiscus now in bloom.

And, because we also need to laugh, I want to share this poem again.

Congratulations!

The Winner Of The Book America's Best Pies Was Sylvana Mielke Of Port Charlotte!

The Month After Christmas T’was the month after Christmas, and all through the house, Nothing would fit me, not even a blouse; The cookies I’d nibbled, the eggnog I had to taste, At the holiday parties had gone to my waist; When I got on the scales there arose such a number!

When I walked to the store (less a walk than a lumber), I’d remember the marvelous meals I’d prepared, The gravies and sauces and beef nicely rared; The wine and the rum balls; the bread and the cheese, And the way I’d never said, “No thank you, please.”

As I dressed myself in my husband’s old shirt, And prepared once again to do battle with dirt, I said to myself, as only I can, “You can’t spend a winter disguised as a man!”

So, away with the last of the sour cream dip.

Get rid of the fruit cake, every cracker and chip.

Every last bit of cheese that I like must be banished, ’Til all the additional ounces have vanished.

I won’t have a cookie, not even a lick.

I’ll want only to chew on a long celery stick.

I won’t have hot biscuits, or corn bread, or pie, I’ll munch on a carrot and quietly cry.

I’m hungry, I’m lonesome, and life is a bore, But isn’t that what January is for?

Unable to giggle, no longer a riot.

Happy New Year to all and to all a good diet!

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– 16 Selby Gardens 10th Annual Watercolor Exhibition. Paintings of the gardens and other subjects for show and sale. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission included in regular Gardens’ entry fee: $17. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 811 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota. (941) 366-5731

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TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) program at Senior Friendship Center, 1888 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota.

8:30 – 11:30 a.m. Info: (941) 955-2122.

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Gallery Walk and Talk. Museum creatures discuss the history, folklore and culture of the creatures in “Mythic Creatures of China” art exhibit at the Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota. $10. 6 – 8 p.m. (941) 359-5700.

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Creating a Memoir. Learn techniques for creating a story that can be enjoyed by future generations.

Classes every Thurs., 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. through Jan. 31 at Englewood Art Center, 350 S. McCall Road, Englewood. $65/four-class series or $18/single session. Sign up at (941) 474-5548.

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Singles On The Go travel and social club for adult, solo travelers. Meeting: program on WAVES Boat & Social Club. Visitors welcome free. Info at travelsingles@ yahoo.com or call (941) 377-5308.

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5th Annual Jewish Food Festival and Health Fair. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission. Temple Sinai, 4631 S. Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota. (941) 924-1802.

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“Days of Glory, WWII,” Pops Concert, Venice Symphony.

8 – 10 p.m. at Church of the Nazarene, 1535 East Venice Ave., Bradenton.

Tickets/info: (941) 484-9229.

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MLK Day of Service. Breakfast followed by a community project. 7 – 10 a.m. at Laurel Park, 509 Collins Rd. For more info, call (941) 486-2753 or visit laurelcivic.org.

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Barefoot Beach Bazaar. Shop and stroll during sunset. Music, arts and crafts, refreshments. 4 – 7 p.m. Nokomis Beach Plaza, 100 Casey Key Rd., Nokomis. (941) 861-5000.

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Big Cat Habitat & Gulf Coast Sanctuary’s 8th Annual Fundraiser “Animal Extravaganza,” 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Animal shows, family fun and more. 7101 Palmer Blvd., Sarasota. Details at (941) 371-6377.

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Sarasota YMCA 10th Annual New Balance Ringling Bridge Run. 4-mile run and 1-mile Family Fun Run. 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.

More info: (941) 922-9622

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“Love Songs for Grown-Ups,” Hear famous love songs and enlightening commentary. $22.50.

8 p.m. at Glenridge Performing Arts Center, 7333 Scotland Way, Sarasota, (941) 552-5325 or www.gpactix.com.

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“Great Romantic Piano Impressions” concert with piano virtuoso, Eleonora Lvov. 4 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota, 3975 Fruitville Rd. (941) 358-0235.

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– Feb. 2 Super Senior Grand Prix Tennis Tournament. Ages 55 – 90 compete in this USTA National Tournament. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at University Park Country Club – Park Grille & Cafe. 7671 Park Blvd., Bradenton.

Details: Laurie Evans; (941) 355-3888.

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Tickets/info at (941) 957-1955.

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5 Heart Attack Risks You Rarely Hear About Y

ou’re probably well aware that high cholesterol and high blood pressure raises your risk for heart attack, and that smoking isn’t good for your heart, either. You may even know that age, gender and family history can increase heart attack risk.

But have you ever heard that flu, migraines or sleep apnea also can endanger your heart? Most people haven’t.

“Heart problems don’t always begin in the heart. Many times your heart’s health is slowly compromised by conditions like diabetes, obesity or chronic stress,” says Interventional Cardiologist, Christopher Davis, M.D., FACC. To protect your heart, discuss your biggest risk factors with your healthcare provider. You may also want to ask about these five surprising heart attack risks: 1. Migraines. Having migraines doubles your risk of heart attack, according to a 2010 study in the journal Neurology. Migraine sufferers also are more likely to have risk factors such as diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. If you experience migraines, be sure to tell your doctor so you can be monitored for warning signs of heart disease.

2. Influenza. Having heart disease can make you more likely to contract the flu, and getting the flu virus can temporarily increase your risk of heart attack. Infections like the flu trigger inflammatory responses in the body, which can cause a heart attack. Your best strategy: Get your flu vaccine at the beginning of flu season. A new study released in October 2012 suggests a flu shot can dramatically decrease heart attacks and strokes. So if you haven’t already had your flu shot, get one!

3. Autoimmune disease. Certain autoimmune diseases and inflammatory syndromes like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis may ratchet up your chances of having a heart attack.

The American College of Cardiology notes that several autoimmune disor-

ders are linked to “heart block”—a problem with your heart’s electrical system. Some people may even need a pacemaker. Check with your doctor if you have an autoimmune disease and are experiencing erratic heartbeats.

4. Stopping aspirin therapy.

Aspirin is a blood thinner that can preventing blood clots from forming.

If you’ve been taking a daily aspirin as a preventive measure or because you’re a heart attack survivor, don’t suddenly stop taking it. That can boost your heart attack risk by triggering a blood clot; this is sometimes called the “rebound effect.” If you want to discontinue aspirin therapy, ask your healthcare provider how to wean yourself off of aspirin safely. One common method is to reduce how often you take an aspirin. Over several weeks you might go from daily to every other day to once or twice a week.

5. Sleep disorders. Sleep apnea, which disrupts a person’s breathing during sleep, not only affects sleep quality, it also increases the risk of heart attack, according to the National Sleep Foundation. Treatment for sleep apnea with continuous positive airway pressure mask (CPAP) at night seems to reduce heart attack risk, perhaps because the therapy also reduces blood pressure, both at night and during the day. Lesson: Don’t ignore sleep problems.

The best way to prevent heart attacks, of course, is to take care of yourself.

Eating a healthy diet, getting plenty of sleep and exercising regularly helps keep your heart in tip-top shape.

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A Few Defining Moments From

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he first disco opened in the Whisky A Go-Go night club in Los Angeles.

The first inductees into the Pro Football Hall of Fame were announced.

Travel, financial and commercial transactions by U.S. citizens to Cuba were made illegal NASA’s Mercury program, which put men in space, was completed with the June launch of Mercury 9.

Bob Dylan released “Blowin’ in the Wind.”

other things. He delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech on the National Mall, putting civil rights at the top of the political agenda.

In August, James Meredith became the first black person to graduate from the University of Mississippi.

In September, CBS Evening news began the first half-hour weeknight news broadcasts.

In Britain, the Beatles recorded “Twist and Shout” and “I Want to Hold Your Hand.”

Flight A members, Mercury Program

The “red telephone” was established between the Soviet Union and the U.S. in June.

LSD was taken for the first time in July, opening the way for the drug culture yet to come.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Studebaker ceased production in South Bend.

And finally, the Motor Trend’s Car of the Year choice was the American Motors (AMC) Rambler.

Cost of Living

President John F. Kennedy

of president. It was a difficult time to become president with the mounting troubles in Vietnam where the Viet Cong Guerrillas had killed 80 American Advisers and in the U.S. The continued campaign for civil rights by the black community caused violent reactions from whites including Mississippi, Virginia and Alabama where the black civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. was arrested.

Technology

1963 was the first year for: • touch tone phones • zip codes • lava lamps • tape cassettes • pull tab cans for sodas

• Yearly Inflation Rate: 1.24% • Year End Close Dow Jones Industrial Average: 762 • Average Cost of new house: $12,650.

• Average Income per year: $5,807.

• Gas per Gallon: 29 cents • Average Cost of a new car: $3,233.

• Loaf of bread: 22 cents • Bedroom Air Conditioner: $149.95

Popular Culture This was the year State Mutual Life Insurance invented the Smiley Face that was soon found on anything and everything around the world.

Popular Musicians • Roy Orbison • Buddy Holly • The Drifters • Jim Reeves Popular TV Programs • The Virginian • Lassie • The Andy Griffith Show • The Flintstones • Mister Ed • The Avengers • The Dick Van Dyke Show Popular Films • The Birds • Cleopatra • The Longest Day • Lawrence of Arabia • Mutiny on the Bounty • To Kill a Mockingbird

News The biggest news from 1963 was the assassination of the U.S. President Kennedy on November 22. This thrust Lyndon Johnson into the role

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Lifestyles After 50 Fun Fest. Enjoy live music, free Bingo, free health screenings, sports center and lots of great information. Admission is free. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Robarts Arena, 3000 Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota. Info at (888) 670-0040.

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– 27 Native American Festival.

Experience the traditions and culture of the Native American people. Handmade arts and crafts, Native American food, horse show and traditional drumming, singing and dancing. Tickets: $7/adults, $3/ children 6 – 12. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Sarasota Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Boulevard. Details at (941) 924-2784.

and 27 “Festa!” Italia, Italian festival and carnival. Enjoy authentic Italian food and souveniers, live entertainment, music, art, traditional dancing, fireworks, carnival rides and games and more. $5. 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. at Twin Lakes Park, Clark Rd., Sarasota. Details: (941) 769-2221.

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Forks & Corks Grand Tasting – food and wine festival. Offerings from over 50 restaurants and 60 international wineries and micro-brews. 12 – 4 p.m. at Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota. Tickets at freshoriginals.com. Info: (941) 359-5700.

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The Skinny on Fair Food

Heading for the Florida State Fair and all those food wagons?

Think twice! Here are the frightening caloric figures in that tempting food:

Calories in some State Fair food favorites 1,320 – Onion flower

1,135 – Smoked turkey leg (with skin) 1,200 – Large 10-ounce kettle popcorn 790 – Cinnamon sugar funnel cake 655 – 6-ounce cheesecake on a stick 625 – 5 ½-ounce bag cotton candy 600 – Large 16-ounce Dippin’ Dots ice cream 240 – Frozen chocolate-covered banana 330 – Candied apple 300 – Three fried Oreos 470 – Foot-long hot dog and bun 444 – Fried Snickers bar Source: The CalorieKing Calorie, Fat & Carbohydrate Counter Lifestyles After 50 • January 2013 • page 11

STIR UP SOME SUPER BOWL FUN W

hen it’s Super Bowl time— or any party, for that matter —you can stir up some fun with easy-to-make appetizers that are sure to please the whole crowd.

These four recipes are a breeze to make and all share one simple secret ingredient—Musselman’s Apple Butter. Here are some delicious ideas for turning these dips and sauces into great party appetizers.

Recipe Quick and Easy BBQ Sauce

Makes: 6 to 8 servings

1 cup Musselman’s Apple Butter 1 cup chili sauce

Mix ingredients. Brush on chicken wings or shrimp during the last few minutes of grilling. It is simple to make BBQ pulled pork, as well as the sauce for a crockpot of meatballs or bacon-wrapped smoked sausages.

Apple Butter Mustard Dip

Kickin’ Horseradish Sandwich Spread

Caramel Apple Dip

1 cup Musselman’s Apple Butter 1/2 cup Dijon mustard

1 cup Musselman’s Apple Butter Creamy horseradish sauce depending on spice level (1/4 cup for light, 1/2 cup for mild, 1 cup for hot)

1 cup Musselman’s Apple Butter 1/2 cup caramel sauce

Makes: 6 to 8 servings

Mix ingredients. Delicious with just hard or soft pretzels. Set out a plate of cheese cubes or mini egg rolls for dipping, and you have easy snacking.

Makes: 6 to 8 servings

Mix apple butter with desired amount of horseradish. This tastes great with roast beef, chicken, or pork—try mini sandwich sliders or pinwheel wraps. Another great idea is to use the spread as a dip for chicken tenders, sweet potato fries or even veggie chips.

Makes: 6 to 8 servings

Mix ingredients. Set a dish of this warm dip on a pretty tray and surround it with freshly sliced apples or pears, and simple gingersnap cookies. For a family fun dessert, dip marshmallows and then roll them in chopped nuts.

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urger toppings are like football teams—everybody has their favorites, and they swear by ‘em. You could do it Philly-style with melted cheese, onions and green peppers; Chicagostyle with fresh relish and spicy slaw; or throw some barbeque sauce and fried onions on top, Texas-style. Swiss and mushrooms, bleu cheese and cajun spices, even mac and cheese—burger toppings abound; but the secret to the ultimate burger is a juicy, flavorful patty.

This recipe for the ultimate patty comes from Kittencal at Food.com: Lifestyles After 50 • January 2013 • page 12

Kittencal’s Juicy Hamburger 2 lbs ground beef 1 egg, slightly beaten 1 ounce envelope dry onion soup mix (can use the whole package if desired) 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (or use 1 teaspoon garlic powder) 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs (or crushed soda cracker crumbs, more if needed) (optional) 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 1 -2 tablespoon Frank’s red hot sauce (or 1-2 teaspoons crushed chili flakes, or can adjust to heat level) (optional) Directions: 1. In a bowl, crumble the ground beef with clean hands. Add in the dry soup mix, egg, garlic, breadcrumbs or crushed soda cracker crumbs, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper and hot sauce (if using).

2. Mix until combined, adding breadcrumbs or cracker crumbs as needed to hold the mixture together (do not overwork the meat or it will be tough).

3. Divide the ground beef into 6 equal patties (or make 8 small patties).

4. Using your large finger or the back of a small spoon, make a shallow dent into the center of each patty (about 1-inch wide).

5. Place the patties onto a large plate or a small cookie sheet; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 6 – 24 hours to blend flavors.

6. Grill or pan fry the burgers until cooked through (if desired, sprinkle a small amount of seasoned salt on top while cooking the patties). Serve on toasted buns with choice of condiments.

7. For extra juiciness; shape the hamburger into a ball. Press 1 tablespoon cold butter into the middle and seal the meat around the ball, then flatten into patties.

The first Super Bowl was held in Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Jan. 15, 1967. The Green Bay Packers beat the Kansas City Chiefs, 35 – 10.

Super Bowl Sunday is the second biggest day of the year for food consumption in the US. Thanksgiving is first.

Every year, more than 700,000 footballs are made for official NFL use. 72 of them are set aside for use during the Super Bowl.

Which NFL team has played in the most Super Bowls? The Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys have each played in 8 of them.

The Steelers have won six of those games (also a Super Bowl record).

The Cowboys have a 5 – 3 record.

The Super Bowl is the second most watched sporting event in the world. The first is soccer’s Champions League Final.

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Eleven months later the crew was returned to the United States. The ship was not. Today, the Pueblo is used as a tourist attraction for those who visit North Korea and pay admission to go aboard.

Now, Rick Rogala lives in Sarasota and serves as the Treasurer of the Sarasota County Veterans Commission. He is actively seeking to motivate political leaders with a grassroots letter writing campaign to return the Pueblo to the United States. It is not acceptable for a United States Naval vessel to be so publicly disrespected.

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U.S. Veteran Charities: Beyond Lip Service SEAL Team 6 Author Discusses Value of Legit Nonprofits

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ith the war in Afghanistan set to end in 2014, and the Iraq war having ended two years ago, charities that help veterans and their families may be busier than ever— but without the public awareness generated by an ongoing conflict.

Support for the war effort in Afghanistan is on par with the unpopular Vietnam War during the early 1970s, according to a recent Associated Press-GfK poll; only 27 percent of Americans support the effort in Afghanistan. A fundamental difference between then and now, however, is Americans’ nearly unanimous support of U.S. troops, says J. L. Narmi, author of SEAL Team 6, bin Laden and Beyond.

“The vitriol expressed toward our Vietnam veterans by many was disgusting, but I think we learned from that injustice, and most Americans think the troops deserve much more support than they’re getting,” says Narmi, who comes from a military family.

All proceeds from his book sales will go to support veterans’ charities.

“The problem is that funding, whether it’s through government or private charities, doesn’t match the expressed support,” he says. “And I worry that will only get worse as these soldiers move out of the public eye and try to take up peace-time lives.”

Narmi cites some good resources for Americans looking for quality charities that support the troops: • The Wounded Warrior Project (woundedwarriorproject.org): With advances in protective gear and life-saving medical technology, fewer troops are coming home in coffins than in previous wars, but more are coming back with lifelong injury. This charity seeks to foster a generation of well-adjusted

wounded service members, and to raise public awareness about their needs and how fellow military men and women can help each other.

• The Navy SEAL Foundation (navyseal foundation.org): As detailed in Narmi’s novel, SEALs are among the most physically and mentally talented individuals in the world. But they, along with their families, endure enormous stressors, many of which are never discussed due to the nature of their duties. This charity supports these elite warriors and their families.

• Charity Navigator (charitynavigator.org): Whether or not you think you know about the legitimacy of a charitable organization, it doesn’t hurt to take a few minutes to verify an organization’s status.

This site is widely recognized by investigative reporters to be a reliable resource in reporting a nonprofit’s activity. The above two groups, in which Narmi has donated money, have been verified via Charity Navigator.

Still not sure? …Skepticism is understandable. It seems the more we hear or read about charities, the more we learn that we shouldn’t simply take their word for how donations will be spent.

Media coverage spotlights those outlier groups that are clearly fraudulent; however, most charitable organizations are absolutely streamlined, with workers donating their time or receiving a minimal wage. It has never been easier to verify a charity’s reputation.

“If everyone who said they support the troops gave just a modest amount to help a veteran who has risked his or her life for our freedom, we would come across far fewer tragedies on the news about vet-related joblessness, homelessness and suicide,” he says.

Work Longer—But How? And Where?

BY EVELYN MACKEY

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loridians shopping at their neighborhood Publix grocery store are aware of the diversity of ages in the employees. “Not many folks can say that they have four different generations working with and for them,” says Shannon Patten, Media & Community Relations Manager at Publix headquarters in Lakeland. “We hire associates as young as 14 years of age and our eldest, active associate is 96 years young.”

She continues, “We find that mature workers come to Publix looking for a second career at a place where they can interact and give back to their communities. Our associates, regardless of age, recognize our family-oriented values and find our track record appealing—in our 82 year history, we’ve never had a lay-off.”

That is not true in many companies today, even though 75 percent of Americans 50 and older expect to work well into the traditional period of retirement—many because they must, and others by choice.

Not every company is able to adapt its workplace and job descriptions to accommodate older workers like Publix can. Frank McVay, a registered nurse with WellStar Health Systems in Marrietta, Georgia, thought he would work into his seventies. Nursing, his second career, was his dream. Injured on the job four years ago, Frank called it quits last year when 12-hour shifts and lifting and moving heavy patients became too much. “I just couldn’t keep up with the demands of the job,” he says. He was 58 years old.

His story proves nothing is easy.

Despite expectations, people continue to retire early—at age 64 for men; 62 for women. For occupations involving work that is physically demanding and mentally taxing, it’s

even earlier. Most nurses, for example, retire at age 55, fully 40 percent of them for health reasons.

Karen Mathews, the Director of Work Life Services for WellStar’s 12,000 employees, says she sees too many Franks: “Some of our best people are aging out of the jobs we rely on for quality service.” WellStar’s nurses average 42 years of age, and that’s a big group heading into retirement at the same time that an aging population will increase demand for health services.

According to Spiva, the company estimates that replacing an experienced nurse costs between $75,000 and $100,000. “So yes,” she says, “we’d like to hang on to the older worker.”

What companies do Harley-Davidson has a gym at its Menomonee Falls, Wis., factory where workers get exercise routines tailored to their jobs. The company also has trainers ready to ice down inflammations between shifts at one of its engine plants.

To avoid the early retirement of key workers, some employers have redesigned work areas to minimize kneeling or awkward twisting of muscles and joints. Others have gone even further. Duke Energy Corp. offers a special stretching program for its line technicians (people who make repairs on power lines) before they start a shift. That’s a skill requiring about eight years of training. And right now, the average age of line technicians at Duke Energy is 50 to 55.

Shannon Patton of Publix cites camaraderie, stability and great benefits for having over 25 percent of their workforce composed of associates 50 and over (of 153,500 associates).

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Six Hidden Benefits of Exercise

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These six hidden benefits of exercise go a long way toward keeping your body, mind and spirit younger longer.

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produces younger looking, more blemish-free skin: “The increase in circulation and perspiration that occurs with exercise delivers more nutrients to your skin while allowing impurities and waste to be removed,” says Dr. Eudene Harry, author of Live Younger in 8 Simple Steps. “The result? A healthier complexion!”

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activity releases endorphins, the brain chemicals that boost your mood and make you feel happy.

They relieve stress and enhance your self-esteem and self-confidence. Exercise has also been shown to increase neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine, which give the body a natural high and promote better sleep.

Any type of physical activity increases the rate at which antibodies flow through the blood stream, resulting in better immunity against sickness. The increased temperature generated during moderate exercise makes it difficult for certain infectious organisms to survive.

Eat well! Exercise controls your

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We have an appestat in our brains, which is a switch that tells us when we’re full and should stop eating.

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Another effect of exercise is that the muscles tell the brain what they need—and it won’t be fat and sugar. Rather, burning calories will send you toward vitamin-rich fruits and veggies and complex carbs.

Think clearly! Scientists believe

that exercise is good for the brain by enhancing the heart’s function, which means there’s a richer supply of blood for your memory and mental function.

Stand tall! In your 20s, you stood

erect; in your 60s, if you stand tall, straighten your shoulders and hold your head up, you can take ten years off your age because back, neck, abdominal and pelvic muscles are toned and strong.

Dr. Stoppard also says that erect posture is protection against developing backache, digestive problems and heart disease. An erect spine means lungs work more efficiently and the feet are steadier.

Just like your mother told you, stand up straight.

Be constipated? Heavens, no!

Exercise increases the contractions of the wall of the intestine, helping to move things along through the intestinal tract more easily and decreasing the time it takes to pass through the large intestine.

Dr. Harry advises waiting an hour or two after eating before exerting yourself since exercising too soon after a meal can divert blood flow away from the gut and toward the muscles, weakening peristaltic contractions (and slowing down the digestion process).

Dr. Harry includes the usual caveat for exercising: Talk to your doctor and do not overdo exercising or you won’t see all of these benefits. And research shows that asking a friend to join you in an exercise program increases socialization, a key factor in overall wellbeing and feelings of optimism.

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Home Solicitation Sales: Who’s That Knocking On Your Door?

H ome solicitations account for a large number of consumer complaints each year. A home solicitation is any sale, lease or rental of a consumer good or service with a purchase price that exceeds $25, including all interest, service charges, finance charges, postage, freight, insurance and handling charges, and the sale is consummated in a place other than at the seller’s fixed establishment or business location.

If a home solicitor knocks on the door and cannot show a county-issued permit, ask them to leave or call your local law enforcement agency.

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• Always demand a copy of any sales agreement.

• This permit is very important because it requires the salesman to file a sworn application providing all of their personal information, a photograph and a complete set of fingerprints.

• The seller is required to refund the buyer any payments made within 10 days after the sale has been cancelled and has approximately 40 days in which to retrieve any goods delivered to the buyer.

• The Clerk forwards this information to the Sheriff and Florida Department of Law Enforcement for criminal background checks.

• Consumers should “verify before they buy.” Ask the solicitor to see the permit.

• Consumers can verify the home solicitor has a permit by contacting the Clerk of the Circuit Court.

•All home solicitation sales must have a written sales agreement and three-day cancellation provision.

What Consumers Should Know About Home Solicitations • It is unlawful for any person to conduct a home solicitation sale in the state of Florida without a valid home solicitation sale permit issued by the Clerk of the Circuit Court.

• Don’t be intimidated by high pressure sales tactics.

• Home solicitors are required to carry and display their permit and certificate.

• This sales agreement must contain the date of the transaction, the buyer’s signature, and the BUYERS RIGHT TO CANCEL.

How Consumers Can Cancel A Home Solicitation Agreement

• Consumers have until midnight of the third business day after signing the contract to cancel the agreement.

• Buyers should provide the seller with a written notice of cancellation in person, by telegram or by certified mail with a return receipt; the cancellation is effective the date of the postmark.

• The buyer must take reasonable care of the goods in their possession before cancellation or revocation of the agreement.

Any home solicitor who violates the terms and conditions of Florida’s home solicitation law can face criminal charges punishable as a first degree misdemeanor, with a second conviction resulting in a third degree felony.

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Five Ways to Help Avoid Caregiver Burnout E

lder Care Expert A. Michael Bloom offers these practical coping strategies for the 60 million American family caregivers to recharge their energy while avoiding burnout, and he notes that “the life you save may be your own.”

1. Put chocolate in your pill box.

Caregivers rarely provide themselves with rewards that release stress.

Determine your special “chocolate” (which is a metaphor for something that provides ultimate joy) and dose yourself regularly so you create enduring satisfaction and success during the long journey of care.

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he Sarasota Orchid Society will present their 56th Annual Orchid Show and Sale Jan. 5 and 6 at Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail, US #41, Sarasota. Hours are Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $5.

“A Symphony of Orchids” will showcase thousands of award-winning

orchids by vendors and local orchid societies. Throughout the two show days, visitors will have the opportunity to interact with the growers and purchase orchids and related items. Educational seminars will also be held Saturday and Sunday by local growers.

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2. Get those stressful thoughts out of your head and say YES to requests for support. Set a 5 – 10 minute time block at least once per week to deal with your stress. Make a list of all the issues rolling through your mind. Put

the items on paper and make plans to address them. When a friend or family member asks how they can help, be prepared with this list of tasks that others can perform to lighten your load.

3. Schedule regular breaks.

Seek assistance from friends, relatives or volunteers so you take a class, go to the gym, go on a date with your partner or enjoy other fun recreational activities.

4. Use High Tech to Deliver High Touch. Free, easy-to-navigate systems to build support networks can be found at seniorcaresociety.com. Through these online communities, family caregivers can post vital medical and support information, use an online calendar to schedule volunteer assistance for activities/appointments and send updates with just the click of a button.

5. Low Tech Packs a Punch, Too. Old school options such as calendars, post-it-notes and dry erase boards are just as effective. Create an information binder for family, friends and volunteers so vital medical and support needs are at their fingertips.

For caregivers who are serious about exploring ways to recharge your caregiving energy now, learn more or take a Free Caregiving Burnout Risk Assessment by visiting bloomforcoach.com.

Creativity Equals Longevity R

ecent studies at Purdue University have found that openness (mental flexibility, a willingness to entertain new ideas and creativity) is good for your health in general. But to improve your survival rate, you need to focus on the creativity element.

In a sample of older men, only greater creativity predicted longer survival, demonstrating its protective role even at an advanced age. Creative people tend to be less stressed when presented with an emotional or physical problem because they see it as a challenge to be overcome rather than an unyielding obstacle.

From Scientific American, September 9, 2012.

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New Books Art f you got “too soon old” without learning to be a great artist, here’s help. The Wrinklies’ Guide to Drawing: New Pursuits for Old Hands by Richard Pomfret is a an easy-to-follow manual to help mature readers exercise their brains and try something new.

The book begins with basic drawing techniques and advice on materials and goes on to cover drawing landscapes, animals, cartoons and still life.

Other “Wrinklies” easy guide books include The Wrinklies Guide to Gardening, The Wrinklies Guide to Home Computing and The Wrinklies Guide to Keeping Supple.

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iPads AARP’s book iPad: Tech to Connect takes the complex little flat-screen iPad and teaches how to tap, swipe and pinch to get places. Then it shows and tells how to download apps and connect with friends before advising on ways to protect and secure the little machine. Large text and clear visuals make the book easy to use.

Caregiving Dr. Ruth’s Guide for the Alzheimer’s Caregiver by Dr. Ruth Westheimer is the author’s simple, straightforward message for caregivers: You are not alone. The book includes resources, strategies, tips, tricks and attitudes to create the most Lifestyles After 50 • January 2013 • page 26

supportive environment possible for both patient and caregiver. She deals with behavior management, home safety, doctor interaction and facilities.

Computers The easiest way to get what you want from your computer is to use The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Using Your Computer—for Seniors. This book is packed with what a beginner needs to know to get started in every aspect of computers. It is written to be understood and is full of practical, easy tips and instructions.

Money If you now have time to learn money management, you might like Managing Retirement Wealth, An Expert Guide to Personal Portfolio Management in Good Times and Bad by Julie Jason.

The author is a portfolio manager who includes real-life scenarios, rewards, risks and direction for a variety of investments. The book is written to help retirees establish a system to get on course and stay on course with goals.

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Venice Theatre Gets Smart

BY LAURIE COLTON, Marketing Director

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o you have a droid, iPhone or other smart device? Take it out. Go to www.venicestage.com.

Or better yet, scan this QR code:

Does the Venice Theatre website look different? It should! The theatre now has a mobile site that is much easier to view and navigate from the palm of your hand.

Our most important information is right there, right now! You can buy tickets, check audition information,

make a donation, look at photos and videos, sign up for classes and more. With the touch of a finger you can call us, e-mail us or have your GPS lead you to our front door.

Venice Theatre has worked to stay up-to-date with the ever-changing technology of our times. We’re proud (and sometimes a bit confused and overwhelmed, just like you are) that these updates aren’t just for show or for fun. They truly help our patrons, volunteers, donors and staff and save the theatre money.

Yes, technology is helpful. However, people are the key to what we do. If you want to talk to a person rather than going to our website, we’ll be there. (And if you forget our number, just click the “call us” icon on your smart phone!) Theatre is an art form about human relationships. All of our new technology is geared to making the experience easier, more economical, and more accessible. We thank our community for being a part of it!

T I C K E T S Venice Stage.com 941.488.1115

Four Shows, One Low Price

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he Players Theatre is thrilled to offer a winter subscription to the final four shows of the Broadway Season. Now you can see the exciting shows Sunset Blvd., 9 to 5, Harvey, and Side Show for the low price of $80! What’s even more exciting is that you can pass along this tremendous discount as a gift to

your loved ones by purchasing a gift certificate in the amount of $80.

The Players Theatre offers yearround, award-winning live theatre with a Broadway Series, Summer Series, and now an edgy Backstage Series in the black-box theatre.

For more information or to purchase a gift certificate or tickets to a specific show, please call the box office at (941) 365-2494.

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Yellowstone on Skis for five days of cross-country ski trails (from $1,995) Winter Wolf Discovery (from $705) Winter in Wonderland park exploration (from $1,385)

Getaway Packages and Adventure Packages have different options and prices. Info at 1-307-344-7311 or 866-439-7375 or on their website at YellowstoneNationalParkLodges.com.

Yellowstone “Lodging & Learning” The Yellowstone Association Institute (YAI) offers five “Lodging and Learning” sessions in the winter. Sponsored in part by the Yellowstone National Park Lodges and Xanterra Parks & Resorts (the managing company of park lodging, restaurants and activities), vacation packages offer accommodations in either Old Faithful Snow Lodge or Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel.

Rick Hoeninghausen, a director for the program, says, “Our wildlife viewing, cross-country skiing and geology all stand alone as worldclass, but combined they create an unparalleled experience.”

Each program includes accommodations, some meals and a “Snow Card” good for 10 percent off meals, in-park transportation, tours, ski shop services and most retail items.

Some Lodging & Learning package components vary based on location.

Choose from the following:

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Dragon (“Gum Lung”) It takes a team of over 100 men and women from the martial arts group White Crane to carry this dragon throughout the streets of San Francisco.

For info, go to chineseparade.com and make your reservations today!

If you want winter with everything taken care of in grand style, book a winter escape to The Fairmont Banff Springs with genuine Rocky Mountain adventure. Spend your day snowshoeing on top of the world in magnificent Banff National Park or dogsledding in the wilderness of the Canadian Rockies. Then escape to the ultimate in comfort and relaxation at The Fairmont Banff Springs resort.

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Chinese New Year Parade One of the top 10 parades in the world, this year over 100 units will participate in the Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco on February 23, 2013. A San Francisco tradition since just after the Gold Rush, the parade continues to delight and entertain the many people who come to watch it on the street (or buy bleacher seats on the parade route). Now sponsored by Southwest Airlines, it is one of the few remaining night illuminated parades in the country.

Nowhere in the world will you see a lunar new year parade with more gorgeous floats, elaborate costumes, ferocious lions, exploding firecrackers, and of course the newly crowned Miss Chinatown U.S.A. and her court.

One entry loved by everyone is the spectacular 268-foot-long Golden

Luxury in the Canadian Rockies

Rodeo San Antonio Dig out the cowboy hat, shine the belt buckle and put on those boots that were made for walkin’ as you head for the mild weather in San Antonio and the annual Stock Show and Rodeo Feb. 7 through 24. You’ll find a roster including 21 rodeo performances, star-studded entertainment as well as a Cowboy Golf Classic, a Texas BBQ Cookoff, and the Go Rodeo Ball.

All of the Rodeo staples are included: Grand Entry, Saddle Bronc Riding, Tie-Down Roping, Barrel Racing, Bullriding, Calf Scramble, Steer Wrestling and Mutton Bustin’.

Get all the details and order event tickets online at sarodeo.com.

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The hotel offers choices from cozy rooms tucked away in quiet corners of the castle all the way to spacious suites with panoramic mountain views. The Fairmont Banff Springs hotel’s Willow Stream Spa is considered the most deluxe spa in the Canadian Rockies. The spa can be a place to spend your days in indoor luxury relaxation or combined with days outside in vigorous activities.

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See package prices at fairmont.com/ banff-springs.

New Fantasyland, Art of Animation Resort Open at Walt Disney World

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isney has been busy over the past several years, cooking up magical new ways to experience the parks.

The latest addition has been to the Magic Kingdom, which recently held a grand opening for the New Fantasyland. The renovation walls have come down to reveal an expansion and reimagining of the iconic Fantasyland that includes new characters, stories, rides and restaurants.

“Walt Disney once promised that Disneyland, and by extension all of our parks, would never be complete as long as there is imagination left in the world,” said Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs. “New Fantasyland is a spectacular addition to the Magic Kingdom that delivers on Walt’s promise. We’re thrilled to take guests beyond the walls of Cinderella Castle to discover new worlds featuring iconic Disney characters and stories in ways that are more imaginative, more interactive and more immersive than ever before.”

Visitors can travel under the sea with Ariel on the Little Mermaid ride or fly with Dumbo in an expanded version of the original favorite. The Barnstormer Featuring the Great Goofini coaster takes miniature thrill-seekers

on a ride over the big top, while the Princess Fairytale Hall gives guests a chance to meet and greet their favorite princesses. Guests can also take in a circus performance with Mickey and the gang at Pete’s Silly Sideshow.

Beauty and the Beast’s castle is a dramatic new addition to the skyline. Visitors can dine inside at the Be Our Guest Restaurant, enjoy “LeFou’s Brew” at Gaston’s Tavern or take part in the story themselves at Enchanted Tales with Belle.

Stay and Play The Art of Animation, Disney’s newest resort, invites guests to stay in the worlds of “Finding Nemo,” “The Lion King,” “The Little Mermaid” and “Cars” after a day at the theme parks.

Specially-themed rooms, family suites and hotel exteriors show the process of building an animated world from sketch, ink and color to 3D. Favorite characters come to life in play areas and pools, and the hotel also offers an arcade, pool bar, gift shop, snack bar and food court, as well as free transportation to the theme parks. This three-story value resort offers family suites (two bathrooms, kitchenette and three sleeping areas) from $248/ night, and standard rooms from $94.

To learn more about Walt Disney World parks and resorts, to purchase tickets or make a room or dining reservation, call (407) 934-7639.

Florida Birding Trips

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heck out the birds this month: Wed., Jan. 23, 8 a.m.

Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge (west of Daytona Beach).

Birding trips take place on the fourth Wednesday of every month through April. Meet at the parking lot closest to the ponds.

Spacecoast Birding and Wildlife Festival Wed., Jan. 23, to Mon, Jan. 28 at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Fla. The 16th annual event is the largest birding and wildlife festival in the United States. The festival includes field trips to Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.

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Salutes To Shakespeare, Michael Jackson and More

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Jackson’s amazing On the Tampa Bay Times career, singing such hits Masterworks series, guest as ABC, I’ll Be There, conductor Andrew Grams will Beat It, Thriller, Got play his part in the Shakespeare To Be There, Rock With Festival conducting an James Delisco, all-Tchaikovsky program Michael Jackson You, The Way You Make Me Feel and many more, showcasing music inspired by tribute artist. all with a sizzling rockShakespeare’s plays: Hamlet: pop band and The Florida Orchestra Fantasy-Overture after Shakespeare; under the baton of Brent Havens. This The Tempest: Fantasy-Overture; and concert is Friday, January 18 at the Romeo and Juliet Overture-Fantasy.

Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg.

In collaboration with American Stage For concert details or to order tickets, Theatre Company, actors will present visit www.floridaorchestra.org or call a brief scene from each play as a (727) 892-3337 or 1-800-662-7286, prelude to the music. These concerts Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or are January 25, 26 and 27 in Tampa, Sat. and Sun., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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morning. Join us for an informal post-concert conversation with musicians in the Mahaffey Atrium. Tickets start at $15!

Tchaikovsky’s Symphonic Dances Romeo and Juliet & Rhapsodies The orchestra performs Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous music inspired by Shakespeare’s plays. In collaboration with American Stage Theatre Company, actors will present a brief scene from each play as a prelude to the music.

Andrew Grams conducts.

It’s a morning of folk dance-inspired favorites from Brahms’ Hungarian Dances, Dvorak’s Slavonic Dances, John Adams’ The Chairman Dances, Bernstein’s Three Dance Episodes from On The Town, and more. Perry So conducts.

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erhaps East should have tried 5♦ over 4♠; that would be a cheap sacrifice if 4♠ is making. Instead, she guesses to defend and must find a nice defensive play if she is to justify her shyness in the bidding.

You are that shy East, so try looking at only the N-E hands. West leads the ♦K, won by Declarer’s Ace. A Diamond is ruffed in Dummy, followed by a Spade to Declarer’s Ace. Then a Club to Dummy’s Jack and your Queen. What next?

At this point, you cannot play a Club or a Diamond without blowing a trick, so you must shift to a Heart.

Which Heart? It seems routine to play a low Heart, but let’s stop and think.

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If Declarer has the ♥K it won’t matter what you do, so let’s assume that West has the King. If West has the ♥J to go along with that King, then you can shift to any old Heart; again, it won’t matter. So the case to worry about is the one you see looking at all four hands.

Look what happens if you shift to a low Heart. Dummy plays low, West must play the King, losing to the Ace. That’s only one Heart loser for Declarer. The required shift is the Heart Ten! Your Ten and Eight have Dummy’s Nine “surrounded” and that’s what makes the surprising shift to the Ten the winning play. The Ten is covered by the Jack, King and Ace, after which East’s Q8 sits over Dummy’s 92, providing two Heart tricks for the defense.

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Is a Minimized Windows Safe? mized window and one that’s open full screen. Both are operating within Windows, so the security protection afforded both is equal. Think of it in terms of turning on your home security system at night. Once it’s activated, it doesn’t matter whether you’re in one room or another, or sitting, or standing, or asleep in a chair. It is the house itself that is protected, no matter what you’re doing within the house.

Sometimes when I try to add or edit a Gmail contact, it doesn’t show up although I added it to all three Groups that I created. Shouldn’t there be an “All Contacts” category?

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The Rise And Fall Of The Easy-Bake Oven

ome here, kiddos, and sit on grandma’s knee. I’ll tell you about the years when we Toughskinswearing moppets, our shoulders scabbed and oozing from our smallpox shots, not only used phones that were attached to the wall by a cord but also baked cakes in an oven using two measly light bulbs.

These kinds of trials are what made our generation what it is today.

The Easy-Bake Oven debuted in 1963 in a shade of deep teal unseen in nature. In addition to the oven, the appliance featured “burners” and came with a pint-size rolling pin and small aluminum pans in which to make cakes and cupcakes, pies and

pizzas. The cake flavors included artificial white and artificial devil’s food, while the pie filling was All-American artificial apple.

Add (real) water to the mix, slide the pan in the oven and prepare to live your dream, embodied in the slogan “Bake your cake and eat it too!” The eating part, yes, well, there was that.

The heat of two 100-watt light bulbs was ostensibly sufficient to cause molecules to vibrate and to convert starch to sugar. In 4 to 16 minutes, voila! You had a dessert concoction that tasted of industrializated food systems: treacly, mealy and faintly chemical—and oh, so good.

The Easy-Bake Oven was made by Kenner (now Hasbro), the company that also brought you the Spirograph.

The appliance was marketed to girls to encourage them to be like their moms: unable to get a credit card in her name, sequestered in the

kitchen fixing another drab green bean casserole with Campbell’s mushroom soup and fried onion rings.

There were knock-offs, of course: the Junior Chef Magic-Cool Oven, which resembled an incinerator; and the Suzy Homemaker, which one-upped the Easy-Bake by not only featuring an oven and stove, but also nearly a full kitchen, including a sink and dishwasher, perfect for scrubbing cake pans and rinsing glasses.

By the mid-1970s, the oven’s color scheme had taken on the drab tones of the Nixon/Ford era: burnt umber and avocado. The 1983 model had progressed to the point that the oven needed only one 100-watt bulb.

In the last 20 years, the mystique of the Easy-Bake Oven has declined.

Blame the drive-thru. Blame the avalanche of snacks in school vending machines, which give kids immediate access to their sugar fixes.

Me? I blame the microwave. EasyBake had a microwave model, but why would a third-grader accept a substitute when she already knows how to use the real microwave to make dinner?

Here’s the real bummer: The 21stcentury version, the Easy-Bake Ultimate Oven, comes with games, videos and downloads, but it requires no light bulbs.

That’s right, no light bulbs. What’s an Easy-Bake Oven without light bulbs?

Well, since it has a heating element similar to a conventional oven, it’s really just a miniature oven.

“Why wouldn’t I just use a real oven?” reads one of the online EasyBake Ultimate Oven FAQs. And the answer? “The Easy-Bake brand is a fashionable fun food brand that inspires ‘tween girls to bake, share and show their creativity and expertise through an immersive brand experience.”

Now I get it. You can fake your cake and eat it too.

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f you’re wondering about adding some landscaping to your property this winter, consider these facts, because it’s possible that money really DOES grow on trees.

Landscaping can add between 7 and 15 percent to a home’s value. Mature trees can bring a recovery value of 100 to 200 percent at selling time. (Kitchen remodeling brings a 75 to 125 percent recovery rate, bathroom remodeling a 20 to 120 percent recovery rate, and the addition of a swimming pool a 20 to 50 percent recovery rate.)

Landscaping can reduce temperatures by as much as 9 degrees Fahrenheit and can lower air conditioning costs by up to 50 percent by shading the windows and wall of a home.

Trees can reduce bothersome noise by up to 50 percent and can mask unwanted noises with pleasant sounds.

How much does landscaping add if you’re planning to sell your house?

• Manicured, fancy gardens which will require time and money to tend usually won’t add to the offering price. (Landscaping like that is for your own enjoyment.) It may be a $40,000 investment, but it won’t add $40,000 to the value of your house.

The same goes for expensive fences and stone walls. They look nice, but buyers don’t pay up for them.

• A house with no landscaping is unappealing. Conversely, you don’t have to spend a fortune on plants, either. Just keep it “typical with the neighborhood” say realtors.

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• Curb appeal. “A good first appearance on a home can add as much as 5 percent to 10 percent to the value of the home,” says John Aust, of the National Association of Real Estate Appraisers. “Homes in a neighborhood tend to vary about 10 percent from house to house, assuming all other things are the same.” Welllandscaped yards with mature trees and bushes that provide privacy not only fetch higher prices—they sell more quickly than houses with little or no landscaping, by impressing buyers before they even walk into a house.

ho’s successful at capturing jobs? The fastest-growing group is women between 65 and 74 years of age and women who are 75 and older, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Estimates are that between 2008 and 2018, 65- to 74-yearold women workers will

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Finance • Fees may be an issue. Sit down with someone at your bank and determine all the fees you’re getting charged, or could potentially be charged—from debit card fees to overdraft and account minimum fees.

• What about the service? Note instances of bad service at your bank; take notes so you can be sure to ask questions about the service options at a prospective bank.

• Do you like going to a local bank building or not? Or are you content to use direct deposit, mail and ATM for a financial institution at a distance?

• Determine the features that are important to you. If you’re a heavy ATM user, the bank or credit union with the most local ATMs or best ATM fees is going to be attractive. If you borrow money, you’ll want a bank or credit union that has the lowest rates.

• Decide if you are you ready to go tech-y with online and mobile banking, taking pictures of checks with a cell phone to deposit automatically from anywhere?

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Can Seniors Be Safe Drivers?

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t’s an ongoing question—can seniors be safe drivers? The answer varies from one person to the next. Here are 8 tips that could save your life: For most Americans, driving is such a regular part of everyday life that we don’t think twice about slipping behind the wheel. Years in the driver’s seat give us a lot of valuable experience, but there’s a downside, too: As we age, our risk of getting in car accidents goes up.

Road safety analysts predict that by 2030 when the last of the baby boomers has turned 65, seniors will be responsible for 25 percent of fatal car crashes.

Here’s what you can do to stay safe: Listen to your body. Aches and pains can impair your driving ability, but sometimes you can mitigate them with simple adjustments. Do your hands ache from gripping the steering wheel? Try a padded steering wheeel cover. Does you back hurt during longer trips?

Get an orthopedic seat cushion.

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Test your eyes and ears. Today, 6.5 million Americans over age 65 suffer from severe vision loss, according to the CDC. Any changes to vision and hearing can make driving dangerous.

Visit your doctor for regular check-ups to make sure your eyes and ears are in tip-top shape.

Consider a new car. Many older adults find that a vehicle with large mirrors and dashboard gauges, and that is easy to get in and out of, makes driving a lot more comfortable. Check out carfit.com, a service offered by AAA that tests your vehicle to find out if it’s ideal for you.

Stay physically active. Regular exercise can help keep your body performing well behind

the wheel. Try yoga to improve your flexibility and sterengthen your core for comfortable long drives and light weight lifting to keep your arms from getting tired.

Drive only in good weather.

17 percent of car crash fatalities occur during bad weather. Stay off the road when the weather is inclement, and you’ll lower your chances of getting in a crash.

Limit distractions. AAA estimates that 25 to 30 percent of all accidents are caused by a distracted driver. To keep from being one of them, get settled before you press the gas pedal, choose your radio station and adjust your mirrors and seat. If you’re using directions, make sure you’ve printed out and

reviewed them beforehand, or if you have a GPS, enter your destination before you start driving. Put your cell phone in the back seat to keep yourself from answering calls or texts.

Know your medications.

Some medications can cause drowsiness, which can lead to accidents. Always talk to your doctor or pharmacist about possible side effects. If you’re not supposed to operate a vehicle while taking your medications, don’t.

Take a refresher course. If you had to take a high-school biology test now, how well would you do? It’s been that long since you’ve learned the rules of the road, so consider updating your driving skills in a local or online class.

Some insurance companies will even lower their premiums if you do. (See the AAA website to find a class.)

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Venice Area Historical Society Betty Jean Steinshouer, re-enactor and literary historian, appears as “Harriet Beecher Stowe.” Refreshments follow. 7 – 8 p.m., Mark Manor, Village on the Isle, 930 Tamiami Trl. S., Venice. Free. Details: (941) 412-8828.

War Symposiums at Helmsley Sandcastle Hotel 21st Annual Sarasota Civil War Symposium. Thirteen of

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ast month I began our series about overcoming the common reasons given for not having a pet during this stage of our lives. This month, we’ll explore how we can have a pet and still have the freedom to travel.

Think Ahead

When selecting a pet, consider your lifestyle and which pet best fits it. Selecting a Maltese or a cat, which fit in a pet carrier, gives you more travel options than a Labrador would. Introduce and socialize your pet to air or car travel when they are young. Dr. Sophia Yin’s “Training Dogs to Love Their Crates” handout and Catalyst Council’s “Cats and Carriers: Friends Not Foes” video offer excellent online tips.

Charlie the Papillion logs 8 -10,000 miles annually from Florida to Colorado to Kansas. His mom trained Charlie to his carrier at age one and says “Charlie gets so excited and waits in his carrier when the suitcases come out.”

Preparing for Travel

Make sure your pet’s immunizations are current, you have enough medications (including heartworm/flea control) and food, and have copies of his medical records. Implanted microchips and a collar with ID tag (with cell phone or email info) can be a life saver should you get separated from your pet. Use familiar bedding and a calming pheromone such as D.A.P., Feliway or Safety Zone.

Tips for Flying the Friendly Skies: • Small dogs and cats can safely travel under your cabin seat.

• Check for airline restrictions and rules (such as health certificates), and book early.

• Use the proper size airlineapproved carrier.

• Don’t feed within six hours of the flight, but offer water.

• Check with your veterinarian about anti-anxiety remedies and avoid tranquilizers.

• Flying in the cargo area is more risky and is not advised unless absolutely necessary.

On the Road Tips:

• Online sites such as Dogfriendly.com provide info on pet-friendly accommodations, parks, and campgrounds.

• Carry water from home for rest stops and use no-spill travel bowls.

• Pets prone to motion sickness can be helped by veterinarian-recommended medications and by avoiding meals within two hours of travel.

• Keep cats in sturdy, well-ventilated carriers that are big enough to stand and turn around in and accommodate a small litter pan.

• Cats and dogs must be in a carrier or be attached to a secure harness when opening vehicles or windows.

• A seat belt should always be attached to the pet’s harness or occupied carrier.

• Stop often to walk dogs.

Can you imagine logging into a webcam to visit with your pet while you are hundreds of miles away?

Next month we’ll explore the many guilt-free options available should travel or a busy schedule keep you apart from your pet.

Kate Brown, DVM is the owner and medical director of Brandt Veterinary Clinic in Nokomis Florida. Visit their website at www.brandtvetclinic.com or email her at drkate@brandtvetclinic.com.

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