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A Long Love Affair with Our Beaches

“I have always loved the beach. The smell of the salty water, the wind in my face, the gentle roar of the waves all combine to create a sense of peace and calm.” —Anonymous Dear Readers,

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t’s all about our beaches. Here in Florida, we love our beaches and the beach lifestyle. We know the satisfac- Janice Doyle, Editor tion of eating seafood on the wooden deck of a restaurant overlooking the water. We can watch boats moving on the water for hours without moving a muscle. We have books we think of as “beach reads.” We kick off our shoes and wiggle our toes in white sand as we watch a sunset. We splash, walk, run or just relax on our beaches. Admittedly we’d love to look young and strong and lithe in our swimsuits when we walk on the beach, but…oh, well…if we don’t, we usually go anyway. And it’s sometimes an appalling sight indeed!

On vacations: we hit the sunny beaches where we occupy ourselves keeping the sun off our skin, the saltwater off our bodies and the sand out of our belongings. —Humorist Erma Bombeck Some notable beach experiences There’s more. Along our coast, you’ll find:

• Pier 60 Sunset Celebration every evening on the white sands of Clearwater Beach with spectacular sunsets, vendors, even free WiFi hotspots. • Siesta Key Public Beach, where families join the Manasota Track Club’s mile-long fun runs at 6:30 p.m. every day all summer. • The Don CeSar Hotel on St. Pete Beach—legendary Pink Palace since 1928.

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“Play in the sand; splash in the water; get

dirty; get wet. The beach is the only place my mom doesn’t get mad about me doing that stuff. Of course i love the beach!” —Dixie Dykens (age 5)

• Fishing piers where the diehards really catch fish and others are happy just to drown bait and live in the moment. • Venice Beach, for hunting sharks’ teeth.

• Ft. DeSoto, several times voted America’s Top Beach area.

• Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf Islands area, Florida’s premier ecotourism destination and one of SAIL magazine’s “10 Greatest Places to Sail” • Sanibel Island, considered the best shelling spot in North America. • Sunsets on Captiva Island —breathtaking!

• American Sandsculpting Championships, a five-day event in Fort Myers in November. It’s a fragile existence In late June, Tropical Storm Debby showed us just how fragile the beach heaven we share with various wildlife really is. All up and down the Gulf Coast, places like Clearwater Marine Aquarium and Sarasota’s Mote Marine say that this year’s sea turtle nest numbers were flourishing before Debby’s high winds and flooding caused massive beach erosion. In all areas, around 80 percent of the nests disappeared. The good news is that staff and volunteers are finding new nests every day.

Yes, we love our beaches, and we applaud Mote Marine, Clearwater Marine, Turtle Time in Lee County, Collier County’s Sea Turtle Protection Program and all the others for their work helping maintain the balance of nature. Go ahead, grab the cooler and pack the sandwiches and cold drinks. Get out there and enjoy Florida’s great beaches. I’ll see you there!

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Humorous author Bill Bryson wrote this about all that beach sand: “Among the many thousands of things that I have never been able to understand, one in particular stands out. That is the question of who was the first person who stood by a pile of sand and said, “You know, I bet if we took some of this and mixed it with a little potash and heated it, we could make a material that would be solid and yet transparent. We could call it glass.” Call me obtuse, but you could stand me on a beach till the end of time and never would it occur to me to try to make sand into windows.”

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not include tickets to special exhibitions, giant-screen theaters, planetarium shows or simulators. It’s that easy! Here are area reciprocal programs:

• SERM – Southeastern Reciprocal Membership Program allows free admission to most area art museums and art museums around the southeastern U.S. when you buy a membership at a local art museum. You can visit 29 Florida museums free, including Museum of Fine Arts in St. Pete, the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art in Tarpon Springs, Florida Holocaust Museum, Cracker Country in Tampa and more. (Info at fine-arts.org.) • NARM – North American Reciprocal Museum program allows members free or discounted admission to more than 450 museums of art and history across the U.S. and some foreign countries. These are also available at area art museums like the Dunedin Fine Art Center by buying

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• ASTC – Association of Science Technology Centers Passport Program allows members free general admission to over 250 participating science centers and museums throughout the world with 27 in Florida. These include several in Pinellas County plus places like the Florida Air Museum in Lakeland and the Florida Museum of Natural History in Gainesville and much more.

Here’s just one example of how this can work: Buy an annual individual MOSI (Museum of Science and Industry in Tampa) membership for $45 or $79/couple. Get free unlimited general admission to MOSI, Lowry Park Zoo, Florida Holocaust Museum, Tampa Bay History Museum, Sunken Gardens and more. In addition, get 50% off admission to Leepa-Ratner Museum of Art, Glazer Children’s Museum, Bok Tower Gardens and much more.

A family membership (think visiting grandchildren here) pass for five costs $99, plus $10 for additional members. Premium family membership including IMAX and rides is $199. (See astc.org)

• St. Petersburg Arts and Entertainment Pass at $35 provides one admission to the Museum of Fine Arts and one each to the Chihuly Collection and the Glass Studio and Hot Shop. At the Mahaffey, the pass offers one admission to any mid-day live series performance. Always call before visiting a venue to know of any program restrictions or changes. Then, turn your AC up a couple of degrees to save money for the day and head out to explore local treasures. And be sure to take your reciprocal admission pass with you when you travel to see our country’s museums and gardens for free or at a reduced rate.

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ngoing “On the Home Front, St. Petersburg Goes to War 1941-1945” exhibition at St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 Second Ave. N.E. Collection of World War II posters from “Rosie the Riveter” flexing her biceps to instructions on how to “Win with Tin.” Phone: (727) 894-1052.

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hrough Sept. 2 The Foreigner at American Stage Theatre. Comedy. $29 – $47 tickets. (727) 823-7529. Three Kings Presents Elvis’ 35th Anniversary Tribute Concert. See three Las Vegas performers. 2 p.m. $27/day of show. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Box Office: (727) 587-6793.

Ted Nugent, guitarist, in concert at Ruth Eckerd Hall. Recognized as the world’s leading guitar showman, Nugent plays his Gibson Byrdland at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $39.50 and up. rutheckerdhall.com or (727) 791-7400.

Friday Night Improv at the City Theatre, 4025 31st Street, South, St. Pete. 7 – 9:30 p.m. Build confidence, improve memory, boost creativity, more. Info at (727) 452-3184 or City Theatre at (727) 866-2059.

Upper Pinellas Singles picnic, Dunedin Causeway (just east of Kayaks), 6 p.m. Bring food and chair. Info: (727) 278-8872.

Horticulture Workshop. 11:30 a.m. Sunken Gardens, 1825 4th St. N., St. Pete. Visit stpete.org/ sunken or call (727) 551-3102.

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Hippiefest. Five musicians with shows, bands, rock, blues, marketplace. Get ready to rock ‘n’ roll. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Marketplace opens 5:30 p.m.; 7 p.m. concert. Rutheckerdhall.com or (727) 791-7400.

Kayaking from Mobbly Boat Launch, Oldsmar. 9 a.m. $18 without rec. card. Register by Aug. 11 at (813) 749-1273.

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See Florida—Top to Bottom... Tallahassee: A Mix of

Politics and Southern Charm BY JANICE DOYLE

ur state’s capital city is unlike any other place in Florida. It has rolling hills and canopied roads mixed with the energy provided by politics and college-town hoopla. Whether it’s your first or five hundredth visit (all you FSU and FAMU grads!), you will find it vibrant or relaxing according to your need.

Travel Find something new by watching the panoramic view of the city from the porch on Hotel Duval’s Level 8 Bar. Looking west over Tallahassee’s trees and rooftops puts new adventure in watching a sunset – especially if you know the landmarks. Outdoor or indoor seating, music, ahh, peace and quiet.

Act like a local and plan to be in town for the Red Hills International Horse Trials in the spring when over 600 local volunteers turn the area into a worldclass equestrian site for dressage, crosscountry and jumping competitions. Held the second weekend of March. Level 8 Bar, Hotel Duval

Enjoy the downtown ambiance— tour the capitol, mix with lobbyists and politicos at lunch, walk through the government buildings. Or you can take a leisurely stroll through the blocks-long Chain of Parks that stretches along Park Avenue and is the frequent site of events and shows under the ancient oaks.

Rest your head in style at the boutique Aloft Hotel downtown. However, the city offers choices from economy motels to quaint little B&Bs as well.

Visit the past at the Tallahassee Automobile Museum, which is as much about Americana as it is about cars. There’s also Florida’s African American Museum, the Hernando de Soto State Historic Site, the Tallahassee Museum and more. You don’t want to miss driving the canopied roads. These follow trails created centuries ago and are easy to ﬁnd if you pick up a local brochure. Who knew Tallahassee had a plethora of upscale restaurants? Try Avenue Eat & Drink to be seen downtown—trendy menu offerings. Georgio’s has classic cuisine and Cypress is a long-standing gourmet restaurant with an inventive menu of local, fresh food whenever possible.

Get out in nature at St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, listed in “Fifty Places to Go Birding Before You Die.” It’s a place to experience the coastal landscape, the monarch migration in October and lunch at historic Wakulla Springs Lodge. The river itself offers opportunities for a riverboat cruise or a kayak or canoe paddle. In the city, Maclay Gardens State Park, Goodwood Museum & Gardens and many lakes, rivers and ponds offer nearly limitless boating and ﬁshing. Whatever your pleasure, at the top of the state, Florida’s state capital city offers a warm welcome full of Southern charm. For more info go to visittallahassee. com or call (800) 628-2866.

The Florida Keys… A Place to Slow Down

Marathon and Islamorada Keys attract fishermen seeking the bonefish in Florida Bay. Many charters are available; I went with Strike Zone Charters which included a tour of coral reefs as well as all fishing gear. Stop in at the town’s Turtle Hospital for a new view of sea life. Sunset at the Driving on south, it Kona Kai resort starts to get easier to slow down as you see where owner BY DAVID LALMOND remnants of the over-sea Kristie Thomas low down, you move too railroad from 1912, manufactures flafast…” Lyrics by Simon and which opened the Keys vored chocolates Garfunkel come to mind leaving prior to a roadway years later. like handmade truffles in flavors that mainland USA for the 160-mile drive Finally, Key West—a laid back include amaretto, key lime and rum. to Key West. A multiday journey from Overnight at Kona Kai Resort owned community where mainlanders Key Largo to Key West seems like an by Joe and Ronnie Harris to enjoy sun- come to unwind and explore. The exercise of progressive relaxation. set from their beach or your suite. Take Cypress House Inn, built in the First stop: Start with conch fritters 1880s, provides a base for the intrepid time for the tropical botanic garden from Alabama Jacks in Homestead. tourist. It is newly renovated, only and a gallery of original artwork of Next stop: an overnight in Key Largo. both local as well as European artists. a couple of blocks from Sloppy Expect opportunities for scuba diving Joe’s bar and a five-minute walk New! Don’t miss! Take a cruise and snorkeling at John Pennekamp from Mallory Square. Breakfast on the restored African Queen, a Coral Reef State Park. Concessionaire registered historical vessel with is plentiful to enjoy poolside. operates motor, sailing and glass Along Duval Street on this four-by the iconic steam engine of the bottom boats to explore the underwater 1951 Bogart and Bacall famous six-mile island, one finds the usual park. Stop at Key Largo Chocolates tourist offerings plus 116 bars. Notable movie of the same name.

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The refurbished African Queen is steered by Stephen Bogart, second from right, son of Humphrey Bogart.

visits include the Hemingway House, Truman’s summer White House and Mel Fisher’s Museum of Treasures. Dinner at Blue Heaven restaurant comes with a 100-year history that included cockﬁghting, gambling and Friday night boxing matches refereed by Ernest Hemingway. During your outdoor dining experience, you WILL see roosters roaming the grounds. The Old Town Trolley Tour showcases the town with 12 stops along the more than 100 points of interest. Don’t miss the Sunset Celebration at Mallory Square. This consists of arts and crafts exhibitors, street performers, food vendors and psychics all served up to tourists from all over the world. Additional info: FLA-KEYS.COM.

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Primary Election August 14, 2012 Five things you need to know to be election ready – 1. Florida is a Closed Primary State: Only voters registered with a political party may vote in that party’s primary. Registration deadline - July 16 for new registrations and party affiliation changes. 2. All voters can vote by mail. All eligible mail ballots are included in final election results. To vote at your convenience, request a mail ballot by visiting www.votepinellas.com or by calling (727) 464-VOTE (8683). Ballots can be returned by mail or dropped off at any dropoff location, but must be received by 7 p.m. Election Day. 3. To avoid delays, bring photo and signature ID to the polls and make sure the Elections Office has your current name, address and signature. 4. Early Voting is available at any Elections Office. NEW Days and Hours (Varies by County) August 4 – 11, Saturday – Saturday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Locations 13001 Starkey Rd., Largo (Starkey Lakes Corporate Center) 315 Court St., Room 117, Clearwater (Courthouse) 501 1st Ave. N., St. Petersburg 5. On Election Day, voters must vote in the precincts in which they live. Precinct, voting districts and polling place information can be found on your current voter information card or online by selecting “Find Your Precinct” at www.votepinellas.com. Deborah Clark Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections

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Boomers Have Rearranged Traditional Stages of Life generation institutionalized an ethos of inclusivity in U.S. society. “Most boomers exercised considerable independence in their life choices. They helped to ensure that freedoms applied to African Americans, women, new immigrants and gays, not just middle-class white males.”

t’s been well-documented that the baby boomers caused significant changes to the sociological, financial and economic picture in the U.S. over the past 65 years, but news from MetLife Mature Market Institute advances a number of theories about the impact the Boomers have had on American society. The report notes that those born between 1946 and 1955 changed conventional American life stages, redefined inclusivity and contributed to the health of all Americans. Boomers Rearranged the Three Boxes of Life Instead of going to school, entering the labor force after high school and retiring in their 60’s, boomers rearranged the traditional life stages.

Many went to college, entered the work force a little later and changed jobs a number of times, rather than remaining with one employer. “Not content with living their parents’ lives, boomers pursued education, a multi-faceted worklife and a robust retirement,” said Dr. Achenbaum.

Boomers Widened the Range of Inclusivity Boomers did not necessarily instigate the various struggles for equality over the past six decades, but this

Boomers Advanced Healthfulness —Structurally and Personally Advances in adult boomer life expectancy were attributed to medical breakthroughs in heart disease and strokes as well as changed behaviors (smoking cessation, dietary modifications). While obesity and poor nutrition choices still remain an issue, boomers incorporated preventive care into their life styles with nutrition, exercise and holistic medicine, leading to multi-billion dollar industries. Spiritual Quests for Meaning Changed Many Boomers’ World Views Advances in communication and transportation brought the world

to boomers. Many responded by traveling to remote sites like Africa and southeast Asia to make a difference, while others preferred the comforts of home. Boomers managed to be cosmopolitan and parochial, simultaneously. Personal and collective searches for “meaning” reinforced values and norms that segments in this age group started to embrace in youth. “Perhaps the most lasting legacy of the boomers, the first of whom are now 65-years old, is that they continue to be relevant, making a contribution and remaining trendsetters,” said Sandra Timmermann, Ed.D., director of the MetLife Mature Market Institute. According to the report, they are also the first generation whose impact continues well into middle age and beyond. They’ve also retired once and then re-entered the work force in encore careers.

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Healthy Hydration: The Need-2-Know On H2O The Hydration Hints W ater. We take it for granted because it literally falls from the sky, but it’s actually the most important nutrient for the body. Even a healthy adult can only last three to five days without water, while the time span for survival without food is substantially longer. Water makes up 70 – 80 percent of our bodies—even our bones are over 20 percent water! “Water, water everywhere…” but sadly, dehydration is very common and very dangerous. Here are some hints to help you and your loved ones stay hydrated. To Thirst… Water lubricates joints, regulates temperature and moistens the lungs for effective breathing. These processes are compromised when the body is dehydrated, leading to arthritis, sore muscles, heavy breathing and higher body temperatures. And over time, lack of water causes loss of muscle tone, weight gain, slow metabolism, increased toxicity and even organ failure. These are dangerous issues for everyone, but they pose greater risk as we age. …Or Not To Thirst A recent study found that older adults don’t drink enough water and proposed that their brains and bodies don’t properly coordinate thirst signals. While the researchers aren’t sure whether the body is ineffectively sending these signals—due to weakened stomach muscles, reduced throat sensitivity or diminished kidney function—or whether the brain is ineffectively interpreting them. Regardless of the causes, this finding is important because it puts hydration at the forefront of senior health. There should be no question when it comes to quenching your or your loved one’s thirst, even if the sensory signals aren’t indicating thirst. So here are some tips to help your loved one stay hydrated this summer:

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Do not take NovoLog® Mix 70/30 if your blood sugar is too low (hypoglycemia or if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in NovoLog® Mix 70/30. If you take too much NovoLog® Mix 70/30, your blood sugar may fall too low (hypoglycemia). NovoLog® Mix 70/30 starts acting fast. If you have type 1 diabetes, inject it up to 15 minutes before you eat a meal. If you have type 2 diabetes, you may inject NovoLog® Mix 70/30 up to 15 minutes before or after starting your meal. Check your blood sugar levels regularly. Ask your health care provider what your blood sugars should be and when you should check your blood sugar levels. Do not make any changes to your Please see Brief Summary of Prescribing Information on adjacent page. dose or type of insulin unless your health care provider tells you to. Alcohol, including beer and †For patients with type 2 diabetes.

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Patient Information NovoLog® Mix 70/30 (NŌ-vō-log-MIX-SEV-en-tee-THIR-tee) (70% insulin aspart protamine suspension and 30% insulin aspart injection, [rDNA origin]) This is a BRIEF SUMMARY of important information about NOVOLOG® MIX 70/30. This information does not take the place of talking to your healthcare provider about your diabetes or your treatment. Make sure that you know how to manage your diabetes. Ask your healthcare provider if you have any questions about managing your diabetes. What is NovoLog® Mix 70/30? NovoLog® Mix 70/30 is a man-made insulin that is used to control high blood sugar in adults with diabetes mellitus. It is not known if NovoLog® Mix 70/30 is safe or effective in children. Who should not use NovoLog® Mix 70/30? Do not take NovoLog® Mix 70/30 if: • Your blood sugar is too low (hypoglycemia) • You are allergic to any of the ingredients in NovoLog® Mix 70/30. See the end of this leaflet for a complete list of ingredients in NovoLog® Mix 70/30. Check with your healthcare provider if you are not sure. What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking NovoLog® Mix 70/30? Before you use NovoLog® Mix 70/30, tell your healthcare provider if you: • have kidney or liver problems • have any other medical conditions. Medical conditions can affect your insulin needs and your dose of NovoLog® Mix 70/30. • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if NovoLog® Mix 70/30 will harm your unborn baby. Talk to your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. You and your healthcare provider should decide about the best way to manage your diabetes while you are pregnant. • are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if NovoLog® Mix 70/30 passes into your breast milk. You and your healthcare provider should decide if you will take NovoLog® Mix 70/30 while you breastfeed. Tell your healthcare provider about all medicines you take, including prescriptions and non-prescription medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements. NovoLog® Mix 70/30 may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how NovoLog® Mix 70/30 works. Your NovoLog® Mix 70/30 dose may change if you take other medicines. Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of your medicines with you to show your healthcare providers and pharmacist when you get a new medicine. How should I take NovoLog® Mix 70/30? • Take NovoLog® Mix 70/30 exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to take it. • Your healthcare provider will tell you how much NovoLog® Mix 70/30 to take and when to take it. • Do not make any changes to your dose or type of insulin unless your healthcare provider tells you to. • NovoLog® Mix 70/30 starts acting fast. If you have Type 1 diabetes, inject it up to 15 minutes before you eat a meal. Do not inject NovoLog® Mix 70/30 if you are not planning to eat within 15 minutes. • If you have Type 2 diabetes, you may inject NovoLog® Mix 70/30 up to 15 minutes before or after starting your meal. • Do Not mix NovoLog® Mix 70/30 with other insulin products. • Do Not use NovoLog® Mix 70/30 in an insulin pump.

• Inject NovoLog® Mix 70/30 under the skin (subcutaneously) of your stomach area, upper arms, buttocks or upper legs. NovoLog® Mix 70/30 may affect your blood sugar levels faster if you inject it under the skin of your stomach area. Never inject NovoLog® Mix 70/30 into a vein or into a muscle. • Change (rotate) injection sites within the area you choose with each dose. Do not inject into the exact same spot for each injection. • Read the instructions for use that come with your NovoLog® Mix 70/30. Talk to your healthcare provider if you have any questions. Your healthcare provider should show you how to inject NovoLog® Mix 70/30 before you start using it. • NovoLog® Mix 70/30 comes in: • 10 mL vials for use with a syringe • 3 mL NovoLog® Mix 70/30 FlexPen® • If you take too much NovoLog® Mix 70/30, your blood sugar may fall too low (hypoglycemia). You can treat mild low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) by drinking or eating something sugary right away (fruit juice, sugar candies, or glucose tablets). It is important to treat low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) right away because it could get worse and you could pass out (loss of consciousness). • If you forget to take your dose of NovoLog® Mix 70/30, your blood sugar may go too high (hyperglycemia). If high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) is not treated it can lead to serious problems, like passing out (loss of consciousness), coma or even death. Follow your healthcare provider’s instructions for treating high blood sugar. Know your symptoms of high blood sugar which may include: • increased thirst • fruity smell on the breath • frequent urination • drowsiness • loss of appetite • a hard time breathing • high amounts of sugar and ketones in your urine • nausea, vomiting (throwing up) or stomach pain • Do not share needles, insulin pens or syringes with others. • Check your blood sugar levels. Ask your healthcare provider what your blood sugars should be and when you should check your blood sugar levels. Your insulin dosage may need to change because of: • illness • change in diet • stress • other medicines you take • change in physical activity or exercise See the end of this patient information for instructions about preparing and giving your injection. What should I consider while using NovoLog® Mix 70/30? • Alcohol. Drinking alcohol may affect your blood sugar when you take NovoLog® Mix 70/30. • Driving and operating machinery. You may have trouble paying attention or reacting if you have low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Be careful when you drive a car or operate machinery. Ask your healthcare provider if it is alright for you to drive if you often have: • low blood sugar • decreased or no warning signs of low blood sugar What are the possible side effects of NovoLog® Mix 70/30? NovoLog® Mix 70/30 may cause serious side effects, including: • Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Symptoms of low blood sugar may include: • sweating • blurred vision • trouble concentrating or confusion • headache • hunger • shakiness • slurred speech • fast heart beat • tingling of lips and tongue • anxiety, irritability or mood changes • dizziness or lightheadedness

Very low blood sugar can cause you to pass out (loss of consciousness), seizures, and death. Talk to your healthcare provider about how to tell if you have low blood sugar and what to do if this happens while taking NovoLog® Mix 70/30. Know your symptoms of low blood sugar. Follow your healthcare provider’s instructions for treating low blood sugar. Talk to your healthcare provider if low blood sugar is a problem for you. Your dose of NovoLog® Mix 70/30 may need to be changed. • Low potassium in your blood (hypokalemia) • Reactions at the injection site (local allergic reaction). You may get redness, swelling, and itching at the injection site. If you keep having skin reactions or they are serious talk to your healthcare provider. • Serious allergic reaction (whole body reaction). Get medical help right away, if you have any of these symptoms of an allergic reaction: • a rash over your whole body • have trouble breathing • a fast heartbeat • sweating • feel faint The most common side effects of NovoLog® Mix 70/30 include: • Skin thickening or pits at the injection site (lipodystrophy). Change (rotate) where you inject your insulin to help to prevent these skin changes from happening. Do not inject insulin into this type of skin. • Weight gain • Swelling of your hands and feet • Vision changes These are not all of the possible side effects from NovoLog® Mix 70/30. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for more information. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. What are the ingredients in NovoLog® Mix 70/30? • Active Ingredients in NovoLog® Mix 70/30: 70% insulin aspart protamine suspension and 30% insulin aspart injection (rDNA origin). • Inactive Ingredients in NovoLog® Mix 70/30: glycerol, phenol, metacresol, zinc, disodium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate, sodium chloride, protamine sulfate, water for injection, hydrochloric acid or sodium hydroxide. All NovoLog® Mix 70/30 vials and NovoLog® Mix 70/30 FlexPen® are latex free. Helpful information for people with diabetes is published by the American Diabetes Association, 1701 N Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311 and is available at www.diabetes.org. More detailed information is available upon request. Available by prescription only. For information about NovoLog® Mix 70/30 contact: Novo Nordisk Inc. 100 College Road West Princeton, New Jersey 08540 1-800-727-6500 www.novonordisk-us.com

Date of Issue: September 20, 2011 Version: 8 Novo Nordisk®, NovoLog®, and FlexPen® are registered trademarks of Novo Nordisk A/S. NovoLog® Mix 70/30 is covered by US Patent Nos. 5,547,930; 5,618,913; 5,834,422; 5,840,680; 5,866,538 and other patents pending. FlexPen® is covered by US Patent Nos. 6,582,404; 6,004,297; 6,235,004 and other patents pending. Manufactured by: Novo Nordisk A/S DK-2880 Bagsvaerd, Denmark © 2002-2011 Novo Nordisk 1011-00005201-1 October 2011

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For a short stroll down the beach bare feet are ﬁne, but if you are going to walk a longer distance then make sure you walk in shoes. Put on your favorite walking shoes or, better yet, your Teva sandals so you do not have to worry about getting your shoes wet. Walking too far in sand in bare feet can result in shin splints or a sore tendon in your heel. As always, if you are walking in the heat take the normal precautions: wear a hat, take a bottle of water and don’t forget to put on your sun screen. Of course, if you get too hot you can always jump in the water to cool off.

Since we all want to protect our walking areas for future generations, don’t wander into environmentally sensitive areas such as dunes. Of course, you gain the same benefits by walking in sand in any form. So you could trek across a desert; but, given a choice, most of us would choose to walk on a beach. In fact, many of us would choose to spend our time walking on beaches even if there were no health benefits. Don’t forget that one of the many benefits of walking is that walking is relaxing, so don’t forget to stop and pick up a pretty shell, look for porpoises playing in the surf and notice the always changing colors of the water and the sky.

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Five Signs Your Loved One May Be Suffering From Hearing Loss BY MELISSA K. RODRIGUEZ, BC-HIS

earing loss will affect nearly every aspect of its victim, yet it is completely invisible. Even more devastating are the reactions of those around them – anger, frustration, embarrassment. Then sometimes people avoid those struggling with hearing loss, and all too often there is laughter and jokes. Here are five signs your loved one may be experiencing hearing loss:

Health 1. Struggling to hear in noise. While hearing in a noisy restaurant or crowd is always more difficult, if your loved one slowly withdraws from conversations in these environments or wants to avoid them altogether, it may be a sign of high-frequency hearing loss. Hearing loss often begins in the high frequencies because of the delicate

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nature of the nerve cells. The noise around us is full of low-frequency energy while the high frequency sounds are those that give us clarity of speech. 2. Easily tiring from conversations. Hearing loss should never be confused with deafness. With hearing loss, sound can still be heard; it is just incomplete, like reading a newspaper printed on a press with missing letters. You must slow down and take time to figure out the missing letters. This is similar to what someone suffering with hearing loss goes through each time they engage in a conversation. It is exhausting and frustrating. 3. Faking it. All too often, people suffering with diminished hearing will understand that a question has been asked but they are unclear as to the context. Often they may answer with a grunt or a nod. Sometimes they answer a

completely different question. So, “Where would you like to go for dinner?” becomes “Would you like to go to dinner?” and is answered with a “yes.” Addressing the problem and suggesting solutions, rather than ignoring it or working around it each time, can bring positive change.

4. Playing the TV too loud. Hearing loss doesn’t always mean volume loss; sometimes it is just a lack of clarity. However, as hearing loss progresses

into the moderate to severe stages there is a definite decrease in volume as well as clarity. This will cause people to turn up the TV volume. They may also find it difficult to hear on the phone and in places of worship.

5. Isolation, Anger and Suspicion. As hearing loss progresses into the severe and profound stages, the lack of auditory input begins to take its toll on the mind. Someone suffering advanced hearing loss becomes isolated, disconnected and alone. Often this is brushed off as part of the aging process; however, growing older does not have to include isolation and anger from the frustration of not hearing well and the inability to communicate and feel connected to the world around them. Melissa Kay Rodriguez, BC-HIS, is author of “Hear Your Life: Inspiring Stories and Honest Advice for Overcoming Hearing Loss.” For more information, visit her website at hearingwithmelissa.com.

Is Vaseline a Good Face Cream? Q . I know someone who swears by Vaseline as a face cream. What do you think?

help keep skin moist and supple. But I wouldn’t recommend using it as face cream because it might clog up pores and perhaps make the skin look shiny. There are dozens of face creams. Some are exceedingly expensive. I’m sure they’re very nice creams, but the difference between them and far less expensive products is mainly a matter of marketing. Some face creams also function as sunscreens, which is a good idea because sun exposure is so damaging to the skin. I don’t think there is any particular magic ingredient or mix of ingredients to look for in a face cream. You just want to use something that feels and smells right and isn’t too oily. —Kenneth Arndt, M.D. SkinCare Physicians, Harvard Health Letter

A. There are two important differ-

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Have Some Seeds and Lose—Weight, That Is

eeds cultivate more than the garden, says TOPS. Seeds can add a nutty, salty flavor to snacks and meals, but they also have health benefits. Seeds offer anti-inflammatory properties, promote heart and bone health, and supply essential minerals. TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), the nonprofit weight-loss support organization, explains how various seeds can boost a meal’s nutrition. Pumpkin Pumpkin seeds are rich with protein minerals, including magnesium, manganese, iron, copper and zinc. They are thought to promote prostate health, strengthen bones and reduce inflammation. Sprinkle pumpkin seeds over a salad, add them to trail mix, toss the seeds with pasta or blend them into a muffin mix.

Chia Chia seeds are high in omega-3 fatty acids, which can have a positive impact on cholesterol. Add them to yogurt, cereal or oatmeal to get a boost of fiber, calcium, and protein. Dr. Andrew Weil, integrated medicine expert and author, recommends soaking two tablespoons of chia seeds in water for 15 to 30 minutes, then stirring the mixture into your water or sports drink for added stamina during a workout. Sunflower Sunflower seeds are a good source of vitamin E, which serves as an

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antioxidant and contains anti-inflammatory properties. They also offer copper and selenium, protecting your muscles. Add sunflower seeds to a fresh salad, mix into chicken salad, sprinkle over meat or grind them up for a spread.

Sesame Sesame seeds are a rich source of copper, which may provide arthritis relief. They also contain calcium and magnesium, which may lower blood pressure, protect against osteoporosis and more. Mix them with steamed vegetables, sautéed fish or chicken, or add sesame seeds to homemade bread.

Flaxseed Flaxseed contains alpha linolenic acid (ALA), an omega-3 fat, which may positively impact cholesterol, promote bone health, protect against heart disease and reduce inflammation. Look for milled flaxseed, ground flaxseed or flax meal, which is easier to digest, helping your body absorb more of the nutrients. Include it in muffin or pancake mixes or blend flaxseed into a fruit smoothie. Roasting tip: When purchasing any of these seeds, buy them raw. Roast seeds at 375 degrees, because higher temperatures may diminish the beneficial nutrients that seeds offer.

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If you smoke, quit. Smoking reduces blood flow to the lower spine and causes the spinal discs to degenerate. (This is Part 2 of a 3-part series on To keep your spine strong, as with all back pain. The first column was about bones, you need to get enough calcauses. This one is about prevention.) cium and vitamin D every day. These ack pain is very common. nutrients help prevent osteoporosis, It affects about 8 out of 10 which is responsible for a lot of the people. But there are many steps bone fractures that lead to back pain. you can take to avoid it. Calcium is found in dairy products; One of the best things you can do green, leafy vegetables; and fortified to prevent back pain is to exercise products, like orange juice. Your skin regularly and keep your back and makes vitamin D when you are in abdominal muscles strong. the sun. If you are not outside much, A program of regular low-impact you can obtain vitamin D from your exercises such as walking, swimming, diet: almost all milk and some other or riding a bike—mobile or stationfoods are fortified with this nutrient. ary—will be beneficial. Yoga can also Most adults don’t get enough calcium help stretch and strengthen muscles and vitamin D, so talk to your doctor and improve posture. Ask your doctor about how much you need per day. for a list of exercises appropriate for In most cases, it is not necessary to your age and physical condition. see a doctor for back pain because pain Here are some quick pointers usually goes away with or without to prevent back problems: treatment. However, a trip to the doctor is a good idea if your pain is Always stretch before any severe and doesn’t improve, or if you strenuous physical activity. have pain after a fall or an injury. Don’t slouch when standing or sitting. It is important to see your docWhen standing, keep your weight tor if you have pain along with balanced on your feet. Curvature of any of the following problems: the spine puts stress on back muscles. trouble urinating; weakness, pain or numbness in your legs; fever; Sit in chairs or car seats with or unintentional weight loss. Such good lumbar support. Switch symptoms could signal a serious sitting positions often and problem that requires treatment soon. periodically walk around or gently stretch muscles to relieve tension. If you would like to read more columns, you can order a copy of Don’t bend over without supporting “How To Be A Healthy Geezer” at your back. For example, don’t lean www.healthygeezer.com. All Rights over a low sink without bracing yourReserved © 2012 by Fred Cicetti. self with your hand. Also, don’t reach and lift an object out of a car trunk; first slide the object to the edge of the trunk. BY FRED CICETTI

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6 Rules for Disagreeing Agreeably

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e all remember (unfavorably!) the person who “set us straight” when they disagreed with us or something we had done. In the same way, we have all been awed by someone who always seems to know what to say and how to say it in any situation. These people know how to communicate with diplomacy, tact and confidence.

Communicating with diplomacy and tact is an approach that combines strength and sensitivity and keeps negative emotions at bay. The way in which we communicate can elicit positive or negative emotions. If we communicate aggressively, without respect or sensitivity, defensive or angry emotions can prevent others from hearing the message we are trying to convey. Communicating with diplomacy and tact is an approach that combines strength and sensitivity and keeps negative emotions at bay. Rule #1: Give others the benefit of the doubt. Maybe the person who made that outrageous generalization isn’t really insensitive. Maybe this person has had a painful experience that made him overreact. Rule #2: After giving someone the benefit of the doubt, listen to learn and truly understand why this person holds this belief. We must let him/ her know we’ve heard them and we are genuinely trying to see things from their perspective. Rule #3: When disagreeing with someone, always take responsibility for our own feelings. Make a commitment to respond using “I” statements only. When we begin with “you,” we come off as blaming and confrontational and immediately put the other person on the

defensive. This reduces the chance of our point of view being heard. Rule #4: Use a cushion. Connect or “cushion” a different opinion, starting with “I hear what you’re saying…” Or “I appreciate your view on…” Again, begin with the word “I” and not “You said...” or it will sound confrontational.

Rule #5: Eliminate the word “but” or “however” from our vocabulary. Once we have cushioned the other person’s opinion, use “and,” or pause and say nothing, following the cushion. Acknowledgement of the individual’s point of view followed by a “but” or “however” erases the acknowledgement. Rule #6: State our point of view or opinion with relevant and factual evidence. Keep our emotions out of the equation by using the following formula: Take time to reflect: What do I think? Why do I think it? What evidence do I have? Then speak: “One example is…” “This shows that…” “Therefore, I think…” Information from Dale Carnegie Training.

Mangos: Healthy, Fresh, Plentiful M

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Recipe Trivia: Remember all that Indian paisley print clothing we wore in the ‘60s? The prints were inspired by the shape of mangoes.

As to nutrition, mangoes are full of it. A one-cup serving provides 100 percent of our vitamin C requirement and 35 percent of antioxidant vitamin A. They’re full of more than 20 other nutrients, including potassium, vitamin E and vitamin B-6. Every part of the mango is beneficial and has been utilized in folk remedies in some form or

another. Through the centuries the bark, leaves, skin and pit have been found in various treatments. Mangos can be considered ready to eat when slightly soft to the touch and yielding to gentle pressure, like a ripe peach. The best flavored fruits have a yellow tinge when ripe, but may be red, yellow, green, orange or any combination. Once ripened, the mango can be refrigerated for a few days but should be used shortly thereafter.

1/3 cup oil 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 cloves garlic Salt / pepper to taste 1 cup mango slices 1 medium chicken cut in pieces Brown chicken pieces in oil. Add soy sauce, garlic, salt, pepper. Cover and cook till nearly done. Stir in mango slices and cook 10 more minutes. Serve.

Mango Yogurt Parfaits

2 large, ripe mangos, peeled, pitted and cubed 3 cups low fat vanilla yogurt 6 tbsp. low fat granola Puree 1 mango and spoon equal amounts into 6 clear plastic cups. Top each with 1/4 cup yogurt. Spoon cubed mango over the top, saving a few pieces for garnish. Top with remaining 1/4 cup yogurt and reserved

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Transmissions—More Gears Are Better BY BILL SIURU

emember when cars came with three-speed manual transmissions and automatics had only two or three gear ratios? Back then if you wanted maximum fuel economy, you opted for “three on a tree,” a three-speed manual with the gear selector attached to the steering column. Automatic transmissions, often called “slush boxes” because of their poorer efficiency, did make driving easier, but got noticeably fewer miles per gallon.

Retirement Living How things have changed. Along with advanced engines and slick aerodynamics, high-tech transmissions are also playing a big role in achieving better fuel economy. Engines produce the greatest horsepower and torque while consuming the least amount of fuel when running in a relatively

narrow engine speed—that is rpm (revolutions-per-minute)—band. Having more gear ratios in a transmission results in a greater ability to operate an engine within this optimum, narrow speed range. That is why big trucks have up to 18-speed transmissions. How much does adding more gear ratios increase mpgs? Transmission manufacturer ZF says an eight-speed automatic transmission can improve fuel economy 21 to 24 percent over a three-speed automatic. This is in addition to mpg increases resulting from improvements in engine design. An eight-speed provides an 11-percent saving compared to a six-speed transmission and 14-percent versus a five-speed. Five- and six-speed transmissions are common in today’s cars, SUVs and light trucks. Gone are the days that, when you wanted the most mpgs, you ordered a manual transmission. Today, EPA highway and city mileage ratings

for many vehicles are identical whether equipped with an automatic or manual transmission. Automatics can even do better in many instances. Computerized, electronically-controlled transmissions can shift through the gears more effectively than all but most accomplished driver and do it with imperceptible gear changes. Besides achieving better fuel economy, engines don’t have to work as hard so they will last longer and require less maintenance because there is less stress and wear. When engines run at lower rpms at high cruising speeds they are quieter. Could we see ever more gear ratios in transmissions? Some experts say we may be reaching a point of diminishing returns because internal friction and energy losses can cancel out improvements made in efficiency. However, cars, especially hybrids, are already using continuously variable

transmission, or CVTs, that have essentially an infinite number of gear ratios. These really are the modern version of the shiftless transmission used in the Cushman motorscooter you might have owned as a kid. Because of current torque transmission limits, the use of CVTs has been limited pretty much to vehicles with relatively low power engines. Finally, electric vehicles can get by quite nicely with a single-speed transmission. This is because electric motors produce the same constant peak torque from zero to maximum rpm. This also gives EVs outstanding low speed acceleration. (SENIOR WIRE)

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his month we start a series of hands where the key to success is counting the opponents’ distribution, in each case turning a guess into a sure thing.

West’s 2♦ was a Weak Two, showing less than opening values and a 6-card suit. East further crowded N-S by jumping to 4♦ and South tried 4♠. The good news for E-W was that they had bounced N-S into a poor contract, the bad news was that South makes her contract if she does a little counting. West leads the ♦A and shifts to the ♣T. East wins the Ace and returns the suit, vainly hoping that

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West can ruff. But Declarer’s King wins the trick, then comes the ♠A, and a second Spade won by East. Declarer wins the Club continuation in Dummy, and leads the ♥Q which East declines to cover. What next? Three tricks have been lost and Declarer must bring in the Heart suit for no losers if she is to make her contract. She can either play a low Heart to the Ace, hoping that East has started with doubleton King… or she can lead the Jack, hoping to squash West’s doubleton Ten and set up the Nine. There’s no need to guess this one. West has six Diamonds for his 2♦ bid, and has shown up with two Spades and two Clubs. That leaves three Hearts! So, Declarer plays a low Heart from Dummy and, sure enough, the King pops out of East’s hand. Of course, if East had known that Declarer would be so unsporting as to count out the distribution, then he would have covered the Queen with the King and given Declarer a guess for the ♥T. Visit acbl.org for more about the fascinating game of bridge or email marketing@acbl.org. To find a bridge club in Florida, go to district9acbl.org/D9Clubsmap.htm. Bridge article provided courtesy of St. Petersburg Bridge Club: www.stpetebridge.org.

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incent Speranza was in the Belgian countryside, thinking of the men who fought alongside him. It was hard to believe that this peaceful scene was the very same place where he witnessed violence so gruesome and so horrific that it haunts him to this day. He had longed to return to this place to find closure and pay his respects to those courageous young men who fought with him but hadn’t made it back home as he had. It was December 1944 and a 19-yearold Vincent, dirty and bloodied, was rushing through the streets of Bastogne, desperate to find water for a group of wounded soldiers. Climbing over debris, Vincent stumbled on the remnants of a tavern. The dazed owners had only beer to offer and so Vincent, without a canteen, pulled off his helmet and filled it to the brim. Returning to the church where the men were huddled, Vincent passed the helmet around and when it was emptied, he ran back for more, and he did so again and again and again. Revisiting the scene of the battle stirred these long-dead memories and brought on a rush of emotion. But Vincent felt an eerie sense of calm, World War II Army veteran Vince Speranza shows off bottles of Airborne beer from Bastogne in Belgium in his home. Photo by David Spencer, State Journal Register.

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Only $75

Includes: Four Songs, autographed scarf and your choice of rose or teddy bear (Additional $25 for out of the local area)

GREAT GIFT

For Your Sweetheart, Loved One or Just For Fun! BIRTHDAYS - ANNIVERSARIES WEDDINGS - CORPORATE EVENTS BOOK A SHOW FOR YOUR NEXT OCCASION OR EVENT!

Call: 727-785-7947 or 727- 455-1237

e-mail: Russell.Elvis@yahoo.com • website: www.russellelvis.com

seniors

Come meet “Winter” the dolphin who lost her tail in a crab trap, now swims freely.

Senior $2offAdmission

(55+)

Good forGood up to Not Not valid with other for6uppeople. to 6 people. valid with otheroffers. offers. Expires December 31, 2012. 2011. Code XSCA Expires August 31, Code XSCA

Clearwater Marine Aquarium 249 Windward Passage • Clearwater, FL 33767

(727) 441-1790

www.SeeWinter.com

BRANDON Auto Clinic of Brandon ...... 813-654-8686 Xtreme Powersports ......... 813-626-6060 BROOKSVILLE Sunrunner Automotive ...... 352-596-2314 Napa Auto Parts ............... 352-796-4936 Master Auto/Air ................. 352-799-6444 Brooksville Transmission.. 352-796-6544 General Auto Parts ........... 352-796-2522 CLEARWATER JDs Cycle Shop ................ 727-827-2994 M & M Ultrasports ............. 727-412-8020 Stouts Auto Service .......... 727-216-6622 DADE CITY Reliance Auto Center ....... 352-567-5281 HOLIDAY NAPA Auto Parts .............. 727-934-4651 HUDSON White’s Quality Trans ........ 727-862-1968

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Volunteer for Titanic Exhibition

olunteers are needed to assist The Mahaffey in the exhibition, “Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition,” opening Oct. 6. Volunteer ushers are also needed for the performing arts center’s upcoming 2012-2013 theatrical season.

“Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition” is a five-month exhibition which will run through early March. Volunteer ushers serve as ticket takers, greeters and exhibition escorts, and have the opportunity to work at a variety of shows. Training sessions are Sept. 25 at 5 p.m. and Sept 27 at 3 p.m. Call (727) 892-5857 or email asayce@TheMahaffey.com.

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