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The first test-tube baby, Louise Brown, is now 41. TIME magazine once called her birth “the most awaited birth in perhaps 2,000 years.” Today in vitro fertilization has become a common practice, and artificial uteruses are on the verge of becoming a reality—though I’m not sure pregnant grandmas, or grandpas for that matter, are a good thing. So, as we begin this new decade, let’s not listen to the naysayers who want to convince us that the world and humanity are unraveling. Let’s continue to show the same optimism for our future as we have in the past. Science, technology, and our entrepreneurial spirit have always managed to solve our problems. Americans, in general, are educated, productive and hard-working. And we are fortunate to have a new generation of young people entering the workforce who are smart, talented, and equipped to bring new ideas to the table. In the meantime, the turn of a decade is an ideal time to get out your cookie tins and make your own time capsule—something to be opened by you or your family members in decades to come. Show ‘em how great you think the world will be. We wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and plenty of optimism for all the new years to come.

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ere we are, facing not only the end of the year but also the birth of a whole new decade. It will soon be (drum roll please) 2020, a year that not so long ago I viewed as the very distant future. In 1985, our family created a time capsule filled with objects, along with our predictions for the future. With this column in mind, I figured it was about time to dig that vintage cookie tin out of the attic and see what kind of seers we were. A little slip of yellowed paper with handwritten notes detailed our foretelling: By now, we saw ourselves hobnobbing around the Earth’s atmosphere in space cars. At home, our robotic servants would perform a multitude of tasks, such as massaging our feet and preparing delightful meals designed to meet our daily caloric requirements and nutritional needs. The Moon would be home to thousands of long-term residents, and stardust would provide us with a new form of sustainable energy. When our body parts wore out, we’d simply grow new ones. Test tube babies floating in artificial uteruses would produce a generation of pregnant grandmas. Well, we haven’t quite reached all the above milestones, but we do have access to autonomous cars and robotic devices that run our “smart homes.” NASA is planning to establish a permanent human presence on the Moon within the next decade, one that will lay the foundation for a lunar economy. And while we haven’t yet harnessed the power of stardust, wind and solar are providing clean and sustainable energy. Organs grown in the lab aren’t available yet. Darn it. I could really use a new layer of wrinkle-free skin. But there is hope. Today scientists are using human cells to grow muscles, blood vessels, skin, and even bladders. If they do well in clinical trials, well, facelifts will be so yesterday.

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Holiday Traditions to Break If You Want to Help the Planet

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ecember is especially hazardous for the environment as Americans toss out 25% percent more trash than usual between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. That’s about a million extra tons of garbage each week, according to the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF), a Washington, D.C.based nonprofit group devoted to environmental education. The commercialization of Christmas has whet our collective appetites for more gadgetry, new clothing, the latest toys and other gifts, all wrapped up in fancy paper and bows. Ultimately, the manufacture of these products generates more waste, consumes more natural resources, and pollutes the environment. So let’s give Mother Nature a well-deserved break and opt for some sustainable and smarter alternatives. For starters, here are a few Christmas traditions we suggest you break: Buying toys. Almost 70% of toys are abandoned shortly after the holidays, says Toy Library founder Christie Jacobs, and a quarter of parents toss playthings months later when their children lose interest. Instead, give a subscription to a toy rental company. This new way-to-play offers rotating selections of toys,

thereby keeping children engaged and cutting down on the manufacture of plastics. Or start your own toy swap with neighbors and friends. Purchasing manufactured items. Nearly half of us return a gift after Christmas, according to Optoro, a company that tracks returns for retailers. Others are kept, rarely used, then tossed, and the cycle of needless manufacturing and wastefulness continues. Rather than buying “stuff,” consider giving homemade gifts or experiences. Create memories with trips to a special restaurant or the theatre. Gift a massage, facial, house cleaning service or small tree for the yard. Gym and museum memberships are also thoughtful ideas, as well. Home-baked cookies, knitted scarves, and artwork are one-of-a-kind presents that are appreciated more because they come from the heart. If you do buy a product, choose one from a local, sustainable and ethical maker. Wrapping gifts. This holiday tradition is one of the most wasteful things we can do. And each year, Americans discard enough ribbon to wrap around the planet, according to NEEF. Gift bags and cookie tins are great alternatives

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Just Say “No” to The Florida Keys in 2020 Give the coral reefs a break, travel website urges.

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odor’s Travel (www.fodors.com) has just released Bali and the Galapagos Islands were among 12 its “Go” and “No” travel lists for 2020, and the other locales that made the 2020 No List. Stressors from the madding crowds are so great there, Florida Keys have received thumbs down. governments are considering adding tourist taxes. It’s not the “bah humbug” one might think, but a plea for travelers to respect the fact that the precious Other no-go places include Barcelona, Spain (too coral reefs in the Keys are sick and need some time many tourists for the size), Big Sur in California (tourists harming the natural mountain beauty), to heal, the site says. “Every year we use the No List to highlight issues and the Cambodian temple complex of Angkor – ethical, environmental, sometimes even political Wat, where the 900-year-old structures are being – that we’re thinking about before, during, and long damaged. after we travel,” the website states. “But ultimately, Some places landed on the list because of lurking we know that our readers – all you globe-trotting danger. Climbers are falling off the Matterhorn in world citizens – will continue to make up your own the Alps. There is rampant crime in Cape Town, Boaters fish, swim and revel off the coast of the Florida Keys. South Africa. And some resorts in Mexico and minds.” With declining coral reefs a major concern, Fodor’s Travel website If tourists comply, smaller numbers of visitors Costa Rica have served booze that contains lethal added the Keys to their “No List.” to the coral cay archipelago will mean fewer gasdoses of methanol. powered boats and their anchors busting up the reefs. Reduced tourism will mean Reconsider elephant-riding in places such as Thailand, the site urges. Animal welfare experts there found the elephants in captivity “suffering in terrible less sunscreen in the waters, another coral-killer. More than a quarter of all coral reefs have been depleted over the last 30 years, conditions.” and Fodor’s recommends those that do travel to the Keys stick to land-based As for their Go List, Fodor’s Travel recommends 52 places around the globe, activities. including the Bahamas. Apparently, the globe-trotting masses unwittingly threaten quite a few places “This archipelago nation needs your support after Hurricane Dorian hit two with their garbage, litter, pollution and occasional bad manners. islands but left the rest open for business,” the website states.

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ave you climbed a glacier, walked the Great Wall of China, visited Rome’s Coliseum, or ridden a camel through the Sahara Desert? Maybe you’ve braved a giant roller coaster at Busch Gardens or parasailed at the beach. Whatever destination you’ve checked off on your bucket list, we’d love to see your best photo and share it with our readers. Send your Bucket List Photo along with a 200-word summary of your trip to Terri.Reeves@LifestylesAfter50.com. Please ID persons in the picture (left to right) and include your name, city of residence and phone number. Photos will run on a space-available basis.

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acation Bucket List: Go Ziplining “What was I thinking?” asked Lil Cromer, 72, of Belleair. “It sounded like a good idea flying through the air over tree canopies above the Nantahala gorge in western North Carolina.” Before making reservations, Cromer asked if this was an adventure suitable for an overweight, older woman. She was told that if she wasn’t afraid of heights and could climb steps, she was good to go. “We suited up, had a practice zip, then walked 200 yards straight up a steep hill to the first line. This should have been my tipoff to turn around and head for the brewery,” she said. Her biggest problem? “I couldn’t properly apply the brakes, which amounted to laying my gloved hand flat on the cable and putting pressure on it. When my glove met resistance, I grabbed the cable – big mistake! I spun around like a whirling dervish, let go of the cable and crash-landed on the platform. Out of 13 zip lines, I only landed smoothly twice.” What Cromer would later learn is there are two categories of zipline brakes: active and passive. Active, as in her case, requires the rider to initiate the braking process; this can increase the risk of a mishap. Passive brakes work automatically. “I would definitely advise seniors who want the ziplining experience to choose a business that offers the passive braking method,” she said.

Seasonal Safety is No Accident by RANDAL C. HILL

hether you are getting up in years or are taking care of someone who already is, here are some holiday hints to ensure that the Christmas season is a happy and safe one for all concerned. Decorating. One in four Americans over 65 suffers a fall each year; many of these injuries arise from Christmastime decorating mishaps. If you’re going to need a ladder, have someone stabilize it for you. Consider downsizing to a smaller, easily managed tree and keeping decorations at eye level or below. Trees. Every natural Christmas tree, especially a dry one, is a potential fire hazard, so keep them watered. LED lights don’t get hot to the touch and are more energy-efficient than the incandescent ones. Cooking. Many golden-agers enjoy fixing meals and desserts during the holidays, but cooking accidents are the No.1 cause of fires during these festive times. Keep a close eye on food cooking on the stove, in the oven or on the grill. Have a fire extinguisher handy. Turkey fryers are not recommended for home use, since they cause many burns and injuries. Food preparation. To avoid food poisoning, make sure to wash hands frequently when handling raw food, and use separate cutting boards for raw meat. Meat should be cooked to the proper temperature with the aid of an oven thermometer. Be sure to refrigerate leftovers within two hours of being served. Lighting. Never overload outlets with too many extension cords. Make sure pathways are well-lit at night.

Walkways. Keeping pathways free of boxes, cords and decorations will significantly reduce the likelihood of tripping. Shopping. As the season approaches, parking lots become more crowded—and potentially more dangerous. When driving, be on the lookout for pedestrians, small children and distracted drivers. The ideal time to shop (especially with the elderly) is earlier in the day during the week, before the crowds arrive. Be sure to stow purchased packages out of sight in the car trunk, and always lock your vehicle. Traveling by car. Highway accidents abound during the holidays due to increased traffic, people driving too fast and impairment due to drugs and alcohol. Make sure to designate a sober driver after a party, and tuck the cell phone away until you arrive. Leave early so you don’t rush. Relaxing. Heart attacks and other heart-related issues spike during the holiday season, so it’s a good idea to consider scaling back on activities that may overwhelm some seniors. Encourage younger family members to help out around the house. Everyone, oldsters included, should remember to keep making healthy food choices, stay hydrated and go easy on the booze. Gifts. Thinking of some practical presents for those special family folks? Consider plug-in night lights, non-slip mats, slippers with sole grips and bathroom handrails.

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Holiday Head-Scratchers By RANDAL C. HILL

Whether by yourself or with friends or family, take a break from all the pre-Christmas activity, pour a cup of apple cider, grab a pencil, sit down, and see just how many of these puzzlers you can get right. 1. The best-selling Christmas single ever is a. Jingle Bells b. Here Comes Santa Claus c. White Christmas d. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

7. Frosty the Snowman’s eyes were made of a. coal b. buttons c. carrots d. sliced cucumbers

13. What Christmas song was written for Thanksgiving? a. Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire b. Deck the Halls c. Jingle Bells d. Santa Baby

19. What magic item of clothing brought Frosty to life? a. hat b. pair of boots c. scarf d. pair of gloves

2. In It’s A Wonderful Life, what happened every time a bell rang? a. It snowed. b. A guardian angel appeared. c. An angel got his wings. d. Bert and Ernie showed up.

8. The father of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is a. Donner b. Smokey c. Comet d. Blitzen

14. Scrooge’s dead business partner in A Christmas Carol is a. Jacob Marley b. Bob Marley c. Bob Cratchit d. Charles Dickens

20. An advent wreath should have how many candles? a. two b. four c. six d. eight

3. The movie Home Alone 2 features a cameo appearance by a. Bill Gates b. Warren Buffett c. Steve Jobs d. Donald Trump

9. What does Lucy want most in A Charlie Brown Christmas? a. a baby brother b. real estate c. a new dollhouse d. a magic wand

15. Coca-Cola began using Santa Claus in ads during the a. 1910s b. 1920s c. 1930s d. 1940s

21. The proper holiday greeting for Kwanzaa is a. Happy Kwanzaa b. Joyous Kwanzaa c. Merry Kwanzaa d. Blessed Kwanzaa

4. In The Muppet Christmas Carol, Scrooge is played by a. Michael Caine b. Al Pacino c. Bernie Sanders d. Christoph Waltz

10. What was the first children’s toy to be advertised on television? a. Red Ryder BB gun b. Lone Ranger doll c. Mr. Potato Head d. Etch-A-Sketch

16. The custom of putting up a Christmas tree comes from a. Holland b. England c. Germany d. France

22. Which one is not a gift to baby Jesus from the wise men? a. gold b. silver c. frankincense d. myrrh

5. Whose last words were “I’ll be back again someday”? a. Arnold Schwarzenegger b. Macaulay Culkin c. Santa Claus d. Frosty the Snowman

11. Here Comes Santa Claus was written by a. Irving Berlin b. Jerome Kern c. Roy Rogers d. Gene Autry

17. The most popular Christmas Day dinner in Japan is a. roast duck b. prime rib c. salmon d. KFC fried chicken

23. Hanukkah is also known as the Festival of a. Latkes b. Lights c. Passover d. Seder

6. On what department store was the Miracle on 34th Street based? a. Bloomingdales b. Macy’s c. Gimbels d. B. Altman

12. What does Alvin the Chipmunk want for Christmas? a. yo-yo b. hula hoop c. new bicycle d. Frisbee

18. The cartoon character most watched by Swedes on Christmas Eve is a. Donald Duck b. Bugs Bunny c. Woody Woodpecker d. Mickey Mouse

24. What “spy” hides in the house and judges who’s naughty or nice? a. Spy Barbie b. Rudolf the red-nosed reindeer c. The Elf on the Shelf d. Sean Connery

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