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The sights, sounds and smells of November are some that can’t be beat. Whether you’re cooking on Thanksgiving Day or preparing your dishes in advance, we’ve got tips on how to make your feast fantastic – for both you and your four-legged-friends! Not sure what to do for dessert? Leftover Halloween candy is just what you’ll need to create a sinfully sweet treat. After your plates are cleared and bellies are full, it’s time to kick of the holiday season right by gearing up a trendy winter wardrobe, transitioning your home décor and running out for a little Black Friday shopping.

No matter where your November takes you, we wish you all the best!

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Use Up Leftover Halloween Candy

By Kristy Watt

When you’ve got uneaten Halloween candy sitting around the house, it’s practically begging someone, anyone, to eat it. If you and your family still have piles of candy leftover from your little one’s fright-night haul, there are plenty of ways to put it to good use.

Not ready to part with all that candy?

Transform your Halloween candy with these two recipes:

Trail Mix Use all those tiny bags of M & Ms in a homemade version of trail mix. Mix and match ingredients like peanuts, raisins and pretzels to fit your family’s taste buds. You can also use any other candy that you have leftover; try a mix of nuts, raisins and crunched up chocolate candy bars.

Reduce, reuse and recycle … your candy stash, that is. The three Rs aren’t just for garbage; use this mentality to repurpose last month’s Halloween candy by recycling the delicious overflow during an upcoming birthday party. Tie ribbons around lollypops and candy bars and give them to guests as party favors.

Host a candy exchange. Get your friends together and check around to see if any dentists in your area offer a candy exchange. Dentists often offer a candy exchange around the holidays, where you bring in candy and they exchange them for healthy treats.

Donate to a good cause. Visit local charities that accept candy donations, like the Ronald McDonald house, nursing homes, veteran’s homes and food pantries.

This is a great opportunity to involve the kids! Not only will they learn a good lesson (too much of a good thing) but they’ll also learn about the act of giving.

Snickers Salad This delicious salad mixes sweet Snickers candy bars with apples and whipped topping for an almost-good-for-you dessert treat.

Here is a good recipe to try:

Get crafty. Leftover candy makes great crafts that you can do with your kids or during holiday parties. For example, use red Twizzlers and assorted candy to decorate a gingerbread house at Christmas; use peppermint candies to decorate a Styrofoam topiary for a gorgeous centerpiece or mantle adornment for Thanksgiving; or, use other small candies to decorate a photo frame as a Christmas gift idea.

Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m possible’! Audrey Hepburn

You will need: • 5-6 Granny Smith apples • 2 Snickers bars, or about 10-12 mini bars (you can also use any other candy-bars you have leftover) • 1 container frozen whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed Cut up the apples and candy bars into bite-sized pieces. Place thawed whipped topping into a bowl, and then gently fold in the apples and Snickers. Chill until ready to serve.

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Making Your

Thanksgiving On the fourth Thursday of every November families and friends throughout our nation join one another for a day of thanks. We commemorate this special day by setting a beautiful table, roasting stuffed turkeys and preparing traditional side dishes while pumpkin and apple pies await the finale ...

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Happy A typical Thanksgiving celebration is filled with a great deal of personal and familial tradition. But oftentimes uncontrollable circumstances, or simply a desire for change, lead us toward altering old customs.

Whatever your circumstance – accidental or planned – embracing change or going with the flow can be exciting and fun.

Hopefully, as you read the following true scenarios, you’ll rethink your holiday plans and be inspired to create a Thanksgiving Day unlike any other.

Go “Old-Fashioned” One Thanksgiving season my sister and I wanted to make the holiday special – you know, do things a little differently– and decided an “Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving” theme might do the trick. We consulted our parents and siblings and everyone was onboard.

We’d make the day different and fun – yet, still traditional.

Mom, sis, and I collectively met and sorted through items we absolutely knew had to be included: a beautiful, handmade tablecloth with matching napkins, which had been passed down through several

What we achieve inwardly will change outer reality. Plutarch

generations; silverware – always our mother’s holiday must; a favorite platter; and a set of antique candlestick holders.

My brother loves to cook and his wife wanted to contribute. He found two Old World recipes to add to the meal and my sister-in-law created an autumn-themed centerpiece from garden flowers she’d been drying throughout spring and summer.

I handmade calligraphy place cards for each guest.

When Thanksgiving Day finally arrived we mutually gathered, put all our resources together and recreated an old-fashioned holiday – the way my parents remembered it and, as children, the way we remembered it, too!

Making “New” Traditions During one particular Thanksgiving weekend I had found myself stranded in Chicago, unable to get back to Gainesville to be with my immediate family.

Fortunately, my cousin, her husband and their five children lived in a suburb right outside the city so, of course, I was welcomed into their gathering.

I knew my cousin would be stressed with an unexpected houseguest, excited and energetic children running all about, plus the responsibility of putting together a large meal. I believed the best way to lend a hand meant staying out of the kitchen and occupying the kids for a few hours.

Children are always enthusiastic so I had them help me by gathering up a bunch of art supplies: crayons, colored pencils, construction paper, bluntnosed scissors, tape, glue, etc.

My first plan was to create the proverbial “turkey-silhouettes-bytracing-your-hand” project. When finished we’d constructed 12, wildly-colored tom turkeys in various shapes and sizes; mom gave us permission to tape them to the windows.

On to the next project: table-top place cards. We assigned names to each one, colored and decorated them, folded them into small

table tents, and placed each in its appropriate location.

Finally, we made “thank you” notes. The older children handwrote each person’s “declaration of thanksgiving” onto eight separate pieces of paper. While they were busy with the inscriptions the rest of us started sprucing them up with some original artwork. When finished, we placed them in a pile next to dad’s plate. Before eating dad read each one.

To this day I’m forever reminded by the children, now grown, how they’ve never forgotten this special Thanksgiving. In fact, a few of them have included these same activities with their Thanksgiving traditions.

Thinking “Inside” the Box If you live a busy lifestyle and, truly, don’t have the time to prepare and cook an entire meal – you can always opt for: “Thanksgiving Dinner in a Box!” A good friend of mine clued me in on this concept and swears by it! He simply preorders his “TD-in-a-B” according to his specifications – then just picks it up! It’s his perfect solution.

He’s single, has no siblings, no cooking skills and travels all the time but insists on spending the holidays with his elderly parents. He likes the no-muss, no-fuss approach and it affords him additional time with his parents.

When I first heard of this concept I thought, “How non-traditional can you be?” But the meals are very tasty, come in various proportions with multiple food choices, and are available at most grocery and warehouse stores.

Everyone and every family has their own and unique way of celebrating this very special holiday. Some prefer staying with the norm while others embrace change, but sometimes life’s circumstances require us to make other choices.

But one constant always remains the same: We all have so very much for which to be thankful.

Wherever the day takes you, or however you choose to spend it ...

I wish you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Believe you can and you’re halfway there. Theodore Roosevelt

Thanksgiving

Facts

• The date of what is typically recognized as the first Thanksgiving is not precisely known but occurred between September 21 and November 9, 1621.

• The Plymouth Pilgrims dined with the Wampanoag Indians for the first Thanksgiving.

• The first Thanksgiving lasted for three days.

• The first Thanksgiving feast consisted of corn, barley, fowl (which included wild turkeys), waterfowl and venison.

• Fifty-two Pilgrims attended the first Thanksgiving in 1621.

• Approximately 50 Native Americans attended the first Thanksgiving, including Massasoit and Squanto, the Pilgrim’s translator.

• The First Thanksgiving was actually a secular event that was not repeated. A Calvinist Thanksgiving actually did occur in 1623 and did not involve sharing food with the Native Americans.

• The first national celebration of Thanksgiving was declared in 1775 by the Continental Congress; however, this was not an annual event.

• In 1863, two national days of Thanksgiving were declared: One celebrated the Union victory at the Battle of Gettysburg; the other began the Thanksgiving holiday we still celebrate today.

• Each year the President officially declares a day of National Thanksgiving.

• Since Harry Truman, every president has pardoned a turkey for Thanksgiving.

• Many societies have a day set aside to give thanksgiving for the many blessings they enjoy.

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Benjamin Franklin once said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This cold and flu season, don’t get caught with a handful of tissues and a nose that won’t stop running. There are many steps you can take to stay healthy this November.

How to stay

Healthy this

Cold and Flu

Flu Shot One of the easiest ways to avoid the flu is to get a flu shot. You can obtain this at your general practitioner, or even at your local pharmacy. If you do decide to get a flu shot, November is one of the best months to do so. If a fear of needles is keeping you away, ask your doctor about FluMist. It’s a nasalspray vaccine that has the same level of effectiveness as the shot.

Simply Scrub The second biggest way to avoid sickness is to consistently wash your hands. Even if you don’t work at a hospital or doctor’s office, you probably come in contact with plenty of people each day who could be sick and contagious (even if they appear healthy!)

Be sure to wash your hands thoroughly by scrubbing them for 20 seconds or more. If you don’t have access to soap and water, hand sanitizer is your next best bet.

Up and Active When it comes to exercise, the easiest way to get started is to take a brisk walk each day. Any kind of moderate daily exercise will help improve immune and lung function. It also helps the body activate T lymphocytes – white blood cells that attack viruses and cancer cells. Don’t push yourself too hard, however. High intensity exercise for more than two hours increases stress hormones and can actually suppress your immune system.

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It’s important to keep up a healthy lifestyle to prevent sickness. It’s amazing how much impact your diet and activity can have on your body’s ability to fight off disease.

Overall, you should drink plenty of water, exercise regularly and eat healthily.

Diet Dos

You may not think that your sleep schedule leads to that yearly cold or flu, but there’s actually a very important connection. If you get your seven to eight hours of sleep each night, your body will be able to perform at its most efficient level. This could help you fight off potential infections, as well as recover faster if you do become sick.

As far as diet is concerned, some specific foods to keep you feeling healthy are those that are rich in antioxidants. Choose whole-grains, artichokes and walnuts, as well as foods that are full of omega-3 fatty acids, like salmon. These antioxidants enhance immune function by protecting the body’s tissues against inflammation and stress. These also promote the body’s creation of anti-inflammatory substances and promote blood flow.

If you feel a cold or the flu coming on, tell your boss and stay home from work if possible. Your stressful commute and work-related stress could keep you from recovering quickly. Though you can’t get exactly the same cold or flu more than once a season, there are thousands of forms of the virus, and getting one type doesn’t protect you from another. The folks here at Flourish wish you excellent health this season!

By Katie Moss

Get your facts first, then you can distort them as you please. Mark Twain

Doctors are always telling us to drink plenty of water, and for good reason. Doing this keeps the tissues found in your respiratory system moist and aids your immune system in working efficiently.

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You have a background in health, fitness and beauty, and now you have a beauty blog; tell me a little about what inspired that.

I’ve always loved the world of health and fitness. I got so many emails and letters from women asking, “How do you stay healthy and in shape while you’ve got crazy hours on your soap opera?” I was doing eight episodes a week, plus I had a child, so there was no room to breathe [laughs]. So how did I do it?

I wanted to be able to answer these women’s questions with real knowledge of my own – I didn’t want to just quote advice out of a magazine.

Face Off Interview by Sarah G. Mason

So you decided to take a break from acting and went on to study health?

I trained with a holistic doctor, studied vitamin therapy, learned about how we can change our bodies through vitamins, food and nutrition, learned about brain chemicals and discovered that to be beautiful we should work from the inside out. All of this inspired me to start a beauty blog.

McKenzie Westmore is carrying on the family name. This third generation makeupindustry mogul is back to host the 5th season of SyFy’s hit unscripted reality competition series “Face Off.” Today, Westmore talks with me about her experience hosting the show, discusses her background in health and fitness and gives busy moms like her some much-needed fitness advice.

For people who aren’t familiar, can watching what they create and all their work you tell me a little about the show? from start to finish. It’s so awesome to see the “Face Off” is a competition reality show about special effects makeup. We are searching for the next great name in makeup and special effects makeup. We want to find someone who is very well-rounded in the industry who can show us their talent and prove to us why they should be crowned the winner, receive 100,000 and win a new car.

There’s a little twist in this season; it’s the veterans versus the newcomers.

What do you like about hosting the show?

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whole thing transform right before my eyes.

You mention your family – the Westmore family is known for defining the role of makeup artists in motion pictures.

How has that influenced you?

The history of my family is just so rich.

My grandfather and my great-grandfather were the people who created makeup in Hollywood; when you’re dealing with a history like that, it just makes you think, “How can I not carry on that name?” I ended up following my dream in acting, singing and dancing, but in the back of my head I was always thinking, “How do I keep the Westmore lineage going in the makeup field?” I’m so thrilled to be doing “Face Off.”

What advice do you have for busy moms who don’t feel like they have time to workout?

I’m a single mom, so it’s not always easy to juggle working fulltime and trying to keep myself healthy. My biggest piece of advice is don’t feel like you have to get an hour or two hours in at the gym. Do little increments throughout the day, even if it’s just a matter of parking at the back of the parking lot or taking the stairs. People don’t think those things do anything, but the little things really add up so much.

What’s your most important piece of nutrition advice?

I’d advise women to drink more water.

A lot of people forget to drink water and hydrate throughout the day, but that really helps your skin and helps keep your weight down. Also, good nutrition is important. Be sure to get good nutrients into your body and the bodies of your children. For me, there’s no excuse not to be healthy and take care of yourself.

Check out “Face Off” Tuesday nights at 9 on SyFy. Follow McKenzieWestmor (omit the “e”) on Twitter and ask her questions or leave comments; she’s very active and would love to respond!

Between two evils, I always pick the one I never tried before. Mae West

Hold the Pickle As you read a restaurant menu, do you take the dishes as they are or see a little wiggle room?

There’s nothing wrong with asking your server to accommodate your preferences, whether it be to put the dressing on the side, to substitute fries for veggies or to hold the bun.

With this in mind, don’t order with the words “diet” or “low-carb” in mind. Order what will satisfy you without weighing you down.

Intuition plays a major role here. Are you going out for ice cream after you finish the meal? Then skip the side of mashed potatoes, not to cut calories, but to save room! Small, sensible changes like this can make a big difference.

“Finish What’s On Your Plate”

It’s easy to feel envious of our naturally skinny friends. And yet, there’s something to be learned from those who manage to stay slim without dieting. Believe it or not, it’s little daily changes – not crash diets or lucky genes – that can make all the difference.

Skinny

Habits Sarah G. Mason

It’s been engrained in our brains since childhood; world hunger is a serious issue, so be thankful for what you have and finish everything on your plate. And yet, is stuffing yourself to the brim really helping anyone?

The answer is no, and in fact, this “rule” may be hurting you.

It’s better to toss the leftovers (or better yet, save them for later) than to force down food your body doesn’t need. If wasting leftovers gives you heartache, rethink your portion sizes by planning smaller meals!

Turn Up Your Nose

Do you ever find yourself eating things you don’t even like? Stale bread from the back of the pantry, processed cookies at work or an old box of chocolates from last Christmas may sound good at the time, but after that first bite, pause. Are you enjoying the taste, or is it flavorless and unsatisfying? If the answer is the latter, it doesn’t make sense to keep eating. By forgoing those foods that aren’t enjoyable, you can cut out mindless eating and help avoid weight gain.

Distraction-Free Food In a world of here and now, we’ve become excellent multi-taskers. And yet, as you munch away while on the phone or in front of the TV, you may not realize how much you’re eating. According to Dr Susan Albers, author of “Eating Mindfully” and “Eat Q: Unlock the Weight-Loss Power of Emotional Intelligence,” when we eat mindfully, we eat less. Set a goal to eat at least one distraction-free meal each day, and take that time to really enjoy the flavor of your food. You’ll feel more slim and satisfied, guaranteed!

My fake plants died because I did not pretend to water them. Mitch Hedberg

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What is it about chilly days that make us love warm, hearty meals? Sweet and savory, this dish features roasted apples and sweet potatoes topped with a unique glaze that’s sure to be a family favorite.

Ingredients: • 5 large sweet potatoes • 3 Golden Delicious apples • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice • 2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar • 1/2 cup honey

• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter • 1/4 cup bourbon (optional) • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 2/3 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Directions: 1) Wash sweet potatoes, place on a baking sheet; prick with a fork. Bake at 400° for 1 hour or until almost tender. Remove from oven. Let stand 45 minutes or until cooled.

2) Meanwhile, peel and core apples. Slice apples into 1/3 inch thick wedges; toss with lemon juice in a bowl.

4) Combine brown sugar and next 6 ingredients in a saucepan, stirring well. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally; boil 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Pour glaze over potatoes and apples. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 30 minutes.

3) Peel cooled potatoes, and slice inch thick. Arrange potatoes and apples alternately in a greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Pour remaining lemon juice over potatoes and apples.

5) Remove from oven; baste with glaze in bottom of dish and sprinkle nuts across top. Bake 14 to 15 more minutes or until apples look roasted. Baste with glaze just before serving.

Formula for success: rise early, work hard, strike oil. J. Paul Getty

Food Fixes

By Kat Freestone

When you look in your cupboard, what would you rather see: medicine bottles or fruits and vegetables? Real, whole, fresh food can be a powerful drug. Not only does it affect our overall wellbeing, but eating the right food at the right time can help cure some of those pesky day-to-day ailments like PMS, sleeplessness and bloating.

Next time you’ve got aches and pains, check out these smart food fixes:

The Problem: You’re Breaking Out The Fix: Onions Is your skin acting up? Then it’s time to add onions, leeks and scallions to your grocery list. These veggies contain antioxidants that can reduce the inflammation that leads to acne. Additionally, the sulfur found in onions contains glutathione, a detoxifying molecule that has been found to reduce breakouts in individuals prone to acne.

The Problem: You’re Bloated The Fix: Watery Produce If you’re feeling swollen, sodium may be the culprit. When you consume too much salt, your body responds by holding onto water in order to dilute it. Eating produce with a

high water content – think cucumber, celery and melon – can give your system a boost and relieve some of that puffiness.

The Problem: You Can’t Sleep The Fix: Cherries These little fruits contain anti-inflammatory properties that help stimulate the production of cytokines, a molecule that regulates sleep.

Additionally, tart cherries are high in melatonin, a hormone that sends signals to the body when it’s time for bed. An hour or two before bed, eat a bowl of cherries to reap the full benefits.

The Problem: You’re Emotional The Fix: Tuna If you’re constantly riding an emotional rollercoaster, grab yourself a can of tuna. Tuna

To succeed in life, you need two things: ignorance and confidence. Mark Twain

contains selenium, a mineral that helps keep your emotions on an even keel. In addition, selenium is necessary for thyroid hormone production, which controls metabolism and mood. Tuna not your thing? Selenium is also found in eggs, turkey and nuts.

The Problem: PMS The Fix: Iron According to studies, the risk of developing PMS drops significantly for woman who consume more than 20 milligrams of iron daily. However, red meats may not be your best choice. Stick to plant-based foods that are high in iron such as spinach, prunes, raisins, soybeans and artichokes.

With the right food fixes, your aches and pains will be a thing of the past.

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Make-Ahead

Relish

Thanksgiving is a time of indulgence. We make turkey and stuffing, casseroles and pies, rolls and gravy and cranberry creations, but there are only 24 hours in a day. If you ever hope to do it all, it’s smart to make a few dishes ahead. This cranberry and orange relish can be prepared up to 4 days in advance – just wait to add the cilantro until it’s ready to serve!

Ingredients: • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter • 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar • 1 cup orange juice • 16 ounces cranberries (fresh or frozen) • 1/2 to 3/4 cup orange marmalade • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper • 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro (optional)

Directions: 1) In a saucepan, over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the ginger and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the sugar, orange juice and cranberries.

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2) Cook until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens, about 15 minutes. Stir in the marmalade to taste (depending on desired sweetness). Turn off heat. Stir in the pepper and cilantro just before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom. Thomas Jefferson

Holiday Foods to Avoid

During Pregnancy

By Sarah G. Mason

Even if you’re normally healthy as a horse, pregnancy weakens your immune system and can make you – and the little guy inside – more susceptible to food-borne illnesses. Though the holidays are filled with merry gatherings and fancy feasts, there are a few specific foods to add to the no-no list. Here are a few tips on how to handle the holiday spread.

Turkey and All the Trimmings This Thanksgiving, it’s important to ensure that your turkey is fully cooked.

Dangerous bacteria and parasites like salmonella and E. coli can lurk in improperly cooked meat, causing illness when ingested. In addition, listeria and toxoplasma can cross your placenta and affect your baby. To be safe, cook the bird until it reaches an internal temperature of 180 degree Fahrenheit, using a meat thermometer to check.

Stuff ‘Em with Stuffing It’s customary to cook stuffing inside the turkey, but this year expecting moms should skip this tradition. When you stuff a turkey’s cavity, it can’t get hot enough to kill off harmful bacteria. Instead, cook the stuffing in a separate dish and then stuff it inside a fully cooked turkey for a traditional presentation.

Unpasteurized Problems We love holiday juices like apple juice and cider, but pause before partaking. Is it pasteurized? Unpasteurized juices aren’t safe during pregnancy because they can contain bacteria like E. coli. If your juice is store bought, check for a warning label on the packaging; any unpasteurized juice sold in a container is required to have one. Avoid juice served at juice bars, especially if it’s “freshly squeezed.” If the juice is homemade, ask or stick with water.

Party Platters Fun cheeses, salty crackers and winter fruits are party platter staples, and as you attend gatherings with friends and family, you’ll see them at every turn. While these are mostly safe, watch out for unpasteurized, “raw milk” cheeses. These, like unpasteurized juice, can contain dangerous bacteria. Since it’s hard to double check the label while you’re at a party, stay away from soft cheese like Brie, Camembert, feta, goat cheese and Mexican-style cheeses, as these are more likely to be unpasteurized. What’s safe?

Hard cheeses like cheddar and Swiss.

Enjoy Your Eggnog Homemade eggnog is generally off limits; it’s usually made with raw, unpasteurized eggs and alcohol. To make this classic holiday drink pregnancy safe, try the store bought stuff. If you’re visiting friends or family, double check before you sip to ensure their eggnog isn’t spiked! Looking for something new to try? Consider “soy nog,” which is dairy free.

We hope the holidays are safe and satisfying for you and your little one!

With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts. Eleanor Roosevelt

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Sickle Cell Association of North Central Florida 3rd Annual 2k Awareness Walk Sickle cell anemia has been called the “unknown disease” – we don’t hear much about it. And yet, Angela Sheppard and the Sickle Cell Association of North Central Florida are doing all they can to change that. Last month, they hosted the third annual Sickle Cell Awareness 2k at Citizens Field to help shed light on this devastating disease. The event included a blood drive and bone marrow registry, as well as doctors and patients who spoke about sickle cell anemia and its traits.

“Sickle cell disease is a genetic blood disorder,” Sheppard said. “A normal person who does not have sickle cell has round blood cells, but a person with sickle cell disease has cells that are sickle in shape.

These cells lack the proper oxygen, so when they move to joints or organs it can cause what we call a pain crisis. A pain crisis is indescribable.”

According to Sheppard, many people with sickle cell anemia suffer damage to their organs and may require blood transfusions.

“That’s why we’re pushing the blood drive,” Sheppard said. “A lot of patients need to have a blood transfusion on a regular basis to prevent them from having a stroke.”

As for the event, Sheppard was excited to

share her mission. Each year, more and more people learn about sickle cell anemia and come out to join the cause and raise awareness.

“The interest the walk has generated is where we want it to be,” Sheppard said.

“More people are becoming aware of this disease and talking about it, which is great.

We really want it out in the open. You hear about cancer, HIV, multiple sclerosis and others, but you don’t hear much about sickle cell. We want to change that. We want people to know that we don’t have a cure, and we need a cure.”

Of course, the Sickle Cell Association’s mission would be nothing without the loyal help of the community.

Expect problems and eat them for breakfast. Alfred A. Montapert

“I really want people to know that this is a nonprofit organization. We need the engagement of the community to help us help others; if the community doesn’t give back, we can’t do what we need to do. We ask that people partner with us and sponsor us to help us grow each and every year.”

If you’d like to learn more about sickle cell anemia, donate money or join the cause, check the Sickle Cell Association out on Facebook at facebook.com/Sickle-CellDisease-Association-of-FloridaNCFGainesville-Chapter. You can also attend their monthly meeting on the second Monday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at the Gainesville Technology Enterprise Center.

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If the facts donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fit the theory, change the facts. Albert Einstein

Challen Cates Interview By Lauren Douglass | Photos By Bobby Quillard

When she’s not playing Mom on Nickelodeon’s hit show “Big Time Rush,” actress Challen Cates is truly being a mom at home.

Cates chats with me about the challenges of being a mother with career aspirations and gives us tips on balancing family, work and romance.

How did you get involved in Big Time Rush?

It was just a regular audition. When I got the job, the executive producer said, “You just understood this character.” Mrs. Knight, a mom who loves her kids unconditionally.

She’ll discipline them, but then she’ll completely let go and go back to having fun.

She’s inspirational.

I love her words of wisdom and how fiercely protective of her kids she is. She’ll go to any length to help her kids realize their dreams, and that’s something I want to do for my kids.

What would you say is the biggest challenge of being a mother with career aspirations?

The biggest challenge is managing your time. Children need their parents. There are days when I have to be gone incredibly long hours, so my husband and I just have to plan everything out. We talk about our work schedules and who was coaching and who was auditioning. We try to balance it out so that at least one of us was available to be with the kids, and so far it’s worked out.

We’ve been fortunate.

What are some of the things you want to be able to teach your children?

I want to teach my children strong values,

compassion, kindness, appreciation for life and respect for others. I think it’s important for women to grow up feeling empowered, confdent, strong and beautiful; I see that in my daughter and I love it! I love that she’s so strong-willed, and I want her to hold onto that.

Was she born that way or it is your doing?

I think she was born that way, and that’s why I want to protect it. I don’t ever want her spirit to be squashed … but boy, getting dressed in the morning can sometimes be a challenge! She’s four now.

Life gets so busy, how do you balance your relationship with your husband?

We know how important it is to keep the romance alive in our relationship. We love staycations but we also have a date night, because it’s really hard to have a grown-up conversation with two little kids in the room.

I really do believe that the secret to having a healthy, long-term relationship is to keep the romance going. My mom said to me, “When you get married, you should marry your best friend and your best lover,” and we feel like we found that.

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How do you overcome the bumps along the way?

Talking through it, working through it and being compassionate. We’re both actors, so we understand each other and we’re there to be sympathetic and supportive. That’s one of the advantages of being in the same business; we understand how hard it can be and how you can get really hurt by some of the stress and rejection.

Why is fitness something that is important to work into your already busy schedule?

You know, working out relieves so much stress and makes you feel so good about yourself. It’s a time you can have to yourself.

Even just workout out for 30 minutes a day makes a difference. My thing is Pilates, I’m totally obsessed with Pilates.

What should women try to do more?

I think it’s important to give yourself a break.

Women have this drive to do it all, but we can’t be everything. Appreciate who you are and take time to enjoy life instead of always being so focused on the goal. Life goes by so quickly.

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I’d rather regret the things I’ve done than regret the things I haven’t done. Lucille Ball

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By Sarah G. Mason

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Are you planning on splurging this Black Friday? As the deals hit the counters, it can be easy to go a little overboard. And yet, as long as you keep your receipts, you’re in the clear, right?

Not so fast. Retailers may charge a restocking fee when you return an item – a nasty surprise for buyers who’ve overspent.

The amount of a restocking fee can range anywhere from one to over 50 percent of the full retail price of an item, so before you make a hasty purchase, keep a few tips in mind.

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Open Carefully

Know the Store’s Policy Knowledge is power, as they say, and in this case, it’s money too.

Most states have laws requiring that any restocking fees must be posted within eyeshot of the shoppers. If you don’t see a policy sign posted, speak with a manager before making a big purchase.

Keep it Intact It’s important to keep all accessories, manuals and packaging intact if you think you may return an item. Ideally, you’ll decide on your returns before you start tampering with all the nuts and bolts of your new item.

However, if you do happen to open the package, keep everything down to the last Styrofoam peanut.

Retailers charge restocking fees for one simple reason: Cost.

They lose money when an item is opened since it can no longer be considered “new.” In addition, revamping a “used” product’s packaging can be costly. When opening an item, do so carefully; the better the box looks upon return, the better chance you’ll walk out with a full refund.

Buy Gift Certificates If you’re buying a gift for friends or family but feel unsure about your decision, buy a gift card to avoid the hassle of a return all together.

Did you open your shiny new e-reader or laptop only to find that it doesn’t work? Don’t pay a restocking fee. You may need to speak to management, but be firm; most stores will not charge a restocking fee for faulty merchandise.

Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one. Albert Einstein

1) Cash, credit or debit cards.

It might seem a bit redundant to mention, but at three-o’clock in the morning, when you’re bleary-eyed and scrambling for a cup of coffee, many people often forget this vital item. To make sure this doesn’t happen to you, set your purse in a place it’ll get noticed before you leave, such as on top of your shoes.

6Black Friday

Take-Alongs

By Sarah G. Mason

Black Friday is undoubtedly one of the biggest shopping days of the year, and for good reason. Stores will discount thousands of items for the Christmas season kickoff, sometimes up to 80 or 90 percent. Whether you’re a novice or have been Black Friday shopping for years, here are the seven items you shouldn’t be caught without:

2) Snacks. Bring a few healthy snacks to nosh on while you shop so you don’t have to stop and disrupt your shopping “groove.” A few good ideas are fruits like apples, oranges or bananas; granola or protein bars; trail mix; fresh veggies. Also, bring along plenty of bottled water to stay hydrated while you shop.

3) Store ads. Most of the big stores like Target, Wal-Mart and K-Mart will send out special circulars, usually the day before Black Friday in most large newspapers. After your Thanksgiving meal is done,

sit down with a glass of wine or warm apple cider and go through the ads, circling what you want so you’ll know what to get and where.

4) A calculator. If you have a set budget, bring along a calculator (if you don’t have one on your cell phone, that is) so you can keep track of how much money you’re spending.

5) A shopping buddy. Shopping is always fun, but it’s even better when you have a friend to go along with you. Ask your best friend or sibling to come along and make a big day of it. It always helps to have someone act as a sounding board when you’re torn between gift items, or to reel you in if you start to go overboard.

6) Your list. Make a list to go along with your store ads and stick it all in your purse the night before.

Sticking with a list will keep your organized and on budget.

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Geometric Jewelry Allow shapes to shape your accessory wardrobe this fall and winter. The bigger and bolder, the better! Think shimmering octagon or triangle-shaped earrings, playful chevron-striped bracelets and round, colorful stones on statement necklaces.

Celebrities like Beyonce, Kim Kardashian, Kate Beckinsale and Emma Stone are huge fans and demonstrate that they paid attention during geometry class!

Accessory

By Heather Aulisio

Trends

(And How You Can Take Cues from Stylish Celebrities) A new season means a new wardrobe and best of all, new accessories!

The great thing about shoes, hats, belts, bags and jewelry is that they always fit, flatter and help make you look fabulous no matter what you are wearing. Read on to learn about some of the top accessory trends for the cool weather season, who’s wearing them and how you can work them into your wardrobe.

Handle Bags Get a handle on the situation and buy a posh handle bag! Any and every color will do, but the most popular tones being handled by your favorite celebs are 50 shades of grey. From mink grey to charcoal grey to stone grey, celebs like Heidi Klum, Rachel Roy, Jessica Alba and royalty – The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton – can’t get enough of this neutral tone and work their handle bags into their day and evening attire. It’s the perfect accessory to carry when a tiny clutch just isn’t going to cut it!

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Thigh Society Sky-high, thigh-high boots are a must for fall and especially winter. There is something incredibly sexy and chic when a woman adds these high heeled boots to her ensemble. Pick up a pair in smooth leather, soft suede, colored velvet or even crocodile skin to accent your limbs and look luxurious when wearing your jeans, leggings, mini-skirts and sheath dresses.

Take a cue from celebs like Blake Lively, Miranda Kerr and Rihanna; that are all a part of the thigh-society!

While shopping for a new seasonal wardrobe can be fun and exciting, it is crucial not to leave out accessories and to be sure that you keep up with what’s current. Just look to Hollywood for a little accessories inspiration and you’ll be able to create a stylish, seasonal look with the help of the must-wear accessories of the season.

If you can dream it, you can do it. Walt Disney

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Revive winter-weary skin with Karin Herzog’s Vitamin H Face Crea. This ultra-hydrating day cream is packed with powerful vitaminsa and other nourishing ingredients to hydrate all skin types, especially dry and mature skin. The moisture rich formula helps to replenish essential lipids that are typically less abundant in dry winter skin.

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When we think of chilly weather in terms of heath, the flu normally comes to mind. There’s no doubt that the cold can be hard on your body, but there’s another side to the story, too.

Caught the Bug While you may not appreciate it at the time, dropping temperatures aren’t all doom and gloom. Cold weather plays an important role in public health; it kills off disease-infested insects and microorganisms, saving us from potential outbreaks. Mosquitoes and ticks have a hard time surviving the snow, after all.

Inflammation Situation Like putting ice on an injury, cold weather can reduce pain and inflammation all over your body. Pro athletes even participate in “cryotherapy” treatments where they expose themselves to frigid temperatures for short amounts of time to reduce pain and speed recovery.

Stress Be-Gone With cold weather comes holiday comfort food, so go ahead – indulge! While we don’t recommend gorging yourself all season, the pressure to look good in a bikini is long gone. You can relax and enjoy your favorite treats without the guilt, and yes, look good doing it!

Embrace a Long Life Researchers from the Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology and the University of Michigan discovered that worms exposed to cold temperatures demonstrate a genetic response that triggers longer life spans. While it’s too early to tell if this holds true for humans, earlier research from 2006 also suggests a link between longevity and cold weather. Let’s keep our fingers crossed.

Counting Calories It’s everyone’s favorite little cold weather tidbit – you burn (slightly) more calories in the cold. According to a University of Utah study, basal metabolic rate (the number of calories you burn just by existing) actually does increase when temperatures drop. If you shiver, the increase is even more noticeable. This isn’t to say you should forgo your winter jacket, but it’s the silver lining we need to endure these frigid days.

Closer Together Whether you’re gathered with the kids around the fire or snuggled up with a loved one on the couch, cold weather brings us closer together. Are you single and living alone? According to a 2012 study in PLOS ONE, you’ll talk to your friends and family for longer than usual during the winter months.

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Honesty is the best policy. Benjamin Franklin

Don’t throw out that pumpkin! As long as your Halloween pumpkin is still in good condition, use it for a tablescape, on the mantle or a coffee table vignette. Surround it with faux fall foliage, insert a candle and scatter a few faux acorns around and you have the perfect Thanksgiving centerpiece.

Save those gauze cobwebs. Save that filmy gauze you used to decorate your porch or entryway and put it to another good use; simply wad it up and place in a clear glass bowl or hurricane candle-holder to use as a filler. Then place autumn items inside like acorns, faux fall leaves, tree branches, pussy-willow branches, fall flowers like mums or mini gourds.

Hit the hay (bales). Use those hay bales you put out in your yard to scare the neighbors by taking out the Halloween decorations and replace with mums, pumpkins and gourds instead.

Remake your scarecrow. No, don’t try re-stuffing it! Just use fall décor items like apples, dried grasses, leaves or a pretty fall leaf garland to make it more fall-inspired and less spooky.

From Halloween to Thanksgiving

By Kristy Watt

Transform

Your Decor

If you’re on a budget or just want to change up your Thanksgiving décor, old Halloween decorations are your answer. Use Halloween decorations to create a fresh Thanksgiving centerpiece, to save time and money, and to turn your boring tables and mantles into a masterpiece.

Neutral is the new…orange? Look through all of your Halloween decorations to find items that are neutral and could potentially be repurposed. Search for fall colors like gold, burgundy, green or brown within

those items you already have. Halloween décor that doesn’t mention “Halloween” or that doesn’t have ghosts, witches or goblins on them can potentially be used for a Thanksgiving centerpiece.

A lot of people are afraid of heights. Not me, I’m afraid of widths. Steven Wright

Stuff your witch’s hat. Stuff it with pumpkins, gourds, fall leaves and fruit. Make sure you place tissue paper or newspaper into the tip to retain its shape, and then let your imagination run wild with the many harvest items you can plan inside as a makeshift cornucopia.

Bubble and boil – re-use your witch’s cauldron! A black cauldron can not only hold dry ice for your Halloween party, it can also hold mums, small gourds, pumpkins, fall leave and nuts to become a pretty Thanksgiving centerpiece for a mantle or side table. To make it stand out even more, wrap autumn-inspired ribbon around it and either tie in a bow or use hot glue to secure it to the cauldron.

If all else fails, hit the Halloween sales.

If you just don’t have many Halloween decorations to use for your Thanksgiving décor, hit the after Halloween sales that most stores have and pick up some really cheap items to use in your Thanksgiving decorating. Look for autumn colors, faux hay bales, glass pumpkins, mini gourds, gauze cobwebs, witch’s hats and cauldrons, and neutral nature pieces.

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How to

Buy a House (and how not to)

Well, it’s official: The Mustache Family is buying a new house.

We’re pretty excited, as this is a chance to put many of our favorite values into action. You might think that buying a house is just something you do, rather than a skill that must be learned. But the truth is quite the opposite: for the typical non-millionaire, a house is the biggest purchase ever made, and thus the opportunities for both grand mistakes and massive scores are plentiful.

By Mr. Money Mustache Mindset You can start things off by giving yourself a great gift that will make the rest of the process go much more smoothly: A calm and rational mind. Repeat after me: “I am not buying a flowery pillowcase of emotions or a future of warm memories. I am conducting a business transaction to purchase a piece of land and an assembled collection of construction materials.” For now, you are a BusinessMan or BusinessWoman looking to conduct some business. The strength provided by this mindset is essential to get the results you want.

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details of the structure itself. I suggest starting with the assumption that cars don’t exist and designing a life around that assumption.

You’ll still have your cars, of course, but your level of need for them, and thus the quantity of money and time you waste sitting on your butt in them, will be completely different. With a bit of planning, it’s almost always possible to put work, grocery store, school, library and anything else you need right within the area you live.

Rent vs. Buy There are a few old bits of folk wisdom that need to be put out of their misery. “Real estate is always a good investment, because it never goes down.” “They aren’t makin’ more land, so buy it now.” “Renting is just throwing your money away. You should buy, because you’re building your equity.”

In expensive areas (homes start at over $300,000), the math often comes out in favor of renting. In cheaper areas, especially with the currently-low interest rates, buyers usually win. In between, there are some considerations that tilt the balance, but in either case, there are costs: if mortgage interest plus property taxes and insurance alone add up to more than rent for an equivalent house, you are throwing more money away by buying than you are renting.

Fixer-Upper or Fancy Luxury Much like the rent-vs.-buy decision, this question often depends on how expensive the target area is. In pricey hotspots, everything sells at a premium – a renovated 3-bedroom house might be worth $200,000 more than the same thing in dated condition.

Since it costs far less than 200 grand to renovate a house, you’re better off with the fixer-upper. But there are still many U.S. towns where houses are selling at less than their construction cost, even assuming a land value of zero. In this case, you might as well get all the quality you need while it’s on sale, since even DIY-renovation will cost more than purchasing an already-nice house.

I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific. Lily Tomlin

Ignore the Fluff and See Opportunity in the Bad When touring houses with buyers, I’ll often hear things like, “Oh my, I love this pantry!” or “This place smells dingy ... Let’s get out of here.” Small details tend to have a big impact on buying decisions when really they should not. These represent things that can easily be changed at a tiny fraction of the cost of the house itself. Would you make a car buying decision based on how full the gas tank or the wiper fluid reservoir is?

Pay More Attention to Big Details For example, which part of the house faces the sun? How efficient is the furnace, air conditioning, insulation and water heater?

These things make a difference of thousands of dollars per year, which makes them more important than most other home features.

And good solar exposure and window placement can make for a happier living environment in general.

Take your Time For the past eight years, I’ve researched every listing and every eventual sale in my area, so I’ve soaked up the market on a fairly

deep level. Given the large sums involved, it makes a lot of sense for a home buyer to plan to shop for six months or more, rather than rush to find a house during a brief window of a summer vacation or a weekend house hunting tour. If you spend 50 hours researching houses, but save $50,000 on a purchase because of it, what is your hourly rate?

House shopping is much like car shopping: as soon as you train yourself to look beneath the superficial veneer, you gain a huge advantage in the marketplace. So good luck!

Move Fast when the Time Comes You found a great house, and you know it is underpriced. Do you go away for the weekend and think it over, then maybe try to set up a showing next week?

No. You tour it within a few hours of its arrival on the market, and you make an offer before you eat dinner that night. Good deals go quickly, so if you want one yourself, you must be even faster.

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Selling a home can be a difficult process.

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Improve the bathroom Whether you have lots of money in the budget for a bathroom renovation, or can only afford new paint and accessories, any kind of improvement to this room will get your home sold faster and easier. Before any home showings or open houses, meticulously clean the bathrooms, making sure that no mold or mildew is visible, and then add new accessories or new paint to really make the room stand out. Other ideas are to replace old or outdated hardware like faucets and fixtures, and install new door handles and knobs, or even a new light fixture.

maybe even purchasing a new kitchen table and chairs to refresh the room.

Lay down new flooring Buyers love hardwood floors. Do you have outdated or stained carpeting in your home? If so, visit a home improvement store and invest in wood flooring in areas like hallways, living-rooms, dens and home offices, and keep soft carpet in the bedrooms. If you don’t have the money for real hardwood or tile flooring, check out the many laminate options that are available that are much more affordable.

Update your kitchen

Less is definitely more!

Other than bathrooms, the kitchen is one of the most looked-at rooms by buyers, and therefore one of the most important rooms to update. If your kitchen needs a larger renovation and the budget allows for it, bring in a professional to do it properly, and you will definitely see a return on the investment.

Don’t have the need or the budget for a pricey renovation? No problem; you can do smaller updates such as refinishing your cabinets, changing out old accessories for new ones (curtains, towels, bowls, etc.), or

Go through your home and decide which rooms are too busy, have too many knickknacks or accessories, and then pare them down. If you are going to be painting any walls in your home for potential buyers, make sure you use neutral colors and just a few colorful items such as throw pillows and candles.

Use candles to make your home smell delicious Yummy or clean-smelling scents are a

It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see. Henry David Thoreau

popular trend in candles, and using these in your home during an open house is a great way to impress potential buyers. Favored scents to use for open houses are vanilla, apple cinnamon, cookies and clean laundry for that fresh aroma.

Revamp your home’s curb appeal One of the first things a buyer will see is the outside of your home; make sure it’s neat, pretty and immaculate before you put out that For Sale sign in your yard. Mow, trim the edges along sidewalks or stepping stones, prune any bushes, trees or shrubs and consider giving the house a new coat of paint. Another idea: Purchase shutters for windows, which gives a finished, cozy feel.

Finish repairs before buyers see the house Damaged or broken door knobs, cracks in the wall, peeling wallpaper and other small yet noticeable fixes need to be dealt with before any buyers come into your home.

For larger repairs like cracked concrete (on porches or walkways), mold, damaged walls or ceiling and warped windowsills, bring in a professional to fix them.

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Seasonal

By Katie Moss

Social Etiquette

Dilemmas The holiday season is approaching, and if you’re like me, you can’t wait to experience all the fun things that come with it. From gingerbread cookies to apple cider to quality time with friends and family, the holidays are full of exciting happenings and delicious foods and beverages. Unfortunately, the holiday season also comes with a dark side. Packing every event into your hectic schedule can be extremely stressful, which can lead to some particularly embarrassing social etiquette mishaps. Here are a few tips to help you work through them.

You Absolutely Hate the Food at Your Friend’s Feast You’re sitting at the table at your friend’s foodie event, and you can’t wait to munch on something yummy. However, once you take a bite, you know that you can’t possibly eat any more. So, what’s a considerate guest to do? You can try cutting off a small piece and shifting it around your plate. Then, pretend to take small bites. (You may remember doing something similar with your vegetables when you were a child).

You can also claim an upset stomach if you receive questions about your behavior.

Chatty Cathy Just Won’t Stop Talking One of the most annoying things that can happen at a party is being cornered by someone who engages you in what seems like a never-ending conversation. There’s no real way to get out of this gracefully, so try not to engage with this person. Respond to all statements with a simple nod or “mmhmm” and don’t continue your part of the conversation by asking questions. When the speaker pauses, pretend to notice someone you “need” to talk to across the room and excuse yourself politely.

You Can’t Remember Someone’s Name Whether it’s a long-lost relative, a person you’ve met once before or someone you know that you should recognize from work or a social event, it’s impossible to remember that name of everyone you meet. When you see someone you should know, admit your gaffe. State that you know you should recognize them and fess up to forgetting their name. Most people will understand, as everyone experiences this type of situation from time-to-time. If you do remember a detail about how you may know this person, throw that in the conversation. It will help them feel more memorable.

Let’s face it: Sometimes social events can get awkward, but that’s really no reason to let these little trip-ups set the tone for your entire holiday season. Instead, keep these tips in mind and accept that mistakes happen. After all, everyone makes them from time to time!

your lie while doing this? The next time you do, don’t try to fix the situation by making excuses. Instead, admit that you lied and made a wrong decision, and ask for your friend’s forgiveness. Better yet, be upfront next time, and don’t tell white lies about your attendance. Simply saying “I have a lot going on right now” should suffice.

You Make a Very Public Blunder It happens to all of us. You say something that’s inappropriate, you trip and fall or maybe you even accidentally insult the host of the holiday party. There’s nothing you can do to take your actions back, so try to make a selfdeprecating quip. This will help put everyone at ease while also diffusing the general situation.

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Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment. Jim Rohn

coloring book made of images of my son’s favorite superhero characters they printed from a website along with a new box of crayons. After opening it, my son smirked and pointed out that they printed the pictures for free. I was mortified by his behavior. What do I say or do to make sure he understands the sensitivity of the issue?

–Kerry, 36

Learning to Accept Gifts

With Grace

Sometimes we give kids too much credit.

Even though your sister’s job loss has likely been on the forefront of your mind, your son has likely not given it a second thought (if he even realizes it at all). Children tend to be self-absorbed by nature, so it’s up to you to explain the situation to him. Have an honest discussion with your son and explain the job loss and what the loss of income has meant for your sister’s family.

Explain that his comments were hurtful and communicate the value of the thought behind the gift, not its monetary worth (they chose to make a book of pages they knew he had interest in). If your son feels remorseful, he can call or write to apologize. Even if he doesn’t, apologize to them on his behalf and tell them that the experience brought about a meaningful conversation about values between you and your son. They will likely appreciate that their gift provided a teachable moment for your son.

The important thing to remember when handling situations like these is to continue to encourage honesty, just with the addition If there’s one thing we can say about children, it’s that they know how to be honest – of tact. Don’t tell your child to lie (he or she sometimes brutally honest. Kids often don’t know how to respond in difficult situations, shouldn’t say they love the gift if they truly like when they receive an unusual or unwanted gift, so they turn to their tried and true dislike it), instead equip them with the honesty. However, this almost always produces cringe-worthy results. Before resorting dialogue necessary to gracefully accept the to clapping a hand over your child’s mouth or avoiding the get together, read these gift. Just a simple, “Thank you for this gift!” questions from our readers and try implementing our answers to help your child learn goes a long way. You can also tell your child how to add a healthy dose of tact to his or her honest response. that if he or she is caught off guard by an unexpected gift, an easy out is to make a chosen a good gift. Tell your daughter that a general comment about it – its color or size My daughter received a popular doll from or shape, for example. “Oh, thank you. Red is proper response would be to thank the gift Santa. When she opened her gift from my my favorite color,” or “Thank you for this. It mother-in-law a few days after Christmas, it giver for the gift without saying anything looks like it’s just my size.” was the same doll. My daughter blurted out else about already having one. Explain that you can always take the gift back to the that she didn’t want the doll because she By teaching your children to use tact in already had one from Santa. It embarrassed store and exchange it for something else accepting unusual (or unwanted) gifts, without the giver having to know about it. everyone at the party, especially my you’re instilling an important value – that the Stress that the importance is in giving, and mother-in-law. What can I do to make sure that you want to make sure the giver knows worth of the gift lies in the individual giving it doesn’t happen again? --Stephanie, 34 it. Someone loved your child enough to you appreciate the time, effort and money shop for or create something especially for spent in choosing the gift for you.

Even though your mother-in-law likely him or her, and that love should be learned an important lesson (check with celebrated and appreciated. By learning to My sister and her husband have been Santa to see what’s on his list before gift struggling financially since she lost her job a respond with grace in difficult situations, shopping), situations like this are bound to your child will be better equipped for happen again. After the party, sit down with few months ago, though they still insisted on bringing a gift to my son’s birthday party. handling him or herself in the world. your daughter and explain that her words They made a lovely homemade gift – a made Grandma feel bad that she hadn’t

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Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. George Bernard Shaw

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I am prepared for the worst, but hope for the best. Benjamin Disraeli

Jon Reider Interview By Lauren Douglass

With 15 years’ experience as an admissions officer, Stanford professor Jon Reider knows the dos and don’ts of college applications. Today, he’s here to tell us what you should (and shouldn’t) say in a college application, whether extracurricular activities really matter, and some surefire ways to impress college admissions offices.

When is a good time for parents to start thinking about colleges?

For most high school students, junior year is a good time to start. The exception would be when a student has a specialized interest, which perhaps needs to be cultivated and articulated; for example, if they’re involved in sports, are thinking about a service academy like West Point, or are involved in the fine arts. For these, the sooner you can present your talent to a college, the better.

Tell me a little about showing an interest in learning, and how important that is on the application.

It’s very important. There’s been this phenomenon called “grade inflation” in high schools around the country where getting anything below a B is a personal tragedy for a student. As a result, grade averages have gone up. This makes it very hard for college admissions officers to tell kids apart at the top of the scale, on numerical grounds, when they’re all taking Honors, AP and IB courses and they all have high test scores.

Many colleges have a question on their applications that says, “We value intellectual vitality. Write about something you find intellectually engaging.” They’re looking for how your mind works and how you’re going to think in college.

So it’s important to be curious, then?

That’s exactly right. You may have heard the expression, “People don’t want to let school get in the way of their education.” There are

some kids who may be really enthused about a certain subject, but don’t have as high of a GPA as their peers. A good admissions officer is still going to want that kid because he or she will add something – that enthusiasm – to their professors’ classrooms.

What advice do you have when asking for a teacher recommendation?

Choosing teachers carefully is a good idea.

A lot of kids say they’re not sure if their high school teachers like them very much, but that’s not the point. You have to ask, “What skills did I display? What questions did I ask?”

That’s what the teachers are going to tell colleges. You can’t tell the teacher what to write, but it’s perfectly okay to pick the teacher that saw your best side. You can even ask them to specify which activities you’ve participated in; it really plants the seed in your teacher’s mind.

what we really want to know is what she enjoyed most and she was really invested in.

What is important to know about the application process?

A couple of basic points that may seem obvious: Take deadlines seriously. Then follow instructions. It’s also good not to overthink it. You shouldn’t try and cater your application to what you think they want to hear. These turn out to be what I call “first date” essays, which means they’re stiff.

That’s not a good way to write a college essay. Self-reflection and honesty about who you are is very important.

Tell me about Admission Matters. What can people expect from the book?

What about extracurricular activities?

I think it gives sound, straightforward, useful advice that anybody can understand. It also tries to calm people down. There are a lot of really fine colleges, and no matter their name or rank, it’s important that you go to a college where you’ll be comfortable and stimulated.

There’s a myth that colleges are looking for “well-rounded” students who do a little bit of everything. However, most colleges really want to see the things you really care about.

I once had a student tell me she did 17 activities, but there are only ten lines on the application form. I told her to pick her top ten. She said, “Oh, I can’t do that… they’re all important!” so I said, “Pick your top three, then.” She was clearly startled because she had spent all of high school collecting activities the way you might collect shampoo from hotels. What I told her is

There’s a bias, I think a healthy bias, in the books against fame and glamour, and it supports good instruction instead. It’s not a book of gimmicks. It gives a lot of good advice, like how to write an essay, and should you prepare for the SAT and how do you present yourself to a coach if you’re an athlete. There’s a lot of practical advice in it, but the overall message is that there are a lot of great colleges. Be thoughtful, don’t listen to other people, but instead listen to your own heart.

By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. Benjamin Franklin

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What’s Happening:

Events November 1 NOVEMBER UF Women’s and Men’s Cross Country @ SEC Championship; UF Women’s and Men’s Swimming & Diving @ Georgia; UF Men’s Basketball vs. Florida Southern (exhibition), 7pm; UF Volleyball @ LSU, 8pm; “Free Fridays” Concert Series Gramfest @ Bo Diddley Community Plaza, 8pm

2 NOVEMBER UF Football vs. Georgia in Jacksonville, 3:30pm

3 NOVEMBER UF Volleyball @ Texas A&M, 2pm

4 NOVEMBER Big Bad Voodoo Daddy @ the Phillips Center, 7:30pm; Rotary Greater Gainesville meeting @ Napolitano’s, 12pm

5 NOVEMBER Kiwanis Club University meeting @ UF Hilton, 12pm; Newberry Area Professionals meeting @ Newberry Municipal Building, 12pm; Rotary Club Gainesville meeting @ Paramount Plaza, 12pm; I’m Hot, I’m Cold, It’s The Science of Sweat @ Cade Museum, 4pm

6 NOVEMBER Gainesville Area Networking Group meeting @ Northwest Grille, 11:30am; Kiwanis Club Gainesville meeting @ Paramount Plaza, 12pm; Rotary Club Downtown Gainesville meeting @ Jolie, 12pm; UF Softball vs. Santa Fe College, 6pm

7 NOVEMBER Rotary Club Sunrise meeting @ UF Hilton, 7am; UF Women’s Tennis @ USTA/ITA National Indoor Championships (Day 1 of 4); UF Women’s and Men’s Swimming & Diving @ Alabama, 7pm

8 NOVEMBER The Owl Ate WHAT? @ Cade Museum, 10am; UF Women’s Tennis @ USTA/ITA National Indoor Championships (Day 2 of 4); UF Women’s Tennis @ Dick Vitale Clay Court Classic (Day 1 of 3); UF Women’s Basketball vs. Bethune38 Flourish Magazine | November/2013

Cookman; UF Men’s Basketball vs.

North Florida, 3pm; “Free Fridays” Concert Series – UF School of Music Ensemble @ Bo Diddley Community Plaza, 8pm

9 NOVEMBER UF Football vs. Vanderbilt (homecoming); UF MBA Alumni BBQ & Tailgate @ Emerson Courtyard, 11am; UF Women’s Tennis @ USTA/ITA National Indoor Championships (Day 3 of 4); UF Women’s Tennis @ Dick Vitale Clay Court Classic (Day 2 of 3)

10 NOVEMBER UF Women’s Tennis @ USTA/ITA National Indoor Championships (Day 4 of 4); UF Women’s Tennis @ Dick Vitale Clay Court Classic (Day 3 of 3); UF Softball vs. Chipola College, 1/3:30pm (DH); UF Women’s Basketball vs. North Florida; Open Auditions for Elton John and Tim Rice’s AIDA @ Vam York Theater, 7pm

11 NOVEMBER Rotary Greater Gainesville meeting @ Napolitano’s, 12pm; Open Auditions for Elton John and Tim Rice’s AIDA @ Vam York Theater, 7pm

12 NOVEMBER Kiwanis Club University meeting @ UF Hilton, 12pm; Newberry Area Professionals meeting @ Newberry Municipal Building, 12pm; Rotary Club Gainesville meeting @ Paramount Plaza, 12pm; UF Men’s Basketball @ Wisconsin, 9pm

13 NOVEMBER Kiwanis Club Gainesville meeting @ Paramount Plaza, 12pm; Rotary Club Downtown Gainesville meeting @ Jolie, 12pm; UF Volleyball vs. South Carolina, 6pm; USGBC Heart of Florida Chapter meeting @ Volta, 8pm

14 NOVEMBER Rotary Club Sunrise meeting @ UF Hilton, 7am; UF Women’s Basketball @ Virginia Tech, 7pm; UF Symphony Orchestra – Concerto Winners @ University Auditorium, 7:30pm

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22 NOVEMBER

Starry Night @ Florida Museum of Natural History, 6pm; Free Blues Concert starring Memphis’ Brandon Santini kicks of the 32nd Annual Downtown Festival and Art Show @ Bo Diddley Community Plaza, 7pm; UF Women’s and Men’s Cross Country @ NCAA Regional Championship; UF Volleyball vs.

Missouri, 7pm

16 NOVEMBER 32nd Annual Downtown Festival and Art Show, 10am; Fam Jam! @ Cade Museum, 1pm; UF Football @ South Carolina; UF Men’s Basketball vs. Arkansas-Little Rock

17 NOVEMBER 32nd Annual Downtown Festival and Art Show, 10am; UF Volleyball vs. Alabama, 2pm; UF Women’s Basketball @ Kennesaw State, 2pm

18 NOVEMBER Rotary Greater Gainesville meeting @ Napolitano’s, 12pm; UF Men’s Basketball vs. Southern, 7pm

19 NOVEMBER Kiwanis Club University meeting @ UF Hilton, 12pm; Newberry Area Professionals meeting @ Newberry Municipal Building, 12pm; Rotary Club Gainesville meeting @ Paramount Plaza, 12pm

20 NOVEMBER Gainesville Area Networking Group meeting @ Northwest Grille, 11:30am; Gainesville Area Women’s Network Monthly Luncheon & Meeting @ Sweetwater Branch Inn, 11:30am; Kiwanis Club Gainesville meeting @ Paramount Plaza, 12pm; Rotary Club Downtown Gainesville meeting @ Jolie, 12pm; UF Volleyball @ Tennessee, 5:30pm

21 NOVEMBER Rotary Club Sunrise meeting @ UF Hilton, 7am; UF Women’s Basketball vs. Florida State, 5pm; UF Men’s Basketball vs. Middle Tennessee, 7:30pm

UF Women’s and Men’s Swimming & Diving @ Ohio State Buckeye Invitational; UF Volleyball vs. LSU, 7pm

23 NOVEMBEr UF Football vs. Georgia Southern; UF Women’s and Men’s Swimming & Diving @ Ohio State Buckeye Invitational; UF Women’s and Men’s Cross Country @ NCAA Championship, 1pm

24 NOVEMBER UF Women’s and Men’s Swimming & Diving @ Ohio State Buckeye Invitational

25 NOVEMBER Rotary Greater Gainesville meeting @ Napolitano’s, 12pm; UF Men’s Basketball @ Jacksonville, 7pm

26 NOVEMBER Bubble Gum and Ice Creme @ Cade Museum, 10am; Kiwanis Club University meeting @ UF Hilton, 12pm; Newberry Area Professionals meeting @ Newberry Municipal Building, 12pm; Rotary Club Gainesville meeting @ Paramount Plaza, 12pm; UF Women’s Basketball vs. St. John’s (NY)

27 NOVEMBER Rotary Club Downtown Gainesville meeting @ Jolie, 12pm; Kiwanis Club Gainesville meeting @ Paramount Plaza, 12pm; UF Volleyball @ Kentucky, 7pm; USGBC Heart of Florida Chapter meeting @ Volta, 8pm

28 NOVEMBER Rotary Club Sunrise meeting @ UF Hilton, 7am

29 NOVEMBER UF Women’s Basketball vs. Illinois State (Junkanoo Jam @ Grand Bahamas Island), 3:15pm; UF Men’s Basketball vs. Florida State, 7:30pm

30 NOVEMBER UF Football vs. Florida State; UF Women’s Basketball vs. Oregon State/Penn State (Junkanoo Jam @ Grand Bahamas Island)

Winners never quit and quitters never win. Vince Lombardi

Smart

By Kat Freestone

Packing

Every Day is Gameday in

Have you ever found yourself jumping on your suitcase in an attempt to get it shut?

We chronic over-packers could use a little help! As you prepare for holiday travels, here are a few must-read packing tips to keep in mind.

Halves Gather all the clothes you think you’re going to need. Then put half of them back. It will save you time, space and headache in the long run!

Wrinkle Free Pack wools, cottons and knits, as these are less likely to wrinkle on the way there.

Color Combos Instead of packing eight separate pairs of tops and bottoms, pick clothes that are in the same color family so you can mix and match.

Gainesville

Only the venues change!

5-2-1 Remember the 5-2-1 rule – For a five day trip, you’ll likely need five shirts, two pairs of pants and one skirt or dress.

Short Over Long Always place long items like shirts and slacks underneath shorter items, like shirts.

Roll and Fold Soft garments like underwear, T-shirts and jeans won’t wrinkle, so roll them up to save space.

Stiff fabrics like dress pants should be folded. Place rolled items at the bottom of your bag, and folded garments on top.

Easy Access Pick the clothes you’ll need first – like pajamas – and place them on top – no more digging!

In a gentle way, you can shake the world. Mahatma Gandhi

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The

Dangers of Blue

Blue Blossom isn’t a flower – far from it. It’s yet another dangerous drug trending among young people and frighteningly, it’s legal. Psychologist and addiction expert of Morningside Recovery Center, Dr. Gerald Grosso is here to discuss the dangerous effects of Blue Blossom and to give advice on how parents can talk to their kids about this growing problem.

Can you tell me about Blue Blossom? What is it?

Blue Blossom is a liquid that’s marketed as incense, but that can be misused and smoked in an electronic cigarette. When it sells, it’s marked as “Not for Human Consumption,” so it’s legal to buy in smoke shops. However, people are smoking it and using it to get high.

What effect does Blue Blossom have on people who smoke it?

It can vary between people. Some report that they feel an increase in heart rate, blood pressure and their minds race, almost like an amphetamine-type rush, but it’s sedating at the same time. The effects last from about 45 minutes to an hour and a half. Some users report a craving to smoke it again, sometimes only an hour and a half after their last use. You can tell someone is using because the symptoms are similar to the signs of intoxication, like slowed reaction time and instability.

If you believe your child might be using, what sorts of things can you look for?

Look for changes in their behavior. Are they withdrawn? Do they keep secrets? Are they isolated? When you ask questions, are their answers vague? You can also check in with 40 Flourish Magazine | November/2013

Interview by Lauren Douglass

Blossom What parents need to know

gateway to conversation. It’s no different than having a conversation with an adolescent about maturation and sex.

These types of things are going to be presented to them, and the more knowledge they have, the more they’ll be able to effectively deal with it.

their teachers. Teachers are with them all day and often notice if there are unusual changes in their behavior. If you notice these changes, it might indicate that it’s time to have a conversation.

What advice do you have for parents when talking to their child about drugs?

It’s important to be understanding. Create an environment that’s open and supportive, not critical. You want to be able to sit down with your kids and learn about what’s going on in their lives. This shouldn’t just be a one-and-done conversation; it should be the beginning of multiple conversations. It’s also better to approach the conversation in an educational way, like, “In the event that you’re presented with the opportunity to use these kinds of substances…” They need to know the challenges that come with that opportunity, and parents need to be clear that they won’t support the use of it.

Are there certain things you can talk about to prevent drug use?

Absolutely. The internet is a great tool for this. Parents can get information on the different types of drugs that are out there and concerns about addictions. Once they have this information, it opens up the

What are some of the emotional problems that may trigger an addiction?

There are a lot of different emotions. One could be depression from grief and loss.

It could have to do with poor self-esteem.

It could be anxiety or fear. If kids feel these emotions but don’t know how to handle them, then they aren’t able to work their way through them. They may turn to drugs in order to cope.

What are some healthy coping skills?

When it comes to coping skills, you must first be aware of what you’re feeling, identify what the cause of the feelings is and figure out your coping skill in order to manage that feeling. You may cope by talking to someone, engaging in physical exercise or taking part in an activity that is therapeutic.

You can also work with a professional to help work through some of these challenges.

If you have no critics you’ll likely have no success. Malcolm X

The majority of Americans gain weight over the holidays.

The next several weeks are associated with calorie-dense foods and drinks. From alcohol and eggnog to candy and fruitcake, the holiday spirit can really sabotage the waistline. While 55% of the country desires to lose weight, the majority of Americans pick up a pound or two this time of year.

Here are the facts. The average adult in the U.S. gains 0.4 to 1.8 pounds a year. Consider how such an increase snowballs over the course of a lifetime.

At that rate, a 20-year old woman who weighs 130 pounds may weigh 148 by age 30, 166 at age 40, 184 at age 50 and 202 at age 60.

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Grand Marnier puts the

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Happy Holidays To help you celebrate this holiday season, the House of Marnier Lapostolle – producers of the iconic Grand Marnier liqueur – have created two new products: the second limited edition release blend in their Signature Collection Series, Grand Marnier Raspberry Peach, and a tribute to the creation of Grand Marnier liqueur in 1880, Grand Marnier Cuvée 1880.

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By Sarah G. Mason I admit it – I’m a cookaholic. I love searching for new recipes, exploring new flavors and creating an absolute mess in my kitchen. This past summer, I enjoyed light and fruity salads, creamy smoothies and plenty of barbecues. My favorite summer barbecue staple? Cornbread. Nothing beats the warm, buttery goodness of cornbread.

Now that the sunny summer days are behind us, I admit it – I miss the cornbread a little bit. When I stumbled upon this fun twist on a traditional November dish, I just had to try it; and boy am I glad I did.

This stuffing is absolutely packed with flavor.

The soft apples, caramelized onions and bacon create the perfect mix of salty and sweet, the cornbread brings texture and the nutmeg adds that flavor of fall we all love. If you’re looking for something original to try this Thanksgiving, this cornbread stuffing is the way to go.

You’ll need: • 2 packages corn bread mix • 8 slices thick-cut bacon • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter • 2 medium onions, diced • 4 celery stalks, diced • 1 apple, peeled, cored and diced • ½ cup toasted pecans, chopped

Directions: 1) Bake the cornbread according to package directions. Remove from pan, cut into 1-inch strips and spread out on a baking sheet. You can let this stand overnight to dry out, but I didn’t have time so I baked it again at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Last, coarsely crumble into 1-inch pieces and set aside in a large bowl.

2) In a large nonstick skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat, turning occasionally until just crisp and deep golden; drain on paper towels, leaving fat in the skillet. Add butter, onion, celery and apple to the skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until onion is softened, about 8 minutes.

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• 1 teaspoon mustard powder • ¼ teaspoon salt • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg • ¼ teaspoon coriander • ¼ teaspoon pepper • 1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth

3) Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 13x9-inch baking dish. Crumble bacon into small pieces. In a large bowl, gently stir together corn bread, bacon, onion mixture, nuts, mustard powder, salt, nutmeg, coriander and pepper until just combined.

Drizzle broth over stuffing while gently stirring to combine. Transfer to prepared dish and cover with foil.

4) Bake stuffing for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake until golden brown and heated through, 20 to 30 minutes more. This recipe makes 10 to 12 servings.

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Did You Know?

Fun Thanksgiving Facts Have you ever wondered what we truly know about the first Thanksgiving? And who created this day, anyway? Here is your daily dish of fun Thanksgiving facts: Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey to be the national bird of the United States.

Sarah Josepa Hale – the author of “Mary Had a Little Lamb” – persuaded Abraham Lincoln to declare Thanksgiving a national holiday.

The average weight of a turkey purchased at Thanksgiving is 15 pounds

Male turkeys gobble.

Hens do not. They make a clucking noise.

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In 1939, President Roosevelt changed the date of Thanksgiving from November 30th to November 23rd to extend the Christmas shopping season by a week to help spur economic growth.

Everything known about the “first” Thanksgiving comes from just two brief passages: a letter by Edward Winslow, the second a journal entry by William Bradford, written about twenty years after the event.

Only about half of the 102 people aboard the Mayflower were pilgrims.

The others, called “Strangers,” were just people hitching a new ride to the new world.

Americans buy a collective 280 million turkeys for the Thanksgiving celebrations.

Well done is better than well said. Benjamin Franklin

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Cinema Escape: Films for the Holiday Movie-Goer by daniel sutphin

Animated, Comedy, Family 1 hr 35 min PG | mild rude humor Parents: Common Sense Media says OK for kids 6+.

If somehow you wind up being stuck with the family minors, this is a film that can entertain all ages. With characters voiced

by Anna Faris, Bill Hader and Bruce Campbell, Cloudy 2 picks up where the initial film of the series left off. Inventor Flint Lockwood thought he saved the world when he destroyed his most infamous invention -a machine that turned water into food causing cheeseburger rain and spaghetti tornadoes.

But Flint learns that his invention survived and is now creating food-animals – “foodimals!” Attempting to save the world again, Flint and his friends embark on a mission to battle hungry tacodiles, shrimpanzees, hippotatomuses, cheespiders and other foodimals.

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Horror 1 hr 45 min PG-13 | Intense sequences of terror and violence, and thematic elements.

Parents: Common Sense Media says Iffy for 15+

Maybe leave the younger relatives at home for this.

Starring Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne and Lin Shaye, “Insidious: Chapter 2,” catches up with the Lambert family, who find themselves still haunted by demons. They must work to uncover the mysterious childhood secret that has left them dangerously connected to the spirit world.

A film for the adult relatives, Vin Diesel returns as Riddick for the third installment in the series.

Betrayed by his people and left for dead on a sun-scorched planet, Riddick faces an alien race of predators. He activates an emergency beacon alerting two ships: one carrying a new breed of mercenary, and the other, captained by a man from Riddick’s past. Bounty hunters throughout the galaxy swarm on Riddick unknowingly playing into his greater scheme for revenge. Riddick launches a full-on attack before returning to his home planet to save it from destruction.

Action/Adventure 1 hr 48 min R | strong bloody violence, some sexual content and language Parents: Common Sense Media says not for kids

Leave the younger relatives with a guardian for this action-packed thrill ride.

Danny Trejo returns as Machete with an all-star cast surrounding him. The President of the United States recruits Machete to fight his way through Mexico in order to quiet a dangerous radical and eliminate a wealthy arms dealer who plans to launch a weapon into space in order to destabilize the entire globe.

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Getting to Know Your

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By Kevin Williams

The Alachua County Tax Bills are scheduled to be delivered on November 1st and we would like to take a moment to help you understand your tax bill.

The top half of the tax bill outlines the basic information of your property. Items here include the owner’s name, property address and the legal description.

How are your taxes calculated?

An assessed value is calculated by the Alachua County Property Appraiser’s office.

The assessed value is determined by analyzing the sales of similar properties, the cost to reproduce the property and the ability of the property to earn income. Once the assessed value is determined a property’s taxes are determined by the millage rate, which is determined by the various County taxing authorities. A millage rate is the rate of tax per thousand dollars of taxable value. Many properties qualify for exemptions. There are several types of exemptions concerning properties. The Homestead Exemption is the most prevalent.

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Property Assessed value These exemptions are subtracted from your property’s assessed value. The current Homestead exemption is $50,000. Below is the formula to calculate a property’s taxes.

Tips to help lower your taxes.

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Make sure the Alachua County Property Appraiser’s office has the correct information about your property. For example, square footage, bedroom and bathroom count, and additional features.

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Gator Sports Schedule

November

1 Women’s and Men’s Cross Country @ SEC Championship; Women’s and Men’s Swimming & Diving @ Georgia; Men’s Basketball vs. Florida Southern (exhibition), 7 pm; Volleyball @ LSU, 8pm 2 Football vs. Georgia in Jacksonville, 3:30pm 3 Volleyball @ Texas A&M, 2pm 6 Softball vs. Santa Fe College, 6pm 7 Women’s Tennis @ USTA/ITA National Indoor Championships (Day 1 of 4); Women’s and Men’s Swimming & Diving @ Alabama, 7pm 8 Women’s Tennis @ USTA/ITA National Indoor Championships (Day 2 of 4); Women’s Tennis @ Dick Vitale Clay Court Classic (Day 1 of 3); Women’s Basketball vs. BethuneCookman Men’s Basketball vs. North Florida, 3pm 9 Football vs. Vanderbilt (homecoming); Women’s Tennis @ USTA/ITA National Indoor Championships (Day 3 of 4); Women’s Tennis @ Dick Vitale Clay Court Classic (Day 2 of 3) 10 Women’s Tennis @ USTA/ITA National Indoor Championships (Day 4 of 4); Women’s Tennis @ Dick Vitale Clay Court Classic (Day 3 of 3); Softball vs. Chipola College, 1/3:30pm (DH); Women’s Basketball vs. North Florida 12 Men’s Basketball @ Wisconsin, 9pm

13 Volleyball vs. South Carolina, 6pm

14 Women’s Basketball @ Virginia Tech, 7pm Who seeks shall find. Sophocles

15 Women’s and Men’s Cross Country @ NCAA Regional Championship; Volleyball vs. Missouri, 7pm

16 Football @ South Carolina; Men’s Basketball vs. ArkansasLittle Rock 17 Volleyball vs. Alabama, 2pm; Women’s Basketball @ Kennesaw State, 2pm 18 Men’s Basketball vs. Southern, 7pm

20 Volleyball @ Tennessee, 5:30pm 21 Women’s Basketball vs. Florida State, 5pm; Men’s Basketball vs. Middle Tennessee, 7:30pm 22 Women’s and Men’s Swimming & Diving @ Ohio State Buckeye Invitational; Volleyball vs. LSU, 7pm 23 Football vs. Georgia Southern; Women’s and Men’s Swimming & Diving @ Ohio State Buckeye Invitational; Women’s and Men’s Cross Country @ NCAA Championship, 1pm

24 Women’s and Men’s Swimming & Diving @ Ohio State Buckeye Invitational 25 Men’s Basketball @ Jacksonville, 7pm 26 Women’s Basketball vs. St. John’s (NY) 27 Volleyball @ Kentucky, 7pm 29 Women’s Basketball vs. Illinois State (Junkanoo Jam @ Grand Bahamas Island), 3:15pm; Men’s Basketball vs. Florida State, 7:30pm 30 Football vs. Florida State; Women’s Basketball vs. Oregon State/Penn State (Junkanoo Jam @ Grand Bahamas Island)

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Left: A shot of what Ben Hill Griffin Stadium looks like today from the upper deck of the southeast corner stands.

Right: Three statues outside the stadium were dedicated to former Heisman Trophy winners, from left, Tim Tebow, Steve Spurrier and Danny Wuerffel.

Bottom: A bird’s eye view looking south-southwest from Florida Field in 1947.

Bottom Right: Spectators hanging out during the Florida-Florida State game in 1983.

Photo by Mike Capshaw

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Photo courtesy the State Archives of Florida

Photo courtesy the State Archives of Florida

Local History:

Only Gators

Get Out Alive History of “The Swamp” Runs Deep Since 1930 Kickoff

Growing up in Gainesville, Chris Doering dreamed of running out of the south end zone tunnel onto Florida Field.

That dream became a reality in 1991 when the PK Yonge standout became a walk-on receiver who would go on to earn a scholarship and set the SEC record for career touchdown receptions.

“I still get goosebumps when I have the opportunity to be there, or even just watching it on TV,” Doering said. “Just knowing what that atmosphere is like … I definitely get goosebumps and would give anything to be able to run out of that tunnel again.”

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Doering attended as a wide-eyed six-yearold were in the student section. He later convinced his parents to purchase season tickets.

“They still have the same seats — Section 6, Row 9, seats 28, 29 and 30,” Doering said.

“One of the great memories from my life is just having the opportunity to go to Gator games in The Swamp.”

One of the most storied venues in all of college football, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium will host three of the Gators’ four games this month, kicking off with homecoming against Vanderbilt on November 8th. It marks the 83rd anniversary of the stadium that opened on November 8th, 1930, with a sellout crowd of 21,769 for UF’s game against Alabama.

The Swamp has more than quadrupled in size and undergone many upgrades since that inaugural game. It’s the 11th largest college football stadium in the country and the largest in the state with an official seating capacity of 88,548, but regularly exceeds 90,000 in announced attendance.

It simply was called Florida Field up until 1989 when the stadium was named for Ben Hill Griffin Jr., an alumnus and major benefactor. The playing surface remained Florida Field, but most refer to it by its nickname thanks to comments made by the always colorful former coach Steve Spurrier in the early 1990s. “… a swamp is where Gators live. We feel comfortable there, but we hope our opponents feel tentative. A swamp is hot

I’m an idealist. I don’t know where I’m going, but I’m on my way. Carl Sandburg

and sticky and can be dangerous. Only Gators get out alive.” said Spurrier, who also won the Heisman trophy as a quarterback in 1966.

The Swamp nickname stuck and is fitting for more than simply being where alligators live. With the lower 32 rows of the north, east and west sides below sea level, it actually turned into a swamp during construction. When workers using mule-drawn excavation equipment reached the water table, ground water began saturating the area, causing a muddy mess to the area now plush with green grass. Huge culverts were installed underground to divert water south into Graham Pond.

Permanent seating expansions in 1950 and 1966 pushed capacity to more than 60,000.

The double deck added to the south endzone stands in 1982 and an upper deck added to the north endzone in 1991 created a bowl-like stadium while raising capacity above 80,000.

Since 1991, at least $107.6 million has been reportedly spent on renovations, which includes the north end zone construction, expansion of strength and conditioning rooms, club seating, the Heavener Football Complex and Daktronics HD-16 high-resolution screens for both scoreboards.

The latest renovation was to the west concourse, an area under the stands that hadn’t been upgraded since the 1950s.

Restrooms and concession stands were updated as well as the crowd flow throw walkways.

Several flat-screen TVs also were installed so fans could keep tabs on the action while grabbing popcorn and a Pepsi. Word is the east concourse is next on the construction plans.

No one ever said winning comes cheap. Since natural grass replaced artificial turf on the playing surface in 1990, the Gators are 130-18 (heading into Tennessee game) in the stadium since 1990, which is the best winning percentage (.878) in the country during the time.

Spurrier’s words about homefield advantage more than two decades ago still ring true as The Swamp experience excites fans and players alike.

The Swamp is described as “an intimidating environment that can hinder an opposing team’s ability to hear play calls and rattle nerves,” on the web site sports-venue.info. A lot of credit for the rowdy atmosphere can be attributed to the student section, which was called “Swamp Things” after former coach Urban Meyer’s contest to name the section behind the opponents bench on the east side.

As the Gators enter the field through the tunnel, the theme for Jaws plays as the big screen displays video of actual alligators. One opens its mouth wide just before the words “Only Gators get out alive” are flashed. It’s the scene that still gives Doering goosebumps.

“I love Florida’s game-day atmosphere,” Doering said. “I think they’ve done a great job of adding the Gator Walk and the video of the gators swimming around when the team comes out. I think they’ve really enhanced what was already a great game-day experience.”

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Moments after Trenton’s final touchdown sent the home sidelines into a frenzy, a song played over the sound system with lyrics that began, “Back to life, back to reality.” It was an obvious message meant for the Indians as the reality set in that the Tigers would continue to own bragging rights in the series.

Battle of Gainesville The Battle of Gainesville came down to Buchholz and GHS once again after both defeated Eastside earlier in the season. The Hurricanes scored 19 unanswered points en route to a 26-14 win to capture the “City Championship” for the fifth straight season.

Gainesville improved to 6-1 under first-year coach Mark Latsko with its 14th consecutive win at Citizens Field.

Story and photos Mike Capshaw

Thousands turn out for rivalry that ends in dramatic fashion with a pair of improbable touchdowns in the closing seconds While the city championship between Buchholz and Gainesville High drew a solid crowd, the attendance at another rivalry west of town may have been even more remarkable.

Fans packed both sides of the stadium and were five-people deep along the sidelines for Chiefland’s game at Trenton on October 11th. The crowd was estimated at more than 3,000, which was impressive considering the population of both towns is only about 4,000 combined.

The game-winning play came when Trenton quarterback Stephen Smith hit Hamp Cheevers on a quick slant on third-and-goal with 5.2 seconds remaining in regulation. Smith connected on four straight passes to quickly drive his team 51 yards in the final minute.

Chiefland had just pulled ahead with a 77-yard touchdown on a quarterback throwback from Deshawn Roland to Shaq Patterson with 71 seconds left. The Indians

Senior Tony James spotted GHS an early lead with a five-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. Buchholz answered to even the score at 7-all with a two-yard touchdown run by Gerald Donald that was set up by a 56-yard run by Naquon Howard.

That was as close at BHS would get as GHS would score the next three touchdowns with the help of a blocked punt and a turnover. A one-yard run by Nick McGriff, a 22-yard pass from Calaen Christian to Kenric Young and a 21-yard fumble return

“The atmosphere was electric,” said Chiefland coach Aaron Richardson. “I only wish that it was at our place for the gate, but it was a great atmosphere to play high school football.”

The game matched the crowd’s intensity and lived up to pre-game hype as Trenton rallied for a dramatic 17-14 win to extend its streak to four against its rivals from 10 miles down the road.

The Indians entered the game unbeaten at 5-0 while the Tigers were 4-1 with the lone setback coming against a tough Dixie County team.

“That was the best game I’ve seen in a long time — maybe ever,” said a gray-haired Trenton fan afterward.

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Both sets of stands were packed and fans lined the sidelines for Trenton vs.

Chiefland. The game drew an estimated crowd of 3,000.

Always keep an open mind and a compassionate heart. Phil Jackson

by Jordan Giberti accounted for the Hurricanes’ touchdowns.

The Bobcats’ 14 points were the most they’ve scored in the series in the past five seasons. They had won six consecutive games in the rivalry before the ‘Canes’ five-game winning streak started in 2009.

Another City Title

In the boys’ races, the Hurricanes splashed away to a 538-358 victory to claim their fourth consecutive title. Max Bungert (200 freestyle), Seth Borgert (500 freestyle) and Parker Basting (100 breaststroke) were individual winners for GHS. Eastside All-American Wesley Olmstead claimed wins in the 100 freestyle and 100 backstroke.

Gainesville High swam away with the title in the swimming side of the BHS-GHS rivalry. Buchholz had won six of the past seven city titles at Westside Pool, but the Hurricanes swept both the girls and boys division of the Rob Ramirez City Swimming & Diving Championship on September 28th.

Volleyball Battle

Wins by Monona Martin (200 individual medley) and Courtney Bryant (100 backstroke) paced GHS’s girls to a 526-491 team victory, which included both swimmers also helping win the 200medley relay. Christie Bassett won the 50 freestyle, Tierney Shimansky won the 500-freestyle and Rachel McKivigan won both the 200 freestyle and 100 butterfly for Buchholz.

BHS was led by Julie Fuchs, who had 13 kills (including the match-winner), nine digs, four blocks and two aces while GHS 6-foot-1 sophomore Kaelyn Nash recorded 18 kills, four blocks, three aces and three digs.

Buchholz claimed victory in the volleyball side of the rivalry as the Bobcats earned a 3-1 win against GHS on October 1st. It was the Bobcats’ 11th consecutive victory under first-year coach Jacque RobinsonHuggins, a former Gators’ All-American.

Prep Pledges • Oak Hall golfer Taylor Tomlinson will follow in her brother’s footsteps after

verbally committing to sign with Florida.

Tomlinson played on the Eagles’ boys team during the regular season before winning the girls’ district tournament for the fourth consecutive season. Her brother is UF junior golfer JD Tomlinson.

• Gainesville speedster Tony James has verbally committed to Oregon. The senior running back also reported scholarship offers from Florida, Auburn, Nebraska, Kentucky and Ohio State, among others.

• The Rock guard Mitchell Wilbekin plans to sign with Tulsa after receiving interest from Florida State and Vanderbilt.

His brother is Gators point guard Scottie Wilbekin.

Information for this notebook was compiled from our own resources as well as various news outlets, including The Gainesville Sun, the Chiefland Citizen, Gilchrist County News, WRUF and WCJB TV-20. If you have a tip about a local athlete deserving recognition, please email mike.capshaw@whpinc.com for consideration.

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Like Father,

Like Son

Buchholz’ QB Jackson White hopes to follow in the footsteps of his coaching father.

Story and Photos by Mike Capshaw

On the bank of a small Indiana farm pond is where Brian White first realized his son’s potential. He was skipping rocks when two-year-old Jackson joined him.

“He just started picking up rocks and throwing them,” White said. “He had a natural throwing motion, even at 2, without having to teach him. I can remember pretty vividly watching him pick up a rock and throw it into the pond. It was pretty neat.

“He just saw me doing it and so he started doing it. It was pretty funny.”

These days, Brian White enjoys watching Jackson throw footballs as Buchholz High’s sophomore starting quarterback. Because he’s in his fifth season as an assistant coach for the Florida Gators and often recruits on Friday nights, Brian doesn’t get to see every game. Fortunately, the Bobcats have a few Thursday night games that Brian and his wife, Salli, can proudly watch from the stands. He was able to see Jackson help his team to a thrilling, three-overtime victory against Bartram Trail on a Thursday earlier this season.

“Will, coach Muschamp, is great. When we’re playing at home and Buchholz is playing here, I get to watch him,” Brian said. “It’s a great treat that Will has afforded me. He’s the 26 Flourish Magazine | November/2013

first coach that has allowed that, so I feel truly blessed and grateful.”

Jackson was 1 of 7 passing in the first half due to three dropped passes but remained composed to go 11 of 13 in the second half and in overtime to finish 12 of 20 for 146 yards and a touchdown.

One of the more telling moments about Jackson’s personality came when a Bartram touchdown tied the score at 7-all with 3:43 remaining in regulation. While the rest of the sidelines were hanging their heads, Jackson excitedly clapped his hands three times after looking at the scoreboard.

“I saw we still had plenty of time (to drive downfield to win),” Jackson said.

Jackson completed four passes to set up a game-winning field goal attempt with 19.5 seconds remaining in regulation. The 27-yard try looked true as it sailed over the left upright but was signaled no good, sending the game into overtime.

The 6-foot-1, 160-pounder completed four passes on the final drive of regulation and looked off the defense to spring open a receiver for an easy touchdown pass in the first overtime. BHS would recover a fumble in the third overtime to seal a 24-21 win.

This season, Jackson leads the city with 678 yards and seven touchdowns on 51 of 95 passing (53.7 percent). He’s also thrown seven interceptions as he adjusts to reading varsity defenses for the first time.

“He’s a pretty intelligent guy (sporting a 4.5 GPA) and likes to study the game,” Brian said.

“It’s fun to be able to teach him the game and show him how defensive fronts and coverages work together, and he’s pretty quick at processing the information. That part of his game is only going to continue to improve as he continues to get live reps during games.”

Having a 27-year veteran college coach for a dad has its benefits. Coaches’ kids are usually among the most football-savvy players on a team and that was evident several times against Bartram as Jackson gave teammates pointers on the sidelines.

Growing up, coach White said Jackson often tagged along during practices and even sat in on meetings, calling him a “sponge” as he soaked up invaluable knowledge at an early age. One of Jackson’s fondest childhood memories came during a practice while dad was coaching at Wisconsin.

“I was seven years old and my sister (Cassie, a standout volleyballer at BHS) was maybe

A little knowledge that acts is worth infinitely more than much knowledge that is idle. Khalil Gibran

Opposite Page (Left): The White family, Salli, Jackson and Brian, pose for a picture after a recent game.

(Right): Brian said his son, Jackson, has a quick release and knows where he wants to go with the football. He needs to continue getting bigger and stronger as heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only a 15-year-old sophomore starting on the varsity team.

It always has been. Not long after Jackson picked up that first rock he replaced it with a ball. Of course, he asked Dad as often as possible to play catch in the backyard.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was probably the best moment of our childhood. Being in the paper and just looking at it, it was pretty awesome.â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whenever we would go throw, I would coach him up on the fundamentals â&#x20AC;&#x201D; ball position, release point,â&#x20AC;? Brian said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But more importantly than anything itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just about getting into a good rhythm throwing and he threw it pretty naturally. And he enjoyed doing it. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something I love to do and enjoy it, being able to develop him and help him.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sort of intertwined between us â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a real family bonding experience.â&#x20AC;?

eight,â&#x20AC;? Jackson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We would walk around Wisconsinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stadium and one time they got pictures of us just running around and they put us in the newspaper.

Football serves as a way for father and son to connect. With Brian working long hours seven days a week, especially during the season, it leaves little time for family. That said, they make the most of their time together.

there has to be a dividing line between parents and coach, in this situation especially.â&#x20AC;?

is,â&#x20AC;? Jackson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m usually in my bed about to go to sleep, but offseason we definitely go out and throw the ball. We talk about recruiting and all of that stuff. We talk about how Buchholz is looking, how the Gators are looking.

With so much coaching in the White family bloodline, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no surprise Jackson wants to emulate his father, just as he did that day on the bank of his grandparentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; pond. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to be a football coach like my dad,â&#x20AC;?

Jackson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s done a great job of not really pressuring me into anything and we can talk about everything. He lets me make my own decisions, but helps me out when I need it. He was my coach when I was little, all the way up to now, basically.

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Matt Jones is the seventh UF player and fourth starter to suffer a season-ending injury.

Photo courtesy UF Communcations

Man down, man up — again.

That’s been coach Will Muschamp’s philosophy on injuries, but he never imagined using it this much midway through the 2013 season.

Story by Mike Capshaw

Gator Report

The latest came when starting running back Matt Jones suffered a torn meniscus that will require surgery during a 17-6 loss at LSU.

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“We’ll get the next guy up,” Muschamp said.

“We’ve recruited well at the position, so those guys will get their opportunities and they need to be ready in all situations.”

Jones, the seventh player and fourth starter sidelined for the season, was just hitting his stride after returning from a viral infection that hospitalized him for six days and caused him to miss the season opener and six weeks of practice time. He fumbled twice in his first two games back before rushing for 176 yards against Kentucky, the best single-game rushing performance by a UF back in nearly a decade. The 6-foot-2, 226-pound sophomore had 339 yards and a pair of touchdowns on 79 carries.

“I hate it for Matt,” Muschamp said. “To go through what he’s been through … and then to have this setback is just disheartening for all of us.”

Fourth-year junior Mack Brown leads the team with 340 yards and three touchdowns, but Jones’ injury creates an opportunity for an even larger share of the rushing duties to ballyhooed true freshman Kelvin Taylor. He entered the LSU game with just six carries for 46 yards, but rushed 10 times for 52 yards against the Tigers.

Interestingly enough, Taylor’s father, former UF and NFL great Fred Taylor, also got his first chance to shine after a midseason knee injury to starting tailback Terry Jackson in 1997. Fred Taylor ended up rushing for more than 1,200 yards that season.

Kelvin Taylor already was primed for an increased workload after having his best week of practice before the LSU trip.

“He deserved the opportunity,” Muschamp said. “Regardless of the injury, he was going to play in the game more than he had

previous to this game. Obviously, the injury accelerated that.”

In addition to Jones, the Gators also saw season-ending injuries to quarterback Jeff Drskel (leg), offensive lineman Chaz Green (labrum), defensive tackle Dominique Easley (knee), returner/receiver Andre Debose (knee), linebacker Matt Rolin (knee) and defensive back Nick Washington (shoulder).

“I’m not trying to be hard line here, but it’s part of the game,” Muschamp said. “Again, man down, man up.”

Baseball Schedule Released Florida baseball released the schedule for its 100th season with 34 home games during the 56-game slate. As usual, coach Kevin O’Sullivan has lined up one of the toughest schedules in the country with more than half of the games against teams that reached the 2013 NCAA Tournament. That includes home series against Connecticut (March 7-9), Arkansas (March 14-16), LSU (March 18-20) and Vanderbilt (May 9-11).

The Gators will open the season at home with a three-game series against Maryland on Feb. 14-16. In addition to UCONN, notable non-conference foes include three midweek games against Florida State (at UF on March 18 and at FSU on March 25 and April 8) and a three-game series at Miami (Feb. 21-23).

Ticket sales opened on October 8th and the team began fall practices on Oct. 11. The full schedule can be found on GatorZone.com.

Recruiting Watch Florida basketball coach Billy Donovan proved it’s never too early to begin recruiting when he landed Class of 2016 power forward John Moody, a sophomore at Lake Brantley High in Altamonte Springs. The 6-foot-7, 210-pounder sparked the varsity squad as a freshman last season with 12 points and 10 rebounds per game.

That gives the Gators at least one verbal commitment in the next three signing classes. Guards Brandone Francis (Jacksonville) and Chris Chooza (Memphis) are pledged to sign in 2014 while power forward Kevarrius Hayes (Live Oak) plans to ink with UF in 2015.

It takes considerable knowledge just to realize the extent of your own ignorance. Thomas Sowell

Basketball UF transfer Eli Carter, a 6-foot-2 guard who averaged 14.3 points per game at Rutgers last season, was cleared by the NCAA for immediate eligibility to play this season.

Cross Country Carlos Miranda was named the SEC’s Freshman Runner of the Week for the third consecutive time after winning the 5K run at the FLRunners.com Invitational 14 meet.

Golf Florida’s men’s team finished third at the Shoal Creek Intercollegiate led by Gainesville native TJ Tomlinson’s career low tournament score of 210, which tied the junior for third place in the individual standings.

Lacrosse The Gators celebrated their 2013 ALC Regular-Season Championship during an event at the Champions Club at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Sept. 27.

Soccer Florida wrapped up league play with a match at Georgia on October 31st and will travel to Orange Beach, Ala., for the SEC Tournament on Nov. 4-10.

Swimming & Diving Both the men’s and women’s teams opened the season by winning the Pinch A Penny All Florida Invitational for a fourth straight time.

The annual Gainesville meet features six other in-state teams, including Florida State and Miami.

Track & Field The men’s track & field team received their 2013 NCAA Outdoor Championship rings during a celebration at the Champions Club at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on September 25th.

Volleyball No. 3 Florida recorded a season-high 15 blocks during a 3-0 sweep at Ole Miss on Sept. 29.

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Guy Nardulli Interview by Sarah G. Mason

Professional football player, athletic model, Italian cook, actor, director … Guy Nardulli has an impressive résumé, even before he adds “viral TV sensation” to the list.

Nardulli talks with me about his new hit Carl’s Jr. Superman commercial, shares some funny (and slightly embarrassing) stories from the set, and spills his secrets about that chiseled physique.

Your Carl’s Jr. commercial has gone viral – did you know how big of a hit the commercial would be while filming it?

I didn’t realize it was a Superman commercial until the last audition. I had no idea it was going to be as big of a hit as it was. I didn’t even know Zach Snyder – the director of Superman – was directing it.

Did they keep that information from you on purpose?

During the audition, they kept saying that some guy named “Zach” was directing it, but I just wasn’t putting two and two together. I really had no idea who it was.

Even when we got on set, Zach was talking to me about the original Superman outfit, and I leaned in kind of quietly and asked, “So, did you work on the Superman project?”

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Zach kind of looked at me and smiled, then leaned in and said, “Yeah, I directed it.” It was a pretty funny moment.

Oh no! Hopefully you recovered from that OK. I recovered a little bit. I was slightly embarrassed because here’s a guy who’s directed “300,” “Watchmen” and several other great films, and I just had no idea.

So, how many times did you have to take a bite of that sandwich before they called it wraps?

Forty-three times [laughs]. At first I was excited, I thought, “Wow! I get to eat a Carl’s Jr. burger!” Then the person responsible for the burgers told me that there were 100 in the back, and I thought, “No way am I eating 100 burgers.” Also, there were pins in the burger to hold the bun in place, which I

I cook with wine, sometimes I even add it to the food. W. C. Fields

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I’m 100 percent Italian. I grew up in an Italian home where my mother and grandmother would cook from the minute they woke up to nearly the minute they went to sleep.

Seasonal didn’t realize at first. Luckily they gave me a spit bucket, so it was bite and spit, bite and spit.

We’ve heard you have a love for cooking; you’ve even owned two Italian restaurants.

Where does your inspiration for cooking come from?

I’m 100 percent Italian. I grew up in an Italian home where my mother and grandmother would cook from the minute they woke up to nearly the minute they went to sleep. I would always watch my mom bake these great dishes, so I started to pick it up. I just love food. I would be 400 pounds if I could, because I would love to eat all day, every day. I love making people dishes, too. That’s where I put all my passion. I have this great macadamia nut Halibut that I make.

Wait, did you just say macadamia nut Halibut?

Oh yeah, you crunch it up! Halibut is a great fish, you don’t have to overcook it; you can literally undercook it and it will cook itself a little bit. It works amazingly with the fresh flavor of the macadamia; it’s got that sweet flavor. Now you’ve got me hungry!

You’re (obviously) in great shape, but you say you love to eat. How do you maintain your physique?

First, whatever I eat I need to burn. It’s really that simple. Whatever you bring in, you need to burn off. Is it easy? No. You need to go to the gym and work.

Can you share some of your nutrition secrets?

Something I really try to do is eat clean. I don’t eat a lot of junk food or fast food – I know it’s funny, I just did a Carl’s Jr. commercial – but I really don’t eat a lot of that. I don’t drink soda. I really try to eat as clean and as healthy as possible. I also try to find as much freshly grown produce as possible. Buy fresh, eat clean, burn off what you put in; that’s my advice.

Do you think your love for cooking also helps you stay in shape?

Absolutely. Restaurants tend to either over serve you or under serve you, so you’re left either stuffed or starving. When you go out, you drink the soda and eat the fries, and by the time you get home all that food is weighing you down and you don’t want to hit the gym. When you cook at home, you’re not going to overeat and you’re going to eat healthier.

Do you have a favorite quote or motto that you live by?

As I got older, I started reading more and I got into Shakespeare, and there’s a quote

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that goes, “The roads we choose dictate the lives we lead.” It’s pretty meaningful. It’s saying, “Don’t have any regrets. If you choose to go down this road, that’s the life you’re going to lead.”

Looking forward, what are your plans for the future? Any more commercials on the horizon?

I would love more commercials just because they pay so well [laughs]. Right now I have three projects that are all coming out in the next three months. I’ve got a show on the travel channel called “Travel Virgin,” which focuses on a guy who knows all about the world – he could literally tell you the height of Mount Saint Helen off the top of his head – but has never left L.A. I’ve also got a film that I co-wrote, called and I’ve got a couple A-list celebrities working with me on that one. Last, I’ve got “Land of Goodbye,” which was inspired by the story of the husband who asked for a divorce and then found out his wife had cancer – you may have seen it on Facebook.

So it sounds like a lot of exciting things coming up.

Absolutely. I just want to give a big thanks to everyone who’s been following me on my Twitter@Guy24 and my Facebook. I didn’t know the Carl’s Jr. commercial would be such a hit, and obviously I didn’t do it, it’s the fans. I can’t thank you all enough.

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What’s Happening

in Local Business Story and photos Mike Capshaw

We lead off this month with a new seafood restaurant that’s making waves as well as the steadily improving jobs reports, which always is an excellent indicator of a strengthening economy.

Owners of The Wharf Express were all smiles during a ribbon cutting on October 2nd. They served samples of crab cakes and bacon-wrapped shrimp to the dozens who attended. Photo by Mike Capshaw Making the Grade A new restaurant is giving Gainesvillians the three F’s for a dining experience: Fresh, Fast and Friendly. As far as price, The Wharf Express serves up a big A: Affordable.

“We don’t want to be viewed as fast-food,” said The Wharf Express owner Leslie Guy. “Our food is of the highest quality — the finest, freshest seafood and you can taste the difference — but we pride ourselves on fast service. Our typical wait times are 10-15 minutes tops, so you can be in and out easily during your lunch break.”

Guy and her husband, Dennis Guy, opened the “casual seafood” restaurant in September and hosted an official grand opening and ribbon cutting with the Gainesville Chamber 20 Flourish Magazine | November/2013

of Commerce on October 2. Attendees were served samples of bacon-wrapped shrimp and crab cakes.

“I don’t normally like crab cakes but these are really good — so fresh,” said one patron.

“And the bacon-wrapped shrimp just melts in your mouth.”

The Wharf Express is located at 3333 SW 34th Street, about a block south of Archer Road in the University Town Center. Kids eat free on Thursday nights and the restaurant recently began opening for lunch on Sunday. Most of the business thus far has been from referrals and repeat customers.

“One taste and they’re hooked!” she said.

Prices range from $2.99 for a cup of hearty

gumbo to $16.99 for the flounder combo plate. Other seafood, which is cooked broiled, blackened or fried to satisfy all taste palates, include oysters, snapper, mullet, blue crab claws, tilapia, mahi mahi and catfish.

There also are salads, chicken, “Po-Boy” sandwiches and tacos — the Meditterranean Mahi Mahi, Baja Shrimp and the Wharf Shrimp Taco.

“The Po-Boys and tacos are already catching on as favorites, especially for the lunch crowd,” said Guy, a former Gators cheerleader who always meets and greets customers with smile when she’s not helping in the kitchen. She also makes sure to ask if people enjoyed their meals and so far, The Wharf Express has been making the grade.

Jobs Report Positive The area unemployment rate dipped to 5.4 percent in August after sitting at 6.0 percent in June and July, according to data compiled by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. It was 5.3 percent in May. Last August, the rate for the Gainesville area was 6.9 percent.

The Gainesville Metropolitan Statistical Area, which covers Alachua and Gilchrist counties, has a labor force of 142,325, so the 5.4 percent unemployment rate accounts for 7,739 jobless in those two counties in August. That means 854 more people had jobs in August than in the previous month.

Education/health services and retail trade/ leisure/hospitality are the two areas credited with the most job creation locally.

Hometown Heroes A pair of Gainesville residents made national headlines.

Joyce Shahboz, who trains at Gainesville’s Rock Gym and other local venues, became the first woman to make the national finals in consecutive seasons of the TV show, “American Ninja Warrior.” She’s also the first woman over 40 to make the finals, which are in Las Vegas and include 85 contestants from the original 3,500 applicants.

Cheryl Gallowitz won Moe’s Southwest Grill’s “Raise the Salsa Bar” contest and her salsa will be served at Moe’s nationwide. She won $1,000 for her “Three Bears Salsa,” which consists of diced tomato, red and green pepper, onion, cilantro, pickled jalapeños, tomatillo, red wine vinegar, lime juice and sea salt.

When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don’t adjust the goals, adjust the action steps. Confucius

The city says this mural painted on the side Billy Bobz Bar-B-Q is a violation of the sign ordinance because it includes the name of the business. Photo by Mike Capshaw

Spicy BBQ A new barbecue restaurant came under fire by the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s code enforcement staff because of a painted mural. Billy-Bobz Bar-B-Q had a giant pig painted on the side of its building next to the Holiday Inn on West University. Because the restaurantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name was on the mural, the code inspector said it falls under the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strict sign ordinance. It was reported the city would fine the owners, Bill and Bob Pulley, $1,000 a day if it was not removed by a September 30th deadline, but the city ended up extending that deadline by 60 days.

Quick Hits â&#x20AC;˘ Hungry Howieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s went pink for Breast Cancer Awareness month in October by serving large pizzas in pink boxes, among

other initiatives of its fifth annual Love, Hope & Pizza campaign to raise funds for the National Brest Cancer Foundation. â&#x20AC;˘Â Sweetbay Supermarket on the corner of SW 20th Ave./ SW 34th Ave. will soon be a Winn-Dixie as part of Bi-Lo Holdings LLCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deal to purchase the remaining Sweetbay locations in Florida from Delhaize Group of Belgium. â&#x20AC;˘ The areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opened at 209 East Wade Street in Trenton. The restaurant plans to hire 75 employees. â&#x20AC;˘ Mama Mia Pizzeria on NE 23rd Ave. closed after being opened almost a year with owners Pam and Sean Adama thanking â&#x20AC;&#x153;all of our guests for the supportâ&#x20AC;? on a Facebook post. â&#x20AC;˘Â Best Drugs in Trenton was purchased by

Southcare Pharmacy Inc., a Georgia-based company that now owns 12 stores. Best Drugs was owned and operated by Larry Diaz for the past 33 years. â&#x20AC;˘ The Department of Defense awarded a $13 million grant to Banyan Biomarkers of Alachua to adapt its blood test for traumatic brain injuries to work with a lab testing device. â&#x20AC;˘ Andaz Indian restaurant opened in August at 12 W. University Ave. Parvesh Khirbat is the owner. â&#x20AC;˘ Three Gainesville TV stations were part of an eight-station, $90 million purchase by the Sinclair Broadcast Group of Baltimore.

The stations, which were owned by New Age Media, include WGFL CBS4, WMYG-LP MY11 and WNBW NBC9.

Information for this article was compiled from our own sources as well as information from The Gainesville Sun, The Independent Florida Alligator, Alachua County Today, The Tampa Times and the Gilchrist County Journal. If you have a tip about a local business, please email it to mike.capshaw@ whpinc.com for consideration.

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3 Ways to

Get Motivated at Work

By Kat Freestone

When you search for inspiration at work, do you feel like you’ve hit a brick wall?

Lack of motivation can be demoralizing, but there’s good news – with a few simple tricks, you can redesign your workday and get moving again!

Ask for Feedback Pick a Task It’s easy to get lost in the pile of work yet to be done. Instead of looking at everything at once, separate out one thing at a time. Work is most motivating when it’s clear what, exactly, you’re working on! At the end of the day, if you feel like you’ve been spinning your wheels, make a “got-done” list and outline the tasks you’ve completed. It’s motivating to see the progress you’re making on a got-done list, rather than what you have yet to do on a to-do list.

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Not only is asking for feedback motivating, but it can be a much-needed ego boost! Ask your boss, your coworkers or your customers for their opinion on your work.

When you ask for feedback, you can take constructive criticism and use it to hone your skills. On the contrary, if you don’t know the impact your work is having, it’s easy to lose steam.

Ditch Repetitiveness Do you find your work monotonous? It’s hard to feel motivated when you’re bored.

To change up the day-to-day routine, structure your time so you’re using different skills throughout the day. Instead of answering all your emails on Monday, scheduling meetings for Tuesday and building client presentations on Wednesday, split these tasks up. You’ll stimulate different parts of your brain and feel more engaged.

Communicate with your manager to develop your skills, probe for feedback and clarify tasks. No matter where you work, it’s possible to make small changes to help you rediscover your motivation.

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Lies Your Food Label Is Telling You

By Katie Moss If you consistently look for the most natural foods with low calories and healthy labels, you may be surprised by the lies on these labels. Here are some of the largest offenders.

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Cholesterol-Free You may think it means heart-healthy, but it’s often added to foods that wouldn’t contain cholesterol in the first place. The fact is, cholesterol is only in animal products, so if you see “Cholesterol-Free” on chips or candy, that doesn’t mean that it’s healthy.

No Added Growth Hormones If you see this label on chicken, pork or beef, you may be missing the fine print. Since federal regulations prohibit the use of hormones supplements, conventional producers use antibiotics instead. Antibiotics speed up growth in the same way hormones do. To get “real” meat, look for a certified organic label without added antibiotics, or buy from local farmers whose practices you can check out for yourself.

Be faithful to that which exists within yourself. Andre Gide

Gluten-Free If you suffer from celiac disease (an auto-immune condition with severe gluten intolerance) or have a gluten sensitivity, “gluten-free” isn’t necessarily a good thing.

The restrictions on gluten-free products simply aren’t tough enough for many of these sufferers, especially due to the problem of cross-contamination from companies who produce both glutencontaining and gluten-free foods. Two organizations that are strictly dedicated to certifying these foods are the Celiac Sprue Association and the Gluten-Free Certification Organization, so look for these labels. But, remember, staying away from packaged foods altogether is really the safest bet.

All Natural Thinking about natural products may conjure images of farm life and fresh produce. Unfortunately, unless meat is involved, there isn’t an FDA specified definition for “natural” in the food industry.

In other words, your “natural” food is at the discretion of the manufacturer. It may still contain GMOs and artificial sweeteners.

Instead, buy organic foods with real ingredients — none of the fake stuff like added chemicals and dyes.

Grass-Fed If you see this label on a pork or chicken package, don’t be fooled. The USDA grass-fed label applies only to cattle and means that the cow is fed 100 percent grass and no soy or corn. It also needs to have a certain amount of access to a pasture. Keep in mind, however, that no farm inspections are required to receive the label. Farmers must simply sign documentation. For truly grass-fed beef, make sure you see “USDA Process Verified” (requires visits) and “U.S. Grass-Fed” on the label. Another great option is buying at your local farmer’s market, where you can actually talk to the farmer about his or her site’s practices.

Nutrition Facts Those calories you’re counting (as well as the other nutrition facts info you’re reading) probably aren’t precise. Turns out, the FDA allows food labels to be off by as much as twenty percent. One sore subject, in particular, is trans fats. The FDA allows

anything less than .5 grams to be labeled as “0,” but when your maximum daily recommended amount it 2 grams, that can really add up. Avoid packaged foods and spring for fruits and vegetables to garner real nutrition.

Reduced Sodium Just because a food has this label, doesn’t mean it’s actually low in sodium. Instead, it just means that it contains less than the original product. There are several other versions of the phrase, such as “light sodium” and “low sodium” which mean the same. Foods with more than 20 percent daily value of sodium should be avoided.

Instead, choose foods with five percent or less per serving.

Unfortunately, these aren’t the only lies your nutrition labels are telling you; there are many more. To err on the safe side of things, chose “real” foods like organic produce and local, humanely-raised meats and dairy. Keep as far away from the packaged stuff as you can, and good luck in your journey for great health!

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Rule of

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By Sarah G. Mason

The best part about the holidays is that, while you may spend all day cooking, the leftovers will last you for days – especially the uneaten turkey.

Leftover turkey is the delicious aftermath of a wonderful feast.

It’s turned into sandwiches, baked into pot pies, nuked in the microwave or just eaten plain out of the fridge. With this in mind, having too little turkey can be disastrous, but how do you choose the right amount of turkey to feed your guests without having too much (or too little) left over?

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If you’re in the habit of walking into the grocery and just choosing a “big” or “small” turkey based on rough estimates or the size of your crowd, there’s a better way!

The rule of thumb for turkey shopping is to buy 1 pound to 1.5 pounds of turkey per person.

If your guests are big eaters, stick with the 1.5 pounds per person.

Conversely, if you’re serving a lot of kids, 1 pound per person should be plenty. When it comes to feeding a group, just remember: it’s always better to have a little too much than not enough.

This amount will allow you a hearty main dinner and a few leftovers for you to snack on once the feast is finished!

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Fall Foods for

Glowing Skin

By Sarah G. Mason

Autumn is my favorite time of year. As pool days and flip-flops make way for bonfires and scarves, I can’t help but revel in the excitement of it all; holiday cheer, family reunions and comfort food are back again! Though bikinis and sunscreen are long behind us, caring for your skin as temperatures drop is no less important. Here are ten fall foods that will make you glow this season: Pumpkin Pumpkins aren’t just great for carving. These orange beauties provide wonderful health benefits, including exfoliation, repairing sun damage and improving the texture and tone of your skin. Try a pumpkin face mask with pureed pumpkin, honey, a bit of lemon juice and vitamin E oil to give your skin a boost.

Pomegranate Pomegranate is a skin superfood. This fruit can help reduce acne, sun damage and fine wrinkles with its powerful antioxidants. In addition, eating pomegranate can improve your skin’s smoothness, elasticity and overall appearance. Nibble on the seeds or toss them in salads or entrees for a delicious and healthy treat.

Cranberries Fresh is best! These tangy berries are packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory benefits. If your skin is looking grey and needs a boost, snack on raw – not canned – cranberries. Are the berries to bitter for you? Try skin products that feature cranberries, instead.

Brussels Sprouts Your worst nightmare as a child can now be your best friend as an adult. Brussels sprouts contain high levels of collagen boosting vitamin C, and eating these veggies can give your skin a more youthful look. Try sautéing 1 pound of Brussels sprouts with raw cranberries until soft, add a dash of maple

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syrup and balsamic vinegar, top with blue cheese and pecans, and you’ve got a tasty, good-for-you salad!

Pears When you think of pears, what comes to mind? If you said “vitamin C,” you’re right on the money. Pears are packed with vitamin C, which is a critical nutrient for collagen growth. And what’s the benefit of that? Firm, wrinkle-free skin, of course!

Just because we’re bundled up doesn’t mean we should forget about our skin.

Include these foods into your diet to shine, no matter the season!

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If you have an eye for design, offer to hang holiday lights and decorations for others.

sign up to teach SAT, GMAT or LSAT courses.

If you don’t mind your privacy, sell your photos to stock agencies.

If you have tons of original ideas, start a blog and get it sponsored.

If you’ve got a sense of style, become an image consultant.

If you’re organized, organize and run a garage sale for a portion of the profits.

If you’re crafty, start crafting Christmas ornaments, stockings and other holiday trinkets and sell them at flea markets, craft shows or online.

If you play an instrument, find a restaurant that will let you entertain guests for tips.

If you enjoy sewing, make holiday-inspired pet sweaters or stockings and sell them on Etsy.com.

If you like writing, offer your services as a proofreader or editor.

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If you don’t mind the stares, allow a company to wrap your car in their advertisement.

If you love animals, sign up to pet-sit while families are out of town.

If your garden is flourishing, sell your produce and flowers to a local farmer’s market.

If you love the Christmas spirit, sign up to be a mall Santa this season.

If you have a ton of junk, sell unwanted electronics, old textbooks and brand-name clothing online.

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White Meat,

When we talk about white meat on turkey, we’re referring to the breast meat. Dark meat, on the other hand, is found in a turkey’s wings and thighs. This color difference stems from a chemical variation in these different body parts; parts more often used, like a bird’s thighs, tend to be darker.

or Dark?

It’s the Big Question: white meat, or dark? As you gather on Thanksgiving to carve the turkey, there’s bound to be fuss over your color of choice. But what’s the difference, anyway?

Dark meat is stronger and generally has a more “gamey” flavor than white meat due to the various proteins, fats and chemicals found in those “well-used” muscles. Both types of meat are good sources of protein, though dark meat tends to be higher in fat and calories.

When cooking a turkey, the white meat is usually finished before the dark because it’s thinner, more tender and more exposed to the heat of the oven.

Dark meat, on the other hand, is relatively sheltered and usually takes longer to cook.

To avoid uneven cooking, here’s a fun trick: start your turkey upside down. This way, the breast is sheltered and the wings, thighs and drumsticks are exposed. Halfway through cooking, turn the turkey right side up for an even finish.

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Manager Eyes

By Mike Capshaw

‘Super Bowl’ Walmart-Archer readies itself for annual Black Friday shopping blitz Thanksgiving is a day we give thanks while feasting on turkey with family. Between seconds (and thirds or fourths for some of us), it’s also a day filled with football, followed by a late-night shopping spree for Black Friday deals.

For those who have been hidden under a turkey or usually eat themselves into a two-day coma, Black Friday is the official start of the holiday shopping season that actually starts on Thursday night when retail stores offer deeply discounted items to 10 Flourish Magazine | November/2013

kickoff their busiest day of the year.

Walmart-Archer manager Mark Kircher uses a football analogy when talking with associates about the annual event. For the world’s largest retailer, Black Friday is always biggest game on the schedule.

“Everybody knows that there is a few times a year that they don’t get time off and Black Friday is one of them,” Kircher said. “That’s our Super Bowl, so we need all our players.”

Walmart-Archer manager Mark Kircher said the first Black Friday sale began at 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day last year, but he won’t know when the first sale will hit this year until just before the event.

Photo by Mike Capshaw In addition to having all of his players suited up, Kircher said additional Walmart associates will be brought in to assist customers and keep the Black Friday event running as smoothly as possible. The Gainesville Police Department also will be present “to keep the peace,” if needed.

“We actually have an event staff that comes in to help control the crowds,” Kircher said. “Not every store gets that, but due to the amount of business that we’ll do with the small size that we are — we’ll have a lot of people in a small Either you run the day or the day runs you. Jim Rohn

area — we want to make sure that we have extra people to make sure we’re mindful of safety and things like that.”

This will mark Kircher’s third Black Friday event at the Archer Road store and his 11th with Walmart. Kircher, who was born and raised in Orange Park, said he’s been fortunate that none of his stores have experienced any of the “horror stories” that some retailers have on Black Friday. He said there have been a few minor issues, but nothing that couldn’t be remedied in a “matter of minutes.”

A lot of pre-game planning goes into Black Friday to make sure any and all potential issues can be handled efficiently. Each register will be throughly checked and associates will be trained on how to handle lines for some of the sale merchandise that will be available in limited quantities.

Of course, Kircher isn’t able to share any hints about what those sale items may be in advance.

“There is not too much I can talk about

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beforehand, and a lot of it is because I don’t know much about it,” Kircher said. “A lot of it hits us about the same time customers find out about what’s going to be on sale. They get their information about the same time we do. Like last year, I found out what the items were at the same time they were posted on Walmart.com.”

Kircher said the best way for customers to find our what specific items will be on sale is by keeping an eye on Walmart.com. Sale items will be advertised in the Thanksgiving Day newspaper and copies of the fliers that detail what time certain items will go on sale also will be available at the store. There will be maps available for shoppers to locate “hot items,” which Walmart tries to spread around the store to keep crowds from huddling in one place.

That should help alleviate some of the tension as shoppers rush around the store, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be a blitz around the registers.

“Customers can expect a very crowded store,” Kircher said. “As much as I would like

to get the checkouts running smooth and quick, they can expect to wait in line to checkout just from the sheer number of people versus the number of registers.

“A lot of people come if there is a huge sale in a short amount of time and everybody is going for those items, then to try to process all of those items through the register at the same time, it can take a while.”

Knowing what to expect should help customers stay patient and courteous as they venture out for Black Friday bargains.

While doing your holiday shopping, it’s always wise to stay in the holiday spirit.

And in case the Black Friday crowds aren’t part of your game plan, Kircher offers up an option.

“Start your holiday shopping off early with us,” Kircher said with a smile. “Thanksgiving and Black Friday is a week later this year, so there maybe some shoppers trying to get an early jump on Christmas that don’t want to wait all the way until Black Friday.”

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32nd Annual

Dog Days Run Last month, dog lovers and their four-legged friends visited Westside Park to compete in one of Gainesvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest and most popular runs.

The Dog Days Run featured a 5k race and a 1 mile Fun Run in which dog and owner ran side-by-side. All proceeds went to benefit the UF Student Chapter of the Veterinary Medical Association, the Global Alliance for Rabies Control and the Alachua County Humane Society.

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Dog’s Thanksgiving Dinner You’ll need: • 3 lb. skinless turkey pieces (cooked and cubed) • 1 cup oatmeal (cooked) • 1 lb. sweet potatoes (cooked and diced) • 2 tbsp. cranberry sauce • 4 tbsp. turkey gravy

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Cat’s Thanksgiving Dinner Ingredients: • 1 egg • 1 tbsp. cooked and minced green beans • 1 tsp. shredded carrot • 2 tbsp. cooked and minced turkey breast (skinless) • 1/3 cup cooked rice • 1 tbsp. olive oil

Directions: Combine ingredients and cook in a skillet over low heat, stirring constantly until egg is done. Allow to cool. Serve. courtesy: www.entirelypets.com/5dethpetre.html

Leftovers to Avoid

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Uncooked bread dough – The dough can rise in your pet’s stomach, causing pain or serious injury.

receive special food treats and dive in without hesitation. Be sure the leftovers you’re serving aren’t hot enough to cause a burn.

Turkey or chicken bones – Avoid giving dogs and cats bones, as they can splinter and cause intestinal distress.

Dessert batters – Uncooked batters from cakes, cookies, brownies or pies can cause salmonella poisoning In pets, just as in humans.

Wrappings – While of course you’ll remove wrappings from foods before giving them to pets, be careful of leaving wrapped foods within a pet’s reach. If ingested, the wrappings could cause distress or injury.

Spicy foods – These can cause upset stomach.

Anything too hot – Pets are often excited to

It’s tempting to want to toss Fido or Kitty your leftovers, but before you do, be sure what you’re giving them won’t cause illness or injury.

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Although mostly associated with football on the national level, the city of Gainesville provides some not-so-hidden gems when it comes to entertainment and community events.

For 32 years, Gainesville residents, students and visitors from around the state have gathered in picturesque downtown Gainesville to experience the sights, sounds and celebrations of art, music, food and more at Gainesville’s Downtown Festival & Art Show.

In recent years, this local festival has been gaining national recognition, climbing the national rankings, and this year, soaring to historic heights, with a top 10 national art show ranking for the first time. The event climbed from the No. 13 spot to No. 10 on Sunshine Artist magazine’s “200 Best” list of top fine arts festivals in the nation. The event has grown along with the City of Gainesville throughout its more than three-decade history, and is the second-highest ranked festival in the state of Florida.

Out of nearly 1,000 art and craft festivals across the nation, the Downtown Festival & Art Show stands out as one of the most profitable for attending artists. To create the list, Sunshine Artist analyzes 6

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thousands of ballots from artists who record the amount of money they earn at the festivals they attend. Shows receive points based on these earnings, and the ones with the most points gain the top spots in the rankings.

The Downtown Festival & Art Show has ranked among the top festivals in the nation since 1996, making it into the top 10 best fine art shows ever. This year’s festival will take place on November 16, and November 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 100,000 visitors are expected to attend this event featuring 250 talented artists who showcase their oils and acrylics, watercolors, sculptures, jewelry, ceramics and photography. Live entertainment, delicious food and an Imagination Station for children help make the Downtown Festival & Art Show Gainesville’s premier fall festival.

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Well, hello again!

Grab your gloves and don your sweaters ‘cuz baby, it’s cold outside! As temperatures drop, the football season heats up, and we’ve got the scoop on how this season in The Swamp is stacking up. Gators aren’t the only beast we’re interested in, though – turkeys have our attention, too. White meat vs. dark, delicious dishes and the “rule of turkey” are a few must-have turkey tidbits for November.

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