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There’s a reason we love to call the Sunshine State home: the mild winters, the sunny days, and of course, the beaches. Florida International University professor Stephen P. Leatherman – aka, “Dr. Beach” – has recently released his rendition of this year’s best beaches list. So, how many of Florida’s beaches made the top 10? If you guessed three, you’re spot on. Still not impressed? Consider this: no other state had more than one beach listed. Keep making us proud, Florida.
This year’s superior Florida beaches include St. George Island State Park, Barefoot Beach Preserve County Park and Cape Florida State Park. These beaches didn’t make the cut just by chance, either. Dr. Beach – who has been named “America’s Foremost Beach Expert” on drbeach.org – uses 50 different criteria to rank our beaches, such as water condition, sand quality, safety and environmental management. Curious to see who else topped the chart? Here’s Dr. Beach’s Top 10 Beaches for 2013:
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Most Popular Summer Vacation Spots for Families A summertime family vacation is probably one of the most exciting times for a family, especially if you’re going to an amazing spot. Here are a few family friendly spots that made our list.
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming This majestic and scenic place located mainly in Wyoming, but it also extends into Montana and Idaho and encompasses 2.2 million acres of terrain like canyons, geysers, woodland and forests, enormous mountain ranges and the famous Grand Canyon. But it’s not just these outdoor beauties you have to explore, there is also lots of wildlife like elk, moose, bison, bear and wolves. The Park also has several historic inns to stay in during your trip to the park and canyon.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Being the No. 2 state for tourism behind Florida, South Carolina’s Myrtle Beach draws about 13 million visitors and tourists a year! It sits on a gorgeous 60-mile stretch of beaches called Grand Strand, with plenty of affordable hotels and motels, and awesome seafood restaurants to choose from. Just 100 miles south of Charleston is Hilton Head Island and houses a Disney resort that’s ideal for families.
The Atlantis, Bahamas This spectacular, tremendous resort located in the tropical Bahamas features awesome waterslides at the Aquaventure water park, the River Loop river-float, Ripples Kids’ Pool (that has pools, waterfalls and loungers for parents), and the “Atlantis Kids Adventures” large kids club. Although, you do have to fly on a smaller plane to get there, the fun and views are definitely worth it. 8
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Hershey, Pennsylvania Known as “Chocolate Town USA,” Hershey is located only three hours from New York City and 90 minutes from Philadelphia and has an amusement park (HersheyPark) that was voted top amusement park by “FamilyFun Magazine.” Bring the family to enjoy the amusement park and stay at either the Hershey Lodge or the grand old hotel called Hotel Hershey, with a chocolatethemed spa.
Orlando, Florida Of course, we couldn’t leave off our Disney neighbor. With theme parks and family-friendly hotels, Orlando is great for a day trip or a week. Legoland is one of the newer theme parks and with more than 60 rides and attractions, the kids will love it. With the new waterpark right inside the park, it is a great way to cool off on those hot, summer days and then ride more rides!
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By Sarah G. Mason
Good-ForYour Taste Buds Foods
We all know the doctor recommended health-foods that nutritionists love to shove down our throats – literally. Salmon for omega-3, blueberries for antioxidants and green tea for everything else, if you can manage to figure out those little baggies, that is. And yet, we also know that you can’t realistically expect your diet to comprise solely of black beans and spinach. Here’s our take on some healthier options …
Best Burger Bun:
Best Hot Sauce:
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Who doesn’t enjoy a good cookout? There’s no reason you shouldn’t have your burger and eat it too, without the added chemicals, of course. Many burger buns are made from refined flour – not whole grain – and are highly processed. Some even contain azodicarbonamide (try saying that five times fast), which is a dough conditioner/bleacher that has been banned in Europe after studies showed it to cause asthma. Luckily, Pepperidge Farm has given us a tasty burger bun, without the junk.
zero calories and contains 6 percent of your daily vitamin C dose. Hot sauce has been shown to provide a number of health benefits, including improved digestion, decreased depression, boosted metabolism, decreased risk for peptic ulcers, and it may even ward off certain cancers. Not to mention, it makes food taste amazing. For the best options, stay away from sauces high in sodium (85mg or lower is a good target).
For many years, popcorn was seen as a movie-goers junk food. We now know that popcorn can actually be a healthy, satisfying snack. Smart Balance’s popcorn is a great source of fiber and contains only 120 calories per serving. Other good options include “Kroger Popcorn,” “Bearitos Microwave Popcorn, No Salt” and “Arrowhead Mills Popcorn, Organic.”
Pepperidge Farm Hamburger Buns, Take your Pick Soft 100 percent Whole Wheat On average, a teaspoon of hot sauce has
Best Jerky:
Best Recovery Drink: Chocolate Milk
Beef jerky is a staple road-trip food, a great game day snack, and the perfect after-work pick-me-up. Unfortunately, it’s also highly processed, high in sodium, and contains MSG-like ingredients. Luckily, not all beef jerky is bad. Per serving, Jack Link’s has only 80 calories, 3 grams of carbs and a whopping 15 grams of protein.
Yes, you heard right. Over the past few years, multiple studies have shown that chocolate milk is an effective recovery beverage after muscle-intensive workouts. Not only is it cheap compared to other post-workout supplements, but it has the ideal 3 to 1 ratio of carbs to protein, contains whey protein (the same stuff they put in protein powder) and has a good balance of both fast and slowly digested proteins.
Best Beer:
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Beer is personal, but hey, if you’re looking to cut calories, you might as well give this one a try. For only 99 calories, this beer has great flavor, especially when compared to other, lower calorie beverages. Another good choice would be Guinness Draught (126 calories).
When it comes to processed foods, the fewer the ingredients, the better. If you can pronounce them all, you’re beyond better. The Garden of Eatin’ contains a wide variety of tasty flavors and four, simple ingredients. Plus, each serving has only 80mg of sodium; almost half that of other, similar brands.
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Best Trail Mix:
Planter’s Trail Mix, Apple Cinnamon Instead of potato chips, which have little nutritional value, go for a handful of trail mix. Planter’s Trail Mix’s main ingredient is almonds, which is one reason why this variety gets the gold star. Although almonds are not low in fat, most of the fat is the healthy kind – unsaturated. Plus, one ounce of almonds has 6 grams of muscle-building protein.
Best Chili:
Bush’s Best Chili Beans, Mild Sauce Chili is great for a man with an appetite. A warm bowl, smothered in cheese and sour cream – what’s not to love? Well, the fat and calories, to start. Busch’s gives us a hearty bowl, while keeping the sodium, fat and calories to a minimum. Other, healthier options include the brand “Eden Chili” and “Amy’s Chili, Organic.”
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Back By Sarah G. Mason
No matter whether you spent your childhood playing ball with Dad, telling stories with Grandma or even reading Superman comics, odds are you had a role model who guided you along the way. Leader figures are vital in children’s lives; the guidance, security and life lessons they offer are worth more than words can say. Growing up, children look to role models for inspiration and guidance, and having the correct role model can ensure success and happiness later in life. 10 Flourish Magazine | July/2013
The staff at After School Gators (ASG) understands the importance of role models, and they strive to provide children with a positive influence every day. “ASG is a service organization that is part of the University of Florida’s Center for Leadership and Service,” said director Kaitlyn Johnston. “It’s dedicated to mentoring and serving at-risk elementary school students. UF students volunteer as mentors for at least two hours each week at an elementary school’s after-school program. They assist students with homework, play sports and games, and engage students on a personal level.”
For many students, ASG is just the silver lining they needed. “Role models give youth a vision of who they might become and what they might accomplish,” Johnston said. “ASG hopes to assist at-risk elementary school students in imagining themselves in the future and in giving them the tools to get there.” The volunteers at ASG aren’t only helpful – they’re vital. “Volunteers are at the heart of ASG,” Johnston said. “UF students bring joy and delight to elementary school students by inspiring an interest in education, adding fun to activities, and serving as mentors that help elementary school students navigate through life’s issues.” Of course, to the volunteers, there’s nothing more rewarding than to see their hard work pay off. These hard working students truly make a difference in the lives of countless kids. “I adore seeing the ‘little triumphs.’ Whether it’s a UF student turning a skinned knee into a character lesson or an elementary student asking questions about college, the little triumphs are a delight to experience. And little triumphs make a big difference,” Johnston said. “In addition, UF students benefit from the opportunity to be role models. They learn more about themselves and about imparting wisdom. It is humbling to help at-risk elementary school students and to be a part of enriching their lives.”
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An average of $8,000/year It’s no secret that cars are expensive. In addition to the initial cost of acquisition, there’s maintenance, insurance and of course, gasoline. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, American’s spend an average of $3,421 on buying a car, $2,227 per year on gasoline and $2,355 in other expenses — though Carpools many of us spend more. In order to Even if you own a minimize your costs, keep these car, there’s no reason tips in mind:
Rotate Your Tires Rotating your tires on a regular basis will make them last longer and save you the cost of having them replaced.
Never Run on E Fill up on gas when your car is down to a quarter of a tank. This way, you won’t be forced to visit the nearest, most expensive station when your car is on empty.
Keep it Longer Instead of trading your car every few years, consider keeping it longer. Cars depreciate quickly, so trading frequently will cause you to lose money on low trade-in values. You can save up to $1,000 by buying a good quality car and keeping it for six or seven years.
why you can’t take advantage of a carpool system. Taking turns with a friend or coworker will save you both on gas and miles. As an added bonus, it’s better for the environment!
Public Transportation It goes without saying: if public transportation is an option, it’s certainly one you should consider. According to the American Public Transportation Association, households that utilize public transportation can save more than $9,700 every year.
Check Your Tire Pressure You can lose up to six percent in gasoline mileage for every pound your tire is underinflated. By simply keeping your tires inflated, you can save up to $400 per year.
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Draft Dodgers MLB Draft Doesn’t Decimate Gators’ Roster Like It Did In 2012
Jonathon Crawford became a first-round draft pick because of his ability to throw fastballs in the upper 90s.
For the most part Florida’s baseball team escaped relatively unscathed from this June’s Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft in early June. The Gators only had two current players and three signees drafted in the early rounds, meaning the roster won’t be decimated the way it was a year ago when a a school-record eight players were chosen in the first nine rounds. In addition, six signees were chosen in the top 15 rounds of the 2012 draft. In other words, this year’s draft was much kinder to the future of Gators baseball. Right-handed pitcher Jonathon Crawford overcame an inconsistent junior season to be selected No. 20 overall by the Detroit Tigers. Junior left-handed reliever Daniel Gibson was taken in the seventh round (No. 210 overall) by the Arizona Diamondbacks. While underclassmen have until July 15 to decide whether to leave college early, it appears Crawford already has accepted the $2 million assigned value to his draft slot. “Excited to be apart of @tigers organization,” Crawford tweeted two days after he was selected in the first round. “Looking forward to getting to work. Truly an honor and a blessing to be a Tigers!” 12 Flourish Magazine | July/2013
Five current Gators and 10 of UF’s signees were drafted. As far as signees, the Gators likely will lose shortstop Christian Arroyo (1st round, 25th overall, San Francisco Giants), right-handed pitcher Tyler Danish (2nd, 55th, Chicago White Sox) and left-handed pitcher Sean Brady (5th, 141st, Cleveland Indians) to the draft. However, Brady turned 19 in June, making him draft eligible again in two years. That could be used as a bargaining tool in contract negotiations as the Indians will be forced to offer the $347,000 his draft slot demands to keep him from enrolling at UF. Interestingly, Florida quarterback Jeff Driskel was picked by the Boston Red Sox in the
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29th round. Driskel starred as an outfielder at Hagerty High in Oviedo. Former UF player Brian Johnson, who pitches in the Red Sox organization, tweeted at Driskel, “You gonna join us?! #RedSox” to which Driskel replied, “no sir lol.” Earlier in the evening, Driskel had another tweet that displayed his surprise. “Got drafted by the Red Sox today. Did not see that coming,” he said. The Red Sox own the rights to signing Driskel through June of 2014 should he opt to skip his senior football season.
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Nearly one billion people on this planet are logged into Facebook. That’s a lot of “likes,” tags and status updates. According to new research, it’s also a lot of troubled relationships. Facebook seems harmless in itself, and for many it’s exactly as it appears: a social media platform that helps us stay connected with friends, provides a medium for self-expression, and creates an amazing network that can lead to new jobs, opportunities and experiences. And yet, all fairytales have a villain. According to the findings of Dr. Bernie Hogan of Oxford University, too much social media activity can actually damage strong relationships, not build them. Researchers tested humans’ ability to communicate through several different media channels — a theory dubbed “media multiplexity — which suggested a link between the number of social media channels an individual used and its influence on the strength of their personal relationships. Over 24,000 married couples took part in the study. The results? Those using more social media – e.g. Facebook – reported no greater (and sometimes decreasing) relationship satisfaction. In other words, logging onto your wife’s Facebook page won’t make you feel more connected to her, and it might actually make you feel less. The study suggests that as the different branches of online social media become 14 Flourish Magazine | July/2013
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Reconnect If you think you’ve fallen victim to the social media trap, here are a few helpful tips: Make plans – Making definite plans with friends several times a week will help get you off the computer and out of the house.
more complex, instead of fostering relationships, it’s beginning to take away from them. When you’re busy trying to keep up with your 1,500 Facebook friends, you have less time to build real, in-person relationships with your spouse, your friends or your family. The effort it takes to maintain so many separate communication threads starts to undermine relationship ties. Interestingly enough, research published in the journal Psychological Reports found that people who are more organized and ambitious tend not to encounter these relationship-damaging effects, since these individuals are less “addicted” to Facebook and use social media mainly for work and networking.
Set a timer – Many of us don’t realize how much time we’re actually spending on social media sites. Set a timer for, say, one hour, and get off when it rings. Delete it – If you can bear the pain. Set a goal – Commit to your constraints. Count how many times you check Facebook on a given day. The next day, aim to check it one less.
For many of us, it’s time to unplug and reconnect. Facebook has many upsides, but if your wife is in the next room, why not talk to her face-to-face? Your real smile is better than an emoticon, I promise :)
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Gainesville used free water to beat out a city named after a lake. Water was the difference in the Florida Board of Control selecting Gainesville over Lake City for the new University of the State of Florida in 1905. Had then-Gainesville mayor William Rueben Thomas not included an agreement to “furnish water to the University without charge” in his offer, then the University of Florida may have ended up in Lake City.
Sept. 26, 1906, classes began with 102 white males enrolled. Three years later the school’s name officially was shortened to the University of Florida.
By 1924, the Florida Legislature mandated that women who were at least 21-years-old and had completed 60 semester hours could enroll at UF in classes that were not offered at the The impact the decision had on the two towns Florida State College for Women. that were of similar size at the time is striking World War II resulted in a population boom for as Gainesville’s population is now 125,326, the state as soldiers were trained in Florida’s about 10 times larger than Lake City’s 12,614. mild climate. Meanwhile, high-tech companies, such Moreover, UF is the No. as the Space Program, 1 tourist destination in relocated to the state. North Central Florida, making it the driving The rise of population force behind the local caused college enrollment and the state economy. to explode. Between Lake City is simply a 1948-74, the University of fueling up point that Florida grew from 5,000 relies on travelers for white students to a diverse its economy. group of more than 28,000. UF’s history actually That growth continues as began more than 50 UF celebrates its 150-year years earlier when a anniversary. With about bill signed by Gov. 50,000 students enrolled, Thomas Brown Florida is among the top provided public 10 largest single-campus support for higher universities in the nation. education. Then in 1905, the Florida Long-term plans are in Legislature passed place to help sustain the the Buckman Act to growth as the Florida consolidate the Legislature recently existing publicly designated Florida and Florida State as supported institutions of higher education the state’s two “preeminent universities” in and four schools were consolidated to form a bill that allocates additional funding to the new University of the State of Florida. help improve academics and drive a national reputation of higher education within the state. Gainesville and Lake City lobbied the newly formed FBC for the new campus, but mayor According to a UF study, the University of Thomas’ offer of free water gave Gainesville Florida boosted the state’s economy by the edge. $8.76 billion and was responsible for more than 100,000 jobs during the 2009-10 When the decision came through the academic year. telegraph office, Gainesvillians erupted in a “noisy celebration,” complete with ringing Not a bad trade for a little free water. church bells, a parade and firecrackers. On 16 Flourish Magazine | July/2013
Did You Know? • UF’s campus covers 2,000 acres. • According to a 2011 study, UF contributed $8.76 billion and was responsible for more than 100,000 jobs in fiscal 2010-11. • In the fall of 2008, 54 percent of the students enrolled at UF were women. • Nearly a quarter of the student body comes from the Miami/ South Florida area. • A total of 33 buildings at UF are listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. • The orange and blue school colors are believed to be a combination of school colors derived from two of the four schools that were consolidated to form UF. Lake City’s Florida Agricultural College used blue and white while Gainesville’s East Florida Seminary was orange and black. • An alligator was chosen as the school mascot by accident in 1911 after a local vendor ordered and sold school pennants with an alligator on them.
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Condiment
Everyone loves a man who can cook. Mix that with a little ingenuity, and you’ll be the star of every barbecue, dinner and gathering. If you want to spice up mealtime on the fly, here are the tastiest ketchup, mustard and mayo tricks you need to know:
Fish Dip There’s nothing quite like the salty smell of the ocean and the succulent taste of fresh fish. Add cilantro, lime juice and coriander to mayo to make the perfect fish dip.
Conversions With these tricks in mind, you’ll never fall victim to a boring meal again. Thousand Island Dressing Combine mayo, ketchup, relish, onion, sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper to make this easy classic.
Red French Dressing Need a fancy salad dressing when making dinner for the misses? Add a pinch of sugar, salt, paprika, vinegar and oil to ketchup.
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It’s an easy addition to a classic choice. Mix cumin and cayenne into your ketchup to make an awesome topping for your burger. Another great combo is mayo, ketchup, pepper, pickles and garlic powder.
Of course, this list wouldn’t be complete without a hearty barbecue sauce for your pulled pork sandwiches, chicken dippers and baked beans. Use a mustard base, then add brown sugar, cayenne, vinegar and butter.
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It’s a crowd favorite. Start with mustard and mayo, then add lime juice, garlic, salt and chipotle chile.
Store-bought potato salads are bland and boring. Combine thyme, dill and garlic with mustard to spice them up.
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What’s with all the sizzling and bubbling?
From sautéing to deep frying, we just love the way simple hot oils can transform everyday foods into sinful pleasures. It’s no secret why frying is an American favorite; it’s faster than baking or boiling, and nothing beats that rich, crispy crust on French fries, chicken legs and even desserts. If fried food is on the menu tonight, here’s a quick guide to oils, batters and breading.
What about batters?
It’s not the oil boiling – it’s hot steam shooting out of the food. Think of it like little vaporization explosions.
They’re meant to protect food from the violent surface reactions of frying, to retain moisture, and to give food a delicious flavor and texture.
Explosions on my food?
So all batters are created equal?
The sudden departure of steam is important. The water vapor repels oil and keeps it from getting inside the food. Also, the steam cools the oil around the food, allowing it to cook without burning.
Not exactly. Batter recipes vary widely, and so do their outcomes. However, what they do have in common is this: a batter coat is smoother and less oily than a breaded one, which is best for delicate foods.
Is it done yet?
So what does that mean for breading?
As you start to see less bubbles, you know your meal is almost cooked. As the last of the steam escapes, the surface of the food dehydrates and leaves behind a crunchy crust.
Why is my fried food greasy and soggy? Temperature loss is to blame. When you introduce food into the oil, the temperature of the oil naturally drops. If your food is soggy, you may have overcrowded the pan. As far as greasiness goes, this happens when there aren’t enough steam “explosions.” Turn up the heat.
It results in a crunchy, crispy, textured crust. Think KFC.
Batter and breading galore? While batters and breadings certainly are delicious, many foods – especially starchy ones – don’t require any coating at all. Despite the health implications, sometimes you just need some good ol’ fried food. So fire up the fryer and get your favorite onion rings, okra and wings cooking.
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What’s Happening:
Prep
Sports By Mike Capshaw Courtesy photos
Several area baseball and softball teams had historic seasons to headline this past month’s high school sports happenings.
Baseball Trifecta Three area baseball teams within a 20-mile radius were among the final eight teams in the Class 1A state playoffs. Chiefland and Trenton advanced to the state semifinals for the first time in history while Bronson was eliminated after a 13-1 loss against Trenton in the regional finals. Chiefland (17-6) handed Trenton (25-1) its only loss, a 15-2 mercy-rule decision to end the regular season, but the Tigers exacted revenge in the state championship by beating the Indians 11-1 to take the program’s first state title. The FHSAA’s new rural classification helped these teams reach new heights as they often were eliminated by private schools in past seasons. However, Chiefland coach Kyle Parnell said it was more than just the classification change. “Our kids start playing baseball early,” Parnell said. “Baseball is important to them, so they play hard and compete with the same kids
coming up. You can give credit to the youth leagues because we have some great coaches at the youth level that are really making a difference.” Bronson coach Allen Strickland spoke with several old timers around town that say the Eagles actually made the state championship game in the “50s or 60s.” He’s piloted an impressive turnaround as Bronson went from 4-17 in his first season and 8-13 last season to 14-11 this season. He said the “biggest hurdle” was convincing players they were winners, not losers. “I told them that they have changed the culture of Bronson baseball,” Strickland said. “Now, whenever teams talk about our district, they are going to talk about these guys competing for a championship. “They now have the mindset that they reap what they sow; that hard work leads to success. This (turnaround) will hopefully prepare them to do that in life, too. Baseball doesn’t last forever.”
Chiefland freshman Trevor Castell delivers a pitch during a 2-1 win in nine innings against Taylor Pierson in the Sweet 16.
Individual Superlatives • Buchholz guard Jessica Thomas, who was featured in Flourish magazine in April, was named the Florida Dairy Farmers Miss Basketball for 2013. • Gainesville High’s Raphael Webb, a Vanderbilt football signee, won his second straight Class 3A state long jump title with a leap of 23 feet, 4.5 inches at the University of North Florida on May 3. • Gainesville High libero Josie Corbett will continue her volleyball career in college after signing with HannibalLaGrange in Missouri. • Gainesville quarterback Mark Cato signed to play at Florida Tech. The 6-foot-2 signal caller passed for more than 4,200 yards and 52 touchdowns during his final two season at GHS. • Suwannee soccer player Justin Shirah signed with Stetson University. • St. Francis receiver/linebacker Steven Bunde signed with Concordia University in Michigan. • A pair of St. Francis volleyball players also signed scholarships. Middle blocker Kathryn Herrington signed with The Catholic University in Washington, D.C. while outside hitter Megan Lee chose LaGrange College in Georgia. • Bell High guard Olivia Bailey has signed with Austin College in Texas.
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“The only thing that stands between you and your dream is the will to try and the belief that it is actually possible.” Joel Brown
Softball Success Gainesville won the program’s first regional title before losing 4-2 against defending Class 6A state champion Pembroke Pines Charter in Vero Beach. Only one run was earned against GHS freshman pitcher Katie Chronister, who struck out eight. Freshman Allie Wilkerson was 3-for-3 with a run and an RBI. The Hurricanes are coached by Peter Mariano and finished 20-9. Bradford (28-3) rode a 10-game winning streak into the Class 4A semifinals for the first time in school history before being eliminated by three-time defending state champion Gulliver Prep. Taylor Cruce clubbed her 13th homer of the season and Mackenzie Gault hit an RBI triple to account for the Tornadoes’ runs. Pitcher Ashton Adkins shouldered the loss, but finished with a remarkable 26-2 record.
Bronson’s baseball team won more games this season (14) than the past two seasons combined.
Another area softball team, Mayo’s Lafayette High, came up short in its bid to win back-to-back Class 1A state championships.
The Hornets (20-6) lost 3-0 against Bristol Liberty County. Pitcher Lindsay O’Steen, who has signed with the College of Central Florida in Ocala, suffered the loss to finish 15-3 for the season.
Suwannee (17-10) won both the district and regional championships before losing 5-1 against Lake Wales. Freshman Jordan Roberts’ home run in the sixth inning served as the Bulldogs’ lone run.
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Dedric Dukes, left, receives the baton from Leonardo Seymore on the final leg of the 4x100 relay, which the Gators won by edging Alabama by a hundredth of a second. Photo courtesy of UF Communications/Cheryl Treworgy
Gators
Spring Sports By Mike Capshaw
Recap
Men’s Track & Field wins second straight NCAA Outdoor Championship while baseball, lacrosse, softball and tennis come up short in the postseason.
The men’s track & field team captured its second consecutive NCAA Outdoor Championship in dramatic fashion in Eugene, Ore. The Gators rallied from a deficit by winning the 4x400-meter relay, the final event of the day, to tie Texas A&M and secure a share of the NCAA title with the Aggies.
them to go out there and compete for national championships. I’m extremely proud of them. No one gave us a chance. I watched the replays (on) ESPN this weekend and they didn’t even mention the Gators.”
Florida trailed Texas A&M by nine points heading into the final event and were helped when the Aggies dropped the baton during the race to finish with one point for eighth place. It was part of a 38-point final day for the Gators, which entered Day 4 in 11th place with just 15 total points.
Senior Omar Cradduck capped his career by successfully defending his national championship in the triple jump with a winning leap of 55 feet, 6.25 inches. Florida also won the 4x100-meter relay.
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“I told the guys to just keep fighting, be who we are and do what we do.”
The Gators have won five of the past eight NCAA Championships in men’s track & field. They won three indoor titles from 2010-12 to go along with the past two outdoor titles. Florida’s women finished fifth in the 2012-13 Terry Crawford Program of the Year
standings. The Gators were powered by a pair of top-15 finishes in the NCAA Outdoor and Cross Country championships.
Tennis Florida’s bid for a third consecutive NCAA Championship in women’s tennis came up short with a 4-3 loss against Stanford in the semifinals in Urbana, Ill. Stanford shot out to a 3-0 lead before Florida came back to tie it at 3-all, which set up a winner-take-all match at No. 3 singles between UF’s Alaxandra Cercone and the Cardinal’s Krista Hardebeck. Cercone won the first match 7-6 before Hardeback claimed the final two sets to complete the team victory. “It looked so grim for us there, down 3-0, and somehow we found a way and gave ourselves a chance to win,” said UF coach “Rule #1 of life. Do what makes YOU happy.” Unknown
Roland Thornqvist. “That’s one thing about this team. They just never gave up. “Hats off to Stanford, they played an amazing match, but I’m really proud of our team, our effort and their never-say-die attitude. A ball here or there and this match goes our way.” The Gators, which finished 26-3, had won 19 straight matches and 16 consecutive in the NCAA championship. Their last postseason loss came against Stanford in the 2010 national title match. The latest loss ended the collegiate careers of seniors in Caroline Hitimana and Lauren Embree, who was named the SEC Player of the Year and NCAA Championship Most Outstanding Player in 2012.
The Florida men’s track & field team poses for a picture after winning its second straight NCAA Outdoor Championship in Eugene, Ore. Photo courtesy of UF Communications/Cheryl Treworgy
Blaire Luna in a season-ending 3-0 loss. Simply reaching the Women’s College World Series — and earning the No. 2 seed — was an amazing feat for a team supposedly in rebuilding mode heading into the season.
Softball
The Gators shot up the national rankings by winning their first 15 games and 24 of their first 25 with a 4-3 loss in extra innings against Missouri serving as the lone setback. They were picked by league coaches to finish fourth in the Eastern Division, but ended up winning the SEC regular season championship, the SEC tournament, an NCAA regional and super regional on their way to the WCWS in Oklahoma City.
After winning an exhausting 15-inning game some 12 hours earlier, the Florida softball team was shutout by Texas ace
In other words, Florida far exceeded expectations in 2013.
In men’s tennis, Denver defeated Florida 4-3 in the first round of the NCAA tournament.
Baseball Other than a late season stint, success was scattered sparingly throughout the 2013 Gators’ baseball season. They managed to make the NCAA tournament, but a pair of losses in the Bloomington Regional dropped Florida to below .500 for the season. The 29-30 record marks the program’s first losing season since coach Kevin O’Sullivan was hired in 2008.
Lacrosse The Gators’ lacrosse team saw its season come to an end with a 9-5 loss against Syracuse in the NCAA quarterfinals despite a season-high 12 saves by Mikey Meagher, who was named the IWLCA, SynapseSports. com and WomensLax.com Goalie of the Year. Florida finished 18-3 overall and won their third-consecutive ALC regular season title.
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By Sarah G. Mason
Workout Wingman
You’ve been exercising alone for years, and you know your routine. Taking a buddy along for the ride would just be a hassle, right? According to some studies, maybe not. While solo workouts have their advantages, you might be missing out on the benefits of pairing up. 24 Flourish Magazine | July/2013
Motivation is Key
If you’re like most people, finding the motivation to workout – especially in the early mornings – can be tough. It’s tempting to hit the snooze button, especially when the only person you’ll be disappointing is yourself. However, when you know you’ve made a promise to meet someone, weaseling out isn’t so easy. A study done by the Department of Kinesiology at Indiana University found that couples who hit the gym together were 37 percent less likely to dropout than those who exercised apart. As we all know, the hardest part of anything is showing up. Having a buddy to kick-start your motivation will ensure that you do.
The Buddy System
If you’re tired of counting your own reps or asking random gym-goers to spot you in the weight room, then you’re only lacking one thing; a workout wingman. The camaraderie of a friend can make a huge difference, both in spirit and performance. Plus, you won’t have to worry about forced reps; when you stop short of your max because you’re without a spotter. The added safety of exercising in pairs is always a benefit, too.
Creatures of Habit
By nature, humans tend to keep things consistent. As you move from day to day, setting aside time for the gym will become part of your routine. However, it takes 21 days to form a long-lasting habit, and a gym plan is more likely to stick if you do it with a buddy. With that being said, not all habits are good ones. It’s all too easy to fall into the same old, overused routine. Shoulders on Monday, back on Tuesday… Exercising with a wingman will pull you out of this kind of rut by enabling you to share workouts, diversify your routine and coach each other.
Faster Results Who doesn’t want enhanced performance? Instead of taking supplements or hiring a personal trainer, workout with a friend. A study done by Santa Clara University found that social contact during a workout generally enhanced an individual’s mood and resulted in a higher post-workout “tired” index; essentially, the workout was more rigorous. Working out together is also a great way to start some friendly competition, which can make even the most grueling workout enjoyable.
“Just remember there is someone out there that is more than happy with less than what you have.” Unknown
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Fill any reserve canisters … …and your tank. Hurricanes can affect incoming supply routes. To avoid long lines and high prices, plan your trip to the gas station ahead of time.
Put together an emergency kit… …And put it in your car in case you need to evacuate. “Must-
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If unsheltered, apply masking tape to your car windows… …And seal it tightly on all inside edges. This will make cleanup easier in the unfortunate event that your window breaks.
Consult your vehicle’s insurance agency… …And learn about your policy’s hurricane coverage. In case things do get damaged, it’s important to know what’s covered, as well as what steps to take if your vehicle is damaged in the next super-storm.
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Limit To the
Kat Freestone
Dripping sweat, burning muscles and a cry of triumph as you finish that final rep – there’s nothing more satisfying than a workout well done. And yet, a tough day at the gym isn’t all glam and glory; fatigue and sore muscles often follow a training session. If you’ve ever experienced delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) then you know the stiff pain that often goes hand in hand with many athletes’ post-workout recovery. DOMS occurs when the stress of an exercise causes tiny abrasions in the muscle tissue, and although sore muscles are normal, it’s The Danger important to listen to your body to avoid injuring While you may think you’ll get yourself at your next session. tougher by “powering through it,” soreness is not something to overcome by sheer force of will. If you push yourself so hard that The Evaluation The Exercise your muscles can’t recover Just because you’re sore, doesn’t If you do choose to exercise properly, you may be overtraining. mean you’re overtraining. DOMS with sore muscles, you should Overtraining is often followed by comes in many levels, from start with some light cardio and depression, a fast resting heart slight to severe. If your soreness then focus on muscle groups rate, fatigue, insomnia, decreased is mild and you still retain full that aren’t in pain. Light aerobic appetite and poor athletic range of motion, you can safely exercises temporarily relieve performance – not exactly our participate in light cardio or pain and promote healing, idea of “getting stronger.” To low-intensity resistance training. because this kind of activity ensure that you aren’t overdoing However, if you have any loss stimulates bloodflow through it, pay attention to your body of coordination, pain or muscle the muscles, which removes and be on the lookout for any tightness, you should take waste products to help in the of these symptoms. a rest day. repair process. 26 Flourish Magazine | July/2013
The Trick When you’re sore, do you feel impatient to get back in the game? If you’re looking for a way to skip muscle soreness all together, allow one or two minutes of rest between each set and at least two days of recovery between workouts. In addition, always warm up and cool down with light cardio and stretch before and after every gym session. Within an hour of completing your workout, eat a protein-packed snack or shake to start the healing process. By understanding DOMS, you can avoid injury and reduce your recovery time so that you can get back to the gym full force and stronger than ever.
“Life has two rules: No. 1 Never quit No. 2 Always remember rule #1.” Unknown
UF By Mike Capshaw
Continues SEC
Dominance
Gators Sweep All-Sports Titles For Record 13th Time
The rest of the SEC is Gator Bait. Florida swept the Southeastern Conference’s All-Sports titles for the fifth consecutive year and sixth time in the past seven years. Florida is the only program to win all three titles – men’s, women’s and overall – in the same school year, a feat the Gators have accomplished 13 times. “The competition in the Southeastern Conference is so strong. Quite often the same teams competing for league titles are also in the hunt for national hardware,” UF athletics director Jeremy Foley said in a release. “We take much pride in the SEC All-Sports title because of the hard work of our coaches and student-athletes that went into winning it.”
Florida executive associate athletics director Chip Howard, left, embraces athletic director Jeremy Foley after the Gators won the 2012 NCAA Baseball Super Regional in Gainesville.
2013 SEC All-Sports Overall All-Sports Standings Place
School
Points
Total # of Part. teams
Quotient
1
Florida
160.5
222
0.7230
A record-tying eight conference titles, including six by women’s sports, during 2012–13 powered the Gators in the SEC All-Sports standings. Those league championships came in women’s cross country, men’s basketball, gymnastics, soccer, softball, men’s swimming & diving, women’s tennis and volleyball. Florida also won eight SEC titles in 2010–11 and 1991–92.
2
Georgia
144
226
0.6372
3
Texas A&M
137
218
0.6284
Florida won national titles in men’s track & field and gymnastics.
4
Tennessee
117.5
214
0.5491
It’s the Gators’ 23rd overall SEC All-Sports title, 20th women’s title and 17th men’s title. The women have won seven straight while the men have won five straight.
5
Arkansas
115.5
212
0.5448
6
LSU
116
222
0.5225
7
Alabama
111.5
222
0.5023
8
South Carolina
104.5
218
0.4794
9
Kentucky
105
222
0.4730
10
Vanderbilt
77.5
178
0.4354
11
Missouri
88.5
209
0.4234
12
Auburn
88.5
226
0.3916
13
Mississippi
67.5
192
0.3516
14
Mississippi State
64.5
192
0.3359
Halifax Media adjusted the scoring formula after a new sport was added and a pair of new programs entered the league in Missouri and Texas A&M. With 14 teams competing in most sports, 14 points are awarded to the winner of each sport, followed by 13 for second and all the way down to one point for a last-place finish. Each program’s point total is divided by the number of teams competing in the sport and that quotient is what ranks teams in the final standings. It’s the second year for Halifax to award the trophies. They were coordinated by the New York Times Regional Newspaper Group from 1995 to 2011.The SEC began giving All-Sports trophies for men’s sports in 1974 and for women’s sports in 1984, which also made the overall title possible. The national all-sports titles were scheduled to be announced in late June. Florida is the only school in the country to finish among the top-10 most successful athletic programs overall each year since 1983.
“The biggest failure you can have in life is making the mistake of never trying at all.” Unknown
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Grow up
When sending emails, avoid using text-speak like “LOL” or “OMG” or “SMH.” If you’re really mature you probably don’t know what any of that means, so you’re already ahead of the curve. The main thing here is it’s simply not professional to “snd emls lyk dis.”
By Mike Capshaw
Don’t Drive Co-Workers
Crazy While working in close proximity to other co-workers there are a few common-sense guidelines to take that may not be so common for some to comprehend. Here are a few things to avoid that will help in not driving your co-workers crazy.
Don’t ask
If there’s something you can figure out on your own (such as with a quick Google search), then just do it. Don’t interrupt your co-workers work flow by asking them simple questions. Look it up yourself.
Smell good
Be aware of personal hygiene such as body odor and bad breath. If you ride a bike or walk to work, bring deodorant to re-apply before funking up your cubical. On the flip side, don’t overuse cologne or perfume. The same can be said for foods. If you bring something like a tuna sandwich, take a quick lunch break outside. Then when you’re done, use breath mints or gum.
Be on point
Don’t show up late for meetings or arrive unprepared. The meeting has been scheduled for days or even weeks ahead, so do everyone a favor by showing up five minutes early ready to deliver whatever part of the meeting you are responsible for executing. Otherwise, you’re wasting everyone’s time and the company’s money.
Fix it
Be quiet
Don’t gossip
Refrain from talking about your co-workers’ or bosses’ personal lives behind their backs. You never know who may be listening and, more importantly, it’s counter-productive. If you do talk about a co-worker when they’re not around, keep it positive.
If there’s a problem that was created by someone else that can be corrected, then do so. Don’t just complain about it repeatedly. Usually everyone knows who dropped the ball anyway, so bringing more attention to it is just counterproductive. Be a true team player and fix it so everyone can move on.
Don’t brag
Avoid personal life
No whining
The office is already filled with the sounds of printers, ringing phones and those “loud” talkers, so don’t add to it by listening to music or watching videos without headphones, banging on your keyboard or being a loud talker yourself.
If you land a big promotion, don’t celebrate too wildly in front of others who may be struggling to get a raise themselves. Also, if you’re caught up on your work and have nothing to do, don’t brag; it may ruffle the feathers of a swamped co-worker. Instead, offer to help others get caught up.
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Don’t make or take personal calls or texts unless it’s an emergency or brief in nature. No one wants to hear your drama, so clock out and take it outside on your cell. The same can be said about unloading your personal issues – like paying bills and dealing with children – on others when they simply ask, “How’s it going?”
Don’t complain about your job, your boss or your co-workers. Every job has its pros and cons – just deal with it. No matter what you are complaining about, there is someone who has it worse than you, or doesn’t even have a job to complain about. If you’re truly that unhappy with your job, there is always a simple solution. “Don’t think or judge, just listen.” Sarah Dessen
C arb Back-Loading
By Kat Freestone
We all know the dieting dos and don’ts. Eat a full breakfast. Stay away from pizza, cookies and french fries. Don’t snack late at night. Every doctor, fitness guru and nutritionist across the country agrees that this is the strategy for success – except, that is, for John Kiefer. Kiefer holds a Master’s of Science in Physics from the University of Florida, and he’s put that knowledge to an unorthodox use. This physicist turned nutrition scientist urges us to throw these old dieting “wives tales” out in lieu of something new: Carb Back-Loading. Kiefer admits his interest in nutrition all started because he was, in his own words, “an overgrown fat kid.” He believes being a scientist by trade has allowed him to cut through the nonsense to find studies and information that are actually applicable to diet, weight loss and muscle gain. In doing so, he was able to debunk many dieting myths and create what he calls the ultimate solution: a low-carb day, followed by resistance training, topped off with a night of carb-binging. And yes, carb-binging means eating all of those “forbidden foods,” including breadsticks,
cake and Kiefer’s favorite, cherry turnovers. According to Kiefer, “Eat like a fat kid to get jacked, end of story.”
unanswered, like what you should eat on a non-workout day or what constitutes resistance training.
Many are skeptical of Kiefer’s new approach. Not only does it seem drastic, but it goes against conventional wisdom. Kiefer recommends skipping breakfast – advice that would have most nutritionists up in arms – and he doesn’t encourage calorie counting or cardio exercise either. As a whole, his plan seems more geared toward men. He advertises his diet to be simple and easy to follow, but there are some questions left
And yet, for all the critics, there are many believers, too. The Carb Back-Loading diet book is truly unique in that it teaches you what to eat and when, and it explains the science behind why it works. I’m talking 300-plus pages of details regarding insulin levels, glucose transporters, MRT and cortisol. Kiefer discusses how going low-carb allows you to manipulate ketogenesis and increase your cellular response to catecholamines, which gives
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you power and strength during a workout. He talks about how metabolism, circadian rhythm and glycogen stores can either help or hurt you, depending on your diet. In addition, Kiefer includes more than 50 pages of references from widelydistributed scientific journals. He is a physicist, after all. Whether Carb Back-Loading is the next diet craze or if it’s here for good, it’s certainly worth looking into. If Kiefer has finally discovered a simple, stress-free diet that lets you eat all the junk you love and look great while doing it, you can sign me up. Flourish Magazine | July/2013 29
Red and Blue
Traditions
The Fourth of July is a day of united celebration. We dress like Old Glory, sip on colorful cocktails, and of course, light fireworks. This year, America celebrates with some of our Attend a Parade favorite traditions. Nothing gets us into the spirit of Independence Day quite like a good old-fashioned parade. The tradition has been around since 1785, and not much has changed since then. We still love watching our big bands, armed forces and American flags pass by!
Watch the Fireworks Alachua County has called itself “The Largest Small Town Fireworks Display in America.” We have John Adams to thank for the tradition; he envisioned fireworks as part of the festivities before the Declaration of Independence was even signed. The Fourth of July just wouldn’t be complete without them! 30 Flourish Magazine | July/2013
A Cold Glass of Lemonade Whether you make your own with freshsqueezed lemons or you buy a carton at the grocery, this is one sweet drink we just can’t celebrate without.
Fire Up the Grill There’s just something about a barbecue on a hot July afternoon that gets the American sprit going. Maybe it’s all the hot dogs – it doesn’t get more American than that! These tasty sausages had their beginnings in Chicago in 1893, and they have remained a Fourth of July favorite nearly 120 years later.
Hang the Flag If you haven’t already got the Star Spangled Banner waving on your porch, today’s the day to fly the flag! For many, one flag just isn’t enough. If you’ve got flag fever, you may be one to dot your land with outdoor lawn flags and decorate your house with red white and blue banners.
Sparklers These patriotic “mini-fireworks” are a Fourth of July favorite. Call the kids, pass them around and watch the lighters glow!
Sing the “Star Spangled Banner:” We sing it loudly, proudly (and sometimes badly). This song was originally a poem and wasn’t put to music until several years after its creation. Lucky that, since it’s now our national anthem! No matter how you celebrate the Fourth of July, do it with pride – it’s great to be an American! “My Life is My Message” Mahatma Gandhi
Termites Lions and tigers and – termites, oh my? While these pesky critters may not be big, they’re certainly bad. Termites strike more homes than fire each year; they chew 24 hours a day, 365 days a year through nearly 250 miles of wood, which costs Americans a whopping $5 billion in annual home repairs. Think you’d notice all this wood damage? Think again. It can take years for a homeowner to realize their house is infested, since termite damage is often hidden in attics, crawl spaces or behind walls. Of course, the damage isn’t always where you’d expect it to be, either. Termites are nondiscriminatory eaters, meaning they’ll consume all types of wood products: wall studs, firewood, decks, even books! Though termites are at work all year, they are often most noticeable when the weather is warm, humid and sunny – bad news for us Floridians. Summer weather provides the ideal conditions for termites to reproduce, and your home is at risk as a result. Of course, this
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Citrus By Truman Carter
Nothing is juicier than fresh citrus. In the Sunshine State, finding fresh oranges, lemons and limes isn’t much of a problem, but consumers often don’t know where the fruit actually comes from, what conditions it was grown under and how it was shipped to the store. If you buy citrus fruit from a large retailer, the chances are they were not even grown in Florida as some are harvested in Mexico or South America. To ensure “the juice is worth the squeeze” by eating a truly organic product, the best option is to grow your own citrus tree. Home Depot in Gainesville offers a wide variety of citrus trees that are grown by the best in the world. The folks at Home Depot don’t skimp on citrus by simply accepting trees from the lowest bidder. Their mission is to provide the best and healthiest trees in the country while following you through every step of the growing process with customer service that is second to none. With a lowest price guarantee and a “longest ever” three-year warranty, Home Depot is the only choice for serious citrus growers. Moreover, Home Depot’s wide selection is unmatched in the industry. There are multiple types of orange trees like the Murcott Orange, which is also called the Florida Honeybell. There also are Meyer Lemons, tangerines, tangelos, key lime, kumquats, limequats and grapefruit available to choose from at lemoncitrustree.com.
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After selecting your trees, the next step is planting it and then making sure they yield the most beautiful citrus possible. Here are a few basic tips to follow: Potting: Growing in pots allows plans to be brought indoors during extreme weather conditions. Home Depot recommends selecting a five-gallon pot with a 12-inch diameter for a two- to three-year old nursery tree. Trees that are 36-inches or taller will need at least a 24-inch diameter pot. Make sure whatever pot you choose has drainage holes at the bottom. Leave at least an inch from the top of the pot to the top of the soil. Conditions: Ideal weather is key for citrus. Lemons thrive in temperatures between 55 and 70 degrees while most oranges are best between 55 to 100 degrees, so check lemoncitrustree.com for specifics for your trees. During dormant, winter months, make sure the temperature doesn’t drop below 35 degrees. At least eight hours of sunlight each day is essential. If that’s an issue, then supplement with 40-watt fluorescent light for 10-12 hours a day. If it gets too hot or cold outside, then you can move your trees indoors.
Maintenance: You’ll need to make sure your trees are well watered. One trick is to check the soil regularly and keep it moist, but do not over water. Self-pollination will produce the best fruit and it’s also wise to regularly prune your tree to encourage strong branch shape. Step-by-step guides for self-pollination and pruning are detailed at lemoncitrustree.com. Fertilizing: Nitrogen will boost a citrus tree’s production. It’s important to purchase fertilizer that is two times the amount of nitrogen as potassium and phosphorus. Be sure to follow directions on the manufacturer’s label and only fertilize in the spring and early summer. Harvest time: Check fruits for ripeness before harvesting. They should be shiny and heavy in your hand for their size. This usually takes three to four months after the first blooms appear.
“One day, in retrospect, the years of struggle will strike you as the most beautiful.” Sigmund Freud
Citrus Census
Trees Offered By Amber Sweet Orange Clamondin Orange Clementine Orange Dancy Tangerine Honeybell Tangelo Key Lime Kumquat (Meiwa) Kumquat (Nagami) Limequat Meyer Lemon Moro Blood Orange Murcott Orange Orlando Tangelo Persian Lime Red Navel Orange Ruby Red Grapefruit Satsuma Orange Sunburst Tangerine Valencia Orange Washington Navel Orange
Extra sweet with fragrant blossoms Sour and tart, great for drinks Sweet, juicy and easy to peel Sweet, tangy flavor and easy to peel Extra juicy, mild and sweet Pungently flavored, great for pie and drinks Sweeter than Nagami, good candied Much hardier than most citrus Key lime and kumquat hybrid Gourmet lemon, very juicy and sweet Deep red, exotic berry-like flavor Tender, juicy, mild and sweet Dancy tangerine and Duncan grapefruit hybrid Larger than the Mexican lime Sweet, juicy and true naval orange taste Sweet, juicy and seedless Hardy and seedless, peels easily Few seeds and intense flavor Great for juices and eating Extra sweet and seedless
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Tools for
Organizing Your Home
By Kristy Wyatt
on a Budget
Everyone loves a clean and organized home, but sometimes the costs of organizing can be a little steep; from eco-friendly, expensive cleaners to all those baskets and bins for filing and de-cluttering, your budget can take a big hit. These top A dry-erase board tools will keep your home cleaned Most stores like Walmart and even some and organized on a grocery stores carry these cheap boards that make family schedules easy to see and shoestring. share. It’s also useful for menu planning, chore lists, sports schedules, reminders, phone messages and shopping lists.
Brother P-Touch label maker
Clear drawer towers
This nicely priced (at around $39) tool lets you label files, freezer meals or meats, canisters, boxes and more. It makes organizing your craft room or computer room fun and easy.
Affordable and versatile, these clear drawer towers are a mainstay in most homes and can do double and even triple-duty in any room. For example, keep one or two in a craft room to hold yarn, paint supplies or scrapbooking items. You can also use it in the pantry for holding all those gravy packets and powdered drink mixes. If you’re a homeschooler, these drawer towers are a lifesaver; use a couple to keep supplies like papers and notebooks, planners and books.
Rubbermaid’s interlocking plastic drawer bins Affordable at only $2–4 each, these drawer organizers make getting your clothes and accessories in order a fun task. You can find these at Walmart.com. They are also a great find for nurseries and kids’ rooms.
Oxo’s adjustable Lazy Susan For about $20 you can sort your spices in a jiff, or use this adjustable, split-able top-tier turntable to corral make-up in the bathroom, paint bottles in a craft room, or baby food jars in the refrigerator. 34 Flourish Magazine | July/2013
Kangaroom™ Storage organizing tote For just $10, this versatile and chic tote has a plethora of pockets that are ready to hold anything, from cleaning supplies to paint bottles for the crafter to even pens and notebooks. It’s also a great little companion for shopping at farmer’s markets as well.
Drawer dividers These simple little items can turn a big mess into an organized dream. Dividers and even those white plastic Dollar Store baskets can make a junk drawer a nicely organized space for holding notebooks and pens (for writing phone messages or that recipe you thought up at the last minute), phone books, keys, change and all those random little things that accumulate in empty drawers.
3M™ Command Hooks. So handy! The 3M™ Command Hooks now come in different shapes, sizes and even colors (silver looks great in a kitchen), and can be used for hanging book-bags and purses in a foyer, dishtowels in the kitchen, use it to hang your little one’s clothes for the next day, organizing your necklaces and to organize your hair dryers and curling irons in the bathroom.
Simple wire shelves Not just for the kitchen cabinets, these plastic-coated wire shelves can be used in the home office for holding folders and files, in the bathroom to corral make-up and hairspray bottles, and even in the livingroom for holding magazines and books on the coffee table.
“Thinking something does not make it true. Wanting something does not make it real.” Michelle Hodkin
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1) Fry the chicken breast in oil and butter until cooked (10-12 minutes) 2) Spread mustard on one bread slice, ranch on the other 3) Sandwich chicken, bacon and cheese between the slices 4) Butter the bread and grill in a panini maker (or skillet if you don’t have one)
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What’s Happening:
Gators Sports By Mike Capshaw
Newsmakers from this past month include Mike Zunino, Tim Tebow, Steve Spurrier and Will Yeguete, among others.
and 43 RBI for Triple-A Tacoma). “To feel you’re actually a part of the Mariners is sort of unreal to me,” Zunino told The Seattle Times. “I don’t think I could have pictured this a year ago, that this is where I’d be. It’s exceeded anything I ever dreamed of. I’m just going to embrace it and take it as it comes.”
Patriot Act Tim Tebow signed a two-year contract with the New England Patriots on June 11. He’ll wear No. 5 instead of the No. 15 he sported during his first three NFL seasons and at Florida. Back-up quarterback Ryan Mallett, who Tebow will battle for snaps behind starter Tom Brady, already wears No. 15. “Tim’s a talented player who’s smart and works hard. We’ll see how it goes,” Patriots coach Bill Belichick said during a news conference. Even though ESPN’s sources said Tebow was signed to play quarterback. When asked what position Tebow would play Belichick replied, “We’re going to do what we think is best for our football team.”
NBA Gators Three former Gators have earned postseason NBA honors. Golden State’s David Lee was named to the All-NBA third team, Chicago’s Joakim Noah made the All-Defensive team and Washington’s Bradley Beal made the All-Rookie first team. Lee is the second former UF player to make an All-NBA team while Noah remains the only former Gators’ player to make the All-Defensive team, which he did for a third consecutive season. Beal received 28 of 29 first-place votes to become the sixth former Florida player on the All-Rookie team.
Let’s Go Z! Less than 53 weeks after being drafted former Florida Gators catcher Mike Zunino was called up to the big leagues. Zunino became the sixth player from the 2012 draft to make it to the majors despite struggling offensively this season (.238 with 11 homers 36 Flourish Magazine | July/2013
Former Gators catcher Mike Zunino was called up to the majors just one year and six days since being drafted in June of 2012.
Yeguete Surgery UF forward Will Yeguete received arthroscopic debridement surgery on his right knee on May 22. The recovery time is expected to be four months, which means he should be ready to play before the start of next season. Yeguete had the same knee scoped on Feb. 8 and missed six games before returning.
Florida forward Will Yeguete is expected to recover before the start of next season after having a second surgery on his right knee. Photo by Jim Burgess/UF Communications
USA Invite Florida sophomore-to-be Michael Frazier II made the initial cut from 26 to 16 players while trying out for USA Basketball, a team that will be coached by UF’s Billy Donovan in the U19 FIBA World Championships from June 27-July 7 in Prague, Czech Republic. Frazier, who shot 46.8 percent from three-point range this season, will have to survive one more cut to make one of the final 12 roster spots.
Fun-N-Gun-N-Great South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier returned to Florida on May 30 to receive the
“Great Floridian” designation by Gov. Rick Scott. Spurrier won the 1966 Heisman Trophy as a quarterback at UF and led the Gators to the 1996 National Championship as a coach. Tebow earned the honor in April.
$100.7 Million Budget The UAA’s Board of Directors approved athletic director Jeremy Foley’s proposed $100.7 million budget for the 2013-14 academic year. Football accounts for 67 percent of the total revenue while representing only 16 percent of the operating budget.
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Knowledge
The next time you’re the victim of an uncomfortable silence, toss out one of these facts to open up the conversation. A record $1.3 million was once paid for a cow at an auction.
A study revealed that the typical person would need to work 76, eight-hour days to read all of the terms and conditions they agree to each year.
Over the past 150 years, the average height of people has increased by four inches.
The average person makes about 1,140 phone calls per year, but about 50 percent of people in the world have never made or received a phone call. Moreover, the average person spends about two years of their life on the phone.
Police in India are often paid an extra 66 cents a month for having a mustache.
The length of your foot is the same as the length from your forearm to wrist. Your wingspan, the distance from fingertip to fingertip with your arms spread out, is the same as your height.
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Events July July 1st 10am Titanoboa: Monster Snake @ the Florida Museum of Natural History 12pm Rotary Greater Gainesville meeting @ Napolitano’s 7pm “The Central Park Five,” a new film from award-winning filmmaker Ken Burns @ Civic Media Center 7pm Jamie Davis @ Gator Tales Sports Bar
July 2nd 10am Titanoboa: Monster Snake @ the Florida Museum of Natural History 12pm Kiwanis Club University City meeting @ UF Hilton 12pm Newberry Area Professionals meeting @ Newberry Municipal Building 12pm Rotary Club Gainesville meeting @ Paramount Plaza Hotel & Suites 7pm Corvette Club @ Bear Archery
July 3rd 10am Titanoboa: Monster Snake @ the Florida Museum of Natural History 11:30am Gainesville Areas Networking Group @ Northwest Grille 12pm Kiwanis Club Gainesville meeting @ Paramount Plaza Hotel & Suites 12pm Rotary Club Downtown Gainesville meeting @ Jolie 7pm Free Poker Tournament at Gator Tales Sports Bar 7pm Clay Brooker @ Gator Tales Sports Bar
July 4th 7am Rotary Club Sunrise meeting @ UF Hilton Conference Center 7pm TOPS Class @ Ayers Medical Plaza. Fresnius Medical Services provides free treatment option classes for people with Chronic Kidney Disease 10am Titanoboa: Monster Snake @ the Florida Museum of Natural History 7:30pm Jazz at Leonardo’s 706 with The Marty Liquori Jazztet 9pm Live Jazz with JazzCannon @ The Library at Market Street
July 5th 10am Titanoboa: Monster Snake @ the Florida Museum of Natural History 5pm GainesVegas Charity Mingle @ The Backyard at The Sun Center, presented by 38 Flourish Magazine | July/2013
FirstFridayGainesville.com 8pm Houston Keen & the Masons @ Gator Tales Sports Bar 8pm “Free Fridays” Concert Series @ Bo Diddley Community Plaza
July 6th 9:30am Free Women’s SelfDefense Class @ Global Mixed Martial Arts Academy 10am Titanoboa: Monster Snake @ the Florida Museum of Natural History 10am Guided Walk @ Kanapaha Botanical Gardens 12pm 1/4 Mile Championship Bracket Series Event @ the Gainesville Raceway 7pm Free Poker Tournament at Gator Tales Sports Bar
July 7th 1pm Titanoboa: Monster Snake @ the Florida Museum of Natural History 5pm Sunday Pool Tournament @ Gator Tales Sports Bar
July 8th 10am Titanoboa: Monster Snake @ the Florida Museum of Natural History 12pm Rotary Greater Gainesville meeting @ Napolitano’s 7pm Gainesville Area NOW presents: “The Handmaid’s Tale” @ Civic Media Center
July 9th 10am Titanoboa: Monster Snake @ the Florida Museum of Natural History 10am Santa Fe Center for Innovation and Economic Development: Entrepreneur Series – Bring Your Idea to Life Now @ SF CIED Room DB-125 12pm Kiwanis Club University City meeting @ UF Hilton 12pm Newberry Area Professionals meeting @ Newberry Municipal Building 12pm Rotary Club Gainesville meeting @ Paramount Plaza Hotel & Suites 5:30pm Young Leaders Society Social @ Chuy’s Restaurant
July 10th 10am Titanoboa: Monster Snake @ the Florida Museum of Natural History 12pm Kiwanis Club Gainesville meeting @ Paramount Plaza Hotel & Suites 12pm Rotary Club Downtown
Gainesville meeting @ Jolie 7pm Free Poker Tournament at Gator Tales Sports Bar 8pm USGBC Heart of Florida Chapter meeting @ Volta Coffee, Tee and Chocolate
July 11th 7am Rotary Club Sunrise meeting @ UF Hilton Conference Center 9:30am Quilters of Alachua County Day Guild @ Senior Recreation Center 10am Titanoboa: Monster Snake @ the Florida Museum of Natural History 1pm Santa Fe Center for Innovation and Economic Development: What Business Should I Start? @ SF CIED Room DB-120 5pm Ribbon Cutting @ Sweetwater Branch Inn to celebrate the historic bed and breakfast’s 20th Anniversary and addition of a new pool 7:30pm Jazz at Leonardo’s 706 with The Marty Liquori Jazztet 9pm Live Jazz with JazzCannon @ The Library at Market Street
July 12th 10am Titanoboa: Monster Snake @ the Florida Museum of Natural History 6:30pm An evening with Hemingway @ Cellar 12. The Santa Fe College Foundation presents an evening of Hemingway history and cocktails with Phillip Greene, author of “To Have and Have Another – a Hemingway Cocktail Companion” 7:30pm The Ultimate Thriller: A Michael Jackson Tribute @ the Phillips Center 8pm Sin Waggin’ performs @ Gator Tales Sports Bar 8pm Whiskey River Blues Band @ Gator Tales Sports Bar 8pm The Adventures of Tom Sawyer @ Vam York Theater 8pm “Free Fridays” Concert Series @ Bo Diddley Community Plaza
July 13th 10am Titanoboa: Monster Snake @ the Florida Museum of Natural History 7pm Free Poker Tournament at Gator Tales Sports Bar 8pm The Adventures of Tom Sawyer @ Vam York Theater
July 14th 1pm Titanoboa: Monster Snake @
the Florida Museum of Natural History 2pm The Adventures of Tom Sawyer @ Vam York Theater 2:30pm The Writers Alliance of Gainesville @ Millhopper Branch Library 5pm Sunday Pool Tournament @ Gator Tales Sports Bar
July 15th 10am Titanoboa: Monster Snake @ the Florida Museum of Natural History 12pm Rotary Greater Gainesville meeting @ Napolitano’s 7pm Stonewall Democrats present: “Angels in America” Chapter 5 and 6 @ the Civic Media Center 7pm JB Crockett performs @ Gator Tales Sports Bar
July 16th 10am Titanoboa: Monster Snake @ the Florida Museum of Natural History 12pm Kiwanis Club University City meeting @ UF Hilton 12pm Newberry Area Professionals meeting @ Newberry Municipal Building 12pm Rotary Club Gainesville meeting @ Paramount Plaza Hotel & Suites 7pm PFLAG Gainesville meeting @ United Church of Gainesville
July 17th 10am Titanoboa: Monster Snake @ the Florida Museum of Natural History 11:30am Gainesville Areas Networking Group @ Northwest Grille 12pm Kiwanis Club Gainesville meeting @ Paramount Plaza Hotel & Suites 12pm Rotary Club Downtown Gainesville meeting @ Jolie 6pm UF Health Bariatric Educational Seminar @ Shands Cancer Hospital at UF 7pm Free Poker Tournament at Gator Tales Sports Bar 8pm The Adventures of Tom Sawyer @ Vam York Theater
July 18th 10am Titanoboa: Monster Snake @ the Florida Museum of Natural History 7am Rotary Club Sunrise meeting @ UF Hilton Conference Center 7:30pm Jazz at Leonardo’s 706 with The Marty Liquori Jazztet 8pm The Adventures of Tom Sawyer @ Vam York Theater
“Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.” Joshua J. Marine
9pm Live Jazz with JazzCannon @ The Library at Market Street
July 19th 10am Titanoboa: Monster Snake @ the Florida Museum of Natural History 7pm Santa Fe High School Class of 1983’s 30-Year Reunion @ Paramount Plaza Hotel & Suites 8pm Clark Hill Band performs @ Gator Tales Sports Bar 8pm The Adventures of Tom Sawyer @ Vam York Theater 8pm “Free Fridays” Concert Series @ Bo Diddley Community Plaza
July 20th 8am Gainesville Fitness Series Fitness 2k Family Challenge @ Westwood Middle School 10am Titanoboa: Monster Snake @ the Florida Museum of Natural History 10am Football Festival and Crossfit Combine, presented by the Pledge 5 Foundation @ the Boys & Girls Club of Alachua County 7pm Free Poker Tournament at Gator Tales Sports Bar 8pm The Adventures of Tom Sawyer @ Vam York Theater
July 21st 1pm Titanoboa: Monster Snake @ the Florida Museum of Natural History 2pm Viva Florida 500: War in Florida and the Battle of Gainesville @ Alachua County Headquarters Library-Downtown 5pm Sunday Pool Tournament @ Gator Tales Sports Bar
July 22nd 10am Titanoboa: Monster Snake @ the Florida Museum of Natural History 12pm Rotary Greater Gainesville meeting @ Napolitano’s
July 23rd 10am Titanoboa: Monster Snake @ the Florida Museum of Natural History 12pm Kiwanis Club University City meeting @ UF Hilton 12pm Newberry Area Professionals meeting @ Newberry Municipal Building 12pm Rotary Club Gainesville meeting @ Paramount Plaza Hotel & Suites
July 24th 10am Titanoboa: Monster Snake @ the Florida Museum of Natural History 12pm Kiwanis Club Gainesville meeting @ Paramount Plaza Hotel & Suites
12pm Rotary Club Downtown Gainesville meeting @ Jolie 7pm Free Poker Tournament at Gator Tales Sports Bar 8pm USGBC Heart of Florida Chapter meeting @ Volta Coffee, Tee and Chocolate
July 25th 7am Rotary Club Sunrise meeting @ UF Hilton Conference Center 8:30am Employee Campaign Coordinator Appreciation Breakfast @ Nationwide 10am Titanoboa: Monster Snake @ the Florida Museum of Natural History 7:30pm Jazz at Leonardo’s 706 with The Marty Liquori Jazztet 9pm Live Jazz with JazzCannon @ The Library at Market Street
July 26 8:30am Gainesville Area Rowing Summer Camp @ Newnan’s Lake, Gainesville Area Rowing Boathouse 10am Titanoboa: Monster Snake @ the Florida Museum of Natural History 8pm “Free Fridays” Concert Series @ Bo Diddley Community Plaza
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July 27th 10am Titanoboa: Monster Snake @ the Florida Museum of Natural History 7pm Free Poker Tournament at Gator Tales Sports Bar
July 28th 1pm Titanoboa: Monster Snake @ the Florida Museum of Natural History 5pm Sunday Pool Tournament @ Gator Tales Sports Bar
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July 29th 10am Titanoboa: Monster Snake @ the Florida Museum of Natural History 7pm Jamie Davis performs @ Gator Tales Sports Bar
July 30th 10am Titanoboa: Monster Snake @ the Florida Museum of Natural History 12pm Kiwanis Club University City meeting @ UF Hilton 12pm Newberry Area Professionals meeting @ Newberry Municipal Building 12pm Rotary Club Gainesville meeting @ Paramount Plaza Hotel & Suites
July 31st 10am Titanoboa: Monster Snake @ the Florida Museum of Natural History 7pm Free Poker Tournament at Gator Tales Sports Bar
“I don’t regret the things I’ve done, I regret the things I didn’t do when I had the chance.” Unknown
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Tips and Tricks for a
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Food, Fun And
Time Savers 1. Use a pizza cutter to quickly cut pancakes, waffles, toast and other soft foods for your preschooler. 2. Cut corn off the cob in seconds by securing one end of the ear of corn in the hole of an angel food cake pan. Slice down with a sharp knife to remove the kernels – they will fall directly in the pan. This works great for kids who have loose or missing front teeth and can’t eat the corn off the cob. 3. When company comes, save clean-up time and protect upholstered dining room chairs from sticky fingers with an attractive slipcover. Sew or pin a 10-inch long piece of ribbon to each corner of a large cloth napkin. Place the napkin on the seat of the chair and tie the ribbons around the chair legs. When the meal is over, remove the napkin, launder and save for the next occasion. To protect the backs of chairs, slip a plain pillowcase over the top.
Family
Make this casual summer season easy on yourself and your family with 5. To help kids hold these eight helpful tips playing cards without and tricks: dropping them, make a cardholder from two plastic deli or margarine tub lids and a brass paper fastener. Put the lids together, smooth sides facing each other, poke a hole through the center and connect in the middle with the paper fastener. Or staple the lids together at the center, but cover the staple with stickers or tape so it won’t catch on fingers. Insert the playing cards between the two lids.
Fun and Games
6. Use empty, plastic two-liter beverage bottles and sponge balls for an impromptu bag and ball for preschoolers.
4. Make picking up small toys easier and faster by scooping up building blocks and small figures with a clean dustpan.
7. Affix bathtub non-skid decals on the bottom of your child’s plastic wading pool
to help prevent slipping when your child stands up in the water. 8. For the next minor injury that requires an ice pack, keep plastic bags of frozen peas or corn in your freezer. They are dripless and mold nicely to the surface of the “owie.”
Donna Erickson’s award-winning series “Donna’s Day” is airing on public television nationwide. To find more of her creative family recipes and activities, visit www.donnasday. com and link to the NEW Donna’s Day Facebook fan page. Her latest book is “Donna Erickson’s Fabulous Funstuff for Families.”
“Just know, when you truly want success, you’ll never give up on it. No matter how bad the situation may get.” Unknown
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Trend #1 Printed Shorts Some women can’t wait to slide on a perky pair of shorts for summer while others shy away from these cursed cut-offs. Printed shorts are taking summer by storm, and there is a perfect printed pair for everyone. The key is to find the right fit and fabric. Shorts should graze, not grab your body. If you are bigger on the bottom try dark, medium sized floral prints or chevron stripes to achieve a slimming effect. Prints that are too tiny (like polka dots) will make you look larger than necessary. Supportive and lined fabrics like jacquard and cotton blends will work well with your figure too. Or, on the flipside, go light and bright to highlight your curves and show off toned legs. Try prints like paisleys, checks, dots, or stripes and materials and textures like silk, linen, or chambray. No matter which pair you wear, be sure you add some structure and balance. A loose and flowing pair of shorts looks great with a button down top and strappy sandals and a blazer when temps drop in the evening; while a loud printed bottom can be complemented with a smaller printed top (or a basic, solid tee) and wedges.
Summer Style
Whether your silhouette is straight as an arrow, supple and shapely, or amazingly athletic; you can look sizzling this summer when wearing some of the season’s hottest trends. Read on to learn which ones will help you flaunt your figure and which summer styles will make your silhouette look smoldering hot like the summer sun!
for
Every Silhouette
Trend #2 Whimsy Nautical It’s probably a no brainer that nautical prints, patterns, and colors are a must during summer months, but it seems as if they’ve gotten more whimsical and wild.
If you are petite, consider wearing a pair of blue and white seersucker shorts and a natural looking, knotted rope belt to show off your little waist line in a whimsical way.
If you are bigger on the bottom but smaller on the top, consider wearing an oversized anchor on a white, light weight sailing sweater. It will draw the eye upward to the smallest part of your body and keep the focus on your upper half.
Dressing for summer can be fun and make your figure look fantastic. Consider some of the trend suggestions above for your silhouette in order to look smoking hot this summer and also in trend in warmer weather.
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“Whether you believe you can or believe you can’t, you are absolutely right.” Henry Ford
Trend #3 Gatsby Glamour Thanks to the recent movie release of the beloved Fitzgerald novel, The Great Gatsby; style-loving ladies have been going ga-ga over the Roaring 20’s fashion when more truly was more! If you have a long and lean figure, consider slipping on a sequined shift dress for your next formal summer affair. A shift dress hangs straight down from the shoulders and doesn’t cling. It will give you the slight extra volume that you need to look filled out and fuller, while sequins also add some glitz and glamour and draws attention to sleek your silhouette. T-strap metallic heels will also make you look just like a “jazz baby” from the film. If you have a curvy figure, consider strapping on a shiny pair with a tulip silhouette skirt to cinch your waist or an A-line dress to contour your curves. If you have an athletic build; consider slipping on a cream, silky, deep V-neck top or full length dress and a few strands of pearls to add some softness, channel your inner flapper, and flatter your figure fabulously. “Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a
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So, how can you quit meaningless worrying? Start by understanding that worrying and planning are not the same. Planning is important. It increases efficiency, helps in decision making and give you direction. However, when you combine forwardthinking plans with unnecessary worrying, it can be counterproductive. Instead of worrying about the extra pounds you’ve gained, plan a healthy diet and exercise regime to get you back on track. Instead of worrying about losing your job, focus on giving your best effort in the office every day. Just remember, worrying often exacerbates the problem. Planning, on the other hand, can help solve trying situations – just what we all need!
Worry warts Sarah G. Mason
Humans are great at worrying. In a way, this is a good thing – it keeps us alert and out of harm’s way. However, fretting over nothing can have a negative impact on your life, outlook and health – not to give you one more thing to worry about. On average, we spend 36 minutes worrying every day. The tops stressors? You probably guessed money, but how about weight gain, getting old, job security and not living life to the fullest? 32 Flourish Magazine | July/2013
Sometimes, planning alone isn’t enough to ease anxiety. To quit fretting, meditate on good things. Instead of worrying that the weather might ruin your weekend plans, focus on all the fun activities you can do indoors. Instead of stressing over the wrinkles on your face, be thankful that you have been healthy enough to grow old. By turning negative worries into positive meditations, you can put your fears into perspective and reduce your daily stress. Are happy thoughts hard to come by? Do you tend to predict bad things will happen just because they are uncertain? If an unclear future makes you anxious, remind yourself, there’s no use in worrying about things you cannot change. Chronic worriers may find it difficult to accept uncertainty and to understand that thinking about things doesn’t make life any more predictable. If you want to stop worrying, start by tackling your need for certainty and immediate answers. Although we may worry about events that we cannot change, sometimes problems are solvable. In these cases, worrying is a way for us to work through solutions to those problems. However, endless anxiety over a life issue is hardly a proactive approach. Instead of mindlessly worrying, set aside a “worry time” for a few minutes each day. By creating a worry period, you can learn how to postpone worrying so that it doesn’t interfere with your daily life. If anxious thoughts pop into your head during the day, write them down and save them for later. As you develop this practice, you’ll start to realize you have more control over your worrying than you think. As you begin to work on your worries, try not to get frustrated. Stressing is a habit that can be difficult to break, but with time you will be able to develop a new mentality that will free you from the negative worry cycle. “I am the best person in the universe.” Kendrick Nguyen
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Cupcakes
These cupcakes are pretty, playful, and best of all, patriotic! If you’re looking for something fun to try this 4th of July, this eye-catching treat is sure to fit the bill.
What you will need: • 18 ounces white cake mix • 1 /3 cup oil (or as indicated on cake mix directions) • 3 eggs (or as indicated on cake mix directions) • 1 /2 teaspoon of each blue and red food coloring • 16 ounces vanilla frosting • Candy sprinkles (red, white, and blue)
1) P repare cake mix according to package directions 2) In a small bowl, combine 1 1/3 cups batter with blue food coloring 3) In another small bowl, combine 1 1/3 cups batter with red food coloring 4) Layer batter in paper-lined muffin tins (2 tbsp red, 2 tbsp white, 2 tbsp blue) 5) Bake at 350 degrees F for 20–24 minutes 6) Cool, then frost and decorate with sprinkles
“Where love is concerned, too much is not even enough.” Pierre Beaumarchais
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live local By Sarah G. Mason
love local Today more than ever people are discovering the joys of going “home-grown.” From fruits and vegetables to herbs and flowers, communities around the nation are giving up mass-produced goods in favor of a smaller, more personal variety. Of course, the reasons are all too clear. Visit your local farmer’s market and you’ll find food that is fresher, safer and more environmentally friendly. More importantly, you’ll connect with local farmers, help strengthen your community, and have some fun, too! North Central Florida residents spend $4 billion on food every year, so it’s no wonder that a network of food communities and support programs have blossomed in Gainesville. One such program is Forage, a center for educating and inspiring people to value healthy food, land and community by growing, supporting and sustaining our local food movement. “When you buy local, you can have a direct relationship with that farmer,” says Anna
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Prizzia, Founder and Director of Forage. “You can talk to them about how their food was produced and ask them to grow varieties that can’t be found at the grocery. You can really build that relationship.”
Forage oversees several unique programs, including Grow Gainesville Gardening Network & Seed Library, which is dedicated to creating connections between gardeners and resources. It’s just one more way the Gainesville community is taking “homegrown” to heart. “The Seed Library currently has over 300 members,” says Prizzia. “It is an exceptional resource for gardeners because they can get more varieties, volume and discounts. Not to mention, it’s such a great network of people. Gardeners can come together to share both information and resources.” Even if you don’t have a green thumb, there are still plenty of ways you can support the local food movement. Prizzia suggests starting small by visiting one of the many
farmers’ markets around Gainesville. “There’s nearly one for every day of the week,” Prizzia says. “Pick the one that’s most convenient for you and try it out.” With so many incentives to shop local, it’s easy to see why the Gainesville homegrown community is thriving. “I think it’s great to buy local,” says Prizzia. “It supports our local economy, and the money that’s put back into our economy continues to help our region flourish. North Central Florida spends $4 billion on food annually – if two percent of that was local, it would create 1,500 jobs. It really shows how much impact buying local has in Gainesville. Not to mention, you can guarantee that local food is grown more sustainably and organically.” If you’d like to learn more about Forage, the workshops they offer and how to get involved, visit ForageFarm.org or check them out on Facebook at facebook.com/foragefarm.
“Laughter is good for both the body and the soul.” Mike Meyer
Farm Fresh:
Baked
Written by Danielle Boudreau
Ziti
with Summer Veggies Baked Ziti is a favorite in my household. With fresh ingredients from the local Gainesville Farmer’s Market, I was able to create this tasty, nutritious meal – and you can too! Ingredients: • 4 ounces uncooked ziti (whole wheat or quinoa pasta are healthy substitutes) • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 2 cups chopped yellow squash • 1 cup chopped zucchini • 1/2 cup chopped onion • 2 cups chopped tomato • 2 garlic cloves, minced • 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano • 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper • 1/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese • 1 large egg, lightly beaten • cooking spray
Instructions: • Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain. • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan. Add squash, zucchini and onion; saute 5 minutes. • Add tomato and garlic; saute 3 minutes. • Remove from heat; stir in pasta, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, herbs, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and pepper. • Combine ricotta, remaining salt and egg. • Stir into pasta mixture. • Spoon into an 8-inch square glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. • Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until bubbly and browned. “Hatred is a louder exhibition of inability.” Qaisar Iqbal Janjua
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“Summer had just started and my family and I were looking for a unique way to get some energy out, but it is so hot outdoors in Florida. Then we came across Bouncin’ Big. It was a lot more than I had expected. The inflatable bouncers, slides and this wall that you wear a jumpsuit and stick to was so much fun. We really had a great time,” Michelle Bailey, mother of 2, said.
Bouncin’
BIG It’s official – summer has arrived. For kids, this means pool days, bike rides and play dates with friends. And yet, without school sports and afternoon activities to keep them busy, it also means sleeping in, watching TV and playing video games. So how can you break the boredom and get your kids active once more? Eight thousand square feet of indoor inflatable fun, of course!
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Luckily, adults are just as welcome as the kids! Of course, if you’d rather leave the bouncing to the children, their facility includes a special seating areas where you can watch your children play, socialize with friends, or hop on your computer with the internet access they provide. “The kids had a blast. They enjoyed an unlimited amount of jumping in the indoor play center, and it is nice to do something different and get a break from the sun,” said Bailey. All of Bouncin’ Big’s sports activities, obstacle courses, slides and concessions have been safety-tested and are supervised by their first aid-certified employees – a perk that puts parents’ minds at ease. Although it is fun to just come for a day, this is a great spot be for a birthday celebration or adult group event, too. They can also bring the party right to your home with their rental programs with the Large Slide, Bounce House Combo or Traditional Bounce House. No matter what your plans are, the whole family is going to love the chance to get up, get out and get bouncing! For more information, visit the Bouncin’ Big website at www.bouncinbig.com or call them at (352)-474-6356. “You are what you share.” Charles Leadbeater
4th Annual
Sweet Dreams
Touch A
Truck
Photos by Mike Capshaw
Big trucks, little trucks, fire trucks, police trucks, army trucks, monster trucks … If it was truck, chances are it was at the event on May 18 at Citizens Field in Gainesville. Thousands of children and their families got a chance to see how the trucks work from the operators themselves and even get behind the wheel to operate heavy equipment such as bulldozers and giant cranes. There also were bounce houses, face painting, a dunk tank, a paintball course and bicycle safety instruction, which included free helmets for all who wanted one courtesy of the Florida Department of Transportation’s Safe Routes to Schools Grant. The event was mostly free, although a few areas such as the water park required a fee. Proceeds benefit Camp Amigo! The Children’s Burn Camp of North Florida. Non-perishable food items also were donated to help the Food4Kids Backpack Program of North Florida.
“When your heart is in your dream no request is too extreme.” Jiminy Cricket
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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the month of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birthday, so bring out the red, wine, and blue. Red wine can do more than just help you relax as you watch the fireworks; its health benefits are pretty eye-catching, too. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s talk antioxidants. We all know theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re good for you, and that foods like berries and dark chocolate are chockfull of them. However, what you might not know is that red wine is rich in heart-healthy antioxidants, too. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s believed that resveratrol â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a powerful antioxidant compound â&#x20AC;&#x201C; could be a key ingredient in red wine that prevents damage to blood vessels, puts a stop to blood clots, and reduces bad cholesterol. Research has also shown that resveratrol might contain certain anti-aging properties. According to a 2010 study done by the journal Heart Failure Reviews, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It appears that resveratrol can induce the expression of several longevity genes [â&#x20AC;Ś] and prevent agingrelated decline in cardiovascular function including cholesterol level and inflammatory response.â&#x20AC;? No wonder the French look so young.
red wine can protect the elderly from diseases like osteoporosis. Furthermore, it prevents a number of degenerative illnesses like tooth decay, and resveratrolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s affect on insulin secretion could possibly aid in the reduction of type 2 diabetes.
Not only does red wine keep you looking younger, but it also helps you fight many of the illnesses that come with growing older. Antioxidants in
In moderation, red wine is more than a good-feelings drink; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good-livings drink, too, and is the bottle of choice when it comes to alcohol.
What do a gym membership and red wine have in common? Yes, they can both relieve tension, but they can help prevent and treat obesity, too. According to a 2010 investigation conducted by the European Journal of Pharmacology, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is well established that resveratrol exerts beneficial effects in rodents fed a high-calorie diet.â&#x20AC;? Furthermore, the same study reported that resveratrol in red wine reduces body weight and adiposity (body tissue used for fat storage) in obese animals. Drink more to lose more? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll take that advice any day.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;Find something you love to do, and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never work a day in your life.â&#x20AC;? Harvey MacKay
Phone Nail a
Kat Freestone
Interview
We’ve all been taught how to nail an in-person interview. Give a firm handshake. Dress professionally. Smile. But what about phone interviews? Often, a phone interview serves as a pre-screen, meant to test an applicant to determine if they “qualify” for the next level. To nail any phone interview, follow these simple tips…
Wet Your Whistle Often, nervousness can cause a dry mouth and a shaky voice. To ensure that you speak clearly during a phone interview, have a glass of water on hand. Don’t be afraid to take sips between answers.
Tucked Away Don’t schedule your interview when you know others will be around. Find a quiet corner of the house where outside noises won’t interrupt your conversation. If you can’t find a silent spot at home, head out to your car.
Turn It Off Not your phone, of course! However, other electronics such as your computer, radio and TV should be turned off to minimize distractions. You’re expected to give your full attention to the interviewer, and they can tell if your mind is wandering.
Speak Up Over the phone, the interviewer can’t rely on lip reading or hand motions to get your meaning. If you’re known to mumble or speak fast when you’re nervous, remember to slow down and speak clearly! Stick a note to your desk that says “Speak Up!” to remind yourself to enunciate during your interview.
Smile Even though they can’t see you, an interviewer can still hear a smile in your voice. Plus, smiling will relax you and make the conversation seem friendlier.
Clear Connection If you still own a landline, use it. If not, make sure you’re in a spot where you know the call will be strong. Do you often get a bad connection in your kitchen? Move to the bedroom where your call will be crystal clear.
Stand Up It may be tempting to lounge around during a phone interview – they can’t see you, after all! However, standing up will allow you to project your voice and will get you into “interview mode.” If you want to go the extra mile, dress the part, too. “Being ready is everything.” Caroline Gerardo
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Myths of aging Myth:
You’ll
Feel The Truth:
Old
It’s just the opposite!
A 2009 Pew Research Survey found that as people grow older, they feel younger, relatively speaking. Researchers discovered that nearly half of those surveyed (age 50 and older) reported feeling 10 to 20 years younger than they actually were.
What You Can Do: Age really is just a number. Always remember that you are in control of your health and happiness! In order to remain youthful, you should: • Lose the extra weight
• Get moving!
• Eat less red meat
• Lower your stress levels
• Get enough sleep
• Say yes to sex
• Look on the bright side
• Build strong ties with family and friends
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“A scar does not form on the dying. A scar means, I survived.” Chris Cleave
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Debbie Travis’ House to Home
Dear Debbie: Our ‘70s brick fireplace really dates our family room. There is a stove insert, black with gold trim. The walls and bookshelves are blue/gray; the Berber carpet is taupe. Is painting the fireplace a project I could complete on my own? – Linda Dear Debbie: Have you any ideas for backyard shade other than the traditional table umbrella? We have a small but very sunny backyard, and I’d like to be able to cover a kids’ play area and picnic table. Thanks for your help. – Madelaine Dear Debbie: I have a small living room; however, my sofa and love seat are rather large. They are brown and beige. I would like help picking a paint color for the walls that would work. I’m considering blue or sage green. – Sharon Dear Sharon: To make your living room look and feel larger, you might consider replacing one or both of the large pieces of furniture. It is possible to find pieces that allow you to seat four or five people but take up a smaller footprint. Or can they be arranged in a different way? If the furniture is staying, then I suggest a soft cornflower blue for the walls; this color is fresh and inviting and will enhance the browns and beiges you have. For added impact, choose a focal wall and hang one of today’s stunning wallpaper designs, such as a blue and green contemporary floral pattern.
Dear Madelaine: With the concerns about getting too much exposure to the sun’s harmful rays, it is important to find a solution for shading that is not only effective, but also enhances our outdoor spaces. The latest in shade sails or shade tarps is the perfect solution. These versatile covers come in various shapes and sizes, generally triangular, that can be tied to trees, porches or poles and set up to shade gardens, pools and play and sitting areas. The sails are thin and stretched taught so that they take up very little visual space, unlike a traditional umbrella. They come in different fabrics that provide UV protection as well as shade. They are lightweight, and as most fabrics are translucent, you can still watch the clouds go by. A DIY version such as the Wallabee Ready-Made Shade Sail shown here can be found at www.shadesailscanada.com.
“The storm stops at the door. Love reigns, peace dwells.” Thomas S. Monson
Dear Linda: Painting a brick fireplace is not difficult, and it will make a big impact on your room. Choose a color that is a few steps lighter than the wall paint, or cream or white. A fireplace is always a focal point, and this will give the brick a distinctive color that blends well with what is already there. To paint the brick, clean it first with a wire brush and then warm soap and water. Allow the bricks and grout to dry completely, wait a day or two. Prime the bricks and grout with a masonry primer (a primer that is designed to cover bricks). Use a roller and a brush to get into all the nooks and crannies. This is an important step; repeat it if you find any missed sections. Once the primer is dry, proceed with painting. Use a water-based paint and apply two coats for full coverage. It will look great! Debbie Travis’ House to Home column is produced by Debbie Travis and Barbara Dingle. Please email your questions to house2home@debbietravis.com. You can follow Debbie on Twitter at www.twitter.com/debbie_travis, and visit Debbie’s new website, www.debbietravis.com.
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By Michael Roizen, M.D., and Mehmet Oz, M.D.
Roll
back your RealAge
21.6 Years! Teenage girls swoon over Edward Cullen, the forever-young, eternally romantic vampire star of The Twilight Saga. But you don’t need a vampire’s “kiss” – or the hassles that go with it – to gain a longer, younger life. Just follow these six steps:
No. 1: Visit a dentist every six months and floss every day Avoid gum disease to reduce bodywide inflammation that boosts your risk for cardio problems (heart attack, stroke and angina) by 70 percent and diabetes by more than 50 percent – not to mention osteoporosis, problem pregnancies and respiratory disease. As a bonus, you’ll be smiling through a healthy set of pearly whites as your RealAge becomes three years younger.
No. 2: Take two baby aspirins a day Both of us take 162 milligrams of aspirin daily – with half a glass of warm water before and after – to prevent gastrointestinal problems, cardio problems, protect our brains and decrease our risk of cancer (including prostate and colon for us – breast and colon for women). A daily dose even lowers your odds for the two deadliest types of skin cancer (squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma) by 13 percent to 15 percent. With this step, your healthy RealAge is 1.8 years younger. (And remember to always get your doc’s approval before taking any aspirin regularly.)
No. 3: Eat three servings of salmon or trout a week We love these scaly creatures for their DHA omega-3 fatty acid content and the way they protect your heart, eyes, brain and waistline. 22 Flourish Magazine | July/2013
Now, another big-time reason to eat fish: It reduces the risk of colon cancer (dietary factors contribute to at least 50 percent of all diagnosed cases). Your RealAge gets more than three years younger if you avoid all four-legged food products and instead enjoy salmon and trout three times a week. Toss them on the grill with some vegetables (Dr. Mike’s favorite way to cook his salmon) or mix canned salmon (yup, it’s the wild kind!) with olive or canola oil mayo and your favorite seasonings for a fab fish sandwich you and your family would swim upriver for.
No. 4: Do four sessions of cardio and resistance training every week You don’t have to train for the 2014 Olympics to get the body-wide benefits of movement. Walk for 30 minutes at least four times a week and do two resistance-training routines on your off days (or whenever you want, just leave a rest day or two in between!), and you’ll slash your risk for heart attack, stroke, diabetes, arthritis, cancer, obesity, dementia and low moods. Exercise is a one-stop health fix because it rejuvenates the tiny power plants – mitochondria – inside every cell in your body so you feel more energetic, burn more calories around the clock and process fat and blood sugar a whole lot more efficiently. Exercising regularly can make your RealAge as much as nine years younger.
No. 5: Eat five small fistfuls of nuts every week These tasty nuggets will slash your risk for belly fat, diabetes, heart disease and more. Going nutty can even knock back heartmenacing LDL cholesterol by 10 points and high triglycerides by 20 points. The challenge? Moderation. One fistful (about 1 ounce) has 160 to 200 calories. So don’t overdo it. To fill up without filling out, pair nuts together with fruit, such as peach or apple slices and sneak in a little peanut butter. Eating four to five servings of fruit and a handful of nuts daily can make your RealAge more than four years younger.
No. 6: Go for Joe You’ll delay or help prevent dementia and Alzheimer’s with two cups of caffeinated coffee a day. You’ll get even bigger benefits with up to six small cups daily. (Skip this longevity booster if caffeine triggers migraines, anxiety, gastric upset, insomnia or abnormal heart beats.) Your RealAge gets about 0.8 years younger from enjoying Joe. Mehmet Oz, M.D. is host of “The Dr. Oz Show,” and Mike Roizen, M.D. is Chief Medical Officer at the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute. For more information go to www.RealAge.com.
“One who knows nothing understands nothing” Kingdom hearts
By Michael Roizen, M.D., and Mehmet Oz, M.D.
Early Treatment For
Post-Heart-Attack
Depression
What’s more serious than a heart attack? Being seriously bummed out after having one. Around 20 percent of patients develop depression after a heart attack, and it’s really important to treat those blues pronto. If you survive a heart attack but get hit with major depression and don’t treat it, you’re three times more likely to die within six months than if you treat the condition quickly. Now, you might think: “Hey, I just had a heart attack! How can I be happy?” But you need to stay positive. Focus on this fact: You have the power to make sure you never have another heart attack.
To do that: • Recognize the difference between being ticked off (I really hate this!) and being depressed (It’s all downhill from here!). If you’re perpetually negative, alert your doctor. • If you’re diagnosed with depression, use a combination of physical activity (a supervised walking program), an anti-inflammatory diet (eliminate any grain that isn’t 100 percent whole, all trans and most saturated fats, and all added sugars and sugar syrups), talk therapy and
medication to help you recover from the heart attack and the depression. • Get supportive care to change your lifestyle habits. Most insurance programs and Medicare will pay for a regular cardiac rehab program (which focuses on exercise) or an intensive cardiac rehab that provides exercise plus nutrition advice and social support. These programs are a great idea, because they can help you make sure you never need post-heart-attack care again. You CAN take control.
“There is a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.” Adam Selzer
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Exaggerate your compliments. If you’re going to say something nice, why not make it a bit nicer? Only you will know the difference and the target of the compliment will feel that much better. Forget about insults entirely (even in jest). We can all agree that nothing good comes of insults. If they are serious, then someone comes out of the exchange feeling cut down. Even if you insult someone jokingly, his or her subconscious still takes your words as a serious statement and imprints the insult on the person.
Life Secrets
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Investigate what is known about death. What do you know about death? Death is not as big of a mystery as it is made out to be. Do your research before you fear or misconstrue this most universal human experience. Try hypnagogic hallucination. For those new to the idea, hypnagogic hallucination is the state of experiencing dreaming-like visuals and thoughts while remaining awake. Lie down when you’re neither physically nor mentally tired and edge towards falling asleep while focusing on staying awake.
Cut out the junk. We have a lot of junk in our lives that is neither necessary nor good for us. The junk includes certain people, emotions and habits You are what you eat. We’ve all heard of this phrase but most don’t fullly realize its implications. Your body is constituted only of the food that you put into your body! If you’re okay with eating junk, you are accepting that your brain, skin, heart and everything else will be made of junk. Give up something for a week. There are two major benefits of this: 1) you learn to live without something and 2) when you get it back, you will truly appreciate it. An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind. Revenge is sweet but forgiveness is sweeter. Until that’s a no brainer for you, try faking forgiveness and knowing that nothing will anger an enemy more than you not reacting to their provocations. Floss! Your dentist has been right all along. Flossing is more crucial for your oral hygiene than brushing your teeth. It keeps your gums healthy and food out of the tight
... a good idea always attracts other good ideas.” Patrick Ness
in and waste tons of time that could be spent doing something productive.
places that drinking water wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t clean out (which would otherwise result in bad breath). Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t doubt anything without absolute evidence against it. Acknowledge that the world is full of surprises and the impossible. Therefore practice being open-minded rather than doubtful. Take advantage of the flinch. When something scares you and makes you flinch, you have two choices: flinch forward or flinch backward. Practice using that flinch moment to rocket yourself into the unknown instead of into a state of fear.
Remember the 10,000-hour rule. If you want to master anything in life you need at least 10,000 hours of practice. Practice separates the haves and the have-nots when it comes to skills. Make some rules for yourself. Instead of only reading this list and thinking those are good ideas, take a few at a time and make them unbreakable rules until the habits stick.
Use your showers to practice being present. Your routine shower is a time to get better at being present. Instead of thinking about your time last night or everything you have to do today, focus on the sensation of the water hitting your skin.
Only do things that you love or that you have no choice but to do. When it comes to choosing a career, only do something that you absolutely love or something you have no choice but to do. I mean literally NO choice but to do that job. Unless youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re supporting children or completely steeped in debt, chances are you have a choice.
Limit your time-wasting online activities. Do you ever find yourself deep in someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Facebook photos and wonder how you got there? The Internet is an awesome tool but some sites can suck you
Practice energy development. Whether or not you believe chakras exist, you can develop the ability to feel, move around and store energy in your body. These sensations range from mild tingling
to violent vibrations. Start off by lying down and putting all of your focus on your left foot. Focus on and feel that foot until it beings to warm up and tingle, then move on up the body in small increments. Question what you have been told to be true but have not investigated yourself. We are fed a lot of junk growing up that is not necessarily or at all true. We assume it is true because weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always â&#x20AC;&#x153;knownâ&#x20AC;? it to be true. Force yourself to become a social butterfly. Put yourself through a series of uncomforable challenges to become comfortable in a social situation. The idea is to go to the limits so that more normal interactions like talking to someone youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re interested in becomes a piece of cake. Find the supplements suitable for your lifestyle. Times have changed, but we still need the same nutrition. We now massproduce nutrients in bottles so you just need to figure out what your body needs. If you get cold much easier than other people, you might have low levels of iron in your blood, investigate and act accordingly.
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Top Summer Reading Our
There’s nothing like spending a sunny Florida afternoon lounging by the pool with a glass of sweet tea in one hand and a great book in the other. If youíre looking for the hottest summer reads, these new releases have earned our top pick.
Picks
The Finerman’s Rules Karen Finerman As author Karen Finerman puts it, “You wouldnít let a man tell you were to live, how to vote or what to wear. Then tell me why 80 percent of women have a man in charge of their money?” Finermen offers us a crash course in taking control of our financial destiny with her bold, go-get-‘em attitude. No Bake Makery Christina Suarez Krumsick According to author Christina Suarez Krumsick, “Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first”. From the proprietor and chef of Brooklyn’s “No Bake Makery” comes an original cookbook filled with recipes for delicious, no-fuss mini desserts. Best of all? They donít require an oven! It’s a sweet-lover’s heaven.
Seeds of Hope Jane Goodall Renowned naturalist and bestselling author Jane Goodall is at it again. In her newest book “Seeds of Hope,” Goodall examines the critical role that trees and plants play in our world. Her wise, elegant writing is both passionate and informative as Goodall sets forth simple goals we can all take to protect and sustain our planet.
101 Things I Learned…Series Vibeke Norgaard Martin and John Kuprenas If you’ve ever considered a career in law or engineering, these essential guidebooks are for you. In “101 Things I Learned in Law School,” author Vibeke Norgaard Martin shares essential insight that every pre-law school student needs. In “101 Things I Learned in Engineering School,” author John Kuprenas gives an intriguing, tell-it-like-it-is overview of the ups and downs of engineering. The 101 Things I Learned… series is full of lighthearted anecdotes, clear explanations and tricks of the trade ñ a must read! 18 Flourish Magazine | July/2013
“I know but one freedom, and that is the freedom of the mind.” Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Pros and Cons By Kristy Wyatt
of being a work-at-home
mom
Whether you have your own business or are able to work at home through your outside job, more and more women are now working from home than a decade ago. Although many people associate working at home with making your own hours, being your own boss and being able to work whenever you feel like it, being a work at home parent is just as hard as working outside of the home and comes with its own set of pros and cons. Being your own boss
Pros: Childcare savings Because you work at home, you can watch and raise your children instead of having to send them to daycare, which is one of the biggest perks of working at home according to many moms. Not only are you saving money, but you get to be at home with your children, watch them grow and spend time with them (in between working of course).
Costs of gas, eating out, and wear and tear on vehicles Staying at home to work will also help save money by not having to pay for gas (which, given the high cost these days, is a big perk in itself), but also prevents you from eating out for lunch constantly and also wear and tear on your vehicle, especially if you have a long commute.
Of course this is a big draw of working at home, whether you have your own business or are an extension of a larger company that you’ve worked at for years; although being without supervision can seem great at first, you’ll need to remain dedicated to your work and also make set hours just as you would if you were at a regular office setting.
Flexibility One of the other big benefits of being a work-at-home mom is how flexible the scheduling can be – if you’re careful. This is especially advantageous if you have children that are involved in sports or other activities, and if your spouse has a tough schedule or travels a lot.
Being away from distractions and having to deal with people in an office setting Many women who make the decision to work at home enjoy being able to bypass the diversions of having to work with others, and the (sometime) drama of employee interactions, such as office gossip.
“Ye’ll never best your fears until ye face them.” Susanna Kearsley
Cons: Working too much Many women who work from home are guilty of working more than if they worked at a brick and mortar job; because their work is there at home with them, they tend to work longer hours than their counterparts who work in an office setting and are able to leave that work behind when they go home. To keep from doing this, make a schedule and stick to it!
Distractions of home life You know – crying babies, whining children, barking dogs and yowling cats, and even seeing your messy house can all be a huge distraction and can cause your work and productivity to suffer. Try to involve your family in your work schedule, letting them know when you’re working and cannot be bothered. You might even want to try and get a babysitter for your kids, if only for a few hours. Some people just aren’t cut out for working at home. There are many skills traits that a person needs in order to be a successful work at home mom, including time-management, dedication to the work involved, juggling work and family boundaries, and being able to work without supervision. If you have these characteristics, go for it! Flourish Magazine | July/2013 19
National Women’s Business Council This is a bi-partisan federal advisory council that promotes policies and programs that were created to support women’s businesses at all stages – from the very beginnings to large corporations.
By Kristy Wyatt Organizations to Help You
Start Your Own
American Business Women’s Association Dedicated to bringing together women business owners of all backgrounds and occupations, the American Business Women’s Association provides prospects for growth through networking, education, leadership, and national recognition. When you sign up with them, you have access to their continuing education program, network with other women business owners, and you can also get training and assistance for all aspects of your business.
Business
National Association of Women Business Owners The NAWBA has been helping women with their businesses since 1975, and they now have chapters in almost every major city in the U.S.
Center for Women & Enterprise Established in 1995, this center provides training, education, business enterprise certification, tech assistance, and also access to financing. This center also has a training program for women who want to begin their own business, and also online training modules on topics like networking, finances, marketing, and legal issues.
Mompreneurs®
Fortunately for those female entrepreneurs out there hopeful to start their own business, there are many helpful organizations that help these women. According to the National Association of Women Business Owners, "There are 10.1 million firms in the U.S. that are owned by women (which is more than 50 percent) and three-quarters of all women-owned businesses are majority owned by women”. These numbers are growing every year as more women are starting their own business and, according to these statistics, these businesses are becoming larger corporations each year as well. For those who want to begin their new journey into entrepreneurship, here are 5 organizations that will help you get started with advice, resources, and more.
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Specifically for work-from-home moms, this organization was started by Patricia Cobe and Ellen H. Parlapiano and the site gives insight into why work-at-home mom businesses are thriving when many large dot com’s are shutting down.
Digital Women This provides tons of information such as loans, business funding and the website gives data like an online community for women to visit business women’s listings, marketing tips, start-up ideas, and more.
Women’s Venture Fund This is a non-profit organization that offers small business loans, skill training, and a network of advisors that women can ask advice of in regards to starting their business and any legal and business questions they might have.
“Obey God and leave all the consequences to Him.” Charles F. Stanley
Tantrum-free
shopping with
your kids Yes, It can happen! By Kristy Wyatt
All parents have had to deal with their child’s meltdown in a grocery store at one point or another, and while it’s a frustrating often embarrassing thing to deal with, there are helpful tips and tricks to help keep these tantrums at bay.
Ignore it This can be a double-edged sword in many ways; some children react well to being ignored and will stop whatever meltdown they’re having, and some will up the ante and make tantrum that much worse to get your attention. Pay attention to your child and decide whether ignoring it will make it worse or eliminate the tantrum all together.
Don’t yell or berate
Be calm and leave the scene
Doing either of these is a negative reinforcement for your child and will most likely make the tantrum worse. Instead, either ignore the tantrum or try using soothing words to get the child to stop the meltdown.
Whatever is making your kid scream uncontrollably, leave the scene as calmly as you can; whether you’re at the playground, a restaurant or the grocery store, just remove yourself and your child from the situation.
Be silly When your child starts to have a massive tantrum, try being silly with them; make funny faces, sing a funny song or get them to point out strange-looking fruits and vegetables in the produce aisle.
Distract them Did your child spot a toy they want but can’t have so they are making a huge scene? Gently put up said toy and instruct your child to help you with your list and maybe they can have something small like a smaller toy, fruit snack or special book for helping you.
“Our fingerprints don’t fade from the lives we’ve touched.” Will Fetters
Avoid the triggers of your child’s tantrums You know your child better than anyone, so you’ll know what triggers those tantrums and you need to be certain to not put your child in a situation where a melt down will definitely start. If there is a toy they’ve been wanting, stay away from that aisle! Or stay away from the candy aisle as well, if your little one loves candy. If he gets too tired, take a break and sit down either outside or in a restaurant so your little one can rest a little before finishing up your shopping list. Flourish Magazine | July/2013 17
UF’s
By Sarah G. Mason
Harn Museum
In recent years, school curricula in the US have moved away from the arts in favor of more traditional subjects, like math and reading. Though many view classes like theatre, art and music as a luxury, studies have shown that the arts are an essential building block in child development.
Takes Action
A 2005 study done by the College Board found that SAT scores increased linearly in relation to the number of art classes a student took; in other words, the more arts classes, the higher the scores. In addition, students who took four years of arts coursework outperformed their peers who had taken only a half-year of arts coursework by 58 points on the verbal SAT section and 38 points on the math SAT section. In an educator’s eyes, that’s quite a jump.
College-bound students aren’t the only ones who benefit from art classes. A series of studies done by the Arts Education Partnership examined the effect of art on the academic and social development of young children. The study covered five major art forms: dance, drama, visual arts, music and multi-arts. Based on their findings, students who participated in one or more of these classes saw increased achievement in reading, math, thinking and social skills, a higher motivation to learn and a more positive opinion of their school environment. The Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art at the University of Florida understands these benefits and hopes to encourage the arts in 14 Flourish Magazine | July/2013
the lives of every student. According to Rebecca Nagy, director, the museum strives to inspire, educate and enrich people’s lives through art. “Art in schools inspires future generates of creative thinkers and problemsolvers,” says Nagy. “Since arts education is increasingly absent in the public schools, museums help to fill this critical gap in children’s education.”
into the lives of all students. “Our Education Curator of Academic Programs works with faculty and students across academic departments at UF and SFC to integrate the study of art into teaching and learning. We also offer Kindergarden through 12th grade teacher workshops, study posters for classrooms, curriculum materials, classroom visits and school tours,” Nagy says.
And it’s true. Arts classes and teachers around the country are on the decline, according to a 2012 report by the US Department of Education. Fewer schools are offering arts classes, and more than 1.3 million elementary and 800,000 secondary school students fail to get any music instruction at all. This lack of exposure is causing students to miss out on important opportunities for growth. “[Art education] promotes tolerance for differences and appreciation for other ways of living, doing and thinking,” Nagy says. “In addition, this kind of education prepares students for the very interconnected, global economy in which they will live and work.”
It’s all paying off. Over the past three years, the museum’s attendance has been steadily increasing, with more than 100,000 having visited the museum this past year.
The Harn Museum is working hard to change these statistics and to bring art back
“We share with our colleagues in art museums across the country the goal of making art relevant and meaningful in people’s lives,” Nagy says. “We want people in our community to have a real sense of belonging at the Harn and to feel that it is truly their museum, one that responds to their interests and concerns and always rewards their decision to spend time at the museum.” If you’d like learn more about upcoming events at the Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art, visit their website at www.harn.ufl.edu.
“Your success and happiness lie in you.” Helen Keller
By Sarah. G. Mason
Keeping your spending in check is easier said than done. Whether you’re trying to save up for something special or you just want to quit your impulsive buying habits, here are five surprising tricks that can help you spend less.
Secret Ways to Spend Less Dumb It Down
Cash over Card
Stick to One Account
According to a study in the Journal of Marketing Research, it hurts to have multiple moneysaving goals in mind. Instead, pick one main reason you want to save money – like that trip to Europe you’re planning – and stick to it. This strategy ensures commitment and decreases distraction.
Several small studies have found that people spend less when they pay with cash. With a credit card, it’s difficult to perceive the actual amount of money that’s leaving your hands. When you pay with cash, however, you must actually watch your bills trade hands – a more painful process that you’ll likely avoid.
Crisp Bills
Shop Happy
Quit excess spending with cold, hard cash. According to researchers at the University of Winnipeg, you spend less when you use crisp bills rather than old ones. The satisfaction of holding clean money – a symbol of wealth – outweighs the pleasure of spending it. Conversely, dirty money is perceived as rotten and unwanted and is easier to let go of.
According to Harvard researchers, sadness can lead to feelings of impatience, which can harm your wallet, big time. Your mind will start inventing reasons you should spend your money now, before it can figure out a good reason to save it. Of course, money can’t buy happiness, so you’re better off filling the void with something less taxing.
If you have multiple bank accounts, you may want to consider trimming down. According to researchers at the University of Utah, people with fewer bank accounts spend less than those whose earnings are divided between several, for a reason that’s quite logical. When you lump all of your savings into one account, you know exactly how much money you have. If you spend any of it, the dollar total in your head takes a hit. The result? You’re less willing to spend. With multiple accounts, that line is a little fuzzier. Instead of locking up your savings and throwing away the key, use these little tricks to help you cut your spending.
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By Kat Freestone
Garage Sale
Success Old furniture, outdated appliances and those shoes you bought that just don’t fit – Over time, it’s easy for junk to accumulate in your home. Whether you tend to buy clothing on impulse or Mom sent one too many cookie tins last Christmas, the clutter can become overwhelming. For many, a yard sale is exactly the solution. If you’ve decided to take the plunge, here are some tips to ensure your sale is a success.
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Advertise
Competitive Prices
Run photos on Craigslist and in your local paper, post announcements on Facebook and scatter your neighborhood with bright signs. Post the words “Garage Sale” in big letters on each sign and attach colorful balloons to catch people’s attention. The sooner you start, the better!
If you price a table with a missing leg for 300 dollars, people will walk away. It’s important to mark your items fairly. Just remember, any profit you make is a win since you’d be throwing these things out otherwise!
First Impression Put large furniture and other big items in the front to make a good first impression. Don’t worry about blocking the rest of your inventory – once your large “selling” pieces attract buyers, they’ll venture in to see the rest.
Pricetag Everything
Organization is Key No one wants to waste time sifting through your junk. Organize your items neatly on tables and shelves so that everything is visible. It’s a good idea to group items by category and label their sections accordingly: ie. “kitchen,” “toys,” “clothes,” etc.
Haggle
“Free Stuff”
Just because you stuck a pricetag on everything doesn’t mean that number is final. Don’t be afraid to discuss prices with interested customers. At the same time, if someone makes an unfair offer, don’t be afraid to say no, either.
It’s always smart to have a pile of “free stuff” to lure people in. Choose lower-value items and place them at the end of your driveway. Draw attention to the pile with a large sign that states their price – or lack thereof.
A yard sale is a quick, easy way to clean out the clutter and make some cash. With the right planning, you too can have a successful sale.
Most people won’t take the time to ask how much something costs. If you want to sell your items, put a pricetag on them!
“Just pick a goal and stick to it―no big complicated secret.” Richelle E. Goodrich
Our
Libraries here to stay Sarah G. Mason
With the advent of social media, e-books and the Internet, there are many who argue that the library is a dying institution. From a political standpoint, libraries are viewed as non-essential and are often the first to go when a county undergoes budget cuts. After all, what’s more important in a struggling economy: libraries or police departments? And yet, the role of libraries across the nation is both vast and vital – and sadly underappreciated.
According to the American Library Association (ALA), the 16,000 public libraries around the nation offer important resources to Americans of all ages. They provide us with technology, training, online resources for employment, education, access to government resources and career building opportunities. They offer stability in our communities, create a social environment for seniors and offer a safe space for kids after school. The Alachua County Library District (ACLD) recognizes its own importance. It is the sole provider of public library services to approximately 250,000 citizens in Alachua County. Its 12 locations strive to deliver all community members with free, open and equal access to education, information and entertainment. “Libraries inspire us to stretch our imagination, to discover fresh ideas and new ways of thinking,” said Shaney Livingston, Director of ACLD. “Libraries expand opportunities for the entire community.”
According to Livingston, our library district circulated more than 3.6 million items to nearly 199,000 library card holders. Talk about a lot of books. And yet, reading isn’t the only activity ACLD promotes. “Libraries produce places for families to participate, connect and discover,” Livingston said. “More than 91,000 people attended more than 4,000 programs at our libraries this past year. Programs include visits with popular artists and authors, book and writing clubs, health and wellness programs, walking and fitness groups and, of course, Storytimes.”
Like any successful organization, ACLD couldn’t do it alone. “Libraries collaborate with other agencies and organizations to expand services and reach more people,” Livingston said. “The Library Partnership: a Neighborhood Resource Center is a prime example of looking beyond traditional library services to foster a greater community. By sharing space with service providers, ACLD staff and our social service partners provide coordinated and complementary assistance to meet the needs of our clients.” However, with so much success and growth, there are bound to be challenges. “The biggest challenge libraries face today is keeping pace with technology and connecting uses of all income, age, education and interest levels to it,” Livingston said. “In order to overcome these challenges, ACLD continues to study nationwide trends while factoring in the local dynamics and allocating every resource wisely. Listening to our patrons and staff is essential to this endeavor. By partnering with organizations and continuing to identify others with which to work in order to build a better community, we can expand services, even when budgets are tight as our economy is slowly starting to improve.” No matter what challenges ACLD may face, one thing is clear: it is here to stay. With the love and support of the Gainesville community, our libraries will continue thrive. “For a list of summer reading suggestions or locations or services and access to our catalog 24/7, visit www.aclib.us or stop by your neighborhood library and let us show you around,” Livingston said.
Storytime isn’t the only library program kids look forward to. ACLD reaches out to children in dozens of ways, including its currently ongoing Summer Reading Program. “More than 3,300 children participated in last year’s Summer Reading Program,” Livingston said. “This year’s program kicked off June 4 and includes fun, entertaining programs all summer long. Look for magicians, jugglers, didgeridoo players and opportunities to explore science – all at your library this summer.”
... don’t judge your future based on others’ mistakes.” Rachel Vincent
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Budget
Dining Kat Freestone
“Check please!” According to a survey by Mandala Research, the average American eats out four to five times per week, which adds up to about $2,700 per person per year – that’s a lot of Big Macs! If you’re looking to cut back on spending but can’t bear to give up your favorite food joints, just remember the five S’s to help keep your bill in check: snack, shop, split, skip and save. Snack If you read a menu with a growling stomach, you’re more likely to order the biggest, baddest entrée you can find. Instead of allowing hunger to control you (and your money), satisfy your stomach by having a small snack before you leave home. This way, you’ll avoid the impulse to buy a huge, pricey meal.
Shop Before you step foot out the door, you should already know what you plan to order – and how much it will cost. Look up the menu online, check that the prices are reasonable and then choose a meal within your budget. By having a plan in place beforehand, you’ll ensure that you won’t accidentally break the bank. 10 Flourish Magazine | July/2013
Split It Can you remember the last time you finished your entire entrée? These days, restaurant meals are bigger than ever. While some foods can be eaten as leftovers, foods like bread, salads and French-fries often end up soggy and inedible, putting both food and money to waste. Instead of taking on a monster meal alone, split a plate with a friend. Your wallet – and stomach – will thank you.
Skip It “Would anyone care for dessert?” At the end of a meal, you can bet on hearing your waiter say these words. No matter how tempting dessert may sound, resist. Restaurant desserts are often overpriced and bought on impulse. If you’re really craving something sweet, hit up a nearby grocery store or gas station for the low-priced equivalent.
Save These days, it’s almost too easy to find dining-out deals. If you can’t find what you’re looking for in newspapers, magazines or the mail, a quick online search will often lead you to the right spot. Look for coupons for newly opened restaurants and local weekly specials to get the best bang for your buck
Is your tab still too high? Here are some additional tips to help you cut your dining-out cost: • Dine mid-week to get the best deals • Eat before 6 p.m. to take advantage of early-bird specials • Don’t stuff yourself and save the leftovers – two meals for the price of one! • Dine at the bar and order off of the “special bar menu,” which is often cheaper • Eat out for lunch instead of dinner for a lower-cost meal • Keep an eye out for discounted gift cards and buy one for yourself • Drink water – it’s free! • Choose local over chain for a low-price alternative
“Every great movement of God can be traced to a kneeling figure.” Dwight Lyman Moody
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Spring isn’t the only season that’s geared for cleaning. Whether you need a quick cleanup or a full-blown home makeover, there’s no better time than the present to clean up and clean out. To get organized this season, follow these helpful tips.
Smart
Spring
Summer
Cleaning By Kat Freestone
Let it Go Ask yourself, are you ever really going to wear that cardigan that’s been sitting in your closet since last summer? As you’re going through your belongings, it’s important to keep things in perspective. Getting rid of personal items can be difficult, but holding on to clothes, shoes or jewelry that you never wear can create unnecessary clutter. Keep what you use, give away what you don’t.
Label It When organizing your office space, it’s one thing to put everything in its place, it’s another thing to find it again. Grouping things like pens, stamps or paper in separate bins and then labeling them will help you find your supplies without a hitch. Plus, it will encourage you to put everything back where it belongs, even after your summer cleanup is over.
Smart Stacking Pots and pans are difficult to store and even more difficult to find. They come in awkward sizes and their handles make them impossible to stack. Instead of throwing all 8
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Day-to-Day of your cooking pots in a pile under the sink, try mounting them on pegs, instead. This method allows for easy access and takes away the space-gobbling mess. Plus, it’s a great decorating trick!
Tick Tock As you’re doing your hair and makeup, it’s all too easy to lose track of time. Hang a clock in your bathroom to ensure that you’re never late again.
Lump the Linen Is your linen closet always a mess of sheets and pillows? Here’s a helpful hint: try folding your sheets and then placing them inside of their matching pillow cases. This will help keep your closet tidy while making it easy to find the pieces of a matching set.
Lazy Suzan When you’re in a morning rush, the last thing you need is a cluttered kitchen. Make the most of your cabinet space by adding a lazy Susan. These rotating shelves make it easy to grab what you need without any extra digging, shuffling or searching.
Arrange your kitchenware by frequency of use. Put everyday items such as plates, silverware, mugs and bowls in an easy-toreach cabinet by the sink. All special occasion dishes should go higher up. Better yet, arrange those day-to-day items close to the dishwasher to make cleanup a breeze.
Cluttered Countertops To clean up the clutter in your bathroom, install a simple magnetic strip in your medicine cabinet to hang tweezers, bobby pins and nail clippers. You’ll never lose another hair clip again.
To keep from feeling overwhelmed, tackle one room each week. This will keep you on track to your organization goals and will give you a sense of accomplishment when each one is complete. With these tips, this summer can be your second fresh start!
“Success seems to be largely a matter of hanging on after others have let go.” William Feather
Sandpaper
Transfers If your children are like most, they enjoy expressing themselves in creative ways. Personalizing t-shirts, backpacks and pillowcases are a great way for them to show off their artistic style. By combining sandpaper, crayons and fabric, you can share a night of crafting that will become a keepsake—one that will last nearly as long as the memory of the evening. While it may seem like an odd choice, fine grit sandpaper is an excellent way to craft due to its use as a transfer medium. It allows crayon to be delivered to fabric evenly and doesn’t wash out or fade. This makes for an inexpensive project that’s great to have on hand when the kids want to get crafty. TIP: Sandpaper can be torn into small hearts, circles and stars, and scattered across the surface of your fabric for a unique design. For this project, you will need plain white paper, crayons, fine grit sandpaper, an iron, ironing board and your fabric of choice — any fabric that can take a hot iron will do! Begin with the paper and crayons. Have your children plan their transfer by drawing it out on a sheet of white paper. Once the kids are happy with their picture, have them draw it onto the sandpaper. Remind them that it doesn’t have to be a perfect match — the idea here is to have some fun! Keep in mind that words and symbols will be reversed so you may have to give younger children a hand.
TIP: Use light colored or white fabrics to get the best transfer.
When everyone’s ready, place the sandpaper face down on your fabric. Make sure it’s where it’s supposed to be; the minute the iron touches the sandpaper, the image will begin to transfer. Press each area for 10-20 seconds and then gently move the iron back and forth. Be careful — the sandpaper gets extremely hot. TIP: Clean the iron before and after the transferring process. Allow the sandpaper to cool. Peel one edge back slightly to make sure the image transferred. If it looks good, remove the sandpaper and congratulate your kids on their new creation! Kids can decorate their room using this method. Embellish pillowcases, sheets, comforters, curtains, canvases and even lampshades. Sandpaper ironing is also a great craft idea for a baby shower or birthday party; bring your own t-shirts and decorate!
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Dead Knock ‘Em
New York Times bestseller Martin Yate is the author of Knock ‘em Dead. He’s here to address young college graduates and their parents everywhere. Yate discusses navigating the twists and turns of worklife, what not to do in an interview and how young professionals face more challenges today What inspired you to than ever before.
write Knock ‘em Dead?
Before Knock ‘em Dead, all job search books helped you right up to the interview and then said, “Now go in and knock ‘em dead!” and that was it! [Laughs]. Or they’d say, “And be sure you have the answers to these questions,” but they wouldn’t give you any answers. Since I’ve worked in human resources, training, development and as a hiring manager, I knew those answers, so writing Knock 'em Dead just seemed natural. It started with one book, and now we’ve just published the 15th in the series: Knock ‘em Dead Secrets and Strategies for First-Time Job Seekers.
Why is a graduate’s first job so important? The first lesson we learn after we graduate from college is that we’re adults now. We realize, “Oh my gosh! Nobody cares what happens to me anymore.” The quality of our lives over the next 50 years depends greatly on what we do in our careers. We spend more of our waking hours with coworkers than with the people we love. Getting off on the right foot is immensely important.
What if you don’t get off on the right foot? Is it easy to make a career change later on? Today, young adults are entering a more difficult and complex job world than ever before. Career experts believe that young professionals will change careers three to eight times over the course of their working life – that’s going to be really difficult. Young adults need to focus on launching into their first career the right way.
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always causes layoffs and dislocation. We now have technology that works so effectively that jobs are getting automated out of existence. There’s no job security anymore, so the idea of “be loyal to a company and they will be loyal back” simply doesn’t make sense.
If that’s the case, what mindset should people adopt instead? There needs to be a shift in emphasis. In the Knock ‘em Dead books, I talk about a concept called “Me Inc.” It requires that you think, “I am a corporation, I am a financial entity that has to survive, therefore I have to organize myself like a business.” Sure, studying hard is important, but writing a resume and giving a good interview to get you a job are the real skills of survival. We live in an age of enormous innovation and opportunity for the people who understand this message.
What do you think about starting your own business versus joining a company? Most people decide that they’re going to start their own business in their teens, and 99.99 percent of them fail. It’s not from lack of talent, but from lack of understanding how business works. Afterwards, all the adults tell them, “OK, that was fun, now go settle down and get a real job.” So we take our dreams, lock them away and never touch them again. Knock ‘em Dead tells you not to do this. It helps you recognize why you failed and what to do about it.
How is the job market different today, especially after this last recession?
How do you prepare yourself if you’ve only been through college and haven’t had real work experience?
Recessions allow the newest wave of technology to enter the workplace, which
When you enter the job market, you’ve got two things going for you: your enthusiasm
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and your willingness to learn. However, it’s important to understand what the job is about before you interview. Do your research, ask questions and reach out to people who are in the job you want. That way, when you go to interview, you can show that you understand what’s required; you’ll have a head start.
What are some things that should absolutely be avoided in an interview? First, interviewers don’t like electronic devices, so turn them off. Next, don’t just dress well but dress right. Everyone says dress well, but the goal of an interview is to offend the least amount of people. Don’t slop on the aftershave, don’t wear too-high heels, wear conservative clothes with long skirts and high necklines. Last, don’t come unprepared. In an age of the internet, you’ll likely be asked, “What do you know about our company?” If you know nothing, it’s an insult to the people you’re speaking with.
So basically, you can start at the bottom while you learn about the job that you really love. Absolutely. That’s what America is about: freedom. Freedom comes from controlling the money coming in the front door. The people who achieve the biggest success are the people who use their jobs to do the best they can, but also who invest themselves in learning how business works so that they can eventually make their ideas work. If you fail, you don’t give up; you go back to work and you try it again.
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What’s Inside… 5 5 Fun Learning Activities for the Summer 6 Knock ‘Em Dead 8 Smart Summer Cleaning 9 Sandpaper Transfers 10 Budget Dining 12 Garage Sale Success 13 Our Libraries: Here to Stay 14 UF’s Harn Museum Takes Action 15 Secrets to Spending Less 16 Organizations to Help you Start Your Own Business
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17 Tantrum-Free Shopping with Your Kids 18 Summer Book Review 19 Pros and Cons of Being a Work-At-Home Mom 20 Life Secrets 22 Roll Back Your Realage 21.6 Years 23 Early Treatment for Post-HeartAttack Depression 24 Myths of Aging 25 House to Home: In the Shade
26 July: Red Wine 27 Nail a Phone Interview 28 Bouncin’ Big 29 Red, White and Blue Traditions 30 Live Local, Love Local 32 Worry Warts 33 Perfectly Patriotic Cupcakes 34 Summer Fashion 37 Prime Time with Kids: Casual Summer of Food, Fun and Family 38 July Events
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Summer is a great learning opportunity for kids, even if they don’t realize they’re learning. Parents need to make summer activities fun and educational, so their children don’t lose all of the lessons they just learned in school over the long, two months of summer. Summer may be over, but it doesn’t mean that your child has to completely stop learning. Here are five fun activities to do with your child that will help them learn and, most of all, have fun!
Fun Learning
By Kristy Wyatt
Activities
1) Summer (school) camp.
Now, this idea might not appeal to all kids, but there are some that would love to go to a summer camp that combines fun with learning. There are many types of summer camps that cater to many different hobbies and studies, including music, performing arts, computers, language, mathematics, magic and even camps for children with special needs. Have your child sit down with you to discuss their hobbies and interests, then decide which camp is right for them.
2) Put down the video games and pick up some fun word games. You can join your child in playing fun, interactive online games on sites such as Kidsknowit.com, Funbrain.com and ABCmouse.com (for young children). After playing these games, you can print out some worksheets to work on with your kids, choosing ones with math, spelling and vocabulary, or shapes, letters and numbers for younger kids.
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3) Start a collection. Does your child have a particular interest in something, such as bugs, rocks or stamps? Have them start a collection of the items that they like and go to different places around your town that would have these objects. For example, if your child has started a seashell collection, visit the beach (either near your home if you have one or on your family summer vacation) and pick up different seashells that the waves have washed onto shore. Then, help your child identify the kinds of animals that the seashell belonged to.
4) Take a trip to the local hobby or craft store. These kinds of stores generally have lots of fun kits, like bird-feeder kits, model cars and airplanes, paint-by-number kits, and many more. Take your child with you and let them
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pick out a few kits they like, and then over the course of the summer help them make their new project and watch them learn at the same time. For younger kids, try easier kits such as drawing/painting or a cute pipe-cleaner kit. These fun projects will teach kids reading, following directions, and some math and reading comprehension.
5) Figure out how things are made. Have fun factories near your home? Plan a trip to such places as candy factories, art studios and museums, and other places where things are made. Your child will have fun visiting a new place, figuring out how their favorite candy is made or how glass is blown and created; you’ll create a new summer family memory. Flourish Magazine | July/2013
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