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Well, hello again!

2014 – it’s a great year to be in Gator Country.

From our rising stars in basketball, gymnastics, soccer and swimming to booming new businesses to age-old traditions, let’s celebrate Gainesville and everything it has to offer. This month, we’re getting personal with a few of our local favorites. We road-tripped down to Single Vision Inc. to play with some incredible tigers, took a spin around historic Gainesville and applauded our city for winning the Graffiti Hurts Grant Program’s Sherwin-Williams certificate.

This year’s future is bright and there’s no place we’d rather be!

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What’s Inside…

6 The Truth About Retirement 8 Marcus Lemonis 10 Tipping: A Dying Custom?

12 W hat’s Happening in Gainesville Business 14 It’s Good to Be In Gator Country 15 A Beginner’s Guide to Whiskey 4

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16 Gadgets 19 Florida Face-Lift 20 Gators Sports Report 23 Gators Schedule: January 24 W hat’s Happening in High School Sports 26 Local History: Talking Walls

28 Feast, Fantasy and Fanfare: Hoggetowne Medieval Faire Returns 30 Lions, Tigers and Lots of Love 31 Graffiti Hurts 32 Chocolate Rx 33 Money Matters: The Kitchen 34 Cravings 35 Teen Talks: Weight Loss

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By Sarah G. Mason

When we think of retirement, one of two visions comes to mind. The first is an image of bliss; it’s a wealth of time just waiting to be spent on beautiful days and endless hobbies. The second, unfortunately, is a little less sunny; it’s a panicky sweat and an empty bank account.

According to CNN, half of all Americans aren’t saving anything for retirement. That’s shocking, seeing as the average American estimates they will need nearly $1,000,000 to retire by the age of 65.

So what gives? Is the “here and now” generation unconcerned with the outlook of our future? According to a study by LIMRA, there are two main reasons for this retirement-savings roadblock. One is that people don’t know how retirement plans work. The other is that people don’t think they can afford it.

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explanation to get us started. A retirement plan is like an investment account with a few additions, many of which benefit the saver. It’s like having a bank account, except that instead of the account being at your local bank, it’s with an investment firm. In addition, some savings is better than no savings. While the amount of information and the number of retirement savings options may be overwhelming, you’d be better off flipping a coin and going with one rather than skipping it altogether.

As for the second qualm, it’s possible to survive with a slightly smaller paycheck.

Most of us spend unplanned change on a

candy bar at the grocery, an extra drink at dinner or a new toy for Fido. By planning smart and cutting costs here and there, you’ll have a bit of extra cash to add to your retirement savings fund.

If you haven’t signed up for a retirement plan yet, now’s the time!

Suze Orman, www.SuzeOrman.com/ suze-tools/ provides a wealth of knowledge from calculating your expenses to mortgage refinancing to retirement planning. The faster you learn and take action, the sooner to you can preparing for the future.

If you only have a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail. Abraham Maslow

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In CNBC’s hit show, “The Profit,” Marcus Lemonis puts $2 million of his own money on the line to invest in desperate businesses struggling to get out of the red.

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After partnering, he assumes control, makes necessary adjustments and works hard to save these dying businesses. If you haven’t seen the show, it is entertaining along with being highly informative to any person working or hoping to be self-employed.

Today, Lemonis talks with me about his experience on the show and shares a little of his investing advice.

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The ladder of success is best climbed by stepping on the rungs of opportunity. Ayn Rand

How did you get involved with “The Profit?”

Somebody at CNBC who was looking to launch a primetime program saw an episode of Secret Millionaire that I’d done.

They researched me and saw that I had this serial entrepreneurship about myself, so they contacted me. I flew to New York and met up with the president of CNBC. Six months later we can to an agreement for the show.

investment? What are they hoping to get?

How much control do they really want? What is their ultimate goal? Many small companies that need money will make deals just to get it but end up going back on them. Conversely, if you have a small company and you need to raise money, you want to make sure you’re raising quality money and bringing in partners that share your vision and passion.

Tell me about the companies you’ve invested in – do they always live up to their end People who have known me for years would of the bargain?

What is it like seeing yourself on TV?

tell you that I act exactly the same on TV as I do in person. When I see myself, it doesn’t feel like a Broadway show or like I’m acting in a movie [laughs], it’s just my personality.

Do strangers ask you investment questions?

They do. Even if I go to a baseball game, people will come over and say, “I just have one question … my sister started this business … ” and I take my time and talk about it with them. I will tell you, what shocked me the most is the number of people who watch the show as a family.

Once, a woman with two 13 year old boys told me that she doesn’t let her kids watch much TV, but she lets them watch “The Profit” because it has principles she feels are necessary for her family. That has been great.

Why is investing a passion of yours?

There will always be people who don’t live up to their end of the bargain. Once you encounter them once, you learn your lesson. It’s like life. Some relationships work out and some don’t. I do a lot of handshake deals and start working or spending money before the paperwork’s done, and some people turn out not honorable. You just have to deal with it.

Like the florist on the show?

Like the florist. What’s odd is that I had a real-life situation that was just like the florist, and people have asked me, “Why do you continue to do deals without getting everything buttoned up first?” My response is that I’ve had enough deals go well that I don’t feel the need to change things. There are lots of honorable people. Why ruin it for everybody because of a few bad apples who don’t follow the rules?

How do you find time to dedicate yourself to your company as well as filming a television show?

Unfortunately, it’s a really tough personal sacrifice. What ends up happening is that my personal time is the victim. I don’t really get that much free time to myself, and everybody needs time to sit down and read a book or take a walk and reflect. I’ve had to sacrifice my personal time and it’s tough.

Do you have any personal mottos that you live by?

I have one, and it’s a little corny. I ask myself, “What would my mother say?” Most often, if you’re thinking of doing something that your mother would raise her eyebrows at, it’s probably not the right thing to do. I’ve always lived that way, mainly because my mother was tough and nobody wants do deal with a mad mom.

How did you get to where you are today?

I took a lot of chances and I hired people who are smarter and harder working than I am. I hire really, really good people and pay them well. I treat them with respect. That’s the only reason I am where I am today, is because I surround myself with good people.

“The Profit” is currently casting for season 2, go to www.CNBC.com to apply for your chance to save your business.

I’m not a gambler; I don’t like going to Vegas and betting on blackjack, slots or sports, but I like to invest in people. It thrills me to watch the way an investment turns into something bigger and better. It’s a legalized form of gambling with both loss and payoff. I think it’s the thrill of the deal that I love the most.

Have you made bad investments in the past? How can a novice investor avoid some of those?

I’ve definitely made poor investments before, and they’re usually surrounded by bad people. A novice investor should make sure that they’re investing in the right people.

You can have the greatest product or the greatest process, but if the people aren’t good, your odds of losing money are significantly higher.

If someone is looking to acquire an investment partner, what should they be leery of?

Look out for the investment partner’s intentions. Why are they making the Don’t let the fear of striking out hold you back. Babe Ruth

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The only time a woman really succeeds in changing a man is when he is a baby. Natalie Wood

A Dying Custom?

By Kat Freestone

When the bill arrives at the end of the meal, how much do you tip? Fifteen percent? Twenty?

Do you base a tip on the service? On the quality of the food? On your mood that day?

The restaurant business accounts for about two-thirds of all tips paid in the U.S. For many, these tips are critical to a worker’s livelihood. The federal minimum wage for tipped restaurant workers is $2.13 per hour ($4.65/hour in Florida) – tips are expected to make up the difference.

Unfortunately, since tipping is left to the discretion of the individual, it may not always meet those expectations. When the bill comes, there’s a battle between the two schools of thought. On the one hand, tipping is a way to either reward good service or punish a job poorly done. It’s meant to encourage employees to work

their hardest and to do their best. On the other hand, when you leave a bad tip, you’re docking a person’s wage. Should a server really be punished because your pulled pork sandwich was lukewarm and soggy? Should this kind of power be in the hands of the individual, who may tip differently based on their mood, their expectations or their poor math skills?

Scott Rosenberg, the owner of Sushi Yasuda, seems to think not. This year, he officially banned tipping in his New York Japanese restaurant. According to Rosenberg, his staff gets a fair salary with paid vacation and sick leave; tipping is an unnecessary complication.

Whether or not Rosenberg’s banned tipping policy will catch on, there’s certainly something to be said for the practice. Apart from simplifying the system, a ban on tips would remove unfair percentage trends – like when a server earns more just because you bought a $60 bottle of wine – as well as unjust favoritism. Research shows that attractive female servers get larger tips than their homely female or male counterparts, regardless of the quality of service. Such practices are illegal in any office setting, so why are they allowed in restaurants?

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Grill before closing did not faze the Arellanos because they are not new to the restaurant business. They still own one in the Clifton Park area of New York state and believe that personal, friendly service as well as serving the “finest meats and freshest vegetables” will set Blue Agave apart.

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New Mexican restaurants and the area’s improving unemployment rates among highlight this month’s business notes

Blue Agave has a full bar – featuring signature margaritas and homemade sangria, among others – that was constructed to sit below and separate from the main seating area.

Tired of the frigid New York winters, Celine and Rafael Arellano were looking for a warmer place to raise their family and open their next Mexican restaurant. With family in Kissimmee, they focused on the Sunshine State and, for a variety of reasons, eventually zeroed in on Gainesville.

“We visited the area and loved it,” Celine Arellano said. “We like the weather in Florida and there were a lot of positives about Gainesville in particular. We have three children and the schools are great.”

After searching the area for a spot to open Blue Agave, the Arellanos settled on the vacant corner of Le Pavillion, a retail/office 12 Flourish Magazine | January/2014

strip center off of NW 43rd Street and leased

by AMJ Inc. There are other restaurants nearby such as Zaxby’s, Ichiban Sushi, 43rd Street Deli and Francesca’s Trattoria, but a former tenant is what provided the tipping point. The spot housed Las Margaritas before it outgrew the location and moved to a larger, stand-alone location.

“We were looking at space and liked this (location) because of all the businesses and professional offices nearby,” Arellano said.

“We really liked it when we found out that it used to be a Mexican restaurant and this place was a hit for them.”

The fact that the last location was Tupelo

The name Blue Agave is meant to capture the “essence of Mexico,” as tequila is derived from the blue agave plant, which is naturally grown only in Mexico.

Blue Agave will have between 12-15 employees and is open seven days a week.

Specialties include Tacos de Alambre, Carne en Su Jugo and Enchiladas Poblanos as well as caramel layered flan for dessert. “Our chimichangas and fajitas were really popular up north, too,” Arrellano said.

Record Rates for UF Health The results of a 20-year study published by pediatric surgeons at University of Florida Health show record survival rates for infants with hernias. Congenital diaphragmatic hernia happens when diaphragm muscles are not fully developed during gestation, allowing abdominal organs to migrate into the chest and put pressure on the heart and lungs. The difficulty breathing can be life threatening as can the cardiac and neurological defects caused by CDH. From 1992 to 2011, 88 percent of CDH babies treated at UF Health avoided any lethal defects and survived. That’s more than 20 percent higher than the “best modern estimate” of survival at U.S. centers that treat babies with CDH. Under the leadership of Dr. David Kays, UF’s chief of pediatric surgery and an associate professor, the team at UF Health Shands have achieved the record results by not lumping all CDH patients together like most centers, but rather treating each patient on an individual basis.

Walmart’s $200K Grant to SFCC Walmart is looking to help improve the local unemployment rate with a $200,000 grant to Santa Fe College. The grant will help 12 community colleges, selected by the world’s largest retailer this year as part of the Walmart Brighter Futures Project 2.0.

It allows colleges to train low-income adults for placement in “middle-skill jobs,” which require more than a high school diploma.

The Brighter Futures Project’s goal is to help

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Santa Fe is one of 12 community colleges that will benefit from a $200K grant through Walmart’s Bright Futures Project 2.0.

• Good Fortune Buffet opened in midNovember at 1900 SW 13th Street. It features Chinese cuisine such a sushi and hibachi while offering a lunch buffet for $7.69 and dinner for $10.99.

individuals become “financially selfsufficient,” according to a Walmart press release. The grant will fund the adult education project for more than two years.

6.7 percent in October, down from 6.8 percent in September and 8.0 percent in October of 2012.

More Jobs in Past Year

• Mexico Lindo has changed names after a family of long-time employees became the new owners. Carlos Sota and his family renamed the restaurant Linda Vista after purchasing it from Alberto Roman, who still owns Las Margaritas. Sota’s son, Luis Sota, will serve as manager.

Speaking of unemployment, the local figures continued a positive trend. In the Gainesville Metropolitan Statistical Area, comprised of Alachua and Gilchrist Counties, the unemployment rate dipped to 4.8 percent in October. It’s the lowest level since April and down from 5.3 the previous month and 6.0 in October of 2012. That equates to about 2,400 more people employed than a year ago.

It mirrored the statistics from across the state as Florida’s unemployment rate was

Business Bits

• Butler Enterprises’ request to move an open-air, walkable town center from the north side of Butler Plaza closer to the Archer Road/34th Street intersection was approved 5-1 by the City Commission on November 21st.

Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else. Margaret Mead

• The Hyppo Gourmet Ice Pops is expanding into Gainesville. The homemade ice pop shop, which features more than 40 flavors and also serves a special coffee, will open in a space underneath the Hampton Inn & Suites-Downtown. UF grad Stephen DiMare is the owner.

• The Yummy House China Bistro opened in late October after renovating the former KFC and Asian Cafe location at 7605 Newberry Road. Owners John Zhao and Tommy Tang own four Yummy House locations in Tampa and Sarasota.

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

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It’s Good To Live In

Gator Country

By Mike Capshaw

Livability.com Ranks Gainesville No. 3 Among Top College Towns Gainesville is among the top cities in the country for “school and life after graduation,” according to the website livability.com. The site credits the University of Florida as the focal point of Gainesville’s appeal.

“There’s a lot to celebrate about living in Gainesville,” wrote one of the site’s editors.

“Maybe that’s why the University of Florida consistently ranks as one of the top party schools in the nation. Residents and students enjoy a near tropical climate, (a) thriving business climate, vast entertainment options, highly competitive sports teams and pristine natural areas. It’s good to be in Gator Country.”

The site points out how innovative research efforts help lure businesses and create jobs and that a number of on-campus activities such as art exhibitions and musicals increase the quality of life for Gainesville residents.

However, it’s not all about what’s happening on campus.

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downtown is the city’s entertainment epicenter. Spanish moss drapes trees that line streets leading to shops, restaurants, theaters and clubs. University Avenue’s bars, dance clubs and music venues appeal to students.

Musicians often play at the Bo Diddley Community Plaza. The historic Hippodrome State Theatre hosts film screenings, live performances and art shows. The city’s culinary scene includes a hefty helping of BBQ restaurants, seafood joints and plenty of organic, locally sourced menus.”

There also are 37 parks along with outdoor activities such as fishing, snorkeling, hiking and biking that help secure Gainesville’s No. 3 ranking.

Gainesville was No. 1 on the site’s 2010 rankings. It was tabbed a “sports fan’s paradise” at the time, but strangely did not make the site’s Top 10 in 2011 and 2012.

However, Gainesville did make the website’s most recent rankings for the nation’s Top 10 Farmers Markets and Top 10 BBQ Cities.

Livability.com’s Top 10 College Towns for 2013: 1) Boulder, Colo.

2) Ann Arbor, Mich.

3) Gainesville, Fla. 4) Columbia, Mo. 5) Lexington, Ky. 6) Iowa City, Iowa 7) Missoula, Mont.

8) Madison, Wisc.

9) Fayetteville, Ark. 10) College Station, Texas

By all means let’s be open-minded, but not so open-minded that our brains drop out. Richard Dawkins

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Knob Creek

Wild Turkey

This one is on the same excellent footing as Maker’s Mark, and is also a good whiskey for cutting your teeth on (so to speak). It’s more expensive than the others but well worth the money.

Another favorite of those who live in the South, Wild Turkey is 101proof and very potent; it packs a powerful punch.

Scotch whiskies

Jack Daniel’s This Tennessee whiskey is an affordable option.

Glenlivet

Johnnie Walker

Probably the most famous of the Scotch whiskies, the award-winning Glenlivet has been around since 1824.

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Florida Face-Lift

By Mike Capshaw

Gators announce changes to the offensive coaching staff in the wake of seven-game slide

One of the worst-kept secrets in the final weeks of the season was the Florida football team’s impending changes to the offensive coaching staff.

The morning after the Gators finished off their first losing season since 1979 with a 37-7 home loss against then-No. 2 Florida State, third-year coach Will Muschamp announced that offensive coordinator Brent Pease and offensive line coach Tim Davis would not be retained for the 2014 season.

Both spent two seasons with the program.

“I have a lot of respect for coach Pease and coach Davis,” Muschamp said in a release.

“They are both good football coaches and even better people. There have been a lot of unfortunate circumstances this year, but that is part of the game sometimes. I want to thank each of them for their contributions to the program both on and off the field.”

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Jeff Driskel and Tyler Murphy — the Gators lost seven straight games to finish 4-8. They finished dead last in the SEC and 112th nationally in total offense this season. They were 12th in the SEC and 103rd out of 120 teams nationally in 2012 despite having the third-best rushing offense in the league.

The offense appeared to be on the right track coming off an 11-2 season in 2012 as it averaged 414 yards in the first two games before Driskel suffered a season-ending injury. The Gators only eclipsed the 400yard mark once more, against Kentucky, in Driskel’s absence.

While some began calling for Muschamp’s firing after a 34-17 homecoming loss against Vanderbilt, UF president Bernie Machen and athletic director Jeremy Foley publicly reaffirmed support for Muschamp. However, Foley said the offense needed a change following an embarrassing, 26-20 loss against FCS Georgia Southern.

“I don’t think it’s any secret we’ve got to fix that side of the ball,” Foley said.

Reports that Pease and Davis were on the chopping block had been surfacing well before that statement, making the morningafter-the-FSU-loss announcement less surprising. Muschamp even admitted changes had to be made by saying the offensive struggles were affecting the entire team.

Florida owes Pease $1.2 million to buyout the final two years of his contract while Davis’ $275,000 contract expired at the end of this season.

Who’s Next?

While some Gators fans are hopeful Florida will bring in former quarterback Kerwin Bell as the next offensive coordinator, the up-tempo style of offense Bell runs at Jacksonville State doesn’t fit with the ball-control, power offense Muschamp wants to mesh with his defense.

If you keep rephrasing the question, it gradually becomes the answer. Robert Brault

Opposite Page: Will Muschamp is making perhaps his most important hire as he looks for his third offensive coordinator heading into his fourth season as head coach. Photo

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There is a belief Muschamp will abandon his philosophy for winning football, which many believe is modeled after his mentor Nick Saban at Alabama, because of this season’s woes. That could mean Muschamp would be willing to make Bell, or another up-tempo play caller, the fifth offensive coordinator at Florida in the past seven season.

One name getting a lot of early mentions is USC offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Clay Helton, who has the same power running philosophy that fits Muschamp’s style. Plus, he’s also got a family tie to Western Kentucky offensive line coach Neil Calloway, who has been rumored as Davis’ potential replacement.

Other early names floated for the offensive

coordinator job include former Wyoming coach Dave Christensen, former USC coach Lane Kiffin, Arizona State offensive coordinator Mike Norvell, Auburn cooffensive coordinator Dameyune Craig, former Jacksonville Jaguars coach Mike Mularkey, Duke offensive coordinator Kurt Roper, Dallas Cowboys receivers coach Derek Dooley and current UF assistants Joker Phillips and Brian White.

Word is Muschamp plans to move quickly to help with recruiting, so the new hires could be announced before bowl games begin.

Tough Love At the end of a five-game losing streak, a bus loaded with downtrodden Gators returned to Gainesville from Columbia, S.C. and were surprised by what was waiting for them.

“It was raining when we came back from Columbia and there were about eight or 10 Gator fans out there waiting with signs in the rain after we got off the bus,” said junior offensive tackle Max Garcia. “And I was like,

‘Wow, that’s so uplifting.’ You don’t see that often. I’ve never seen that type of support before.

“You get tweets like, ‘Oh, we’re still behind you,’ and stuff, but when you actually see it in real life — our fans out there waiting for us. They didn’t know when we were going back, so they could have been out here for hours. Stuff like that, I really appreciate that.

The team really appreciated that.”

NFL Bound At least one UF junior will skip his senior season to enter the NFL Draft. Cornerback Louchiez Purifoy, who started 19 of the 39 games he played over the past three seasons, declared for the draft following Florida’s season-ending loss against FSU, saying it was what was in the best interest of himself and his family. Muschamp said he was “100 percent supportive” of Purifoy’s decision in a statement released by the school.

Another junior cornerback, Marcus Roberson, was weighing his options before announcing a decision.

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Sports Report Men’s basketball struggles against ranked teams on the road while several other sports announced fall signing classes and the volleyball team earned another national seed to host the first two rounds of the NCAA tourney.

Casey Prather drives the baseline against Middle Tennessee.

Prather has been one of the Gators’ most prolific scorers during the first few weeks of the season. Photo by Jim Burgess/UF Communications

Men’s Basketball The No. 15 Gators lost their second game when a buzzer-beater lifted No. 12 Connecticut to a 65-64 on Dec. 2. Center Patric Young scored seven points in the closing minutes and Michael Frazier II’s layup with 17.6 seconds remaining in regulation gave UF the lead before UConn’s Shabazz Napier sank a 13-footer as time expired. Florida’s only other loss also came on the road against a ranked opponent during a 59-53 defeat at No. 20 Wisconsin on Nov. 12. Meanwhile, Casey Prather was named Co-SEC Player of the Week after averaging 23 points in wins against Jacksonville State and Florida State. UF begins SEC play by hosting South Carolina at 7 p.m. on Jan. 8.

Women’s Basketball Florida claimed third place at the Junkanoo Jam on the Grand Bahama Island by holding on for a 73-70 victory against Oregon State. Sophomore January Miller scored 15 of her team-high 19 points in the second half of the game that was played at St. George’s High School. Gainesville native Jaterra Bonds, who had 25 points in an opening tourney loss against Illinois State, scored 14 points in the game and drained a key fade-away jumper with 1:19 remaining to help secure the victory. Freshman Ronni Williams scored 11 of her 15 points in the second half. Florida hosts Mississippi State at 7 p.m. on Jan. 2 to open its SEC slate.

Cross Country Agata Strausa ended her UF cross country career on a high note by becoming Florida’s first All-American in the sport since 2009.

The senior overcame a slippery course to finish 33rd in a field of 253 runners in the NCAA Championship in Terra Haute, Ind. The Gators men’s team came in 29th overall out of the 31 teams that qualified for the event and were led by senior Mark Parrish, whose 49th place finish was just shy of earning him top 40 All-American status. A total of six Gators with previous NCAA Championships appearances finish with career-best marks.

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Gymnastics In addition to bringing in 625 pounds of food during a drive for a local food bank, the defending national champs announced a strong signing class during November’s early period. It includes a pair of U.S. Senior National Team members in Kennedy Baker and Grace McLaughlin as well as Ericha Fassbender, a member of the 2010-11 U.S. Junior National Team. All three signees hail from the Lone Star State with Baker from Flower Mound, Texas, McLaughlin from Allen, Texas, and Fassbender from Houston.

Soccer Duke knocked off Florida 1-0 in the second round of the NCAA Championships to end the Gators’ remarkable season. Savannah Jordan’s freshman campaign was extended, though, after she received an invitation to participate in the U.S. U-20 Women’s National Team training camp. She led UF with 22 goals and became the first freshman to be named the SEC’s Offensive Player of the Year after leading the Gators to a share of the SEC regular season title.

Swimming & Diving Fifth-year senior Sebastien Rousseau was named the SEC Male Swimmer of the Week in late November and headed up a nationhigh nine Gators on both the men’s and women’s teams to qualify for the NCAA Championships. Rousseau set meet records in the 200 butterfly (in the nation’s fastest time) and in the 400 individual medley (in the nation’s second fastest time) at the Ohio State Invitational, a meet in which the Gators shattered five schools records.

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Volleyball Named to the 2013 All-SEC team were freshman Alex Holston, senior Chloe Mann, sophomore Ziva Recek and junior Taylor Unroe. Unroe was selected as the league’s Libero of the Year while Holston also earned a spot on the SEC’s All-Freshman team. Mann, who’s from Gainesville, set the NCAA career record for hitting efficiency (.473) and was leading the nation with a .503 hitting percentage this season. Florida was set to host the first two rounds of the NCAA tournament after earning a No. 5 national seed with a 27-3 record.

Tennis Florida’s men signed three in-staters — all ranked among the top 40 players nationally — as part of the Class of 2014 in Oliver Landert of Naples, Jordan Belga of Boca Raton and Chase Perez-Blanco of Miami. Landert will enroll in classes for the spring semester while Belga and Perez-Blanco will arrive next fall. The UF women’s team also signed three, including one in-stater, in the Class of 2014. They are Brooke Austin (Indianapolis), Peggy Porter (Dallas) and Josie Kuhlman (Ponte Verde Beach).

Gainesville native Chloe Mann set an NCAA record with a career hitting efficiency of .473.

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Golf The men’s golf team announced three in-state additions to next year’s squad, including a pair of signees and a transfer. Brandenton Lakewood Ranch’s Ramsey Touchberry and Naples Community School’s Ryan Celano are the signees while Richard Donegan, a Boca Raton native, will be eligible to compete at UF in the spring after transferring from Florida Atlantic. The women’s team announced the signing of Oak Hall’s Taylor Tomlinson, who is currently ranked as the No. 3 golfer in the state of Florida and No. 11 in Golfweek’s girls junior rankings for the Class of 2014.

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Mississippi State, 2pm 4 Women’s/Men’s Swimming & Diving vs. Florida State, 1pm; Men’s basketball vs. Richmond, 3pm 5 Women’s basketball @ Kentucky, 3pm 8 Men’s basketball vs. South Carolina, 7pm 9 Women’s basketball vs. Arkansas, 7pm 10 Track & Field @ UAB Invite 11 Track & Field @ UAB Invite; Men’s basketball @ Arkansas, 1pm; Gymnastics @ UCLA, 10pm 12 Women’s basketball @ LSU, 1pm 14 Men’s basketball vs. Georgia, 7pm 17 Men’s Swimming & Diving @ SMU Invitational, 7pm; Gymnastics @ Auburn, 8pm 18 Women’s/Men’s Swimming & Diving @ Florida Atlantic, 1pm; Men’s basketball @ Auburn, 4pm 19 Women’s basketball vs. Georgia, 1pm

22 Men’s tennis vs. North Florida 23 Women’s basketball @ Tennessee, 6:30pm; Men’s basketball @ Alabama, 7pm 24 Track & Field @ Rod McCreavy Invite; Gymnastics vs. Georgia, 7pm 25 Track & Field @ Rod McCreavy Invite; Women’s tennis vs. Louisville, 10am (ITA Kickoff); Women’s/Men’s Swimming & Diving vs. Auburn, 11am Men’s tennis vs. UNCWilmington, 2pm (ITA Kickoff); Men’s basketball vs. Tennessee, 4pm 26 Women’s tennis in ITA Kickoff (TBD); Men’s tennis in ITA Kickoff (TBD); Women’s basketball vs. Auburn, 3pm 29 Women’s tennis vs. South Florida, 3pm 30 Women’s basketball vs. Alabama, 7pm; Men’s basketball @ Mississippi State, 7pm 31 Track & Field @ Razorback Invitational; Gymnastics vs.

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What’s Happening

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Former Buchholz standout Tori Baggett has been an impact player after transferring from Webber International to Santa Fe College this season. Photo by Aaron Daye/Santa Fe College

popular sports to obscure competitions, such as soap box derbies, since 1956.

Story and photos Mike Capshaw

Local stars shine in college while GHS has a kicker and weight lifter honored

GHS senior weight lifter Jessica Kinsler earned a spot in the long-running section in February after winning her second consecutive state championship in the 154-pound weight class. She broke her own Florida state record in the bench press by powering up 225 pounds at the state meet.

A pair of former Buchholz stars are shining at their hometown community college.

Former BHS guard Chad Milliken drained three, three-pointers and finished with 12 points to pace the Santa Fe College’s men’s basketball team to a 65-48 win against Polk State. The 5-foot-11, 170-pounder followed that up with 12 points in a 106-57 victory at Pasco-Hernando Community College in New Port Richey. The Dec. 2 win elevated the FCSAA No. 3 Saints to 10-0 on the season.

Three games earlier, Milliken led the team with 21 points, including 19 in the first half, in a 75-74 victory at Hillsborough Community College in Tampa.

In high school, Milliken had 1,013 career points and was named to the Gainesville Sun’s All-Area Big School team as a junior and senior.

Former BHS guard Tori Baggett scored 21 points and grabbed eight rebounds to help Santa Fe snap a five-game losing streak with a 60-49 win against Albany Tech in late November. The sophomore guard completed a traditional three-point play to stop a 15-3 Albany Tech run with three minutes remaining in regulation, which allowed the Saints to hold on for the victory.

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Kinsler is off to another strong start this season by breaking her own record with a 250-pound bench press in the Hurricanes’ first meet against Buchholz.

Flourish’s research of SI.com archives shows Kinsler appears to be the first Gainesville athlete to make it into Faces in the Crowd since Buchholz trackster Tyrone Kemp in 1987. About 20,000 athletes have been featured in the section since its inception.

Former Buchholz sharp shooter Chad Milliken Holloway Honored is lighting it up for Santa Fe College this GHS’s Alex Holloway won the John D. season. Photo by Aaron Daye/Santa Fe College

BHS win three district titles and reach the state semifinals twice.

Former Gainesville High guard/forward Denae James is a freshman for the Saints, but her statistics were not available.

There are many opportunities to catch these local stars in action and complete schedules for both teams can be found at sfcollege. edu/athletics.

GHS Face in the Crowd Sports Illustrated’s Faces in the Crowd section has been highlighting professional and amateur athletes in everything from

Williams Award, annually given to District 7’s top kicker. Holloway hit a 42-yard gamewinner with 8.8 seconds remaining in the Hurricanes’ 17-14 victory against Land O’Lakes Sunlake in the opening round of the state playoffs.

The senior hit seven of 10 field goal attempts and was 30 of 32 on extra points this season.

He also had 31 touchbacks on 53 kickoffs and averaged 35.5 yards on 44 punts, including 11 inside in the opponent’s 20-yard line.

The award is named for former Dixie County High kicker John Williams, who went on to become the first UF and SEC black kicker in the early 1970s.

If only I may grow: firmer, simpler, quieter, warmer. Dag Hammarskjold

Former PK Yonge guard Tyler Courson is leading Oglethorpe University (Atlanta) in several offensive categories. Photo courtesy of Olglethorpe Sports Information

Courson’s Career

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Former PK Yonge guard Tyler Courson had a career-high 26 points in Oglethorpe University’s 88-82 overtime win against Swarthmore. The 6-3, 180-pound senior accounting major had 17 points and 10 rebounds in a 63-57 win against Hartford to be named the Southern Athletic Association’s Player of the Week on Nov. 18.

• Former Gainesville High state wrestling champ John Davis has been named GHS head wrestling coach. He replaces Ryland Wagner, who retired to open a restaurant after leading the squad for 10 seasons.

Courson has started all seven games for the 6-1 Stormy Petrels and is leading the team in points (17.6), minutes played (33.6) and steals (2.0) per game.

Branford’s Big Hitt Branford guard Kenny Hitt was the only player in the area to average a doubledouble through his team’s first four games.

He’s putting up 21.5 points and grabbing 10.2 rebounds to go along with 3.8 assists and 3.5 steals per game. The 6-foot senior has hit 33 of 74 field goals (45 percent) to lead the Buccaneers to a 3-1 start.

• Reigning Gainesville Sun Girls Soccer Player of the Year Casey Troiano is off to a solid start in her senior season. The GHS forward had four goals and three assists in a 7-1 win against Columbia on Nov. 19. She had 24 goals and 12 assists last season.

• Eighth-grade soccer player Lee Ducharme of PK Yonge has scored a whopping 24 goals in her team’s first nine games of the season.

Information in the article was compiled using our own resources as well as reports by The Gainesville Sun, Alachua County Today and Gilchrist County Journal. If you have a tip about a local athlete, please send it to mike. capshaw@whpinc.com for consideration.

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Haile’s ‘Talking Walls’ One of the oldest homes in the county is unique nationally for the 12,500-plus words scribbled on the walls since the 1850s These walls can talk.

The more than 12,500 words in rooms, closets and hallways of the Haile Homestead tell the history of Alachua County’s second oldest home. Everything from visitors observations to the matriarch’s inventory of her kitchen China can be found scribbled in pencil on the unpainted walls of the 6,200-SF home.

Not long after the home called “Kanapaha” was built by skilled enslaved craftsman, young Benjamin Haile wrote his name on the wall of the “trunk room.” The 1859 writing in one of the three rooms upstairs where most of the writing was done by the Haile Family, which brought 54 enslaved people when they moved from South Carolina in 1854 to establish a Sea Island cotton plantation on 1,500 acres. Downstairs is where the majority of the writing was down by partygoers around the turn of the century and includes names of guests, such as a list of “Unmarried” males and females or about the “Music provided by the Unbleached Orchestra,” which history says was a group of four black men playing ragtime on a piano.

Thomas Haile and his wife, Serena, had 15 children, although only 14 lived in the house as a young girl died before the move.

Today the homestead is half owned by grandchildren of the 14th child, Evans Haile, and the other half by the Alachua Conservation Trust. It’s operated by Historic Haile Homestead Inc, a 501c3 non-profit organization run by volunteers.

Karen Kirkman, now president and historian of HHH Inc., has enjoyed history since an early age. She moved from New York to Gainesville in 1977 and then into Haile Plantation in 1984. Curious to know if she was living on an actual plantation, Kirkman hit the library to search the archives. She learned the Hailes actually owned five plantations all total, including four by Haile brothers and another by their mother, Emelia Haile.

can be used in descriptions of the homestead. That, however, is low estimate and the number of words may be growing thanks to Kirkman’s keen eye making a rare find. She’s also working on publishing Serena Haile’s diary.

While walking through the house a few months ago, Kirkman noticed a place where workers had put plaster to repair cracks on the wall in the 1990s. A small piece had fallen off and she noticed what appeared to be pencil marks underneath.

Two of the original four pianos that were in the homestead still remain in the house.

When the Haile newsletter came out in early 2001 saying the homestead was looking for docents, Kirkman attended the first class. Many of the folks there were archeologist and as she began listening to the plans, she decided to ask a question that would change her life.

“I said, ‘Did anyone ever write down what’s on the walls?’’ Kirkman said.

The answer was “No,” so Kirkman spent the next six months chipping away at transcribing all of the writing into a word document, which is why the “over 12,500”

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Karen Kirkman, president of the Historic Haile Homestead, points out some of the more intriguing writings on the walls

Oral history says Henry Gaines, loaned from the nearby Stringfellow Plantation, built the chimneys, piers and fire places in the Haile Homestead. Another Stringfellow enslaved man, Ned Chisholm, reportedly put the roof on the house while one of Haile’s enslaved men, William Watts, built the furniture.

In her spare time between her job as a finance administrator at UF, Kirkman spent six months typing all of the words into a document. She recently retired and plans to publish the work, along with Serena Haile’s memoirs.

She asked current board member and preservation architect Jay Reeves for permission to remove the plaster to see what might be hidden. Using credit cards, Kirkman and HHH secretary Kaley Behl began carefully whittling away the plaster.

“We started chipping away and we were hyperventilating — it was absolutely amazing,” Kirkman said.

The discovery revealed “our first Civil War era writings” all the way up into the 1890s. She still is unsure why it was covered up because the repairmen “went to great pains to preserve the writing in other rooms.” Still, it’s added another chapter to the volume of work written on the walls. In fact, there are a few other places where plaster may be removed in the future to see if more his hidden.

While the “talking walls” tell a lot of the history of the homestead, the entire scope has been put together using oral history from some of the descendants as well as research from “ancient” records of Alachua County.

The home is mostly in its original state after undergoing renovation in the 1990s that was funded by the State of Florida, so it could open as a house museum in 2001. The roof has changed the most. It originally was made from cypress shakes and then a tin “intermediate roof.” The renovation in the 1990s added a cedar roof, which failed and caused water damage to the interior walls.

The roof now is “life pine,” which can last 50 years, thanks to a $62,000 project that was finished in May. Fortunately, the board has secured a “kind of 50-50 grant” from the Daughter’s of the American Revolution to repair the water damage this month. Kirkman also said the

visitor’s center is planned to be completed and will allow several items to be exhibited that cannot be in the house because it doesn’t have heating and air conditioning.

Another future project could result in a trail system being implemented on the 40 acres around the homestead, which includes a collapsed shack that was thought to be home to one of the enslaved workers.

Funds come from visitors to the homestead, which is open on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon and Sunday from 2-4 p.m. Another fundraiser was a “Candlelight Visit” during the evening of Dec. 13, which also included musical performances by the violin students of Jennifer Kitts Guzman.

“The candlelight visits are when the house is the most stunning,” Kirkman said. “But our regular tours are $5 per person and usually last 45 minutes to an hour. Folks get a lot of history during that time, so they get their money’s worth for sure.”

The only way you may correct the bad things in your past is to add better things to your future. Shiloh Morrison

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If you have to do it every day, for God’s sake learn to do it well. Mignon McLaughlin

Feast, Fantasy and Fanfare

Hoggetowne Medieval Faire Returns to Gainesville For two weekends each year, the blare of trumpets intertwine with children laughing as the kingdom of Hoggetowne opens its gates. Performers in period garb sing and dance in the streets, while knights joust on horseback and magicians captivate crowds.

Tucked away in the enchanted forest of the Alachua County Fairgrounds in Gainesville, Fla., this medieval marketplace will come to life on Jan. 25-26 and Jan.31-Feb. 2.

gripping aerial acrobatics and old-world magic come to life. Jugglers, knife throwers and gypsy dancers will wander the Hoggetowne streets.

This year’s theme is “The War of the Roses,” where visitors can meet the beautiful and fierce Margaret of Anjou and her arch enemy, Richard, Duke of York at the Alachua County Fairgrounds. The Tournament Field

Hoggetowne is home to more than 160 talented artisans from across the country who journey to the Faire to sell and showcase their wares, offering medieval crafts such as weaving, blacksmithing, leatherworking, wood carving and glass blowing.

Fairgoers can browse through a selection of delicate medieval jewelry or glimpse into their future with a mystical fortune teller.

Produced by the City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department, the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire draws more than 50,000 guests each year.

“Each morning all the entertainers greet the Hoggetowne guests as the city gates open to this enchanted kingdom.”

Throughout the Faire’s eight stages, the sound of applause will echo as the forgotten skills of full-flight falconry,

Children can also enjoy the Faire’s School Day on Friday, Jan. 31, in which thousands of students from Florida journey to Hoggetowne for a day of face painting, hair braiding and medieval crafts.

General admission is half-price, and larger discounts are available to school groups that register in advance.

“It’s so great to be able to provide this educational opportunity to children who are learning about medieval times in their schools,” Piper said. “This is a chance for students to see the Middle Ages come to life.”

Linda Piper, Faire coordinator, urges visitors to arrive early to take full advantage of the exciting medieval magic.

Of the Faire’s eight stages, one of its most popular attractions is the joust, where knights in full body armor clash on horseback.

Children can meet the knights and their steeds, or they can watch the Living Chess Match, where medieval heroes show off their swordsmanship and battle the forces of evil.

Visitors can also engage in traditional medieval games of chance and skill. They can shoot arrows or hurl battle axes at targets, or they can navigate their way through a winding maze.

will host a living chess game where Margaret tries to surprise and capture Richard at Hoggetowne, but is thwarted by superior moves in a stunning show of combat entertainment.

Most of the shadows of this life are caused by our standing in our own sunshine. Ralph Waldo Emerson

On Saturdays and Sundays, the Faire is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and costs $15 for adults and $7 for children ages 5 to 17. The Faire is free for children under 5.

School Day, Friday, Jan. 31, is open from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and admission is half-price. Pets are not permitted. The Alachua County Fairgrounds is located east of Gainesville at 2900 NE 39th Ave. adjacent to Gainesville Regional Airport.

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Lions, Tigers and

Lots of Love

By Stefanie Crockett

Following a scenic drive down clay country roads, you turn into a driveway with signs marking “Tiger Crossing.” Parrots sing in the distance while German Shepherds and house cats greet you. You’ve arrived at Single Vision Inc., a non-profit exotic animal rescue nestled in Melrose, FL, just 30 minutes outside of Gainesville.

Founded, owned and operated by Carl Bovard, Single Vision serves not only as a rescue for mishandled exotic creatures, but also as an educational facility to spread awareness about tigers, lions, panthers and other endangered species.

For a donation of $10 per person, Carl will guide you through the outdoor facility, sharing stories of how each animal was rescued and giving you an up-close and personal look at creatures many zoos can’t offer. The first stop was the Malaysian Prevost squirrels: Energetic, eager little guys who’ll accept grapes right from your fingers.

Following the squirrels were the lemurs -playful, cute and fuzzy. It’s exciting to feed them grapes and watch as they swallow them down and beg for more. Moving on, there’s a rescued raccoon, kinkajous and beautiful parrots to see before you’re introduced to the big cats.

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The bobcats, black panther and Florida panther are stunning. Carl doesn’t just show you his Florida panther; he walks right into the cage and scratches his ears as if the beast were a house cat. Remarkably, the panther begins to purr, rolling on his back to invite Carl to rub his belly. Carl has dedicated the latter portion of his life to these animals, and seeing him in their habitat confirms that he’s their friend, not just their caretaker. Carl is devoted to giving these creatures a fulfilling life in captivity, and in one visit to his facility, there’s no doubt he’s succeeding.

Currently, there are three adorable cubs to admire – two tigers and one lion – as well as several full-grown tigers and a lioness.

They are curious, rambunctious and ridiculously cute. It’s a joy to watch Summer, a female tiger cub, playing up near the fence and to admire Samson, Carl’s largest tiger

who weighs over 600 pounds. At this size, many trained animal caretakers wouldn’t dream of interacting with him, but Carl has forged a beautiful relationship with Samson.

Not only does Carl enter his cage, he also pets, scratches, bottle-feeds and hugs the splendid creature.

Single Vision will soon be offering custom tours where you can choose to interact with certain animals such as the lemurs or bobcats. Guests will be allowed supervised access into the habitat and the opportunity to interact with these animals by hand-feeding and petting. As a non-profit, all proceeds go towards the continued care of these animals as well as expansion of the facility.

For more information, please visit www.SingleVisionInc.org.

Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant. Robert Louis Stevenson

By Sarah G. Mason

Graffiti Hurts Gainesville just got a little brighter.

This year, our city was one of three communities nationwide to be awarded a 2,500 dollar Sherwin-Williams paint supply certificate by the Graffiti Hurts Grant Program.

The program began as a partnership between Keep America Beautiful and Sherwin-Williams, two organizations that aim to spread the word about graffiti and provide communities with valuable tools and resources to stop vandalism once and for all.

“The Graffiti Hurts Grant Program augments the power of local partnerships, volunteerism and community engagement in beautifying communities while eradicating blight,” said Ian L. Gresham, vice president of marketing, Diversified Brands Division, The SherwinWilliams Company. “Sherwin-Williams is proud to be a supporter of Graffiti Hurts and commends the vision of this year’s awardwinning local initiatives.”

According to the U.S. Department of Justice,

graffiti contributes to lost revenue associated with reduced ridership on transit systems, reduced retail sales and declines in the value of surrounding residential and commercial property. It’s a ripple effect that Gainesville is committed to stopping.

“The recipients of this year’s Graffiti Hurts Grant Program awards reinforce how volunteer engagement can help mitigate damage that can be caused by graffiti vandalism,” said Becky Lyons, COO of Keep America Beautiful.

Luckily, you don’t have to volunteer hundreds of hours to help in the fight against graffiti.

Here are a few simple way you can make a difference and keep Gainesville beautiful: Start small. Be responsible for your own home and your neighborhood, too. Make the extra effort to keep your immediate community clean by picking up litter, fixing broken fences and keeping your lawn and garden trimmed and tidy. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, an exterior

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appearance that suggests apathy and neglect attracts vandals.

Remove graffiti right away. Rapid removal is a form of prevention; data shows that if graffiti is removed within 24 to 48 hours, there will be nearly a zero rate of recurrence.

Encourage citizen reporting. Talk to your kids, friends and family about the negative impact of graffiti and ask them to join you by reporting any incidents. If you spot vandalism, text GPDFL to 274637 (CRIMES).

Talk to your kids. Visit the Graffiti Hurts website and check out their curriculum and online game that teach kids about graffiti vandalism. In addition, employ curfews and enroll your children in youth, community or arts programs to keep them active and away from graffiti influence. According to a 2002 Colorado study, this approach helps youth gain leadership skills and express themselves in many different ways, in addition to providing a safe place to have fun.

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Rx Sarah G. Mason

Chocolate

Rumors about chocolate spread faster than celebrity gossip. Every week, it seems as though scientists find new, groundbreaking benefits of eating this sweet treat.

It cures prehypertension, improves heart health, fights UV radiation, sooths menstrual cramps and now, according to a new study, it can even improve memory in adults over age 65.

And yet, are we forgetting that chocolate is, after all, candy?

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“I wouldn’t start sending [patients] to the candy aisle as much as the medicine aisle quite yet,” said CNN’s Eatocracy Managing Editor Kat Kinsman in response to the study.

flavonoids [that may have caused the improvement] exist also in onions, in cranberries, and in apples, but also, luckily, in red wine. Moderation, everybody.”

The study was conducted by Dr. Farzaneh Sorond, a neurologist at Brigham Women’s Hospital and assistant professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School. She looked at the effect of hot cocoa consumption in adults aged 60 and up, finding that those who drank the cocoa had an 8.3 percent increase in brain blood flow and a 30 percent bump in memory. And yet, not everyone is sold.

But then, what about dark chocolate?

We’ve been told for years that a little of the smooth dark stuff can help in a myriad of ways, because it’s packed with necessary vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

“As much as we would love to think that chocolate is this tremendous cure-all, [the study] showed increased blood flow in patients who already had some sort of impairment and not necessarily a new improvement on people who had normal blood flow,” Kinsman said. “I’m going to be a killjoy here, too, and say that those

“The great benefit of the dark chocolate is that it’s not packed with as much sugar or the extra fats,” Kinsman said. “There are some studies that show that maybe an ounce a week can have benefits, but again, everything in moderation.”

In Kinsman’s words, you aren’t going to snack your way to health. We may love chocolate, but for now it seems like this tasty treat will remain in the candy aisle, not behind the pharmacy counter.

Never explain. Your friends do not need it and your enemies will not believe it anyway. Elbert Hubbard

Money Matters

Use a Crockpot or Microwave These are the two cheapest methods for baking. As you’re planning your weekly meals, consider adding at least one crockpot recipe to the menu.

Cut Off the Kitchen We all know how hot the kitchen can get while cooking. What we might not realize is that that heat is seeping into the rest of our homes, which is forcing us to bump the air down to keep from sweating. Of course, lower AC means a higher bill. If you find the kitchen getting hot, use a stove exhaust fan and close the doors to the kitchen to prevent the heat from spreading.

Don’t Open the Oven

The Culprit:

Your Kitchen The Cost:

Up to $400/year

While you think you are be saving money by dining in rather than eating out, your cooking habits may be costing you. Preparing food can use energy inefficiently, but it’s an easy problem to rectify. Here are a few simple ways to save money in the kitchen.

If you must open the oven door while your food is cooking, only do it when absolutely necessary. Your oven’s temperature immediately drops 25 to 30 degrees when you open it, leading to inefficiencies in heating that add up over time.

Use Glass or Ceramic When baking, it’s better to use class or ceramic pans. They hold in heat better than a metal pan, and doing so will allow you to lower the baking temperature by 25 degrees.

Don’t Use Foil to Catch Drippings While you may be tempted to put aluminum foil at the bottom of your oven to catch those unwanted drippings, this habit is costing you. The foil blocks the heat that your oven is trying to produce, which leads to inefficient heating and wasted energy.

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Craving

this‌ means you’re

Carbonated Drinks What you really need is: Calcium

Healthy foods that have it: Mustard and turnip greens, broccoli, kale, legumes, cheese, sesame

missing this!

Healthy foods that have it:

Salted Foods What you really need is: Healthy foods that have it:

What you really need is: Protein, Avenin, Calcium, Glutamine, Potassium

Healthy foods that have it: (Protein) Meat, poultry, seafood, nuts, (Avenin) Granola, oatmeal, (Calcium) Mustard, and turnip greens, broccoli, kale, legumes, cheese, sesame, (Glutamine) Supplement glutamine powder for withdrawal, raw cabbage juice, (Potassium) Sun-dried black olives, potato peel broth, seaweed, bitter greens

What you really need is: Chromium, Carbon Phosphorus, Sulfur, Tyrptophan

Chloride

Alcohol/ Marijuana

Sweets

Raw goats milk, fish, unrefined sea salt

(Chromium) Broccoli, grapes, cheese, dried beans, chicken, fresh fruit, (Carbon Phosphorus) Chicken, been, liver, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, nuts, legumes, (Sulfur) Cranberries, horseradish, cruciferous vegetables, kale, cabbage, (Tryptophan) Cheese, liver, turkey, sweet potato, spinach

Tobacco

Coffee

What you really need is:

What you really need is:

Silicon, Tyrosine

Phosphorus, Sulfur, NaCI (Salt), Iron

Healthy foods that have it:

Healthy foods that have it:

(Silicon) Nuts, seeds; avoid refined starches, (Tyrosine) Vitamin C suppliments, or orange, green and red fruit vegetables

(Phosphorus) Chicken, beef, liver, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, nuts, legumes, (Sulfur) Egg yolks, red peppers, muscle protein, garlic, onion, cruciferous vegetables, (NaCI) Sea salt, apple cider vinegar, meat, fish and poultry, seaweed, greens, black cherries

Bread

Fatty Snacks

What you really need is:

What you really need is:

Nitrogen

Healthy foods that have it: High Protein foods, fish, meat, nuts, beans

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Calcium

Healthy foods that have it: Mustard and turnip greens, broccoli, kale, legumes, cheese, sesame Whatever you are be a good one. Abraham Lincoln

Teen Talks:

By Sarah G. Mason Talk about the issue

Weight Loss

Though negative comments should be avoided, skirting around the problem isn’t a good idea either. Obesity in children and teens may hint at an underlying problem, such as issues at school, depression or loneliness. According to Ets-Hokin, it’s important to identify these deeper issues through sensitive, meaningful conversation.

The New Year is here and that means Avoid negative comments According to Emily Ets-Hokin, clinical one thing – resolutions. You’ve got assistant professor of psychiatry at the Sit down together for meals. self-improvement on the mind, not just University of Buffalo School of Medicine, Research suggests that family dinners it’s important to work together with your can help prevent childhood obesity. for yourself but for the kids, too. And teen to instill healthy habits. Critical remarks Family meals are a time for connection, yet, before you parade around the can be devastating, especially to teens who bonding, and reinforcing healthy eating house announcing new fitness regimes may struggle with low self-esteem. behaviors. and weight loss plans, take a step Be a good role model Allow cheating back. Kids and teens don’t see health Parents are kids’ number one role model, Cheating isn’t something we often according to Dr. Robert Pretlow, author of encourage, but this is the exception. and fitness the way adults do. For Overweight: What Kids Say. Unsurprisingly, Establishing healthy eating habits doesn’t them, these subjects are tied heavily kids develop food habits from their parents. mean completely cutting out sweets and to body image, emotional health and If you’re in the habit of picking up fast-food treats. It’s OK to eat cake on a friend’s and skimping on exercise, it’s likely your teen birthday or to order ice cream for dessert; self-worth. Here are a few tips to is, too. On the flip side, if you start opting for unhealthy foods aren’t the enemy, after all. helping your teen tackle weight healthy options, your son or daughter will You want your teen to learn to make loss in a positive, sensitive way. follow in your wake. good, balanced decisions.

It’s better to fight for something than against something. Author Unknown

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What we say: you have another thing coming

What we mean: you have another think coming

Originally, this phrase meant “you’re wrong if you think that, and you have another think (or thought) coming.” Another thing coming came from a mispronunciation that’s stuck ever since.

What we say: hi-archy What we mean: hierarchy

Say What?

Commonly

By Kat Freestone

Misused

Phrases

The English language is constantly evolving. Old phrases fade away over time, new words are added to the dictionary and even pronunciations change. While this is the natural progression of speech, it’s interesting to note some common “mistakes” have now become the norm. Here are a few of our What we say: irregardless favorites.

What we mean: regardless One of the more controversial mixups.

Technically, any word with a “-less” attached to it means “without,” so there’s no need to repeat the same sentiment with an “ir-”.

However, this word has become so common that the dictionary now lists it as a substitute for regardless!

What we say: nother

That extra syllable must be a pain, because we often leave it out. This one should be pronounced “higher archy,” not “high archy.”

What we mean: other

What we say: for all intensive purposes

“It’s like we’re creating a whole nother language!” It’s easy to confuse the words “an other” by combining them, but really they should stay separate.

What we mean: for all intents and purposes It’s a mistake so common that it’s replaced the original. Intensive means rigorous or intense — an interesting substitute for a phrase that’s supposed to describe something practical.

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What we say: stomp What we mean: stamp Stamps got their name because they were originally stamped onto a letter. You stamp — not stomp — your feet, too.

What we say: free reign What we mean: free rein While these two spellings essentially mean the same thing, the common thinking is that one who has “free reign” has the freedom of a supreme ruler. Really, the phrase comes from horse and buggy days when drivers would relax a horse’s reins to allow it more freedom.

What we say: to wreck havoc What we mean: to wreak havoc If you say, “He wrecked havoc!” it means he destroyed it. What you mean to say is he wreaked havoc, or caused it to happen. In this case, there’s definitely a difference!

Many misused phrases are becoming the norm while others are downright comical.

How many of these are you guilty of?

There is a time for departure even when there’s no certain place to go. Tennessee Williams

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Navigating the Night Sky

By Kat Freestone

With its crisp air and clear skies, wi lends itself to st nter time argazing. Whether a midnight stroll it’s curling up by or enjoying an even the campfire, takin ing hayride, there’s g night sky that dr something magic aws our gazes up al about the wards. Stars have centuries, with na been a wonder to med constellation m an kin d for s dating back alm Though it takes pr ost 6,000 years. actice, this past ime can bring joy to the lives of many – night af ter night.

The Big Dipper Though many constellations are only visible certain times of year, the Big Dipper is an exception. It’s a circumpolar star cluster, meaning it never sets.

To find the Big Dipper, it’s easiest to start by searching for its “handle,” which is made up of three stars that form an obtuse angle. Its location will change as it swings to the west, 15 degrees for every hour until dawn, when it finally comes to rest low on the northwest horizon. Attached to this trio will be the remaining four stars of the bowl, which form a trapezoid. After you’ve initially found this star pattern, it’s often easy to spot again.

The North Star Famous for guiding lost sailors through the night, the North Star is an icon and a beacon in the dark. Contrary to popular belief, Polaris is not the brightest star in the sky, actually ranking at about 50th brightest. What makes this star so special is that it holds nearly still while the entire northern sky rotates around it. Because of this reliable steadiness, the North Star makes an excellent fixed point for celestial navigation and astronomy.

The Big Dipper is a great way to find Polaris.

Start by finding the Big Dipper’s pointer stars, Dubhe and Merak, which are the lower 42 Flourish Magazine | January/2014

and upper right-stars of its bowl.

Draw a straight line through these two stars, traveling “upward” in orientation to the bowl.

Move about 5 times the distance between Dubhe and Merak to locate the North Star.

Orion Orion, named after a hunter in Greek mythology, is a bright, easy to recognize constellation that is most visible during autumn mornings or winter evenings.

According to Greek mythology, Orion was a giant who bragged about his power to hunt down every beast of the earth. Mother Nature, angered by his arrogance, sent a giant scorpion to destroy him. Both man and beast now lay among the stars.

myth, Taurus was actually the god Jupiter in disguise, who used the ruse of a white bull to get close to the woman he loved, Europa.

This Zodiac constellation appears to be charging at the giant Orion, and is easy to spot by its distinctive “V” shape. In fact, if you did not know that Taurus was a bull, it might look like a giant, leftward tilting Y.

Turn towards the southeast at around 8 p.m. for the best odds of sighting this pair. Follow the line of Orion’s belt to the right until you reach the “V” star pattern nearby. This is Taurus’s face, and is made up of an open star cluster called Hyades. His shoulder, similarly, consists of a galactic cluster named Pilades, also known as the Seven Sisters. If you follow this shape to the lower line of the “V” you will come across one of the To find Orion in the wintertime, look brightest stars in the winter sky; Aldebaren. toward the southeast. Its seven bright stars form an hourglass-shape, with the four outer This represents the eye of the Bull. stars shaping the rectangle of Orion’s body With a little practice, it’s amazing how many and the three center stars – Alnitak, Alnilam and Mintaka – aligning to make Orion’s Belt. tales of the night sky can be uncovered.

The ancient Romans and Greeks seemed to Orion’s belt is an easy starting landmark, as have it right; when they looked toward the it consists of three bright stars in a short, heavens they didn’t just see stars, but stories. straight line.

Passed on through history, stargazing has since become a cherished pastime and a Taurus wonderful new hobby to discover.

Once Orion has been found, it can be used to spot several other constellations. Taurus the Bull is a great example. According to The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra. Jimmy Johnson

Bad Habit:

Skimping on

Sleep

Why It’s Dangerous: There’s nothing better than waking up well-rested and refreshed, and not just because it feels great. Cutting hours from your nights can have some serious consequences which add up over the years.

Insufficient sleep can result in: • Incomplete hormonal cycles • Loss of morning appetite, leading to low energy and poor eating patterns • Missing crucial psychological repair • Increased risk of heart disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes • Excessive release of stress hormones • Inability to wind down in the evening

How to Stop: Even if you can’t get the recommended 8 hours, start by planning an extra 30 or even 15 minutes of sleep a night. Even a small change can dramatically improve the way you feel and function. In addition: • Limit food and drink intake before bed • Get ready for bed well before bedtime • Make your room very dark • Exercise during the day • Avoid work that requires alert thinking late at night • Keep your bedroom a little chilly

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Mason jars are all the rage. They are inexpensive and have so many adorable uses. Here are just a few of my favorites; enjoy and get crafting!

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1) Jar Cups Cut a small hole into the lid of your mason jar and use a colorful straw as an accent. Give your cup the finishing touch with a cute hemp twine bow. Fill with pink lemonade for a refreshing treat on a hot summer day.

food coloring of your choice to paint a light glaze on your mason jar and give it some color. You can also decorate with hemp or ribbon of your choice.

2) Herb Garden

Just as you would a shadowbox, fill a large mason jar with your favorite memories from a specific event or time.

Grow your favorite herbs in a mason jar. Use chalkboard paint and chalk to label each jar.

You’ll have fresh basil, thyme and rosemary in no time!

3) Mason Jar Storage Line up multiple mason jars with toiletries, pantry items or craft supplies. Hang your mason jars by attaching pipe clamps to a wooden plank.

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5) Mason Memory Jars

6) Sewing Kit

8) Floating Candle Jar Keep it simple and tie a straw bow around your mason jar. Use a tealight, water and glass beads to make your floating candle.

This is also a beautiful centerpiece for a vintage-wedding look.

9) Luminary

Remove the middle part of your mason jar lid and insert a pin cushion in its place. Use the jar to store sewing supplies.

Use spray adhesive to glue a paper or a cloth doily to your mason jar. Place a tea light inside for a romantic look. Adorn with burlap, twine, ribbon or buttons.

7) Mason Jar Gifts

10) Terrarium Jar

Use a mason jar for creative gift-giving.

Layer a bread or cake mix, make a homemade bath soak or put together a manicure kit as a gift!

Put your terrarium together using potting soil, sheet moss, decorations, stones and other decorative materials. This is a perfect craft to enjoy with the kids.

Whatever we worship, short of God, is sure to be our undoing. Mignon McLaughlin

Create Your Own

Terrarium

By Kat Freestone

Clothing isn’t the only thing that goes in and out of style. When it comes to home décor, we see fads and fashions that are worthy of the runway. From vintage furniture to DIY wine candles to ombre everything, our home styles mimic our changing likes and the shifting seasons. It’s no wonder, then, that home terrariums have caught on like wild fire. These pretty displays are a great way to bring the summer indoors, and their low-maintenance nature fits perfectly into our fast-paced lifestyles!

Pick Your Plants Terrariums can be either wet or dry, so pick your plants accordingly. Desert succulents like aloe and echeveria are great picks for first-time gardeners. Choose different plants with unique qualities to really jazz up your display.

Create the Base It’s important to line the bottom of your large glass terrarium bowl with the correct, plant-appropriate materials. For a dry terrarium with cacti and succulents, use sand as your base. For a wet terrarium with plants that need water, like ferns, skip the sand and start with a layer of rocks.

Add Your Soil Your soils should be deep enough to fully submerge the roots of your plants.

Create uneven layers of sand and soil for a touch of interest.

Position Your Plants Arrange your plants around the bowl in order of largest to smallest. Lightly pack the soil and be sure not to overplant! Consider the negative space for other landscaping

Be pleasant until ten o’clock in the morning and the rest of the day will take care of itself. Elbert Hubbard

opportunities like moss, dried flowers or small figurines.

Take Care Keep terrariums in bright sunlight. For dry bowls, add a bit of moisture with a dropper once every two weeks or so. Wet terrariums hardly need any care at all, but can benefit from a light misting when the soil looks dry.

And voilà! Building your very own terrarium is just that simple. Happy planting!

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Love Rekindled:

PB & J

By Kat Freestone

The peanut butter and jelly sandwich is an American classic. This lunchtime favorite dates back to 1880, when St. Louis physician Dr. Ambroze W. Straub decided to crush peanuts into paste for his elderly patients with poor teeth. Of course, it wasn’t much longer before we discovered the scrumptious jelly pairing and a sandwich was born.

Years later, the PB&J can feel a bit, well, outdated. We still love its simplicity (and its resilience in a lunchbox), but these days, kids want something more exciting. Here’s are a few great ways to spice up that classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich:

Make It Healthy Instead of using chemically altered peanuts and processed, sugar-laden jelly, why not opt for natural peanut butter (check the label, the only ingredient should be “peanuts”) and fresh strawberries and blueberries? It’s a fresh, yummy lunch just waiting to happen!

Grill It We love grilled cheese, but have you ever considered grilled peanut butter? There’s no need to fire up the grill for this one (though we have to admit, that’s not a bad idea).

Spread a bit of butter on the outsides of the bread, stick it on a medium-high sauté pan and watch that boring bread become warm and crispy.

Add Honey and Nutella Let’s take that delicious combination of sweet and salty one step further. Instead of spreading jelly across an entire half, spread one-third jelly, one-third honey and one-third Nutella. We wouldn’t recommend adding this sweet treat to your kids’ daily diet, but it’s certainly a yummy surprise for a special occasion!

DIY Uncrustables Uncrustables are great for kids who can’t stand the crust, but they aren’t exactly fresh … or chemical-free. For a DIY solution, make a PB&J as you normally would, but concentrate the ingredients in the center of the bread and use a little less than normal.

Using an upside down cup, press gently around the peanut butter and jelly to make the bread stick. Cut away the edges with a knife, and ta-da!

Use Ritz crackers For a perfect snack for little fingers, replace the bread with Ritz crackers. The buttery crunch of the crackers works great with the peanut butter and jelly – a quick, easy goodie your kids will love!

No matter how you choose to recreate the peanut butter and jelly sandwich, it’s sure to rekindle your kids’ love. Good luck with your creations!

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If I had my life to live over, I’d have fewer meetings and more rendezvous. Robert Brault

Tips, Tricks and

Traditions

By Sarah G. Mason

For many, cooking is more than just a chore – it’s a tradition. Over the years, we pick up kitchen tips from loved ones, read technique tidbits in magazines and learn a few tricks on our own, too! To help you along the way, read a few of our favorite culinary tips from the kitchen.

After cutting garlic, rub your hands on your stainless steel sink for 30 seconds, then wash them. It will remove the odor.

If you need to add more oil to a sauté pan while cooking, add it in a stream along the edge. That way, when the oil reaches the food, it will already be heated.

Whenever a recipe calls for mayo, substitute half the mayo with Greek yogurt to lighten it up.

Prep work is a must. Take the stress away by prepping the day before a big meal – you’ll look like a pro!

If a savory dish needs a little “oomph,” add a squeeze of lemon, not salt.

If you want to know how meatballs or meatloaf will taste before you cook it, make a small patty and fry in a pan. Taste and adjust as needed.

Use a food grater to shave cold butter evenly over bread; no more torn loafs!

Start cooking pasta sauce in a separate skillet when making pasta; 1 minute before the pasta’s done, drain and transfer into the sauce – it will finish cooking there.

Never try a new recipe for the first time when cooking for someone important. It’s better to stick with what you know.

After cutting corn off the cob, use the back side of a knife to scrape the cob and extract the sweet milk left behind; it adds flavor and body to any corn dish.

Don’t throw out the last drips of jam in the jar – shake up a fruity vinaigrette by mixing equal parts olive oil and vinegar into the jar, seasoned with a pinch of salt and pepper.

Don’t store your spices above the stove; humidity and heat will cause them to lose their flavor.

Remember, recipes are only a guideline.

There’s nothing wrong with creating a new spin on a dish!

Do what you can, with what you have, where you are. Theodore Roosevelt

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Make dinnertime a family affair Gather the family around the table and make dinnertime a time to talk about your day and create a relaxed atmosphere that’s ideal for eating without pressure. Make it more interesting by having conversation starters, such as “If you could be any animal, which would it be?”

Make it fun

By Sari Davidson-Crevin, Booginhead

5 Ways to get picky eaters to try new foods

As parents, it is so important to feed our kiddos an array of nutritious foods to ensure they get all of their essential vitamins and minerals. However, this could be extremely difficult if your little one has a picky palate and refuses to try new foods. Many parents are all wondering the same thing: What is the best way to introduce my picky eater to healthy new food options?

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Booginhead founder Sari Davidson-Crevin brainstormed six ways to make tough foods appealing for picky eaters.

They are sure to help you get your kid interested in eating something other than doughnuts and macaroni and cheese!

Be patient with new foods Getting a child to try new foods takes time.

Avoid pressuring your kids and try to make it a positive experience. Encourage your child by talking about a food's color, shape, smell and texture. Experts say it can take as many as 10 exposures to a new food before a child decides if he likes it.

Get your kids involved with meals Get your kids involved with the process, from grocery shopping to preparing meals.

Also ask for their help when planning the meal. They will feel more in control if they help to make the food decisions.

Plant a garden with your kids Kids love digging in the dirt, planting seeds, picking ripe fruits and vegetables, and washing them. They will be much more interested in eating what they helped to grow.

Serve veggies with a favorite dip or sauce.

Use cookie cutters to make shapes, serve on a fun plate, and get creative. Also offer breakfast foods for dinner, and serve a variety of brightly colored foods.

Change the texture Puree foods so that texture is not an obstacle to healthy eating. You can create all kinds of nutritious combinations of fruits and vegetables by turning it into a smoothie!

Then serve it in a reusable food pouch! The new screw-top Squeez’Ems reusable and refillable food pouches hold healthy purees so kids can eat healthy while on-the-go.

They are easy to fill, clean, and store, and they are also BPA, PVC, and Phthalate-free.

Sari Davidson-Crevin is founder of Booginhead. The company invents innovative, fun and functional products that help parents solve every day problems and simplify their lifestyles.

For example, the Squeez'Ems reusable food pouch Squeez'Ems are great for on-the-go families, DIY baby foods and school lunch boxes.

It fits perfectly in your kids lunch box and eliminates waste from plastic apple sauce containers and yogurt packs! For more info, visit booginhead.com, like them on Facebook, and follow them on Twitter and Pinterest.

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Almonds

By Sarah G. Mason

Good things really do come in small packages.

Almonds might be lacking in size, but they steal the spotlight when it comes to their height-tohealth ratio.

Almost 50 percent of an almond’s weight is fat, so you’d be crazy to think almonds can aid in weight loss, right? Well, not quite. Studies have shown that those who regularly eat almonds are thinner than those who don’t. The International Journal of Obesity investigated almond’s potential as a weight loss supplement, and the results were surprising. Dieters who participated in the 24-week study were put on a low-calorie diet with either a complex carb-enriched supplement or an almond supplement. Can you guess which group’s waistline shrunk more? Those on the almond supplement lost 62 percent more weight than their carb-counterparts.

According to the study, “Almond supplementation ... is a novel alternative and has a potential role in reducing the public health implications of obesity.�

So snack on, almond lovers, your waistline will thank you.

Almonds pack quite a punch when it comes to their other good-for-you qualities, too.

The phosphorus in these little goodies promote strong bones and teeth, and according to ayurvedic medicine – a system of

traditional Indian medicine – almonds nourish the nervous system by increasing intellect and longevity. Scientists agree that almonds promote strong brain function due to their riboflavin and L-carnitine components, two nutrients that boost brain activity and may also reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

Looking for a heart-healthy snack? Instead of reaching for the potato chips, try a handful of almonds. Studies have shown that almonds reduce the risk of heart attack and coronary heart disease (CDH) mortality. Since almonds are high in fat, this would seem to defy logic, but officials say it’s just not so.

Nutrition Reviews report that the favorable fatty acid profile of nuts, including almonds, contributes to cholesterollowering, and therefore things like CHD risk reduction.

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Learn About

Learning Styles

By Heather Aulisio

Watch your child play. You will notice that they are drawn to certain toys or activities, even at a very young age. Your child may prefer to build a house of Legos or put together a puzzle instead of listening to music, reading books or watching television.

These preferences are directly related to their learning styles.

Learning styles can greatly influence a child’s educational success, especially when their preferred way of learning is identified and accommodated. For parents, there are a few important things you should know about learning styles in order to best help your child at home!

Educational theorists agree that there are three main types of learning styles: visual, auditory and kinesthetic. Your child fits into at least one of these groups, which all have distinct characteristics and differences.

Visual, Auditory or Kinesthetic?

listening to audio recordings of books or instructions. About 10 percent of all children are auditor learners.

Children who fall into the kinesthetic learner group like to use their hands and body to learn. They enjoy learning through experimentation and using manipulatives or movements to connect new ideas. About 50 percent of all children are kinaesthetic learners. Also, children with a learning disability (about 10 percent of the population) generally fit into this hands-on learning group.

Children who fall into the visual learner group like to use images in order to process and understand new information. They enjoy learning from movies or television shows, viewing pictures, diagrams and maps, and reading books. Nearly 40 percent of all children are visual learners.

Cater to Their Learning Language

Children who fall into the auditory learner group like to learn by listening. They enjoy learning from songs and sounds, chatting with their friends and family members, and

If your child is a visual learner, you will notice that they learn what you model. They are constantly watching others to gain new knowledge and information. Consider

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Most of the time, you can identify your child’s learning style by watching them play or listening to them speak. You can even ask them questions about how they think they learn best and about their favorite activities at home or in school.

visiting a museum, introducing them to various forms of technology and exposing them to different book genres.

If your child is an auditory learner, they repeat everything you say and have a lot to say! Sign them up for music lessons, encourage performing arts classes and read them many stories. Even a simple weekly playgroup with friends will keep your child active and engaged.

If your child is a kinesthetic learner, they are constantly on the go and have difficulty sitting still for a long period of time. Sign them up for a sport, conduct some science experiments, involve them while cooking and invest in toys that encourage construction, like K’nex, Legos, model airplanes and puzzles.

Learning styles can have a huge impact on your child’s educational career.

Armed with this knowledge, you can determine which way they learn best and help them grow!

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Bring Learning

Home

By Heather Aulisio

Whether your child is gung-ho about school or they have the back-to-school blues, one thing is for certain: They need a home routine that mimics their structured school environment in order to succeed. A structured environment sets boundaries and establishes expectations, but it can be completely fun! Read on to learn how to develop a proactive routine and structured activities that can be used after school hours, over the weekend and even through holiday breaks!

Allow Your Child to Choose Their At-Home Responsibilities Everyone wants their child to be more responsible and take pride when caring for their home environment. Set up some chores for them to take on, much like their jobs in the classroom, and reward them with money or stickers, much like they’re rewarded with good grades. For example, you can take a picture of a broom, stick it in a clear, magnetic frame and place it on your refrigerator. Tell your child if they sweep the porch, they can earn 50 cents, which should be labeled on the frame. When they complete their task, they remove the frame, hand it to you and collect their “pay.” You can post several jobs with price tags, allowing them to choose the ones they want to do and they will even learn that the more work they do, the more they earn.

Plus, it keeps them busy and helps them learn to care for their home environment,

just as they are expected to care for their classroom environment.

Make a Homework Grab Bag When your child begins to get a larger volume of homework, keeping organized and completing it in a timely manner can be challenging. Many children are reluctant when it comes to starting homework after school, but one thing that may ease their anxiety is implementing a homework grab bag. Using an old shopping bag and some simple slips of paper, write each subject that your child has homework in on a slip of paper and place it in the bag. You can even throw in one or two activities that they enjoy doing to break up their homework session. For example, your child may draw a slip of paper that says, “math,” so they would begin their math homework. When finished, they draw another paper from the bag. It could say, “play video games,” so they are

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able to take a short break to play before returning back to the table to complete the rest of their assignments.

Play School Yes, parents can be teachers! It is important to work in learning experiences to avoid too much down time. You can get creative and make sight word place mats and have your younger children read the words to you as they eat their breakfast, or you can keep a set of math flash cards in your glove compartment to go over with your child on the drive to school each morning, while stuck in traffic or even on the way home from a family dinner.

Establishing structure and a proactive routine that continues from school into your home is essential to produce a more responsible, successful child and student!

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Bundle of

Joy

By Sarah G. Mason

Winter babies are bundles of joy – literally! And yet, giving birth in the dead of winter can be nerve wracking, especially for first-time parents.

After all, how can you possibly protect those brand-new hands, rosy-red cheeks and a tiny button nose from the frigid cold? Luckily, hypothermia and frostbite aren’t as big of a concern as you may think.

When it comes to winter newborns, preventing illness – not hypothermia – is the most important concern. It’s normal for infants to have six to 10 colds a year, but babies under six months old are particularly susceptible.

First, you should know that being cold does not put anyone, including infants, at more risk for a viral infection. Colds and coughs tend to circulate during the winter because we spend more time holed-up in closed quarters, breathing recycled air and interacting with sick people.

TIP: Stay away from people who are sick, wash your hands (and your baby’s!) and get influenza shots.

TIP: Get outside and breathe the fresh air – there’s nothing to fear.

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When it’s cold outside, parents of winter babies may be tempted to bundle, bundle, bundle! While layers are certainly important, we have to be careful not to overdo it. A good rule of thumb is that infants should wear one more layer than adults. If you’re wearing long sleeves and a wool jacket, your newborn should be wearing that plus a tightly-wrapped blanket.

SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). At night, be cautious not to over-bundle.

Of course, intuition can play a major role here. Even if you’re a first-time parent, you know your baby better than anyone! Since infants can’t verbalize their feelings, you should keep an eye on the little one even when they’re not crying.

TIP: Babies prefer to sleep at temperatures between 61 and 67 degrees. At night, dress them in their regular pajamas and one snug blanket.

TIP: Red cheeks may mean your baby is cold, but they can also mean they’re hot, too. Check to see if they’re sweating.

TIP: According to the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, overheating can increase a baby’s risk of

Most importantly, relax! Take the time to enjoy the season with your new baby and have a wonderful winter.

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By Vivienne Van Eijkelenborg

Soothe a Fussy Baby

If you’re a new parent, you probably always hope and pray that baby stays calm and happy at all times. An agitated, fussy baby causes stress and anxiety for new parents in all situations, but sometimes the wails erupt at a moment’s notice. This may make you wonder: What are the best ways I can soothe my baby if the crying starts?

Below are the best tips for pacifying baby and keeping the crying at bay. Use these tips to ensure that life with your little tot is always calm and stress-free!

1) Move. Babies are used to constant movement while in the utero, so they almost always calm down once you start moving.

Some finicky babies might require certain positions while moving, so work with them.

If baby is in the stroller, push it back and forth. Find a bouncy seat that can also rock, and strap baby to your chest with a baby carrier when you walk around. Whatever the mode of transportation, keep your fussy baby moving.

2) Swaddle. Whether you do it the old fashioned way with a regular blanket, or with a new-age, fancy swaddling blanket, babies love to be snuggled tight. Although it may look uncomfortable to an adult, swaddling fussy babies tight with a blanket works wonders.

3) Hold your baby. Don’t worry; you are not going to “spoil your child.” It is good to hold a crying baby and show love, comfort, and safety in mom’s arms. Don’t be afraid– go ahead and pick up your crying child.

4) Rub baby’s tummy. Your baby might be experiencing gas or tummy trouble. Place baby in the crook of your legs and rub their bare tummy. Make sure baby isn’t flat on their back, as this might create more pain.

Oftentimes, just the sense of touch will calm your tot, but you might also help remove some of those painful bubbles.

5) Distract your child. Play peek-a-boo, place baby in front of a mirror, provide their favorite toy, or take baby to new scenery like the backyard or a different room in the house. Ceiling fans also work miracles.

6) White noise. Try turning on a fan or a sound machine. Often, babies calm down when they hear something other than themselves.

7) Alone time. If all else fails, put your baby in the crib and let them have some alone time. Sometimes they just need to scream, and the best thing you can do is separate yourself. Feel free to check on them as often as you need, but eventually your child will stop crying, either because of exhaustion or boredom.

8) Give baby a pacifier. When the fussiness and crying starts, give baby a pacifier to suck on. It works wonders!

Difrax offers a three-stage pacifier system ideal for each stage of baby’s development.

The pacifiers are designed with fashionable, bold, and colorful patterns that are sure to evoke happiness in little tots. The pacifiers come in two styles, Classic (resembles a mother’s breast and is perfect for babies who turn the pacifier around in their mouths) and Orthodontic (stimulates muscle/palate development).

Vivienne Van Eijkelenborg is the owner of Difrax, a Dutch baby products company that pioneered the 3-stage pacifier system designed to accommodate each stage of baby’s development with newborn to 6 month, 6 + month an 18+ month sizes. Difrax offers innovative, stylish, and trendy products that make the lives of babies and their parents as convenient and as pleasant as possible. For more info on Difrax, visit DifraxUSA.com.

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Fit Mom-To-Be

By Sarah G. Mason

We all know the benefits of daily exercise, but does that same science hold true while pregnant? Not long ago, obstetricians told women to take it easy and rest during their pregnancy. Now, doctors are singing a different tune.

Baby Brain According to researchers at the University of Montreal, as little as 20 minutes of moderate exercise three times per week during pregnancy isn’t only good for you and the little bun – it can enhance your newborn child’s brain development. Study contributor Professor Daniel Curnier explains that babies born from mothers who were physically active during pregnancy have a more mature cerebral activation, suggestion that their brains are developing quicker.

Core Concerns Think core workouts are off-limits during pregnancy? Think again. According to Sue Fleming, certified fitness instructor and creator of Buff Moms-To-Be, strengthening your abdominals can help during pregnancy, aid in labor and delivery, speed recovery and even correct pregnancy-induced posture problems. Because you should avoid exercises that have you on your back after the first trimester, Fleming suggests standing pelvic tilts to keep your abs in shape.

Heavy Metal Despite doctors’ reluctance to recommend weight training to pregnant women, a recent University of Georgia study has found that supervised, low or moderate-intensity 28 Flourish Magazine | January/2014

weight training isn’t just safe – it’s beneficial.

According to their research published in the current edition of the Journal of Physical Activity and Health, even women who have never weight trained before can increase their strength over the course of their pregnancy. Patrick O’Connor, a researcher in the department kinesiology in the UGA College of Education, warns that dizziness during weight-training is something to beware of but that “Rates of dizziness went down after the first few workouts as the women learned to lift weights while maintaining proper breathing techniques for exercise.”

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intensity three times per week during the second and third trimester of pregnancy decreases the risk of having an overweight newborn, which also reduces the chance of a caesarean delivery. The study followed 510 women who participated in aerobic, muscle strength and flexibility exercises three days a week during their pregnancy. Compared to the control group, those who exercised were 58 percent less likely to deliver an overweight baby and 34 percent less likely to need a caesarean delivery.

Researchers at the Polytechnic University of Madrid and the European University of Madrid have found that exercise of moderate

As always, consult your doctor before beginning a new workout plan.

If you’re worried about the pain of delivery, water aerobics classes may be your answer.

According to research published in BioMed Central’s open access journal Reproductive Health, participating in this gentle exercise for 50 minutes three times per week makes birthing easier and can even reduce the amount of pain-killing medication you’ll request during labor (by almost 60 percent).

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When it becomes a winter wonderland outside, it is time to bundle up and work it in your warm winter wear. We all have different body types and lifestyles, so it is essential to keep your frame in mind when shopping for a winter coat.

Read on to learn about each body type in order to look hot in the coldest of weather.

By Heather Aulisio

Winter Wonderland Wear How to Purchase the Best Coat for Your Body Type

Athletic Body Types If you have a muscular physique, the right winter coat will really accent your strong, fabulous figure yet provide a streamlined, feminine fit.

Shop for pea coats and trenches in soft textures like wool or lambskin and look for light pastel tones, which are currently a hot trend. Fur vests also look great on athletic body types because they accent strong arms and sit right at the hipbone. Be sure to avoid dark, solid tones and don’t be afraid to pick up a jacket that boasts a playful print!

Curvy Body Types

If you have a full, curvy figure or a pear shape where you are bigger on the bottom and smaller on top, shopping for a winter coat can sometimes be a daunting task. One quality to look for is a belted waist feature. By cinching your waist, you create an hourglass illusion and highlight your natural curves. Coats that also feature ruching complement your full form. Look for double breasted styles that boast military embellishments or leather lined piping or epaulettes. These features pull the eye upward and help take emphasis off your bottom half. You want to shop for structured coats that keep their shape, so avoid thin, silky textures and trapeze styles.

Petite Body Types If you have a petite figure, you have to watch jacket lengths and should look for outerwear that adds some volume to your small shape. Puffer vest and jackets are great for your body because they will give you the balance your body needs. Your puffer jackets should sit at the hip or slightly above, so if you are struggling to find an ideal length, keep in mind that you can take any jacket to a seamstress and they can customize your coat’s hemline according to your height and liking!

Be sure to consider your body type before you pick out some warm winter wear so you can guarantee a winning winter look!

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Which winter activity do you most prefer?

A) Ice skating B) Skiing C) Sledding

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A) Reading a book by the fire B) Playing with the kids outdoors by day and meeting up with girlfriends at night C) Shopping! Winter weather won’t stop you

should you try?

What is your ideal holiday gift?

Which winter accessory do you never leave home without?

A) A cashmere sweater B) Leather over the knee boots C) A trendy designer bag

Which warm beverage warms your heart?

A) Mittens B) Scarf C) Beanie

A) Hot Cocoa B) Cappuccino C) Warm, mulled wine

Which holiday song is your favorite?

A) Silent Night B) It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas C) All I Want for Christmas is You

Mostly B’s: Show-Stopping Outerwear Mostly A’s: Classic Patterns If you selected mostly A’s, you are stylish yet conservative, and love timeless pieces that help you look put together and polished at all times. You should pick up some tops, pants, jackets and dresses on your next shopping excursion that boast classic patterns and prints. Designers are going back to basics this winter and are featuring leopard, houndstooth, plaid and pinstripe designs on their ensembles.

If you selected mostly B’s, you are edgy, bold, and adore textures and unique embellishments, especially on your sweaters and jackets. You spend a lot of time outdoors commuting to work or going out and about the town, so your outerwear is often that in which you are first spotted.

You should pick up some show-stopping outerwear this winter. Look for a plush fur vest, a fitted, camel colored military style trench coat that boasts leather piping, or a shaggy lambskin jacket in a pastel hue.

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Where do you plan to celebrate the holidays?

A) At home B) In the city C) On a beach

Mostly C’s: Slouchy Pants If you selected mostly C’s, you are a total “it girl.” You live for clothes and the latest trends, and you can’t wait to try them all!

You are carefree, fun loving and look on the bright side of life. You like to invest in clothing that you can wear to work or out to play, and like pieces with clean lines and unique embellishments. Consider picking up a pair of loose fitting trousers that sit high on the waist but are narrow at the ankles. You’ll look like a million bucks when you pair it with a pair of heels, a no-fuss top and your sparkling personality!

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Bridal

Blunders

To Avoid

By Kat Freestone

Congratulations – you’re engaged! As you plan the big day, there are plenty of mistakes you know to avoid: Forgoing a budget or planning last minute, for instance. However, with so much to do, it’s easy to overlook the details. Don’t let the little things slip your mind with this list of bridal blunders to avoid.

It’s Facebook Official!

As soon as he proposes, it can be tempting to post pictures of the big moment on your favorite social media sites. And yet, before you broadcast the news on Facebook and Twitter, it’s important to first give a few important people – Mom and Dad, for

starters – a phone call. Family and close friends should be told before the news is public knowledge.

Invites for Everyone!

The mailman, your hairdresser, even the lady who walks your dog – yes, everyone’s invited! As you make the guest list, it’s easy to get carried away. After all, you want the whole world to be there on your big day.

Before you send the invites, take a moment to consider your budget, the size of your venue and – most importantly – the people who are truly important to you. If you have the resources to invite everyone, that’s wonderful. If not, make a realistic list of the friends and family members you couldn’t enjoy the day without.

expensive, opt for the homemade kind.

Gather a group of friends and create an assembly line workflow; you’ll have customized, handmade invitation in no time.

Tradition Prison You’re planning your wedding as if you’re following a template: The wedding cake, the first dance, the white dress, all according to tradition. And yet, can you afford a brand new dress and 300 preordered invitations?

Do you really care about something borrowed and something blue? If the answer is yes, go for it! If not, don’t feel obligated to follow tradition. This is your day – be creative, forgo stiff customs and break out a little.

Or Invites for No One…

Breathe

To save time, money and energy, it may seem sensible to skip addressing and mailing invites all together. You know who’s coming anyway, right? Though cutting costs is smart thinking, skipping this step isn’t – it gives the message of “come one, come all,” and you may end up with more guests than you bargained for. If purchasing invites is too

As you plan your wedding day, you want everything to be perfect. Your hair, your makeup, the weather … unfortunately, there are some things that can – and will – go wrong. The day of your wedding, take a moment to remember all the reasons you fell in love and what truly matters: Your friends, your family and your husband-to-be.

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A Fresh Take On

Relationships

By Sarah G. Mason

We all know there’s no such thing as fairy tales – even the happiest couples have their disputes. As a relationship progresses and the “honeymoon phase” ends, many people begin to miss those early, blissful days. This is not – however – reason to call it quits. Problems are a natural part of any relationship. In fact, most problems are fundamental, meaning they are not and will never be solvable. This is OK. When problems do arise, arguments are bound to occur. Whether it be over money, children or something more trivial, it’s difficult to feel happy 100 percent of the time. And yet, arguments are not a sign of a weak or failing relationship. Even the healthiest couples argue.

While arguments can be stressful, it’s best if you learn how to discuss your disagreements in a healthy, loving way. In many cases, opening up to your partner can be beneficial. However, despite common thought, it’s OK to hold things in, too.

As a relationship builds, you’ll begin to merge your thoughts, goals and habits with your loved one. However, building a life with someone isn’t about finding that one person who perfectly mirrors your ways. A relationship is far more enjoyable when you’re with someone who enriches your life, not simply reflects it. Appreciate your differences.

Everyone has little quirks. Whether you love staying up late into the night, or you’re clumsy and forgetful, or you cry easily during movies, these are the things that make you who you are. They’re not flaws, and they’re OK.

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of falling in love. The world seems brighter, music seems sweeter The most important part of a relationship and happiness comes easily. Bliss is a isn’t what it looks like on the outside or what part of young love, but it’s important to remember that being in love and your friends and family think about it; it’s falling in love are not the same how you feel about it. In fact, how you feel thing. Being in love is a about your relationship is the relationship. richer experience.

Positive thinking goes a long way. Do what you can to feel great about it!

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Healthy Heart

By Jessica Johnson

One out of four Americans die from heart disease Heart disease is killing Americans faster than any other medical ailment, totaling 600,000 deaths per year. What’s worse? A fair percentage of these mortalities are preventable. It’s time we stop losing loved ones prematurely and start talking about heart disease prevention with our families, friends and health professionals.

The first step of prevention is estimating your risk factors. Does heart disease run in your family? Do you know your current health status?

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Interview by Sarah G. Mason

Real Deal on Love and Men

Michelle McKinney Hammond, author of “The Real Deal on Love and Men: Getting Smart About Dating, Romance and Living Happily Ever After,” knows that finding a quality relationship is difficult. In a world where women are becoming more independent and are no longer just defined as a wife or mother, navigating these changing roles in relationships can be challenging.

Through her book, she hopes to shed some light on how to set realistic standards, understand the differences between men and women, and how to use your head as well as your heart.

What inspired you to write “The Real Deal on Love and Men?” I get a lot of mail [laughs] and a lot of questions! I used to be in advertising, and the saying goes that “one question equals one thousand opinions.” If one person asks a question, a thousand more people feel the same way. That really drove me to want to give them an answer.

When diving into a relationship, is the biggest difference in expectations between men and women?

Men and women have different needs.

Men are looking for someone who they can trust, who can settle their world so that they can focus on the things that are really important. They’re looking for someone who can empower them to be who they want to be. They like their home and heart settled, and they like to know that they have a confidante. Of course, women look to be loved and protected.

Do women often go into a relationship with unrealistic expectations?

I think most people go into a relationship with unrealistic expectations. Women may think, “Oh, I want him to be six foot five, and we’ll have adorable kids with wavy hair!”

[Laughs]. You have to be able to separate the standards from expectations and know the difference. There are realistic standards that you should want in a relationship, like integrity and trust. If you’re a Christian, it’s realistic to expect your partner to have a sound relationship with God. And of course, you can expect him to love you.

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Do you think first impressions matter?

What are some ways to overcome these unrealistic expectations?

Instead of asking, “What do I want the other person to look like?” you should ask “What do I want the relationship to look like?” By doing this, we then know what we want to get out of the relationship and we learn about our choices. We can choose someone who will fulfill what we really want and need in a relationship.

Are women the only ones who want to feel needed in a relationship?

Oh no. In fact, one of the main needs of a man is to feel needed. A man has a heightened sense of this because he’s wired to protect, take care and provide for a woman.

What’s the best way to meet someone?

I think the best way to meet someone is to be engaged in the things that matter to you.

If you’re around things you love, when you meet someone you’ll have like interests and like visions, and that’s really important.

As the saying goes, “You’ll never find love when you’re looking for it.” Do you believe that?

Well, you will find someone if you’re looking, but you might find the wrong one! [Laughs].

First impressions are lasting ones. I think we need to have a little more grace for people because when two people first meet they’re often so nervous that they really aren’t themselves. You should never rule someone out after a first date.

When on a first date, it’s good to be yourself, but is there a line that should be drawn between being yourself and being TOO revealing?

Oh definitely. Women especially tend to give up too much information on a first date. I think women should do the interview with the man first, find out who he is before you decide to invest your personal information.

In the beginning, you should be very careful about what you reveal. Personal things should be reserved for later in the relationship when the person knows you and cares for you.

What’s the most crucial piece of relationship advice you’d like to share with women?

I think it’s very important to remember that love is more than a flourish of chemistry and good feelings. It takes intelligence to sustain love. It’s important that we engage in love with our heads as well as our hearts.

To learn more from Michelle McKinney Hammond visit www.michellehammond.com or grab a copy of “The Real Deal on Love and Men: Getting Smart About Dating, Romance and Living Happily Ever After” available at book stores and online retailers.

Enjoy when you can, and endure when you must. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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Crushing On You! Interview by Lauren Douglass

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It can be tough to navigate the unfamiliar waters of online dating. Luckily, Swoon Spokesperson and Maxim Model Diana Falzone shares her insider opinion with us on the hot new Swoon mobile app and gives her tips on finding true love.

Can you tell me a little about Swoon?

Swoon is a free, mobile dating app. It’s compatible with Facebook, though no one on your friends’ page is able to see it, so it’s like your own little secret.

What should you put on your Swoon profile?

You want to put your best foot forward, but you also want to stay true to who you are. Don’t go crazy with the airbrushing apps. For your profile picture, a big smile is always appealing.

When filling out your personal information, list what you’re looking for but don’t be one of those TMI people who say things like, “I’m looking to have a beautiful, white wedding day!�

That’s taking it too far.

If a user is new to the dating scene, what has changed in the past few years?

Internet dating no longer has the stigma it used to. People used to be embarrassed about online dating, but now it’s par for the course; it’s just what people do in our generation.

As a woman, is it a good idea to take control and ask the man out?

It really depends on the situation, but it’s definitely important to put it out there. If a woman were to say, “You know, I really enjoy talking to you and it would be really nice to meet you,� it opens it up for him to grab that bait. She put the idea out there, and then it’s his opportunity to say, “Oh! Well, I would love to meet. Let’s go here on a date.�

What are some of the common mistakes that women make on a first date?

Over-sharing or talking too much! It’s important to listen, to be in the moment and to let your date come back with things to say in response.

Why is this a passion of yours?

I started out in radio as a Sirius XM host, and talking to my listeners, I got asked a lot of questions about my personal life and many people came to me looking for advice. Eventually, it has become a career.

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If Jason Dodd, Chief Instructor at the Global Mixed Martial Arts Academy, could tell every woman one thing, it would be this: The best self-defense technique is the one you never have to use. Unfortunately, bad things do happen, which is why Dodd offers weekly self-defense classes to women at no cost.

“We try to offer the most authentic martial arts training available in the area, and we teach rape awareness and self-defense,” Dodd said.

For Dodd, teaching women self-defense is more than just his job – it’s personal.

“My mother was sexually abused as a child and my ex-wife was date raped, so it can happen pretty often, especially in Gainesville,” Dodd said. “I want to raise the level of awareness so that people know the dangers that exist. [An assailant] could be a guy you know. It’s not all fun and games all the time.”

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According to Dodd, it could take months or even years to fully grasp martial arts techniques and apply them in real-life situations. Instead, Dodd aims to teach women realistic self-defense strategies, like using your keys as a weapon. Even more importantly, he stresses the significance of prevention.

“The best self-defense technique is to not put yourself in that situation in the first place,” says Dodd. “You need to learn to recognize a dangerous situation before it happens and get the heck out of there.”

Some prevention techniques are intuitive – don’t walk down dark alleys at night, don’t accept rides from strangers, don’t go on a first date alone. Other safety practices, however, aren’t as obvious.

“My number one pet peeve is cell phones,” Dodd said. “When someone is absorbed in the 3-inch screen in front of them, they’re not aware of what’s going on around them.

The knockout game likely evolved from that – you’re not paying attention and bam, a group of kids randomly approach you and knock you out. My advice is to do your daily duties, then when you sit down at home later you can look at your phone. It will keep you safer.”

And of course, safety is Dodd’s number one concern. If he can help even one woman protect herself in a time of crisis, it will all be worth it.

“We’re changing lives during these classes,” Dodd said. “Through knowledge and self-defense, we’re improving the quality of people’s lives.”

Free self-defense classes take place every Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Global Mixed Martial Arts Academy.

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You know them as muscle knots, technically known as Myofascial Trigger Points (MTPS).

There are three situations that commonly cause muscle knots: accidents, such as a sports injury that strains your joints and muscles; postural stress, like lifting weights improperly; and overstimulation during strenuous exercise or sports, especially heavy lifting.

Your muscles develop “trigger points� that are in a constant state of contraction. Blood flow to these areas stops, which sends pain signals to the brain. In response, your brain commands the muscles to rest in order to stop the pain, which leads to the muscle being underused. This is what makes the muscle tighten up and shorten.

Where: They are points within a muscle where contracted fibers are unable to release.

If you do have a painful knot, you’ll be glad to know you can treat it yourself. Simply roll a tennis ball over the affected area two to three times per day until the pain goes away. Can’t reach? Press the ball between your body and the floor to save yourself the strain.

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For those looking to get started in their own business, what field is most lucrative?

After I started a few service companies, I realized the simplicity of these types of businesses, such as a handyman or cleaning business. I really think they are the secret weapon. They can be started by nearly anyone, with limited capitol and limited schedules. They offer the most flexibility with the least amount of risk and the highest return on investment.

Can you tell me why that is?

Think about when you start a retail store. A couple things you need are inventory, a store front of some nature, etcetera. With a service business, you can run it almost completely virtually and schedule it around your needs, depending on the service.

With a store or a restaurant, you can’t do that.

Somebody’s got to wait on the tables, you know, cook the food.

What do you think holds moms back from starting a business?

They’re afraid of how much time and money they may need to spend. Any stay-at-home parent knows how demanding their schedules can be. They fear a business would create a monster that they’re not going to be able to keep up with, but that’s just not the case.

How can you balance being a mother and a business owner?

Sean

Castrina

The key is time management. Know your child’s schedule really well. Look at your day and figure out what works for you. Each situation will offer a unique challenge, but there are hours that can be maximized in any day. In regards to a service company, your hours don’t have to be 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. I could just go on and on about the benefits of owning a service company because the profit margin is so good between what you pay for labor and what you charge per hour.

Can you talk about some common pitfalls and how to avoid them?

I really address those in my book, “8 Unbreakable Rules

Stay-at-home dad Sean Castrina isn’t your ordinary for Business Start-up Success.” First, many people want to start a business, but they have nothing to go on. I parent. He’s also an entrepreneurial expert and always say you need to get a couple of successes under author of the new book “8 Unbreakable Rules for your belt, even simple victories like starting a neighborhood watch program or a PTA fundraiser.

Business Start-Up Success.” With over 15 successful companies under his belt, Castrina is here to Second, start managing your time now. If you’re a procrastinator, it’s just not going to happen. Take care of yourself and be a good share his tips on starting a business and manager of time. It’s also important to be able to form a team. I’m not a to encourage stay-at-home parents to proponent of micro businesses. If I were to start a tutoring business, I wouldn’t be the one tutoring. Why? Because if I get sick or my kids have an realize their entrepreneurial dreams.

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after school function, then I would have to cancel business that day. That’s a recipe for disaster, especially if you’re a stay-at-home parent. I think that starting a business where you’re able to build a team of quality people that work for you is better than a business that has you as a major component in it. You’re supposed to be the motivator and the manager.

“Great minds discuss ideas. Average minds discuss events. Small minds discuss people.” Eleanor Roosevelt

When you run into roadblocks, what is the best way to get past them?

See that every roadblock offers a different problem. If you have a financial roadblock, maybe you need an accountant who can help you. If you’re having staffing issues, maybe you should hire someone who has expertise in staffing. I think the key to any roadblock is forming a team of people you can go to for advice.

Can you tell me what it’s like to own a business from a stay-at-home parent’s perspective?

I think it’s extremely rewarding.

It’s a good feeling to be able to generate income for the household. You don’t have to apologize for getting a $150 hair cut because your business generated money that month.

It’s very satisfying to be able to

treat yourself to something and feel like you earned it. Create a dream board, even. If that motivator is enough, it’ll get you to do the things necessary to build a business. It’s not that hard. It’s difficult to be a stay-athome mom, and if you can do that, you can start a business.

No doubt about it. The key is this: Are you motivated? I’d rather have an average person with a lot of drive with a business; they’ve got a much bigger likelihood of success.

Tell me about your idea to have a dream board.

If there’s a vacation you’ve always wanted to go on, put the brochures up there and the Expedia tickets of how much travel would cost. For kids, you’d have a college banner hanging up there, or if it’s getting your hair and makeup done at this great salon every month, put

“Gravitation is not responsible for people falling in love.” Albert Einstein.

their flyers and business cards up on the dream board. You need something on that dream board that motivates you and only you.

I am a real big believer in having visual motivation every day. With a dream board, it’s very tangible.

What are your thoughts on choosing the size of a business?

they’re lacking, like picking the dandelions from peoples’ gardens, and that takes away from that big company’s competitiveness.

Learn more from Sean C. Castrina by picking up “8 Unbreakable Rules for Business Start-Up Success.”

In book stores and online now.

I don’t mind competing against a larger business, but I want to compete in a niche that they’re not providing. Whenever I start, I want to know that there’s a need for my service and nobody’s doing it really well. I’ll pick one for example. Say there’s a lawn care company in your area that’s really big, but they’ve got really high pricing and they don’t do the little things well. Even though they’re big and profitable, you can start a business that does the little things better. You offer one unique area of service that

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By Katie Moss

stairway to a Is your job causing you stress? Long hours, job insecurity, coworker conflicts and heavy workloads are just a few of the many serious issues you may face at work.

Unfortunately, work-related stress can lead to a wide variety of physical and psychological problems – not that you need anything else to stress about.

If you’ve experienced muscle tension, fatigue, heart palpitations, gastrointestinal issues, insomnia, dermatological issues, irritability, decreased work performance, headaches, increased sick days, anxiety or depression, your work may be the culprit.

Luckily, there are ways that you can address these issues to take your life back.

The First Step Before recovery can begin, it’s important to admit that changes should be made. Some changes will be easy to accomplish on your own, while others may require the help of your boss or coworkers.

Ask yourself, what’s causing you stress at work? Are you frustrated with your hard work that is going unnoticed? Is your paycheck not quite making ends meet? Are you exhausted from long hours? No matter which profile fits you, it’s important to figure out what is wearing you down before you can begin to heal.

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stress-free workplace Cool and Calm

Hit the Gym

A great way to address your stress is to try yoga or meditation, which are easy to start and don’t require any experience. Yoga studios often have introductory classes, and meditation is so simple, it can be done right at home! If yoga or meditation isn’t for you, take a little “me” time every day instead.

Read a book, watch TV or take a bath to unwind.

Regular exercise is an amazing way to fight depression and anxiety. Research shows that exercise increases brain concentrations of neuromodulator norepinephrine, which helps the brain handle stress more efficiently.

Exercise may also help the body “practice” handling stress because it forces the body’s systems to communicate closely.

Diet Matters

If you’re feeling stressed at work, it’s important to ask for support. Whether you approach your boss, coworkers, friends or family, talking about the issue can be a stress-reliever in itself. If stress becomes a serious issue, you may consider a chat with a professional counselor.

There are several foods that are known stress-reducers, which you should aim to include in your daily diet. For example, oranges help return cortisol (the stress hormone) and blood pressure to optimal levels, and spinach provides a boost of magnesium that can help keep fatigue and migraine headaches at bay. Some other stress-reducing foods are sweet potatoes, turkey, salmon, avocadoes and green vegetables.

Talk It Out

Remember, no one deserves to be stressed. Take the steps to combat work-related issues and get back to enjoying life!

“What the mind can conceive, it can achieve.” Napoleon Hill

The Scoop Navigating the ins and outs of homeowners insurance can be tricky.

Are bargain deals the way to go? How much is your home truly worth? And what about all those different agencies, anyway? Here are a few tips on picking the plan that’s right for you.

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To an insurer, at least. Insurance agencies base their premiums on how “risky” you are.

They’ll look at your occupation, what you own and how you live before setting the rate – or giving you insurance at all.

It’s important to establish your home’s replacement cost before you choose a policy.

This will prevent you from picking a plan that’s out of sync with what you need. To find an accurate estimate, talk to a local builder.

Bargain deals aren’t always optimal – you’ll regret a low price if an insurer takes ages to service your claim. When picking a plan, look at the insurer’s record for claims service and their financial stability.

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Preparation is Key

As with most things in life, equal products may be priced differently. Save money by doing your research and shopping by comparison.

Insurance agencies provide discounts for good, safe behavior. Don’t waste money by forgetting to ask for them!

Before you have to file a claim, keep your policy update and reread it so that there are no surprises.

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“It is never too late to be what you might have been.” George Eliot

Actress, writer and producer Sadie Katz has leapt feet-first onto the Hollywood scene. In response to her most recent project, “Chavez Cage of Glory,” Katz speaks with me about what it’s like acting alongside Hector Echavarria, shares a funny story about her (naked) run-in with Glee actress Lea Michelle, and gives her thoughts on what it takes to be a successful actor.

For people who aren’t familiar, tell me a little about Chavez Cage of Glory.

It’s a very sweet story with a lot of rad fight scenes [laughs]. It follows the story of a man named Hector Chavez – played by Hector Exchavarri – who is a Mexican internet cage fighting sensation. I play his wife, Gia, and we have a son who’s having a heart surgery. It’s a fight story with a lot of heart. Danny Trejo and Steven Bauer are in it, along with a lot of other journeymen actors like Patrick Kilpatrick and James Russo, so it’s a great cast.

woman’s the woman.” I tend to agree. I think a man should open the door and pay for dinner. I really believe in that; chivalry is something I don’t think we should lose sight of. I think it’s wonderful that women are in college and are educated, but at the same time, there’s nothing wrong with wanting to be a good mother and wife.

How would you say this is different than your typical fighting movie?

I really wanted Gia to be realistic. You know, I’m so dominant; if I was fighting with my husband, I would raise my voice.

That, to me, is realistic, but Gia isn’t like that. I had to find a way to relate to her while still being believable. There was one time when Hector and I were talking about it, and he told me, “Well, what if you just play a woman who really loves and supports her husband?”

You say you’re more dominant.

Do you think women’s gender roles are changing in that way?

Well, that’s the funny thing about Hector. He’s from Argentina, and he has a very traditional viewpoint that “the man’s the man and the

Being an actor in this day and age, you can’t be affected by anything that happens to you until you’re ready to let it in. Even lately, when I have different moments walking down the red carpet or giving interviews, I have to be above being affected until the right time comes, like that chance where you have to be affected in your work. When you look at the pros, they’re in their own, strong world.

Yes, my upcoming film called “Scorned” is being released this February 14 for Valentine’s Day. It stars Anna Lynn McCord from 90210 and Billy Zane from Titanic. “Scorned” is about a girl who we actually named Sadie [laughs]. She discovers that her boyfriend cheated on her with her best friend and she kind of loses it and sets out to get her revenge. It’s sort of like “Misery” and “Saw” mixed together for young people.

What was your favorite part about this role?

What challenges did you face in portraying Gia?

Is that the kind of strength it takes to be an actor?

You aren’t just an actor, though.

You’ve also had experience writing and producing.

There’s something very unique about this film. It’s made for Latino audiences, but the subjects of race or interracial marriages are never mentioned in the film. That really struck home with me because I have a son who’s half Mexican.

Playing a mom. You know, I’m a single mom, but playing Gia was so inspirational. She’s not your typical mom [laughs]. She’s fighting to do what’s right for her son; it was really neat to play someone like that.

I need – it got her to where she is today.”

Who is someone who inspires you?

Here’s a fun story: I was at the Olympic Day Spa with my two girlfriends, which is an all-nude women’s spa. Inside, there’s a Jacuzzi, a sauna, a steam room, and then there’s this thing called a cold dip. My girlfriends and I didn’t want to go near that one because it’s freezing cold. Well, you know who walks in? Lea Michelle from Glee. First of all, she’s naked, so I feel a little intrusive, but you can’t help but look [laughs].

Anyway, Lea Michelle gets up and goes right into the cold dip. There was something about watching her that was really amazing. She didn’t flinch as she got into that freezing water, and there was a part of me that said, “If I want to be as successful as her, it’s that kind of silly determination and focus and fearlessness that

“All our dreams can come true – if we have the courage to pursue them.” Walt Disney

Where did the idea for the story come from?

The thing is, I had a boyfriend cheat on me, and my writing partner and I were talking about it. I’m serious, I was really losing my mind about it [laughs], but in some ways it was funny because I was saying so many irrational things like, “I could just kill him right now.” Somehow, we started talking about that idea. I think there isn’t a girl in the world who, after her boyfriend cheats on her, doesn’t have fantasies of tying him up and torturing him until he apologizes. My writing partner thought I was crazy, but it gave us the idea.

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By Sarah G. Mason

Balance 180 isn’t your average gym. This non-profit organization opens its doors to kids of all skill levels, including those with special needs. It’s a vision that founding director Krista Vandenborne has endeavored to make a reality.

“I just really want people to know our mission,” Vandenborne said. “There aren’t enough programs for kids who are a little bit outside the spectrum. Most programs focus on regular kids, but our goal is to raise awareness about programs for kids with special needs. We want to make sure we adapt our activities to each child’s ability.

This way, each one of the children can really reach their unique potential.”

That unique potential goes beyond a child’s physical skill level, since Balance 180 approaches gymnastics at a holistic level. They aim to provide all children with a healthy, nurturing environment conducive to strengthening both their bodies and minds.

“If you look at the composition of our volunteers, you’ll see UF gymnasts, yes, but you’ll also see people with a background in education and people with a background in healthcare,” Vandenborne said. “We focus more on the entire child rather than on just a specific skill set.”

Each semester, Balance 180 recruits about 20 student volunteers, most of whom have a future in healthcare or education.

According to Vandenborne, the enthusiasm and dedication of the students really makes their community stand out.

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“It’s a very positive environment,” Vandenborne said. “I think having so many young people with a positive attitude makes it a much better community. When you walk in, everyone is so excited to be here and there are so many friendships. We’re very lucky that we have so many volunteers who love being a part of Balance 180.”

The Balance 180 staff and volunteers love seeing their students learn and grow – and learn and grow they certainly do! From classroom skills to peer interaction, Balance 180 classes cover it all.

“When you learn gymnastic skills, you have to remember things and you have to be focused,” Vandenborne said. “We do things in a very structured way; children have to follow directions, they have to listen and they must be disciplined. I think these things help prepare them for school because they’ll need those skills in the classroom, too.

go toward expanding their programs, help fund the purchase of additional equipment and – most notably – enable them to set up more scholarships.

“We offer some programs for free and others at a lowered tuition rate, but for many kids the tuition is still too high,” Vandenborne said. “Any money donated will go to expand some of our programs. We’d love to offer more scholarships and expand our programs to make them even better.”

At the end of the day, that’s what Vandenborne loves to see: Growth, success and improvement.

“There’s also a lot of social interaction, and that’s always a lot of fun. I think it’s very important for kids – especially kids with special needs – to learn how to interact with their peers.”

“When you accomplish something, it gives you stamina and the drive to try something new. When you make a child believe that they can do something, they’re much more likely to be successful. For children with special needs, there aren’t a whole lot of those moments. We let the child know how special they are and how proud we are of them so they’ll approach the next activity with a positive mindset.”

Currently, Balance 180 is participating in an Indigo Go Campaign online in hopes of fundraising $15,000. The money raised will

If you’d like to learn more about Balance 180, donations or volunteering, visit their website at Balance180.org.

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