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LIVING INSIDE THIS ISSUE Richmond Group artists make big impression...............4 Plaid returns dragging a checkered past........................8 Sudoku puzzle ................................................................. 8 Pins, bracelets, barrettes fill ’80s-inspired kit.................9 5 trends for festive fingernails .....................................10 Niche, mainstream sellers carry kale into beauty ........11 Banish blues with healthy blueberry muffins............... 12 Get more from your veggies .........................................13 7 signs for when it’s time to seek help ........................14 Local fall events calendar .............................................16 Protect yourself from social media snoops ..................19 Apps to revolutionize your tablet, phone ...................20 Medicare is here to stay .................................................22

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From factories to fancy frames New New book, book, exhibit exhibit show show how how area’s area’s art art legacy legacy has has deep deep roots roots in in manufacturing manufacturing

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Detail Detail of of "Rooftops "Rooftops of of Richmond" Richmond" by by George George Herbert Herbert Baker Baker at at the the Richmond Richmond Art Art Museum. Museum. Through Through Oct. Oct. 4, 4, the the museum museum is is featuring featuring an an exhibit exhibit that that coincides coincides with with Shaun Shaun Dingwerth's Dingwerth's new new book book on on the the Richmond Richmond Group Group of of artists. artists.

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mployees for some of Richmond’s farm equipment factories made a major impact on American art. And, once you learn a little more about Richmond’s art legacy, it also helps explain why Wayne County has so many cultural assets today that are unusual for an area this size. “Why we have an art colony is why we have everything,” said Shaun Dingwerth, Richmond Art Museum executive director. How? Let’s start at the beginning. A group of Richmond area artists, now known as the Richmond Group artists colony, gained national attention for their work in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The Richmond Group began in the 1870s as the Rambler’s Sketch Club. Its members were local artists who primarily worked in the local factories, including Hoosier Drill, Gaar-Scott Company and Wayne Agricultural Company. They made machinery look great for their company — even at big equipment shows on the East Coast — and their attention to detail attracted customers. Those goodlooking products helped generate sales, enhancing Richmond’s economic development. Those artists didn’t stop with their industrial work. They began painting local people, flowers and landscapes, developing a distinctive impressionistic style that was uninfluenced by other art movements in Indiana. Some of those artists included names known nationally or regionally, such as John Elwood Bundy, Charles Conner, Micajah T. Nordyke, Alden Mote, Marcus Mote, William A. Eyden, Sr., Maude Eggemeyer and Anna M. Newman. The artist colony featured female artists. Men and women exhibited side by side, which was unusual for its time, but the local Quaker heritage was influential. In fact, a New York Times quote from 1910 indicated Richmond put on a better exhibition than other national art centers. Richmond thus became an important center for art in the Midwest, a place that nourished and inspired the artists whose work a new book celebrates. “It gives a window into what our community valued and the kind of community they wanted to create,” Dingwerth said.

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Shaun Dingwerth is surrounded by art pictured in Dingwerth's new book on the Richmond Group of artists.

Book and exhibit Dingwerth has researched and written a book called “The Richmond Group Artists” to help put this legacy on paper. But it’s not just on paper. Those who visit the museum at Richmond High School between now and Oct. 4 can see 50 paintings from the book hanging on the walls of two galleries. See ART, Page 6

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A photograph of John Elwood Bundy on display at the Richmond Art Museum.

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A painting by John Elwood Bundy on an easel once used by Bundy.

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IF YOU GO “The Richmond Group Artists: Out of the Silence” exhibit » When: Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays through Oct. 4. » Where: Richmond Art Museum, 350 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. » Cost: Free. Donations accepted. » Info: (765) 966-0256 or http://richmondartmuseum.org

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Charles Conner's painting “Untitled (The Wheelbarrow)” in a gallery at the Richmond Art Museum.

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Indiana University Press published Dingwerth’s book, which features 100 images. Bloom Magazine, produced in Bloomington, Ind., says in a review, “This ample book contains fine reproductions of the work of these artists. Thumbing through this collection of serenely luminous landscapes is like pausing to meditate — good for the mind and the soul.” Dingwerth received assistance from local photographer Greg Pyle in showcasing the art on the printed pages. He says Pyle did a great job with the illustrations, but says the opportunity to see the works in person shouldn’t be missed. Those attending can also see a wheelbarrow on display that was the subject of a nearby painting, as well as Bundy’s easel. The exhibit will next travel to the Indiana State Museum in Indianapolis. Other museums are currently expressing interest in the show and logistics are being worked out for an extended tour. Dingwerth describes the book and exhibit as “the untold story of a group of artists whose interest in fostering art in their community

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The wheelbarrow featured in Charles Conner's painting "Untitled (The Wheelbarrow)" is on display.

made an authentic contribution to the history of art in America.” Although he’s led the museum for more than 10 years, Dingwerth enjoyed learning more about the artists. He discovered he’s related to five of the artists featured, including Edna Cathell, Alden Mote, Marcus Mote and Charles Clawson Jr.

Early connections The Richmond Group was Indiana’s earliest art colony. Its beginnings in 1870 were nearly 40 years before the famous Brown County Art Colony that draws visitors to Nashville and surrounding southern Indiana towns. (Just for comparison, famous Hoosier artist T.C. Steele didn’t move to Brown County until 1907.) Dingwerth said, through his research, he was able to determine the Richmond Group began a decade

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» What: “The Richmond Group Artists” by Shaun Dingwerth, Richmond Art Museum executive director. » Cost: $40. Available at the art museum » Information: Email shaun@ richmondartmuseum.org. » Comment on the book: “Shaun Dingwerth has done a yeoman’s job of research and compilation, enhanced with beautiful images of discovered paintings. This groundbreaking project provides a foundation to help unearth even more information, as knowledge and interest grow about these longignored Indiana artists.” — Rachel Berenson Perry, former fine arts curator of the Indiana State Museum in Indianapolis and author of many articles and books about Indiana art.

earlier than previous scholarship had discovered. The artists also helped get the current art museum started through an annual exhibition of their work. The book features an essay forward by Julia May, associate

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A photograph of a painters’ camp supplied by the Wayne County Historical Museum is on display at Richmond Art Museum.

professor of art history and curator of Earlham College’s art collection. May places The Richmond Group in context with the American art movement. “Any effort to enhance the recognition of Indiana artists is to be commended,” said M. Jeanne Nesbit in a review of the book on IU Press’ website. “And the Richmond Group is underrepresented in print and markets outside its own boundaries. Its time has come.”

County’s assets make impact Dingwerth said Richmond has many historically significant connections and contributions, such as the Starr Piano Factory and Gennett Records, which became the “cradle of recorded jazz” in the early 1900s, and U.S. 40, the Historic National Road that helped people travel across the country. “The fusion of transportation, industry, government, and the city’s Quaker influence all led to this community being a progressive community that desired the arts,” Dingwerth said.

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A portrait of Richmond entrepreneur and philanthropist Daniel Reid by William Alden Mote is on display.

He noted that Richmond wouldn’t have had a thriving arts colony if it didn’t have jobs. Workers did tasks such as painting pinstriping on GaarScott farm equipment. Dingwerth said he wanted the book to go beyond art and help describe the county’s extensive roots in industry. The artists recorded that legacy, with paintings of industrial leaders such as Daniel Reid, now best known for his contributions that helped build Reid Hospital and Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church. Their wealth is also evident in the

community’s architecture, such as the Starr-Gennett building, the Depot and Millionaire’s Row homes along Main Street. But they didn’t just enjoy their earnings. They invested in future generations through developing programs of art and music in local schools, including what is believed to be the first full high school orchestra in the nation. “They could have taken the money and ran, but they didn’t,” Dingwerth said. For instance, artist Marcus Mote petitioned the state to make drawing part of the state schools curriculum. The book and exhibit also help local residents see landmarks in a new way. Richmond resident Susie Hively gave the book 5 stars in an Amazon.com review. “ ... The descriptions of the camping trips by artists in areas around Richmond in the late 19th century that are still used for picnics and occasional swimming on hot summer afternoons now was a treat,” she wrote. “Seeing the paintings of these spots and recognizing a view or a bend in a stream is very, very special!”

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PLAID RETURNS DRAGGING A

CHECKERED PAST A press release I received said that what a girl wears on her first day of school is as important as what she wears to prom. It sounds like a lot of pressure. Maybe it’s true. But if the first day of school is akin to prom, can you still arrive for classes on a bus, or is a limo in order? If that’s not bad enough, there is even worse news in the world of fashion: Plaid is back. LORI Plaid was the fabric of my childhood—a BORGMAN fabric I will gladly return to the ’60s. Schools required girls to wear skirts and dresses back then. Everything I wore was plaid. Red plaid, purple plaid, green plaid, brown plaid. I had a plaid wardrobe that would have gotten me into any Catholic school in the city, but I wasn’t Catholic. The only solid colors I saw were in my crayon box.

All of my childhood memories are in plaid. There was the kindergarten red plaid dress with the white Peter Pan collar. There was the brown plaid dress that was a staple of early elementary. Before fourth grade a big box from our Sears catalog order arrived with our back-to-school clothes. We tore into it with the excitement of Christmas morning and there it was, a short-sleeve, drop-waist dress in maroon plaid. I had now worn every color on the color wheel—in plaid. In all my school pictures, I am wearing plaid. Wild curly hair and plaid. Maybe the plaid was an attempt to distract from the hair. It didn’t work. By seventh grade I’d finally grown tall enough to shop where other girls my age shopped. It would be “so long, kindergarten plaid.” My mother took me shopping and bought me a beautiful wool skirt. It was plaid, a faux wrap-around sort of thing with a big gold safety pin. I developed a fondness for bagpipes. I even had plaid pants. In home economics, every girl had to sew a pair of pants with a side zipper. I sewed plaid. Self-inflicted plaid. Who does such a thing to themselves? To this day, plaid gives me bad fashion dreams, a deathly fear of wool car blankets, and I am unable to sit on a plaid sofa. Well, now they’re back — plaid dresses, plaid coats, plaid skirts, plaid shoes, plaid accessories and plaid pants. Just when you think there is nowhere plaid has not gone before, a clothing chain carrying fashionable plaid debuts the ultimate in plaid accessories—plaid leggings. A moment of silence, please. Let me word this carefully. Leggings are, shall we say, delicate territory even when they are in a solid. But leggings in plaid, on an adult, perchance a well-endowed adult, will be a visual challenge to the person following. Plaid in motion. I don’t know that it’s been done before. But isn’t that the point of fashion? I suggest proceeding with caution. And preferably solids. Stripes if you must, or even animal prints, but, please —easy on the plaids. I speak from experience when I say recovery takes years. Lori Borgman is a columnist, author and speaker. Contact her at lori@loriborgman.com

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PINS, BRACELETS, BARRETTES FILL

’80S INSPIRED KIT By Holly Ramer

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on’t just send the little girls and tweens in your life back to school. Send them back to the ’80s with a craft kit full of supplies to whip up three of the decade’s most iconic accessories: ribbon barrettes, friendship bracelets and friendship pins. Admittedly, those barrettes wrapped with color ribbons that dangled off the ends never stayed very well in my thin hair, but I made and wore them all the same. I had better luck with the bracelets and pins, which I remember trading with pals and wearing on my shoelaces in fourth or fifth grade. This is a great project if you want to give a homemade gift but don’t have much time to actually make anything. Just collect the supplies, print out some directions and pop them into a cute organizer. With just a little extra effort, you can dress it up by decorating the container with samples of the finished projects.

Materials: ⁄8-inch satin ribbon in assorted colors double-bar barrettes embroidery thread in assorted colors scissors tape safety pins, preferably coil-less pins seed beads in assorted colors small, three-drawer container (mine came from Target.) cardstock hot glue gun, glue

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A homemade kit filled with supplies to make girly accessories from the 1980s: ribbon barrettes, friendship bracelets and friendship pins.

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place in one of the drawers along with the barrettes. To make a sample, open the barrette, and slide in two ribbons, so the midpoint of the ribbons are at the clasp end of the barrette. Take one end of the first ribbon and poke it through the slot in the middle of the barrette and pull it

to the outside. Do the same with the other end, so the ribbon is crossed in the center of the barrette. Do the same with the second color, weaving both ends through the bars of the barrette. Repeat until you reach the end, and then tie a double knot to secure. If you want to print out instructions with photos, there is an easy-to-follow tutorial (http://bit.ly/XhNDCG) online at Hip Girl Boutique, which also sells the supplies. 2. For the bracelets, just pile about a dozen skeins of embroidery thread into the second drawer, along with a roll of masking tape and a small pair of scissors. (The tape can be used to hold a bracelet in place on a table while it is in progress.) For instructions, the website friendship-bracelets.net has hundreds of patterns and tutorials. See CRAFT KIT, Page 15

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5 TRENDS FOR NAILS NAILS BY MEI

This fingernail design was created by Miho “Mei” Kawajiri of nails By Mei.

FROM SHOES TO WALL PAINT, DESIGNERS ARE JUST SCRATCHING THE SURFACE By Leanne Italie Associated Press

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ove over, studded bracelets and chandelier earrings. Right now, it’s all about nails. Rhinestones, 3-D designs, textured topcoats and new offerings from fashion royalty have upped the ante on fingertips, said Kahlana Barfield, beauty director for InStyle magazine. “We’re seeing so many nail artists emerging and nail art salons that are launching,” she said. “They’re showing up across the country. Nails are an accessory now in the same way as jewelry, but a more affordable one.” So what does a decent design in lacquer cost? Barfield says $30 to $35 should do it, depending on the bling. But embellishments, treatments and extensions can up the price to $250 or more. For the DIY-inclined, a simple trip to the drug store for pins, stickers and rhinestones offers a more inexpensive option. “People are being super, super creative with nail art. ...They’re really having fun,” Barfield said. “Nails are a talking point.” Five trends for nails:

Ultima. Thirty more colors are on the way. Nails have become a growth market for designers: Phillip Lim and his 3.1 Phillip Lim brand have a new collaboration with Nars. Burberry opened its first beauty store, including polishes, in London’s Covent Garden last year. Anna Sui, Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs and Tom Ford are all recent entrants. Prabal Gurung works with Sally Hansen and Brit “it” girl Alexa Chung came up with fabric-inspired finishes for London-based Nails Inc. Her bottles include a cashmere See NAILS, Page 15

New designers Got a thing for those red-soled Christian Louboutins? The shoe designer is hoping his fashionista fans will go for his first try at beauty — glossy, luxe nail lacquer that launched this month in his signature hue. Rouge Louboutin, loaded with pigment that goes on easily, is priced at $50 for an eight-inch spiky bottle based on the tallest heel he ever came up with, the Ballerina

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Nail artist Naja Rickette created this western fingernail design.

NICHE, MAINSTREAM SELLERS CARRY KALE INTO BEAUTY By Leanne Italie Associated Press

NEW YORK — Kale has crept out of salads and juicers into beauty products from niche and mainstream sellers. The leafy superfood that many love and others love to hate can now be had in face masks, skin-brightening serums, creams and nail polish, pushed along by the march to healthier living and the frenzy to fend off aging. Kale hasn’t displaced other botanicals, which remain a small segment of the multibillion-dollar beauty industry. There’s a wide range of plant life and consumables in beauty products, but where else would the new darling in greens land if not beauty aisles, spas and websites? A look at kale on the beauty side:

Nailkale Sprawled in ads on a bed of kale, British fashion darling Alexa Chung is the face of Nailkale, a new line of 12 nail shades from London-based Nails Inc. They just launched in the U.K. and will hit U.S. shelves in late August. Nails Inc. founder Thea Green was inspired by a couple of trips to New York City last year. “On one trip we saw a group of very lovely girls walking down the street all drinking their green juices, and no one in London was drinking green juice then,” she said in a recent interview. “Then I heard a woman in a restaurant, a very proper Upper East Side New Yorker, reject her salad because it was rocket (arugula) and not kale. I thought the whole thing was fascinating,” Green said. Green took kale for nails and its vitamins A, C and K to a laboratory and Nailkale was born. “I think they thought I was a bit nutty.” AP Nutty like a fox. She’s the first to Nails Inc. offer kale for nails. founder Thea Green took kale for nails and its vitamins A, C and K to a laboratory and Nailkale was born.

Spa Sales Eminence Organic Skin Care sells luxury products to more than 3,000 spas worldwide. With roots in Hungary, that’s where the company headed when it decided to work with kale farmers

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This product image released by Eminence Organic’s Citrus & Kale Potent C+E Serum, left, and Citrus & Kale Potent C+E Masque are made with kale.

for two new products. Stephanie Baresh, the brand and product creative director in Vancouver, Canada, said a cold processing method is used on raw kale for the Citrus & Kale Potent C+E Masque. The chunky green product offers a slight whiff of lemon with kale, avocado and spinach. Eminence is focused on kale’s antioxidant properties. Launched in June with the Citrus & Kale Potent C+E Serum, user feedback has been positive, she said. “People will do anything to look good and to stop aging these days. This is a natural approach rather than getting Botox or plastic surgery,” Baresh added. The spas the company supplies were not a tough sell and include the Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village, California, and the Go Green Organic Spa in lower Manhattan. “They loved the idea of a superfood,” Baresh said. “Kale is the new go-to for the plate and in a smoothie, so why not beauty products? But I don’t think you’re going to see kale products popping up all over Sephora.”

Good & Healthy Cruelty free, organic and 100 percent vegetarian, See KALE, Page 21

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BANISHING THE BLUES WITH

HEARTY BLUEBERRY-BANANA MUFFINS

HEALTHY BLUEBERRY

MUFFINS By Sara Moulton Associated Press

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ipe, plentiful blueberries are such a highlight of summer that some of us are prone to getting the blueberry blues during the rest of the year. Happily, imported and frozen blueberries make it easy to enjoy them all the time. In fact, if you’re really on your game, you can pick extra now and freeze them for later. And when later comes around, those frozen handpicked berries make for some pretty awesome muffins. But before you get out the muffin pan, let’s tackle some of the issues we often run into when making muffins. Typically, the batter is made with white flour and a ton of fat and sugar. It’s a delicious combination, but one that makes blueberry muffins more an indulgence than a healthy choice. It was easy to swap some of the white flour with whole wheat, but I also added oat flour to the mix. I worried oat flour might be hard to find, but that’s when I discovered that making your own is easy; just pulverize the oats in a blender until smooth. I loved what the oats brought to the recipe besides lots of fiber and nutrients, principally a sweeter and heartier flavor than wheat flour.

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Whole-grain, fruit-packed blueberry muffins can begin a day with a healthy start.

They also made the muffins moister. Thanks to the mashed banana, which contributed moisture of its own, this recipe for a dozen muffins required only 3 tablespoons of butter. Just make sure the banana is very ripe to get the most out of its flavor and natural sugars. I also substituted low-fat — and big-flavored — buttermilk for the full-fat milk usually called for. Finally, I jacked up the pleasure quotient by adding lemon and cinnamon — which always pair up beautifully with blueberries — and conjured some crunch by topping the muffins with a little extra sugar.

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START TO FINISH: 50 MINUTES (25 MINUTES ACTIVE) MAKES 12 MUFFINS

1 cup oat flour (made by pulverizing 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons old fashioned oatmeal in a blender or processor until smooth) 3 ⁄4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided 1 ⁄2 cup white whole-wheat flour 1 ⁄3 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 ⁄4 teaspoon table salt 2 teaspoons lemon zest 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 small very ripe banana, mashed (about 1/4 cup) 3 ⁄4 cup buttermilk 1 large egg, lightly beaten 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 11⁄4 cups frozen blueberries 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Heat the oven to 350 F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners or coat it with baking spray. In a large bowl, combine the oat flour, 3⁄4 cup of the all-purpose flour, the white whole-wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, lemon zest and cinnamon. In a medium bowl, combine the banana with the buttermilk, egg and butter. Mix well. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until they are just combined. In a medium bowl toss the blueberries with the remaining 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, then transfer them to a strainer and shake off the excess flour. Add the blueberries to the batter and gently fold them in. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin pan. The batter should be slightly mounded above the edge. Sprinkle the granulated sugar evenly over the tops of the batter, then bake the muffins on the oven’s middle shelf for 20 minutes, or until a skewer inserted at the center of the muffins comes out clean. Let the muffins rest, in the pan, for 5 minutes before serving. Nutrition information per serving: 170 calories; 40 calories from fat (24 percent of total calories); 4.5 g fat (2 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 25 mg cholesterol; 29 g carbohydrate; 2 g fiber; 11 g sugar; 4 g protein; 210 mg sodium.

TANGY TOMATOEGGPLANT CROSTINI START TO FINISH: 30 MINUTES SERVINGS: 6 2 large yellow onions, quartered and sliced Extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt 2 small eggplants, diced 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved Toasted, sliced French bread Balsamic glaze, to serve Ground black pepper Parmesan cheese, to serve Watercress, to serve

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GET MORE FROM YOUR VEGGIES WITH AN EASY

TWO-STEP PROCESS By Alison Ladman Associated Press

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ant to get the most out of your late summer tomatoes and eggplants? Try the simple two-step prep we use for these easy crostini. We start by salting and draining the eggplants and tomatoes. This removes excess water, which not only makes for a meatier texture, it also concentrates the flavors. After the draining, the vegetables are roasted, which caramelizes their

natural sugars, further deepening the flavors. The result is incredibly rich and naturally sweet. The whole thing gets tied together with a sweettangy balsamic glaze and bit of salty Parmesan. If the rest of your dinner is being cooked on the grill, you could skip the oven step and roast the vegetables on there. Prepare them according to the recipe, but set the baking sheet over the cooler side of the grill (turn down one or more of the burners, as needed). And this same topping also would be delicious over pasta, or even spooned onto a burger.

Heat the oven to 450 F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and coat with cooking spray. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the onions with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt, stirring regularly until caramelized, 18 to 20 minutes. If the onions begin to stick, add a teaspoon or 2 of water. Meanwhile, in a mesh strainer over the sink or a bowl, combine the eggplants and tomatoes. Sprinkle in several hefty pinches of salt, then toss lightly. Allow to sit for 15 minutes to drain excess liquid. Spread the mixture on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Roast for 15 to 18 minutes, or until tender and browned. In a large bowl, combine the eggplant, tomatoes and caramelized onions. Spoon the mixture onto slices of toasted French bread, then drizzle with balsamic glaze and sprinkle with black pepper. Top with some of the Parmesan cheese and watercress. Serve immediately. Nutrition information per serving: 200 calories; 35 calories from fat (18 percent of total calories); 4 g fat (1 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 0 mg cholesterol; 36 g carbohydrate; 7 g fiber; 10 g sugar; 7 g protein; 580 mg sodium.

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7 SIGNS FOR SEEKING HELP How to know when it’s time to seek counseling

Have you ever felt like life was just too hard? Worried that you can’t take the pressure, stress and anxiety anymore? Sometimes the stressors of life — whether situational or ongoing and dire — can be significant prompters to seek professional counseling. Everyone, including counselors, needs guidance, support, and tools to navigate through different taxing phases of life. We should be aware of when to intervene in our own lives to best manage this opportunity called life. If you or someone you know recognizes any of the following COLUMN BY signs, it might be an indication to ask for SUSAN help and seek professional counseling. GILLPATRIICK When you feel like you should If it has already occurred to you that you need help and that you would benefit from talking with someone to help tow you out of the ditch you’re in, then you should seek help. The greatest warning that we need additional assistance comes from our own sense of need. Even if you cannot identify the cause of your distress, you might feel an overwhelming need to remove it. Having a supportive counselor or therapist that can help pinpoint the issues that keep you stuck and facilitate a plan for renewal is a significant step in the right direction. When family friction is high Elevated stress from family friction is an invitation to seek outside help. In today’s culture of divorce, singleparenting, and blended families, the challenge of maintaining harmony in our homes has become difficult and complex. Today’s families also have the temptations brought on by the Internet, such as gambling, pornography, or any number of other luring enticements that cater to our vulnerabilities. If you want better conflict resolution skills, parenting skills or tips in managing your own stress, you do not have to solve your dilemmas by yourself. Caring professionals, experienced in problematical family issues, can help. When grief lingers Grief is painful. When grief is complicated or suppressed it can linger and cause unbearable effects on our lives. People commonly experience painful grief over

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losing a loved one, but grief can result from events other than death as well. Disenfranchised grief reflects a loss that cannot be openly acknowledged, publicly mourned or socially supported. Examples of this can be failed dreams, failed relationships, or even failed expectations. It is healthy to grieve losses in your life but if grief overtakes you and you cannot move on after a period of time, I strongly encourage you to find support through individual counseling, support groups or both. When denial has failed When attempts at escaping your problems have failed, and when you have become tired of being sick and tired, you can make a new decision and take a new direction. There comes a time to accept the realities of your sorrow and uncover the make-believe shelter your denial provides. Maybe you’re trading one painful way of life for another. It’s common for people in denial. Many mask their problems by feeding their addictions to alcohol, drugs, sex, or even shopping. When denial has had its last day as the epicenter of your life, your healing has just begun. When being controlled If you are in any type of relationship where you are manipulated, dominated or controlled, then you need some help. If you believe your actions, your involvements, your finances, or any part of your lifestyle has limited freedom due to someone placing restrictions on you, then stop and ask for help. You can discover healthier ways of coping and for thriving. Do not let your valuable life slip into seclusion and submission. Rage and resentment can build up, and you can find yourself in what seems like a trapped position. There are centers and specialists ready to offer you avenues of strength, of safety, and of success. When confronted with crisis Survivors of traumatic events are frequently in such a state of shock that simply enduring each day becomes the primary task. Examples of traumatic events could include a sudden family death, a spouse announcing an affair, or learning that a child that has been arrested. A crisis or critical incident is any incident that challenges your normal coping skills. If you don’t have support systems or don’t know of resources for recovery, the crisis can be alarming and intense. Skilled professionals can guide you through journey of recovery. When surrounded in sadness If your life feels dark and lonely and you don’t even care, and it seems you are surrounded in sadness, then See COUNSELING, Page 22

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3. For the pins, you have two choices. Regular safety pins can be used if the pins will be worn on shoelaces, but it can be difficult to pin them to clothing if the beads are on the arm of the pin that opens. The coils can be pried apart to slide the beads onto the other side of the pin, but the easiest option is to simply use pins that don’t have coils. These can be found with jewelry-making supplies

at craft stores. No instructions are necessary for this drawer: Kids can figure out how to place beads on the pins! 4. To decorate the box, make a sample of each project: a barrette, a short length of bracelet and a pin. Hot glue each item to a small rectangle of cardstock and glue the cardstock onto the drawer fronts as a “label” that advertises the drawer’s contents. 5. Decorate the top of the box with a large cardstock label that says “Back to the 80’s Craft Kit.” You can download my design here: http://bit.ly/1oXb4vq .

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look and heavy glitter options. Louboutin’s lacquers are the most expensive for a major brand. “Obviously the Chanels and the Diors have been doing nail polish forever, but what’s great about Louboutin is there are so many women who love his shoes but might not be able to afford them. It’s a way of getting a piece of the brand,” Barfield said. “The bottle is like a piece of art. He wanted it to be something that looked beautiful on a woman’s vanity and on her fingers.”

Flip-side manis Ciara, Beyonce and Adele have all blinged out the underside of their nails. “It’s kind of like a peekaboo. It’s unexpected. The long, almondshaped nails are really big right now, so they allow enough real estate for you to embellish underneath your nail,” Barfield said. “This is a new twist on nail art, which is such a big trend right now. You don’t have to get this done. You can do it yourself at home.” Attach a small jewel or stud with spray glue, or go for bright colors that complement the front side. Naja Rickette, a Los Angeles nail artist and consultant whose clients include Miranda Lambert, said flip-sides offer a lot of free-

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dom for texture. “Glitters and confetti and all kind of stuff are happening on the underside. You can wear a plain color then have fun on the back,” she said.

Stiletto nails Extensions, gels or natural — sharpened tips are in. “Rihanna’s done them. Adele, Fergie. We’re seeing it more and more. They’re buffed at the tips so that’s how you keep from hurting yourself,” Barfield said. “There’s no danger.” The look began popping up on red carpets about a year ago and is still going strong, she said. Rickette said the stiletto also has morphed into a coffin. “It’s like a tapered square that actually looks like the shape of a coffin. It’s a really beautiful shape. It elongates most people’s fingers,” she said.

Barfield considers gels a great option for people who don’t want to be in the nail shop once a week, but the removal process, which involves soaking nails in polish remover, can damage nails. Now, nail companies are making gel-effect topcoats and lacquers in a range of prices that offer a week or more of shine without the hassle, Barfield said. No UV light is needed and they come off easily with regular polish remover. Sally Hansen’s Miracle Gel in Bare Dare and the company’s Miracle Gel Top Coat are available at drugstores for $10 each.

Nail-to-wall In June, OPI and Ace Hardware teamed up for an exclusive line of Clark and Kensington interior paint colors paired with iconic corresponding OPI nail shades. Broken into three distinctive color palettes for the dreamer, the romantic and the wild at heart, the nail shades include a whimsical blue called Can’t Find My Czechbook and Gargantuan Green Grape. More colors will be rolled out in 2015 to go with 18 for nails and more than 15 in paint introduced this year. “To get the full the bang out of it will be next year. It takes time,” said Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, cofounder and artistic director for OPI.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Festivals » Apple Fest, Sept. 27-28, New Paris, Ohio. » Oktoberfest, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sept. 27, Historic Depot District, Fort Wayne Avenue, Richmond. » Canal Days, Oct. 3-5, Metamora, Ind. (866) 647-6555 » October Festival, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 4, Lewisburg Park, Knapke Lane, Lewisburg, Ohio. Third annual event. Rain or shine. Churches, organizations and any type of vendor is welcome. No booth fee. Registration: (937) 962-2190. » Fourth Street Fair, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 4-5, 100 to 400 blocks of South Fourth Street, Richmond. Foods, decorations, arts and crafts, various vendors, live music and entertainment. For all ages. Free admission. Offered by Senior Opportunities Services. Booth rental available. (765) 962-1010 » Fall Gathering, Oct. 4-5, Preble County Historical Center, 7693 Swartsel Road, Eaton, Ohio. (937) 787-4256 or www.preblecountyhistoricalsociety.com » Fall Antique Fair, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 11, Cambridge City, Ind. (765) 478-5000 » Black Walnut Festival, Oct. 18-19, Camden, Ohio. » Oktoberfest, Oct. 11-12, Peace Park, East Dayton Street, West Alexandria, Ohio. Includes a library book sale.

Fundraisers » Catalyst for Change, Sept. 25, Forest Hills Country Club, 2169 S. 23rd St., Richmond. Heisman Trophy winner and former Oakland Raider Tim Brown will be the featured speaker at Wernle’s Catalyst for Change event. Reservations: (765) 966-2506 » InConcert Casino Night, Sept. 26, 4th Floor Blues Club, 923 N E St, Richmond. Fundraiser for local charities. Tickets: $10 including dinner. (765) 966-3614 or inconcertrichmond.com » Taste of Wayne County, 5:30-8 p.m., Oct. 2, Richmond Square Mall, 3801 National Road E., Richmond. Sample food from many of Wayne County’s favorite restaurants. Tickets are available in advance at the Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce, 33 S. Seventh St., or at the door. (765) 962-1511 or wcareachamber.org » Tales from the Departed, 1-5 p.m. Oct. 4, Earlham Cemetery, 1100 block National Road West, Richmond. Walking tour. Several departed guests will be re-enacted at their gravesites. Learn local history. Organized by Wayne County Historical Museum. Price TBA. » Smart Futures Dinner, 6 p.m. Oct. 9, Wayne County Fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. Benefits Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County. (765) 962-6922 » Books, Movies, Music and More Sale, 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Oct. 17 and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 18, Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Open to the public. Books for all ages, DVDs, videos, games, puzzles and more. Most items $1 or less. » YWCA/Genesis Annual Dinner, 5:30-11 p.m., Oct. 18, Forest Hills Country Club, 2169 S. 23rd St., Richmond. $50. Reservations: (765) 966-0538 » BRAvo Signature Event, 6-10 p.m Oct. 18, Reid Hospital’s Lingle Grand Hall, 1100 Reid Parkway, Richmond. Fundraiser for breast cancer programs. $75 per person. Cocktail attire is suggested. http://reidbravo.org or (765) 983-3102 » Catholic Women United Smorgasbord, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 24, Seton Intermediate cafeteria, 801 W. Main St., Richmond. $7

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adults, $3 children ages 6 to 11. » Christmas Village, Nov. 7-8, Wayne County Fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. Offered by YWCA of Richmond. » Bazaar & Bake Sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Nov. 8, Middleboro United Methodist Church, Indiana 227 North, 2.5 miles north of I-70, Middleboro. Unique crafts and gently used items. (765) 962-2653 » Union County Extension Homemakers Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Nov. 22, Union County Middle School, Liberty, Ind. 100 booths with holiday decorations, jewelry, candy, baskets, embellishes clothing, wooden items, home accessories and lots more. Homemade creamed chicken sandwiches, soups, sloppy joes, and pies served. Free admission. Handicap accessible. (765) 732-3794

Kids and Family » Bedtime Stories, 7 p.m., last Thursdays of the month, Joseph Moore Museum, Earlham College, 801 National Road W., Richmond. Read together before bed. Pajamas are encouraged and stuffed animals are welcome! Admission is free. (765) 983-1303 or www.earlham.edu/joseph-moore-museum » Musikgarten !, 10-10:30 a.m., second Friday each month, Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. This event is for 0-3 year olds and their caregivers. Offered the second Friday of every month. Free. Registration is not required. » Centerville High School Homecoming Parade, 5 p.m., Sept. 26, 507 Willow Grove Road, Centerville. Free. (765) 855-3481 » Lucky the Happy Hobo Clown show, 1:30-3 p.m., Sept. 27, Preble County District Library, 150 N. Main St., Eldorado, Ohio. Magic, balloon twisting, and humor. Carnival games, hot dogs and drinks. Free. » Preble County District Library’s Furry Tails with a Twist, 6 p.m. Oct. 8, 135 N. Main St., West Elkton; 6 p.m. Oct.13, St.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Paul United Methodist Church, 301 E. Main St., New Paris; 6:30 p.m. Oct. 15, 212 S. High St., 6:30 p.m. Oct. 23,150 N. Main St., Eldorado; noon Oct. 25, 16 N. Main St., West Alexandria; 6:30 p.m. Oct. 27, 301 N. Barron St., Eaton; and TBA at the Camden branch. Free. One hour. Humor, puppets and props will engage children as they help with reimagining three classic and beloved fairy tales. Includes a Q&A session with the actors. » Toddler Time, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., Oct. 15, Cope Environmental Center, 4910 Shoemaker Road, Centerville. Kids explore the outdoors through a story, hands-on activities, crafts, and a hike. Rain or shine. $3 per child. Pre-register by calling (765) 855-3188. » Haunted Museum, 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 17-18 and 24-25, Wayne County Historical Museum, 1150 N. A St., Richmond. Not-toofrightening fun for the whole family. Kids encouraged to come in costume. Spooky guests and special stories. Price TBA. » Halloween Howl, 5 p.m.-8 p.m., Oct. 25, Tom Raper Center, Wayne County Fairgrounds, Richmond. » Crafting with Connie, Noon-3 p.m., Oct. 18, Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1004 N A St, Richmond. Must sign up one week ahead of workshop. For ages kindergarten and older. $10 fee includes materials and a snack. Sessions also offered Nov. 15 and Dec. 20. Send check, name and age to Connie Wood, 1311 Harris St., Richmond, IN 47374. (765) 966-0277. » Children’s theater, “Charlotte’s Web” at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Oct. 29, and “Darwin the Dinosaur” with puppetry and lighting, 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Nov. 19, Civic Hall Performing Arts Center, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Homeschool students and school groups welcome. Supported with classroom study materials. Tickets: $2 per student with instructors and chaperones admitted free. Reservations: (765) 973-3350. » Stage One Youth Theatre, “Junie B. Jones in Jingle Bells

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Batman Smells” at 2 p.m. Nov. 1, and “Peter Pan Jr.” at 2 and 6 p.m. Nov. 15 and 2 p.m. Nov. 16, Richmond Civic Theatre, 1003 E. Main St., Richmond. Tickets: www.gorct.org or (765) 962-1816 » The Natural Play Zone, Shawnee Prairie Preserve, 4267 Ohio 502, Greenville, Ohio. Part of the Darke County Park District. A balance beam, natural loom, digging pit, jumping logs, climbing mound, tunnel and much more. Children are encouraged to explore the area, build shelters, dig and play all while parents can watch over from designated “parent areas.” Open seven days a week from sunrise to sunset. (937) 548-0165.

Theater » “Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure,” Oct. 10-12 and 17-18, Richmond Civic Theatre, 1003 E. Main St., Richmond. Shows at 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. $15 adult, $12 student with ID or senior 65-plus. www.goRCT.org or (765) 962-1816.

Concerts » Richmond Symphony Orchestra, 7:30-9:20 p.m., Oct. 18, Civic Hall Performing Arts Center, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. RSO offers Mozart’s “Overture to Idomeneo,” Schubert’s Symphony No. 2, and Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 2, with Michael Chertock as pianist. Adults, $15 (box seats $20); students in grades K-12 admitted free. (765) 966-5181 or http://richmondsymphony.org » “Shadows of the 60’s,” 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11, Civic Hall, 380

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. A tribute to Motown’s Supremes, Temptations and Four Tops. $28 for adults, $20 for students. Box office: (765) 973-3350. » Crossroads concert, 8-11 p.m., Oct. 25, VFW, 213 S. Eighth St., Richmond.

Arts, crafts and history » Richmond’s Own Society of Embroiders, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., last Tuesday each month, Richmond Senior Community Center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. Projects and lessons on various types of needlework are given. Needleworkers of all skill levels are welcome. Bring a sack lunch. Also, on the second Monday of the month, a stitch-in takes place at a ROSE member’s home or the senior center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring a sack lunch. » Women at Home Series – American Needle Art,Sept. 27, Wayne County Historical Museum, 1150 N. A St., Richmond. Workshops for adults and exhibit. Adult program from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 27. Includes study of early American needlework, box luncheon, textile tour and ribbon embroidery workshop. Reservation and $10 fee due by Sept. 20. (765) 962-5756 or office@wchmuseum.org

Dances » Whitewater Valley Ballroom Dance Club, 7-9:30 p.m., third Saturday each month, Richmond Senior Community Center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. $5 per person. Please bring finger

food or soft drink to share. For teens and adults of all ages. Casual dressy attire. Questions: (765) 962-8649 or (765) 935-7370.

Visual arts » Cork and Canvas, 6-9 p.m., Sept. 26, Oct. 24 and Nov. 28. Room 912, 912 E. Main Street, Richmond. Instructors provide step-bystep instruction to create your own masterpiece while sipping a favorite drink. All painting supplies are provided, including an apron. $35/person (does not include alcohol; beverages, alcoholic and non, are available for cash purchase). Must be 21 or older. Reservations limited: (765) 966-0256

Nature adventures » Medicine Walk guided by Teri Wiggans, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Oct. 4, Cope Environmental Center, 4910 Shoemaker Road, Centerville, Ind. Mark a point of change in your life or to seek insight or support with specific questions or difficulties. $25 for non-members; $20 members. Bring bag lunch, refillable water bottle, camp chair, journal/notebook, and pen/pencil. Registration required. (765) 8553188. » Homespun Programs, offered by Cope Environmental Center. Building Blocks of Biodiesel from 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at Cope, 4910 Shoemaker Road, Centerville; Smart Shopping: Environment from 5:30-7 p.m. Nov. 19 at Meijer; home energy conservation, Dec. 19 with time and location to be announced. $5 per class. Registration required. (765) 855-3188 or a.blue@copeenvironmental.org

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FACEBOOK PROFILE Q: I’m a corrections officer, and I’ve gotten some friend requests on Facebook from former inmates when they get out of jail. I want to keep in contact with my family, but I want to stay hidden from everyone else. How can I make myself invisible on Facebook without deactivating my account? A: With social media, you can never truly be invisible, but there are steps you can take to make your Facebook page harder to find. It takes adjusting your privacy settings. Go to the lock icon at the top of your profile and under “Who can contact me?” change “Who can send me friend requests?” from “Everyone” to “Friends of Friends.” This should filter out your work problem. You can also change your message filter in this area to strictly COLUMN BY filter out messages from people you don’t KIM know. KOMANDO Then click “See more settings” and under “Who can look me up?” change who can look you up to “Friends” and change “Do you want other search engines to link to your timeline?” to “No.” There’s also AVG Privacy Fix, an app that helps lock down your privacy settings on Facebook, Google and LinkedIn to keep you protected. Make sure that you are not tagged in older photos, updates and links.

Help for family member with ALS Q: I’m looking for technology to assist a family member, my aunt, with ALS, aka Lou Gehrig’s disease. I want her to be able to interact with the rest of the family and I want her to stay engaged. We have an iPad Air. What apps can we use to help her? A: The iPad is a great tool for this kind of situation. You can install an app like Verbally, recommended by the ALS Association, that will help your aunt communicate with the rest of your family. She can easily pick words to create sentences, or choose from preset and custom phrases, and have the app speak them out loud. There’s also Speak Text and Voice4U. While tablets are getting more capable, you should also check with your insurance company and see if it can cover a dedicated speech-generating gadget for your aunt.

Stay safe on hotel Wi-Fi Q: We are hoping to take a vacation this year, and we want to make sure that when we take our phones, iPad

and Kindle with us that we are safe from the dangers of public or hotel Wi-Fi. What do we need to do? I heard you warn us about this on your national radio show. A: The biggest danger of using a tablet or phone on public Wi-Fi is hackers on the same network capturing every single thing you do. They can easily read your passwords, emails and more as you send and receive information. Some hackers even set up fake Wi-Fi hotspots with names like “hotel Wi-Fi.” If you connect to it, hackers not only see all your traffic, they can send you to malicious websites that steal your information. So, make sure you know the name of the hotel Wi-Fi before you sign on. Use cellular for any really sensitive tasks like banking. And be sure to use your bank’s app as well, since that will be more secure. For the rest of your Wi-Fi surfing, you can use an app like Avast! SecureLine VPN or HotSpot Shield VPN to encrypt your traffic. This makes it almost impossible for anyone to snoop. On the Kim Komando Show, the nation’s largest weekend radio talk show, Kim takes calls and dispenses advice on today’s digital lifestyle, from smartphones and tablets to online privacy and data hacks. For her daily tips, newsletters and more, visitwww.komando.com. Email her at techcomments@usatoday.com.

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THESE APPS WILL

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By Kim Komando

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f you can dream it, there is an app for that. There are approximately 1.2 million apps in the Apple store and, interestingly, just about the same number in the Google Play store that powers Android gadgets. Much like any other crowd, certain ones that stand out. They challenge the norm. People who think outside the box created them. I’ve created a list of the latest apps that use your smartphone or tablet in a way you can hardly believe.

INSTANT LANGUAGE TRANSLATOR One of the biggest obstacles to travel is the language barrier. I’ve often wished for the universal translator from Star Trek. Amazingly, we’re almost there. The free Google Translate app for iOS and Android can translate 80 languages. That covers the Americas, the Caribbean, Europe, much of Asia, major African dialects, the Middle East and even countries in the South Pacific like Indonesia. The app is very versatile. You can speak, type or handwrite a phrase and then choose the language to translate to. In the Android version, it can even translate text in photos, so figuring out menu items is as easy as taking a picture. The app does require an Internet connection, so if you are traveling abroad, make sure you have a working data plan or a Wi-Fi connection. The Android version does allow you to download language packs for offline use, but results are pretty limited. There is an alternative way to communicate. On both Apple and Android, you can save translations to the phrasebook so you can pull them up quickly, even offline. So helpful when you are in the jungle and need

to locate the nearest restroom!

ENCRYPTED PHONE CALLS Want to keep snoops and the NSA out of your phone conversations? You’d need a way to encrypt your calls, and now you can. The best part is it’s absolutely free. Signal is an iOS app developed by Open Whisper Systems that uses ZRTP and AES 128 encryption to create a secure connection with another phone. Both callers must have the app for it to work, but it shouldn’t be too hard to persuade your friends and family to download it, as it doesn’t cost a dime. Text messaging services are also coming to the app soon. Don’t worry, Android users; ZRTP technology has been available on Android phones for a while with Open Whisper Systems’ Redphone app. It also creates an encrypted connection between phones so no one can eavesdrop.

MOSQUITO REPELLENT Mosquitoes are a fact of life in many parts of the country. If you want to have a picnic, a barbecue or just hang out by the pool, you have to deal with them. Try some anti-mosquito apps instead. They claim to produce a unique, high frequency sound that keeps mosquitoes and other bugs

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away. The human ear can’t hear the frequency, so it won’t bother you. iPhone users can try Anti Mosquito - Sonic Repeller to keep pesky mosquitoes at bay. There’s a similar app for Android called Mosquito Go Away. Have to warn you that the reviews are mixed. Some people claim they work; others say the worthless apps just bugged them.

GET BETTER SLEEP If you’re having trouble getting a good night’s sleep, then Sleep Cycle Alarm might be the app for you. It starts by figuring out your sleep patterns. Just put your phone loaded with the app on the bed next to you, and it can tell when you enter deep sleep, if you toss and turn, and how long you sleep. Then it gives you colorful charts with the results and grades your overall sleep quality. Once Sleep Cycle Alarm has this information, it can wake you up at just the right time each morning so you’re feeling refreshed. This app works best when used over a long period of time, but you should start seeing results almost immediately. One warning: Recently, a 13-yearold girl in Texas fell asleep with her

phone in her bed. She woke up to the smell of smoke and fire, as her Galaxy S4 phone melted away while underneath her pillow.

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POLICE SCANNER One of the most valuable things in an emergency is real-time information. You can plan and strategize all you want, but unless you have up-to-date information, it doesn’t do you any good. Scanner Radio can get you the real-time information you need. Get access to live police, fire, weather and radio repeaters from around the world. You can add local stations to a favorites list and see the Top 50 list of the most-listened stations. This app is free and available for Apple and Android smartphones. The term “Police Scanner” can sometimes be a misnomer. Most police scanner apps actually pick up a wide spectrum of police, fire, commercial and ham radio feeds. Emergency Radio is no different. You’ll gain access to thousands of live feeds including EMS, air traffic, NOAA and more.

BONUS: ONE TO SAVE A LIFE OK, this isn’t technically an app, but it is meant for phones, and it is amazing. The service is called Kitestring, and it’s all about safety. A computer science graduate in San Francisco invented this service to keep his girlfriend safe in a dangerous neighborhood. Basically, you send Kitestring a text with time period like “30m.” In 30 minutes, Kitestring will send you a check-up text, and you have five minutes to respond with an “OK.” If you don’t reply, Kitestring sends an alert to an emergency contact you set up beforehand. It’s handy to set before blind dates, parties, walking or traveling alone,

or going into sketchy situations. Because it’s based on text messages, it works with any cellphone, not just smartphones. It also does not rely on an Internet connection. The basic service is free and gives you eight uses a month with one emergency contact. There’s a paid version that gives you unlimited uses and contacts, along with a recurring check-in mode and customized response period. The recurring check-in mode makes it useful for people with medical conditions who live alone. You can have it check in on you every few hours. If you have kids going off to college, be sure to tell them about this service.

Kale

trients, antioxidant vitamins and minerals that happen to be great for replenishing skin.”

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The Kale That Wasn’t

Alba Botanica offers five new products “powered by leafy green goodness” — kale, spinach and Swiss chard extracts, to be exact, according to promotional materials. The Good & Healthy line from the brand owned by The Hain Celestial Group in Lake Success, New York, launched last spring and includes a tinted perfector for combination skin and a daily moisturizer with SPF 15. The suggested retail price is on the low end at $9.99 each, available at Walmart, Target, Whole Foods Markets and drug stores. “History has shown that it’s very common for food trends to trickle into beauty care products,” said Sarah Galusha, director of marketing for Hain. “As consumers learn about the amazing benefits of eating certain superfoods, they start to look for them in their personal care products as well. And the truth is that many superfoods are loaded with phytonu-

Dana Kale in Dallas is co-owner of the small Kale Naturals. Kale and her business partner, Tia Pettijohn, incorporated in 2008. They launched botanical grooming products for men in 2010, ahead of kale mania. There’s no actual kale in Kale Naturals, but the packaging is a nice kale green. The two, with just eight products, hope to add some kale going forward, possibly by next year. “It’s kind of in the last year where kale has gotten all this attention and become this superfood and all of that,” Kale said. The company is still benefiting from the buzz due to its name, which pops up in Internet searches for the kale-inclined. “When we started formulating our products, the naturals market was still a little bit new and so we didn’t even think to put it in there,” Kale said. “I wish that we had. I always tell people, ‘Well my blood, sweat and tears are in there, if that helps.’”

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MEDICARE IS HERE TO STAY M

edicare went into effect 48 years ago on July 1, 1966. Earlier that same year, Medicare workers went door to door trying to get seniors to sign up. Medicare was not the cornerstone then that it is today and people did not know whether it was going to work for the long haul. Now, nearly half a century later, Medicare remains one of the most popular government programs in the nation. We can’t see the future, but one thing’s for sure: Medicare is here to stay. Medicare COLUMN BY provides health insurance to more than 50 TERESA million Americans. Forty-two million are BRACK people age 65 and older and the other 8 million are younger and have disabilities. Most people first become eligible for Medicare at age 65. The four parts of Medicare are parts A, B, C, and D. » Part A (Hospital Insurance) helps cover inpatient hospital care, skilled nursing care, hospice care, and home health care. Most people get Medicare Part A premiumfree since it is earned by working and paying Social Security taxes. » Part B (Medical Insurance) helps cover services from doctors and other outpatient health care providers, outpatient care, home health care, durable medical equipment, and some preventive services. Most people pay a monthly premium for Part B. In 2014, the premium for most people is $104.90, the same as it was in 2013. Some high-income individuals pay more than the standard pre-

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there is a great indication that you could really benefit from counseling. Depression is more than feeling “blue” or having a bad day. Being depressed is like having the sun no longer shine on your soul.

mium. Your Medicare Part B premium also can be higher if you do not enroll when you are first eligible, also known as your initial enrollment period. There also is a Medicare Part B deductible of $147 in 2014. » Part C (Medicare Advantage) allows you to choose to receive all of your health care services through a provider organization. This plan includes all benefits and services covered under Part A and Part B, usually includes Medicare prescription drug coverage, and may include extra benefits and services at an extra cost. You must have Part A and Part B to enroll in Part C. Monthly premiums vary depending on your state, private insurer, and whether you select a health maintenance organization or a preferred provider organization. » Part D (Medicare prescription drug coverage) helps cover the cost of prescription drugs. Many people pay a premium for Part D. However, people with low income and resources may qualify for extra help from Social Security to pay the premium and deductible. To see if you qualify for extra help visit www.socialsecurity.gov/prescriptionhelp.Will you be age 65 soon? Even if you decide not to retire, you should consider applying for Medicare. You can apply in less than 10 minutes using our online Medicare application. Do it today at www.socialsecurity.gov/medicareonly. To learn more about applying for Medicare when you plan to delay retirement, read our publication Applying For Medicare Only—Before You Decide, available at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs. Teresa Brack is Social Security manager in Richmond.

Your life might feel hollow. You might feel invisible. You might feel hope and joy are out of reach. If you have no interest in normal or fun activities or are very tired but sleep does not make the emotional or physical pain go away, don’t wait another day before asking for help.

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Centerstone. She may be reached at susan.gillpatrick@centerstone.org. Centerstone, a not-for-profit provider of community-based behavioral healthcare, provides a range of programs and services for children, adolescents, adults, seniors, and families living with mental health or addiction disorders. If you or someone you know needs help, contact Centerstone at 800-344-8802.

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